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Big day for Plymouth’s RNLI team

A bottle of Plymouth Gin, rather than the usual champagne was poured over the bow of the Annabel E Jones Atlantic 85 Lifeboat at a Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication on Plymouth Hoe. • See story on page 2

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Plymouth to apply for funding to be UK’s first Marine Park

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Plymouth’s ambition to be the UK’s first National Marine Park is taking another step forward with a funding bid now being worked up following a successful meeting between Council Leader Tudor Evans and Government representatives.

Plymouth City Council is developing a preliminary Expression of Interest bid for EU and DEFRA funding to help progress the project.

Councillor Evans has also written to Nigel Gooding, Head of EU and International Fisheries, and Anne Freeman, Deputy Director, Domestic Fisheries and Reform at DEFRA, to seek support after meeting with both of them recently.

Plans for the potential Marine Park status are in their very early stages, but the draft application will ask for support for a feasibility study and community and partner engagement.

The council wants to work with local partners through the Marine Management Organisation, and with DEFRA and the European Union to carry out the feasibility study and engage with key stakeholders.

Councillor Evans said: “The UK has 17,820 kilometres of coastline but currently no marine parks. Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, is ideally placed to be the UK’s first National Marine Park.

“I had a very positive and constructive meeting with both Nigel Gooding and Anne Freeman and I was keen to emphasise the unique strategic role Plymouth can play in relation to both sustainable fishing and marine issues more widely.“ “Creating appropriately large parks in the sea would demonstrate, in a way that the public already supports, that Britain cares for its marine environment as much as it does the countryside.”

The bid will aim to build on the success of the national conference, ‘Marine Parks: Bringing it all back home’, organised in association with the Blue Marine Foundation and held in Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium in June, which agreed, overwhelmingly, that Plymouth Sound and its environs were the natural home for the UK’s first marine park.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene for Plymouth, said: “Plymouth is a city that’s built around its waterfront and our ambition to be the UK’s first National Marine Park would be an ideal opportunity to join all our waterfront environments together.

“We have a rich maritime heritage, a successful and productive fishing industry, world renowned marine science and engineering, a marine city deal and marine enterprise zone, the largest Naval base in Western Europe, and a National Marine Aquarium.”

Plymouth Gin - instead of the usual champagne - is used to dedicate the new lifeboat Below: the crew head out to the Sound after the ceremony

The volunteer team at Plymouth RNLI lifeboat station organised a formal naming ceremony for their new Atlantic 85 lifeboat Annabel E Jones in September.

The lifeboat arrived at the station in July 2018 and has been funded by a generous donation from a legacy left by Annabel English Jones. Annabel always had strong links to the sea. Born in 1923 in South Shields her father worked as a shipwright and both grandfathers were mariners.

She travelled extensively for both her work and pleasure, with her qualification as Doctor of Commerce specialising in Russian Contract Law leading her to often work in Russia and eastern Europe. She loved living close to the sea and her retirement years were spent in Bexhill on Sea in Sussex.

The Atlantic 85 lifeboat is one of the fastest in the RNLI’s fleet with a top speed of 35 knots. Although a lifeboat designed for rescues close to shore, the Atlantic 85 can handle fairly challenging open sea conditions too – Force 7 near gale winds in daylight and Force 6 at night.

The Atlantic 85 replaces the station’s long serving Atlantic 75 lifeboat Millennium Forester who has helped to save countless lives at sea since her arrival to the city in 2003.

The Annabel E Jones joins Plymouth’s allweather lifeboat Sybil Mullen Glover with a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 300nm at max speed.

The naming event, organised by the RNLI at the Waterfront Restaurant enabled The Lord Mayor of Plymouth and other dignitaries and

The RNLI crew put the new Atlantic 85 through her paces

Photos by Roy Perring well wishers to see the life saving vessel go through her paces.

Chris Westall, lifeboat operations manager at RNLI Plymouth said: “I think I speak for everyone connected with the station when I say we are very proud to receive this new Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

“We now have the latest and finest rescue craft which will enable our volunteers to serve the coastline and estuaries in and around Plymouth. We are extremely grateful to all those who have donated towards this lifeboat and the station.”

The new Atlantic 85 arrived in Plymouth at the end of July as part of a well-established RNLI tradition known as a cross over ceremony, whereby the outgoing lifeboat is thanked for her service while passing the new boat as she is welcomed into the station.

Dave Milford, coxswain at the Plymouth’s Lifeboat Station said of this tradition: “Each boat becomes a part of the station – when a lifeboat leaves us it is like saying goodbye to an old friend.

“She has served us well. We put a lot of trust in our boats, and they keep our volunteers safe during some very difficult rescues.”

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£26m pledged to kick start big Improvements continue for railway station development popular cycling and walking route between Barbican and Laira Bridge

Plymouth’s plans to improve the city’s welcome for rail passengers and to regenerate the area around the station are under starter’s orders.

The council’s plans to support the area’s transformation were given a green light after the Cabinet approved a £26 million funding package in September.

Building on the ambitious regeneration plans, GWR, working with the council and Network Rail, is kicking off design work on proposals for the phased upgrade to the station concourse and customer facilities around it.

Key elements of the plan include a dramatic makeover for Intercity House, demolition of the existing multi-storey car park, creation of a bigger car park space and a wide range of retail and customer facilities.

The aim would be for the first phase of concourse improvements to make it quicker and easier to use the ticket gateline at the station, and to improve the retail offer on the concourse and the platforms, in line with other stations of the size and importance of Plymouth.

This would be followed by a phase 2 scheme for further improvements to the environment in the concourse, including the concourse entrance and the front of the station. Following a design workshop with the council, GWR, Network Rail and the University of Plymouth, the project team will work up design proposals for review.

Leader of Plymouth City Council Tudor Evans, said: “This kickstarts a pledge that we made to Plymouth in May that we would deliver a new gateway to Plymouth at the train station with a new entrance overlooking the city, a new car park and more spaces for business and retail.

“We’re leading on this regeneration, moving from the drawing board and concepts to planning real change on the ground. This is an extraordinarily complex scheme, but the timetable for much needed change is coming together.

“It’s really exciting and following hot on the heels of other major city centre projects including The Box and Drake Circus Leisure redevelopment.”

Managing director for GWR Mark Hopwood said: “This is an exciting project for the city and for the railway. We have now started to operate brand new 10 car long distance trains to Plymouth and Cornwall, and we are delighted with the enthusiasm and willingness of our partners at Plymouth City Council and Network Rail to develop a project at Plymouth that will be great for our customers and will give Plymouth the standard of service and the quality of welcome that a city of its size and stature deserves.

Cycling and pedestrian facilities between the Barbican and Laira Rail Bridge are set for more improvements.

Architect’s impression of the proposed development of Plymouth Railway Station showing the restyled Intercity House and new retail units (right) on the site of the current multi-storey car park which will be demolished and replaced with a bigger facility

the city centre. A new-look entrance off North Cross will also massively improve the pedestrian access to the station.

Chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, Steve Hindley said: “The LEP’s Growth Deal includes a proposal to allocate £4.7m to this important scheme as part of the wider funding package. It’s crucial that we create the right conditions for growth in order to raise the productivity of the area, “It’s really exciting and following and transport links are a major factor that need our investment. I wish this project hot on the heels of other major city every success and look forward to seeing the centre projects including The Box and scheme progress.”

The work is designed to unlock the Drake Circus Leisure redevelopment” regeneration of the area around the railway Council leader Tudor Evans station which, when finished, will massively improve the welcome for visitors and The package of work being discussed at the commuters arriving in Britain’s Ocean City.

The number of commuters and visitors Council’s Cabinet include demolishing the rail coming by train to Plymouth is on the increase incident safety centre (RISC building) on the but they get off the train here, it’s not the sea east side of the railway station to enable a or the city centre that greets them, but a grim new multi-storey car park to be built. and dated multi-storey car park.

A new 469 space car park will be built on The timetable for work: the site of the RISC building. It will have almost double the capacity of the existing car • Enabling work to release the new multistorey car park site including moving staff park, which is not well used as it is unsuitable accommodation for many modern cars and will be knocked • Concourse improvements down.

Also in the pipeline are plans to replace and • Tower refurbishment • RISC building demolished modernise station staff accommodation, and • New multi storey car park built significant new public space works including • Demolition of existing car park a direct pedestrian link to North Cross and • Development of new commercial sites • Public space work The council has been working with Network Rail, GWR and the University since 2015 to bring forward this regeneration.

Last February the Government announced the project could get around £4.7 million as part of a package given to the Heart of the South West Local Economic Partnership.

The scheme has already received some financial support through the One Public Estate, WHILE the Cabinet Office provided £700,000 for feasibility and planning work.

The Department for Transport has been supporting the project.

“We are really pleased to have reached this next milestone and to kick off the design work for the concourse, alongside plans for a much improved car park and public realm.”

A planning application for change of use is to be submitted for Intercity House, which towers about the station, to be entirely rejuvenated and restyled.

Key milestone reached in development of The Box - story and pictures on page 6

Following on from works carried out on Finnigan Road and Clovelly Road earlier this year, new proposals include improvements along Cattedown Road, and a brand new, off-road section through Neptune Park.

Already part of the South West Coast Path and the National Cycle Network, this part of the Barbican to Laira Rail Bridge route will be upgraded with improved road crossings, widened and resurfaced footways and off-road cycle paths, better signage and new lighting.

A consultation is now underway so that neighbouring businesses and users of this stretch can give their feedback to make sure that the changes are suitable for all involved.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, said: “This particular stretch of road sees a number of HGVs access local businesses, so it would be very helpful to provide an off-road route where families, and less confident cyclists can avoid cycling with traffic.”

