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Author Hayley wins second prestigious award

Sherford Life Last January was, apparently, not good for retailers. Despite the draw of the January sales, the Office for National Statistics reported that sales were down on expectations. Except, of course, for gym equipment!

What is your approach to pre- and post-Christmas spending? There is a big movement nowadays towards asking friends and family to donate to charity instead of buying us gifts. Did you do that this Christmas? I’ll have to admit that I did not, although I was glad to support a couple of charities myself.

Plymouth City Centre lost several bigname shops in 2018: a national toy chain, a major babywear retailer, a well-known pound shop, a respected electronics store and more. And the story is not too dissimilar in Plymstock Broadway, although some shops seem to be weathering the storm better than others.

In part this is surely a symptom of the rise of internet shopping, with the huge corporations who run the biggest online stores able to sell things more cheaply than the high street.

But I also

By Revd Tom Brassil think that it has something to do with where our society is heading. The more we have, the more we realise that having things doesn’t satisfy our real needs. The more we buy things, the more we realise that there is more to life than buying things!

Despite the best efforts of the advertisers, deep down we realise more every day that our stuff simply can’t make us happier, or better, or more fulfilled.

Please don’t mishear me – I am not saying there is anything wrong with making the most of the January Sales.

I plan on making use of the discounts to buy my 2019 wardrobe! But perhaps January would be the perfect time to have a good old grapple with the question of what we really need. What would really amount to a good 2019?

If you’re in or near the Sherford area and want to have a go at questions like this with friends, then let me invite you warmly to join a little discussion group we’re starting on Monday January 14 called Life Explored. We’ll meet for seven Monday evenings and each week, through a couple of short videos and our own discussion, we’ll look into the question, “What’s the best gift God could give you?”

I won’t pretend that we can answer all our questions, but perhaps we will find one or two answers that could change our lives! Just get in touch if you would like to find out more.

So, let me ask you: what will 2019 be all about for you? Perhaps you have big plans for this year.

Or perhaps you’re just waiting to see what comes along. Either way, now is a great time to think about what is really important to you. I hope you have a happy New Year!

If you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to chat more about what would make 2019 a really positive year, please contact me at tom@ sherfordchurch.net

Sherford-based life coach and author Hayley Silk has won a second prestigious award for her book Be a Warrior Not a Worrier.

Having won the Best Motivational Self-Help Category in the 2018 Independent Book Awards in May, Hayley received the news in November that her debut book had won the same category at the New York City Big Book Awards.

The New York City Big Book Awards are judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. Selected award winners and distinguished favourites are based on overall excellence.

Awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak said: "In 2018, we had true worldwide participation. Book submissions were impressive this year as we collected from six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America; cities such as Buenos Aires, Cairo, London, Moscow, New York and across the USA. "Great book content can be found anywhere on the globe, whether created from an individual author or a major publishing house regardless what continent we find it. We are happy to highlight these books and share their achievements."

As well as receiving international recognition, the book recently received a glowing review from Anxiety UK, the largest anxiety charity in the country.

Be a Warrior Not a Worrier was published in April and officially launched at a signing event at Waterstone’s in New George Street: “The store had a queue for over an hour and Waterstone’s told me it

was the best launch event for a local author they’d ever had. So, all in all, it’s been a pretty amazing year,” said Hayley.

There’s more to come too, because the button is about to be pressed on a second print run, with the Independent Book Awards stamp on the front cover and a review from the charity, Anxiety UK, on the back: “Anxiety UK is one of the UK’s biggest mental health organisations, so to get a good review from them is a real commendation.”

And yet, not so long ago, it would have been Hayley in the queue at Waterstones, eager to buy the book.

Chatting at her home in Sherford, Hayley, 36, explained she could never have written the book if she hadn’t experienced anxiety herself. It was after she’d sought help to overcome her 'worrier' tendency, that she decided to use her skills and experience to help others combat it, too.

“I qualified as a life coach when I was 24 but I didn’t have the life experiences at that stage to do anything about it,” she said. “So for a while I worked in HR,

where my coaching skills were helpful. But when we were all made redundant, I was in a bad place. I was extremely worried about the future and about money.

It took me six months to admit anything was wrong.

That was the first step to doing something about it.

"Being made redundant was like my life sending me a message, it was making me look somewhere else.”

The enforced change gave Hayley the opportunity to become a life coach and write Be a Warrior not Worrier.

The book looks at 12 of the biggest reasons we worry and offers an approach for each of them.

Chapters include self-image, health, career, money, failure, change, loss, and the future. Each chapter ends with a page of powerful points that the reader can refer to whenever they need to: “I wanted the book to be like a friend, somewhere that people could turn to,” said Hayley.

“In fact, a lot of people have said it’s like having a friend with them, talking to them. One woman told me: ‘The book has completely changed the way I think’.

She’d been seeing a counsellor but has cancelled her counselling because she no longer needs it.”

She added that overcoming worry is down to us going with what our heart tells us: “It’s a heart versus head battle. The warrior lies in your heart and the worrier lies in your head. So listen to your heart, not that illogical voice in your head.”

