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August 2022 Dartmoor Zoo launches appeal to save endangered leopards from extinction For details See Page 3

The popular St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser Tour de Moor returns in October For details See Page 13

Central & Waterfront The new Bishop of Plymouth will be the Rev’d Prebendary James Grier who grew up in the city Full details See Page 19

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Thai treat for students

A group of students from City College Plymouth recently enjoyed a two week trip to Thailand. The visit was fully funded through the Government’s Turing Scheme – and more students from the college will be travelling abroad in the year ahead • See story on page 12

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New online hub helps families find support with the rising cost of living A new online hub has been launched to help Plymouth families struggling with the rising cost of living to find the support they need.

The website signposts a wide range of help – from welfare benefits such as universal credit to where to get help with gas and electricity bills.

It also includes information on help with Council Tax and housing costs and how to access food banks, as well as how to contact voluntary organisations working across the city.

Council Leader Richard Bingley said: “We recognise that the rising cost of living is a real worry for hard-working households in Plymouth and across the country as a whole.

“We want to do what we can to help and have put together this website to make it easier for people to find the support they need.

Remember – if you are struggling you are not alone. There is no shame in asking for help.”

The hub will be updated as more support becomes available.

Visit the hub at: www.plymouth.gov.uk/costofliving.

Plymouth households urged to claim £150 energy rebate Plymouth Council Tax payers who have not yet claimed their £150 energy rebate are being urged not to miss out.

More than 80,000 Plymouth households living in Council Tax bands A to D have already received the Government rebate.

They include 68,000 households who automatically received the rebate as they pay by direct debit and 12,000 households who have applied for it online.

Around 22,000 eligible households have still to claim the rebate, which they can do on the Council’s website in one of three ways: • Provide the Council with their bank details and receive the £150 through a BACS credit to their account • Request a £150 credit to their Council Tax account • Request a Post Office voucher to obtain £150 cash from any Post Office branch.

Councillor Mark Shayer, the Council’s Cabinet Member

for Finance and Economy, said: “We’re very pleased that so many households in Plymouth have already received the rebate as we worked hard to ensure we made it available as soon as we could – and long before the Government’s September deadline.

“We are reminding people to claim the rebate now as with the cost of living rising we know how much many families would value it. We don’t want them to miss out.

“We are also encouraging all households to pay their Council Tax by direct debit as it is much easier than other methods and would mean they would automatically receive payments in the event that any further rebates are announced in future.

“It only takes a few minutes to sign up through the Council’s website.”

To claim your rebate visit the Council Tax section of the website at www.plymouth.gov.uk.

WANT TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

Summer is a time when many of us think about losing excess weight, eating more healthily and getting active.

Getting started and keeping going can be a challenge but the good news is that there’s lots of help available, including useful apps to download to help keep you on track.

The NHS if offering a range of help as more than three in five adults (63 per cent of the adult population) are at an increased risk from serious diseases and

becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 as a result of being overweight.

The NHS Better Health campaign highlights six lasting benefits of being a healthier weight: • Decreased risk of common cancers (colon, liver, pancreas, kidney) • Lowered risk of increased blood pressure • Reduced risk of heart disease • Less risk of developing

diabetes • Less strain from chronic back and joint pain • Decreased risk of being hospitalised or becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 The Better Health website has lots of free tips and tools to help people get started if they want to lose weight, eat better or get active; and the site can help you find additional weight loss support. Search ‘Better Health’.

There are also a range of apps

that can help you get fitter and healthier: Weight Loss: • NHS Weight Loss Plan app • BMI Calculator • NHS Easy Meals app Get more active: • NHS Couch to 5K app • NHS Active 10 app

Reduce alcohol intake: • NHS Drink Free Days app The apps are free and can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Play.

Week highlights support available to breastfeeding mothers

This year’s National Breastfeeding Week is highlighting the role everyone can play in helping mums to breastfeed.

The week focuses on the difference that can be made if everyone supports breastfeeding, including partners, the wider family, community, health and education services and workplaces.

Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of but once mastered, many mothers find it’s the easiest and most satisfying way to feed their baby.

Apart from the fact that breast milk is tailor-made for your baby, contains vitamins and minerals and is always available, it also offers protection from certain

infections and helps improve your baby’s long-term health.

Dads, partners and family are a hugely important source of breastfeeding support. They can support a breastfeeding mother by attending antenatal or breastfeeding sessions, making her comfortable with extra pillows, bringing her a drink or snack and by being involved in baby’s care, such as changing nappies.

There’s lots of information and support available on breastfeeding.

If you would like help the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor or join a local breastfeeding support group such as Plymouth Latch On.

Would you like to help at big events in Plymouth?

Would you like to be involved in some of Plymouth’s most exciting events?

If so, Plymouth City Council is on the lookout for friendly and reliable people to join the Ocean City Volunteering Team.

As an event volunteer you’d be among the first to hear about new volunteering opportunities at events such as the National Marine Park Big Blue Splash and SailGP. The responsibilities and expectations of each role are clearly defined in advance to help you decide if is suitable for you.

Typical tasks might include: • Welcoming spectators to event sites • Helping set-up and pack down the event • Providing information to participants and spectators • Signposting spectators around the event • Supporting environmental issues Signing up as an event volunteer doesn’t commit you – it just means you’ll receive details of volunteering opportunities coming up.

To apply visit www.ourplymouth.co.uk/ ocean-city-event-volunteers and then keep an eye on your email inbox for details of specific events.

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DARTMOOR ZOO LAUNCHES APPEAL TO PROTECT ENDANGERED LEOPARDS

Dartmoor Zoo is launching a campaign to help raise funds to build a new home for critically endangered Amur leopards.

The aim is to build a modern, state-of-theart facility at Dartmoor Zoo to help one of the world’s most vulnerable big cat species thrive and breed.

It will also allow the Zoo to educate and inform visitors about the threats to habitats and environments across the world, whilst creating an exciting and innovative enclosure that will form an important part of the Zoo’s future.

Coral Jonas, chief operating officer at Dartmoor Zoo, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch a fundraising campaign, which will run for six weeks. We have been working hard to increase

the number of threatened species we can help here at Dartmoor Zoo and this year, we will be welcoming our first Amur leopard from a zoo in Europe.

“It is a privilege to be part of the international breeding programme to help conserve this species and highlight their position in the wild.

We would love for local people to be a part of this project and help us develop the area where the leopards will live.

“With approximately 90 remaining in the wild, the remaining population of the Amur leopard is dwindling and occurs in such a small geographical area, that they are at a significant risk of extinction.

“Their numbers have rapidly declined due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation. There are also concerns that the small population results in inbreeding and fewer cubs surviving.”

The ‘Protecting Amur Leopards’ project will

see the existing quarry enclosure transformed into new accommodation, including a new indoor space and off show facilities. The enclosure itself will be created into a representation of the Amur region, where these leopards originate from, and will be designed to offer visitors a close-up experience with one of the world’s most elusive big cats.

Dartmoor Zoo is investing in the project and with support from local businesses, preparation work has already begun. Additional funding of £30,000 is needed to complete the development ready for the arrival of an Amur leopard later this year.

To make a donation visit https://bit.ly/ DZSAmurLeopards

National award for NHS Devon team NHS Devon’s trailblazing work to tackle health inequalities experienced by ethnically diverse communities in Devon has received national recognition, beating stiff competition from across the country to win the Health Equalities category in the national NHS parliamentary awards.

NHS Devon’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team were nominated by the MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Luke Pollard and the MP for Totnes, Anthony Mangnall.

The winning nominees were announced at an awards ceremony in Westminster.

Luke Pollard MP said: “I’m proud to have nominated such an innovative and inspirational group for this award. The work being done here in Devon is trailblazing and I’m so glad the team has received national recognition. I hope it spurs them on to achieve even more and for other areas to follow their lead.”

Jane Milligan, chief executive of NHS Devon said: “I am absolutely delighted that NHS Devon has been recognised with this award. It highlights NHS Devon’s pioneering commitment to overcoming the barriers our patients and staff experience in accessing healthcare and in working for us.”

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner Amatey Doku said: “I am delighted that NHS Devon has been recognised for their work in health inequalities. It was such a privilege to have had an opportunity to work with the team at the beginning of their journey and I am pleased to see that the work has progressed and is now a core focus for the whole system, making a tangible impact to diverse communities and staff across Devon.”

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Pictured at the awards ceremony (from left) Aggie Szpinda, Equality Diversity & Inclusion project manager, NHS Devon; Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport; Nellie Guttmann, deputy head of Involvement and Inclusion, NHS Devon; Nicola Bonas, associate director of Communications, Involvement and Inclusion, NHS Devon and Amatey Doku, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion partner

care of ethnically diverse patients and staff.

All recommendations from the report were accepted and are in the process of being implemented, leading to a huge shift in mindset across the health and care system.

Ethnically diverse communities and staff are now represented at board level and, community engagement and involvement is already making a difference to ethnically diverse communities.

Confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination has been significantly improved through an outreach programme, which uses trusted community representatives as Vaccine Ambassadors, and resulted in over 50,000 from vulnerable communities (including LGBTQ+, Migrant workers, Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities and ethnically diverse groups), receiving their COVID-19 vaccination.

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Inclusion at NHS Devon said: “I am incredibly proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team. This award is testament to their sheer dedication and hard work but also to the many staff and volunteers who have supported our work to help everyone in Devon to live long, healthy, happy lives.”

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Out and About Your guide to events in the local community and beyond

Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.

The British Firework Championships return in August

Wildlife in the Cemetery Until Aug 30 The latest exhibition at the Ford Park Cemetery Visitors Centre is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at the weekends. Admission is free and there is a cafe and parking available.

Saltram Rotary Classic Car Show Sept 4 The popular event organised by Saltram Rotary Club in aid of Devon Air Ambulance takes place in the beautiful setting of the Lyneham Estate near Yealmpton PL8 2L from 11am to 4pm. Many classic cars, motor cycles, tractors and others on display plus food and craft stalls, jazz band, drinks bar and bouncy castle.

Stoke Fun Day July 17

After the continued success since the revival of the summer fair, Stoke Traders and Residents Association, the Village Hub and Diverse Events present a packed day in Stoke Village and Blockhouse Park with live music, dog show, family entertainment and many stalls. From 11am too 4pm.

Jumble Sale Sept 10 St Francis Church Honicknowle from 11am to 1pm.

Bargains and refreshments on sale. Admission 20p.

Live at the Lido July 22

Celebrating Plymouth’s amazing homegrown musical talent with a night of rock, pop, folk, soul, DJs at Plymouth’s iconic Tinside Lido. Barbican Theatre have been working with local organisations to source a great line up of local musical talent. Event runs from 5pm to 11pm. Tickets available now at www. barbicantheatre.co.uk Midnight Walk July 22 St Luke’s popular fund raiser returns to the city and will see thousands of women taking part. For full details and to sign up for the event visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk/ Big Blue Splash July 23 and 24 A brand new event will give people in Plymouth a taste of the sea as part of the exciting year of activity celebrating Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The event will give locals the chance to try out an amazing range of activities on, in and next to the ocean. Taster sessions out on the water will include stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, guided snorkelling, open water swimming and even SUP yoga – the ultimate test of balance with yoga on a paddle board. Onshore activities include rock pooling, art workshops, the chance to try e-bikes and even plogging – a combination of jogging and litter picking that’s beneficial for wellbeing and for the environment. For more details visit www. plymouthnationalmarinepark.com Ice Cream & Bubbles Festival July 23 and 24 Miss Ivy Events present the ultimate Festival for ice-cream lovers in the South West on national icecream day at Mount Edgcumbe from 10.30am to 4pm each day. A huge selection of ice-creams plus bubble shows, bouncy castles, circus workshops,Prosecco & Pimms bar, street food, gift stalls, live music, Punch & Judy shows, coconut shy, hoopla and more. Tickets £5 online £6.50 on the gate. Under 12s free. Tickets from www.missivyevents.co.uk/buytickets Summer Fayre July 23 Ford Park Cemetery between 11am and 2.30pm and all are welcome. Various stalls.