Proposed changes on Cattedown Road will see resurfacing and widening of the footway with the addition of dropped kerbs at crossings to provide an off-road cycle path.

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

Meanwhile, a completely new walking and cycling link from Cattedown Road to Finnigan Road via Neptune Park is also in the plans.

Councillor Jeremy Goslin, Plymouth’s Walking and Cycling Champion, added: “I welcome these proposals and am particularly pleased to see improvements such as dropped kerbs that will aid people with disabilities.”

A consultation period on the changes is now open and will run until September 28.

Comments can be made at https:// plymouth-consult.objective.co.uk/public/ transport/barbican_to_laira_rail_bridge_ phase_2?

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

Wild Tribe Children’s Festival Sept 22 and 23 Soapbox Theatre, Devonport Park. A fun packed festival brings art, science and the environment together in the form of entertainent, workshops and activities. The theme for this year is tiny to huge exploring the tiniest things in life from insects and plankton to the bigger picture including dinosaurs and space. For more details visit www.stiltskin.org.uk.

Introduction to Relationship Workshop Sept 27 The Introduction to Relationship Workshop, is aimed at helping us to understand why relationships can become combative, and will introduce some strategies to deal with conflict in a healthier way - hopefully enabling more harmonious times ahead with loved ones. At Personal and Relationship Counselling, 36 Looe Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0BE from 6pm to 8.30pm £15 pp. Contact Karen on 01752 266000 or visit www.plymouthcounselling.com Macmillan Coffee Morning Sept 28 Hosted by Plymouth Garden Centre, Fort Austin Avenue, Crownhill from 9.30am to 11am in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be games and prizes (donations to enter), delicious cakes, savoury treats and coffee (or tea!) available.

Macmillan Coffee Morning Sept 28 Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close 9.30am to 12 noon. Everyone welcome and bring your friends to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Hosted by Southway Community Group and supported by the Youth Service and Southway Play Care.

Coffee Morning Oct 6 Crownhill Methodist Church from 10.30am- 12 noon in the church hall with various stalls including cakes, gifts, toys, jewellery, books, and a raffle. All monies raised will be used to support the Methodist medical mission in Brikama, The Gambia, which runs three village clinics. All welcome to the coffee morning where they will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and admission is free. Entrance to the church hall is from Crownhill Road or the car park behind Crownhill shops, with free parking.

Plymouth Proprietary Library Open Week Oct 6 to 13 To celebrate the move to the new premises at St Barnabas Terrace, the Plymouth Proprietary is holding an ‘Open Week’ during which the library will be open every day (times to be finalised). There will be a number of special events and lectures running during the event. So make a note of the dates in your diary.

We would particularly welcome first time visitors and will be running tours of the new facilities. For more details visit www.theppl.org.uk Royal William Yard Good Food and Craft Market Oct 7 Come and experience fresh produce from local artisan food traders and craft makers. Running on the first Sunday of every month at Royal William Yard.

Leigham Table Top Sale Oct 7, Nov 4 Leigham Community Hall, Thurlestone Walk, PL6 8QJ. 11am to 2pm.

Autumn Lunch Oct 11 St Elizabeth’s House, Plympton. Hosted by the Plymouth Ladies Charity Club. Tickets priced at £35 per person/£30 for members. Tickets will be available to purchase via the website PLCC.org.uk soon.

Sound House Brass Oct 12 All Saints Parish Church, Sparkwell at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 including light supper. Available from the Parish Office on 01752 878888 or 01752 837193.

Broadway and Beyond Oct 13 Sounds Musical Theatre Company present a musical revue with a feast of memorable songs, dance and comedy sketches spanning six decades from

Moscow State Circus will be performing in the city in October

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Plymouth Treasure Hunt Until Sept 30 Back by popular demand, the annual Plymouth treasure hunt is back and ready to raise more money for St Luke’s Hospice! You will need to solve puzzles, crack codes, complete challenges, decipher riddles and read maps with clues varying in difficulty from easy to mind boggling. There are great prizes to be won along the trail as well as a fabulous trophy for the winning team. Just £20 to enter your team, and you can be safe in the knowledge that all those funds are going to St Luke’s Hospice. Look up Plymouth Treasure Hunt on Facebook for more information.

Plymouth Art Weekender Sept 28 - 30 Plymouth Art Weekender is an ambitious three day event that takes place annually across the city.

The Weekender confidently celebrates Plymouth, its people and the visual arts, promoting the city as an exciting contemporary art destination. The Weekender showcases a wide and diverse range of activity for all ages, including a large array of events and exhibitions throughout the city by local, national and international artists.

Broadway’s award winning shows. Matinee 2.30pm, evening 7.30pm. Box office 01752 510934.

Frank ‘n’ Stein’s Teddy Oct 13 - 31 Stiltskin’s Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park.

Stiltskin’s new Tiny Theatre show is Frank ‘n’ Stein’s Teddy! Frank ‘n’ Stein have discovered that their Teddy needs to be repaired. With the help of some mad scientific experiences, they try and put Teddy back together again. Join them in their bonkers laboratory!

Frank ‘n’ Stein’s Teddy is a perfect tale for pre-school children, with lots of whizzes, bangs and sensory delights! Book online at www.stiltskin.org.uk Apple Celebration Oct 20 Shaugh Prior Recreation Hall, 11am to 4pm. Free entrance. To be opened by Sarah Chesters, RHS Rosemoor. Come and see the orchard, meet the plant experts, as well as apple juicing, apple-in-art and apple-bake competitions, apple produce and all things ‘appley’ including food and a cider bar. There will also be face painting and Morris Men. Between 7.30pm to 10.30pm - Dance with Amber Fire Ceilidh Band. Tickets £10, to include a pasty from comptondr@gmail.com.

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Halloween Ball Nov 3 The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth. Hosted by

Tour de Moor Sept 30 The Tour de Moor cycling challenge is back for 2018! If you’re intrepid enough to take the rough with the smooth and pit yourself against the wilds of Dartmoor in this mixed-terrain biking event, sign up now! Choose between the intermediate 23km route or tackle the hills up to Princetown on the 52km route, putting your cycling skills to the ultimate test. For a more gentle, family-friendly experience, try the 11km ride along Drake’s Trail, suitable for anyone with a bike.

Moscow State Circus Oct 5 to 21 One of the most spectacular circus displays returns to Plymouth’s Central Park. The circus will bring its latest and greatest production Gostinitsa - a show that promises to have all the spectacle and nervetingling, edge of your seat thrills for the whole family. Details www.moscowstatecircus.com Plymouth 10k and 5k Oct 7 Plymouth 10k and 5k holds an undulating course, suitable for runners of all abilities. Starting in the the Plymouth Ladies Charity Club. A spooky night of madness and mayhem. Fancy dress is optional but most people love to go with the Halloween theme - the scarier the better! Be prepared for the most amazing costumes if last year’s event is anything to go by. A fabulous dinner with dancing, entertainment, raffle prizes, etc. Tickets £45 per person. Tickets will be available to purchase via the website PLCC.org.uk soon.

Plymouth Green Book Club Nov 6 Guest speaker Dr Martin Stott, senior gardener at Saltram House, who will lead discussion on ‘Wilding’

by Isabella Tree. This tells the story of the ‘Knepp Experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Meeting from 6.30pm to 8pm in Room 303 Babbage Building, Plymouth University.

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Nov 13 In the Main Hall at Harewood House, Plympton.

7.30pm start, lasts a couple hours. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle. Guest speaker is Nigel Pascoe, a distinguished plantsman and frequent panellist on the BBC Garden Line, will be giving a talk about horticultural matters generally between 7.30 and 8.30pm.Break for refreshments and the annual meeting will then follow at 8.45pm This is generally quite a short meeting.

City Centre, the 10k route will have you head out towards Marsh Mills along the embankment and back whilst taking advantage of closed roads and great scenery. The 5k route will have you starting slightly later in the day, taking the same route as the 10k, but minus the trip along the embankment.

Plymouth Antiques & Collectors Fair Nov 4 Plymouth Guildhall Find quality antiques at affordable prices and also specialist dealers in coins, banknotes, postcards, stamps and militaria. Do you have anything to sell?

Then bring it along for a free valuation from one of the experts. Adults £3 accompanied children under 16 free.

Bonfire Night Nov 5 Plymouth Hoe The Hoe once again hosts a bonfire and fireworks display on Bonfire Night.

Thanksgiving Day Nov 22 The Barbican An annual ceremony to mark Thanksgiving Day is held on the Barbican usually near the historic Mayflower Steps from where the Pilgrim Fathers first set sail aboard the Mayflower ship to settle in America, back in 1620.

South West Asbestos Support and Awareness Group Nov 15 Meeting at The Future Inn, SWASAG is a new charity that has been set up in the South West of England to provide help and support to anyone who is suffering with any asbestos related disease including mesothelioma.

Table Top Craft Sale Nov 17 Kings Tamerton Community Centre 10am to 2pm.

Refreshments available. Tables cost £5 to book a table ring 07955 962213.

Carers Rights Day Nov 30 Drake Room, Lower Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PL1 2BJ. 11am to 3pm. Free Know Your Rights event.

A great way to get a host of carers information including legal, advocacy, mental health and benefits advice. Free therapy taster sessions available throughout the day.

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.

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It’s a big day for The Box A major milestone in construction of The Box, has been reached with the structural completion of the building being marked with a ‘Topping Out Ceremony’.

The event for the £40 million building, which is now just 18 months away from opening to the public as part of Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 commemorations, was attended by staff, supporters, key partners and building contractors Willmott Dixon.

As part of the ceremony, a giant piece of steel signed by attendees was hoisted up to the top of the new extension – the ‘box in the sky’ that’s been created to house thousands of important records and documents from the city’s archives.

