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October 2019

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All aboard for Mayflower!

Plymouth Town Crier, John Pitt, has launched the official Mayflower 400 bus outside Plymouth Guildhall, joined by a whole host of volunteer Mayflower Makers. The Mayflower 400 Bus will drive around the city on various routes during the Mayflower 400 commemorative year from now and throughout 2020 helping to promote the Mayflower 400 programme of events in Plymouth.

Plymouth Town Crier John Pitt is pictured on the bus, with thanks to

Mayflower Makers Colin Briggs, Kim Cox, Nick Crawford-Jepson, Adam Dew, Dionne Haynes, Sue Honey, Marie Kay, James Kay, Trudi LeonMartin, Rachel Mathis, Neil Minion, Marilyn Nicholas, Rose Padwick, Kay Ringwood, Paul Spray and Wendy Townsend.

Go to www.mayflower400uk.org/plymouth for the latest information on events and stories around this landmark year for the city of Plymouth.

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College to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West

@PlymChronicle Nancy Astor canvassing in Plymouth in 1919

Children’s Hospice South West has been chosen as City College Plymouth’s chosen charity for the forthcoming academic year 2019/20.

Every year, students and staff at the College raise thousands of pounds for good causes, including a nominated charity which is the focus for their fundraising efforts. This year, the College has chosen to work with Children’s Hospice South West - a charity committed to caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children’s hospice and professional family support services.

Zoë Partridge, community fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the college’s nominated charity this year.

“We rely on fundraising efforts to ensure we can continue to make the most of short and precious lives through the provision of the best possible hospice care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. The care offered at each of our three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children but enriching lives of the children and their whole family.”

Bob Hunter, director of Student Journey at the College, said: “We are excited to announce our support for local charity Children’s Hospice South West and commence our fundraising activities across the college this academic year. I know this is a cause that will inspire both our students and staff and we hope to raise as much money as we can to support the vital work of this amazing not-for-profit organisation.”

Last academic year the college raised over £6,000 for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

(See story on page 22). Students and staff volunteered countless hours and will be hoping to have similar success this year with Children’s Hospice South West.

Read more about the college’s chosen charity at www.chsw.org.uk

Plymouth schools invited to join march to the Nancy Astor statue unveiling A growing crowd of Plymouth pupils are pledging to join an historic march from the city centre to the Nancy Astor Statue unveiling later this year.

The event is being organised by Plymouth College students who are inviting all local

secondary schools to join them on November 28 for the unveiling of the first statue of the first woman to take her seat in Parliament.

The unveiling will take place at 1pm to mark 100 years of women in Parliament “It will be a spectacular event that will be

Singing for mums A singing group for mums and mums-tobe has received a big boost with a grant from the National Lottery’s Community Fund.

Soul Singers CIC meets every Thursday between 9.30am and 10.30am at Tamar Folk Children’s Centre in St Budeaux and from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at The Barn, Kit Hill Crescent, Barne Barton.

Mums and expectant mums who need their souls uplifting are welcome to join the group.

No experience of skill is needed - the members just have lots of fun.

Mums of any age children are welcome and babies and children can also attend.

For more information visit the Soul Singers CIC page on Facebook.

Police warning Police have issued a warning to residents after a recent spate of theft of motor vehicles from the North Prospect and St Budeaux areas.

These have mainly been of motor cycles left unattended either in the street or in the close vicinity of properties.

Although it is appreciated that is difficult to fully secure a motor cycle, members of the public are strongly advised to do all that is possible to maximise the security of their vehicles.

A strong locking mechanism is recommended and keeping the vehicle out of public view, if possible parking it to the rear of properties.

Members of the public are requested to contact the police if they see anyone acting suspicious around parked vehicles in the street.

Statue is taking shape On track for the unveiling on Plymouth Hoe to celebrate 100 years of women in Parliament, sculptor Hayley Gibbs fine-tunes the top half of the statue in wax which is inspected, fitted with spru’s and through to the next stage.

“We have levelled the statue as a whole and I’m now working on the legs and shoes,” said Hayley.

Excitement is building to the unveiling on November 28 with GWR announcing that they are naming a train after Nancy Astor, one of their First Great Westerners, on the day and Plymouth Schools - led by Plymouth College - organising a city march to celebrate the city’s role in changing western democracy forever.

truly inspirational, especially for the young women of our city,” said Ann Chubb, History Teacher and march organiser.

