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A donation of more than £6,700 has been made to Derriford’s Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre thanks to the efforts of Josiah Carter, whose mum Kairen was treated for cancer at the hospital. Josiah had his hair shaved to raise the funds and went along with his mum to present the cheque. He is pictured with Kairen and staff from the Mustard Tree • Full story on page 2

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Gareth Thomas and Ben Partrick in training for their epic sea kayak challenge

Two pals from Plymouth are planning to paddle more than 100 miles in kayaks to raise awareness about mental health and autism.

Ramona Peters with the Wampanoag Cooking Pot Photo: SmokeSygnals

The Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery (FPCMAG) have donated £2500 to The Box for its first-ever work by a Native American artist.

The funding is for a ceramic cooking pot based on the historic designs that would have been used inside traditional Wampanoag dwellings in the 1600s. The pot will be one of the many items on display in The Box’s ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition when it opens in 2020, and is being made by Ramona Peters. Peters, also known as Nosapocket, is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation. Working in partnership with Wampanaog cultural agency SmokeSygnals, she has already started developing the piece and is making great progress. Once the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition has finished, the pot will become part of The Box’s permanent collections. Stefan Aloszko, chair of the Friends said: “We immediately recognised the greater cultural significance of Ramona Peters’ elegant Wampanoag cooking pot. It’s a work that allows us to appreciate the universal importance of the shared bonds that we experience through culinary heritage and subsequent ideas of home, community and conversation. “For the Friends, this piece is a most welcome addition to the city’s permanent collections.” Members of the The Friends recently visited The Box’s construction site for a hard hat tour and officially presented a cheque to The Box chief executive Paul Brookes and exhibition curator Jo Loosemore. Paul said: “The Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery have helped fund many important acquisitions for our collections over the years. “We’re very grateful for their continued support, particularly for an object which is so symbolic and which will be a real legacy from our Mayflower 400 activities.” To stay up-to-date with all The Box’s Mayflower 400 related news and blog posts visit www.theboxplymouth.com/ mayflower400.

Gareth Thomas, 40, who lives in Mainstone and 39-year-old Ben Partrick from Lipson, will set off from Mount Wise on May 18 and kayak along the Cornish coast arriving in Penzance a week later. Gareth, who is a chartered surveyor with Balfour Beatty, and Ben, who works as a gas technician for Wales & West Utilities, have known each other for over 30 years. They were both born and grew up in Cornwall, but are now settled in Plymouth. Their challenge was developed after a year of sea kayaking, including 18 miles on New Year’s Eve. Gareth said: “We both like to take on physical challenges while raising money for good causes. It started with the Eden Project

Plymouth pals take on epic sea kayak challenge for charity

marathon in 2016 and has got increasingly more challenging. “Last year we took part in St Luke’s Hospice ‘Tour de Moor’ which involved 70 kilometres of off road cycling and we followed that with the Holy Grit 24 kilometres beach obstacle event in Cornwall. “We both feel lucky to be able to take on physical challenges and enjoy the training and planning that is required. It’s also important to both of us to give back to society by raising money for our chosen charities.” The pair hope to raise at least £1,000 for Plymouth and District Mind and the National Autistic Society and they have already raised nearly £800. Gareth said: “Mental health doesn’t only affect the individual with the illness it also impacts the lives of everyone around them. “I know this first hand as in 2008 my older brother went missing after suffering mental health related issues. He has never been

found and joins the 180,000 people in the UK who are reported missing each year. “Supporting people with mental health issues early helps to treat the illness and prevent a spiral effect of depression and disconnect from society. It’s charities like ‘Mind For Better Health’ that help to support and prevent people effected by mental health.” Ben said that he had been involved in the care of a boy with autism for the last 12 years and had seen how challenging life could be for him. “There have been some amazing people helping him along the way. The care and education he gets at secondary school is second to none and none of that would be possible without the National Autistic Society.” For more information or to donate to the challenge go to https://uk.virginmoneygiving. com/Team/SeaKayakChallenge

Before...Josiah with his mum Kairen (and hair)

After...Josiah and mum following the head shave

cause. My hair is my signature and a bad hair day is just generally a bad day so the last thing I wanted to do was to shave it off. “I’m really close with my mum, we’re like best friends. So to see her going through this and to lose all her hair, it’s heart-wrenching. I don’t want to see my mum like that and I don’t think anyone else would either.” On Mother’s Day weekend, Kairen did the honours of shaving off Josiah’s full head of hair in front of family and friends.

They visited the Mustard Tree together recently to present a cheque for an amazing £6,710. The Mustard Tree is planning to fund a dietitian one day a week for patients undergoing treatment. Josiah’s generous donation will be able to fund a dietitian for almost 12 months.“ They’re an amazing charity,” Josiah continued. “They help everyone affected by cancer, whether you’re going through treatment or know someone who is.”

Josiah in hair-raising fund raising for Derriford Mustard Tree Josiah Carter from Newton Ferrers has donated a staggering £6,710 to the Mustard Tree after shaving off his hair to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital.

Last year, Josiah’s mum, Kairen, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy, but unfortunately, the cancer spread to her lymph nodes and required chemotherapy. “Since I first shared the news about mum on social media, we were overwhelmed by all the loving and supportive messages we received,” said Josiah.“I thought this was a real chance to harness all this support and to try and do some good for others who are fighting a similar battle. “I wanted to do something visible to encourage people to donate to such a worthy

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WALK IT EVENT IS RETURNING TO CITY THIS JULY

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

This year the event starts and finishes on The Hoe on Saturday July 13 and organisers are hoping that the fabulous turn out last year will be repeated - or even bettered this year. Last year a total of 230 walkers took part, covering either the 5km or 10km route around some of the city’s favourite locations. Their efforts raised a total of £11,000. One of the walkers who took part in last year’s event said: “I just loved the whole atmosphere. My sister who has Crohn’s Disease was able to talk to others about it and they all knew how one another were feeling. It was such an enjoyable day.” People can register as an individual or as a team and will receive a free t-shirt with the £14 registration fee. Children are £7 to register and they also get a free WALK IT t-shirt. Walkers are being challenged to raise £100 or more - a sum which could help pay for 2,000 people to get the information they need about Crohn’s and Colitis. Walkers will explore the city’s sights before returning to the event village at The Hoe for a great afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. Organisers are also keen to hear from volunteers who can help on the day. For information or to register visit www. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/walkit

The Sponge team celebrate one of their many awards

More than 80 jobs are being created at a Plymouth Science Park based company this year as tech firm Sponge continues to expand upon its’ award-winning successes – despite the current uncertainty generated by Brexit.

being guided by events in Westminster and Brussels, Sponge is preparing for every eventuality associated with Brexit. “The possibility that we may exit the EU with no deal is, in part, helping shape our strategy around fostering stronger relationships in the US. “Just as no deal will mean the UK having to renegotiate overseas trade agreements with the rest of the world, we are exploring our commercial relationships outside of Europe. However, our Dublin office helps us maintain our foothold in the EU.”

Sponge delivers bespoke digital learning packages designed to train employees and improve performance for multi-national brands. Virtual reality is just one of the latest technologies used by the team to make learning an immersive and enjoyable Sponge founder and managing experience. One such training package director Louise Pasterfield focused on helping Royal Mail postal workers reduce the risk of dog attacks during their rounds. The company has won a number of awards over the past year, including being named Learning Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2019 Learning and Performance Institute Learning Awards. Around 120 people are employed across five offices and Sponge is now looking to boost this number to more than 200 by the end of 2019. “Our focus this year is consolidating our UK and European base,” explained Louise Pasterfield, Sponge’s founder and managing director. “In addition to our Plymouth headquarters, we have offices in Bristol, London, Sheffield and Dublin. By 2020, we plan to have expanded our “Operating in the service industry, we are European footprint to the continent and not affected by import or export tariffs, but we’re also currently exploring the US market.” there’s uncertainly around the impact of With the current political and news agenda

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Brexit on exchange rates and contractual laws.” “The impact on our exchange rate could actually prove to be advantageous to us doing business in the US and beyond in the future. However, changes in legislation may mean we need to update existing contracts with our European clients. Watch this space.” Sponge is celebrating its 15th birthday this year and the milestone is also important for Plymouth Science Park which has assisted in the company’s development since its inception. “Plymouth Science Park has really supported our expansion over the past 15 years. Our incredible growth has meant we’ve actually had to move seven times, all within the Science Park. “Moving can be disruptive for a business but PSP has always ensured each move has been a fairly painless process; in most cases we’ve closed the door on one office in the evening and opened the door to another the following working day. As a rapidly growing business, having this flexibility for expansion is key. “We recently refreshed our brand and logo earlier this year, calling for new car park and reception signage – PSP have facilitated these changes without fuss. “PSP’s connection with the University of Plymouth and its joint events programme are also advantageous to us in our graduate recruitment efforts locally. In fact, more than a third of our people are alumni.” “In addition, we get to work in a great location, with lovely views of green fields and wild deer.”

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

Historical Association History Talk May 14 Laura Quigley, author and historian is giving a talk entitled Plymouth Under Siege: Plymouth and the Civil War. 7pm at Lecture Theatre 2, Rowland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University. Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group May 14 Guest speaker is John Nicholass from the British Fuchsia Society, who is both a fuchsia and pelargonium expert so this is bound to be an interesting evening. Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton, starting at 7.30pm and generally lasting for a couple of hours. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle and refreshment break half way through the meeting. All welcome.

Not to be missed Bake Off winner and TV chef, Nadiya Hussain, who will be showcasing her skills to the crowds on Saturday June 1, while runner-up from series eight of the show, Steven Carter Bailey will be giving a demonstration on Sunday June 2. They’ll be joined by a packed line-up of talented regional chefs, keen to demonstrate their incredible cooking skills and share tips with you. The festival also sees more than 100 traders lining the city centre streets, selling the very best regional produce – expect to find everything from fresh fruit and veg to locally made gin, cider and beer, to fudge and baked goods, and much, much more! There will also be a huge range of street food traders selling delicious food to indulge in on the day, so whether you fancy fresh falafel or delicious spicy noodles, there’s the perfect treat for you.