Plymouth City Council Leader, Tudor Evans said: “Plymouth’s on a real cultural journey and The Box is a major part of this. It’s a fantastic thing that we should all be proud of – in 2020 it’s going to be the biggest attraction of its kind opening in the UK! Loads of people are working really hard on it so today was a moment for us to celebrate that. We’ve reached the highest point of the building and it’s really exciting.”

Willmott Dixon director, Rob Woolcock said: “This was about celebrating the people behind this project. From our supply chain partners to our local apprentices, the commitment and passion of everyone involved is clear to see. We know how important The Box is for the City of Plymouth, and we are immensely proud to be part of creating this new cultural centre for the city.

I personally cannot wait to see the finished building.”

Great progress has been made both on and offsite since the foundation stone was laid in the spring. On the building front, the concrete frame, cladding and rendering works have

The last steel is craned into place to mark the topping out ceremony

been completed. Behind the scenes, there have been further developments with The Box’s new permanent galleries, exhibitions, artistic commissions and events programme.

The next phase in the project will see the scaffolding on St Luke’s Church and the North Hill side of the former Museum and Art Gallery and Central Library buildings taken down. The installation of the curtain walling, or outer covering, to the new front entrance on Tavistock Place will also begin.

Councillor Ian Bowyer, Shadow Leader said: “The ceremony is a reminder of the wide range of skills and partnership working needed for a huge development like The Box, and another really important milestone for the project. Now the structural work is complete and the building is taking shape in front of our eyes it’s also a reminder that we’re another step closer to opening.”

The Box is being designed by awardwinning architects Atkins, representatives of whom were also at the Topping Out event.

James Harrison, Design Director, SNCLavalin’s Atkins business, said: “Our designs for The Box are about celebrating the past while engaging a 21st century audience. We’re excited to see our concept design brought to life in construction, and for Plymouth to be getting state of the art facilities that celebrate its rich history.”

To stay up to date with The Box visit www.theboxplymouth.com, sign up for the newsletter or follow the project on Facebook and Twitter using @theboxplymouth.

Sarah Chapman,artistic director at the University of Plymouth’s Arts Institute signs the steel

Huge success for ‘The Box on Tour’ Family raves, Beryl Cook and memories of Maker camp are helping the team behind the Box change what Plymouth people think about culture – long before the city’s exciting attraction opens its doors.

A staggering 41,500 people have enjoyed a wide range of events designed to draw out memories and stories since January this year and 5,800 volunteers have helped make these happen.

Deputy Leader of the Council Pete Smith said: “The Box has always been about more than just a building. It is about getting people to tell their stories and to rightly be proud of their city and the people who live here.”

The Box on Tour community engagement programme, largely funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has seen hugely-successful

pop-up galleries in the Council House including At Home with Beryl Cook and a display on the Blitz and reconstruction of Plymouth in the 1940s and 50s in 2017, which is now in the House of Fraser. The programme also played a part in the 70th anniversary of the NHS with a display at Derriford Hospital’s main entrance.

Plymouth’s young people are being involved in planning The Box and have been testing the development of sessions for families while teachers from city schools have been engaged with planning educational opportunities including a ‘masterclass’ offer and access to range of experts which will help raise aspirations for less engaged pupils.

More about The Box in numbers • 49,883 people got involved in Box-related events last year

• 61 people will employed in The Box 70 per cent pf the sub-contractors and consultants working on building Box are based in Plymouth • 17,600 people visited temporary exhibitions in the Council House in 2017 • 10,000 people have viewed the ‘Plymouth – From Destruction to Construction’ exhibition on floor 5 of the House of Fraser • 500 extra jobs in tourism as a result • 30 hard hat tours for the public have been held on site • Over 412 waged training weeks (apprenticeships) on the construction site completed • 14 construction industry qualifications achieved by workers on site • Over 60 per cent of the workforce live within 10 miles of the site

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Dementia screening app designed in Plymouth shortlisted for two awards

A Plymouth-designed app that helps to carry out dementia screening tests has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the world’s largest healthcare awards programme, the HSJ Awards.

In a record pool of 1,500 applications, ACEmobile, developed by Dr Craig Newman from the University of Plymouth and Dr Rupert Noad from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, has been shortlisted in the ‘Innovation in Mental Health’ and ‘Using Technology to Improve Efficiency’ categories.

ACEmobile is the first tool of its kind, supporting doctors and nurses through the whole process of a common dementia screening assessment known as the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III (ACE III). The ACE III consists of 19 activities testing cognitive domains including attention and memory processing. It uses the benefits of computerisation, such as onscreen instruction, to empower more members of the clinical team to feel confident carrying out screening for dementia.

A free-to-use iPad based tool, the app has been developed using human factors testing to reduce the error rate when used in routine clinical practice.

Designed by clinicians for clinicians, the app also collects secure and anonymised data to allow the team to improve their understanding of dementia and ability to detect it earlier.

Dr Craig Newman ACEmobile currently has 1,000 registered clinical users, and it is free for clinicians and clinical teams to access at www.acemobile.org.

The HSJ Awards final is due to take place at the Intercontinental at London’s O2 on November 21.

Dr Newman, who is part of the University’s Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine (ITSMed) said: “ACEmobile is an innovative method of solving two dementia related problems with one solution. It provides a free means for clinicians to support the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of ACE-based assessments in dementia clinics whilst also generating research data to improve the assessment of dementia into the future. The fact it has been shortlisted for such prestigious national awards is a privilege, and I hope it helps more clinicians to see its benefits.”

The news follows another recent success for Dr Newman after his award-winning app ‘EpSMon’ (Epilepsy Self Monitor) which helps people with epilepsy to reduce risks associated with epilepsy was one of six projects chosen by the NHS to celebrate digital innovation within healthcare at its 70th year anniversary.

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Work has begun outside the Theatre Royal Plymouth in preparation for the arrival of Plymouth’s contemporary and controversial giant bronze sculpture.

Contractors have fenced off the site outside the Theatre’s main entrance, which will eventually become home to the seven-metre tall, nine-metre wide bronze female figure.

Work over the next few weeks will involve excavating and installing a concrete substructure strong enough to hold the sculpture, which is set to weigh more than eight tonnes, heavier than an African bull elephant.

The work includes lifting paving slabs and excavating to a safe depth before ‘piling’ work – long tubes driven into the ground - is carried out.

The two sets of four piles will then be capped to provide a level platform for the sculpture’s feet to bolted onto. Once this work is completed, the paving will be re-instated until the sculpture is ready to be installed.

A nearby lamppost will also be relocated

The Primrose Foundation, the charity based at Derriford Hospital, has joined forces with Bobtails Nursery to offer a lifeline to children, whose parents have been touched by cancer.

to make way for the sculpture’s left foot.

A bespoke lighting system, which will eventually illuminate the sculpture, designed by award-winning Plymouth firm The Pyramid Group, will also be installed.

Adrian Vinken, chief executive of the Theatre Royal Plymouth, said: “Installing such a large piece of public art in the centre

of Plymouth involves all sorts of complex challenges and we just need to make sure that these are all properly resolved before the sculpture comes home.”

He said that while the sculpture had been commonly known by a working title, its creator, artist Joseph Hillier, would announce its formal name in due course.

its partnerships beyond South African borders in order to share the best practices of City College Plymouth. Our partnership has already enabled us to introduce new processes to identify skills gaps in our local mining industry and we will now be able to further benefit and improve our students’ employability opportunities.”

Fiona Horrell, head of strategic partnerships at City College Plymouth, said: “This is a fantastic partnership opportunity for students both in South Africa and here in Plymouth to help prepare themselves for the global job market.

“This partnership will improve innovation and offer new approaches to the placement of students in the workplace. We look forward to hosting the first delegation from the South African colleges when they visit us

in the spring.”

The delegation, including the principals of both colleges, will make the long journey to Plymouth in March 2019. During their visit, they will research best practice at City College Plymouth and use their observations to improve Apprenticeship recruitment and retention for their students, particularly in the mining industry.

The partnership also aims to improve innovation and better approaches to the placement of students in the workplace.

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College secures African partnership funding City College Plymouth has been awarded £13,000 from The British Council to further develop their exciting partnership with two vocational colleges in South Africa.

The one year project which links Plymouth’s further education college with the Mopani South East TVET and Waterberg colleges aims to increase employer engagement practices, share best teaching practices and enhance the employability skills of young people so that they are more able to work and compete in today’s globalised economies.

The colleges are located in the North East of the country, an area rich in wildlife and with an economy based on agriculture, mining and tourism.

Levy Baloyi, Principal Mopani South East TVET College, said: “Our college is extending

Viaduct closures Plymouth commits to Motor There will be some overnight closures on Exeter Street and the viaduct next month while excavation work continues around the British Land leisure complex.

To help minimise disruption these closures will only be in place from midnight until 5am. Bus lane restrictions will also be suspended on the inbound side of Exeter Street between Bretonside and Charles Cross roundabout on these dates.

Phase one: Monday Oct 1 to Sunday Oct 7 (seven nights). Exeter Street viaduct will be closed inbound, from Charles Cross roundabout to St Andrews Cross roundabout.

Traffic will be diverted via Charles Street, Cobourg Street, North Cross roundabout, Western Approach, Union Street, Derry’s Cross and Royal Parade.

Phase two: Monday Oct 8 to Sunday Oct 14 October (seven nights). Exeter Street will be closed inbound from Bretonside to Charles Street (including Charles Cross roundabout) and the viaduct will be closed in both directions.

Traffic will be diverted via Bretonside, Vauxhall Street, Notte Street, The Crescent, Western Approach, North Cross roundabout, Cobourg Street and Charles Street.

Neurone Disease Charter

Plymouth City Council has agreed to adopt the motor neurone disease (MND) Charter in support of local people living with this terminal disease and their carers.

