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There was a very special guest of honour at the wedding of two volunteers from the Hoofbeats Equine Charity - Joker the pony.

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Sherford Life Crowdfunder Page launched by There are some things that should not be packed away after Christmas. The Muppet Christmas Carol (one of the best Christmas films of all time!) features a song with the words, ‘Wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas.’

The song goes on ‘It is the season of the spirit. The message, if we hear it, is make it last all year.’ A great sentiment, isn’t it?

Division is always in the news at the moment, especially politically. Families and friends arguing over Brexit, or which political party’s leader is the worst. Or divisions driven by who we are and where we have come from. Or simply over whether we support the team in blue or the team in red!

I would go as far as to say that the majority of bad news stories in this or any other newspaper start with

By Revd Tom Brassil someone either failing to love, or simply loving themselves more than others. And none of us is immune from it! But every December we remember how to live well: we get together for office Christmas parties and family reunions. We get together to support our children’s Christmas concert or to raise money for homeless charities.

‘Wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas.’

But here’s the big question: what about January? Can we “make it last all year”?

When the time for the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions rolls around, why not resolve to keep love at the forefront of your mind?

Maybe think of one way that you can show love to a neighbour, or someone at work, or someone in your community, each day in January. See how it changes things!

And let me suggest that there’s one more thing we need not put away at the end of Christmas.

As we’re packing away our decorations and our nativity scene, we so easily put away all thought of what Christmas is about at its heart. Not just love in the general sense, but the love of a God who gave the very first (and very best) Christmas gift ever: Jesus!

In Sherford Community Church this December we’re looking at how the birth of Jesus was announced hundreds of years before it happened, into a situation where people were crying out for God to bring peace in the midst of division and strife.

With that background we can see even more clearly how the ‘Christmas spirit’ brought by Jesus is really good news.

God does come into the mess of life to give help and hope.

Back to the words I quoted in last month’s column, where Jesus’ birth is promised as the coming of a great leader who will have the titles, ‘Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6, the Bible.)

Wouldn’t that be the kind of spirit where we’d love to ‘make it last all year’?

If you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to know more about Sherford Community Church and the love we want to share, please contact me at tom@sherfordchurch.net

Woodford Primary School to help fund new outdoor classroom Pupils at Woodford Primary School in Plympton are really enjoying the new addition to their school grounds - a pond and wildlife area, which was installed earlier this year.

They have really embraced this opportunity to see wildlife up close in school and get ‘hands on’ with nature. This was funded through the Aviva Community Fund #StrongerCommunities.

The school now wants to enhance its outdoor area and this academic year the PTFA (Parents, Teachers & Friends Association) are excited about the opportunity to install an outdoor classroom.

The outdoor classroom will be a sturdy wooden gazebo with seating for up to 30 children. They want to encourage the children to get outside more and give them more opportunities for learning outdoors.

There is an increasing amount of evidence which suggests that outdoor learning is good for children’s health, wellbeing and learning. It can also help them to have a greater connection with nature. It would be a fabulous addition to the school and would be well placed close to the new pond and wildlife area.

They need to raise £8,000 by the deadline of December 20 to make this a reality and as well as their normal fund raising activities,

such as school discos and fayres, they are applying for a number of grants and funding elsewhere.

The PTFA have also applied for funding through the Aviva Community Fund #avivacommunityfund who have this year, teamed up with Crowdfunder. They have therefore created a Crowdfunder page to attract the available funding from Aviva.

The Crowdfunder page went live in November. They have five weeks to raise the funds, if they don’t reach their target then all the pledges will be returned!

A video on the Crowdfunder page was filmed by enthusiastic Year 6 children and the video was edited by Community Photographic Studios CIC, in Plympton. They hosted 15 Year 6

children in their studio and offered their time for free - the school really appreciated their help and this fantastic opportunity for these lucky pupils!

The PTFA continue to have a lot of support from parents at the school, however they are now also approaching businesses in the local community to see if they are able to offer any donations to boost their fundraising efforts through the Crowdfunder page.

They are offering a number of rewards to say thank you for the pledges, one of them is having their name or business name on a Pledgers Plaque which they plan to install next to the new addition.

To help personally or through a business visit the Crowdfunder page at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ woodfordoutdoorclassroom and make a donation to help inspire the children to love and respect nature and the environment around them.

Paralympian star inspires students at Plympton Academy A three times Paralympic table tennis player visited Plympton Academy recently to share his sporting achievements with pupils.

David Wetherill, who lives locally in Torpoint, has played at three Paralympics; Beijing, London and Rio, and is currently training for Tokoyo 2020. He is also a European Champion.

As well as talking about his Paralympics experiences David told the students about how he mentally prepares himself for his matches, the importance of routines and how he deals with pressure, stress and anxiety.

“The students were very engaged and asked some fantastic questions which made me reflect upon my experiences within the Paralympic games,” said David. “Everyone goes through difficult times in life, it’s how you react and respond to the challenges which defines you as a person.”

David also spoke to the 120 pupils about the challenges of living with a disability, feeling and looking different to others, and how he overcomes these issues.

Plympton Academy PE teacher, Rachel Trevorrow, who has represented England in table tennis and won the Women’s British League, invited David in to school to inspire the students.

Pictured (from left) Janek Slysz, Rachel Balling, Callum Johns, Emma Logan, Matthew Bates, PE teacher Rachel Trevorrow, David Wetherill, Marshall Barnes, Alicja Zaskowska, Robert Gheorge, Zoe Havard and Thomas Walters

“I know David from Joola table tennis club in Plymouth and I wanted to increase the profile of table tennis, as well as raise awareness of disability,” she said. “I also wanted the students to meet a professional sportsperson who can show them if you work hard you can achieve anything.”

Student Rachel Balling said she was so excited to meet David. “I can’t believe I got to meet a Paralympian.”

As well as talking to the students about his achievements, David also challenged some of them to a game of table tennis.

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Stannator Fiona takes to the air - quite literally!

Student Chloe dances her way to finals

Stannator Fiona Smith takes to the skies...

A Plympton Academy student who is passionate about performing arts has danced her way in to the national finals of Supadance.

Fifteen-year-old Chloe Marcellino, who has been dancing since she was seven years old, was part of a team who came first in the Southern League of the competition. The team, called Putting on the Ritz, who do ballroom dancing, is now off to Blackpool for the national finals.

“I’ve loved dancing since I was young when I used to put on shows in the living room‚“ said Chloe, who is in Year 11 at Plympton Academy. “I was inspired by the ballet and music shows I saw.”

Chloe, who has been competing for five years now, hopes to follow her dreams and pursue a career in acting and performing arts.

In her spare time outside of school she attends the theatre company Plym Kids where she takes part in big musical stage productions.

“Everyone at Plympton Academy wishes Chloe every success for the future,” said Head of Year 11 of Plympton Academy, Jim Strachan.

When Plympton Stannator Fiona Smith announced she intended to take to the air, some might have thought she was planning to sit in a radio studio.

But, no, she meant it quite literally as she has completed a wing walk on an aeroplane several hundred feet up in the sky!

After a number of setbacks, mostly caused by the weather, the event finally went ahead on its eighth attempt at Bodmin Airfield with Fiona strapped to a seat on the wing of a biplane.

Proceeds from the sponsorship for the wing walk will be going to the Stannator’s two chosen charities for the year, SSAFA and Moving on Stroke Association Plympton.

With her feet firmly back on the ground now Fiona said: “It was great fun and an exhilarating experience.”

Fiona set a target of £1,400 for her wing walk fundraiser, but people have been so impressed with her efforts that this has been far exceeded and some people are even making after-the-event donations.

“So far I have raised £2,210. My just giving website is still open for donations” added Fiona.

For anyone wishing to make a contribution, the donations page can be found at: www. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fiona-goeswingwalking.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

...and celebrates after the event back on terra firma!

...and who could be the next Stannator?

Applications have opened for candidates interested in being the next Stannator of Plympton.

The role is similar to that of a town mayor and was reintroduced 40 years ago in 1980.

Duties typically 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

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choice to raise funds 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 Women’s Institute, Scouts and Guides, volunteer broadcasting, the British Legion, local history groups, children’s activities and gardening organisations to name but a few.

Nominations should include a proposer and seconder and be accompanied by confirmation from the nominee that he/she

Calling all Plympton film buffs...

If you’re a film buff, you’ll love the Plympton St Maurice Pop Up Cinema.

Films are shown on the first Friday of every month in the Plympton Guildhall in Fore St. What’s more there’s a cheap bar to get a drink to enjoy during the film.

“We’ve put in a new sound system” said Andy Cooper, treasurer of FROGS, the organising charity. “It has made all the difference.”

Screenings in the next few weeks are: • December 20 Mary Poppins Returns 6.30pm • January 3 Goodbye Christopher Robin 7.30pm The Pop Up Cinema is run by FROGS – Friends of the Guildhall. They’re raising money to renovate the Guildhall and work is already moving on apace. All newcomers welcome.

Film price is £5.

Preserving Plympton - see page 6

is willing to stand plus 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 20 to speak briefly about why they would like the role.

Following that meeting the groups and individuals making up the Plympton Community Council will determine who they wish to vote for and a secret ballot will take place at the Community Council’s AGM on March 16 when the winning candidate will be announced.

The successful candidate will subsequently take over from current Stannator Fiona Smith 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 or posted to Plympton Community Council, Harewood House, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2AS. The closing date for nominations and supporting documents is midnight on January 8.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

Stylist Jasmin just misses out on top title Jasmin Rice of Skin Deep Hair in Plympton’s Ridgeway faced stiff competition to reach the final five vying for the coveted title of Apprentice of the Year on the National Hair Federation Business Awards held at the Renaissance Hotel in London.

