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July 2019

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ALSO INSIDE: • Out and About • Community Job • Community Shop Directory • Cross Rhythms • Dial the Experts Experience

Midnight maidens!

A team of ladies from Plymouth Argyle FC will be stepping out in July to join thousands of others in the annual St Luke’s Midnight Walk

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Power up for Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Cross Rhythms Plymouth community radio station is now reaching further than ever before.

The station, which has been broadcasting in the city since 2007 on 96.3FM, can now be heard clearer across the city and its signal travels much further.

It can now be picked up in areas north of Yelverton on the moors and into much of South East Cornwall.

The decision from Ofcom to grant increased transmission power was not guaranteed as several stations across the country were unsuccessful in their applications.

Cross Rhythms Plymouth station manager David Simpson said of the ruling: “We are delighted to have been awarded this increase. It is great to have our FM signal much clearer across the city and we are so pleased that as a result more people will be able to tune in to the station.

“From feedback we receive from listeners we know the station encourages many people in Plymouth. We are committed to airing positive and life-affirming content and we hope that listeners who tune in on FM will notice the improvement to the signal.”

The development comes at a key time for the station in which they are looking to upgrade much of their now ageing equipment. As a community radio station Cross Rhythms Plymouth is charity run and so is looking to raise much of the funds required for these upgrades. You can lend your support through their Crowdfunder project at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/crossrhythms-plymouth-equip1.

As a part of its programming the station is committed to promoting local charities, community groups and organisations who are working for the good of Plymouth and the local area.

Over the years the likes of Shekinah, Friends and Families of Special Children, CHICKS, Street Factory, St Luke’s Hospice and many more have all been featured.

The Community Matters programme, airing weekdays at 11am, provides those organisations with a fantastic opportunity to explain their work.

Robert Maltby from St Luke’s Hospice said of the show: “Cross Rhythms’ Community Matters programme has really enabled us to get our message out there and properly explain what we do.”

To listen to Cross Rhythms Plymouth tune in to 96.3FM on your radio in and around Plymouth or listen online at bit.ly/ crplymradio.

You can also download their free app by searching ‘Cross Rhythms Plymouth’ wherever you download your apps on a smartphone or tablet.

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‘Topping’ event at Melville building Award winning regeneration company, Urban Splash, has progressed transformation of the Melville building at Royal William Yard with a ‘topping out’ ceremony held to mark the latest construction milestone. The company has also announced a series of new workspaces which will soon be available for Plymouth businesses.

The Grade I listed structure stands in the centre of Royal William Yard; it is one of the final buildings to be transformed within the revitalised waterfront community thanks to the efforts of Urban Splash and the funding support of Historic England.

It is being redeveloped to include an array of waterfront workspaces for retail, leisure and office space suiting businesses of all sizes; units range from 300 sq ft through to 40,000 sq ft in the first phase, and spaces up to 60,000 sq ft in phase 2. Occupiers will benefit from a prime location at the heart of the Yard as well as a bustling neighbourhood filled with 70 other businesses – including Everyman Cinema who confirmed a pre-let on 9,000 sq ft of space within the Melville building last year; a total of 55% of the building is under offer.

The ‘topping out’ means that construction has reached a significant phase, with workspaces on course for phased occupation from early 2020.

Urban Splash commercial director Emily Handslip said: “I am delighted that we have progressed our vision for Melville.

“This is such a special building and we want to embrace all of the original features it has to offer, sensitively restoring the exposed timber beams, cast iron columns and historic limestone and granite facades to create spectacular, well-designed spaces for businesses to base themselves.

“The composition of Melville means there are plenty of brilliant options on the table. We’re a renowned flexible landlord so can accommodate

Urban Splash commercial director, Emily Handslip (left) pictured with regional marketing manager, Hailey Cattle

enquiries from all businesses; be they a startup looking for 300 sq ft, to entire floorplates suitable as a regional HQ for a larger organisation.”

Royal William Yard has undergone significant transformation by Urban Splash, with partial funding support from Historic England, in the past 12 years. Named Property Week’s ‘Development of the Decade’, it has evolved into a vibrant mixeduse destination, featuring over 90,000 sq. ft of leisure, retail and office space.

John Ette, partnerships team leader at Historic England added: “The Royal William Yard is a remarkable complex of early 19th century naval buildings unrivalled in England, and we’ve been involved in its regeneration for many years. We’re delighted to support this project with a £500,000 grant and to work with Urban Splash, Plymouth City Council and other partners to secure the

future of the Melville Building.

Emily added: “The Yard is a destination that pushes the boundaries of creativity, innovation and discovery, resulting in a unique community in which people want to live, work and play. We look forward to welcoming even more businesses to that mix as we complete Melville.”

Urban Splash is delivering the transformation of Melville – alongside design partners and architects, Gillespie Yunnie; the construction is being undertaken by Atelier Build, with MD Guy Jackson the former construction director of Urban Splash who has been involved in the regeneration of the Yard since the beginning.

For more information on the space remaining within Melville, and other opportunities at Royal William Yard, visit www.urbansplash.co.uk/ regeneration/projects/melville

James back in the saddle for fund raising ride in memory of dad Plymouth chartered building surveyor James Barron was back in the saddle for a gruelling cycle ride in memory of his late father – but this time he really had to go the distance.

Enthusiastic cyclist James took part in his first ever 100 mile bike ride, the Tour of Cambridgeshire Sportive, at the beginning of June. During the ride, he proudly wore his Alzheimer’s Society jersey in memory of his father David, who died from the condition in 2016, at 72.

It was the same jersey James wore in September 2017 during the 54 mile London to Brighton fundraising cycle event he tackled to raise funds for the charity.

That was a particularly poignant ride, coming just a few weeks before the first anniversary of his father’s death.

One of the most popular cycling events in the UK, The Tour of Cambridgeshire follows a route that starts and ends in Peterborough and takes in some of the country’s picturesque countryside. The 100 mile challenge was among a number of different distances and categories entrants could take part in.

“Needless to say, at a distance of 100 miles, this latest challenge was particularly gruelling, but dad always loved the active, adventurous side of life and I am sure he helped me through it,” said James, who runs Peverell-based, Barron Surveying Services with his wife Sara.

“I hope I did him proud and when I reached the finishing line, I made sure I toasted his memory with a very welcome pint of beer.”

Like James, his father was a dedicated chartered surveyor who enjoyed a distinguished career, working for most of it as a principal valuer at the Valuation Office in Lincolnshire.

Latterly, he worked as an estate manager for

James Barron (left) during his Tour of Cambridgeshire ride and (below) James with his dad David

Savills in Lincoln, looking after management of Lincolnshire County Council’s farm and estate stock, some 350 holdings and over 20,000 acres.

Towards the end of his career, he worked with James at his offices in Peverell before his health began to deteriorate from dementia.

“Those three years we spent working together was one of the most enjoyable periods of my career and I will always cherish it,” said James.

For more information on James and his services visit www.barronsurveying.co.uk

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Major makeover for city centre planned

New starting point for charity walk

Organisers of a charity walk event in Plymouth in July have announced that the venue has been changed.

Plans to transform a large area of the City Centre with a major makeover have been submitted to Plymouth City Council.

The proposals involve a significant refurbishment and extension to Norwich Union House - which fronts onto Old Town Street and New George Street - and wide-ranging improvements to the public space in the two streets, including the creation of six pavilion-style retail units.

The plans have been submitted by Plymouth Retail Ltd - which is owned by British Land, owners of Drake Circus and the company behind the massive Drake Circus Leisure development at Bretonside.

Plymouth Retail owns and manages not only Norwich Union House, but also Debenhams and House of Fraser.

The proposed development not only involves a dramatic makeover for Norwich Union House, but also for Old Town Street and New George Street.

The applicants had a series of pre-planning meetings with council officials in 2018 and also held consultation events earlier this year. More than nine out of 10 people supported the retail proposals.

The quality of the retail units within Norwich Union House will be substantially improved with a uniform glazed frontage at ground floor level.

The new retail pavilions will feature extensive glazing and create opportunities for a new variety of retailers to be showcased within the city centre.

The plans aim to create a coherent image and

Architectural impressions of Old Town Street and New George Street with the new retail pavilions

identity for public space, which not only builds on the unique character of Plymouth City Centre, but also provides a local destination for shopping, meeting, resting and socialising - as well as opportunities for flexible events and activities.

Each of the new retail pavilions will only be constructed once a suitable tenant has been secured. They will vary between 1,450 sq ft and 1,200 sq ft.

Old Town Street will be given a total overhaul featuring new garden spaces, seating and new tree planning. There will be landscaped areas with

seating for visitors to relax as well as areas for children and families to play in New George Street.

The taxi rank in Old Town Street will be removed, with a new rank in Eastgate Street opposite Central Methodist Hall. A second rank will be provided south of St Andrew’s Cross at Whimple Street.

Comments on the proposals should be received by no later than July 2. The proposals can be found on Plymouth City Council’s website www.plymouth. gov.uk under Planning and Building Control. Search for planning application number 19/00891/FUL

City at forefront of tackling effects of childhood trauma Plymouth will become one of the first cities in the country to try an innovative new approach to tackling the effects of childhood trauma.

The City Council’s Cabinet are going to be making a commitment to support the work of a Trauma-Informed Network to understand the impact of childhood trauma on people’s behaviour in adulthood.

There is a strong link between the experience of multiple childhood traumas and adverse outcomes in adulthood ranging from criminal offending to drug and alcohol misuse, poor mental health and obesity.

Plymouth’s Trauma-Informed Network is made up of more than 70 professionals, from a number of different agencies including;

Devon and Cornwall Police, city schools, Barnardos, NSPCC, Harbour, Devon CCG and Plymouth City Council, all with insight of how trauma can affect people. The network will start to look at a system wide approach to tackling the effects of trauma by: • preventing traumas occurring in the first place • promoting protective factors for all children • recognising the behaviours that may be the result of trauma and intervening appropriately • helping adults who are already suffering adverse consequences Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet Member for Customer Focus and Community Safety

said: “We know that for some people the effects of a childhood trauma such as sexual abuse, domestic violence or the death of a parent can have a lasting impact on them which often leads to drug and alcohol abuse, offending and risk taking behaviour. We also know that we need a city wide approach to be able to support people and help them understand their past traumas to be able to support them to move forward with their lives.”

The development of Plymouth into a trauma informed city will ensure more effective treatment is offered through joined up services that think about the person as a whole and what experiences they have had, rather than a one size fits all response.

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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. The event, on Saturday July 13, was originally due to start and finish on The Hoe, but will now take place at Central Park.

This follows Plymouth City Council’s decision to relocate all walking-based fund raising events to Central Park, to make the most of the £9 million investment there.

The event village will be located near the bottom end of Central Park and the 5k route takes walkers from the start point down to Armada Way and then on to The Hoe, which means there will be some beautiful views to take in - as well as being less strenuous for those who have mobility issues. The 10k route starts from the same point and takes in Royal Parade, Exeter Street, the Barbican and Waterfront.

