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Investment of over £170m announced

Huge jobs boost for Plymouth Plymouth has received a huge economic boost following the announcement that a leading global medical technology company is to invest over £170 million in its city site, creating up to 200 new jobs. result of BD’s expansion at its Roborough Becton Dickinson plans to build eight new site. It comes on top of positive news that manufacturing lines at its site at Belliver inward investment into the South West Way in Roborough. has been increasing.”

The announcement was made during Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent visit to America. She said: “This investment is a prime example of the confidence major global foreign firms have that the UK has the right workforce and expertise to deliver on pioneering new projects.

“It’s great news for Plymouth that 200 new jobs for local people will come about as a

Mike Fairbourn, Becton Dickinson’s vice president and general manager for the UK and Ireland said: “Our UK facility in Plymouth has a proven track record in manufacturing high-quality, large volume, medical technology with globally competitive efficiency.

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The stars of Peter Pan brought some early Christmas cheer to Plymouth as they officially launched this year’s spectacular Theatre Royal Plymouth pantomime. Soap Star Steve McFadden will lead their panto cast as the villainous Captain Hook alongside Andy Ford as Smee in a spectacular production of Peter Pan, which will run from December 15 to January 13. Photo: Roy Perring

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voluntary sector Plymouth’s voluntary and community organisations have received a £1.3 million boost.

As part of a radical approach which will see the voluntary, public and private sectors working together for the good of the city, the Esmé Fairbairn Foundation, one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK, is awarding £1.3m to Plymouth as part of a pilot programme of ‘place-based funding‚‘ The investment will build on the collaborative and cross-sector approach to decision-making that has evolved across the city in recent years. The Plymouth Octopus Project (POP+), which represents the voluntary and community sector, will receive the money as part of a five-year initiative to help make a better city for everyone.

Over the last twelve months staff from the Esmé Fairbairn Foundation have made several trips to Plymouth discuss needs and opportunities with the local sector. Chief executive of the Esmé Fairbairn Foundation, Caroline Mason, said: “We saw a city that was working together to do things for the good of everyone rather than for individuals. We hope our funding will further inspire local people to affect change and transform the place they live.

in and where an injection of money will make a change happen. It means that the community sector, especially at grassroots, where the work of inspirational individuals is often unrecognised outside their own neighbourhoods, can be stronger and have more influence on what happens in the city.”

Most importantly, said Jacky, it’s those individuals, communities and members of the sector who will decide how the money is best spent. “The Esmé Fairbairn Foundation wants us to be quite radical in how we use this money so we need as many people as possible to speak up and tell us how we can make Plymouth better.

“We’ve got amazing citizens; a wonderful heritage and fantastic opportunities. This money will enable us to think differently, to make the best possible use of our assets and our opportunities and, through a truly collaborative approach, create a city that works for everyone.”

One of the roles that POP+ already has is supporting the many voluntary and community organisations across Plymouth with, for example, capacity building; training and funding advice.

“This is a bold new funding approach for the Foundation, making the best of all an area’s assets, including organisations such as POP+, with the aim of sharing learning across the voluntary, public and private sectors.”

Darin Halifax, a senior policy advisor at Plymouth City Council, has been working with the organisation for three years and believes there is now a productive and more respectful relationship between the city council and the voluntary sector. The money from the Esmé Fairbairn Foundation will, he says, help to strengthen the sector and continue to change the way the city works;

Jacky Clift, chief executive at POP+, said the investment will enable them to increase their work and strengthen their networks, but also, she says, to fund interesting and inventive community projects designed and driven by the communities themselves.

“It gives opportunities for more organisations, whatever their size, to have an impact on the delivery of services in the city and subsequently to enable recipients of those services to have a much more personal relationship with the supplier.”

“This is a gamechanger for us and for the city. It is money to encourage collaboration, not just among voluntary and community organisations, but also with the council and other public sector bodies, with businesses and the private sector.

• POP+ have announced that it is relaunching its monthly Thursday sessions for everyone working in the voluntary and community sector in Plymouth. Held at Engage Church in St Levan Road in Milehouse, the first session took place on September 21. For more information contact POP+ on 01752 395131.

“Together we can look at the directions the city is going

Plymouth Marine Laboratory announces £5.4 million building project Work is due to start in October on a £5.4 million project to develop Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s ground-breaking research.

The project will create a suite of showcase laboratories and further boost PML’s capacity as a leader in pioneering marine science.

The exciting new laboratories will enable PML to build on its excellent reputation in interdisciplinary marine research, and include facilities to investigate the impacts of plastics on the environment and the marine life within it.

Professor Steve de Mora, chief executive at PML said: “Our new laboratories will build on key, established PML strengths, allowing us to not only continue to innovate across a range of disciplines, but provide even greater opportunity for collaboration at regional, national and international levels.”

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has provided £5 million towards the new facilities, with a further £400k invested by PML as it tackles questions at the forefront of global marine science.

The work will be undertaken by Devon Contractors Ltd, and is expected to last around 18 months.

Change of signal priorities at Outland Road, Ham Drive and Weston Park Road junction Traffic signal priorities have been changed at the junction of Outland Road, Ham Drive and Weston Park Road.

Previously, traffic from Ham Drive and Weston Park Road heads onto Outland Road at the same time and drivers turning right have to give way to oncoming traffic.

The signals will be changed from Tuesday evening (19 September) so that traffic from Ham Drive and Weston Park Road will be released onto Outland Road on separate signal phases.

‘Positive’ progress’ on devolution deal A devolution deal for the Heart of the South West area took a ‘very positive’ step after Somerset, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth leaders and senior politicians recently met Jake Berry MP, the Government Minister with responsibility for devolution.

The leaders discussed the next steps for a Combined Authority, which would see increased powers move from Westminster to the Heart of the South West area and they described the meeting as positive.

Leader of Plymouth City Council Ian Bowyer

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said: “It was a really encouraging meeting and we were all really pleased with the Minister’s response and his recognition of the work we have done to develop a strong partnership.

“The minister basically confirmed the scale of the deal depended on the scale of our ambitions. Through the work we have all done together on our Productivity Plan, we have a clear sense of direction of how funding and autonomy could help create better jobs, boost productivity, improve skills and training and create a stronger economy for our region.”

Crucially, the Government minister also confirmed that the Combined Authority would not need to follow the elected mayor model

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which had been a stumbling block for many local leaders.

If approved, the new Combined Authority would comprise 17 Local Authorities, two National Parks, the LEP and three CCGs. It would take responsibility for extra powers and budgets, delivering benefits for all residents including higher productivity, better-paid jobs, improved road, rail and broadband links and more affordable homes for the region.

Devon and Somerset contribute over £34 billion a year to the economy – more than Britain’s second city, Birmingham. A key aspect of any devolution deal would be to improve training and skills in the region and boost productivity.

The change was recommended by the construction contractor for the Outland Road Junction Improvement Scheme (Amey), following monitoring of the junction’s operation It will make it easier for drivers turning right out of Ham Drive and Weston Park Road and address concerns raised by some people travelling through the area.

The changes should not affect drivers heading north or south along Outland Road itself.

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Recycling rates improve after changes to bin collections

New figures show that people across Plymouth are recycling more and throwing away less waste.

The city is trimming its waste line – throwing away nearly 12 kilos less per household – that’s almost two stone (48 pasties) less rubbish than they did over the same period last year.

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The council changed to alternate weekly collections in May, with recycling or green bin picked up one week and nonrecycling in the brown bin picked up the following week.

Other interesting statistics from April to June • The amount of rubbish collected in the brown bins has reduced by 1,810.07 tonnes – a drop of 11.9 per cent • Overall the amount of domestic waste sent to the EFW has reduced by 1,311 tonnes – down 7.3 per cent • Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill Household Waste Recycling Centres received an extra 9,255 visits, compared to last year with residents taking their waste and recyclables which were being thrown away in the brown bins.

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Plymouth Then and Now Until Nov 18 Exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery and open to public Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Curry Night Sept 30 Fund raiser in aid of St Luke’s Hospice organised by Plymouth-based South Asian Society Devon and Cornwall at Drake’s Place, University of Plymouth from 5pm to 7pm.

Requested donation £6.50 per person. For details visit www. southasiansociety.co.uk Dance to the Music charity afternoon Sept 30 Community Centre, St Budeaux at 1pm. Come along and tap your feet or rock and pop to the music, country, dance plus others old and new. Hot pies and pasties are included in the £7 ticket price or buy two for £12 .See Facebook event page for more info. Tickets also available by post. For more information contact Niki on 07896 478027. Proceeds will go towards the Epilepsy Society and Autism Society. Country, rock and pop outfits optional.

Devonport Folk Club Oct 1 St Aubyn’s Church (above Devonport Library), Chapel Street, Plymouth at 3pm. Harvest Festival music and refreshments.

Check www.flaxey-green.co.uk for future dates/venue.

Am-Dram Antics Oct 14 Sounds Musical Theatre Company present a fun comedy musical review about the ‘goings on’ behind the scenes of a company’s preparation for their show, featuring song and dance from popular musical shows. Devonport Playhouse 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Box Office 01752 510934. Tickets: Adults £11, concessions £10, students & children £6 Ghost Train Oct 25-28 Arthur Ridley’s work is performed by The Tamaritans at The Plymouth School of Creative Arts, Millbay Road, Plymouth.

A suitably spooky production for Halloween, this play is set in a small Cornish railway station in the 1920s. For further information and tickets consult www.thetamaritans.org.uk or email tamaritans.boxoffice@gmail.com Autumn Serenade Oct 28 Featuring favourites from opera and musicals with soprano Catherine Hamilton, mezzo soprano Alison Kettlewell and pianist Anthony Seddon. Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University. Concert in aid of MS Society. Tickets £15 to include glass of wine or soft drink. More details 01752 254613.

Bonfire Night Nov 5 The Hoe. Plymouth Hoe will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display for Bonfire Night. There’ll be fairground rides, catering stands and a whole host of entertainment. As the night draws in and the temperature drops, this event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit and the fireworks display is set off from the citadel.

Christmas Craft Table Top Sale Nov 11 Organised by the Women’s Rendezvous at Hope Baptist Church from 10am to 12 noon. Proceeds shared with Derriford Children’s Cancer Service. Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Peverell. Various tables and homemade cakes for sale, also tea and coffee available. For more information contact Shirley Cuff on 01752 364952 Illuminate and Thanksgiving Nov 23 Mayflower Steps, The Barbican Plymouth will host the fourth Illuminate and Thanksgiving event on Thursday November 23. The Illuminate event continues the official countdown to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing in 2020. The aim of the event is to ‘share the light’ and inspire a sense of unity between Plymouth, UK and Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth Christmas Market Nov 30 to Dec 21 The City Centre Piazza will be completely transformed as the Christmas Market sets out more than 50 beautiful log cabin style stalls set for trading this Christmas period. The stalls will be selling unique hand-crafted gifts from the South West and further afield.