Be a Warrior not a Worrier is published by Matador and is available from Hayley’s website and all the usual outlets. The website also has information on Hayley’s coaching sessions, including a free 30-minute initial consultation.

Hayley Silk 07854 075 631 www.beawarrior.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Young Plymstock chef shows off her culinary skills A young apprentice from Plymstock has been battling it out with chefs from across the South West to reach the semi-finals of the annual South West Chef of the Year competition.

The prestigious culinary competition showcases and supports the exceptional talent of professional chefs, student chefs, home cooks and junior cooks from across the South West of England.

City College Plymouth apprentice, Emily Delafield, 19, was chosen by her employer at The Bridge Bar to enter the Student/Apprentice Chef category of the hard-fought competition. She wowed the judging panel with her take on the two course meal challenge.

Emily and her fellow student competitors were tasked with creating an innovative menu

using wood pigeon, plaice and seasonal ingredients. They then had just an hour and a half to cook and present their dishes to the chef judges from some of the region’s best eateries.

Emily said: “I was so excited to be chosen as a semi-finalist they only picked ten chefs! It was a fantastic experience. I really enjoyed competing against so many amazing chefs and seeing the high standard of everyone’s cooking. It was inspiring to see so many accomplished chefs all in one place.

“As an apprentice, I am constantly learning and growing, and I feel this competition has taken my cooking to a whole new level. This was also a chance for me to get my name out in the industry so that one day I may be on the other side of the judging table.”

Lesley Ann Brunning, managing director of Brunning Host Ltd and Emily’s employer, said: “We are so proud of Emily. We wanted everyone to know how good she is and what better way than entering her into a regional competition!

The South West Chef of the Year competition is a fantastic way to showcase and celebrate the exceptionally

Plympton Community Council is looking for new groups and organisations to join up to it.

talented chefs we have in the South West. Emily did incredibly well and the experience has improved not only her culinary skills but also her confidence.”

Those interested in developing their culinary skills into a career can find out more at

City College Plymouth’s website - cityplym.ac.uk/events - or by calling 01752 305300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are already more than 50 local groups represented on the Community Council ranging from medical charities, children’s groups, local churches, WI’s, the U3A, local history societies and gardening organisations to name just a few.

Plympton Community Council vice-chairman Andrew Hill said; “We already have quite a diverse and healthy membership, but we are aware there are still many organisations operating in Plympton who are not necessarily aware of what we do or that they are entitled to join up. They do not specifically have to be a registered charity, just a voluntary organisation doing community based activities benefiting people in Plympton.”

The Plympton Community Council meets up every couple of months or so on a Monday evening at Harewood House. There is usually a guest speaker as well as reports from the local police and fire brigade. Local councillors are often in attendance and are able to answer questions and give updates. Each attendee is also given the opportunity to give a short account of what their own group is doing.

The Community Council can look into issues which are of common concern to members and it is a forum which offers strong networking opportunities between group representatives.

Andrew explained: “Last year for example the Community Council was able to take the lead on how the new General Data Protection Rules were about to impact on voluntary organisations and many of our member representatives were able to take this back to their own groups and share the gained knowledge to help shape their own GDPR policies.”

The Community Council also elects Plympton’s Stannator each year and holds three annual fairs, these being in the spring, May and December where member groups can have first call on stalls at a reduced price.

It costs groups just £3 per annum to affiliate to the Plympton Community Council and prospective representatives from interested groups can come along to the next meeting on January 21 if they want a taster before signing up. More details and an application form to join can be obtained from Pauline Kadoche by e-mailing pollykadoche@ hotmail.co.uk.

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

say on the work carried out with children.

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

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

Speak Out Stay Safe assemblies.

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

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

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

Armer@nspcc.org.uk

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

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

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

Celebrating Plymouth is always the central theme of the festival. For 2019, event providers are also being asked to consider the themes of ‘Empowerment’, ‘Journeys’ and ‘The Great Outdoors’.

To submit an event send the title, date(s), start and finish times, venue address including a postcode, booking information, a contact number and/or email address and event description to museumevents@plymouth.gov.uk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snow White Jan 12 William Sutton Hall, St Budeaux.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Email westoverbodyworks@talk21.com ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Healthwatch Plymouth is a local service to give the people of Plymouth a voice with regard to their experiences of health and social care services. We are looking for people to talk to other people about their experiences. We operate from various locations across the city. We provide training, expenses (out of pocket and travel), transport and you will be with a positive and supportive team. No experience necessary just the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. You will meet new people, have fun, build your confidence, build on your CV and gain new skills. Contact details are volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or 08009230039 for further information VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road PL2 3PY, Looking for a part time receptionist at the centre. Experience not necessary as training will be given. For more information please phone Robert Parkins (Chairman) on 07980 581177. Charity no 288813 VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Primrose Foundation, Plymouth’s only breast care charity supports those going through the breast care pathway, and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers. You’ll be helping at coffee mornings and spending time with patients and their families - so you’ll need to be comfortable chatting and listening.