Although Jasmin didn’t come away with the overall winning position it was an amazing achievement for her to reach the final in this national competition Jasmin’s employer, Nicola Willson, who owns Skin Deep Hair Salon is full of praise for her young understudy.

“She has worked so hard and gone above and beyond to be even recognised” said Nicola who added: “‘When an employee shows the persistence, dedication and overall determination to gain their qualification I felt it was only right to have this achievement acknowledged! We all continue to support and wish her success in her career.”

Jasmin is now a fully qualified stylist at Skin Deep Hair.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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

Plymouth Railway Circle Various dates All meetings take place at St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell starting at 7.30pm.

Admission charge £1 (members), £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome.

Dec 16: The Mills Railway Year 2019. Our annual celebration of the year’s railway events, as always presented by Bernard who continues to enthuse with this year’s travels, and with his camera reminds us to observe the local as well as national railway scene.

Jan 6: Barry Jones: ‘Westcountry Blues’. Devon and Cornwall railways with a focus on the Rail Blue era of the late 70s and early 80s - also including some topical updates. A digital presentation.

Christmas Coffee Morning Dec 7 St Thomas’ Church, Royal Navy Avenue, Keyham 10.30am to 12 noon, in aid of church funds.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Dec 9 Carol singing at Torr Home, Plymouth 6.30pm Christmas Shopping Evening Dec 13 Harewood House, Plympton from 6.30pm to 8.30pm featuring a beautiful selection of local stallholders for a relaxed evening of shopping. Chaddlewood Primary School Choir will be performing their hit single ‘Together’ at 7pm. Mince pies and cream, hot drinks, raffle. Raising funds for Bowel Cancer West.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Dec 13 Rock Methodist Church, Yelverton at 7.30pm. In aid of church funds. Tickets contact Pam Hare at pmhare48@ gmail.com Turnchapel Christmas Fair Dec 14 Turnchapel Wharf from 4pm. Arts and crafts, festive food, mulled wine, Santa’s Grotto, stalls, BBQ, children’s entertainment and much more. All stalls based in The Boringdon Arms. More details on Facebook Turnchapel Christmas Fair.

Christmas Concert Dec 14 Music of the Night Choral Foundation at Stoke Damerel Church at 7.30pm. tickers £5 on the door or in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk/MOTN or call 01752 564847.

Christmas Fair Dec 15 YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 10am to 2pm.

Craft and gift stalls, Santa’s Grotto, inflatables, food and drink. Free entry, free parking and free canvas bag for first 50 entrants. Stalls for sellers available from £15. Contact Stacy on 01752 201918.

Table Top Sale Dec 15 Tothill Community Centre at the end of Knighton Road, St Judes from 10am to 1pm. Admission 50p, refreshments available. Jewellery, make up, cards, home made items and lots more. Money raised for picnic tables in Tothill Park next summer.

Christmas Fair Dec 15 Plymouth Guildhall from 11.30am to 3pm organised by Frog Fest Events. Festive stalls, food and refreshment.

Festive mini golf for children, Wishy Washy magician from 2pm to 3pm, face printing and inflatable Snowglobe. Free entry - first 50 children through the doors will receive a gift.

Real Ale Festival Dec 16 to 23 The London Inn, Plympton St Maurice. Interesting ales, snacks and more. Christmas Quiz on Dec 16; Jam Session Dec 17 (bring your own instrument or use ours and have fun); Christmas Carols on Dec 18, including Christmas Draw.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Dec 18 Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth. Grand Christmas Concert with the children of Montpelier School and

Not to be missed

Plymouth Christmas Market Nov 28 to Dec 19 Head to the Piazza in the city centre and browse to your heart’s content! More than 50 traders from across the South West will be selling their wares in traditional wooden cabins, festooned with fairy lights. Pick up unique gifts for friends and family, with everything from handmade jewellery and artwork to sweet treats and liqueurs to choose from.

Warm up with a mulled wine from the Bavarian Bar, tuck into festive food from one of the many street food stands and snap a festival selfie in front of the giant illuminated bauble. With entertainment including gospel choirs and vintage vocalists, your visit to the Christmas market will certainly put you in the festive spirit!

Penguins: A LEGO® Brick Trail Nov 30 to Jan 5 The LEGO® brick penguins are returning to Plymouth The penguins are back, spreading their Christmas magic over the city! Join in the festive family fun trail and seek out all 20 life size LEGO brick penguins which will be hidden in shops and businesses around the city centre. Start your adventure to find the names of all 19 Rockhoppers and one special Emperor Penguin. You could win fantastic prizes, including a weekend family trip to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort courtesy of Plymouth Citycoach, or a Penguin Feeding Experience at Living Coasts for four people! Look out for special offers and discounts on the shop window stickers of the participating shops and businesses.

Polar Bear Explorer Dec 1 to March 1 Set off on an exciting journey across Plymouth’s waterfront this winter, in search of the 20 polar bear cubs hidden in businesses from the Barbican to Royal William Yard. Download your trail map from the Visit Plymouth website or pick it up from a participating business. Learn lots about climate change along the way and by finding the cubs, you’ll be in with a chance of winning some brilliant prizes!

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Santa Fun Run Dec 8 Hundreds of Santas of all shapes and sizes will be taking to the streets of Plymouth City Centre for the annual fun event organised by Saltram Rotary Club.

Money raised will go in the main to Hannah’s and Shekinah Mission. For more details or to register go to www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk Wonder Nights Dec 12 to Jan 5 Mount Edgcumbe. Amazing light shows, themed Wonderlands, mulled wine and even a surprise appearance from Father Christmas will all be at

young people of The Legacy Choir. Tickets. Contact Rod Fowler 01752 339788.

information contact Madeleine Matthews on 01752 975217.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard club Dec 18 Featuring Chris Powell, a former resident organist at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Don’t be late if you want a lovely evening of live musical entertainment.

Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock at 7.15 pm.

Admission £5 including tea/coffee (and mince pie as it’s Christmas). Free parking. All welcome. 01752 706712.

Manor Street Market Dec 28 Union Corner 10am to 2pm. Bric-a-brac bargains, quirky performances, crafts, music, joy and food. To book tables or for more information call 01752 229608.

Art For All Jan 6, 13, 20 and 27 Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Mark arts and make new friends. Four week Wire Art course for £20. Explore joining and embellishing wire to create decorative and sculptural art. Booking essential e-mail westdevonartworkshops@gmail.com or call 07724 153381. Details www.westdevonartworkshops.co.uk

Christmas Carols & Grotto in Devonport Park Dec 20 Annual carol service around the Bandstand in Devonport Park along with Santa’s Grotto for the first time. Children will be given a special gift from Santa plus a reindeer hunt through the park for with prizes for the lucky children who find them! Extras include raffle, mulled wine and cake in the cafe, tombola, bric-a-brac, kids rides, sweet and cake stalls, games, hot food, craft stalls and much more. Tickets £3 per child, adults free. The price includes Reindeer hunt, Grotto entry and raffle entry. Grotto open 3.30pm to 4.30pm and 5pm to 6pm. To pre book email us on Plymouthdevonportpark@gmail.com or search Plymouth Devonport Park events on Facebook.

Celebrate Christmas Dec 20 Carol service in aid of the Primrose Foundation at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Plymouth at 7pm. Featuring the Stanborough Chorus, conducted by Christopher Fletcher with guests from the Plymouth Philharmonic Choir and the choirs of Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Mary. For more

Plymouth Green Book Club Jan 6 Discussion on Who Owns England by Guy Shrubsole.

From secret military islands to tunnels deep beneath London, Shrubsole unearths truths concealed since the Domesday Book about who is really in charge of this country – at a time when Brexit is meant to be returning sovereignty to the people. Room 003, Babbage Building Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Jan 15 With guest organist Andrew Varley from Hampshire who plays for clubs and festivals throughout the UK. Come along and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment in Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock at 7.15pm. Admission £5 including tea/ coffee. Free parking. All welcome. 01752 706712.

Mount Edgcumbe this festive season. The stunning formal gardens at Mount Edgcumbe will once again be illuminated as part of this after dark Christmas adventure. The visitors’ journey starts with a special effects show - journey beyond a secret door and find yourself in an enchanted grove adorned with over 25,000 fairy lights and the soothing sounds of a garden alive with life!

Don’t miss the all new show - Finding Wonderland.

Discover a spectacle like no other as you’re literally surrounded by an unforgettable kaleidoscope of colourful lights, lasers, special effects and a soundtrack overflowing with emotion. For more information, visit wondernights.co.uk RSPB Plymouth Talk Jan 15 Talk by Paul Freestone, Devon and Cornwall Police Wildlife Crime officer. 7.30pm at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley, Plymouth PL3 5NY. Entrance £4, refreshments.

Wassail & Family Ceilidh Jan 18 Stiltskin Creative Arts and Theatre Company, Devonport Park. Dress up as tree sprites, faeries and elves (optional for parents!) and meet the Jack Frost.

Wassail the trees around The Spellbound Wood and then join the family ceilidh. Bring pots, pans and musical instruments to help wake up our apple trees, welly boots and a pair of dancing shoes. Licensed bar serving hot spiced cider. Tickets available at https:// tinyurl.com/WASSAIL2020 Mum2mum Market Jan 25 Harewood House, Plympton from 10am to 12 noon.

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6 January 2020

Preserving Plympton...

Village life all over the country is under threat as shops, churches and pubs close.

And at one time the future of the ancient village of Plympton St Maurice looked bleak.

The beautiful 17th century Guildhall, whose portals would have welcomed many well-known people from royalty to famous inventors, artists and doctors to name but a few began to fall into disrepair.

The local pub, The London Inn suffered from being mismanaged for a decade or more and this much-loved village watering hole began to dry up.