Rhymetimes Central Library Every Monday and Wednesday from 11am, Every Wednesday from 2pm Crownhill Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Efford Library Every Tuesday from 10.30am North Prospect Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Peverell Library Every Monday from 2pm (booking needed 01752 305633) Every Friday from 11am (booking needed 01752 305633) Plympton Library Every Thursday from 2pm Every Saturday from 10.30am (Under 5s club) Plymstock Library Every Thursday from 2.15pm (booking needed 01752 306606) Every Saturday from 10am Devonport Library Every Saturday from 11am St Budeaux Library Every Thursday from 10am Southway Library Every Wednesday from 10am Storytimes Central Library: every Wednesday from 2pm (storytime and crafts) Gadget sessions Get tips and advice on how to make the most of iPads, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and more. Find out how to use your library card to download free eBooks and magazines.

Central Library Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 3.30pm Peverell Library Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.30 to 12 noon Plymstock Library Fourth Tuesday of the month 2-m to 3.30pm Plympton Library First Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm Southway Library Last Thursday of the month 2.30pm to 3.30pm Red Velvet Cinema Every other Wednesday.

Come along and watch a Classic film, such as Casablanca or Some Like it Hot, then share your memories of the film and where you saw it over tea and cake. We aim to take you on a trip down memory lane through conversation & companionship.

If this sounds just the ticket then join us every other Wednesday at 10.30am at Devonport Live Café in George Street, Devonport.

For more information phone 657843.

Knitting Group Wednesdays The Real Friends knitting and crochet group meets every Wednesday in the function room in Devonport Park 2pm-4pm.

It’s free. If you like knitting or you just want to make new friends do come and join us.

Hooe’s Place Cafe St John’s Church Hall, Hooe,. Open to all. 10.30am - 11.30am for coffee. Freshly cooked lunches from 11.45am - 1.30pm. St John’s Church open through the hall 10.30am - 2pm. The only bus now travelling to Hooe is No. 2 every 20 minutes stopping outside the church.

Lunches Lunches are available at Stoke Damerel Church Paradise Road PL1 5QL on Mondays (not Bank Holiday) and Tuesdays from 12 noon to 2pm. Donations only. Soup, garlic bread, dessert, beverages. All welcome, bring friends.

Devonport Folk Music Session Second Sunday of the month 3pm-5pm. Bristol Castle, 6 Duncan St (off Duke St) Devonport, PL1 4EP. See www.flaxey-green.co.uk for details.

Costa Healing Rooms Meet at Costa, New George Street, c/o Old Town Street every Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays) Events at Mainstone Community Centre Beginners line dance class 6.15 pm -7.15 pm Thursday evening.

Cost £4; Bingo every Wednesday night,cost £6; healthy activities hour, Monday 11 am to 12 noon. Free to all ages, all abilities.

Active Steps Mondays Over 50s Movement Class run by Elder Tree at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road from 11am to 12 noon. £1.50 per session. Finish up with a coffee or lunch in church after the class. All welcome. Exercises can be done seated or with support of a chair. Call 01752 227447 for more details. details. Tel. 01752 600633 Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill.

Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650

St Boniface Church is raising £14,000 for the restoration of its unique stained glass ‘Jesus’ window.

The window was designed and built by the monks of Buckfast Abbey and was installed in the old St Boniface Church in 1967.

In 2005, the old building was demolished, and the window was removed, stored, and professionally reinstalled into the new, modern style church building, where it spans both floors.

£14,000 appeal to restore stained glass window

It is made in the dalles de verre style, and the only similar window in the country is in Buckfast Abbey itself.

Time and the British weather have not been kind and the window has warped out of shape over its 50 year lifespan. Large pieces of glass are starting to become loose and fall out, and we need to restore the window before it becomes beyond repair.

Many members of the congregation have happy memories of fundraising activities they took part in, to raise money for the window in the late 1960s.

The window is an important part of local heritage, as well as being beautiful and an inspiring piece of art.

Members of St Boniface Church are appealing for donations to help with the professional restoration work. To donate visit www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/stbonifacejesuswindow Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7:30pm at Hooe and Tunchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Weekly raffles and late raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for mor details.

St Budeaux Writers’ Group Fortnightly on Thursdays Meetings are held every fortnight at St Budeaux Library on Thursday evenings 5.30 to 6.30pm. For more details, email sallytenbury@yahoo.com. There are writing themes each meeting, but if there is anything that writers would like to bring to the meeting, then they can do so.

Hooe & Turnchapel Ladies Group Meets at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Speakers on various subjects, all ladies welcome. For more information please ring Plymouth 311931.

Scottish Country Dancing Mondays at Trinity United Reform Church at Hartley. We dance between 7.30 and 10pm with a break for a cup of tea and a biscuit. We are a very friendly group and beginners will be made really welcome. Partners are not needed just soft shoes and a sense of humour. For further details contact Valerie on 01752 220241 Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. The September meeting will be the Club’s 25th Anniversary. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Wolseley Trust Community Building, Wolseley Close, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm . New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit. For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com.

Messy Church Last Saturday of the month Stoke Community Church (Methodist) from 10am to midday.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free cooked lunch for everyone including adults. Lots of fun making lots of craft items. For information contact Derek Perry on 07760 127867 Plympton Painting Group Second and Fourth Mondays A fun thing to do! If you are interested in any sort of drawing/ painting, why not join us? Held at the Meeting Room at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Market Road, Plympton from 7pm-9pm. We have great speakers most times demonstrating watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and drawing – a wide variety to suit everyone – then we have a go. Don’t worry if you haven’t got the right equipment – we can share and advise you. We are a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love to paint. Come and see for yourself at one of our meetings and enjoy the fun or ring Gill on 01752 340544 for more information.

Plymouth Dance Academy Dance classes for children and adults in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Ballroom and Latin. Branches including Southway, Stoke, Mannamead, Plympton, Ivybridge and Totnes. Wedding dance lesson and Parties also available. For further info please email

info@plymouthdanceacademy.co.uk. Call 01752 221049. Web: www.plymouthdanceacademy.co.uk Memory Lane Cafe Second and last Monday of month Stoke Community Church (Methodist) from 2pm to 4pm. If you have a relative or friend, with memory loss or dementia, then we would love you to come & join us. The café is very informal and includes music, art and other activities. Contact: Rev Alison Richardson on 01752 562982 Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays Youth music group for nine to 18 year olds. Meet at Courtlands School Eggbuckland (term time). Staffed by volunteers and teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk.

Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm.

Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates.

Table Top Sales Second Saturday in the Month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 2pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park).

A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free.

There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321 Pensioners & fifty plus action group Can we take you for a ride? If you want to meet new friends why not take advantage of our subsidised taxi service (for anyone 50+ living locally) and wishing to come to any of our meetings, but have difficulty in getting to the meeting places - like physical problems or awkward bus connections. You can now enjoy the luxury of door to door travel, hear interesting speakers and watch a variety of cabaret acts. We meet on the second Friday of every month in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sylvia’s Café) behind the Co-op superstore in Wolseley Road, PL2 3BY, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux. We have interesting speakers chosen by members, from MPs to representatives of national and local businesses, and these free meetings are from 10.30am to 1pm. Parking is usually available and many buses stop outside the Co-op. Our social meetings are held in Kings Tamerton Community Centre, PL5 2BH (the No 16 bus stops outside) and we have a variety of acts to entertain us, from cabaret to country & western, and these meetings are from 2pm to 4pm on some Fridays.

Non-group members pay £2 but this includes a very good buffet and we always have a raffle. Anyone over the age of 50 looking for good company and interesting meetings can get more information from Mrs Margaret Williams (Secretary) Tel; 01752 350145 or email; tomag42@hotmail.co.uk

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The sale will be held at Bee Pugsley’s home, 7, Furzehatt Way Plymstock, PL9 8LP, on Friday and Saturday November 10 and 11 between 10 30am and 2 pm.

Local people are invited to go along for a hot nourishing lunch each day or coffee and home-made cakes with the opportunity to chat to the Rainbow Project volunteers.

The charity has been helping children in Romania for many years and chair Bee Pugsley and other committee members visit the home to monitor all improvements. The charity also works in Vulcan, near Brasov to help more children and very poor families.

Bee said: “It is exciting to visit both parts of this beautiful country and to see how our fundraising makes a big difference to many people’s lives. Unless dire poverty is experienced first hand you can’t imagine the difficulties many people live through day by day, with no running water or electricity. We invite people to come and see also what we will have on sale and bag a Christmas bargain.

“We have many adventures as we meet together and organise sales and we are blessed with having many fantastic volunteers who help week after week. Looking forward to seeing you all!”

Casting now for Christmas in the Park

Do you like dressing up and making basic costumes? Perhaps you belong to a choir - or just enjoy singing. Then ‘Christmas In The Park’ could be just up your street.

The Victoria Park Community Project is appealing for in-costume volunteers to man their Nativity tableau, on Saturday December 9 from 4pm . The park, in Millbridge will need six ‘holy families’ because although the tableau will be under cover, it will be outdoors in all weather, so half hour slots are planned for comfort. Singers, individual or groups, and musicians are also required to lead the torchlight carol singing.

Michelle Quintrell, chair of Victoria Park Community Project, said: “The nativity would be an ideal project for schools and nurseries – but any age is welcome. Amongst other things, we’re also planning a ‘Reverse Santa’, who will be accepting gifts instead of handing them out.

“These will benefit three local charities, one of which is the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, for pet food. Two others are to be confirmed. Being very flat and disabled friendly, we’re hoping to attract Christmas themed mobility scooters and wheelchairs on the day too.”

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Ceilidh to raise funds for city charity Plymouth-based charity Friends & Families of Special Children is holding a Ceilidh fundraiser in October.

The event promises an evening of fun and dancing and takes place at the Crowne Plaza (formerly the Holiday Inn) on October 20 at 7pm.

Tickets are £35 and include a two course meal and the Ceilidh band and instructor for the evening. There will also be a raffle and auction with prizes from local businesses.

Friends & Families of Special Children provides a range of services to families who have children who experience all forms of disabilities. The charity provides a range of services for the whole family and the Ceilidh will raise funds that will go towards running these services.

Lead fundraiser at the charity, Hannah Whiting, said: “It should be so much fun with lots of dancing with our Ceilidh band. Ceilidh comes from the Gaelic word for gathering or party and is very similar to a barn dance.

We really want this event to be a success in raising funds for our charity, so if you would like to book tickets, please get in touch.”

For details call 01752 204369 or e-mail hannah@ friendsandfamilies.org.uk

Public invited to take part in discussion on Brexit A special public discussion on Brexit is being organised by South West MEP Molly Scott Cato in St Budeaux in October.

