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March 2020

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Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe, first team squad and backroom staff have spent an afternoon with the Royal Navy including time on board the flagship HMS Albion in Devonport.

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The Box will put Plymouth on the cultural map and provide a major boost to the local economy The official opening of The Box - Plymouth’s £44 million cultural and heritage complex - is now less than three months away and it is set to put the city on the map in a big way.

When open, The Box will be the biggest cultural centre in the South West. It is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors a year and provide a major boost to the local economy.

The project brings back to life three Grade II listed buildings - the former City Museum and Art Gallery, Central Library and St Luke’s Church.

The Plymouth City Council-led project, backed by funding from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund will cover nearly 8,000 square metres – more than three times the size of the original Museum and Art Gallery.

The Box will open on May 16 with 13 new galleries and exhibition spaces, a new glass atrium, learning and research facilities and a brand new public square in Tavistock Place.

The weekend prior to the opening 6,000 local residents will be given the chance to preview The Box with tickets provided via a special ballot.

The Box’s stunning ‘archive in the sky’ is believed to be Europe’s largest bi-directional cantilever and will house over two million artworks, objects and documents that tell the story of Plymouth and its place in the world.

Project manager Caroline Cozens said: “We wanted to put our incredible archives front and centre of The Box and where these precious documents should be stored formed a key part of the design.

“Rather than being in a warehouse or in a basement we wanted them to reflect how important they are by creating something bold and striking. The Box is on a dense inner-city site and the only way to build was up.”

The ‘floating box’ was constructed with over 6,200 tonnes of concrete - the equivalent of more than 500 double decker buses.

Beneath the ‘archive in the sky’ is the Active Archive gallery - part exhibition, part social space, part workspace. Visitors will be able to browse the Local Studies collection in comfortable seating and engage with maps from the last 500 years via an interactive digital ‘map table’.

There will also be a dedicated research room which features highlights from the city’s historically-significant Cottonian Collection.

Amassed during the 18th century, the collection is protected by an Act of Parliament and consists of 2,000 volumes, 100 Old Master drawings and 3,000 of the finest prints from England and Western Europe. This is the space where visitors to The Box will be able to request access to any of the collections stored in the ‘archive in the sky’.

The Box brings together six outstanding collections, including objects from Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, archives from the Members of the media are given details of the new gallery at St Luke’s Church

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Journalists and media representatives were given a special tour of The Box

facts and figures • The glazed façade of The Box is made up of 149 panes of glass • Visitors will be able to see a dramatic suspended ‘flotilla’ of 14 newly restored monumental ships’ figureheads, appearing to sail through the atrium • Light will flood in through the glass façade during the day and dramatically lit at night, visible from a new 800 square metres space outside on Tavistock Place • The lower levels of the façade feature 340sqm – and 82 tonnes – of locally quarried Plymouth limestone to give a marble effect • Internal fixings include steel hanging points for the ship figureheads. Each is capable of holding up to two tonnes • 3,500 square metres of interactive exhibition space and large permanent galleries are being created by exhibition designers Event Communications • There will be learning spaces for schools add a teaching room for the University of Plymouth as well as meeting rooms, a shop and café • The fit-out is led by specialist contractors The Hub who have worked with globallyimportant museums such as the V&A • Other prominent architectural features include the historic atrium of the original Edwardian museum with its terrazzo marble floor and from which all galleries and exhibition spaces can be accessed.

The Box chief executive Paul Brooks in the learning centre, which features a mural by Wyn George

Plymouth and West Devon Record Office, film and photographs from the South West Film and Television Archive and South West Image Bank, furniture, texts, Old Master drawings and art from the Cottonian Collection, and incredible animal specimens from the Plymouth Natural History Collection.

This rich blend of collections will enable stories of international and local significance to be told through immersive experiences and amazing objects.

There will be learning spaces for schools and a teaching room for the University of Plymouth as well as meeting rooms, a shop and café.

Meanwhile St Luke’s Church has been transformed to create a gallery space which will attract national contemporary and traditional art exhibitions.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “We have an epic history and some incredible archives - from an Elizabethan document dating from 1587 that gave Sir Francis Drake permission to be a privateer, to the city’s Bomb Book and of course, the original pasty recipe.

“For too long, we haven’t been able to show them off. Part of The Box’s vision was to create a dramatic and suitable new home for Plymouth’s treasured collections and now we have one. This is cultural regeneration at its best.”

The three major exhibitions in the opening programme are:

• Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy will be the largest commemorative Mayflower exhibition in history with over 300 objects. Co-curated with the Wampanoag Native American Advisory Committee, it will turn history on its head.

• Making It: International contemporary art exhibition featuring newly commissioned works

by Antony Gormley, Portuguese artist Leonor Antunes and Brazilian artist Alexandre da Cunha.

• Kehinde Wiley: A three-channel film work

by Kehinde Wiley - the first digital work by this internationally renowned painter.

For more information visit www. theboxplymouth.com

Rare work of art saved for The Box The Box has secured significant funding to keep rare work of art in the UK.

placed an export bar on the sculpture in a bid to keep it in the UK. Now, thanks to five awards of £137,200 from The Box has raised nearly a quarter of a million the National Heritage Memorial Fund, £30,050 pounds from five key funders to save a rare piece from Art Fund, £20,000 from the Arts Council of 19th century studio pottery for the nation.

England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund, £15,000 from The work of art is a large sculpture of an the Henry Moore Foundation and £10,000 from the anthropomorphic crab. It’s a humorous object Decorative Arts Society, the work will remain in the measuring almost half a metre long with grinning UK and become part of The eyes, a curling moustache, Box’s permanent collections. cropped beard and smile of As well as being a uneven teeth. significant addition to The It was made in June Box’s existing and popular 1880 by Robert Wallace collection of Martinware, the Martin (1843-1923) and crab also connects with its is the earliest, largest natural history collections surviving sculpture by him and will provide inspiration in the UK. Robert and his for family events and STEM brothers Walter, Edwin and activities for schools.

Charles are considered the The Box is also first art potters of Britain and developing an exhibition excelled as designers and The Martinware crab. Image courtesy of highlighting the work of makers.

Phillips. the Martin Brothers, their Until now, the crab has influence and South West connections and art and been held in private collections. The only other science in the Victorian age for 2021/2022. known work of this scale is believed to be in To find out more about The Box a private collection in the USA. Last year, the visit theboxplymouth.com Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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All aboard for Ryan and the lads Plymouth Argyle footballers swapped their training ground for an afternoon with the Royal Navy, as they were treated to a tour around HMS Albion, at her home berth in Devonport.

The talented footballers met some of their fans amongst the ship’s company, and got a chance to look over some of the Royal Marines kit and equipment in the Amphibious Assault ship, they also got a chance to use some of the specialist firefighting equipment on board.

The visit to the nation’s flagship HMS Albion was in advance of Plymouth Argyle’s Armed Services Day on February 22.

A spokesperson for Argyle said: “As a club that represents a city with a distinguished and long-standing military tradition, we are proud to host Armed Services Day XI, when club and community come together to recognise the important and valued contribution to our lives of the armed forces.”

And the Argyle squad and coaching staff got to learn a little bit more about what that contribution entails ahead of the Armed Services Day, with a visit to HMS Albion - one

Argyle manager Ryan Lowe (left) pictured with first team players Joe Edwards, Antoni Sarcevic, Gary Sawyer and George Cooper

of the Royal Navy’s two Amphibious Assault Ships. HMS Albion currently alongside at her Devonport home, is preparing to sail to the

Arctic later this month for Exercise Cold Response, NATO’s biggest winter deployment in Northern Norway.

Plymouth Music Zone has won a top national award.

PMZ chief executive Debbie Geraghty (centre)

Julie Hesmondhalgh - better known as Hayley from Coronation Street – said: “What a wonderful enterprise. The impact on PMZ’s users is plain to see from the figures and the testimonials, and the Beyond Words evaluation truly groundbreaking and innovative. Long may this fantastic organisation grow and thrive.”Actor Sam West, who described the project as hugely impressive and added it ‘answers a local and a human need – to emerge into and engage with the world - through the universal power of music!”

Plymouth Music Zone’s chief executive, Debbie

Geraghty added: “Huge thanks to the Hearts For The Arts judges for such amazing comments recognising the true impact of this work in Plymouth.

“It’s worth showing some love to Plymouth City Council and all those funders and supporters who really understand the key importance of investing in local community music projects like this.

“We’re so passionate about using music as a powerful way of bringing people together to create something that feels genuinely kind and inspiring – and to find a sense of community where people genuinely care about everyone else.

“I love the fact this award has so much ‘heart’.

Plymouth proves music can play a vital part in the bigger picture of a city in very wholehearted and meaningful ways. In ways that create that all important sense of belonging we all need and deserve. Thank you for showing such strong support for that.”

Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Councillor Jon Taylor said: “We are beyond happy. This is an incredibly special project that brings pure simple joy and to have it nationally recognised is just brilliant news for Plymouth Music Zone, brilliant for the Council and for all the families who use this incredible project.”

Waterfront boss moves to university role After ten years in the role, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership’s chief executive is stepping down.

Sarah Gibson

Sarah Gibson has worked with Plymouth’s Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID) since 2010 and overseen delivery of more than 70 projects that helped to transform the city’s waterfront areas.

The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership is a not for profit organisation set up to administer the Waterfront BID and currently represents more than 900 businesses including the Barbican, Hoe, Royal William Yard and Mount Batten.

Mrs Gibson is leaving to take on a new challenge as chief executive of the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU), a £5m turnover charity and an Investors in People Gold standard organisation supporting 18,000 students across Devon and Cornwall.

Sarah said: “I believe in Plymouth and am deeply passionate about its success. After leading the Waterfront BID for a decade I’m very proud of the work we’ve achieved which has begun to transform our city’s fantastic waterfront.

“We’ve delivered two business plans totalling more than 70 projects and targeted £16m of investment, setting the foundations for a brighter future for our waterfront and its businesses. Winning a national Special Recognition award last year from British BIDs and seeing all the Council’s preparations for

Mayflower 400 come to fruition this year, it seems the right time to hand over to someone else to take the Waterfront BID forward into the future.

“I’m very excited about my new role with the UPSU and am looking forward to working with their energetic team to support the goals of their enthusiastic and highly talented students to build on their national successes. Centred in Plymouth with campuses across Devon and Cornwall, there is fantastic opportunity for the Student Union and the university and I’m very much looking forward to taking up the challenge.”

Nick Buckland, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership chairman said: “We appreciate all the hard work Sarah has done for us and are very disappointed to be losing her from the waterfront but of course we are delighted for the student union and wish them and Sarah every success.”

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council added: “Working with the council, the Waterfront BID has achieved a great deal over the past ten years and has been a brilliant champion for the businesses it represents.

We wish Sarah all the best and are pleased that she’ll still be working as part of the Plymouth family with the University Student Union.”

Mrs Gibson will remain with the Waterfront BID until mid-April when she takes up the role with the University of Plymouth Students’ Union.

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Plymouth secures another £500,000 for Plymotion Plymouth City Council has secured another £500,000 from the Department for Transport’s Access Fund to continue its successful Plymotion travel programme.

Top award for Plymouth Music Zone The charity, which is based in Raglan Road, Devonport, won the ‘Best Arts Initiative’ in the Hearts for the Arts Award.

Plymouth Music Zone uses the power of music to help transform the lives of some of our most vulnerable children, young people and adults.

