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Heartbreak of ‘no pets’ ruling

Pregnant cat Bella who was taken to Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary because her owners were moving to rental accommodation with a ‘no pet’ policy. The policy is causing a big increase in the number of pets being taken to the sanctuary

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Sherford Life Waiting is an unavoidable fact of life: waiting for a bus, waiting for our paycheque, waiting for the summer holidays! There is plenty of waiting involved in moving to a new home, and likewise in watching a new town grow from the ground up.

I am told that in Cranbrook, the new town being built outside Exeter, residents adopted the motto, ‘coming soon’, for the town. Everything from the railway station to the pub was always ‘coming soon’, and a pattern quickly emerged. In fact, when the pub finally

By Revd Tom Brassil opened and the residents were asked to suggest names, a popular suggestion was, ‘The Coming Soon!’

There are a lot of things ‘coming soon’ in Sherford that are exciting and worth waiting for. July saw the first phase of the Community Park opened to the public. I am very much looking forward to walks with my family, picnics with friends and open-air community events there in the near future.

In less than two months the first primary school, Sherford Vale School, will open to its first students. I know that a lot of families have been waiting eagerly for this moment, and excitement is only increasing with the recent news that they have appointed a third teacher to join the team.

Three classes of children are now gearing up to get going with the exciting and varied STAMP (Science, Technology, Arts, Mathematics and PE) curriculum.

I am looking forward to seeing children enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor learning in an amazing brand new school setup. There is still time to sign your child up to the school to start in September, and you will soon be able to enrol your toddler in the attached nursery as well.

Other things coming up very soon in Sherford include more homes going up for sale, a new bus service operating from the main street and the full launch of Sherford Community Church!

We are going live on Sunday September 16, and we will be meeting weekly from then on to learn about God and enjoy being community together.

Are you looking forward to one or more of the above? I hope so! These things are all worth waiting for, but waiting is still hard. But when we are finding the ‘coming soon’ motto to be frustratingly true to life, we can take heart from some famous Bible characters.

Hebrews chapter 11 in the Bible is full of examples of people who lived life waiting for the ultimate fulfilment of God’s promise, without seeing it come to pass in their lifetimes.

But time and time again the chapter reminds us that the promise is worth waiting for, even if the wait takes our whole lives – because it will come true, and it will last forever!

Why not come along to the church in September to hear more about what God promises?

If you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to talk more about what is truly worth waiting for, please contact me at tom@ sherfordchurch.net • Sherford update : See page 11

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Bronze Age Sherford

Archaeological 3D reconstructions have shed new light on the lives of ancient Bronze Age Sherford settlers, including how they lived, worked and farmed the Devon landscape.

The images, created by leading archaeology and heritage practice, Wessex Archaeology, have been reconstructed based on the artefacts and findings uncovered at the Sherford site, and include a reconstruction of a Bronze Age man, as well as an ancient landscape view of Sherford.

The archaeological work, funded by the Sherford Consortium and carried out by Wessex Archaeology, alongside Devon County Council and consultants AECOM, has unearthed exciting discoveries that have helped to provide more information about Sherford’s history, including prehistoric pottery, Bronze Age tools, roundhouses and barrows.

Dating from 2200 BC to 800 BC, and following extensive archaeological investigations at Sherford, the images show how Bronze Age Devon settlers lived in small communities, attracted to the area due to its location and land fertility. Soil samples taken also reveal that ancient Sherford residents would have primarily farmed the land growing crops such as wheat or barley.

Two ancient circular roundhouses were also uncovered at the town, representing the

first evidence of homes occupied by Sherford families. Large pottery cooking vessels, animal bone and seeds found at the Sherford site also reveal information about the life and diet of early settlers, who would have hunted and foraged for food, while also keeping animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.

One of the first Sherford residents has also been brought ‘back to life’, with a new 3D image reconstruction detailing how a Bronze Age male would have looked at the time. The man pictured would have likely been a wealthy individual, with evidence showing that he may also have been an important person or leader within the community.

The image also outlines the typical style of clothing of the period, with men wearing leggings, cloaks and hats, while women would have generally worn longer skirts. During the Bronze Age people began to learn new technologies including weaving wool into cloth. Leather was also refined during this time and could have been used for clothing and for shoes for the first time.

Archaeological investigations have been taking place at the location of the new community development for the past three years, and have included trial trench evaluations, excavations and site wide geophysical surveys. It is expected that following examination, many of the artefacts will

eventually be on public display at a local museum.

Gareth Chaffey, senior project manager at Wessex Archaeology, said: “It’s fantastic to help bring Sherford’s extensive history to life, helping to show what life would have been like for the first settlers in Devon thousands of years ago.

By using cutting edge research technologies to analyse our findings we have painted a picture of life at Sherford during the Bronze Age, giving us fascinating insight about the people who lived and worked in the area. The images have been based directly on evidence we have found at Sherford itself.”

A spokesperson from the Sherford Consortium said: “It is fascinating to find out more about Sherford’s history, demonstrating that families have called the area ‘home’ for thousands of years. Sherford is set to be one of the largest new communities in the region, and it is vital that its history is uncovered and protected as the development progresses.

“With the first residents now living at the new town, Sherford is already a thriving community which will soon have its own unique heritage created by the people that live there. It is fantastic to be able to share these findings and encourage more people to learn more about Devon’s rich history.”

Sun thwarts Strongman Steve

Baking hot weather on July 8 is believed to have hampered Strongman Steve Swatton’s attempt to pull a 34 tonne locomotive at the Plym Valley Railway.

Steve had pulled off a number of successful past fundraising challenges, including carrying a large tractor tyre across St Mary’s Park, lying on a bed of nails for an hour and even pulling a double decker Plymouth Citybus.

He raised the stakes further when he announced his intention to put his 87kg frame up against the might of the Plym Valley Railway’s 34 tonne Sentinel diesel engine.

Although Steve had moved the engine in practice runs, he could not budge it during the live attempt.

Even fellow strongman Dave ‘The Shed’ Glover who had previously pulled three double decker buses simultaneously could not get the engine to move.

It is thought that the very hot weather on the day had caused some expansion in the railway lines and also made the railhead drier reducing glide and thus making it more difficult to move the engine without diesel power to assist.

A disappointed Steve said afterwards: “I gave it my best shot.” However, the setback is unlikely to deter him from coming up with future challenges.

Steve struggles to get the locomotive moving (above) and ‘the tug of war’ effort (below) All was not lost though as a subsequent team ‘tug-of-war’ type pull involving some of Steve’s supporters from the Flex Fitness Gym in Valley Road and fellow strongman Dave ‘The Shed’ did eventually get the locomotive moving and a tidy sum was still raised for the children’s bereavement charity Jeremiah’s Journey.

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Plympton Natwest bows out Plympton’s NatWest Branch closed its doors for the final time on June 26, drawing an end for some customers to more than half a century of banking in Ridgeway.

Dunstone Primary School celebrates Armed Forces Day To celebrate Armed Forces Day 2018, Dunstone Primary School in Plymstock held their annual heroes lunch. It was an opportunity for the many service families at the school to come along and have lunch with their children.

This year, it was a very British theme with CATERed serving a traditional fish and chip lunch, eaten in picnic style on the vast school field in the summer sunshine. The Cate and Ed characters from CATERed even made a guest appearance.

The children sang for the armed forces personnel, in appreciation for all they do.

A sunny end to a busy week of activities for Dunstone Primary supporting their links with the Armed Forces.

Dartmoor Zoo successfully breeds endangered Madagascan lizard

Conservationists at Dartmoor Zoo have revealed that they have successfully bred the endangered yellow-headed day gecko in captivity following the hatching of a juvenile gecko in June.

The tiny baby is the first to hatch from a clutch of eggs produced by a carefully planned breeding programme which identified the valuable genetics of Dartmoor Zoo’s three adult yellow-headed day geckos.

The 10-day old youngster is currently the size of an adult’s fingertip and will be too small to sex until it is fully grown.

Young geckos are fragile and can be vulnerable to disease so the new arrival will remain under the close supervision of the keepers until it is strong enough to be introduced to zoo visitors. When it is ready to

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meet its public, the diminutive lizard will be named by the Zoo’s visitors who have already chosen new names for Marvin the common marmoset and Midnight the axolotl in recent months.

Zoo keepers hope that their success with the yellow-headed day gecko will lead to further conservation programmes with critically endangered reptile species including the Tanzanian electric blue gecko and golden mantella frogs.

Commenting on the breeding success, Dartmoor Zoo founder and CEO, Benjamin Mee, said: “Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Dartmoor Zoo and our focus this year is endangered reptile and amphibian species. The focus of conservation activity often falls on large, popular species,

such as our endangered Amur tigers, but species of every size are essential to maintaining biodiversity and we must never overlook the smaller creatures.

“The success of our gecko breeding programme is a testament to the skill, patience and dedication of our senior keeper, Justin Aird, and his lower vertebrates and invertebrates team in caring for our adult geckos and providing the optimum breeding conditions. Our keepers are experts in their field and are perfectly positioned to provide our youngster with the best possible care as it develops.

“Our next hope is to create a breeding programme for the electric blue gecko; a critically endangered species that is under serious threat from the exotic pet trade and habitat loss. In the meantime, our family of yellow-headed day geckos will help us to campaign against deforestation and educate local school and community groups about the importance of conservation.”

The yellow-headed day gecko is endemic to Madagascar which is renowned for producing thousands of unique animal and plant species which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The pint-sized lizard is one of many species under threat from habitat loss as a result of deforestation.

Within days of the closure the Nawest facia had been removed from the building and the premises put up for sale. The intention to close the branch was announced towards the end of last year and drew a chorus of protest from both business and personal account customers alike and even resulted in a letter being sent to bank bosses by the Plympton Community Council calling for a rethink on the closure.

None of the opposition to the closure cut any ice with officials at the bank who ploughed ahead with their plans to shut the branch despite queues of customers continuing to be a regular sight in the branch right up until its final day.

Jen Snape said: “There was always a big queue of people outside waiting for the bank to open in the mornings.”

Marie-Louise Steadman commented: “I work at the Pocklington Rise and many of our dementia sufferers, blind and partially sighted residents will miss having this bank. It’s their lifeline, they don’t have computers.”

Another local resident, Ann Chamings, added: “Having been a customer of this branch for nearly 60 years it’s a very sad day, shall miss the very helpful staff.”

Carol Penhallurick remarked: “Our very first bank, even though it moved from a different part of Ridgeway. I never thought I would see the day it actually closed, it’s obviously all to do with money as every time I visited this branch there was always a queue. So sad.”

Concerns have been expressed for the plight of very elderly customers.

Julia Pope said: “My 88 year old Mum has no idea about internet banking” and also added that she did not have a computer. Christine Hanley concurred saying: “My 81 year old mum is the same . The city centre branch since they did the refurb and closed all the other branches is in my opinion chaotic.”

Former Plympton Stannator Andrew Hill who was one of those who wrote to the bank calling for a rethink on the branch closure said: “It is disappointing in the extreme that the appeals to keep this branch open have fallen on deaf ears. RBS, of which Natwest is part, was quick enough to seek a bailout from public funds at the time of the 2008 banking crisis and the taxpayer is still the largest shareholder. Against that background it is all the more galling that the bank is imposing its view of what the service should look like rather than what the public are calling for in terms of localness of service.”

In a letter to Mr Hill a spokesperson for RBS said: “Branch usage has dropped by 40% since 2014 while mobile transactions during the same period have increased by 73%. Many previously branch specific transactions like setting up a standing order, paying a bill or making an international payment can be done through our online banking service or mobile app.”

The spokesperson added: “Our contract with the Post Office also provides another option for customers wishing to carry out simple banking transactions. Customers can check their balance, deposit cash and cheques and withdraw cash.”

In addition to the receiving branch at Plymouth City Centre, a mobile banking unit is also available in the local area, with the nearest stop location being at Plymstock.”