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.

People can register as an individual or as a team and will receive a free t-shirt with the £14 registration fee. Children are £7 to register and they also get a free WALK IT t-shirt.

Walkers are being challenged to raise £100 or more - a sum which could help pay for 2,000 people to get the information they need about Crohn’s and Colitis.

Organisers are also keen to hear from volunteers who can help on the day.

For information or to register visit www. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/ fundraising/walk-it-plymouth

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

Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival Jun 22 One of the most colourful events held in South East Cornwall. Gig racing, flash boat regattas, sailing, canoeing, swimming and even a cardboard boat race.

Saltash Regatta is not just about water sports, there is so much more ashore to keep everyone in the family happy and very entertained!

Native Makers 8 Market Jun 22 and 23 A two-day festival style makers market at Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard, with the return of native cubs craft, delicious snacks, workshops, free activities and plenty of summer fun. Open 10am to 5pm both days.

Charity Concert Jun 22 Tamar Concert Choir perform popular and classical music at Emmanuel Church starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 on the door. In aid of church funds.

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.

Plymouth Scale Model Show Jun 29 Plymouth Guildhall 10am to 4pm. Numerous static model displays covering 75 years since D-Day, radio controlled models, model railway and traders selling model kits and accessories. Cafe open all day.

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Union Street Markets Jun 29 Community market in Manor Street on the last Saturday of every month 10am-2pm Come along and enjoy lovely local food and sellers.

Marriage Celebration Jul 4 to 6 Higher St Budeaux Church will be celebrating the 450th Wedding Anniversary of the marriage of Sir Francis Drake and Mary Newman. Church members will be dressing the church in the fashion of the time and will have on display foods and games of the Elizabethan time. Refreshments available at the event which is 10.30am to 4pm daily. Go along and meet the happy couple and also the serving wenches.

Plymouth Jobs Fair Jul 5 Plymouth Guildhall 10am to 1pm. A great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face. You can register with employers for jobs, collect info on employers, ask them questions, apply for jobs, or even have a mini interview on the day. It’s a good idea to bring up to date copies of your CV with you as between 15 -25 companies will be recruiting on the day. Free to attend with no registration required.

Summer Fayre Jul 6 St Boniface Church Hall 10am to 12 noon. Variety of stalls including cakes, plants, crafts, bric-a-brac, jewellery and toiletries. Grand draw with many prizes as well as tombolas. Snacks and refreshments available. Entry 20p.

Coffee Morning Jul 6 At St Marys and all Saints Parish Church Hall Plympton to raise funds for the Primrose Breast Care Centre 10am-12pm, including bric a brac, raffle, tea and coffee, admission 50p Coffee Morning Jul 6 Crownhill Methodist Church from 10.30am to 12 noon in the church hall with various stalls including delicious cakes and savouries, books, CD’s and DVD’s, bric-a brac and a raffle. All monies raised will be used to support Mercy Ships, a charity which uses hospital ships to deliver free vital medical care to some of the world’s poorest countries.

One Achord Jul 12 Ladies close harmony group performing at St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland starting at 7pm. Tickets £5. Light refreshments available.

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Plymouth Armed Forces Day Jun 29 The Hoe Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day will be returning again this year - starring the Red Arrows display team. Armed Forces Day is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along and show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their families.

music, live cookery demonstrations, inspirational talks/workshops and children’s activities. The festival, run in partnership with animal welfare, will be held at the Plymouth Guildhall.

Ocean Artists & Makers Market Jul 6-7 Meet talented artists and designer makers at Ocean Artists & Makers Market, showcasing a range of original hand-made craft and the best in affordable contemporary art from Britain’s Ocean City and the South West. At The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

Rolex Fastnet Race August 6 to 8 The historic Rolex Fastnet Race will once again finish in Plymouth this summer.

Yachts come from all over the world to compete in the race, which will start on August 3 in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The Plymouth race village will be located at Yacht Haven at Mount Batten and will be open to the public from August 6 to 8, with live music, family friendly activities and opportunities for local people to try their hand at on-water activities.

St Luke’s Midnight Walk Jul 20-21 Get ready to shine bright, ladies – St Luke’s Midnight Walk is back for 2019 with a retro 80s theme! At The Piazza, Plymouth. Details www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/midnight-walk

Summer of Fun Jul 6 - Sep 7 The Plymouth Summer of Fun in the city centre, brought to you by Plymouth City Centre Company, promises to be a summer full of entertainment for all the family.

Held at various locations throughout Plymouth City Centre. There will be entertainment for all ages when Plymouth Summer of Fun kicks off on July 6 with Plymouth Summer Circus, a free day of circus entertainment and workshops on the Piazza. Events and activities will take place every weekend during the school holidays with the aim of bringing more visitors to the high street. Plymouth Summer of Fun promises a variety of entertainment across the holiday period, from circus workshops to dance, story time, arts and crafts and sport, all rounded off with the grand finale of the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market on August 31.

Plymouth Vegan Festival Jul 6 Visitors will have 80 stalls to look round, free samples to taste, live Eggbuckland Community Festival Weekend Jul 13-14 Charity fundraiser Lorna Empson has organised another action packed weekend. It’s going to be another awesome year and will be even bigger with some great entertainment, including live music from Horse With No Name, Gary Cee and The Cruisers and many more. Please come along to a packed out event with fun for all ages with over 40 stalls, as well as dance schools, magic show, dog show in the arena, bouncy castles, ice cream van, traditional tug ‘o’ war for adults and children and so much more. Proceeds will be donated to a local nursery in Eggbuckland to purchase a defibrillator case. The festival is at Frogmore Avenue, Eggbuckland. Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

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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Summer Fayre Jul 13 Organised by Plymouth Unitarians in aid of church projects and charities including Plymouth & District MIND. Something for all ages including lucky dip and a ‘Duck’ game for children, bookstall, tombola, craft stalls, cards and plants and raffle. Fair Trade goods and home-made cakes and jams. 2pm to 4pm.

and party the night away.

Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival Aug 9 to 11 Listen to the sweet sounds of summer at the free Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival on the Barbican, which will round off a week of celebration in Plymouth following the Rolex Fastnet Race. Enjoy blues, jazz and acoustic musicians from across the region, performing on stage on the Parade. Relax with a drink from one of the many bars and pubs, or put on your dancing shoes

British Fireworks Championships Aug 14 and 15 Tens of thousands of people will flock to The Hoe and other vantage points for two nights of spectacular firework displays. Six of the top pyrotechnic companies in the country will battle it out over the two nights to become Champion of Champions. The fun starts in the early evening with a fun fair, music and entertainment with Heart FM, plus plenty of food stalls. First of the 10 minute displays is at 9.30pm.

Summer Fair Jul 13 Stoke Damerel Church and Parish Centre, Paradise Road, Stoke from 11am to 3pm. Free entry. Snacks and lunches, plants, books, cakes, preserves and raffle. To hire a table please contact Marilyn on 07890 165524 or 01752 564847.

Anniversary Concert Jul 13 Concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of children’s charity Action for Children at Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. Compered by Rev Darren Middleton and featuring a variety of entertainers, tickets priced £8 for adults and £5 for children are obtainable through www.ticketsource.co.uk/ actionforchildren, 01752 560206, or at the door.

The Strange Adventure of Gilbert & Sullivan Jul 20 Presented by the Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Society at Stoke Damerel Church at 7.30pm. A new musical production explaining the story of Gilbert and Sullivan, telling their journey and productions and how they came about. Music from Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Princess Ida, The Mikado, Iolanthe, Trial by Jury and Yeomen of the Guard.

Originally scheduled for June 29 but had to be postponed until July 20. Tickets £10 and £8 for children and over 60s. On the door or best in advance from 01752 564847.

Ice Cream & Bubbles Festival Jul 21 Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park 10.30am to

4pm. Huge variety of ice-cream vendors, live music, children’s entertainment, street food, gift stalls. Tickets available at www.missivyeventsco.uk/buy-tickets Stoke Village Fun Day 2019 Jul 21 A full day of entertainment is planned, bringing the village alive. We can look forward to stalls, inflatables, live music and entertainment, as well as a dog show.

Held at Blockhouse Park, Stoke Village.

Port Eliot Festival Jul 25 to 28 Celebrate words, music, imagination, ideas, nature, food, fashion, flowers, laughter, exploration, fun and all that is good in the world. Tickets www.porteliotfestival. com Bikers Day on the Piazza Jul 27 As part of 2019 Plymouth Summer of Events, the Plymouth Motorcycle Club are proud to announce that by kind permission from Plymouth City Centre Company they will be holding a static motorcycle display on the Piazza.

Rave-Kidz UK Jul 27 Rave-Kidz is a fun Family Rave Event for the whole family. Playing the finest in uplifting Dance music for all ages to hit the dance floor and throw shapes together. Held at the Woolwell Centre.

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The events are designed to be aspirational and bring the churches across Plymouth together in a common cause to provide free and healthy meals throughout the summer. But it’s not just about food, the Feast of Fun combines fun activities every day in a safe environment which engage and care for a wide range of local people.

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LOCAL AVON REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED For part time or full time. Be part of an award winning team. For more information txt or call 07780116073 or email joinavontoday@mail.com VOLUNTEERS The Friends of Ford Park Cemetery are looking for volunteers to help out at our fund raising events. For further information please contact the events organiser on 07779 570308.

HEAD SPACE VOLUNTEER Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who consider that they are approaching a mental health crisis. Volunteers will work alongside staff to provide support in both group and 1:1 settings. People who have experienced a mental health issue, or care for those in mental health distress, can offer a privileged insight and understanding and draw on their own experience volunteering to help others. Comprehensive training and support, and the opportunity to join a successful and likeminded team. All travel costs are covered and you will be able to develop new skills and experiences and have fun whilst helping make a difference To get involved contact David Kinross for an initial discussion. T: 0800 9230 039 e-mail volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk HOSPITAL RADIO PLYMOUTH VOLUNTEERS Hospital Radio Plymouth, the award winning station, celebrates 50 years of broadcasting this year to hospitals around the Plymouth area. We are looking to expand our live coverage of programmes both during the day and evenings. We are looking for additional volunteers to help our charity. If you have what it takes to get involved, then give Robert Goodall a call on 07733 055519.

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If you are reading this, perhaps you’d consider becoming a reading coach for Read Easy Plymouth?

Read Easy Plymouth has recently formed to offer one-to-one reading coaching to local adults. It is affiliated to national charity Read Easy UK, which was set up in 2010 by Ginny Williams-Ellis, who ran the Shannon Trust’s prisoner-to-prisoner reading programme in Dorchester.

Ginny saw how a confidential, one-to-one approach could encourage people to come forward for support and successfully learn to read. The first Read Easy group was started for the wider community, and there are now 29 Read Easy groups across the country – and counting!

Read Easy Plymouth is now seeking people willing to join as volunteer coaches.

No previous experience is necessary: all that is required is a genuine passion and commitment to help local adults to learn to read. Training will be provided with the first training day for new coaches taking place on Tuesday July 16 and there are still spaces for a few more volunteer coaches.