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VOLUNTEER SCHOOL GOVERNORS WANTED Do you value the benefit of education? Could you support a local school by being a school governor?

School governors work as a team and play an important part in being a critical friend. Governors also engage with the community. Full training and support is given and the commitment is approx 4 hours a month. Do make contact to find out more information. Karen Powell 07415 665841 DISTRIBUTORS Cornerstone Vision, publishers of the Plymouth Chronicle, are looking for distributors, to help deliver leaflets across the city and surrounding area.

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We are particularly looking for people to help cover Efford, Ernesettle, Saltash, Ivybridge and Torpoint, although other areas may be available. Please email john@cornerstonevision.com or call 01752 225623

Volunteers from Sherford Vale School near Plymouth have been getting green-fingered by planting 150 daffodil bulbs in front of the school reception. The bulbs were donated

by Taylor Wimpey Exeter as part of the housebuilder’s national Proud campaign to show its commitment and pride in leaving a lasting legacy in the communities in which it builds.

The planting took place on Thursday 8th November and the bulbs are set to grow into a bright, floral tribute to the local area.

As well as pupils and staff from the school, members of the local Taylor Wimpey team

also joined in with the planting.

Melissa Langton, Senior Sales Manager at Taylor Wimpey Exeter said: “We are proud to be building a new community at our Sherford development near Plymouth and we want to leave a place that both our customers and other local residents will enjoy long after we have finished building. We were thrilled to welcome volunteers from Sherford Vale School to help with the planting and we hope that the bulbs will grow into a lovely display that people of Sherford will admire in years to come.”

Helen Tipping, Headteacher at Sherford Vale School said: “It’s great to see a company like Taylor Wimpey think about the wider

community while they are building in the local area, and leave something beautiful behind that will last for years to come. We all loved getting to work with our spades and can’t wait to see the results.”

Further information about Taylor Wimpey’s Sherford development can be found online at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk

£400 boost for garden and sensory room

Ridgeway Methodist Children’s Care Centre raised over £200 at a craft and coffee morning. Those involved with the Preschool are currently fundraising to improve their garden area and to develop a sensory room.

As a result of Santander staff member Mike Box helping out with the craft and coffee morning, the funds raised have been matched by Santander thus boosting the overall sum to just over £400.

In a further local community initiative, Ridgeway Methodist Children’s Care Centre has just been chosen by the Co-op Local Community Fund to benefit from their funding for the next year.

Every time members shop at the Co-op, one per cent of what they spend on Co-op branded products and services helps fund community projects. Any Co-op member wishing to support Ridgeway Methodist Children’s Care Centre can do so by signing into their membership account online or by calling the membership helpline on 0800 023 4708.

Children at the Preschool have also been

thinking about others less fortunate than themselves this Christmas by contributing to the Operation Christmas Child project. They did so by filling two shoeboxes, one for a girl and one for a boy, both of preschool age.

The aim of Operation Christmas Child is to show God's love in a tangible way to children

in need around the world by presenting them with a shoebox containing simple gifts. Since 1990 more than 157 million children in 160 different countries have benefited from the scheme.

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Bus firm is granted a new licence to operate

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

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

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

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

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

Cheezifit is coming to Plympton A new regular dance fitness class is coming to Chaddlewood from the new year. CheeziFit will be launching their Plympton classes at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre on Tuesday evenings starting on January 15.

There has already been such a high demand for the new service that the 6pm sessions got booked out within a few days of first being announced on the Plympton Podcast. A later evening session at 7.15pm has also now been added and there are also other sites around Plymouth where the classes are being staged.

The sessions are aimed at those aged 16 and above, cost just £2.50 per class and are based on a physiotherapy inspired dance fitness programme which is interactive and fun for all generations to enjoy together.

The music is ‘Cheezi’, hence the name, so think in terms of groups and artists such as Queen, Abba, Wham, The Spice Girls, Frank Sinatra and Bony M. More information is available by contacting instructor Ros Glendinning on 07973 632637. (story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast. org.uk)

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‘A Portrait of Plympton’- community art exhibition celebrates Sir Joshua Reynolds Four hundred Plympton people contributed to a collective work of art by making self-portraits in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Sir Joshua Reynolds becoming a founding member and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Plympton St Maurice, on November 24, saw the culmination of a year’s work to bring together 400 self-portraits at the launch of ‘A Portrait of Plympton’.

The community art project was commissioned

by Plympton St Maurice Civic Association (PSMCA) and led by Jill Griffin, a local artist. The exhibition celebrates the foundation of the Royal Academy of

Arts and the contribution of Sir Joshua Reynolds in its creation in 1768.

Plympton born, Reynolds, was the first president of the Royal Academy and was also appointed Mayor of the borough of Plympton in 1773. It was at this appointment that Reynolds presented the people of the town with a selfportrait.

“The painting arrived from Reynolds studio with wet varnish and straw attached from the packaging,” said Freddie Mills, a local historian and PSMCA President. “The portrait was intended to hang at the head of the table in the upper chamber of St Maurice Guildhall during Mayoral meetings when Reynolds found himself unable to attend in person.