The aim of the event, which takes place on October 21 at 1pm at the Tamar View Resource Centre in Barne Barton is to highlight the issues raised by Brexit and to give local residents the opportunity to express their views.

The event is called ‘Divided Country, Shared Future’ and the discussion will be run by an independent professional facilitator who will ensure all views are heard and respected.

MEP Molly Scott Cato, is one of six MEPs from different political parties elected in 2014 to represent South West England at the European Parliament.

She said: “The EU referendum of 2016, and the 2017 General Election, have left our country and our communities divided.

Whatever the next steps that we look to take, most people agree that we should be looking to take them together. For this to happen, people from all sides need to be able to listen and understand why these issues matter to others.

“The event aims to find out what people think about these important subjects, and to encourage shared discussion about their views. There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ views.”

Refreshments will be provided and places must be reserved in advance by visiting www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/office-ofmolly-scott-cato-mep-11888917918 For those without internet access or for further information call Andy Pratt on 07410 441181.

Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music. Good for mind, body and spirit.

Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details.

Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Elm Community Centre in Estover (near Asda) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £7. Bring your own soft drinks and and snacks. Early tea and coffee available at cafe.

Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from ages 5 to 16. Cooker, crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10 per session includes materials. Accompanied children welcome. To book email: info:wkuk.org. Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Walk for Freedom

The fourth annual Walk for Freedom in Plymouth will take place on Saturday October 14.

The Walk For Freedom is a global event which aims to highlight the fact that there are currently over 20 million slaves in the world today – men, women and children in all countries around the globe.

In the UK there are thought to be 13,000 victims possibly more, and shockingly, there have been a number of cases brought to light in Plymouth and around Devon and Cornwall.

The Walk is part of an international fundraising and awareness event organised by the global anti-human trafficking charity A21.

Amy Brooks, organiser of the Plymouth Walk For Freedom said: “We aim to spread awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery in our own community.

Fun Fitness Sessions Various dates In the gym and in the park for children, teenagers, families and pram fitness. Call Fizz for more details 07976568477 Fizz Fitness Gym 180 Albert Rd, Plymouth PL2 1AL Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre. co.uk or call 01752 267131.

St Budeaux Square Club Meets last Wednesday each month.

All events are 11am to 3pm with full three course meal entertainment & discussions. Entrance fee £5 all in open to senior citizens of St Budeaux to join phone 01752 365246 Community Cafe Every Thursday in term time Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road between 10.30am and 2pm Community cafe run by learning support students of City College Plymouth, serving tea, coffee and cakes baked and prepared by the students.

Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton. 2-4pm No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431.

Baby and Toddler Group Friday mornings in term time St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross. The group runs from 10.00 until 11.30am every Friday during term-time in the church lounge. There is a large selection of toys, a craft table and the session concludes with nursery rhymes and action songs. A charge of £1.50 for one adult and accompanying child/ children and £1.00 for extra adults covers all refreshments and craft materials. We hold occasional Tabletop Sales in the church hall to support the Children’s Hospice Southwest.

Knowing about the problem and being able to spot the signs is a very important part of working together toward ending slavery for good.”

The Plymouth walk will start and end at Mutley Baptist Church on Mutley Plain. The Walk is distinctly recognised and designed to create a powerful visual impact as all the participants, dressed completely in black, walk in silence in single file through the city centre. They also wear yellow bandanas across their mouths to represent those who have no voice trapped in slavery.

All are welcome to join the walk.

It is free and you can register at A21.org or just turn up on the day.

Registration starts at 10am and the walk will set off at 10.30am.

Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers.

Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles.

Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.

St Pancras Playtime Thursdays St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross. 10am to 11.30am term time only. An activity morning for pre-school children and their carers. Lots of fun, craft, messy play, singing and dancing. £1.50 per session which includes a healthy snack for the children and tea/coffee for adults.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out.

Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www.plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association Meetings for 2017 are May 10, July 12, September 13 and November 8 at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road Derriford at 7.30pm. All ex-Corps members welcome to attend. For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the Army Reserve Centre Derriford Plymouth (c/o RASC/RCT/RLCAssoc)

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club. org.uk

Special Olympics Plymouth and District The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £2 each week.

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session. Under 5s free.

Annual membership £5.

Highbury Trust Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £2 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre.

Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all. Fridays: 1pm to 4pm ZUMBA for the More Mature Zumba for over 50’s (low impact). Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm, at Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane, Peverell. Call in any Monday for a free taster, or call Elaine Foster 0779 1778671.

Tots Time - St. Jude’s Mondays during term-time From 9.30 to 11.30 in the Upper Hall at St Jude’s Church on Beaumont Road, babies and toddlers are welcome with their carers at £1.50 per session. Tots Time provides toys, craft, snacks, drinks, singing, etc. For more details phone 078604573727.

Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18.

Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am

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£5,000 boost for outdoor learning sessions for Plymouth families thanks to Santander Foundation Beach Schools South West CIC and Arterne CIC programme SEA-ing Changes has received £5000 to fund goal-based outdoor activities in the marine environment for families in Plymouth.

The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation, which offers Discovery Grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities.

Beach Schools SW CIC and Arterne CIC have joined together to help support families with emotional, mental and educational challenges.

The grant will enable 10 families a rare opportunity to participate in a series of five outdoor learning sessions on the beach, where they can spend time together, build better relationships and improve mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

Tess Stuber at Beach Schools South West said: “We are really grateful to Santander for supporting this programme to enable us to be able to join the movement of giving local families support.

“Beach Schools SW and Arterne CIC recognises that the everyday struggles of life can impact everyone to varying degrees and can have a huge influence on entire families.

“So this programme is all about working together to help each other, helping children with challenges in their lives and by giving much needed support to their families.”

Sara at Santander’s Plymstock branch said: “The Santander Foundation makes hundreds of donations every year to good causes throughout the UK. “Our branch is committed to playing a key part in the community and we are delighted to be supporting Beach Schools SW and Arterne CIC, and hope the donation makes a real difference to local people.”

Free childcare hours increased for working parents Eligible working parents are now entitled to up to 30 hours a week free childcare under a new Government initiative.

All three and four year olds already get 15 hours of free childcare over 38 weeks of the year (or fewer hours over more weeks), and this is now being doubled and will be known as ‘extended entitlement.’

This is available to families where both parents/carers are working – if one parent works but the other does not, they will not be eligible. If the unemployed parent starts a new job in October, the additional hours won’t be available until January. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Councillor Terri Beer, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People for Plymouth City Council said: “There are a number of Government schemes available to support working parents with childcare costs, so it is important to choose the right one.”

The Government provides a childcare calculator for you to get an estimate of how much you could get to help pay for approved childcare. As well as up to 15 and 30 hours free childcare it also calculates if you might be eligible for Tax Credits, Universal Credits, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers or help whilst you study.

Other options for support with childcare include:

• If you are eligible for Universal Credit, you could claim back 85% of your childcare costs • If you are eligible for Tax Credits, you could claim back 70% of your childcare costs • If you are not eligible for either of these credits, you could apply for Tax Free Childcare, where the Government pays 20% of your childcare costs – but your childcare provider must be registered • If you have a partner who already receives Childcare Vouchers, you may be better off staying in that scheme.

The application for ‘30 Hours Free Childcare’ is a joint application with the Tax Free Childcare, so if you are better off with Tax Credits or Universal Credit then you should opt out of this application – check the online Better Off Calculator at www.gov.uk/childcarevouchers-better-off-calculator for more information.

For further information contact Plymouth Early Years Team on 01752 307450.

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‘Grand Day Out’ celebrates the completion of refurbishment at city’s Market The major refurbishment work at Plymouth Market is coming to an end with a Grand Day Out on Saturday September 30 to celebrate its completion. The refurbishment works have given the Grade II listed building a new lease of life, lightening and brightening the building in the city’s West End. To welcome customers old and new to this unique Aladdin’s Cave of shopping and eating, the market is holding a big celebration for all the family on 30 September and everyone’s invited.

Matt Jones, market manager said: “We’re so pleased with the outcome of the refurb works that we had to throw a party for everyone to come and see the results!

“We wanted to thank all our existing customers for their continued support throughout the disruption and entice new customers in to see what they’ve been missing.

“We’ve got a great line up of activities taking place throughout the day, from free ‘have a go’ workshops to classic cars on show, free tasting sessions, live music, street entertainers and our very own finals of ‘Plymouth’s Top Talent, in conjunction with Radio Plymouth.

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Details 01752 249187.

Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think!

Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com We look forward to seeing you!

Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@ eximdance.org.uk Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056.

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919

“And if that’s not enough, we’ve teamed up with the West End Food Fayre in Frankfort Gate: local celebrity chef Peter Gorton will be cooking up a storm exclusively using ingredients from the market and chatting with our stall holders.”

Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years.

(Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week.

The celebrations start on Friday September 29 with a free ‘Tea Dance with a Twist’, run by Plymouth Dance from 12.30 to 3.30pm. A dementia-friendly event, everyone will be welcome to come along and put their best foot forward.

Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746.

The Grand Day Out will run from 10am until 4pm. A key highlight will be the grand finals of Plymouth’s Top Talent, hosted by Radio Plymouth. The winner will receive the fantastic cash prize of £500 as well as the opportunity to perform on the Radio Plymouth stage on the Hoe on Bonfire Night.

Madcap street entertainers will be roaming the market to keep everyone amused and looking over their shoulder.

They will also be joined by some familiar faces as some of the market’s regular music acts play a mix of favourites songs, old and new.

Car enthusiasts are in for a real treat as classic motors will be on show around the Market: if you’re a luxury car lover or a timeless motoring devotee, come and swoon over a selection of some of the best cars in the South West.

Steve Hughes, chief executive for the Plymouth City Centre Company, said “We’re delighted that Plymouth City Council has ensured the future of Plymouth Market for years to come with this significant investment in refurbishment works. I hope that this will act as a major catalyst for more investment in the West End moving forward.”

There will still be time to browse the 140 stalls, eateries and cafés and discover great value purchases from the friendly stall holders, who offer a wide variety of goods from fresh local food to fashion, jewellery, beauty products, haberdashery, fabrics, household goods – the list is endless.

There are also many eateries and cafes to relax in at Plymouth Market from coffee and cake to a full-on English breakfast or something more exotic, such as Vietnamese and Thai food.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318.

Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance.

Sing and feel great!

A recent Plymouth Philharmonic Choir workshop It is scientifically proven that singing improves overall health and sense of wellbeing and it’s these benefits, together with a love of large scale choral music, which bind Plymouth Philharmonic Choir together and new people are invited to join us so they too can experience the joy of ensemble singing.

On Saturday September 30 the choir is holding a music workshop led by top musical director, conductor and composer Jonathan Willcocks.