An Evening of Abba May 17 Hosted by Plymouth Argyle at Home Park from 6pm to 10pm. Stars from London’s West End will be bringing ABBA’s hits to Home Park for a one-nightonly concert. West End stars Niamh Perry, Norman Bowman and Jenna Lee-James will be backed by a fabulous support band, and doors will open at 6pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets from www.argyletickets. com Photo Exhibition May 17 Fund raiser on behalf of the Oasis Cafe Food Bank, entitled ‘I am poor, but I am NOT ashamed.’ Effervescent Studio (Rumpus Cosy), Radiant House, 12, Derry’s Cross, Plymouth 6.30pm to 9pm. Free entry. Walks with History May 18 Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse from 10am to 1pm These events take place once a month and include walks, workshops, guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and coffee will be available. For more information please see https://www.facebook. com/100HomesStonehouse University of Plymouth Choral Society and Sinfonia May 18 St Andrew’s Minster Church 7.30 Mozart Requiem. The University choir and Sinfonia will be joined by four outstanding professional soloists for their final concert of the 2018-19 season. This promises to be a memorable evening of utterly beautiful music, with Mozart’s last work as its dramatic finale. Tickets £16 (£6 for U26s) Plymouth Green Book Club May 23 Discussion on ‘Our Place - Can We Save Britain’s Wildlife Before It’s Too Late?’ by Mark Crocker. Guest expert Harry Barton, chief executive of Devon Wildlife Trust. All welcome to this free event at 15 Rolle Building, Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm. Spring Fayre May 25 Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre, Plympton from 2pm to 4pm. Free bouncy castle, BBQ, children’s games, live music, face painting, tombola, refreshments, stalls and much more. Plymouth Area Police Choir May 31 Grand Summer Concert at Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Compered by Andy Breare. Tickets at £10. Contact Rod Fowler 01752 339788 Coffee Morning Jun 1 Crownhill Methodist Church 10.30am to 12 noon in the church hall with various stalls including cakes and savouries, gifts, toys, jewellery, books, and a raffle. All funds raised will be donated to WaterAid, the charity which aims to provide clean water and sanitation in some of the poorest countries in the world. All welcome. Entrance to the church hall is from Crownhill Road or Crownhill shops car park, with free parking.

Flavour Fest Lord Mayor’s Day May 25 Plymouth City Centre Welcome the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to their role with this day celebrating the best of the city’s community. The theme of this year’s event is The Future – so expect lots of exciting scientific, technological happenings! The star of the show will be the 8 foot tall Titan the Robot, who will appear twice throughout the day. A day-long stage programme will feature performances from local dance and theatre groups and choirs, while charities and local community groups will showcase the work they do. There will also be a range of food and craft Summer Fayre and Grand Draw Jun 8 Organised by at the Hooe and Turnchapel Community Association at the Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre at 2pm. Some tables are still available at £6 and £10, for further details please call Plym 406824. Summer Fair Jun 8 Emmanuel Church, Manaamead 12 noon to 3pm. All the fun of the Fair. Theme the Natural World: .Gift stalls: Light lunches: Cream Teas: Valuable raffle prizes: Cakes: BBQ: Dancing from the Plymouth Maids & Geraldine Lamb School of Dancing. Summer Fair Jun 9 Hooe & Turnchapel Community Association at the community centre at 2pm. Grand draw, various stalls and refreshments available. Festival of Music Jun 9 Music festival in Devonport Park in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. The Real Friends Community & Social Group and sponsored by the Park Pavilion Café have joined forces to create a great family day out in the park. The Bandstand and the park will come alive with the sound of music at 12 noon with Blasé Blues, a fantastic blues band, Talitha, Plymouth Youth Concert Band,Kracken, Overflow, Memory Lane, a country and western band, Ocean City Sound, male voice choir and our headliners are Meltones UK. Not to be missed.With food and drinks available in the Park Pavilion café, a bouncy castle, face painter and a dog show with Woodside Animal Sanctuary it promises to be a big day out for all the family. The Storm Troopers may make an appearance too. Till We Meet Again Jun 15 Presented by the ACT Theatre Company at at the

stalls. This year the Council House will also be opening up for the day, with guided tours by the Lord Mayor’s Macebearers, so you can learn more about this historic building and the role of Lord Mayor (advance booking required see www. visitplymouth.co.uk for details). Flavour Fest May 31 to June 2 Plymouth City Centre The South West’s largest free food and drink festival, sponsored by Column Bakehouse, returns to Plymouth with two Bake Off stars making an appearance in the Cookery Theatre. The star of the show this year is Great British William Sutton Memorial Hall at Shelly Way, St Budeaux 2pm. This is the story told through letters sent over the years between friends Lizzie and Phoebe, who grew up together, went to school together, went to their first dance together and went through the war together. All tickets £5. Come along to watch the story unfold and sing along with the cast as they remember those well loved songs sung through the decades. Tickets are available from either Shirley on 07493288461 or Janet on 07854850830. Native Makers 8 Market Jun 22 and 23 A two-day festival style makers market at Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard , with the return of native cubs craft, delicious snacks, workshops, free activities and plenty of summer fun. Open 10am to 5pm both days. Plymouth Camra Beer Festival Jun 27 to 29 At the TA Centre, Prospect Place, Millbay, supporting a military charity. From 12pm to 11pm each day. Plymouth Scale Model Show Jun 29 Plymouth Guildhall 10am to 4pm. Numerous static model displays covering 75 years since D-Day, radio controlled models, model railway and traders selling model kits and accessories. Cafe open all day. Disabled access. Singamusical Jul 13 Presented by the award-winning Choral Foundation at Devonport Playhouse at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Musical director Scott Angell, accompanist Claire Anderson and guest artist soprano Jasmine smith. Tickets £8 in advance £10 on the door. Available from 01752 365580. Tickets for the matinee are selling out fast.

MTV Music Week June 5 to 8 MTV Music Week will be taking over Plymouth, with a huge range of acts performing in venues across the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music. The evening shows include: MTV Push at The Treasury on June 5, featuring some amazing up-and-coming artists; MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on June 6, bringing the best in rock and indie music; YO! MTV Raps at The Hub on June 7, celebrating hip-hop and rap artists; and Club MTV at Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, closing the week with a huge dance party. The lineup so far includes The Amazons, Pale Waves, Ghetts, R3WIRE & VARSKI and more. Visit www.mtvmusicweek.co.uk to find out more and buy tickets. Eggbuckland Community Festival Weekend Jul 13-14 Charity fundraiser Lorna Empson has organised another action packed weekend. It’s going to be another awesome year and will be even bigger with some great entertainment, including live music from Horse With No Name, Gary Cee and The Cruisers and many more. Please come along to a packed out event with fun for all ages with over 40 stalls, as well as dance schools, magic show, dog show in the arena, bouncy castles, ice cream van, traditional tug ‘o’ war for adults and children and so much more. Proceeds will be donated to a local nursery in Eggbuckland to purchase a defibrillator case. The festival is at Frogmore Avenue, Eggbuckland. Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Stoke Village Fun Day 2019 Jul 21 A full day of entertainment is planned, bringing the village alive. We can look forward to stalls, inflatables, live music and entertainment, as well as a dog show. Held at Blockhouse Park, Stoke Village. Bikers Day on the Piazza Jul 27 As part of 2019 Plymouth Summer of Events, the Plymouth Motorcycle Club are proud to announce that by kind permission from Plymouth City Centre Company they will be holding a static motorcycle display on the Piazza. Rave-Kidz UK Jul 27 Rave-Kidz is a fun Family Rave Event for the whole family. Playing the finest in uplifting Dance music for all ages to hit the dance floor and throw shapes together. Held at the Woolwell Centre.

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Public events planned for Forder Valley Transport Improvements Residents living in or near the Forder Valley are being invited to a series of information events to get the latest update on the Forder Valley Transport Improvements.

Plymouth City Council’s project team, along with the contractor Balfour Beatty, will be on hand to explain the scheme, answer questions and to outline the schedule for the project, which includes Forder Valley Link Road and improvements at Forder Valley Roundabout. The dates are:  • Thursday May 16, Tor Bridge School, 2pm to 7pm • Friday May 17, Elm Community Centre, 10am to 7pm • Saturday May 18, Windsor House, Tavistock Road, 10am to 2pm The Forder Valley Link Road is one of the biggest infrastructure projects the Council has ever embarked on and will create a much-needed second route between the A38 and Derriford, avoiding the often heavily congested Manadon roundabout and A386 Tavistock Road. When finished, the link road will connect the junction of Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road with William Prance Road and key destinations such as Derriford Hospital, the University of St Mark and St John and Plymouth Science Park. As well as unlocking economic growth in the north of the city, the scheme objectives are to improve traffic flow on both the Forder Valley and A386 Tavistock Road routes, open up the potential to provide new bus links from the east and the south of the city and to provide new walking and cycling routes. Work on constructing the scheme starts this autumn and is expected to be completed in early 2022.