“Lady Astor changed the course of history by becoming the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons after she was elected MP for Plymouth Sutton in November 1919.

“Her historic achievement paved the way for the fairer democracy we see in Britain today. The Lady Astor statue will commemorate this momentous event and celebrate 100 years since the first woman walked the corridors of power, representing the men, women and children of Plymouth.

“Plymouth College is delighted to have been involved in the Lady Astor Statue Appeal this year, giving pupils the chance to be a part of the history of Plymouth and celebrate 100 years of women in parliament in the city that made it happen.”

Within just a few days of the event being announced a number of local schools have already expressed their enthusiasm for the march, including Notre Dame, Scott College, Tor Bridge High, Torpoint Community College, Tavistock College, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, All Saints Academy and Devonport High School for Girls.

There will be a meeting in September for representatives from all schools who would like to be involved.

If your school would be interested in taking part, please contact: achubb@ plymouthcollege.com to express your interest and for more information about the event.

Alexis Bowater, project lead for the Nancy Astor Statue Appeal, said: “100 years ago the people of Plymouth pivoted western democracy on its head by voting in the first female MP to take her seat in the House of Commons.

“It paved the way for the freedoms, equality and democracy that we enjoy today and is inspirational not only to women all over the world but to new generations of young women who can see that it is possible to smash through barriers to equality.

“When Nancy Astor walked into the House of Commons she went through a door none of us will ever have to go back through - and she left it wide open behind her for all to come.

“Let us work together to create a fantastic event to commemorate an incredible lady and show the young people of our city that the sky is the limit.”

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£200,000 donation funds big expansion for Derriford ward Derriford Hospital’s Bracken Ward has undergone a 12-bed expansion thanks to a donation of £200,000 by the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund (PDLF).

The expansion was officially opened in September. Finance director, Sarah Brampton, joined ward staff and patients in thanking the fund for its ongoing support.

“We are enormously grateful for the very generous donation it has made to Bracken ward,” said Sarah. “It has made such a difference to patients, carers and staff and we are hugely appreciative of all their on-going support to the department.”

The money was raised through a combination of donations, fundraising events, memorials and legacies over the years. Director of the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund and retired Trust consultant, Adrian Copplestone, thanked the many thousands of people who have donated to the fund since its inception in 1983.

Adrian paid special tribute to Tavistock Rotary Club and to fundraising skydivers from Whitchurch Julie Williams and Graham Parker who presented a last minute donation of £1,300.

“PDLF is very pleased to contribute £200,000 to the new Bracken Ward expansion,” said Adrian. “This will enable all the haematology patients to be looked after on the same ward, by the specialist and excellent nursing and medical teams. I’m sure this will make a huge difference to the patients and their families.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the many people who have kindly donated time or money to PDLF over the years. It is due their generosity that it is possible for PDLF to help in this way.”

PDLF was set up to enable patients with leukaemia or related disorders receive the best treatments locally, by providing facilities and equipment. Since 1983 PDLF has raised £1.9 million which has helped with the setup of stem cell transplantation and molecular biology in Derriford. It has also funded research locally into various forms of leukaemia.

Cycling sailor Barry Moss

Adrian Copplestone, director of the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund and and retired Trust consultant cuts the tape to mark the opening of the ward extension. He is pictured below with cluster manager for oncology, Sophie Johns, and University Hospitals Plymouth finance director, Sarah Brampton

DEVONPORT CYCLISTS SUPPORT CHARITY HEROES CHALLENGE Royal Navy Warrant Officers Barry ‘Stirling’ Moss and Ian ‘Hattie’ Jacques have been supporting a five day Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity cycle ride from London to Paris – by not leaving Devonport.

Poppy bids for Miss Teen Great Britain title A Devon schoolgirl will be following in the footsteps of the likes of Love Island’s Molly-Mae as she is confirmed as one of the Grand Finalists of a British pageant competition.

Poppy Joy Vernon, from Horrabridge has been selected from thousands of applicants across the country to win a place in this year’s Grand Final of the prestigious beauty pageant contest, Miss Teen Great Britain.

Her place in the final also means that she has been awarded the title of Miss Teen Devon after beating stiff competition in a series of rounds that included a written submission. Poppy will take her place in the live Grand Final to compete for the crown of Miss Teen Great Britain in Blackpool in October.

