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Dartmoor Zoo has welcomed two new lionesses from Longleat Safari Park See page 2

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Men about town!

More than 2000 men - many in fancy dress - took part in the big Men’s Day Out charity walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

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Sherford Life Dartmoor Zoo welcomes two lionesses We undoubtedly live in a world of ‘fake news’. So much so that we might find ourselves asking whether we can believe anything.

Two years ago the Washington Post had to make an awkward apology: having run a news story reporting that a number of websites were

By Revd Tom Brassil producing fake news under the watchful eye of the Russian government, they then had to admit that their source had turned out to be fake!

Good journalism is very important, because even in a world of so-called ‘alternative facts’, there is still truth to be told. We still want to know what is really happening in the world.

One of the reasons I look forward to receiving the Chronicle through my door each month is because I want to know what is really going on in my local area. Of course, it is easier to trust the reporting of the Chronicle than that of the national newspapers because we are close enough to these local stories to be able to check the truth for ourselves. We can talk to those neighbours, councillors and other community leaders who appear in the pictures and hear it all first-hand if we want to.

In the run-up to Easter perhaps we have a very particular question about the truth of a story: can we believe that a man really came back from the dead as the Christians claim? It seems pretty unbelievable! And that is why good reporting is so important. How could we be sure about this story?

By tracing it back to the first-hand reports, the eyewitnesses. Interestingly, that is what Luke tells us he did right at the beginning of his book in the Bible (see Luke 1:1-4). And that is also what Paul encouraged his readers to do in his first letter to the Corinthians.

Having said that Jesus’ resurrection was a fact of first importance, he then wrote that the risen Jesus ‘appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living.’

(1 Corinthians 15:5-6). It is almost as if he was saying, ‘If you don’t believe me, ask them!’

Bringing journalism back to the present day, investigative journalist Lee Strobel once set out on a mission to prove Christianity wrong. But the more he looked into the events of the first Easter, the more he became convinced that the evidence held up and the story was true.

If you want to read about his investigations, pick up his little book, The Case for Easter. And if you would like to look at some of the evidence for yourself, why not join us at Sherford Community Church at 10am on Easter Sunday?

As a bonus, we’ll be hosting an Easter Egg hunt straight after the service. We’d love to see you there!

If you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to chat more about the true facts underpinning Easter, please contact me at tom@ sherfordchurch.net

African lionesses, Kimya and Nikita, have arrived at Dartmoor Zoo from Longleat Safari Park.

Ten-year-old sisters, Kimya and Nikita, were introduced to Dartmoor Zoo in March after travelling from Longleat in Wiltshire, where they have lived since 2011, after being introduced from Blackpool Zoo. In the wild, the population of African Lions has decreased by 43% in 21 years, and they were declared ‘vulnerable’ in 1996 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The public will soon be able to see the stunning big cats at the zoo, once keepers are comfortable with how the lionesses have acclimatised to their new surroundings.

A spokesman for Dartmoor Zoo said: “We’re delighted with how the two lionesses are

settling in so far, and are looking forward to slowly introducing them to our male African lion Jasiri in the future.

“At this stage, Kimya and Nikita are getting to know their new home and acclimatising to the new surroundings. Jasiri’s enclosure is next door which allows them to see, hear and smell each other. The keepers will closely monitor the lions and make a judgement about when it is appropriate to introduce them.

“Our priority is to educate and inspire the general public about wildlife conservation and improve captive animal management by providing a safe environment for animals under threat in the wild.

“Our keepers are incredibly passionate about what they do and believe that being a resource for the public to learn about animal

Location of four new wildflower meadows announced Coun Sue Dann gets busy sowing seeds in one of the new meadows

behaviour and the value of conservation in the world is highly important.”

Dartmoor Zoo was established in 2007 when Benjamin Mee and his family bought an ailing zoo. Since then Ben, his family and team have built the Zoo into the popular tourist attraction it is today.

Ben wrote a book about his experience and in 2011 it was made into the Hollywood Film ‘We Bought a Zoo’ starring Matt Damon. In 2014 the Zoo became a charity, of which Ben is chief executive.

Today the Zoo is heavily involved in research, conservation and education projects to promote the welfare of animals and to enrich both the lives of humans and animals.

To find out more about Dartmoor Zoo visit www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk.

The locations of four new wildflower meadows in Plymouth, which help local bee and butterfly populations to thrive, have now been announced.

Plymouth City Council has identified four new sites across the city to establish new wildflower meadows, which will be prepared and planted this month, when ground conditions are good for sowing, and will be flowering by the summer.

The sites will be: Staddiscombe Road green space; Teat’s Hill; Delamere Road and Tamar Bridge roundabout.

They will also improve existing wildflower meadow sites at North Cross and Derry’s Cross to make them better for wildlife and add more colour to the local landscape.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene for Plymouth City Council, said: “I am delighted to be able to announce the four new locations where we will be expanding our bee corridors and wildflower meadows in Plymouth.

“Bees play a crucial role in our lives including food production as they pollinate important crops.

“Wildflower meadows and bee corridors can provide an important source of pollen and nectar for pollinating insects, and habitat and food, directly and indirectly for many other species. They also have been shown to positively impact health and wellbeing as they are a beautiful addition to our urban landscapes.”

“The council has also been working with seed suppliers to develop a new, longer flowering seed mix that will be trialled this year.”

Further sites will continue to be identified by the council, working with local communities, that can be converted to wildflower meadows to expand the network of sites in coming years.

More information on Plymouth’s wildflower meadows is on the Plymouth City Council website at www.plymouth.gov.uk

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Record-breaking Men’s Day Out crowd for St Luke’s

It was a sight more dazzling than the day’s bright sunshine – a record multitude of men on the move at Men’s Day Out, the annual guys-only gathering in aid of much-loved local charity St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

Over 2,200 big-hearted men - the biggest crowd for the event since its launch in 2014 walked the streets and the South West Coastal Path to raise vital funds for the specialist end of life care St Luke’s provides for terminally ill people at home, in hospital and at its specialist unit at Turnchapel.

As they pounded the pavements, they were cheered on by many, including passing Daniel Turton motorists tooting their horns in solidarity with the charity whose care and support helps families across Plymouth, South West Devon and South East Cornwall at the most vulnerable of times.

Sponsored by IU Energy, which has supported Men’s Day Out since it began, the largest men-only charity event in the South West (and probably the UK!) saw guys gather with their mates for the charity walk, with pitstops along the way and before the rugby match between Plymouth Albion RFC and Birmingham Mosely, and a well-earned pasty and pint.

While the lively event was - as always - full of banter, never far from the men’s thoughts were the many lost loved ones in whose memory they took to the streets. Among the fancy dress outfits, ranging from Cornish serving maids to traditional Mexican attire, was a sea of tee-shirts emblazoned with the names of mums, dads, sisters, brothers and treasured friends all being celebrated by

those determined to make a difference for the charity that cared so compassionately for their special ones.

For Daniel Turton from Plympton, the day was all about remembering his much-loved mum, Marlene, who was looked after by St Luke’s at Turnchapel in the last weeks of her life, in 2012. He said: “Mum was such a fantastic person and it was very hard losing her, but seeing the amazing care she received in the beautiful surroundings at Turnchapel and getting to spend precious time with her there has been a big comfort to me and my family.

“Sadly, government funding for St Luke’s is just not enough – that’s why me and my friends do the walk.

We’re the lucky ones being here to help raise money for people like my mum who really need the specialist care.”

Also enjoying the electric atmosphere was Darren Brown from Ham, whose father David was cared for at home by the St Darren Brown Luke’s team. Walking with a band of loyal friends he’s had since his days at Mount Wise Primary School 40 years ago, Darren said: “Not only did Dad’s nurse James give brilliant medical care, he listened and provided support for the whole family.

“Now my mum-in-law is also being looked after by St Luke’s at home, and we have

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peace of mind knowing that the care being given is the best of the best. To me, every St Luke’s nurse is worth a million pounds so I’m more than glad to do my bit.”

Joined by his brother and friends, Jamie Lake of Plympton stepped out in memory of his much-loved father David Robson, who had Huntington’s disease and was cared for by St Luke’s at Turnchapel in his last days in 2016.

Jamie said: “It’s been such a fantastic turn out and an amazing atmosphere. What a great way to be able to thank St Luke’s for all they did for my family and to remember happy times we had with Dad. Everyone was buzzing –and looking forward to next year already!”

Nina Wearne, community and events fundraising manager at St Luke’s, said: “Men’s Day Out is always a highlight and this year we’ve been even more blown away with the record-breaking number taking part.

“It’s been heart-warming seeing so many men band together and have a great time, remembering loved ones and doing their bit to ensure St Luke’s can be there for the family, friends, colleagues and neighbours who could need our specialist care in the future.

“Since the event started in 2014 it has grown from 574 participants to over 2,200 and we’re on track this year to raise more than enough to provide a full package of care at home for over 100 local families.

“A huge thank you to everyone who took part and all who helped us put on such a great event – our sponsors IU Energy, plus Plymouth Albion RFC, Salcombe Brewery, Burt’s Crisps and of course our amazing volunteers.”

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A new scheme aimed at reducing pressure on the police 101 nonemergency service is about to go live in Plympton and Plymstock after a successful pilot in three other areas of Plymouth.

Improving Lives Plymouth who are running the project in partnership with Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to recruit a number of volunteer Community Champions in Plympton and Plymstock so the scheme can be rolled out in the eastern part of Plymouth.

Project co-ordinator Jo Higson said: “We are looking to address issues that currently the police get quite a lot of calls about but they are not the best service to deal with them. This is about ensuring people are signposted to the best service to help first time round.”

Successful candidates to be community champions are likely to be people currently living, working or volunteering in Plympton or Plymstock and who are the sort of people than someone would go to if they had a question or wanted support.

Typical issues community champions would be approached about are concerns about a neighbour, such as an elderly person who hasn’t been seen for a while, noise issues, rowdy behaviour, how graffiti can be cleaned up, what to do if hazardous needles are noticed in a park and suchlike.

The community champions scheme has already had a successful start in the Devonport, Stonehouse and Stoke areas of Plymouth where a network of 44 volunteers have taken on community champion roles and it is hoped the scheme will become equally successful in the eastern part of Plymouth.

Community champions will receive a day’s training, a toolkit of information as well as other support in the form of networking meetings with other champions, bi-monthly speakers at meetings and support as needed from the scheme co-ordinator. Anyone interested in becoming a community champion should e-mail jo.higson@improvinglivesplymouth. org.uk There is also an audio interview with Jo Higson explaining more about the scheme online in the latest edition of the Plympton Podcast.

