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Plympton & Plymstock

February 2020

Play parks across the city are receiving a £300,000 boost from the council See back page

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

Dance of delight!

Dance students from Plympton Academy have been learning about the professional dance industry by taking part in a range of workshops. It included the chance to dance on the stage of The Lyric at Theatre Royal Plymouth instructed by Connor from the Rambert Dance Company pictured here • Story and photo on page 3

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Sherford Life Housebuilder helps to encourage What do you want the world to look like in ten years’ time? Plymouth University recently posted an article on their website with answers to this question from staff and students.

But how about this for an aim: “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4, the Bible). Pretty great, don’t you think! Maybe not a ten-year objective, but a wonderful future to hope for.

That’s not to say that we can’t make things better now. Think how much has changed over the last ten years! A decade ago there was no #metoo movement to fight against high-profile sexual predators. The war on plastic had barely begun. Greta Thunberg was just starting Primary School.

By Revd Tom Brassil ISIL was coming to prominence in the Middle East.

And in our own city there has been a great deal of change (mostly for the good) over the last ten years. The face of Plymouth has changed: ten years ago there was no Barcode, no Life Centre, and so many of the older parts of town were run-down. Wind forward to the beginning of the ‘20s and we have new housing developments like Sherford, rejuvenations like around Devonport, new places for leisure, new jobs, growing communities across our city.

But there are some things that seem beyond our control to fix. In the last decade our economy hasn’t really grown, our political scene has become more divided than ever, and every time one war ends another seems to begin. We start the year in mourning with our brothers and sisters in Australia over their terrible bushfires and all the heart-breaking damage there. Those words from the Bible about the end of death, mourning and pain seem pretty unbelievable from a 2020 perspective.

And yet there is hope. Not just hope for the marginal gains we may make as a society over the next decade, but real and firm hope for a much bigger change.

Those words in the Bible are followed immediately by a proclamation from God: “I am making everything new! Write this down for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5). And this is why, every Sunday and many times in between, Christians across Plymouth gather to worship and learn about this God. The one who holds out real hope for change for the future. The one who really can make the difference we long for. Sometimes it’s disheartening only to be told, “Be the change you want to see”. God says he’s the change we want to see! Why not find out when and where your local church meets, and explore the fantastic future aspirations we have as Christians? If you’re in the Sherford area we’d love to see you one Sunday at 10am in Sherford Vale School.

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

Sherford pupils to walk to school Children at Sherford Vale School are able to walk to school more safely thanks to the donation of 170 high visibility snap bands from house builder Taylor Wimpey.

The bands were donated in support of International Walk to School Month, an annual initiative, organised by UK charity Living Streets, which aims to encourage families to leave the car at home and walk to school safely.

According to research by Living Streets, less than half of all school children are currently walking to school, a drop from 70 per cent a generation ago.

The research also found that children who exercise before school arrive refreshed and ready to learn and Carla Bennett, headteacher at Sherford Vale School, agrees.

She said: “It’s really important to us that our pupils are happy and engaged when they arrive at school and walking is a great way for them to start the day. We want to encourage children and their parents to walk to school and the high visibility snap bands donated by Taylor Wimpey will help them to do this more safely.”

Melissa Langton, sales and marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “International Walk to School Month is a fantastic initiative and we are proud to be supporting it again this year. We hope that our donation of snap bands to Sherford Vale

School will help to encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle, while staying safe on their walk to school.”

Taylor Wimpey has donated over 65,000

snap bands to school children around the UK since 2014 as part of its commitment to giving back to the local communities in which it builds.

Dartmoor Zoo’s ‘otterly inseparable’ pair welcome four new pups…and now local businesses have the chance to name them Dartmoor Zoo has welcomed four healthy otter pups to its community.

The zoo is now calling on local businesses to come forward and sponsor a pup to help name the babies and contribute towards the new enclosure which will accommodate the otter family.

Parents Jasmin and Matty, Dartmoor Zoo’s resident Asian small-clawed otters, welcomed the four baby otters in October 2019 and have since been spending precious time bonding as a new family.

The vets confirmed that all four otters, three male and one female, are all happy and at a healthy weight. New mum Jasmin was born at Tamar Otter Sanctuary and arrived at Dartmoor Zoo in June 2017. She was joined by Matty from Newquay zoo in early 2019.

As a monogamous pair, their relationship has flourished over the past six months and they are now widely recognised as the cutest couple at the zoo. Before parenthood, they spent most of their time playing with the pebbles they loved. In fact, they both have a favourite pebble that they will keep for the rest of their lives.

Asian small-clawed otters are found in Southern India, Southern China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines in the wild. Mostly found in rivers, small streams, marshes, mangroves, rice paddies and coastlines, many otters suffer the consequences of pollution causing a decline in fish species, which is their key source of food.

In the last 30 years, pollution has caused this particular breed of otters to decline by 30%, with them now being considered vulnerable on the ICUCN red list.

Coral Jonas, deputy CEO, commented: “We are delighted to announce the arrival of four healthy baby otters to our community. It’s been wonderful watching Jasmin and Matty grow as parents and settle in at Dartmoor Zoo as a family of six.

One of the new pups

“The pair have become inseparable over the last six months, so it was no surprise when they started building a love nest and not coming out for their feeding time, even though we know they love eating and seeing members of the public! The weeks went by and as Jasmine got plumper, the keepers kept a close eye on the new couple, anticipating the pups’ arrival. It wasn’t too long before we started to hear tiny squeaks coming from the otter house. We couldn’t be happier!

“Here at Dartmoor Zoo our priority is to educate and inspire the general public about wildlife conservation and improve captive animal management by providing a safe environment for animals under threat in the wild. This is particularly prominent in this case as we’ve successfully bred four Asian small-clawed otters despite their vulnerability in the wild.”

Local businesses can sponsor one of Dartmoor

Zoo’s baby otters, which will include picking their name. Sponsoring an otter provides worthy funds to build the otter family a brand-new home by their pond and making sure their enclosure is suitable for the four new arrivals and parents, Jasmin and Matty.

If you would like to sponsor an otter, please contact Julie Cater: Julie.cater@dartmoorzoo. co.uk, 01752837645. Two businesses have already come forward to sponsor an otter each. Both Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants and Otter Brewery have come forward to donate and support the young Dartmoor Zoo otter Family. The Otter Brewery have named their baby otter Tarka, after their legendary premium lager. Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants will also be naming an otter in the upcoming weeks.

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

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Work starts on £5.8m primary school at Saltram Meadow Work is under way on new primary school serving the Saltram Meadow development in Plymstock.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall is constructing a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art school as part of the development.

Contractors Halsall Construction are building the two-form entry school which will accommodate 420 pupils as Persimmon Homes continues construction of phase four of the successful development.

It is anticipated the £5.8million school will be completed in November this year.

Persimmon Homes has completed approximately 454 of 1,684 homes at Saltram Meadow.

Adam Church, director in charge at Persimmon Homes Cornwall, said: “We are delighted to announce that we will be delivering this brand-new school.

“Saltram Meadow is a major development which has already rejuvenated the area. As well as delivering much-needed homes, we are committed to providing the infrastructure essential for building a community for the new residents and a key part of that is the school.

“The building will offer an exceptional learning environment for the children living on the development.

“Part of the school will also have the ability to be cordoned off so that it can be used by other members of the community out of hours.”

Persimmon Homes agrees to contribute money towards things such as highways, education and open spaces through Section 106 agreements during the planning process.

In recent years Persimmon Homes Cornwall has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in Plymouth towards roads, a high-quality transport network that will include a local bus service and biodiversity.

The fourth phase of construction has begun at Saltram Meadow and the development is proving popular with a range of buyers.

Piling work under way on the site of the new school. Pictured are Robbie Brown, Persimmon Homes head of technical, Matt Shaw, contracts manager and Rob Stone, project manager, both of Halsall and Brian Kellow, contracts manager for Persimmon Homes

Artist’s impression of the new school

Jane Cartwright, sales director at Persimmon Homes Cornwall, said: “Saltram Meadow has been hugely successful. It is in a fantastic location, so it is no surprise to us that house hunters have been moving fast to secure their favoured plots

and enjoy all the amenities this community has to offer including leisure facilities, shops and offices.”

For more information, visit www. persimmonhomes.com/saltram-meadow-10076 or call 01752 967053.

Residents in Plymouth are being asked to sign up for garden waste collections in 2020.

As announced in October, the service is changing to ensure that it is more efficient and the Council is now encouraging residents to register to continue to receive the service.

Collections will still be free and fortnightly, running from April to October. All the usual trimmings, clippings, twigs and branches up to 7cm wide that are currently collected will still be picked up. Any big branches, rubble or soil will still have to be taken to one of the household recycling centres.

Online registration is quick and easy using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Free computers are available for anyone to use in libraries across the city.

In order for collections to start in April, residents are urged to ensure they’ve registered by the end of February.

Garden waste can also be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centres or compost at home. The council has teamed up with GetComposting.com to provide Plymouth residents with reduced cost compost bins.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene, said: “This new system will help to make garden waste collection much more efficient and will deliver a much better service for residents.

“We know from the data we have that only half of residents used the service last year so when people register for their collection, we’ll be able to plan our rounds to send crews to the right parts of the city.

“This will help to reduce fuel emissions saving time, money and crucially, will reduce our carbon footprint.”

Register now at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ gardenwaste

Work starts on site access route The road will lead from Novorossiysk Road to the site compound and take around six weeks to build. It will be used for transporting plant and materials to and from the site when main construction gets under way.

There will be an increase in site traffic using Forder Valley Road while the access route and junction are being built but no closures are planned for the works. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit has been reduced from 40mph to 30mph throughout the works area, for safety.

For scheme updates and advance notification of road layout changes email fvlrcomms@ balfourbeatty.com.

Dance students learn from the professionals The school organised three opportunities for the students to learn from and be inspired by professional dancers and choreographers.

One of the workshops was at the Plymouth Theatre Royal. Students met and danced with professional dancer Connor from the Rambert Dance Company.