The judges described it as ‘a powerful example of arts, social care, health and enterprise working together to make a meaningful difference to lives.’

Plymouth City Council works closely with the charity and has invested in projects such as a stunning multi-sensory room and commissions them for music-making workshops for children with complex disabilities, and special educational needs and their families.

A panel of high-profile figures in the arts and sciences judged the awards which aims to recognise the country’s unsung heroes of local authorities who champion the arts, often within a climate of severe financial challenges.

Gary Kemp, actor, musician and founder of Spandau Ballet and singer said: “PMZ has a very focused determination to help disadvantaged children, young people and vulnerable adults in the community of Plymouth through music.”

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Plymotion aims to make it easier for people to get around Plymouth by bike, on foot and by bus. It offers incentives to try greener, cheaper and healthier ways of getting from A to B, including the opportunity to speak to a travel advisor about all the options available for the regular journeys they make.

Travel advisors provide information on different modes such as walking, cycling, car sharing and public transport. They help people find the cheapest, quickest or healthiest options for all journeys, especially to and from work. They have an absolute focus on people, providing the most suitable advice for their transport needs.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure said “I’m really pleased the Department for Transport recognises the value of the Plymotion programme and has awarded the scheme a further £500,000.

“In 2019 our Plymotion team were highly commended at the Transport Planning Society People’s Award, where judges look for projects that involve people in the planning and improve access to services, quality of life and well-being. It’s therefore great news that Plymotion can continue for another year.

“As a Council we are committed to tackling climate change and becoming carbon neutral by 2030. At the heart of our action plan is a recognition of the need to tackle transport emissions. Providing realistic transport choices is a key part of our strategy. Through encouraging and enabling more trips using sustainable transport, through Plymotion, we’re helping the city go green.

“Our 2018/19 programme saw a 15 per cent decrease in driving a car to work, a 13 per cent increase in cycling and a 22 per cent increase in bus use amongst people who had spoken to a Plymotion travel advisor.

“I’m really proud of the team’s work and encourage residents and businesses across the city to find out how Plymotion can help them with the regular journeys they make.”

The Plymotion programme spans leisure and commuter trips, businesses and residents and includes free adult cycle training, bike maintenance checks and led rides, helping people cycle for the first time or become a regular commuter cyclist.

For businesses Plymotion can also offer cargo bike trials to allow companies to give green logistics a go and match funding to help organisations overcome obstacles to sustainable transport, as well as supported walking and cycling challenges to incentivise employees to get active.

Plymotion also works in schools, with dedicated staff helping the entire school community with their commute, also supported by sustainable travel grants and exciting competitions.

Finally, Plymotion travel advisors are on hand to offer personalised travel advice to local residents, helping them make the best choice for the local journeys they make.

The team are looking forward to helping more people walk, cycle and use public transport in the year ahead.

For more details or information visit www. plymouth.gov.uk/plymotion

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

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

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

Mar 2: A Swiss Railway Evening with John Fissler. John explains the NRLA (New Rail Links through the Alps) strategy and operation which includes the Lötschberg, Gotthard and Ceneri base tunnels on SBB/ BLS routes, and follows this with a look at the new Rhatische Bahn infrastructure construction, including the Albula tunnel and second Hinterrhein bridge.

Part 2, by popular request, is a second screening of John’s Rhätische Bahn video showing steam and historical traction including the steam-driven rotary snow blower on the Bernina Bahn. John’s work as professional engineer for BR and successor companies, as well as roles of Area and Divisional S&T engineering, helps him to deliver a detailed commentary.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Feb 21 St Bartholomew’s Church, Yealmpton at 7.30pm. In conjunction with ‘Girl’s Night Out Choir.’ In aid of 1st Brixton and Yealmpton Scouts. For details contact Bob Sheldrake 01752 406995.

CIVIC Feb 20 to 22 Presented by Barbican Theatre’s FUSE Diverse Dance at the Melville Building, Royal William Yard. A riotous stomp through the stories of Plymouth, its people and the Civic Centre. Showcasing a mix of dance, new writing, old film footage and stories from people like you. Tickets from www.barbicantheatre.co.uk Carlton Big Band Feb 23, Mar 29 Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Tickets available from The Duke of Cornwall or on the door.

Parliament, Women and the Vote Feb 25 Plymouth branch of the Historical Association event at Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University starting at 7pm. A talk by Dr Mari Takayanagi, using itemsfrom Parliament’s archives and art collections to explore the story of Parliament, women and the vote. Tickets from plymouth.ac.uk/arts-institute or call 01752 585050.

Plympton Flower Arrangement Club Mar 3 and Apr 7 Harewood House, Plympton at 7.20pm. Demonstrator Lisa Davies, whose theme will be ‘Early Spring’ and and on April with demonstrator Sue Neale, whose theme will be Around the World in two hours. The April meeting will also include an Easter hamper raffle, a chance to win a hamper. Items for inclusion in the Easter hamper can be brought to the March meeting and are very much appreciated. Visitors always welcome, charge £4.

Simon Evans Mar 5 Simon, one of the stars of Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week brings his new show to the Red House Theatre, Millbay. Doors open 7pm, show at 8pm. Details and tickets from www.comicalentertainment.com Women’s World Day of Prayer Mar 6 Mount Gould Methodist Church, doors open 10am, service starts at 10.30am and finishes 12 noon. The service this year is set by the women of Zimbabwe with the message “Rise!Take up your mat and walk.“ Plymouth Flower Club Mar 6 Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth starting at 1.45pm. Tracy Johnson, who is an area demonstrator, will be giving a demonstration entitled Wild About Flowers. Guests are welcome at a charge of £7 per person. Further details can be obtained from Sue on 01752 265242.

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Mar 10 Guest speaker is John Nicholass from the British

Not to be missed

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

Plymouth Bike Night Photo courtesy of Jeremiah’s Journey

Gins & Fins Feb 29 National Marine Aquarium. Dozens of local and regional gins to be sampled, food, live music and singers, specialist talks, goody bag including gin glass, eco companies selling their products - even mermaids in the aquarium tanks! Cost £20 including £5 donation to Ocean Conservation Trust. Tickets include admission to the National Marine Aquarium which means the attraction can be enjoyed by adults without having the children around.

Tickets can be purchased from www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/73854965189 Jon Culshaw Mar 14 Comedian, impressionist and star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringer’s, Jon Culshaw, accompanied by legendary comedy producer and author Bill Dare, bring their acclaimed show, The Great British Take Off to the Red House, Theatre, Millbay. An evening of unscripted, spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities are all up for a roasting. Jon reveals the secrets of mimicry, and together with Bill he also reveals some of the mishaps and mayhem of life behind the scenes in television and on the celebrity circuit.

Doors open 7pm, show at 8pm. Details and tickets from www.comicalentertainment.com Fuchsia Society. John is very knowledgeable and even the more experienced gardeners will find his talk interesting. The meeting takes place in the Main Hall at Harewood House starting at 7.30pm. Guests are always made most welcome and reasonably priced refreshments are available half way through the meeting. There is also a raffle.

Wind in The Willows Mar 11 to 14 Presented by the award Winning Sounds Musical Theatre Company at Devonport Playhouse. A riotous new musical comedy, a timeless story of woodland adventure, hi- jinks, villainy and true friendship.

Appealing to all ages with its catchy tunes, charming characterisation of the infamous Mr Toad and friends in their encounters with the devious Wild Wooders.

Book online www.ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or call 07395159955.

Table Top and Crafts sale Mar 14 Kings Tamerton Community Centre 10am until 2pm.

Refreshments available, £5 per table. To book a table ring 01752 298178 or 07955 962213.

Plymouth Bike Night Mar 19 The first bike night of 2020 on Plymouth Hoe, starting at 5.45pm. All proceeds to local charities.

Men’s Day Out Mar 28 Plymouth’s biggest and best Men’s Day Out is back for 2020! Join hundreds of men on the move, supporting St Luke’s and helping us to be there for more families who need us at the toughest of times. Starting and finishing at Plymouth Albion RFC, the walk kicks off at 10am and follows a planned route taking in some of Plymouth’s most famous Lane, Hartley, Plymouth, starting at 7.30pm. Talk by Ian Gasper on ‘Birds of Patagonia.’ Entrance for non members £4, refreshments and raffle.

Plymouth Bike Night Mar 19 The first Plymouth Bike Night is on The Hoe Promenade starting at 5.45pm. All proceeds go to local charities.

Samaritans Annual Literary Event Mar 19 Kitley House Hotel from 9am to 6pm. .Motivational literary event at which five different speakers and authors talk about their books and their journey through their challenges. Raising funds for the local Samaritans branch. Tickets from www.helmtickets.com/ events/5214 Plymouth Area Police Choir Mar 20 Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke at 7.30pm.

In aid of the Organ Restoration Fund. For details contact Marilyn Goldsborough on 01752 564847.

Living Sustainably in a Modern World Mar 14 Emmanuel Church, Mannamead 11am to 5pm. A day of talks, workshops and stalls to discuss and debate how we can live sustainably in a modern world. Tickets from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Musicality Mar 21 Plymouth Pavilions hosts the annual event where 500 young musicians from across Plymouth unit to celebrate their love of music at the city’s two, annual youth ensembles concerts from 1.30pm to 8.30pm.

Tickets www.Plymouth Pavilions.com or 0333 772 7727.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Mar 18 Chris Stanbury, will play a wide variety of music from Big Band, songs from the Shows, 60s & 70s and much more at Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock 7.15pm.

Admission £5 including tea/coffee. Free parking. All welcome. For details call 01752 706712.

Spring Fayre Mar 28 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3pm. Stalls selling toys, gifts, jewellery and beads, bric-a-brac, etc.

Refreshments will be available. There are still a limited number of tables to hire at £5. To book call 01752 362161.

RSPB Plymouth Mar 18 Indoor meeting at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor

Easter Fayre Mar 28 St Budeaux Community Centre 2pm to 4pm. Stalls

sights, including the Barbican and Plymouth Hoe waterfront. Walkers then return to Albion’s ground in time to see their not-to-be-missed clash with their Richmond rivals. Registration is still £32, which covers the logistical costs including t-shirt, pasty, pint and entry to the rugby match - it’s the additional money raised through sponsorship that makes the real difference to patient care in the community. Places at this popular event are always in big demand, so beat the scrum and register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For details or to register visit www.stlukes-hospice.org. uk/mensdayout/ and refreshments available. To hire a stall charge £5 contact the secretary 01752 365246.

Designers Makers Spring Market Apr 4 and 5 With Easter just around the corner, Ocean Spring Market at Royal William Yard heralds the beginning of a new creative season. Offering hand-made craft, intriguing art and sublime design along with seasonal delights and creative workshops, what better way to enjoy the spring holidays than a trip to Ocean Artists Designers Makers Market. Free entry from 9am to 4pm.

Details www.www.ocean-markets.co.uk Coffee Morning Apr 4 Crownhill Methodist Church from 10.30am to 12 noon.

Various stalls including delicious cakes and savouries, books, CDs and DVDs, bric-a brac and a raffle. All monies raised will be used to support the work of Wycliffe Bible Translators, an important task in Papua New Guinea where there are hundreds of languages.

All are welcome to the coffee morning where they will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and admission is free. Entrance to the church hall is from Crownhill Road or the car park behind Crownhill shops, with free parking.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Apr 15 Guest artiste Elizabeth Harrison with a delightful concert of music for all tastes at Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock starting at 7.15pm. Admission £5 including tea/coffee. Free parking. All welcome. 01752 706712.