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All local businesses, voluntary groups, and individuals organisations and groups 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. HEAD SPACE VOLUNTEER Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who consider that they are approaching a mental health crisis. Volunteers will work alongside staff to provide support in both group and 1:1 settings. People who have experienced a mental health issue, or care for those in mental health distress, can offer a privileged insight and understanding and draw on their own experience volunteering to help others. Comprehensive training and support, and the opportunity to join a successful and likeminded team. All travel costs are covered and you will be able to develop new skills and experiences and have fun whilst helping make a difference To get involved contact David Kinross for an initial discussion. T: 0800 9230 039 E: david.kinross@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk HOSPITAL RADIO PLYMOUTH VOLUNTEERS Hospital Radio Plymouth, the award winning station, celebrates 50 years of broadcasting this year to hospitals around the Plymouth area. We are looking to expand our live coverage of programmes both during the day and evenings. We are looking for additional volunteers to help our charity. If you have what it takes to get involved, then give Robert Goodall a call on 07733 055519. BOOK TROLLEY ROUNDS Royal Voluntary Library Service Derriford Hospital needs help for the book trolley ward rounds weekdays between 10am - 12 noon. If you are interested in the service and can spare the time, please contact Pat Hamilton on Thursdays 9.30am - 3.30pm on 01752 430880 for further information. SUPPORT WORKER The Candle Trust are looking for a support worker who understands the needs of people with autism, works in a person centred manner, can engage positively with service users, can undertake personal care, can be flexible with their shifts and has got at least a NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. For more details, please ring Linda on 01752 212168 ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Healthwatch Plymouth is a local service to give the people of Plymouth a voice with regard to their experiences of health and social care services. We are looking for people to talk to other people about their experiences. We operate from various locations across the city. We provide training, expenses (out of pocket and travel), transport and you will be with a positive and supportive team. No experience necessary just the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. You will meet new people, have fun, build your confidence, build on your CV and gain new skills. Contact details are volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or 08009230039. VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Primrose Foundation, Plymouth’s only breast care charity supports those going through the breast care pathway, and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers. You’ll be helping at coffee mornings and spending time with patients and their families - so you’ll need to be comfortable chatting and listening. Contact Madeleine Matthews on 01752 975217 or email madeleine@primrosefoundation.org for more information. DISTRIBUTORS Cornerstone Vision, publishers of the Plymouth Chronicle, are looking for distributors, to help deliver leaflets across the city and surrounding area. Transport an advantage, own phone number essential. We are particularly looking for people to help cover Efford, Ernesettle, Saltash, Ivybridge and Torpoint, although other areas may be available. Please email john@cornerstonevision.com or call 01752 225623

transform brain research in South West

Work has started on a new facility that will host the most advanced brain research technology in the South West Peninsula.

The Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) will host the most advanced frontline 3-Tesla MRI scanner in the region, and accommodate seven human neuroimaging research laboratories. The multi-million pound project is a unique collaboration between the University of Plymouth, the research charity DDRC Healthcare and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT), and will also provide improved facilities for hyperbaric medicine – used to help deep sea divers – along with delivery of advanced training. The facility will be an extension to the existing DDRC Healthcare building in Plymouth Science Park, and the first turf was cut by Professor Judith Petts, ViceChancellor and chief executive of the University of Plymouth, Ann James, chief executive of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Dr Gary Smerdon, chief executive of DDRC Healthcare, and Professor Stephen Hall, director of BRIC. The MRI scanner will be used by the University to enhance research into conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and autism, and by UHPNT for its neurological research to improve patient outcomes. The work taking place in the other BRIC laboratories will range from exploring cognition and behaviour – understanding why people behave in certain ways – to motor control, allowing detailed investigation into neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. BRIC will also provide new teaching

Turf cutting (from left) Ann James, Dr Gary Smerdon, Professor Judith Petts and Professor Stephen Hall

space for postgraduate students in human neuroscience. Building work is set to be completed in spring 2020 and Professor Stephen Hall from the University of Plymouth, director of the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC), is excited about its prospects. He said: “Our research in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience is currently ranked in the top 20 of UK Universities. The addition of BRIC, and its cutting-edge facilities, will support our ambition to become one of the best brain research organisations in the world. “We are proud to be working with DDRC Healthcare and UHPNT to make this work possible. I look forward to seeing the results impact on research, and transfer into patient care to help those who need it most.” Dr Gary Smerdon, DDRC healthcare chief executive, said: “Every aspect of this project

will allow DDRC Healthcare to grow and develop. It is a true collaboration that consolidates our many years of working with the University of Plymouth and the NHS. “The co-location of neurological research excellence, state-of-the-art imaging facilities and a hyperbaric medical centre will move us to the forefront of international research and training.” Ann James, chief executive of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, said: “BRIC is one of several exciting joint ventures between UHP and the University to embrace innovation in health care. “The new facility will provide patients from across the region with even more access to state-of-the-art imaging technology, and we look forward to the benefits the research opportunities will bring.”

Barden factory saved from closure

News that the Barden factory in Estover has been saved from closure has been welcomed by business leaders and politicians.

here in Plymouth for many years. “The Plymouth plant was saved because of the skills of its staff and the high value of manufacturing here in this city – and the importance the council places on it. “We are now prepared and ready to work with HQW. Bring it on.” MP Johnny Mercer, who has the Barden plant within his Moor View constituency, said:

a factory which has been a stalwart of the Plymouth manufacturing scene for 50 years. “I am absolutely delighted, and pay tribute to both Schaeffler and particularly their managing director in Plymouth Jon Everett, German owners Schaeffler announced for his tireless work. plans to shut the site in November - putting “Saving 367 jobs is a significant over 350 jobs at risk. achievement, and shows the confidence But it was announced on May 7 that the others have not only in our city, but what can plant had been sold to HQW happen when we ruthlessly focus Precision who will continue to on outcomes to improve people’s manufacture at the site. lives who live here.” The announcement followed Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth months of lobbying and Sutton and Devonport said: discussions by local MPs and “Barden has been a part of Plymouth City Council. Plymouth for over 50 years and Leader of Plymouth City Council, the news will be welcomed Councillor Tudor Evans said: “This by the firm’s employees, the is a great day and great news that city’s manufacturing base and a key Plymouth company is going Plymouth as a whole. to stay in the city. “Plymouth’s MPs stood together “An enormous amount of work on a cross-party basis for the has taken place behind the scenes jobs at Barden with a face to face to get this result and we’d like to meeting in February of this year say thank you to Schaeffler for with Barden’s German owners. listening to us and for working I’m delighted that Barden will so hard with us to enable the continue to operate in Plymouth Councillors and MPs who worked together to save the factory (from left) business to be sold – giving the securing 350 jobs. Coun Tudor Evans, Luke Pollard MP, Coun Ian Bowyer, Johnny Mercer MP and Plymouth plant a lifeline. “I look forward to meeting “It’s their concern for staff here Gary Streeter MP the firm’s new owners in due in Plymouth and the links forged “We’ve managed to save all the jobs at the course to reassure them of our cross-party with this city and its strong manufacturing Bardens Factory in Plymouth. This is huge support for this high value manufacturing to credentials that has turned around a possible news. continue in Plymouth. Today is a good day for closure to a whole new future with HQW. “Barden’s has been one of our stalwart Plymouth and for Barden’s employees. “We are in touch with HQW and are companies in Plymouth for fifty years. “I want to pay tribute to the staff and offering support and guidance to ensure January they were looking at closing. A management who have been determined to a prosperous future for the company, its team of us have worked hard to ensure the protect jobs in Plymouth and find a future for staff and the wider manufacturing sector livelihoods of every single job in this factory, the plant. Their effort has paid off.”

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To help celebrate all the Mayflower events during 2020, a team of local people have organised a competition to choose the Mayflower 400 Town Crier for Plymouth. One of the organisers, Penny Tarrant said: “We’re looking for people who stand out in a crowd and would like to wear an elaborately embellished coat and a fantastic tricorn hat with plumes. “The crier will need to have a a strong voice that will attract attention to the message being delivered.” The position of Mayflower Town Crier is open to anyone from the Plymouth area who is over 18. The successful candidate will then publicise and attend Mayflower 400 events in Plymouth. People interested in the role can apply through the website at www. mayflowertowncrier.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Thursday 16th May Applicants will be invited to attend a workshop, to discover what the role will involve. They will have a chance to practice shouting, ringing their bells and creating their own individual messages. The competition final will be held in Plymouth Guildhall on Thursday July 25. The event will be free and full of family fun, starting with Plymouth Morris Dancers at 6pm outside the Guildhall and the main competition starting at 7pm. Each contestant will have an opportunity to perform three items on the Guildhall stage, in front of a team of judges. The audience will also vote for their favourite. Local Stonehouse band, Sound House Brass, one of the top brass bands in Devon, will provide a musical interlude. Once the Mayflower Town Crier has been chosen, they will be provided with their own individually designed outfit, which will be made from upcycled material from Plymouth Scrapstore. They will be given guidance as they start out in their new role from experienced town criers from other parts of Devon. Everyone is welcome to go along on July 25 to join in with all the fun. Free tickets available from Eventbrite via the website www.mayflowertowncrier.co.uk. Follow the competition on Facebook (Mayflower Town Crier) and Twitter (Mayflowertownc1).

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online, forced into sharing explicit images of themselves, taking part in sexual activities via a webcam or smartphone, or having sexual conversations by text or online. The young people took part in some great debates about staying safe and shared how safe they felt from grooming or exploitation on certain apps. They told us that they are often better at looking out for their friends than they are at looking out for themselves. In order to make sure that adults in the community take action to keep children safe, we need to share how people can recognise the possible signs of CSE and grooming, and give children and young people the knowledge and confidence to speak out about any worries or concerns they may have. This is important prevention work, and the more we talk about it, the more we can stop young people from coming to harm, by being tricked into sexual exploitation. By raising awareness, teaching young people about unhealthy relationships, and who to speak to if they have a concern, and identifying and prosecuting preparators, children in our community will be safer. If you want to find out more about Together for Childhood contact the NSPCC in Plymouth at Plymouth. Servicecentre@nspcc.org.uk or 01752 422577 or visit the NSPCC website. Adults with a concern about the welfare of a child can contact the NSPCC’s helpline for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org. uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk 24/7, 365 days a year.