Students danced on the Lyric stage learning some of the repertoire choreographed by Marion Motin, whose hip hop-influenced style is probably best known through her work for Christine and the Queens, and her VMA-nominated music video for Dua Lipa.

At another workshop held at the school’s dance

Residents must sign up for garden waste collections this year

Work has started on building a temporary access road and junction for the Forder Valley Link Road construction site.

The Plympton Academy boys with Ollie and Jacob of the James Wilton Dance Company

Dance students from Plympton Academy have been learning about the professional dance industry by taking part in a range of workshops.

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studio, 30 boys from Year 7, 8 and 9, took part in a boys’ dance workshop with James Wilton Dance Company. This was the first time the boys had worked with professional dancers.

James Wilton Dance Company is known for its dynamic and physically demanding movement.

Two company dancers, Ollie and Jacob, who are on tour with the company came to the Academy to work with students, teaching them improvisation techniques, repertoire and creative methods.

Stephanie Jenner, lead practitioner of dance at Plympton Academy said: “Giving boys the platform to dance is so important as it allows them to grow and be encouraged to pursue it further.

“Changing the stigma of boys dancing is crucial so they can approach dance with a sense of security. Working with Ollie and Jacob inspired the boys so much, our students gained a lot from

this experience and I look forward to seeing all the new movements taught in their up and coming pieces.”

Forty students also had the opportunity to watch Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes at the Theatre Royal. For some this was their first experience of watching a professional dance piece. Matthew Bourne is renowned for showcasing classics with a darker twist which really displays to students how to be creative and reinvent the wheel.

“The students loved the production and came away mind blown by the dancers’ skills and talent as well as the staging, lighting and costumes,” said Stephanie Jenner.

Year 7 student Grace said: “I liked how they performed the story, it was the first dance show I have seen and I loved watching it. Matthew Bourne has a really good contrast of dance moves.”

Motorcyclist dies Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Plympton on January 6 in which a motorcyclist died.

Emergency services were called at 4.50pm following a collision involving three vehicles on an unclassified road between Deep Lane and Plympton Hill. The collision involved a silver Triumph Street Triple RX motorcycle, a black Ford Focus Titanium and a white Scania breakdown truck. The motorcycle was involved in head-on collision with the Focus.

The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old Plympton man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A full investigation of the scene took place and officers are working to establish the cause of this collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the collision to contact them via 101@dc.police.uk or by phone on 101 quoting log 535 of January 6.

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

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

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

Jan 20: Steven Andrews: The Classic Traction Review of 2019. Sound and cine from Steven’s DVD compilations from last year. Featuring a wide variety of preserved and modern traction within locations throughout the UK. Feb 3: Richard Jones: 50 years with Heritage Railways. Richard reflects on the railways with which he has served through a photographic and narrated journey. His presentations reflect his vast experience in professional service to some of the smaller and larger heritage railways. Digital presentation.

Exhibition by Paul Winter Jan 14 to Jan 28 Devonport Guildhall. Inspiring sci-fi and fantasy art exhibition by stroke survivor Paul Winter. The exhibition will remain open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturdays until January 28.

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

Wassail the trees around The Spellbound Wood and then join the family ceilidh. Bring pots, pans and musical instruments to help wake up our apple trees, welly boots and a pair of dancing shoes. Licensed bar serving hot spiced cider. Tickets available at https:// tinyurl.com/WASSAIL2020 Dream Wedding Extravaganza Jan 19 Featuring up to 100 stands, the city’s biggest and best wedding fair is at Plymouth Guildhall from 11am to 3pm. From flowers to photographers, wedding cars to cakes, bridal gowns, bridesmaids, men’s formal hire, honeymoons… it’s all under one roof. There’s a goody bag for every bride and a glass of bubbly for every visitor, not to mention two fashion shows during the day. Tickets £5 on the door (under 16s free).

Burns Night Dinner Jan 25 In aid of the Lord Mayor’s charities at the Plympton Conservative Club. Two course dinner followed by tea, coffee and port at £25 per head. Raffle and auction.

For tickets and info contact Organiser Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Terri Beer at terri.beer@plymouth.co.uk or by phone on 07919284531 or 01752 343402.

Mum2Mum Market Jan 25 Baby and children’s nearly new sale at Harewood House, Plympton from 10am to 12 noon. Buy top quality preloved baby and children’s toys, clothes, books and equipment for a fraction of the high street price. Admission £2, children free.

Carlton Big Band Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 29 Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Advance tickets available from The Duke of Cornwall or on the door.

Murder Mystery Night Jan 31 Boringdon Hall Hotel. Releasing your inner super sleuth, you will piece together the clues, interrogate potential suspects and solve the crimes. Begins at 7pm, leading into a succulent three-course à la carte dinner with coffee. £57 per person.

Twilight Tales Jan 31 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park. A fun evening for children who love stories up to the age of 10. Enjoy a before bedtime snack of toast and warm milk and snuggle up to a story telling performance from our house story-teller. Why not wear your pyjamas so you are all ready for bed when you get home? This is a parent and child session and each story has a different theme. Tickets from www.stiltskin. org.uk

Not to be missed

Research Festival:Creating an impact from local to global Jan 20 to Jan 24 Returning for the third year, the annual festival showcases the outstanding research carried out by the University of Plymouth in collaboration with colleagues and partners locally, nationally and internationally. The week-long programme spans the breadth of research undertaken at the University, from global environmental challenges and our relationship with the ocean, to examining the brain, the body, and the role of technology in improving healthcare; from digital visualisation, arts and heritage, and digital rights, to marking the Mayflower 400 commemorations with a contemporary response to our history and heritage.

Join the conversation online with #PlymResFest and reserve your place today via www.plymouth. ac.uk/research-festival. All events are free to enter, however many have limited spaces and so advanced reservation is recommended. For more details or bookings call 01752 586005.

British Diving Championships Jan 24 to 26 The event at Plymouth Life Centre is the most prestigious domestic diving event in Great Britain, with GB’s top divers competing for the British titles.

The British Diving Championships is also often used as a selection meet for the senior team for the major championships later in the year. To find out more about the event and download entry documents, go to www.britishswimming.org Polar Bear Explorer Until March 1 Set off on an exciting journey across Plymouth’s waterfront this winter, in search of the 20 polar bear cubs hidden in businesses from the Barbican to Royal William Yard. Download your trail map from the Visit Plymouth website or pick it up from a participating business. Learn lots about climate change along the way and by finding the cubs, you’ll be in with a chance of winning some brilliant prizes!

Mark Thomas Feb 1 Comedian Mark Thomas brings his 50 Things About Us show to the Red House Theatre, Plymouth. Doors/ Bar 7pm, show 8pm. Details and tickets at www. comicalentertainment.com City College Plymouth Open Day Feb 1 Kings Road, Plymouth from 10am to 1pm. There’s a lot to think about when deciding what career path to take. Whether you’re thinking about starting an apprenticeship, want to find out more about career specific routes, or fancy returning to work, the Open Day is a great chance to receive free, impartial advice and guidance about your options and the different levels of funding and other support available. Tour the facilities, chat to staff and find out what local employers are looking for in future employees.

Fiction Reading: Painter to the King Feb 4 Levinsky Gallery, University of Plymouth 7pm to 8.30pm. Amy Sackville is a British award-winning fiction writer and teacher of creative writing at the University of Kent. Her most recent book Painter to the King, was published in 2018. The story of painter Diego Velázquez, from his arrival at the court of King Philip IV of Spain, to his death 38 years and scores of paintings later. Amy will be reading from this widely acclaimed novel and will discuss its themes. For tickets and information call 01752 585050.

Plymouth Flower Club Feb 7 Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth starting at 1.45pm. Sue Griffiths, will be giving a

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

Tickets can be purchased from www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/73854965189 Men’s Day Out Mar 28 Plymouth’s biggest and best Men’s Day Out is back for 2020! Join hundreds of men on the move,

supporting St Luke’s and helping us to be there for more families who need us at the toughest of times. Starting and finishing at Plymouth Albion RFC, the walk kicks off at 10am and follows a planned route taking in some of Plymouth’s most famous sights, including the Barbican and Plymouth Hoe waterfront. Walkers then return to Albion’s ground in time to see their not-to-be-missed clash with their Richmond rivals. Registration is still £32, which covers the logistical costs including t-shirt, pasty, pint and entry to the rugby match - it’s the additional money raised through sponsorship that makes the real difference to patient care in the community. Places at this popular event are always in big demand, so beat the scrum and register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For details or to register visit www.stlukes-hospice.org. uk/mensdayout/

demonstration entitled Do Roses Grow On You? Guests are welcome at a charge of £7 per person. Further details from Sue on 01752 265242.

Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock 7.15pm.

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

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Feb 11 Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton at 7.30pm and generally lasting for a couple of hours. Guests are always made most welcome and reasonably priced refreshments are available half way through the meeting. There is also a raffle.

Annual Art Exhibition Feb 20 to 22 Trinity United Reformed Church’s 31st annual exhibition. Artists welcome to submit work. Open from 10am to 5.30pm on Thursday and Friday and 10am to 3pm Saturday. Entrance 50p per person with refreshments available throughout the day.

Hot lunches will be available from 12 noon to 2pm.

All artists are welcome. Exhibit form and details at www. trinityurcplymouth.org.uk. Details from Jill 01752 249337 or Bernie 01752 297482.

Dino-Saw Feb 12 to 14 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park. Join baby Dino on an adventure: an immersive theatre show for babies, toddlers and woddlers from Stiltskin Theatre Company at the award winning children’s theatre, The Soapbox. Suitable for six months+ and their big people! 11.30am and 1.30pm. Bookings and details at www.stiltskin.org.uk Elephants Feb 19 to 22 A sharp black comedy with a tender heart presented by the Samaritans Theatre Company at the Red House Theatre, Plymouth School of Creative Arts in Millbay.

Evenings 7.30pm, tickets £11, concessions £10, students £6; Saturday matinee 2.30pm tickets £9. Call the Box Office on 01752 291309. Not suitable for children under 14.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Feb 19 Guest player is Steve Hubble from Dorset – so come and listen to some good live music.