There are many reasons why people may not have learnt to read as children. Read Easy reading coaches minimise the possible stress and embarrassment involved in learning to read as an adult by providing confidential, one-to-one tuition at flexible times and in discreet and convenient places.

Read Easy’s gentle, free, volunteer-led one-to-one approach allows people to learn in privacy, at their own pace, and with the understanding support of their own dedicated reading coach.

Why get involved? The difference Read Easy makes is genuinely ‘life-changing’; it’s a phrase that new readers use over and over

again. It helps them in so many ways: • getting jobs or promotion, or attending training courses • becoming independent shoppers of medicines, food and clothing and life’s essentials • voting in general and local elections for the first time in their lives • reading books, newspapers and accessing the Internet/social media;completing online forms too.

• campaigning with confidence for change in their local communities • having the confidence to go to the doctors or opticians for a check up • increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental health • supporting their children and grandchildren with reading and homework Read Easy is cost effective, its working model is very lean, with all the local organisation and one-to-one reading coaching being done entirely by committed and hard-working volunteers.

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Contact visa e-mail at plymouth@readeasy. org.uk or call Sue Trousdale on 07831 284354.

Massive project to engineer change

Every young person in Plymouth between the ages of seven and 18 will be getting a special workshop as part of a citywide initiative designed to engineer change attitudes.

A total of 15,680 pupils – all in Key Stages 2 to 5 – will attend specially tailored workshops aimed at challenging perceptions and to show that the key subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths are fun.

The workshop includes a quiz, interactive activity – such as an experiment and an amazing video, Engineering Plymouth, created by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) which highlights some of the extraordinary engineering feats that have become part of Plymouth’s landscape and history – such as Smeaton’s Tower and the Breakwater.

Councillor Jon Taylor, Cabinet Member for Transformation, Education and Skills said: “Plymouth wants to see our next generation achieve and aspire and we are working with schools to create that extra buzz about learning these massively important subjects. We have a Plan for Employment and Skills and are now at the exciting stage of putting on great and fun events all designed to get children fired up.”

As well as the workshops, cracking ideas are on the cards for children and young people to get excited about STEM subjects and see how they can apply to play as well as to work.

Six primary schools Beechwood Primary, Marine

Academy Primary, Oakwood Primary, Riverside Primary, Weston Mill Primary and Woodford Primary are working with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on the first LEGO League Jr. Discovery pilot – a new programme for four to six year olds which nurtures children’s interest in STEM and develop the skills they need.

STEM coordinator Tina Brinkworth said: “These workshops are just the start. Our research shows that it only takes three memorable experiences for young people to become passionate about these subjects and to pursue them through qualifications and careers. We want Plymouth’s

young people to be passionate about STEM subjects and to inspire them in a fun way that fits in with the curriculum.”

More details of a summer-long celebration will be unveiled in the next few weeks which includes a competition, a big splash – literally – as well as heaps of activities across the city and at some key locations.

The programme is being put together through the Plymouth STEM Board – a collaboration of partners from businesses, further and higher education, who are all working to provide fantastic STEM opportunities for the city.

£7,000 Lottery boost for park The Friends of Devonport Park have been awarded a grant of more than £7000 from the Big Lottery Awards for All.

The Friends will use the £7150 grant for our its ‘Pop up Allotments’ project in Devonport Park.

This will see the creation of eight purpose-built raised planters which will be available for community use to encourage fruit and vegetable growing. Help and advice will be provided by the Friends of Devonport Park’s own voluntary gardening team and their retained horticultural consultant, Dennis Trewin.

To celebrate this award, a Healthy Living Community Fun Day will be held at the end of June, where members of the public will be able to celebrate by entering their own home grown produce into a fun fruit and vegetable show.

The year-long project will enable anyone who has an interest in trying to produce their own food to enjoy the experience of doing so, even if they don’t have a garden of their own.

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City Council in moves to protect Plymouth’s historic post-war buildings

Plymouth’s unique post-war architecture could enjoy more planning protection under moves to create a new conservation area in the city centre.

Plymouth City Council is considering the designation, with Royal Parade and Civic Square at its heart of a new conservation area.

It would take in New George Street to the north; Raleigh Street, Derry’s Cross, Athenaeum Lane to the west; Notte Street to the South; and Old Town Street, St Andrews Cross and abutting the western boundary of the Barbican Conservation Area to the east.

If the conservation area is agreed, as well as protecting the buildings, the new status would mean the area is eligible for funding from external organisations such as Historic England.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning said: “Quite simply there are very few places quite like it. Plymouth has a wealth of post-modern architecture and it all tells the extraordinary story of Plymouth.”

The area being considered forms an important part of Plymouth’s City Centre, which was rebuilt, following its destruction during World War Two, based on A Plan for Plymouth 1943 by Professor Patrick Abercrombie and James Paton Watson.

Within the proposed conservation area are a number of Grade II listed buildings including Royal Bank of Scotland at St Andrew’s Cross, the Theatre Royal, Derry’s Clock Tower, the Bank Pub, the Council House and Civic Centre, Catharine Street Baptist Church, the former Barclay’s Bank and Unitarian Church.

There are also buildings, which although not listed, are regarded as ‘local heritage interest which make a significant contribution to the overall character and appearance of the area’.

This includes House of Fraser and buildings next to it, the group of buildings between the former Derry’s Department Store and Pearl Assurance Building and the former Reel Cinema.

It’s not just buildings being considered – outdoor spaces in this location are also helping to make the case, including the Grade II listed Civic Square and the tree-lined Royal Parade.

Councillor Coker added: “We recognised the heritage significance of our city centre and want to ensure that changes we need to keep people flocking here happen, but in a way that preserves and enhances the character of our most significant heritage assets. We believe this designation will play an important part in helping us to achieve what we set out to achieve in the Joint Local Plan, improving the city centre and protecting our heritage assets.”

Simon Hickman, principal inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas for Historic England (South West), said: “Plymouth is a unique example of a British city centre that was completely replanned following the devastation of World War II. The vision for a new city saw the creation of these heroic wide boulevards flanked by striking – and often beautiful - modern buildings.

Major changes are already in the pipeline with planning applications submitted to refurbish Norwich Union House and public areas around Old Town Street and New George Street, as well as the refurbishment of the Civic Centre.

People can comment on the proposals until June 30.

The proposed Conservation Area designation will go to Cabinet in July. If approved, the area will be formally designated as a Conservation Area.

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Plymouth wins share of multi-million pound parks initiative

Plymouth has won a place on a new multi-million pound initiative to secure the future of the city’s parks and green spaces.

Plymouth City Council fought off tough competition to ensure the city was one of only eight places across the UK selected by the National Trust and the National Lottery Heritage Fund to take part in its ground-breaking Future Parks programme.

More than 80 other projects were submitted by councils and communities across the UK to receive a share of more than £6m of funding and £5m worth of advice and support from some of the country’s leading experts in conservation, fundraising, volunteering and green space management.

In the first project of its kind in the UK, Future Parks is designed to help councils find sustainable ways to manage and fund parks and open spaces across entire towns and cities.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment, said: “We love our parks as much as you do and we want to make sure that generation after generation get to experience their first taste of nature and adventure in the same way that their parents and their grandparents did.

“The support that we will get from this project will allow us to move to a new way of managing our parks and open spaces so that as budgets get tighter, we can continue to ensure that the green lung of our city continues to thrive and future proof them for the next generation.”

Last year, the council submitted its plan to the Future Parks programme, focussing on working

with National Trust and other national and local partners to develop the approach that the council takes in the management of parks to increase and support the involvement of communities and social enterprises and to improve the environmental and social value of parks to the city.

Plymouth was selected because the Future Parks team recognised the strength of the city’s track record in working with social enterprises, the ambition to use new approaches to develop workable financial models to support parks management and the strength of the existing community involvement in the city’s parks and green spaces.

The council will be delivering the project with the help of social enterprise partners the Real Ideas Organisation, SERIO and Data Place.

Councillor Dann added: “So what are we actually going to do? Well that’s our task now and that is why the Future Parks fund was set up.

We’ve got some ideas but they need developing with residents, with volunteers, with partners and with staff during the first phase of the project, allowing us to present a new vision of how we want our parks to run in the future.”

This latest announcement comes as the UK’s parks face mounting financial pressure. A report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies last month

A rainbow over Pounds House in Central Park Photo: Roy Perring

showed that councils were spending less on services, with leisure services such as parks and green spaces falling down the priority list.

This comes despite increased numbers of people using open green spaces and more areas being created as part of housing developments, according to the State of UK Parks report from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the government’s own data.

Alongside the £5m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, in February the Government announced it was handing the Future Parks project £1.2m from an overall £13m dedicated to green spaces.

Hilary McGrady, the National Trust’s director general, said: “Today is a landmark moment for the nation’s urban parks. This is not just about new ways to fund and support these much-loved community spaces, but completely re-thinking the role green spaces play in our lives and how we can ensure they thrive for generations to come.

“We need to give parks a reboot and start thinking about them as essential elements of our communities in the same way we think about housing or transport. Future Parks is the beginning of something really exciting. What these eight places achieve will help guide how other councils and communities can really make a difference to

“We need to give parks a reboot and start thinking about them as essential elements of our communities in the same way we think about housing or transport”

securing the future of their parks too.

“Ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy green spaces is nothing new to the National Trust; nearly 125 years ago one of our founders, Octavia Hill, created the National Trust so that green spaces could be ‘kept for the enjoyment, refreshment and rest of those who have no country house’.”

Ros Kerslake, National Lottery Heritage Fund’s CEO, said: “Our urban parks and green spaces are essential to the health and well-being of the nation and yet in some areas they are facing a very insecure future. Future Parks isn’t simply patching-up a few problem parks.

“It is enabling local authorities and communities to take a longer-term, strategic approach to managing, funding and maintaining them, so future generations will be able to enjoy their many benefits in hundreds of years from now.

“Developing strategic approaches and championing innovation are key elements of our new five-year funding strategy. Future Parks allows us to maximise our resources and to work with key partners to accelerate progress and share learning.”

The eight selected places will now join Newcastle, a founding city of Future Parks, which has successfully developed a new parks and allotments trust to look after the city’s green spaces.

Over the next two years they will work together to develop tools, approaches, skills and finance to create their new way of managing green space as well as sharing their experience with other councils.

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Key role for Mary at St John event A teenager from Plymouth played a vital role in a celebration of St John Ambulance, as the health charity’s National Cadet of the Year.

St John Ambulance Cadet, Mary Oshinyemi with the charity’s mascot, Bertie Badger

Police appeal for witnesses Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a woman on a busy road into Plymouth city centre.

The 45-year-old Plymouth woman was punched in the face by a man following an altercation about the victim’s dog. She sustained facial bruising and swelling as a result of the attack.

The incident happened at Cattedown roundabout around 7.25am on Friday 7 June.