But the villagers of St Maurice are a feisty lot. St Maurice, they decided, would not become another statistic.

The neglected Guildhall was first in their sights. FROGS – Friends of the Guildhall - set up a charity to restore the building to its former glory for use in the community. Firstly, they put in a new kitchen with help from local builders and companies, then volunteers set about decorating the main hall.

With a much-improved building they began putting on events. Every first Friday of the month FROGS organise a pop-up cinema and bar to raise funds for the on-going work.

A Comedy Club continues to be a runaway success, as do dances and private events for those who want to rent the building.

There is still plenty to do, but organisers are excited by the progress that has been made. Chair Tim Quinn said: “We’ve come a

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Regulars enjoying time together at The London Inn

...locals rally round to keep village life alive long way and still have a lot of work to do but are excited about the Guildhall’s future. It can now be used for all sorts of events thanks to locals and companies alike who’ve made it possible.”

Father Will Sweeney of St Mary’s Church is delighted that congregation numbers are rising.

“The church is being increasingly well supported and it’s encouraging,” he said.

The London Inn has been in trouble over the last decade. The centuries-old pub, complete with ghost, seemed to be dying and villagers felt sad that what was once such a popular place seemed to be without hope.

That’s until a new manager took over.

Simon Gilley has been a publican man and boy for many years and in months he has made a huge difference, revitalising one of the village’s favourite pubs. Simon has a reputation for pulling pubs up by their boot strings and The London Inn is no exception.

Simon puts his formula for success down to pure hard work. Single-handedly Simon is bringing the pub back to life by restoring the open fires, serving good beers, and much more. Re-decorating is on the list, but meanwhile people are coming back in droves

to see what the pub has to offer.

Simon said: “I’ve started a skittles league and a monthly pub quiz. The old place will be alive with all sorts of activities during December for the first time in years, with everything from carols to a festive real ale week. Yes, it’s hard work, but for me the reward is running a real village pub.

“It has a big role to play in the survival of the community and I want to work alongside everyone else who are working hard to contribute to that.”

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Hele’s students receive valuable career advice More than 200 students from Year 11 at Hele’s School in Plympton were given valuable careers advice from local employers, training providers and recruitment experts.

More than 20 interviewers attended the Mock Interview event, which is one of the most important highlights of the careers calendar at Hele’s.

The students received a formal interview, during which they were assessed on their interview technique and the quality of their CV. The Careers Library at the school was transformed into a waiting area, with the Library set out as the interview space.

As the students arrived, it was clear to see how seriously they had taken the event; all smartly dressed, many understandably nervous, they practised handshakes and read over their carefully prepared CVs.

Careers support manager Mrs Yeomans said: “This event takes a huge amount of planning and organisation, as we want to give our students an authentic experience.

Students began writing their CVs whilst in Year 10 and then updated them when they began Year 11 in September, after they had completed their work experience in July.

“We do this, so that the students can learn how important it is to keep their CV updated and to really expand on all the skills they learned during work experience. As much as possible, we try to match students to an Interviewer from the employment sector they are considering.

Having interactions with employers is vital for students to be able to make informed choices about their future study pathways or careers. We have excellent links with local businesses, training providers and universities and this enables

us to provide an excellent careers programme here at Hele’s.”

Every student received a detailed feedback sheet from their Interviewer which they can refer to when they are experiencing interviews over the coming months,

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The students also all completed an evaluation of the event, the results of which show how much they all valued the experience.

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Broadway owners angry over refusal of plan for fish and chip shop The owners of Plymstock Broadway have reacted angrily to a decision by Plymouth City Council to refuse planning permission for a proposed new local fish and chip shop for the shopping centre.

Praxis Real Estate Management, who have invested over a million pounds in The Broadway in recent years, said that the bizarre decision to refuse planning consent on the grounds that the takeaway falls within 400 metres of a school, is a kick in the teeth that will effectively sterilise the shopping centre in terms of the much needed hot food takeaway trade.

Richard Allen, spokesman for Praxis, said: “At a time when the retail industry is under constant siege, with national and local retailers closing left right and centre, Plymouth City Council ought to be bending over backwards to encourage investment in The Broadway, but instead they have taken a decision to refuse planning permission for a vital new business for reasons that we think most people will find impossible to understand. A hot food takeaway is a perfectly complimentary use for a shopping centre, and a much needed local neighbourhood facility.

This decision will not only kill a new local business, with all of the implications for local jobs and investment, but it will also make our job of leasing vacant shops twice as hard by severely limiting the leasing options available to us. Quite frankly, this decision by the council could not be better calculated to harm the shopping centre and the community of Plymstock that it serves if it tried.”

Praxis said that in spite of this setback, there has been an increase in small independent local family run businesses locating within the shopping centre in recent months.

• There was a further blow for The Broadway in November with the closure of the Warrens Bakery store. It was one of a number of Warrens to close in the city, including the New George Street and St Budeaux outlets.

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Impressive show as lights go on in Plympton The community once again turned out in large number for the annual switch on of the Christmas Lights in Ridgeway on November 25.

The event, organised by the Plym Chamber of Commerce with the help of sponsorship from local businesses and individuals, seems to get bigger each year.

Things got underway at 3pm with the opening of the many street stalls with entertainment starting on two stages at 4pm.

The children from Chaddlewood Primary School took to the community stage at 5pm to promote their recently released song ‘Together’ which is raising funds for the NSPCC. Many local police cadets helped hand out event booklets to the public and the fire service brought along an engine for children and adults to look at and sit in.

The Party Princesses, Higher Being Stilt Walkers, Plympton Ukulele and Samba Kernow were among those providing street entertainment.

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Plympton Erle ward councillor Terri Beer took to the stage for the official lights turn on ceremony just before 6.40pm and she was joined by Stannator Fiona Smith, Youth Ambassador Charlotte Bryant, local singer Tom Baker and members of Plymouth Raiders and their mascot Foxy as Neil Walker from Radio Plymouth counted down from ten.

As the countdown ended the lights came on and a shower of celebratory pieces of coloured paper was set off from the stage.

A snow machine mounted on the Wolferstans’ building added to the festive atmosphere as it simulated snowfall in the street below and Jumping Out Jazz put on an impressive performance as they weaved their way through the crowds playing their instruments and got some people jiving around as they did so.

Fairground rides were also available in the car park at the bottom of the Ridgeway and the band Riptide rounded off the night’s events on the main stage.

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Civic Society acquires medal of Plympton woman who went on to become a life Peer Plympton Civic Society has just acquired a medal awarded to a daughter of a Down Thomas farmer while she attended Plympton Grammar School (now Hele’s).

The medal was awarded in 1957 to Patricia Wells as she was then and it is now going on display at the Heritage Room in Harewood House. On doing some research local historian John Boulden has discovered some facts about Patricia who sadly passed away last October.

After leaving Plympton Grammar, Patricia gained a BA at Girton College, Cambridge and she went on to lecture on modern history at the University of East Anglia in Norwich from 1967 to 1990.

In 1965 she married Martin Hollis and the couple went on to have two sons.

She was subsequently created a Life Peer as Baroness Hollis of Heigham. She was also Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk and was given the Freedom of the City of Norwich.

Plympton and District Civic Society Chairman Rose Hamley said: “If any of you knew Patricia we would be delighted to hear from you. We would love to obtain any similar items from Plympton.”

The Heritage Room is open every Friday (except Bank Holidays) from 10am to 2pm at Harewood House or if you wish to get in touch please call 07769688122 or 07883011539 or e-mail plymptoncivicsociety@gmail.com. (story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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Brave firewalkers raise £12,000 for Children’s Hospice South West

Quantum Theatre cast pictured with Lauren Day, Charlotte North and Max Davies, all Year 11 students at Plympton Academy

Kitley House Hotel was the stunning backdrop for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) most recent fundraiser – a Firewalk involving 70 people.

Dickens of a performance!

Year 11 GCSE English students at Plympton Academy had one of their curriculum text books brought to life recently by a visiting theatre group.

Quantum Theatre performed Charles Dickens’ famous novella, ‘A Christmas Carol’ to the pupils.

“The novella is their GCSE English Literature text and it was a unique opportunity to see the text come to life in dramatic form,” said Head of English, at Plympton Academy, Claire Jones.

“The students thoroughly enjoyed the performance which will help them to see Dickens’ world on the stage. This will also help them to consolidate the text’s themes, characters and key moments ready for their continued study.”

Year 11 student, Charlotte North said she really enjoyed the play. “It’s helped to remind me of some of the key quotes within the text and it was just great to see it come to life.”

It was the first time that CHSW has put on a Firewalk fundraising event in Plymouth and it proved extremely popular with places flying out fast for people to take part in this unique event. It is hoped that over £12,000 will have been raised in sponsorship.

The event was put on by UK Firewalk and involved participants taking part in a training session led by Firewalk Guinness World Record holder Scott Bell.

With an upbeat soundtrack provided by Crooked Tempo Samba Band, each of the brave fundraisers faced their fears and walked across the hot coals which reached over 500 degrees. After attempting the walk once many went on to walk again and again really embracing the atmosphere as they were cheered on by their friends and family.

Kiley Pearce, events fundraiser for CHSW said: “It was absolutely amazing to see all 70 people complete the Firewalk. Everyone who took part has shown great bravery and all in

Is it ok to have two Christmas Days Christmas is supposed to be a magical time of the year; a time to relax and spend time with your loved ones.

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“As well as raising vital funds the Firewalk was also an opportunity for us to raise awareness of CHSW and our Little Harbour hospice in St Austell which is the local children’s hospice for children and families in Plymouth and Cornwall should they need our support.”