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

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

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

Book online www.ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or call 07935159955.

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Get on board the Mayflower 400 commemoration!

Mayflower 400 is a year-long national and international commemorative programme marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s historic voyage from Plymouth to America.

The 12 month programme in Plymouth includes

wide ranging events from largescale public art installations, cultural exhibitions and live shows to community dance performances, theatre, creative works and sports.

Many events will be free and there’s something for everyone. Signature events and highlights in 2020 include: Mayflower 400 Community Sparks Throughout 2020 Community workshops, events, music, theatre, dance and storytelling throughout the year.

Mayflower 400 Get Active Programme January – December In association with Argyle Community Trust, the programme offers people the chance to try a new sport or activity throughout the Mayflower 400 year to help them stay active with a different focus each month including fitness classes, football, netball, rugby, hockey and more.

Plymouth Trails February With 2020 marking the 400th year since the sailing of the Mayflower, the Mayflower Trail guides visitors around Plymouth’s historic Barbican and gives a glimpse of Plymouth in 1620, stopping at historic properties and streets.

The trails will launch in February 2020, with events bringing the route to life through the year.

For the full experience, download the interactive Plymouth Trails app and choose from the three core self-guided trails – Mayflower, Hoe or City Centre, with more to come from our trail partners.

The Plymouth Trails app will be available to download for free on both Apple and Android devices via mayflower400uk.org/app Opening of The Box Spring Plymouth’s flagship cultural visitor attraction, whose opening programme includes the national commemorative exhibition, ‘Mayflower 400: Legend & Legacy’.

Some Call It Home March 24-25 Created by Music Director Robert Taub, Some Call It Home is a moving orchestral and visual experience. An ensemble comprised of musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will play this new piece of work by two internationally recognised composers: Jonathan Dawe and Jane O’Leary (a direct descendant of a Mayflower passenger) Mayflower Sports Week March 21-29 In association with Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion and Plymouth Raiders, celebrate all that is professional sport in Plymouth. Home fixtures will feature community activity and themed workshops.

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir April 5 Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s 50th season begins with a performance of Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony at Plymouth Guildhall.

The work evokes the great power of the oceans and the choir will be joined by soprano Catherine Hamilton and baritone Julian Rippon. Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens and Elgar’s Sea Pictures complete the programme.

Special Olympics Mayflower 400 Games April 3-5 Hosted by Special Olympics Plymouth & District (SOPD) at Plymouth Life Centre. Athletes from other Special Olympic groups including America, the Netherlands and the rest of Great Britain, will take part in a range of sports.

Mayflower Ocean Festival Week May 4-10 A week of ocean activity. Watch the start of the OSTAR and TWOSTAR yacht races or enjoy family fun at Pirates Weekend Plymouth, the shanty festival and at a range of other exciting events.

Marking the end of the week, Pirates Weekend Plymouth returns for 2020. This award winning family friendly event will see an array of Pirate themed activities across the historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour, including tall ships, pirate activities and fun for all the family.

University of Plymouth Choral Society May 23 The first of four classical concerts led by Plymouth Music Accord, the University of Plymouth Choral Society will perform The Mayflower Pilgrims – a cantata about the Atlantic crossing by Clive Jenkins. It will take place at St Andrew’s Minster.

Plymouth and District Organists’ Association June 3 The second in a series of classical concerts for Mayflower 400 will take place at St Andrew’s Minster with an organ recital by Richard Line, plus premières of works by Plymouth composer Clive Jenkins and Harvard University organist Carson Cooman.

Plymouth Symphony Orchestra June 17 The third in a series of classical concerts for Mayflower 400 in Plymouth presents an allAmerican programme featuring pianist Joanna MacGregor in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue by Plymouth Symphony Orchestra in the historic surrounds of the Plymouth Guildhall.

This Land June 16-20 Theatre Royal Plymouth’s first ever transatlantic community production. Directed by Alan Lane, This Land is performed by a 150 strong community cast

– 120 citizens from Plymouth and 30 members of the Wampanoag Tribe from Massachusetts, USA. Elizabethan House July The Elizabethan House on New Street is undergoing a major restoration. Built just before 1600, it is the best example of an Elizabethan merchant’s house in Plymouth, and is one of few buildings from the time of the Mayflower still standing today.

With the restoration work due to complete in the summer, there will be opportunities to visit the House and learn about the architecture, archaeology and restoration. These exclusive, limited tours will commence in July 2020. Keep an eye on The Box social media channels to keep up to date with the restoration and how to book on to the tours when the work is complete.

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir July 5 The highlight of Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s 50th anniversary year, where they present the world premiere of Plymouth-born composer Paul Foster’s The Lodestone of Love, a largescale oratorio for choir, soloists and orchestra at Plymouth Guildhall.

Settlement July 6 – August 2 Settlement is a Native American led performative encampment in which over 27 acclaimed indigenous artists from across North America will activate Pounds House and surrounding grounds in Plymouth’s Central Park. With practices ranging from performance, social engagement, installation, film, poetry, dance and immersive theatre, the wide range of contemporary Native American artists that will share their work for Settlement is unprecedented.

Daily programming will present a series of workshops, performances, installations and talks.

‘Roots Up!’ by Street Factory July 25 People across Plymouth will take part in a free, mass street dance reaching from the Barbican and the Hoe led by award-winning community dance company Street Factory in a bold and contemporary interpretation of the Mayflower story.

The 400 August This light-hearted and irreverent piece of theatre performed by renowned comedy/clowning theatre company Le Navet Bête at The Plymouth

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Athenaeum, looks at Britain’s special relationship with the USA – from 1620 through to today, following the hilarious attempts of four people trying to flee their past lives.

Flower and Quilt Festival, Plymouth September 9-16 A stunning array of flowers and quilts will be displaying in the beautiful surrounds of St Andrew’s Minster in a festival exploring the Mayflower’s voyage.

The exhibition will consider the themes of freedom, faith and personal liberty that informed the original journey and will recognise the impact on Native American communities, addressing themes of colonialism and migration both in 1620 and today.

Wampum: Stories and Shells from Native America September 1 – October 31 The ‘Stories and Shells’ exhibition is a nationally touring exhibition that will acknowledge the cultural connection to the Wampanoag people who met the Mayflower and ensured the survival of the English settlers. It will include the commissioning of a new wampum belt, made exclusively by the Wampanoag people of the Mashpee and Aquinnah nations.

Mayflower Week September 14 - 20 – including public commemoration event September 16 Marking the anniversary of the date the Mayflower sailed on 16 September, Mayflower Week will bring a programme of spectacular events to the city’s waterfront: Mayflower Ceremony September 16 This four-nation civic ceremony will see a 1,000 person choir perform a brand new piece of bespoke music which tells the story of the Mayflower in an entirely new way, along with representatives from the UK, US, Netherlands and Wampanoag.

Royal Marines Rehabilitation Triathlon September 17 Traditionally held in Lympstone but transferred to Plymouth for this extra special year, injured serving and former tri-service men and women will compete with a swim at Tinside, cycle ride and static row on Plymouth Hoe promenade.

Mayflower Muster September 19-20 An exciting two-day festival celebrating the city’s military heritage in partnership with the UK, US and Dutch Armed Forces, including live displays, interactive demonstrations and a host of fun activities for families.

Illuminate November 29-29 The closing event of the Mayflower programme and an even bigger festival of light, including a nationally commissioned piece of art connecting the national Mayflower partnership

For further information on the Mayflower 400 commemorative programme in Plymouth and a full list of events as they are updated, go to mayflower400uk.org/plymouth More Mayflower 400 news on page 17 Latest news from The Box on pages 12 and 13

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Fine dining for a fine cause Popular Plymouth brasserie, Barbican Kitchen, is gearing up for its annual Dine & Donate event series for 2020, in support of local charity, Elder Tree Befriending.

From now until February 29, diners at the restaurant will be able to choose from a high-quality set menu, crafted by owners and celebrity chefs Chris and James Tanner, whilst also donating much needed funds to one of the South West’s most worthy causes.

Dine & Donate is now entering its fifth year at Barbican Kitchen, with over £5,000 raised for charity since the event first began in 2016. This year’s Dine and Donate gives diners a choice of one, two and three course set menu options, for both lunch and dinner.

Donation envelopes with be provided to diners at the end of their meals for contributions to the charity.

Supporting over 1,400 people over the age of 50 across Plymouth, Elder Tree Befriending provides a valuable friendship service for vulnerable and socially isolated members of the Plymouth community. Delivering over 86 innovative health and social

engagement activities, the charity provides its beneficiaries with the opportunity to form new and lasting friendships. The charity also works to help the elderly continue to live independently in their own homes, as well as supporting over 135 people who suffer from MCI and dementia related illnesses.

Chris Tanner, owner and chef at Barbican Kitchen, said: “Dine & Donate has been a great success over the past couple of years, with our diners helping us to raise over £5,000 since it began. This year we are immensely proud to support our chosen charity, Elder Tree Befriending. As an organisation that provides a network of social activities and support to those that may find themselves alone and isolated, especially at this time of year, it’s an incredibly worthy cause. We hope our diners will help us to raise even more money this year; lets make it the best Dine & Donate yet.”

Robbie Nairn, chief executive of Elder Tree Befriending, said: “This new partnership between Barbican

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Kitchen and Elder Tree Befriending is brilliant news for our beneficiaries and volunteers and we are absolutely delighted to be supported by Chris, James and the team. It has the real potential to significantly enhance our activities in support of local communities across the city and will make a real difference to some of the more socially isolated and vulnerable older people in Plymouth.”