Sail GP Jul 30 and 31 SailGP will host its Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth for the second year running following a bumper event in 2021 which saw an estimated 27,500 spectators enjoy the spectacle. For full details visit SailGP.com The Mayflower Returns July 30 The Band of the Royal Marines Plymouth will be joined by a choir of 250 local people to feature the world premiere of a new musical work telling

Continental Circus Berlin Sept 2 to Sept 18 From the producers of Circus Extreme comes the incredible and jaw dropping Continental Circus Berlin in Plymouth’s Central Park. With an array of brilliant circus acts, music and real youthful energy, it is an international production packed full of comedy, daredevils, dancing and aerial acts, including motorbikes inside the Globe of Death and an amazing high wire act. Tickets from www.circusberlin.co.uk

the story of the sailing of the Mayflower. The work was originally due to premiere in 2020 as part of the Mayflower commemoration but was postponed because of COVID. Tickets available from www. theticketstore.co.uk Summer Fair July 30 St Gabriel’s Church Hall, corner of Hyde Park Road and Peverell Terrace from 11am to 2pm. Variety of stalls, raffle, cakes, books and refreshments. All welcome. Free admission.

Love Summer Festival Aug 5 to 7 Over 100 acts in four covered venues at Newnham Park Estate, Plympton. Children’s entertainment programme, artisan food traders and festival market.

Details www.lovesummerfestival.com or call 01803 290864.

Big Tribute Fest Aug 5 to 7 The South West’s biggest tribute festival in Central Park brings first class entertainment from some of the UK’s and Europe’s biggest tribute acts. Tickets from www.bigtribfest.co.uk Ernesettle Summer Fun Day Aug 6 Held at Ernsettle Green from 12 noon to 4pm.

Entertainment, dog show, barbecue, cake competition, races, stalls and lots more. Stalls £10 per pitch. Contact Sally Walker on 07723 087263 or Alison Sargent on 01752 511792.

Exhibition and Sale of Work Aug 12 to Aug 14 Organised by Derriford Art Club at Clearbrook Village Hall from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments available.

Van Dike Reunion Event Aug 12 and 13 A grand get-together to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the historic Van Dike Club in 1972.

Celebrating the hundreds of rock, folk, progressive, glam rock, punk and new wave bands the Van Dike family presented to Plymouth audiences. The event at Plymouth Guildhall will feature an exhibition area with Van Dike posters, photos, records and Van Dike books and brochures for sale. From 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday. Free admission. For more details e-mail vandike2018@ yahoo.co.uk Calligraphy Summer Festival Aug 12 to 14 Master Penman Barbara Calzolari will be staying in Plymouth to teach at the Calligraphy Summer Festival.

The festival is hosted by Lyndsey Gribble of Wild Sea Calligraphy at the newly renovated Alma Yard. There are only 12 Master Penmen in the world and it is very rare they teach here in the UK. Barbara has presented work to the Pope and Presidents during the G8

summit. For more information or to book visit www. wildseacalligraphy.com Lipstick & Lashes Aug 13 The popular group Lipstick & Lashes present a concert of Motown, Abba and many others at the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £8 and can be obtained from the office between 10am and 4pm. Telephone: 01752 665442.

Ocean City Motorcycle Festival Aug 13 and 14

Featuring a motorcycle show on The Hoe on Saturday followed on Sunday by The MegaRide, one of the UK’s largest charity motorcycle ride outs with thousands taking part. Bikers will assemble at Lee Mill and make their way along the A38 to finish at The Hoe. The event attracts thousands of spectators and raise significant sums for charity.

British Fireworks Championships Aug 17 and 18 Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guarateed to leave you awestruck.

Quiz Night Aug 20 Team quiz with with pizza supper at the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery at 7pm. Teams of four. Tickets £8 can be obtained from the office between 10am and 4pm. Telephone: 01752 665442.

Super Hero Summer Fayre Aug 21 Victoria Park from 11am to 4pm. Go along dressed as a super hero and join the other heroes at the event.

Magician, carnival games, inflatables, archery assault and much more.

Concert for Devon Freewheelers Aug 26 and 27 The Down Thomas Singers are holding a two night summer concerts of light music in aid of Devon Freewheelers. The concert ‘That Loving Feeling’ will be held at the Silver Jubilee Hall, Down Thomas starting at 7.30pm each night. Tickets £6 including refreshments, plus raffle. For tickets call 01752 299204 Charity Black Tie Masquerade Ball Aug 27 A special event at Plymouth Guildhall to raise money for three worthy causes - the Royal British Legion, Mind Devon and Jeremiah’s Journey. The evening will feature a live band, buffet and a raffle with amazing prizes. Tickets for the event cost just £25 and can now be booked on Facebook by searching for Black Tie Masquerade Charity Ball.

Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival Sept 17 and 18 Seafood lovers are in for a treat as Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to The Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Organised by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, this free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City.

Visitors will be able to watch as some of the region’s top chefs create spectacular dishes in the cookery theatre.

Tim Peake My Journey into Space Sept 19 British astronaut Tim Peake shares the secrets and science of how and why humans journey into space at the Plymouth Pavilions. My Journey into Space gives audiences a fascinating insight into life as an astronaut, complete with breath-taking photographs and never-before-seen footage. Tickets are on sale now from www.fane.co.uk/timpeake or direct from the venue.

The Weekender Festival Sept 24 and Sept 25 Huge line up of DJs at the popular event held at Newnham Park in Plympton. Also featuring boutique stalls, food village, speciality bars and cocktails and massive afterparties. Return shuttle buses from the city centre every 15 minutes. Tickets and further infrormation from www.weekenderfestival.com Tour de Moor Oct 9 St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth popular fund-raising event offers cyclists an adrenalin-packed adventure: the hill-filled, 52km mixed terrain route of mud, sweat and gears with other routes for younger and familiy participants. Sign up for the challenge at www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £35 for the 52km or 30km route, and £15 for the 11km route.

The Post Mortem Live Nov 14 to Nov 17

The Post Mortem Live arrives at Plymouth Guildhall with six live shows offering attendees the chance to solve a murder. Working with award winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this four-hour long experience you will get into the bowls of CSI, pathology and forensics to determine how Anton Orlov met his death. The sequence of events leading to his demise will be unveiled in this unique live show that’s not for the faint hearted. At the event snacks including popcorn, crisps, sweets and soft drinks can be purchased. Tickets from £35. For details visit www. thepostmortemlive.co.uk Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.

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The committee unanimously approved the 13MW solar farm on the old landfill site at Chelson Meadow which was submitted as a partnership between the council and local charity Plymouth Energy Community (PEC).

Once complete and operational, the solar farm will increase the city’s renewable power generation by nearly 50 per cent, generating enough to power 3,860 homes a year whilst making significant carbon savings.

It will also improve the wildlife and natural habitats on and around the site by 25 per cent and provide an educational experience for the public.

The initiative will take Plymouth closer to its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2030; paying its part in tackling climate change and defining a better path for a viable future. Being community-owned means that any profits are kept locally. As part of the process, PEC has shared information with the local community and stakeholders for feedback and this has helped shape the submitted design. Councillor James Stoneman, Cabinet Member for Climate Change said: “Achieving planning permission for this innovative project is a major mile stone in reducing carbon emissions in Plymouth. We are proud to work in partnership with our colleagues at PEC and to have taken an important step closer to carbon neutrality and defining a better path for a viable future.”

Alistair Macpherson, CEO of PEC said: “Increasing energy prices and the cost-ofliving crisis are causing more households falling into poverty. Demand for our advice and support service was up 400% even before the price hike, this situation is now chronic.

“Emissions are still rising, the impacts of climate change are being felt, so we need to be courageous in our response.

Being able to generate clean energy locally is an opportunity that we have an obligation to our children to grab with both hands.

“We are delighted that this ambitious project has been approved and wish to thank everyone, especially Plymouth City Council and the South West Net Zero Hub, for their support.”

Plymouth Energy Community have already installed a community-owned solar array at Ernesettle, saved over £800k for local schools and community organisations through rooftop solar and re-invested surplus profits into projects that help Plymouth residents reduce their energy bills and make homes more energy efficient. The project is being delivered with support from the Rural Community Energy Fund, which is administered by the SW Net Zero Hub. Building of the new solar farm is expected to start in summer 2023.

More details about the project can be found at: www.plymouthenergycommunity. com/our-work/chelson-meadow.

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FIT AND FED HITS THE ROAD IN AUGUST

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An exciting programme of free fun family activities and a healthy nutritious lunch is being delivered across Plymouth during the summer holidays.

Plymouth City Council is taking the Fit and Fed Programme on tour by holding six free community events within different parks and green open spaces across the city thanks to funding from the Government’s Holiday Activity and Food Fund.

The events, which are being coordinated by the council’s Sports Development Unit will take place every Tuesday during the summer holidays between 10am to 2pm.

There will be a range of fun family activities including: inflatables, mini-golf, football darts, archery, slime and bubble creating, cycling activities and much more. In addition, to all the fun activities taking place, families will also be able to receive information on local services such housing, jobs and employment, health and wellbeing, food and nutrition.

The Fit and Fed on tour programme is also being supported by several local organisations including: Plymouth’s school meals provider CATERed who will be providing a selection of hot and cold healthy lunches; Plymouth School Sports Partnership will be providing equipment to deliver cycling activities; the Council’s Natural Infrastructure Team will be providing wildlife walks and nature themed activities and Plymouth Scrapstore who will be providing junk modelling, badge making and creative play opportunities Fit and Fed on Tour will visit the following locations and all activities are free with CATERed providing lunch between 12 noon and 1pm.

Victoria Park Tuesday July 26; North Down Playing Fields Tuesday August 2; Ernesettle Green Tuesday August 9; Tothill Park Tuesday August 16; Knowle Battery Playing Pitches August 23 and Central Park Tuesday August 30.

Spaces are still available for eligible children to book onto the Fit and Fed holiday club activities which are being delivered by providers such as Argyle Community Trust, Fit for Sport, Hamoaze House, the Mount Batten Centre and the National Marine Aquarium amongst others.

For more information about the Fit and Fed programme visit www. plymouth.gov.uk/fitandfed

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Victoria Park has become a safe and pleasant haven

A Plymouth park which had become a haunt for drug dealing and anti-social behaviour has been transformed - thanks to the hard work and commitment of a dedicated group of volunteers.

Victoria Park in Millbridge is now a safe, well used and popular place for families, dog walkers, runners and cyclists and will be showing off everything it has to offer at a special Super Hero Summer Fayre in August.

Michelle Quintrell Chair of the Victoria Park Community Project said: “In 2016 when it became clear that Victoria Park was slipping into a deep decline we formed a group of volunteers and decided to do something about it. Making contact with Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police was an essential step and both parties have been very supportive.”

She added that one of the most difficult part of the revitalisation of the park had been dealing with heavy drug usage and anti-social behaviour.

“Although this had begun to lessen as the Victoria Park Community Project and the popular Pavilion Park Café became established, thanks to the Police and Crime Commissioner releasing funding, along with CCTV and extra lighting it has made a massive difference,” she added.

The efforts of volunteers in

tackling dense undergrowth also contributed to the overhaul of the park which now also has picnic benches, large planters and an attractive mural on the football changing room.