Jonathan will be guiding singers through the intricacies of Gabriel Faurés haunting Requiem and his own Sing Africa.

This event is open to everyone and promises to be a day of fun, leaning and friendship.

A leaflet and booking form can be downloaded at plymouthphilchoir.

Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317.

Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome.

Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley.

Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193.

Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317.

Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm.

Details from Carl on 07837 920150.

Country Music Venue First Friday every other month At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240.

Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633.

Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am.

New families welcome. Please call Kate Timothy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801.

Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764.

National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your Trust membership by joining the Plymouth Centre for even more activities. Membership is only £4 per person, or £6 for two people at the same address. During the winter there are talks every month. This summer there are coach visits to: May to Trerice; June to Nursery at Otter, then to Cerne Abbas to look at village gardens; July to Gloucester (cathedral or docks); August to Hestercombe gardens and art gallery; September to Athelhampton House and Gardens. For more information and an application for membership call Russell on 01752 266608

Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation.

Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

Karate Club Mondays For those aged 11 years and over at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley between 6pm and 7.15pm. Details 07967 313285.

Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to 9pm. If you are

org/jonathan-willcocks-choralworkshop or call Pauline Cornish on 01752 346563.

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir is always looking to recruit new singers and rehearsals have just begun for the November 26 concert of Monteverdi’s towering masterpiece Vespers. It is not too late to join.

Full details of the concert and how to become a choir member are on the website at plymouthphilchoir.org

a beginner and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night.

Details Dave Crawford 01752 215179 Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788.

Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666801.

Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday / Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards.

For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685.

All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

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Ministry of Defence apprentices from Plymouth have been commended for innovative thinking in designing a model with recycled materials.

The Sustainable Recycling competition, in its first year, is designed to encourage lifecycle building innovations by adapting and creating a design model for display, using only recyclable materials; which links into a sustainable challenge structure.

After the competition, the structure is to be easily disassembled, allowing its components to be recycled once more, rather than landfilled to conserve resources and energy.

The Devonport Naval Base team, called String Theory, received the commendation from Alex Hurth (Defence Equipment and Support Organisation, Bristol-based).

Alex said: “The Sustainable Recycling Competition aims to encourage recycling on the MOD estate by showcasing inventions made from everyday waste. I congratulate team String Theory for their innovative model which captures the spirit of the competition to inspire others to recycle.”

The apprentices said the competition developed their organisational, planning, time management and leadership skills. Team leader Sarah Hughes and her team have completed phase one of a three-year apprenticeship programme.

She said: “It was a thoroughly enjoyable challenge. We managed to develop and work on numerous skills whilst being part of a great team!”

The team created an animatronic arm which works with a pulley system, where the crane can grab and release an object and also adjustable for different positions and angles.

The invention was undertaken around existing college studies and in spare time outside training with the MOD. They used the following materials, from a limited permitted list, five pieces of cardboard no large than 60cmx30cmx30cm - cut and shaped, three tin cans and four pounds of newspapers.

The challenge was open to all MOD sites attended by staff employed by the Defence Equipment and Support Organisation (based in Bristol).

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Ministry of Defence Engineering and Support engineering apprentices receive their award (from left) Chris Nowell-Smith, Declan Heard, Alex Hurth (staff), Sarah Hughes, Lawrence Parker and Lorna Stubbs (Devonport apprenticeship co-ordinator)

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Plymouth Conservatoire provides professional performing arts training Plymouth University and Theatre Royal Plymouth have joined forces to offer professional performing arts training opportunities in the heart of the South West.

The new Plymouth Conservatoire results from a formal partnership between the region’s largest university and the largest regional producing theatre in the UK. It will teach Acting, Dance and Theatre and Performance at undergraduate level, as well as offering a range of postgraduate opportunities in dance, choreography and performance training.

It aims to expand opportunities for those wanting to pursue a professional career in the performing arts sector, and will enhance the cultural life of both the city and region.

Professor Dafydd Moore, executive dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of Plymouth, said: “The Plymouth Conservatoire is a very exciting initiative that draws together two organisations committed to inspiring and educating future generations of performance professionals.

“We believe that the opportunity to work simultaneously with leading academics and outstanding theatre professionals in outstanding facilities makes The Plymouth

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Plymouth City Council has applied to Historic England for grant funding and protection under a new ‘Heritage Action Zone’, which could unlock thousands of pounds to protect and restore some of the city’s incredible landmarks.

They are: • Devonport Library (Grade II Listed and in Devonport Conservation Area) • Main Gatehouse at Raglan Barracks (Grade II Listed) • Boringdon Arch (Grade II* Listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument) • Lee Moor Tramway Bridge (Scheduled Ancient Monument) • Civic Centre and surrounding landscape (Grade II Listed) • How Street (Barbican Conservation Area and surrounded by Grade II Listed buildings) • Millbay Docks, Inner Basin (Grade II Listed) • Wyndham Hall, former Non-conformist Chapel (Grade II Listed and in North Stonehouse Conservation Area)

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The Plymouth Conservatoire welcomed its first intake of new students when the academic term got underway last month.

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Students will divide their time between The House – the University’s own state-of-the-art performing arts centre – and the Theatre Royal Plymouth, in the heart of the city centre.

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Adrian Vinken OBE, Chief Executive of Theatre Royal Plymouth, said: “The decision for Plymouth’s Theatre Royal and university to come together to create the conservatoire didn’t really need a lot of thought.

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“It wasn’t difficult simply because, at heart, we’re both after exactly the same thing – finding and developing new talent. Together we will offer clear pathways for emerging theatre artists and makers to hone their craft.

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“In the years to come Plymouth Conservatoire will both help to grow the arts in our region whilst playing a leading role in shaping the UK’s theatre of tomorrow.”

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Historic buildings could be protected under ‘Heritage Action Zone’ scheme Some of Plymouth’s unique buildings could be protected and preserved as part of an initiative designed to protect the city’s heritage as well as build new homes.

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The council has been invited by Historic England to submit the bid which, if successful, will cover two main areas, Devonport and St Peter and the Waterfront, over five years.

As well as enabling essential improvement and restoration works to listed and scheduled buildings and monuments, it could lead to fewer of the city’s buildings being on the Heritage at Risk register.

If successful, funding from the bid could help pay for detailed master-planning around sites or go towards part of a restoration project that could unlock the regeneration of a wider site, such as the Civic Centre

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Councillor Glenn Jordan, Heritage Champion said: “We’ve been in touch with all the owners of these properties and they support this bid. There are some incredible historic buildings here in Plymouth but their age and conditions means maintenance can be a real challenge for their owners.

“A heritage action zone could act as a catalyst for housing developments as well as help the owners of these properties – and the city – maximise the potential these buildings have.”

There could also be smaller ‘quick win’ projects to initiate planned maintenance/repair programmes on individual buildings. The council will hear if its bid has been successful or not next Spring.

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Major marine company comes to Plymouth Plymouth City Council leader Ian Bowyer has welcomed the announcement that one of the world’s leading marine and air automonous research and manufacturing companies is coming to Plymouth.

The waterfront facility – at the site of the former Royal Marine base – will provide access to trials areas for development of cutting-edge maritime autonomous systems. The facility will act as the key maritime integration, test and evaluation centre for the combined United Kingdom and French Maritime Mine Counter Measures Programme.

The French company Thales is to make the new facility in Turnchapel Wharf, its maritime autonomy trials and training centre. As well as securing 20 highly skilled jobs, the move gives the company a foothold for further expansion in the city.

Plymouth’s marine sector employs 11 per cent of the city’s work force and has been identified as one of the city’s key economic strengths.

Council leader Ian Bowyer said: “This is brilliant news for Plymouth and builds on the city’s reputation as Britain’s Ocean City.

As part of the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal, the Council is transforming a former naval yard at Oceansgate into a marine technology development campus, which is designed to attract companies that innovate in the field of marine technology.

“I am delighted to see this company invest in Plymouth.

They are global players and specialise in unmanned vessels or drones which can be used in conditions that are not suitable for humans. This could include environmental research, shipping, military and sub-sea exploration. It’s the sort of pioneering research and development that we are trying to attract and grow in the city.”

The Council worked behind the scenes to ensure that the land at the former marine base was maintained for marine and employment use. Councillor Bowyer added: “It’s great that Thales sees Plymouth is a very good fit for them. They were attracted by deep water access as well as the talent pool of people qualified across the marine sector and enormous potential links with the university as well as other marine institutions in the city.”

Massive jobs boost • continued from front page “We have a fantastic workforce in South West England and value our responsive and supportive local partners, all reasons why we continue to invest in the area.”

The company already employs over 700 staff at the Roborough site and the latest investment underlines its confidence not only in the city, but also the UK. BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical

discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. BD leads in patient and health care worker safety and the technologies that enable medical research and clinical laboratories.

The company provides innovative solutions that help advance medical research and genomics, enhance the diagnosis of infectious disease and cancer, improve medication management, promote infection prevention, equip surgical and interventional procedures and support the management of diabetes.

Stoke Village toilets kept clean by unsung heroes Most traders and residents in Stoke Village consider the toilet block to be an unsightly eyesore, prone to vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

It is certainly true that they block the entrance and view into the Blockhouse Park, causing the hidden gem of the park to go unnoticed by motorists and pedestrians in the village.

This is certainly a shame, as the Blockhouse Park sports the finest and most broad reaching views in the city, and is a valued spot for reflection and contemplation for photographers and beauty lovers in the know.

However, whilst the overarching opinion is that the toilet block should be pulled down and replaced with a purpose-built centre in the park itself, credit must be given to the team of cleaners employed by Plymouth City Council who currently take care of the existing block.

thankless task of keeping the toilets open to the public in a fit state.

The tired old block was made into a feature of the Stoke & Blockhouse Park Summer Fun Day this year, and will probably continue to require temporary adornment each year until the traders and residents finally get their wishes met.

Indeed local MP, Luke Pollard, was photographed at the Fun Day raising his toilet brush to the idea of cleaning up the park, its entrance and its continued enjoyment by the whole community.

However, the job of vamping up the toilet block into a fun family friendly attraction is definitely made so much easier by the tireless efforts of Glen, Tony and Gabriel.

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The toilets are opened each morning around 8am and cleaned thoroughly each day, before being locked shut in the evening to reduce the amount of anti-social behaviour and drug use that they attract.

Special thanks needs to go to cleaners, Glen McCarthy, Tony Shepheard and Gabriel who carry on faithfully with the otherwise

The toilet block was decorated for the Fun Day earlier this year

West End entrance is to be made more inviting An uninviting route into the West End of the City Centre looks set to be transformed with landscaping.

“This project will make their journey into the city centre a lot easier as well as make this entrance a lot more welcoming.”

The steep, unattractive concrete ramp leading from Western Approach is to be replaced with a path that will snake more gently down towards Market Way. The path will have handrails and be surrounded by coastal grass landscaping.