Barbican Kitchen will also be holding a special lunch exclusively for the beneficiaries of Elder Tree Befriending. Bringing together the variety of social groups that are spread across Plymouth, the dining experience is a chance for the charity’s community to come

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Dine and Donate will run until February 29, excluding Friday February 14 Valentine’s Day. Prices and opening times are as follows: Lunch: Monday – Friday: 12 noon – 2pm and Saturday: 12 noon – 2.30pm Dinner: Monday – Friday: 6pm – 7.30pm and Saturday: 5pm – 7pm : 1 Course: £12.95, 2 Course: £15.95, 3 Course: £18.95 To reserve a table and help support Elder Tree Befriending, visit www.barbicankitchen.com or call 01752 604448.

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Over 8,000 questionnaires are dropping on doormats across the city as part of a randomly selected sample of Plymouth residents.

The short questionnaire is designed to find out about what people think of Plymouth, how they feel about their local area and how they feel about their life now.

The survey, which is a jointly-funded venture between Plymouth City Council and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, will give the organisations a citywide perspective, looking at views of residents across all wards and different areas of the city and between different groups of people.

This follows on from the 2018 City Survey, which was used to help make more informed decisions and better understand how people feel about Plymouth.

Councillor Leader Tudor Evans said: “I’d urge anyone who gets one of these surveys to fill it in as it will give us a snapshot of what our residents think about their city, their community as well

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“Both the council and the hospital have an important role in improving the lives of Plymouth residents and the information we gather is being used to build a better picture of how people feel about the city and where we need to consider better targeting resources.”

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The Brook Inn in Plympton put on a free festive lunch for around three dozen lonely locals at Christmas.

The Brook Inn has been putting on weekly get-togethers for anyone who lives alone, feels lonely, or just wants to widen their circle of friends for some time, but this Christmas it went one step further with the free festive lunch.

TLC (Tea, Laughter, Company) as it’s called, regularly provides a free cuppa and piece of cake each Thursday afternoon between 3.30pm and 4.30pm and this has become part of the local community calendar since it was launched in May 2018.

It’s the second year The Brook Inn staged this Christmas lunch, but the first time it’s been free. In 2018 it cost just £10 per person but, thanks to donations from three generous local people, the 2019 lunch was completely free for those involved.

(Story courtesy of The Plympton Podcast)

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These new walking routes were made possible thanks to funding support from the South Devon Coastal Local Action Group.

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Liz Abell, a director of The Diverse Regeneration Company, said: “It is always with great pleasure and a huge amount of pride that we are in a position to ensure funding is used on such diverse and important long-term projects as these. Our coastal areas are vital in terms of tourism and the enhancement of economic opportunities to the region as a whole.”

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Julian Gray, director of the South West Coast Path Association said, “There is a real resurgence in the love of walking right now, and people are growing more and more passionate about protecting the special places we are so fortunate to have access to.

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Roger English, South Devon AONB unit manager commented: “We are thrilled to have been part of this project, which expands the opportunities for people to enjoy the special landscape of the AONB. We are celebrating our Diamond anniversary of designation in 2020 and this special landscape is our ‘Natural Health Service’ helping people feel better physically and mentally.”

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New signs will point the way to Plymouth’s attractions New signs will be put up along the A38 to entice more people to visit Plymouth for the Mayflower400 year and beyond.

A total of 16 new signs are be installed early this year and will feature The Box which is due to open in the Spring, as well as some of the more familiar locations.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, said: “These signs need updating - not just for Mayflower, but to reflect all the great changes that are going on in our city. The Box is nearly finished and Mayflower400 is now underway.

“This is not flashy stuff but it is important and it takes time to negotiate and deliver. We’d like to thank Highways England for helping us point people in the right direction - literally.”

Highways England manages the A38 as part of its motorway and trunk road network, and the Council has been working with them to develop and agree new signs, including a larger Welcome to Plymouth sign on the westbound approach to the city.

Some of the existing designs are in a poor condition or outdated and do not effectively promote all the attractions, including The Box, Royal William Yard, National Marine Aquarium and Mayflower Steps.

Highways England formally approved the tourism destinations for the A38 signage update - for the Mayflower Steps, The Hoe Seafront, Royal William Yard, National Marine Aquarium, The Box and Saltram - as well as key facilities such as Derriford Hospital, the Park and Rides at Coypool and Milehouse, the ferry port and, of course, Plymouth Argyle The company has also assisted in surveys and vegetation clearance ahead of installation work, which, subject to weather, will start in February.

Most of this work will take place at night under lane closures to reduce inconvenience to drivers.

A delegated decision is being signed this week giving the go-ahead for a Council contribution of £1.567m to be funded through corporate borrowing. The package also entails updating local signs.

Around 100 signs on the city’s road network will be replaced following a thorough review of major routes in and out of the city.

Signs will be updated and more brown tourism signs installed along key strategic routes, from the A38, the Torpoint Ferry and the A379 at Elburton. Around 500 signs will also be cleaned in the spring.

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Santa’s Rotary collections raise over £4,500 Generous Plymptonians have helped Plympton Rotary Club raise over £4,500 in this season’s Santa door-to-door collections.

During the course of their ten street collection rounds and one static collection and through the generosity of the residents of Plympton a massive £4,534.22 was collected.

Half of this will go to the groups who helped provide collector Elves on each of the nights with the rest going to other causes Plympton Rotary support.

Plympton Rotary has been collecting for local and Rotary charities at the lead up to Christmas since its formation in 1954. Santa Rounds commenced soon after and have become a much loved tradition with collectors often greeted with ‘Christmas starts when you come around’.

This year was no exception and several of the collecting Elves had their own very fond memories of Santa calling on them as small children.

The rounds are not just about raising funds

Motorists on the A38 Parkway were doing double takes as hundreds of Santas took off in convoy from Ivybridge en route to St Austell.

It was all part of a fundraising mission for Children’s Hospice South West and the overall number of Santas taking part far exceeded expectations.

Members of the Plympton community who got to hear of the event lined bridges over the A38 between Deep Lane and Marsh Mills to cheer on the convoy as they made their journey to St Austell where CHSW have their Little Harbour hospice.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

- they also bring some Christmas cheer to many within the community. This year they finished with what was a highlight for the club by calling into Plymbridge House Care Home where Santa paid a visit during their staff and residents Christmas party. The joy on the faces of everyone present was something the members of Plympton Rotary and their helpers on the night will remember for a long long time.

With help from over 120 collectors and a number of new volunteers the Rotary were able to do 10 rounds this year, compared to the eight of more recent years.

Janet Benjafield who coordinated the organisation of this year’s collections said: “We wholeheartedly thank the Plympton community for their welcome and generosity which has seen us raise such a fabulous amount. We would like to thank, on behalf of ourselves and the wider Plympton community, all of the charity groups and

helpers without whom we would not be able to service these rounds and to Skills Group for the loan of a vehicle to turn into Santa’s Sleigh.”

Groups helping the Rotary with the 2019 collections included Friends of Boringdon Primary School, Friends of Hele’s School, Friends of Yealmptone Farm Primary School, Dartmoor Rescue Group (Plymouth), Plympton Guides, 2nd Plympton Boys Brigade, Woodford Primary School PTFA, Gables Farm, Woodside, Plympton Cricket Club, The Stannator Fiona Smith and her two charities (SAFFA and Plympton Moving on Stroke Club), Women on the Go - Team PB, the EE Call Centre, Skills Group, Plympton Tennis Club and Mayflower Rotary.

Anyone wishing to help and learn more about what they do throughout the year or wanting to join Plympton Rotary can email plymptonrotary@outlook.com (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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Plympton firefighters generate Christmas smiles

Firefighters from Plympton Fire Station brought some yuletide cheer to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital when they called in to deliver the various gifts local people had handed in at the fire station in Glen Road following an appeal.

A spokesperson for Plympton firefighters said: “We delivered the gifts that our community donated to all the families unfortunately spending their Christmas in hospital. Public support brought smiles and excitement. We’d also like to mention the amazing staff working away from their families over the holidays who made us so welcome.”

2019 proved to be a busy year for the firefighters at Plympton with them being called out to around 300 incidents during the course of the year.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

Weston Mill Crematorium to have extended opening Weston Mill Crematorium is to open for extended hours during the day and at weekends to cope with the extra demand caused by a fire at Efford Crematorium which has resulted in scores of funerals having to be rearranged.

A spokesperson for Plymouth City Council said: “Following the fire at the Efford Crematorium on New Year’s Eve, we have unfortunately had to take the decision to cancel all services and are now working with funeral directors to identify alternative arrangements. We are very sorry that we have had to take this decision, but with the damage to the crematorium we cannot provide families with the peaceful and contemplative place it needs to be for grieving families.

“We will be increasing the available services at Weston Mill through longer hours and weekend working, which may offer many families a time slot and /or day as close as possible to meet their needs. We also recognise that some families will wish to use alternative venues.

“We will be working alongside funeral directors to do our best to meet the needs of families. There are over 50 services planned over the next three weeks, so this may take some time.

We would urge any families worried about arrangements to wait to hear from their funeral director.

“We are not yet in a position to give the cause of the blaze as we are waiting for the findings of experts.”

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Outside The Box - it’s all change as Tavistock Place is transformed Tavistock Place has changed beyond recognition as work on Plymouth’s awesome cultural project, The Box goes into the final furlong.

The contractors recently handed over two parts of the Box complex to the team, ready for the ‘reload’ of over two million fascinating objects to get underway early in the New Year.

Outside, what was once a back road is being transformed into a new public square with granite pavements and trees.

The arts complex is set to be the biggest cultural opening in the UK next year Plymouth’s momentous Mayflower year - and the build has involved conserving, updating and extending the former museum and library and re-imagining St Luke’s Church, as well as creating the spectacular cantilevered ‘Archive in the Sky’.

A detailed report sets out some of the benefits The Box has brought to the city before it has even opened. The figures from Willmott Dixon, the contractors, are impressive: • 79 per cent local spend for suppliers and materials • 16 apprentices employed • 1,300 waged training weeks on site • 60 new industry qualifications across the site workforce • 28 work experience placements facilitated • 11 jobs created through the National Skills Academy for Construction • 32 career events hosted, engaging with over 1,000 students • Worked with the Prince’s Trust and Supporting Women into Construction Council leader Tudor Evans said: “We have always said that the Box should be a game changer for the city and it’s brilliant to see the construction phase alone making such a difference to so many people and to our businesses.