Playwriters’ programme The Playwriters Organisation have a busy summer programme lined up in May and June with most of the events taking place at the The Playwriters Theatre, upstairs at the Noah’s Ark in Courtney Street in the heart of the city centre. Dates in May include: May 17: Noah’s Ark, 10am to 12 noon, an open-mic morning for prose, everyone invited to bring any prose they have on the subject of ‘Journeys’. Free. May 22: Function Room, Noah’s Ark, 7.15pm-9.30pm. An Evening with... Pete Cummings and Marilyn Warbis, playwriters. £3. A mixture of new poems,

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For the first time ever this new version of the play will be presented as a single performer show, featuring writer and actor Neil Gore, and will comprise an Edwardian Magic Lantern Show, political conjuring tricks and live music and song as the audience joins the performer through the events surrounding the renovation of a large townhouse, meeting the many familiar and infamous characters from the book.    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a unique document. A novel of humour and sharply observed characterisation, it is also a passionate defence of socialist ideas and one of the first truly imaginative portrayals of life written from a working-class perspective. Writer and adapter of the book, Neil Gore said: “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists was published originally in 1914, but the themes explored in the book are still relevant today.    Tickets for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - which is being staged at the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing on June 8 – are priced at £10 plus £1.07 booking fee via Eventbrite and can be purchased at the Box Office on 07733160874/01752 351641 or online at https://politicaltheatreplym. eventbrite.co.uk    For more information visit www. townsendproductions.org.uk

Pilot’s Thumb Theatre is presenting ‘Yezno’

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

‘Yezno’, written by Danny Strike, is a thoughtful insight into a turbulent, but loving relationship. Pilot’s Thumb, yet again, explore a significant social issue with their trade mark pithy humour, organic characters and strong narrative. Catch the show at the Red House Theatre at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Millbay Road on May 25 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9, £7 for concessions and you can book your ticket online at www.wegottickets.com or by calling 01752 480262.

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Top of Gill’s bucket list - a Stobart truck ride! A former Petty Officer with more than 12 years’ service in the Armed Forces attended a special event at HMS Drake where a truck was named the Jenny Wren in her honour, writes Roy Perring.

Gill Chapman who is 59, is receiving treatment in Plymouth for terminal cancer. At the very top of her bucket list was to enjoy a ride in a Stobart Truck. Gill’s wish was granted very much through the work of another former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, Pat Clifton from Yeovil. Gill had shared her bucket list through a Facebook group of serving and ex serving WRENs and when Pat heard of Gill’s list she contacted Stobart. Now very much an iconic brand Stobart must get many such requests, but Pat’s perseverance paid off as Stobart said they were very pleased to honour the forces. Not only would they give Gill a ride in a truck at HMNB Devonport, but they’d let Gill rename one and the name she chose was Jenny Wren. It was also to mark the centenary of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). Regular driver of the mighty Jenny Wren truck, Chris Hurst, was down from Tilbury Docks. He normally delivers biofuel for Stobart Energy. He told the Chronicle “It’s brilliant to drive such an iconic truck and even more so now its the Jenny Wren”. Gill said that she regretted not doing a truck

GA Solicitors advises café with a Twist A new and innovative café is set to open in Plymouth’s city centre after commercial advice was provided by established Plymouth law firm, GA Solicitors.

Almost £40,000 will be invested into the space, converting a 2,400 sq ft retail outlet into an innovative and unique board game café. Named Twist, the café will be located on Mayflower Street and will include more than 80 covers across its two floors. It will provide the city with a brand new leisure experience – for £5 you can access their library of over 300 modern and traditional board games and play as many as you like. There will even be ‘Game Gurus’ on hand to advise which games will be best suited to the group and help get customers started. Alongside the board games, Twist will offer a full café experience and will be open in the evenings too with a license to serve alcohol. New leaseholder, Hayley Summers, grew up in Plymouth but spent five years living in London. Two and a half years ago she returned to her hometown to set up the new venture and enjoy life back in the South West. The ten year lease was completed recently, with the extensive fit out expected to take around eight weeks. The grand opening is expected at the end of May. Catherine Gill, commercial property solicitor at GA Solicitors, commented: “I have been delighted to support Hayley with this exciting new project. This transaction reflects predicted trends, showing how the high street is moving away from a more traditional retail environment and instead adapting to provide more experience-led services. “Careful legal advice was required at the outset as consent for change of use was needed, as well as detailed planning permission. We had to ensure the correct approvals were obtained and that the lease was conditional on gaining planning permission to minimise the risk for the client. Now it has completed, I am very much looking forward to visiting when Hayley is open for business.” Hayley Summers, added: “The board game café concept didn’t even exist ten years ago, now they are popping up all over the UK and further afield. I’m thrilled to be bringing Twist to Plymouth and very happy with our Mayflower Street location.

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driving course when leaving the services. When asked how she was feeling about the event she replied, “Absolutely outstanding. Really! I’m pleased and proud of the ladies in the WREN’s who made it all happen.” After group photos including Gill’s friends, family and former colleagues there was a break for a reception in the President’s Suite at HMS Drake and then Gill’s wish was granted. She climbed up into the passenger seat of the towering vehicle and Chris Hurst drove her around the edge of the car park several times. She was delighted. John Dickson, regional operations manager at Stobart Energy said: “We are delighted to make Gill’s wish come true and it was an honour to have her ride in one of our iconic vehicles. We would also like to thank HMNB Devonport for hosting the event and everyone else who helped out and attended today.” Around 20 people, including friends, family and former colleagues of Gill, attended the event. The Dauntless Association, which brings together all ex-WRNS members regardless of rank or age, made the request to Stobart Energy. Amazingly Pat Clifton who had got things started said she and several of the other ex WRENs had not met Gill until that morning. “We’re shortly off to lunch together and then home.” No doubt their Facebook page will have been pretty busy.

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Popular festival where unity is celebrated

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

This year’s event, on the weekend of June 22 and 23, is set to be a 10th anniversary celebration to remember. The family-friendly free festival, also known as U-Fest, brings together people of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities for a music and culture extravaganza that transforms Plymouth Hoe into a place to experience something out of the ordinary. The weekend will see live bands on the outdoor main stage, acoustic sets in the tent, kids activities including face-painting, storytelling and bouncy castles, and for when

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you’re hungry there is café seating, catering vendors and table displays for community associations and churches. Pastor Osee’s own experiences led him to seek to bring people together - he is a survivor of the terrible genocide that occurred 25 years ago in Rwanda and knows only too well where extreme ethnic divisions can lead. “I escaped three times from being killed,” said Osee, “I would say miraculously. I came as a refugee to Plymouth in 2000, and encountered the love and friendship of people from a local church, who welcomed me with open arms and supported me and my family.” Pastor Osee and wife Mary Louise have four children, two boys and two girls , but they lost many members of their wider family in the genocide, including Osee’s parents. He not only survived but he has since met his mother’s killer, and those who tried to kill him, and forgiven them. He sees forgiveness as the way to healing the wounds and scars of the past in Rwanda. “We want to reach out to all communities with love,” he said. Twice a year Osee and a team of more

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than 35 doctors, surgeons and support staff from the UK and Europe travel to Rwanda, Mozambique and Malawi, performing lifechanging, and in some cases life-saving operations. Education, health and social care all play a part in carrying out ‘love in action’ through the work of the organisation Rwanda Legacy of Hope (www.rwandalegacyofhope.com). In Plymouth, ANM (www. allnationsministries. info) offers support and advice to refugees and asylum seekers including translation and interpretation, as well as generally available counselling,

training, youth and befriending services. They also run a programme that provides food for homeless people. Pastor Osee is keen to thank all those who partner with their work, including the festival; like most community-centred activities it relies on the goodwill and expertise of volunteers as well as the good offices of the local council and business community. Unity Festival, with all its vibrancy, colour, music and fun is a natural fit for a team that is motivated to bring communities together – June 22 and 23 on Plymouth Hoe looks like a weekend to mark on the calendar.

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Leon completes apprenticeship with flying colours A 29-year-old Plymouth man is celebrating after achieving an outstanding performance in his apprenticeship. Leon Horn, who lives in Hartley Vale, achieved a Distinction in all areas of his customer service practitioner apprenticeship through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes. The end point assessment (EPA) is part of the new apprenticeship standard being rolled out nationally, replacing apprenticeship frameworks. The apprenticeship reforms aim to provide a more thorough and practical foundation to the profession, with emphasis on equipping learners with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress and thrive throughout their career. As part of the Level 2 customer service EPA, Leon had to complete an apprentice showcase, observation and a professional discussion, demonstrating excellent understanding in all three areas to achieve the Distinction mark from awarding body Pearsons. Leon will now be remaining at Plymouth Community Homes as a permanent member of staff. Ryan Coles, contact centre experience manager at Plymouth Community Homes said: “I have

worked with Leon over the past fourteen months, and he is a very knowledgeable and valuable team member. The qualification recognises the skills he has developed throughout his apprenticeship and has also enabled him to be offered a full time place with us. “Leon is a great example to other learners, highlighting what can be achieved by completing an apprenticeship.” Leon said: “I am delighted by the EPA result and also the offer of a permanent position. I would like to thank Plymouth Community Homes for this opportunity and Skills Group for its support throughout my apprenticeship.” Sharon Chaffe, managing director at Skills Group said: “We are very proud of Leon for his hard work. The EPA is a new and rigorous assessment process and therefore the Distinction result is a credit to his commitment, as well as to our dedicated trainers and Plymouth Community Homes with whom we have a long established relationship. “Our apprenticeships provide a brilliant platform to start a career, providing on-thejob training with top local employers and complemented by training in our state-of-the-art facilities. We look forward to Leon’s progress going forward.”

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Plymouth law firm GA Solicitors is to partner Cancer Research UK for its two Race for Life events in Plymouth.

undertaken by the charity is so important. These events bring the whole city together in the fight against cancer and we will proudly be in attendance at both events to show our support.” Ruth Chamings, Cancer Research UK’s Plymouth event manager, said: “We’re delighted to welcome GA Solicitors as our local partner. Race for Life helps people affected by cancer, by raising money for research, including funding clinical trials which help give patients across Devon access to the latest treatments.

