Plymouth Chronicle Central & Waterfront January 2019

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Another building in Western Approach to be demolished Another building is to come down as part of the city’s long-term ambition to rebuild and revive the West End and make Millbay happen.

Number 18 Western Approach is being knocked down just weeks after the Union Street bridge came down.

The property is the former home of second hand dealers Little Camden Market (who have moved to Number 32) and is to be demolished by Gilpin as part of its latest contract with the council to help prepare the way for regeneration.

The council has been steadily acquiring properties in and around Bath Street, Martin Street and Colin Campbell Court to enable regeneration to progress.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet member for Finance said: “We are wasting no time.

As and when properties become available we are buying them so that when the time comes, we have the land and the space for this much-needed regeneration and revival to happen.”

The demolition is expected to take six weeks and the contractors will be using some parking spaces in Colin Campbell Court as their compound. The site will be boarded off with hoardings.

He said: “We hope that this won’t cause too much inconvenience, but there are now a lot more parking spaces at the Toys R Us car park beneath Western Approach car park, including disabled and parent and child spaces.”

The city has long aspired to have a boulevard linking Millbay with the city centre.

One end has already been built – Isambard Brunel Way, but currently ends at Millbay Road. The long-term plan will see 180 homes built on land between Bath Street and Martin Street. There will also be better pedestrian access as well as planting to make the route from Millbay Docks into the city centre as attractive as possible.

The package also supports the redevelopment of Colin Campbell Court.

Parking changes in Mannamead Road

Changes are being made to onstreet parking at the southern end of Mannamead Road to help traffic flow on the approach to Mutley Plain as part of improvements to this busy route.

Plymouth City Council is removing the 13 on-street parking spaces but to compensate, eight replacement spaces will be created on College Avenue and Connaught Avenue.

The nearby Mutley Barracks car park, which has 25 spaces (including one for blue badge holders) has been made free for one hour during the day and free from 8pm until 8am. The car park layout will also be reviewed to increase the number of spaces and signs improved so that visitors to Mutley Plain know where it is.

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Go-ahead for 20-storey skyscraper

Planners have given the green light for the demolition of the Money Centre in Drake Circus and construction of a 20-storey skyscraper for student accommodation, hotel and commercial development.

The University of Plymouth opposed the plan, maintaining that there is already sufficient student accommodation to meet demand. However, Plymouth City Council's own research suggests that there is a

The new multi-million pound building will be the second tallest in Plymouth - after the nearby Beckley Point. It will provide accommodation for over 550 students, along with a 105 bed hotel, offices and shops.

The application was made by the Pegasus Group on behalf of London-based CPP Properties.

It has taken more than a year for the plan to be considered and finally approved, following a series of meetings between council officials and the developers, as well as a period of public consultation. A number of revisions to the plans have been made during the process.

The development is expected to create over 400 jobs during construction work and permanent employment roles for over 370 people when the building is completed. It is expected to bring significant benefits to the city centre economy.

shortage of good quality accommodation for 2nd and 3rd year students, as well as post graduates.

Planners highlight the fact that the layout of the accommodation in the new building will appeal to groups of students who wish to stay together.

The accommodation consists of nearly 60 'clusters' of flats 450 beds in total - with shared kitchen and common rooms.

There will also be 104 studio flats.

The student accommodation includes facilities such as laundrette, cinema, library, fitness centre, and flexible spaces that can be used for study or relaxation and a sky garden.

The planning consent has been granted on the condition that more than £1 million is paid to fund infrastructure projects in Plymouth, including sports facilities and improvements at Central Park, Brickfields and West Hoe Park.

A developer's contribution of a further £537,000 will go towards a variety of projects including highway works and pedestrian improvements at Charles Cross and the train station redevelopment.

Work starts on new section of cycle path to Laira Work has started on the newest section of the Barbican to Laira Rail Bridge walking and cycling route.

The brand new, off-road stretch will link Cattedown Road to Finnigan Road via TR2 and Neptune Park.

Meanwhile, the footway along Cattedown Road will be resurfaced and widened with dropped kerbs at crossings added to provide an off-road cycle path.

Damaged kerbs will be replaced and additional double yellow lining will be painted to keep the road, footway and cycleway clear of parked vehicles. Marked parking areas along the road will be added. Work is set to be finished by April.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, said: “It’s really exciting that work is about to begin on this scheme. Improving our walking and cycling

routes is critical so that we can give people a genuine choice about how to travel around the city safely and conveniently. This is the only way that Plymouth’s economy can grow sustainably whilst improving the health and quality of life for our citizens by tackling congestion and air quality whilst increasing physical activity.”

Councillor Jeremy Goslin, Plymouth’s Walking and Cycling Champion, added: “This scheme will really help to improve access to some of our most travelled and beautiful routes, bringing walkers and cyclists safely to and from the heart of our city out to Plymstock, Plympton, and beyond. As a part of our continued commitment to make Plymouth more cycling and walking friendly, I can’t wait to see it in use!

“Cycling has increased by 50% in Plymouth in the past six years. Anyone who is thinking about giving it a try should get in touch with the

Plymotion team who are keen to help. We would also like to thank landowners in Neptune Park, TR2, Cattedown Regeneration, Victoria Wharves and others for working with us to deliver this improvement.”

These improvements to the South West Coast Path and the National Cycle Network follow on from works carried out on Finnigan Road and Clovelly Road earlier this year, and also link into the extension of the route from Laira Rail Bridge to the Saltram Meadow development along the former railway line.

The works will be entirely funded by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership thanks to a successful funding bid by the City Council.

To find out more about the scheme and walking and cycling in Plymouth visit here: www.plymouth. gov.uk/barbicantolairarailbridge

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Emergency prompted successful defibrillator campaign

Christmas comes early for Plymouth Samaritans

A medical emergency at a Plymouth café spurred a community group into fundraising for a defibrillator.

During the summer of 2017 a customer at Victoria Park’s Pavilion Café was taken ill and café supervisor Linsey Tomlinson said it was the catalyst to begin a fundraising effort.

“We decided that if something similar happened we wanted to be able to have a defibrillator close by if we needed it,” said Linsey.

Joining forces with Victoria Park Community Project chair, Michelle Quintrell, a plan was formed and after a series of events and raffles £470 of the £970 cost was raised.

The remaining £500 was donated by city councillors from the two wards the park straddles – St Peter’s and the Waterfront and Stoke - as part of their Community Grant funds.

“People have been so generous,” said Michelle.

“The money we raised from our very successful summer fair has also helped pay for it.”

HeartSWell, which provides defibrillators to communities across Devon and Cornwall, says that if a defibrillator is used within 3–5 minutes of cardiac arrest, survival rates jump from 6% to 74%.

The defibrillator will be mounted on the side wall of the café in a special outdoor cabinet and a training session is planned for early next year so as many people as possible can be trained to use it.

“The park is extremely popular with dog walkers and families with young children and is used by all parts of our community,” said Michelle.

“It would be wonderful if lots of them could be trained to help if any of us do encounter a medical emergency.”

In the past two years the park has seen almost £35,000 spent on the play area, along with new

Christmas has come early for Plymouth Samaritans - thanks to Co-op members!

(L to R) Cafe supervisor Linsey Tomlinson, Victoria Park Community Project chair, Michelle Quintrell, Stoke councillor Jemima Laing and cafe assistant Dezzi Disten holding the defibrillator tarmac, three new raised flower beds and picnic tables, including one which is wheelchair-friendly.

Behind the cafe itself St Andrew’s School have created a butterfly mosaic and there is also a new bug house and caterpillar flowerbeds, installed by Michelle's husband Alex for the school to fill and plant.

“We would love other schools to get involved with helping to encourage wildlife flourish in our park,” said Michelle.

Stoke councillor Jemima Laing said she was 'very

impressed' with the group’s fundraising efforts.

“It is wonderful to see a community come together in order to obtain this life-saving piece of equipment,” she said.

“Ward councillors were very happy to use their community fund to support the initiative and I’m looking forward to receiving training to use the defibrillator.”

The free training session will be advertised on both the Victoria Park Community Project’s and the cafe’s Facebook pages.

Student fundraisers supporting NSPCC in Plymouth Supporters have been finding out firsthand how they’re helping to keep children in Plymouth safe through their backing of the NSPCC.

They’ve been taking a look around the children’s charity’s service centre in Plymouth and meeting the staff who work there, some of whom support children who have been sexually abused.

Students from Plymouth University’s RAG (Raise & Give) were among those who spent time looking around the centre on Wednesday evening having pledged their support to raise money for the charity this academic year.

Lucy Welsh, 21, said: “The NSPCC is one of our nominated charities and it was really great to come here and see what the money we’re raising is doing and how it is actually helping the children.

“And the difference it makes on an individual level, not just the national things they do, but to see specifically to Plymouth how much each child that is affected is helped.”

Supporters were able to learn more about the NSPCC’s involvement in Together for Childhood, a ground-breaking ten-year programme of work aimed at preventing child abuse across the city.

They also had the chance to speak with children’s service practitioners about the therapeutic work they do with children as young as four at the centre. Letting the Future In works with children who have been sexually abused and Turn The Page is an early-intervention programme for children displaying harmful sexual behaviour.

The youth participation group at the NSPCC in Plymouth shared the work they do with the charity, how they influence key decisions and have their

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Members of the NSPCC’s youth participation team in Plymouth spoke with supporters who visited the centre

say on the work carried out with children.

The university students have already held several fundraising events this year, holding a charity Take Me Out event, which raised £1,500, and a pizza eating competition. Other events are already lined up, including a Christmas Fayre to get them in the festive spirit and support the NSPCC’s Christmas campaign.

Community Fundraising Manager Alison Armer said: “Without the support of fundraisers, volunteers and supporters we simply wouldn’t be able to do the work that we do in Plymouth, which includes the services we run at the centre as well as visiting primary schools and delivering

Speak Out Stay Safe assemblies.

“We’re encouraging people across the city to ‘Get Your Sparkle On’ and support our Christmas campaign, helping raise vital funds to help us protect children and prevent abuse.

“It’s a chance to get all glittered up and sparkly with your colleagues, friends and family, have fun and raise money for an extremely important cause.”

To find out more about how you can fundraise for the NSPCC or ‘Get Your Sparkle On’ this Christmas, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/sparkleon or contact Alison Armer on 07779341767 or Alison.

Armer@nspcc.org.uk

A cheque for £4,380 from the Co-op Local Community Fund has been presented to the charity at Hoegate Street Co-op.

The Co-op Local Community Fund helps pay for local projects that their members care about. Every time a member shops at a Co-op one per cent of what they spend on selected own branded projects goes to help fund community projects where they live. Money is also raised from shopping bag sales.

The money will help Plymouth Samaritans to develop their outreach work within the local community, particularly work with schools and colleges.

Plymouth Samaritans director Janet Sherriff said: “I would like to thank Co-op members for their generous contribution to Plymouth Samaritans. Our job is made that much easier by generosity such as this. The donation will help us to do more work with local schools and colleges.”

Hoegate Street Co-op manager Kim Bickford said: “Its an absolute pleasure to have been able to support the Samaritans on this round of local causes and to understand more about how they work in the city. With the generosity of our members it’s fantastic to make a real difference in the local community.”

History Festival dates Dates for the 2019 Plymouth History Festival have been confirmed and next year’s event will run from May 4 to 31.

This will be the seventh year in a row that the festival has taken place with the aim of highlighting Plymouth’s diverse history and heritage.

Since it began in 2013 the festival has featured hundreds of events which have been attended by thousands of local residents and visitors.

From talks, guided walks and behind the scenes tours, to performances, family activities, exhibitions and displays – there’s always something for everyone on the jam packed programme. Entries for the festival programme are now open and can be submitted up to 6pm on January 31, 2019.

Celebrating Plymouth is always the central theme of the festival. For 2019, event providers are also being asked to consider the themes of ‘Empowerment’, ‘Journeys’ and ‘The Great Outdoors’. To submit an event send the title, date(s), start and finish times, venue address including a postcode, booking information, a contact number and/or email address and event description to museumevents@ plymouth.gov.uk.

For more information visit www. historyfestival2019.wordpress.com. You can also follow the festival on Facebook and Twitter using @plymhistoryfest

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

Cards for Good Causes Until Dec 18 Sale of charity Christmas cards in the Foyer, Plymouth Guildhall. Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Charities receive at least 70p in every £1 from their card sales.

Plymouth Clarion Choir events Dec 14 Concert at St Budeaux Methodist Church at 2pm for senior citizens Dec 18 Concert with Burriton Male Voice Choir at St Paul’s RC Church, St Budeaux at 7.30pm. Donations for charity.

Dec 19 Christmas Concert at Bethany Home in Greenbank at 2.30pm.

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Christmas Lunch Dec 14 The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth. Hosted by the Plymouth Ladies Charity Club. A Christmas themed two course luncheon with welcome drink. Tickets £35 per person. Tickets will be available to purchase via the website PLCC.org.uk soon.

A Celebration of Christmas Dec 14 and 15 A Christmas Concert presented by the Plymouth Musical Activities Club at Devonport Playhouse at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 available on the door. For more information visit www.plymouthmac.co.uk Carols in the Park Dec 15 Organised by Hope Baptist Church with live band, fruit punch, mince pies starting at 4pm. Peverell Park Road entrance, opposite Edgcumbe Park Road.