Children from local schools have also adopted the park. Stuart Road Primary School planted fruit trees, St Mary’s Primary tackled the re-wilding areas and St Andrew’s pupils assisted in the huge flower and bulb planting effort – as well as having their own flowerbed to learn about wildlife and pollination.

Michelle said that much of this progress would not have happened without tireless fundraising and the

dedication of volunteers and other members of the community.

People from all over the city are being invited to see just how much Victoria Park has changed at the Summer Fayre on August 21 between 11am and 5pm.

Michelle said: “We are holding the first ever Super Hero event, and encourage people to come along dressed as their favourite super hero and we have super heroes coming along at 1.30 pm to visit.

“We also have Emazdad the famous magician, carnival games, fun-tasia inflatables, archery assault and much more. So come along to Victoria Park and have some fun and games.”

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Right royal pain in the neck for Queenie the rescue cat Gables Dogs and Cats Home have recently taking in a cat with severe skin issues.

Queenie, as this regal girl has been named, has suffered with skin issues for several years and now she is at Gables they can effectively treat her skin and find her a new home where she will be comfortable and happy.

The most likely cause of Queenie’s skin condition is flea allergic dermatitis, or FAD, but with regular flea prevention treatment this can usually be controlled. Poor Queenie was in such distress from her condition that she scratched her neck red raw and chewed the base of her tail and hind legs, leaving her with large patches of fur missing and very sore, red, crusty skin with multiple scabs.

Even the use of a protective neck cone to stop her scratching aggravated her condition further. As a precaution Gables contracted vets took a skin scrape to test Queenie for any other underlying conditions, such as ring worm. Unfortunately this led to the awful discovery that Queenie has the bacterial infection, MRSA and she had to be moved to the isolation area.

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comfortable. General Manager, Claire Sparkes said: “When Queenie arrived she was clearly in a lot of pain and discomfort and we were pleased to be able to offer our help. In just a few days she is a different cat; incredibly friendly, affectionate and very nosey! We knew that once her skin condition was under control it wouldn’t take long to find her a loving home, so we were devastated when we learned she had developed MRSA. “Thankfully she is young and strong so we expect her to make a full recovery. In the mean time she will still enjoy plenty of attention from our staff, once they have donned their PPE. “ We are very much looking forward to her skin healing so we can begin the search for her purrfect forever home.”

It is estimated it will cost Gables £1000 for all the treatment and medication that Queenie will need now and in the future, as well as basic care such as flea and worm treatment and vaccinations.

Anyone wanting to help ease Gables financial burden by making a contribution to ‘Queenies Vet Appeal’ should call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/ campaign/queeniecat or www.paypal.me/ gablesdogsandcats to donate online.

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COUNCIL LEADER SAYS AIRPORT ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED

Supporters of the campaign to reopen Plymouth Airport have been given fresh hope after Plymouth City Council’s new leader said it was a core priority.

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Cllr Richard Bingley has revealed that that he has instructed officers to ensure that the city council acquires control of the airfield site from current leaseholders Sutton Harbour Holdings.

Cllr Bingley said: “For us to be able to grow and importantly thrive, enticing new businesses to Plymouth and attract higher value jobs for local people, we cannot allow the city to become an island – cutting it off from the rest of the South West and beyond.

“Whilst we will continue to lobby for investment across the whole transport infrastructure, it is clear to me now that the airport issue needs to be resolved once and for all. Reiterating what I said at the full council meeting this week, the airport site and a modern aviation solution was, and remains, a core priority for this council.

“The airport closed in 2011 and has remained unused since that time. I am keen that we take action now to ensure that the site can make an important contribution towards the city’s future.

“That is why I have instructed officers to ensure that the council acquires control of the airport site. I have repeatedly met with council officers and key industry stakeholders to set out our ambitions in this space, and whilst I appreciate it is a difficult situation - I remain determined to resolve the lease issue and I am hopeful that a solution can be found.

“Last year we have made funding available in the capital programme to continue these negotiations with Sutton Harbour Holdings and I would like this work to continue at pace.”

One of the leading campaigners,Cllr Maddi Bridgeman, who represents the Moor View ward, said that the news would be music to many residents’ ears and would be appreciated.

FlyPlymouth, which has been campaigning for a return to operations at the airport for more than 10 years, said there was still a good economic case for bringing back flights to and from the city and it has a ‘robust plan’ supported by financial backers.

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It added: “The present opportunity for Plymouth, West Devon, South Hams and east Cornwall to benefit from Plymouth Airport has never been stronger. But we need the political leadership to make it a reality.”

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90-year-old Cyril sky dives for charity

An intrepid 90-year-old from Plymouth is planning a skydive to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

Cyril Davys, who was 90 earlier this year, will do a tandem skydive from 15,000 feet - about three miles high - on Sunday July 17 from Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton. Cyril - a leap year baby with a February 29 birthday originally planned to skydive on his birthday but had to wait for the all-clear from his doctors after an eye procedure.

He is aiming to raise £2,000 for Diabetes UK in honour of his teenage granddaughter who has Type 1 diabetes.

Cyril is a retired production manager at Clarks Shoes, although he also set up two businesses in more recent years and is an active member of several clubs in the Plymouth area.

This will be his second skydive - his first was a birthday present when he was 85. His wife Mary, 88, will be at the airfield along with other family members to support his second skydive.

He said: “I am looking forward to the skydive. I was offered the option of jumping from a lower height but I have decided to go from 15,000 feet and enjoy the view.”

Phaedra Perry, South West and South Central head at Diabetes UK, said: “Cyril is taking on an amazing challenge for us and we are very grateful to him. Hopefully it will be cooler at 15,000ft than on the ground.”

Cyril has a JustGiving page – www.justgiving. com/fundraising/cyril-davys

8 August 2022

CELEBRATIONS AS NURSERY MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Children who attend Mama Bear’s nursery and pre-school at Springhill Green in Plymouth have had an exciting time preparing for and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the nursery being run as Mama Bear’s – ahead of a wellattended summer garden party at the nursery.

Manager Alex Davis and her team worked with the youngsters to prepare banners to decorate the nursery and its garden ahead of a celebration party, as well as organising some entertainment and a cake.

The party was postponed from its original date at the end of June due to rain.

Alex said: “We wanted to make sure all our young guests, their families and our staff really enjoyed themselves, so it was worth waiting for a nice summer afternoon. After 10 years, another few days wasn’t going to make

much difference. And we were so glad we waited – it was a really lovely afternoon, we were able to enjoy the sunshine, music and coming together.”

“We’re also looking forward to July 23 when we will be holding a graduation ceremony for all the youngsters we look after who will be leaving us to start at ‘big school’ in September. It’s always sad to see them go, but very exciting for them to be making this grown-up move.”

Springhill Green is one of 24 day nurseries run by Mama Bear’s across Devon, Somerset and Bristol, and the group has recently been included for the second year running in the list of the top 20 nursery groups in the UK compiled by leading nurseries review site, daynurseries.co.uk, with the award based on reviews from children’s families and carers.

Springhill Green itself has a review score of 9.9 out of 10

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based on reviews in the last two years, with a recent contribution from the mother of one of their pre-schoolers calling it a wellrun nursery and saying how sad she will be when her daughter has to leave to go to school.

Naomi L said: “My daughter has been coming to Mama Bears, Springhill Green since she was two and I have nothing but praise for every individual who works there.

“I feel completely confident in taking my daughter there knowing she will taken care of so well. A huge thank you to everyone as they’re all such amazing individuals and the reception girls are brilliant.”

Springhill Green offers five

large, well maintained and resourced age-specific rooms, all of which allow direct access to the garden with staff encouraging everyone to develop a love of playing outdoors, whether it is racing around on the grass, climbing on the apparatus or allweather play in the undercover area.

The family-run Mama Bear’s Day Nurseries are aimed at providing children with their first vital level of education to give them a head-start when they start at primary school.

Further information about places for children and about career opportunities at Mama Bear’s are available at www. mamabear.co.uk

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A new business has been launched in Cattedown which will provide the public with the opportunity to learn basic and advanced welding skills.

The Weld Space, founded by Richard Evans, a University of Plymouth design graduate and creator of RichCraft Furniture, is located at Alma Yard in Candlewick Lane in the city’s East End. It will offer local people the chance to learn basic to advanced metalworking skills in a creative fun and safe way – with no previous experience required.

The courses, which are suitable for adults, will take place at the fully equipped studio and over course of three hours or a full day participants can learn to make a product or object from metal.

The Weld Space also aims to have a social impact by providing a welding and metalworking skills programme for 18 to 24 year olds who are out of work or thinking about the next steps in their career. Richard hopes this will encourage individuals with an interest in welding and fabrication to pursue a career in manufacturing - a skills set that is in demand within the South West.

Initial funding for The Weld Space project has come from Outset, YTKO and

Andovar with most funding coming from Plymouth City Council’s Social Enterprise Investment Fund. Ticketed courses available for the public to purchase will help fund sessions for 18 to 24 years olds going forward.

Richard Evans said: “I’m delighted to be able to launch The Weld Space in Plymouth after relocating back here in September 2021. Often young people have an interest in manufacturing roles, but there is little chance to explore this interest and they must choose between university or an apprenticeship. Early choices like this are similar to dating you don’t get married on a first date! The Weld Space will hopefully provide young people with an opportunity to explore welding as a career.”

The Weld Space was set up in response to a growing demand for practical skills based activities and a growing DIY adult learning market. The short course programmes are fun, creative and skillsbased with all equipment and materials provided. Participants can experience MIG, TIG and Stick welding processes in a fun and creative way.

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Marine sector to benefit from extended support from the Marine Business Technology Centre New funding means the Marine Business Technology Centre in Plymouth will operate for another 12 months, providing valuable innovation support to businesses in the county.

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Based in Plymouth’s Oceansgate development, the Centre has supported nearly 400 businesses since it was established in 2018.

Thanks to more than £735,000 from the European Regional Development Fund, backed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the service will continue for another year, offering support to businesses developing cutting edge marine technologies in areas including marine autonomy and clean propulsion.

The MBTC is a partnership led by Plymouth City Council with the Marine Biological Association (MBA), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter Council Leader Richard Bingley said: “A key focus for us is ensuring that there’s a pipeline of high value jobs in Plymouth, to benefit our residents and to boost the local economy. The Marine Business Technology Centre has a role to play in supporting the marine industry locally, putting Britain’s Ocean City at the forefront of marine and maritime innovation. In turn this helps to create new jobs and ensures the ongoing success of our local businesses, so it’s fantastic to receive an extension to the funding.”

The Centre was created following a decade of development between the region’s world-leading research institutions and the council and builds on the city’s 200 year legacy as a global centre of marine innovation.

It’s now part of a valuable network of initiatives that are helping to position Plymouth as a global leader in the industry, including the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and the South West’s Ocean Futures programme.

Since its creation, the centre has overseen the creation of Smart Sound Plymouth, an on-water proving area for designing, testing and developing cutting edge products and services which is home to Smart Sound Connect, the world’s first ocean-focussed 5G testbed.

Rob Watson, director of the MBTC said: “It has been a pleasure to lead the MBTC initiative for the past four years and to see that our programme has been a success. Our partnership looks forward to working further with our cutting edge clients to provide real change in the marine environment and to further cement Plymouth and the wider South West region as a world-leading centre for marine innovation.”

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London visit for Young Ambassadors A group of young people from Plymouth have spent three days enjoying the sights and sounds of London.

The group of 10 youngsters aged from 14 to 21 are all Young Ambassadors with the Mutley Greenbank Trust and come from the Greenbank, Mutley, Lipson, Mount Gould and St Judes areas.