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

Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir Apr 12 The Choir presents ‘Seeking the rainbow through the rain’ at Crownhill Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 each are available from Maureen Blatchford on 01752 292118 or at the door. Early arrival is recommended as seats are unreserved and these concerts are usually popular. Free parking is available in the car park adjacent to the church behind Crownhill shops.

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Spring Fayre Apr 13 Pennycross Methodist Church, Beauchamp Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm. In aid of ‘Hotizon’ and church funds.

Plymouth Railway Circle Apr 15, Apr 29 and May 13 Meetings at St St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell, at 7.30 pm, Admission £1 (members), £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome. April 1: Ken Mumford: The Devon Belle. A journey on this once renowned Pullman train from Waterloo to the West Country. Digital presentation. Apr 15: Steven Andrews: Narrow Gauge - Past & Present. A reflection on British, Welsh & Scottish narrow gauge railways (on DVD) over the last 10 years. April 29: Richard Jones: 50 years with Heritage Railways. Richard reflects on the railways with which he has served through a photographic and narrated journey. He is currently head of operations at the West Somerset Railway.

May 13: Members photos and video Evening. Gareth Harrison: ‘20 years of railway photography - the story so far’. (digital presentation); Paul Maycock: Steam at Work - 2008/2012. To include examples of mainline operation in the South West and throughout the country as well as some examples from Preserved Railways. DVD presentation; John Fissler: ‘The Gotthard Base Tunnel operation and other Swiss Railway news; David Goodyear: ‘The Railways of the Baltic States’ (digital presentation) Walks with History Apr 20 and May 18 Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse from 10am to 1pm These events take place once a month and include walks, workshops, guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and coffee will be available. For more information please see https://www.facebook.com/100HomesStonehouse Car Boot Sale Apr 21 Blue Diamond, Endsleigh Garden Centre, Ivybridge. All proceeds go to the Meningitis Charity. Sellers 8.30am, buyers 9.30am. Details 07855 586971.

Donna Wylde Apr 28 Appearing live at the Tamar Valley Country and Line Dance Club, 7pm to 10pm Hyde Park Social Club. All types of dancing, raffle, live music, bar available. All welcome. Great atmosphere. Details Yvonne 07885 254042.

Caterpillar May 1 to May 11 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park. A theatre show for babies from six months to the age of eight years. Created to delight and immerse tiny audiences and their big people! With live music - a delight for the senses! For details www. soapboxtheatre.org.uk.

Charity Star Wars Family Fun Day and Exhibition May 4 Fun filled day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in aid of Heads Together and Hugs From Henry. Eight VIP guest Star Wars signers from the original films, Force for Charity Star Wars characters, Jedi fight training classes, Star Wars kids stage show, face painting, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition, charity raffle and silent auction. Entry £5 adults, £3 children.

Soundhouse Brass May 4 Concert at St. Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland 7.30 pm.

Tickets £5. Light refreshments available

Flavour Fest Pirates Weekend May 11 - 12 The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour Head to the waterfront for a swashbuckling day of fun. This award-winning family event returns to Plymouth waterfront for another year and promises to give you a great adventure-filled day out. Hop aboard the two tall ships that will be docked in Sutton Harbour and imagine you’re sailing the high seas. Back on dry land, you can meet Plymouth’s very own Captain Jack Sparrow, Jonty Depp, and his evil adversary Captain Barbosa, or settle down for story-time with Melody the mermaid. To keep everyone entertained, sea shanty bands will fill the streets with song while puppeteers captivate adults and children alike, and the little ones can let off some steam in the Giant Octopus soft play activity centre. The ‘Best Dressed Pirate’ competition will also be returning, so get your eyepatches and Jolly Rogers at the ready. For more information visit www. visitplymouth.co.uk

Lord Mayor’s Day May 25 Plymouth City Centre Welcome the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to their role with this day celebrating the best of the city’s community. The theme of this year’s event is The Future – so expect lots of exciting scientific, technological happenings! The star of the show will be the 8 foot tall Titan the Robot, who will appear twice throughout the day. A day-long stage programme will feature performances from local dance and theatre groups and choirs, while charities and local community groups will showcase the work they do. There will also be a range of food and craft stalls. This year the Council House will also be opening up for the day, with guided tours by the Lord Mayor’s Macebearers, so you can learn more about this historic building and the role of Lord Mayor (advance booking required see www. visitplymouth.co.uk for details).

Werrington Hill Climb May 4 and 5 Plymouth Motor Club’s event features over 100 of the region’s fastest racing cars, from saloons to single seat racers at Werrington Park near Launceston. Racing from 10am. Entry adults £6 under 14s free. Includes free programme and entry to the paddock. Details www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk.

Civil War. 7pm at Lecture Theatre 2, Rowland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University.

Bohemian Rhapsody Outdoor Cinema Experience May 9 Hosted by Adventure Cinema and Plymouth Albion.

An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Brickfields Sports Centre. Bohemian Rhapsody is a footstomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. This date added after May 10 date sold out. Gates open 7pm, film starts shortly after sunset. Ticket information at www.facebook.com/events/2165741940407442/ Plymouth Area Police Choir May 10 Ridgeway Methodist Church, Plympton. 7.30pm.

Together with Torpoint Ladies Choir. Contact Chris Roper 01752 814144.

Family Fun Day May 11 Leigham Community Hall from 11am to 3pm. Bouncy castle, face painting, stalls, raffles, refreshments and food.

Historical Association History Talk May 14 Laura Quigley, author and historian is giving a talk entitled Plymouth Under Siege: Plymouth and the

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group May 14 Guest speaker is John Nicholass from the British Fuchsia Society, who is both a fuchsia and pelargonium expert so this is bound to be an interesting evening. Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton, starting at 7.30pm and generally lasting for a couple of hours.

Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle and refreshment break half way through the meeting. All welcome.

An Evening of Abba May 17 Hosted by Plymouth Argyle at Home Park from 6pm to 10pm. Stars from London’s West End will be bringing ABBA’s hits to Home Park for a one-night-only concert.

West End stars Niamh Perry, Norman Bowman and Jenna Lee-James will be backed by a fabulous support band, and doors will open at 6pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets from www.argyletickets.com Photo Exhibition May 17 Fund raiser on behalf of the Oasis Cafe Food Bank, entitled ‘I am poor, but I am NOT ashamed.’

Effervescent Studio (Rumpus Cosy), Radiant House, 12, Derry’s Cross, Plymouth 6.30pm to 9pm. Free entry.

Plymouth Green Book Club May 23 Discussion on ‘Our Place - Can We Save Britain’s

Flavour Fest May 31 to June 2 Plymouth City Centre The South West’s largest free food and drink festival, sponsored by Column Bakehouse, returns to Plymouth with two Bake Off stars making an appearance in the Cookery Theatre.

The star of the show this year is Great British Bake Off winner and TV chef, Nadiya Hussain, who will be showcasing her skills to the crowds on Saturday June 1, while runner-up from series eight of the show, Steven Carter Bailey will be giving a demonstration on Sunday June 2. They’ll be joined by a packed line-up of talented regional chefs, keen to demonstrate their incredible cooking skills and share tips with you. The festival also sees more than 100 traders lining the city centre streets, selling the very best regional produce – expect to find everything from fresh fruit and veg to locally made gin, cider and beer, to fudge and baked goods, and much, much more! There will also be a huge range of street food traders selling delicious food to indulge in on the day, so whether you fancy fresh falafel or delicious spicy noodles, there’s the perfect treat for you.

MTV Music Week June 5 to 8 MTV Music Week will be taking over Plymouth, with a huge range of acts performing in venues across the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music. The evening shows include: MTV Push at The Treasury on June 5, featuring some amazing up-and-coming artists; MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on June 6, bringing the best in rock and indie music; YO! MTV Raps at The Hub on June 7, celebrating hip-hop and rap artists; and Club MTV at Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, closing the week with a huge dance party. The line-up so far includes The Amazons, Pale Waves, Ghetts, R3WIRE & VARSKI and more. Visit www.mtvmusicweek. co.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

Wildlife Before It’s Too Late?’ by Mark Crocker. Guest expert Harry Barton, chief executive of Devon Wildlife Trust. All welcome to this free event at 15 Rolle Building, Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm.

Spring Fayre May 25 Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre, Plympton from 2pm to 4pm. Free bouncy castle, BBQ, children’s games, live music, face painting, tombola, refreshments, stalls and much more.

Plymouth Area Police Choir May 31 Grand Summer Concert at Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Compered by Andy Breare.

Tickets at £10. Contact Rod Fowler 01752 339788 Summer Fair Jun 9 Hooe & Turnchapel Community Association at the community centre at 2pm. Grand draw, various stalls and refreshments available.

Plymouth Camra Beer Festival Jun 27 to 29 At the TA Centre, Prospect Place, Millbay, supporting a military charity. From 12pm to 11pm each day.

Singamusical Jul 13 Presented by the award-winning Choral Foundation at Devonport Playhouse at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Musical director Scott Angell, accompanist Claire Anderson and guest artist soprano Jasmine smith. Tickets £8 in advance £10 on the door. Available from 01752 365580.

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At least you could if you were going to the Plympton St Maurice fair in 1807. Now there are more familiar activities, but the tradition of the centuries old Fair still goes on - and it’s still held on the historic Castle Green.

Over the years the busy volunteers of St Maurice have extended the local celebrations to ensure there really is something for all ages and interests. The Midsummer Festival, held on Friday June 14 until Sunday June 16 is the result of months of hard work and the volunteers are constantly thinking up new events to keep the event fresh.

Duncan Bray, one of the organisers said: “This year the Festival kicks off on Friday night with the 50-strong Sir Joshua Reynolds choir performing ‘As Long As I Have Music.’

“And this year, for the first time, they’ll be performing at the historic Plympton St Maurice Guildhall.

“The Civic Association, who organise the Festival, and Friends of the Guildhall (FROGS) are working together to raise money from the event and ensure the refurbished Guildhall will do the choir proud.” The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and are available on the night.

It’s all hands to the pump from dawn on Saturday June 15 until noon when the Lamb Feast opens. Volunteers prepare the Castle

Green at sun up. Gazebos house endless crafts, cakes, puppet shows, refreshments, plants and kids entertainment.

There will be a dog show, human fruit machine (honestly!) magic displays, classic cars, veggie food, hot dogs with delicious Gribbles bangers, swing boats, archery, martial arts displays, dancing, brass bands and even fortune tellers – the list goes on.

And of course there’s the legendary hot lamb baps that give the Saturday event its name.