Granite paving will also be laid along the path and at both entrances of the scheme.

As well as improving access and providing a safer, more attractive pedestrian route into the West End, the Council hopes that the improved appearance will encourage more investment in the city centre.

Council leader Ian Bowyer has given the go-ahead for the council to borrow £215,000 to deliver the scheme with the developer, Aspire Student Living 3 Ltd, who are redeveloping the former Comet building at the corner of Mayflower Street and Market Way.

The scheme is expected to cost £430,000 in total and the Council is to cover 50 per cent of the costs.

Work could be finished in time for Christmas. It comes just ahead of the council’s new Better Places programme which will see £27 million investment in the city centre. The Council is about to appoint a team of urban designers to begin work on plans which will transform He said: “It’s fair to say this entrance some key streets in the city centre in into the West End is not particularly How the ramp looks at present time for our Mayflower 400 celebrations inviting and the redevelopment of the in 2020, ensuring that the city centre will former Comet building has given us the look its best for that year. opportunity to make it look much more attractive.

“The bus stops on Western Approach next to this site are well used, but the current ramp is incredibly steep and not great for people in wheelchairs or for those who struggle to get around.

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Chair of Plymouth City Centre Company Doug Fletcher said: “We’re pretty excited by this. It’s a short route, but lots of people use it and it could be so much more welcoming than it currently is.”

An artist’s impression of the new layout

The work would be administered by Aspire Student Living 3 Ltd and would be carried out once the main contract for the former warehouse building is finished. The design for the new landscape setting to the building has already been negotiated and agreed via the current planning permission and the quality will be assured through the Section 278 highways approval process Richard Pillar of Aspire Student Living 3, said: “As local developers we are delighted to be working with Plymouth City Council to help improve the fabric of the city.”

A developer agreement is being drawn up and heads of

terms agreed in principle.

The council recently gave the go-ahead to approve funding for consultants to work up ideas as part of its new ‘Better Places – Plymouth programme.

It will look at all streets and spaces in the city centre to improve walking and cycling routes, make the more tired areas more attractive as well as encourage more inward investment in retail, leisure, employment and housing into the heart of Plymouth.

Key projects underway in the West End include the City Market refurbishment as well as the demolition of buildings that surround Colin Campbell Court.

Big book giveaway is another huge success Thanks to the support of Shopper readers who responded to the Plymouth Soroptimists’ appeal for paperback books, the big book giveaway on Saturday September 9 was a great success. Over 1000 books and bookmarks were given to passers-by to mark International Literacy Day.

New £2m sports hub and Manadon and Honicknowle Plans to transform an artificial football pitch into a new outdoor recreation hub for the Manadon and Honicknowle communities have taken a major step forward, with the approval of a new project partner and revised business case.

Plymouth City Council is teaming up with the Argyle Community Trust to provide a new football, cricket and outdoor sports facility that will be one of the best in the city and increase the number of people taking part in physical activity at the site from 17,500 a year to 30,000.

The trust was already involved in developing the scheme and agreed to step in as main delivery partner after the YMCA confirmed it was no longer in a position to lead the project. It will take on the lease under a community asset transfer arrangement and take on responsibility for ongoing maintenance and operations at the new facility, which will include: • an FA-standard 3G playing pitch, together with new floodlights and security fencing • new junior grass football pitches • a new artificial cricket wicket and eight grass wickets • a new four changing room complex, with a space for training, meetings and social get-togethers (built to Football Foundation and England and Wales Cricket Board guidelines) • improvements to the car park and entrance to the site.

Council leader and local ward councillor Ian Bowyer said: “We’re delighted to be working alongside the Argyle Community Trust and other partners to create what will be Plymouth’s first cricket and football development hub. This will significantly improve one of the priority sites in our Playing Pitch Plan and make a big difference to clubs, groups and the local community.

“The scheme will provide the high-quality facility residents deserve, as well as a much-needed indoor space for meetings and social activities.

It will also mean there’s a new ground for the Plymouth Civil Service Cricket Club, which currently has to play outside the city boundary. “By transferring the facility to the trust as a community asset we can ensure local people have a say in its running but also remove the costs of ongoing maintenance from council taxpayers.”

Argyle chief executive Martyn Starnes said: “We have been presented with a wonderful opportunity to participate in a major development and it will allow us to deliver a new level of services to the people of Plymouth,

Mrs Terry West of Plymouth Soroptimists said: “In spite of the blustery weather, a hardy band of Soroptimists manned a stand in Frankfort Gate and encouraged children, teenagers and adults to choose free books from the massive and varied selection available.”

This is an annual event and shines a spotlight on global literacy needs which has been supported

by Soroptimists for many years. September 8 was proclaimed as International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.

and the surrounding areas.

“The leadership of Argyle Community Trust with Mark Lovell and his colleagues has been the catalyst. The growth of our Trust began before I came to the club and it has continued exponentially in recent years.

“It is a wonderfully diverse service we provide through the Trust and we consider it to be the jewel in the crown of Plymouth Argyle. The Trust enables us to reach across Devon and Cornwall, providing services and programmes to a huge range of people.” David Tall, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Argyle Community Trust, added: “This is a hugely significant step forward for Argyle Community Trust and a proud day for everyone involved.

“There has been a tremendous amount of hard work behind the scenes to reach this stage and I pay tribute to Trust Manager Mark Lovell, and his team, for helping make this project a reality for the people of Plymouth.”

The Manadon and Honicknowle Sports Centre project will create employment, apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities as well as access to training, development and life skills courses for young people.

The total cost of the scheme is £2,086,066 – made up of £941,400 from the Football Foundation, £350,000 from Sport England and £150,000 from England and Wales Cricket Board, supported by council funding of £644,666 (mainly comprising developer contributions).

• The Manadon all-weather pitch was transferred to the council from the Ministry of Defence in 2007 and has been operated by YMCA Plymouth since 2012. It is used by football teams and for coaching but is in very poor condition and has no toilet or changing room facilities. It has also suffered from vandalism, anti-social behaviour and flytipping and the nearby grass football pitches are currently not used at all.

Change of command at Devonport Naval Base The command of Plymouthbased Royal Navy flotilla of warships has changed at a ceremony in Devonport Naval Base.

Commodore Rob Bellfield is the new Commander Devonport Flotilla after a supersession event to replace Commodore Paul Halton who goes onto a new post.

Cdre Bellfield is a former commanding officer of the training establishment HMS Raleigh and captain of three frigates.

Commodore Paul Halton hands over to Commodore Rob Bellfield

Cdre Halton was waved off from his headquarters by his staff as he conducted a final inspection of berthed ships on a river tour on board HMS Dasher.

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Model collectors celebrate 25th anniversary Plymouth Diecast Model Collectors Club is one of the oldest in the country and is this year celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The club was formed when seven enthusiastic collectors met at the Trelawny Community Centre in Ham Drive Plymouth on the September 2 1992. Now 25 years on, it is one of the oldest diecast clubs in the country and still going strong with two of its founding members amongst its regular attendees.

The club is for anyone with an interest in diecast model collecting both old and new. The hobby appeals to all ages and is enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

There is a huge amount of experience among club members who are happy and willing to pass on their knowledge to anyone starting up in the hobby. The club currently has 20 active members and is looking for new members who can be assured of a warm welcome.

Often the club is lucky enough to have guest speakers and members are also welcome to give their own talk. The club has its own website at www.plymouthdiecastclub.com where anyone interested can find out everything they need to know about the club and its events plus a monthly magazine section with comment, features and news on what’s happening in the fascinating world of diecast models.

Anniversary celebrations To mark this important milestone in the clubs history a special Anniversary wrapped model has been commissioned from Oxford Diecast, one of the UK’s most popular and successful diecast manufacturers.

Only 25 models of an Austin Ruby Saloon in maroon will get the specially designed sleeve making it a very limited edition indeed.

Each member of the club will be presented with one of these lovely models. It is the club’s intention to give away three or four of these models through various media and events.

On September 13 the club held an Anniversary meal for members and guests at St Elizabeths House Hotel, Plympton. The guests of honour were Lyndon Davies and his wife Kate who run Oxford Diecast.

Lyndon presented club members with their anniversary models and Kate cut a special cake to mark the occasion.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Wolseley Trust Community Centre, Wolseley Close, off Wolseley Road, Plymouth. Anyone interested in finding out more about the club can go along to one of the club evenings for free to see what it’s all about. Members can access the hall from 7pm with the evening getting under way at 7.30pm and finishing around 9pm.

The club has always adopted a relaxed and friendly approach with the social element being as much a part of its activities as the models themselves, which is perhaps why the club has been so successful. Club nights are always well attended and are an opportunity for members to have a chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

On October 22 the club is holding a special Anniversary Collectors Toy and Train Fair at the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Come along to a free art tour!

Plymouth-based arts organisation Take A Part and Horizon - a new two year visual arts project in the city - are working together to put on a series of guided ‘Plain Speaking Tours’ for the ‘We The People Are The Work’ exhibition.

‘We The People Are The Work’ is a major visual arts project that explores ideas of power, protest and the public. The project has built connections between the people of Plymouth and five internationally renowned artists, the outcome of which is a multi-site exhibition that will be on display until November 18.

For the ‘Plain Speaking Tours’ Efford-

based group Crazy Glue will guide visitors around each of the gallery spaces, leading them on a tour of the artworks and helping discussions take place about what they REALLY think of the pieces.

They will see a wide range of different art forms and can take part in some of the work too - the people ARE the work after all!

Tours are taking place on the following dates: Saturday October 7, Saturday October 14, Saturday November 4 and Saturday November 11.

Individuals and groups are welcome to go along. The tours are free and there is no need to book. Please visit the exhibition website at www.wethepeoplearethe.work for details of venues and timings.

The club holds two Toy Fairs a year and are very popular with 30 tables of diecast models, model railway, sci fi , books and lots more.

The fair is on from 10am until 2pm and entry is only £1 for adults and free for children. There is plenty of free parking and the onsite café will be open for refreshments.

The evenings consist of updates from the chairman, a chance to win a model in the monthly raffle plus a monthly competition based on a theme were members can enter an appropriate model with a chance of a prize of free membership or reduced membership for the top three scorers at the end of the year.

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A Christmas Carol Competition!

Win a family ticket to see Barbican Theatre’s Christmas Show - a joyful, hilarious retelling of A Christmas Carol plus meet Le Navet Bete and have your photo taken with them afterwards.

You can also have a delicious Thai meal for four at The B-Bar before or afterwards.