The ambassadors came up with the idea of a residential stay and helped plan the trip.

The main objectives of the trip were to provide an opportuntiy to visit London, visit some of the most iconic places in the capital and the chance to experience a variety of

international cuisine. It also provided the group with the opportunity to enhance positive relationships with their peers and youth workers.

Their busy schedule included visits to The London Eye, London Dungeons, Natural History Museum and and Science Museum.

One of the highlights was a visit to the Houses of Parliament, which included the House of Comons, House of Lords and the Monarchy.

They also had the opportunity to do some shopping at Camden Market and try some new internaional street food vendors, and restaurants.

The Young Ambassadors pictured during their visit to the Houses of Parliament, which was hosted by Emyr Davis, parliamentary assistant to Luke Pollard MP

A visit to the London Eye was one of the highlights for the Young Ambassadors

Mutley Greenbank Trust youth worker Trish Bennett said: “The residential was a huge learning experience for many who had never been to London before or been away from their families for any length of time. It was also challenging for some as London is a very busy place and involves getting around on crowded tubes.

“But overall they managed this experience very well and have now come back with more

awareness and confidence about themselves, their peers and political education which they want to develop further.”

She said that the main feedback from the young people was that they proved to themselves that they can go away without their families on residentials, build stronger positive relationships, manage crowds of people, and gain confidence in using the underground to get around.

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“The trip to Bangkok this summer has been a huge success and the students have had an enriching experience learning some new skills and making memories that will last a lifetime.”

“This funding will also be used for a trip to the Netherlands, a return visit to Thailand for City College, and we’re delighted at another chance to visit Taipei. I wish I’d had such amazing opportunities like these when I was studying.”

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For the second year in a row, the college will be able to fund trips to a number of far-flung destinations, where students will gain vital new skills while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. The past academic year has seen students jetting off to Bangkok as part of a national scheme that also enables universities and colleges to build relationships across the globe.

Thanks to the thorough application that was completed by the College’s highly successful International team, there will now be opportunities for students and staff to travel to California, Australia, Malaysia and Japan in 2022/23.

Ben Manning, the college’s executive of

Curriculum, Quality & Student Experience and owner of the Strategic Action for Curriculum, said: “As the city’s anchor provider for skills and having made a commitment to transform the lives of those who study with us, being able to offer these opportunities is a crucial part of our strategic vision.

“For more than 30 years the college has been delivering a programme that not only promotes international mobility, but also benefits the wider community, with the college able to enrich its curriculum as a result of the sharing of best practice with partners around the world.”

The college will be able to fund seven trips during the next academic year, with a focus on opportunities for students studying sport, business, and hospitality and catering. Funding will also be made available for travel and tourism students.

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“Working and living by the water, we see firsthand the impact of marine litter and its effect on marine wildlife around Plymouth,” said Steve Kitchen, Marina Director at Pymouth Yacht Haven.

“Our marina staff took the initiative to introduce more initiatives to make our local environment cleaner and more sustainable for everyone, from litter picking on Mount Batten beach, to this new Seabin installation.”

After being developed in 2016 in Australia, there are now almost 1000 Seabins worldwide with this bin being the first permanently located in the city. The device, which is made from fully recycled materials, has the ability to hold up to 20kg of litter at a time, and can capture over 1.4 tons of debris per year.

Just months after Plymouth City Council declared an urgent need for ocean recovery in a ‘Motion for the Ocean’, the city became the UK’s first National Marine Park. The Seabin at Plymouth Yacht Haven is one of the first new installations since the Council’s motion was launched.

Steve added: “As residents and businesses, we all share responsibility to keep the waters in Plymouth as clean and biodiverse as possible. The

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Seabin has a reputation worldwide to help clean up oceans and protect marine wildlife, so it’s great to have this installation at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

We’re delighted that Boskalis Westminster agreed to work with us on this installation.”

The bin was donated by Plymouth-based marine firm, Boskalis Westminster. Isobel Loxton from the company said: “We have worked for many years in the Plymouth area supporting the Ministry of Defence. We want to play our part in reducing the amount of plastic waste around our coastline and with the Seabin this can be targeted to provide tangible results for the local marine communities we work in.

“We all agree that we hope to live in a world where devices like the Seabin aren’t necessary.

Litter should not be in the ocean in the first place. For now, we’re pleased that we’re able to contribute to reducing the amount of plastics in the water. But, more importantly, we need to work

with Plymouth Yacht Haven to use the Seabin to educate those who live, work and visit coastal areas of the importance to protect our oceans.”

One of nine European locations for Yacht Havens Group, this is just one step which Plymouth Yacht Haven are taking to improve sustainability on the Mount Batten Peninsula. The Plymouth Yacht Haven team also signed up to The Wildlife Trust’s ‘30 Days Wild’ campaign.

Steve added: “We’re not stopping with the Seabin. We’ve installed bug hotels, wildflower gardens and bird feeders around the marina to increase the biodiversity on-site.

“We partnered up with various local organisations to run workshops with our customers to increase awareness and education around these issues. The team behind the autonomous Waste Shark vessel ran demonstrations on-site and we also organised litter picks on Mount Batten beach.”

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Tour de Moor biking challenge to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is marking its 40th anniversary this year by inviting people to get on their bikes for an exciting challenge in aid of compassionate care and support that positively impacts families affected by terminal illness.

The popular Tour de Moor biking challenge raising much-needed funds for St Luke’s Hospice returns to the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor on Sunday October 9.

Sponsored by Print Copy Scan, a local supplier of printers and copiers, the event offers cyclists an adrenalin-packed adventure: the hill-filled, 52km mixed terrain route of mud, sweat and gears.

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Alternatively, participants of nine years or older can take it down a gear and saddle up for 30km of tough riding over hills and through woods, and there’s also the ‘mini moor’, a gentle 11km ride along the tarmac paths of Drake’s Trail that’s suitable for all the family.

Not only does Tour de Moor cater for all cycling abilities, it also raises vital funds for the specialist care St Luke’s provides for patients and ensures they can make precious memories with loved ones in their final months, weeks and days.

Funds raised will also help the hospice continue providing essential bereavement support for patients’ family and friends.

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Penny Hannah, head of fundraising at St Luke’s, said: “If ever there was a time to get on your bike to help keep the wheels of our specialist service turning, it’s this one – our charity’s 40th anniversary year.

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“Regardless of your motivation for participating though, our epic event is a great combination of fitness and muddy fun. With three classic routes to choose from, it’s ideal for families as well as more experienced cyclists who really want to push themselves.

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16 August 2022

Campaign to save military bases takes big step forward Plymouth MP Luke Pollard’s campaign to save two of the city’s key military bases has taken a big step forward, after the Ministry of Defence revealed they would delay the closure of two key headquarters.

The government has confirmed there will be a lengthy delay to the closure of the Royal Citadel, home of 29 Commando Royal Artillery, and a further short delay to the closure of Stonehouse Barracks, the spiritual home of the Royal Marines. The disposal of the Royal Citadel will be delayed from 2024 to 2035 while Stonehouse Barracks will not be closed until at least 2029.

This is the second delay since Luke Pollard launched his campaign to save the bases from closure and keep the Royal Marines in Plymouth. Stonehouse is the Royal Marine’s first ever dedicated and purposebuilt barracks, while the Royal Citadel is the permanent base of the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. Both play big roles in the community in Plymouth and make significant economic contributions to the city.

The government has been criticised for underinvesting in Stonehouse Barracks, which has left the base in a poor, dilapidated condition. The government has committed to disposal of the sites, but defence minister for procurement Jeremy Quin wrote to Luke, explaining the delays will give ‘greater certainty to both the commando units’, as the time will be used to look for a new site.

In January 2019, Luke led a debate in Parliament on the basing arrangements of the Royal Marines, where he warned that ‘the lack of clarity’ around Stonehouse new was ’hurting morale’.

Luke added: “Falling morale hits the Royal Navy’s and the Royal Marines’ ability to recruit and retain the very best. I want to see the Royal Marines and 29 Commando stay in Plymouth. To do that the government needs to invest in both the Citadel and the Stonehouse Barracks.

“They keep postponing the closure dates, but the truth is they need to modernise these bases and invest in the buildings and facilities there. Ministers simply cannot expect our service personnel to live and work in deteriorating conditions over such a long period of time.

“I hope that with these extra delays, the MOD will rightly conclude as most of Plymouth has, that these bases are right place for 29 Commando and the Royal Marines. We now need to see money spent on modernisation so the very best in our military have the very best accommodation and facilities too.”

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Enrolment of Honorary Aldermen Three long-serving excouncillors have been honoured for their decades of public service in Plymouth.

Former councillors Ian Bowyer, David James and Glenn Jordan, were enrolled as Aldermen at a Full Council meeting. Between them they served the city as councillors for 67 years.

The honour of Alderman is traditionally given to former members who were either a past Lord Mayor or have served at least 15 years for the council (or both).

Ian Bowyer has been a councillor for twenty years, representing the Eggbuckland Ward. He served as Leader of the Council from 2016 to 2018 and was instrumental in helping make the opening of The Box a reality. He also served as the Cabinet Member for Finance and has represented the city across a range of council committees including planning and scrutiny.

Glenn Jordan has served as ward councillor for Plympton Chaddlewood over the last 22 years and Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure, Culture and Safer Stronger

Ian Bowyer

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Communities from 2016 to 2018.

He’s also served on a number of committees including Taxi Licensing, Licensing and has been a scrutiny chair.

David James served as Deputy Lord Mayor from 2005 to 2006 and Lord Mayor from 2007 to 2008.

He represented the Plympton St. Mary Ward for 25 years and in 1993 founded the Citizens against Crime Campaign and organised the first ever public debate in the Guildhall on Drug and Alcohol misuse.

Glenn Jordan

He’s served as chair of number of committees including Social Services Registration and Inspection, Personnel and the Children and Young Peoples Overview and Scrutiny Panel.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Sue Dann said: “On behalf of everyone at Plymouth City Council we would like to thank all the former councillors who are honoured today for their hard work and dedication and acknowledge their valuable contribution to the people of Plymouth.

“I’d like to pay tribute to Alderman Bowyer and Alderman Jordan for their stellar cross-party work and cooperation which led to The Box going from a vision to the wonderful asset it is today.

Meanwhile, Alderman James was exemplary in his role on scrutiny panels, helping to provide a constructive but fair input into numerous projects and schemes across several administrations.

“Thank you again, Aldermen, for all that you have done for our city.”

Unlicensed dog breeder banned from keeping animals An unlicensed dog breeder who kept his animals in squalid conditions has been banned from keeping pets indefinitely.

Jamie Phillips, 32, of no fixed abode, was sentenced by Plymouth Magistrates Court having previously pleaded guilty to both breeding and selling animals without a licence over a period of two years.

The court had previously heard how in July 2021, following reports on this activities, the council, Police and RSPCA executed a warrant on an address rented by Phillips on an industrial estate in Estover. Officers found six American Bulldogs in a dark shed, housed in cages that were far too small and with insufficient bedding.

None of Phillips’ dogs had access to clean water or to a toilet area within their cages, and when the dogs were let out of their cages they were so desperate to drink that they drunk from a bowl of filthy water.

A large mound of excrement was present by the door to the shed, there was no ventilation, the air was hot and foul and the dogs were panting excessively.

Phillips ban forbids him from owning, keeping, living with, dealing in or transporting dogs for an indefinite period. Should he wish to do any of

these things in the future, he will have to apply to the court.

He was also ordered to pay a fine of £160 for breeding without a license and another £40 for selling the dogs. He must also pay costs of £1,000 and a victim surcharge of £34.

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 were brought in to improve animal welfare.