Sunday June 16 is a fantastic afternoon suited to gardeners or people who are just plain curious about what goes on behind the façade of the medieval village. From 2pm until 6 pm people come from far and wide to

enjoy the historic backdrop of St Maurice.

And historic it is. There are allotments in the castle moat. Gardens with old piggeries, gardens with chunks of mediaeval Plympton Priory. Small, perfectly formed gardens imaginatively laid out to make the most of their size. Then big walled ones – some with trees that are 400 years old and most with a treasure hunt that kids can enjoy. Tickets £5, kids free. Buy from The Guildhall, Fore Street, Dark Street Lane and the bottom of George Lane. And they can enjoy a special treasure hunt in various gardens.

And before you even think of enjoying a cream tea in the Church Hall you’ve got to do a twirl round the Guildhall. The Plympton Art Group do their best to keep the reputation of St Maurice alive by their art exhibition.

Because it was in the very village that you walk that Sir Joshua Reynolds grew up. Sir Josh was the first President of the Royal Academy. Charles Lock Eastlake grew up in the village and became President of the Royal Academy and the first director of the National Gallery. Benjamin Haydon and James Northcote, also local lads, went on to become leading 19th century artists.

But let’s return to the entire Midsummer Festival and remember that none of this would happen without the volunteers – not just from the village, but the sponsors, such as The Lyneham Inn, Otter Nurseries and many others who work behind the scenes to ensure the day is a success.

“We give all the money we raise to charity after we’ve paid our costs” said Duncan. “So it’s a really worthwhile day – and before we know it we’re planning it all over again!”

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Warm welcome promised from all at Oreston Bowling Club

A haven of peace and quiet tucked behind the children’s playground in Dean Cross Road (opposite Kenley’s nursery) is Plymstock’s closely guarded secret: Oreston and District Bowling Club.

There is ample parking in the adjacent car park and the Number 2A and 5 buses run along Dean Cross Road.

This small, friendly club welcomes and encourages ladies and gentlemen of all abilities.

The club emphasises the friendly companionship of bowls and encourages members to play as often as they would like.

On Sunday April 28 the club is having an open afternoon from 1.30pm to 4pm so please come along, meet some of our members and have a go at bowls. All the equipment will be provided but please wear flat shoes without heels.

The club plays in a league and also has friendly games against other clubs so all abilities are catered for.

The ladies generally play on weekday afternoons while the gentlemen play weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons. On some Sunday afternoons the club joins together to play a sociable mixed friendly game against other clubs.

There is for those not so competitive, plenty of opportunity to spend a quiet morning or afternoon, if there is no match, having a practice ‘roll-up’. What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon!

The green is owned and maintained by the Plymouth City Council and the club are grateful to the green keepers for providing us with a very good ‘playable’ green which drains very well when the weather is wet. Unlike cricketers, who go in as soon as it rains, bowlers are made of stronger stuff and may continue to play a match in the rain!

The club hope to see prospective players on Sunday April 28 but for further information or enquiries please contact Vicky Hingston on 07966 51212. Anyone who is interested but is unable to make that date, please give Vicky a ring and other arrangements will be made.

Pilot’s Thumb Theatre is presenting ‘Yezno’ Plymouth based theatre group Pilot’s Thumb are presenting their latest production, ‘Yezno’ at the Red House Theatre at Plymouth School of Creative Arts in May.

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Celebrating students’ love of literature Teachers dressed as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters

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Having been inspired to write through her own teenage years, Holly passed on the flame with two immersive creative writing workshops. Annie, one of the Year 8 students who attended one of the workshops said: “Holly Smale’s workshop was great! It was really fascinating and fantastic to meet an author who showed me that stories can be whatever you want them to be!”

The Reading Festival acts as a way of encouraging students to read, not just within a school environment, but also reading for pleasure. Research in recent years has suggested that young people who read for enjoyment every day not only perform better in literary based subjects than those who don’t read for pleasure, but also often have a broader vocabulary and increased general knowledge.

It has also been said that reading can encourage a better understanding of other cultures, improvements in memory or focus and can also help to release pent up stress and tension.

Plymstock School headteacher, Rob Diment said: "Reading is so important for young people because it exposes them to a wealth of places, characters, social situations and issues that supports their personal and social development. In essence, it contributes to supporting them to become well-rounded 21st Century citizens.

"We try hard at Plymstock School to make reading something that you do for pleasure because you want to! Our Reading Festival is just one of the many things we do to create enjoyment and excitement about engaging with literature.”

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Plymstock School celebrated its annual Reading Festival with a variety of literary activities for young people.

During the week, the students were given the opportunity to attend book fairs at lunchtime in the school library which had been transformed into a homage to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

They were also given time dedicated purely to literature during 60-minute reading slots within their classes and they were encouraged to enjoy music whilst reading in the library during lunch breaks.

However, it was on the Thursday that the main event took place, with the focus on World Book Day, a national campaign to encourage reading for pleasure. This campaign is the world’s largest based around ensuring every child and young person in the country can own a book of their own, especially those who otherwise may not have access to them.

As part of the event, students and staff were invited to dress up as their favourite literary characters, with highlights including a group costume of the hungry caterpillar as well as a detailed recreation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters.

The school was lucky to welcome author Holly Smale to speak to the students about her own novels and, more generally, the importance of reading as a whole. Her teen fiction series 'Geek Girl' has sold 3.4 million copies worldwide in 29 languages and won the prestigious Waterstone's Best Teen Book Award.

This series now includes six novels, three Geek Girl Special novellas and a Geek Girl short story, and Holly has recently followed this by launching her exciting new teen series 'The Valentine'.

She explained how she found inspiration in everything from her own experiences of bullying as a young girl to her mother's own love of poetry and encouraged the young people through speaking about these experiences that contributed to her love of storytelling.

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Stannator drops in to say farewell to local GP

Stannator of Plympton Natalie Harrison was among many who said a fond farewell to popular local GP Dr Jane Harris on April 4 as she marked her retirement from Beacon Medical Group after more than three decades as a Plympton GP.

Stannator Harrison visited Chaddlewood Surgery to thank Dr Harris for her dedication to providing care for Plympton patients over the past 34 years.

A spokesperson for Beacon Medical said: “We would like to thank everyone who attended Dr Harris’ farewell clinic as well as those who sent in kind messages.

“We know she greatly appreciates all your support. On behalf of everyone at Beacon we would like to wish Dr Harris all the best with her retirement.”

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WALK IT EVENT RETURNS TO PLYMOUTH Plymouth is one of nine cities up and down the country staging the WALK IT event to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.

This year the event starts and finishes on The Hoe on Saturday July 19 and organisers are hoping that the fabulous turn out last year will be repeated - or even bettered this year.

Last year a total of 230 walkers took part, covering either the 5km or 10km route around some of the city’s favourite locations. Their efforts raised a total of £11,000.

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clients come to us with problems, we start with a gait analysis, take a full medical history, and find out just what is actually going on.”

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“We see a growing unmet need with untreated people, and we want to change that,” said Andrew.

“Treatment plans in the clinic upstairs are designed to reduce Each offers expert health care the overall cost and frequency of from certified professionals; together visits. Having both the clinic and they provide complete solutions for Foot Solutions in the same building life-affecting foot and lower limb is a big help for clients, who can problems. have expert diagnosis, referral and Run by Andrew and Karen communication of solutions between Scowcroft since 2009 (Foot Solutions) the two. Everyone benefits.” and 2011 (City Centre Chiropody), Common ailments like corns, they can diagnose and prescribe calluses, cracked heels and treatments to help people “Having both the clinic and Foot Solutions ingrown toenails, as well as suffering from a wide range in the same building is a big help for clients, more complex bio-mechanical of painful conditions, often who can have expert diagnosis, referral and conditions can all be diagnosed removing the need for surgical communication of solutions between the two. and treated at City Centre procedures.

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Sherford children celebrate World Book Day donation Children at Sherford Vale School will soon be able to enjoy reading a collection of new books thanks to a donation from Taylor Wimpey. The homebuilder has gifted £100 to the Sherford-based school to mark World Book Day, which took place in March.

Now in its 22nd year, World Book Day is a celebration of reading and aims to encourage children and young adults to come together to explore and enjoy literature. To mark the occasion, pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters.

Helen Tipping, headteacher at Sherford Vale School, said: “Reading is such an important life skill and something that we encourage all of our pupils to do more of.

“Having new books to get stuck into helps to keep up an enthusiasm for reading and we would like to thank Taylor Wimpey for their kind donation. We can’t wait to add to our library and share new stories with each other.”

Melissa Langton, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “Books are a fantastic way for children to learn about the world around them and to feed their imaginations.

“We’re proud to offer a donation to Sherford Vale to help them to celebrate World Book Day and hope that the new books will be enjoyed for years to come.”

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Popular festival where unity is celebrated

The Rev Osee Ntavuka, of All Nations Ministries (ANM), a multiethnic Christian Church and charity organisation based in Catherine Street, leads the team that organises the popular Unity Festival, held annually on Plymouth Hoe since 2009.

This year’s event, on the weekend of June 22 and 23, is set to be a 10th anniversary celebration to remember.

The family-friendly free festival, also known as U-Fest, brings together people of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities for a music and culture extravaganza that transforms Plymouth Hoe into a place to experience something out of the ordinary.

The weekend will see live bands on the outdoor main stage, acoustic sets in the tent, kids activities including face-painting, storytelling and bouncy castles, and for when

Plenty of family fun on offer at the Unity Festival

you’re hungry there is café seating, catering vendors and table displays for community associations and churches.

Pastor Osee’s own experiences led him to seek to bring people together - he is a survivor of the terrible genocide that occurred 25 years ago in Rwanda and knows only too well where extreme ethnic divisions can lead.

“I escaped three times from being killed,” said Osee, “I would say miraculously. I came as a refugee to Plymouth in 2000, and encountered the love and friendship of people from a local church, who welcomed me with open arms and supported me and my family.”

Pastor Osee and wife Mary Louise have four children, two boys and two girls , but they lost many members of their wider family in the genocide, including Osee’s parents.

He not only survived but he has since met his mother’s killer, and those who tried to kill him, and forgiven them. He sees forgiveness as the way to healing the wounds and scars of the past in Rwanda.

“We want to reach out to all communities with love,” he said.

Twice a year Osee and a team of more

Music and dance are a big part of the Unity Festival on The Hoe

than 35 doctors, surgeons and support staff from the UK and Europe travel to Rwanda, Mozambique and Malawi, performing lifechanging, and in some cases life-saving operations.

Education, health and social care all play a part in carrying out ‘love in action’ through the work of the organisation Rwanda Legacy of Hope (www.rwandalegacyofhope.com).