Pantomime: Turkey Trouble Dec 15 Held at the William Sutton Hall, Shelley Way, St Budeaux at 2pm and 6pm. Turkey Trouble is a traditional fun filled family pantomime with lots of laughs and audience participation. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children under 14 years old.

Vegan Christmas Market Dec 16 Clipper Inn, Union Street. 11am - 4pm. The community market space is transformed by Nudge Community into a perfect cruelty free Christmas market. Not a vegan?

Not a problem! Plymouth’s newest Christmas Market will have a range of food and other Christmas ideas that are cruelty free, vegan, accidentally vegan or plant based. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy it!

NYE Bubblicious Dec 31 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a different time zone!

The clock will be re-set and we will count down to ‘midnight!’ For under 5s we will celebrate with Papua New Guinea and for the over 5s we will raise a glass with Thailand. Adults can enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly. For children there’s free glow sticks, UV face painting and an arts and craft chill-out area.

Suitable for under 5s and their big people! Book tickets at: soapboxtheatre.org.uk Teapot Making Workshop Jan 9 Flameworks Creative Arts Facility. Come and learn how to make teapots and a little bit about their history. In the first session, you’ll make vessels by hand, making the elements, the body, spout, lid and handles from a variety of clay bodies, and then put them all together to create your teapot with decorations. You will learn quick methods of making vessels, how to join them securely, and in the second session, you’ll learn how to decorate. Allow your imagination and creativity to create a piece that is not only functional, but playful, artistic, decorative and fun.

Snow White Jan 12 William Sutton Hall, St Budeaux.

2.30pm and 7pm. Western College Players Theatre Company are celebrating their 90th anniversary this season, so have some great productions coming up.

They are returning to their roots as a ‘community’ theatre group, performing their own unique style of

Polar Bear Explorer Until March 3 Polar Bears need our help and they’re bringing an important message to Plymouth this winter. From now until March 3, a total of 20 Polar Bear cubs will be let loose across Plymouth’s Waterfront. The cubs will be hiding in Sutton Harbour, The Barbican, Hoe, Millbay and Royal William Yard. Each cub will have a Bear Fact with them, telling us about the Arctic and the oceans, how plastic is affecting their home and how we can all help. Your task is to become a Polar Bear Explorer and find each of the Polar Bear cubs with their Bear Facts. For more information and to download the Polar Bear Explorer brochure and map go to www.visitplymouth.co.uk Drake Circus Christmas Grotto Until Dec 24 The magic of Christmas is alive at Drake Circus with Santa’s Smeaton’s Tower-style grotto and his team of elves. Let your child’s wish come early this Christmas by taking them to visit Santa in his magical grotto and receive a special gift from him and his helpers. Pre-booking is available on the Drake Circus website.

Wonder Nights Until Jan 6 Mount Edgcumbe For the first time ever Mount Edgcumbe will be illuminating the historic formal gardens as part of an all new after dark Christmas adventure. Enter a wondrous world of sensational sights around every corner. Discover enchanting lands under the stars pantomime with Snow White. It will have an emphasis on big laughs for all the family, and should help combat the January blues when all the Christmas decorations come down. It will be the fairest and funniest of the all, so you’d be Dopey to miss it! Call 01752 299938 or visit www.wcptheatrecompany.com for tickets and further information.

Pinocchio Jan 18 - 26 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park.

A heart-warming tale about Giuseppe, a carpenter, who carves a puppet out of wood and names him Pinocchio. One night, a fairy comes to visit and hears Giuseppe wish that he came to life. She grants him his wish on the condition that Pinocchio is always good. Join Pinocchio and his friend, Grasshopper, as they meet unsavoury characters and get caught up in mischief. This is a wonderful adventure for the whole family, with beautiful puppets, fantastic storytelling and much more. Contact 07754 177678 for details.

and glorious gardens illuminated with gleaming delight. No end of festive merriment will ensure that Wonder Nights is one experience you really shouldn’t miss this festive season.

Plymouth Christmas Market Until Dec 16 The city centre Piazza will be transformed as the Christmas Market sets out more than 50 beautiful log cabin style trading stalls. Pick up some individual and unique Christmas gifts. Over 50 wooden cabins, festooned with fairy lights, will house traders from the South West and beyond, selling everything from sweet treats to handmade jewellery and even Christmas trees!

Warm up with a drink from the Bavarian Bar or tuck into some delicious festive food from one of the many street food stands on offer.

There will be live music from Thursday to Sunday each week of the market featuring acts such as Swingology and Ocean City Sounds.

Penguins Follow the Lego Brick Trail Until Jan 3 The all new Christmas trail arriving in Plymouth The Chancel Burns Night 2019 Jan 25 Crowne Plaza, Armada Way. Your chance to dust off your dance shoes and dance the night away with the fabulous Ceilidh Band. Dress to impress, black tie optional. Tickets £49.95 including a four course dinner, a tot of whisky to toast the Haggis, a Military Piper, live band and dancing. Tickets available from 01752 226264.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Concert Jan 25 St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland at 7.30pm. Tickets £5.

Careers Fair Jan 25 Plymouth School of Creative Arts - for employers and business to share with students.

Story Stomp Feb 15 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park.

will see 20 LEGO brick penguins hidden in shops throughout the city centre. See if you can find all 20 – there are 19 Rockhoppers and one extra special Emperor to discover! Trail maps can be collected from participating retailers and libraries, or downloaded from the Visit Plymouth website. Whilst you’re hunting for the penguins make sure you don’t miss the LEGO brick Santa Express at the Old Town Street entrance of Drake Circus!

Ecstatic Material Feb 7 KARST 22 George Street, Stonehouse Ecstatic Material is a newly commissioned dynamic sound sculpture by musician and producer Beatrice Dillon and visual artist Keith Harrison, which will expand and contract over back to back performances at venues across England. This live experiment with sound and substance will be conducted through a modular system made up of malleable plastics, coloured light and multi-channel audio which is constructed, choreographed and diffused by the artists into the performance space.

Tour support comes from DJs Copper Sounds who spin copper dubplates, ceramic pots, and heavy icelandic rocks, using these materials to create a primitive and tactile form of turntablism. They will also lead a daytime workshop at each tour venue, where participants can design and cast their own playable wax 7 inch and take it home with them. Details and tickets Tel: 01752 222676.

Come for an adventure in the park, and then it’s back to The Soapbox for a craft session with the nature that you collected. This will be followed by an original storytelling performed by our resident story teller.

This is a parent and child session and each Story Stomp is different. Contact 07754 177678 for details.

The Mermaid’s Magical Purse Mar 14 - Apr 6 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park Pirate Captain Penelope and Bosun Bill set out across stormy seas looking for treasure, when they come across the Mermaid’s Purse. Inside the purse are enchanted pearls, which when cracked open, are full of rich stories beyond their wildest dreams, from all around the world; stories with unicorns, dragons, mermaids and giants. What more can you wish for? Join in the fun on this magical adventure of storytelling theatre with amazing puppets, delights and surprises along the way. Contact 07754 177678 for details.

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SUPPORT WORKER The Candle Trust are looking for a support worker who understands the needs of people with autism, works in a person centred manner, can engage positively with service users, can undertake personal care, can be flexible with their shifts and has got at least a NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. For more details, please ring Linda on 01752 212168 BODY REPAIR/PANEL BEATER/SPRAYER Westover Bodyworks is looking for someone to help part time with accident repair, dents, scratch removal and bodywork repair. Based in a busy workshop environment, you will be required to be adaptable to all accident and vehicle repairs; car and light commercial. Experience in car repair is preferable.

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City centre residents enjoy festive fish and chips Residents of Morley Court in Plymouth city centre were treated to a festive fish and chip lunch after they were invited by a local café owner.

Cornwall Street Fish Bar owners Jay Jay and Gokhan invited the residents of the Morley Court Resident’s Association to join them for free fish and chips as a thank you for welcoming them into the community.

Staff and residents at the Fish Bar exchanged gifts, Christmas crackers and plenty of laughs on an otherwise miserable Sunday afternoon. Graham Smith, secretary

of the Resident’s Association said: “This was a really nice gesture from the owners of the fish bar. They know that we live in the flats above and have a lot of elderly residents, some of whom might be lonely at this time of year, and they gave us a nice opportunity to hold our Christmas party and all be together to have a really nice festive time.”

Gokhan, owner of the Fish Bar said: “We wanted to say thank you to all the local people in the community and show them our appreciation for them being so welcoming.

We want to make sure that we have a good relationship with everyone locally and that

they know where to come for the best fish and chip shop in Plymouth!”

Morley Court has seen some big changes over the last few years thanks to Plymouth Community Homes and the Resident’s Association working closely with local contractors. The Morley Court Roof Garden was one of the first of its kind in the city offering people of all ages the chance to enjoy an urban rooftop garden.

In September, as part of a local social value clause, one of PCH's contractors donated a children’s playhouse for the garden for the local children to enjoy.

Babcock workers join charity project in Tanzania A group of Babcock employees from Devonport have taken part in a humanitarian project in Tanzania run by international charity the Vine Trust.

Joining colleagues from across the UK and Canada, the volunteers from Devonport took part in a 14 day expedition to Moshi, where they constructed three new places to live for families in need, allowing them to stay together after life-changing events.

The team members: Amy Charles, Becky Winston, Ben Brown, George Jones, Samantha Moore, Richard Taylor and Kirsty Munns, work in a variety of different roles and explained that their main reason for taking part in the expedition was to push their boundaries and help those less fortunate.

Individually tasked with raising £1,000 and with a group total of at least £20,000, the 2018 volunteers have spent three months arranging a number of events to raise funds.

The group easily exceeded their targets with safety engineer, Kirsty Munns, raising an impressive £1,375 through a bake sale, 10k run, friendly football match and quiz night. Reflecting on the expedition, Kirsty said: “Spending 14 days in Tanzania was an amazing experience. The most rewarding aspect is the knowledge that there are now three families with a home, who would not have one without support from the Vine Trust.”

Samantha Moore, head of Project Delivery in IT at Devonport, said: “Travelling to Tanzania and building these homes is

without doubt the most fulfilling project I have ever been involved in. We worked incredibly hard during the time we were there and it is worth it to see how much the end result means to the local community.”

Will Erith, Babcock’s managing director Surface Ships based at Devonport, said: “This is a rewarding experience for everyone involved and has had a very positive impact on the Moshi community in Tanzania. We

are all delighted with the efforts of our colleagues.”

Reverend Willie McPherson, Vine Trust chief executive, added: “We are delighted to continue working with Babcock. The team has once again excelled with their innovative fundraising efforts and these new homes offer more than just a place to stay – they will create a critical lifeline for the community to rebuild their lives after tragedy.”

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Bus firm is granted a new licence to operate

Plympton bus and coach operator Target Travel will continue in business, albeit with a much slimmed down operation, after it successfully won its case for a new operator’s licence at a public inquiry held in Bristol on November 20.

Its previous licence was revoked at an earlier public inquiry in July and was due to come to an end in December after concerns were raised about financial standing, corporate governance and the use of untaxed vehicles.

The firm previously operated around 40 vehicles and submitted an application to run 20 vehicles under its new licence, but this was later reduced to 17 in order to satisfy regulators.

A spokesperson for West of England Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney said: “The application was granted after being reduced from 20 to 17 vehicles. This allowed the company to meet the mandatory criteria to satisfy financial standing.

“During the inquiry, the company also presented the Traffic Commissioner with evidence of a proper governance structure, ensured all statutory directors and transport managers attended the hearing and provided a schedule of vehicles showing usage and their taxation status.” (story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast. org.uk)

Hit and run appeal A 25-year-old man sustained potentially life-changing injuries after being deliberately struck by a car in Stuart Road at around 1.30am on Tuesday November 27.

Detectives are investigating the incident as attempted murder and are seeking a white BMW in relation to their enquiries.

A police spokesman said: “The matter is now being treated as attempted murder and we are appealing for any witnesses to the offence.

“We are particularly keen to trace a white BMW 330 saloon, registration number WX10 BVO, in connection with this incident. This vehicle is likely to have front end damage.

Furthermore we would like to hear from any garages or local car repair shops if this vehicle has been brought in with any damage.

“Anyone with dash cam footage, in particular taxi drivers, who were in the area of Mutley Plain, North Hill, Stuart Road and Alma Road between 1am and 2am that day are also requested to come forward.

“Lastly we are asking local business owners with external CCTV in those same areas to check whether they have footage of a white BMW and a grey saloon vehicle travelling at speed between those times.”

Anyone with information to assist with the enquiry is asked to contact police via 101@ dc.police.uk or by phone on 101, quoting crime number CR/109778/18.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Community Sports Hub works begins Work on Central Park’s new Community Sports Hub and tennis courts is underway.

Situated in the heart of the park on the site of current bowling pavilion, the hub will complement the current bowling greens as well as the refurbished sports plateau by adding changing rooms, accessible toilets and storage facilities; opening up the park to a wider range of outdoor sports.