A Christmas Carol will be performed at Plymouth’s much loved Plymouth Athenaeum. This follows the hugely successful 10 performance run of Le Navet Bete’s Dracula: The Bloody Truth at the theatre earlier this year; the first theatrical performance on its stage since it was mothballed in 2009. The Plymouth Athenaeum has a larger 332 capacity, which is more than double that of the Barbican Theatre, so we hope that everyone who wants to see the show this year can, since there were extensive waiting lists for the sold out The Jungle Book!

A Christmas Carol will be directed by nationally recognised writer and director John Nicholson, founder of Peepolykus and one of the UK’s most exciting theatre companies. John is described as “the comedy director of the moment” and has worked with Le Navet Bete on a number of productions.

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A total of 32 performances will be held at The Plymouth Athenaeum from 14 December 2017 to 7 January 2018 (including matinee and evening shows).Tickets are: £16 full, £14 concessions plus buy 2 full + 2 under 16s for £50. There’s also a group saver discount: buy 10 tickets get the 11th FREE! (additional booking fees apply) Buy a Christmas Carol tickets 24 hours a day on our website www.barbicantheatre.co.uk, in person at the Barbican Theatre (11am – 6pm Monday to Friday) or by calling 01752 267131 (11am – 6pm Monday to Friday).

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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • • continued from page 8 Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details.

Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wendesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee,and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces. City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 206204 for more details.

Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company.

Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www. eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.

Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.

Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards.

Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details.

Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics.

This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members.

We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575.

Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk.

We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents.

Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503.

Wheelfever all set for a new season After 10 years of activity in Plymouth, popular dance community interest company Wheelfever has now registered as a charity.

Wheelfever is the brainchild of local choreographer Paula Hocking and was founded out of her own experiences as a dancer with a disabled son. Its aims have always been to offer engaging participatory dance and movement sessions for all young people with genuine equality and inclusion.

With a new Board of Trustees in place and support from the Plymouth Octopus Project, Wheelfever has successfully secured funding from money raised by Health Perfect through the Health Lottery and distributed by The People’s Health Trust who work closely together to address health inequalities.

The grant will fund a weekly programme, ‘Our Dance Hub: Connect, Create, Communicate’, which will run every Saturday for the next two years at the Plymouth Life Centre.

Paula Hocking, director of the charity said: “We are super delighted as it means our children and young people can continue to challenge barriers and stereotypical ideas of who can and cannot dance as we encourage their aspirations and empower them to be agents of change!”

Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099.

Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Martin on 01752 781252 or David on 01752 402981.

Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311.

Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www. pmhc.co.uk

Sessions will run weekly on Saturdays during term time at the Performance Studio, Plymouth Life Centre. Creating Dance 1 from 1pm to 2pm is a creative and playful dance session developing confidence in movement and creativity and is suitable for disabled children, their siblings and friends, aged 7-14 years and up to 18 years for those with complex needs.

Creating Dance 2 from 2.15pm to 3.15pm will develop dance skills through creative tasks and improvisation and is suitable for disabled and non-disabled children and young people (12-25 years).

And the final Saturday session, Choreographing for Performance, will allow the senior members of the group to make dance for performances.

Wheelfever are appearing at the Traverse Youth Dance Platform at the House, Plymouth University’s performance space on Saturday October 28 7.30pm.

Traverse is being hosted by Exim Dance Company who have invited youth companies from a range of backgrounds to present their work in a professional environment.

Performances will be given by Cat Scheme Exeter; HFC Cornwall Youth Dance Company; Making Waves Project; Exim Dance; Wheelfever and many more.

The event is being supported by Plymouth University, Plymouth Dance and Nextsteps Southwest and costs just £6 or £3 to concession holders and is free to all Plymouth dance and theatre students.

Tickets can be bought from Peninsula Arts by contacting them on 01752 585050 or on their website, www.plymouth.ac.uk/youruniversity/peninsula-arts For more information on Wheelfever, how to get involved or donate to the charity, please email wheelfeverprojects@gmail. com or find them on Facebook @ wheelfeverplymouth.

The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along.

For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 783168.

The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade.org. uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218.

Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time).

Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652.

Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details.

Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information.

Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club.

KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk for further information

Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members.

From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.

7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth.boys-brigade.org.uk

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road,

Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503.

Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every other Saturday from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017.

Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm.

Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale.

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Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm.

Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www. widewellstriders.co.uk Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018.

Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation.

St James the Less Church Hall, Ham Drive; on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411.

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required.

The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434. This year is the choir’s centenary.

Community Herb Clinic Tuesdays 1-3pm Onward House, Greenbank Road. Walk-in for free general health advice or phone for appointments. Herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of any medical condition in an effective, integrated (and affordable) way to suit you. Details Sara Hills 01752 872960 www.herbs-work.co.uk Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Fitness and fun touch rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com.

Excellence Award for Plymouth sailor

Penlee Local Art and Craft Group Wednesdays Meet at the Diggin It Meeting Room at Penlle from 12 noon until 2pm. All welcome. This is a group for all levels of artistic or craftworkers to make friends and socialise, exchange ideas and perhaps even organise local exhibitions. Small contribution to room hire needed depending on numbers. Please telephone Teresa if you are interested on 07955 476727.

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035

A Plymouth-based Royal Navy sailor has been rewarded for his excellence at a ceremony in Devonport Naval Base.

Petty Officer James Oakley, 32, was presented with the Navy’s long service and good conduct medal from Commodore Rob Bellfield (commander of the Devonportbased ships and submarines) for 15-years of highly professional service.

James said: “I am proud to receive my medal for completing a very worthwhile and challenging 15 years in the Royal Navy; I look forward to receiving my LSGC clasp in the years to come.”

He joined the Royal Navy aged 17 and after basic training he was drafted to the submarine school in Faslane, Scotland and spent two years training to become a submariner only to be discharged medically back to the ships.

James, who lives in Plymouth with wife Clare and sons Thomas (six) and Matthew (two) served in the Mediterranean on HMS Portland and

Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery.

Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net

Commodore Rob Bellfield presents Petty Officer James Oakley with his award

command centre in Bahrain to support four mine counter measures ships.

then at Royal Naval Air Squadron Culdrose, before deploying to the Gulf in HMS Chatham.

On return to the UK, James joined the Merlin helicopter training squadron, 824 Naval Air Squadron, and was selected for promotion to petty officer and after qualifications re-joined his first ship, HMS Portland while the ship was deployed. He helped prepare the ship for her maintenance period on return to Plymouth.

He joined 829 Naval Air Squadron assisting with the upkeep and deploying of seven Merlin helicopters before joining HMS Monmouth, again deploying to the Gulf on anti-piracy operations.

Next was a tour to the UK military

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Regular events at Oasis, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 10am to 12 noon art group; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church.

Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary.

For more details telephone 318087.

Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area.

Carers Support Group Last Monday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Community Centre 10am- 12 noon on the last Monday of the month.

Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings.

All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Mike 07854 699683.

Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system

Plymouth Youth Cycling Various days Free coaching for 10-16 yr olds. Thursdays (mountain bikes) 5pm-6.30pm Life Centre and various locations across Plymouth; Wednesdays HMS Raleigh (road racing bikes). We can teach you manuals and jumps and how to ride like the Tour de France winners. No fancy gear needed. Bike, helmet and a sense of adventure! For locations and times find us on Facebook.

Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830.

Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600 Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk

from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together.

Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices.

Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www.soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014

Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767

Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.

Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm.

With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome.

Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080

The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/ April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road,

Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936.

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Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.

Central Park Dog Walkers Association Daily Meet at 10am and 2pm every day at the Golf Cafe near Plymouth Life Centre. Very friendly and informal. For help and advice for all ages.

The Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 01752 666706 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures.

Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-to-be. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parents-to-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch.

Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity.

More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 Self defence classes Small but well-respected martial arts club. Classes most nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults. For details visit www. budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366.

Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock. Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact Mike on 794281.

Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm.

Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14. To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome

by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome.

A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months).

Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) The association is hoping again this year to try and increase the membership of the RAFA. This means by approaching ex members of the RAF and serving members. If any of you know of relatives or friends who may wish to join please get in touch, we would be happy to see you. Branch Committee meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday, of every month, instead of every meeting as previous. They will now be held at 10.30am, at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plain Plymouth (once a person joins RAFA, the facilities of the club are open to them on the production of their membership card ). The Club officially opens at 12 noon so it is proposed that members meet the branch committee and friends for a chat over a drink from 11.30am or event to stay at raffles, which serve a good lunch at reasonable prices (give it a try, come and meet us). The new meeting dates and time are 25 Oct, 22 Nov (10.30am).

Annual Christmas lunch will be held at Raffles Club on Saturday 16 December (12.30pm for 1pm). Cost £17 for 3 courses plus entertainment and raffle. Advise secretary by October 31 latest (tel 07939897076) For further information and should a member of the RAF Family wish to see a befriender for a chat etc in the home please contact the home secretary on 07939897076.

Next year is the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force and many events will be held throughout the country and our region. Dates to watch out for in Plymouth will be between 09-16 September 2018. Watch this space!

The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the national association, and have over 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study 16

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Local charity helps women deal with agony of baby loss Pregnancy should be one of the most thrilling times for a woman in her life, but sadly as we know that is not always the case.

On occasions due to the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, sometimes beyond her control, it can be extremely traumatic and life changing.

When someone faces any form of pregnancy loss or crisis they can feel isolated, depressed, afraid and in some cases beyond hope. These are the people that local charity, Pregnancy Crisis Care are geared to help.

Pregnancy Crisis Care provides a safe place to explore the pain of pregnancy loss in a professional counselling environment. People can process emotions, fears, grief and trauma and discover the amazing hope and resilience, which is built into each and every human being.

The project supports those facing any crisis around pregnancy including miscarriage, still-birth and new-born death. I’m sure we all know someone who has experienced something like this….

1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. All new members will receive a very warm welcome. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.

Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

Goulden Girls Stitchers A patch work and quilting group who meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church on alternate Thursdays and Fridays. We are a friendly group of ladies who share our knowledge and skills.

Anyone interested in joining us please contact Pat King on 240560 Fun Club Fridays in term time Fun filled club for primary school aged children from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Plymstock Chapel, Church Road, Plymstock. Games, crafts, stories, songs, tuck shop etc. 50p entrance.

Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7.30pm At Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee & biscuits.Weekly raffles and meat raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

Each year October 9 to 15 is Baby Loss Awareness Week, a collaboration between more than 40 charities. Throughout the week bereaved parents, their families and friends, unite with each other and others across the world to commemorate their babies’ lives.

They can do this by wearing the pin or embarking on fundraising activities.

Baby Loss Awareness Week also provides a chance to raise awareness about the issues surrounding pregnancy and baby loss in the UK. To mark this, the Pregnancy Crisis Care Charity are asking if you would please consider if there is anything you might be able to do during the week to raise funds and awareness of their services for those who have experienced this kind of loss?

Two such individuals have already pledged support. Chris Cook is

Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome some new members and introductory guest visits are available. Visit www.southdevondfas.org.uk for programme information and other details.