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

Saltash Chronicles Embroidery Project Saturdays until September A community project inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry bringing together more than 60 local residents to produce an embroidered history of Saltash. The 100 feet long embroidery includes more than 50 scenes from the town’s history. The embroidery can be seen at Saltash Baptist Church on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm

Family Fun Day July 14 St Levan Park, St Levan Road, Ford, 11am-5pm. Gables Farm family dog show, ZigZag childrens entertainer, live entertainment, large inflatables, police car, craft and produce stalls. Join ‘Sounds of Scrap’ percussion band or just enjoy the amazing sounds produced from recycled objects. Raffle, face painters and glitters, ice cream and burger vans plus a few surprises. Visit our ‘Headquarters’ for delicious homemade cake, learn more about us and share ideas. Everyone welcome. Free entry.

Kenleys Summer Fayre July 14 289 Dean Cross Road, Plymstock, PL9 7AZ. 11am - 2pm.

Come along and bring your friends! There will a BBQ, raffle prizes, face painting, refreshments, stalls, games, a carousel ride and lots more!

Pick’n’Mix 2018 July 14 and 15 Plymouth Children’s Theatre present their summer show at The House Theatre, University of Plymouth.

The group is a growing children’s theatre company for three to 18 years old.

Stoke & Blockhouse Fun Day July 21 This year’s Stoke and Blockhouse Fun Day will host a dog show for the family pet (no pedigree certificate needed!); games and the like hosted by Stoke Damerel Community College and Stiltskin Arts for the young at heart; a great selection of craft stalls, food stalls, and activities to stroll around; information on local history from both the Naval Heritage Centre and the Box on Tour – and a chance to record your own memories of living in Stoke; and perhaps most importantly, not one but two stages for a continuous blast of great live music to suit all tastes (accompanied by a bar, and loads to eat and drink for everyone) As another nod to the past, there will be a Lord Mayor’s Procession with a bunch of enthusiasts dancing along to the Main Stage (you’re welcome to join them), where they will be treated to a genuine Tea Dance, in memory of that unique spectacle of Dancing on the Hoe right in the middle of War Time.

Plymouth Vegan Festival July 21 Plymouth Guildhall 10.30am to 4.30pm 60+ fantastic stalls indoors and outdoors, informative talks, free samples fun workshops and inspirational cookery demos! £3 on the day or £15 in advance from Eventbrite to include a goodie bag packed full of products, samples, discounts and offers.

Down Memory Lane Jul 27 and 28 Down Thomas Singers present two evening concerts in aid of Brian Tumour Research at the Silver Jubilee Hall Down Thomas at 7.30pm. There will be a raffle and donation bucket. The audience will have the chance to sing-a-long with well-known songs from the 50s and 60s. Tickets cost £6 and include light refreshments.

They can be obtained by calling 01752 299204.

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Aug 14 Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton. Starting at 7.30pm, lasting a couple hours. Guests are always made most welcome and refreshments are available half way through the meeting. This month, the horizons are being broadened from interest in fuchsias and pelargoniums, as the speaker will be someone from Great Western Gladiolus. The title of the talk is ‘So you think you know glads?’. A rather intriguing title - you might even learn something new! If you would like further information, please telephone either Sonia Venn on 01752 514119 or Barbara Tremethick on 01752 228216.

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Eggbuckland Community Festival Jul 14 Frogmore Field, Eggbuckland Featuring a bouncy castle, face painting, tug of war, mini fair, archery, a dog show and entertainment from magicians to ukulele players and from dancers to live bands, Eggbuckland Community Festival promises to be a fabulous fun day out for all the family. All funds raised on the day will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

Neon Midnight Walk Jul 21 The Piazza Get ready to shine bright, ladies! Sponsored by Nash and Co Solicitors, St Luke’s Neon Midnight Walk is a charity walk across the city of Plymouth.

You are invited to join thousands of women, lighting up the night to remember their loved ones, creating new memories with friends or just enjoying the electric atmosphere. There will be plenty of entertainment to kick start your night on the Piazza, then you can begin your route, choosing from a 3, 6 or 13.1 mile course. Grab your comfiest trainers, accesorise with your brightest neon bling and get ready to sparkle as you stride the streets!

Ocean City Sounds Jul 26 - 27 Plymouth Hoe Join in the fun for two nights of incredible live music this summer. Starting off the first day with a bang is indie titans Bastille with a full 90 minute set, alongside singer songwriter Ella Eyre, rapper Professor Green and Club MTV favourites R3WIRE & VARSKI who will be getting the party started.

Day two will have Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra headlining with their full Ibiza Classic show, conducted by Jules Buckley, as well as one half of cult DJ duo Groove Armada Tom Findlay will also be performing as well as BBC Radio 1 Presenter Danny Howard. An Ibiza inspired night of music, sure to transport you back to happy holidays of the 90s!

Dosis Does Disney Charity Concert Aug 18 St Mary’s Church, Tamerton Foliot at 7pm. An evening of Disney songs, performed by musical theatre performers in aid of St Mary’s toilet project. Funds are being raised to make the St Mary’s Church the heart of the village, and a more usable building by putting in an accessible bathroom. For more information or to reserve your tickets in advance, please contact thedosisproject@gmail.com Charity Family Fun Day Aug 26 King’s Arms, Tamerton Foliot The fun day returns after the success of last year’s event and is planned to become an annual event on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Asthma UK and the National Autistic Society. The Lord Mayor will be

Plymouth Hoe Bike Nights Aug 2, 16 and 30 Plymouth Hoe Bike Nights on the Hoe Promenade by kind permission of the Plymouth City Council in support of local children’s charity, Jeremiah’s Journey. The gates open at 6pm until 9pm with a requested minimum donation of £1 per person in the charity buckets, which will allow you to see hundreds of motorcycles, trikes and quads of all types. There will also be motorcycle trade stands, fast food catering and a live band on the G and C Catering stage.

West End Summer Carnival Aug 4 The free event, organised by the Plymouth City Centre Company in association with Plymouth Market, is open to everyone and will see local businesses getting involved and putting on free tasters and demonstrations, along with other sponsored activities, including music, children’s entertainers and dance in Cornwall Street, New George Street, Frankfort Gate and Market Avenue.

The West End is full of amazing independent shops and restaurants including Plymouth Market, which accommodates more than 140 stalls, eateries and cafes all under its newly refurbished roof. Nowhere else in Plymouth can you eat in a Brazilian café, buy fresh fish and find stunning jewellery all within a few yards of each other.

British Firework Championships Aug 8 - 9 The Hoe The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth’s Waterfront in August. Each year, six professional display firework companies are selected by a draw to take part, and despite varying weather conditions over the years - and even a World War II bomb being found on the site - the event has successfully taken place every year since it started in 1997. In addition to the dazzling display of fireworks, there is entertainment on the Hoe including a fun fair with thrill rides, Heart FM providing live music and attending and there will be local stalls, music, food, refreshments and a charity raffle.

Plymouth Green Book Club Sept 4 Discussion on The New Wild - Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation by veteran environmental writer Fred Pearce. He used to think invasive species were evil interlopers spoiling pristine ‘natural’ ecosystems. Most conservationists would agree, but what if traditional ecology is wrong. In The New Wild, Fred Pearce rediscovers what conservation should really be about. He explores ecosystems old and new - from Pacific islands to the Australian outback to the Thames estuary - and reveals that our ideas about ‘the balance of nature’ are now seriously outdated. In an era of climate change and widespread

a number of catering facilities available to stave off any hunger during the show.

Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival 2018 Aug 10 - 12 The Parade, The Barbican The Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival returns for a third year, sponsored by Rowes Honda, delighting blues and jazz fans around the city and further afield with another great weekend of live music in one of Britain’s most stunning locations. Acts this year include familiar faces such as Andy Quick and his band, The Rumblestrutters, Benny Guitar Carr, Midnight Blues Train, Vince Lee’s Big Combo and loads more to boot.

Plymouth Seafood Festival Sept 15 and 16 The Barbican and Sutton Harbour will come alive with a celebration of locally sourced and sustainably caught, high quality seafood. Now in its seventh year, the Plymouth Seafood Festival will be supporting the fishing industry by offering a weekend full of delicious dishes for all the family to enjoy as well as hands-on activities, including children’s cookery fun, where they can touch and taste local produce. Well known regional chefs from some of the best restaurants in the South West, will be showing off their culinary skills in the special Cookery Theatre. There is also the return of the fantastic Cardboard Boat Race, which will be on Commercial Wharf on Saturday. Build a boat out of nothing but a few bits of cardboard and some sticky tape, and sail it around a course in Plymouth harbour. The winner is the last one to sink! Teams can either opt into the pre-build option or build on the day.

Bushcraft for kids Aug 15 - 17 Saltram. A wild adventure walkabout, children become part of a tribe and learn some survival, bushcraft, wilderness and navigations skills. The day will begin making a shelter using only what is available from the woods. Next comes fire lighting, one of the most exciting parts of the day. You will be practising various survival techniques, this will include making traps and snares, cam and con, a man hunt and much much more. Tickets £18.50 per child, age 6+. Booking essential. damage, the dynamism of alien species and the novel ecosystems they can create can help nature to regenerate. Embracing the new wild is our best chance for the future. Come along and take part in the discussion with guest expert, Dr Alison Smith, Lead Community Scientist, Plantlife. 6.30pm to 8pm. Room 002, Babbage Building, Plymouth University.

Grand Coffee Morning Sept 8 Hosted by Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Conservative Association at Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane PL3 3NY. Bring and buy table, cake stall and raffle. Tickets £4 to include coffee, tea and biscuits (available on the door). Contact Judy Tottey on 01752 674512 if further information is required.

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Bubble Rush is a 5km, foam filled, sponsored fun run where participants run, jog or walk through different coloured bubble stations getting covered in foam of all colours along the way.

CHSW brought the event to Plymouth for the firsttime last year and 1200 people took part raising £40,000 in sponsorship for the charity that supports children with life limiting illnesses and their families through its three children’s hospices.

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New Stannator takes office Plympton’s new Stannator, Natalie Harrison, has been sworn into office.

She was invested into the position at an official ceremony at Harewood House on June 16 attended by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth Cllr Chris Mavin and the Deputy Lady Mayoress Cllr Sue Dann, both of whom are Plympton residents.

Outgoing Stannator Andrew Hill spoke of his year in office. He said he had attended 74 official engagements and went on to summarise some of them.He announced that approximately £2100 had been raised for his chosen charity, The Elder Tree. He was then presented with an official scroll and past stannator’s badge by the Deputy Lord Mayor.

The new Stannator then swore her oath and was presented with the chain of office. Mrs Harrison announced that her charity for the year would be the family support charity Home Start and the fundraising got off to a good start with almost £200 being raised in a draw at the investiture ceremony.

Mrs Harrison explained to those at the ceremony why she had chosen this charity. “I am very involved with children both in my previous work at Rees Pre-school and now as a family

Stannator ceremony (from left) Molly Disney, Rose Hamley (Plympton Community Council Chairman), Natalie Harrison, Cllr Chris Mavin (Deputy Lord Mayor)

support worker. Many years ago I broke my foot when my children were very, very young.

“I lived on the top of a hill and physically couldn’t move my children around. My son was five

months old and my daughter was under three so I really needed some help,” she said.

Home Start provide various types of support to families with children up to the age of 12.

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Big investment plans for Kitley Kitley House Hotel is investing in an extensive refurbishment programme to coincide with the 400th anniversary in 2020 of the historic voyage of the Mayflower ship from the UK to the Americas.

The Bastard family, who own the Kitley Estate and last month took back the management of the hotel and wedding venue business, have developed a comprehensive refurbishment plan. Work has already commenced with changes happening on a daily basis which is evolving the venue into a first-class Devon hotel.

The re-modelling commenced at the beginning of June with the upgrade of the entire mile-long driveway.