The Community Sports Hub is being made possible thanks to a grant from the Premier League & the FA Facilities Fund, which is delivered by the Football Foundation.

The site will be used by Devon Junior and Minor Football League, Plymouth and West Devon League, Plymouth University Football and Rugby teams, Friends of Central Park, tennis coaching providers and the Central Park Bowling Association.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment, said: “I am really pleased to see work begin on this important project.

“Sports are key to ensuring that a wide range of people use the park and encourage their friends and family to use it, too.”

Councillor Pete Smith, Deputy Leader, said: “I’d like to thank the Football Foundation for their significant support in making this project a reality.”

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “The news that works have officially begun on Plymouth City Council’s new facility will undoubtedly provide a boost for grassroots sport in Plymouth. Funding from the Premier League, The FA and the Government, through Sport England, is playing a vital role in

making the project a reality.

“Thanks to their investment, Plymouth City Council and the local football leagues are one example of many clubs and organisations across England set to benefit from a state-of-the-art new facility – in this case, a Community Sports Hub. These facilities not only act as excellent physical and social outlets for communities, but also provide new jobs – during construction and in the years to come, with people needed to support sites in delivering safe and positive environments for any user.”

As part of the plans to create the hub, the existing pavilion will remain in place. Upgrades will be made to the toilets, dry changing rooms and the kitchen and heating installed so that a wider range of community and sports groups will be able to use the space all year round.

The extension will see additional wet-changing facilities, designed to Football Foundation specifications, join the current dry changing rooms and two further rooms for referees and the ambulant disabled. This will allow the hub to be used by football, rugby and cricket teams playing

on the sports plateau, accommodate those using the bowls and tennis facilities adjacent to the hub as well as opening use of the building up to other community groups and organisations.

A main entrance will be incorporated into the north-facing side of the building to meet a new pathway where a small grassed public space, suitable for over-spill from events at the hub, will be created. The current the bowling greens to the west of the hub will be retained and upgraded.

The new hub has been designed by Erect Architecture and LDA Design.

to an unacceptable condition, mainly as a consequence of inadequate maintenance since then. The eight buildings being targeted are: • Club C103 • The Phoenix Tavern • The Palace Theatre and Great Western Hotel • Former British Legion Club • Hot Diggety Dog/Choo Choos • Dragon Inn, 93 Union Street • D+C Furniture, 97 Union Street

Plymouth and considerable interest from investors who are waking up to what Plymouth has to offer.

“Taking the bridge down has completely opened up Union Street but while the owners of some buildings have done a brilliant job – including the Clipper and the Lounge, others are letting the neighbourhood down.

“These buildings are doing the city no favours. The owners have failed to keep their buildings in a satisfactory condition, so we are taking action.”

The council is ordering the owners to carry out external improvement works to improve the buildings’ appearance to an acceptable degree.

Action against untidy properties in Union Street

The owners of eight run-down historic buildings in Union Street have been targeted as part of an initiative to make them carry out immediate urgent repairs.

The operation has been launched this week with the aim tackling the worst maintained historic buildings in the landmark street.

This follows on from previous similar action in February 2015, when improvement works were carried out to several Union Street buildings. Some of the buildings previously improved have again sadly deteriorated

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member for Finance added: “We have some extremely exciting developments on the cards here in

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Plymstock councillor chosen to stand for Parliament A city councillor with a wealth of experience in the public, private and charity sectors has been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport.

Rebecca Smith has been tasked with winning the seat back from Labour’s Luke Pollard.

She was chosen by members of Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Conservative Association at a selection meeting at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel.

Rebecca’s priorities include championing local NHS services, strengthening families and communities, improving the road and rail network and protecting Plymouth’s

unique marine environment.

She also wants to promote and secure Plymouth’s strong connection with the Armed Forces.

“I’m excited and honoured to be selected and I can’t wait to step up my work for the people of Plymouth,” said Rebecca, a city councillor for Plymstock Radford Ward.

“I want Plymouth to be ‘the’ place to live, whatever your age and stage of life, by fighting for fair school funding, adequate housing, thriving local businesses, wellpaid jobs and excellent social care for the vulnerable.

“Everybody in society should have a chance to thrive, support their family, have

purpose in their daily life and live in a secure and stable home.

“Plymouth Sutton and Devonport has so much potential and deserves better than what it is currently getting from the Labour MP and Labour-run council.

“Working with Johnny Mercer, Gary Streeter and the strong team of Conservatives locally, I plan to use my experience in the public, private and charity sectors to make a difference and secure a brighter future for everybody in Plymouth.”

Judy Tottey, chair of Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Conservative Association, said: “We had an excellent field of candidates to choose from and Rebecca impressed with her

energy, enthusiasm and commitment.

“She has a strong background, is a passionate and hardworking campaigner and will be a great champion for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and local residents.

“We look forward to working with Rebecca to win the Parliamentary seat from Labour and bring the council back under Conservative control.”

Rebecca grew up in the constituency, lives in the Greenbank area and works part-time for a heritage organisation.

Previously, she worked in London for 11 years, as an operations manager in the private and not-for-profit sectors and in a variety of roles in Westminster.

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Champions in the community Improving Lives Plymouth are working with Devon and Cornwall Police to build resilience in communities by training Community Champions.

The Champions are people based in a community – living, working or volunteering – who have some additional knowledge and the confidence to provide brief advice or to help out in a situation in order for other people in a community to access the right services for their problems or needs.

Each Community Champion will be unique to their community as they will know about local services and information so they can point people in the right direction. The Community Champions are provided with initial training and then supported through a network of other Champions. There is also a co-ordinator, Jo Higson, based at Improving Lives Plymouth, who provides support and telephone advice for the group.

Community Champions have been trained across Devonport, Stonehouse and Stoke. After Christmas, training will start in Plympton and Plymstock. If you would like to support your community, know your community well and know about services available locally, you could be a Community Champion too.

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Double celebration at book launch The launch of Chris Robinson's latest book marked a double milestone for the popular Plymouth author and historian.

His latest volume 'Plymouth Pubs: Past and Present The Two Trees and 100 Others' was his 30th book about one aspect or another of the city and also coincided with the 40th anniversary of the opening of his Barbican shop in New Street.

Little did the fresh-faced, long-haired, newly married 24-year-old ever imagine back in December 1978 that, 40 years on, he would still be producing Plymouth-based products in New Street, and that his wife, Clare would be publishing and promoting those products.

It’s a remarkable achievement and almost certainly affirms Chris’s position as Plymouth’s only ever full-time freelance, professional archivist, historian, chronicler – call him what you will.

Chris’s first two books on the Pubs of Plymouth – Past and Present – appeared 20 years ago, since when half of the hundred pubs that he wrote about in the present tense, that is as pubs that were open for business and seemingly trading healthily, have now closed. Many of them have been demolished.

Of that number some 20% were post-war constructions. In addition of several housing estate pubs have closed (like the Mayflower, Ernesettle; the Tiger, Whitleigh; the Lion and Column, Ham and the Royal Marine, Efford) and there have already been a few city centre pubs which have gone – like the Breton Arms, the Barley Sheaf (aka Trader Jack’s or the Corner House), the Good Companions and now the Two Trees.

Over the same period at least 50 new cafe/bars have opened in the city but around 20% of them have closed already. The culture is undoubtedly changing and evolving – the pub is no longer

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primarily the preserve of male smokers, as food, specialist craft ales, and gin tastings are increasingly becoming part of the night time social experience, especially in the city centre, away from estates and residential neighbourhoods.

The new book is the first of the four pub books to be printed in full colour throughout and contains the names of around 1000 local licensees.

Appropriately enough the launch party

was held in The Pub on the Hoe, where the landlord is the amiable Irishman Frank Kelly, who was the last licensee of the Two Trees.

Others in attendance included representatives from the Plymouth Barbican Trust, which owns the 400-year-old property in which the Robinson’s shop is located, several licensees from premises featured in the book and also representatives from Plymouth-based Latimer Trend, who have printed over 30 books for Chris and Clare.

Pig night nets in over £700 for charity A pig racing evening at the Railway Social Club in Mullet Road at Laira last night provided an atmosphere of great excitement and has raised over £700 for the East Cornwall and West Devon Group of Crohns and Colitis UK. A series of 9 races was staged throughout the evening with 8 battery-operated pigs competing per race. Eager punters placed stakes on their chosen porker as the assembled crowd of more than 100 cheered the winners on to victory.

Eight of the races gave attendees the chance of 'owning' one of the pigs in the race for a fiver and netting £20 if their purchased hog

managed to trot to victory. One of the races almost produced a photo finish as pig number 7 nosed over the line less than a second ahead of second placed number 6 to screams of joy and groans of disappointment respectively.

In the final race of the night, attendees bid in a competitive auction to 'own' one of the pigs

and to pick up half of the aggregate auction takings if their chosen porker was first to cross the finishing line. A competitive bidding frenzy saw the 8 pigs going for sums up to £100 and producing a tidy £126 for the eventual winning 'owner'.

The cost of staging the event was covered by 8 companies and one family who each acted as race sponsor for one of the 9 scheduled races. The pig night has become a regular annual event for the local Crohns and Colitis Group with this being the fifth time they have held this fundraiser. (story courtesy of www.

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The landlord of a Plymouth pub has been working with a local charity to bring every rough sleeper in Plymouth in from the cold this winter, assuring each of them somewhere warm to sleep when the temperature dips below zero.

Landlord Lee Rae of The Penguin public house in Ashford Crescent is a long-time supporter of PATH - Plymouth Access to Housing - which is working in partnership with other agencies and local businesses, to reduce homelessness across Devon and raise awareness of the problems that force people out of their homes and onto the streets.

While the charity itself has been around since 1995, as PATH'S temporary accommodation worker Tara Wilkinson explained: “This year is a particularly tough one in terms of numbers of people without somewhere to sleep. There are anywhere between 20-30 people on Plymouth’s streets this winter, which is higher than usual due in part to changes in the benefits system, unemployment and housing issues.”

Local authorities work with charities and faith groups every winter to avoid deaths on the streets when temperatures dip below zero, but Plymouth wants to take this one step further, raising funds to provide the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) even when the temperature criteria is not met.

Tara said: “It’s vital that we work harder to get rough sleepers off the streets. SWEP nights give us a chance to engage with the homeless so that we can start to find a way out from what has got them into this situation and move forward to getting them back into accommodation and back on with their lives.”

As part of its latest fundraising drive, PATH is working with local people and businesses in Plymouth across December to raise money and increase the number of SWEP nights across the city. Part of that drive included a major raffle, which was due to be drawn at the Penguin pub in Mannamead on December 12, with tickets available to purchase at the pub.

Penguin landlord Lee Rae commented: “PATH is just such a fantastic organisation, helping so many people who have fallen on bad times for whatever reason to find their feet again and we’re thrilled to be able to help out with this latest push to get people off the streets this winter.”

The Penguin has a long history of reaching out to those who are lonely, vulnerable or socially isolated, running a special £5 meal and drink offer across the week to encourage local people to come together and meet new friends.

Partnering with PATH this winter, Lee is extending this offer to include a special Christmas Day opening, inviting all of those who are socially isolated, including students and the elderly, along to the pub for a free soup and drink between 3pm and 5pm.

The pub will also act as a depository for any donations of food, sleeping bags and first aid supplies to help those who are currently homeless in Plymouth, while its popular weekly quiz night will continue to contribute towards the PATH charity.

Getting to the bottom of the homelessness problem in Plymouth and beyond will not be solved overnight but, as Tara Wilkinson adds, there are plenty of initiatives currently at work that could make a big difference: “Funding for new initiatives like the Multi Agency Rough Sleepers Team and the Housing Information and Support Service is really important as it helps us to identify and work with homeless people. Understanding their needs and problems means we have a clearer idea of what needs to be done to help them back into society.”

Working together with volunteers out on the streets means that PATH has a wealth of knowledge about those sleeping rough, while partner organisations such as Shekinah and the Plymouth Soup Run ensure that homeless people are fed and looked after properly during the day in centres where outreach workers and advisors can assist in getting them the help that they need.

For more information on how you can help PATH to get rough sleepers off the streets this winter, please see www.pathdevon.org For more information about the Penguin Pub and its support of the charity, visit www.thepenguinpub.com

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PATH charity workers L - R Catherine McGinty, Tara Wilkinson, Yael Dougouno, Rick Yarnley-Cave and Emily Mousley with Penguin landlord Lee Rae.

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Harry’s an inspiration, says charity boss The boss of a charity for special children has spoken of an inspirational local teenager who took part in this year's Team Rickshaw challenge for BBC Children in Need.

Friends and Families of Special Children is a local charity, based in Plymouth, and supports families who have children with disabilities and additional needs in the city and the surrounding areas, including Ivybridge, Tavistock and Liskeard.

This year’s BBC Children In Need Rickshaw Challenge Team included local teenager Harry Parker, a student at Hele's School in Plympton.

When Harry was just one year old he was diagnosed with quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy and Worster-Drought Syndrome which affects his facial muscles. Over the years he has had numerous operations to enable him to use his legs more easily. Harry can find speaking difficult so to communicate he uses a combination of speech, a tablet app and sign language to make sure he is understood.