Spring Fair Jun 20 St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland from 2pm to 4pm.

Stalls, brass band, Morris Dancers, food and drink and much more.

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Get Active campaign will deliver year long health and wellbeing programme The 12 month Mayflower 400 Get Active programme jumped out of the blocks as over 500 Plymouth residents registered to start the New Year by taking part in the health and well-being programme that runs through the year alongside the many cultural events happening in 2020.

Supported by sports clubs and organisations all over the city, Argyle Community Trust are leading the charge, providing opportunities for members of the public to become involved in sports ranging from golf to basketball, football to hockey and many more.

Each month of the calendar year focusses on a special theme or sport and local providers are being encouraged to put on incentivised sessions which people can try, many of which will be free of charge.

The Get Active campaign also encompasses one-off events that include the hosting of a Special Olympics competition with participants from a number of countries and, importantly in Mayflower 400 year, competitors from Leiden in Holland and the United States will also be entered.

Additional mass-participation activities include the Mayflower 400 Big Toddle, organised by Barnardo’s, aiming to raise monies for local community nurseries.

Furthermore, the piazza in Plymouth’s city centre will host ten community open events which celebrate sport in our city.

Working with Plymouth Raiders and Plymouth Albion, the programme will also feature basketball and rugby youth invitational tournaments respectively, including teams from other geographical cities with a link to the journey of the Mayflower passengers.

Daniel Hart, social inclusion manager at Argyle Community Trust’s dedicated Mayflower 400 team, said: “We want 2020 to be the year in which the people of our city take the opportunity to try new things, commit to new challenges and initiate a healthier

new challenges, commit to healthier lifestyles and to meet new people within their community.

With activities ranging from fitness classes through to rugby, golf, hockey, netball and more, there really is something for everyone with a different theme each month throughout the Mayflower year,” explained Councillor Peter Smith.

A dedicated website, www.m400sport.co.uk gives information on all aspects of the Mayflower 400 Get Active programme and you can find out more from the Mayflower 400 website at www. mayflower400uk.org/plymouth

Spirit of Adventure project aims to get young people on the water A new project hopes to give more than 350 disadvantaged children in Plymouth an exciting and unique opportunity, and a crowdfunding page has been launched to help make it a reality.

As part of the Mayflower Ocean Festival – which takes place from May 4 to 10 – the ‘Spirit of Adventure’ project will give children and young people from Plymouth the chance to enjoy hands-on adventures aboard traditional wooden sailing ships.

Spirit of Adventure aims to connect young people with the Mayflower story, and with the ocean. The project is aimed at disadvantaged children, including children who are living in poverty, children in care and young carers, who have not had the chance to go sailing before.

Sarah Gibson, chief executive of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership BID (PWP), the organisation which is running the crowdfunder said: “Even though Plymouth boasts an enviable waterfront location as Britain’s Ocean City, many of our children and young people are disconnected with the ocean. We know that some of the city’s children have never been to Plymouth Hoe or visited

Plymouth Brick project to create lasting legacy A project to create community artwork as a lasting legacy for Mayflower 400 has launched a Crowdfunder appeal.

lifestyle. We are keen to celebrate and promote the hundreds of excellent community sport organisations and opportunities the city already features.’

Supported by Plymouth City Council and Plymouth School Sports Partnership, the Get Active campaign aims to provide a programme which delivers a legacy of improved sporting participation during and beyond the year of 2020.

“The Get Active programme is a chance for people to embrace sports and activities and to try something new. The chance to try activities throughout the city is an opportunity for the people of Plymouth to take up

the Barbican, let alone been on a wooden sailing boat.

“The schools we’re working with are located in some of the most deprived areas of the city. These children deserve to feel their own spirit of adventure, to test their skills as team players, as sailors and citizens of Britain’s Ocean City.

“We’re thrilled to be working on this project – and

when better to do it than during this extra special Mayflower 400 commemorative year. We’re asking local people and businesses to support Plymouth children and get behind this project to help make it happen.”

PWP have teamed up with The Island Trust, Sailing Tectona, the Lynher Barge, and the Bounty Project to run the adventurous sailing sessions. The four organisations have seven vessels between them, which will undertake daily voyages in Plymouth Sound during the Mayflower Ocean Festival.

Each day, groups of children will work together as a team, hoisting the sails and sailing the boats themselves with support from expert staff.

They will build communication, social and cooperation skills and feel a sense of responsibility and achievement, giving a much-needed confidence boost and memories to last a lifetime.

In order to make the project a reality, PWP and their partners need to raise £50,000. This will pay for all safety and boat costs, as well as transport, refreshments and resources for the young people.

To support the project donate online at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/spirit-ofadventure.

Mayflower 400: find out about the events in 2020 commemorating the journey of the Mayflower

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Plymouth Brick Project is a public art activity, developing an idea by local artist Dan Petley, that aims to bring new life to the Glen Park Avenue steps – an area close to Plymouth railway station that serves many locals, commuters and visitors to the city.

The aim of the project, with the help of local artists, is to turn the tired looking space into a monument of colour, by painting in acrylic, one brick at a time.

Locals who regularly pass through the area will be able to help renovate the space through a series of painting days giving the people of the city a collective and creative ownership of the walkway and breathing new life into the space.

With some funding from Mayflower 400 Community Sparks - a partnership project between Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth City Council, The Box and Vital Sparks - the project still needs further funding to help achieve its vision.

Dan Petley of Brick Project – a three person community interest company formed to effectively deliver this project, said: “People’s histories are important.

Our project focuses on the simple fact that history is made by ordinary people.

When the project is viewed after its completion, each painted brick made by an individual with the same intrinsic value as each of the other 3500 participants – the total number of bricks to be painted - will have its own story.”

Brick Project endeavours to restore the site while demonstrating that every citizen of Plymouth is significant, important and valued and creating something the whole community will be proud of.

To support the Crowdfunder and to help Brick Project achieve its £10,000 target, pledges need to be made by February 21.

To support the project, visit: www. crowdfunder.co.uk/plymouth-brickproject

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JOB SHOP Plymouth’s key role in €14m Advertise your vacancy FREE in project to prevent plastic Job Shop pollution in the English Channel

Local businesses, voluntary groups, organisations, groups and individuals are invited to post their job vacancies in our Community Job Shop feature. This must be for part-time and voluntary jobs only and should contain no more than 50 words, including contact details. All you have to do is send the details via e-mail to info@cornerstonevision.com Deadline for each issue is first Monday of the month prior.

DRIVER WANTED Saturday early morning delivery driver/deliver required. Must have own vehicle. Also newspaper deliverers required in Elburton, Plymstock and surrounding areas. Contact Elburton News on 01752 403871.

HEAD SPACE VOLUNTEER Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who consider that they are approaching a mental health crisis. The service aims to provide a non-clinical setting with a safe, calm and structured environment, where individuals can go to access peer support. Volunteers will work alongside staff to provide support in both group and 1:1 settings. We provide 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 us for an initial discussion T: 0800 9230 039 or visit www.colebrooksw.org/head-space/ HELP AT HOME COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANTS Age UK Plymouth are recruiting Help at Home Community Support Assistants for domestic tasks/ shopping for clients. This is a zero hour contract at national minimum wage, mileage is paid. Please visit www.ageukplymouth.org.uk for full details and to complete an application form. Alternatively call on 01752 256020 for further details.

COMMISSION PAID SALESPERSON The Emotional Logic Centre charity has a children’s book series designed to make sense of emotions to prevent anxiety and mental illness and help autistic children to communicate. Materials for schools and businesses also. We need someone on a mission to promote this. Contact hello@emotionallogiccentre. org.uk or 01752 892455.

VOLUNTEERS Local charity Hearts Together is looking for willing volunteers with a little time to spare to help out at Derriford Hospital. If you can assist with general gardening, bed making and transport then we’d love to hear from you. The time you give to us can be totally flexible and we will cover your out of pocket expenses. Contact 01752 315900 or e-mail rachel@ heartstogether.org.uk. For more information go to www.heartstogether.org.uk ROYAL VOLUNTARY LIBRARY SERVICE Derriford Hospital needs help for the book trolley ward rounds weekdays between 10 am - 12 noon. If you are interested in the service and can spare the time, please contact Pat Hamilton on Thursdays 9.30 am - 3.30 pm on 01752 430880 for further information.

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DISTRIBUTORS Cornerstone Vision, publishers of the Plymouth Chronicle, are looking for distributors, to help deliver leaflets across the city and surrounding area.

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Organisations across the South West - including Plymouth City Council and Plymouth University - are joining forces as part of an international project to remove and prevent plastic pollution in the English Channel.

Preventing Plastic Pollution (PPP) will develop a model to gather data on the amount and likely sources of plastic pollution at seven pilot sites, including the River Tamar catchment.

The €14m project was approved by the Interreg France (Channel) England Programme, which has committed €9.9m in funding through the European Regional Development Fund.

It is made up of 18 partners across the UK and France, and they will work together to generate greater understanding of the origins of plastic pollution in the marine environment in order to effectively target its sources.

The Plymouth area is already renowned for its pioneering and world-leading research and action on plastics, and the local partners

include the University of Plymouth, the Westcountry Rivers Trust, Plymouth City Council and the Environment Agency.

They will carry out an assessment of plastic pollution entering the River Tamar catchment, which will then be quantified based on standardised approaches that will be then evaluated.

This conceptual model will also be applied to the six other pilot sites and used to identify pollution hotspots and where interventions would be most effective.

The PPP partners – led by Queen Mary University of London – will also engage with communities, agriculture, fishing and maritime industries to help reduce their plastic footprints and steer them to more sustainable behaviours.

Professor Richard Thompson, head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, said: “There are many sources of plastic pollution to the marine environment and the world’s freshwater systems would feature high on that list. Appreciating the relative importance

of these sources is key if we are to fully address this issue and this is an exciting project when it comes to developing a greater understanding of that.

“I am delighted to be working with our regional partners on this initiative, connecting work in the UK with colleagues across the channel in France. The challenge of plastic pollution is one we can solve but only by working together, and I believe the research and collaborative opportunities offered by this project can help reduce plastic pollution.”

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment at Plymouth City Council, said: “As custodians of Britain’s Ocean City, it is entirely right and proper for the Council to be at the forefront of this important project.

“As part of our work to open the UK’s first National Marine Park we must ensure that we are winning the fight against plastic pollution in our waters. I’m really looking forward to working with partners both in the UK and in France to achieve our goals.”

Bravery of young sailor remembered in new book The tragic loss of a young Plymouth sailor over 100 years ago is remembered in a new book.

Author and naval historian Steve Dunn’s new book, Battle in the Baltic, turns the spotlight on those who lost their lives at sea while protecting the fragile independence of Estonia and Latvia at the end of the First World War. At the time, neither the British Government nor the public had any real appetite for the campaign but Secretary of State for War Winston Churchill was determined to stop Bolshevik Russia retaking the new Baltic countries.

And so the Royal Navy despatched a sizeable operation to the Baltic, including 19-year-old Thomas John Bowerman, who was an engine room artificer – a skilled mechanic.

So instead of celebrating the Allied victory at his home in Beaumont Road, St Judes, he found himself fighting communist sea forces and delivering vital support to independent fighters.