The Charter has helped raise awareness of MND and so far, 33,630 individuals and organisations have signed up to the charter.

Councillors unanimously backed a motion to adopt the Charter at Full Council on 17 September, and to ensure Council services are delivered in accordance with the Charter.

MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe. It kills around a third of people within a year of diagnosis, and more than half within two years. There is no cure.

Unfortunately, MND is still little understood and this contributes to many

people with the disease not receiving the care and support they need. The MND Charter was launched to change this.

Councillor Ian Tuffin, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: “I am delighted our council has agreed to adopt the MND Charter. It is vital that more people are aware of the needs of people with MND so those living with this devastating disease can maximise their quality of life and die with dignity.”

Chris James, Director of External Affairs for the MND Association said “The importance of the MND Charter is undeniable. We want everyone to be clear that access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time, as set out in our Charter, can transform lives.”

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A new support group has been launched to help children of all ages understand they aren’t alone and will give them an opportunity to play and interact with other children who are going through the same experience.

The group will meet on a monthly basis, usually the first Monday of each month from 6.30pm- 8pm at Bobtails, in Laira.

The group will be welcoming and relaxed.

There is no agenda, no pressure to talk if people don’t want to. It is just a safe space for children to play and have fun while parents and grandparents can have a cup of tea and a chat with others who understand what they are going through.

Glenn Jordan, chairman of Bobtails said: “We know cancer hits families very hard so we were honoured that The Primrose Foundation chose to work with us on this very important project.”

Rachel Dix, Bobtails childcare manager added: “We have had experience of parents and staff that have suffered from cancer and were surprised that there wasn’t a support group like this up and running, so when the team were asked about this we jumped at the chance to help.”

Madeleine Matthews, fundraising coordinator for the Primrose Foundation said: “I recently attended a well-woman clinic we hold at the Gaia Spa, in Boringdon Hall where I met some amazing young women, currently battling breast cancer.

“We sat and they shared their experiences and the difficulties a woman faces when she is going through treatment. One incredibly brave and inspirational lady said that after everything she’d gone through, all she wants, is to know her children are ok and know that she isn’t the only mummy who has lost her hair.

“This touched me and made me realise that there is a gap in supporting the families and children of those going through breast treatment and that is how this idea was born.

“Teaming up with Bobtails and their incredible generosity, we’re now able to offer families a place to meet and talk, to understand and share. I couldn’t be prouder to support this fantastic project that I hope lots of people will use and benefit from.”

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Another successful celebration of International Literacy Day saw hundreds of books and bookmarks handed out to passers-by in Plymouth city centre on a sunny September Saturday.

A relay team of Plymouth Soroptimists manned the stand and others encouraged shoppers to stop and select a free book. Children were particularly excited to pick a book and went off proudly clutching their choice.

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only an essential life skill it can also give hours of pleasure. Even though lots of people now use e-readers, many still love to hold a real book.”

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educate and empower women and girls locally, nationally and internationally through a range of projects. Locally these include Shekinah, Trevi House and the Plymouth Women’s Refuge. Internationally the Soroptimists have

contributed to projects in Nepal, The Gambia, India and Moldova.

As well as fundraising, the organisation lobbies Parliament and raises awareness of issues affecting women and girls.

Inspiring future engineers at Devonport Babcock International has welcomed more than 50 school pupils to Devonport Naval Base as part of its ongoing support of the UK’s Year of Engineering.

Learning about the importance of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), the pupils embarked on a week-long Future Engineers work placement programme – a new placement scheme developed by Babcock.

This highly-subscribed programme encourages anyone with a keen interest in engineering to get involved with STEM. Pupils aged 14-17 were initially required to submit a short paper explaining why STEM was important to them, before joining Babcock for a week of action-packed activities in Plymouth.

This programme looks set to become one of the popular work placement initiatives, highlighted by one candidate’s 250 mile trip from Manchester for their spot on the course. Most of the 50 strong cohort hail from the Plymouth area.

Led by 60 of Babcock’s STEM ambassadors, and supported by countless others from across the company, the pupils had the opportunity to view first-hand Babcock’s Frigate Support Centre.

This is the heart of the site where entire ships are brought in for refurbishment and refit. Next, they were treated to a tour around HMS Courageous, a decommissioned Churchill class submarine and the only exhibit of its kind in the UK. Beginning their activities on site, the pupils were split into smaller project workgroups where they were tested on their ability to respond

to a real-life engineering challenge.

The students were tasked with developing a new vessel that would enable aid to be delivered to areas in need following a severe cyclone scenario.

With the support of a mentor, each group investigated aspects of the hull design, propulsion systems and loading/maintenance including highlevel design, planning and testing their theory before presenting to their peers and a judging panel.

Amy Bassie, human resources learning and development advisor and STEM lead, said: “The pupils thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and tours that they took part in – they also commented on how useful the advice of the team was in guiding them towards their future. We’re already looking forward

to next year’s event to meet even more budding young engineers.”

Will Erith, programme performance director at Babcock Devonport, commented: “We have been overwhelmed by the calibre of these young people: seeing their eagerness and desire to join the profession is incredibly exciting. Babcock is proud to support the UK’s Year of Engineering initiatives, including this work placement programme, which reinforces our dedication to nurturing the next generation of talent.”

Babcock is committed to its workforce through ongoing training and development, as well as future engineering programmes and STEM initiatives. In the autumn, it will once again welcome its annual intake of apprentices and graduates.

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Charity receives lottery funding to help save local lives A Plymouth-based charity providing specialist medical care has been awarded a grant of nearly £10,000.

BASICS Devon is a network of 12 emergency volunteer doctors who provide immediate access to specialist medical care at the scene of an accident or illness.

They make themselves available around the clock throughout the year, responding to incidents at the request of the South West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. BASICS Devon receive no government funding and rely solely on donations.

The project that the Big Lottery will fund made possible by the National Lottery players is Rural Emergency Medical Responders which will enable two additional professional medics to now volunteer and respond in Devon to help save local lives.

Amie Bull, fundraising manager for BASICS Devon said: “We can’t put into words the difference this will make to our local community.

The doctors volunteer as well as work full time and are so dedicated to this cause.

“All of us at BASICS Devon want to say a huge thank you to the Big Lottery Fund and the National Lottery players and are so excited to show them the progress of the project and the impact it will make.

“Our responders help to save lives to try and reduce mortality rates in Devon. They are often first on the scene be it at the roadside, in a field, on a farm or a home emergency.

“More than a quarter of the 315 call outs in 2017 were cardiac arrests which need immediate medical help, therefore having rural responders with instant access to defibrillators and kit increases their chances of survival significantly.”

Thanks to the funding from the Big Lottery Fund these two volunteers can access equipment and complete enhanced training to be fully equipped and prepared physically and mentally. The doctors respond in their own vehicles, being on the ground is critical especially if the local air ambulance is unable to fly. The medical grab bag and equipment they use must always be to hand, having vital pieces of equipment enhances the care they can give.

One of the responders who will benefit from the funding is emergency medical consultant Clare Bosanko, (pictured) who works at Derriford Hospital.

She is thrilled to join BASICS Devon and added: “I have worked with the ambulance service to provide immediate care to ill and injured people ever since I was a medical student, and, having recently moved to Devon, it is my ambition to continue this work here.

“I work as an emergency medicine consultant and so have some advanced skills which can be used to help patients before they even reach hospital. It is a privilege to be able to volunteer for BASICS Devon; supporting the ambulance crews to give the best possible care to my local community.”

Amie added: “The first priority for our team of doctors and the motivation and dedication they have, is for the people in need in their local community, the patients they help and their loved ones, this grant is an incredible opportunity, all of us at BASICS Devon truly appreciate the support from the National Lottery players and are excited to begin the project.”

For further information, to donate or get involved please visit: www.basics-devon.org.uk

Pictured with Government Minister Stephen Barclay are (from left) Plymouth City Council’s Strategic Director for People Carole Burgoyne, Sophia Christie, System Lead Chief Executive for Devon STP and the county’s two clinical commissioning groups, Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans, Stephen Barclay, Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer and Plymouth’s Director of Public Health Dr Ruth Harrell

Bid for wellbeing hub funding Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer, alongside City Council Leader Tudor Evans, has led a group of Plymouth’s health and social care leaders at a meeting in Westminster to bid for increased funding.

They were there to start a conversation about additional funding opportunities for the city’s Health and Wellbeing Hubs Programme with Stephen Barclay MP, Minister of State for the Department of Health and Social Care.

The team included Plymouth’s Director of Public Health Dr Ruth Harrell, Sophia Christie, who is system lead chief executive for Devon STP (Sustainability and Transformation Partnership) and the county’s two clinical commissioning groups, and Plymouth City Council’s strategic director for people Carole Burgoyne.

The team met the Minister to highlight their new approach to health, wellbeing and social care across the city. This will see a dozen wellbeing hubs open across neighbourhoods over the next two years as part of an initiative designed to focus on prevention and making services easier to access.

The hubs were officially launched at the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre in March

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Paralympian to speak at fundraising lunch

Paralympian David Hill will be guest speaker at the annual Dame Hannahs autumn lunch.

The fundraising event is being organised by Dame Hannahs Ivybridge supporters and will take place at Boringdon Park Golf Club on September 25.

David Hill is a Paralympic triathlete and will be giving an inspiring talk entitled ‘There is no such word as can’t’.

David was born with no left forearm but was brought up to believe there was no such word as can’t. Through hard work and passion, David went on to represent Great Britain at the highest level for 15 years.

Now David is inspiring young people across Devon and will be talking about his journey and how it relates to the work of the Dame Hannah Rogers Charity. Guests will be treated to a delicious lunch and all proceeds will go to the charity.