“Sadly, the original was sold during a period of hardship by the town council in the Victorian era.

Another loss to the people of Plympton was ‘The Age of Innocence’ by Reynolds which was taken

by Plymouth City Council for safe keeping when Plympton came under the civic control of the City of Plymouth in 1967.”

It was this act of presenting a self portrait to the town by Reynolds, that inspired the community artwork around this subject. The project team chose a uniform size and weight

of paper, which was kindly sponsored by St Cuthbert’s Mill of Somerset, which allowed the portraits to be hung together to form a tapestry of faces representing the people of the town.

“When we started the project in October 2017, our goal was to encourage 250 submissions, one for each year we are now celebrating,” explained Jill Griffin, local artist and project lead.

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Portraits were made at workshops run by PSMCA by Jill Griffin and Ruby Roberts, a fellow local artist, and delivered in schools, painting groups and at both the Guildhall and in The Brook Inn, which were completely free of charge to all participants.

The exhibition was opened by Peter RandallPage RA, representing the Royal Academy, who said: “What a more appropriate way to celebrate on the 250th anniversary of Sir Joshua Reynolds becoming the fist president of the Royal Academy than a communal self portrait of his home town.”

Mr Randall-Page is no stranger to south west arts having created the iconic sculpture ‘The Seed’ which resides at The Eden Project. “Each portrait is a reflection on the nature of self and collectively a reflection of a contemporary community,” he added.

The exhibition opening was attended by over 100 guests including civic representatives, school leaders and local families of prize-winning students who submitted self-portraits, as part of a school prize competition.

Winners received their awards from Mr RandallPage and ranged from aged from four years to 18 representing St Mary’s Infant School, St Maurice Primary, Woodford Junior School and Hele’s School.

The prize winners received certificates and art materials sponsored by PSMCA and chatted with the guest of honour and project leaders about their work.

For more information contact the project team SirJoshuaReynolds250@gmail.com.

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Radford Radio - Making Waves in the community A new and exciting internet-based radio station has been making waves throughout Plymstock since the beginning of November.

Radford Radio is broadcasting a range of content 24/7 and aims to reignite the community spirit that was once prevalent and allow the local area to have a voice.

Despite only launching in November, the station already has a wide following on Facebook and their website, and their 24 amazing volunteers are working hard to make the station great for the 25,000 listener target audience.

Run solely by volunteers, the community interest project is not only creating a more localised source of information and content but is also allowing local people to work together to create something valuable.

In modern society, it often feels like the true meaning of community has been lost, so they are attempting to tackle this through their aim to inform, educate and entertain people across local areas such as Hooe, Turnchapel, Oreston, Staddiscombe and Elburton.

They have a strong focus on encouraging social inclusion of groups normally underrepresented by the regular media and encourage individuality through this openminded approach. Their rigid ethics policy

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and strong links with the church also inspires them as a company to engage all listeners with value and respect and encourage individuality.

The station is being maintained and developed through the revenue from advertisements and sponsorships, with all profits being re-invested or used to benefit the community. They are working hard to ensure their content is not dictated by

money (as many other radio stations are), ensuring they can offer entertainment and services that other stations are not always able to provide. They host a range of talk shows, cover local sporting events, attend events in the area, and are fully licensed to play commercial music, allowing it to be a particularly diverse new channel.

Whilst currently operating from a studio in a caravan, this is only temporary, they are aiming to move into a more permanent premises soon to allow them to continue to grow.

The director of the station, Steve Anniss explained: “We are still looking for more presenters and are keen to hear from anybody who has a dream of working on radio. We pride ourselves upon our diversity values and try to have team members that represent every group within the group. If you would like to join us, you can find the application form on the website.”

Go to www.radfordradio.co.uk to listen to Radford Radio or join them in supporting the local community and giving Plymstock and surrounding areas a voice!

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Champions in Plym Valley Railway hosts launch of new book the community Improving Lives Plymouth are working with Devon and Cornwall Police to build resilience in communities by training Community Champions.

From left to right: Clare and Chris Robinson with writer Bernard Mills at the Plym Valley Railway, Coypool.

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

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

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

To learn more about it contact volconnections@improvinglivesplymouth. org.uk or ring 01752 241070 and ask for the Community Champions co-ordinator.

The third in the series of Bernard Mills’ wonderful Backtracking books has been launched at Plym Valley Railway in Coypool.

Bernard had started writing his Backtracking series around the same time as Chris Robinson was penning his first Time Draws On columns in the 1980s.

Chris, who had written three Then & Now books of Plymouth had long admired Bernard’s photos and asked if he could use some for a future Then & Now book.

Bernard responded with something like, ‘Well I took them why don’t I update them, after all I know exactly where I was standing at the time, even though it was some 50 years ago.’

It was back in the 1960s around the time Beeching was wielding his axe, that Bernard first ventured out with his camera and having established

that he would take the ‘Now’ photos, it was a given that Bernard would also write the text.