But finally on December 28, 1919, he was heading back to his family on the drifter Catspaw, which was bound for Copenhagen and then Britain.

But on the night of December 30 during dreadful weather the Catspaw disappeared and all 14 men on board were lost to sea. The Swedes found their bodies washed ashore and gave them

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a decent burial at Kviberg Cemetery, Gothenburg, where they still lie.

For his mum Elizabeth, who had already lost her husband, the news was particularly painful as the conflict was effectively over and her son was returning to the home he desperately wanted to see.

“This was a story I wanted to tell not just because few people know about it but because it reminds us all how we need to stand up for democracy, “said Steve. “Thanks to men like John Bowerman these fledgling democracies were protected.”

Battle in the Baltic has already come to the attention of the Latvian Embassy. Steve has been invited to address the Latvian Ambbassador, Her Excellency Ms Baiba Braze and her VIP guests as part of the official launch in March.

“It’s a real honour for me to have been asked to give a talk at the embassy and have the opportunity to discuss my book. I hope I have done justice to what is such a critical time in Latvia’s history.

Battle in the Baltic is Steve’s eighth book. Two of his previous publications were shortlisted for the prestigious Mountbatten Maritime Award, which is presented annually to an author who has made a significant contribution to the UK’s maritime history.

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Funding boost for Every Player Counts programme in Plymouth Argyle Community Trust is celebrating a wave of renewed funding for a project that has engaged with over 1,100 participants in Plymouth.

Plymouth University is among the top four in the country in training staff to be mental health first aiders.

In a survey published in February it was revealed that more than 500 staff at the university had been given the skills to help recognise signs of a mental health problem and help students find support.

The university trained 552 staff to be mental health champions or first aiders in 2019, the third highest number in the whole of the UK and only bettered by Edinburgh University and Leicester University.

Plymouth has 26 staff trained in mental health issues for every 1,000 students, again among the best in the country.

Gary Ellis from CE Safety, who published the findings, said: “Going to university can be a challenging time for any student. The pressures of work

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and exams, as well as huge fees, can trigger stress, anxiety and depression - conditions which are on the up amongst students.

“With one in four people in the UK experiencing mental health problems each year, having a network of trained mental health first aiders is essential to any university.

“Training can help you to spot the warning signs of someone who may be in need of help and encourage them to get support to get through their time at university - and could even save a life.”

South West’s first electric vehicle charger showroom is opening in Plymouth A new electric vehicle charger showroom is opening in Plymouth – the first of its kind in the South West.

Pro-Charge SW, which is based in Millfields, specialises in the installation of electric vehicle charge points and is due to open on February 27.

Pro-Charge director Andrew Coventry is passionate about green energy, recycling, reusing and sustainability. The company cover domestic, business and commercial grade chargers and have been awarded Approved Installer status from a range of leading charger manufacturers, meaning they can offer the most suitable product for domestic or business needs.

With working charge points on display, look and feel and features or benefits can been seen at a glance and trialled before purchase. Expert, honest advice is also on hand to provide guidance on every aspect of chargers, installation and claiming OLEV grants.

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to claim up to £10,000 under a government scheme.

The government has announced the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, five years earlier than originally planned.

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While sales of diesel and petrol cars decrease, the electric vehicle market continues to increase at great pace. In order to power this change, a greater number of charge points will be needed by homeowners and businesses.

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Every Player Counts is a programme that aims to increase participation levels for all no matter a person’s ability and the funding will support this for another two years following three years of success.

The English Football League Trust has relaunched its programme to get more disabled people involved in football after the scheme received a £500,000 donation to distribute across 28 community organisations linked to football clubs in the UK. Wembley National Stadium Trust - the stadium’s charitable foundation - has provided the funding for the Every Player Counts campaign, which it helps run as a joint venture with the EFL Trust.

The Community Trust delivers activities covering a wide range of disability programmes including downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, visual and hearing impairments as well as mental health and learning difficulties, giving many disabled people access to football for the first time.

Specialist coaches from the Trust also work with special schools in Plymouth and support organisations to help increase activities for all by hosting specialised sessions.

Health and disability manager, Ben Kerswell said: “The Trust programmes are open to people with any disability or learning difficulty that would like to be involved in sport.

“We do lots of great work to get people involved in sport regardless of their background or abilities and the support from the EFL Trust and Wembley National Stadium Trust enables us to reach our network even further and use the power of football to make a real difference to people’s lives.”

Since the launch of the Every Player Counts programme, coaches from the club’s official charity have been delivering weekly sessions that support the EFL Trust’s aim of getting more people involved in sport and offering more opportunities to people who may struggle to play.

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Trust staff and coaches is to increase participation and promote the social benefits of taking part in football, not only is it about developing football skills but skills that will help with their development in everyday life, whether it is confidence, self-esteem, teamwork or leadership, amongst others.

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Plymouth sessions take place every week for children and adults: Tuesday: 5 to 16 years at Goals 5.30 – 6.30pm; Wednesdays: 16+ Manadon Sports Hub 7.30pm – 9pm.

Argyle star Joel Grant champions the new Fit Pilgrims initiative Plymouth Argyle star Joel Grant has been named ambassador for new wellbeing programme FIT PILGRIMS and went along to meet the first cohort of people taking part.

Argyle Community Trust and the Plymouth Argyle Football Club are helping fans to tackle their weight, get healthier and be happier by joining FIT FANS, a free 12-week programme at Home Park.

Launched earlier this year at 30 Clubs in England, the EFL Trust’s FIT FANS programme will be supported by over £2.25 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England and will aim to use the magnetism of football to tackle obesity levels in over 10,000 fans across the UK. To help inspire the first wave of participants, newly announced ambassador Joel Grant attended the second session to help answer any questions about health, fitness and nutrition.

The 32-year-old is proud to not only support the programme but happy to get hands on with the sessions, he said: “I intend to get as involved as possible by coming to sessions and working with people on the goals they want to achieve.

“I started working with the Trust on many of the health and wellbeing campaigns because it’s a great passion of mine and I’ve had personal experience of coming back

Argyle star Joel Grant pictured with Emma Potter, health and disability officer

from injury and how it affected my mental health as well as physical and I hope that I can offer valuable support to those involved.”

FIT FANS is one of several initiatives to tackle lower physical activity participation rates among people living on low incomes, which is one of Sport England’s key priorities.

“We are delighted to host the 12-week programme at Home Park and in partnership between the club, Argyle Community Trust and the EFL Trust,” said Mark Lovell, head of Argyle Community Trust.

“FIT FANS is a superb initiative to get people moving and active. The health and wellbeing benefits that

come from regular physical exercise makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, and we look forward to welcoming the Green Army and our community on to this free programme.

Health and disability officer, Emma Potter added: “We are delighted to have Joel as our FIT FAN ambassador, Joel is really passionate about making positive changes to benefit people’s health so to have him on board our programme is a huge bonus, it will hopefully motivate and inspire our participants and fans that little bit more to have Joel to look up to as a role model.”

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Councillor Mavin was chosen at a meeting of the Lord Mayor’s Selection Committee.

First elected to the city council in 1987, Chris has previously represented the Sutton and Budshead Wards and is currently the councillor for Moor View Ward.

In total he has served the city for 23 years and was made an Honorary Alderman of the City of Plymouth in September 2014 and was Deputy Lord Mayor in 2018/19.

Born in Plymouth in 1951, Councillor Mavin attended Highfield Junior School and Devonport Secondary School.

In 1966, he entered the Royal Naval Dockyard at Devonport where he did his apprenticeship as a shipwright. He became a trade union activist, a shop steward and went on to become the GMB convenor at Babcock Devonport Councillor Mavin is a keen golfer, a member of Boringdon Park and the vice-captain of Magily Golf Society, which helps raise funds for charity.

Chris also loves singing and is a member of the Plymouth Area Police Choir. He can also be found singing at Home Park, where as a keen Pilgrim, he can often be found cheering on Plymouth Argyle.

Chris also enjoys spending time with his family, especially his two grandchildren, and also trips away in his caravan.

Councillor Mavin said: “The world will be looking in on Plymouth throughout the coming year as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower.

“To be selected to be Plymouth’s Lord Mayor at such an exciting time is a fantastic honour and privilege. I look forward to meeting as many residents and visitors as possible as we enjoy everything our beautiful city has to offer.”

Current Lord Mayor, Councillor Richard Ball, said: “Being Lord Mayor is an honour and a privilege and I send Councillor Chris Mavin my best wishes on taking up the new role.”

Councillor Mavin will take over as Lord Mayor from Councillor Ball in May 2020.

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Nurse’s grief leads to innovative way to gift back memories for bereaved families Senior Sister Ali Griffiths from University Hospitals Plymouth has turned her experience of grief into positive change for bereaved relatives.

As part of the Trust’s Innovation Programme, Ali and a team of innovators have worked together to improve the way personal belongings are returned to families after someone has passed away.

As a result, new ‘bereavement bags’ are being introduced across the hospital and it is hoped other Trusts across the UK will follow suit.

Ali said: “This idea was born out of my personal experience of collecting my mum’s belongings. She died very suddenly and unexpectedly under catastrophic circumstances.

“Her things, including her dressing gown and hairbrush, were presented to me in a carrier bag. When I saw the contents and her hair on the brush, I was overwhelmed. I collapsed in a heap of sadness, and it took me a long time to get past that moment in my own grief journey.

“It didn’t feel like a carrier bag was representative of the care and compassion that we give to families here at the Trust.

“It’s now been 10 years since mum passed away and the sadness and devastation that we felt as a family. Being able to change the way that belongings are handed over, in a more respectful and caring way, means that potentially tens of thousands of other families - during a really difficult time of losing somebody so beloved to them - may have that moment made a little bit easier.”

New purple bereavement bags are now available for use by hospital staff. They resemble dignified gift bags, which have been chosen to represent gifting back personal belongings and the memories associated with them. The bags have a closing lid so that relatives can take out the contents at a time when they are ready.

The distinctive colour and design means hospital teams will be able to recognise that the person carrying the bag is in need of extra care.

Dr Helen Neilens, Innovation Lead at University Hospitals Plymouth, said: “The look and feel of the bags has been chosen by the

Patient Experience group with design and function in mind, and we also spoke to other Trusts sharing the same issue.”

NHS innovation projects allow members of staff to suggest ideas to improve products, processes or services. The aim could be to improve patient care, make savings, and in some cases present a commercial potential, bringing income in for the innovator and the Trust.

As a result of this project, each time a bag is sold a percentage of the money will go back into the Innovation Fund. Even better, a percentage of that margin will go back to Ali Griffiths, because the project originated from her idea.

“She is then free to do what she wants with that money, which is a thank you to Ali for her role in making this important improvement”, added Dr Neilens.

Alan McLeod, managing director of Health Innovation Support Limited was key to the project’s success, creating and testing prototypes and working with the hospital’s procurement team to get the best price per unit for the bags.

He said: “I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to deliver this outcome for Ali, in her mum’s memory, and for future families and staff.

“NHS staff can be very good at making do with what they are given, as opposed to saying ‘there must be a better way’.

“This shows that it doesn’t matter who you are, if you have an idea then there is a pathway for you. We hope to inspire people to know that they can make a difference.

“The fact there’s every chance thousands of these bags are going to be used up and down the country is great.”