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Plymouth City Council and the NHS. The scheme hopes to reduce the pressure on GPs across the city as well as Derriford Hospital by helping people to access a range of services to support health and wellbeing in their local area, linking them up with community and voluntary groups, improving people’s experience of care and reducing inequalities in health and wellbeing.

The meeting’s aim was to highlight to the Minister the way in which organisations across Plymouth, from the public sector to the community and voluntary sector, are working together to improve health and wellbeing, rising to the challenge of making the health and social care system sustainable, and discuss potential opportunities to help us to expand our aims even further.

Johnny Mercer said: “Healthcare for me is the prominent challenge in Plymouth. I along with other city leaders – have worked tirelessly in what has been a restricted financial environment to meet what is an existential challenge in demand to our healthcare services, ever since I was elected.

“This was our flagship programme, and I was delighted with the opportunity to showcase what we are doing, and potentially receive extra funding, to make these efforts a reality. I am enormously grateful to council officers who continue to work extremely hard on this project for the people of Plymouth,

and to Tudor Evans for championing the drive within the council.

“I truly believe that these health and wellbeing hubs are a vital part of tackling the GP shortages and problems in Primary care, as well as the pressure on Accident and Emergency at Derriford Hospital, and we must keep going.”

Sophia Christie said: “It is great to be part of a team in Plymouth that is committed to improving services by taking a different approach.

“We all know there is immense pressure on our health and social care system which is why it is so important for us all to work together and think differently about how we better support people to live as well and as independently as possible. I’m really pleased we were able to meet with the Minister to highlight the changes we are making in Plymouth.”

Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “It was great to be part of a delegation that included not just the council but the CCGs too. We were able to assure the Minister that we would be able to rapidly roll out a network of health and wellbeing hubs, to help people live independent, more satisfying, healthy lives.

“I was pleased with the way the meeting went. Mr Barclay seemed very engaged in what we were offering to do to support the health system in Plymouth.”

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Call for people in Plymouth to make their miles count for refugees

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The British Red Cross in Plymouth is asking people to pull on their trainers, strap on their Fitbit, and make their miles count on September 27 by joining them on a 4km sponsored walk around Plymouth’s waterfront.

The charity’s Miles for Refugees fundraiser is a unique challenge event running throughout September where participants are asked to choose a distance and then walk, swim, cycle or run to reach their target.

The aim is to raise funds and awareness of the gruelling journeys refugees often make before arriving in a place of safety.

Red Cross refugee services caseworker, Taylor-Jo Edwards, said: ‚ÄúWe hope the day will be a huge success and we get a big crowd of people to join us for our Miles for Refugees event. If you can’t join us for the walk we’d really appreciate it if you could pop some change into our fundraising buckets! All money raised will go towards supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Plymouth.

“No one chooses to become a refugee. No one chooses to flee their home unless it is their last resort. Taking part in Miles for Refugees will help the Red Cross to support refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK and provide crucial services such as casework, career advice, integration groups and practical essentials like food parcels and clothing.”

An estimated 68.5 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes in the largest global displacement since World War II. Arriving in the UK after surviving traumatic journeys, refugees are often vulnerable and need help to adjust to life in a new country.

The Red Cross supports thousands of refugees and people seeking asylum every year.

Last year, Miles for Refugees raised over £30,000 for the charity’s family reunion work, which helped bring together more than 250 families torn apart by conflict or natural disaster. This year, participants will be aiming to beat last year’s sum and raise at least £40,000, for the charity’s work with refugees.

The Red Cross is the UK’s largest independent provider of support to refugees and asylum seekers. In Plymouth, the organisation offers food parcels, vouchers, and other basic necessities, as well as supporting asylum seekers and refugees adjust to life in a new community.

The Red Cross also helps refugees to find their missing loved ones abroad through its international family tracing service.

The Red Cross team are starting their walk from the Big Screen in Plymouth City centre at 11am on Thursday September 27. Everyone will be welcome to join them on the day.

For more information about Miles for Refugees and to register your own event visit www.redcross.org.uk/miles

A range of public, private and voluntary sector partners in Plymouth have joined forces to promote this year’s Recycle Week from September 24 to 30.

Members of the Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City Plastics Task Group are continuing to work together to tackle single use plastics and tackle plastic pollution, and partners are taking part in a number of events and will also be sharing recycling messages on social media.

Recycling Officers will be providing recycling advice and support at events including Freshers Fairs and the Plymotion: Businesses on the Move event. The National Marine Aquarium will also put on daily interactive shows about how plastics affect the ocean.

Plymouth made history over the summer when it was the first city waterfront district in the UK to be awarded Plastic Free Communities accreditation with Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), and partners launched the Plan for Plastics. The campaign got a further boost with a visit from Plymouth-born UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh during The Long Swim in July.

The message of Recycle Week this year is: Recycling. We do. Because it matters.

Locally all partners will be using the hashtag #recycleplym2018 throughout the week on Twitter.

Now in its 15th year, Recycle Week is led by WRAP and this year the focus is on the plastic products that you can recycle from different rooms in your own home. The partners all recently took part in The Great British Beach Clean which saw volunteers from across Plymouth doing their bit to tackle plastic pollution on our coastline.

Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers had a record 63 volunteers at their Mount Batten Beach Clean, while Sea Champions South West collected 10.5kg of waste from Bovisand, and the Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association collected five bags of plastic waste.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for

Environment and Street Scene for Plymouth City Council, said: “The Plastics Task Group is driving forward the campaign to reduce single use plastics in the city and to increase recycling, so Recycle Week is an excellent opportunity to promote this.

It’s great that so many partners have got on board and supported Plymouth’s effort to reduce single use plastics.

“Many of us recycle items from our kitchen such as plastic milk bottles but we forget about the rest of the house. But it’s easy to recycle items from other rooms in your home as well, including the bathroom such as shampoo bottles, and items from your living room such as newspapers and drinks cans.”

Jackie Young, Environment Plymouth Coordinator, said: “Doing your bit for the environment has never been so easy. Everyone can take part in securing Plastic Free Community status for the whole of the city. After refusing, replacing, reusing and refilling, please recycle! It’s all part of the solution. We already have over 80 Plastic Free business pioneers and 60 community ambassadors working towards success...so why not join us?”

Roger Maslin, CEO of the National Marine Aquarium, said: “Recycle Week is an important reminder to people of why it’s important to think about the plastic products we use and how we can all do our bit to reduce, re-use, and recycle plastics.”

Roger added: “As a marine conservation and education charity our focus is to connect people with our Oceans. The Oceans are vitally important to the health of our planet and it is becoming increasingly important for people to understand the effects of plastics on them. It’s fantastic to see people making pro-Ocean behaviour changes and the increasing awareness of their responsibility to care for this vital resource. We are extremely proud of the achievement of a ‘plastic free waterfront’ and we will continue to play our part in tackling the quantity of single use plastics used in Plymouth and further beyond.”

Find out about recycling and what else you can do to support the Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City Plan for Plastics: www.plymouth.gov.uk/plastics More detail on what can be recycled in Plymouth is also available at www.plymouth.gov. uk/binsrecyclingandwaste/whatgoeseachbin

PLASTIC FACTS Everything you recycle brings real benefits. It comes back again and again as new stuff, saving resources and the environment. Examples include:

• Plastic bottles can be recycled into new plastic bottles, packaging, drainage pipes, flooring and signage • The kerbstones on the Tamar Bridge are made from five million recycled plastic milk bottles • Only around 45 per cent of plastic bottles in the UK are recycled.

• Using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably less energy than required for producing new plastic products from scratch – 75 per cent less in fact, meaning the impact on the environment is lowered.

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War Horse characters visit children’s ward Characters from the National Theatre production of War Horse paid a visit to Derriford Hospital, bringing smiles and delight to both patients and staff.

The War Horse characters visited the hospital just a few days before the end of their two week stint at the Theatre Royal.

Along with their puppeteers, Baby Joey and Goose popped in to visit some poorly children and their families, in both the children’s day case unit and children’s wards on Level 12.

Both patients and staff enjoyed interacting with the characters, who certainly enjoyed the attention, too.

“Part of our role is to organise fun activities for the children here, to keep them entertained and distract them from what they might be going through,” explained Jo Cross, hospital play specialist.

“So I thought I’d ask the production company if it might be possible to arrange a visit, especially considering the local connection with Michael Morpurgo.

“We were absolutely delighted that they agreed, and the smiles on the children’s faces today simply says it all. It’s been so lovely having them here.”

Rachel Roussel-Tyson, general manager for War Horse said: “The puppeteers were really excited to have the opportunity to bring a little bit of Devon sunshine to children who we know are all being really brave.

“I’m sure the children loved meeting our Baby Joey and Goose, who have brought

smiles to children all around the world.”

“We’d like to thank the War Horse team, not only for brightening the children’s days, but also for their very kind donation of books and DVDs. We all really appreciate it,” added Jo Cross.

Derriford A&E gets £2m boost Children needing emergency care can look forward to an improved experience after it was announced that Derriford Hospital will receive more than £2 million to upgrade parts of the Emergency Department.

The injection of cash was part of a £145 million fund to upgrade wards, A&Es and extra beds at NHS Trusts across England.

Derriford’s Emergency Department was originally built for a maximum of 240 people attending every day. The average daily attendance across the last year has been 278 people, with regular attendances of more than 300 per day. This results in cramped facilities and sometimes overcrowding.

The long-term ambition is to create a brand new, fit-for-purpose Urgent and Emergency Care Department but that will take time.

In the meantime, this investment will allow: • An expansion of the paediatric area taking the unit from three children’s consultation rooms up to five, plus a bigger waiting area and toilets for families to use • An improved resuscitation unit which could

be double the size it is now. Currently there are four bays within the resuscitation unit.

This could increase to seven or eight.