Harry is very determined and wanted to take part in the Rickshaw Challenge to show the world that he can do anything.

Staff and students at Hele's School paid tribute to Harry's incredible achievement.

Harry joined Hele's in 2012 and has proved an inspiration ever since.

After completing a full suite of GCSEs the summer before last, Harry returned to the Sixth Form and is now in Year 13 studying A level Maths and Level 3 qualifications in Applied Science and Information Technology.

Heather Hollick, who was Harry’s teaching assistant for five years, summed up his positive mindset by saying: “In all the time at Hele’s, Harry has never, ever said ‘I can’t’.

Harry always gives 100% effort to whatever he applies himself to, demonstrating perseverance, resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude at all times. He lets no barrier stand in his way, has a wonderful sense of proportion and a good sense of humour.”

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Christine McNamara, Harry’s previous head of house, said: “Just the mere presence of Harry always helped everyone around him to push themselves, to tackle new challenges head on and to overcome difficulties”.

Harry’s enthusiasm in the classroom regularly carries into lunchtime where, according to Kairn Stone, director of Post-16, Harry can often be seen playing football, taking risks and pushing himself. “At Post 16, we have seen Harry grow into a strong and independent learner at every opportunity”, said Mr Stone.

Principal, Justine Mason, one of the many staff and students to climb aboard a static bike in the Post-16 Centre and clock up the miles to try to keep pace with Harry and his peers completing the Rickshaw Challenge, is full of admiration for Harry.

She said: "Everyone at Hele’s has been following our boy’s progress with great interest! We are so proud of Harry for his remarkable endeavour, for the money he has raised by putting his body and mind on the line for this gruelling challenge, but most of all for putting a smile on the faces of people the country over.”

“Harry has been a great role model for everyone in our school community for so long, and I’m thrilled that he is bringing so much joy and hope to people across the UK. He is such a positive ambassador for young people and, quite simply, a kind and beautiful soul.”

Friends and Families of Special Children has supported Harry and his family for many years through their various services and have been very excited to see him take part in the challenge. “We are so proud of Harry, he really is such an inspiration,” said Kay O’Shaughnessy, Chair of Trustees at the charity.

The charity's services include providing social and leisure activities for families to enjoy, that they might not otherwise get the chance to take part in such as surfing,

Harry gets into training for the Rickshaw challenge

swimming and bowling. Not only is access sometimes a concern for some families with children in wheelchairs, for example, but some families can find it very difficult to enjoy being out as a family because the public might not understand the complexities of having a child on the autistic spectrum.

The charity's activities are fully inclusive and allow families to have fun as a unit, but also with other families similar to theirs.

The activities are where the charity really started, but it has gone on to develop the Fun and Freedom Club, which is exclusively for young and sibling carers; a lending library to allow families to try out specialist equipment before they commit to a purchase themselves; a family support service through which parents and guardians can access support drop-ins, advice on funding and advice on what else is available to their families within the city.

“The charity has been around since the early 2000’s but it is still so important to them that as many people as possible know their name and know about the difference

they are making to so many local families.

They welcome any support that people would like to give them, whether they would like to spare some time to volunteer, would like to organise a fundraising event, or donate a raffle prize.

"Whatever it is, we love hearing from supporters!” said Hannah Whiting, lead Fundraiser.

At its recent meeting Plympton Community Council resolved to write a congratulatory letter to Harry and had a whip around among members to provide a donation to his Team Rickshaw efforts.

His Hele's fellow students also put out 'welcome home Harry' banners for his arrival back at school after his Team Rickshaw travels.

For more information about Friends and Families of Special Children and the services they provide and if they can help your family, or if you would like to support the charity in some way, please call 01752 204369.

(Story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast. org.uk and Hele's School)

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Student run deli transformed thanks to funding ‘The Deli’ at City College Plymouth is now open for business after its official reopening.

The popular student-run deli bistro has undergone refurbishment thanks to over £58,000 of funding from the Savoy Educational Trust. At the launch event longstanding customer, David Owen, who has been frequenting the restaurant for over 40 years cut the ceremonial ribbon.

David said: “I am honoured to have been asked to officially open the newly refurbished Deli. I love coming here. I always receive top service and the food is delicious.

"The Deli looks fantastic and I can’t wait to see the students using the new equipment.

I know this space will be crucial in helping aspiring chefs refine their skills and I look forward to tasting their creations.”

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The Deli has a new serving counter, bar and an electric induction range, as well as improved tables, chairs and crockery.

The funding grant will also enable the college’s popular Junior Chef’s Academy to run for another year, offering young people between the ages of 14 and 16 the chance to get a flavour of cookery in a nine-week after school masterclass.

One of the old Deli counters has been donated to Devon and Cornwall Food Action, a charity that redistributes surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, to other charities and organisations who, in turn, help vulnerable communities.

Karen Dorow, the College’s director of business, hospitality, care and lifestyle, said: “This funding ensures the delivery of our training programmes in a realistic professional working environment which is in line with modern industry standards; thus raising the opportunities and aspirations of both our students and Junior Chefs.

"We are so pleased to that David could be here to officially mark the opening of The Deli. As a long-standing loyal customer we wanted to show our appreciation for his continued support. It is our hope this newly refurbished space will help to encourage young people to consider a career in catering.”

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No excuse for drink driving

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Devon & Cornwall Police has a simple message to all drivers this Christmas - don’t risk driving if you’ve had even one drink or have taken drugs.

Inspector Peter Thomas of the Alliance Roads Policing Team, said: “Alcohol and drugs impair many of the functions necessary for safe driving; reaction times and spatial awareness are affected significantly. This may still be the case the morning after, depending on how much alcohol you consumed the night before and when you stopped drinking.

“If police think you are unfit to drive through consumption of alcohol, even if your breath test registers lower than the prescribed limit of 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath you can still be arrested and may be charged with an offence. In short, you do not have to be drunk to be a drink driver. Don’t risk it.

“It’s not just you that’s at risk. You could kill or seriously injure another person. Drink and drug driving destroys people’s lives and those of their families. Avoiding this happening is as simple as planning ahead, leaving the car at home and using a taxi, public transport or designated driver to get home.”

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, said: “This summer my team spoke to over 5,000 people about all forms of irresponsible road use and drink driving was one of their main issues.

“We know that more people risk drinking and driving over the Christmas period but if you're thinking of doing that I want to tell you that because we've invested more resources in roads policing this year you’re more likely to get caught. The consequences of that for you and the people you love can be devastating.”

Between now and the beginning of January a number of special operations, in addition to vigilant day to day roads policing, have been organised by the now enhanced Alliance Roads Policing team, Alliance Roads Policing Specials and No Excuse team, working with armed response vehicle (ARV) police officers and neighbourhood policing teams and in partnership with Highways England and the Peninsula Road Safety Partnership.

The force will not announce in advance where and when these are happening. These include Operation Tramline which uses an unmarked HGV cab, supplied

by Highways England, to provide an unprecedented platform from which to spot offences; Operation Logjam which concentrates on speeding and the 'morning after' when the roads are full of morning commuters and increased commercial traffic, and a range of local operations targeting morning after drivers and those who have been out drinking in the evening.

Sergeant Jon-Kerridge-Smith, leading the No Excuse team, said: “We are targeting irresponsible drivers. Breath tests will be taken from all drivers involved in collisions, irrespective of whether or not they suspect a drink driving offence. Drivers can also expect to be tested if stopped for an offence.”

Drugwipe sample kits will be used at the roadside on drivers suspected of being unfit to drive through drugs, and provide an instant result.

“I don’t want myself, or any of the Alliance roads policing officers, to have to knock on someone’s door this Christmas to break the devastating news that a father, mother, son, daughter or partner is never coming home again.”

If you are concerned about someone drinking and driving and it is going to happen immediately, call 999 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Otherwise email 101@dc.police.uk

City firms back Lady Astor statue appeal Some of the biggest firms in Plymouth have stepped up to support the Lady Astor Statue Appeal to see a statue raised to the first woman to take her seat in the Houses of Parliament.

Lady Astor was voted in by the people of the city in 1919 just one year after some women were given the vote and she continued to serve the city as MP for another 26 years.

The appeal has been launched to see her stand in Plymouth again - 100 years to the day since she was voted in by the men and, for the first time, women of the city.

Her passion for the city was legendary and although American by birth she was totally devoted to Britain’s Ocean City, considering herself a returning Pilgrim and descendent of those on the Mayflower who had left Britain for America so many years before.

Before her election Lady Astor said: “If ever I had to choose a constituency it would be the Sutton division. I love Plymouth, it reminds me so much of my home in America.

It reminds me of America and also makes me proud of my Cornish ancestry.”

Now the latest city business to donate £1,000 to the appeal is multi-award-winning Sponge UK, run by owner-founder Louise Pasterfield.

She said: “Sponge is delighted to support the Lady Astor Statue Appeal. As a fellow American calling Plymouth her home I believe that it’s the same pioneering spirit that saw Plymouth vote Nancy into parliament 100 years’ ago that today puts this city on the map as a digital innovation hub.

We’re proud to be part of that movement at Sponge.”

Another American-led city firm M-Subs run by Brett Phaneuf was one of the first businesses to make a £1,000 donation and buy their VIP ticket to the eventual unveiling on The Hoe. Dozens of other top businesses are also stepping up with their support including Bishop Fleming, Plymouth City Bus and others.

More donors have pledged their support: Jo Lines of Novahomes Lettings said: “A wonderful way to pay tribute to Lady Astor and to showcase Plymouth for taking the lead in change and giving women a voice. Proud to be a part of it and to show my support.

Catherine Rhys Stevens said: “We must remember and celebrate those who have the courage to stand up and fight for equality giving a voice to all members of society.”

Pam Buchan: “Lady Astor braved the biggest British boys club and stood her ground. She changed the face of parliament and for that she deserves commemoration.”

Donor Andy said: “First woman MP voted

in by Plymothians. I can't believe we don't already celebrate this historic achievement.

Let's do this.”

Comedienne and Plymothian Dawn French who donated £200 said: “Glad to support this great idea.”

Former Plymouth Sutton MP Alison Raynsford said: “Nancy Astor was a woman of her age, she nevertheless was a pioneer and changed the face of Parliament empowering women to follow in her footsteps.

“I was privileged to have been one of those women. This statue is important not just for Plymouth but nationally.”

Elaine Dalton-Fyfe said: “Women are still not represented equally for their achievements, this will make a huge difference and is vital to this cities history.

We need more people to back this important project.

Katherine Bourke from South West Growth Service said: “The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything... or nothing." Here's to the woman who changed so much for so many by taking up her seat in Parliament.”

To donate and for more information go to www.ladyastorstatue100.co.uk www.facebook.com/ladyastorstatue Twitter: @ladyastorstatue

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Technology centre opens at Oceansgate A new centre for marine innovation, based at Plymouth’s Oceansgate development, is now up-and-running thanks to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding.

The ERDF has granted £2.6 million to fund the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) in Plymouth, which has been developed as a partnership by some of the world’s leading key marine research establishments.

The partnership, led by Plymouth City Council, includes the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Marine Biological Association.

The ERDF funding has been matched by contributions from all the partners, bringing the total investment to £4.5 million, which will enable the MBTC to run for the next three years.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Tudor Evans said “This is an incredibly exciting initiative and the lynch pin of our Oceansgate development.

The MBTC is going to help bridge the gap between research and industry, keeping our marine businesses competitive.

“The organisations that we have based here in Britain’s Ocean City are at the forefront of their fields and the MBTC will give them the edge, ensuring the continuing success of the sector.”

The MBTC will offer specialist innovation support to marine businesses across the region, helping to develop new technology and promote local businesses both nationally and internationally.

Marine Biological Association director, Professor Willie Wilson, said: “Innovation in marine science and technology is an increasingly important driver for growth. The MBA has always collaborated across sectors and we are delighted to support this initiative to connect research and industry.

Commercial applications of the world-class research coming out of Plymouth can only add to prosperity in our region.”

Building on the on- sea and sub-sea validation range on the Western Channel Observatory (WCO) off Plymouth Sound, the centre will provide industry with access to cutting edge assets and expertise from across the partnership.

A new state-of-the-art buoyed platform six miles offshore and highly sophisticated autonomous vessels and towed vehicles will also be operating in Plymouth waters. This will allow companies and research establishments the opportunity to test prototypes for new maritime technologies including autonomous devices, alternative propulsion, sensors, instruments, and environmental monitoring devices in open water.

This exciting partnership marks another step forward for industry and research organisations in Plymouth to establish the UK Marine Autonomy Range (UK MAR), a validation area aiming to be the first officially endorsed and charted range in the UK. The MBTC will compliment key sector strengths and innovation infrastructure across the South West Peninsula, including advanced engineering, marine renewables, big data and aerospace.

Professor Kevin Jones, executive dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Plymouth said: “Through the MBTC, the University of Plymouth continues to work with industry to bring our world-leading research to bear on the challenges facing our world. We are excited to offer companies a new autonomous vessel to provide a cutting edge platform to collaborate with our experts and put new technologies to the test in the marine environment.”