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Joker the pony is a special guest at Plympton wedding ceremony

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Bride Courtney with Joker. Photo by Rachael Amos

A Dartmoor based horse sanctuary provided a special guest of honour as two dedicated longterm volunteers got married in Plymouth.

Spending their special day at St Elizabeth’s house in Plympton, Courtney and her now husband Ben have been volunteering for Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation Sanctuary for 10 years. Their wedding day saw the pair joined by family and friends, including many of the charity’s dedicated volunteers.

As a less than ordinary wedding guest, the volunteers at Hoofbeats joined together to bring Courtney’s Hoofbeats pony Joker, who she has been caring for for over a decade, to take part in the celebrations too.

As a thank you for Courtney and Ben’s dedication to volunteering for the local sanctuary, founder Sharon Vieira transported Joker to the wedding venue, where the couple were able to include the pony in their photos. As the sanctuary is completely reliant on donations, it was not the charity itself but the volunteers that allowed the plan to run smoothly, with Hoofbeats’ founder Sharon offering her horse box free of charge to transport Joker to the venue.

Stopping at a local pub to be fed an apple or two by staff and customers, Joker took everything in his stride, including his grand appearance. Later posing for photos complete with flowers to match the bridal party’s, Joker completed the day and the moment had both the couple and many of the wedding guests in tears.

With lots of Hoofbeats volunteers in attendance, Sharon said: “The day gave a sense of what a great team we make. Being a volunteer at Hoofbeats is like being part of one big family, and it was lovely to all come together to mark the occasion – one of the team members was even Courtney’s bridesmaid after the pair met at the sanctuary many years ago!”

She added: “We were so pleased to be able to help bring an extra special touch to the wedding.

It was only right that Joker was able to be a part of the big day and we wanted to also repay all the hard work Courtney and Ben have done for us over the years.”

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Adventure time for Plympton students A group of Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days on the North Cornwall coast recently taking part in some adventurous activities.

Getting ready for fun on the water are from left to right Alexander Holmes, Ben Street, Felix Goodwin, Mylo McDonald, Owen Smith, Alexis York-James, Jemma Williams, Megan Jones, with Plympton Academy teachers Lewis Knight and Gemma Kneebone

The youngsters tried surfing, kayaking, canoeing, caving, high ropes, mountain boarding and abseiling at Adventure International in Bude.

“It was great to see the students challenging themselves outside of their comfort zones and building resilience,” said Head of Year 7 at Plympton Academy, Gemma Kneebone.

“I was so impressed to see them embrace every activity on offer whilst also developing some essential team building skills which will set them up for lifelong success.”

Year 7 student Freya Slade said she really enjoyed her time at Bude. “It was fun, exciting and I got the chance to make friends with people I didn’t know before.”

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Safe homes wanted for nervous kittens Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Plympton currently has several pairs of kittens looking for special homes.

Due to being so nervous and unsure of everything and everyone around them the kittens are looking for quieter homes, with adults or older children and lots of safe space where they can slowly build up trust and explore the world in their own time.

Gables have had so many litters of kittens this year and although we are nearing the end of the traditional ‘kitten season’ they still have seven pairs of kittens ready to go to new homes in pairs.

A very special kitten called Rhumba who has a life limiting condition is also looking for a safe indoor home, preferably with a veterinary professional.

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Local community group Read Easy Plymouth is celebrating after being awarded £6,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work teaching local adults to learn to read, or to improve their reading skills.

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The group will use the cash to recruit and train more volunteer coaches, provide reading books and other literacy resources for the coaching sessions, and publicise their work more widely within the local community.

Read Easy Plymouth, which is affiliated to national charity Read Easy UK, has been running since April this year, and is staffed by a small team of volunteers. Read Easy recruits and trains volunteer reading coaches, who work on a one-toone basis with adult readers, giving them regular, free and confidential coaching twice a week.

There is no time limit – every reader starts at the beginning with book 1 and moves at their own pace.

The one-to-one nature of the coaching helps the readers to grow in confidence over time. As they progress through the five reading books, they are awarded certificates to mark their success.

Read Easy Plymouth currently has 14 reader and coach pairs meeting regularly in libraries, community and health centres in and around the city. The group would like to express its gratitude to these organisations for their invaluable support in providing these essential spaces, where readers can feel comfortable, relaxed and able to focus on their reading sessions.

The new funding will allow Read Easy Plymouth to recruit more coaches, put them through the Read Easy in-house training, and match them with more readers. The impact on the lives of adults who learn to read with Read Easy is huge and, in the words of many who have successfully tackled the challenge, life changing. Adults who struggle to read are five times more likely to be unemployed and four times more likely to experience long-term unemployment.

£380,000 Bursaries worth over £38,000 grant for awarded in latest Mayflower 400 The Box January 2020

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Community Sparks funding Fifteen different community groups have secured bursaries that will bring their projects to life in the third round of funding from ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’.

From music and performance, to exhibitions and events, to murals and mosaics, the projects will benefit from an overall investment of £38,473 from the scheme, which was set up to support grassroots community, arts and cultural activity in the city.

All the projects will be delivered by November 2020, connecting many of the city’s neighbourhoods with the Mayflower 400 anniversary and ensuring that a range of diverse and inclusive events are part of the Plymouth’s extensive commemorative programme.

These new awards bring the total number of projects funded by ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’ to an amazing 43!

The life of Sir Ferdinando Gorges, an important figure in the early links between Plymouth and America will take centre stage in an extra-ordinary community production.

Ernesettle residents will create, act, build props and steward this performance free to local residents. The award of £5,000 will be managed by Four Greens Community Trust.

North Star Study Group has secured £3,948 for a touring educational digital resource exploring contemporary narratives around migration and home.

Hamoaze House has been given £3,000 to create a ship’s figurehead of planting and trading post activities. The trading post established in an unused part of the building will provide a place to trade stories, history and experiences as well as explore Plymouth’s maritime legacy. £3,000 will help Prime Skate Park’s Youth Forum explore skate culture through art with the aim of improving the public’s perception of skaters.

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North Prospect Community Choir received a Mayflower 400 Community Sparks bursary

reconciliation work currently being done in Canada. £3,000 will pay for an exhibition, talks and workshops about the experience of First Nations people.

Plymouth Design Forum’s (PDF) Mayflower 400x400 Design Challenge has been encouraging local artists and designers to produce artworks inspired by the Mayflower past and present. £3,000 will support PDF to produce an exhibition of the top 400 entries.

Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council’s Integration Group has secured £3,000 for its ‘Welcome?’ project, which will design and produce a series of garments and artefacts reflecting on colonialism and the impact it’s had on their cultures.

Plymouth Folk Roots have been awarded £2,925 for a two-day folk weekend celebrating the life of folk legend Cyril Tawney’s both as a Royal Naval seaman and a folk singer/song writer in Plymouth. The festival will coincide with the 90th anniversary of his birth on October 12, 2020.

Stoke Fun Day received a Mayflower Efford Community Network 400 Community Sparks bursary and High View School will receive £2,900. The community, led by the local school will produce a film exploring the values of Mayflower 400. Young people will examine what the themes of freedom, humanity, imagination and future means to them and their neighbourhood.

Another bursary of £2,900 will support the Signing Choir in Plymouth. Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and hearing signers aged nine to 86 years young will learn and rehearse six songs translated from English into British Sign Language for the ‘1000 Voices Big Choir Event’ at the Mayflower 400 Ceremony on Plymouth Hoe next September.

YMCA Plymouth have secured £2,850 to host a Mayflower Mural Project for young people and residents in Honicknowle.

In partnership with Plymouth College of Art, a series of workshops for community groups will create a public mural that will be installed on a large wall overlooking the YMCA community garden.

Did you know that Turnchapel Dockyard was used by the US 29th division troops as a debarkation point for the Normandy landings in June 1944? £1,300 will go to Turnchapel History Group to produce a film celebrating 400 years of history of this little know corner of the city.

In a tradition extending back to the 1950s, the Pembroke Street estate has held streets parties. £1,000 will fund a big Mayflowerinspired get together along with creative sessions with the local youth group in the run up to the event to create fancy dress costumes and cardboard tall ships.

Artist Kate Entwistle has been awarded £900 to commemorate everyday people. Her ‘Pink Plaques’ project highlights the fun, cute and bizarre memories of Plymouth through temporary plaques located around the city.

The people of Millbay and residents of Mayflower Court will benefit from a unique garden mosaic celebrating the journey of the Mayflower and the maritime history of Plymouth. To make this happen the Abbeyfield Society has been awarded £750.

Hannah Harris, CEO, Plymouth Culture said: “The quality of applications for this round was very impressive and there’s a real energy amongst local communities to engage with the Mayflower anniversary. This made the job of selecting projects challenging but those who’ve been awarded funding represent a diverse range of proposals, all of which will respond to the Mayflower 400 commemorations in their own unique way.

“These projects will ensure that the Mayflower programme of activity reaches into every community and offer opportunities for some brilliant and meaningful engagement.”

The fourth round of funding is now open. Community grants of up to £3,000 are available with grants of £5,000 in exceptional circumstances. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2020.

More information and an application form can be downloaded from www. theboxplymouth.com/mayflower400community-sparks For help and support with your project idea contact Fiona Evans at Vital Sparks on fiona. evans@plymouth.gov.uk.

‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’ is a partnership between Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth City Council, The Box, Plymouth and Vital Sparks.

The Box, Plymouth’s major new cultural attraction, has received another massive funding boost ahead of its opening in the spring next year.

The Box is celebrating a new grant award of more than £380,000 from Arts Council’s England’s (ACE) Capital: Small Grants fund.

The programme supports building improvements for arts and cultural organisations – helping them create enhanced spaces to produce and present their work, collaborate with artists and audiences and build their resilience and sustainability.