A 56-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of assault ABH and has been released on bail until 5 July.

A police spokesman said: “This assault happened on a busy roundabout on a main route into the city centre so someone must have witnessed what happened.

“We would ask anyone who saw the incident or anyone who has any information to assist with the investigation to come forward.”

Please email 101@dc.police.uk or phone 101, quoting crime reference number CR/050375/19.

Time for Lions Club Dartmoor Walk Plymouth Lions Club’s annual Dartmoor Walk takes place on Sunday July 7.

The annual 10 mile walk will start and finish at Lee Mill and all walking teams, including families, workmates, schools and club are welcome to take part.

The event is not a race and teams of all ages and abilities can join in the fun. Each team will complete the designated course and raise money through sponsorship for their own chosen charity and local Lions’ charities. Sponsorship will be split 50/50 between the two.

The Lions Club organise and monitor the 10 mile walk with RAYNET at check points with refreshment tents en route. There will be a hot pasty and cuppa for all walkers on completion of the event.

To register an interest contact Lion David Turvey on 01752 772536 or e-mail dpturvey16@gmail.com.

Mary (17) led a team of young volunteers attending St John’s Day celebrations at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, on June 22, where events included a service and family-friendly activities in the nearby Paternoster Square.

Mary, a volunteer with Crownhill Cadets, which is open to 10 to 17-year-olds, was named the country’s top Cadet at an event in February.

Since then, Mary has volunteered at the London Marathon and Birmingham Pride, as well as meeting young St John people from all over England to ensure their voices are heard within the charity, and contributing an article on the value of volunteering to the Civil Society website.

“I feel very proud to be taking a leading role in our St John’s Day events, which celebrate all of our people, plus the contributions every one of makes to their communities,” said the Devonport High School student who lives in Peverell.

Mary is working towards a career in medicine and hopes to study at UCL or King’s College.

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Mary joined around 30 district and regional Cadet of the Year winners from counties across England to greet the Lord Mayor of the City of London on his arrival at St Paul’s.

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A Timeline of Change: An Opportunity to Help Tell the Story of Central Park Plymouth

Friends of Central Park Plymouth and Fotonow CIC are thrilled to have secured a National Lottery Heritage Grant to research and share the history of Plymouth’s largest park. Our research will result in a timeline which will go on permanent display in the cafe - a flagship of Plymouth City Council’s £9m investment in the park.

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We will use old photos and audio recordings to include within the Timeline the memories of people who have used and enjoyed Central Park over the years. If you have a story, memory or some photos you would like to share please get in touch with Fotonow’s researcher Lisa Howard lisa@fotonow.org or 01752 560667.

Circus Tent being erected, Central Park, Plymouth 1951.

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The University of Plymouth and pioneering sailing and science organisation eXXpedition are joining forces to conduct new and innovative research into the impact plastic pollution is having on the oceans.

They will work together to coordinate and conduct scientific experiments as part of eXXpedition’s Round the World 2019-2021 voyage, which will involve 300 women sailing more than 38,000 nautical miles over the space of two years.

Setting off from Plymouth in October 2019, it will journey to some of the most important and diverse marine environments on the planet, collecting samples to build a comprehensive picture of the state of our seas.

There will also be a wider citizen science and outreach programme, encouraging people all over the world to contribute towards greater understanding of this global issue.

The initial three-year partnership is being made possible through funding from eXXpedition to the University’s International Marine Litter Research Unit.

It, in turn, is currently recruiting for a Science Lead who will set the agenda for the voyage’s scientific activities, provide dedicated training for members of its crew and oversee the analysis of its results.

Professor Richard Thompson, head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit, said: “In recent years, tackling the plastics in our oceans

has become one of our most high profile environmental challenges.

“It is crucial that we use innovative and informed means to develop greater understanding of the issue’s global scale, and to identify ways to address it. This collaboration will undoubtedly help achieve that, and we are delighted to be working with eXXpedition to generate new knowledge and interest in this important area.”

Emily Penn, mission director of eXXpedition, added: “We’re delighted to collaborate with the University of Plymouth on our Round the World science programme.

“The plastic pollution challenge our ocean faces is a global one and it will take an inspired army of passionate, skilled and experienced people to tackle it. We’re excited for our 300 expedition participants to work together with scientists from

such a prestigious institute to better understand the environmental and human health impact of plastics and toxics, and to use this information to help pinpoint upstream solutions.” eXXpedition is a Community Interest Company which specialises in all-women sailing trips with a focus on highlighting the devastating impact single-use plastic is having on our planet’s oceans, ecosystems and on human health. It has run expeditions all over the world, and previous research has highlighted the endemic nature of microplastics within our ocean environments globally and the increasing potential impact they have on human health.

The two organisations have worked together in the past with eXXpedition’s 2017 Round Britain voyage setting sail from the University’s Marine Station.

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St Luke’s fundraisers will never walk alone Plymouth’s brightest mass participation event takes to the streets this summer, with teams from Plymouth Argyle and Wolferstans Solicitors proving fundraising is more fun with friends at this year’s St Luke’s Midnight Walk on Saturday July 20.

Just some of the team from Wolferstans who will be taking part in St Luke’s Midnight Walk

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This year’s walk hopes to see thousands of women turn back time to an 80s-themed extravaganza, moving through the city to raise vital funds for end of life care for communities across Plymouth, West Devon and South East Cornwall.

This is the 13th walk for women organised by the charity, often raising a six-figure sum that keeps their life-changing specialist nurses on the road through the rest of the year.

Nickie Drewery from the Plymouth Argyle support team said: “I thought to myself I was going to do the Midnight Walk as the incredible St Luke’s nurses looked after my dad when he fell ill a few years ago. I mentioned it to some of the people I work with at the football club, which has a massive community spirit, and we decided to get a team together.

“We’ve got a mix of everyone, from those that work in the ticket office, ladies from our schools work and those that work in the grounds on match days. We consider ourselves as much a part of the team as the players here and we want to show we’re here to support Plymouth, not just have Plymouth support us.”

This year’s walk offers three routes, either three,

eight or 13 miles, meaning there’s something for everyone looking to get involved. Registration comes in at £22.84, just enough for the muchloved local charity to cover the costs of organising and managing the famous Plymouth event. It’s the generous sponsorship and donations for the walkers’ hard work on top of the fee that go towards the cost of keeping St Luke’s services running.

Also walking on the night will be Fran from Higher Compton and up to 30 friends from Wolferstans Solicitors. It’s her third time taking on the course and she explained: “At the end of the day it’s the taking part that matters but working as a team means we can do more in advertising and getting the word out to raise sponsorship money.

“You never know when you’re going to need St Luke’s so the more fundraising we can all do the more other families can get the really important support they need when someone close to them becomes ill. The care and help that my mum, and all our family, got from the team at St Luke’s made a difficult time much easier.”

The team behind the Midnight Walk is also looking for volunteer marshals and supporters (male or female) to help along the route on the night. Please contact St Luke’s events team on 01752 492626 if you’re interested in helping. All support is hugely welcomed and makes a real difference.

More details on the walk are available at www. stlukesmidnightwalk.co.uk

Film fans will be able to watch blockbuster movies under the stars again this summer after the open air cinema programme was announced.

Plymouth Arts Cinema has announced the films that will be shown this summer, at the spectacular venues of Tinside Lido and Royal William Yard. It has been taking its cinema on tour each summer for a sell-out series of events since 2012. One national newspaper recently featured the programme as a Plymouth top Summer attraction for 2019.

The summer programme opens at Tinside Lido between August 1 and 3 with screenings of the classic Bogart and Bergman movie Casablanca, South West favourite Fisherman’s Friends and rounded off with Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

August bank holiday weekend at Tinside features a selection of films which really will have something for everyone. Friday night will see the screening of the classic shocker, Alien followed on Saturday night with audience favourite, Bohemian Rhapsody and Hitchcock’s The Birds on Sunday evening.

The big weekend at Royal William Yard from September 12 to 14, opens with one of the years’ biggest blockbusters, Captain Marvel.

This is followed by the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday the 13th and concludes with the second screening of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Tickets at Royal William Yard cost £9 (bring your own chair). Tickets for Tinside are £10, (chairs will be provided for everyone). VIP tickets at all venues are £18.50 and include a chair and blanket in the VIP area, a packet of Portlebay popcorn and a drink to choose from a glass of Prosecco, a Summerskills Ale or a Luscombe’s soft drink.

For details and booking links visit Plymouth Arts Cinema’s website: www. plymouthartscentre.org/whats-on/open-aircinema-2019/

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Plymouth awarded Plastic Free City status in recognition of fight against plastic pollution

Plymouth has been recognised for its work alongside residents to create and implement solutions that improve lives and communities.

Its groundbreaking crowdfunding ‘City Change Fund’ has helped Plymouth become one of 10 cities to reach the finals for the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award.

Over 100 cities submitted bids for the award which has a minimum $50,000 prize.

Plymouth and London were the only two European cities to make the shortlist.

The award, underwritten by Bloomberg Philanthropies, highlights the ways that cities are shaping the future with residents and allows cities around the world to learn best practices and implement similar solutions in their own cities.

The shortlisting follows on from the project’s recent triumph when it was awarded the highest accolade given by the Royal Town Planning Institute – the Silver Jubilee Cup. The City Change Fund uses Crowdfund Plymouth to distribute funds raised by developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy. Since 2015, the council has pledged over £250,000 on 60 projects with the Crowdfund Plymouth platform, raising over £1.5 million in the city.

Projects include many from social enterprises delivering projects that are close to local peoples’ hearts. Campaigns have included improving local green space, such as Collings Park Trust to a sonic art silent disco at Devil’s Point.

The council uses the Crowdfunder website to distribute the ‘neighbourhood proportion’ and pledges up to 50 per cent of a project’s costs (up to a maximum of £20,000), if they meet the legislative and Council’s criteria and priorities.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing and Cooperative Development said: “This means a lot.

“What we set up in Plymouth to make a huge difference to our residents is making people sit up and take notice around the world.

“The City Change Fund has helped us reconnect to communities and city groups in a way we never thought possible. It’s people power and helping our residents make some incredible events and ideas happen – through contributions made by developers.

Myung J. Lee, Cities of Service executive director said: “The 10 finalist cities show the power said:f working alongside their residents to improve lives and provide a model for others to follow.”

Cities of Service received more than 100 applications from cities in the Americas and Europe. With help from an esteemed group of experts, Cities of Service chose 10 finalists, whose solutions achieved impact by engaging citizens in a variety of ways including: impact volunteering, participatory design, crowdsourcing, and citizen-sourced data.

The Engaged Cities Award was open to cities with populations of 30,000+ in the Americas and Europe. Cities of Service will choose up to three winning cities and award a total of at least $50,000. Winners will be announced at CityLab in October.

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Campaigners in Plymouth are celebrating as the city has been awarded Plastic Free Community status in recognition of the hard work of partners across the city to reduce single use plastics and tackle plastic pollution.