“We’re very grateful for the support they are giving to our Plymouth events and the fantastic fundraising their staff are doing. The partnership helps Race for Life to raise as much as possible for vital research. “Every day, 90 people in the South West region are diagnosed with cancer. By supporting Cancer Research UK, GA Solicitors is helping the charity’s doctors, nurses and scientists help more men, women and children in the South West survive.” This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone - women, men and children - to join

Local law firm sponsors Race for Life events in Plymouth

The three-year partnership will see the firm support both the 5k event at The Hoe on Sunday June 16, and the Pretty Muddy event at Central Park on Sunday September 29. Stephen Ramsden, managing partner of GA Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to have agreed a three year partnership with Cancer Research. Not only are these two fantastic events, but the work

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Over 1000 new trees for Marsh Mills roundabout are in the plans which aim to create a world-class first impression of the city for visitors and residents alike for years to come. The Mayflower Forest is a key part of The Road to Mayflower project, a volunteer led initiative An artist's impression of the by Plymouth’s construction Mayflower Forest at night industry in the lead up to the city’s Mayflower400 commemorations. The scheme also compliments the Plan for Trees, which pledges to make trees an important part of the Mayflower legacy. Professionals from the construction industry will play their part, working on this community engagement project through the Building Plymouth Partnership as an ‘Adopt a Street’ project which will see the existing green infrastructure and enhance a transformation of Embankment Road them, to provide an elegant, sophisticated from Marsh Mills roundabout through to gateway to the city. The concept has Cattedown roundabout. developed into the Mayflower Forest, a Cllr Sue Dann, cabinet member street scene lasting legacy project for Plymouth with the and the environment said: “We salute the An artist's impression of the Mayflower Forest

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Young aspiring Special Olympians begin their journey to 2020 Games

Winning team (from left ) Tom Westrope, planning officer, city planning team; Rebecca Miller, city planning manager; Nicki Evans, E-planning and graphics officer, and Phil Jones , mapping officer, city planning team

Pioneering council project scoops top national award A pioneering community infrastructure initiative which is helping to change residents lives in Plymouth has helped the City Council win the top award at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Excellence.

The ‘City Change Fund’ project was awarded the Silver Jubilee Cup and the Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice category. It is the third time Plymouth City Council has won the Silver Jubilee Cup - the highest accolade in the RTPI awards. The City Change Fund uses Crowdfund Plymouth to distribute funds raised by developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy. While most of this levy is spent on big things that keep the city running like roads, schools and parks, some can be allocated to great local projects. Since 2015, the council has pledged over £250,000 on 60 projects with the Crowdfund Plymouth platform, raising over £1.5 million in the city. Projects have included many from social enterprises who are delivering projects that are close to local peoples’ hearts. Campaigns have included improving local green space, such as Collings Park Trust to a sonic art silent disco at Devil’s Point. The Council uses the Crowdfunder website to distribute the ‘neighbourhood proportion’ and pledges up to 50 per cent of a project’s costs (up to a maximum of £20,000), if they met the legislative and Council’s criteria and priorities. City planning manager Rebecca Miller said: “This is the third time Plymouth has won the Jubilee Cup – the highest accolade the RTPI can give and I am chuffed to bits for our teams, our council and our city to have achieved this recognition. “To me, this project is an incredible example of how a

council project can make a massive difference to hundreds of people. We have been blown away by the ideas, innovation and passion people had for projects designed to make Plymouth an even better place to be. “A city is not just about buildings, roads and services. It is about the people who live here and how they feel about Plymouth. The fact this funding comes from developments across the city means residents are benefiting from growth. We are engaging with community groups and residents in a whole new way. It is helping to galvanise people who have incredible ideas and drive – to make things happen!” The judges thought this online platform was a ground breaking initiative and the impacts are already vast. They were particularly impressed by the high levels of engagement the Council have had with the public, especially the younger generation, empowering them with involvement in the early planning stages. Sadie Morgan, chair of the judges said: “This is a unique and ground breaking initiative. Plymouth City Council went beyond simple community engagement into community involvement by empowering the local community to be proactive and invest with them in the City Change Fund from its inception. The project is a great example of the power of technology and how it can bring people and resources together more quickly than ever before. The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established awards in the UK planning industry. Running for over 40 years, they celebrate exceptional examples of planning and the contribution planners make to society. For more about the City Change Fund visit www. plymouth.gov.uk/ citychangefund

Preparing for the Mayflower 2020 Special Games due to be hosted in Plymouth, local young people have been trying a host of new sports at a new inclusive multi-sport club at YMCA Plymouth.

The club is delivered in partnership with Special Olympics and is open to young people between the ages of eight and 16 with an additional need or intellectual disability. The club is now welcoming new members to join and discover a new sport with the chance of working towards getting a taste of competition in the games that will be held from April 3 to 5 2020. The YMCA Specials Club was launched to offer young people with intellectual disabilities pathways to competition and use sport to overcome barriers, challenge stigma and support their own mental and physical health and wellbeing. The club has been launched from the success of Special Olympics Plymouth & District’s adults club – also hosted at YMCA Plymouth – which has seen many of its members attending national and international games, proudly returning with impressive medal hauls. The new club hopes to engage the next generation, introducing them to new sports leading to competitions and the continued success of Plymouth’s Special Olympians. Before the 2020 Games, athletes are also looking forward to next

Boccia is one of the popular sports available at YMCA Plymouth

month’s Special Olympics Regional Football tournament, at the Manadon Sports Centre on June 30. The tournament will run alongside the ‘CanDo’ Event (Community Additional Needs Day Out), where inclusive activity organisations across the city will be offering free activities, giving people a taste of what’s on offer locally for people with disabilities. Chairman of Special Olympics Plymouth and District, Alan Stockdale, said: “Right now is the ideal time for young people with intellectual disabilities to get into sport. The Mayflower 2020 games provides a great aim for them to get their first taste of competitive sport.

Even if they’ve never tried a sport yet, I urge them to come to the club and give it a go. Our coaches are ready to develop their skills and get them participating.” The YMCA Specials ‘Multi-Sport’ runs every Wednesday from 4.45pm to 5.45pm at YMCA Plymouth in Honicknowle and the club offers a range of sports including boccia, badminton, bowls, football, cricket, basketball, and much more. To find out more about this club or any other inclusive activities delivered at YMCA Plymouth, visit ymcaplymouth.org. uk/inclusive or call 01752 201918. To find out more about Special Olympics, visit www.sopd.org.uk

Wheelie good challenge for teams Registration for the second annual Every Ride Counts challenge is now open. The workplace cycle challenge, organised by Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion team, pits teams from organisations in Plymouth against each other to achieve the most bike trips through their daily commutes. The ‘wheelie’ good competition runs during June and takes in Bike Week during June 8 to 16. It’s all about encouraging more people to get out and about on their bike, reducing car trips in Plymouth throughout June and beyond. Last summer’s challenge had 86 employees from ten different organisations making up 23 teams to take part in the challenge. A team of four cyclists from Babcock International won Best Team in Every Ride Counts 2018. This year’s challenge will see teams

competing again for the top place, and each bike trip they take, whether a long or short journey, counts. More prizes are up for grabs, including the Every Ride Counts Workplace Award, nominated by employees for being a cycle-friendly employer. Registration to enter Every Ride Counts closes on June 7. Increasing the number of people cycling to work and leaving the car at home can improve the health and wellbeing of staff, cut down travel costs to work and help solve limited office parking spaces. It also reduces traffic congestion and leads to lower carbon emission.

One of last year’s participants said: “I have often thought about riding my bike to work, but always found an excuse not to! This was just what I needed to get me to take the plunge and I have carried on cycling into work now the Plymotion event is over and intend to do so until the weather gets pants again!” A prize of £100 worth of vouchers is on offer for best team (four in a team) and best individual. There is also a prize draw of £50 worth of vouchers up for grabs when people register. To find out more about the challenge, go to the Plymotion website or contact Plymotion@plymouth.gov.uk. You can also follow the Facebook page and Twitter account. Register online at www.plymouth. gov.uk/parkingandtravel/cycling/ everyridecounts2019

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Stagecoach South West is putting its weight behind a mammoth awareness and fundraising campaign for St Luke’s Hospice as key partner for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth.

The exciting sculpture trail with a difference is set to be Devon and Cornwall’s biggest public art event for 10 weeks this summer from July 8 to September 16. It is estimated the colourful parade of 40 unique elephants will attract 250,000 visitors to explore the trail, raising vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice. The charity has recruited the beloved children’s storybook favourite Elmer the elephant, plus 40 of his charming chunky chums, for the outdoor trail around Plymouth and surrounding areas. Each sculpture will feature a bespoke design, painted by talented local artists. As well as turning Plymouth patchwork with the enchanting elephants, St Luke’s is using the campaign to highlight the importance of its vital service and encourage more open and honest conversations about the ‘taboo’ subjects of death, dying and bereavement that can help us all, including schoolchildren who

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Co-op staff from stores across Plymouth have walked a total of 40 miles in support of Mental Health Awareness - raising £1,500 in the process.

Employees Nicky Bowden and Cassandra Humphreys organised the event, while colleagues, friends and family joined them along the way. In the weeks leading up to the event, local Coop stores took part in fundraising for the cause. Beacon Park stores decided to sell 100 lucky squares for £1 each, awarding half of the winnings to the lucky buyer of the winning square, and the other half being donated to the chosen charity. This was designed and organised by team leader Aimee Smith, who also took part in the walk on the day. The walk was organised into two groups, one

starting at the Southway Store and the other in Staddiscombe. At 6AM both groups set off on their scheduled journeys, later to be reunited at the Mutley Plain Store where they would finish the last 4 check-ins together as one. Over 30 stores were visited during the walk, and check-ins were documented via the Mind Walk Plymouth’s Facebook Page. The final store to be reached by those walking for Mental Health Awareness was Fort Austin. The collective of colleagues, friends and family reached their final destination earlier than planned, with 30 minutes to go. They were welcomed by a crowd of supporters. A total of £1500 was raised for Plymouth & District Mind, a charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing mental health problems.

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

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If you own a business, think of the employees and customers whose lives would be affected if you stopped. If you work as a waitress in a restaurant, think of the number of people who you have served as they celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a well earned meal out. Not only that but God sees you. That may sound like a strange thing to say but the truth is God sees what you do and loves you and your life more than you could know. God knows what you contribute and how much it costs you to do what you do. He knows the ups and the downs and the struggles you face to keep going and He is your biggest cheerleader. As I write this Easter is fast approaching, a time when many millions of people across the globe will remember the fact that God showed up to mankind in the person of Jesus and demonstrated powerful love for people, often taking time out to be with those who felt like they were unseen. Far beyond my ability to describe in a short article, there are many people to this day who know Jesus is with them in their day-to-day life and draw great comfort, peace and resolve from that. The best news is that this can be true for you too.