In Plymouth, ANM (www. allnationsministries. info) offers support and advice to refugees and asylum seekers including translation and interpretation, as well as generally available counselling,

training, youth and befriending services.

They also run a programme that provides food for homeless people.

Pastor Osee is keen to thank all those who partner with their work, including the festival; like most community-centred activities it relies on the goodwill and expertise of volunteers as well as the good offices of the local council and business community.

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Antiques and cream teas at Kitley House Hotel raise funds for Dame Hannahs Dame Hannahs teamed up with Kitley House Hotel and Bonhams Auctioneers last week for a very popular fundraising event. The Antiques and Collectibles Valuations event was organised by Dame Hannahs Ivybridge Supporter Group and raised over £700 for the charity.

Guests enjoyed an afternoon of antiques and collectibles valuations and cream teas in the elegant library at Kitley.

They each took along three items to be valued by Charles Lanning and Sam Tuke from Bonhams who kindly gave up their

afternoon to take part in the event.

Hannah Lavell, a young adult from Hannahwood, gave a very informative and inspiring talk about her life at Dame Hannahs and helped with the raffle draw and presentation of prizes.

Mary Watts, chair of Dame Hannahs Ivybridge Supporter Group, said: “Thank you to everyone involved in another fabulous event at Kitley House Hotel particularly to the Kitley team for their generosity and in superbly hosting us once again and to Charles and Sam from Bonhams for generously supporting us by giving their time free of charge.

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Seeing wildlife flourishing in your garden is quite a wonderful sight. With the bee population still declining, it is so important now more than ever to plant flowers that will encourage them to feed on the nectar, and collect the pollen which is used to turn into honey to feed the young bee larvae.

The larvae that are chosen to become future ‘queen bees’ are fed with ‘royal jelly’, which is honey produced by young female worker bees and incorporates not only the pollen but also chemical secretions from their glands.

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For starters, you can plant a plant. These are the top three plants from Plymouth Garden Centre for attracting bees to the garden: Salvia You can often see salvias covered in bees in the evening – perhaps it’s bee dinner-time! Bees can see the colour purple more vividly than any other colour and this will attract them in their numbers.

Easy to grow, hardy and colourful. Perfect for a garden border and containers.

Alstromeria Despite their exotic appearance, they are hardy down to -12 degrees centigrade. A surprisingly easy plant to look after, which flowers from spring throughout summer. Alstromeria is one of the few plants that has nectar guides (the markings on the flower) that are visible to the human eye as well as the bee; bees see colours on the UV spectrum, which some people think the impressionist artist Claude Monet could also see.

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16 May 2019

Councillor’s Corner with Rebecca Smith

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Topping out on top of the world at Drake Leisure

Coun Rebecca Smith speaking in the Climate Change debate on 18th March 2019 What a difference a year makes. This time last year I was working against the clock to get to as many households as possible in the run up to the Local Elections. I think I knocked on between 65 and 70% of homes in Radford Ward! And what a year it’s been.

I’ve loved meeting many residents - young and old, dealing with problems with local services, supporting local community groups and promoting things going on around the area. Thank you for having me!

We had our last full council meeting in the middle of March and I was able to give a speech about Climate Change something many young people have been striking about.

It was good to be able to speak about the local initiatives taking place to help us tackle pollution and climate change. I also raised many of the things being done already to reduce carbon emissions.

However, I also spoke about the importance of keeping going on campaigning locally and nationally to ensure we have an Earth we can all live in for the whole of our lives and our children and grandchildren beyond us.

This debate was the first one I’ve been lobbied on by local residents so it was good to be able to speak up about the issue.

A couple of weekends ago I met a number of Plymstock residents at the monthly ‘Tea Dance with a Twist’ which takes place at the Guildhall in the City Centre. It’s a really life-giving event, enjoyed by people from across the city. Like me, a number of people go along on their own and everyone is incredibly friendly.

Why not give one a go?

On Sunday May 26, there will be a very special Tea Dance on Plymouth Hoe too. As part of the commemorations to mark 100 years since the UK’s first female MP, Lady Nancy Astor, took her seat representing Plymouth Sutton, there is going to be a Tea Dance on the Hoe. Lady Astor was renowned for joining in the war time dances on the Hoe and we’re hoping for sunny weather and that this Tea Dance will be an excuse for the community to come together to dance and have fun!

Keep an eye out in the press (including this paper) for more info or drop me a line!

I’m not up for election this year so all services continue as before! If you’re a Plymstock Radford resident and need my support, email me on rebecca.smith@ plymouth.gov.uk or give me a call on 07825034970. Or find me on Facebook @ CllrRebeccaSmith.

David Draffan, service director for economic growth and Council Leader Tudor Evans in one of the new cinema auditoriums Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans enjoyed a sneak peek from the top of the Drake Circus Leisure Development as part of a topping out ceremony in the sky bar.

The development is set to open later this year and create a new dining and entertainment destination for both residents and visitors to Plymouth.

Council leader Tudor Evans took in the amazing views from the ‘sky bar’ – which is 32 metres above the ground and is now wind and watertight.

Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “This has been a seriously impressive build.

“This is going bring more people into the city centre – at night as well as during the day, it’s going to be somewhere people can catch a film, eat a meal and enjoy a drink – and it’s going to have cracking views across the city.

“Cities need to keep reinventing themselves, keep offering something new to attract people – and this is exactly the sort of project that helps us do that.”

The complex will house a 12 screen Cineworld cinema, 15 restaurants and bars, 420 car park spaces as well as a sky bar above the cinema to capture stunning views of the city and its coastline.

The new cinema will incorporate state of the art audio and visual technology with screens ranging in size from an 80 seat to a giant 450 seat IMAX auditoria.

Recent work on site included the concrete pours for the cinemas as well as installing windows on the ground floor.

The scheme is expected to create 350 permanent jobs, as well as a large number of people employed in the construction.

David Pollock, head of major retail developments at British Land PLC, said: “Topping

(l-r): Mark Brunston, head of strategic development; David Draffan, service director for economic development; David Pollock, head of major retail developments at British Land, Councillor Tudor Evans, Nigel Godefroy, chairman of Plymouth City Centre Company; Steve Hughes, chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company and Jonathan Dean, director of Enborne Project & Development Management.

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The scheme will cover 106,186 sq ft The 12 screen cinema complex will cover 40,850 sq ft The IMAX screen is over 18 metres tall (18.4m).

This auditorium will have 453 seats and will include the latest cinema technologies. This could include a 4DX auditoria – where film viewing is enhanced with environmental effects such as seat motion, wind, rain, fog, lights and scents.

There is room for 14 restaurants – and one on the roof

out is always an exciting part of any project but the scale and significance of this development to the future of this city makes it all the more thrilling.

"British Land believe in Plymouth as this significant investment demonstrates. We are looking forward to being able to offer our customer an exciting new leisure destination as well as the first class shopping experience at Drake Circus Shopping Centre."

To find out more about Drake Circus Leisure, visit www.drakecircusleisure.com.

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June there will be a full day CPD awareness raising workshop hosted by MIND in Plymouth. It has been developed for counsellors and those who listen professionally who would benefit from understanding more about autism.

The workshop will offer insight into how autism impacts the lives of those who live with it and especially how autism affects communication and relationships. The workshop will be interactive offering strategies to help attendees adjust their counselling, helping and listening skills to better challenge our current disabling world.

Janet Wise, facilitator and director of Working Well With Autism, said: “Autism is a hidden disability and many people who counsel or work in the listening professions might not know they are dealing with

a person with autism. We very much want to open the way for counsellors to understand how to work better with people and their loved ones with autism – offering insights and learning that can be put into practice straight away.”

To find out more about any of these events contact Janet and Rob at www.workingwellwithautism.org or email janet@workingwellwithautism.org The Plymouth Drake Foundation is currently offering grants of £200 to charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises who want to provide training for their staff and this might prove useful for those wanting to raise their staff awareness of autism.

Contact the Plymouth Drake Foundation for full details and eligibility.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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NEW AUTISM SUPPORT INITIATIVES ARE LAUNCHED Plympton’s home grown social enterprise specialising in providing support and education around autism proudly supported the recent World Autism Awareness Week with the launch of two new ways of supporting Plymouth’s autism community.

Working Well with Autism is now running a monthly quiz night for independent people with autism thanks to sponsorship from the Treasury Bar in Catherine Street, Plymouth and funding from the Devon Community Grants Fund.

People with autism who require more support can join in the quiz too but need to bring a carer or enabler with them. The quiz will run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the function room of the Treasury Bar once a month.

The second new development is that In early

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Broadcasting award for former Stannator

Transforming Marsh Mills roundabout into the Mayflower Forest The Mayflower Forest has taken another step towards reality with the release of the stunning final designs.

public spiritedness of the Building Plymouth team behind The Road to Mayflower. It shows our construction and built environment professionals of the city in the best possible light, as well as creating a magnificent green gateway entrance to Plymouth once again.”

Adam King, associate director of AECOM and leading landscape architect explained: “Our vision is to retain the best elements of

Over 1000 new trees for Marsh Mills roundabout are in the plans which aim to create a world-class first impression of the city for visitors and residents alike for years to come.

The Mayflower Forest is a key part of The Road to Mayflower project, a volunteer led initiative An artist's impression of the

by Plymouth’s construction Mayflower Forest at night industry in the lead up to the city’s Mayflower400 commemorations.

The scheme also compliments the Plan for Trees, which pledges to make trees an important part of the Mayflower legacy.

Professionals from the construction industry will play their part, working on this community engagement project through the Building Plymouth Partnership as an ‘Adopt a Street’ project which will see the existing green infrastructure and enhance a transformation of Embankment Road them, to provide an elegant, sophisticated from Marsh Mills roundabout through to gateway to the city. The concept has Cattedown roundabout. developed into the Mayflower Forest, a Cllr Sue Dann, cabinet member street scene lasting legacy project for Plymouth with the and the environment said: “We salute the An artist's impression of the Mayflower Forest

Above: (l-r) Louise Creber, AECOM; Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment; Ian Sanders, AWW; Steve WarrenBrown, YGS Landscapes; Councillor Tudor Evans OBE, Leader of the Council, Adam King, AECOM and Emma Hewitt, Building Plymouth, with the designs at Marsh Mills Roundabout

capacity to wow, delight and inspire the residents, visitors and guests to our City”.

Steve Warren-Brown, managing director of YGS Landscapes said: “As a lifelong Plymothian I am thrilled for my company to be part of this fantastic initiative which whilst contributing to a legacy, is also creating jobs. Subject to raising the funding, we will be planting over 1000 trees across the Marsh Mills Roundabout, planting 6847m2 of groundcover and bulb planting so lots to do!