The accolade was confirmed by Surfers Against Sewage, and comes on the anniversary of Plymouth achieving Plastic Free Communities status for its historic waterfront, and the launch of the city’s Plan for Plastics.

The success was announced at the second birthday party of Environment Plymouth; the strategic, citywide ‘green’ network that has led on the recruitment of local plastics champions since December 2017.

The event will also see a celebration of the first anniversary of the launch of the Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City Plan for Plastics led by the city’s Plastics Task group.

The Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City Plastics Task Group is made up of a wide range of partners from across the voluntary, statutory, public and private sector in Plymouth and is committed to reducing single use plastics and tackling plastic pollution.

The news also follows a successful Great British Spring Clean during March and April when almost 600 volunteers took part in litter picks and beach cleans across Plymouth, collecting 1079 bags of litter on the way.

The events were coordinated by local community groups Clean Our Patch and Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers and the oldest item found was a crisp packet dating back to 1973.

The campaign to raise awareness of society’s misuse of single use plastics has been warmly welcomed by everyone involved to date and shows no sign of slowing down.

Jackie Young, Environment Plymouth’s coordinator, said: We’ve been overwhelmed by the local enthusiasm for this campaign. It owes much to the inspiration of Sir David Attenborough and the ‘Blue Planet’ effect but local support has been inspirational too.

“We are also very grateful for Surfers Against Sewage’s guidance and the strength of the Task Group’s collaboration. Gaining Plastic Free Community status for the whole city is the icing

Since Plymouth’s Plan for Plastics was launched in June 2018: • 118 schools, community groups, families and individuals have signed up to be Plastic Free Community Ambassadors and 102 local businesses have signed up to be Plastic Free Pioneers as part of the work led by Environment Plymouth.

• 72 campaigners have taken part in awareness raising ‘plastic surgery’ workshops • 800 volunteers took part in 160 litter picks with local community group Clean Our Patch, and collected 4,0000 bags of litter.

• 748 volunteers have taken part in beach cleans with Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers and collected 261 bags of rubbish and 5,000 ‘nurdles’ (small plastic pellets used in a number of products).

• CATERed who provide school meals for 67 of Plymouth’s secondary schools have removed 8,000 plastic straws, removed disposable plastic packaging and moved over to biodegradable.

• A Sea Bin has been installed by Plymouth City Council at Queen Anne’s Battery as part of a pilot project to monitor plastic pollution with the University of Plymouth • A ‘code of conduct’ is being developed to enable all event organisers in Plymouth to demonstrate their commitment to reducing single use plastic.

• Funding for the campaign was secured from Sea Changers and South West Water.

• Water refill points are being installed at key sites across the city for people to fill up their reusable bottles and help reduce waste, as part of a joint project by South West Water and Plymouth City Council. Refill Devon now has over 30 refill stations across the city.

• Environment Plymouth have won national recognition for the campaign from Groundwork’s 2018 Community Awards and regional recognition from the Chartered Institute of Waste Management SW for related presentations on ‘The Blue Planet Effect’ and Single Use Plastics.

• Two Plymouth based projects, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Blue Marine have recently been awarded national funding by Waitrose and Partners and Hubbub to tackle the biggest and the smallest elements of plastic pollution – ghost gear from the fishing industry and microplastics.

• Plymouth City Council has pledged to ban single use plastics on all its premises by September 2019. on the cake in a year that has seen a considerable change in attitudes to single use plastic and the impact it has on the environment.”

Rachel Yates, Plastic Free Communities project officer at Surfers Against Sewage said: “We have over 500 communities across the UK working to free where they live from single-use avoidable plastic, from the beach all the way back to the brands and businesses who create it. It’s not about removing all plastic from our lives, it’s about kicking our addiction to throwaway plastic and changing the system that produces it.

“Plymouth is the largest city to date to achieve the Plastic Free Approved accreditation, which means they have put in place the five core objectives of the campaign. We hope this accreditation will be a boost to their continued

efforts to tackle single-use plastic across the city.”

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene for Plymouth City Council said: “It’s been a fantastic year since Plymouth’s Plan for Plastics was launched and we are absolutely delighted the city has been awarded citywide Plastic Free Community status.

So much has been achieved by all the partners, but we can all still do more.”

Councillor Darren Winter, Chair of the Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City Plastics Taskforce said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has got involved, particularly those who have volunteered to give up their time to help the fight to tackle plastic pollution including all the litter pickers and beach clean volunteers, and especially Environment Plymouth who have led on the Plastic Free Community work.”

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Jessica’s Armed Forces Day design is a winner

Eleven-year-old Jessica Horton from Widewell Primary Academy has created the winning design for this year’s Plymouth Armed Forces Day badge.

Pupils from schools across Plymouth have been competing to create a badge which represents the spirit of Armed Forces Day. Jessica’s winning design shows the iconic Smeaton’s Tower with the Mayflower ship in the centre, against a background of the Devon flag. Her creativity and colourful design really impressed the judges.

Jessica’s pin badge is now on sale at the Tourist information Centre on the Barbican and the Royal British Legion Pop In Centre on Armada Way for a suggested £3 donation.

The badge will also be available to buy at Plymouth Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June from the Military Kid’s Club (MKC) Heroes tent in the Royal Navy Village.

All money raised from badge sales goes to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Last year’s badge raised £1,625.

The badge competition is sponsored by Plymouth Military Kid’s Club (MKC Heroes), a tri-service support network for the children of service men and women. The group was formed in Plymouth in 2010 with now the biggest cluster in the country with over 60 member schools. In total, there are more than 10,000 members across the country.

Pete Ogburn, one of the founders of MKC Heroes, visited the school to break the exciting news to Jessica who was very proud to be awarded first place and her father, an army veteran himself, was delighted her design won.

Susanne Archard, area manager for The Royal British Legion, said: “Very well done to Jessica for her winning colourful and imaginative design. It’s great that all the children across Plymouth involved in the competition had this opportunity to think

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Rose-Marie Marsh, 27, achieved a distinction in her business administration apprenticeship End Point Assessment, while training at Skills Group and working at Church View Surgery in Plymstock.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is a brand new rigorous testing process forming part of the apprenticeship reforms that are being rolled out nationally. The EPA and Apprenticeship Standard replace Frameworks, and are designed to develop and test the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the profession.

Rose-Marie, who lives in Beacon Park, said: “I wanted to pursue a career in the health care industry as it is very rewarding being able to help people. In my previous employment I always preferred the business and administrative roles.

“The opportunity to complete my business administration apprenticeship at the surgery was a perfect fit for me. I am very proud that I achieved a distinction and the result has boosted my selfconfidence in my abilities to perform well.”

For the Level 3 business administrator apprenticeship, Rose-Marie had to complete workbased assignments and run her own project. For this, she chose to create a monthly staff newsletter with the aim of improving internal communication and boosting morale with good news stories.

Rose-Marie also had to plan and hold her own meetings, including video conferencing, and take part in recorded verbal discussions and observations.

Chloe Fenner-Smith, operations manager at Church View Surgery, said: “Rose-Marie has done extremely well gaining her distinction whilst successfully learning many of the aspects of surgery administrative roles.

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“This has enabled Rose-Marie to be multi skilled within the surgery and also now have a nationally recognised qualification behind her. We are all very proud of the achievement Rose-Marie has accomplished, well done!”

Rose-Marie started her apprenticeship in January 2018 and has now been offered a permanent position at Church View Surgery as a medical administrator.

She said: “I am delighted to have been offered a position at the surgery and look forward to my future career here. I would like to build on my experience and hopefully move up into more senior positions. Thank you to Skills Group for such a wonderful opportunity and I hope to progress onto my Level 4 business administration

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Sharon Chaffe, Skills Group managing director said: “We are proud of Rose-Marie’s success.

The distinction highlights her hard work and commitment to her training, as well as recognising our dedicated team and their efforts in preparing our learners for the EPA at our state-of-the-art training facilities.

“Congratulations also to the team at Church View Surgery who have supported Rose-Marie throughout her employment. Rose-Marie is proof that apprenticeships work, combining on-the-job training with study to ensure the learner receives a thorough and practical start to their career. We look forward to following Rose-Marie’s progress in the future.”

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Fishermen keen to help address the problem of marine pollution Commercial fishermen are acutely aware of the potential for marine litter to cause lasting damage to their catches and the wider industry, a new study suggests.

They also appreciate they can be part of the solution, but believe others – including the shipping and offshore industries – could be doing more to support their efforts to prevent items of marine litter ending up in our oceans.

The research, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin and funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, assessed fishers’ perceptions of Fishing for Litter (FFL) – an initiative that has been operating around the British coastline since 2005.

With hubs in Scotland and the South West of England, its aim is to reduce the amount of marine litter in the sea by physically removing it, while also highlighting the importance of good waste management among the fleet.

Researchers at the University of Plymouth and the University of Surrey spoke to around 120 fishers and other stakeholders, including boat owners and crew both signed up and not registered with the FFL initiative.

Overall, fishers said they often found marine litter in their hauls, adding it was extremely important to manage waste responsibly at sea and on the coast, and that keeping the sea and coasts clean was important to them.

They also believed similar attitudes were held throughout the fishing industry, adding that most fishers assumed responsibility for their own waste and for disposing of it in a responsible manner.

Those surveyed were also broadly supportive of the FFL programme, with scheme members reporting less environmentally harmful waste management behaviours at sea and in other contexts than their non-FFL counterparts.

Dr Kayleigh Wyles, now a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, conducted the research while at the University of Plymouth.

She said: “Marine litter is a global, persistent, and increasing threat to the oceans, and there are many great initiatives which are currently working to address this. Fishing for Litter is a unique example, accessing remote and hard to reach marine litter.

“Our study shows it makes use of people in the right place at the right time, and empowers fishers to do something about a problem that directly affects them (both whilst at work but also during their leisure time). As such, it can make an important contribution to an issue which might often seem to sit across boundaries and policies.”

Associate professor (reader) in psychology Dr Sabine Pahl, from the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, added: “The responsibility for marine litter does not sit at the door of

any one industry or organisation. However, it does require a collective global change of behaviour and that is something we should all be working to address.

“Our study shows fishers are passionate about their seas, and ultimately this is a positive initiative that others – whether they

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work on land or at sea – can emulate as we look to reduce the global impact of marine litter now and in the future.”

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Talented hairdresser Stacey wins top award - and spends day at leading London salon

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Former City College Plymouth hairdressing student, Stacey Stewart has recently spent a day in London, meeting famous hairdresser, Errol Douglas and observing how his Knightsbridge salon is run, after winning best in her category and the overall Inspire Hairdressing Photographic Challenge 2018 competition.

Replicating professional competitions, this contest requires students to create a style and submit one photograph for judging by Errol Douglas and managing director of Schwarzkopf Professional, Peter Belcher.

Mum of three Stacey, 33, was one of hundreds of applicants to enter the competition, submitted a photo of her model at the college’s annual Hair Show and claimed first place in the ‘Avant Garde’ category and was crowned the overall winner.