The next stage in the renovation will be cleaning the exterior of the silvery marble country manor house while a programme of refurbishment unfolds inside, including

converting the Morning Room into a lounge, repainting throughout.

The 500-year-old house is a fitting historical location from which to explore the Mayflower 400 festivities. The hotel looks forward to welcoming some of the 25 million descendants of the passengers and crew who sailed on the Mayflower and other ancestral tourists to Kitley as part of the anniversary year.

“This past month has been an exciting time at Kitley House Hotel,” said Adam Hughes, general manager.

“There is a real buzz here with both staff and guests alike. The resurfacing of the drive has been well received and we have noticed a visible increase in the footfall at the hotel. We look forward to the Mayflower 400 celebrations, and very much hope Kitley House can become part of the festivities by offering visitors a special place to stay.”

Outgoing Youth Ambassador Isaac Hudson was congratulated on his year in office and spoke about how his personal confidence had grown throughout his time in the role.

Isaac’s successor Molly Disney made her promise and was presented with the Youth Ambassador’s badge.

The Deputy Lord Mayor then addressed the room. He said: “The Deputy Lady Mayoress and myself are fully aware of the value and the pride the committee here and the members of the wider public of Plympton have of having a Stannator within the Plympton area and recognising still the value of the old Plympton town.”

Rev’d Will Sweeney from St Maurice Church then gave a blessing after which a light buffet was served.

The three Plympton maces were brought to the ceremony

by Plymouth City Council Macebearer Steve Mallinson who outlined their history to the guests in attendance after which there was opportunity for people to handle them with a pair of white gloves.

Extracts from the investiture night can be heard online in the August edition of the Plympton Podcast.

PLYMSTOCK TAPESTRY PROJECT

Organisers of the Plymstock Tapestry Project are looking for artists to help in designing historic panels depicting the history of Plymstock.

These panels will represent various aspects of the rich history of Plymstock from the Bronze Age through the centuries to the present day.

This ambitious project has been planned by the Plymstock Community Forum and spokesman for the forum Brian Steele has said that they are keen to enlist the help of local artists to help design the panels which will eventually be converted into appliqué style designs and attached to the panels.

Brian said: “At present, we have several amateur artists working on the designs but in order to share the work load we need a few more to speed up the process.”

Many of the designs will be produced at A4 or A3 size and only need to be in outline form.

These designs can be based upon existing photographs and illustrations from the past and full historic detail will be provided.

The Plymstock Tapestry project will recreate the ‘Story of Plymstock’ in graphic form and when completed the tapestry will be placed in Plymstock Library. It will undoubtedly be a valuable source of information for children and adults as well as a colourful and decorative addition to the library.

Once the designs are complete, the Plymstock Tapestry Project will be calling on the many embroiderers who have already volunteered their skills to work on the fabric panels.

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Nearly 350 people took part in an online survey conducted by the Plympton Podcast about the standard of service at the Boots Pharmacy in Mudge Way. While a small minority said they found no issue with the pharmacy, 270 people (77% of respondents) called for improvements.

Many people added specific comments which ranged from lack of friendliness, excessive waiting times, misdispensed medication and unavailability of prescribed medications as well as lack of discretion when products were handed over to customers.

The outcome of the poll resulted in an unannounced visit to the pharmacy on June 13 by an inspector from the regulatory body the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Inspector Barry Cohen said: “I found the pharmacy to be generally well run. The pharmacists and the pharmacy manager were aware of the online survey and they and the staff took the comments seriously. They were receptive to my advice and were clearly keen to provide a good service to patients and customers.

“I have now concluded my investigation and, on this occasion, we will not be taking any further action. The GPhC is committed to upholding standards and, as I have said, the pharmacists and staff were receptive to the advice I provided.

“A record of concerns and the outcome of the investigation will be kept by the GPhC and may be used when assessing any concerns about the pharmacy raised in the future.”

Boots’ area manager Chris Murray said: “I would like to assure you that the health and wellbeing of our patients is of paramount importance to us. We know that patients trust us to provide an exemplary level of care and I am sorry to hear we appear to have let people down recently.”

He indicated however that the Plympton Podcast’s poll results were at odds with a recent Community Pharmacy Patient Questionnaire, which is an annual survey forming part of the NHS Pharmacy Contract. In that Mr Murray said the pharmacy scored 77.8% - rated Excellent or Very Good by respondents “so we were disappointed by your survey results,” Mr Murray told the Plympton Podcast, adding: “I have shared your feedback with the team and have addressed the key messages from your survey.”

He continued: “I would also like to assure you that the team at Mudge Way work hard to provide a prompt and efficient dispensing service. A recent inspection by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) left us with a rating of ‘Satisfactory’ and, given that in an average month we will see over 5000 patients, this is a rating we are extremely proud of but recognise we can improve.

“Please be assured that we have listened to and acted upon your feedback, and we are absolutely committed to providing great service and care for the people of Plympton.”

Anyone with any concerns about any chemist or pharmacy can contact the GPhC website at www.pharmacyregulation.org and select the ‘raising concerns’ option on the homepage of the website.

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Colebrook House planning application is deferred A decision on a controversial planning application which could see the demolition of an historic house in Colebrook and its replacement with 14 new executive dwellings has been deferred by city planners.

At Plymouth City Council’s planning committee on June 28 the proposal to knock down Colebrook House and replace it with 14 new dwellings was deferred by 7 votes to 6.

Ward Councillor Patrick Nicholson told the committee: “This is all about achieving the best scheme for this site. The community want to see the best possible redevelopment and the principle of development in the grounds is something that the community support but we don’t think the current proposal is the best that can be achieved.”

More than 60 objections to the proposed redevelopment have been received by the council, many expressing concern about the proposed access to the site via Colebrook Lane and others calling for Colebrook House to be refurbished and retained as part of the redevelopment.

In her letter of objection local resident Emma Gill wrote: “My house backs onto the boundary of Colebrook House. I cannot believe that no attempts are being made to keep this beautiful Victorian Dwelling. Surely as part of our heritage all efforts should be made to save this wonderful building.”

She also expressed concern about the effects of traffic activity adding: “The traffic situation is very dangerous around Colebrook Lane, when exiting Farriers Cottages we have an extremely limited view of traffic both from the left and the right onto Boringdon Hill, also as we then enter a narrow one car at a time system which has just had traffic calming measures this means that vehicles have to pull into the Farriers Cottages entrance to allow traffic to pass. ”If I am driving from Colebrook Village up to Farriers Cottage this means that I cannot enter my cul de

sac and when traffic is at a standstill I then have to drive further up and then turn back down. I can only see this situation being exacerbated with the added traffic this proposal will bring - this means more people will take risks to get through the narrows.”

The committee heard that it would cost around £500,000 to bring Colebrook House up to an acceptable standard and that this was not commercially viable. The committee also heard that the building was in such a poor state of repair that it was unsafe for committee members or council officers to gain internal access to it at a site visit.

Mr Summerfield, speaking on behalf of the applicants, told the planning

Cllr Patrick Nicholson speaking at the planning committee meeting committee: “Colebrook House has been empty for a number of years.

This private house has fallen into disrepair and has been known to be damaged. It has also become a magnet for antisocial behaviour and vandalism.”

An incident during the course of the planning process during which the police had to deal with trespassers and vandals was cited.

Mr Summerfield indicated he was mindful of the strength of local opinion about retaining the house.

He added however: “This is simply not practical. The property has been on the open market for a number of years and its refurbishment and reuse either as a single property or as part of a wider development has not been commercially attractive to prospective purchasers.

“The heritage assessment also

confirms there is no justification on heritage grounds to retain this building. This supports the conclusion of English Heritage who decided not to list the building after an application.”

Mr Summerfield’s submissions to the planning committee were at odds with a letter of objection sent in to planners by another local resident, Gemma Viles, who in her letter said: “The House is a very important asset to the local community, the comments on this application alone show how residents feel about the proposed demolition. It is definitely considered of important interest by those nearby.”

Historic England were unable to list the property due to the past ‘improvements’ made however they also did state ‘the building and its stone boundary walls do, however, have some local significance and contribute to the historical context of the Colebrook area of Plympton.’

Mrs Viles continued: “The property is a non-designated heritage asset and this application seems to be in a race against the Ward of Plympton St Mary who would protect it in their Local Plan. Local Plans are developed by real people who care about their area and who deserve to be given the opportunity to protect assets such as Colebrook House.”

Cllr Nigel Churchill proposed the application be deferred for more discussion with the applicant about saving the existing house. This was backed by Cllr Vivien Pengelly who also felt that a construction and environment plan should be agreed before any permission was granted.

The council case officer was subsequently tasked to have further dialogue with the applicant having heard the nature of the debate and it is anticipated the matter will be considered again at the next meeting of the planning committee. However the case officer had indicated earlier in the meeting he doubted whether it would be possible to have particularly proactive dialogue about an amended plan which involved keeping the current house.

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Pop up playwriting and creative open mic events are being held on Wednesday August 1 and 8 from 7pm with donations accepted to take part.

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Chloe has her hair chopped for charity

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Ten-year-old Chloe Bennett, who attends Old Priory Junior Academy in Plympton has had her lovely long locks cut off to send to the Little Princess Trust.

The charity makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Chloe had eight inches cut off on July 7 at Fusion Hairdressers in Plympton by Lucy Tulley who also happens to be Chloe’s dance teacher at Starlite School of Dance.

Chloe has also been doing some fundraising and has managed to raise over £150 so far for the Little Princess Trust.

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Super sports day for St Mary’s Infant School

Fun time at Ridgeway Pre-School Ridgeway Methodist Preschool recently held its sports day and a morning of fun in glorious weather was enjoyed by children, parents and staff alike. A graduation ceremony for those going to school in September will also be held in the church on Thursday July 19.

Ridgeway Methodist Children’s Care Centre, encompassing Parent and Toddler and Bumps and Babies sessions as well as Preschool, sits in the heart of the community in Plympton and also offers a daily drop in for parents to provide support for families as part of Ridgeway Methodist Church.

The Preschool offers flexible sessions for ages from two to five, both government funded and private, during term time from 8am – 3pm 5 days a week and they are able

to take children on the new 30 hour funding where parents qualify. Childcare vouchers and Tax free childcare are also accepted.

The waiting list is open for children due to start in September 2018 and after Christmas and Easter in the academic year 2018-19.

Parents are always welcome to arrange a visit during Preschool hours. For further information call Lin Peters, manager on 01752 331186 or email ridgewaypreschool@ btconnect.com Two formal open mornings are also being held. These are on Tuesday July 17 and Friday 20 July from 10am to 11.30am. This is an opportunity to see the friendly Preschool and meet its staff whilst children can also take part in craft activities. There will be a small charge for materials. (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

The glorious weather of recent weeks has been a boon for local schools and has enabled their pupils to enjoy some fantastic sports days.

One such sports day was held by Plympton St Mary’s Infant School in the grounds of the nearby Old Priory Junior Academy on July 5 where it was well supported by families of the students.

It also proved a bonus for a work experience student from Devonport High School for Girls who was able to capture these action shots of the day for the infant school. (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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WW2 role of RAF and Allied Air Forces commemorated Plympton was well represented at the annual TV celebrity Carol Vorderman also attended gunner with 90 Squadron Bomber Command service of commemoration and thanksgiving and the elite ‘Pathfinder’ force during WWII. the service this year and laid a wreath. at the RAF and Allied Air Forces Monument She did so in her capacity as ambassador Jim realised that there was no single on Plymouth Hoe on the morning of Saturday and Honorary Group Captain of the RAF Air monument in existence which collectively June 30. The annual open air service heralds Cadets, a position she accepted in November commemorated those men and women of the start of Plymouth Armed Forces Day each 2014. During a lunch reception at the Crowne all the allied air forces who had given their year.

Plaza Hotel following the commemoration lives, either in the air or on the ground. In As well as being supported by local and thanksgiving service, Gp Cpt Vorderman 1984, Jim successfully gained the support of civilian, civic and military personnel it is was presented with a RAF bear.