Thus it was back in 2013 that Backtracking around Friary, Laira & the Plym was published by Clare Robinson’s publishing company, Pen & Ink, followed in 2016 by

Backtracking around Millbay, Saltash & The Tamar. Now in 2018 we have Backtracking in Plymouth, Tavistock South & Launceston.

“I have to say that working on these books has helped me come

to understand the nostalgia for railways and trains of this bygone era”, said Clare Robinson of Pen & Ink Publishing.

“Bernard writes with great authority and attention to detail but also with such passion for his subject, with emotion for a lost era and also with humour.

The many anecdotes throughout really bring the subject to live.

“We think this book will be particularly popular partly because it’s about a passenger line lots of people will remember with great affection and partly because there are so many great images and stories within it.

“Look out for a couple of sections in particular.

The Plym Valley Railway section, which shows the incredible work done by the Plym Valley Railway volunteers in bringing the railway back to live – and also the detailed description of the final journey through snow and ice before the final closure of the Branch, on 29 December 1962.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kitley’s cuisine goes from strength to strength with the award of an AA Rosette Kitley House Hotel has been awarded One AA Rosette in recognition of the high standard of its food. The award comes hot on the heels of the appointment of a new head chef, Ben Davies, and a revamped menu focused on high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients.

Of all the restaurants in the UK, only about 10 per cent are of a standard worthy of One Rosette and above. It signifies a restaurant that stands out in its local area for ‘food prepared with care, understanding, and skill from good-quality ingredients’. The awards are made following one or more visits by the AA’s highlyexperienced hotel and restaurant inspectors.

Adam Hughes, general manager of the Grade One listed country house hotel near Yealmpton, said: “Being awarded a Rosette is a huge achievement, which proves that all the hard work by the team at Kitley is starting to pay off. We are really proud of the improvements being made in the hotel and restaurant since the summer under our new owner.”

He added: General Manager “This award Adam Hughes confirms what our guests are telling us - they love the quality of the food that’s coming out of our kitchen!

The Inspector also said he was very impressed with the look and feel of Kitley’s newly-refurbished public areas, including our dining rooms.”

Kitley’s kitchen has also been refitted and head chef Ben Davies and his staff have been busy cooking up a mouth-watering new menu, sourcing as many ingredients as possible from a network of local suppliers, including pork, poultry, and duck reared on the family-run estate, and vegetables grown in neighbouring fields.

Ben Davies trained in London at Leiths School of Food and Wine and Chiswick’s One-Michelin-starred La Trompette. In Devon, he has worked at the Oyster Shack and the Salcombe Harbour Hotel.

Ben said: "We all have massive aspirations for Kitley. Very rarely in this line of business do you happen to be in the right place at the right time when someone comes in who really wants to change the direction in which the business is going. It’s exciting for us all.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry gets into training for the Rickshaw challenge

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

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

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

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

they are making to so many local families.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jack receives Plympton’s first ‘Lest We Forget’ trophy Plympton Stannator Natalie Harrison has donated a trophy to each of Plympton’s eleven primary and secondary schools to be awarded annually to a pupil at each school who has acted in a selfless way.

The trophies have been donated specifically to mark the centenary of the Armistice and to serve as a way of reminding future generations of the sacrifice made by those who laid down their lives in the service of their country.

Natalie said that many schools already had trophies to recognise academic achievements or sporting prowess so she therefore felt it was important that the trophies she has donated be awarded each year in recognition of selfless acts.

The first of the eleven trophies was presented at Hele’s School, shortly after the school held its own act of Remembrance in which the names of fallen Old Plymptonians were read out by Principal Justine Mason and a two minutes silence observed.

The Hele’s recipient of the inaugural ‘Lest We Forget’ trophy is Jack Ripley for his involvement with the Combined Cadet Force. Jack was recommended for the award due to the time and effort he puts into the section, regularly turning up early and helping to organise things. The ‘Lest We Forget’ award turned out to be a cause of double celebration for Jack because he has also just recently been promoted to the rank of Sargent in the CCF. (story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast.org.uk)

Plympton Christmas Lights Fayre best yet

Thousands of people packed into Plympton Ridgeway for what was probably the best Christmas lights switch on in the town to date.

Organisers Plympton Chamber of Commerce took the event to a new level with extra features such as fairground rides, more stalls and some new lights as well as a catalogue of street entertainment ranging from stilt walkers to a samba band and also ukulele playing.

Many businesses in Ridgeway stayed open late for the event and saw brisk trading with a large footfall of customers entering their shops.

Plympton firefighters brought along one of their fire engines for the children to look at and sit in and Plympton Chamber president and Honorary Stannator Andrew Briggs strolled among the crowds sporting a top hat and cane.

Plympton Chamber secretary Stella Goodman said: "Plympton Chamber are a great band of local business folk who have given their time freely to organise this event.

Many thanks to all who attended and made it such a brilliant fayre." (story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

New Ridgeway Methodist Church Minister announced Rev’d Darren Middleton is to be the new minister at Ridgeway Methodist when incumbent Andy Day leaves in September 2019.