Stacey, who lives in Honicknowle, said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and experience of the competition, and the standard of the entries gave judges a tough decision in choosing just one winner! I was so surprised to win, but I put it down to thorough research, hard work and the confidence I gained at college.”

To recognise her achievements, Stacey was awarded an engraved glass trophy for her individual category, and a larger engraved trophy, goodie bag, and the once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to London, meet renowned hairdresser Errol, and spend a day at his Knightsbridge salon, as the competition’s overall winner.

Stacey said: “I was honoured to meet Errol.

He was very friendly, warm and welcoming.

He congratulated me on winning the Inspire competition and encouraged me to enter more shows and competitions. He has even started following me on Instagram!”

During her day at the high-end salon, Stacey observed Errol’s team of hair stylists at work and gained insight into the workings of the business.

She said: “It was a fantastic experience! I got to see how hair services are tailored to individual clients and their specific requirements, and how they give each customer the best experience possible.

“The professionalism of the stylists and their attention to detail was something else I noticed - everything was done so precisely and to the highest standard. I hope that in the future I can apply their approach in my own work.”

Commenting on the salon itself, Stacey added: “It was so beautiful and grand, it was a bit surreal - it felt like something out of a page in a magazine.

It’s a whole new world of hairdressing and was so inspiring. I loved my time there!”

Stacey’s lecturer and tutor at City College, Victoria Stacey has supported her during her studies and throughout the competition process, encouraging Stacey to take part. Victoria said: “We are so proud of Stacey - she has put in so much hard work during her time at the college and it has really paid off! Stacey was an excellent ambassador for the College during her time in London and she has come back inspired after meeting Errol and his team!”

Looking to the future, Stacey hopes to stay in contact with Errol and take up his offer to visit the salon again once the interior has been refurbished.

She is also keen to continue her studies at City College, focusing next on beauty therapy.

Anyone interested in a career in the hair and beauty sector and would like to find out about the range of full-time study programmes, parttime adult education and apprenticeships at City College Plymouth, call 01752 305300 or visit www. cityplym.ac.uk.

Stacey Stewart pictured with top hairdresser Errol Douglas and (left) her winning hair creation

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Living to the audience of one...

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By Chris Cole, Founder of Cross Rhythms

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I recently heard a great phrase from somebody very close to me. The phrase was: ‘that Jesus had a lot of fans, but not necessarily followers.’

It was in the context of the two of us discussing what authentic Christian spirituality looked like. This person had gone through a seriously traumatic and tough time but had not let go of their faith in Christ Jesus, despite the very real pain of their circumstances. At the same time because of that deep spiritual faith and connection with God they were also able to be real with their emotions going through the process, thus revealing their emotional and relational intelligence.

When it comes to an answer for people’s growing challenges with mental health, loneliness and issues of wellbeing, a connection with ‘our Creator’ provides an anchor in the incredible storms of life that we are all prone to experience at some time or other. Jesus Himself said: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because

I have overcome the world.” John 16 v 33.

The phrase I mentioned at the start of this article can be likened to a football analogy: I know some really committed football fans who are absolutely dedicated to their clubs, but with respect to everybody who follows a club they don’t play at a professional level for the team.

Playing seriously on the pitch where the rules of the game are quite exacting, and every member of the team must train to experience the games being won or lost is a demanding process. Win on the pitch and you have more fans, lose and you’re in big trouble. It’s the stuff of life that besets us all.

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made on the journey of life. I’ve been around the church community for almost forty years and much of it is wonderful with many people trying their best to be a support to their teammates, but the church is still made up of people on a journey requiring increased healing, maturity and in need of constant training or what the church calls discipleship.

Christianity is a lifestyle that requires training and only truly works if the individual applies his or herself to the process. I believe that if you come to church with a hungry heart to know about God, you’ll receive a revelation of communication from His heart to yours, not just some religious information solely to your head. The essential issues of life come out of the spiritual heart of a human being.

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It is anything, but boring.

There is a great Christian apologist called Ravi Zacharias who you can watch on YouTube at any time and who debates at Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton and Yale, to name a few places of learning originally established as Christian Universities. He has a phrase for his organisation which says RZIM (Ravi Zacharias International Ministries) has been set up “to help those who think to believe and those who believe to think.” We need to employ both head and heart in balance to handle the challenges that come our way. When we know, experientially by God’s interaction with us our incredible worth to Him, then we are equipped to play a great game on the pitch of life and not just be spectators in the stands. God doesn’t want you religious, he wants you free and a life changer, winning in life despite how tough the game can sometimes get.

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Council U-turn on plans to remove cobbles from West Pier

A petition signed by thousands of people has led to a U-turn by Plymouth City Council over plans to remove cobbles from part of West Pier.

The planned programme of work on the historic pier - which is home to the Mayflower Steps - originally allowed for the cobbles to be replaced by flat-cut natural stone.

However, after a public outcry Council Leader Tudor Evans issued a statement confirming that the cobbles will stay. He said: “The council has to repair West Pier so it does not collapse into the sea and to do that vital work we need to lift the cobbles.

“The plan was to re-lay the cobbles nearby on the Barbican, but over the last few days it has been made abundantly clear to me that people want to see the cobbles put straight back on West Pier once repairs have been made. I have listened to what has been said and I have made it clear to the project team that the cobbles must remain on West Pier - and they will.”

Apart from repairing the surface of the peir, the plans include: • New coordinated street furniture and lighting – natural stone seating and lighting columns will run along the pier’s north side and will include street furniture needed for events, such as power supply points, waste bins, bollards and a drinking fountain • A new cantilevered balcony at the east end of the pier for people to get a cracking view of the Sound and Mountbatten • A new scheme of interpretation highlighting the story of Plymouth as a key point of departure for the Mayflower and over the centuries.

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Your guide to community events in your area Central Library Rhymetime Mondays, 11am - 11.30am Wednesdays, 11am - 11.30am Thursdays, 2pm - 2.30pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

Memory Café Mondays, 10am - 12pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

Family History Help Desk Mondays, 2.30pm - 4.30pm Drop in for help and advice with tracing your family tree.

Work Club Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Fridays, 10am - 12pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Gadget Drop In Tuesdays, 2pm - 3.30pm Get tips and advice on how to make the most of iPads, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and more. Find out how to use your library card to download free eBooks and magazines.

Feel Better with a Book Tuesdays, 2pm - 3.30pm Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Chatterbooks First Wednesday of the month Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged 8 and 12.

Hello World - Coding and Making Thursdays, 4pm - 5.30pm After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Board Games Evening Thursdays, 5pm - 7pm Drop in for an evening of gaming in a family friendly space. There will be games available, but feel free to bring your own.

IT for Beginners Fridays, 2pm - 3pm, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Peverell Library Lego Club Tuesdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills. For ages 5+. Booking required.

Rhymetime Mondays, 2pm - 2.30pm Fridays, 11am - 11.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s. Booking needed, phone 01752 305633 Efford Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

Work Club Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Book Club Monthly, third Wednesday of the month Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Peverell Painters We are a group of people who meet to paint. No pressure, use any medium (mostly watercolour used) you provide all your own materials, and we take turns

providing subjects, but do your own thing if wanted.

Good, warm, light venue at Hope Baptist Church, Peverell, Plymouth. Cost for new artists £3 per week when attending for the first term, then join and pay upfront from then on for 10 week terms. We have an occasional tutor and pay accordingly if attending on that day. For any other details 01752 231139 answerphone on. NB Text return only to mobiles.

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

Craft Club Wednesdays Friends of Ford Park Cemetery in the Northey Rooms from 11am to 3pm. Gift stall available. Visitors welcome to join in the craft making or just go along and visit. The club meets throughout the year.

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

52nd Plymouth Scouts Mondays at Lipson Young people enjoy physical and mental challenges, and help in society. Age 6-8 at 5-6pm, Age 8-10 at 5.30-7pm, Age 10-14 at 7-8.30pm. www.52ndplymouthscouts.org.uk Contact 52ndplymouthscouts@gmail.com or 07999338959 Red ZUMBA for the More Mature Zumba for over 50’s (low impact). Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm, at Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane, Peverell. Call in any Monday for a free taster, or call Elaine Foster 0779 1778671.

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

For more details phone 078604573727.

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

Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories, lots of fun.

Only 50p per week.

Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318.

Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance.

Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timothy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801.

Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to 9pm. If you are a beginner

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Plymouth’s Ian Sherriff, a leading figure in dementia care and research, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Ian, who is Academic Partnership lead for dementia at the University of Plymouth and Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society, received the award for services to people affected by dementia.

His commitment to campaigning for people who might not otherwise have a voice has been recognised around the world, most recently in Japan where he was invited as a keynote speaker to the Osaka National Dementia Conference. The Japanese delegation said he ‘lit the heart of Japan for dementia’ – and his impact has resonated in local, regional and national communities.

Locally, Ian’s work has helped Plymouth to become the first dementia friendly community in the UK. He was integral in setting up the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance (PDAA), of which he is currently Chair, enabling a citywide approach to dementia awareness.

He delivers dementia awareness sessions to healthcare professionals and students, and at organisations including the BBC, Plymouth City and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night. Details Dave Crawford 01752 215179 Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome.

For information contact Frank and Janice Stanley on 01752 881557.

Karate Club Mondays For those aged 11 years and over at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley between 6pm and 7.15pm. Details 07967 313285.

Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available.

For further information contact Plymouth 666801.

Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and self-defence with genuine applications to modern day situations.

Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, and a fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are.

Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Stonehouse History Group Third Saturday of the month Meet from 10am to 1pm at Oasis Café, Manor Street, Stonehouse. Meetings include walks, workshops,

Council, Plymouth Argyle Devonport Naval Base.

Ian is the driving force behind seven Plymouth Dementia Conferences, attracting national and international speakers.

Ian, whose role within the Alzheimer’s Society sees him travel the country to work with people to become Dementia Friends, said:”I’m completely blown away by the honour, and it’s a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in putting Plymouth – as a University and city – at the forefront of dementia care.”

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guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining us and to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and Coffee will be available. For more information visit www.facebook. com/100HomesStonehouse/ Painting Drop-in Sessions Fridays Practice watercolour and acrylic painting at informal and friendly drop-in sessions from 2pm-4pm. Union Corner on Union St. Contact: Robert Turner on 07597 267421.

Tamar Valley Country and Line Dance Club Last Sunday of month New club at Hyde Park Social Club 7pm to 10pm.

There is always a live act of country music, lovely floor, really friendly club, great atmosphere, bar available. Please note May event is on May 19. £7 on the door phone Yvonne 07885254042 for more details Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Waterfront Writers Second Friday of month Meet during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome.

Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for more information.

Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details.

Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s.

Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time).

Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts.

Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652.

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Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099.

Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all.

Further details 01752 493311.

International Chorus concert at Guildhall

Mums and Babies Tuesdays in term time Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics.

Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club.

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

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

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

Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. St James the Less Church Hall, Ham Drive; on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm.

More details phone 01752 772411.

Fitness and Fun Touch Rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth.

Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com.