The MBTC has also appointed a director, Rob Watson. Rob was formerly the Head of Business Growth at Hampshire County Council where he led on a number of significant projects, including the establishment of Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup base in Portsmouth and securing private jet manufacturer Gulfstream’s global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub in Farnborough.

Prior to joining the public sector in 2012, Rob spent over 15 years in industry, the majority of which was spent running cyber security operations for US software and hardware manufacturers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rob said: “I am really pleased to be joining the MBTC team in Plymouth. I am especially excited

L - R: Clare Ostle, knowledge exchange officer at the Marine Biological Association, Dr James Fishwick, head of operations at the Western Channel Observatory, Anna Peachey, Plymouth City Council, Mel Cass, knowledge exchange officer at Marine Business Technology Centre, George Graham, instrumentation data scientist, Marine Biological Association, Rob Watson, director, Marine Business Technology Centre, Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, Steve De Mora, chief executive of Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Jodie Williamson, project coordinator, Marine Business Technology Centre, Patrick Hartop, Plymouth City Council, Jim Grant, University of Exeter and Steve Rice, knowledge exchange officer at University of Plymouth

to help to drive this transformational project for the city and make the MBTC the centre of marine innovation in the South of England.”

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Lions Club honour local members of the community Plymouth Lions Club have presented special awards to five local people as part of celebrations to mark 100 years of Lions Club International.

An Outstanding Achievement Award was presented by Lion President Graham Hyde to Hilary Knight for her unwavering help at the Shekinah Mission in feeding and attending to the needs of the homeless of Plymouth.

Before retiring Hillary was deputy headmistress of a special school in Plymouth and on retirement turned her attention to the homeless, by assisting with the preparation of meals at the Shekinah Mission which she has now been doing for more than 10 years.

Hillary is also a stalwart of the regular soup runs throughout the city and coordinates all the various charitable organisations that keep this service going day after day.

Centennial Certificates of Appreciation were also presented by Lion President Graham Hyde to Alan and Maureen Stockdale for their unstinting efforts in managing and supporting the Plymouth Special Olympics Team and Irene Wills for her services to the Pisces Swimming Club and to the wider community in Plymouth.

Meanwhile Lion Philip Barnicoat presented a Centennial Certificate of Appreciation to Mark Vidler for his efforts and community spirit at Devonport Park and surrounding community.

The Special Olympics Plymouth club has successfully entered a growing number of athletes to the Special Olympic Games in 2013, 2015 and 2017 with an ever increasing success rate and intend to enter a team for the 2019 Special

New service launched in city to help people recover at home More people will be helped to stay at home safely and recover from illnesses and injury thanks to a new service that has started in Plymouth.

An average of 150 people a week will benefit from Plymouth’s new Independence@Home service, run by Plymouth City Council with support from Livewell South West.

The service is designed to help people leaving hospital who need short term care and support in the community for up to six weeks.

It is hoped that the service will ease pressure on the hospital, reducing the backlog of patients who are fit to leave hospital but have to stay because of a lack of appropriate care or support at home.

Plymouth City Council stepped into run the service, which had been due to be run by another provider, until they withdrew from the procurement process last month.

Under the service, people who are discharged from hospital will get an assessment in their home within two hours.

A care and support plan is put together to ensure a speedy recovery and staff work with clients to see what they need to help them to regain their confidence and abilities after a hospital stay.

It could be extra support to wash, help with the cooking or aids to help them become more mobile.

Earlier this year, the council set out its intentions for the Plymouth Health and Wellbeing System up to 2020: • Improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the local population • Reduce inequalities in health and wellbeing of the local population • Improve people’s experience of care • Improve the sustainability of our health and wellbeing system

@PlymChronicle Mark with his award presented by Phil Barnicoat

Hillary Wright with President Graham Hyde

Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dubai.

The club provides opportunities for all people with learning disabilities so that they can develop skills and confidence and overcome the barriers that they face in mainstream life.

Although all of their athletes have learning disabilities, they all come from different walks of life and have varying levels of ability. The occurrence of learning disability knows no boundaries.

It cuts across the lines of racial, ethnic, educational, social and economic background.

For every athlete who has been given the opportunity, Special Olympics helps people with learning disabilities participate as productive and valued members of society.

The aim of the Pisces Swimming Club is to provide a friendly and safe environment where the members, together with their families and carers, can swim in comfort and privacy and provide the opportunity for members to attend galas held at various locations around the country.

Sessions are also held most Sundays in the year and the venue has an extensive set of facilities THE

Experience We celebrate His birth at Christmas and every January we at Cross Rhythms endeavour to start this column off with a focus on the Person of Jesus Christ. Both divine and human, Jesus is the cornerstone and foundation of the Christian faith.

Alan and Maureen Stockdale with President Graham Hyde

Irene Wills receiving her award

to enable members to enjoy each session to the full, including wheelchair access to the poolside, disabled toilets, flotation aids and a range of equipment to enable easy and safe access from the poolside to the pool.

Irene has previously been awarded the British Empire Medal for her work as chairwoman of War Widows' Association of Great Britain.

Devonport Park also known as ‘The People’s Park’ is a beautiful Victorian park, in use as such since the mid-1800s. Mark Vidler has a willing

spirit, he is quickly and actively involved with anything in and around the community assisting in any way he can at fayres and community gatherings at both Devonport and Victoria Park.

The Lions Club of Plymouth always welcome new members, should you feel you would like to become involved in raising funds for the Local Community and National/International disasters, please contact the membership secretary, Lion Lionel Marsh on 01752 345623 email: lionel. marsh@btinternet.com

Madman, liar or somebody to be taken seriously - who is Jesus Christ?

we call the incarnation - quite literally, Heaven invaded Earth.

But who is Jesus to you and me?

According to Pew Research Agency, as of 2010 A couple of hundred years ago, Napoleon there were 2.2 billion Christians around the world, Bonaparte had this to say: “I know men and I tell or about one-in-three (31%) people worldwide. you that Jesus Christ is no mere man - Alexander, This makes Christianity the world’s largest Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires religion. The world‘s Christian population is - upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire expected to grow to 2.9 billion by 2050. upon love; and at this hour millions of men would Christendom, or structured Christianity in the die for Him.” West, is challenged as it endeavours to adapt In 1926 Dr James Francis wrote the following: to social changes since World War 2, but global “Here is a man who was born in an obscure Christianity continues to grow. village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up According to ancient scripture (the Bible); in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop historic tradition; history itself and the belief of until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an orthodox biblical Christianity itinerant preacher. through the ages, Jesus Christ is “He never owned a home. He the focus of global Christianity.

Ian Pilkington never wrote a book. He never held Christ lives in the heart and an office. He never had a family. He experience of those who believe never went to college. He never put who He is with lives confirmed by His foot inside a big city. He never the Holy Spirit. travelled two hundred miles from the C.S. Lewis wrote that there are place He was born. He never did one only three options of opinion of the things that usually accompany open to us when we consider greatness. He had no credentials but the claims Jesus makes about Himself... himself: madman, liar or Son of “While still a young man, the tide God... of popular opinion turned against For Christians, Jesus is the him. His friends ran away. One of one and only Son of God, He has them denied Him. He was turned existed with the Father and the over to His enemies. He went through the mockery Holy Spirit for all eternity, and He came to earth of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between as a man 2,000 years ago in the mysterious act

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two thieves. While He was dying His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He had on earth - His coat. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend.

Nineteen long centuries have come and gone, and today He is a centrepiece of the human race and leader of the column of progress.

I am far within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever marched, all the navies that were ever built; all the parliaments that ever sat and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has that one solitary life.”

The foundation of the Christian faith is that Jesus Christ has existed for all time and beyond time. He created us and the world we live in.

‘Gentle Jesus meek and mild,’ He may be, but He is also ‘tougher than hell,’ and he defeated death, rising again to life to empower men, women and children with grace to carry on where he left off.

He enables us to defeat fear with love in the power of His Holy Spirit. He sits now, ‘the lamb Who was slain‚‘ on a throne beside his Father‘s in heaven and his Father has given Him charge of everything that He has reclaimed with His own life. He has promised He will one day return to bring His peace and the rule of righteous Love in the world. Prophetic scripture confirms this.

This is who Jesus is, for me, and I believe it‚‘s who the Bible says He is... what about you?

From all at Cross Rhythms, have a powerful and influential 2019, especially in these challenging times.

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Former Ofsted inspector is temporary chief at City College City College Plymouth has appointed former Ofsted inspector Penny Wycherley as interim principal and chief executive. She will assist in the recruitment of a permanent principal in 2019 following the resignation of Garry Phillips in November.

Penny, who is also former principal of Waltham Forest College, brings a wealth of senior management experience and knowledge of the further education sector.

Penny started her working career in the NHS where she spent ten years combining high-level management roles with bringing up her young children. After having her third child, and wanting to spend more time with her family, Penny and her husband started their own business buying up failing businesses and turning them around.

Yearning for another challenge, an opportunity arose for her to teach on the Access to Higher Education Programme at Chichester College.

Within three years she was running a large access and basic skills provision and then moved to become Director of Curriculum at this large and successful College Fast-forwarding to 2001, Penny added to her remit by becoming an Ofsted inspector and in 2006 became Principal of the troubled South Kent College.

She moved from this to specialising in quality and financial improvement in

a wide range of education settings. In 2011 she became interim principal at Great Yarmouth College where, in just three and a half years, she led its move from a grade four ‘inadequate’ and financially weak college to a grade two ‘good’ college.

Since retiring from Great Yarmouth in 2014, Penny has continued to specialise as an interim principal at Waltham Forest College in Walthamstow, London.

When Penny joined the college in 2015 it was graded poorly in both quality and finances, however it moved to good financial health and quality.

At the recent annual Association of Colleges Conference, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman praised Waltham Forest College for its 'notable improvement in performance' during Penny’s leadership.

Penny said: “I am delighted to be joining City College Plymouth, one of England’s successful and important colleges. I believe that colleges serve their communities and City College Plymouth does this well.

“I am very much looking forward to working with its talented students and dedicated staff and governors to further develop the college’s services to the community.

“The college’s success rates are excellent and it’s clear that students come to the college because they know they will succeed and create the future for all of us.

“It’s an exciting time for the college with so many opportunities for it to serve and develop. Although there is much publicity about the challenges

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that staff in further education colleges face, including City College, the staff do amazing work in educating and training millions of young people and adults.

At City College Plymouth, the financial challenges are being addressed and the College is working hard to ensure that any losses from the current workforce

reforms and consultation process are kept to the absolute minimum.”

As part of her role leading the college, Penny will be supporting the process of recruiting the permanent principal and CEO early in 2019.

City College Plymouth chair of Governors, Pauline Odulinski, said: “The governing body is keen to ensure it is ‘business as usual’. It’s essential that we continue the outstanding teaching and learning we provide for our students and that stakeholders are assured that the college has a bright future.

“Penny will bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to the senior leadership team and support us in the recruitment for the permanent post of Principal and CEO. I am very much looking forward to working with her.”

Commenting on why she has taken on the role at the college, Penny said: “I retired last March but working with the team at City College Plymouth attracted me back. I know that the college is highly regarded by its stakeholders and is most definitely an essential and valuable part of the fabric of this wonderful city.

“I am looking forward to being a part of the success of this thriving College with its outstanding work with young people and adults.”

Penny has five children and currently three grandchildren - all of her children benefited from studying in further education. In her spare time, she is a passionate gardener, historian and student of the world today.

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Plymouth Arts Centre needs your help

@PlymChronicle Big Bopper with Gables deputy manager Ruth Rickard

Plymouth’s independent cinema needs your help - and there are some great rewards up for grabs.

There have been big changes to Plymouth Arts Centre since the announcement by Arts Council England that it would no longer be funding the visual arts programme. As a result, after an incredible 40 years at Looe Street, Plymouth Arts Centre is moving its cinema and bar to a new home at Plymouth College of Art. Thanks to the support of Plymouth City Council and Plymouth College of Art, the Plymouth Arts Centre cinema has found its new home in the city centre, but now they’re inviting film fans to get involved in securing the future of Plymouth’s independent film community by donating to their Crowdfunder campaign.

With the move to a new venue, they hope to secure a future for independent cinema in the city, but also grow and develop what they do best - providing a friendly, cosy, welcoming space where cinema-goers can have a drink before a film and meet friends to talk about what they have seen in the cinema.

Plymouth Arts Centre’s aim is to continue to bring great cultural cinema to Plymouth and the surrounding areas, and Plymouth College of Art’s offer of the opportunity to build a new 118-seat auditorium ensures its sustainable future. Their Crowdfunding campaign aims to raise the final funds required for fitting out the new cinema with everything it needs to feel like a new home with a warm welcome.

Anna Navas, film programmer at Plymouth Arts Centre said, “We have been incredibly touched by the amount of people who have donated to our crowdfunder so far - it shows how much love and support there is for independent cinema in Plymouth.

“This money will make all the difference to our future and help us make the new Plymouth Arts Centre cinema the best place to see brilliant films. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.”

Donations will help towards installing brand new seating and add the finishing touches that make this local cinema unique.

Rewards for donors include everything from limited edition tote bags, a personalised seat plaque, to a private screening in the cinema for friends or business colleagues.