“We made it clear in the Willmott Dixon contract that we wanted this phenomenal project to provide real life experience and examples for young people interested in developing their skills and qualifications and they have absolutely delivered.”

The report also details the challenges which have led to the team asking the council for an extra £2 million to complete the project, bringing the council’s total contribution to £22 million.

conservationists had anticipated, with the scale of the task only clear when the figures were stripped back.

Internal rot was discovered in the core of many of the figureheads. Many had to be dried out and timbers treated. In some the damage was so far gone that sections had to be cut out and replaced with new carvings.

The rot added a further £500,000 to The Box’s price tag and is one of a number items that the council is being asked to fund as the construction phase ends.

Additional work was needed on the site at North Hill, particularly strengthening the structure and condition of St Luke’s Church, which was in a far worse state than expected. Complex remedial works had to be carried out to ensure the structural integrity of the building.

Council leader Tudor Evans (centre) pictured in Tavistock Place with Paul Brookes, interim CEO of The Box (left) and Coun Ian Bowyer, shadow leader

“We have always said that The Box should be a game changer for the city and it’s brilliant to see the construction phase alone making such a difference to so many people and to our businesses” COUNCIL LEADER TUDOR EVANS

The latest approved budget for the Box is £44.452m and is made up of £40.531m capital and £3.91 million revenue.

Restoring the national collection of ships’

figureheads turned out to be much more expensive than expected. The incredible ships’ emblems - some of which date back to 1830 - proved to be more fragile than

Complex negotiations with South West Water about drainage to the south of the site also led to more costs. The Council worked with the water company to install new infrastructure - drains capable of holding surface water and reducing flood risk.

The new scheme was not part of the initial capital programme and now includes work to vastly improve the public space to the south of the site.

The design timescale unfortunately did not quite tally with programme for the improvement scheme at Charles Street so final resurfacing for the Charles Street scheme was delayed slightly to enable drainage work to be carried out.

These connections are now finished and drainage work on Tavistock Place includes a new underground attenuation tank and connections to the new drainage is underway.

Councillor Evans added: “We are in the final furlong and while no-one wants to see costs go up, we are too near to the end - and the start of something quite incredible - to scale back on our ambition.

“We want this to be as brilliant as it can be.

We began demolition in January 2017 and two years later we will be beginning the reload of the city’s collections. For a project of this scale, it’s pretty good going.”

Shadow leader Ian Bowyer added: “To not give financial support at this stage would be unthinkable. This project is already changing lives in Plymouth.

“The figureheads have captured the public’s imagination and have put this city on people’s radars across the country. We need to hold our nerve.”

The latest update also confirms that the Box will open on Sundays, giving thousands of Plymouth families and holiday makers a great place to visit all year round, whatever the weather.

Galleries will open to the public six days a week, while on Mondays the venue will be reserved for school visits as well as corporate hires.

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Two striking works of art commissioned by The Box Two new public art commissions by internationally acclaimed artists Antony Gormley and leading Portuguese installation artist Leonor Antunes have been announced by The Box - Plymouth’s new £40 million cultural attraction.

The two artists are the first names to be revealed from The Box’s ambitious contemporary art programme for its inaugural year in 2020. Both artists are creating works as part of the museum’s opening exhibitions that will stay in The Box’s permanent collection and provide legacy by becoming part of the fabric of the city.

Leonor Antunes is creating a remarkable fused glass design for the East Window of St Luke’s Church to be installed in February.

Antony Gormley’s imposing new public sculpture LOOK II, will be installed on the West Hoe Pier in May 2020.

Nigel Hurst, head of Contemporary Arts at The Box said: “These two commissions will not only form a key part of Making It, one of The Box’s inaugural exhibitions, but also provide the city of Plymouth with lasting legacies from the launch of The Box and Mayflower 400 commemorations. Antony Gormley’s Look II and Leonor Antunes’ window for St Luke’s Church both provide compelling reasons to

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Volunteer opportunities at The Box

Would you like to volunteer at The Box? The city’s brand new museum, art gallery and archive is set to open in the spring and people are being invited to get involved.

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to something you’re passionate about and gain industry experience. Three different volunteer opportunities are currently available, all of which involve providing support to The Box’s visitor facing teams.

Gallery Guides will be based in The Box’s galleries, helping visitors to interpret the exhibitions and collections on display and find their way around the building.

Archives and Research Support Volunteers will assist visitors with their research enquiries, including helping them to access the reference library and online collections database.

Learning Volunteers will provide support to The Box’s programme of school workshops and family activities. Full training will be given for all the roles and shifts will be flexible across the seven day week.

To find out more, subscribe to The Box’s mailing list by visiting www.theboxplymouth.com, submit an email address in the newsletter sign up button at the bottom of the page and select ‘Volunteer News’ as one of their preferences. For any other queries about volunteering email theboxvolunteering@ plymouth.gov.uk

Work under way on LOOK II, Sir Antony Gormley’s new work for Plymouth

celebrate life in this unique city and to visit Plymouth.”

Sir Antony Gormley, famed for his Angel of the North creation, said: “I am delighted by the site and honoured that this work has been commissioned by Plymouth to look out over the sea that has played such an important part in forming the outward-looking character of these islands.”

Influenced particularly by female craftsmanship and creativity, Leonor Antunes’ new window is inspired by the end pages of the 1726 book Insects of Surinam by Maria Sibylla Merian, a famous German female naturalist and explorer of her time.

The book is part of The Box’s historically

Sir Antony Gormley

significant Cottonian Collection. Merian was one of the first naturalists to observe and paint insects directly and is considered one of the most significant entomologists in history, and a favourite of Sir David Attenborough.

Artist Leonor Antunes and (below) her creation for St Luke’s Church

£5,000 funding boost for Mayflower exhibition

The Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery (FPCMAG) have secured a £5,000 grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation.

The Foundation is a UK-based trust that supports arts, education, youth, community, health, welfare and environmental projects. Established in 1958, it donates over £70 million to a wide range of projects across the country each year.

The grant will be used to support the conservation, transportation and installation of three historic objects that will be displayed in The Box’s ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition.

These are ‘The Departure of the Mayflower,’ a 1920 painting by artist Bernard Gribble coming from a private lender; a John Eliot bible, published in 1661, on loan from Kings College London and a drawing by artist and map-maker John White printed by the Flemish-German engraver Theodor de Bry in 1590 on loan from the National Maritime Museum.

To find out more about The Box, the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition visit www. theboxplymouth.com

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

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Some Call It Home: 24 – 25 March Theatre Royal Plymouth

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Spring The Box Mayflower Sports Week: 21 – 29 March With Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion and Plymouth Raiders Mayflower 400 National Supporters and Sponsors

This Land: 16 – 20 June Theatre Royal Plymouth

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Living advent calendar for Plympton St Maurice Residents in Plympton St Maurice took Christmas to a new dimension this year by staging a ‘living advent calendar’.

A total of 24 residents and representatives from community buildings got together to decorate a window in their properties with an illuminated Christmas theme, with a new window being lit up each night until all 24 were illuminated by Christmas Eve.

The project even came to regional attention when BBC Spotlight attended for the illumination of the window in the St Maurice Guildhall.

Many people took a detour through St Maurice village over the Christmas period to see the living advent calendar and the route also become quite popular with dog walkers for the month.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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For Brian ‘Sandy’ Saunders, club captain for the 2018-19 season, it was a ‘no brainer.’

Diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2007, and still around to tell the tale, Sandy had no hesitation in nominating Bowel Cancer West as the charity he wanted the club to support.

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A mountain of angels knitted by members of Ridgeway Methodist Church were distributed in the community at Christmas, each accompanied by a seasonal blessing.

The church came up with the idea earlier in 2019 and over several months church members and others who came on board to help with the project knitted the tiny wool angels, amassing a staggering 842 of them by December.

Some of the angels were given to pupils at local primary schools including Old Priory, Woodford, and Yealmpstone Farm. A further 61 went in hampers which were given out to needy people in the area and the rest were distributed around various venues in Ridgeway for people to take one if they wanted one.

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Sherford’s festive celebrations Woodside’s Helen highlights highs and lows of social media Woodside Animal Welfare Trust is reflecting on a busy 2019 which saw 923 animals being adopted and many more being taken in to become residents.

Helping to get everyone into the Christmas spirit, Sherford residents and the local community were treated to a seasonal singalong from the Sherford Vale School choir under the town’s 15ft Christmas tree to mark the start of the festive season.

Wearing Christmas jumpers, the community carols were led by pupils from Sherford Vale, who encouraged everyone to join in and spread festive cheer.

The school’s new headteacher, Carla Bennett, along with Sherford Vale pupils, also helped to light up the town, by leading the revelries under the Christmas tree. Sherford Vale also welcomed visitors to its Christmas school fayre. The second annual fayre since the school’s opening in 2018, children had an exclusive audience with Santa Claus at the fayre’s Christmas Grotto.

The Sherford Consortium - the partnership of developers responsible for the town, Bovis Homes,

Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey - donated the Christmas tree to the new community, while also giving Santa a helping-hand by gifting selection boxes for children.

Also helping to spread the Christmas spirit within neighbouring local communities, the Sherford Consortium recently sponsored the Light Up Plympton event.

Carla Bennett, Headteacher, Sherford Vale said: “Our pupils put on a fantastic performance and as a new member of the Sherford Vale team, the event was the perfect opportunity for me to meet and celebrate Christmas with Sherford residents and the local community.

“Despite only opening last year, Sherford Vale is going from strength to strength – and is a central part of the thriving Sherford community.”

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Senior manager Helen Lecointe said: “2019 saw a huge increase in visitors which is great as it means we are more in the public eye. I think this is mainly due to social media’ which is a positive thing, but sadly we also are increasingly seeing the other side of social media.

“There is a definite rise in animals being sold online which is such a worry and we often take in animals after they have been sold on several times.