Dartmoor Rambling Club Enjoy the countryside by walking and talking with our club.

Membership is only £5 per year. You are welcome to try one or two walks before you join. As well as Dartmoor we walk the countryside and coast. Wednesday walks are usually 8 to 10 miles and by public transport. Walks include to : Cawsand, Dewestone, Tavistock , Bere Ferrers, Whitchurch area. Some weekend walks are care share from George Park and Ride. Walks include; Wembury, Sittaford Tor, Princetown area, Belstone and Taw Marsh. For more information , including a programme call Russell, 01752 266608 Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events. Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Socially, we will be enjoying ‘High Tea’ at Yelverton Golf Club and our date for Xmas Lunch has been set for December 15. Details of our Groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby.The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth

taking part in their first Iron Man Race in Barcelona on September 30 2017 at the ripe old age of 55.

They have a donation page at www.localgiving.org/fundraising/ cookieimbarca17/ And Henry Boyde is participating in the Plymouth 10K on October 8 and also has a donation page, www.localgiving.org/fundraising/ boydies10krun/. Henry explained: “Pregnancy Crisis Care has been fundamental in helping us work through a very difficult time, and I feel it is important to raise awareness to their cause and services.”

Jane Frajbis and Julie Nash of Pregnancy Crisis Care are incredibly grateful for any support.

They can be contacted on 01752 246788 or contact@ pregnancycrisiscare.org.uk

Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our support group aims to offer support and understanding to Head & Neck cancer patients, their families and carers, in the Derriford Hospital Catchment area. The aim of this new support group will be to provide information and support to all Head & Neck Cancer patients, their carers, and their families. It will primarily be a social group to encourage individuals to meet up to chat in an informal and friendly venue and atmosphere. If you are a cancer patient of any type without a support group at all, you can be assured of a warm welcome with us. So why not get in touch, and come and join us? We usually meet at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month and we will try to help with transportation if needs be. Please contact Geoff Read for further details or advice. Telephone: (01752) 563 800 or email geoffnread@gmail.com The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@ pythagoreansociety.net Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894.

Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10.30am for approximately

Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £2 (1st session free) Contact Lee 07414677003, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Bingo Night Wednesdays Mainstone Community Centre with eyes down at 7.30pm. Eight page book plus one flyer costs only £6. Raffle every week and tea or coffee, or if you prefer something stronger there is a bar.

SING Every Thursday in school term times Plymouth Community Choir at Pomphlett. Great songs, lovely people and loads of fun! Do you want to sing with us? We meet on Thursdays 7.15pm-9pm at Pomphlett Methodist Church Centre (just behind Morrisons in Plymstock). We sing songs at the soul funky/ world music end of the spectrum. Visit www.singdevon.com. Or ring Pete Scott on 07896 276577. First session free! Book online or by phone.

Regular events at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street.

First Wednesday of every month 1pm to 2 pm Quiet time in conjunction with Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity.

Speaker monthly and tranquil music. Oasis of calm on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays 1pm--1 45 pm Tranquil music and time for quiet reflection. Mindfulness at lunchtime first Tuesday of every month. Arrive at 12.30 pm bring food to share for lunch at 1 pm.

Whitleigh: Tea, Toast and Timebanking Wednesdays 10-12.

Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Share a cuppa and a chat with local people. Everyone welcome. 01752 395131 Whitleigh: Mini Allotment Group.

Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 395131 Friendship Club Alternate Wednesdays For the over 55s at King’s Tamerton Community Centre. Meet new friends, bingo, raffle, tea and biscuits, and every month from May until September a trip to the coast. For further information ring Ida 01752 368841.

Pilates Class Fridays Wesley Hall, Pennycross from 10am to 11am. £5 session need to bring a mat other equipment provided. Contact to book on 07401090025 or email tracywilmot@hotmail.co.uk Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them.

Biblical Hebrew Language Classes Thursdays Reviving the passion in Biblical texts at Engage, St Levan Rd, Milehouse, at 7pm. Entrance by donation. Contact kehila@beit-ezra.org.il Country Dance Plymouth Tuesdays Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, 8pm to 10pm. We dance a wide range of country dances, from the 17th century to the present day, beginners are most welcome and partners not needed, good exercise for the body and mind. Please call 07866 980752 for more details.

Regular Events at William Sutton Village Hall, Crownhill Mondays: New Age Kurling for over 50s 12.30pm to 2pm; ACT Community Theatre group 7pm to 9pm; Tuesdays: Knit & Natter 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Wednesdays: Lace making 7pm to 9pm (except summer holidays); Fridays: Yoga 10am to 12pm (except school holidays); Saturdays: Bingo 2pm to 4pm; Katie Su School of Dance Mondays 10am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm; Wednesdays 4pm to 6.30pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Every second Sunday 11am to 1pm Plymouth O Gauge model railway group.

ARCHITECTS J & M ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN House & Building plans Extensions • Conversions • Alterations Planning & Building regulation applications Fast & efficient service 01752 936125 07745 392764 jjmmdesign@yahoo.co.uk • www.jmdesign.org.uk

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Do you want to make Unravelling the mystery travelling to and from school more fun?

MONEY MA££ERS with Steve Carey

Do you want to make travelling to and from school more fun this year?

As children return to school for the new term, Plymouth City Council wants to talk to local families about how to make the school journey healthier and more fun. The Plymotion scheme offers a range of support and funding to schools, with input from parents and pupils, to improve the commute to and from school.

How do your kids get to school?

Valuable kid-hours and minutes are wasted in cars every week in our city: kids being bored whilst sat in traffic, not getting the valuable exercise they need and not making the most of the natural world between home and school.

How would they like to get to school?

Walking? Taking a detour through a local park or nature reserve? Scooting? Plymouth City Council’s newly appointed School Travel Engagement Officer can make any of these options possible.

Through the Plymotion School Travel Project, schools are able to make an application to receive a match-funded sustainable travel grant, funded by the Government. The money your child’s school receives could support designing a new scooter pod, or buy the whole class a set of personalised activity trackers.

Alternatively funding could be provided to develop a bank of resources to get your children active, including:

• Waterproof cycling trousers • a tag-along attachment for a younger sibling to ride along with a parent • bike trailers • bike helmets

Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader of the Council said: “I’m delighted that, through Plymotion, we’re able to offer grant funding to schools within Plymouth. Schools are best placed to tell us what barriers they face to more trips being made on foot, by bike and by bus, and through this funding we can work together to overcome some of the issues the school community are facing.

“If you’re involved with a local school, whether as a member of staff, a parent or pupil, I’d encourage you to get in touch with Plymotion and find out how they can help you.”

Make sure your voice is heard!

Within each school in Plymouth the Plymotion school engagement team hopes to recruit a School Travel Champion.

This person will then be encouraged to be as creative as possible about how to meet your school community’s travel needs.

This will mean consulting with their pupils as much as possible, asking parents and carers for their views and ideas, all in an effort to make this project as much fun as possible, so make sure you look out for news within your school about who your School Travel Champion will be.

To find out more about Plymotion visit www.plymouth. gov.uk/plymotion

Even the brightest struggle! This month’s article was prompted by a discussion with a bright person – a first class graduate in fact. It has become increasingly obvious that school and Uni do not prepare students adequately for life. However, in this respect, I can understand why.

You see, I had to explain the UK tax system to that graduate. She was appalled that for nearly half the year, she was working one day a week to pay HMRC. Here’s a brief overview for anyone else who cannot understand the system.

Employees My comments are aimed directly at the simplest of situations, a person working for one employer, with few benefits-in-kind. Already I need to explain that. Benefits-inkind are basically things provided because of your work, that aren’t strictly necessary to do the job.

Typical benefits can include pension contributions, health care, membership of a sports or country club. (You get the gist). Most are taxable, some are not – pension contributions, child care vouchers are two examples of tax free benefits-in-kind.

The basics Each of us gets a tax free allowance (hooray). For 2017/18,

this is £11,500. This means the first £11,500 of our income from all sources is tax free. Thereafter, we pay tax at 20% (on the next £33,500) and 40% on income above that. If we are lucky enough to earn more than £150,000 a year, tax is taken at 45% on the amount above that.

Now it gets complicated!

Different tax rates apply to different types of income. For example, you’ll pay no tax on the first £5,000 of dividends received in a tax year, 7.5% if the dividends fall into the £33,500 basic rate band noted above, and 32.5% if they fall into the higher rate band (the one above from £45,000 to £150,000).

Above that, it’s 38.1%.

If your income exceeds £100,000 per annum, you lose your personal allowance at a rate of £1 for every £2 of income, until the full allowance has been taken away at an income of £123,000. Thus, you pay 60% tax on every pound of income between £100,000 and £123,000.

If you have more than one job, you may find your allowance is split among them, so make sure the total allowances given equal your entitlement.

With me so far?

Applying the rates to my graduate So, in my graduate’s example, she is to earn around £21,000. £11,500 of this is tax free, and £9,500 will be taxed at 20%, meaning she

will pay around £1,900 in income tax this year. Approximately 9% of her salary. Putting it another way, she’ll work half a day a week to pay HMRC! And what about the stuff I haven’t mentioned?

I didn’t have the heart to explain about National Insurance Contributions, and she was well aware of the student loan deductions that will also be taken.

Most of us will also have pension contributions deducted from our pay, but that should at least be before the tax is calculated!

I’ve run out of room to cover any more, so if you want to know more, get in touch and I’ll do my best to avoid sending you to sleep, or worse!!

Steve Carey, Numbers UK Ltd 01752 226084 www.numbersukltd.com

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Each month we offer local businesses, charities and other organisations the chance to advertise their positions totally FREE of charge. The Community Job Shop feature is only available to advertise part-time and voluntary posts and must contain no more than 50 words including contact details. Please note that all advertisements must be submitted with a full name and address for verification purposes.

CLEANER WANTED: for 2 bedroom semi in Manadon. Must have references and be reliable. £8.50/ hour. Call Mrs Coombe on 01752 771766 or 07988 167 395.

VOLUNTEER WANTED: Ford Park Cemetery Trust are looking for a volunteer to care for thier memorial roses. Someone who has experience in caring for roses would be preferred. For further details please contact the Cemetery office (weekdays only)on Plymouth 665442.

WORK FROM HOME - Mel’s Magic makeup team are looking for individuals who would like to earn some extra money selling a well known brand Avon ,we are offering £300 worth of products for free. Hours to suit, discounts on your favourite brand, great commission. Why not become a representative or sales leader today you don’t even have to go door to door and you have your own personal on line shop please contact Mel 07950006144 for more information on this great opportunity.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Home-Start in Plymouth need volunteers to help young parents deal with sleepless nights, teething, toddler tantrums etc.