Well done to the Road to Mayflower team and huge thanks to colleagues at Plymouth City Council and Mayflower400 for supporting us.”

To find out more about the Road to Mayflower project, visit www. buildingplymouth.co.uk/road-to-mayflower.

Andrew Hill being presented with his award Former Stannator of Plympton and Plympton Podcast founder Andrew Hill has picked up a prestigious broadcasting award.

He was named as the bronze winner in the Male Presenter of the Year category of the 2019 National Hospital Radio Awards held in Stoke-on-Trent on March 30.

"A friendly treasure" is how the judges summed him up. One said: "There’s something about the way Andrew talks that’s truly remarkable – especially when story telling. I like the way he uses the conversation he’s had to tell the story."

Andrew has been broadcasting on Hospital Radio Plymouth for 36 years and currently presents a weekend request show as well as a series featuring local music called "Songs of the Westcountry".

He also founded the Plympton Podcast in 2013.

Andrew said: "It's always good to brighten up somebody's day in hospital by meeting them and finding out what they'd like to listen to. Sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge when they can't remember the name of the song and you only have a couple of words or a line from the lyrics to go on, but I usually manage to find what it is they are referring to.

"You don't do it for the recognition, but it's always nice to get an award when it happens. This is now a trio of bronzes I've picked up in the male presenter category over the years."

Another Plympton resident who broadcasts on Hospital Radio, Charlotte Willis, reached the final ten shortlisted entrants in the Best Speech Package category for an interview she did with Ivybridge author Tony Rea about the centenary of the end of WW1.

Andrew frequently gives talks to local groups about the station and its work.

He is due to address a group of volunteer co-ordinators at Derriford Hospital at the end of April and members of Moors Edge U3A in July. Other groups interested in a talk can make contact via the website www.hospitalradioplymouth.org.uk

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New career as pastry chef for mum-of-three Nicola For 37-year-old Nicola Wood, studying just one day a week at City College Plymouth has led to her dream career as a Pastry Chef at one of Plymouth’s most popular venues - less than 12 months after enrolling on the course.

Mum-of-three Nicola, from Plymstock, had spent 14 years raising her three children as a stay at home mum, when she decided the time was right to follow in her father’s footsteps to become a chef.

She explained: “At school I told my teacher I wanted to be a chef, and she told me that I couldn’t, because ‘men are chefs and women are cooks.’

“I had my first child at the age of 18 and focused on raising my children, who are now aged ten, 15 and 18. I’ve never really had a career but once the children were a bit older, I decided this was the right time.

“I have always really enjoyed baking at home. I started looking at courses and found the patisserie and confectionary course at City College Plymouth. It’s a level 3 course which is equivalent to A Levels, but studied for one full day every week - which worked well with my family commitments.”

Nicola also found that she was eligible for an advanced learner loan, which meant that

she didn’t have to find the money to pay for the course up front, instead receiving a loan which paid her tuition fees.

These loans are not means tested and only need to be paid back once someone is earning £25,000 per year or more - with repayments usually less than £15 per month for those earning just over the earnings threshold.

Talking about her time on the course, Nicola said: “My lecturer, Emmalene, has been absolutely amazing and so supportive. She knows exactly what employers require of chefs, and was always available whenever I needed support.”

Within a month of completing her course last summer, Nicola was offered a job as a full-time pastry chef at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal.

She said: “I now work 40 hours a week in a really busy role creating all kinds of pastries, breads, afternoon teas, cakes and desserts for theatre guests as well as catering for functions. It’s full on but I absolutely love it.

I’m really happy I went for it and enrolled on the course.

“My daughter is also at City College Plymouth learning to be a chef. She’s 15 and in the Junior Chef Academy - she will

Our family, serving yours

Nicola Wood - living the dream

graduate this year. The passion for being a chef is definitely something that runs in the family.”

To others who may be considering retraining or finding a new career, Nicola said: “Just go for it! You never know what can happen! I never thought that less than 12 months after starting the course, I’d walk

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Lucy King, 19, from Plymstock, has joined Plymouth-based marketing agency, Fuel Communications as a digital marketing apprentice.

Lucy was studying A Levels in history, psychology and sociology at Notre Dame School but didn’t want to continue her studies at university, so recalling a positive work placement at Fuel, she spoke with her dad, Martyn, who co-owns the agency.

Martyn said: “Making career and education decisions is really tough which is why we encourage work experience here at Fuel. Of course, that works both ways, sometimes you need to experience things to find out that it isn’t for you.

"For Lucy, she found out that the A level and university route wasn’t for her and, because she enjoyed her work experience with us, decided to look at a different route in order to gain a great career in marketing. Naturally, myself and my business partner Steve Gyseman, were keen to help.”

Lucy’s time at Fuel made her rethink her education choices and she developed a real passion for digital marketing. Lucy said: “I figured out that I wanted to work in digital marketing and found out that I didn’t need to go to university to reach my goal. Dad took me to an Open Day at City College and I heard all about apprenticeships - the idea of earning money whilst learning - rather than having to work at the weekends - really appealed to me!

Fuel values developing young talent and was keen to take Lucy on as a new member of the team.

Martyn said: “Apprenticeships offer a fantastic way to recruit young talent and invite them to understand the culture of your business and contribute towards its development. For us, this is really important.

Six months into her apprenticeship and Lucy is enjoying working at Fuel. “I really enjoy coming to work. There are lots of different jobs within the team and my role requires me to do a bit of everything.

“The college has been really supportive. Once a month my assessor, Jon, comes in to the office to see me and to run through where I am with my coursework and talk about what projects I’m working on. These meetings leave me motivated to do more and I like that my coursework relates to the work I’m doing on a daily basis.

“I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone looking to earn money, gain experience in the workplace and not burn the candle at both ends in the process!”

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Plympton students learn lifesaving procedure A Plympton school has launched a programme of CPR training for its students – based on the fact that fewer than one in ten people who have a cardiac arrest out of hospital currently survive.

Over 200 Year 7 students from Hele’s School are learning how to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a lifesaving medical procedure given to someone who is in cardiac arrest.

The CPR training for the students is being given in science time, delivered by Mrs Stone and science teachers.

Mrs Stone will be leaving the school soon to undergo training to become an emergency care assistant with the South Western Ambulance Service.

Every Year 7 child will have the opportunity to be trained in CPR. Sharing this important life skill is held in such high regard that Hele’s has committed to deliver the training on a rolling programme each year for each incoming Year 7 cohort.

Justin Sharples, (pictured) assistant community responder officer with the South Western Ambulance Service, visited a Year 7 assembly.

He explained to the students just how important their training was and answered questions from the group.

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20 May 2019

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US sailors visit Plympton Academy Proposed increases to probate fees – how will I be affected?

‘I have a Will and so probate fees won’t be an issue for my estate as a Grant of Probate won’t be needed.’ Our Wills and Trusts team are frequently met with this response when talking to clients about estate planning.

Unfortunately, this assumption is not correct. Probate fees

have been in the news again recently as the Government is proposing to significantly change the fee structure on a date which is yet to be confirmed; but is likely to be imminent.

The need to apply for Probate is not determined by whether you leave a Will, or not, on your death. A Will appoints your chosen executors, names your beneficiaries and provides instructions as to how your estate will be distributed.

Despite leaving a Will a Grant of Probate may still be

required to deal with the assets that you leave and form part of your estate when you die.

A Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration (if you do not

Whilst a date has not been announced for the fee changes

personal representatives to deal with your estate. Whether

take effect with limited warning to the public. We are

leave a Will) are legal documents which authorise your

a Grant is required on your death will be largely dependent

upon the terms of your Will (if you have one) and the nature and value of the assets in your estate. Financial institutions have different rules as to whether they will require a Grant before releasing funds on death and, even if a bank is happy to release funds without a Grant, if there is a

property within the estate then a Grant is likely to be

required if it was owned in the deceased’s sole name or, jointly owned with a co-owner, as tenants in common.

Currently the probate application fee is £215 if made by an individual or £155 if made by a Solicitor. The proposals that

are being scrutinised by Parliament will result in fees being dictated by the value of an estate. The new fee proposals are as follows:

to be implemented, we understand that the change will therefore encouraging all of our clients, both new and

existing, to review their Wills and to take advice now about

Staff and students at Plympton Academy welcomed some overseas guests into school recently.

An American warship, the USS Gravely, was in Devonport Naval Base for NATO trials and their Chaplain, Lieutenant Michael Taulbee, took 12 sailors to visit the school and work with the students.

The ship is from Norfolk, Virginia and left the USA in December as part of a NATO deployment.

The USS Gravely is named in honour of Samuel Lee Gravely who was the first African American in the US Navy to serve aboard a fighting ship as an officer, the first to command a Naval ship, the first fleet commander and the first to become a Vice Admiral.

Lieutenant Taulbee said: “We really appreciate Plympton Academy having us today – everyone really enjoyed getting off the ship and working with the students.

All the students and teachers were very welcoming and friendly.”

“So far on our deployment we have had port visits to Copenhagen in Denmark, Bergen in Norway and Rostock in Germany but this is our first school visit.”

Plympton Academy student Tye Pedro, aged 13, said: “It was a pleasure to meet the visitors from America. We talked about what life was like on board their ship and back in the US. It was really interesting and I am glad they visited us.”

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Teacher Martin Edmonds added; “It was very flattering to be asked to host crew from the USS Gravely, particularly as the ship is named after such a remarkable man. Meeting new people and talking about our lives and different experiences is hugely beneficial in developing our students’ general knowledge and helping to widen their cultural horizons.”

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400 Women - inspiring future generations The Mayflower 400 celebrations will feature a vast range of events and celebrations - including one which will highlight the role of women in Plymouth who work in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries.

Volunteers at ‘Women in STEM Plymouth’ have launched their own campaign to 400 WOMEN as part of the Mayflower celebrations.

The campaign has been created to inspire women, no matter what age, to consider a career in STEM subjects and will feature the profiles of four hundred local women who work in these industries.

With over 100 of the 400 women already uploaded, the individuals range across everything from professors of haematology to offshore wind specialists and apprentice naval architects.

One of the women, Emily Rose Churchill, is an animal behaviour scientist. She spends time monitoring flies in the lab, other days teaching, some days writing to a deadline or analysing data and others focusing on fieldwork or travelling the country sharing her exciting research.