Air Vice Marshal Don ‘Pathfinder’ Bennett and also attended by representatives of other The RAF and Allied Air Forces Monument they subsequently persuaded Plymouth City countries to reflect the role of the Allied Air on the Hoe is the only one of its kind in Council to support them.

Forces in WW2.

This the Council did by allocating the the UK. The idea for the monument was the South West Devon MP Gary Streeter brainchild of ex RAF Warrant Officer Henry magnificent site on Plymouth Hoe and by laid a wreath on behalf of Plymouth’s arranging that the office of Lord Mayor James (Jim) Davis, who served as a rear parliamentarians, immediate of Plymouth would past Stannator Andrew Hill henceforth become laid a wreath on behalf of the patron to the monument.

Plympton Community Council The project suffered and among many others laying a setback with the wreaths during the service was untimely death of Don Bob Goodman who laid on Bennett but with the behalf of the Plympton branch help of the local business of the Royal British Legion. community, Plymouth Plympton councillors Glenn City Council and several Jordan and Terri Beer and very generous personal Plympton Community Council contributions the project chairman Rose Hamley were eventually came to also among the several fruition in 1989. hundred people who turned out The unveiling of the for the service. monument and it’s This year’s service was dedication took place on presided over by Padre (Sqn September 3 1989, the Leader) Stephen Lamond RAF. 50th anniversary of the Among those representing outbreak of World War overseas nations at this 2, in the presence of 300 year’s event were Ms Sandra invited guests including Kelleners, General Consul official representatives of to the Belgian Embassy, and 16 of the allied air forces: Lieutenant Colonel Artur Australia, Belgium, Above: Immediate Past Stannator Andrew Hill beside the monument shortly after Miskiewicz, Defence Attache for Canada, Czech Republic, laying his wreath. Above right: Gp Cpt Carol Vorderman with broadcaster Charlotte the Republic of Poland.

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Greece, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, South Africa, the United States and the former USSR. Don Benett’s ashes were subsequently interred beneath the monument as later were those of Jim Davis following his death in March 2012. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the monument’s inauguration.

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Armed Forces Day what a brilliant show!

The Plymouth Branch of the RAF Association would like to thank all concerned for the brilliant organisation of Armed Forces Day, held on Plymouth Hoe, on June 30, what a show! A day full of action and fun, enjoyed by all present.

The theme of the day this year, was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force. What a turnout from the 200 RAF Air Cadets (Plymouth and Cornwall wing) supported by the Royal Marine Band Plymouth, marching so proudly on to the Hoe, with the salute given by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, a credit to the youth of today, which bodes well for the future of the RAF Family.

Plymouth Branch will be celebrating the 100th anniversary at various venues in Plymouth and RAF Harrowbeer from 9th - 15th September 2018, details TBA later.

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Man released without charge after fatal fire in Plympton A fatal fire in Plympton which claimed the life of a 48-year-old man is no longer being treated as suspicious by police.

Emergency services were called to a house fire in Maddock Drive around 8pm on Friday June 15.

Gary Haydon was found within the house having sustained significant burns.

He was taken to Derriford Hospital where he later died.

A 33-year-old man from Plympton was arrested on suspicion of murder and released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A police spokesman said: “Following further investigations and a post mortem examination police are now satisfied that the cause of the fire was not suspicious.

“Police enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the fire but it appears at this stage that the incident was a tragic accident.”

No further action will be taken against the 33-year-old man who has been released without charge.

Introducing... new look and new name The café and bar at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre has been given a fresh new look and a new name. It is now called The Lookout, which was the most popular name chosen from a range of options from a recent Facebook poll.

Sarah Davis, hospitality and events manager said: “We wanted to give our food and drink offering its own identity so that customers know that they can visit us even if they’re not participating in one of our many land and water activities or are a member here at the Centre.

The Lookout was a name suggested by a member of staff and was then chosen as the most popular name when we asked people to choose their preferred choice from a short-list on Facebook. We hope our current, and future customers, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the

‘contemporary meets beach’ style decor.

The new name certainly does justice to the views and, whilst we may be biased we think they are some of the best in Plymouth!.”

Along with a new name and new look, the Centre also welcomes a new chef to the team.

Gavin Hobbs has over twenty years experience in many different kitchens and companies, from corporate to privately owned hotels.

Gavin said: “The menu we have developed for The Lookout has three key ingredients - it’s fresh, tasty and delivered fast, but without compromise.

Alongside our full menu we’re also launching our ‘grab and go’ section which will include daily baked on-site cakes, scones, wraps, sandwiches and salads for customers that really don’t have the time to sit and enjoy the views.”

Gavin, Sarah and the rest of the team are keen

to support a growing number of local produce suppliers and currently work with Tamar Fresh, Moby Nicks, St Austell Brewery and Allisons Butchers in Elburton.

The Centre has recently become one of Plymouth’s Plastic Free Pioneers and are working hard to reduce, and remove, single use plastic at The Lookout.

The Lookout is open daily from 9am until 8pm and customers are welcome to enjoy the food and drink on-site or take-away. Parking is free at the Centre for customer’s visiting The Lookout, simply register your car at the Centre’s Reception on arrival.

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A drama workshop leader is celebrating the success of her first twelve months in business.

Laura Shepherd set up LS Drama Workshops about a year ago for what she describes as ‘little stars with big imaginations’. She works with five local schools.

“I run drama at some schools and I do dance at other schools and we do an end of term show,” explained Laura, adding: “It’s great for the parents to come along and watch their children in something exciting.”

Laura runs two classes in Plympton on Tuesday evenings, one for four to eight-year-olds and the other for eight to 14-year-olds.

“I’m wanting it to go from strength to strength” said Laura. “These classes are all about promoting confidence, health and well-being, communication skills and just having a whole lot of fun really.”

With childhood mental health being a big issue these days Laura sees her classes as having an

important role to play in this area.

She added: “Anxiety and lack of confidence is a massive thing for children at the moment. Adults struggle with that, let alone children.

They don’t know how to express themselves, they don’t know how to ask for help but these classes really bring them out of themselves and allow them to express themselves freely in a safe and supportive environment. What comes out of it is fantastic to see.”

Laura continued: “Some of the children who have come to my classes, won’t even speak in front of everybody and by the end they are getting up and singing in front of an audience of about a hundred people.

It’s honestly amazing to see how much they can progress in such a short period of time.”

Laura’s drama groups perform three shows a year and the most recent one, Alice in Wonderland, took place at Plympton Academy on July 4.

Laura said: “I was absolutely

blown away by the children and their talents this evening! They did themselves proud and overcame their nerves which is so difficult to do in live performance. It takes a lot of courage.”

The next focus of attention for Laura is her three day drama summer school during August. As the Chronicle was going to press places were nearly sold out with only four remaining.

Laura is, however, looking to expand her drama classes when the new term starts in September and she is offering a free trial session for potential new students on September 4. More details can be obtained by e-mailing lsdramaworkshops@ gmail.com. There is a longer audio interview with Laura Shepherd online in the August Plympton Podcast.

During this she also talks about her ambition for adult drama workshops and how this can help with interview techniques when seeking employment.

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Rental boom adds to Plymouth’s homeless pet problem

Plymouth’s thriving rental market is fuelling a worrying increase in animals being parted from their owners due to landlords’ strict housing policies.

Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh, currently has more than 50 animals on its waiting list who cannot remain with their owners due to landlords’ ‘no pet’ policies.

And the charity has warned that the situation is likely to get worse as more people are forced into the rental sector by high demand, rising house prices, fluctuating mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

Woodside’s deputy manager Dawn Cornish said last year the charity took in more than 120 animals whose owners were moving and unable to take them to their new rental accommodation.

“We expect this number to continue to increase again this year with landlords becoming more choosy about allowing pets in property,” she said.

‘Generation rent’ is now one of the top three

reasons why pets are being brought to Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary, alongside strays and the ill health of owners. These animals include cats, dogs, small furries such as rabbits and guinea pigs, and birds.

In Plymouth and across UK, the private rental sector is growing at a rapid pace with the UK currently having the highest number of private renters in its history, totalling more than one in five households. By 2021 one in four people are expected to be private tenants.

Research carried out by Citizens Advice Plymouth in 2017, found that out of 396 rooms being let by private landlords in the city, only 34 would take people with pets.

Plymouth’s largest social housing landlord, Plymouth Community Homes, stipulates that cats and dogs are only permitted in properties which have exclusive use of a garden, under a Pets Policy that came into effect in early 2012.

Cat and dog owners who signed their tenancy agreements prior to this time, who do not have exclusive use of a garden, can keep the cats and dogs they already owned but they may not be replaced.

However in the private rental sector, landlords’ rules can be even tougher, with many implementing a ‘no pet’ policy across the board.

Among the animals brought into Woodside because of such policies is Bella, a black, white

and tanned moggie who is expecting a litter of kittens.

Dawn said it was heartbreaking to see pet owners having to give up their beloved animals.

She said for some people, their beloved pet might be the only constant companion, bringing them enormous health and emotional benefits.

“I have animals and live in rented accommodation, and it breaks my heart when people are forced to give up their much loved pet,” she said. “This can be due to regeneration of property and the new property having a no pet clause, or because they either cannot find a property that will allow animals or the landlord has changed their mind and they are forced to rehouse them.”

To contact Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary email generalenquiries@woodsidesanctuary. org.uk or call the sanctuary on 01752 347503. To find out more about animals in need of a home visit www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk or find the sanctuary on Facebook.

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On Saturday September 8 (from 9am until 2pm) and Sunday September 9 (from 1pm until 5pm) St Mary’s Church will be taking part in the English Heritage Open Days.

Every year in September English Heritage celebrates the wonderful history of England’s architecture and culture by organising its nationwide Heritage Open Days.

St Mary’s will be delighted to welcome visitors and share its fascinating 700-year heritage with them. The remains of Plympton Priory, situated at the rear of St Mary’s churchyard, will also be open to the public from 10am until 5pm on both days. Local historian John Boulden and his team

from the Plympton Civic Society will be on hand to show visitors around this remarkable site dating back to 1121 and present the many artefacts and historical items which have been found on the site over the years.

Also on Saturday September 8 St Mary’s Church will be holding an Autumn Fair on the Church Green (or in the church in event of bad weather) from 10am to 2pm. Any organisation or charity wishing to book a table at the Fair can do so at a cost of £6 per table. Table booking enquiries should be made to Clair-Louise Journeaux on 01752 513093.

On this day churches from all over Devon will be trying to raise funds for the Devon Historic

Churches Trust whose magnificent work has enabled many of the beautiful churches in our county to survive in the current harsh economic climate.

St Mary’s has benefited from the Trust’s generosity on several occasions in recent years when urgent repairs to the structure of the church have become necessary.

St Mary’s has also helped the Trust in that time with their own fund-raising ventures for the Trust and are doing so again this year.

Anyone wanting more details can contact Rodger Ruse, telephone 01752 510190 or e-mail rikkiplympton@aol.com (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

September will be a busy time for St Mary’s Church in Plympton

September will be a busy month at St Mary’s Church in Plympton with a number of exciting and enjoyable activities taking place and they hope that their many friends in the local community and further afield will come along and support them as they try to raise funds to keep the wonderful and historic church in good order.

On Saturday September 1 musical duo Ken and Tony will be performing at St Mary’s with another evening of vintage songs from the sixties and seventies. Their event begins at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall in Market Road.

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Why marine conservation is so important to me Isaac Pilkington is a year 10 student at St Boniface’s College. He is 15 years old and completed this page during a week’s work experience at Cornerstone Vision.

Isaac said: “Since I was a toddler, I have been interested in marine biology. I grew up watching Blue Planet, or as I called it ‘the fishy

video’, on VHS and idolised Steve Backshall, a nature loving TV presenter on CBBC. “As I got older, I began searching for ways to get involved and became a member of the Marine Conservation Society and a Young Marine Biologist.