Plans are currently being drawn up, in a bid to get the work complete in time for winter.

Consultant Anne Hicks said: “The Paedatric Emergency Department currently only has seats for 14 people and we regularly have 20 patients here with their families at any one time. The scheme will double the size of this department and also provide for increased capacity in resus to deal with patients who are critically ill.”

Chief executive Ann James said: “We welcome this investment. It is much needed and will be much appreciated by staff and patients. Our long-term aim is still to rebuild the department as one fit for the region’s Major Trauma Centre and a specialist hospital. But this investment will certainly help alleviate the growing pressure on our emergency unit in the meantime.”

Plymouth MP Luke Pollard also welcomed the upgrade but said he will continue to campaign for a fully funded refurbishment of the Emergency Department.

He said: “NHS staff in the Emergency Department are real life heroes for our city

every day and every night. It is only right that they have the first-class facilities that match their dedication and professionalism.

“The £2m upgrade will help this winter but it isn’t the full refurbishment and investment the hospital and I have been calling for and so the campaign for that funding will continue.

“I’ve spent a shift with staff on a busy Saturday night in the ED and I know that the facilities don’t have the capacity a hospital as busy as Derriford needs.

“This upgrade is a good step forward and it is welcome but the lobbying must continue to ensure that Derriford gets the Emergency Department facilities we need and rightly deserve.

“I’ve written to the Minister about the urgent need for a full refurbishment and expansion of Derriford’s Emergency Department in the past and I’ll redouble efforts now to ensure that the £2m investment is not the end of the funding, but the start.

“Of course, we also need proper action to address the GP and social care crisis in Plymouth. This really is a case of needing both, not just action on one.”

Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard has blasted the Government’s proposed new constituency boundary changes as ‘insulting’ and ‘undemocratic’ after shock plans reveal the far south west would lose a constituency and historic county boundaries would merge together.

Changes published recently by the Boundary Commission state that the 18 constituencies in Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, Plymouth and Torbay would be reduced by one to 17 as part of efforts to cut the number of MPs from 650 to 600.

Theresa May has no plans to reduce the numbers of Ministers thus reducing Parliament’s scrutiny role at a key time for the country.

The proposals also include a plan to create a ‘Devonwall’ seat that crosses the Devon and Cornwall boundary. Attempts to keep Cornwall whole have been ignored by the Boundary Commission.

In Plymouth, changes include the transferring of Peverell ward from Plymouth Sutton and Devonport to Plymouth Moor View, while Plymstock Radford and Plymstock Dunstone wards would be transferred to Plymouth Sutton and Devonport.

Responding to the revised boundary proposals, Luke Pollard MP said: “The changes proposed today are gerrymandered not to help the people of the far south west, but to help a Conservative Government cling on to power. With Brexit happening we need more scrutiny not less. But instead we have a Government that is stuffing House of Lords with expensive unelected peers and getting rid of democratically elected MPs. “The Boundary Commission are using an out of date electoral register that ignores thousands of people in Plymouth and the wider region who have registered to vote since 2015.

“As well as being undemocratic, these changes insultingly look to merge county boundaries between Devon and Cornwall creating a ‘Devonwall’ seat that Conservative and Labour MPs have fought against. South West MPs have a chance to stand up for our region and keep Cornwall whole by voting against these changes.

“This is nothing less than a cynical attempt at a bureaucratic, power grab making it easier for the Conservatives to win an election before a single vote is cast. I support equalising the number of people in each constituency but these new boundaries only count registered voters and not people. Research shows young people, people on low income, BAME and disabled people are much more likely to not be registered to vote.”

Due to the large number of Conservative MPs unhappy with the proposals the Government has not announced a date for the vote in the House of Commons.

Luke is encouraging people to lobby their MPs to keep Cornwall whole and reject these proposals.

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New home for Devon & Cornwall Food Action - for the time being

A Plymouth-based charity which collects surplus food and distributes it to people in need has found a new home - for the next few months at least.

Following an anxious couple of months while they looked to relocate, Devon & Cornwall Food Action are now up and running at their new premises in the north of the city.

DCFA’s chair, Alan Dunne, said: “We are delighted with the move. It was hard work but this is the beginning of a new era for DCFA; with extended opening times, a bigger storage area and new projects with schools and, potentially, more rural areas of Devon coming on line. We are really grateful to all our suppliers and clients for their patience.”

DCFA is now located at Unit 4, Porsham Close, Belliver Industrial Estate in Roborough - a little further out but still very accessible.

The new Hub trading hours are : Monday 10am to 1.30 pm; Tuesday: schools only; Wednesday 10am to 1.30pm; Thursday: schools only; Friday 10am to 1.30pm; Saturday and Sunday: appointments only.

The hours may be subject to change because the charity relies on volunteers to run the service. Any queries call 01752 651800.

Alan said: “New community groups are always welcome – so if you support community members with meals or snacks just get in touch.”

DCFA was established in 2010 and was formerly based in Stonehouse. The charity was advised that it had to move in June and was helped by Plymouth City Council in securing the new base.

However, work is progressing to find a permanent home as, unfortunately, these premises are only available for six months.

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Launch of new pathways into nursing The University of Plymouth has introduced two higher and degree apprenticeships to help boost nurse numbers in the NHS.

Both the Nursing Associate and Registered Nursing apprenticeship programmes are designed to help people in existing health care roles train on the job and obtain a workbased degree.

Figures released by the NHS in 2017 revealed that over 85% of nursing vacancies remained unfilled across the South West. Many nurses across acute and community nursing are retiring – and the outlook suggests that a further third of practice nurses are set to retire by 2023.

In short, these new initiatives allow the NHS to retain talent and expand skillsets to help meet the shortfall.

As one of only a few organisations nationally running the degree apprenticeships in nursing, the university is offering the programmes on top of its existing BSc Adult Nursing, and welcomes its first students this month.

The development of these programmes has been supported by projects funded by the European Social Fund.

Caroline Jamison, apprenticeship programme lead in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Plymouth, said: “It’s no secret that the NHS needs more nurses, with one third of practice nurses – those based in GP surgeries – set to retire within five years.

“There is no quick fix for the issue, but we are really pleased to be providing a structured career pathway here at Plymouth so that the NHS can retain existing talent and skills, while professionals within the

organisation can progress their careers.”

Nursing Associate is a new role created by Health Education England to address a skills gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. Providing care and support for patients and service users, it is intended that the role will enable registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care needs.

The BSc (Hons) Registered Nursing programme is a three-year apprenticeship and is designed for individuals both new to and experienced in health care. The apprenticeship can be fast tracked; with Nursing Associates, for example, being able

to complete their studies for BSc (Hons) Registered Nursing in two years.

In addition, the university is offering a new masters level qualification, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner degree apprenticeship.

This degree apprenticeship is designed for Registered Healthcare professionals from a variety of clinical settings who wish to develop their research and leadership skills and clinical expertise.

To find out more about studying on one of the nursing programmes at the University of Plymouth, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/ school-of-nursing-and-midwifery

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Youngsters can now drive their own special car at Derriford!

Children at Derriford Hospital are now able to drive themselves to surgery or X-rays in their very own Tesla car.

Matron Anita Dykes with an excited youngster at Derriford

Derriford Hospital is the fourth children’s unit in the country to receive a Tesla car which is a battery-powered replica of the full size models, with a working MP3 sound system and space in the boot to carry toys and other belongings. Children will be accompanied to theatre, X-ray or other appointments and will be able to drive the car themselves.

Matron Anita Dykes said: “This is a lovely gesture and will make a big difference to lots of children who could really benefit from having their minds distracted.”

The man behind the donation, Mark Freeman, is the director of KK Control and Equipment, a Plymouth-based electrical company whose firm has worked at Derriford Hospital over the years.

Mark is also part of the Tesla Owners Group UK, whose members have been donating child-sized Tesla cars to various hospitals and charitable Trusts.

“This will allow children to drive themselves to areas they need to go in the hospital, just to try and make the experience a little less daunting,” said Mark. “KK controls are very pleased to donate a car to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.”

Mark contacted Plymouth Hospitals charity manager, Corrine Bailey with the kind offer. “We get calls from amazing people who want to donate time or money to the hospital”, said Corinne. “But when I took this call, I grinned from ear to ear.

“I think any child who has to spend time on a ward will feel a little bit worried and a little bit scared. Having this shiny beautiful electric car will bring smiles to a lot of faces that’s for sure.

“On behalf of the charity I’d like to say a big thank you to the Tesla Owners Group.”

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Freedom Fields community event is big success

The dog show proved popular

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A new community event organised by Park Lodge Café proved a popular success in September.

It was the first ever Freedom Fields Community Fun Day and was enjoyed by many members of the local community.

Following the success of the first event, it is hoped that this will become a much-anticipated annual treat for local residents.

The day was well attended and featured full cafe facilities, outdoor BBQ, live music, bouncy castles, face painting, henna tattoos, stalls, frisbee golf demonstrations, a highly successful dog show and a visit from the local fire brigade.

Scott Macaskill of Park Lodge Cafe said: “The weather was superb and the park was busy with people enjoying the attractions. The aim was to bring the community together and to support local charities.”

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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

providing subjects, but do your own thing if wanted.

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.

Treat for dance fans

Community Drop In A new community drop in session at Onward House 55 Greenbank Road Plymouth PL4 8PE, Thursdays 1-30 to 4 pm starting from 3rd May 2018. to include community information and creative activities All enquiries tel 07722308462.

Craft Club Wednesdays Meets at the Northey Rooms at Ford Park Cemetery from 11am to 3pm. Everyone welcome to join.

Refreshments available. The club meets throughout the year.