Rev’d Day will be joining the Liskeard circuit which also includes Looe. Rev’d Middleton is currently the chaplain at the Royal Citadel in Plymouth and he will be shared with Woodford Methodist Church when he takes over his new appointment. (story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast. org.uk)

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Councillor’s Corner with Rebecca Smith It was fun to see how things have changed since I was a Brownie when I spent a delightful afternoon with the Radford Rainbows and Brownies during Parliament Week recently.

First and most importantly, I was hugely impressed by the commitment and energy of the group leaders who plan brilliant activities for the girls. This is something I know is replicated across Scouting groups, sports clubs and other youth and activity groups all across Plymouth and Plymstock.

Our children and young people would be much worse off without being able to attend clubs like these so a big thank you to all the amazing volunteers who make them happen.

Whilst with the Rainbows and Brownies we made Suffragette rosette cupcakes, did a Parliament quiz (the girls knew their stuff!) and debated whether Jaffa Cakes are biscuits or cakes. All to introduce the girls to politics and Parliament something that I believe is particularly important as we celebrate 100 years since women first won the vote.

If you know any girls who might like to join the Rainbows or Brownies, you can find out more and register your interest at http://www.girlguiding.org.uk and a local leader will get back to you. There’s often a waiting list so if you’re keen, do get on and sign up! Groups run across Plymstock on a variety of evenings.

Thank you to all those who came to our recent Councillor Surgery. It was great to meet you and pick up some issues to help with. We’ll run another early next year. In the meantime, I’m always contactable via email: rebecca.smith@ plymouth.gov.uk, telephone: 07825 034970 or Facebook: @CllrRebeccaSmith.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donor Andy said: “First woman MP voted

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

Let's do this.”

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

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

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

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

We need more people to back this important project.

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

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

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Trot along to the Christmas Market at The Donkey Sanctuary The Donkey Sanctuary in Ivybridge is inviting visitors for a day of festive fun at their Christmas Market on December 15.

The free day out, running from 11am to 3pm, promises something for all the family and includes a raffle, tombola and numerous local artisan traders, giving visitors the opportunity to pick up some last minute Christmas gifts and support donkeys at the same time.

The day features a Christmas Trail, which is a great way to explore the centre, while younger visitors will enjoy the craft area and face painting.

From the main stage, the Plymouth Mayflower Chorus will be providing live musical entertainment with some

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Visitors will have the chance to meet the resident herd of donkeys, including Pooh and Eeyore and can find out how adopting these two special donkeys enables the charity to continue reaching donkeys across the world.

The Donkey World shop will be stacked with all sorts of donkey inspired goodies which make ideal gifts or a perfect souvenir of the day, including limited edition Pooh and Eeyore mementos.

Hot and cold refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as special homemade goodies to take home.

All proceeds help fund the work of The Donkey Sanctuary in the community and worldwide.

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include attending and sometimes speaking at or opening events, being a figurehead in the community and representing Plympton at civic functions such as the Lord Mayor's choosing. Past Stannators have typically undertaken 60 or more engagements during their year in office and they also adopt a charity of their choice to fundraise for.

Candidates for the post must live in Plympton and ideally be involved in voluntary work which benefits the people

of Plympton. Past Stannators have been involved in activities such as the scouts, girl guiding, the British Legion, local history groups, children's activities and gardening organisations to name but a few.

Nominations should be seconded and be accompanied by confirmation from the nominee that he/she is willing to stand and a brief half page CV from the nominee giving some details about themselves and the nature and length of their community activities. Nominees will be asked to attend a meeting of Plympton Community Council on the evening of January 21 to speak briefly about why they would like the role.

Following the January 21 meeting the groups and individuals making up the

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Nominations open for next Stannator Nominations have opened to find the next Stannator of Plympton. The role which is akin to that of a town mayor was reintroduced in Plympton in 1980 and the next postholder will become the 40th modern day Stannator. Duties typically

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Plympton Community Council will determine who they wish to vote for and a secret ballot will take place at the Community Council's AGM in March. The successful candidate will take over from current Stannator Natalie Harrison at a formal investiture ceremony in mid June which is normally attended by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth or their deputy.

Any nominations or enquiries about the role should be sent by e-mail to Plympton Community Council secretary Pauline Kadoche at pollykadoche@hotmail.co.uk.

The closing date is midnight on 8 January 2019. (story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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Update for Plympton Rotary on their support for bee-keeping in Ethiopia During 2018 the Rotary Club of Plympton ran a fundraiser to support an Ethiopian beekeeping project and now they have had an update as to how things are going.

The Rotary’s ‘Bees in our Bonnet’ project aims to support sustainable beekeeping in Ethiopia. Janet Lowore is a programme manager for Bees for Development and she has just returned to the UK after a visit to Ethiopia and she’s provided Plympton Rotary with her first hand update.

One of the projects Janet visited was in Ligaba where she met Emenesh Animut (and her brand new baby) and saw her house and her bee hives. Emenesh and her husband do not own their own farmland and this makes life very difficult for them. It means they have to contribute their labour to help farm other people’s land in exchange for a portion of the crop. This form of share-cropping is a means of survival but they are constantly short of cash to buy essential household goods, clothes and medicines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Development last year. She has attended three rounds of training – on making hives, on colony management and most recently on honey harvesting.