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very easy and I’m often surprised at how many people aren’t aware of these organisations. Because of my interest in marine conservation I wanted to show people how to preserve their oceans.

“One of my favourite ways to get involved is with the Wembury Marine Centre.”

There’s plenty to do and learn at Wembury Marine Centre If you have been to Wembury Beach you may have noticed the marine centre, but did you know they have a range of activities available?

Wembury has a huge amount of rocks spread out across the bay so when the tide goes out, the centre runs a ‘Rockpool Safari’ and when the tide comes in, they have a ‘Snorkel Safari’.

In the Rockpool Safari, people of all ages go out with members of the centre and catch crabs, starfish and all sorts of rockpool wildlife. Having trained marine biologists with you means you’ll not only know what you catch and learn about it, but you can learn how to rockpool without harming the local marine wildlife.

There are also Rockpool Safaris organised especially for toddlers, made to be safer but just as engaging for your kids and grandkids.

Events like these are what shape the next generation: if more people become interested in marine life then it could mean a brighter future for our seas.

Other activities are available at the centre, such as the ‘Summer Holiday Club’ coming up this August. In this children of ages 8-13 spend a week at Wembury and engage in a range of activities, including rockpooling, snorkelling, beachcombing, bug hunting, den building, fire lighting, beach games and more.

About Wembury

Wembury is a South Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and forms part of the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC (Special Area of Conservation). It is recognised internationally for its importance to the environment.

I spoke to Cat Andrews and Coral Smith, both members of the Devon Wildlife Trust working at Wembury, about why we should protect the wildlife of Wembury.

Coral is the marine education officer for Devon Wildlife Trust and has always wanted

to help the environment since she was a child. She was lucky enough to have moved to the Caribbean at the age of ten, where snorkelling and seeing turtles and coral reefs inspired her to pursue marine biology as a career. She hopes the work of the Wembury Marine Centre will inspire others to do the same.

Cat is Devon Wildlife Trust’s marine awareness officer, working on a part time basis. Cat’s father was a bird watcher, so her holidays as a child were always outdoors. She was also lucky and went to California when she was young. Seeing sea otters bobbing along the sea and visiting the aquarium inspired Cat to take up marine biology.

For people who want to become marine biologists, Cat and Coral recommend volunteering as much as possible. If you’re over 16 or doing your Duke of Edinburgh Award, you can volunteer at Wembury.

Volunteering is flexible and can involve as much or little time as you can manage. To become a volunteer, contact Wembury Marine Centre via their website or in person.

History of the Centre

The centre was built in 1994 by the late Cllr John Squire, with funding from South Hams District Council, the European Regional Development Fund, English Nature and the Countryside Commission. It was inspired by the late Dr Norman Holme, a marine biologist. In 2018 the Centre has also received support from Churchwood Valley, Complete Tenders Ltd, National Marine Aquarium – Plymouth, Police Mutual Fund, Sea Changers, South West Water and Wembury Parish Council.

The centre has recently joined the ‘Plastic Free Plymouth’ campaign by doing things such as refilling bottles. Beach goers are also reminded to follow the Sea Shore Code. The Wembury Marine Centre educates around 2,500 school children a year on the importance of marine wildlife, shaping a better future for the generations to come.

The centre provides many enriching activities for people of all ages, and is taking important steps towards healthier seas. If you’d like to visit, they’re open as much as possible from early March to late September.

The Plastic Problem

Isaac pictured with Cat Andrews, Coral Smith and summer volunteer Harry Collicutt, a third year BSc student

Ever since attention was drawn to it by the ground-breaking documentary ‘Blue Planet 2’, everyone’s been talking about plastic. Now, I want to make it perfectly clear that plastic isn’t an inherently bad thing, the problem is single use plastic. Despite the fact that plastic takes up to 1,000 years to decompose, people make things meant to be thrown away out of plastic.

For example; plastic bottles are reusable, they’re cleaned and refilled so it’s fine as long as you throw them in the recycling bin, but the completely unnecessary wrappers around them aren’t. The wrappers then end up mistaken for food or trapping wildlife, or degrade into micro-plastics.

Though plastic doesn’t decompose, if exposed to sunlight for long enough it turns into micro-plastics. Micro-plastics are

Wembury Events Wembury Marine Centre, which is run by the Devon Wildlife Trust and organises a host of activities for youngsters

Rockpool Safari July 29, 30 Aug 12, 15, 26 and 29 Go rockpooling with trained marine biologists and enthusiastic volunteers. £3 per person Age: 4 or over. No booking required

less than 5mm long and are often eaten by plankton, which are eaten by small fish, which are eaten by predator fish, which are eaten by us. Scientists are worried about this due to the chemicals we use in plastics.

So far research has shown that plastics can contain things called ‘endocrine disrupters’ which may cause cancer. We are, however, unsure of the effects of micro plastics but we do know it’s in our foods so it’s important that we continue to research what the effects of this may be before anyone starts panicking.

Extreme Rockpool Safari July 15 and Aug 13 A rockpooling trip aimed at older children when the tide is the furthest out. £3 per person Age: 8 or over. No booking required

Beach Rangers

Bank Holiday Rockpool Safari Aug 27 A rockpooling trip on the bank holiday. £3 per person Age: 4 or over. No booking required.

Beach Rangers came out of the Blue Sound project, which aims to increase accessibility to the South West’s beautiful coast line. The Beach Rangers project is run by the Plymouth-based Marine Biological Association (MBA).

I spoke with the MBA’s Young Marine Biologist project officer, Eliane Bastos, who explained that the aim of the beach rangers is to help young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to engage with the marine environment.

The Rangers are led by a group of enthusiastic young adults with a passion for marine biology.

They encourage families to get out to Devon’s beaches by engaging them in a range of fun activities. These include rock pooling, arts and crafts, games and much more. The activities are aimed at children but anyone can come along.

You can find the Beach Rangers on Tuesdays at Teats Hill, Wednesdays at Devil’s Point and Thursdays at Kinterbury Creek from 11am to 3pm throughout August.

There is no need to book, just go along and join in.

If you’d like to help out with the Beach Rangers project next year you can contact the Marine Biological Association on 01752 426543, through their website or via social media.

Toddler Rockpool Safari July 27, Aug 1 and Aug 10 A rockpooling trip aimed at younger children where they stay closer to the beach. £3 per person (adults and under one year olds go free) Age: 4 or under. No booking required.

Snorkel Safari July 28, Aug 2, Aug 11, Aug 17, Aug 25 Go snorkelling with a team of trained marine biologists and enthusiastic volunteers. £15 per person. Age: 8 or over. Must be booked online.

Marine Makes and Munchies Aug 3 A selection of child friendly crafts available for mixed ages and abilities. £4 per person (adults go free). All ages. No booking required.

Wembury’s Bug Hunt Aug 8 A child friendly bug hunt at Wembury. Free Age: 6 and over. No booking required.

Summer Holiday Club Aug 20 to 24 A week of fun activities at Wembury beach. £20 per day or £90 for the whole week (adults go free) Age: 8-13 years old. Must book online.

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Plymstock Festival remember the date!

Big fund raiser returns to Elburton

Plymstock Festival is returning in September. The popular event takes place on September 1 in Down Horn Park and Plymstock Community Centre.

The event starts at 12 noon and runs until 4.30pm. As in previous years the event will feature many stalls and some great entertainment for the whole family with music and dancing and children’s entertainers.

The popular fun dog show run by Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home will also return.

The Festival provides opportunities for local organisations to showcase their activities and raise funds for their clubs. A local personality will declare the Festival open at 12 noon and this will be followed by a programme of indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Programmes for the event will be available nearer the date and will include performances

by Baccy Street Band, Lipstick & Lashes duo, Plymouth Morris Ladies, Groovement Company Dance and magician Emazdad Magician There will also be a bouncy castle, face painting, painting and hotography exhibitions and much more.

It promises to be a great day for all the family and visitors can also get plenty to eat with meals, sandwiches and drinks available throughout the day provided by Age UK Plymouth.

Several of the entertainers will be performing on the Broadway in advance of the Festival opening.

A popular charity event in Elburton is returning for its fifth year in August.

The annual fund-raiser at The Ship’s Tavern has become a popular attraction and this year’s event on Sunday August 26 will be in support of St Luke’s Hospice and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust.

The fund-raiser was originally launched in 2013 in memory of Ship Inn employee Tanya Waddington who died of cancer. And every year since organiser Mary Elms - who has worked part-time at The Ship’s Tavern for more than 20 years - has raised funds for a

variety of charities in the past five years.

This year The Ship’s Tavern suffered another devastating blow when the landlord’s wife Nataley Vinall lost her own battle with cancer.

Mary said: “It is even more important to me that this year’s event has a big impact and raises lots of money.”

The day will kick off with the Companion Dog Show starting from 12.30pm prompt, with classes costing £1 per dog per class. Rosettes for first to fourth place are sponsored by Farnham Electrical Contractors Ltd with

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special rosettes for Best Puppy in Show & Best Veteran in Show.

Trophies are sponsored by Clegg & Shortman Asphalt - and winners get to keep them. Trophies are for Best Pedigree in Show and Reserve Best Pedigree in Show, Novelty Best Dog in Show and Reserve Best Novelty in Show.

The ‘Vlad’ Memorial trophy is available for the winner of Class 3 ‘Pedigree A.V Sporting’.

Medals will also be available for four classes in the Novelty section.

The winner of the Crossbreed Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show qualifier will also receive a Special Rosette each, courtesy of the organisers.

The show is also a qualifier for the Cornish Pedigree and Family Dog Championship 2019, based in Roche and also for the Crossbreed Champion of Champions 2018, taking place in Pelynt, nr Looe.

The event will include a BBQ, cream tea stall (kindly sponsored by Rodda’s Creamery of Cornwall), children’s activities, a fun slow bike race, a raffle and Mega Meat draw.

There will also be live music from 3pm to 11pm featuring Retrospect, Stereolithic and Femmefatale - a Bude based duo who stepped in at the last minute to offer their services free of charge when the previous headliner pulled out.

A selection of stalls will also be available along with a small classic car and banger car display to walk around and view and as always, the pub will be fully operational as usual and open to everyone.

Mary said: “It involves all of our hard work to organise - but it’s worth it for the good causes. I couldn’t do it without the support of my sponsors, two local businessmen and pub regulars, Matt Clegg of Clegg & Shortman Asphalt and Ian Billing of Farnham Electrical Contractors. They kindly provide the trophies and rosettes for the Companion Dog Show, which is a costly essential for any dog show.”

Lamb Feast success for Soroptimists Plymouth Soroptimists would like to thank all the businesses and members of the public who supported them at Plympton’s Lamb Feast.

Mrs Sue Miller, who worked tirelessly to gather the raffle and tombola prizes, said: “Thanks to the fantastic prizes donated by businesses and the generosity of visitors to our stand we raised £480 which will help the local charities we support.”

A very excited Mrs Jo Ripley from Plympton collected one of the star prizes of a £100 Brittany Ferry voucher which they are planning to use on a mini cruise to Santander to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this year. Along with the raffle and tombola, glitter tattoos and jewellery proved very popular with the crowds at the Lamb Feast.

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Big crowds turn out for the Lamb Feast Festival

Magic Mark

Damp weather proved to be no deterrent for the many hundreds who turned out to Castle Green on June 16 for the annual Plympton Lamb Feast.

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Among the things put on for the public to enjoy this year were a medieval combat display, dance performances, judo performances by the Plympton St Maurice Judo Club and a magic show from Magic Mark.

The event was opened by Plympton Stannator Andrew Hill who along with Youth Ambassador Isaac Hudson arrived at the head of a convoy of vintage and classic motor cars. The Stannator opted to ride in a 1936 Armstrong Siddeley 14HP with Youth Ambassador Isaac and the Stannator’s partner Charlotte Willis following behind in a more modern-day Aston Martin.