Ali added: “As a nurse, I know that when you’re dealing with a bereaved family, this will be a really positive message to them. You’ve delivered all that amazing end of life care to their loved one, and by presenting their belongings in this bag and not in a carrier bag, it portrays that message that we still care about them as a family.”

The Trust has already had interest from several other trusts interested in using the purple bereavement bags.

Hospital staff can submit innovation ideas here www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ innovation.

Pictured with the new bereavement bags are (from left) Dr Helen Neilens - Innovation Lead at University Hospitals Plymouth, Alan McLeod, managing director of Health Innovation, Senior Sister Ali Griffiths, Claire Jukes, patient services support manager and Kathleen Harvey, category buyer

Plymouth nurse takes safe staffing petitions to the very heart of government A Plymouth nurse joined colleagues who presented petitions to Downing Street calling for urgent action to fix the nursing workforce crisis in England.

Vicky Brotherton, a senior ophthalmic nurse at Derriford Hospital was among four nursing staff who went to the heart of Government to hand in petitions totalling over 220,000 signatures from frontline health care staff, their patients, as well as members of the public demanding that resolving the nursing workforce shortage in England is the highest priority for the Government.

Vicky, who is the RCN activist lead for the Staffing for Safe and Effective Care campaign South West collaborative, said: “We would like to get safer staffing enshrined in law in England as it is in Wales for the benefit of our patients and colleagues.

“I’m really glad that my local MP Luke Pollard came to Downing Street with me. He spent a senior nurse shift with me so he’s aware of the challenges of frontline nursing in the present climate.”

The call comes as the NHS in England operates under record nurse vacancies, which have recently topped 44,000 for the first time,

Mayflower 400: an amazing year of events in 2020 commemorating the journey of the Mayflower.

Highlights in Plymouth include: Get Active Programme: January – December Various locations across the city

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir: 5 April Plymouth Guildhall

Mayflower 400 Community Sparks: Throughout 2020 across the city

Mayflower 400: Legend & Legacy: From 16 May The Box

Mayflower Sports Week: 21 – 29 March With Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion and Plymouth Raiders Some Call It Home: 24 – 25 March Theatre Royal Plymouth Special Olympics Mayflower 400 Commemorative Games: 3 – 5 April Mayflower 400 National Supporters and Sponsors

This Land: 16 – 20 June Theatre Royal Plymouth

For the full Plymouth programme visit mayflower400uk.org/events

Vicky Brotherton pictured with Luke Pollard MP outside No 10

and follows a General Election pledge for 50,000 more nurses in the next five years.

At the last count there were 3,262 full-time registered nurse vacancies in the South West being advertised by the NHS, meaning at least 11.4% (more than one in nine) of nursing posts in the region were vacant as at last September.

The petitions are part of the RCN’s Safe Staffing campaign calling for investment now for financial accountability for the health and care workforce.

Lesley Cain, a cancer patient who has had a mastectomy who joined the RCN in handing in the petition said: “As somebody who has needed the help of the NHS I have nothing but praise for the care I received. The nurses made sure I was comfortable and were there for me every step of the way. It was clear though that they were under the most incredible pressure and they simply did not have a moment to even take a break.

“I cannot imagine what this can be like and we must start to care for those who care for us. As a patient I can tell you that I can see the pressures and I feel it is time for government demonstrate real action before it is too late.”

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Former rehab staff launching new therapeutic art club in Plymouth Two former Broadreach staff, made redundant by the closure of the Plymouth treatment centre, are starting a mindful art club at Jack n Mols, in Plymouth city centre.

Artists Peggy Melmoth and Emma Sprawson were part of the support team at Broadreach House Addiction Treatment Centre, offering a number of activities to the resident clients, including arts and craft workshops.

When Broadreach House closed, due to a lack of funding, in July 2019, Emma and Peggy decided to bring their combined skills into the community to offer mindful art as a way to manage anxiety and stress.

Peggy and Emma have been running weekly mindful art classes at The Brook Inn, Plympton, on Wednesdays, since September.

People have been enjoying the mindful meditation, easy art projects and relaxed, sociable atmosphere.

So, in response to demand they have now launched a class in central Plymouth, upstairs at The Pig, in Armada Way, on Monday mornings. All materials are supplied and each drop-in session costs £5.

Their project has recently received a boost with a grant of £1000 from the National Lottery.

Peggy said: “Do you know when you enjoyed art as a kid, without judging your ability or results? We get together for 10 minutes of mindful meditation, then we have a coffee and a chat, and do some art, just for fun.”

Emma commented: “At Broadreach I used to run mindfulness sessions and art workshops for the clients. Then we had the idea of combining both things at once.”

Emma is trained in mindfulness, acupuncture and Indian head massage, and is a practicing artist offering multi-media artworks and personalised commissions.

Peggy is qualified in clinical hypnotherapy and is also a practicing artist offering watercolour paintings, and personalised cartoon portraits. She is currently studying for a counselling qualification.

Mindful Art Club founders Peggy Melmoth and Emma Sprawson

Mindful Art Club is every Wednesday at 10am at The Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice, PL7 1NJ. The new class is every Monday at 10am, upstairs at Jack n Mols, 133 Armada Way PL1 1HX

Oarsome challenge for former Royal Marines Rowing the Atlantic is one of the toughest challenges that anyone can undertake. It’s not simply the physical challenge of rowing 3000 miles in a 28 feet ocean-rowing boat.

The rowers also have to cope with limited space, rationed supplies and sleep deprivation caused by rowing two hours on, two hours off for weeks on end.

Team Commando Spirit are preparing to face all of those challenges while raising funds to support the Royal Marine Charity and Rock 2 Recovery.

Made up of four friends who met playing rugby while serving Royal Marines, the team are fully aware of the scale of the challenge.

“It’s a tough row. It all depends on the weather, but it usually takes about 30 to 40 days to reach Antigua from La Gomera,” said Simon ‘Jan’ Hicklin, founding member of Team Commando Spirit.

“We’re in this to make a difference and to get maximum coverage for our charities and for our sponsors.”

Rock 2 Recovery was set up by former Royal Marines Jamie Sanderson and Jason Fox to fight against stress in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

Retired Plymouth Royal Marine Tristan Lark said: “So many of us struggle with mental health.

Rock 2 Recovery provides swift and practical interventions using an amazing team of change management coaches across the UK. The focus is on moving towards a positive future, helping each individual find their ‘rock’ that will motivate, inspire and encourage them through the bad times

Plymouth charity appeals for Half Marathon runners to support its work in the city

Plymouth charity Friends and Families for Special Children is appealing for runners in Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon to raise money for its work.

They are also starting a class at The Harbour Centre for people in recovery from substance misuse. Details of all classes are on their website www.mindfulartclub.co.uk The aim of Mindful Art Club is ‘to help you to relax, unwind and socialise, even if you’re anxious. We’re offering coffee, creativity and company! You don’t need any talent or art experience, as the idea is just to have fun.’

The Plympton class has been described as relaxing, therapeutic, ‘me-time’, inspiring, colourful, energising, rejuvenating and, ‘a good form of self-care.’

More information about the club can be found at www.mindfulartclub.co.uk

Friends and Families is unique to Plymouth as it provides information, support and services for families with disabled children, many of whom describe the charity as a life saver.

Last year Jane Smith ran the race to raise funds for the charity. She had a personal reason for choosing the charity as her son George, who will be nine this year, has Down’s Syndrome.

Jane and her family have been involved with the charity since he was born. George goes along to the many activities that the charity organises, from sailing to pizza making. The activities enable George to have fun with other children in a relaxed setting, allowing him to try things he might not have done before.

George’s sisters, Daisy and Lexi, don’t miss out as they attend the Fun and Freedom Club which run activities for young carers. These group activities give children time-out from their caring role and to have fun away from the stresses and punishing regime of caring. This allows a vital ‘recharge of batteries’ relieving isolation and providing time for young carers to have fun.

Jane said: “Running for Friends and Families was an obvious choice as they have been such a great support to my family - we have benefited from the activities and the support that the charity provides.”

But is wasn’t only Jane wo took on the running challenge, Daisy and George also took part in the Primary Schools challenge, which sees children running one mile.

2020 is a big year for the charity as it will be celebrating its 15th anniversary and will be kicking off the celebrations with a glamorous Great Gatsby Ball at the newly refurbished Club Argyle Lounge on March 6.

If you would like to make a difference and run this year’s Ocean City Half Marathon to raise money for disabled children and their families then call Diane on 01752 204369 or email diane@ friendsandfamilies.org.uk Jane Smith - ran last year’s Half Marathon

Team Commando Spirit (from left) Calum Macrae, Tristan Lark, Gareth Evans and Simon ‘Jan’ Hicklin. Photo credit Will Scammell

and into a better life.

“I left the Royal Marines on a medical discharge and it’s tough making that transition into civilian life. We have all experienced or seen the negative impact of active service on our comrades and we want to help.’

The team have strong links with Plymouth and Plymouth Albion. Three of the team served in Plymouth and Jan Hicklin is a born and bred Plymothian.

Jan said: “We’re hoping that the city will help us to raise the money we need to get to the start line

in December 2020. We are looking for corporate sponsorship and for donations to our charities.

We have a Go Fund Me page and potential sponsors can talk to our support team made of Christine Madden and Lesley Anderson. We’d love some Devon sponsors to work with us!’

To support the team, follow them on Facebook and Twitter. To donate, please visit uk.gofundme. com/f/team-commando-spirit-2020-atlanticrow or to find out more about the Challenge or sponsorship, go visit the website at www.teamcommandospirit.com.

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Argyle Community Trust offering young people chance to take part in National Citizen’s Service programme this summer Young people aged from 15 to 17 are being offered an opportunity to take part in the National Citizen’s Service (NCS) programme for three to four weeks during the summer months, having fun and building up credibility and employability skills on their CVs at the same time.

NCS is run in the city by Argyle Community Trust and Groundwork Trust. Todd Hanrahan is the manager for NCS at Argyle Community Trust and knows first-hand how good it can be.

“I took part in the programme in 2011, and as well as really enjoying myself and all the activities, I went straight into an apprenticeship based on the skills I had learned and my volunteer work with NCS during that Summer.”

Todd, from Southway, attended Sir John Hunt school at the time and amongst all the activities he organised a fundraising day. NCS strengthened his CV and he was offered an apprenticeship with Plymouth Schools Sports Partnership, where he worked for four and a half years organising games in local schools.

In 2017 Todd joined Argyle Community Trust on the NCS team, and 18 months ago was appointed as the local NCS manager.

“NCS played a big part in me getting these opportunities, it can do the same for anyone who takes part,” said Todd.

During this year’s summer programme

young people will take part in a wide range of activities which includes: – Five days away from home, taking on adrenaline-fuelled activities like rock climbing, canoeing and archery, followed by a few days’ rest.

– Living independently, learning essential life skills from local business leaders and charities, gaining confidence in public speaking, communications skills and budgeting – all of which looks great on a CV. – Working with a team to devise a community project based on an issue they are passionate about. Using new-found skills and confidence developed on NCS they can feel proud by making a real difference in their community.

At the end of the programme, they take stock of all they’ve achieved – overcoming challenges, developing into new and exciting territories, and having experiences they never thought possible.

They’ll get to celebrate their triumphs with their fellow NCS-ers at a great end-ofprogramme event before exploring all the opportunities NCS opens up to them.

All of the above is included in the cost for the whole course of just £50. For families who need help with that, a total of 170 £50 vouchers have been made available by the Plymouth Drake Foundation, contact Caroline Perry on (01752) 764455 for further details.