Scottish Country Dancing Every Monday from 7.30 until 10 at Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane Hartley. £3 an evening including a cup of tea and biscuits. We are a really friendly group and beginners are very welcome. You do not need a partner just soft shoes and a sense of humour. For further details contact Valerie on 01752 220241 or Mary on 01752 338785.

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.

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

For more details phone 078604573727.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056.

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

Fagin’s Twist Photo: Rachel Cherry

Barbican Theatre is bringing two professional dance productions to the Plymouth Athenaeum stage this autumn – James Wilton Dance’s ‘The Storm’ on October 5 and Avant Garde Dance’s ‘Fagin’s Twist’ on October 19.

Suzie West, lead practitioner for Barbican Theatre’s FUSE Diverse Dance project said: “We’re bringing two very unique dance productions to Plymouth this autumn - what a treat! From stunning athleticism to hip hop dance theatre.

Both will be a blast and leave you wanting to try it yourself. What’s great is that, you don’t have to be a trained contemporary or urban dancer to appreciate these productions. They are so good, they tell the story for you”.

James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s most in demand dance companies, present The Storm – a whirlwind of lightning fast, athleticism, where acrobatics, break-dancing, martial arts and contact work fuse to form dance that will blow audiences away.

Seven dancers, a soundtrack of thundering electro-rock specially composed by Amarok and thousands of pieces of paper combine to create a work that will astound audiences with its athleticism and touch them emotionally in a way that words simply can’t.

Avant Garde Dance first brought their production of Fagin’s Twist to Barbican Theatre’s

and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night. Details Dave Crawford 01752 215179 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 Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193.

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

intimate stage in 2016 where it quickly sold out and had extensive waiting lists. So the decision to bring it to the larger Plymouth Athenaeum two years later was an easy one.

Fagin’s Twist, based on the story of Oliver Twist, is an ambitious fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance theatre. It tells the story of Fagin and Bill Sykes’ childhood, imagining how it may have resembled Oliver’s. They are corrupted by greed, and worn down by poverty.

When the audience meets Oliver – a vulnerable child – it seems impossible that he will be able to break out of this cycle, and indeed in Avant Garde Dance’s version there is no fairy tale ending. Oliver is heir to Fagin and Bill’s criminal enterprise, and it is ambiguous whether Oliver is more victim or victor.

Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Dance is at the forefront of London’s innovative hip hop/ contemporary dance scene. Commercially Tony has performed with internationally recognised artists including Janet Jackson, Usher, Ashanti, Mel B, JoJo, Cheryl Cole and Whitney Houston and was the Creative Director for Sky 1’s ‘Got To Dance’.

Tickets are available online at www. barbicantheatre.co.uk, in person at the Barbican Theatre (11am – 6pm Mon to Fri) or by calling 01752 267131 (11am – 6pm Mon to Fri). 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 for money, and a fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

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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.

Mike’s 44 years’ service

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.

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).

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.

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

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

Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www. plymouthchristiancentre.org Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Mike Berridge is pictured with Kev McSherry South and West Devon County Commander for South Westerrn Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

After more than 44 years with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), Plymouth man Mike Berridge is stepping down from saving lives to enjoy his retirement.

Mike joined what was then known as the Plymouth Corporation Ambulance Service in February 1974. He had a two week induction before heading out on the road to help the people of Plymouth and the wider South West.

Mike said: “I was 23 years old and had just been made

redundant. One day I was walking down Greenbank Hill towards Mutley Plain and I stopped outside Greenbank Ambulance Station.

I looked in the parking bays and there were all the ambulance vehicles and I thought to myself that I would like to have a job on the ambulances.”

Mike progressed through the ranks from a Miller trained ambulanceman, technician, advanced technician, paramedic and ended his career as an ambulance practitioner.

Throughout his years of service

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 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

Mike has dealt with all kinds of incidents and he says ambulance staff in the UK are some the best trained and most professional in the world. He said: “I think I have dealt with every situation going. Murders, road accidents and also many happy times such as delivering babies.

“I think the UK has the best trained ambulance staff in the world. The people in the service are very professional. We have to recognise many different situations and adjust to each case that we are dealing with.”

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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)

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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.

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.

Treat for opera fans Plymouth’s Vue cinema will be screening live broadcasts from the Royal Opera House between October and June 2019.

Celebrating 10 years of live cinema broadcasts, the Royal Opera House has sold over one million cinema tickets for the first time, featuring 12 productions broadcast in 51 countries.

The Vue cinema is one of 1,500 cinemas around the world featuring a range of classic and contemporary repertory from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera. The cinema screenings provide the best seat in the house with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and closeups of the performers in action – audiences are transported into the world of opera and ballet, feeling something new with each screening.

The Royal Ballet MacMillan: Mayerling Live: Monday October 15 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday October 21 (2pm) The Royal Opera Wagner: Die Walküre Live: Sunday October 28 (5pm) The Royal Ballet Petipa: La Bayadére Live: Tuesday November 13 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday November 18 (2pm) The Royal Ballet Wright: The Nutcracker Live: Monday December 3 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday

December 9 (2pm) The Royal Opera Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades Live: Tuesday January 22 (6.45pm); Encore: Sunday January 27 (2pm) The Royal Opera Verdi: La Traviata Live: Wednesday January 30 (6.45pm); Encore: Sunday February 3 (2pm) The Royal Ballet Acosta/Petipa: Don Quixote Live: Tuesday February 19 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday February 24 (2pm) The Royal Opera Verdi: La Forza Del Destino Live: Tuesday April 2 (6.15pm); Encore: Sunday April 7 (2pm) The Royal Opera Gounod: Faust Live: Tuesday April 30 (6.45pm); Encore: Sunday May 5 (2pm) The Royal Ballet: Triple Bill Pite: Flight Pattern /Wheeldon: Within the Golden Hour / Cherkaoui: New Work Live: Thursday May 16 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday May 19 (2pm) The Royal Ballet MacMillan: Romeo and Juliet Live: Tuesday June 11 (7.15pm); Encore: Sunday June 16 (2pm) For further details of the worldwide screening of Mayerling, Die Walküre and the rest of The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera cinema broadcasts visit www.roh.org.uk/cinemas

A scene from the Royal Opera House’s production of La Traviata Photo: Tristram Kenton

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

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 or 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.

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

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, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit our 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.

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

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

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

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

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), behind the Co-op just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux. These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many 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 4pm 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

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 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.

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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

Can you help Little Kooky?

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home has recently taken in a nine year old West Highland Terrier who has been named Little Kooky.

She arrived in a terrible state with over grown nails, very bad skin due to a severe flea infestation and skin allergies and is almost blind as she is suffering from endstage dry eye, all caused from a lack of basic veterinary care.

Little Kooky will need to be spayed to prevent her from developing a condition known as Pyometra, which is an infection of the womb that is more common in older animals and can be life threatening.

She is also going to need plenty of TLC, medical baths and pain relief as well as 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 Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

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

eye treatment for the rest of her life, which could hopefully be at least another five years.

Gables is hoping to raise £1000 to cover the cost of her much needed surgery and the life time veterinary care she needs for her eyes. This will enable the charity to find a new loving home for her and cover the cost of the treatment needed for the rest of her life.

If you can help by making a contribution call 01752 331602, text KOOK18 £10 to 70070 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/ littlekooky?success=true to donate online.

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

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 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.

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 For more information visit www.plymouth.boysbrigade.org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome.

Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth. battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 1118yrs (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, 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.

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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.

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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) On April 1 2018 the Royal Air Force, will be 100 years old, (1918/2018), having been formed by the amalgamation of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. Special events to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, will be held throughout the UK. The Plymouth Branch of RAFA will be involved especially during the period between September 9 and 16. Watch this space! Dates of Branch Meetings during 2018 will be on Wednesday Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24 and finally Nov 28. Meetings will start at 10.30am followed by coffee break at 11am all held at Raffles Club Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. The Branch AGM will be on March 7 at 12 noon followed by lunch at Raffles Club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please make the effort to join us during 2018.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) This is to advise members that the Branch meetings will now be held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm, in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists, after their drill session. The Branch Meeting will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth and the dates for 2018 are: May 8, July 10, Sept 11 and Nov 13. The Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 8 2019 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can, the committee needs your support, if you wish to keep the branch alive.

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.

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.

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)

A budding fashion designer has seen her latest designs come to life on the basketball court, after she was chosen as the winner of Plymouth Raiders Development’s competition to design their new kits.

During her studies at Plymouth College of Art on the BA (Hons) Fashion programme, Jade Rogers, 20, from Yelverton, worked on producing a series of fresh new styles for Plymouth Raiders Development teams following their announcement of a competition on social media.

Supported by the college’s in-house agency, which facilitates direct industry experience and prepares students for a higher level of creative employment, she produced mood boards and kit designs to compliment the team’s exciting new rebrand.

Student Jade said, “Having my design chosen for the new kit is a fantastic experience for me; studying fashion has given me a wide range of knowledge and skills within the fashion process, covering areas such as design and concept, producing detailed technical packs, and sampling and garment construction.

“Taking part in this competition allowed me to utilise those skills I have learnt during my time so far

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.

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 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 Tea Morning

at the Plymouth College of Art and apply them to a real-world experience.”

Plymouth Raiders Development team offer coaching and playing opportunities for children from the age of seven to seventeen. Suitable for all playing abilities, the development team offers an introduction to the sport and the opportunity to begin playing in a competitive environment with qualified coaches and support from the premier league Plymouth Raiders players.

Coaches and team managers from Plymouth Raiders reviewed all the competition submissions before narrowing it down to just three finalists. Jade’s design then won by a majority of votes, and was put into production using a local kit manufacturer.

Development team vice chairman Phil Hughes said: “Our new logo and kits mark the start of a new campaign to raise awareness of the team in and around Plymouth. We’re at the forefront of what we do and it’s fantastic to work with so many enthusiastic young people from across the city.