The beauty of such a varied role means she is ‘constantly amazed by new discoveries

GOOD FORTUNE BLOOMS ON PLYMPTON GARDENERS

After having to cancel the event last year due to snow, Harewood House was full of exhibits for the Plympton Gardeners’ Association Annual Spring Show.

Show secretary, Paul Hutchings, reported a slow initial start to entry forms arriving through his letterbox in the weeks leading up to the event, but he was able to breathe a sigh of relief with many entries arriving over the few days prior to the show.

The daffodil displays were described as ‘tremendous’ with keen rivalry between PGA members and the gardeners at Saltram House who came up with a wonderful display on show day.

New, modern and heritage varieties of high quality daffodil blooms together with many spectacular general flower exhibits meant that the judges and later the general public were offered sights and smells far beyond expectations.

There was also a good spring entry in the domestic science, floral art and photography sections again challenging the judges to pick best in show.

Paul Hutchings commented: “There was increased interest in entering this spring show and also future shows. People recognised that the show is more an exhibition than a competition with support and guidance being offered to first time exhibitors by the PGA Show Team and other exhibitors”.

This year the Spring Show trophies were spread among the various exhibitors with Dr Clapton and John Gilding winning in Best Exhibit in Daffodils and General Flowers respectively, Mr Frost clinched the cup for Best in Domestic Science, Mr Burch took Best in Photography and Mrs Witts picked up Best in Floral Art. Youngsters Erin Burch and Imogen Bishop-Hawes led the field in their age groups with wins in the Junior Sections while the PGA Novice Trophies went to Martin Stott and Nick Allison as first time exhibitors after they won many individual classes in Daffodils and General Flowers. The show was officially opened by Councillor Terri Beer and a great deal of support was given by the general public.

Plympton Gardeners are now planning and organising their 70th Annual Summer Show which will be held on Saturday August 17. Schedules for that will be available in May. (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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every single day’. Her advice to young women interested in a career in STEM is to ‘strive to achieve what you want to, and don’t let anything get in your way’.

Another of the women is Hayley Evers-King.

She works as a marine earth observation scientist who was inspired to pursue a STEM career by her grandfather’s passion for the natural world.

Her profile explains: “A career in STEM can be inspiring and diverse, so don’t think there isn’t somewhere you can fit or that this isn’t a career for people like you.

“Follow your passions and stick to your principles - build a supportive network of people who inspire you and you can trust. It’s

what will make you successful, and it’s what will help your career grow.”

By encouraging local women to be involved, Women in STEM Plymouth are able to highlight the importance of having good role models who women in the community can feel personally connected to.

The idea of such people-powered projects, which are made by people, about people, and for people, are most effective when more people get involved, therefore any women working in these industries in the Plymouth area are encouraged to get involved and take their place as one of these 400

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influential women.

If this sounds like you, or anyone you know, visit https://400. winstemplymouth.org/ take-your-place/ and sign up today, to help inspire the next generations of female scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

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22 May 2019

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To mark its 50th anniversary, Elburton Primary School has officially opened its Jubilee Playground with special guests and supporters invited to celebrate the occasion.

partake in during their lunch and break times.

"The playground areas and outside space are used to host fairs and events that are open to the wider community. The school’s PTA organises a circus every two years, as well as Christmas and Summer Fairs, which are open to all. The playgrounds are also used by after school clubs and other organisations."

Special thanks goes to Plymouth City Council for their contribution towards the playground and also to Councillor Vivien Pengelly who has provided funds which has been spent on new benches for the area. Persimmon Homes Community Champions fund also contributed £1000 towards the playground costs.

Maria Anderson, Headteacher at Elburton Primary said: "It is fantastic to see the children taking advantage of this new facility. It provides the perfect space for children to sit and play quieter games with their friends and I would like to extend my thanks to the PTA, parents and the wider community that made this possible.

"This Jubilee Playground will not only be incredibly valuable for the children and staff alike, it will also potentially be used by the local community groups.

Laura Wills, chair of the Elburton Primary PTA said: "When we were presented with this project by the school to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it was clear that the target was ambitious. However with a hard working PTA team we are delighted that the Jubilee Playground has become a reality.

"We wanted to give our children more space, and a safer, more enjoyable area to relax, socialise and play in.

We believe that this is important for our children's mental and physical health. Our sincere thanks to all those that supported our campaign and continue to donate to the school, at our PTA events.

To celebrate the school’s golden anniversary, The school’s PTA had decided to mark the school's golden anniversary by raising £32,000 to build the new playground.

In 1968 when the school first opened there were 240 pupils, now, 50 years later the new playground provides much needed space for the school’s 425 pupils aged from four to 11.

The school and PTA launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise a target of £15,000 as part of wider fund-raising to secure a total of £32,000.

In five weeks the supporters donated a staggering £17,375 to the appeal meaning that along with money raised from PTA activities throughout the year, the playground could be built and additional equipment purchased for the children to use during their lunch and break times.

Staff and the PTA welcomed back former headteacher of 22 years David Bradford to officially open the playground. They were joined by supporters from local businesses, the local community and parents.

These key supporters now feature on a new plaque, which was unveiled at the opening, as Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors.

Pupils past and present donated to the campaign including a child that donated his pocket money of 55p!

David Bradford left the role as headteacher in December 2018 and is now chief executive of the Horizon Multi Academy Trust which includes Elburton Primary School.

It was David’s vision to improve the learning and outdoor facilities for the David Bradford cuts the cake children that inspired this project.

On opening the playground and unveiling the supporters plaque, David said: "Over the many years as headteacher at Elburton Primary School, the PTA have organised numerous fundraising campaigns which have contributed significantly to the enjoyment of school life for the children.

"This latest appeal, I feel, was the biggest test yet for our parent volunteers and I am thrilled that they were able to raise the money for this much needed playground. I have witnessed some minor changes to the outdoor space for our pupils, but we have never gained any more physical space for the variety of activities that the children would like to

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Leap into Spring at The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge Easter Family Fun Day. The free to enter seasonal event, held on Good Frid ay April 19 from 10am to 3pm, promises to be a great day out with activities for all the family.

Children will be able to help Lucky the Donkey find the Easter Bunny’s lost eggs in the all-weather Easter donkey trail.

Follow the word trail and answer all the questions in the donkey quiz for a prize on completion. There will be lots more to see and do, both inside and out, including Easter goodies, a raffle, tombola, and a craft corner.

Delicious homemade treats and refreshments will be available throughout the day, and for the perfect souvenir of the day, the Donkey World shop will be stacked with all sorts of donkey-inspired items to suit every pocket.

No visit to the centre would be complete without meeting the adorable resident donkeys.

Visitors will be able to find out more about the donkey-facilitated learning all the donkeys at the Ivybridge centre deliver and the valuable role they play in the community.

There will also be the opportunity to adopt the centre’s adoption donkeys Eeyore and Pooh. Adopting a donkey is a great way to support the work of The Donkey Sanctuary and enables the charity to continue reaching donkeys and mules in the UK and across the world.

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

Entry to the Easter Family Fun Day is free, with free parking. The Donkey Sanctuary is on Godwell Lane, Ivybridge, PL21 0LE.

Go ‘mutts’ at family fun Easter fair and dog show

Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home as are holding a s-pet-acular Easter fair and fun family dog show on Saturday April 20.

This ‘eggstra’ special event will be held onsite at Merafield Road near Saltram House with gates being flung open at 11am for a day full of canine capers.

The competition will comprise of two rings with a total of 18 classes including: prettiest bitch; handsomest dog; waggiest tail; best rescued; best six legs; best fancy dress; best trick and many more.

Entries will be taken on the day at a cost of £1.50 per dog per class.

As well as the dog show there will be plenty to see and do, including a tombola and raffle, stalls selling a variety of crafts, books, jewellery, dog accessories, brica-brac, sweets and more. There will also be lots to get your taste buds going including our lovely homemade cakes, tea and coffee, burgers, chips and ice-creams.

All money raised will go towards helping unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in our local area.

For more information or to download a show schedule please visit the events page at www. gablesfarm.org.uk or call 01752 342410.

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Tribute to society’s unseen heroes THE

By Dave Simpson, station manager of Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Experience Sat at home one recent Monday evening I received a message saying that a close family member had injured themselves and was at A&E. Needless to say plans changed and I made contact to check they were ok.

Thankfully the injury was not a major one and the grateful patient was able to leave Derriford hours later after being checked over and treated.

Myself and my wife went up to the hospital in the early hours of the morning to offer a lift and be there to support if we could.

In my only previous experiences with the emergency department I have been the patient and so it was a strange experience going in to wait with someone. I have to say it was an assault on the senses as I could see and hear people of all ages with varying degrees of physical ailments. It was pretty overwhelming.

Standing there feeling quite uncomfortable I couldn’t help but feel an almighty sense of admiration for all the staff who were there to care for the patients. There were all kinds of different needs to be met and new people

them working very unsociable hours. continually arriving by car or ambulance to In the days since I have considered the add to their workload. As is the nature of that many other people across this city and further particular ward, some of the cases were quite afield who do all kinds of challenging jobs that extreme and those whose injuries were more contribute greatly to the lives of others. From severe were quickly whisked away to private social workers to cleaners, teachers to fire and areas to be examined further. rescue workers, there are so The saying that people are many people whose work is ‘unsung heroes’ is now cliché often unseen, not recognised and but it is so apt for the staff I saw at times thankless; but makes on that day. They remained calm a significant difference to our under the obvious pressure and society. treated the people who turned The challenge in feeling up with skill, kindness and unseen is that it can be very consideration. demoralising and difficult to keep Rarely have I felt so aware that I going; unsure what purpose there could not do what someone else is is in the work you are doing. doing as I did then. They may feel Dave Simpson That is why I wanted to write that they were just doing their day this article. To say a public thank job but to me it was heroic. They you to any of you who are reading this and are literally involved in saving people’s lives on feeling like your work is unseen. a daily basis.

The truth is that not matter how much you It was also clear that this was at a might feel like that, it isn’t true. significant personal cost. We were at the For a start if you suddenly stopped doing what emergency department at 2am and yet there you are doing many people would notice. Even if were many staff all committing their time and you aren’t in an obvious public service role, your energy to the task at hand. Many undoubtedly job has purpose. having already worked long shifts and all of

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If you own a business, think of the employees and customers whose lives would be affected if you stopped. If you work as a waitress in a restaurant, think of the number of people who you have served as they celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a well earned meal out.

Not only that but God sees you. That may sound like a strange thing to say but the truth is God sees what you do and loves you and your life more than you could know.

God knows what you contribute and how much it costs you to do what you do. He knows the ups and the downs and the struggles you face to keep going and He is your biggest cheerleader.