Todd Hanrahan: ‘We want as many young people as possible to have this opportunity’

“We want as many young people as possible to have this opportunity,” said Todd, “so please get in touch to find out more. It’s a fantastic experience!”

Further information can be found at: www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk and click ‘book NCS’ for more details, or call Todd on 01752 562561 ext 4.

trauma informed creche, known as Sunflower Seeds, which is the base for the charity’s contact centre.

The centre is managed by registered manager,

Margaret Bersey, who worked in childcare for Plymouth City Council for more than 40 years.

She worked as a childcare social worker and ran numerous teams as a team manager. Margaret has won a number of awards and in 2016 she was awarded an MBE for work with children and families in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Margaret said: “We are very pleased to open our new service, Daffodil House. Whilst our assessment will consider and support the needs of the parents, the focus will be on the child, with a view to facilitate care planning for the child’s longer-term future.

“Every parent will receive a fair assessment of their parenting skills and capacity, will be given individualised support in line with their abilities, needs and background.

“Whatever the outcome of the parenting assessment, we aim to ensure that the experience of the family is one of transparent working, respectful practice and collaboration.”

Daffodil House is spread across three floors with each family having access to a large bedroom, shared kitchen, lounge/ dining area and bathroom. There is also a self-contained space on the third floor for one family.

Trevi House opens parenting assessment centre in Plymouth

Trevi House, the leading women’s charity in Plymouth, has opened a new national parenting assessment centre.

The new centre, Daffodil House, received Ofsted registration at the beginning of the year and enables parenting capacity to be assessed whilst the child remains in the care of the parent.

Daffodil House is run by Trevi House, which has 27 years’ experience in working with mothers where substance misuse is an issue.

Dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for children, Daffodil House places the child at the centre of its work with a trauma informed approach. The safety and welfare of the child is paramount.

Daffodil offers a strengths-based and psychologically informed assessment helping parents to address the complex and often longstanding underlying issues that will have interrupted safe parenting techniques. With 24/7 supervision and monitoring, Daffodil’s multidisciplinary team supports parents to identify what changes they need to make in order to keep their child safe.

While undergoing assessment, mothers are also encouraged to make use of the therapeutic services on offer at the charity’s Sunflower

One of the bedrooms at the assessment centre

Women’s Centre less than a five-minute walk away.

The Sunflower Women’s Centre, which can accommodate up to five families, is also equipped with a mindfulness and wellbeing suite and a

Blueprint for Plymouth’s marine park under way Some of the city’s big hitters were at the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park’s first ever board meeting.

Key players from business, education and the city’s marine sector met for the first time as a board to steer the city and its organisations towards the delivery of a national first - a National Marine Park.

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “This is big. It is a momentous day. This is the start of a five year development plan - a blue print for the blue space in and around our amazing city - and I am thrilled with the calibre of the people we have on the board.

“We’ve a lot of work to do and some really exciting projects in the pipeline. Our role will be to steer this incredible project so that those who make their living from the sea, who play in the sea or even have no connection to the sea, can benefit from the ocean and greater city connections to it.

Shadow leader Ian Bowyer said: “Plymouth Sound is the lifeblood of our city and our heritage. We want the National Marine Park to shape the future of the ocean economy, creating and protecting jobs. I want us to show good environmental stewardship and opportunities in the wake of Blue Planet 2 and climate change.”

Last September the council and partners created a ‘Declaration of Intent’ for Britain’s Ocean City to create the UK’s first National Marine Park.

Now the board has been formed to ensure that decisions about creating the park are made collaboratively for the benefit of all users and stakeholders. It includes representatives from the Navy, the council, business sector, community, research and environmental organisations.

Over the next 12 months the board will be responsible for the development and delivery of the National Marine Park programme as it completes a

feasibility study and five year business plan.

It will involve talking to a lot of people and organisations covering many marine and maritime interests, defence, commercial fishing, angling, marine technology, visitor economy, research, as well as the natural environment.

Professor Richard Thompson, director of the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute said: “Plymouth Sound provides an unrivalled living laboratory for scientific research.

“This highly complex body of water encompasses a strategic port, marine technology test ground, naval base, recreational hub, fisheries and world class marine research.

“The city is the home of marine research, with the Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth collaborating to advance knowledge and understanding; alongside the National Marine

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“Looking forward, the National Mariner Park offers an unrivalled opportunity to develop and inform best practice for sustainable economic growth in line with the aspirations of the UN Decade of the Oceans 2021 to 2030.

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Men on the move in memory of much-loved colleague Ahead of the South West’s biggest men-only annual charity event, a local man has shared the moving reasons behind his motivation for taking part for the sixth consecutive year.

As is his annual tradition, 50-year-old Martyn Hamley, a carpenter and joiner at Princess Yachts, will be joining workmates Paul Blake, Neil Bailey and Paul Parrish to participate in Men’s Day Out in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

The day of banter and rugby includes a 12km sponsored walk that starts at Plymouth Albion RFC and finishes there with a pasty, pint and not-tobe-missed match, after taking in iconic locations in Plymouth, including the Hoe and the Barbican.

As they enjoy the camaraderie of the popular event and stride the streets raising much-needed funds for the charity, Martyn and his colleagues will be remembering their good friend and fellow Princess Yachts employee John Helmore, an exceptional craftsman and talented athlete, who excelled in competitive cycling.

Martyn Hamley in ‘dog costume’ fancy dress from a previous Men’s Day Out

Sadly, John died of cancer in 2015 - aged just 44 - having been looked after by St Luke’s at its specialist unit in Turnchapel, where the expertise and compassion of the team help people live well to the end of their lives.

Taking part in Men’s Day Out on Saturday March 28, which is sponsored by IU Energy, is the foursome’s way of paying tribute to John and thanking the charity for the dedication with which they cared for him.

John is also remembered by Princess Yachts, where the annual John Helmore Prize for Excellence is awarded to an outstanding member of the team.

Martyn said: “John is greatly missed. My friendship with him went way back to 1986, when we were fresh faced from school and starting our apprenticeships. He stood out from day one because he always gave a hundred per cent to whatever he did, from his work to the sports he loved.

Martyn Hamley (left) with friends and colleagues on John’s memorial bench

“John was the last person you’d imagine receiving a diagnosis of cancer because he was known for his healthy lifestyle. It just goes to show that none of us know when it might be us in that situation and needing the expert care of St Luke’s.

That’s why Men’s Day Out is so important - it’s an opportunity to have a great day with your mates while fundraising for such a fantastic local cause.

Everyone is made welcome and there’s a really great atmosphere.”

As in previous years of doing the charity walk, Martyn and his colleagues will take a short detour to sit on John’s memorial bench in Beaumont Park, remember their friend and see how much the silver mountain ash planted in tribute to him has grown since the previous year.

Since 2015, Martyn has raised over £2,500 for John Helmore..greatly missed St Luke’s to help its service continue making a difference.

Registration for Men’s Day Out is £32, which match. Sign up at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ includes a t-shirt, pasty, pint and entry to the rugby mensdayout.

Oxfam fashion show fundraiser to fight poverty

Oxfam in Mutley Plain is presenting a fund-raising fashion show on March 17 at Plymouth Gin Distillery in The Barbican.

Showcasing the very best in vintage, second hand and up-cycling fashion the team at Oxfam, Mutley Plain bring a catwalk show with 12 themed collections.

Volunteer models, dressers and runners have all contributed their time to this fundraising event. Outfits and designs will be on sale at the event, offering a chance to pick up a unique fashion item.

Oxfam, Mutley Plain shop manager, Kay Challen said: “We want to highlight how Oxfam is part of the solution to fast fashion by giving clothes a second chance to be sold

and preventing them ending up in landfill.

All pieces on show have been kindly donated by the public to Oxfam, Mutley Plain and illustrate the quality and range of fashion that we have in store and online at Oxfam.

“Everyone has worked so hard to make this a really fun event – we hope audiences from Plymouth we come and enjoy the show whilst raising money for Oxfam’s poverty fighting campaigns.”

Tickets are on sale from the Oxfam shop, 44 Mutley Plain, Plymouth. The event is support by Plymouth Gin Distillery and entry includes a free gin and tonic or soft drink.

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Dealing with the pressures of life THE

By Ian Pilkington Presenter on Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Experience Sometimes life’s pressures get so overwhelming that our world shrinks to just the size of those pressures.

Hope, fun, dreams, rest, faith, all are literally ‘out of sight’ because they are far from our minds.

Our thoughts are full of worry and it’s as if we can only see a short distance ahead.

For me, I can at times feel like: ‘Life is full of these difficulties and how to get through another day.’

As a Christian my prayers become filled with problems; and I can lose sight of the needs of the people around me.

But life also has its share of joys and hopes, even if we lose sight of them.

There’s a passages in the world’s bestselling book (The Bible) that shows what God thinks about this: “ I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (Jesus, quoted in John Ch10v10) A definition of the term on Wikipedia says that: “’Abundant life’ refers to life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for mind, body, and soul.’ Sounds good to me!

Also in the Good Book, the prophet Jeremiah tells us how God sees the potential of our lives:‘ “For I know the

thoughts and plans that I have for you, … thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” - Jeremiah Ch29v11 Hope is a brilliant perspective on life. The trouble is, how do we get there when we’re in the middle of painful suffering or heart-break?

A good place to start is by thinking on those promises. They point to the nature of God and his active love for us.

They are reliable promises because the One who made them is reliable.

Just thinking about those promises gives our worrying brains something else to focus on, Ian Pilkington something better.

But it’s not just positive mental attitude. In the middle of real struggles we need more than that. We need those promises to be real and we

need to do something ourselves.

‘Pick up the hoover and go clean Mary’s stairs’. What? That was the advice a good friend gave me thirty years ago when I was consumed with self-defeating worry.

What he meant was ‘just go and serve Mary. Do something for somebody else.’ I almost hit him, but he was right.

I followed his advice. It took me out of myself and into thinking about how I could make someone else’s day a little better.

A small step, but a step in the right direction.

My shrinking world expanded beyond my preoccupied horizons. In itself it didn’t change everything.

But as a principle to apply in the middle of problems, to help reset my self-oriented perspective, it’s proven to be so helpful.

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Jesus encourages us that this world will bring us trouble, but not to be anxious about that because He’s overcome those worries already.

A relationship with Him does not insulate us from the problems everyone faces, but it does give us hope, strength and grace to go through them with more resources than we can muster on our own.

There’s a plain English version of the bible, called ‘The Message’, which is a good read whether you have faith or not.

It says this (Romans Ch12v10): “Love from the centre of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.”

I need to play second fiddle more and bring my worries down to size by serving someone else – every little helps, as they say.

Worry dominates. Love serves. And it’s love that makes life worth living, and love that ultimately remains long after the problems have been and gone.

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Shoppers are being offered exclusive £5 deals at some of Plymouth’s most popular businesses as part of the innovative Fiver Fest in the West End of Plymouth City Centre.

West End businesses, including traders in Plymouth Market, will be joining independent businesses across the UK in the unique £5 promotion throughout February half term.

Called the Totally Local Fiver Fest, the event includes retailers making one-time offers of £5 on a huge variety of products until the end of February.

It is being supported and promoted by the Plymouth City Centre Company and details of the offers and other news and information relating to the event will be hosted on the new West End Plymouth website www.westendplymouth.co.uk and social media channels.