Poppy Joy is no stranger to being featured in local press over the years for her achievements in drama, music and sport - but none more noticeably than for sailing around Britain on a 57ft Ketch with Morvargh Sailing.

The challenge saw her join other teenagers as they battled their way around the UK over a period of six weeks.

Poppy said; “I’m not one to shy away from a challenge! Anything from performing in front of audiences to taking on the Ten Tors Expedition and of course the sailing. However,

in many ways I believe this legendary pageant will be one my top challenges. Women are proving that they are capable of anything. I want to show them that I can do anything I choose to do - in make-up or out of it!”

Poppy recently left Plymouth College after gaining nine GCSEs. She now starts with Ivybridge College studying photography, media studies and performing arts. But if that won’t keep her busy enough - Poppy will also be fundraising for the charity ‘Together for Short Lives’ which helps children with lifethreatening and life-limiting conditions.

So far she has raised sponsorship with local businesses, has support from The Wedding Company in Plympton and a brand collaboration with jewellery designer Leo with Love.

She is also planning to host events, attend a series of car boot sales and poke her family and friends into financial submission.

Poppy added: “I have never been one to shy away from the spotlight - and to have a career in the entertainment industry would be a dream come true.

“I hope that this amazing opportunity will be the stepping stone to exciting things and am really looking forward to meeting all of my fellow contestants in October. We’re going to have so much fun!”

The two sailors who are based at Devonport Naval Base set themselves the goal of helping fundraise for the charity’s London to Paris Heroes Challenge cycle, by doing the complete distance in a nonstop marathon.

Commodore Rob Bellfield, Commander of Devonport Flotilla was there to see them start the equivalent of the 300 mile distance in a continuous stretch using static watt bikes.

“I have always been a keen cyclist, both for pleasure and over recent years as a sport, representing the Royal Navy at both road racing and time-trialling at inter-service level,” said Barry.

“This was not my first cycling endurance event, having completed the Royal Marines 166.4 mile event two years ago, but this was much more challenging physically and mentally, because of the time were riding for.”

“Riding through the night, we had each other for company and a small support team assisted us through the tough hours, it was a long night.”

During their 22 hour endurance challenge the pair were encouraged by the visitors to the Mess foyer, where they were completing their challenge as well as some help from the hall porter on duty.

“We bounced off each other, getting through the low points before dawn and then the mess started to fill up again, and we were spurred on by people chatting to us and using the mess,” added Barry.

“The RNRMC is really important to me, I am the middle of three generations to serve in Royal Navy and knowing the RNRMC is there by my side, should I need their help during and after service, is a real comfort to my family.”

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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.

October 21 with their presentation: Switzerland: a tale of two trips. a digital show of two halves. The first half will tell the tale of Lou and Mervyn’s trip in September 2017, travelling from West to East and back again. The second half will tell the tale of their trip in February 2018 to travel on the RhB Snowblower over the Bernina Pass. November 4: Annual General Meeting followed by President’s selection. November 18: Alex Green: Privatised or Nationalised - which is best for Britain’s railways? A debate considering the merits of nationalisation of the UK railways versus the case for their continued privatisation. Alex, who is a part time tour manager with Great Rail Journeys, examines the origins of our past and present management structures and debates the merits and disadvantages of each option Plymouth Area Police Choir Oct 11 Sherwell Church, Plymouth at 7.30pm in aid of The Rainbow Project. For tickets please contact Hazel McCartney, 01752 290294 or pay on the door.

Saints and Sinners Oct 12 A musical revue at Devonport Playhouse, Fore Street, Devonport presented by Sounds Musical Theatre Company. Performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Music, dance and drama chosen from popular films, stage musicals and plays. Tickets can be booked online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or 01752 343472.

Tamar Choir Oct 12 Concert at St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5, light refreshments available.

Creepie Crawlies Oct 12 to 24 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park Walter loses his imaginary friend, Jess. Join Walter as he ventures into the world of imaginary friends where he meets all sorts of characters on his search for Jess. www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Oct 16 International organist DirkJan Ranzijn from Holland will be playing his superb Bohm organ at Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock. 7.15pm. Admission £5.

Includes tea/coffee. Free parking. All welcome. 01752 706712.

The Addams Family young@part Oct 18 and 19 DJR School of Performing Arts present the Plymouth Premiere of ‘The Addams Family’ (young@part) at the Devonport Playhouse. This musical production is based on the 1960s television classic series and the 1990s film version. The cast of around 30 young performers includes the Addams family characters.