As I write this Easter is fast approaching, a time when many millions of people across the globe will remember the fact that God showed up to mankind in the person of Jesus and demonstrated powerful love for people, often taking time out to be with those who felt like they were unseen.

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Commemoration to mark 25th anniversary of Rwanda genocide A special event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide against members of the Tutsi community in Rwanda will be held in Plymouth in May.

Kwibuka - which means 'Let Us Remember' - will take place on May 18. It is being organised by Plymouth-based All Nations Ministries, whose leader Revd Osee Ntavuka, survived the genocide but lost many members of his family.

It was during a 100 day period in April 1994 that an estimated 800,000 men, women and children - all from the minority Tutsi community - were systematically murdered by the rival Hutu tribe.

The Kwibuka event will be attended by the Rwanda High Commissioner, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, the Mayor of Rwandas's Nyarugenge District and the Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd Nick McKinnel.

The afternoon's programme will include the laying of flowers on the Memorial Stone at the Peace Garden on Plymouth Hoe, which will also include speeches, prayers and songs from a children's choir.

This will then be followed by a Commemoration Service at Catherine Street Baptist Church led by Revd Osee Ntavuka.

The sermon will be given by the Bishop of Plymouth followed by two genocide survivors who will share the horror of their experiences.

Revd Osee Ntavuka will express his views on the benefits of forgiveness, followed by speeches from the Rwanda High Commissioner and the Mayor of Nyarugenge District. A candle will then be lit in remembrance of all those who died and suffered during the genocide.

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

Booking required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check with the library for this month’s title.

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

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

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

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

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

Lego Club Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm Do you have a big imagination and like making things? Why not join the Lego group? For children aged 6+.

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

Plymstock Library Writers Group Amateur authors of stories and verse seek similar minded people for the sharing and discussion of each other’s work. We meet in the Plymstock Library on

the first Thursday of every month for 2 hours starting at 5pm. Interested, then come along, or should you want more information on the Plymstock Library Writers Group ring Tom on 01752 208735.

Plympton 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 General meetings of the group are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton at 2pm. Visitors will be made most welcome. Last year was very successful and many outings were enjoyed by our members. Outings groups include: Garden visits, bus-pass outings, theatre visits, stroll with a camera, dining club, long & short walks. See our website for more details https://u3asites.org. uk/plympton/welcome Join us and share a year of possibilities. Contact: Maggie Holmes on 01752 957044 Coffee Morning First Wednesday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a friendly coffee morning 10am to 12 noon.

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

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

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

Mondays Card and Puzzle Group. £3.

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

1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

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

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

Reading Group, every third Monday of the month.

10.30am - 12pm. £3.

New director at FlyPlymouth FlyPlymouth has appointed Amanda Pullinger as a non-executive director.

Amanda is currently chief executive of 100 Women In Finance, a global association of professionals in the finance industry that aims to empower women in the finance industry and inspire the next generation of young women to join the industry.

She was previously a Partner at Aquamarine Capital, managing two investment funds. Among her other roles, Amanda was chair of the Halo Trust (the world’s largest humanitarian landmine clearance charity) from 2014-18 and continues to serve on the Halo USA Board as a Trustee.

Based in New York, Amanda has family in the South West and was a regular user of Plymouth Airport prior to its closure in 2011.

FlyPlymouth was created in 2015 to acquire and reopen Plymouth Airport. The company has developed detailed plans to operate the site as a business and general aviation facility in line with local policy. The core management team is now in place as is the private sector backing required to fund and deliver these plans.

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 2pm-4pm; Come and make some friends over an afternoon of dancing. Bring your own drink if you want. All welcome 01752 251313 or 668017.

Plym Valley Sugarcraft Guild Meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Norley Hall, 70-74 Plymstock Road, Plymstock.

We are a friendly group of likeminded people of varying ages and skills, from beginners to the very experienced. We hold various demonstrations and workshops each meeting from flower making to how to stack a cake. Contact chairman Ros Hawkins at roshawkins@talktalk.net or secretary Carol Tweedie caroltweedie@hotmail.com More details at www. bsgregion6.com and Facebook page Plym Valley British Sugarcraft Guild.

Sandy’s Plymchords U3A Fun Choir Tuesdays Chaddlewood Farm Community, Glen Road, Plympton 10am to 12 noon. Singing lots of popular songs in unison. No need for auditions or to be able to read music. For information ring Sandy on 01752 930524 Hooe and Turnchapel Ladies Group Meet on the first and second Tuesday of the month, 8pm at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre.

Call 01752 311931 for more details.

Plymstock ‘Wednesday Wives’ An independent group of women who meet for a

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

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

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 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

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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 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

Brian Conley to star in Plymouth panto

Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced that comedy legend, musical theatre, television and Strictly star Brian Conley will lead the cast of this year’s spectacular production of Cinderella.

In a career spanning three decades Brian has appeared in award-winning West End musicals and television sitcoms, presented his own chat shows, recorded three albums and completed numerous sell-out tours of the UK. He was a contestant on the 15th series of BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing. Coupled with prodancer Amy Dowden, Brian was fifth to leave the competition, not before wowing the nation with his endearing dance routines and loveable personality.

Plymouth theatregoers shall go to the ball this Christmas as Cinderella transforms from rags to riches, outwits her very Ugly Sisters, and with the help of her hilarious friend and one very magical Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming. Cinderella will feature all of the ingredients of the perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast and orchestra, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy.

Marianne Locatori, marketing and communications director at Theatre Royal Plymouth, said: “We are thrilled to announce Brian Conley as the star in this year’s Pantomime, Cinderella. Everyone at Theatre Royal Plymouth gets a real buzz from the panto season; we love how it brings people together to share a wonderful theatre experience with their

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.

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

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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.

family and friends. Brian has performed on our stage many times and we can’t wait to welcome him back to Plymouth. We hope that audiences from the city and across the South West will join us for what promises to be a magical festival show for all to enjoy.”

Tickets are priced from £13 and can be booked online at www.theatreroyal.com or by calling the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222. Concessions are available. Cinderella opens on December 20 and runs until January 18 2020. 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.

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

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

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

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

Table Top Sale Second Saturday in the month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 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.

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

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

Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

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

New family community area at popular festival

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

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

Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more info.

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

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

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking, quizzes, bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering a good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

Fun Club Fridays in term time 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.

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

Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

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.

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Community collaboration. Pictured, back row from left, Jonathan Spurling, festival organiser, Coun Margaret Corvid, Max Cally and David Jones from Larasa youth band, Alice Stephens, youth workers Simon Applebee and Rob Reynolds, Vanessa Cross of the Racial Equality Council and Tristan Parker from On Course. Front row, from left, Sharon Vision of Shekinah, Abbie Stephens and Page Harris of Larasa youth band and Sarah Adams from Care 2 Uke music group.

This year’s Freedom Community festival will feature a dedicated family community area that will be an alcohol and smoke free zone.

It will provide a variety of creative fun learning opportunities linking to a strong environmental theme. Organisers are working with partner groups to combine resources, including Scrap Store, Clean Your Patch, On Course, Racial Equality Council, Greenbank Youth, Creative Minds art group, Growing Community Abundance, Jar Zero Waste, Mega Reach student group, Redeemer Church, Barnardo’s and more.

In the same community area there will also be a stage featuring a mix of music, dance and fun.

The stage will be run by City College Plymouth students as part of their ongoing training in live sound.

Yoga Classes Run for all levels in Staddiscombe and Oreston, mornings and evenings. For details contact 07779 679305 or email annamarie193@sky.com Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance.

Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa and more.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings will start at 10.30am, followed by a coffee break around 11am, all held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and also help to keep the association alive.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meetings are now held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists after their drill session. The branch meetings will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre Brest Road Derriford and the dates for 2019 are as follows: May 14, July 9, Sept 10, Nov 12. The AGM will be on Tuesday Jan 14, 2020 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can to give support to your committee, in order to keep the branch alive.

If any member need support please contact the branch secretary or welfare officer. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held mid January 2020.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm.

Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

The festival, now in its 19th year, will include the best from the Plymouth live music scene, plus a variety of food outlets, licensed bar, craft stalls, inflatables and rides.

This year’s chosen charity at the festival is the Shekinah Mission and there is a fundraising music event being held at the B-Bar on May 12 from 2pm.

Organisers are also holding a spoken word and music evening at the Shekinah charity shop on Mutley Plain that will feature some of the best in local writers and singer songwriters. This will be held on May 23 at 7pm.

The main festival weekend is Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 from 11am each day at Freedom Fields Park, Plymouth. Entry is free.

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

National Phone 01590 610 936.

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

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

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

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

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

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

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

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

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

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

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

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

Lions Club Swimathon in support of local charities

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

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from ages 5 to 16. Cooker, crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info@wkuk. org. Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

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

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

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

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

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

These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall.

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

Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 or email tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

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

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

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

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

Four of the teams which took part in the Swimathon: Frog’s Chorus, Devonport Flotilla, Team Tazania and Dumdledor Army

Seventy swimmers took part in this year’s Lions Club of Plymouth charity Swimathon at Saltash Leisure Pool.

Fourteen teams of five swimmers entered the event, which involved 25 metre lengths being swum by each individual in a relay format over 50 minutes - with the team covering the most lengths being the winners.

The winning team - Team Tanzania comprised four teenagers from Callington who completed 148 lengths, equivalent to 3,700 metres. The team was Lily Thorp, 14, Jamine Coleman 15, Evie Saunders, 13 and Jess Gerrad, aged 15.

Each team were swimming for a charity of

(6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

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

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

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

Details 01752 256633.

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

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

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

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

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

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

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational

their own choice in addition to the Lions chosen charity. The charities benefiting were: Keep Me Close (the Lions chosen charity), Action Dunchenne, an individual lady with sepsis, Plymouth Highbury Trust, Special Olympics Team Plymouth & District, Shekinah Mission, Hannah’s (Dame Hannah Rogers), Tazania 2020 Expedition, Ivybridge Guides, Coeliac UK, and Metabolic Support UK. The Lions Club of Plymouth would like to thank all the teams who took part as well as the event sponsors: Russells Flooring, Plessey Semi Conductors, Moorland Heating, RL Motor Services, GA Solicitors and Francis Stuart HMO Property Management and Acquisitions. session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

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

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round?

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

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

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, no longer in full time employment

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looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3A and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10am to 12pm. Coffee available on arrival. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 70 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering

Tea dances return to The Hoe as part of Lady Astor Statue campaign The iconic Plymouth tea dances of the Second World War are to be held again on Plymouth Hoe as part of the Lady Astor Statue Campaign celebrating 100 years of women in Parliament.