The City Centre Company, which runs the city centre Business Improvement District (BID) recently created a new brand and identity for the West End with the aim of raising the area’s profile and to attract more shoppers to the huge variety of independent businesses in and outside the market.

Steve Hughes, the company’s chief executive, said: “We are doing all we can to get more people to discover the range of businesses we have in the West End and Fiver Fest will help us to do that.

“We just want as many people as possible to come and support their local traders. I’d really encourage anyone thinking of trying the West End or the Market for the first time – or revisiting for the first time in a while – to browse our fabulous businesses.”

More than 70 towns and cities across the UK will be taking part in Fiver Fest, as part of a drive to bring shoppers back to their local high streets.

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20 March•2020 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

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

Lions support tapestry project

Storytime Mondays, 11am - 11.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Story times for the under 5s.

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.

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

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.

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 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, Wednesdays 2pm - 3.30pm Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

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

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

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.

Dungeons and Dragons Thursdays 5pm-7pm. Join our weekly Dungeons and Dragons table top game session. Suitable for anyone over the age of 7yrs.

Teen Review Book Group First Thursday of the month 4.15pm-5.15pm. Join our monthly book group Teen Review aimed at 13yrs+ Lego Club Saturdays 9am-11am. We supply the Lego, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Adult Coding Group First Saturday of each month 2pm-3pm. The monthly adult coding groupat Central Library is a place where you can come to learn more about coding and programming languages by working through online courses such as FreeCodeCamp and Codecademy with the support of volunteers and your peers. Make friends with fellow learners and help one another as you go through your coding journey! Bring your own laptop/device - no booking required.

Knit and Natter Mondays 3pm-4pm. Do you enjoy knitting? Come along to our weekly group and meet new people who enjoy a chat.

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 Wednesdays 11am - 11.30am

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.

The Lions Club of Plymouth have recognised the determination of the Plymstock Community Forum to produce a record of Plymstock’s history with a colourful tapestry utilising the skills of local residents.

In order to assist with the materials required, Lion President George Poad presented Liz Coleman with a cheque for the sum of £250.

Plymstock has a rich and colourful heritage from prehistoric times, right through the ages into the 21st century. Many people are unaware of the heritage that surrounds them and it was thought that a tapestry would be a great method of telling the story of Plymstock.

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.

Craft Group Thursdays 10am-12noon. Join us for our weekly craft group. Meet new people who enjoy a chat.

Book Group First Thursday of the month 2pm-3pm. Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month they’ll be a different book to read and discuss.

Peverell Power Hour Wednesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm. Join us for trivia quizzes, board games and discussion over coffee or tea in good company.

Storytime Wednesdays 4pm-4.30pm. Join us for our storytime session aimed at children aged 4-8yrs.

Swapalot Last Saturday of each month 11am-12. Come along to the Findalot trading card swap session!

Efford Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 2.15pm - 2.30pm 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.

Coffee Morning Fridays 10.30am-12noon. Join us for a coffee and a chat and find out moreabout the resources on offer at the library.

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.

The concept of a tapestry was proposed to replace an historical mural that was located on the old Plymstock library but destroyed when that building was pulled down.

In order to achieve this aim local historians, illustrators and artists together with people with needlework skills were brought together to produce a high quality tapestry that would not only be a visual representation of Plymstock’s past but also illustrate the talent that exists in the community today.

Plymstock Library have agreed to permanently locate the tapestry in the building and it is hoped that before long they will be able to display the finished project to the public.

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.

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 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 £3 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, 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/

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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.

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.

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.

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

March 2020

New Street Pastors are commissioned

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Plymouth Street Pastors numbers were swelled when five new members were formally commissioned at Emmanuel Church, Mannamead.

Every Street Pastor goes through a thorough training course so the recruits will now join one of the four teams which patrol Plymouth streets every Saturday night from 10pm until 4am Sunday mornings, ensuring people’s safety and providing unconditional care and support to anyone who needs it.

The Street Pastors movement began in London in 2003 and is now operating in almost 300 towns and cities across the UK, from Penzance to the Orkneys.

Plymouth’s team was started in 2008 and some initiatives have been started abroad; notably Melbourne Street Pastors which was started by Andy Satterley, a Plymouth Street Pastor who emigrated to Australia some years ago.

Co-ordinator Roy Beaumont said: “Over the years more than 2,000 space blankets have been given away by the teams in our city, mostly to homeless people and over 8,500 pairs of flip flops have been handed out to protect girls’ feet from broken glass and other hazards.

“In addition, more than 75,000 bottles have been removed to prevent them being 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@ 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

Weekly Bingo Coffee Morning Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Last Saturday of the month Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. Emmanuel Church Annex, Mannamead Road. There is a coffee morning with yummy cakes and preserves Prince Rock Dog Training Club on the last Saturday of every month. Funds are raised Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, for Christian charities. All are welcome. The church is socialisation. St James the Less Church Hall, Ham easily accessible by bus.

Drive; on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm.

Reading Group More details phone 01752 772411.

Third Tuesday of month.

Modern Sequence Dancing Like reading? Like to share your views on books?

Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all.

We are a small friendly group who meet at the Further details 01752 493311.

Hub in St Judes Church every month at 10.30am for approximately one hour to discuss chosen books and Regular events at Oasis, Stonehouse swap other reading experiences. All new members will Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am receive a very warm welcome with free tea or coffee to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill and biscuits.

10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Goulden Girls Stitchers Thursday 10am to 12 noon art group; Thursday 2.30pm A patch work and quilting group who meet at Mount to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon Gould Methodist Church on Thursday mornings from 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 10am to 12 noon. We are a friendly group of ladies 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church. who share our knowledge and skills. Help and advice available. Anyone interested in joining us please Line Dancing contact Pat King on 240560 Tuesday evenings.

All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country Regular events at Plymouth Unitarian Church, music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Notte Street Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Mike 07854 699683 First Wednesday of every month 1pm to 2 pm. Quiet time in conjunction with Plymouth Centre for Faiths

Pictured at the commissiong service (from left) are co-ordinator Roy Beaumont, Steve Brown, Andy Wheeler, Dina Santos, Lee Rickard and Jack Rickard

broken or worse, used as a weapon. More importantly perhaps, we’ve helped more than 300 people who have been assaulted and administered first aid or called the emergency services more than 950 times.

“We’ve also resuscitated two people, helped avert eight suicides and prevented at least three people from going into hypothermia.”

During the service, Roy said how proud

he was to work alongside so many faithful Street and Prayer Pastors, some yet volunteer to do as much as they can.

Plymouth St. Pastors’ team has been recruited from 49 local churches over the years, a tribute to the increasing unity between the Christian churches.

For more information on Plymouth Street Pastors visit www.plymouth.streetpastors. org.uk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

0-5 years with their parents or 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 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 of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894.

Plymouth Astor WI Group Fourth Tuesday of each month Trinity United Reformed Church on Tor Lane, Hartley, Plymouth from 7pm until 9pm. Variety of speakers/ events at meetings with coffee, tea and cakes made by the Members. Come and join us. For details call 01752 227159 or email plymouthastor@devonwi.org.uk

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club (IVC) Part of a national network of similar clubs across the UK - most cities and large towns have an IVC branch.

It promotes social and cultural events, with events organised by its members for its members, including pub nights, meals out, theatre visits, film nights, parties, book club, pub lunches and country walks. Prospective new members of all ages are always welcome, with current membership age 50+. For more information visit the national IVC website at www.ivc.org or the Plymouth IVC website by typing ‘plymouth ivc’ Plymouth Philatelic Society.

Meet at St Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9pm. Events include displays from local and visiting speakers, an annual auction and competition nights.

At some meetings there will be a dealer present. Visit www.plymouthphilatelicsociety.co.uk for details or contact David on 01752402981.

Country Dance Plymouth Meet on Tuesdays, 8pm -10pm in Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley. 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. Please call 07866980752 for more details.

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

Fishing Club Local club have salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing memberships available on Rivers Plym and Tavy. Contact 07866 315195 or see website searching for Plymouth and District Freshwater Angling Association.

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.

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month

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• continued from previous page Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com 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 Plymouth Morris Meet on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Plymouth School of Creative Arts, Millbay, Plymouth (the big red building near the entrance to Brittany Ferries). We are now inviting male and female dancers to join us in time for the Mayflower 400 commemoration in 2020. See website for more details www. plymouthmorrismen.org.uk. All welcome.

Rambling The Plymouth branch of the National Ramblers welcomes new members on any of its extensive programme of walks. Details from the website plymouthramblers.org.uk. A less extensive programme is offered by the local Dartmoor Rambling Club, including Wednesday walks using only public transport. Phone John Skinner on 01752674230 to be

sent a printed programme. Both groups love meeting new people and enjoying a chat as we walk through interesting places on seacoast, moor and river valley etc.

RASC/RCT Association (Plymouth Branch) Bi-monthly branch meetings take place at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford on March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9 and November 11 starting at 7.30pm. The annual general meeting will be on January 13 2021 at the same venue. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held in late January 2021. The Branch needs your support, please make the effort to take part and help keep the Branch alive.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2020 are as follows: Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 25. Meetings are held at held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth and start at 10.30am. 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 help to keep the branch alive!

The Branch would particularly welcome more support from younger members to assist on the committee.

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

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www. woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or

YMCA brings UK and US Plymouth communities together through Mayflower 400 partnership Local education, health and family charity, YMCA Plymouth, based in Honicknowle, have set sail on a new partnership with their YMCA cousins, in Plymouth Massachusetts, USA.

The partnership between the two YMCAs will see a host of activities take place throughout 2020, bringing the two Plymouth communities together as part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations.

The two YMCAs are beginning their collaborative work with the creation of a mural in the community garden at YMCA Plymouth on Honicknowle Lane.

The project will be facilitated by local design company KG Design For Living and will see local residents and young people take part in a series of workshops to create the artwork based on the Mayflower themes of imagination, humanity, freedom and future.

Members of YMCA Plymouth in Massachusetts USA will be sending their ideas and thoughts on the themes via video messages then see their ideas become part of the designs created by the Honicknowle residents and young people.

Talking about the partnership, operations director at YMCA Plymouth (UK), Vic Hibbert said: “This partnership is a great way to bring together our communities to share ideas and values as well as reflecting on our common heritage.

Initially we’ve had some difficulties with setting

up our video conferences, but it’s remarkable what technology can do today compared to the difficulties faced by the Pilgrims 400 years ago!”

After the mural project is complete the YMCAs are hoping to launch a transatlantic rowing competition using the rowing machines in their respective YMCAs with each centre racing to complete the Atlantic ‘Plymouth to Plymouth’ distance first. Members of each YMCA will be invited to take part by opting to row sections of the distance, while getting sponsored in aid of YMCAs charitable work.

Making the challenge even more difficult, the YMCAs will hope to row the distance in under 66 days, the time it took the Mayflower to sail the distance.

Cristina Wilson, associate executive director at YMCA Plymouth (USA) said: “We’re really excited to be launching this collaboration with our British partners. Although our YMCAs are completely independent and far from each other, we do surprisingly similar work in our communities so it’s great to be able to bring our people together on this shared anniversary.”

More Mayflower events are due to be announced by the YMCAs later this year.

To find out more about this and YMCA Plymouth’s wider work, visit: www.ymcaplymouth. org.uk

dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Based in Elfordleigh. Tel 01752 347503.