The funding for The Box will support the installation of Bluetooth lighting fixtures in all its galleries, a flexible lighting system in one of its exhibition spaces and the fit-out of an extended kitchen and bistro bar so it can provide an evening meal and drinks offer to both the public and corporate hire clients.

The funding is part of an £12m investment across the UK revealed by ACE this week. The overall award will see more than £1.7 million invested in the South West and also includes a £270,000 grant to Plymouth’s KARST gallery for an eco-efficient heating system and a fully accessible main entrance.

The improvements to both The Box and KARST’s infrastructure come as Plymouth’s visual arts scene continues to flourish and as the city starts its preparations for hosting British Art Show 9 in autumn 2021.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader said: “I’m blown away by this news of yet more funding support for The Box from ACE, who really seem to understand how hard we’re working to create a leading heritage and cultural attraction for the city, the region and beyond.

“The improvements this funding will enable will increase the high design quality of the building and enrich the gallery experience for everyone who visits and works with us. It will also enhance The Box’s long-term financial viability through additional catering and venue hire opportunities. What great news!”

Much of the lighting and fit out works will be completed by spring 2020 in time for the opening of The Box. Some additional lighting improvements will then be made in the summer of 2021 before British Art Show 9 is installed.

Phil Gibby, area director, South West, Arts Council England, said: “We are extremely pleased to invest in The Box through our Capital Grants funding programme. We are looking forward to next year’s Mayflower 400 commemorations when The Box will open as the flagship venue for Plymouth and beyond. This building project will support St Luke Church’s role as a prominent visual arts gallery for visitors in 2020 and for many generations to come.

“We’ve also announced an award to the city’s independent art gallery, KARST, which will equip them with the necessary infrastructure to become a key British Art Show 9 venue – yet another contribution to Plymouth’s growing cultural reputation.”

To stay up to date with all The Box’s news and developments visit www. theboxplymouth.com or follow the project on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using @theboxplymouth

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Bravery awards for Plymouth-based sailors Two sailors from Plymouth frigate HMS Argyll have been recognised for their bravery in saving all 27 crew of a blazing transporter ship in the Bay of Biscay.

Leading Seaman David Groves and Able Seaman Alex Harvey spent at least four hours in towering seas as they struggled to rescue every man aboard stricken car/container ship Grande America in March.

The frigate – on her way home to Plymouth after nine months away in the Asia-Pacific region – responded to a mayday from the 28,000-tonne merchant ship about 150 miles southwest of Brest.

Despite a swell of six to seven metres – at the absolute limit of safe boat operations – the two sailors volunteered to enter the water in their eight-metre-long craft and attempt to save the Grande America’s crew.

“One minute you could see a ship on fire, the next it was hidden by a wall of water. And the closer we got, the more engulfed we were in the smoke,” said 29-year-old David, from Taunton.

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HMS Argyll’s sea boat pushing the container ship’s lifeboat during the dramatic rescue

Alex added: “It was rough – very rough and as we got near to the ship, it turned out to be a lot worse than we’d imagined it.”

When the pair reached the merchant ship they faced a lengthy wait as the crew struggled to launch the lifeboat – the Grande America’s high side and rough weather ruled out climbing down the ladder and into Argyll’s boat.

When the lifeboat eventually launched, it hit the water with such force that it left the vessel impossible to manoeuvre.

Nevertheless, David managed to bring his boat nose-to-nose with the lifeboat. With Alex on the bow judging the right moment as the two craft moved up and down, four of the merchant crew jumped from a small hatch into Argyll’s boat.

“When the first guy jumped I had to grab him to prevent him going overboard. I thought to myself: This is a bit hairy,” said the 25-year-old from Hull.

Next the pair tried towing the lifeboat, but the line parted in the heavy sea. Finally they decided on nudging the boat towards the frigate “like a bumper car, or pinball” said David.

It took an interminable amount of time to ‘bump’ the lifeboat the half mile to HMS Argyll – and then they had to pin it against the frigate’s side so the Grande America’s crew could climb the scrambling net if they had the strength – or be hauled up in a hoist.

“They were cold, tired, suffering from the effects of fire, smoke, shock and they’d been bobbing around in the sea for a couple of hours – they were exhausted,” added David, now serving at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint.

He receives the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his actions on the night of March 10-11; Alex, who has joined new patrol ship HMS Trent in Glasgow as her boat’s coxswain, will be presented with the Queen’s

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“We could have called the rescue off given the conditions – but why would we when there are lives at stake,” said Alex, who’s been in the Royal Navy for five years.

“It was absolutely a worthwhile experience, something to be proud of and a good way to finish our deployment, but I never thought an award would come out of it. It’s a bit surreal.”

David, who’s due to tie the knot with his fiancée Leanne Barratt in September, has previous experience of rescues – a sunken fishing boat in the Channel and saving migrants in the Mediterranean while serving aboard HMS Enterprise.

“It is always good to be recognised for the work you do, but at the end of the day this is what we’re trained for. That all kicked in on the night,” he added.

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Visitors to Royal William Yard can get into the spirit of the season, with much to see and do for all ages, as the popular Plymouth destination launches a series of festive events for December.

From an array of merry shopping sessions and seasonal night markets, to Christmas crafts, a winter wine tasting and a special visit from Santa, the Yard will have a packed winter event calendar. The popular Festive Good Food and Craft Market returns to the Yard’s historic Melville building on Sunday December 8 and 15 from 10am to 3pm. Visitors can expect an abundance of festive food, treats and unique handcrafted gifts from some of the region’s top traders and artisan makers.

There will be a special visit from Santa on both Sundays at the market when he will greet children by the Yard’s Christmas tree at Firestone Arches from 12.30pm.

Children can also write a letter to Santa as part of a range of Christmas craft activities set to be held in the Melville Building on December 8 and 15 between 11am and 3pm. Shoppers on December 8 will also be treated to a performance from barbershop choir, Kingsman Barbershop Chorus, from 1.30pm while there will be seasonal songs from St George’s Primary School Choir at 2pm on December 15 and a pop-up pantomime by Plymouth University students.

Visitors can also experience the Yard’s Late Night Shopping Market, from 5pm to 9pm, on December 11 and 18. As the evenings draw in, the Yard will be buzzing with local food, drink and craft stalls, offering shoppers a retail experience like no other.

Unique gift seekers will be spoilt for choice as the Native Makers Market makes its return on December 7 and 8 from 10am to

5pm. Offering incredible handcrafted, bespoke wares by independent South West makers, it’s a chance to meet the creators and choose a gift with a distinctive story.

Hailey Cattle, regional marketing manager for Urban Splash, said: “The Yard has a bustling array of things to see and do this season, to make a truly merry atmosphere.

There are a range of winter activities available, including Christmas wreath making and wine tasting evenings – something to keep everyone in good spirits.

“We really are pulling out all of the stops this December with plenty of opportunities to find the perfect gift at the various Christmas markets.

From festive feasts to handmade wares, an abundance of seasonal favourites will be on offer… we’ve even heard that Santa himself will be making an appearance!

“Home to over 70 diverse businesses, there is sure to be something for everyone at the Yard this Christmas, including gifts that don’t fit under the tree, like a pampering session at YOKE salon, paddle boarding experience with South West SUP, a group jewellery making session at Identity Fashion, or a creative crafting course with Make at 140. When you’ve successfully nailed the Christmas shopping, stay and relax at one of our resident restaurants or wine bar!”

For more information visit www. royalwilliamyard.com

In August, Clean Our Patch were contacted

by Pardon Maguta from Chimanimani, Zimbabwe.

Clean Our Patch co-founder El Clarke said: “Pardon informed us that he had been following our work for a while and was so inspired that he wanted to start a Clean Our Patch initiative in Chimanimani.

“I am impressed and moved by the clean ups that you are doing in your country. You are inspiring the world. You are changing the globe,” said Pardon Maguta.

Pardon informed COP of the massive devastation that his region was experiencing after Cyclone Isai struck in March. Pardon highlighted not just structural devastation but the massive amount of plastic pollution that was stirred up by the cyclone.

“We have massive pollution after Cyclone Isai destroyed properties. The council don’t seem to know what to do so I want to gather volunteers to clean our environment,” said Pardon.

After much advice from the Clean Our Patch team and hard work on the part of Pardon, he has managed to gain community and council engagement in his hometown.

Pardon spoke to his local councillor and highlighted the urgency and importance of a clean up campaign in the area. He sourced a company that have agreed to donate bags for collecting the rubbish and has arranged a collection service from the council.

Clean Our Patch co-founder Ash Samuels said: “We are proud and humbled to support this community in their aims and goals in creating a safe and clean environment for their future generations and are looking forward to their first clean up being held on November 29.

“Clean Our Patch began as couple of people with the aim of cleaning up our street - to be inspiring another individual in Africa to launch his own group is incredible!

The Clean Our Patch movement’s gone global! We are hopeful that this can spread wide and far and give people the knowledge and understanding to maintain a clean and safe environment for all of our futures.”

WHO ARE CLEAN OUR PATCH?

Clean Our Patch is a Plymouth based community litter picking initiative that has taken the city by storm. Founded in March 2018, the group have collected over 6500 bags of litter across the city amounting to just over 65 tonnes.

Since beginning its war on litter, Clean Our Patch have successfully founded 20 groups across the city, recruiting 30 ambassadors who lead teams of volunteers in their communities on monthly litter picks.

This has resulted in litter picks running every single week across the city, clearing all types of terrain from pavements, hedges, drains and embankments, in parks and also along the coast.