There is something for everyone and everything raised goes into securing the thriving independent cinema for the city.

To find out how you can donate to the Plymouth Arts Centre Crowdfunder, visit their website www.plymouthartscentre.org for more information.

Big Bopper the Whopper hits the headlines An overweight collie taken in by Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home has made national news - for being too big to fit in his kennel.

The story about the morbidly obese collie was covered by the Daily Mail under the healdine ‘Collie wobbler! Dog too fat to fit into rescue centre kennel’.

Eleven-year-old Big Bopper the Whopper tips the scales at a staggering 49.6kg - equivalent to nearly eight stones. His ideal weight should be 27kg - so he is nearly double the size he should be.

Big Bopper the Whopper simply finds breathing and standing very difficult and is currently so large that he cannot fit comfortably in the kennels so he is being cared for at deputy manager Ruth Rickard’s home.

He needs to get his weight down to around 27kg

so he can enjoy his retirement years in comfort.

He is also suffering from an ear infection, is in need of dental treatment and beginning to develop cataracts. He has callous formations on his elbows from constantly lying down, as he finds walking painful and very uncomfortable due to his advanced years and sheer size. At this extreme weight he is at a very high risk of developing diabetes and will have to have his blood taken regularly to monitor his sugar levels.

This will be achieved by the specialist veterinary diet he has been put on with a programme of gentle exercise done little and often. It is estimated that it will cost the Home over £800 for the ongoing treatment and life time aftercare he needs.

Ruth Rickard said: “Just when I thought ‘Hattie the Fattie’ was the fattest dog we had seen here at Gables in comes Bopper who makes her look tiny!

He weighs much more than Hattie did and is a lot

older so he will need our help to achieve what Hattie has so he can start to feel better and more mobile.

“It makes us so proud to see the transformation and true difference we can make to these animals lives, which we couldn’t do without the support of our fantastic local community.

“As we are a true non-euthanasia charity he will be safe in our care until he is ready to look for a new loving home.”

To help by making a contribution to ‘Too fat to fit in a kennel - Big Bopper the Whopper’ call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaigns/ bigbopperthewhopper to donate online or text a donation by texting BOPW18 to 70070.

If Gables Farm is lucky enough to raise more money than is needed it will go towards helping the other animals in their care.

At the time of going to press nearly £1,800 had been raised.

Photography exhibition highlights role of volunteers The fantastic work of the Active Neighbourhoods Project is being celebrated with a unique photography exhibition.

Volunteers gathered at Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard for the first glimpse of specially commissioned portrait photographs of volunteers in their favourite spaces for nature in Plymouth.

Some of the key successes of the project, which is driven by a dedicated team of volunteers, were on show with photos taken in nature reserves, creeks and beach foreshores Active Neighbourhoods is a partnership project between the Council and Devon Wildlife Trust, funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities programme. It was set up to help people living in five areas of Plymouth to embrace healthier lifestyles and enjoy the great outdoors on their doorstep.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment, was at the exhibition. She said: "It was so lovely to see some of our dedicated volunteers recognised through photography and to be able to thank them for their time and commitment.

"To hold the event on International Volunteers Day was especially poignant as we recognise that our volunteers do so much to make our city great - during this project there were nearly 2000 days of volunteering.

"We are absolutely committed to providing high quality green infrastructure across our parks and nature reserves and continuing to

Councillor Sue Dann speaks at the exhibition to celebrate to works of Active Neighbourhoods

support and develop volunteering in green and blue spaces across Plymouth."

More than one third of Plymouth is green space with the sea to the south and rivers and streams running through it. This unique green and blue city has the potential to deliver many health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Plymouth, as well as providing special spaces for nature.

By getting communities involved in their

local spaces, urban green spaces can be saved from neglect and be transformed into beautiful, accessible spaces for people and wildlife, which residents can feel proud to have in their neighbourhood.

Following the launch events, there are now plans to exhibit the photos in the city centre as well as having a ‘pop-up’ exhibition in the project’s key neighbourhoods.

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Trevi House appeals for help to keep mums and children together at Christmas Trevi House, the leading local women’s charity in Plymouth, is urging people to support its Christmas campaign this year to help keep a mum and child together over the festive period.

society hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Research also shows that when children within child care services are isolated and disconnected from a stable and loving environment, they will struggle with behavioural and mental health issues. In fact, sadly, many The #TreviChristmas Campaign is asking for donations of the women who have an addiction and who have had a to support the vital work of Trevi House so that mums child removed were themselves in care as a child. and children can stay together this Christmas and be Ten or so years ago, most referrals to Trevi House came given the chance to live a happy life together. from social workers. However, the charity is seeing a Every 16 minutes a child is taken into care in the UK. trend in more referrals coming from the courts. Taking Only one in 10 is reunited with their mum. A recent study referrals from across the UK, Trevi House can house up found that due to cuts in family support services, there to 10 women and their children at any given time. Each has been a 35 per cent increase in the number of children mother follows a strict rehabilitation plan which includes investigated before their fifth birthday to a rate of one in daily counselling, relationship analysis, group therapy, every 16 children in the UK - equivalent to two for every medical examinations and check-ups from social services. school class.

The average length of stay is With so many children “For mums who don’t get the chance or the funding, 24 weeks. being taken into care, the “We’d really like people situation is at breaking point, their baby is removed with no help for her to address to get behind our Christmas with experts predicting that campaign this year, by by the year 2020 there will be the root cause of her addiction, which, in many cases, making a donation, because a funding gap of £2 billion. is linked to trauma such as domestic abuse. Many we need support to help Passionate about more children like Jasmine mums will go onto have another child, often to heal supporting women in and her mum,” said Hannah recovery, Trevi House is a Shead, chief executive of their loss. And so sadly, the cycle continues.” charity aspiring to ensure Trevi House. “Christmas is every woman is given the a time for families to be opportunity to heal, grow and thrive. together. Just £10 could make a huge difference and Trevi’s rehabilitation facility is the only one of its help a child and their mum make special memories this kind in the UK – exclusively for mothers and children to Christmas. stay together during treatment - and its rehabilitation “A typical scenario for us is that a baby is removed from programme has a striking success rate with 95 per cent of its mum at just five days old - giving mum no opportunity women remaining substance free and almost seven out of to prove she can be a good mum. Mum then has to go to 10 children staying with their mums. court within days of giving birth, to literally fight for their Now in its 25th year, Trevi House has helped to baby. change the lives of hundreds of women, children and “For mums who are lucky and get the chance to come their families over the years, including Jasmine. Now in to Trevi House, when they arrive, they are like ‘a rabbit in her twenties, Jasmine features in the #TreviChristmas headlights’ because of the traumatic journey they have campaign video, appealing to supporters to make a had to follow to get there. It can mean that there is a donation to make a difference and help families like her. higher level of complex mental health issues to work on “I am now the same age as my mum was when she when they arrive.” went to Trevi and my life is completely different to hers,” Hannah continued: “Once settled with us at Trevi said Jasmine earlier this year in a speech she gave at the House, the mum works really hard to fight her addiction Trevi House 25 Years Celebration Event. “I don’t have any for good. She works to address the root cause of her addictive problems and I don’t have any children. Trevi trauma so that she can go forward in life and be the best turned mum’s life around. mum she can be.

“I understood at the time that things had been bad “For mums who don’t get the chance or the funding, before but then getting to Trevi, everything was good. I their baby is removed with no help for her to address now have a degree in media arts. Growing up would have the root cause of her addiction, which, in many cases, is been a lot worse if I didn’t have my mum around - I would linked to trauma such as domestic abuse. Many mums not be as grounded and I would not have grown up with will go onto have another child, often to heal their loss. my younger brother.”

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Community groups boosted by Mayflower 400 grants Thirteen proved lucky for some as the first round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks bursaries were confirmed.

From choral works to quilts and town criers to tea dances, 13 Plymouth projects have been awarded bursaries in the first round of funding from ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’.

The scheme supports grass-roots community, arts and cultural activity with small bursaries of up to £3,000 – or £5,000 in exceptional circumstances.

Funding is available for projects that can be delivered by November 2020 – particularly those with a link to the Mayflower 400 themes of imagination, humanity, freedom and futures.

Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “This is an initiative that will really give community groups the chance to make their mark during our Mayflower commemorations. I’m looking forward to seeing and experiencing the end results of all thirteen, as well as the other projects that will get the green light in future funding rounds.” A grant of £4,000 has been awarded to North Prospect Community Choir to produce a new celebratory choral work exploring the theme, Sounds of the Ocean City. This funding will give the choir the opportunity to work with composer Adrian Hull to produce new music for their adult choir and Mayflower Community Academy’s children’s chorus. £4,000 goes to Low Profile for a living artwork called ‘You Have Arrived’. The large-scale horticultural message will be realised in plants and flowers and will become a new landmark for Stonehouse/Millbay.

£4,000 goes to the Joyce’s Quilt Women’s Group for a unique quilting project called ‘Pilgrim Mothers – A New World’. The project will be launched on International Women’s Day in 2019 and will work with women’s groups around the city.

Participants will design and sew squares that explore how life could have been different if women had taken the lead instead of the Pilgrim Fathers when they landed on the shores of Massachusetts. £3,000 will finance The Mayflower Morris Muster in 2020, which will see a dozen Morris sides from across the UK, the Netherlands and the US dancing at various venues in Plymouth to celebrate the history and diversity of this unique style of dance.

Plymouth Cruise Ship Volunteers have received £3,000 to give the Welcome Caravan at Millbay Docks a much-needed makeover. Funds will also be used to buy uniforms for the volunteers and banners to create a vibrant and exciting first glimpse of the city on arrival.

A bursary of £3,000 will enable Stoke Traders and Residents Association to run kite workshops at the 2019 and 2020 Stoke Village Fun Day. When the kites are finished community members will write their hopes and dreams on them. These will then form part of a Mayflower procession through Stoke Village and up to the Blockhouse where they will fly their kites sending their dreams into the skies.

Age UK Plymouth has linked up with a care home called Cozy Corner in Plymouth, Massachusetts to develop an exciting art project for older people called Friends Across The Sea. This transatlantic project will be run

Celebrating the Mayflower bursaries (from left) : Nic Sharpe and Matt Thomas of Royal Adelaide Art & Yoga CIC, Charlie Rankeem, By Design Collective; Fiona Evans, Mayflower 400 Community Sparks producer, Lynne Hodgson, Age UK Plymouth, David Walters, North Prospect Community Choir and Bobby Inman, Royal Adelaide Art & Yoga CIC.

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The project will be supported with a bursary of £2,938. Royal Adelaide Art & Yoga CIC has secured £2,900 to run the Mayflower Postcard Exchange and Exhibition, which will invite local people and individuals in the USA to send postcards to RAAY for a unique cultural exhibition.

There are 30 towns and cities named after Plymouth across the United States and the residents will be encouraged to share life in their Plymouth through the art of postcard writing. £2,318 will bring the popular tea dances organised by Lady Astor bang up to date. All Nations Ministries will host an inter-generational and cross-cultural tea dance with a difference on the Hoe in 2020.

Popular dances to Swing and Big Band music will be complemented by African, Filipino and Thai dance displays. This special event aims to break down barriers between different cultural groups. £2,150 has been awarded to Hoe residents Penny Tarrant and Debbie Jones, supported by the Hoe Neighbourhood Forum, to run a competition to find a new Town Crier. The competition will be open to anybody residing in Plymouth and will be held in the city centre for everyone’s entertainment.

The successful Town Crier will promote all the exciting activities happening for Mayflower 400.

A new variety of apple named the ‘Pilgrim 400’ will be brought to the city by the Plymouth Tree Partnership. This commemorative tree produces a medium sized fruit, round in shape and of a rosy appearance and is most suitable for cooking.

A bursary of £1,750 will help the partnership provide low cost apple trees and a certificate of authenticity to schools and civic groups in Plymouth.

Plymouth Zine Library will receive £1,500 to run workshops across the city to teach people the art of zine production. Zines are self-created, selfpublished small magazines which come in a variety of formats from comics, to collage to Illustration.

In the workshops, Plymothians of all ages which will explore how they feel about Mayflower 400.

The larger zine will be produced and will be free at different venues across the city.

Finally, the Minster Church of St Andrew has been given £1,500 to run a programme of events including a flower and quilt exhibition to commemorate Mayflower 2020. The church will also host an exhibition of children’s art and creative writing.

The second round of ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’ is now open. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2019.

More information and an application form can be downloaded from www.theboxplymouth.com/ mayflower400-community-sparks. ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’ is a partnership project between The Box, Plymouth, Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth City Council and Vital Sparks.

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Your guide to community events in your area Central Library Rhymetime Mondays, 11am - 11.30am Wednesdays, 11am - 11.30am Thursdays, 2pm - 2.30pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s.

Memory Café Mondays, 10am - 12pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

Family History Help Desk Mondays, 2.30pm - 4.30pm Drop in for help and advice with tracing your family tree.

Work Club Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Fridays, 10am - 12pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Gadget Drop In Tuesdays, 2pm - 3.30pm Get tips and advice on how to make the most of iPads, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and more. Find out how to use your library card to download free eBooks and magazines.