Flamenco Dance Lessons Thursdays Lessons for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Beginners - for adults and children. Learn the basics. 7-8pm Open Level - all abilities welcome and wishing to progress their Flamenco technique. For details contact Mercedes on 07848836630.

MS Society Third Thursday of the month at Colebrook Community Centre, Peacock Meadow, Plympton, Plymouth between 11am - 1pm. Refreshments and usually a guest speaker. MS sufferers and their carers are all welcome.

Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group Fridays If you are at least 50 years old living in the Plymouth area and looking for somewhere to go, we invite you to come to our regular monthly meetings, currently held at the Oak Villa Sports Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EL from 2pm to 4pm. At least once a month there is a social meeting with live music and a buffet, costing just £2. Also free monthly darts and target bowls meetings, there is no charge to come to these meetings. All these meetings are from 2pm to 4pm, and is always on a Friday. Also monthly lunches at local restaurants and hotels. So anyone looking for good company and somewhere to go , can just come to one of the meetings or contact Margaret Williams on 01752 350498.

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Plymouth Striders Running Club Mondays and Thursdays Meet at the Woolwell Centre, Darklane, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7TR from 6.30pm to 8pm. Friendly club offering all running abilities, over 16s welcome.

Details visit www.plymouthstriders.co.uk Army Cadet Force Is your child between 12-18? Are they looking for something to do ? Adventure, life skills, new friends, team building, confidence building and all round good fun. You do not have to have an interest in the Military to join. Plymouth and the surrounding area has eight detachments in various locations. For more information call 01752 261525 (number not manned 24 hours. Leave a message and someone will call you back.)

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Children’s charity Barnardo’s has teamed up with Plymouth City Council in a trailblazing new project to improve the life chances of young people in care, and leaving care.

At the moment the future of these young people isn’t always as bright as it should be. In fact, in many places nationally and locally, only 60 per cent of care-leavers find themselves in a positive destination by the time they are 21, such as employment, education and training.

In an effort to change this, Barnardo’s is investing more than £1 million of its own voluntary funds to develop the ‘Plymouth Care Journeys Programme’.

The seven-year strategic partnership is one of the first of its kind in the UK and signifies a new way of working for both organisations, sharing experience and expertise to design and deliver better outcomes for care-experienced young people.

The Barnardo’s team have been led by regional assistant director Nick Cook who said: “Leaving home is a challenge for everyone, but young people leaving care often do so without the ongoing support of a loving family and wider networks to help them.

“They have often experienced trauma, neglect and abuse, and face additional barriers to education, employment and training.

“They are also at greater risk of poverty and homelessness, as well as struggling with isolation and poor mental health – after years of consistent disruption and breakdowns in relationships, they often place a greater value on self-protection rather than making new friends.

“The Care Journeys Programme is a bold and innovative movement to address these issues, remove any barriers and give care-experienced young people the same opportunities as everyone else.

“Young people have been closely involved since the beginning as they have the best understanding of their own situation, which means we shouldn’t simply import an existing ‘fix’ from elsewhere.

“The programme is about taking a new

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Plymouth City Council, which currently supports around 420 children and young people in care, was chosen by Barnardo’s due to its existing close working relationship with the charity through other local services, and its determination to dig deep into the problem and make change happen.

Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “This is a really exciting partnership to be involved in because it means we can begin to make a difference right now in the lives of some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable children and young people.

“Because of the work we’re doing we know that a 14-year-old in care today will have a better chance of a brighter future as an adult than a 21-year-old care-leaver. That’s how significant this could be, transforming the life chances of a generation of children in care.”

In-depth interviews and workshops with local young people highlighted a strong desire for

positive relationships with professionals, stable placements and consistency of support. However, they were concerned about a lack of preparation for independent living, finding their way around the complexity of the care system, and not feeling informed and in control.

A particular issue was the loneliness and isolation experienced by many young people as they moved from living in a supported environment to living alone for the first time at a young age.

So the Barnardo’s team have been working with young people to ‘co-design’ innovative new approaches that would help them to keep and build their social networks, maintain connections with friends, and meet new people.

Potential solutions include wilderness and outdoors camps in order to build their confidence, cookery classes to promote healthy eating, and volunteer peer mentors, or ‘buddies’, to support them in the transition to independent living.

They will be tested and adapted over the coming months before the results are shared with Plymouth City Council in the Spring.

NSPCC launches new service in Plymouth to tackle online sexual abuse of children Children’s charity NSPCC has announced a new prevention service to help Plymouth schoolchildren stay safe online.

In Ctrl is a group work programme for children and young people that aims to help them stay safe online.

Children’s service practitioner, Helen Huntley will be involved in the delivery of the programme.

She said: “We will work with local school pupils to explore issues such as healthy relationships and friendships online, enabling them to develop skills that will help protect them from grooming and exploitation.

“We will be empowering children to ask themselves those really important questions when they go online, and increase their confidence in knowing what to do or who to speak to if they come across something that makes them feel uncomfortable.”

The first In Ctrl sessions are taking place at Marine Academy Plymouth, as part of the children’s charity’s Together for Childhood work in the city, but if it’s successful it will be offered to more city schools for students aged between nine and 13.

In taking a trauma informed

approach, it is designed to offer a safe space to children and young people to promote learning, build understanding of risk and increase resilience, in their online and offline worlds.

Online sexual abuse can happen anywhere that allows digital communication, such as social networks, text messages and messaging apps, email, online chats, voice chat in games and comments on live streaming apps.

Helen added: “The online world is a great place for children to learn, and it can be exciting

for them if they are exploring new social media platforms.

“As exciting as all this can be, children can find it hard to know what to do sometimes and situations can easily feel quickly out of their control, especially if they have had a worrying online experience.

“It’s important that we help children and young people understand that people might not be who they say they are, how to be share aware and to feel confident in taking practical steps such as using privacy settings, turning off location settings, or asking for help.”

The In Ctrl programme has been piloted in other locations across the UK and had positive feedback from the young people who have been involved.

Anyone concerned about an adult engaging inappropriately with a young person online can call the NSPCC Helpline for free and confidential advice on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc. org.uk.

Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk 24/7, 365 days a year, and speak to a counsellor about any worry or concern they may have.

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Plymouth students win top prize in design challenge A Plymouth College of Art student from Plymstock was part of a team which landed first prize in the Toy category at the Mojo Nation Student Design Challenge held at the Design Museum in London.

Jess Holloway and fellow BA (Hons) students Isobel Hazard and Charlotte Leadley were among 150 students from a number of universities across the country who took part in the 90-minute Toy Design Challenge.

The 18 teams involved were supported by industry professionals, including Seven Towns’ Elizabeth Moody, Triclops Studio’s Luc Hudson and Bananagram’s Rena Nathanson.

Jess said: “My tutor Sam Rowe told me about the challenge because I’d shown a keen interest in game design during some previous modules. The event itself was incredible.

The first half of the day was a conference, giving us some insight into the industry. We quickly realised that we were very well suited to be there.

“As illustrators, idea generation is integral to our field and we often work within tight deadlines. Considering we were a team of three up against teams of six, we wanted to try our best but didn’t feel the pressure of winning. We just wanted to have fun, exercise what we’d learnt that day and produce a pitch we could be proud of.”

Following a morning conference of talks and presentations from designers in the game and toy sectors, the students took part in a challenge where they had to choose between designing a collectable toy line or a mass-market game with a ‘wow moment’.

Pennycross Primary School receiving their Gold award from Councillor Mark Coker (far left)

Schoolchildren rewarded for choosing sustainable ways to get to school Jess Holloway (centre) pictured with Charlotte Leadley and Isobel Hazard

Jess added: “The brief we chose was to create a collectable toy that had an interesting and exciting unboxing process. We began discussing toys we had as kids and realised we had all had the same one! We began to think about why it was so good, why we liked it, why we thought other children liked it and applied that logic to our own toy.”

Each of the teams taking part got to work with an

tons of different creative processes and experiences in her work, so I thought of her straight away when we were approached about the challenge.

“Like the team she gathered (Izzy and Charlotte), I thought it would just be a lot of fun and, given how different it was to most of their work up to that point, I had no expectations for them to win anything. I was absolutely stunned when

“It’s a wonderful achievement by our students to win the toy category of the Mojo Nation Student Design Challenge. It’s such a great opportunity for them to explore what they’ve learned on the Illustration programme and put it into practice” Mel Brown, senior lecturer industry professional during their ideation process, with the experts checking over each team’s final design before crowning the winners.

Winners of the game brief were a team from the University of Sussex.

BA (Hons) Illustration subject leader Sam Rowe said: “Jess is well known for exploring

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they told me they’d won — the only illustrators among hundreds of product designers; and in one of the smallest teams too! I’m extremely proud.”

Mel Brown, senior lecturer and assistant head of school, Design + Communication, said: “It’s a wonderful achievement by our students to win the toy category of the Mojo

Nation Student Design Challenge.

“It’s such a great opportunity for them to explore what they’ve learned on the Illustration programme and put it into practice, all the while supported by leading experts in the toy and game sectors feeding them valuable knowledge of the industry.”

Billy Langsworthy, cofounder of Mojo Nation said: “The aim of this event is always to encourage new designers to think about toy and game design as a future career, and it was great to see so many students enthusiastically getting stuck into the challenge and expressing excitement about our industry, all while creating some truly impressive concepts.

“The icing on the cake was the fact that so many students - thanks to the passionate encouragement of their professional toy design mentors - are now looking at ways to develop their concepts further with an eye on pitching them to toy and game companies in the near future.”

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Children from schools across Plymouth gathered at an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements in using sustainable transport methods on journeys to and from school.

Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion scheme and walking and cycling charity Sustans have been working together to encourage and support schools across the city to promote active and sustainable travel to school.

Schools have taken big steps, including: setting up walking buses, investing in bike and scooter parking, putting up covered waiting areas for parents and signing up to the Sustrans Bike It Plus project, which encourages pupils to cycle, scoot and walk to school.

The council declared a climate emergency in March 2019, with an action plan dedicated to the city becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Plymotion aims to make it easier to get around Plymouth by bike, on foot and by bus, reducing CO2 emissions.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, said: “It’s brilliant to see so many schools, young people and their families taking steps and making more sustainable choices to reduce their carbon footprint. It shows that everyone making small changes really adds up to have a hugely positive impact.”

At the event, seven schools received awards from Modeshift STARS. This national scheme recognises the work done by

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schools to support sustainable travel, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. In total, 43 Plymouth schools have signed up so far.

Six schools - Drake Primary School, Compton Church of England Primary School, Austin Farm Academy, Ernesettle Community School, Chaddlewood Primary School and Hooe Primary Academy - received the bronze award for having taken at least 15 steps to promote sustainable travel.

Pennycross Primary School were also presented with a highly prestigious gold Modeshift STARS award, having recorded more than 40 different initiatives to drive change, going above and beyond to embed walking and cycling into the school culture.

The schools celebrated at the event for their efforts to be more environmentally friendly were: • Drake Primary • Compton Church of England Primary • Austin Farm Academy • Ernesettle Community School • Hooe Primary Academy • Pennycross Primary School • Widey Court Primary School • Knowle Primary School • Laira Green Primary School • Stuart Road Primary Academy • Leigham Primary School • Woodford Primary School • Holy Cross Catholic Primary School • College Road Primary School • Chaddlewood Primary School • St Peter’s Roman Catholic Primary School

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