To find out more, get involved or to create a Clean Our Patch group in your community, get in touch via www.facebook.com/ CleanOurPatch, twitter @cleanourpatch or by email at cleanourpatch@hotmail.com

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Schoolboy speedway star roars away with funding A schoolboy speedway star from Plympton has roared away with a share of funding from a leading housebuilder.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall has donated £1,000 from its Community Champions fund to support 13-year-old Ben Trigger as he competes in speedway events in Britain and abroad.

Ben is the top rider in his category in the

South West and one of the top in Britain, and currently rides for national junior team Ashfield Giants – based in Glasgow.

This year he has notched up rankings in the 125cc track racing gold cup in Poland and podium-place finishes at two international events in Belgium and is setting his sights on the British youth 125cc championship.

His dad, Lee said: “It’s 484 miles from our

Ben in action

doorstep in Plympton to Glasgow’s track, which isn’t ideal but it’s something we do.

“As you would expect, motorsport is a very expensive sport especially with the machinery required, the safety equipment along with transport and the ever-rising fuel costs – the outlay is substantial.

“The level at which Ben is competing requires the best equipment.

“Although Ben does have some sponsorship - mostly from friends and family - there is still much more to provide for him to further and better his chances of succeeding at the very top.

“This generous donation of £1,000 from Persimmon Homes Cornwall will make a huge difference.”

Jane Cartwright, head of sales for Persimmon Homes Cornwall, said: “Ben has been making the headlines for his success at speedway and we are delighted to be able to support a local lad who is achieving so much at such a young age.

“He clearly has focus and a drive to be the best he can and it is obvious his family and friends are incredibly supportive and proud of his achievements.”

Each month Persimmon Homes donates up to £2,000 to community groups in each of its 32 business operating areas.

This means up to £64,000 is dished out every month – a total of £768,000 a year, and more than £2 million since the scheme started in 2015.

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Linda and husband Steve who also played at the party as did Linda’s two daughters

More than 400 students from Plympton Academy took part in an interactive roadshow recently.

The event, called ‘Are We Connected’, was run

by BAE Systems with the Royal Navy and RAF. The roadshow focussed on the use of telecommunications in the 21st century.

“The show opened with one of the presenters zooming onto the stage on a remote controlled Hoverboard,” explained Plympton Academy Head of KS3 Science, Donna Taylor. “Students were immediately hooked and watched enthralled as they were taken on a journey through communications in their world.”

Everything the Year 7 and 8 students learnt from the roadshow was linked to the science curriculum in school. The use of radio waves in the transmission of mobile phone signals and infrared imaging linked directly to the work Year 7 have been doing in their topic on Electromagnetic Spectrum in Waves.

There were also links to the work Year 8 have been doing in school on energy stores and transfers, where a sound wave is transferred into an electrical signal before being transmitted as a radio wave to produce a mobile phone signal.

Interactive games showed the students how mobile phone calls are made.

Year 7 student, Indi Bertram-Illingworth, was really interested to learn that her mobile phone signal travels between different stations before reaching its target phone. “The game helped understand how it works because it was really visual.

“I really loved the Segway Hoverboard part and have added one to my Christmas list! The presentation helped me think about my future and working in the sciences, I love Biology.”

Ryan Humphrey, Year 8 student was excited to learn about phone signals. “I really didn’t know before the presentation how fast our phone signals travel, it can travel around the earth 7.3 times in one second, that’s fast! It really made me think about being an engineer and I love science.”

Science teacher, Donna Taylor said it was wonderful to see the students so completely engaged in the presentation and keen to get involved. “Exploring and learning about science through events like this really helps students to recognise the real life applications of the scientific world around us. It is also a wonderful opportunity to highlight the different career paths within STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects and raise the profile of women in these job roles.”

Linda celebrates more than 40 years in dance A Plympton dance school held a celebration party to pay tribute to the founder Linda Mortimore.

Nearly 250 guests attended the event at Boringdon Golf Course to congratulate Linda, who will still continue to teach on occasions, some 40 plus years after she started the school.

She has now handed over the reins to the new teacher and school owner Charlotte Smith.

There were many pupils both past and present and a real sense of dance school family.

The event featured a disco and live music from Linda’s husband and daughter, along with some amazing dancing showcased by home grown girls and boys from the school, all expertly choreographed by Charlotte.

Gifts were given and thank you said on behalf of the parents and pupils for the dedication and encouragement given to the children over the years.

The Linda Mortimore and Charlotte Smith School of Dance have a range of ballet, tap, modern, jazz and contemporary classes from age there. They also boast an adult jazz class.

Details can be found on Facebook.

Some of the students who took part in the roadshow. Back row (from left): Alice Baker, Erin Burch, Ellie Mae Watson and Alicja Zaskowska. Front row (from left): Toby Lyon, Myles Cotte, Sandis Skene and Samuel Blair

Madman, liar or the Son of God? THE

Experience Many of us celebrate His birth at Christmas and at the beginning of every New Year 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.

According to Pew Research Agency, as of 2010 there were just under 2.2 billion Christians around the world, or about one-in-three (31.4%) of all people worldwide. This makes Christianity the world’s largest religion. The world’s Christian population is expected to grow to 2.9 billion by 2050.

Christendom, or structured Christianity in the West, is challenged as it endeavours to adapt to social changes since World War 2, but global Christianity continues to grow. However, there are some encouraging signs of new life in the church in the west especially amongst the younger generation.

According to ancient scripture (the Bible); historic tradition, history itself and the belief of orthodox biblical Christianity through the ages, Jesus Christ is the focus of global Christianity. Christ lives in the heart and experience of those who believe who He is with

By Chris Cole, Founder of Cross Rhythms Charity

lives confirmed by the Holy Spirit.

C.S. Lewis wrote that there are only three options of opinion open to us when we consider the claims Jesus makes about himself: madman, liar or Son of God...

For Christians, Jesus is the one and only Son of God, He has existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit for all eternity, and He came to earth as a man 2,000 years ago in the mysterious act we call the incarnation – quite literally, Heaven invaded Earth.

But who is Jesus to you and me?

A couple of hundred years ago, Napoleon Bonaparte had this to say: “I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere Chris Cole man… Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires… upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.” In 1926 Dr James Francis wrote the following: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher.

He never owned a home. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put His foot inside a big city.

“He never travelled two hundred miles from the place He was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself...

“While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between 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?

When Pontius Pilate stood before Jesus and asked Him ‘what is truth?’ it is ironic that Pilate was standing before Absolute Truth Himself and didn’t realise it.

From all at Cross Rhythms, have a powerful and influential 2020 especially in these challenging times.

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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.

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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.

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

Friendship group First Thursday of the month 10am-12. A regular programme of activities and events including local/family history talks, IT sessions, film shows, reminiscence, local walks, crafts, quizzes and more.

Lego Club Thursdays 3.30pm-5pm. We supply the Lego, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Code Club Saturdays (term time only) 9.30am-10.30am. Code Club is a national network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children.Children follow modules of projects to learn about and develop coding skills using Scratch, HTML & CSS and Python.

Code Club runs during term time only.Suitable for children aged 8 and over. There are limited spaces so please contact the library in advance on 01752 305630 to check availability.

Scrabble and Chess Club Saturdays 12.30pm-4.30pm. Drop in for a game of Scrabble or Chess. All ages welcome.

Writers Group Second Monday of each month 10am-12. Plympton Libraries writers group - for anyone with an interest in writing stories, poems or plays.

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.

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

The Lions Club of Plymouth have presented a cheque for £600 to support the Special Olympics Team Plymouth and District. The money was raised at a golf day at Staddon Heights Golf Club and will help fund a Commemorative Event for Mayflower 400 at Plymouth Life Centre and other venues in April. Lion President George Poad is pictured presenting the cheque to Kirsty Bisgrove, the South West Regional Manager of Allied Care who represent the Special Olympics Team Plymouth and District. 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.

Lego Club for Families Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Why not join our Lego group for families? We provide the Lego you provide the building skills!

Game On 2nd Saturday of the month 10am to 4pm. Join in with our monthly community tabletop board games sessions hosted by “Game On Plymouth” Writers Group First Thursday of each month 5pm-7pm. For anyone with an interest in writing stories or plays.

Plympton Litter Picking Group First Saturday of month From 10.30am to 12.30pm - come for as little or as long as you like and join in with our merry-band of litter-pickers! All ages welcomed. Bring your own gloves, everything else that you need is provided.

We often have tea and cakes afterwards. It’s good exercise, enjoyable and a pleasant way to meet new people. We tackle different areas of Plympton, so the meet-up venue varies, for information email peacham2@hotmail.co.uk, 07877353465 or visit Plympton Library where it will be added to the What’s On book.

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 Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston from 7.30pm to 9pm. The hall is open from 7pm and there is parking available at the rear of the building. Visiting speakers on a range of topics with tips for jobs to do in the garden in the coming month.

There is tea and coffee and a raffle. New members and visitors are made very welcome and disabled access is available.

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 Fourth Tuesday of the month General meetings are at Harewood House, Plympton at 2pm and include a speaker and tea. There are displays of group activities. Visitors will be made very welcome. This years outings have been many and varied, and much enjoyed by members. Groups with outings include garden visits, theatre visits, long and short walks, stroll with a camera, dining club. Visit the website at https://u3asites.org.uk/ plympton/welcome for more details, or come along and meet us, and share a year of opportunities and possibilities.

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

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

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

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

Mondays Card and Puzzle Group. £3.

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

1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

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

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

Reading Group, every third Monday of the month.

10.30am - 12pm. £3.

Tuesdays Tai Chi for beginners and improvers. 10am - 11am and

11.15am - 12.15pm. £4.

Bingo. 1.45pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Walking football run by Plymouth Argyle.

1.30pm - 2.30pm. Suggested donation £2.

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

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

Art Group. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Line Dancing. 2pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Fridays Scrabble. £3.