These animals arrive with us not knowing if they are coming or going and need time to settle into a routine before we are able to look for a forever home.”

The sanctuary continues to care for many different animal species including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small rodents as well as their resident ponies, sheep, pigs, goats and chickens.

Helen added: “It has always been important to us to not be just a dogs and cats home. We are the only local rescue that

cares for small animals and unfortunately our waiting lists are always long for these animals. Rabbits continue to be one of the most neglected pets and education has got to play an important role in the future.

“People have no idea the responsibilities and needs of caring for rabbits and it is so sad to think how many are spending their lives in a hutch.”

Woodsidie’s Helen Lecointe pictured with Ukkie

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New vision for Plymouth city centre Council budget to prioritise unveiled ahead of £400m boost

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A new vision for Plymouth city centre has been unveiled highlighting £400m of development and the huge potential of new leisure attractions.

The vision was revealed by the Plymouth City Centre Company in a 44-page business plan covering the next five years, reflecting the confidence and ambition of the city but also addressing concerns about the changing nature of the retail environment.

Steve Hughes, chief executive of the Plymouth City Centre Company, which runs the city centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), said: “We have £400 million of investment underway in the heart of our city and that is a huge vote of confidence in Plymouth.

“Our business plan details how we can take advantage of these developments to breathe new life into a very different High Street of the future for the benefit of all our city centre businesses, residents and visitors.”

He told an audience of business managers and owners at the new Cineworld complex in The Barcode that the High Street was changing, not dying, and that the City Centre Company had pledged in the plan to work with partners to: • Deliver more homes, offices and leisure space • Attract more visitors

City Centre retailers and businesses at the BID launch

• Improve public spaces • Find new uses for empty units • Animate the streets with more events and public art The audience also heard how Mayflower 400 and the city’s new multi-million pound cultural attraction The Box, which is due to open this spring, have already attracted national and international coverage and are expected to attract several hundred thousand visitors to Plymouth.

The BID’s current five-year term comes to an end on March 31 this year and all city centre businesses now have the opportunity

to vote for it to carry on its work for another five years.

Voting starts on January 28. Mr Hughes added: “We have a track record of success in improving and investing in our city centre with events like Flavour Fest, Christmas activities and the West End Carnival, but also in providing vital services like our PARC (Plymouth Against Retail Crime) officers and trade waste collection.

“We hope businesses like our future plans - which have been shaped by them - and vote yes when their ballot papers arrive.”

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Plymouth City Council is investing more on vital care services over the next year despite having to find more than £12 million through savings, additional income and grant income changes to balance its books for 2020/21.

An extra £5 million funding is being allocated to meeting the rising demand and cost of protecting vulnerable children in Plymouth and more than £4 million to meet extra costs for adult social care.

More funding is also being allocated towards keeping the city clean and helping tackle climate change.

The council is also continuing to deliver an ambitious £93 million capital investment programme to support the local economy, safeguarding and creating thousands of jobs.

It includes the replacement of much of the council’s fleet with more environmentally friendly vehicles to help reduce the Council’s carbon footprint. This includes investing in more than 50 electric vehicles and installing charging points around the city.

A report to the Cabinet says the costs for providing social care for adults and vulnerable children continues to rise.

These costs include the need to pay those who provide social care services with a living wage and meeting the rising demand for complex care support. This minimum wage is increasing to £8.67 an hour from April 2020, which is further to the increase to £8.21 an hour last year.

It says the council faces continued uncertainty in future funding due to delays in the Government announcing the local government funding settlement and is having to assume that the revenue support grant funding it receives from the Government will continue to decline.

In 2010/11 it received £123 million a year in revenue support grant. For this coming year it will receive £9.7 million and it is likely to receive none in following year.

There is also no confirmation on the future funding the Council has relied on in recent years, including the New Homes Bonus, paid to local authorities delivering housing growth.

However, the Council has been successful in growing the size of the city and the number of households contributing to Council Tax with an extra 682 houses.

The report says the council has continued to make savings and has only accepted additional costs in the budget in exceptional circumstances, with the assumption that departments absorb increased cost of service demand and inflation through proactive management action and efficiencies.

No decision about Council Tax levels have been made yet though the Government is assuming authorities will partially cover the increased costs of supporting older and vulnerable residents through a two per cent precept on bills.

The council is due to set its budget and Council Tax levels on February 24.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “We’ve lost a huge proportion of our funding in recent years due to the Government cutting our revenue support grant, equating to around 60p in every pound.

Imagine losing this much from your household income.”

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American expats team up to launch Plymouth Postcard Project marking Mayflower 400 Two American-born Plymouth residents, Bobby Inman – a Plymouth based barber from Tennessee with a passion for Plymouth and its history, and Matt Thomas – a painter and curator from Seattle who is co-owner of RAAY, are looking for postcards from Plymouths across the world to showcase in the Plymouth Connection Postcard Collection.

The postcard project, to be launched as an exhibition as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations at RAAY (Royal Adelaide Art and Yoga) - the former Royal Adelaide Arms pub in Stonehouse, aims to create a sense of connection between the Royal Adelaide Arms as it was and RAAY as it now is (an art gallery and yoga studio) During the 1980s and 1990s, over 250 postcards were sent to the Royal Adelaide Arms pub from friends, family and pub regulars - many of whom were sailors and naval personnel, and postcards were received from all over the world – Scandinavia, Egypt, the USA, New Zealand, Portugal – even some that had been sent from ships. Many of these postcards at one time would have been pinned to the cork walls in the bar of the pub.

Re-igniting the tradition of people sending postcards and the connection the pub has with this holiday and travelling pastime, project coordinators Bobby Inman and Matt Thomas of RAAY, aim to display hundreds of postcards from various Plymouths across the world.

They also hope to display handmade postcards that depict

individual people’s memories of what ‘their’ Plymouth means to them.

Project co-ordinator Matt Thomas said: “Around the time we were first cataloguing and digitising the RAAY postcards, Bobby was exploring online all the places around the world named Plymouth, and when we put the two things together, the idea for the Plymouth Connection Postcard Collection was born.”

With over 25 years in Plymouth between them, Bobby and Matt are hoping to gather new stories and memories and develop links with as many of the Plymouths across the world through the Plymouth Connection Postcard Collection and being part of the Mayflower 400 commemorative year.

To be part of the exhibition, simply send your Plymouth postcard or handmade postcard to Plymouth Connection Postcard Collection, RAAY, 9 Adelaide St, Plymouth PL1 3JE or email PlymouthPostcards@gmail.com All postcards submitted to the exhibit will be displayed in the gallery and will be on show during late spring 2020 as part of the Mayflower 400 year of events. Cards will be added to the show as they arrive, so they can be sent throughout the year.

The Plymouth Connection Postcard Collection received funding from Mayflower 400 Community Sparks - a partnership between Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth City Council, The Box, Plymouth and Vital Sparks supported by Arts Council England.

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Getting the Mayflower Trail in train Brass totems telling the fascinating story of Plymouth and its incredible Mayflower connections could soon be installed along a trail in and around the Barbican.

A planning application has been submitted to install nine 1.8 metre high monoliths at key locations, each with their own incredible story.

The trail is one of the key projects to mark Mayflower 400 and is designed to give visitors and local residents a glimpse of Plymouth in 1620, stopping at historic properties and streets.

If the monoliths are granted permission, they could be installed in the next few months.

The trail starts at the Mayflower Steps and as well as the physical

totems, a children’s activity pack is planned as well as school resources.

Deputy leader Peter Smith said: “This is the hardware for the trails.

People will be able to walk around our amazing Barbican and read all about it!

Clearly this is a historic area, so the monoliths have been designed to take this into account.”

Buildings earmarked to have a totem nearby include: Prysten House, St Andrew’s Minster, West Pier, Plymouth Fish Market, The Parade, and 94, Vauxhall Street As well as these physical installations, there will be an interactive Plymouth Trails app with self-guided trails around the city. The Plymouth Trails app will be available to download for free on both Apple and Android devices.

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By Dave Simpson, Station Manager of Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Experience At the time of writing this my wife is pregnant with our first child. Anyone who has been through a pregnancy will know it is a unique and profound process.

I can remember when my wife first found out she was pregnant. We were both so excited and amazed that we would soon be welcoming our child into the world.

For many women the first few weeks and months of a pregnancy can be difficult with many getting bouts of morning sickness and other effects. Thankfully my wife didn’t experience any of this which, combined with the fact that it takes a little while for any bump to show, left her thinking am I really pregnant? Is this really happening?

After all, all we had to go on was a line on a plastic pregnancy test!

As things progressed a bump started to appear and, in what seemed like no time at all, she could feel the little one moving around. A bizarre experience I’m sure when it first happened!

Gradually as baby grew I could feel him or her (we still don’t yet know what we’re having!) kick and move around by placing my hand on the bump.

It is remarkable the deep sense of connection I felt from these tiny movements

and I know my wife feels the same.

We both have such an immense love for the little one despite having not yet seen them, held them or heard their voice.

I think it is the closest I have ever felt to genuine unconditional love.

Unconditional love is sadly all too rare in the world we live in. We can often derive our value from what we do, how successful we are in terms of money, our job and life accomplishments.

There can so often be an underlying sense that we are only lovable and Dave Simpson valuable based on what we bring to the table.

You may have had a difficult upbringing or hard life experiences that have reinforced this in your life.

To be honest even though I had incredible

parents who expressed unconditional love towards me I know I can so easily turn to my own efforts, work and performance to try and prove my worth to others and try to gain affection. It is a very human trait and yet one which is ultimately tiring and unfulfilling.

It is not to say that taking pride in work and accomplishing things in life is a problem but when these things form our underlying value as people it is a weak foundation for life.

There is a significant scripture which you may well have come across which talks of God’s connection to us as humans.

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As I embark on becoming a parent I know that the love I have for my child is not based on anything they can do for me.

I already love them now before they have even been born.

In other words this child is loved purely because they exist.

That is the reality for each of us too. We are God’s children loved purely because we are here.

The more I consider this truth it changes so much in my life. It changes how I see myself and others, what I do and how and why I do it.