Through the project she was given one bee colony. She and her husband are just starting with beekeeping but they are excited at the opportunities.

They were expecting their first honey harvest as 2018 draws to a close and will sell the honey in their local town of Dangila.

Janet also told the Plympton Rotarians about Netsanet Liku.

Netsanet has been with the Bees for Development programme for nearly three years, and after starting out as a beginner, she has gone on to have seven bee colonies.

Like Emenesh she also has no land of her own but now that she has seven colonies she is earning a good income from her beekeeping business.

She has been able to improve her house and relies on beekeeping for her livelihood. She also has some hens, but bees are much more profitable.

Bees for Development sent their thanks to Plympton Rotary and through the efforts of Rotarians, they are able to help more people like Emenesh and Netsanet.

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

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

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

But who is Jesus to you and me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tax warning for online sellers and car booters

Big Bopper with Gables deputy manager Ruth Rickard

As the January 31 deadline for selfassessment tax returns looms, a warning has been issued to those involved in car boot sales and online selling.

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

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

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

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

He needs to get his weight down to around 27kg

Plympton pet supplies shop scoops top award

The owner and staff at Redpaw Pet Supplies in Valley Road are celebrating a fantastic end to the year after being crowned Independent Pet Retailer of the Year 2018 at the Pet Industry Federation Awards in November.

Owner Sammie Hunt said: "I'm so very proud of Redpaw and want to say a big thank you to our customers for always supporting us and to the Pet Industry in choosing us to win. Massive thank you to the Redpaw team for always working so hard."

Redpaw was established by Sammie in 2013 because she struggled to find natural products, treats and food for her own dogs in Plymouth.

Sammie has over 25 years of industry knowledge and loves to share her passion to help owners with good nutrition and enrichment for their pets.

Redpaw is an independent pet shop and they offer free nutritional advice that can assist with every life stage, helping maintain a strong, healthy pet.

Sammie and her team have built up a strong rapport with customers over the past 5 years and many of them have posted congratulations on the shop's social media page.

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so he can enjoy his retirement years in comfort.

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

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

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

He weighs much more than Hattie did and is a lot

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re one of the many people regularly selling at car boot sales or trading online via sites such as eBay, Facebook or Gumtree to give yourself some extra money have you considered the tax implications of what you are doing?

As more and more people are now boosting their finances in these ways, HMRC has recently issued some advice as to what needs to be disclosed and what doesn’t.

The Trading Allowance now establishes that trading activity with a turnover value of up to £1,000 is tax exempt.

Bear in mind however this is turnover (the total generated from your sales) and not profit. So if what you have sold online and/or at car boot sales and any other similar sales activity comes to more than £1,000 in a tax year then you need to declare it to HMRC. Michele Marsland from Chaddlewoodbased accountants Marslands said: “This is a useful allowance for those who are pursuing a hobby but not yet sure if they want to make it into a proper business.

“HMRC have been clamping down on eBay traders and the cash economy as they realise a lot of people do not consider themselves ‘in business’ but are actually making good profits from their trading.

“This allowance defines the acceptable line from HMRC’s point of view and anything over £1,000 will be looked into more.

“The rules also allow people to use this allowance as an offset if their income is over £1,000.

“For example if you have total income of £1,700 but very few expenses you could declare the £1,700 less the allowance and pay tax on the difference of £700, very useful indeed for many with low expenses.”

Be aware though that if you are starting a proper business and have lots of start up expenses, that sometimes it will be worth registering with HMRC as if you have losses these can be offset against other tax you have paid and can lead to a tax refund which could be worth more than the £1000 allowance.”

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Airport meeting at the Future Inn on December 11 An update on plans to reopen Plymouth Airport will be given at a public meeting in Derriford in December.

Representatives from FlyPlymouth will provide a review of progress during the last 12 months and look ahead to what 2019 has to offer.

As usual there will be an opportunity to ask questions and hear the latest news.

The meeting is taking place at The Future Inn, Derriford at 6.15pm on Tuesday December 11.

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

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

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

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

marine environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

energy, enthusiasm and commitment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Film Show 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 01752 208735.

Plympton Painting Group A fun thing to do! If you are interested in any sort of drawing/painting, why not join? Meeting in the multipurpose room at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month between 7pm and 9pm. There are great speakers, most of the time demonstrating watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and drawing - a wide variety to suit everyone!

Don’t worry if you haven’t got the right equipment members are happy to share and advise. It is a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love to paint. Come and see for yourself at one of the meetings, and enjoy the fun. Ring Gill on 01752 340544 for more information.

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 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 and District U3A The general meeting of the group, is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month to which visitors will be made most welcome. It begins with tea/coffee at 1.30pm, at Harewood House, Plympton. We have a wide range of interest groups for you to join and an officer available to help you choose. Groups include exercise for the mind and body example, quiz group and pilates. The meeting itself, with guest speaker, starts at 2pm. Our Christmas outing is to Tyntesfield, on Fri 30 Nov, and our Christmas Social, Tues Dec 11. For further information contact: u3asites.org.uk/ plympton or Maggie Holmes 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.