Selling animals as pets, dog breeding, providing boarding for cats or dogs (this includes home boarding), training animals for exhibition and hiring horses are all included in the regulations.

A person requires a licence for dog breeding

if they breed more than two litters in a 12 month period or if they make profit from the sale of dogs.

Buying dogs from a licensed breeder ensures that the dogs are properly looked after. To obtain a licence, the breeder and dogs are regularly inspected and the breeder must comply with set welfare standards.

When a license is issued, a star rating is given based on welfare standards found at the time of the inspection. The star rating system is a national system to provide customers with information about the animal establishments.

Councillor Richard Bingley, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “This is a really good result for our environmental protection team whose hard work will have stopped animals from suffering in the future.

“Licensing is in place for precisely this reason to maintain a high standard of animal welfare and give the public peace of mind when buying a pet.

“We will not hesitate to prosecute individuals who abuse or cause suffering to animals and we urge those acquiring pets to contact us if they suspect animals are being harmed by suppliers.”

More information on animal licensing can be found here: www.plymouth.gov.uk/ licensingandpermits/animallicences

• Access to first class health and care The report includes ‘star actions’ for each pillar and outlines key measures of success.

In advance of presenting the report, Councillor Richard Bingley, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Because of such huge financial and social pressures, Plymouth no longer enjoys the dubious ‘luxury’ of acute political division. This conventionality belongs to yesterday.

“Working in a much more united manner for our City, we must better harness our collective power to ensure that everybody living here has access to decent education, a well-paid job, a good home as well as firstclass health and care.

“By being more focused upon co-operation in delivering for Plymouth, we can secure thousands of ‘higher value’ jobs by delivering our Freeport, deepening port capabilities and capacities, leading the UK’s marine

autonomy and ‘green blue’ offering, as well as embedding the UK’s first National Marine Park.

“We can also harness our full political focus upon supporting our schools and young person’s provision - achieving good and outstanding Ofsted ratings. We require our city to much better widen, co-ordinate and promote its Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) course programmes and job opportunities.

“Finally, united in delivering for our city, we can and will make Plymouth a safe and pleasant urban environment offering decent housing, supporting infrastructure, safer streets and enhanced health and social care provision.

“These are big ambitions and I will expect residents to hold us to account across each area.”

The report also sets out a commitment

to deliver the priorities as set out in the Corporate Plan.

Ensuring that the day-to-day activity that the council delivers across more than 350 services, are high-quality, customer focused and represent good value for money.

Councillor Bingley added: “It goes without saying that this Council will work hard to ensure that our streets are clean and tidy, people feel safe, and that we work towards being green and sustainable in all that we do.

“We must improve in those areas that residents rely on, day-in, day-out.

“However, this is about ambition – thinking big. If we want our city to stand out, for our grandchildren to aspire to live here because they see a positive, inspiring future in Plymouth, we have to look at the bigger picture. That means addressing inequality at its root and pushing forward. But, we can only do this collaboratively.”

The Court was shown photos of the caged dogs

Council Leader sets out delivery plan for the future Higher value jobs, good quality green homes, decent education and first class health and care are front and centre of the new administration’s vision for Plymouth’s future.

Plymoutrh City Council’s Cabinet has reviewed a delivery plan outlining how the council will address the looming local challenges of higher levels of deprivation, lower wages, fewer successful business startups, and wider social inequalities than found elsewhere in the region.

At the heart of the plan is the council’s ambition to work in partnership with others, to have a united approach – with communities, partners, businesses, the Government, and politically.

There are four key pillars to delivery: • Creating higher value jobs • Delivering good quality, green homes • Ensuring decent education

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GRATEFUL DAD ORGANISES BIG FUNDRAISER FOR KEEP ME CLOSE APPEAL

Plympton couple Lauren and Ryan Yeoman welcomed their twins into the world on December 21 2021 at Derriford Hospital, 17 days before their due date. As if their IVF journey hadn’t been a big enough rollercoaster, baby Ezra was quickly transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) due to breathing difficulties.

Inspired by the truly amazing care that they received whilst there, Ezra’s dad, Ryan, has been

Ezra in NICU

inspired to fundraise for the Keep Me Close Appeal under the umbrella of Plymouth Hospitals Charity.

This amazing fundraising appeal uses funds raised to support the provision and development of parental accommodation for those parents of babies who are being cared for on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The NICU at UHP cares for babies born from around the Devon and Cornwall peninsula who have either been born prematurely or with other life-threatening illnesses. As the ward has the highest level of expertise and equipment, the ward cares for babies from all over the South West and babies are often transferred in from other hospitals for a higher level of care when needed. It is the only ward of its type this side of Bristol.

On Sunday July 10, between 9.30am and 5pm, Ryan and his friends and family organised a fivea-side football tournament for the NICU Cup along with other family fun which took place at Manadon

Sports Hub. On the day, there wasalso a raffle, entertainment and refreshments, all providing a fun day out for the whole family.

Ryan said: “We have been overwhelmed with the positive response from the NICU cup and had to increase the capacity of players on the day.

We are hoping to raise awareness and money for the phenomenal work that the staff at Derriford’s NICU do. The money will, in turn, help provide the best care possible for other babies who are unwell. Please consider coming along for what is set to be a great day out.”

Corinne Bailey, charity manager said: “As a NICU parent, time spent in the hospital is worrying and stressful. It is a real testament, although no surprise on my part, to our wonderful colleagues that Ryan has decided to fundraise for such an important cause. The Keep me Close appeal is something that takes a little bit of pressure out of the hospital stay for parents of unwell babies.

Best of luck for the day, all.”

Swimmers turn out in force to support MP’s Devil’s Point bathing campaign A campaign by Luke Pollard MP to make Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay an official bathing water has taken another step forward, with over 6,500 swimmers and other water users counted at the beach across June as part of the application.

Archie Simpson, one of the 80 volunteers who helped count swimmers during June

A total of 80 local people volunteered to count swimmers for a two-hour shift, delivering the month’s worth of usage data required for the bathing water application. If made an official bathing water, the Environment Agency would have to regularly test that the water there is safe for swimmers, as well as making the results publicly available.

Volunteers counted 4,775 swimmers and 1,781 other beach users at Devil’s Point across June. There were eight two-hour sessions where over 100 people were counted in the water, with an average of 218 water users were spotted each day.

Hundreds of volunteer hours were filled across June, with local people coming out to count swimmers from 8am to 8pm.

Some enjoyed a picnic on the beach, others got a tan, some needed an umbrella!

Luke said the high turnout of users and volunteers shows that the area is ‘incredibly special and deserving of bathing water status.’

Now, Luke is asking Plymothians to submit anecdotal evidence about their use of Devil’s Point, required by the Government for the next stage of the application. This could be ‘memories of relatives swimming there for generations or a personal reflection on what Devil’s Point means to you.’

Arguing that swimmers deserve ‘peace of mind’ about water quality, Luke launched the Devil’s Point campaign in January Luke Pollard MP pictured at Devil’s Point with endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh, who is a regular visitor to Devil’s Point

following reports of regular raw sewage discharge in Britain’s seas and rivers. A total of 1000 Plymothians signed his petition, which he presented to Parliament in March 2022, to make Devil’s Point an official bathing water.

Luke said: “Devil’s Point is a special part of our city. With the ongoing sewage scandal, I want it to be designated as an official bathing water so that the water is regularly tested and our swimmers can have the peace of mind that it’s safe to use.

“June was all about tallying how many people use the beach, and I was bowled over by the army of volunteers who came forward to help. The numbers of swimmers far exceeded my projections and certainly proved that this stretch of water is well-used and popular. Thank you to everyone who came out in support.

“I’m now calling for Janners to share their stories about Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay to help prove this special stretch of water has a history of use. That could be memories of relatives swimming there for generations or a personal reflection on what Devil’s Point means to you. Please do get in touch if you have stories to share.”

Archie Simpson, a local resident and Plymouth University student who volunteered for two shifts, said: “I’ve been amazed at how many young people have never heard of Devil’s Point - and making it an official bathing water would help protect and promote the area. I wasn’t a sea swimmer before I started volunteering, but I want to encourage more people to take the plunge at Devil’s Point.”

Anecdotal evidence can be submitted to luke.pollard.mp@ parliament.uk by July 29.

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18 August 2022

Search is on for city’s climate ambassadors

The search is on for Plymouth’s first cohort of Climate Ambassadors.

Climate Ambassadors will act as voluntary advocates in their communities for positive action across all neighbourhoods of the city.

They will engage with communities, their neighbourhood, workplace, or interest group to raise awareness of climate change issues and encourage others to act.

Anyone can be a climate ambassador - there is no age limit and no experience is required.

All that’s needed is a passion and interest in reducing carbon emissions through action, sharing good practice, or through proposed ‘grass roots’ initiatives.

Councillor James Stoneman, Cabinet member for Climate Change, said: “I’m really pleased to be able to launch this important scheme and meet other like-minded individuals who want to make positive changes to help tackle the climate emergency.

“Here at the Council, we have several plans dedicated to reducing our carbon emissions.

But we can only do so much which is why I’m so excited about this scheme where we can get residents from all walks of life to go and help us spread the word about some of the simple things we can all do to help out planet.”

Applications are now openand with residents able to sign up at www.plymouth. gov.uk/environmentandpollution/ climateemergency/climateambassador programme Climate Ambassadors will receive recognition of their role and activities by the Council through an official Climate Ambassador status and the opportunity to publicise their engagement activities.

They will also receive full training and will have access to materials and resources to engage others in climate conversations.

Each Climate Ambassador will be endorsed for a period of one year, reviewed in May, with the possibility of an extension.

The launch of the Climate Ambassador scheme ticks off yet another action on the Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.

18 August 2022

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Barbican exhibition paints a colourful picture of Plymouth If you like your art to be quirky, fun, and full of colour, then head to the Barbican this summer for ‘Wish You Were Here’ - the latest exhibition by the five artists of the Plymouth Colour Collective.

The Collective – Brian Pollard, Arth Lawr, Lou C Fused Glass, Laura Edmunds of Serendipity Sea Crafts, and Henry Sells – will be presenting all-new work at the exhibition at the Kaya Gallery in Southside Street from August 23 to 30.

For Brian, who has been a leading light in Britain’s naive art scene for over 40 years, the venue is just perfect for the Collective: “The Barbican is the spiritual home of art and artisans in Plymouth, the artistic energy of the city,” he said. “It is such a creative, stimulating place. And the Kaya Gallery itself is very encouraging and supportive of artists.

So, it’s absolutely ideal for us.”

The Plymouth Colour Collective was launched in 2020 by Brain, Arth, Lou and Laura, and grew to five last year when Henry joined the group. Together, the five artists present a diverse offering: Brian is wellknown for his paintings that are inspired

by South West landmarks; Arth’s miniature acrylics pack a lot of brightly-coloured detail into his canvases which can be as small as 4cm x 5cm; Henry’s contemporary paintings, by contrast, are large format with an unusual take on much-loved places; Lou C Fused Glass creates brightly-coloured wall art and gifts for the home; and beach clean artist Henry Sells

Brian Pollard

Laura makes her collage pieces entirely from discovered items she has found on beaches in Devon and Cornwall.

“The five of us all work very differently, using different media, but most of our work has a South West focus,” said Brian. “And of course, it’s all colourful and positive, it makes Plymouth look at its best.”

The Collective will be taking over the window space and front of the Kaya Gallery for the exhibition, with the gallery’s other artists being invited to show their work in the space at the back of the gallery: “Our work generates quite a big following, and visitors will also see the work of the other artists at the same time,” said Brian.