Feel Better with a Book Tuesdays, 2pm - 3.30pm Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Chatterbooks First Wednesday of the month Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged 8 and 12.

Hello World - Coding and Making Thursdays, 4pm - 5.30pm After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Board Games Evening Thursdays, 5pm - 7pm Drop in for an evening of gaming in a family friendly space. There will be games available, but feel free to bring your own.

IT for Beginners Fridays, 2pm - 3pm, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Peverell Library Lego Club Tuesdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills. For ages 5+. Booking required.

Rhymetime Mondays, 2pm - 2.30pm Fridays, 11am - 11.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s. Booking needed, phone 01752 305633 Efford Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s.

Work Club Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Book Club Monthly, third Wednesday of the month Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Peverell Painters We are a group of people who meet to paint. No pressure, use any medium (mostly watercolour used) you provide all your own materials, and we take turns

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Good, warm, light venue at Hope Baptist Church, Peverell, Plymouth. Cost for new artists £3 per week when attending for the first term, then join and pay upfront from then on for 10 week terms. We have an occasional tutor and pay accordingly if attending on that day. For any other details 01752 231139 answerphone on. NB Text return only to mobiles.

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52nd Plymouth Scouts Mondays at Lipson Young people enjoy physical and mental challenges, and help in society. Age 6-8 at 5-6pm, Age 8-10 at 5.30-7pm, Age 10-14 at 7-8.30pm. www.52ndplymouthscouts.org.uk Contact 52ndplymouthscouts@gmail.com or 07999338959 Red ZUMBA for the More Mature Zumba for over 50’s (low impact). Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm, at Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane, Peverell. Call in any Monday for a free taster, or call Elaine Foster 0779 1778671.

Boost for Elizabethan House renovation plan

Plymouth’s plan to restore and reopen its Elizabethan House for Mayflower 400 has been given a welcome boost from the Coastal Revival Fund.

The Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government has announced a grant of £44,208 for the project.

Plymouth City Council is fully restoring the building so that it can play a key part in the Mayflower 400 commemorations and beyond.

The grant will fund development of the final designs for the restoration and the interpretation phases of the project.

The restoration work of the building includes a small two storey extension to the back of the building, which will provide space for new toilets, a kitchen for staff and storage. It will also support the deteriorated rear wall of the Grade II star listed building.

Deputy leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Smith said: “We’ve just unveiled our full plans for Mayflower 400 and this amazing building is going to play its part in attracting visitors and telling local people the stories of those who lived in this house.

“Funding is always a challenge, so this is extremely welcome news. The work will ensure that the historic fabric of the house is preserved but at the same time ensure it is fit for the public to visit.”

Once re-opened, the events and activities in the house will directly support the Mayflower 400 commemorations and complement the content of The Box’s Mayflower exhibition, the proposed Mayflower heritage trails linking the Barbican to the city centre and The Box and the existing Mayflower Museum.

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

For information contact Frank and Janice Stanley on 01752 881557.

Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories, lots of fun.

Only 50p per week.

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

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

Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timothy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801.

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

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

Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available.

For further information contact Plymouth 666801.

Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and self-defence with genuine applications to modern day situations.

Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and coordination. But above all, they all agree its great value

Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters. org.uk for more information.

Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details.

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

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

Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts.

Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652.

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Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099.

Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all.

Further details 01752 493311.

Mums and Babies Tuesdays in term time Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

Plymouth to host 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race The Fastnet fleet in Plymouth Photo credit ELWJ, RORC

Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm

Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. St James the Less Church Hall, Ham Drive; on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm.

More details phone 01752 772411.

Fitness and Fun Touch Rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth.

Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com.

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

Line Dancing Tuesday evenings.

All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Mike 07854 699683 Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600.

Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome.

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

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off Lisson Grove, Mutley.

Contact 01752 666706 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@ gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 -

Tothill Bowls Short Mat Bowls Meets at the large hall, Tothill Park on Knighton Road, St Judes. Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm, and Thursday mornings 10am to 12noon. Always looking for new male and female bowlers of any standard. Beginners welcome and tuition given. £2.50 per session. For further details contact Tony, Club Secretary on 01752 707475.

Toddler Tunes Mondays Emmanuel Church Mannamead from 1.30pm to 3pm.

0-5 years with their parents of carers. Play, chat, action songs and refreshments. £1 per family.

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

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

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

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

Country Dance Plymouth We meet on Tuesdays, 8pm -10pm in Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, PL3 5PF. We dance a wide range of country dances, from the 17th century to the present day, beginners are most welcome and partners not needed, good exercise for the body and mind. We don’t meet in June, July or August. Please call 07866980752 for more details.

Coffee Morning Last Saturday of month Emmanuel Church Annex, Mannamead Road. With yummy cakes and preserves. Funds are raised for Christian charities. All are welcome. The church is easily accessible by bus. There is no coffee morning in December.

Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics.

Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www. plymouthchristiancentre.org

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Plymouth will host the finish of the 2019 Rolex Fastnet race having marked the end of the biennial yacht race since its inception in 1925.

Starting in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, competitors cover a course of 608 nautical miles and round the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland before returning via the Isles of Scilly to finish in Plymouth. The race has a huge worldwide following and has seen continued growth over recent years, with the limit of 300 boats having to be increased to over 340 due to high demand.

Deputy Leader of the Council, Pete Smith said: “I’m delighted that the Rolex Fastnet is returning to its historic home once again in 2019. We are working closely with the organisers of the Rolex Fastnet race, the Royal Ocean Racing Club, to enhance the experience of the thousands of sailors who arrive in Plymouth after competing in the race.”

Yachts come from all over the world to compete in the race, which will start on Saturday August 3 2019. The first yachts are expected to arrive in Plymouth in the early hours of Monday August 5. The Plymouth race village will be located at Yacht Haven at Mount Batten and will be open to the public from August 6 to August 8, with live music, family friendly activities and

9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures.

Self Defence Classes Small but well-respected martial arts club. Classes most nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults.

For details visit www.budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366.

Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894.

Coffee Morning Last Saturday of the month Emmanuel Church Annex, Mannamead Road. There is a coffee morning with yummy cakes and preserves on the last Saturday of every month. Funds are raised for Christian charities. All are welcome. The church is easily accessible by bus. There are no coffee mornings in December.

Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books?

We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10.30am for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. All new members will receive a very warm welcome. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.

opportunities for local people to try their hand at on-water activities like sailing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding.

Councillor Smith continued: “The race is hugely significant for the city, helping to put Plymouth on the map and attracting visitors to see the finish of one of the world’s most famous yacht races. We want to make sailing more accessible for people living here and encourage more participation in the sport.

Hosting internationally renowned events like this is important to help motivate and inspire participation.”

Royal Ocean Racing Club racing manager, Chris Stone said: “Plymouth’s waterfront position is one of the most dramatic and beautiful in the UK and the city has amazing facilities for yachts and sailors.

“We are pleased to be working closely with Plymouth City Council to make the race bigger and better and provide a warm welcome for the 350+ boats descending on the city. It is also a great opportunity for local people to come and experience our sport and understand how much fun it is and easily available to all.”

The Rolex Fastnet will be followed by the Britain’s Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival from August 9 to August 11, rounding off a week of celebration.

Goulden Girls Stitchers A patch work and quilting group who meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. We are a friendly group of ladies who share our knowledge and skills. Help and advice available. Anyone interested in joining us please contact Pat King on 240560 Regular events at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street First Wednesday of every month 1pm to 2 pm. Quiet time in conjunction with Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity. Speaker monthly and tranquil music.

Oasis of calm on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays 1pm - 1.45 pm. Tranquil music and time for quiet reflection.

Mindfulness at lunchtime first Tuesday of every month.

Arrive at 12.30 pm bring food to share for lunch at 1 pm.

Pilates Class Mondays and Fridays Wesley Hall, Pennycross Mondays 6pm to 7pm Fridays 10am to 11am. £5 session need to bring a mat other equipment provided. Contact to book on 07401090025 or email tracywilmot@hotmail.co.uk Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them.

Biblical Hebrew Language Classes Thursdays Reviving the passion in Biblical texts at Engage, St Levan Rd, Milehouse, at 7pm. Entrance by donation.

Contact kehila@beit-ezra.org.il

Pop Up Pilates Plymouth 11th Scout Hut, Peverell PL3 4PD. Mondays 1.30pm - 2.30pm Mixed Pilates. Tuesdays 6.30pm 7.15pm Pilates Buddy Family Class, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Mixed Pilates. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Men only class. Thursdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm and 6.30pm 7.30pm Mixed Pilates. All classes are pay as you go. For more information call Sarah on 07866 188085 or visit popuppilates.me.uk Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa & More Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

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

National Phone 01590 610 936.

Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth to play casual badminton.

All adults welcome including over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates.

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am -

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11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk Costa Healing Rooms Meet at Costa, New George Street, c/o Old Town Street every Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Old Time and more. Free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own soft drinks and snacks. For more information call Jeannie on 01803 325905 or visit www.dancingduo.co.uk Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

Devon Army Cadet Force Voluntary uniformed youth organisation which allows young people aged from 12 to 18 to gain a wide variety of skills and experiences. There is no commitment to join the military, you don’t even need an interest in the military. Parade two nights a week at eight different locations in the Plymouth and surrounding areas. For details of local detachment and further information please call 01752261525. The telephone line is not manned 24 hours so please feel free to leave a message.

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

Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation.

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information,

Talented young musicians thrilled concert audience

Three of Plymouth’s top young musicians thrilled the audience at the Sherwell Centre in a showcase concert of the 25th Interantional Concert Series.

All had come through the Plymouth Music Accord’s Young Musician’s Platform for aspiring professional musicians. Two from last year were receiving their prize of a professional concert and a previous winner was making a guest appearance.

Clarinettist Laura Deignan, now studying for her Masters in Orchestral Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music graduated last year with a First Class Honours Degree. She has played with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra and with New Generation Festival Orchestra in Florence. Laura captivated the audience with her exquisite playing of pieces by Burgmuller and Lovreglio.

Indira Falle, a lyrical soprano, who has just finished GCSEs, sang a range of work by Purcell, Sondheim, Brahms, Head, Coulais. She ended showing her strength in music theatre, by making the audience laugh at her lively performance of The Girl in 14G by Tesori.

Finally, Sehyogue Aulakh, a previously successful winner,

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buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car – parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4.30 pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single/£20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 /email tomag42@hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

made a guest appearance wowing the audience with her marimba playing of works by Glennie, Bach and Sammut.

She is currently studying percussion at Chethams in Manchester and took part in this year’s First Night of the Proms and the opening night of the Edinburgh Festival.

All the young musicians showed the audience why they had been successful and they have what it takes to be successful in a musical career.

Plymouth Music Accord runs The Young Musician’s

please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

7.30pm to 10pm. GraceNotes Acapella is a ladies close harmony acapella chorus who sing a wide and varied repertoire from traditional barbershop songs, through to modern Disney classics! Competing both locally and nationally, as well as performing at many singouts throughout the year, new members are always welcome! Rock up to a rehearsal and see what we do!

Email gracenotessaltash@gmail.com or find them on social media for more information.

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

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays) National Trust Plymouth Centre (NTPC) The group helps members to make even more of their NT membership and meet like minded people. During the winter months there are talks as listed: April on Mrs Ronnie, the Royal Matchmaker by Janet Crawford.

In addition there is usually coach events each month from April to September. Membership is only £4 or £6 for couples. For more information and application form call Russell on 01752 266608 Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from ages 5 to 16.

Platform every two years and is looking for applications for next year’s auditions in June.

All candidates are given advice and those who reach the standard through the auditions will be given a professional performance or helped in various ways in their musical development.

Anyone wishing to find out more should visit Plymouth Music Accord website or contact Clive Jenkins on clivejenkinsmusic@ btinternet.com

Cooker, crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info@wkuk.org. Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

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

Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events.

Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than fifty years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café) in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BY behind the Co-operative Superstore, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many

Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

All sessions are at the Playwriters mini-theatre above The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St (behind WHSmith).

Contact on 01752786777 for more details or go to www.playwriters.org.

Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375. The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year. Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players.

These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday / Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/ Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy. co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www. plymouthmac.co.uk

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Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Dates for Lions Club fund raising events announced

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035

The Swimathon, to be held at the Saltash Leisure Centre on March 17 2019, is a popular fun event for teams of five contestants to swim as many 25m lengths as possible in 50 minutes.

Working together as a relay, contestants of all ages and swimming abilities are invited to help raise funds for this year’s Lion charity ‘Keep Me Close’, an appeal to provide parental accommodation for parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Derriford Hospital. Funds raised, through sponsorship, will also be split 50/50 for a charity or good cause of your own team’s choice.

The team raising the most sponsorship will be awarded the Lions Club of Plymouth Trophy and each participant aged 16 or under on the day of the event will receive a medal. These will be awarded at a date and venue to be confirmed, with all the charities also being presented with their cheques by hopefully the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. For details or entry forms contact Lion George Poad on 01752 491444 or Lion Roy Russell on 01752 347 547.

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

Details 01752 256633.

Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round?

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

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject.