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

Kwibuka - which means 'Let Us Remember' - will take place on May 18. It is being organised by Plymouth-based All Nations Ministries, whose leader Revd Osee Ntavuka, survived the genocide but lost many members of his family. It was during a 100 day period in April 1994 that an estimated 800,000 men, women and children - all from the minority Tutsi community - were systematically murdered by the rival Hutu tribe. The Kwibuka event will be attended by the Rwanda High Commissioner, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, the Mayor of Rwandas's Nyarugenge District and the Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd Nick McKinnel. The afternoon's programme will include the laying of flowers on the Memorial Stone at the Peace Garden on Plymouth Hoe, which will also include speeches, prayers and songs from a children's choir. This will then be followed by a Commemoration Service at Catherine Street Baptist Church led by Revd Osee Ntavuka. The sermon will be given by the Bishop of Plymouth followed by two genocide survivors who will share the horror of their experiences. Revd Osee Ntavuka will express his views on the benefits of forgiveness, followed by speeches from the Rwanda High Commissioner and the Mayor of Nyarugenge District. A candle will then be lit in remembrance of all those who died and suffered during the genocide.

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ELECTRICIANS GIFFORD ENERGY & ELECTRICAL LTD

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FENCING & DECKING

Absolute Fencing & Decking Ltd The No. 1 Fencing & Decking Company in Plymouth

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GARAGE DOOR SERVICES PLYMPTON & SOUTH HAMS GARAGE DOORS – Local family business; repairs and servicing, new garage door installations, remote electric operators for new and existing doors, electric gate automation, electric/manual roller shutters. Free estimates and surveys. Tel 01752 348488 www.psgdoors.co.uk

GARDEN & LANDSCAPING

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PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

B Williams Plumbing and Heating Reliable plumber no job too small from tap washers to central heating systems. Free quotes gas safe registered. No call out charge, recommendations can be given. 07971572632 www.bw-plumbing.co.uk MIKE JARVIS PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES All plumbing, heating and gas work undertaken • Servicing, installation and repair • Gas Safe • • No job too small • 24 hour emergency call out • VAILLANT approved installer Tel 01752 778440 Mob 07875136429

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LES PIKE • Emergency roof repair specialist • Concrete tiles • Natural slate • Lead valleys • Flashings All building & construction work undertaken. 45 Years experience in the building industry. Tel: 01752 787708 Mob: 07977949898

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KSR Licensed Disposal REMOVAL OF WASTE Cheap rates for OAPs, For a FREE Estimate, CALL Kevin: 07810 450940

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Your guide to community events in your area Crownhill Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers. Libraries also run regular story times for under 5s. Chatterbooks Tuesdays, 4pm - 4.45pm Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12. Pebble Art Thursdays, 3.30pm - 5pm Join in the fun during this pebble art activity session. Book Group Second Thursday of the month, 2.15pm - 3.15pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss. Estover Library Grandparents Session Fridays, 2pm - 3pm Join in on the weekly drop in session for grandparents and carers of the under 5s with stories for the little ones. Craft Group Second and last Monday of the month, 10.30am 11.30am For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat. Southway Library Work Club Mondays, 9.30am - 11.30am Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more. Feel Better with a Book Tuesdays, 10am - 11.30am Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small, friendly group. Book Group First Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 3pm First Wednesday of the month, 4.45pm - 5.45pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss. Rhymetime Wednesdays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers. Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s. Memory Café Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa. Lego Club Thursdays, 4pm - 5pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills. Writers Group On the second and last Thursday of the month, 6pm - 7.30pm For anyone with an interest in writing stories or plays. Drop in. Family History Group Fridays, 2pm - 4pm Get help and advice on tracing your family history. West Park Library IT for Beginners Tuesdays, 3pm - 4pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Or bring along your own device, staff will be on hand to help. Lego Club Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills. Book Group Second Thursday of the month, 2pm - 3pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each

month there will be a different book to read and discuss. Events at Mainstone Community Centre Beginners line dance class 6.15 pm -7.15 pm Thursday evening. Cost £4; Bingo every Wednesday night,cost £6; healthy activities hour, Monday 11 am to 12 noon. Free to all ages, all abilities. Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays Youth music group for nine to 18 year olds. Meet at Courtlands School Eggbuckland (term time). Staffed by volunteers who teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Elm Community Centre in Estover (near Asda) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own drinks and and snacks. Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. Plymouth Dog Training Club Meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788. Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For details visit www.pmhc.co.uk Parents, Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am-11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503.

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

Amanda is currently chief executive of 100 Women In Finance, a global association of professionals in the finance industry that aims to empower women in the finance industry and inspire the next generation of young women to join the industry. She was previously a Partner at Aquamarine Capital, managing two investment funds. Among her other roles, Amanda was chair of the Halo Trust (the world’s largest humanitarian landmine clearance charity) from 2014-18 and continues to serve on the Halo USA Board as a Trustee. Based in New York, Amanda has family in the South West and was a regular user of Plymouth Airport prior to its closure in 2011. FlyPlymouth was created in 2015 to acquire and reopen Plymouth Airport. The company has developed detailed plans to operate the site as a business and general aviation facility in line with local policy. The core management team is now in place as is the private sector backing required to fund and deliver these plans. The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Thursday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Clearbook Village Hall at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

partners 1pm to 2.30pm. Booking essential. Wednesday: Garden Time - come and play outside 11am to 12 noon; Thursday: Midwife clinic appointments only 9.30am 4pm; Latch-On group 10am to 11.30am; Step by Step for children with additional needs 1pm to 2.15pm; Friday: Community cafe 9.30am to 11am. For more information call 01752 875933

Singing 4 Fun Thursdays We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For details call Janette 07854 850830.

Regular Events at William Sutton Village Hall, Crownhill Mondays: New Age Kurling for over 50s 12.30pm to 2pm; ACT Community Theatre group 7pm to 9pm; Tuesdays: Knit & Natter 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Wednesdays: Lace making 7pm to 9pm (except summer holidays); Fridays: Yoga 10am to 12pm (except school holidays); Saturdays: Bingo 2pm to 4pm; Katie Su School of Dance Mondays 10am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm; Wednesdays 4pm to 6.30pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Every second Sunday 11am to 1pm Plymouth O Gauge model railway group.

Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events. Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Socially, we will be enjoying ‘High Tea’ at Yelverton Golf Club and our date for Xmas Lunch has been set for December 15. Details of our Groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

Bingo Night Wednesdays Mainstone Community Centre with eyes down at 7.30pm. Eight page book plus one flyer costs only £6. Raffle every week and tea or coffee, or if you prefer something stronger there is a bar.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm

Whitleigh: Tea, Toast and Timebanking Wednesdays 10-12. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Share a cuppa and a chat with local people. Everyone welcome. 01752 875916

Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm. Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14. To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-tobe. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parentsto-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757

Whitleigh: Mini Allotment Group. Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 875916 Regular Events at Leigham Community Hall Tuesday Pilates 9.45am to 10.45am Wednesday night bingo eyes down 7pm; Thursday night Clubbercise: an exercise class like no other 6pm to 7pm; Friday morning breakfasts 9am to 12 noon; Friday Night Youth Club for children up to seven years old. Barnardo’s Children’s Centre, Whitleigh Monday: Parenting Groups. Call 875933 for more information; Garden Time - come and play outside 11.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday: Sensational Babies - sensory experience for pre-walkers 9.30am to 10.45am; Bump Buddies - for pregnant ladies and

Derriford Townswomen’s Guild Second Tuesday of the month at 2pm (except August) We meet at Derriford Church Hall, Powisland Drive Drive, Derriford, Plymouth. Visitors are very welcome to come to our meeting to see if they are interested in joining our Guild. We usually have a speaker and if you decide to join our guild we also have a gardening club, craft group and social studies group. A coffee morning is held each month and there is also a scrabble group and bridge club. For further information you can contact our Secretary Jenny Homeyard on 01752 781291. Sensational Babies Tuesdays and Wednesdays A baby group with some sensory experiences for pre-walkers. Tuesdays at Whitleigh Children’s Centre 9am to 10.45am; Wednesdays at Southernway Children’s Centre 9.30am to 10.45am.

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

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to get involved and learn new skills. Contact Rob Hitchcock on 01822 852479 for further details. Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa & More Playtots Baby & Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays in term time St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. Plenty of space for children to pay and parents, grandparents and carers to meet and make friends. Good variety of toys, crafts, snack, story and rhyme time all included in these fun sessions. From 9.30am to 11.30am. Just come along or contact Lyn on 01752 706728 for more details. Godly Play Club Tuesdays St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. From 4pm to 5pm for 4 to 11 year olds. An imaginative approach to storytelling using 3D figures and then doing some ‘wondering’ about the story. Children can choose which artwork they would like to do and each session is always followed by a feast! All children welcome to this free club. email lyn. crews@talktalk.net to book your child’s place. Plymouth Miniature Steam Plymouth Miniature Steam is a group of like minded enthusiasts who have an interest in Steam engines, Model Engineering , or any interesting engineering artefact or machine, the club runs a Miniature Railway in Pendeen Crescent, Southway. for the benefit of members and the local community, Pictures of our activities can be seen on our website (www. plymouthminiaturesteam.co.uk). Some members are able to build their own miniature railway engines and traction engines as well as a wide range of other large scale models, these are often seen in use at the railway, the club caters for both junior and senior members of all abilities and can train new members in engine management and construction. We run an apprenticeship scheme for junior members under 18, and welcome new members of all ages that want to get involved and learn new skills. Contact Rob Hitchcock on 01822 852479 for further details. Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa and more. RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings will start at 10.30am, followed by a coffee break around 11am, all held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and also help to keep the association alive. RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meetings are now held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists after their drill session. The branch meetings will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre Brest Road Derriford and the dates for 2019 are as follows: May 14, July 9, Sept 10, Nov 12. The AGM will be on Tuesday Jan 14, 2020 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can to give support to your committee, in order to keep the branch alive. If any member need support please contact the branch secretary or welfare officer. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held mid January 2020. Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