“As a group of artists, we want people to enjoy art, to see art that they can imagine having on their walls at home - that to me is the point of art. We want people to be tempted to come into galleries when they see the art in the windows. It’s not just about

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New contractor for city centre improvement works A new contract to continue the Old Town Street and New George Street improvement works has been given the go-ahead.

A delegated decision has been signed authorising a short delivery agreement to enable Morgan Sindall to carry out the next phase of the work.

This is the second phase of a three part project and this work is for further enabling works ahead of the main landscaping phase and will see more work carried out beneath the surface of the street, including deep drainage and connections for the rainwater and drainage systems as part of the rain garden and sustainable urban drainage system.

This means that at times of very heavy rainfall this area will be more protected from localised flooding. At the same time the water will be used more water wisely to irrigate the plants and trees.

This work is below ground – above ground the tired eighties landscaping has been removed and the plan is for a modern brighter more environmentally friendly public space.

As well as a new play area, features include new islands of greenery, places to sit and rest, a small performance area as well as new trees and plants.

exhibiting work or selling work; it’s also very much about encouraging people, young people especially, to become interested in art.

“One of our aims is to inspire children to try art, and if the art is bright and colourful, it’s more likely to get them into it.”The artists will each have around 15 new pieces for sale in the exhibition - you’ll recognise the places in many of them.

Brian said: “We are so lucky working as artists here, because there are always new places to see in the South West that inspire us. I’ve just started doing the Scott Memorial in Plymouth, for example – I’ve not done that before.”

For the exhibition, Henry has created a stunning series of paintings with a focus on Plymouth’s waterfront, while Arth’s tiny paintings have all his favourite features – smiley people, cats, and seagulls, almost always in a seaside setting.

Lou C’s fused glass pieces are inspired by the seaside, well-known landmarks, and the wildflowers in the woods behind her home.

Laura’s latest work displays an even wider spectrum of colours than before, also with a focus on popular places in the South West.

The Collective hopes to add new members, as more colour-focused artists emerge in the city: “There are a lot of young artists emerging in Plymouth at the moment, and that’s great to see,” said Brian. “Mrs Murals and the street artists are doing a great job in not only creating art across the city, but also in stimulating people’s interest in being creative.

Plymouth really is bustling.“So, yes, I hope we can expand the group with more local artists, that has always been our intention, but we are limited for large exhibition space in Plymouth.

That’s something we really need to look at in the city.”

Visitors can view the Plymouth Colour Collective exhibition during the Kaya Gallery’s usual opening times, 10.30am to 4.30pm, seven days a week. www.kayagallery.co.uk

Another step closer to greener travel A contractor has been appointed to carry out the work needed to create the city’s mobility hubs.

South West Highways will be installing infrastructure across Plymouth for electric vehicles and e-bikes as part of the city’s Transforming Cities Fund initiative, which aims to encourage more residents and commuters to walk, cycle and use public transport to get around.

The mobility hubs are one of the more visible changes planned to help people to get greener on the go.

Locations are being finalised but by Spring next year there will be at least 50 locations where people will be able to pick up electric bikes, some with facilities for motorists to charge their own electric vehicle or pick up a car club vehicle.

This preparation work is expected to get underway towards the end of the year with most taking place in car parks or on council-owned land. The work will depend on the site, but likely to involve electricity cable installation, parking bay marking and in some cases, changes to kerbs.

Earlier this year the council awarded contracts to Co Cars, the on-demand, zero and low emission car club to run their fleet from the hubs. Beryl Bikes are on board with a 500-strong fleet of electric bikes for hire at the hubs from Spring next year. When fully operational, there will be an additional 300 parking bays across the city with electric vehicle charge points.

Councillor Jonathan Drean, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “This is another step along the way to greener, more sustainable travel. These hubs will be popping up at convenient locations all over the city and will offer greener ways to get about.

“With fuel prices going up and up, measures to make sustainable travel easier are becoming more important. We have committed to reducing carbon emissions and to greener travel as part of our Climate Emergency Action Plan and these hubs are offering easy ways for people to get about and be greener.”

A decision has been signed authorising the award of a contract for infrastructure work for the mobility hubs project to South West Highways via

the Term Maintenance Contract. Up to £800,000 will be paid over the period of the contract for this phase of the work, fully funded through Tranche 2 of the Transforming Cities Fund.

The mobility hubs – with their e-car clubs, e-bike hire and electric vehicle charging – are part of a massive programme funded by the Department of Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund, which aims to change people’s travel habits by making it as easy as possible for people to choose low carbon options to get about.

New cycle routes are also planned for key transport corridors, with a focus on routes used by commuters to travel to work such as the Dockyard to the City Centre and Crownhill Road. The schemes improve access to work, restart the city’s growth agenda, deliver homes, safeguard and create new jobs.

They also aim to improve air quality and reduce the city’s overall carbon emissions. In March 2020 the Council received £51.2m capital funding from the Transforming Cities Fund. This builds upon the £7.6m previously awarded in 2019.

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Plymouth’s new Bishop returns to his roots Downing Street has announced that the Rev’d Prebendary James Grier will be the new Bishop of Plymouth.

He succeeds the Rt Rev’d Nick Mckinnel who is due to retire in August.

James grew up in Plymouth and has already served in the Diocese of Exeter for a number of years.

Speaking in advance of the announcement, he said: “I cannot think of a greater privilege than to become the Bishop of Plymouth.

“For so many Plymothians, the city always holds a very special place in our hearts which you never lose, wherever you live. I can’t quite believe that I will be returning home to Plymouth as bishop. I look forward to playing my part in expressing the love of Jesus at a time of difficulty and uncertainty for so many.

“The church may face many challenges, but I believe that now is a time for renewed faith, deeper prayer and continued serving. Christ offers hope, transformation and healing which is good news for us all.

“I look forward to supporting church leaders and members. I commit to love and serve the people of this wonderful part of Devon both within and outside the church and to pray for them.”

James, 47, is currently the Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Exeter and has a broad

Design team chosen for Marine Park Horizons project The National Marine Park Horizons project, led by Plymouth City Council, is making positive progress with the appointment of design consultants for the sustainable and inclusive development of the Marine Park gateways following a competitive tender process.

The contract has been awarded to a consortium of Plymouth-based businesses, including Services Design Solution (SDS) sustainability and engineering consultants, who will lead the work in partnership with Plymouth-based architects LHC and structural engineers Airey and Coles.

The consultants will work with the National Marine Park team to design, develop and improve key assets and access points to enable more people to engage with the waters of Plymouth Sound, including: • The Hoe Foreshore, incorporating Tinside Lido and Beach • Mount Batten Water Sports & Activities Centre and Mount Batten peninsula • The Garden Battery at Mount Edgcumbe • Community access points at Ernesettle, Mount Wise and Firestone Bay The design development work and community consultation will enable the National Marine Park team to submit the phase two bid to The National Lottery Heritage fund in June 2023.

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons Project has been made possible with £9.5 million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Find out more about the National Marine Park Horizons project at www.plymouthsound nationalmarinepark.com

range of urban and rural ministry experience, with a particular focus on youth and pastoral care as well as mission. He is married to Dr Liz Grier, an academic and musician who is currently training for ordination herself. The couple have two sons, aged 18 and 20.

The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, said:”James Grier brings a combination of energy, life and love for people to his work which will stand him in good stead as the next Bishop of Plymouth.

He is a real ‘can do’ person. Born in Plymouth, he knows and loves Devon and will serve its communities with joy.”

James succeeds the Rt Rev’d Nick McKinnel, who is retiring as Bishop of Plymouth after 42 years of ordained ministry.

James will be consecrated as a bishop at Southwark Cathedral on September 29, with an installation service at Exeter Cathedral on October 9.

James was born in 1974. His father was an NHS GP, and his mother was a nurse who went on to become President of Plymouth Age Concern. He grew-up in Tamerton Foliot, helping at the local church as an altar server.

He attended the youth group at the minster church of St Andrew’s before starting his own youth group at his home church, St Mary’s, Tamerton Foliot.

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The Rev’d Prebendary James Grier: ‘I cannot think of a greater privilege than to become the Bishop of Plymouth’

He studied Theology at Oxford University before training for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, becoming ordained in 1998. He was a curate in Oxford, before moving to Birmingham to work as an Associate Vicar.

James returned to Devon in 2007 to become Team Vicar of a group of rural churches, centred around Rockbeare in East Devon, alongside being Youth Church Advisor for the Diocese.

In that role James, along with Liz, setup Unlimited Church in Exeter, a multigenerational church plant with missional focus on young people who have no interest in, or experience of faith. Unlimited Church was made a Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO) church in 2012.

Since becoming the Diocesan Mission Enabler in 2019, James has led on mission outreach projects, the Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer and church planting strategy.

He has also been a key part of the diocese Next Steps initiative to help Devon’s 600

Anglican churches thrive into the future.

In his spare time, James likes spending time out and about with his family – whether surfing in Cornwall or enjoying a coffee at one of the region’s cafes. He is also a keen DIY enthusiast.

The bishop-elect spent the day of his announcement visiting some of the key projects and places in the Plymouth episcopal area, which stretches from the River Tamar in the west to midway across Dartmoor and Torbay in the east.

James and his family started the day by arriving in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard by landing craft courtesy of 47 Commando Royal Marines and the chaplaincy team at RM Stonehouse.

He later met students at All Saints Church of England Secondary Academy in Plymouth, before touring Plymouth Aid Redistribution Centre (ARC), which works with supermarkets and local charities to supply food to people in need.

Big rise in parking charges proposed – public consultation to take place A public consultation is to be held on a range of proposed changes to parking arrangements in Plymouth as part of a drive to make them easier to use and help tackle the climate emergency.

The proposals aim to offer motorists a greater choice of parking and payment options, make tariffs and permit schemes more consistent and bring Plymouth’s parking charges more in line with other parts of the country.

They also aim to support Plymouth City Council’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 and support the delivery of health care in communities.

Cabinet members approved a public consultation on the proposals and will review all feedback before making any decisions.

Parking fees and charges have not been subject to increase, inflationary or otherwise, in the last five years and the price of residents’ permits has not changed in 14 years. Benchmarking shows Plymouth’s fees are among the lowest available.

Currently parking in Plymouth is significantly cheaper than in other parts of the country. On-street parking currently costs 50p an hour less in Plymouth than the average and the average hourly charge of £1.15 and all-day charge of £8.50 in city car parks are among the lowest of all offstreet charges benchmarked.

Some of the wide-ranging proposals include: • Removing cash payments and modernising and upgrading all onstreet systems to accept payments by phone credit and debit cards and mobile apps • Bringing on-street parking charges more in line with other cities, increasing the fee for an hour’s parking by 50p to £2 an hour • Removing maximum stay restrictions in many central off-street parking locations • Raising the price of residents’ parking permits in line with inflation.

• Simplifying off-street charges by introducing three ‘bands’ for car parks, with higher tariffs in the most popular and centrally located car parks such as Elphinstone, Mayflower East, St Andrews Street, North Hill and Guildhall (Band A) and better value tariffs in Bands B and C. Proposals would see short-stay prices increase and long-stay prices decrease in Bands A and B, with no changes in Band C (where the lowest tariffs apply) • Increasing the cost of short-stay business permits from £150 to £200 and long-stay from £300 to £400.

Discounted rates will be kept as they are for NHS and health care workers, who will receive a new, dedicated health care permit replacing the discounted business permit • Supporting local businesses by reducing the free parking period back

to two hours (from three) at Mutley Barracks and Napier Street car parks, where drivers are often now parking to visit other locations, such as the city centre and university • Tackling the issue of drivers overstaying their free parking time at district car parks by introducing a system where they must all register their session using an app or terminal. Drivers will not need to display a ticket

The proposals will be published for statutory consultation, with a 21-day period for people to submit their feedback. The council will also write to key stakeholders to raise awareness and understanding of the proposals.