For one day only there will be dancing again with a band, professional dancers on hand and sailors in uniform on May 26 this year between 1pm and 4pm.

The original tea dances were organised by Nancy and Waldorf Astor during the Second World War to boost morale after the city was bombed almost beyond recognition during the Blitz in 1941.

In the wake of this devastation the tea dances were held on The Hoe and Lady Astor famously joined those dancing. At the time Waldorf Astor said: “The people of Plymouth have danced on the Hoe during the darkest days of war. They will dance here again in peace on a Hoe which overlooks a city which has been planned for them, for a wider, freer, healthier, and more prosperous life.”

As part of the Lady Astor Statue Appeal many pensioners who remembered Nancy Astor contacted the project. Among them was Alice Jones, 92, who said: “I danced on The Hoe promenade in front of Elliot Terrace, Lady Astor on the microphone urging us girls to dance with the many servicemen from all nations. A statue in her memory is long overdue. Her good works will live on forever. God bless her. We will ever be grateful to her.”

Project leader Alexis Bowater said: “We had so many people contacting us with memories and in particular recalling these tea dances that we thought it would be fun, fitting and poignant tribute to them to fulfil the promise Waldorf Astor made all those years ago.

“The people of Plymouth will dance again on The Hoe, in peacetime, on May 26th this year, with representatives of Her Majesty’s Armed

regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 519452. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

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

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

New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer

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

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

Lady Astor dancing with a sailor on The Hoe in 1941

Services and those who remember the dances from the first time round. We are keeping the event free to join but all donations and sponsorship is of course very welcome.”

The event will be called the ‘Nancy Astor Tea Dance with a Twist!’ and is being run

by Plymouth Dance. It includes a band and professional dancers who will be on hand to dance with members of the public. Everyone is welcome.

Starting at 1pm and ending at 4pm on May 26 it will be held on The Hoe in Plymouth overlooking the Sound. Participants are encouraged to bring their own refreshments although there are teas available at nearby cafes, the Crowne Plaza and also The Treasury. work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

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

Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment.

We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

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

Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday.

Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can

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Roger Harris Fund (from left) Roger’s son Vaughn Harris; Professor Oliver Hanemann of Plymouth University’s Brain Tumour Research Centre; Ian Brokenshire of KPMG and Denis Wilkins, Chair of Peninsula Medical Foundation

A new fund has been launched in memory of local businessman Roger Harris CBE to help raise more than £250,000 for research into brain tumours.

why some of them become cancerous.

Just one day of research costs £2,740 – and the Roger Harris Fund is aiming to raise 100 days’ worth, £274,000.

The fund, which is supported by Peninsula Medical Foundation, was announced during Brain Tumour Awareness month, at an event welcoming business leaders from across the South West.

Roger’s wife Joy Harris, who attended the event, said: “When Roger was diagnosed with a brain tumour, he characteristically wanted ‘no fuss’. But together we must work to find a cure and treatments for this dreadful disease. Today another 44 people will learn that they have a brain tumour. My hope is that this research will make a difference to their lives.”

email you our programme if you email johnskinner@ tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

National Trust Plymouth Centre St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Entrance is £3 for members and £4 for non-members, which includes light refreshments.

For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@ gmail.com

Roger, who was an accountant for KPMG and former president of Plymouth Albion RFC, died in 2017, leaving behind a legacy impacting business forums across Devon and Cornwall.

Now the Roger Harris Fund will support the leading work at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence to help research further into the condition.

The University centre is one of only four Centres of Excellence in the UK and specialises in low-grade brain tumours. These brain tumours grow slowly and the research team is getting closer to understanding

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters.

Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby. co.uk/join-us for more details.

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

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311.

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

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

Devon and Cornwall Carving Club Tuesday (term time) 7 pm – 9 pm At Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth. Cost of membership is £22 per person, per term. All new members welcome.

Please call Neil Smith for more details on 01752 82121.

Plymouth Area Osteoporosis Support Group Meets four times a year The Abbey, St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth 2pm to 4pm. Jun 4: Osteoporosis Medical Update with two consultants from Derriford Hospital; Jul 16: Speaker oral surgeon Kamran Ali; Nov 19: Podiatrist Emma Cowley from Plymouth University.

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Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014 Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process.

From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.

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32 May 2019

Student successes celebrated

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Police appeal after conmen trick elderly women

Police have appealed for information over two incidents of fraud in Plymouth in which bogus workmen targeted elderly women in their own homes.

Award winners (from left) Tom Briggs, Joshua Ford, Hannah Tustain, Charlie Peck, Caroline Mayne, Vanessa Hawken, Callum Hardy, Chloe Roberts, Ismail Mustafa, Penny Wycherley, College Principal, Jake Wadlan, Kerys Voden, Taylor Evans, Saffron Foy, Hannah Roberts-Cossey

Fundraising projects, an outstanding commitment to learning and overcoming adversity were just some of the achievements celebrated at City College’s Spring Student of the Term awards.

The event recognises students who have gone above and beyond - making a positive contribution to the College or local community, or overcoming personal challenges to achieve in their studies.

The award winners were joined by family, friends and their nominating teachers. They enjoyed a delicious celebration meal prepared by the college’s catering and hospitality students before receiving their awards.

Penny Wycherley, Principal of City College, said: “The Student of the Term awards are an important event for the College and a great way to celebrate the success of our students. Events like these are a celebration of some of the remarkable achievements of our students and recognise publicly their hard work and commitment.

“These students, some of whom have had to overcome additional barriers, are each progressing incredibly well and deserve to be congratulated.

The staff at the College are enormously proud of their accomplishments and the way in which they reflect so well on the City. It really is an honour to celebrate the outstanding qualities and achievements of our students and to share in their successes with family, friends and teaching staff.”

Award Winners Vanessa Hawken, 43, Devonport and Caroline Mayne, 51, Mutley Vanessa and Caroline were both appointed as assistant managers at kitchen and homeware chain Lawsons and knew the value an apprenticeship would bring to making them a success in their new roles, but they didn’t anticipate winning Student of the Term awards for their work ethic and teamwork.

Caroline said: “I’ve worked in retail for 35 years, six of which have been at Lawsons as a parttime sales assistant. The support I’ve received

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from my family and assessor at the college have made returning to education possible. They have motivated me and reassured me that the hard work is all worthwhile which has clearly paid off.”

Vanessa has worked at Lawsons for 14 years and her hard work was rewarded with a promotion to assistant manager.

She said:”I was keen to improve my knowledge and the management apprenticeship has taught me everything I need to know to become an efficient manager. Caroline and I have really supported each other through the qualification and to be recognised for that has been lovely.”

Ismail Mustafa, 33, Saltash English Student of the Term When Ismail’s lecturer first met him in 2013, he could not write, or read any more than his own name. Over the past few years he has worked hard to develop his literacy skills, whilst raising a young family and working.

“I really enjoy the college environment and am really proud of what I have achieved over the past few months. Coming to college has helped me to develop my literacy skills.

“I am now able to complete forms and deal with correspondence with confidence. I am looking forward to completing my Level 1 Functional Skills in English and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my lecturers.”

Tom Briggs, 18, Torpoint Science Student of the Term When Tom’s step-dad sadly passed away, the biomedical science student demonstrated incredible grit, determination and resilience, focusing on his goal of going to university and maintained a focus on revising for and sitting his science exams despite the sad events.

“When I came to the College, I had no formal qualifications. I was really pleased to gain my Level 2 in Applied Science and now I’m nearing the end of my level 3, am really proud to have received an offer to study biomedical science at the University of Plymouth.

“It’s been challenging for so many reasons, but the college has been really supportive and it’s

great to be recognised for my hard work.”

Hannah Tustain, 17, Millbrook Music Performing & Production Arts Student of the Term Hannah has a hearing impairment, but has developed excellent personal strategies for ensuring there is no barrier to her learning. As a compassionate and caring member of her group, Hannah always looks to support other students and has already made a significant contribution to college life through a number of performance projects, including playing a number of roles in a recent performance of ‘One Million Tiny Plays About Britain’ by Craig Taylor.

She is currently working with her group on a new piece of original theatre which explores modes of communication, highlighting the perils of not understanding a given situation, particularly for the hearing impaired.

“I love my course at College. My confidence in acting is really developing and it’s been great to play a part in developing the signing skills of staff within the department in order to better support other students like myself. Hopefully, this will help me to further develop my skills and scope as a theatre maker.”

Hannah Roberts - Cossey, 21, Ivybridge Access to Higher Education Student of the Term Access student, Hannah, was celebrated for her sunny outlook and deep compassion for others - which stands her in good stead for a career as a midwife. As a real team player, Hannah was nominated for an award not only for her exemplary approach to learning, but also for her heavy involvement in her group’s fundraising project.

“I love being part of the Access community at the College. The staff and students I work with are great to be around and there are so many opportunities for students to get involved with.

“The fundraising project has been so much fun.

I’ve loved being involved in bake sales, arts and crafts, designing, and organising raffles for charity and it’s lovely to have received a Student of the Term award.”

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Detectives are seeking information after residents in the Keyham and Crownhill areas of the city were visited on Tuesday April 2 and pressured to hand over money.

Both victims were told work costing £900 needed to be done to their water supply or drains – or they faced having to leave their properties.

An elderly woman was approached in the Keyham area at around 11am by a suspect who claimed to be carrying out drainage work in the area.

She was later visited at home and paid a deposit of £600, only to be told the problem was larger than anticipated and would cost £1,800.

The victim went to the bank to withdraw the remaining funds, but decided to contact police after a taxi driver advised her not to hand over the cash.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, of medium build, about 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in in height, and clean shaven. He spoke in a local accent and was wearing a hard hat.

At around 1pm on the same day, an elderly female in the Crownhill area was visited by a man who stated there was an issue with her water supply.

She was later contacted by an older, unknown male who again asked her for money, but the woman became suspicious and refused to pay.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his early 20s, of average build and height, with no facial hair. He was wearing a high-visibility jacket and hard hat.

Detective Constable Sam Smith, of Crownhill CID, said: “Police would like to remind the public to be vigilant against this type of crime, look out for vulnerable family members and neighbours and be reminded that caution should be used against traders who attend at your door pressuring you for money.

“The public should not feel threatened or intimidated by traders or commit to any unnecessary work. If you feel vulnerable to this or feel threatened then call 999.”

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, or who has further information, is urged to contact DC 7419 Sam Smith on 101 and quote crime number CR/029124/19.

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More than 2000 men - many in fancy dress - took part in the big Men’s Day Out charity walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice • Story and photos on page 3