Brian Conley to star in Plymouth panto

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

In a career spanning three decades Brian has appeared in award-winning West End musicals and television sitcoms, presented his own chat shows, recorded three albums and completed numerous sell-out tours of the UK. He was a contestant on the 15th series of BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing. Coupled with prodancer Amy Dowden, Brian was fifth to leave the competition, not before wowing the nation with his endearing dance routines and loveable personality. Plymouth theatregoers shall go to the ball this Christmas as Cinderella transforms from rags to riches, outwits her very Ugly Sisters, and with the help of her hilarious friend and one very magical Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming. Cinderella will feature all of the ingredients of the perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast and orchestra, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy. Marianne Locatori, marketing and communications director at Theatre Royal Plymouth, said: “We are thrilled to announce Brian Conley as the star in this year’s Pantomime, Cinderella. Everyone at Theatre Royal Plymouth gets a real buzz from the panto season; we love how it brings people together to share a wonderful theatre experience with their Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936. Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth to play casual badminton. All adults welcome including over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates. Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844. Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road,

family and friends. Brian has performed on our stage many times and we can’t wait to welcome him back to Plymouth. We hope that audiences from the city and across the South West will join us for what promises to be a magical festival show for all to enjoy.” Tickets are priced from £13 and can be booked online at www.theatreroyal.com or by calling the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222. Concessions are available. Cinderella opens on December 20 and runs until January 18 2020. Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk

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Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc. net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124. Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation. Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash. 7.30pm to 10pm. GraceNotes Acapella is a ladies close harmony acapella chorus who sing a wide and varied repertoire from traditional barbershop songs, through to modern Disney classics! Competing both locally and nationally, as well as performing at many singouts throughout the year, new members are always welcome! Rock up to a rehearsal and see what we do! Email gracenotessaltash@gmail.com or find them on social media for more information. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly. 11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

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

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Old Time and more. Free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own soft drinks and snacks. For more information call Jeannie on 01803 325905 or visit www. dancingduo.co.uk

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

Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

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

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

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for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than fifty years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café in Wolseley Road), behind the Co-op just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux. These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 or email tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131. Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing. All sessions are at the Playwriters mini-theatre above The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St (behind WHSmith). Contact on 01752786777 for more details or go to www.playwriters.org. Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633.

New family community area at popular festival

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Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk

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

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

It will provide a variety of creative fun learning opportunities linking to a strong environmental theme. Organisers are working with partner groups to combine resources, including Scrap Store, Clean Your Patch, On Course, Racial Equality Council, Greenbank Youth, Creative Minds art group, Growing Community Abundance, Jar Zero Waste, Mega Reach student group, Redeemer Church, Barnardo’s and more. In the same community area there will also be a stage featuring a mix of music, dance and fun. The stage will be run by City College Plymouth students as part of their ongoing training in live sound. years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday / Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/ Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy. co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com

Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www. plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375. The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year. Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players. These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk

Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Plymouth 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

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease),

The festival, now in its 19th year, will include the best from the Plymouth live music scene, plus a variety of food outlets, licensed bar, craft stalls, inflatables and rides. This year’s chosen charity at the festival is the Shekinah Mission and there is a fundraising music event being held at the B-Bar on May 12 from 2pm. Organisers are also holding a spoken word and music evening at the Shekinah charity shop on Mutley Plain that will feature some of the best in local writers and singer songwriters. This will be held on May 23 at 7pm. The main festival weekend is Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 from 11am each day at Freedom Fields Park, Plymouth. Entry is free. More information can be found at: www.freedomcommunityfestival.org whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round? Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764. Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available. Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club We play in the Plymouth Life Centre at the bowls hall on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 1.30 pm and Friday morning from 12 noon to 2 30pm. In the summer we play on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Hoe from 10 30am to 1.30pm .If you require any more information please contact Colin Harris on 01752 222184. Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926

Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981. Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month. The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 07815542477. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. More information at plymouthwoodturners.org.uk Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777. Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, no longer in full time employment looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3A and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10am to 12pm. Coffee available on arrival. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 70 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you. Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you. Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the

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months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk

Lions Club Swimathon in support of local charities

Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187. Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you! Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc. co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information. Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Jan Cutting Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm. New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit. For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com. Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118. Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session. Under 5s free. Annual membership £5. Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 519452. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks. Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact 01752 550492 or 07810065982. Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth -

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

Seventy swimmers took part in this year’s Lions Club of Plymouth charity Swimathon at Saltash Leisure Pool. Fourteen teams of five swimmers entered the event, which involved 25 metre lengths being swum by each individual in a relay format over 50 minutes - with the team covering the most lengths being the winners. The winning team - Team Tanzania comprised four teenagers from Callington who completed 148 lengths, equivalent to 3,700 metres. The team was Lily Thorp, 14, Jamine Coleman 15, Evie Saunders, 13 and Jess Gerrad, aged 15. Each team were swimming for a charity of

Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. 5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays). Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall with break in between for refreshments. Nice friendly atmosphere and a variety of music sung. Why not come along and see what it is all about. Musical director Catherine Davies, accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

their own choice in addition to the Lions chosen charity. The charities benefiting were: Keep Me Close (the Lions chosen charity), Action Dunchenne, an individual lady with sepsis, Plymouth Highbury Trust, Special Olympics Team Plymouth & District, Shekinah Mission, Hannah’s (Dame Hannah Rogers), Tazania 2020 Expedition, Ivybridge Guides, Coeliac UK, and Metabolic Support UK. The Lions Club of Plymouth would like to thank all the teams who took part as well as the event sponsors: Russells Flooring, Plessey Semi Conductors, Moorland Heating, RL Motor Services, GA Solicitors and Francis Stuart HMO Property Management and Acquisitions. Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable, interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido. co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650. Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session. Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

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Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes. Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www. soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band). South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem. Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week. Further information www.sopd.org.uk The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the National Association, and have about 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome new members and introductory guest visits are available. See website for programme information and other details (www.theartssocietysouthdevon. org.uk) or contact Jim Stevens, Membership Secretary (jst74@hotmail.co.uk). Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric

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subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890. A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075. Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday. Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@ tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230. Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby. co.uk/join-us for more details. Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311.

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

For one day only there will be dancing again with a band, professional dancers on hand and sailors in uniform on May 26 this year between 1pm and 4pm. The original tea dances were organised by Nancy and Waldorf Astor during the Second World War to boost morale after the city was bombed almost beyond recognition during the Blitz in 1941. In the wake of this devastation the tea dances were held on The Hoe and Lady Astor famously joined those dancing. At the time Waldorf Astor said: “The people of Plymouth have danced on the Hoe during the darkest days of war. They will dance here again in peace on a Hoe which overlooks a city which has been planned for them, for a wider, freer, healthier, and more prosperous life.” As part of the Lady Astor Statue Appeal many pensioners who remembered Nancy Astor contacted the project. Among them was Alice Jones, 92, who said: “I danced on The Hoe promenade in front of Elliot Terrace, Lady Astor on the microphone urging us girls to dance with the many servicemen from all nations. A statue in her memory is long overdue. Her good works will live on forever. God bless her. We will ever be grateful to her.” Project leader Alexis Bowater said: “We had so many people contacting us with memories and in particular recalling these tea dances that we thought it would be fun, fitting and poignant tribute to them to fulfil the promise Waldorf Astor made all those years ago. “The people of Plymouth will dance again on The Hoe, in peacetime, on May 26th this year, with representatives of Her Majesty’s Armed Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another

Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080. National Trust Plymouth Centre St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Entrance is £3 for members and £4 for non-members, which includes light refreshments. For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@ gmail.com Devon and Cornwall Carving Club Tuesday (term time) 7 pm – 9 pm At Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth. Cost of membership is £22 per person, per term. All new members welcome. Please call Neil Smith for more details on 01752 82121. Plymouth Area Osteoporosis Support Group Meets four times a year The Abbey, St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth 2pm to 4pm. Jun 4: Osteoporosis Medical Update with two consultants from Derriford Hospital; Jul 16: Speaker oral surgeon Kamran Ali; Nov 19: Podiatrist Emma Cowley from Plymouth University. Carers Support Group Last Monday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Community Centre 10am- 12 noon on the last Monday of the month. Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014

Lady Astor dancing with a sailor on The Hoe in 1941

Services and those who remember the dances from the first time round. We are keeping the event free to join but all donations and sponsorship is of course very welcome.” The event will be called the ‘Nancy Astor Tea Dance with a Twist!’ and is being run by Plymouth Dance. It includes a band and professional dancers who will be on hand to dance with members of the public. Everyone is welcome. Starting at 1pm and ending at 4pm on May 26 it will be held on The Hoe in Plymouth overlooking the Sound. Participants are encouraged to bring their own refreshments although there are teas available at nearby cafes, the Crowne Plaza and also The Treasury. to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special

Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389. Phoenix Chorale Mondays Small, friendly choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music under the direction of Marcus Alleyne. We perform two concerts a year which usually feature a whole work plus a programme of songs around a theme, combining contemporary and traditional music. We often work with professional soloists and musicians and also try to provide opportunities for young people to perform with us. New members are always welcome, so why not come along and join us for a rehearsal? 7.30pm – 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square, PL1 5EG. For more information visit www.plymouthphoenixchorale.org University of Plymouth Choral Society Every Tuesday between September and May Based in the University, but open to all, we are a non-audition and well-established choir. We give three concerts a year in St Andrew’s Minster Church, in December, March and May. Rehearsals, under the direction of Alice Dennis BEM, are from 7.30-9.30 in the Sherwell Centre on North Hill. You will find an inspirational and friendly atmosphere and experience some wonderful music. More details from our Membership Secretary Pennie Burne at pennieB54@ aol.com.