For Andrew and Isaac it was their last public engagement before their successors took over at a ceremony at Harewood House later in the evening.

Stannator Hill, however, had one final surprise to deliver as he announced that the Susan Jane School of Dancing, who were performing at the Lamb Feast, would be this year’s recipients of the Marjorie Lynden Shield.

Marjorie Lynden was Plympton Stannator in 1985/6 and she donated a shield to be presented annually by each successive Stannator to a young person or group of young people who are doing worthwhile activities in the Plympton area.

A formal presentation of the shield will be made at the school’s last practice night before the summer break. The dance school was founded by Sue Heesem in 1976 and

Susan Jane School of Dancing pupils performing

still run by to ‘the dog with a her today. The story to tell’ and school performs this year’s winner annually at the was Lula.

Lamb Feast as Lula’s current well as doing owner, Iona, a number of explained to John charity events Govier that Lula which have was among a raised thousands litter of puppies of pounds for abandoned in a good causes over flat, with just Lula the years. and her mother 1930 Armstrong Siddeley for the Stannator...and an Individuals surviving.

Aston Martin for Youth Ambassador Isaac who have won Lula was found the award in to have head the past include Morgan trauma suggestive of her Lewis, Nancy Collis, Tom having been beaten when Boulden and Jon-Paul only a few weeks old and Oxley. Groups to have this is thought to have led to previously received Lula’s deafness. the award include Iona, who is Lula’s third Starlite School of Dance, owner, explained that she Plympton St Maurice had had Lula now for four Youth Club, Woodford months and that Lula gets Guitar School, 2377 on with cats, dogs and Squadron Plympton ATC children. and various divisions of “Her attention span is not the local Scouts. great but other than that This year’s Lamb Feast she is as good as gold”, Iona was compered by former told John over the public Radio Devon presenter and current Brook Inn address system. John asked her whether she landlord John Govier. John announced that had to do anything differently because of a deaf dog abused as a puppy had won a Lula’s deafness and Iona explained that it is special award in the dog show which had also possible to teach a dog sign language. taken place as part of the array of activities “Because of her attention span it’s really put on at the Lamb Feast. difficult so at the moment we are working The Hercules Trophy was donated to the on recall and getting her to stay with me and dog show section of the event to be awarded focus on who I am,” Iona added.

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Local art students celebrate success Three local students are celebrating achieving distinctions on their extended diploma courses at Plymouth College of Art’s dedicated pre-degree campus.

Eden Dawn, who lives in Sherford, received a distinction in the Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Graphics, Illustration & Game Arts), and plans to start a BA (Hons) Degree in Commercial Photography for Fashion, Advertising & Editorial.

Eden said: “Before coming to Plymouth College of Art I started A-Levels in science and psychology, but I wanted to do something more suited to me as a person. It felt like I was in a box and couldn’t let myself experiment, but coming here has brought out the best in me and helped me to really grow in confidence. I’ve tried so many new things during my time on the course. I even took on a role as student representative at the college.

“When I started studying at Palace Court, I thought I’d specialise in illustration, but as I gained experience I was drawn more to commercial graphic design, because I love creating editorial content.”

Ben Cohen, from Plymstock, received a distinction in the Diploma in Art & Design (Film, Animation & Media Production), and plans to go on to study film at UWE Bristol in September.

During his time at Plymouth College of Art, he worked with international directing duo Zhang + Knight, on a music video shoot for FRIEND London, an agency that has produced commercials, online content, short films, and music videos, for clients including Google, Adidas, and Nike.

Ben said: “Before coming to Plymouth College of Art I bounced around a lot of different schools and didn’t really enjoy it, because I struggled to stay motivated at school with things that disinterest me.

“I fell in love with films when I first moved to Plymouth, and every week if I managed to not get a detention at school I would be given

Eden Dawn

money to go to the charity shop to buy a new VHS to watch. Coming to Plymouth College of Art and studying film has been life-changing for me.

“The opportunities that I’ve had, through the college, to work on busy film sets, have solidified that this is what I want to do with my life. I love the chaos and innovation of it, the variety and the problem-solving.

“I would definitely recommend studying at Plymouth College of Art. The tutors here are amazing, helping you see the world in a different way and find solutions to any problems that you face.”

Ceri-Louise Prowse, from Plympton, also received a distinction in the Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Film, Animation & Media Production), and during her time at the college completed the 2017/18 BFI Film Academy and was interviewed by BBC about her experiences as a young filmmaker.

Ben Cohen

Ceri-Louise started using her skills in video production to freelance during her time at the college and plans to continue this while she applies for video editing and content creating roles within the creative industries.

Ceri-Louise said: “The school that I went to before coming to Plymouth College of Art couldn’t support my growth in the areas that mattered most to me.

“They said that not enough students were interested in photography or film and that I’d have to split my A-Levels between three different schools. I knew that wouldn’t be right for me, so I chose Plymouth College of Art, which turned out to be the best decision.

Studying here has been everything that I hoped it would be and more.

“The most exciting thing during my time here was being accepted for the BFI Film Academy. Meeting people who already work in the industry gave me such a realistic view

Ceri-Louise Prowse

of what those careers are like. I was able to hear first hand how happy those people are, doing exactly what they want to do most.

“That helped me to stop worrying and know that it’s okay to follow your own path.

And working at the college particularly, with people who share the same interests as me, being able to collaborate with them and have control over the filmmaking process, has helped me to develop my skills so much.

“My goal now is to become a video production executive, which encapsulates everything I’ve wanted to do since I was 12 years old. I can’t wait to get out there and work in the industry, to show people what I can do.”

A total of 42% of Extended Diploma students at Plymouth College of Art received a distinction, equivalent to 3 A*s at A-Level.

This is much higher than the national average of 23%.

New President takes over at Saltram Rotary Club Each July, Rotary Clubs throughout the land appoint a new president to guide them through the ensuing year.

Dr Robert Jones is welcomed as President of Saltram Rotary Club by Rory Blair

paediatrician who, with his wife Cynthia, has lived in Yealmpton for some years.

He spoke at his inauguration of Rotary’s national theme this year being ‘To Be an At Saltram Rotary Club, they were delighted Inspiration’ and he urged all members to try to welcome Dr Robert Jones to take over to inspire others to take part in the incredible from Rory Blair. Rory is a very experienced good works that Rotary does around the Rotarian and had been President three times world. before at his previous clubs in Torbay and Saltram is a fairly small club and sadly this Hampshire. year a few members have decided that it is He led the club through a most successful, time to take a break. The club now have a and possibly record breaking year during membership of just 25 and would really like which the club raised in excess of £30,000 to add to this so that they can continue what which was distributed to over 20 different they do and even increase it. charities both small and large, locally, Membership is open to men and women nationally and internationally. and is not restricted in any way by class, In addition, the club funded a reading employment or creed. The philosophy is to project at do good and, Wembury importantly, to School and have fun while created a you do it. garden area at If you think Mount Gould you might be Hospital as well interested as enjoying in being a a number of part of the social events. world’s largest Robert has voluntary large boots to service fill but there organisation is no doubt please get in that he is up touch via www. to the task. facebook.com/ Saltram Rotary Club Roadshow He is a retired saltramrotary consultant

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Your guide to community events in your area Plympton Library Family History Help Desk Tuesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am Get help and advice in tracing your family history.

Booking required.

Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am Thursdays, 2pm - 2.30pm Saturdays, 10.30am - 11am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

IT for Beginners Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Feel Better with a Book Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Book Group Thursdays, 6pm - 7pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Board Games Evening Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm Drop in for an evening of gaming in a family friendly space. Games will be available, but feel free to bring your own.

Hello World - Coding and Making Saturdays, 9.30am - 10.30am After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Memory Conservatory Mondays, 2pm - 4pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

Plymstock Library Feel Better with a Book Tuesdays, 10am - 11.30am Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

IT for Beginners Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am Aimed at beginners, find out what you do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Classic Movie Monthly, second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Join in the fun for a free showing of a classic film.

Check with the library for this month’s title.

Hello World - Coding and Making Tuesdays, 4pm - 5pm After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Rhymetime Thursdays, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Saturdays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

Lego Club for Grown Ups Thursdays, 6pm - 7.30pm Lego is not just for children! Why not join the Lego group for grown ups? The Lego is provided, you provide the building skills. No booking needed.

Share a Story Saturdays, 10.30am - 11am A weekly drop in session where you can read stories and do activities together. Each week follows a different theme.

Lego Club Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm Do you have a big imagination and like making things?

Why not join the Lego group? For children aged 6+.

Film Show Monthly, third Monday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Join in the fun with a free film show. Check with the library for this month’s title.

Plymstock Library Writers Group Amateur authors of stories and verse seek similar minded people for the sharing and discussion of each other’s work. We meet in the Plymstock Library on the first Thursday of every month for 2 hours starting at 5pm. Interested, then come along, or should you want

more information on the Plymstock Library Writers Group ring Tom on 01752208735.

Plymstock Gardening Society Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road Oreston. The next meeting is on 23 April when Bill Beck of Fry’s Nursery will be talking about hanging baskets and bedding plants for the Spring and Summer. The Hall is open from 7pm and new members and visitors are very welcome.

Plympton Gardeners Association First Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at Harewood House, Plympton.

We have talks from visiting speakers on gardening topics, monthly and annual competitions for members and we hold two flower and produce shows every year.

We also run a Trading Hut during the growing season where gardening supplies can be bought at competitive prices. Visit www.plymptongardeners.com for more details.

Plympton U3A Fourth Tuesday of the month The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton. New members are welcome to come along from 1.30 p.m. to have a cup of tea/coffee and to find out more about Plympton U3A and the wide range of Interest Groups which are available for you to join. The meeting itself starts at 2p.m. with a guest speaker each month. For further information visit our website; u3asites.org.uk/ plympton or contact Maggie on 01752 957044.

Coffee Morning First Wednesday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a friendly coffee morning 10am to 12 noon.

Cost is £2 that includes a second cup of coffee and homemade cake. Everyone welcome. Come and make new friends.

Age UK Activities Age UK Plymouth’s William Venton Centre in Plymstock provides a wide variety of regular, friendly activities for over the 50s and carers.

A range of social and creative activities for all abilities: Freshly cooked lunches are available daily at just £6 for three courses.

Mondays Card and Puzzle Group. £3.

Art and Craft, also on Wednesdays, if you enjoy being creative, come along and join this friendly group.

1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Music for the Memory. 2pm - 3.30pm. Free.

Busy Fingers Knitting Group, also on Wednesdays and Fridays. 9.30am - 11.45am. £3.

Reading Group, every third Monday of the month.

10.30am - 12pm. £3.

Tuesdays Tai Chi for beginners and improvers. 10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm. £4.

Bingo. 1.45pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Walking football run by Plymouth Argyle.

1.30pm - 2.30pm. Suggested donation £2.

Wednesdays Relaxing Yoga. 10am - 11.30am. £6.

Singing Group. 1.45pm - 3.45pm. £3 Thursdays Short Mat Bowls. 9.30am - 12pm. £3.

Art Group. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Line Dancing. 2pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Fridays Scrabble. £3.

Computer Lessons. Come and learn new skills from getting online safely to reading emails. Booking required, free.

Quilling. A unique skills rolling, shaping and gluing paper to create interesting designs on cards and paintings.

9.30am - 11.45am and 1.30pm - 3pm. £3.

Memory Lane Group, for carers and the with memory loss. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

For more information please ring 01752 405632 or visit www.ageukplymouth.org.uk Sequenced Dancing Tuesdays and Saturdays Plymstock Community Centre Tuesdays 2pm-4pm; Saturdays 7.30pm-10.30pm All welcome 01752 251313 or 668017 Plym Valley Sugarcraft Guild Meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Norley Hall, 70-74 Plymstock Road, Plymstock. We are a friendly group of likeminded people of varying ages and skills, from beginners to the very experienced.