All you need is parenting experience, listening skills and the desire to support other parents going through a tough time. Volunteers receive initial free training and once matched to a family visit them once a week

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Royal Voluntary Library Service Derriford Hospital needs help for the book trolley ward rounds on weekdays between 10am and 12pm, If you are interested in the service and can spare the time, please contact Pat Hamiliton Thursdays 9.30am to 3.30pm on 01752 792857 for further information.

GARDENER - Plymouth Natural Health and Healing 175 Outland Road require a volunteer Gardener at the centre. Expenses paid. Contact Robert Parkins chairman 01752 210279 CLEANERS - If you have previous experience and references and preferably a car and DBS (Police Check), we have clients who will appreciate you. Choose how many hours you want to work and build them up around your own or your family’s requirements. You can do regular or occasional jobs or both – it’s up to you. Earn £8.50 an hour for regular weekly or fortnightly cleans with the same clients and £10 an hour for one-off cleans. You can earn £11,000 per annum after expenses without paying tax and you’ll pay NI of £2.85 per week if you earn more than £6,025 per annum. Paying NI is important as it counts towards

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Active for All Providing physical activity opportunities for adults with learning disabilities or mental health support needs

Improving Lives Plymouth’s Active for All service (A4A) aims to promote physical activity in adults who are vulnerable to poor health.

Currently, A4A works with adults who have mental health support needs and/or learning disabilities.

Some of A4A’s weekly activities include, football, dance, basketball, and golf. These sessions are delivered in partnership with other organisations across the city including Plymouth Argyle and the National Marine Aquarium.

One of A4A’s most popular activities is boccia, a disability sport which is similar to bowls.

In Boccia the balls can be moved with hands, feet, or, if the player’s disability is severe, with an assistive device such as a ramp. Active for All deliver two Boccia

Experience

BY CHRIS COLE FOUNDER OF CROSS RHYTHMS, PLYMOUTH

Dealing with all the ups, downs, hopes and challenges of life What does it mean to be human? Well for a start there are no easy answers to this fundamental question.

They help people to find something they can do regularly and enjoy, and they offer a number of services to support this, including taster sessions, a buddying service and weekly activities delivered in your local community.

Larissa Milden, Active for All manager said: “Unfortunately most people with a learning disability have poorer health than the rest of the population and similarly, adults who are experiencing mental health problems are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease.

Services such as ours are important to support people to have healthier ways of living and able to live longer, healthier lives”.

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Many of us aren’t even interested in asking the question in the first place because we’re just trying to live and make sense of our lives as we endeavour to survive each day.

Active for All walks are proving increasingly popular

sessions a week at the Life Centre on a Monday and a Wednesday morning.

Despite being a little-known sport, the sessions have gained popularity due to the ease with which all can join in.

Louise Regan, Active for All’s boccia development worker is currently looking to take boccia to residential homes across the city to give older people in supportive living the opportunity to keep active too. Louise said: “Boccia is a great sport for anyone and everyone! It gives people an opportunity to socialise, have fun, develop skills and take part in some gentle exercise.”

Another of A4A’s popular activities is their weekly walks. Larissa added: “Our walks happen in the centre of Plymouth and are easily accessible by public transport.

“We are ‘urban walkers’, so no specialist

equipment is required to take part in our sessions. We offer two walks per week; a brisk walk on a Friday morning and a gentle, 30-minute walk in the afternoon.

“Our walking group is open to all, so is not exclusive to those with mental health support needs or learning disabilities. This has created the most fantastically diverse walking group; where people from all aspects of the community come together to walk each week”.

Due to the popularity of this session, Active for All are starting an additional weekly walking session on Monday. The Barbican ‘walk and talk’ session started in September for 10 weeks, thanks to funding support from Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit.

If you would like to find out more about Active for All’s sessions, please contact the Active for All team on 01752 201891, email active@improvinglivesplymouth. org.uk or visit the website www. improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/our-services/ active-for-all

Boccia sessions are held at the Life Centre twice a week

Plymouth College to open its doors for the morning Interactive science displays, musical interludes, drama performances and sports demonstrations are just some of the activities on offer at the Plymouth College open morning on Saturday October 7.

The independent school opens its doors at Ford Park from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Visitors will have the chance to look around the school and meet pupils, the headmaster and the teaching staff, who will be on hand to talk about all aspects of school life.

Founded in 1877, Plymouth College is a co-educational, city-based day and boarding school providing education for boys and girls from the ages of three to 18. A forward-looking school with a successful history, this summer saw an excellent set of results for A-Level with 43% of all grades at A*, A, or equivalent, 66% of grades at A*- B and an overall pass mark of 99.4% and 43% of our GCSE results graded at A* or A. To register a place, please visit bit.ly/OpenMorning17. For more information or to arrange a private visit if you cannot make this date, please contact Admissions on 01752 505115 or e-mail admissions@ plymouthcollege.com.

It’s time to apply for 2018 school places September 2018 may seem ages away but if your child is due to start school you need to start the application process now.

September 2018 • secondary school in September 2018.

Plymouth City Council is now taking applications from families whose children are due to start at:

The deadline for secondary and Key Stage 4 applications is October 31 2017 and the deadline for primary and junior school applications is 15 January 2018.

• primary school for the first time in September 2018 • junior school (having completed Year 2 in an infant school) in

For more information contact the Council’s school admissions team on 01752 668000 or schooladmissions@plymouth.gov.uk

Others of us have plans and are following those dreams within the ups, downs, hopes and challenges of life and others believe they are making sense of their world-view and live with deeply held convictions.

We can all be a combination of the above. There are atheists, agnostics and people of religious faith. In other words, we’re complicated as human beings and on a journey of life.

Somebody once said that the meaning of life is two dates with an experience in the middle. I’ll let you work out what that means, but as human beings it seems we are wired to search for meaning even if that means there is no meaning.

When our Christian community discusses the spiritual journey of life, I often use the phrase ‘messy’ because it seems everybody has a story deep within them and it is invariably quite messy and dysfunctional in parts.

That is certainly my story and the story of my family. So, my faith, which is based on a practical and spiritual experiential relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ, teaches me that God is good and working for my welfare and healing the messiness of my life.

This messiness is, I believe, in all of us, which is simply called broken humanity or sin and can be destructive to myself and those around me.

Hatefulness, aggression, selfishness and using people is just part of this sinful nature. So, can we find peace, joy and freedom in life especially from these human attitudes and characteristics?

I believe so, because God also makes

sense to me in both the good and the tough times on the journey of life, which invariably we all experience.

Therefore, an understanding of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very foundation of the Christian faith.

God gives us a glimpse of what he was prepared to suffer through the death of His Son, but also the hope for us all in the resurrection of His Son. It requires faith to spiritually understand this. Christ was crucified before the foundation of the earth. It wasn’t an afterthought because as messy human beings, with free will and free choice we blew it.

God knew that for each of us to live, understand our humanity and genuinely learn true love we would need to exercise our free will. This is where the verse about God so loving the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, is so relevant.

God truly loves you, but like a good parent doesn’t like some of the things we do, but His love is always consistent, even when we aren’t.

The best definition I’ve found for helping to understand meaning can be interpreted as some form of faith which can be in a person, or something that you trust in, cling to and rely on.

Everybody has a faith in a way. It is in either themselves; somebody else; a higher power; or science - even believing there isn’t a God requires faith.

As we mature in life we form a world view and our life experiences, education, environment, nature or nurture, all combine to form our convictions.

If you are agnostic about the meaning of life, let me encourage you with an old song by the late Larry Norman.

“Why don’t you look into Jesus, He got the answer” or listen into Cross Rhythms 96.3 FM (and also online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/radio/console/ plymouth, or even on our app) – we’re broadcasting day and night, and we are here to help on the journey of life.

Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity.

He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

Listen to his Cross Rhythms Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth.

Also, download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google Play and the Apple app store.

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Plymouth’s newest school opens doors to first students Scott Medical and Healthcare College – Plymouth’s newest secondary school – has welcomed its first ever students.

The new small, state school specialises in training the healthcare professionals of the future and welcomed 84 Year 9 and Year 12 students in September.

Professor Greg Dix, Derriford Hospital’s director of nursing, cut the ribbon to declare the school open at its temporary location at the Millfields in Plymouth. Work has begun on a brand new permanent building in the Stoke area of the city.

Central to the vision for the school - which offers a range of academic, vocational and professional qualifications - is its partnership with a number of local healthcare educators and practitioners who have been key in formulating the unique and innovative curriculum.

The school’s partners – Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Livewell Southwest, Plymouth University’s Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and the Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry – are providing work placements and masterclasses for students.

“It’s really exciting to see this day after three years of hard work and I feel honoured to have been part of the

journey,” said Professor Dix, who is the school’s chair of governors.

“I feel very inspired by our future health and social care professionals and look forward to opening the doors of Derriford to them when they come for work placements to find out what life is like in a working hospital.”

Plans for the school were announced by the Department for Education in March 2015. It offers places to young people in Years 9 to 13 to develop highly-valued vocational academic experience for the medical and healthcare sector.

“We are thrilled that our small school has proved extremely popular with students and parents and that we have opened with a full intake,” said headteacher Martyn Cox. “Parents and students tell us that it is the deep support from our partners as well as our sponsor Stoke Damerel that makes Scott College an attractive option for students in Plymouth and across Devon and into Cornwall.”

Heather Nash”s son Kieron has joined Year 9 and hopes to become a nutritionist or a physiotherapist. “It’s wonderful that he is getting the opportunity to study for the career he knows he wants,”said Mrs Nash.

“Coming to the excellent Open Day – where we heard Mr

Headteacher Martyn Cox with students from the first Year 9 on the opening day of Scott College

Cox’s clear vision for Scott College – convinced us that this was the right move for Kieron. I’m sure he and the other students have an exciting future ahead of them.”

Steve Waite, chief executive of Livewell Southwest, described the opening as a ‘momentous occasion’.”It’s a hugely significant development for health and social care in Plymouth and it’s especially fitting it should open on the site of the former Royal Naval Hospital,” he said.

“Livewell is really proud to support the school, it’s a great opportunity for the city’s young people.”

Applications are now open for places in the next Year 9 and Year 12 and open events are being held on October 7 and November 29.

Professor Bridie Kent, interim executive Dean of Plymouth University’s Faculty of Health and Human

Sciences, said: “It’s been fantastic to be here to see Scott College opened officially and to see so many students who want to embark on a career in health care.

The university is delighted to be able to be part of helping them to realise their dreams.”

Schools like Scott College are state schools which are more like workplaces with a longer school day and classroom teaching combined with work placements. At first, students will carry out work experience from half a day to a full day each week.

Admitting pupils aged between 13 and 19, the school is separate and distinct from its sponsor Stoke Damerel Community College whilst taking advantage of the economies of scale of being part of the Inspiring Schools Partnership multi-academy trust.

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