Young carers are treated to ocean-themed fun

Young carers in Plymouth are being given the chance to take a break and connect with the ocean thanks to a new series of events being run by the National Marine Aquarium (NMA). A group of young carers from Stoke Damerel Community College aged between 11 and 14 have been invited to attend the second special edition Ocean Squad programme after the initial programme, which ran throughout December and January 2018, proved to be a huge success. Those participating in the latest run of Young Carers Ocean Squad sessions are being treated to an action-packed schedule of fun and educational activities, including snorkelling, taking a boat trip around Plymouth Sound, cooking sustainable

seafood and exploring the local beaches. They are also able to go behind the scenes at the NMA with an exciting backof-house tour, visiting all the places only Aquarium scientists are usually able to go. Joe Farrow, Ocean Squad co-ordinator at the National Marine Aquarium, said: “We’re thrilled to have been able to offer this exciting programme of Ocean-themed fun to young carers across the city, and even more so that is has been so well received. “Many young carers have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, and so we really wanted to help bring their community together and give them a break from the pressures of their day-to-day lives. Our Young Carers Ocean Squad here at the NMA is a chance for them to have some fun, make new friends and learn and try new things.”

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“The response to the programme so far has been incredible, and all places have already been filled now for the rest of the year. It has been immensely popular, and we hope that all young carers attending in 2019 will have a fun and memorable experience they won’t forget.” The project is being funded by a grant of almost £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund, which was awarded to the NMA in September 2018, with each Young Carers Ocean Squad series lasting six sessions and a further two series set to take place later this year. All costs including activities, materials, equipment and lunches are being covered by the grant, with places offered on a complimentary basis to carers across the city.

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Friends’ raffle raises over £500 An Easter raffle organised by the League of Friends of Derriford Hospital has raised nearly £560. The money raised will be put towards funding equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients at the hospital. Pictured drawing the winning tickets are Ruth Vincent (left) and Beryl Clarke (right), who are members of the League of Friends Committee.

Project SEARCH is a partnership between University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Pluss, Serco and City College Plymouth who create employment opportunities for young adults with Learning Disabilities. They provide supported work based experiences in Derriford Hospital, where they learn the skills that all employers need together with specific skills for individual jobs. The scheme supports adults aged between 18 and 24 with learning disabilities who live in Plymouth. They will experience three supported internships within Derriford Hospital and complete a Level 1 academic course. In its first eight years, 69 per cent of the project’s interns have gone on to achieve competitive paid employment. Project SEARCH intern, Regan Robinson, who gained employment as a domestic cleaner for Serco within Derriford Hospital, said: “Being on Project SEARCH has been fantastic and I ended up with paid employment as a cleaner, which was my first choice of jobs. “Earning my own money means I don’t have to rely on my parents anymore, being independent is a great feeling.” Pip Critten, Pluss employment advisor, commented: “Regan was the 29th Project SEARCH Intern to gain paid employment within Derriford Hospital with another 22 gaining employment elsewhere in the city.” He continued: “Working with these young people who are so keen and committed to employment is a privilege and they make reliable long term employees.”Project SEARCH is now recruiting for their tenth year and are holding information events for students and their families who want to find out more. For further information or to arrange a visit contact Pip Critten on 07771 967804 or 01752 439008.

Student Reece French remembered This year, marks the twelfth anniversary of the Reece French bricklaying competition, set-up in memory of the former City College Plymouth student.

Reece French died aged 20, in September 2007, after he was hit by a falling skip full of bricks at the East End Community Village Enterprise Centre in Cattedown. The competition set-up in his memory put the college’s bricklaying students’ skills to the test by challenging them to build a complex patterned wall in an allocated time. With trowels in hand, the students tried to ‘wow’ their lecturers in the hopes of winning an award. Reece’s parents, Denise and Ivan French, and Simon Parsons from Kier, presented the awards to the winners. Reece’s mother, Denise, said: “It’s great to see the College host this event year after year as it’s really close to our hearts. A big thanks for everything and we appreciate that the College continues to honour our son.” City College’s Director of Technology, Marine and Renewables, Peter Mercy, said: “This year’s competition has been fantastic and the standard of work, as always, has been very high. It is a real honour to be able to run this annual competition to honour Reece’s life. “The students all work incredibly hard throughout the year and the competition is an opportunity for them to show off their talents. Reece’s parents are always so supportive of the competition. I would like to say a special thank you to the College staff who supported this event and to Kier for their attendance and kind prize donations and, of course, to the students for taking part.” This year’s winners included: first year apprentices Sam Lavington (first place) and Brandon Loze (second place); second year apprentices Paddy Hayes (first place) and Kyle Dickinson (second place); and Shaun Duggan who was awarded a trophy for First year apprentice, Sam Lavington, shows off his first place prize with Reece’s the most improved student. parents, Ivan and Denise, and Simon Parsons from Kier Construction

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great to be recognised for my hard work.” Hannah Tustain, 17, Millbrook Music Performing & Production Arts Student of the Term Hannah has a hearing impairment, but has developed excellent personal strategies for ensuring there is no barrier to her learning. As a compassionate and caring member of her group, Hannah always looks to support other students and has already made a significant contribution to college life through a number of performance projects, including playing a number of roles in a recent performance of ‘One Million Tiny Plays About Britain’ by Craig Taylor. She is currently working with her group on a new piece of original theatre which explores modes of communication, highlighting the perils of not understanding a given situation, particularly for the hearing impaired. “I love my course at College. My confidence in acting is really developing and it’s been great to play a part in developing the signing skills of staff within the department in order to better support other students like myself. Hopefully, this will help me to further develop my skills and scope as a theatre maker.” Hannah Roberts - Cossey, 21, Ivybridge Access to Higher Education Student of the Term Access student, Hannah, was celebrated for her sunny outlook and deep compassion for others - which stands her in good stead for a career as a midwife. As a real team player, Hannah was nominated for an award not only for her exemplary approach to learning, but also for her heavy involvement in her group’s fundraising project. “I love being part of the Access community at the College. The staff and students I work with are great to be around and there are so many opportunities for students to get involved with. “The fundraising project has been so much fun. I’ve loved being involved in bake sales, arts and crafts, designing, and organising raffles for charity and it’s lovely to have received a Student of the Term award.”

The event recognises students who have gone above and beyond - making a positive contribution to the College or local community, or overcoming personal challenges to achieve in their studies. The award winners were joined by family, friends and their nominating teachers. They enjoyed a delicious celebration meal prepared by the college’s catering and hospitality students before receiving their awards. Penny Wycherley, Principal of City College, said: “The Student of the Term awards are an important event for the College and a great way to celebrate the success of our students. Events like these are a celebration of some of the remarkable achievements of our students and recognise publicly their hard work and commitment. “These students, some of whom have had to overcome additional barriers, are each progressing incredibly well and deserve to be congratulated. The staff at the c ollege are enormously proud of their accomplishments and the way in which they reflect so well on the City. It really is an honour to celebrate the outstanding qualities and achievements of our students and to share in their successes with family, friends and teaching staff.” Award Winners Vanessa Hawken, 43, Devonport and Caroline Mayne, 51, Mutley Vanessa and Caroline were both appointed as assistant managers at kitchen and homeware chain Lawsons and knew the value an apprenticeship would bring to making them a success in their new roles, but they didn’t anticipate winning Student of the Term awards for their work ethic and teamwork. Caroline said: “I’ve worked in retail for 35 years, six of which have been at Lawsons as a parttime sales assistant. The support I’ve received

from my family and assessor at the college have made returning to education possible. They have motivated me and reassured me that the hard work is all worthwhile which has clearly paid off.” Vanessa has worked at Lawsons for 14 years and her hard work was rewarded with a promotion to assistant manager. She said:”I was keen to improve my knowledge and the management apprenticeship has taught me everything I need to know to become an efficient manager. Caroline and I have really supported each other through the qualification and to be recognised for that has been lovely.” Ismail Mustafa, 33, Saltash English Student of the Term When Ismail’s lecturer first met him in 2013, he could not write, or read any more than his own name. Over the past few years he has worked hard to develop his literacy skills, whilst raising a young family and working. “I really enjoy the college environment and am really proud of what I have achieved over the past few months. Coming to college has helped me to develop my literacy skills. “I am now able to complete forms and deal with correspondence with confidence. I am looking forward to completing my Level 1 Functional Skills in English and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my lecturers.” Tom Briggs, 18, Torpoint Science Student of the Term When Tom’s step-dad sadly passed away, the biomedical science student demonstrated incredible grit, determination and resilience, focusing on his goal of going to university and maintained a focus on revising for and sitting his science exams despite the sad events. “When I came to the College, I had no formal qualifications. I was really pleased to gain my Level 2 in Applied Science and now I’m nearing the end of my level 3, am really proud to have received an offer to study biomedical science at the University of Plymouth. “It’s been challenging for so many reasons, but the college has been really supportive and it’s

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

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

Detectives are seeking information after residents in the Keyham and Crownhill areas of the city were visited on Tuesday April 2 and pressured to hand over money. Both victims were told work costing £900 needed to be done to their water supply or drains – or they faced having to leave their properties. An elderly woman was approached in the Keyham area at around 11am by a suspect who claimed to be carrying out drainage work in the area. She was later visited at home and paid a deposit of £600, only to be told the problem was larger than anticipated and would cost £1,800. The victim went to the bank to withdraw the remaining funds, but decided to contact police after a taxi driver advised her not to hand over the cash. The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, of medium build, about 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in in height, and clean shaven. He spoke in a local accent and was wearing a hard hat. At around 1pm on the same day, an elderly female in the Crownhill area was visited by a man who stated there was an issue with her water supply. She was later contacted by an older, unknown male who again asked her for money, but the woman became suspicious and refused to pay. The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his early 20s, of average build and height, with no facial hair. He was wearing a high-visibility jacket and hard hat. Detective Constable Sam Smith, of Crownhill CID, said: “Police would like to remind the public to be vigilant against this type of crime, look out for vulnerable family members and neighbours and be reminded that caution should be used against traders who attend at your door pressuring you for money. “The public should not feel threatened or intimidated by traders or commit to any unnecessary work. If you feel vulnerable to this or feel threatened then call 999.” Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, or who has further information, is urged to contact DC 7419 Sam Smith on 101 and quote crime number CR/029124/19.

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