Officers will then prepare a further report, taking into account the feedback received, with their recommendations for Cabinet to consider.

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Experience It is fair to say the last few years have most certainly not been business as usual. The Covid 19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and more recently the cost of living crisis have all been significant contributing factors to a quite uncertain time.

One other significant factor of the times we live in is the ‘culture wars’. Put simply these are a number of disagreements played out in public on a range of issues that are usually social, political and cultural.

They are typically a clash of conservative and liberal opinions and they play out in many different countries across the globe.

Issues of sexuality, gender, economy and the environment all factor in.

In this article I don’t intend to comment on any of these specific topics at hand but rather the overall discussion itself.

The label ‘culture wars’ suggests a fight where no quarter is given on either side and there is no opportunity to meet in the middle. Sadly this is all too often the case.

Of course for all of history humans have profoundly disagreed on such subjects and at times the disagreements have led to actual wars and violence. At other times however there has been the opportunity for genuine debate and discussion where each side is heard and a way forward is sought.

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don’t really matter and are just a part of Social media plays a significant part in the way in which public discourse currently modern life we have to learn to live with. takes place. Twitter is designed for people However I am of the opinion that society to express their opinions on anything and is suffering as a result. Don’t get me wrong everything but you only have 280 characters I don’t expect everyone to all agree on in which to do so. For reference the previous everything. Disagreement is vital but I do paragraph of this article wonder whether we have lost contains 289 characters. the art of disagreeing well.

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Many Facebook accounts As a Christian I’m aware of deliberately post content Christ’s words to ‘love your Dave Simpson designed to get a strong enemy’. For many of us today reaction and provoke users our enemy might look like to comment emotively. those people sat on the opposite side of the These comments are rarely constructive and by their nature there is no opportunity culture war. to actually interact face to face with the What would it be like to live in a world in other people commenting. which we chose to love those we disagree You may think that these culture wars with?

Trevi receives boost from gala fundraiser

Trevi, the leading women’s charity in Plymouth, has received a share of £10,000 raised at the Violence Against Women and Girls Gala evening. The funds will help them in their fight to end male violence against women and girls.

Hosted in May at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park Stadium the black-tie event saw people from all over the city come together to fundraise, celebrate the women of Plymouth, and help change what needs to happen to tackle violence against women and girls in the city.

The evening was organised by Mel Sevieri and Cllr Charlotte Holloway and was a huge success raising £10,000 to be shared between local charities Trevi and First Light.

Trevi will use the funds to provide vital support to women and girls impacted by abuse and violence through their Sunflower Women’s Centre.

Mel said: “After the incredibly difficult events that unfolded in Plymouth last November, I knew I wanted to be a part of the change made for our city. As a single woman who has dealt with domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, I am very passionate about helping women who are trying to leave this situation themselves.

“Meeting the amazing women behind Trevi and creating relationships to help with future projects has been extremely valuable to me, and I feel very lucky to have been a part of it. Being able to see where some of the £10,000 raised at the Plymouth VAWG Gala will go to is something I will never forget.”

Mel and Charlotte popped into Trevi’s Sunflower Women’s Centre to meet some of the women supported by the charity and to pass on the news about the total raised.

Charlotte Holloway, councillor for Drake ward (the area that covers Trevi House and the Sunflower Centre) who supported Mel Sevieri in organising the gala added:

I believe if we choose to love and show respect for those we disagree with so much more is possible.

Disagreeing is not only important but is how we learn. It is how we consider things from another point of view and see things that we never would have done by ourselves.

Disagreeing well and reaping the benefits of disagreement comes by listening.

Chris Cole, who often writes these articles, says that everyone has a backstory. In other words everyone has lived a life with joy and pain, sorrow and challenges that have had consequences and has informed why they think and act the way they do.

Unless we take the time to listen to each other we’ll never know these backstories.

Behind all our opinions I think we’re actually all quite similar. I’m sure we all want to grow up in peace, to live full lives and see our friends and family have the opportunity to prosper. If we really want that for our lives, maybe it’s time we learn to disagree well.

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Vital work of Plymouth charity helping people with eating disorders A Plymouth charity which has for more than 25 years provided vital help and support for people with eating disorders recently welcomed Plymouth’s Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Chris Penberthy for a special event.

Mel Sevieri and Cllr Charlotte Holloway and the Trevi Tribe

“The Trevi family and First Light are rays of light in the darkness for many women, and I am delighted that something positive can hopefully come as a result of people’s generosity on that evening.’

The evening’s auction and raffle contributed over £2000 to the charity pot included some fantastic prizes. Local businesses also pledged their support with individual donations, including a hugely generous donation from City Bus. The gala’s evening entertainment was provided by local band Continuum who donated their fee from the gala and their gig the following night to the grand total.

The event was supported by Plymouth Live, Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth City Patriots and Plymouth Argyle.

Cllr Penberthy was on hand to officially open a new garden at the home of the Eating Disorder Service at Mount Gould.

The garden was previously overgrown, unloved and unusable. The hope was to create a restful space that would encourage reflection and provide a place for garden-based activities.

An application was made to the Livewell Foundation for funding and, after much hard work from the team, in 2020 a bid for £22,500 was awarded. After some stops and starts due to the pandemic, the garden was recently opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor.

The garden is now transformed and provides a relaxing and reflective environment for all at EDS. Group therapy sessions have been taking place outside, as well as some al-fresco dining.

The sounds of nature and restful atmosphere are soothing and peaceful, creating a welcome place of rest and recovery for staff and clients of EDS. The new garden space represents a development in the day service program, allowing for groups to be taken outdoors in the calming and reflective space along with gardening-based skills groups for recovery.

The Eating Disorder Service was founded to fill a gap in NHS provision for therapeutic communitybased interventions for eating disorders. EDS is funded by Devon NHS Clinical Commissioning alongside some charitable donations and offers individuals aged over 18, short to medium-termed psychotherapy, as well as specialist dietetic guidance and support. The aim is to provide therapeutic support to individuals within the

The charity’s new outdoor space

community that is encompassing and targeted to each individual’s need.

The day service at EDS was launched in 2016 to offer intensive support for more at-risk individuals. The programme includes skills and education alongside practical support around mealtimes, cookery and dietetics.

A spokesperson for Livewell South West said: “We were privileged to have been invited to the opening of the wonderful garden at the Eating Disorder Service. We’re very proud to be associated with this charitable team and to help them in the delivery of their service in whatever way we can. I feel sure that this garden will only enhance the great service already delivered by the EDS team.”

“Livewell Southwest and the EDS charity have worked closely together since they moved to Mount Gould in 2016. Both organisations support local people and their families – the EDS do fantastic work supporting people and preventing them from needing to go into a hospital for specialist support that often would have been many miles away from home.”

Anyone struggling with their eating, can selfrefer to EDS. For more information, pvisit the website at www.eatingdisorderserviceplymouth. co.uk or call 01752 228027.

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Inspirational stories celebrated at student awards ceremony A hardworking refugee from Syria, a young carer, and a mature student who has maintained excellent grades whilst undergoing intensive chemotherapy were among the students honoured at a special awards event at City College Plymouth.

New director for children’s services in Plymouth Plymouth City Council has announced the appointment of a new key senior manager to lead children’s services in the city.

Sharon Muldoon joined the council in June as the new Director for Children’s Services and is responsible for a number of areas including all areas of Children’s Social Work, Youth Offending, Safeguarding, Education, Participation and Skills.

Sharon brings to the role extensive experience in the delivery, management and leadership of public services through supporting services for children, young people and education. Her previous roles have included deputy director for Children’s Services at Northamptonshire County Council where she was responsible for the leadership, development and implementation of improvement strategies and policies covering the education and early years sectors.

Improving outcomes for children and young people by delivering high quality services to support universal and vulnerable children.

Sharon joins Plymouth from Dorset Council, where she was their SEND Transformation Lead. She said: “I am passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and creating change where needed.

“It’s my strong belief that no child should be left behind and this is something I always have in my mind when delivering children’s services.

We need to keep asking ourselves, what else can we do? How can we improve the lives of families who need our support?

“I am excited to be moving to Devon, being closer to family and experience everything the South West has to offer.”

Councillor Charlotte Carlyle Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Children and Young People said: “We believe a good education is absolutely key to better life opportunities for our children and young people, which is why we are committed to working with our partners across the educational landscape to ensure all our children are able to attend a Good or Outstanding school.

“I’m really pleased we have been able to appoint Sharon to this key role with her strong background in improving children’s life chances.”

Chief executive Tracey Lee said: “I’m delighted that we have appointed Sharon to this key role on our senior leadership team and I am looking forward to welcoming her to Plymouth. This is a vital role and I’m confident Sharon will help shape the service to deliver the best for the children and young people of Plymouth.”

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More than a dozen awe-inspiring stories were heard during the ceremony, which saw the winners joined by family, friends and lecturers to celebrate being named Student of the Year for their respective departments.

The event also included a number of special prizes that were presented by local employers.

City College Plymouth’s chief executive and principal, Jackie Grubb, said: “As the anchor skills provider in the city training over 12,000 young people and adults every year, our end-of-year ceremony allows us to formally recognise and celebrate our students’ achievements and their contribution to our College community. It has been a pleasure to be able to congratulate these dedicated, courageous and outstanding students who emulate our values of respect, ownership and integrity.”

In addition to the various subject awards and five employer awards, three other prizes were presented on the night to the winners of the Student Voice Award, the Governors’ Award and the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award.

The annual ceremony recognises students who have really gone above and beyond - making a positive contribution to the college or local community, or overcoming personal challenges to achieve highly in their studies.

Special award winners (and respective subject awards): Ryan Curtis, 33, from Pensilva in Cornwall received the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award; High Achiever of the Year Award (sponsored by Citybus) and Access to Higher Education Student of the Year.

Like many students studying Access to Higher Education, Ryan had to juggle college around his work as a Royal Marine instructor and caring for two young children. Unlike most of his coursemates, however, Ryan has also been receiving treatment for advanced colorectal cancer. Despite everything Ryan has been facing, he has achieved consistently high marks on what is a difficult and intensive course, and he will go that extra mile to support his course mates.

Lecturer Brian Banks, who nominated Ryan for Access to Higher Education Student of the Year, said: “Given all that he has been going through, and the exemplary attitude and approach to his studies that he has demonstrated throughout, I

City College Plymouth Student of the Year award winners

believe Ryan deserves every accolade possible.”

Ryan was also named the winner of the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award. Jackie Grubb, added: “City College is an inclusive college, as well as 16 to 18-year-olds we also help thousands of adults like Ryan to change their lives through gaining new skills.

“Ryan came to City College with a new dream having already achieved so much in his first career. He put his trust in us and it has been our pleasure to help him on this journey. However, for this student, this journey has not been straightforward. Ryan has shown a strength that I think many of us would struggle to find and I’ve been humbled to hear of his unrelenting determination to achieve his goals.”

Other winners included Rahaf Kadour, 21, from Mutley who was named Prince’s Trust Student of the Year. Rahaf joined City College after fleeing her home in Syria. Having experienced the horror of war at a young age, Rahaf suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder, but this hardworking young woman will not impact her overall goal of becoming a pharmacist.

Rahaf was nominated by Jade Reed, who said: “Rahaf has taken every opportunity to improve her English language, despite having to spend a great deal of time acting as an interpreter for her parents. She started an Access course but had to put this on hold whilst recovering from surgery.

However, the minute she was well enough, Rahaf joined the Prince’s Trust programme to continue

building her confidence and learning new skills.”