Performances 7.30pm and Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. With the theme being close to Halloween, the audience are invited to attend in Halloween costumes.

Tickets £11 for adults, £9 for children and seniors, £35 for a family of four available now on 07999 639888.

Collectors Toy & Train Fair Oct 20 Organised by Plymouth Diecast Club at the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 10am to 2pm. Admission £1, children free. Free parking. Café open.

Mount Batten Tower Open Day Oct 23 The Tower will be open to the public from 11am to 3pm. £2 entry fee per person, with funds raised contributing to the ongoing management of the 17th century Plymouth landmark. Booking online via the link and half hourly time slots starting from 11am are available to book. With a limit capacity of just 25 people at any one time booking a half hour time slot ahead of the event. www.mount-batten-centre.com/ about/mount-batten-tower/

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The Halloween Trail Oct 21 to 27 Forget any nasty tricks this Halloween, just follow the family friendly trail around Plymouth city centre and collect some delicious spooky treats!

To help you find them, look out for the well-known Halloween characters displayed on posters in shop windows. There are 17 different characters to find and once you’ve found them, head inside the store to collect your free tasty treat. But be quick – there are only 200 treats in each store and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Extra prizes will be up for grabs for those who dress up, so don’t forget to dig out your favourite Halloween costumes. The trail, run by Plymouth City Centre Company, is completely free to enjoy with children during the half term.

Trail maps can be downloaded from the Visit Plymouth website, or collected from Central Library.

Bonfire Night Nov 5 Remember, remember the fifth of November!

Plymouth Hoe will be lit up with a Bonfire and Fireworks display. Key landmarks across the Hoe, including Smeaton’s Tower, the Royal Citadel, and the Plymouth Naval Memorial will be spectacularly illuminated throughout the evening. The evening celebrations will begin at 4pm, with fairground rides and delicious food and drink on offer. The presenters of Radio Plymouth will be there to entertain with an exciting music programme on stage from 6.30pm. Located near to Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, you’ll find the huge bonfire, built using pallets from Bandvulc – don’t miss it being lit at 7.30pm. Look out for Guy Fawkes sitting on top!

A fantastic firework display will also take place, with an assortment of rockets, fountains and firecrackers firing from the Royal Citadel at 8pm. It’s a truly family friendly event, so wrap up warm, bask in the heat of the giant bonfire and enjoy the show.

Table Top Sale Oct 26 Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Hartley from 10am to 12 noon. To book a table (which will be provided) please ring Jill on 01752 249337.

Coffee Morning Oct 26 Emmanuel Church, Mannamead Road in aid of Christians Against Poverty from 10.30am to 12 noon.

Yummy cakes and preserves in abundance. The church is close to main bus routes on Mannamead Road.

Autumn Fayre Oct 26 Pennycross Methodist Church, Beauchamp Road in aid of Horizon Plymouth and church funds from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Various stalls and refreshments with something for everyone.

Family Light Party Oct 31 St Michaels’s Church, Albert Road, Stoke 4pm to 6pm.

Come along and meet the donkeys.

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Christmas Lights Switch-On Nov 14 Plymouth Loves Christmas Lights! The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of the fantastic Christmas lights and marks the start of late-night shopping in Plymouth City Centre.

Illuminate Nov 28 to Dec 1 The incredible light-based festival returns to Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, marking the official start of the Mayflower 400 commemorative Dare you enter The Asylum for Naughty Children?!

Plymouth’s most scary walk through experience opens its doors this Halloween. www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk Craft and Table Top Sale Nov 2 Organised by Chrissies Creations and Hope For the Homeless from 11am-4pm.

In the Devonport Towers Community Centre (behind the Blue block). Christmas gifts at bargain prices, raffle and refreshments. To book a table (£2.50) contact Maggi on 07973 701490.

Ocean Arts Designers Makers Winter Market Nov 2 and 3 Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard 10am to 4pm. Free entry. Whether you are looking for a special gift or just browsing, what better way to kick off the festive season than a trip to Ocean Artists Designers Makers Winter Market. With over 50 stalls offering a wide range of beautiful hand-made crafts, inspiring design and accessible art together with Open Studios and a packed itinerary of workshops why not drop by.