We hold various demonstrations and workshops each meeting from flower making to how to stack a

Calling all ‘Mischief Makers’

Young ‘Mischief Makers’ in Plymouth can sign up for another fun-filled Summer Reading Challenge.

reading skills and confidence over the long summer holiday. The Beano theme has universal appeal and we look forward to welcoming families to our libraries throughout the summer.”

Children can sign up at any local library. Free activities are taking place at all Plymouth libraries throughout the summer, including stories, crafts, films and coding. Visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ summerreadingchallenge to find out more.

Libraries are also joining up with CATERed again this summer for Lunch at the Library.

Every Wednesday in August all libraries and a pop-up library in Whitleigh will host a day of free activities including storytelling, crafts, digital making and more, with CATERed providing a free lunch.

On days when children can’t get to the library there’s lots for them to discover on the Mischief Makers website, where they can also keep a record of their challenge.

See summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.

cake. Contact chairman Ros Hawkins at roshawkins@ talktalk.net or secretary CarolTweedle aroltweedie@ hotmail.com More details at www.bsgregion6.com and our Facebook page.

Ride March - October Available for hire suitable Children’s Birthday Parties Contact Kay for further details tel 01752 200046

This year’s theme is inspired by the much-loved children’s title Beano, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.

Every child who signs up to read six books over the summer holiday will get a collector’s map of Beanotown to keep a record of their challenge journey – and if they complete it they will be presented with a medal at their library and a certificate during their school assembly.

Children can choose any books they like – novels, fact books, joke books, eBooks and audiobooks all count, just as long as they are borrowed from the library. It’s free to sign up and there are stickers and prizes to collect along the way.

Deputy Council Leader Pete Smith said: “Over 4,600 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge in 2017. It’s a great way for children to keep up their

Hooe and Turnchapel Ladies Group Meet on the first and second Tuesday of the month, 8pm at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre.

Call 01752 311931 for more details.

Plymstock ‘Wednesday Wives’ An independent group of women who meet for a varied programme including speakers, workshop evenings, games, meals out and visits, and of course, chat!! We welcome all ladies (married or not) to the Hall at the United Reform Church Plymstock Rd, on Wednesday evenings (not first one in the month/and not school holidays generally) from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

We have tea/coffee and a light supper which we take it in turns to provide. For details/dates please contact Jacky Partridge 01752 231139 ansaphone on.

Monthly Market Third Saturday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a monthly market with crafts, jewellery, cakes, bric a brac and books etc. 10.am - 1.pm. Good refreshments available. Free entry.

Why not pay us a visit?

Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome. Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249 Colebrook Community Centre Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events Monday: Diabetic group, 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Tuesday: 2 - 4 over 60’s group 4 - 7 Dog Training Wednesday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Thursday 2nd week of month: 9.30 - 1 Fostering Thursday 3rd week of month: 10 - 1 Multiple Sclerosis 1.45 Pilates Friday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates; 11 - 12 Children’s Language class Friday: 1st and 3rd week of the month Country Dancing Car Boot Sales at Peacock Meadow & George Park &

Woodford Methodist Community Church Church and Worship Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding. Experienced children’s workers in Junior Church teach and care for children from toddlers to teenagers with age-related activities. Those with babies and very dependent children are welcome to join in with this group. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the Service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

Monthly Early Traditional Service (followed by Messy Church) 1st Sunday of every month. 9.30am Traditional Service with hymn books, prayer and a sermon. This is a wonderful time of worship with the traditional contents of a Methodist Service with a modern joyful twist. Members of the Prayer Team are available for you to speak with at the close of the service. You are then invited to go into the Hall for hot drinks and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the members of this church and stay for the Messy Activities or just relax and have a chat over a hot drink.

Messy Church - begins at 10.30am with a session of arts, crafts, fun and mess in the Hall for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Hot drinks and biscuits are available and the opportunity to stay for lunch at the Church for a minimal cost. The items made are then taken into the Chapel for a very informal short Service.

The children are asked about the things they have made, before heading back into the Hall for lunch, or more coffee etc. This is a great opportunity to get to know the church and the people involved in it.

‘Overflow Praise & Worship’ service 6.30pm - 8.30pm on 2nd Sunday of every month. Time in God’s presence:- worshipping, giving thanks, praying and sharing what God has laid on your heart in an awesome and amazing way. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

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Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am (In the Lounge).

In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us. Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with among friends. You can come in and out as you need and should you need to stay longer or talk to anyone at the end, you will not be turned away. If the doors are locked, knock on the window (room on right-hand end of the church). You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us. For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Sheila on 338517.

Community Groups: Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year.

There’s always time for a chat! Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm8pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm-7pm. Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Dance is a great platform for socialising, learning posture and gaining confidence. Learning to dance can lead to a career or for just having fun. Call 01752 343791 for more information.

Women’s Fellowship (Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm - In The Main Hall) Come and join this lovely group, with a vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects.

They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians. Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but have fabulous personalities and lots to share. They enjoy each other’s company and are most definitely young at heart! To find out more about this wonderful group of ladies Telephone Muriel on 345284 or Pat on 348672.

Rainbow Girl Guides Rainbows is a section of the Girl Guides organisation which is all about developing selfconfidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Our group is not running at present, but there are other groups in the area.

To find a group go to www.girlguiding.org.uk and register your details.

Woodford Men’s Meeting 10am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Guest speakers, specialising in a variety of subjects have enthralled those attending. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice! The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. Come along you will be very welcome and have instant friendship in this cordial atmosphere. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

Pins & Needles Knitting Club 2.30pm (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month). This traditional hobby has bounced right back up in the popularity charts. People of varying ages are now picking up knitting needles and are all most welcome to come and join this group, which hand-produce and send knitted goods such as jumpers, blankets and hats for poor children in two areas of Romania and are sometimes asked to produce adult hats for Shekinah Mission, asylum seekers and refugees. One of the members makes cardigans, hats and small blankets for the Neo-natal Unit at Derriford Hospital. It doesn’t matter if you have been knitting for years, or have never seen a ball of wool before the group will openly welcome you and share their knowledge and skills! To join them, please contact Jean Milroy on Tel. 337578.

Games 4 U 2.30pm-4pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms.

The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need

Wing walkers brave it for Hannahs Brave John Axworthy from Saltram Rotary Club was one of four very special fundraisers who took part in a Wing Walk challenge for Hannahs at Bodmin Airfield.

The wing walkers took on the challenge to raise money for Hannahs. Taking to the skies along with John were Tahlia Waller from NFU Mutual in Exeter, Jane Entwistle from Newton Abbot ASDA and George White from Bromhead Accountants in Exeter They have already raised thousands of pounds for Hannahs and featured on BBC Spotlight.

Claire Landricombe from Hannahs fundraising team said: “We are very grateful to our four special fundraisers who were brave enough to take on this first-ever wing walk challenge in aid of Hannahs; raising lots of money and awareness for our special charity. It was

Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music. Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. Call 01752 880196 for details.

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

Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150.

Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated.

Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

a fantastic day at Bodmin Airfield, watching each of them take to the skies. We’re already looking forward to next year’s wing walk event and encourage anyone who’s interested in taking part in

to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more about this wonderful group telephone Joyce on Tel. 216343.

‘Woodys’ Youth Group 6pm-8pm. A new group set up for the community by the church. There is a good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this wonderful project. Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondary-age children session 7-8pm.

Laira Youth Band (Thursdays 7.15pm). The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 from the members of the Sunday school at Laira Congregational Church, it has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, in every corner of the City and beyond. Scores of children have passed through its ranks. Most were taught to read music and to play their instrument whilst in the Band, and many have continued their musical hobby into adult life, some choosing a professional career in music. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service here at Woodford, the Band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon.

Valannes’s Dance School Children’s Ballet & Tap 4pm to 7pm. Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm.

Wednesdays: Over 60’s Club 1pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Latin Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm Thursdays: Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults.

Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7.30pm week days and from 4pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome.

Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, Bums, Tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044 Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a

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If anyone is interested in having a go at a Wing Walk next year please contact: supportus@ discoverhannahs.org

small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Fairbairn 07718749008’ Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Sonia on 514119 for more info.

Sandy’s Songbirds Wednesdays A thriving, happy mixed choir. No auditions. No need to be able to read music either.This is a fun-filled community choir meeting weekly with refreshments and raffle too. Wednesdays 10 am to 12 noon at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre in Glen road behind the Coop.

For details contact Sandy on 07737 461431.

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

Past Times Past Times group was started over 20 years ago to encourage people, especially those on their own or new to the area, to share their hobbies, knitting for charity, cross stitch, board games, quizzes or just pop in & enjoy some friendly company & a cup of tea. We also have a list of other groups, clubs & activities available in Plympton. We meet on the 4th Monday of each month, at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton 1.30pm until 3.30 pm. More details are available from the parish office Monday to Friday 9am until 1pm 01752 348525 Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7:30pm at Hooe and Tunchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Weekly raffles and late raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

Table Top Sale Second Saturday in the Month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 2pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park). A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free. There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321.

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

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www. woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Based in Elfordleigh. Tel 01752 347503.

Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every other Saturday from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017.

Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years.

Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456.

Classes held in the Woodford area.

Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October.

Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www.soundsmusicaltheatrecompany. co.uk for more info.

Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock.

Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact Mike on 794281.

Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am.

Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525.

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

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Fun Club Fridays in term time Fun filled club for primary school aged children from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Plymstock Chapel, Church Road, Plymstock. Games, crafts, stories, songs, tuck shop etc.

50p entrance.

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

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

First session free! Book online or by phone.

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.

Win tickets to Ocean City Sounds MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds is the two day musical extravaganza taking place on Plymouth Hoe on July 26 and 27.

The incredible line-up features some of dance music’s biggest stars.

On Day 1, Bastille headlines with support from Ella Eyre, Professor Green, R3WIRE & VARSKI. On Day 2, Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley, present their Ibiza Classics show with support from Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) and Danny Howard.

The South West Falcon from Stagecoach is an official travel partner for the event and has 20 pairs of tickets to give away for each day in an easy to enter competition. All winners will also get free travel on the Falcon.

Entry is easy – head over to the competition page www.stagecoachbus. com/oceancitysounds and answer a simple question.

Helen Scholes, marketing manager of Stagecoach South West, said: “This looks like an amazing event – and flying there by Falcon couldn’t be easier. It connects Bristol,

Taunton and Exeter with Plymouth 24/7 and drops you at Plymouth coach station in the heart of the city – only a 15 minute walk from The Hoe.” Falcon runs up to 19 journeys a day, seven days a week, between Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. Coaches feature a distinctive, stylish livery and have free Wi-Fi, power charging, air conditioning and leather seats.

Falcon is an ideal choice for days and nights out in Plymouth; enabling you to travel in style and comfort, without the stress and inconvenience of driving and parking.

Customers can view the timetable and plan their journey by Falcon at www. swfalcon.com or by downloading the new Stagecoach Bus app from App and Play stores. For travel updates on the go, customers can follow on twitter @ flyswfalcon.

For more information on MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds visit www. oceancitysounds.co.uk.

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.

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 Shirley on 01752 407676.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth.

Meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm

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 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.

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.

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Bastille 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 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.

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

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

Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays) National Trust Plymouth Centre (NTPC) The group helps members to make even more of their NT membership and meet like minded people. During the winter months there are talks as listed: April on Mrs Ronnie, the Royal Matchmaker by Janet Crawford.

In addition there is usually coach events each month from April to September. Membership is only £4 or £6 for couples. For more information and application form call Russell on 01752 266608 Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks.

To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists

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of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

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

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

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

Plymouth 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

Alice and Beth

Identical twin sisters Beth and Alice Antliff are graduating from Plymouth College of Art - with identical degrees!

The sisters studied glass and ceramics as part of their BA (Hons) 3D Design Crafts degree and showcased their work at the college’s Degree Show.

They worked collaboratively to be awarded the Principal’s Enterprise Award for their plans to set up an open studio to allow local creatives to access specialist facilities.