Regular events at Oasis, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 10am to 12 noon art group; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church.

Line Dancing Tuesday evenings.

All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Mike 07854 699683 Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600.

Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome.

Central Park Dog Walkers Association Daily Meet at 10am and 2pm every day at the Golf Cafe near Plymouth Life Centre. Very friendly and informal. For help and advice for all ages.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off Lisson Grove, Mutley.

Contact 01752 666706 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@

Two hundred young people from Plymouth, England and Plymouth USA will come together for a concert at Plymouth Guildhall in July.

Plymouth International Chorus 2019 takes place on Wednesday July 10 at 6.30pm and is the latest collaboration between Plymouth Music Education Hub and the Plymouth Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Department, Mass, USA to bring young people together in song in the lead up to Mayflower 400.

The project is now in its fifth year and sees young people aged between 10 and 14 singing together - odd years in the UK and even years in gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures.

Self Defence Classes Small but well-respected martial arts club. Classes most nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults.

For details visit www.budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366.

Biblical Hebrew Language Classes Thursdays Reviving the passion in Biblical texts at Engage, St Levan Rd, Milehouse, at 7pm. Entrance by donation.

Contact kehila@beit-ezra.org.il Coffee Morning Last Saturday of the month Emmanuel Church Annex, Mannamead Road. There is a coffee morning with yummy cakes and preserves on the last Saturday of every month. Funds are raised for Christian charities. All are welcome. The church is easily accessible by bus.

Reading Group Third Tuesday of month.

Like reading? Like to share your views on books?

We are a small friendly group who meet at the Hub in St Judes Church every month at 10.30am for approximately one hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. All new members will receive a very warm welcome with free tea or coffee and biscuits.

Goulden Girls Stitchers A patch work and quilting group who meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. We are a friendly group of ladies who share our knowledge and skills. Help and advice available. Anyone interested in joining us please contact Pat King on 240560 Regular events at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street First Wednesday of every month 1pm to 2 pm. Quiet time in conjunction with Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity. Speaker monthly and tranquil music. Oasis of calm on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays 1pm - 1.45 pm. Tranquil music and time for quiet reflection. Mindfulness at lunchtime first Tuesday of every month. Arrive at 12.30 pm bring food to share for lunch at 1 pm.

Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme

the USA. The project aims to build communities and enhance the standard of singing and performance opportunities for Young People across the city.

As a result of the first concert in 2015, The Legacy Choir was formed to enable young people to sing together once they moved to secondary school regardless of what school they attend.

The choir has been a huge success and now has over 40 members from 12 schools in the city. The last UK concert in 2017 resulted in a standing ovation by a full house of 700.

Tickets for the event cost £5 for adults, with accompanied under 16s free. They are available at www.helmtickets.com of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894.

Country Dance Plymouth We meet on Tuesdays, 8pm -10pm in Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, PL3 5NY. We dance a wide range of country dances, from the 17th century to the present day, beginners are most welcome and partners not needed, good exercise for the body and mind. We don’t meet in June, July or August. Please call 07866980752 for more details.

Tothill Bowls Short Mat Bowls Meets at the large hall, Tothill Park on Knighton Road, St Judes. Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm, and Thursday mornings 10am to 12noon. Always looking for new male and female bowlers of any standard. Beginners welcome and tuition given. £2.50 per session. For further details contact Tony, Club Secretary on 01752 707475.

Coffee Morning Last Saturday of month Emmanuel Church Annex, Mannamead Road. With yummy cakes and preserves. Funds are raised for Christian charities. All are welcome. The church is easily accessible by bus. There is no coffee morning in December.

Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them.

Toddler Tunes Mondays Emmanuel Church Mannamead from 1.30pm to 3pm.

0-5 years with their parents of carers. Play, chat, action songs and refreshments. £1 per family.

Pop Up Pilates Plymouth 11th Scout Hut, Peverell PL3 4PD. Mondays 1.30pm - 2.30pm Mixed Pilates. Tuesdays 6.30pm 7.15pm Pilates Buddy Family Class, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Mixed Pilates. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Men only class. Thursdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm and 6.30pm 7.30pm Mixed Pilates. All classes are pay as you go. For more information call Sarah on 07866 188085 or visit popuppilates.me.uk Car Boot Sale Every Sunday George Park & Ride PL67HB Sellers 7am Buyers 7.30am. Cars £7 Vans £10-£15 Refreshments and toilets on site. All funds raised go to Colebrook Community Centre which is a totally self funding charity. For further details please contact Kay 01752 200046.

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Plymouth Miniature Steam Plymouth Miniature Steam is a group of like minded enthusiasts who have an interest in steam engines, model engineering , or any interesting engineering artefact or machine, the club runs a miniature railway in Pendeen Crescent, Southway. for the benefit of members and the local community, Pictures of our activities can be seen on our website (www. plymouthminiaturesteam.co.uk). Some members are able to build their own miniature railway engines and traction engines as well as a wide range of other large scale models, these are often seen in use at the railway, the club caters for both junior and senior members of all abilities and can train new members in engine management and construction. We run an apprenticeship scheme for junior members under 18, and welcome new members of all ages that want to get involved and learn new skills. Contact Rob Hitchcock on 01822 852479 for further details.

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.

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

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other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

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

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!

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

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

Former coxswain Suzanne Sparrow’s proud moment

Marking the 75th Anniversary of D Day in Devonport Naval Base, Commodore Peter Coulson the Naval Base Commander invited a very special guest to lay a wreath at the Boscawen Memorial in HMS Drake, along with the youngest Naval Rating on the Base.

Suzanne Sparrow who served in the WRNS during WW2 was one of the first females to become a small boats coxswain. She joined in 1942 at 17 and at her interview was asked what category she would like to serve with. Suzanne said ‘boat’s crew’ and passed her examination as a coxswain.

“We were trained as seamen, learning all about knots and drill in HMS Drake,” said Suzanne. “It was really exciting. I was working out of Flag Staff steps in the Dockyard before moving around to Saltash Passage near the Tamar Bridge, where the Landing Craft base was.”

The Landing Craft base at Saltash was essential for

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Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

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

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

Plymouth Play Association Plymouth Play CIC and scrapstore is open to everyone. We collect ‘stuff’ destined for landfill from businesses, factories, shops and individuals.

It may be fabric, paper, paint, wood or even plastic, but one thing is for sure it will be interesting! The scrap is then sold on at £3 (for members) or £6 (non members) for a carrier bag full. We also hire out play resources such as soft play and giant games, and often run creative workshops. Why not pop along and have a look .. we are based on Union St between Aldi and the grass wall of the HQ Building, open Tues and Weds 10-2 ,Thursdays 10-7 and the first and last Saturday each month 10-2. Check out facebook.com/ plymouthplay for more details.

the construction, care and maintenance of many of the small boats used on D Day, as well as training and embarkation point for the troops that sailed to Normandy.

“My job working as a coxswain was purely wartime and in 1945 I was de-mobbed from the Royal Navy before getting married, eventually I set up the first English Language School in

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 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.

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 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

Plymouth, which has now been going for over 40 years. “ I think it’s important to remember the part that HMS Drake and Devonport played in D Day and the young men who left here in 1944 for Normandy, and the D Day beaches in France. It is a great honour to be asked to lay this wreath and I am very proud of my wartime service as a Royal Navy coxswain.”

PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events.

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

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than 50 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, Plymouth, PL2 3BY behind the Co-operative Superstore, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start at 10.30am and end at 1pm, on the second Friday of the month many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car, parking is usually available. We also have regular social events held on alternative Fridays which are held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. There is a bus which 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/ mail 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.

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 session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www. plymouthmac.co.uk Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

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

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

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first

Boost for BASICS Devon

A Plymouth telecoms business has been praised for its support of the life-saving charity BASICS Devon.

The charity is experiencing an exciting stage of growth, launching their own telephone line so that supporters and their communities can reach them directly and with ease.

The new telephone service has been made possible by Tamar Telecommunications and enables all enquiries to be handled efficiently and professionally. It enables local people to connect and contact the charity for all information including fundraising, volunteering or education and training opportunities.

Jamie Christoforou, director of Tamar Telecommunications said: “From the moment we were first approached by BASICS Devon, it was clear that this was such a worthwhile cause to support.

“Tamar Telecommunications already supports several charities nationally, but what better charity than one that’s based locally, and one that we could one day need ourselves in our local community.

“We hope the services provided will help further support the vital work that BASICS Devon provides.”

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

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

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

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

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

Amie Bull, fundraising manager BASICS Devon (left) with Paula Patton and Abi Pooley of Tamar Telecommunications

BASICS Devon are keen to help reduce emergency response times and are dedicated to being there anytime, anywhere in Devon to help ease pain and suffering in an emergency situation and to save lives across Devon, especially in their rural communities.

Last year BASICS Devon volunteer doctors responded to 422 emergency call outs across Devon and its surrounding areas, some of which are hard to reach rural incidents.

Of these, more than 70 were for cardiac arrests, which need

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. More information at plymouthwoodturners.org.uk 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 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.

immediate medical help.

All funds raised by the charity go towards keeping the volunteer doctors on the road and providing them with vital medical equipment enabling them to continue to provide immediate enhanced specialist emergency medical care at the scene of illness or accident.

Anyone interested in supporting the doctors can now call 01752 936299 or email fundraising@basics-devon.org.uk.

Details are also available at www.basics-devon.org.uk

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.

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 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 Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens,

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

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.

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, safeguarding and first aid

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Students in running for top photographic award Four students from Plymouth are in the running to win the nation’s most prestigious student photography awards, as the shortlist has just been announced.

The awards organised by leading manufacturer of monitor solutions, EIZO, are designed to celebrate young photography and creative talent across the UK and provide a vital career kick-start to students with the right flair and imagination.

Abi Baldwin, who is studying at Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth University students Jacob Morris, Tracie Russell and Alicja Stepnowska are in with a chance of winning an EIZO ColorEdge computer monitor and an exclusive, once in a lifetime placement with a world-renowned photographer.

The Plymouth students across a range of photography courses were asked to enter the awards, which are now in their third year and continue to go from strength to strength.

The shortlisted entries are now presented to the judges for this year’s awards, who are all professional photographers and experts in the field.

Hayley Osborne, marketing manager for EIZO 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 theirPlay Association 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:

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commented: “We are excited to announce the shortlist this year as the standard of entries has been incredible. Students across Plymouth have Geoff READ by texting 07734 517682. Geoff is unable to answer verbally! Alternatively, you can email Geoff at: 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 email you our programme if you email johnskinner@tinyworld.co.uk or more details can be obtained by phoning John (chairman) on 01752 782454, John (treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/join-us for more details.

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

Jacob Morris

really got stuck into the brief and we’ve seen a wealth of innovative and inspiring submissions.”

All of the shortlisted entries can be found at https://eizocolour.com/awards/gallery/ 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 My Health, My Way Various dates Free four week courses running throughout 2019/20.