Boost for Elizabethan House renovation plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 cake. Contact chairman Ros Hawkins at roshawkins@ talktalk.net or secretary Carol Tweedie caroltweedie@ hotmail.com More details at www.bsgregion6.com and Facebook page Plym Valley British Sugarcraft Guild.

Sandy’s Plymchords U3A Fun Choir Tuesdays Chaddlewood Farm Community, Glen Road, Plympton 10am to 12 noon. Singing lots of popular songs in unison. No need for auditions or to be able to read music. For information ring Sandy on 01752 930524 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.

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

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

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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.

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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 details.

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.

(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

‘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.

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.

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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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 playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

Fun Club Fridays in term time

Talented young musicians thrilled concert audience

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

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

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

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

Finally, Sehyogue Aulakh, a previously successful winner,

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4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth Music Accord runs The Young Musician’s

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

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

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

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

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays) National Trust Plymouth Centre (NTPC) The group helps members to make even more of their

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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.

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

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

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than fifty years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café in Wolseley Road), behind the Co-op just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux. These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery.

The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall.

These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2.

Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375.

The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year.

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

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

These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

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

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

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

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

For details or entry forms contact Lion Norma Pycroft on 01752 606632 or Lion Roy Russell on 01752 347 547.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth 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.

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

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

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

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

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

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

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

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

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

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

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

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

Smeaton’s Tower is turned green for NSPCC campaign

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

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

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

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

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

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

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

Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays).

New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors

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accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

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

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

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

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

(5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

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

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) After a very successful celebration of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force throughout the UK, by all RAF Association Branches, it is now time to settle down and get on with local duties! Dates for the diary are as follows: The Branch Christmas Lunch will be held on Sat Dec 8 at 12.30noon in the club three courses, entertainment, free draw. Cost £15pp contact tele no: 01752 268803 for details. Finally the branch AGM will be on Wed March 6 2019 at 12noon, followed by lunch at Raffles club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please help to keep the branch going.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem. Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. . An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

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

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 Tamar Valley Westerners Sundays Established for more than 20 years, Tamar Valley Westerners run a country and western evening and line dancing at the Hyde Park Social Club from 8pm to 11pm. Live entertainment every week with a brilliant atmosphere, all types of dancing and bar for refreshments. Members £5, non members £6. All welcome.

The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer

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Name of Theatre Royal’s bronze sculpture revealed A maquette of the sculpture Photo Edward Borlase

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

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

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

Hillier’s inspiration for the sculpture

patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group.

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

Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome.

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

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

Contact Emily on 07478 257080.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075.

Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter.

2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. see www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/join-us for more details.

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Charity concert organisers left fuming as venue stays locked up

Talented young Plymstock artist wins top prize in Rotary competition

Organisers of a charity concert in Plympton were left disappointed and angry when the caretaker of the council-run venue failed to turn up to open the doors.

First prize winner Sofia Bouqdir from Plymstock School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About 150 people who queued in heavy rain for the Christmas concert at Harewood House on December 1, sadly had to be turned away when numerous attempts to contact a caretaker proved futile.

The concert featuring Sandy’s Songbirds and Plymchords is an annual event and as usual was a complete sell-out. Proceeds from the event were due to go to the charity Mind for Young People.

The hall, which is run by Plymouth City Council, was booked in January, with final details of the reservation confirmed two days before the event, when the choirs had their final dress rehearsal for the concert.

More than 40 members of the two choirs had rehearsed for the concert for several months - but were left devastated and disappointed with the no-show caretaker.

Musical director Sandy van Soest said: “One of our members visited Harewood House in the afternoon and a caretaker was setting up all the chairs for the concert.

“He said he was leaving at 4.30pm and when he checked the rota could not establish if a caretaker was booked for the evening.

“We arrived just after 6pm and initially thought that the caretaker had been delayed, but as time wore on we realised that something had gone terribly wrong with the arrangements.

“We called the duty mobile phone number on the door, but our numerous calls went unanswered,” said Sandy. “It was terrible having to turn people away, especially when so many had waited so patiently in the awful weather. I am shattered about it all as I feel as though it’s me who has let people down. But I know we did everything correctly.”

She said that Plymouth City Council had apologised and said it would investigate what had happened. However, it could offer no explanation.

Sandy said: “We have run the concert at Harewood House for several years and have never had any problems before - it’s disgusting.”

The concert has now been re-scheduled for Saturday January 5 at 7.30pm and all tickets for the December 1 event will be honoured - providing people bring their original tickets.

“Despite getting a drenching, I’m hoping everyone who had a ticket for our concert will come along on the new date,” Sandy said.

She added that she would be pressing Plymouth City Council to donate to the chosen charity the £230 hiring fee for the original date which had been paid in advance. And she expected the council to provide the venue free of charge on January 5 because of the shambles. “It’s the least they can do in the circumstances,” she added.

The planned raffle will also go ahead and all tickets which had already been purchased will be included in the draw.

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