“I like to think the new kits will improve confidence in the teams, and that wearing the uniform will reinforce our team spirit. Basketball is truly a team sport and the unity that comes from feeling part of a team is so important.”

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 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 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 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.

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St Jude’s Community Hub will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee morning on September 25 combined with a formal opening of new disabled access ramps to enable ‘access for all’ to the Church Hall on Beaumont Road.

The Community Hub opens every Tuesday between 10am and midday, offering a warm and welcoming space for local people to meet over a free cuppa.

However, until now the Victorian Hall has been off-limits for wheelchair users. Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery, the Hobson Charity, the Rank Foundation and Persimmon Homes, as well as local councillors and St Jude’s Church, new ramps have been built to ensure every member of the community can gain access into and around the Hall.

Background to St Jude’s Community Hub St Jude’s Community Hub is a collaborative volunteer project to provide a warm, welcoming and safe space in the local community for people to meet and find friendship and support.

It grew out of a community consultation facilitated by the Plymouth Octopus Project with four local GP surgeries, the local city councillors and members of St Jude’s Church.

The particular aim is to help people who suffer from social isolation and loneliness, who may need more time than a 10-minute appointment at the surgery.

The Community Hub provides an unconditional welcome, a listening ear and

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free refreshments. It aims to offer activities and information that will promote health and well-being as well as build friendships and improve community cohesion.

The Hub is grateful for regular support from Plymouth Community Homes and the Coop Local Community Fund and for the team of volunteers from St Jude’s Church who host the Hub each week.

Since starting early last year the project

Motor cycle thefts warning Police in Plymouth are warning owners of motor cycles to take extra security measures following the theft of a number of motor cycles around the city.

It is reported that an average of two motor cycles are stolen every day in Plymouth.

Motorcycle owners are advised to secure their bikes as best as possible including covers and locks. Police advise owners to place their bikes inside

properties where practicable and if this is not possible, leave locked up under street lighting or immediately outside the address.

A special community event will be held at Milehouse Park and Ride between 10am and 3pm on Sunday September 30 where bike owners will have the chance to obtain a robust lockable bike chain for free (on a first come first serve basis) and where other bike safety advice can be obtained.

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Experience What an amazing summer we have had! So many sunny days spent in the sunshine.

I thoroughly enjoyed walks along the waterfront, evenings in the park and barbecuing at any available opportunity. This is a wonderful part of the world to live in all year round but Plymouth really does sparkle in the sun!

If you’re anything like me you may be feeling slightly Dave melancholic about the change Simpson from summer to autumn but in reality every season has its upside.

In summer I love to be out and about doing various activities and spending time in the beautiful outdoors.

Come the autumn and winter I often feel like spending time inside enjoying those comforting home cooked meals and spending time with friends and family.

Maybe it is partly due to Christmas time but I definitely have an association with these months and time spent with those nearest and dearest to me.

In my life this is mostly a positive experience

now has 40 and 50 people drop in every week to enjoy old friendships and meet new people. There is also an opportunity each week to join in with a guided walk around the local parks as part of the city-wide ‘Walking For Health’ scheme. The Hub also hosts a monthly reading group and has regular visits from various professionals who provide information and advice on a wide range of issues.

Central Park Play Space to open for October half term Plymouth City Council have announced that the new Central Park Play Space will be open in time for October half term.

There will be a big celebration event at the park with food and games on Saturday October 20.

The opening of the new Play Park was delayed in the summer because the extremely hot weather meant that the play area was more like a dustbowl than a place for families to relax and enjoy the facilities.

Relationships: Who needs them? but we all know that as well as being some of the most rewarding aspects of our lives, close relationships can also be some of the most challenging.

Wherever we open our hearts up to love another person and have a relationship with them there is always the risk that they could hurt us. It is an inescapable reality and it is impossible to get all the benefits of close relationships without taking this risk.

Not only that but in close family, especially in the seasons when we spend more time indoors in close proximity with each other, it is inevitable that fallouts will happen and from time to time we will wind each other up.

Despite all the pain, annoying arguments and heartache, my point in writing this article is do not give up! Relationships really are worth it!

In a recent event I was at, a speaker quoted a passage from Genesis and he stated that the first time God says anything is not good is that ‘it is not good

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for man to be alone’. We were created for relationships. They bring tremendous joy, security and love to our lives.

It is also possible to navigate our close relationships well and move forward together rather than breaking apart. I believe a key for this is found in the words of Jesus as quoted in the book of Matthew where it says; ‘Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?’ In other words it is so easy to pick fault with our friends and family when in reality we aren’t without our own faults! Bearing this in mind in day to day life helps us deal with each other more graciously and recognise the only person we can really change is ourselves.

I am fully aware I am writing this with no knowledge of the possible difficulties you are facing in your relationships. Whether things are going well for you and yours or not, there is one relationship that will never disappoint or hurt us. That is our relationship with God. The message of the Christian faith, which many millions of people across the world believe to be true, is that we were not only created to be in relationship with each other but primarily with God. Through the person of Jesus Christ such a relationship is possible no matter who you are.

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Tourism targets smashed as work starts on new Visitor Plan

Brave Ellie overcomes medical condition to reach finals of Miss Teen Great Britain

An organisation set up to promote Plymouth’s potential as a destination has smashed its own targets.

A seventeen-year-old girl from Stonehouse who has battled with a rare immune deficiency all her life could lift a prestigious beauty crown this month.

Ellie Kent, whose ambition is to be a nurse, was diagnosed with the rare condition when she was just four years old. It means that she has to undergo regular treatment to help her to fight off illnesses.

She said: “I have had IRAK 4 immune deficiency since I was born, but it took four years to diagnose it. It was only when I was getting severe illnesses such as meningitis and bronchitis that the condition was identified.”

The deficiency means that Ellie’s body is unable to make enough white blood cells which means she is more vulnerable to bugs and cannot fight off infection.

“I have to have injections every week, and IV treatment every two to three months to make sure I’m kept healthy. IRAK 4 is extremely rare and less than 50 people in the world have been identified as having the condition. My brother sadly passed away from the same condition.

“I have overcome many battles and scary times whilst dealing with this immune deficiency,” she added.

But now she has overcome her medical condition to reach the prestigious finals of

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Ellie visited the Eden Unit at Derriford Hospital to have her IV treatment - and took some sweet treats along to the team

Miss Teen Great Britain, having recently been chosen as Miss Teen South Plymouth.

Ellie said: “I have never entered a pageant before and never thought I would do something like this as it is completely out of my comfort zone and when I signed up I never thought I would make it through to the finals!

“Having the rare immune deficiency that is constantly throwing things at me can be hard, but I have fought through it and have came out stronger than ever accompIishing things I never thought I could.

“I am so lucky to be competing against many amazing and gorgeous girls in October, and I am so grateful to the team for allowing me to have this opportunity.”

Ellie is studying for an extended diploma in health sciences at Scott Medical College to pursue her dreams of being a nurse – but is continuing with charity fund raising ahead of the finals in Blackpool on October 23.

The winner of Miss Teen Great Britain will walk away with some big prizes – including £1000, dresses from The Dress Studio, a sparkling sash and crown, and more!

Ellie said: ‘“I was in shock when I got the phone call, it is an absolute dream come true and I couldn’t be any more happy. I cannot wait to work hard for charity up to the finals and fingers crossed make everyone proud by bringing home the crown and earning the title of Miss Teen Great Britain.

“Miss Teen Great Britain helps to bring girls together and boost their confidence, they have given me an opportunity that I will forever be grateful for.”

She thanked everyone who has supported her along the way. “I couldn’t have done it without the help of my family, medical staff and my college,” she said.

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Destination Plymouth, a private-public partnership set up in 2008, commissioned the city’s first visitor plan in 2010 and has seen numbers of visitors grow over the past few years from just above four million in 2008 to 5.1 million in 2016, the most recent data set available.

New visitor numbers are expected soon and given the significant increase in overseas visits and marketing activity, it is expected they will be above the original target of 4.9 million visitors.

Key representatives from Destination Plymouth will give the city’s Brexit, Infrastructure and Legislative Change Overview Scrutiny Committee an update on 5 September of their achievements as well as ask the committee to help shape plans for the visitor market over the next 10 years.

The report also highlights that visitor spending was up from £273.7 million in 2008 to £321.7 million in 2016 and on track for the £342 million targeted by 2020.

The economic impact has generated new jobs and currently over 7,654 people are employed in the sector – that’s seven per cent of the city’s total employment.

Adrian Vinken, chair of Destination Plymouth said: “This is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come and how successful the Visitor Plan has been.”

“We set ambitious targets for growing the city’s visitor economy. We aimed to attract 20 per cent more visitors, increase their spend in the city by 25 per cent and create 2,800 new jobs by 2025. We have made some terrific progress to get to this point. Now we need to look further into the future and decide how to build on this success.”

“Plymouth is still essentially a day visitor destination. Over 85 per cent of our visitors fall into this category. Fourteen percent are UK staying visitors and only one per cent come from overseas. Partners across the city have been working to encourage more staying visitors with significant marketing activity linked to Mayflower 400 as well as working in the cruise sector.”

Destination Plymouth is the Mayflower 400 delivery company led by the Chair Adrian Vinken and Mayflower 400 Chief Executive Charles Hackett who is developing the emerging Mayflower 400 programme into an internationally significant commemoration in 2020.

The process of refreshing the visitor plan has started and Destination Plymouth has begun talking with key stakeholders about their ideas. It is hoped that the new plan will be launched in 2019.

The November edition of the Plymouth Chronicle in Central and Waterfront will be published on October 19, with a copy deadline of October 8.

The Central and Waterfront edition is one of four hyper local editions delivered to a total of more than 90,000 homes throughout the city.

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