Helps participants develop knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage the challenges of living with a health condition. Workshops are delivered by volunteers who are also living with a long-term health condition themselves. For more details contact Lorraine Grave at Improving Lives Plymouth on 01752 201892 or visit www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk 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 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 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; Jul 16: Speaker oral surgeon Kamran Ali; Nov 19: Podiatrist Emma Cowley from Plymouth University.

Carers Support Group Last Monday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers?

Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Community Centre 10am- 12 noon on the last Monday of the month.

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

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Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard 999 or 112 Police general enquiries 101 Derriford Hospital 08451 558155 Electricity, Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105 Gas, Transco (Gas Emergency Service) 0800 111999 Water, South West Water 0344 3462020 Environment Agency (Emergency) 0800 807060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

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Artist Fiona Lumbers (left) pictured with Karen Hodder, Stagecoach South West commercial director and Mike Dukes, commercial director of St Luke’s Hospice

Fiona’s colourful collaboration

Stagecoach South West, the Presenting Partner for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, has announced a unique collaboration with author and illustrator Fiona Lumbers to create one of the special Elmer trail sculptures.

Set to be the biggest family friendly public art event in the region this summer, the sculpture trail, which takes place across Plymouth and surrounding areas, is inspired by the much-loved children’s character of Elmer the Elephant, created

by Devon born artist and author David McKee. The colourful parade of 40 unique elephants is tipped to attract 250,000 visitors, raising vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth who provide care and support for people with a life-limiting illness and their families across Plymouth, South West Devon and South East Cornwall.

The Stagecoach Elmer is being designed by Fiona Lumbers, a popular children’s illustrator 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.

Phoenix Chorale Mondays Small, friendly choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music under the direction of Marcus Alleyne. We perform two concerts a year which usually feature a whole work plus a programme of songs around a theme, combining contemporary and traditional music. We often work with professional soloists and musicians and also try to provide opportunities for young people to perform with us. New members are always welcome, so why not come along and join us for a rehearsal? 7.30pm – 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square, PL1 5EG. For more information visit www.plymouthphoenixchorale.org University of Plymouth Choral Society Every Tuesday between September and May Based in the University, but open to all, we are a non-audition and well-established choir. We give three concerts a year in St Andrew’s Minster Church, in December, March and May. Rehearsals, under the direction of Alice Dennis BEM, are from 7.30-9.30 in the Sherwell Centre on North Hill. You will find an inspirational and friendly atmosphere and experience some wonderful music. More details from our Membership Secretary Pennie Burne at pennieB54@ aol.com.

Plymouth Juggling and Circus Skills Club Tuesdays (term time) A club for people who juggle or do circus skills to meet up and practice. Juggling and club passing, unicycling, hula hoops, diabolo, etc etc. All skill levels welcome. Newbies and absolute beginners too, all jugglers are happy to teach new people! Primarily for

and the author of children’s book ‘Clem and Crab’, published by Anderson Press.

Fiona said: “I’m so excited to be involved with Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth and to be supporting the work of St. Luke’s. It’s a real honour to be collaborating with Stagecoach South West on this project. My Elmer will feature the characters from my book ‘Clem and Crab’.

“The story explores themes of conservation and keeping our beaches clean – how lots of small actions added together can make a big difference.”

Fiona is in the process of creating her design at Elmer’s Big Parade ‘Herd HQ’ in Plymouth, the former Toys R’ Us store, and met with Stagecoach South West commercial director Karen Hodder to catch a glimpse of the design in its preliminary stages.

Stagecoach South West managing director, Bob Dennison said: “We are delighted to be

adults, (although enthusiastic under 18s are welcome if accompanied by an adult). Stoke Damerel Parish Centre 7.30pm-9.30pm £5 (£3 unwaged) to cover the cost of the hall.

Ocean City Sound, Men’s Close Harmony Singers Tuesdays All Saints Church of England Academy, Honicknowle Lane, PL5 2DN. Friendly group singing popular songs from 50s through to the present, including songs from the shows and have around 25 performances a year.

We sing for private parties, at corporate and civic events, for the Services and for charities. With no audition on joining and ongoing learning using CDs, new members find it easy to fit in and are helped at every step. Check out the website at oceancitysound. org or ring Roger on 01752 500500.

Playwriters Organisation Meets every Friday morning 10am-1pm at The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St,Plymouth. The group provides free help with creative writing, poetry, play-writing, screen-writing, and all forms of theatre production and dramatic performance. Membership and help is free.

For more details visit www.playwriters.org or phone 01752 786777.

Regular Events at Oasis Café Coffee and Chat: Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 12 noon. Learn basic computer and internet skills: Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon, Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm. Go at your own pace, friendly and relaxed - come to the Oasis Project - You can come to one session a week or all three. Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse.

Yoga and Pilates with Tracy Wilmot Monday 10am-11am Hatha yoga at Manadon Hub Monday 6pm-7pm Pilates at Widey School Thursday 9.30am-10.30am Pilates at Clearbrook Hall Friday 6pm-7 pm Hatha yoga at Widey School Bookings phone 07401 090025.

Presenting Partner for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth and Fiona’s design really appealed to us with the sustainability messages and struck a chord given the nature of our business, it’s great to now see Fiona’s design coming to life.

“We cannot wait to see the completed design and are looking forward to working with St Luke’s over the coming months to help raise awareness of Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, as well as the incredible work undertaken by the charity” The project will conclude with a Grand Charity Auction on October 9, where the colourful and unique elephant sculptures will be sold, enabling St Luke’s to continue providing its outstanding compassionate care for the 3500 plus patients and families that the charity cares for annually either at home, in hospital or at its specialist unit at Turnchapel.

For more information on Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, visit www.elmerplymouth.co.uk.

City of Plymouth Model Boat Club First Wednesday of month Meets at Harewood House every month (excluding January) at 7.30pm. We operate sail, steam and battery operated models on the Mirror pond in the City Centre on most Sunday mornings. We also travel further afield to our other sailing water at Millbrook Lake. The Club attends many shows throughout the region in addition to the Open days held by other clubs. Full details can be found at www. plymouthmodelboatclub.webeden.co.uk. Please check the calendar for where we are!

Community Cafe

Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Café from 10am to 12 noon. Why not drop in for some convivial company, relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, some reading, colouring, a game or just have a sit down and a rest. Dementia friendly.

Fair Trade tea, coffee with a biscuit only 60p. All proceeds go to this year’s charities including Plymouth & District MIND. 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.

Car Boot Sale Sundays The George Park & Ride PL6 7HB. Sellers 7am, buyers 7.30am. Cars £7, vans £10 £15. Refreshments and toilets on site. All funds raised go to Colebrook Community Centre which is a totally self funding charity. For further details please contact Kay 01752

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

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

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Funding boost for community businesses Five inspirational community businesses shortlisted for the Plymouth M&S Community Business Challenge were awarded with funds and business support at a showcase event at the Devonport Guildhall.

Marks & Spencer and Power to Change are working together to support community businesses to transform local economies by taking the Community Business Challenge around the country.

Following the launch of the Plymouth leg of the challenge in March this year, residents in Plymouth have been voicing their support for the shortlisted community businesses in the M&S store, on social media and online at www.communitybusinesschallenge.co.uk.

The finalists came together yesterday to showcase their work to a prestigious judging panel made up of M&S and Power to Change representatives. Following inspiring pitches from all five community businesses, each of them was awarded as follows: Nudge Community Builders were awarded the maximum grant of £10,000 and business skills support. Nudge, which brings empty buildings back into use in Plymouth, will use support from M&S to help with business planning, visual merchandising and income generation at its converted market space The Clipper on Union Street. The £10,000 funding from Power to Change will be spent on improving the customer experience through a stronger visible presence, improved signage, outdoor seating and by ensuring the space is more welcoming for families.

Wendy Hart, co-founder at Nudge, said: “It’s amazing to have been awarded this grant and business support. The whole challenge has been a great way of showcasing the positive difference that community businesses are making in Plymouth.”

Billy Ruffians was awarded £9,250 and business skills support. The business is a community-owned brewery based at City College Plymouth, and the support from M&S will go towards building its customer base and optimising the brewery’s supply chain. The grant from Power to Change will provide capital investment towards bottling equipment and EcoKegs so that Billy Ruffians can produce more great beer alongside creating social, environmental and economic impact.

Jack Witek, co-managing director of Billy Ruffians, said: “We feel humbled and privileged to have received this support. It really energises us to build the business and take our plans forward.”

Makers HQ was awarded the maximum grant of £10,000 and business skills support.

The business is a textiles sampling studio in Stonehouse which provides training to members of the local community.

The support from M&S will help to

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Representatives from the five businesses and organisers at the Devonport Guildhall event

upscale production capacity and explore opportunities to make the business more environmentally sustainable. The grant from Power to Change will be used as investment in new industrial equipment, so that Makers HQ can support the growth of local textile and clothing businesses.

Sophie Glover, studio manager at Makers HQ, said: “It’s a real privilege to have been involved in the Community Business Challenge. This support is recognition of the great work we’ve already done at Makers HQ and the potential we have to grow the business further.”

St Saviours, a new cultural hub and community space based at the church hall on the Barbican, will enter into a consultation with Power to Change to assess how the trust can provide funding and support for a planned asset transfer and renovation of the building.

Matthew Pontin, director of St Saviours, said: “This support means a huge amount to us as we develop our plans for the building.

We’re very proud to have been a part of the Community Business Challenge.”

The Furniture Reuse Project received the

maximum grant of £10,000 and business skills support. The business runs a store on Union Street, Stonehouse which collects unwanted furniture and supplies it to a wide range of customers, including people who have recently been made homeless. The funding and support from M&S will help with visual merchandising, local marketing and digital media, and outreach to more people and charities in the local area.

Alison Turner, chairperson of The Furniture Reuse Project, said: “This whole experience has been a great opportunity for us to get our name out there so that more people know they can come to us for help. The grant and skills support will help us to grow the service and support more people.”

The Community Business Challenge launched in the Liverpool City Region in 2018, as part of M&S’s Community Transformation Programme. The retailer is trialling a range of actions in cities like Liverpool and Plymouth to help tackle the issues that matter most to communities – such as unemployment, skill shortages, loneliness, mental health and wellbeing.

Following the Plymouth leg, the M&S

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Community Business Challenge will run heats in Bristol and Bradford later in 2019.

Holly Drew, commercial manager, M&S said: “This has been a great opportunity for community businesses across Plymouth and I’m thrilled that we have learnt about so many incredible ventures across the city through this process. It has been very heartening to see the engagement from customers and communities, as well as the community businesses themselves, and we’re proud to be raising awareness of some of the amazing work of the shortlisted businesses in our Plymouth store.”

Kate Stewart, Power to Change director of programmes, added: “This showcase event in Plymouth has provided a fantastic insight into the collaborative, creative projects that have communities at their heart across the city. The clear ways in which the community businesses supported each other through the whole programme reaffirmed that they were all winners and incredible assets to Plymouth. A huge thanks to everyone who took part and particularly to the Real Ideas Organisation who rolled out the challenge in the city.”

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