There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club We play in the Plymouth Life Centre at the bowls hall on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 1.30 pm and Friday morning from 12 noon to 2 30pm. In the summer we play on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Hoe from 10 30am to 1.30pm .If you require any more information please contact Colin Harris on 01752 222184.

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981.

Plymouth Lions Club are encouraging people to sign up for their popular annual fund raising events.

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth.

Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

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

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

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

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation

The Sponsored Knitting Event is extremely popular with the knitting communities of Plymouth and further afield and will be held at the Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, Mannamead, on April 13 2019.

The event will comprise of everyone knitting squares, which when completed, will be made up into various sized blankets and throws which will be distributed to hospitals and homes throughout the area.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the person who knits the most squares in the given time period, with an additional trophy presented to the person who raised the most sponsorship.

Knitters will be treated to tea and biscuits on arrival, with a pasty lunch followed by jelly and trifle. A quick talk will be given by representatives of the two main charities benefitting from the day, Little Things and Co, offering emotional support and bespoke services for parents who have suffered baby loss, and Meningitis Now (South West).

For details or entry forms contact Lion Norma Pycroft on 01752 606632 or Lion Roy Russell on 01752 347 547. of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings.

Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis. naylor@aol.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader.

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader

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

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

Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Jan Cutting Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm. New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit.

For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session.

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact 01752 550492 or 07810065982.

Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts,

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games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall with break in between for refreshments. Nice friendly atmosphere and a variety of music sung. Why not come along and see what it is all about. Musical director Catherine Davies, accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable, interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido. co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) After a very successful celebration of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force throughout the UK, by all RAF Association Branches, it is now time to settle down and get on with local duties! The branch AGM will be on Wed March 6 2019 at 12noon, followed by lunch at Raffles club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please help to keep the branch going.

RASC/RCT/RLC Assoication (Plymouth Branch) The first meeting for 2019 will be the branch annual general meeting on Tuesday Jan 8 at 8pm at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford. The Corps Association Annual Dinner, will be held on Friday Jan 25 (7.00/7.30) for details Tel: 01752 769169. Please show your support for the continuance of the Plymouth Branch of the Association.

Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

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

Smeaton’s Tower is turned green for NSPCC campaign

Smeaton’s Tower turned green at the beginning of December to raise awareness of the NSPCC’s Christmas campaign, focusing on neglect.

‘Light For Every Childhood’ aims to highlight those children experiencing neglect through the Christmas period and the rest of the year.

The NSPCC Helpline hears from around 55 concerned adults every day on average about children being left unsupervised or with inadequate living conditions, clothing or food.

Julie Campbell, NSPCC local campaigns manager said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Smeaton’s Tower turned green to help us shine a light on every childhood.

“By highlighting the issue of neglect, we hope more children who aren’t having their most basic needs met can get the help they need.

“We all have a responsibility to keep children safe - neglect is the most common form of child abuse, with one in 10 children experiencing it.

“It affects children in all communities and from all backgrounds, but so often neglect goes unnoticed, leaving children feeling alone with nowhere to turn.”

The NSPCC’s Schools Service team helps teach primary school children about neglect. Speak Out Stay Safe assemblies were delivered to more than 6,000 primary school children across Plymouth during the last academic year.

The NSPCC’s Plymouth Service Centre delivers therapeutic services for children who have been affected by sexual abuse, and for children displaying harmful sexual behaviour.

The children’s charity has teamed up with Plymouth City Council and other child protection agencies in the city to work on a programme of work, called Together for Childhood, which aims to prevent child sexual abuse.

Information about how to support Light for Every Childhood can be found at www.nspcc.org.uk/ christmas

NSPCC also released figures on December 4 showing that the number of child cruelty and neglect offences reported by Devon & Cornwall Police increased four-fold in five years, up from 78 in 2012 to 320 in 2017 Adults worried about the welfare of a child can call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. It provides specialised 24/7 support and advice for anyone with concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

Children who have a concern or worry can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk. Both helplines are available 365 days a year and free to call. Callers can remain anonymous if they wish.

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

on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try.

We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www. soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem.

Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. . An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina

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8pm to 11pm. Live entertainment every week with a brilliant atmosphere, all types of dancing and bar for refreshments. Members £5, non members £6. All welcome.

The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group.

We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary.

Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com

The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

Further information www.sopd.org.uk The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the National Association, and have about 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome new members and introductory guest visits are available. See website for programme information and other details (www. theartssocietysouthdevon.org.uk) or contact Jim Stevens, Membership Secretary (jst74@hotmail.co.uk).

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www. wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 Tamar Valley Westerners Sundays Established for more than 20 years, Tamar Valley Westerners run a country and western evening and line dancing at the Hyde Park Social Club from

Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311 Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

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

National Trust Plymouth St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075. Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@ tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. see www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/ join-us for more details.

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Native American art commissioned for Mayflower 400 exhibition

Artist Ramona Peters

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The first commission for The Box’s major ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition is its first-ever work by a Wampanoag artist.

Ramona Peters, who specialises in traditional ceramics, will create a new cooking pot based on historic Wampanoag designs.

Peters, also known as Nosapocket, is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation. As a potter, she has helped revive traditional Wampanoag clay craft from the 1600s.

The Wampanoag, also known as the People of the First Light, are one of the many Nations of people who lived all over North America long before the Europeans arrived.

Today there are two Wampanoag Nations in Massachusetts – the Mashpee and Aquinnah. Together they have a population of just over 5,000 people.

Peters and Wampanaog cultural agency SmokeSygnals will work with The Box over the next year to realise the piece before bringing the cooking pot to Plymouth for 2020.

Nicola Moyle, head of Heritage, Art and Film at The Box said: “This is a significant and symbolic commission for The Box and the city, as well as an opportunity for us to showcase traditional Wampanoag craftsmanship. Working with the Wampanoag, whose ancestors met the passengers of the Mayflower 400 years ago, helps us understand the past and the present and explore the legacy of the Mayflower story.”

Artist Ramona Peters said: “My work allows me the honour of reviving my ancestors’ art through time and the pot is a representation of a 1600s Wampanoag cooking pot like the ones that were used inside traditional family dwellings.”

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In the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition, the cooking pot will be displayed alongside historic Wampanoag materials, which are coming on loan from the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington.

Once the exhibition is over the pot will become part of the city’s permanent collections. The funding for it has come from the Friends of the City Museum and Art Gallery (FCMAG).

Dr Stefan Aloszko, chair of FCMAG said: “We are really pleased to be able to support The Box’s first artistic collaboration with the Wampanoag people and can’t wait to see it on display in an exhibition that we feel is going to help change perceptions of the Mayflower story.”

The ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition will be on display at The Box from April 2020 to late summer/early autumn 2021. It will explore early English attempts to colonise America, recognise conflict and coexistence with Native America, address the political and religious context for the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620, detail the lives of its passengers, and consider the cultural, demographic and personal legacies of the story.

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The name of the UK’s largest bronze sculpture which will be installed outside Theatre Royal Plymouth in Spring 2019 has been revealed. Sculptor Joseph Hillier has formally named the piece ‘Messenger’.

The monumental sculpture catches a young actor in mid-performance, embodying the energy and creativity at the heart of the Theatre Royal and cultural life in Plymouth. Standing at seven metres (23ft) tall, nine metres (30ft) wide and weighing in at nine and a half tonnes, Messenger is the largest lost wax bronze sculpture to be cast in the UK and by far the largest bronze sculpture by volume at 25.6 metres cubed.

Joseph Hillier said: “The title Messenger refers to the pivotal role the performer takes to breathe life into the words of a writer and the intent of a director.”

Hillier’s inspiration for the sculpture

came from a split-second pose struck by an actor during rehearsals for Othello, Theatre Royal Plymouth’s award-winning and explosive co-production with Frantic Assembly in 2014.

The sculpture has been created using 3D scans taken from the actor, who was poised, before bursting forward into the choreographed chaos of the play.

Messenger is currently in the process of being created at the Castle Fine Art Foundry in the tiny Welsh village of Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant, using the ancient technique of lost wax casting.

More than 200 bronze panels have been individually cast and are in the process of being welded together by master craftsmen and women to create the giant figure.

On schedule for completion in the New Year, the sculpture will be installed and unveiled to the public in Spring 2019.

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Derriford’s £30 million Emergency Care boost

Talented young Plymouth artist wins top prize in Rotary competition

Management and staff at Derriford Hospital are celebrating after it was announced that it has been awarded £30 million to build a new Urgent and Emergency Care Hub. However, building work will not start until 2020.

First prize winner Sofia Bouqdir from Plymstock School

A student from Plymstock School has won first prize in Plymouth Rotary Club’s Young Artist of the Year 2018 competition.

Marine Academy Plymouth, Notre Open to all students in Dame School, Plymouth College, secondary education across Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth, the Young Artist of Plympton Academy, Plymstock the Year competition has three Sofia Bouqdir won the top rise in the Years 12 and 13 School, Plymouth School of categories: Years 7-9, Years 10-11, category. Rachel Zanetti and Izzy Hicks from Devonport Creative Arts and Stoke Damerel and sixth form.

High School for Girls, were also awarded first prize Community College.

Acting as a showcase of budding for their respective age groups in a ceremony held at The full list of prize winners was creative talent across the city and Plymouth College of Art. as follows: an opportunity for young artists Additionally, this year for the first time thanks to Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9) to network with active members support from The Clemas Trust, students from the First prize - Rachel Zanetti of the art world, the awards Quay Partnership of specialist schools participated, (Devonport High School for Girls) ceremony this year also featured with prizes awarded to Sydney Terrell from Brook Second prize - Cameron Rush an inspirational talk from Nigel Green Centre for Learning, plus Toby Vogel and William (Plymouth School of Creative Arts) Hurst, head of Contemporary Arts Birch from Longcause Community Special School.

Third prize - Freya Lavis at The Box and former director and Judged by Rotarian and artist Graham Steen and (Devonport High School for Girls) CEO of London’s Saatchi Gallery.

Matias Shortcook, associate dean of Pre-Degree at Highly commended - Ines Hannon Addressing students and their Plymouth College of Art, the Rotary Club’s annual (Plymouth High School for Girls), families, Nigel said: “The Rotary First prize winning work by competition for young artists has celebrated the George Hayward (Plymouth Club Young Artist of the Year prize wealth of creative talent from across the city’s schools is testament to the huge amount Rachel Zanetti from Devonport High College) and a group from School for Girls for over 20 years. An exhibition of the student work Devonport High School for Girls. of work that art departments do, was on display in Plymouth College of Art for the week Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) both in Plymouth and across the UK, and the amazing of the awards ceremony. inspiration and encouragement that teachers give their First prize - Izzy Hicks (Devonport High School for Girls) Sofia Bouqdir said: “Winning this prize has made Second prize - Daisy Rushton (Plymouth High School students. This competition is a wonderful platform for me feel really validated. I didn’t actually submit my for Girls) talent across the city, and I’m really impressed by the work myself, my teacher sent it in for me, but it is so Third prize - Ben Wright (Plymouth College) calibre of the artworks.”

Highly commended - Katie Baker (Devonport High encouraging to receive this prize, and it has motivated Matias Shortcook, associate Dean Pre-Degree School for Girls), Flora Dewar (Notre Dame School), at Plymouth College of Art, said: “People judging me to paint more.

Talia Sullivan (Plymouth College), Casey Fernandes competitions sometimes say they wish that they could “I love studying the human form, but I have give everyone a prize, and it’s true. I feel the same way. (Plymouth High School for Girls) and Tess Harland struggled with painting portraits, so this has made (Plymouth High School for Girls).

Because what you have done is something very brave. me feel like giving portraits another go. I am looking Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13) You’ve made something that never existed before, and to pursue a career in animation; I love classic 2D First prize - Sofia Bouqdir (Plymstock School) had the bravery to show it to the world. Many artists animations, like Ghost in The Shell, and The Thief and Second prize - Olivia Prideaux (Devonport High School never make it this far. You should all be proud of your the Cobbler.” for Girls) work.”

Third prize - Yujin Choi (Devonport High School for Girls) Phil Paynter, President of the Rotary Highly commended - Phoebe Hodge (Devonport Club, said: “The Rotary Club of Plymouth High School for Girls), Lauren Bonner (Eggbuckland is very pleased to support young artists Community College) and Victoria Salter (Plymouth High from secondary schools in Plymouth. We School for Girls). are especially pleased after running the Quay Partnership Plymouth competition for over 20 years that we are Quay prize - Sydney Terrell (Brook Green Centre for now able to extend the competition to the Learning) Quay Partnership of specialist schools in Quay prize - Toby Vogel (Longcause Community Special Plymouth.”

School) Students from a variety of schools across Quay prize - William Birch (Longcause Community Plymouth participated, including All Saints Special School) Church of England Academy, Devonport High Nigel Hurst address the students School for Girls, Eggbuckland Community Highly commended - Adam Sharp (Longcause and their families College, Lipson Co-operative Academy, Community Special School)

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A further £12 million is being invested in new diagnostic scanners and digital histopathology across Devon and Cornwall. The bulk of the money will be used to build a state-of-the art integrated facility, replacing the existing Emergency Department at Derriford Hospital.

The existing Emergency Department was built in the late 1970s, with cubicles to treat 120 patients per day.

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