The pair have also been awarded a number of other industrial awards, including the Coombes Futures Award and the Potclays Graduate Award.

Bethany Antliff explained: “We envision a creative hub with a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, offering a range of facilities including; hot glass, warm glass, cold working, mould making, throwing, kiln firing and more. ”We aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible aspiring to be responsible makers, recycling as much material as

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.

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

possible, reducing our environmental impact.”

Inspired by elements from the natural world, Bethany aims to create intricate artwork that engages the audience through innate attraction and allows for reflection on aspects of nature that would normally escape their notice. She hopes to inspire appreciation and influence thoughtful consideration for our planet.

Bethany’s latest work has strong environmental focus, exploring the effects mass human consumption has on the natural world.

Alice’s work is often intricate and fragile, representing delicate qualities of nature, particularly plants and flowers. Currently concentrating on glass engraving, Alice has interrogated her own impact on the environment and now uses 100% recycled and upcycled glass, meaning that no new materials are used to create her work.

Alice has a passion for raising awareness of environmental issues, such as plastic pollution, through her work.

House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

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

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

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader 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 Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575.

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

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

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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.

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 March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, 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 uesdaysFriendship 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

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

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

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

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The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.

PlymouthHNC@gmail.com

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust have recently introduced a third bell boat to their fleet after receiving generous funding from the BoshierHinton Foundation and the David Gibbons Trust.

Steve Whiteway from Improving Lives Plymouth joined young adults and staff from Woodlands School, who provides specialist education to around seventy-five young people who have physical, sensory and medical difficulties, when they received the bell boat recently.

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust asked the pupils to name the new bell boat - they chose ‘Spirit of Woodlands’.

Sam Waites, activities manager at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre said: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome another bellboat to our fleet. The ‘Spirit of Woodlands’ will be enjoyed by many children and young people over the coming weeks, months and years and will play a key part in ensuring that everyone who wants to can enjoy being on the water 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) 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

in Britain’s Ocean City. Our thanks go to both the Boshier-Hinton Foundation and David Gibbons Trust who generously helped to fund the project.”

Bellboats are the perfect vessel for introducing children and young adults with special educational needs to canoeing and experiencing getting afloat in the safety of a large, stable boat.

This new addition to the Centre’s fleet will enable more people to experience the water and see Plymouth from a different perspective who may never have been able to previously.

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust are now pursuing relevant grant applications which will enable the Centre to develop an indoor climbing wall specifically designed for children and young adults with special educational needs so that they can enjoy activities at the Centre all year round.

The Centre fundraises tirelessly each year to ensure that as many people who want to enjoy activities on land and water are able to. To find out more visit www.mountbatten-centre.com 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 The Specials Wednesay 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

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.

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 Torbridge Schoolin Estover. 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

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

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Partners in Plymouth have joined forces to warn of the dangers of tombstoning – which comes with the risk of broken limbs, life changing injuries, cold water shock and death.

Plymouth City Council has teamed up with Devon and Cornwall Police, RNLI, HM Coastguard and the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership to deliver a new campaign to educate people about the dangers of tombstoning. Young people at risk of tombstoning in the city are also being encouraged to take up other activities such as coasteering.

Cabinet member for Customer Focus and Community Safety, Councillor Sally Haydon, said: “It is important that we educate people of all ages on the dangers of tombstoning. It is essential that they understand the gravity of injuries they could receive, be that a severely broken limb, or spinal damage. Cold water shock is a particularly dangerous risk for activities in open water such as lakes or the sea, creating difficulties in breathing and body movement.

“Reports of tombstoning increase during the summer holidays, so we must do all we can to dissuade people from participating in this potentially deadly activity. We do understand that people see tombstoning as fun or thrill seeking without really thinking about the dangers, we encourage those who may be considering tombstoning to look at other adrenaline filled activities that can be done safely. We’re working with young people who have engaged in tombstoning to take up alternative activities such as coasteering through our Summer Mix programme.”

Dangers of tombstoning include: • tides changing dramatically, affecting how deep the water looks, as well as obscuring rocks and other debris that can cause serious damage • spinal injuries; 20 per cent of tombstoning injuries are spinal – often with life changing consequences • cold water shock, which can affect your breathing, restrict your movement, and leave you helpless in seconds • drowning: 400 people drowned in coastal related incidents in the last 30 years THE

Experience I recently received the deeply sad news of the passing of a very dear and close friend and Christian leader from the Kings in Tavistock, Pastor Colin Bond.

I have known and worked with Colin and his wife Joy for almost thirty years.

Regular listeners to the Cross Rhythms Art of Living programme will have heard frequent interviews about his work in Uganda, which he started in his seventies - building a hotel and supporting hospitals and orphanages.

Chris Cole He was eighty when he passed. I called him a pioneer of pioneers because in all the years I knew him and worked with him his worldview, spiritual conviction and perspective on life was amazingly contagious and inspirational.

He understood the messiness of our humanity, even as Christians, so he was never disillusioned about life because he was never following an illusion. He stood with the broken and downtrodden, without passing judgement, but with enough loving authority to help people climb out of their own mess and

• lack of easy access points to get out of the water – can people get to you if you need help?

Inspector Robin Loveridge, who is responsible for policing the Hoe area said: “In recent years Plymouth has seen tragedy as a result of what some consider a fun activity. This includes the death of a man when he hit the rocks jumping from the Hoe foreshore and other tragic incidents where many people have been seriously injured.

“A 17-year-old received life changing injuries and a 14-year-old was described as being ‘lucky to be alive’ after diving headfirst onto rocks and being rescued by the coastguard. I would urge parents to speak to their children and get them to understand that it is a very dangerous activity to take

part in and just not worth the risks.”

“We want all our residents and visitors to enjoy the waterfront and have fun but it’s important that people know how to do this safely, so please do be aware of the dangers of tombstoning.”

Piers Stanbury, duty controller for HM Coastguard, said: ‘Tombstoning into the sea from rocks, piers or other structures can be extremely dangerous and always carries great risk.

“The depth of water can dramatically change with the tide and what was a deep pool at lunchtime might be a shallow puddle by teatime. You also don’t know what hazards may be lurking under the surface until you are hurt or worse.

“The shock of cold water may make it difficult to swim to safety and strong currents can quickly sweep people away. If you do want to jump from height into the sea we would advise people join a coasteering group with a professional and reputable adventure centre.”

As ever, our message is, ‘Keep safe, but if you see anybody in trouble or if you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard’.

Margaret Johns (left) of Community Connections Youth Service and Cllr Sally Haydon at popular tombstoning spot

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Colin’s was a life well lived

BY CHRIS COLE FOUNDER OF CROSS RHYTHMS predicaments, often at great cost to his own reputation.

Colin wasn’t overly concerned about what people thought of him, but he did care how God saw him. His life demonstrated the bible principle that ‘the reverential fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom’. Whilst being spiritually very deep, it was this depth which anchored him in the battles of life.

Not only had his church fellowship, the Kings, been an incredible blessing to the town of Tavistock under his past leadership, their work in Africa was also symptomatic of many church fellowships who pour millions of man hours, effort, buildings and money into local and international communities.

This work continues in the wonderful team of Elders who Colin had the foresight to encourage into their roles as oversight of this wonderful community.

Colin was around church work as far back as the early sixties and had a difficult personal upbringing family wise, but as we worked together on projects such as the Father’s House, with four church fellowships working together, he would always, with

incredible energy, faith, hope and love share, with great balance and wisdom, how when he saw Jesus, he saw Jesus as his father.

These were the words of Jesus Himself quoted in John 14:7-11 “If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said, “LORD, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me?

The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.”

Whilst honouring his earthly father and the devastation of his dad’s suffering as a soldier in the second world war, (which impacted on Colin and his siblings as the war did to many families who lived through those dark times), Colin was able to forgive his earthly father and through living aligned to his Heavenly Father leave an incredible legacy which is vibrant today and will continue to bear much fruit. I believe Colin is now not only at peace and rest, he is enjoying the fruits of a life well lived with God.

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A Plympton couple have made a touching donation to Derriford’s maternity department, to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby.

Amber and Josh Goddard fundraised to purchase a Flexmort CuddleClot, which they have kindly gifted to Derriford Hospital in memory of their baby son, Mylo.

“It had been a real struggle to get pregnant because of having polycystic ovaries,” said Amber, “but then I was put on Metformin, and everything changed. I found out I was expecting in February 2017. Looking back, it was a very good pregnancy, by the book. Not even any morning sickness. So what happened a few months later came as quite a shock.”

On June 3 2017, Amber suddenly found herself having contractions and, with the paramedics on hand over the phone, gave birth to baby Mylo at home. Although an ambulance arrived immediately afterwards, at 21 weeks and three days, little Mylo had, very sadly, arrived too early.

Amber said: “We were brought into Derriford, and I needed to have surgery afterwards. There, the staff were just brilliant. Two lovely midwives came to clean Mylo up, and it meant I could have skin to skin contact with him.

“We spent two days with Mylo in the Snowdrop Suite, which gives grieving parents some much-needed privacy. It’s a nice, normal room, outside of the clinical area, so it’s not like being in a hospital environment.

Understandably, we both felt traumatised by what had happened, but it offered us a tremendous amount of comfort to be able to spend that quality time with our

little boy, and to grieve as much as we needed to. We are so very thankful.”

What made the family’s stay in the Snowdrop Suite possible during these two days was the use of a Flexmort CuddleCot. The system involves placing a cooling pad inside a cot, basket or crib, which is kept consistently cool by a unit attached by an insulated hose.

The CuddleCot helps to preserve the baby by keeping them cool, and therefore stopping their condition from deteriorating too quickly. This allows families to spend every precious moment with their baby, granting the gift of time.

“We had no idea that this incredible piece of kit was available,” said Amber. “After what we had experienced, we cannot begin to describe how important having the CuddleCot was. It allowed our family to visit and meet Mylo, and they were able to go through the grieving process with us, too.

“It was so comforting, to feel so empty but still have him there with us. It gave us some much-needed closure and, most importantly, gave us all time to say goodbye.”

It was after this stay that Amber felt inspired to fundraise, in order to purchase another CuddleCot for Derriford Hospital. “I didn’t want to sit around, do nothing and feel sorry for myself. I had to do something,” said Amber. “We both feel very strongly that everyone should be offered the same chance to spend time with their baby.

“I also wanted to do something for the maternity ward, in Mylo’s memory. I’ve been amazed by everyone I’ve had contact with, and I’ve felt really supported

throughout the whole process. The staff even put in so much effort to validate Mylo as a person. The memory box that they provided us with is just wonderful, giving us records of our baby’s hand and foot prints, and a certificate that you otherwise wouldn’t get. So a week after Mylo’s birthday, I started fundraising.”

Amber set up a JustGiving page and soon friends and family were helping the cause.

“Our families were amazing, it snowballed constantly. A big chunk came from my employer, City Sprint Couriers, who contributed with their own fundraising efforts. It all meant that, in only two weeks, we’d already hit our target of £1,375 to buy a CuddleCot.” Amber and Josh ended up raising a grand total of £1,692, and so decided to donate the rest towards Aching Arms and Daddy’s with Angels, which are both charities that support parents with baby loss.

But their story doesn’t end there. In October 2017 Amber discovered she was pregnant again, this time with the couple’s ‘rainbow baby’ and, in May, baby Beatrice arrived safely.

“I wrote a blog shortly after we lost Mylo, as I wanted to encourage people to talk about baby loss, and to encourage parents to speak the names of their children, as it’s so important,” added Amber. “I hope that in telling our story, we share the importance of celebrating our children’s lives, however short, and, importantly, spread the message of hope.”

Last month, the Goddard family paid a visit to the labour ward, to see the CuddleCot that their fundraising efforts had paid for. A commemorative plaque has been engraved with Mylo’s name and birthday, a very touching tribute.

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