Initially it may seem as though unconditional love is a free pass to do what you want with no regard for the consequences. Although this could not be further from the truth.

The more I know how much God loves me the more I want to do the things that please him. The more I know how valuable I am the more I want to do the things that are good for me. The more I know how valuable other people are the more I want to treat them well and extend the love I receive with others.

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Objections to Central Park ponds plan Plans by Plymouth City Council to deal with drainage issues in Central Park have been received as a damp squib.

Original plans to create a large lake have been replaced by proposals to create two smaller ponds along with extensive landscaping and viewing options.

A number of individuals as well as the Friends of Central Park have formally objected to the plan on the basis that it is principally focused on solving the problems caused by broken gutters and blocked gullies.

Andrew Young, chair of the Friends, commented: “It fails to consider the more significant issues which are preventing the park as a whole from realising its full potential and, indeed, will add to future difficulties in that respect.”

The scheme will continue the new swale below the Home Park football ground and make two more ponds at Barn Park. The new southern pond will be on the right going up Jubilee Row and the northern pond will be between the football pitch banks and Coronation Avenue.

The Friends of Central Park have objected to the scheme. They say it cannot be maintained and there are better ways to stop the flooding caused by broken gutters and blocked gullies.

They refer to the long-standing desire for a lake and say the planned scheme will make that very unlikely in the future.

Plymouth City Council’s Natural Infrastructure Team have stressed the benefits that the scheme will bring for biodiversity as well as solving the drainage problems.

Comments on the planning application reference 19/02038/FUL have to be received

by January 28.

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

Booking required.

Lions support bereavement service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check with the library for this month’s title.

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

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

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

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

Lego Club Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm Do you have a big imagination and like making

Plymouth Bereavement Counselling Service has received a boost from the local Lions Club.

George Poad, president of Plymouth Lions Club presented a cheque for £250 to Tracy Dixon of the Counselling Service.

The donation is to assist with the service’s general overhead commitments and has received match funding from The Friends of The Bereavement Counselling Service.

The service provides counselling from therapists with specialist knowledge and things? Why not join the Lego group? For children aged 6+.

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

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

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

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

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

Plympton Painting Group A fun thing to do! If you are interested in any sort of drawing/painting, why not join? Meeting in the multipurpose room at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month between 7pm and 9pm. There are great speakers, most of the time demonstrating watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and drawing - a wide variety to suit everyone!

Don’t worry if you haven’t got the right equipment members are happy to share and advise. It is a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love to paint. Come and see for yourself at one of the meetings, and enjoy the fun. Ring Gill on 01752 340544 for more information.

Plymstock Gardening Society Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston from 7.30pm to 9pm. The hall is open from 7pm and there is parking available at the rear of the building. Visiting speakers on a range of topics with

experience. It assists people who are experiencing ‘complex grief’ and also those people who have suffered a traumatic bereavement. This may include the death of a child, violent death, suicide or an unexpected/sudden death. Traumatic loss and complex grief can have a profound effect and can prevent people from being able to function normally. Sometimes they may see no hope for the future. Pictured (from left) are Lion Roy Russell, Tracy Dixon and Lion President George Poad. tips for jobs to do in the garden in the coming month.

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

Plympton Gardeners Association First Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at Harewood House, Plympton.

We have talks from visiting speakers on gardening topics, monthly and annual competitions for members and we hold two flower and produce shows every year. We also run a Trading Hut during the growing season where gardening supplies can be bought at competitive prices. Visit www.plymptongardeners.com for more details.

Plympton and District U3A Fourth Tuesday of the month General meetings are at Harewood House, Plympton at 2pm and include a speaker and tea. There are displays of group activities. Visitors will be made very welcome. This years outings have been many and varied, and much enjoyed by members. Groups with outings include garden visits, theatre visits, long and short walks, stroll with a camera, dining club. Visit the website at https://u3asites.org.uk/ plympton/welcome for more details, or come along and meet us, and share a year of opportunities and possibilities.

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

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

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

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

Mondays Card and Puzzle Group. £3.

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

1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

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

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

Reading Group, every third Monday of the month.

10.30am - 12pm. £3.

Tuesdays Tai Chi for beginners and improvers. 10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm. £4.

Bingo. 1.45pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Walking football run by Plymouth Argyle.

1.30pm - 2.30pm. Suggested donation £2.

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

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

Art Group. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Line Dancing. 2pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Fridays Scrabble. £3.

Computer Lessons. Come and learn new skills from getting online safely to reading emails. Booking required, free. Quilling. A unique skills rolling, shaping and gluing paper to create interesting designs on cards and paintings. 9.30am - 11.45am and 1.30pm - 3pm. £3.

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

For more information please ring 01752 405632 or visit www.ageukplymouth.org.uk Sequenced Dancing Tuesdays Plymstock Community Centre Tuesdays 2.30pm4.30pm. All welcome. For information call 01752 251313 or 668017.

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

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

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

Call 01752 311931 for more details.

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

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

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

Why not pay us a visit?

Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome. Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249 Woodford Methodist Community Church Church and Worship Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding. Experienced children’s workers in Junior Church teach and care for children from toddlers to teenagers with age-related activities.

Those with babies and very dependent children are welcome to join in with this group. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

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

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

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

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

Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am (In the Lounge).In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us. Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with among friends. You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us. For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Sheila on 338517.

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

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

Short Mat Bowls Tuesdays 6.45pm in the Hall.

Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year. There’s always time for a chat! Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore and Charlotte Smith School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm-7pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm6pm. Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Call 01752 343791 for details.

Women’s Fellowship (Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm - In The Main Hall) Come and join this lovely group, with a vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects.

They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians. Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but have fabulous personalities and lots to share. For details contact 07906 888689.

Plymouth’s litter hero in fresh appeal

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Local litter hero Oleta Forde has spoken about her time as a Keep Britain Tidy #LitterHeroes Ambassador, and what she’s managed to achieve so far for Plymouth.

Oleta applied to be a part of the unique environmental charity programme because of her passion for cleaning up and fighting the blight on our community that is litter pollution. Oleta decided to enroll for the programme because, in her own words: “At the time I had recently started my community volunteer group, Plymouth Beach Clean, encouraging people to clean our coastline and protect our ocean. I became a #LitterHeroes Ambassador because I knew I would be stronger being supported by Keep Britain Tidy, pushing me to continue to encourage those in my community to care for our environment.”

Having been a #LitterHeroes Ambassador for 17 months, Oleta feels that being a part of the programme has really helped to improve the litter issue in Plymouth. We asked Oleta what has been the highlight of her time as one of Keep Britain Tidy’s #LitterHeroes Ambassadors.

“Last June, I was thrilled to be invited to the Palace of Westminster with other #LitterHeroes Ambassadors to celebrate the Great British Spring Clean. This opportunity to meet with other Ambassadors from across the country and celebrate everyone’s achievements, not only over the month of the Great British Spring Clean, but also over the last year since becoming #LitterHeroes Ambassadors.”

Oleta explained what people can do to help. “To support my role as a #LitterHeroes Ambassador and bring change in our community, I would like to ask people to spread the word about Plymouth Beach Clean.

“People may be refusing, reducing, reusing and recycling waste but there is still litter in the ocean washing up on our shores every day with the tide. We offer a simple way to get involved in Woodford Men’s Meeting 10.30am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice!

The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

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

Games 4 U 2.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms. The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more contact Joyce on 216343.

‘Woodys’ Junior Skate Group (Ramps) 6pm-7.30pm. A good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter

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and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this project.

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

Friday: 1st and 3rd week of the month Country Dancing Car Boot Sales at Peacock Meadow & George Park & Ride March - October Available for hire suitable Children’s Birthday Parties Contact Kay for further details tel 01752 200046

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

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

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

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

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

Laira Youth Band (Thursdays 7.15pm). The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 from the members of the Sunday school at Laira Congregational Church, it has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, in every corner of the City and beyond. Scores of children have passed through its ranks. Most were taught to read music and to play their instrument whilst in the Band, and many have continued their musical hobby into adult life, some choosing a professional career in music. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service here at Woodford, the Band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

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

Contact 01752 336240 for details.

Colebrook Community Centre Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events Monday: Diabetic group, 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Tuesday: 2 - 4 over 60’s group 4 - 7 Dog Training Wednesday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Thursday 2nd week of month: 9.30 - 1 Fostering Thursday 3rd week of month: 10 - 1 Multiple Sclerosis 1.45 Pilates Friday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates; 11 - 12 Children’s Language class

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

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

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

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

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

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Supporting people to improve their quality of life since 1907 A charity at the heart of our community, supporting and inspiring people to improve their health and wellbeing. www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

22 February 2020 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • continued from page 21 Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, Bums, Tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044 Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next.

Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Fairbairn 07718749008.

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

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

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

Past Times Past Times group was started over 20 years ago to encourage people, especially those on their own or new to the area, to share their hobbies, knitting for charity, cross stitch, board games, quizzes or just pop in & enjoy some friendly company & a cup of tea. We also have a list of other groups, clubs & activities available in Plympton. We meet on the 4th Monday of each month, at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton 1.30pm until 3.30 pm. More details are available from the parish office Monday to Friday 9am until 1pm 01752 348525 Plymouth Broadway Organ and Keyboard Club Third Wednesday of month Come and listen to a concert by a top professional organ/keyboard musician playing a wide variety of music. Everyone is welcome at the Broadway Community Centre (top of Broadway car park) Plymstock. Free parking. Tickets £5 including tea/ coffee. Contact 01752 706712.

Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7:30pm at Hooe and Tunchapel Community Centre.

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

Table Top Sale Second Saturday in the month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 1pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park). A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free. There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321.

Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music. Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. Call 01752 880196 for details.

Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session.

Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

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Plymouth History Festival returns in May Plymouth History Festival will take place between May 8 and May 31 this year.

The popular annual celebration of the city’s heritage has been running for eight years.