Sixteen-year-old Sam Kilkenny-Marlton, 16, who lives in the city centre, collected the Dance, Performing Arts, Music, Art and Live Events Student of the Year Award.

On joining the college, Sam’s primary role was that of a young carer demanding a considerable amount of his time, effort and concentration.

Despite this, Sam never once gave less than 100%.

He has perfect attendance, consistently high marks, and he can always be relied upon to deliver excellent results.

Kevin Burkitt, 47, from Mount Gould, was named Media, Computing and Games Development Student of the Year. Kevin is a bright and capable student who is studying computing with the view of finding new ways to support deaf people like him.

Lecturer Andy Watson said: “Kevin is always a very positive individual who has had a big impact at the College in the four years that he has been here.”

Sixteen year olfd Harley Friend from Weston Mill collected Construction and Allied Trades Student of the Year Award.

Harley was nominated by lecturer Dave Seccombe, who said: “Here at the college, our values are respect, ownership and integrity, and Harley demonstrates these values in everything he does. I can’t think of a more appropriate surname than Friend. Harley is a true friend to all his peers and is always on hand to offer them help and advice.”

English leagues over the coming years.

Jürgen said: “We started Newquay Handball Club in 2012 as the first ever handball team in Cornwall, but given the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, it would probably never fully recover without another strong club nearby.

“Launching this new handball club is about boosting the sport in the South West - with Plymouth the perfect location in this part of the world to attract talent from all over.

“We want to put handball in Plymouth back on the map and create a better presence for the sport

here. We can’t wait to see what the region has to offer and look forward to welcoming people all over the summer.”

Stacey Andrews, national partnerships manager at England Handball, said: “It’s fantastic to see handball starting up again in Plymouth, and we urge players of all abilities to come forward and try out our amazing sport.

“At England Handball, we’re always delighted to support new handball club activity, and we look forward to helping Jürgen and Santi with their exciting plans over the summer.” The two-hour sessions are beginning in July, running from 11am.

They will take place at Plymouth University’s sports hall every fortnight throughout summer, on July 23; August 6 and August 20.

Following these dates, it’s hoped regular sessions will run from September.

There will not be a fixed price for the sessions, but attendees will be asked for a minimum £5 donation to cover the venue usage. For more information, or to sign up for the sessions, contact Jürgen on: plymhaba22@gmail.com or 01208 808026.

New handball club launched in Plymouth

A new handball club has been launched in Plymouth – with organisers inviting people from across the region to take up one of the UK’s fastest, most exciting sports.

Plymouth Handball Club has been set up and is looking for new members, with try-out sessions throughout the summer in a bid to recruit everyone from handball veterans to keen sportsmen and sportswomen.

The team behind the plan is made up of handball experts Jürgen Koenen and Santi Redondo. Jürgen, aged 53, has been playing handball since the age of 14, and has coached for over 30 years. After working as a high-level coach in Germany, Jürgen came to the UK, where he coached at Newquay Handball Club, and is a tutor and referee for England Handball Association, also teaching the sport in schools at GCSE level.

He has launched the club alongside Santi, 28, who has played the sport since the age of six. Santi was also a coach at CB Laguna in Spain for all ages between six and 18. Together, they are hoping to recruit South West-based players from aged 16 level right up to adults, in a bid to be playing in the

Jürgen Koenen coaching at Newquay

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Freeport status moves step closer and will generate thousands of jobs Another significant milestone has been reached for the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport which has now received approval from the Government for its Outline Business Case, along with two of its proposed tax sites.

A freeport in Plymouth and South Devon will create a zone designated by the Government with certain allowances to boost the economy.

These allowances will include lower taxes and customs, such as favourable tariffs, VAT or duties.

The positive news for Plymouth and South Devon will result in the unlocking of millions of pounds worth of funding for the region.

It will encourage a resurgence of economic activity with businesses more inclined to open in the area, creating thousands more jobs and bringing vast investment into the local community.

It is a huge boost for the whole South West region offering a host of opportunities for the future, whilst aiding faster local economic recovery following the difficulties of the past two years and the unprecedented challenges brought about by Covid-19.

Following legislation being laid, known as Statutory Instruments (SI), for 21 days prior to activation, Government approval of the Outline Business Case means that two of the three Freeport tax sites, South Yard and Sherford, are now designated and the Plymouth and South Devon

Freeport officially active from July 4.

These sites were originally identified at the bid stage as undeveloped and under-utilised land suitable for generating new, additional productive activity. The third site, Langage, will likely follow with designation in the autumn.

The Full Business Case sign off for the Freeport is expected in August along with custom site and operator authorisation, enabling qualifying businesses to access the wide variety of benefits that come with being part of the Freeport.

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Richard Bingley: “We’re delighted that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has signed off our outline business case for our Freeport.

“The Freeport will be an historic opportunity for Plymouth to fully orientate our economy into delivering higher value jobs and to become a core international trading location post-Brexit.

Implementing the Freeport will be a huge operation, not without difficult challenges. But our objective to deliver at least 3,500 well paid jobs into our regional economy is well worth it.”

The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Secretary of State for International Trade recently visited Plymouth following a successful visit from the Government’s Freeport and Department for International Trade team.

She saw for herself the vast opportunities that the Freeport will afford the city, South Hams, Devon and the wider South West region.

The Secretary of State visited Freeport anchor tenants Princess Yachts to understand the extent of the export success story and heard firsthand about Ocean Futures, the multi-partner collaboration programme which focuses on autonomy, digital oceans and clean maritime of which the Freeport

closely aligns.

Councillor Mark Shayer, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Economy for Plymouth City Council said: “The Freeport has the potential to be one of the biggest economic boosts the region has seen in years and at a really critical time for our residents.

“Huge amounts of work has taken place behind the scenes to get an exciting but complex concept into existence and this approval of the outline business case is another positive signal that means we can get on with the task of creating higher quality jobs, unlocking £100 million investment in just two years as well as get cracking on opportunities to upskill our work force.”

The next stage for the Freeport will be mobilisation, including a national recruitment campaign for a permanent chair and CEO of the company, establishing a delivery programme for the capital works across the designated sites, activating the innovation and skills services to support new businesses and high value jobs and inward investment marketing activity.

The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport will officially be operational in the autumn once the Full Business Case has been approved.

Businesses wishing to find out more about the exciting opportunities afforded by the Freeport can contact the Freeport team directly.

Ambitious plans to develop Plymouth as major international port revealed Ambitions to unleash Plymouth’s full potential as a major international port are to be set out in a new strategy announced by City Council Leader Richard Bingley.

The strategy will explore how Plymouth can maximise the combined potential of its four statutory ports, which support defence through Europe’s largest naval base at Devonport, international commercial trade from Cattewater, including gold star marinas and marine autonomy, fishing at Sutton Harbour and leisure and commercial activities at Millbay.

The ports are already important to Plymouth’s economy but Councillor Bingley says there’s huge potential to create more high value jobs, increase the city’s economic resilience, attract further Government investment and make a positive impact on the city’s carbon footprint.

Councillor Bingley said: “In order to achieve a genuine international ocean city reputation, we need to be fully coordinated as Port partners to maximize all future business sector and government investment.

“Plymouth is already the biggest and most diverse port in the South West and supports a significant amount of international trade. Our port activities are critical in terms

“Plymouth is already the biggest and most diverse port in the South West and supports a significant amount of international trade. Our port activities are critical in terms of providing jobs and contributing to the city’s economy.” Cllr Richard Bingley

of providing jobs and contributing to the city’s economy. We recognise they’ve got huge potential and that we are superbly placed to build on what we do now to grow Plymouth’s economy and create high more high value jobs.

“Current international events and the global economic picture means major ports will only grow in importance. This is a pivotal moment for us to work together with our partners on a plan that will enable us to capitalise on the opportunities out there.

“These opportunities are massive.

There’s potentially more than £1 billion of investment planned to take place in our ports over the next 25 years – from MOD submarines refits, the continued development of Oceansgate, our designation as a Freeport, the expansion of Princess

Yachts, the proposed Fish Quay redevelopment at Sutton Harbour and the commercial growth in the Cattewater Harbour as well as cutting-edge marine autonomy work at Turnchapel Wharf.

“There’s also our partnership with ABP and Brittany Ferries aimed at transforming Millbay and unlocking significant export growth and enabling green shipping with a view to becoming a Net Zero port.

“By commissioning a port strategy to bring these projects together and looking ahead to the next 25 years we will be able to capitalise on the opportunities presented by Freeport status, secure further investment and government funding, create more high value jobs, increase exports, improve connectivity and create more resilience as a city.

“The benefits are not just economic – if we can develop more exports locally and reduce our

reliance on South East ports, as well as enhance the opportunities of using sustainable energy sources, such as when vessels are berthed here, we can have a major positive effect on our carbon footprint.

“We have so much going for us as port city – whether it is the huge range of skills and expertise at the dockyard, the 1,400 gold star marina berths which support high value tourism, the opportunities for expanding leisure activities at Millbay or enabling our fishing industry to expand and thrive.

“We need to grab these opportunities as our international reputation continues to grow and we attract global attention. Our port is the backdrop for SailGP which will be viewed in 185 countries and has a reach of at least 40 million people worldwide.

They are aiming to hit 90 million this year, which would place Plymouth in the same category as cities such as Sydney and San Francisco.

“Bringing all the elements together in a cohesive strategy will also further enhance our plans maximise the potential of having Plymouth Sound as the UK’s first National Marine Park.

“I’m looking forward to having further discussions with all our partners on these exciting opportunities as this important strategy is developed.”

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St Luke’s Hospice returns to New Advertise to over George Street with another shop One of Plymouth’s best loved charities has cut the ribbon at premises on the same city centre street where it opened its first-ever charity shop nearly four decades ago.

When St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth’s new retail store in New George Street welcomed its first customers in July, it was a case of the present echoing the past. Having launched its very first shop elsewhere on the same road in the 1980s, the charity has come full circle back to where its retail success began.

Located between Greggs bakery and the large corner unit that formerly housed Poundland, St Luke’s new shop is stocked with good quality, pre-loved homeware, including cushions, curtains, throws, glassware and crockery – the kind of items that have been much harder to find in the city centre since the closure of department stores such as Debenhams and British Home Stores. Also on sale are clothes, books and bric-a-brac all donated by St Luke’s supporters.

Mike Picken, head of retail at St Luke’s said: “Opening a new charity shop highlighting our trusted brand in - or near one of the communities where we deliver our care is always exciting, but the launch of our

though, are more volunteers to help us keep everything running smoothly in store.

“Whether you can give a day of your time each week or just a few hours, it will be so appreciated.

You’ll be part of a friendly team making a vital difference with one of our city’s most respected charities.”

St Luke’s New George Street shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm, and on Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Anyone interested in volunteering there should call the charity on 01752 401172 or email volunteer@stlukeshospice.org.uk.

Official opening of the new shop

latest store feels extra special.

“Back in the late 1980s, we opened our first shop to help generate more income to support St Luke’s compassionate care.

We’d been deluged with items donated by a community who’d taken the hospice to their hearts.

Ever since then, donations have remained high and our customer base loyal because people recognise their support benefits families in their own local area right when they need help most.

“Our New George Street shop complements our existing outlets

in the city centre – Drake, where the focus is on higher-end ladies’ clothes, and Toys R Us, which is very popular for second-hand furniture.”

At the helm of the New George Street store is manager Julie Bickford, who previously managed St Luke’s Drake City Centre shop. She said: “Ever since we opened there’s been a real buzz because we’ve been busy serving St Luke’s regular customers as well as welcoming new faces as word about the store spreads. What we need,

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