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

Quilling. A unique skills rolling, shaping and gluing paper to create interesting designs on cards and paintings. 9.30am - 11.45am and 1.30pm - 3pm. £3.

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

For more information please ring 01752 405632 or visit www.ageukplymouth.org.uk Sequenced Dancing Tuesdays Plymstock Community Centre Tuesdays 2.30pm4.30pm. All welcome. For information call 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.

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

Call 01752 311931 for more details.

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

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

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

Why not pay us a visit?

Sir Joshua Reynolds Women’s Institute Third Tuesday of month Harewood House, Plympton at 7.15pm. Speakers, refreshments, bring and buy table and bookstall.

Occasional competitions to enter including poetry, photography or sewing. There is also a walking group, two book clubs and quizzes and swimming sessions.

Some members meet together for card-making, patchwork, knitting and sugar craft. There are also coach trips and visits to local places of interest.

Everyone is most welcome and, for a small fee three monthly meetings may be attended whilst deciding if you want to join.

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 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

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service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding. Experienced children’s workers in Junior Church teach and care for children from toddlers to teenagers with age-related activities. Those with babies and very dependent children are welcome to join in with this group. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Discovery Bible Study Group Tuesdays 10.30am every fortnight. For details contact 07906 888689 Christian Youth Bible Study Group (age 10 - 13 years) Tuesdays 6pm -7.30pm. Contact 07562 376224 for details FABS Bible Study House Group Wednesdays 7.30pm (fortnightly). Contact 07906 888689 for details.

Community Groups: Woodford Community Pre-School Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm during term time.

Short Mat Bowls Tuesdays 6.45pm in the Hall.

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 and Charlotte Smith School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm-7pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm6pm. 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. 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

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Leading figure in dementia care and research wins coveted national award Ian Sherriff, Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia at the University of Plymouth has won a National Dementia Friendly Award from the Alzheimer’s Society.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London hosted by Sun journalist and Loose Women panellist, Jane Moore.

Ian was one of three finalists in the category Outstanding Contribution of the Year. This judge’s choice award is for an individual, team or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the lives of those affected by dementia, based on nominations in the other award categories.

Ian is a leading figure in dementia care and research nationally and internationally and a longstanding Alzheimer’s Society volunteer.

He has established a dementia friendly community and sits on and chairs various boards, committees and groups that support and involve people affected by dementia.

He is Chair of the Prime

Minister’s Rural Dementia Group (2015 to date), and a member of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Friendly Communities Challenge Group (2013 to date), chairing the South West and South of England group. Internationally, as Chair of the Dementia Air Transport Group (2016-2020), he has worked with the Civil Aviation Authority, the aviation industry and people with dementia to introduce new CAA guidelines (2016) currently being implemented by all UK airports and airlines to assist passengers with hidden disabilities.

His work also includes the Academic Dementia Global Group, which sees dementia teams from across the world meet up via video link to share ideas, challenges and best practice to improve the provision of dementia care.

Ian said: “Winning the Outstanding Contribution Award feels very humbling and also reflects a team effort really of everyone I’ve worked with across the globe. I’m just the front piece for the work that is going on at the

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. For details contact 07906 888689 Woodford Men’s Meeting 10.30am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. 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. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

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

Games 4 U 2.30pm (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 playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more contact Joyce on 216343.

‘Woodys’ Junior Skate Group (Ramps) 6pm-7.30pm. 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 project.

Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondary-age children session 7-8pm. Contact 07562 376224 for details.

Youth Club for 11 – 16 year olds Fridays 7.30pm – 9pm at the Rees Centre.Contact 07562 376224 for details.

University of Plymouth’s Ian Sherriff pictured with (from left) Alzheimer’s Society CEO Jeremy Hughes, Sun journalist and Loose Women panellist Jane Moore and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Scott Mitchell, husband of Barbara Windsor

University of Plymouth but also around the country and around the world. Alzheimer’s Society, since its birth, has marched forward on the knowledge and experience of people with dementia and their carers and where the Society is today is amazing, especially when you think it was started by four people sitting around a kitchen table.”

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.

St Peter’s Lutheran Church Larkham Lane/The Dell, Plympton, Plymouth. Church and Worship: 11am Service every Sunday. Weekly Wednesday evening Bible Study. Coffee morning 10am-noon every first Wednesday of the month.

Contact 01752 336240 for details.

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

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

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

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

Dementia is the 21st century’s biggest killer. Someone develops the condition every three minutes - but too many face it alone. Alzheimer’s Society’s 2019 Dementia Friendly Awards recognise, celebrate and promote the inspirational achievements of those uniting to make a real difference to people living with dementia.

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

Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, Bums, Tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044 Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next.

Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Fairbairn 07718749008.

Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Sonia on 514119 for more info.

Sandy’s Songbirds Wednesdays A thriving, happy mixed choir. No auditions. No need to be able to read music either. This is a fun-filled community choir meeting weekly with refreshments and raffle too. Wednesdays 10 am to 12 noon at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre in Glen road behind the Coop. For details contact Sandy on 07737 461431.

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

Past Times Past Times group was started over 20 years ago to encourage people, especially those on their own or new to the area, to share their hobbies, knitting for charity, cross stitch, board games, quizzes or just pop in & enjoy some friendly company & a cup of tea. We also have a list of other groups, clubs & activities

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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

Sheila Snellgrove to step down at Barbican Theatre

Plymouth Broadway Organ and Keyboard Club Third Wednesday of month Come and listen to a concert by a top professional organ/keyboard musician playing a wide variety of music. Everyone is welcome at the Broadway Community Centre (top of Broadway car park) Plymstock. Free parking. Tickets £5 including tea/ coffee. Contact 01752 706712.

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 1pm. 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 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.

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,

Barbican Theatre’s chief executive, Sheila Snellgrove, will be stepping down in 2020 after 39 years with the company.

During Sheila’s time with the company, Barbican Theatre has become a central part of the city’s cultural offer. Over the past 39 years the company has grown from a touring Theatre In Education company with no base to a regular producer of accessible high-quality performance and training, both at its main premises on the Barbican and in various locations across the city.

Sheila trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London and has worked in theatre and education as an actor, director and producer and teacher.

She is a director of Plymouth Culture and Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council and served on Plymouth Fairness Commission, reporting on how to make the City a fairer place for all its citizens.

Sheila said: “Plymouth is my city and I 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.

Fun Club Fridays in term time Fun filled club for primary school aged children from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Plymstock Chapel, Church Road, Plymstock. Games, crafts, stories, songs, tuck shop etc. 50p entrance.

Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7.30pm At Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre.

Tea, coffee & biscuits. Weekly raffles and meat raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

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

First session free! Book online or by phone.

Yoga Classes Run for all levels in Staddiscombe and Oreston, mornings and evenings. For details contact 07779 679305 or email annamarie193@sky.com 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

will always be passionate about it. I feel honoured to have been able to support young people’s creativity through my work at Barbican Theatre and to champion local artists by giving them work, opportunities and a reason to stay. We have always been more than just a theatre and embraced key issues of public concern through our outreach and education programmes - I believe this is the future of theatre and I am excited to see how the Barbican continues to grow and thrive.

“I am passionate about the work we do in the city to embrace cultural diversity, and I am proud to have played my part in bringing people together to listen, share and connect worlds.”

Matt Hall, Chair of Trustees said: “Sheila is an amazing cultural leader and, after 4 decades of establishing and developing Barbican Theatre, we will miss her very much. Her integrity, strength 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.

Plympton Wednesday Wives Club Friendly group of ladies who meet at Harewood House at 6.45pm - 8.45pm each Wednesday evening.

There is a varied programme of speakers, games, meals out and a few trips each year. All ladies welcome married or not. Do come along and join us.

Rambling The Plymouth branch of the National Ramblers welcomes new members on any of its extensive programme of walks. Details from the website plymouthramblers.org.uk. A less extensive programme is offered by the local Dartmoor Rambling Club, including Wednesday walks using only public transport. Phone John Skinner on 01752674230 to be sent a printed programme. Both groups love meeting new people and enjoying a chat as we walk through interesting places on seacoast, moor and river valley etc.

and determination are second to none and these qualities have enabled her to carve out countless opportunities for new artists and new voices to be heard in the city. This is a really exciting time for the next generation of artistic leaders to both continue Sheila’s outstanding work and shape the cultural landscape of tomorrow.”

Sheila leaves Barbican Theatre in a strong position as it enters its next phase with ongoing support from Arts Council England, Plymouth City Council and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation amongst others. She has been instrumental in developing Plymouth Cultural Education Partnership which has recently received £1m for work in Plymouth schools.

Barbican Theatre is now looking for an ambitious and dynamic leader who Sheila will hand over to in early 2020 and who will continue to take the company from strength to strength.

RASC / RCT Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meeting times have again been changed, the start time will now be at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening (bi-monthly). The first meeting in 2020 will be the AGM on January 15 (7.30pm) at the Army Reserve Centre as normal. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held at Boringdon Park Golf Club, Plympton on January 31 (7pm for 7.30pm.

RSPB Plymouth Local Group We hold regular walks and coach trips throughout the year and talks on birds/wildlife from September to March, so if interested in birds please have a look at our website for programme details. Google RSPB Plymouth. New members always welcome.

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.

Details of other city-wide community groups can now be viewed online at www plymouthchronicle.co.uk This move ensures the Chronicle can continue to publish local stories relevant to the communities it is serving. Organisations wishing to update their details or submit a new entry should send the information to info@cornerstonevision.com

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Plymouth taking steps to improve dental health

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Tooth decay among children is a concern for parents and health professionals. It causes pain, discomfort, tooth loss and time off school. More children aged between five and nine years old have a general anaesthetic for tooth extraction than for any other reason.