It’s coordinated by The Box and supported by Plymouth City Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Since the History Festival started in 2013 thousands of residents and visitors have taken part in hundreds of events, learning and discovering more about Plymouth’s history through talks, guided walks and tours, performances, family activities, exhibitions and displays.

Celebrating Plymouth is always the central theme. In 2020 the programme will also connect with the city’s Mayflower 400 commemorations.

During the opening weekend the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Pirates Weekend Plymouth and the start of historic yacht race, the OSTAR Original Single-Handed Transatlantic Race will take place.

Later in the month people will be able to see the start of The Imagination Museum: Mayflower 400’ - a series of inspiring performances that use movement, text and music to explore the Mayflower’s historic journey.

Local organisations, societies and individuals can now submit their entries for the programme - especially for events that will take place from May 11 onwards.

To submit an event either request, complete and return a booking form via museumevents@ plymouth.gov.uk or send through the title, Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150.

Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every other Saturday from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017.

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

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

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

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

Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock. Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models.

We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library.

New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact Mike on 794281.

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

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

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

date(s), start and finish times, venue address, booking information, contact details and event description. The deadline for submissions is midnight on January 31.

Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader said: “The History Festival has been a big success each year and we’re hoping 2020 will be the best yet.

We’d love some of the events to connect with Mayflower 400 and other related themes such as journeys, democracy, legacy, imagination, humanity and cross-cultural collaboration.

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

First session free! Book online or by phone.

Yoga Classes Run for all levels in Staddiscombe and Oreston, mornings and evenings. For details contact 07779 679305 or email annamarie193@sky.com Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking, quizzes, bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering a good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

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

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

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

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

“There are other important anniversaries in 2020 that could provide food for thought too, including 75 years since the end of the Second World War, 80 years since the Battle of Britain and 125 years since the National Trust was founded. It will be great to see what everyone comes up with.”

A festival website will go live shortly. In the meantime stay up-to-date with news about the festival on Facebook and Twitter.

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

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

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings are held at held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth and start at 10.30am. Other dates for future events include: Sunday Sept 15 at 11am for ‘Battle of Britain’ Service at St Andrew’s Minster, Royal Parade (all welcome); Saturday December 14 at 12 noon, annual Christmas lunch at Raffles Club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and help to keep the branch alive!

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

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 My Health, My Way Various dates Free four week courses running throughout 2019/20.

Helps participants develop knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage the challenges of living with a health condition. Workshops are delivered by volunteers who are also living with a long-term health condition themselves. For more details contact Lorraine Grave at Improving Lives Plymouth on 01752 201892 or visit www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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On track with a new track!

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The athletics track at Brickfields is being relaid so that the city’s athletes can keep on running!

The 400-metre track surface has reached the end of its life span and has deteriorated over the last few years, with cracks appearing. The track attracts over 18,500 runners a year with significant use from schools, the universities, and MOD. It is also home to the City of Plymouth Athletics Club and the Armada Network (representing 11 local running clubs) frequently hire it.

Council leader Tudor Evans has fired the starting gun for the project by allocating nearly £600,000 for the project within the council’s capital programme.

He said: “If we don’t do the work, the track will be unusable. A city of this size needs an all-weather athletics track and field facility.

“This is not just for the super-fit club runners and athletes. This facility is about making sure we have somewhere for our young people to try out sports and get into habits that will last a life time.

“We are trying to improve people’s health across the city and providing decent facilities that people want to use is pretty important.”

The work, which is expected to last for three months, needs to be carried out when the ground is free of frost.

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

Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group Fridays If you at least 50 years old and live in the Plymouth area and looking for somewhere to go, we invite you to come to our regular monthly meetings, currently held at the Oak Villa Sports Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EL from 2pm to 4pm. At least once a month there is a social meeting with live music and

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard 999 or 112 Police general enquiries 101 Derriford Hospital 01752 202082 Electricity, Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105 Gas, Wales & West Utilities 0800 111999 Water, South West Water 0344 3462020 Environment Agency (Emergency) 0800 807060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

Helplines

Deputy leader Pete Smith and Julian Egan, contracts manager at Everyone Active with some rather worn out track. a buffet, costing just £2. Also free monthly darts and target bowls meetings, there is no charge to come to these meetings. All these meetings are from 2pm to 4pm, and is always on a Friday. Also monthly lunches at local restaurants and hotels. So anyone looking for good company and somewhere to go , can just come to one of the meetings or contact Margaret Williams on 01752 350498.

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

Details visit www.plymouthstriders.co.uk

How Sensory Solutions is improving life for Cynthia Cynthia Bilby, who is 82 years old, is enjoying an improved social life with new friends, despite having dry macular degeneration, a long term condition which has led to her being severely sight impaired.

Through her contact with Sensory Solutions at Improving Lives Plymouth, Cynthia joined the Insight Extra group, which meets once a month, as well as the Macular Society and a book club at the Central Library – all of which she found through Sensory Solutions.

“I’ve met some lovely people through Insight,” she says, “We share information and learn from each other. We had a great Christmas party at the library, too!”

Insight is Improving Lives’ four week course (one day a week) for people with sight impairment or severe sight impairment. The programme introduces people to the support available to help them adjust to living with sight loss and move forward with their lives. It can be followed up with

the Insight Extra group, which meets monthly.

The free courses are held at Improving Lives on Mannamead Road, Plymouth, and they provide: • An opportunity to meet and share experiences with others in a similar position • Advice on managing reduced vision, getting around, leisure and independence, daily living, equipment and much more • Valuable information on services, groups, benefits and funding that are potentially available • An opportunity to put questions to Low Vision Specialists, Rehabilitation Officers and other key people.

Refreshments and a light buffet lunch are provided and transport can be arranged; (a donation towards transport costs is appreciated).

It was eight years ago that Cynthia’s optician recommended that she ask Improving Lives for advice with equipment to help her see better in daily life.

“They have lots to try out, and

USEFUL NUMBERS

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

Travel

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

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

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

Leisure

Cynthia trying out an electronic magnifier with Julie Williams at Sensory Solutions’ base at Improving Lives

they let you take gadgets away for a week to see how they will work for you,” said Cynthia. “It stops you buying the wrong thing.

And they show you how to use them. I have a portable magnifier so that I can read magazines and books; they also check my NHS hearing aids and clean them, replacing batteries all for free.”

Cynthia was born in Honicknowle when it was a village surrounded by fields. In a varied working and family life she gained wide retail experience, including running Home Park service station with her late husband David after he left his long term role in the Admiralty.

“David always said ‘life is not a dress rehearsal,’ meaning you have to make the most of every day,” said Cynthia. “I want to be independent, but I do need somewhere to go for advice and help. Insight Extra and Sensory Solutions, is helping me to do that.”

Don’t struggle with failing eyesight or a hearing loss, pop into the Mannamead Hub or contact Improving Lives for further information or to book a place: Phone: 01752 201899 or 01752 201900 SMS: 07496 950013 e-mail sensorysolutions@ improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

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

Weather The Met Office Weathercall

0870 9000100 0870 6004242

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Play park funding gets big boost Further funding for several city play areas is being celebrated.

The second phase of Plymouth City Council’s Improving Outdoor Play programme, originally announced in 2018, promised that 38 Plymouth play parks would be refurbished.

With 26 either complete or ready to start and eight in consultation and planning, the project has received further funding of £318,000 in external funding.

This additional income means that a number of parks will or have already benefited from a higher spec upgrade than originally envisaged.

One of the play areas that will benefit is Bernice Terrace in Lipson, where council leader Tudor Evans and deputy leader Pete Smith went to lend a hand with the refurb.

Councillor Smith said: “This is a project that matters to people in all parts of the city so I’m delighted by the extra funding. I’ve followed the programme with interest since the beginning and I can’t wait to see children enjoying the new facilities.”

Details of the projects and the sources of funding are: • Section 106 funding will go towards sites at Redwood Drive, Victoria Park and Honicknowle Green • A grant from the Ministry for Homes, Community and Local Government will help fund Bladder Meadow, How Street, Carlton Terrace and Strand Street • The Postcode Lottery have contributed a grant towards improvements at Milford Lane • Local charity Whitleigh Big Local made a significant contribution towards Lancaster Gardens • Babcock put money towards improvements at Teat’s Hill.

In all, the council looks after and maintains over 130 play areas across the city.

To find details of the play areas go to www. plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspaces/ findplayground

Efford & Lipson ward Councillor Brian Vincent, Council leader Tudor Evans and deputy leader Pete Smith help to install a roundabout at Bernice Terrace

Brave Ellie skydives for St Luke’s Hospice Ellie Naughton - terrified of heights

A seventeen-year-old girl from Plympton is terrified of heights - but that is not stopping her from jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Ellie Naughton, who is a sixth former at Scott Medical and Healthcare College in Stoke, has been a volunteer at the hospice for the past 18 months and has seen at first hand the work it does in caring for people who are living with a life-limiting illness. She also has personal experience of loss, having recently lost an auntie to cancer.

In March, she will be doing a skydive in Exeter to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity: “I really don’t like heights, but maybe this will cure my fear!” said Ellie.

“St Luke’s is such a good cause. Noone really knows what they do until they

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Ellie volunteers once a week at the hospice, chatting with patients and learning from staff. On her fundraising page, she writes: “Volunteering at St Luke’s Hospice has given me the opportunity to work with amazing staff members at the hospice and care for the most inspirational individuals.

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Ellie was inspired to do the skydive by another St Luke’s volunteer: “He celebrates his 70th birthday in 2020 and he has done a skydive before. He said if I

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did one, he’d do it again, too.”

Ellie hopes to go to the University of Plymouth next year to study Paramedic Science: “But if that doesn’t work out, then I would like to work in the field of end-of-life care.”

Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a small and specialist state school in Stoke, where students can learn specialisms and experience work placements alongside the core curriculum. Headteacher Martyn Cox said: “We are all very proud of Ellie for the voluntary work she does at St Luke’s, and for having the courage to do a skydive.

“We encourage our students to play a positive role in our community, and this is a great example.”

You can support Ellie by visiting her donation page at https://leapforstlukes. everydayhero.com/uk/ellie

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