The good news is that it’s preventable.

Painful, broken and missing teeth can have a negative impact on speech development, food choices, social interaction, readiness for school and the child’s ability to thrive. Having visibly decayed or missing teeth can be a disadvantage for people trying to get a job or promotion.

Tooth decay affects pre-school and school-aged children, and their families: during 2016/17 there were 713 children and young people, aged 16 and under, who had teeth removed under general anaesthetic.

That is a serious matter for a child. It takes, on average, five days for children to fully recover and return to school. Assuming that those operations were performed during term time this would mean 3,565 days, or almost 10 years, of missed education across Plymouth, during just one year.

And parents and carers need to take time out of work to look after children in recovery - a problem for them, their families and the local economy. So, in case anyone was in any doubt, children’s oral health is a big deal!

This problem is being addressed in Plymouth in a variety of ways at the level of prevention, including the Open Wide and Step Inside initiative, which is an oral health education programme designed for four to seven year olds; and supervised tooth brushing, which has been piloted in some schools and proven to be highly effective.

“Over ten years we have proven that most of these problems in children’s oral health are preventable, if we can give them access to good advice and education about how to care for their teeth,” said Dr Rob Witton, Director of the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise.

“We’re now looking for a fairly small amount of funding from NHS England, which will help us make a significant improvement in local children’s oral health.”

Over the next few months, The Chronicle will feature some of the local initiatives that are improving children’s oral health, including Plymouth Dental Social Enterprise, Plymouth’s pioneering dental school, working with public health and Plymouth City Council to provide greater access to oral health care for everyone.

USEFUL NUMBERS

Where to find dental treatment in Plymouth

Listed below is an easy to use guide to accessing oral health care in Plymouth – if you have any concerns about your child’s teeth, you can contact the one nearest you for advice or an appointment.

Plymouth Dental Access Centre Seventrees Clinic, 1a Baring Street, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8NF • Accepts children for routine dental care • Accepts adults for emergency dental care • Open from Monday to Friday from 8.45pm to 5pm • Appointments can be made by contacting 01752 434664 • There is a waiting list for an initial consultation, however if a person is in pain they are seen the next working day – whenever possible • Standard NHS charges apply unless evidence of exemption is provided.

Devonport Dental Education Facility Damerel Close, Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4JZ • Accepts children and adults for routine NHS dental care • Operates term-time only, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm • Appointments can be made by contacting 0345 155 8109 • Treatment is free as it is provided by dental students supervised by qualified dentists who are responsible for overseeing the patient’s treatment plan • A triage system operates to ensure patients are suitable to be treated by supervised students.

Derriford Dental Education Facility Tamar Science Park, Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BT • Accepts children and adults for routine NHS dental care • Operates term-time only, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm • Appointments can be made by contacting 0345 155 8109 • Treatment is free as it is provided by dental students supervised by qualified dentists who are responsible for overseeing the patient’s treatment plan • A triage system operates to ensure patients are suitable to be treated by supervised students.

Emergency dental treatment • Can be accessed by contacting NHS 111 • The service is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a team of fully trained advisers.

• They will ask questions to assess symptoms and, depending on the situation, will then give self-care advice, connect you to a nurse, emergency dentist or GP, book you a face-to-face appointment, send an ambulance directly (if necessary), or direct you to the local service that can help you best with your concern.

NHS Devon Dental Helpline • Gives advice to people in Devon and Cornwall on where to find an NHS dentist • Gives advice on how to access dental care in an emergency • Adds people to the dental waiting list if there are no NHS dental practices in the area currently accepting new NHS patients • Can be contacted on 03330 063 300 or accessdentalhelpline@nhs.net

Further information is available from www.nhs.uk

Age UK Plymouth 01752 256020 Adoption UK 0844 848 7900 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 088 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Carers UK 020 7378 4999 Childline 0800 1111 Christians Against Poverty (Debt Advice) 0800 328 0006 Crossline Listening Service 01752 666777 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677 Devon & Cornwall Food Association 07410 977598 Disability & Information Advice Line 01302 310123 Drug Addicts Anonymous: Helpline 07818260811 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 Osteoporosis Support Group 075958 500314 Overeaters Anonymous 07000 784 985 Parentline Plus 0808 8002222 Relateline 0845 1304010 Samaritans 116 123 Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Shelterline 0808 8004444 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 West Country Landlords Assn 01752 242980

Travel

RAC Green Flag Rail Travel, national enquiries Plymouth Citybus National Express Coaches Brittany Ferries Cremyll Ferry Torpoint Ferry Tourist Information Passport Office, National Helpline

08000 828282 0800 400600 08457 484950 01752 662271 08717 818181 08705 360360 01752 822105 01752 812233 01752 266030 0870 5210410

Entertainment Theatre Royal 01752 267222 Barbican Theatre 01752 267131 Devonport Playhouse 01752 606507 Plymouth Athenaeum Theatre 01752 266079 Plymouth Pavilions 01752 936363 Plymouth Pavilions Ticket Store 03337 727727 Reel Cinema 01752 225553 Vue Cinema 0345 308 4620 Tourist Information 01752 306330 National Trust Saltram 01752 333500 Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery 01752 304774 Plymouth Arts Centre 01752 206114

Leisure Plymouth Life Centre 01752 606900 Brickfields Recreation Ground 01752 563320 Manadon Football Dev’ment Centre 01752 201918 Plympton Swimming Pool 0870 300 0020 Plymouth Pavilions 0845 146 1460 Megabowl, Coxside 0871 5501010 Tourist Information 01752 306330 The Beckly Centre, Plymstock 01752 484433

Weather The Met Office Weathercall

0870 9000100 0870 6004242

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Please note that whilst the Publishers have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of telephone numbers in this Directory, and dates in the What’s On section, no responsibility can be accepted for any errors.

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Local community groups share a bumper payout of over £200,000 from the Co-op Heartswell, Austin Farm Academy and St Edwards School PTA received £10,703 from stores in Frogmore and St Austin.

The ninth and 21st Scouts, Plymouth Deaf Association and Mutley Greenbank Trust received £4,696 from the Mutley Plain Co-op while Central Park Allotments, Trinity URC Big Build and Improving Lives received £5,131 from the Peverell Store.

Music Zone, Stiltskin Theatre and Pembroke Street Estate Management Board received £15,875 from stores on Duke Street and Albert Road and Devonport Funeralcare.

First Keyham Scouts, Plymouth Mariner Baseball and Snap Dragons between them received £32,664 from Wolseley Road, Stoke Village, Beacon Park, St George’s Terrace and Wilton Street stores.

Dash of Silver, Affinity Community Theatre and Little Owls Preschool shared £12,847 from stores and funeralcare in St Budeaux, and Barne Barton.

Crownhill Village Networking Group, Widey Court Preschool and Beach Schools SW between them received £6,730 from Crownhill food and funeralcare.

Ernesettle Community School, Southway Community Group and BASICS Devon received £25,220 from stores in Ernesettle, Southway and Whitleigh.

Shoppers who use a Co-op Membership card can choose a cause to support, or the money they spend in a certain store is split between three local causes. One per cent of the total of members’ shopping on Co-op selected branded goods (including purchases from Funeralcare) is donated by the Co-op back to the chosen organisations.

This year the Co-op has emailed members to let them know all about how much has been given to local causes. Tens of thousands more members have selected a cause from the new round for 2019-2020. If you haven’t done already, make a choice by visiting the websit www.coop.co.uk/local-causes with the details from the membership card or sign up to become a member first either at the same website or in store.

New causes for each of the groups of stores were chosen in the autumn from applications put in last April, so here’s looking towards another great payout supporting all those fabulous groups of people doing great things in our city in 2020.

Plymouth, never knew there was so much in it!

By Karen Pilkington Thousands of colleagues across Co-op Food and Funeralcare, and Member Pioneers (including me) came together with local community causes across the country on Saturday November 23 to celebrate the incredible work they do in their areas, every day, in a truly Co-op way.

The Big Co-op Payout celebrated the huge £17.3m that members raised nationally for local causes through the latest round of the Co-op Local Community Fund.

The combined energy of the individual causes, Co-op Member Pioneers and store colleagues on social media put The Big Coop Payout on the map – they were the top trending retailer on Twitter over the weekend in the UK thanks to sharing stories using #MakingADifference.

In Plymouth over £208,000 was given to 45 local community groups, charities, schools, sports and childrens organisations.

A total of 46 Co-op Food stores and Funeralcares are divided up into 15 different groups across the city who decide each year on three organisations to support from November to the following October each year.

Sparkwell Scouts, Grow for Good South West and Friends of Yealmstone Farm School received a total of £17,512 between them from Chaddlewood Store.

Ridgeway Methodists, Glen Park PTA, and Friends of St Mary’s School shared a total of £20,184 from Ridgeway Co-op, Plympton Petrol and Plympton Funeralcare.

Newton Ferrers Primary, Wembury Pre school and Elburton Primary received £18,078 from stores at Elburton and Staddiscombe.

CHIL Plymouth, East End Development and Hooe Primary School between them received £9,714 from Embankment Road Co-op and Plymstock Funeralcare.

Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club and Open Hearts Open Borders received £8,025 from Salisbury Road and Beaumont Road stores.

Plymouth Dance, Cognivity Coaching and the Plymouth Communities Befriending Consortium received £8,799 from Hoegate Street, Regent Street and Exeter Street Funeralcare.

Plymouth Heartbeat, Argyle Community Trust and the YMCA received £12,049 from stores in Efford and Higher Compton.

Sparkwell Scout Group with their cheque for £5874 from Chaddlewood store

Glen Park PTA received £6734 from the Plympton Ridgeway store

Ridgeway Methodist Children’s Care Centre received £6720

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