Details www.ocean-market.co.uk

Quiz Night Fundraiser Oct 31 In aid of Provide Devon, a Plymouth charity which provides food for people in crisis. To be held in the Bidfood Marquee at Plymouth Albion RFC. Teams of eight £40 per team. Bar open from 7pm with pasties and sausage rolls available to purchase. Raffle with fantastic prizes. Booking and payment by October 4: contact Ayshea at providedevon@outlook.com. Plus Santander will match fund up to £2,500 raised on the night.

Troubled by the Past: Hauntings, Apparitions and Presences Nov 2 Plymouth Proprietary Library, St Barnabas Terrace.

10am to 1pm. As the days darken towards winter and the nights draw in, the traditional ghost story comes into its own. Join us as we look at the ghost story’s enduring popularity, listen to a short story and enjoy some much-loved ghostly poetry. Members free, non-members £3, to include refreshments. No need to book, just turn up.

The Asylum Oct 31 - Nov 2 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park

Table Top Craft Sale Nov 16 10am until 2pm at Kings Tamerton Community Centre.

year. The festival offers an immersive experience, with projections and light installations set out across the yard along with live performances and interactive opportunities. Illuminate showcases projections and light art installations from local, national and international artists to provide a vibrant, fun and inspiring experience for Plymouth residents and visitors alike. Families are welcome and there are plenty of interactive and playful workshops for everyone to get involved in, both during and in the lead up to the festival.

For more information visit www.illuminate-festival. co.uk Refreshments available. Cost £5 per table, to book a table ring 01752 298178 or 07955 962213.

Christmas Fair Nov 22 and 23 Stoke Damerel Parish Centre, Paradise Road, Stoke.

Friday 11am to 3.15pm, Saturday 11am to 2.30pm. Free entry. Delicious cakes and lunches. Plants, books, cakes, cards, preserves, crafts, jewellery, home furnishings and much more.

Table Top Sale Nov 23 Compton Methodist Church from 10am to 12 noon. To hire a table at £5 each please contact Nigel Tel. 706056 or email. norris477@btinternet.com Not Quite a Christmas Fayre Nov 30 Fundraiser in aid of the Plymouth Guide and Scout Gang Show. At the Betts Guiding Centre in Plympton (behind the police station) from 11am to 4pm. Trader tables, raffle,tombola lucky dip,face painting and refreshments. Entry is free.

Christmas Crafts Fair Dec 5 Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell 5pm to 8pm. A Christmas Fair with local, eco-friendly, responsible businesses with hand-made, recycled, reusable and wildlife focused products. Mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas snacks will be served in the restaurant. An indoor event. Free entry.

Sterts Choir Dec 7 St Mary’s Church Tamerton Foliot. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Festive refreshments will be available on the evening. £5 entry, tickets will be available to purchase on the night.

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Penalty increase for litter louts

Littering in Plymouth is about to get more expensive.

From Tuesday October 1, the fixed penalty notice given to people caught dropping litter will rise from £80 to £100.

The move brings the Council in line with new government legislation that sets the amount that local authorities can charge for littering offences.

Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet member for Customer Focus and Community Safety, said: “It is a complete no brainer to increase the amount people have to pay for disrespecting our city and its residents.

“Littering is unacceptable and we will continue with our zero tolerance approach. I welcome this rise and hope that it serves as a deterrent to those who blight our city with their waste.”

The Council refreshed its environmental enforcement operation in February by bringing the service in-house.

Aimed at deterring littering, fly-tipping, fly-posting and dog fouling and control, the move allowed a more flexible approach to keeping our city clean. Plain clothes patrols then hit the streets earlier this summer.

In April 2018, the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (England) Regulations 2017 came into effect giving local authorities the ability to raise FPNs, from the current maximum level of £80, to a new maximum of £150, for littering offences. The recommended default amount is £100.

The FPN for littering in Plymouth has been at £80 for many years but it has been decided to apply the default amount to reflect the recent change in legislation.

The law around issuing FPN’s dictates how the council can use any revenue and this has to be on littering and dog control functions.

All of the revenue received will go into paying for the service, with surplus invested into infrastructure and equipment to help keep the city clean.

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VOLUNTEERS The Friends of Ford Park Cemetery are looking for volunteers to help out at our fund raising events. For further information please contact the events organiser on 07779 570308.

HOSPITAL RADIO PLYMOUTH VOLUNTEERS Hospital Radio Plymouth, the award winning station, celebrates 50 years of broadcasting this year to hospitals around the Plymouth area. We are looking to expand our live coverage of programmes both during the day and evenings. We are looking for additional volunteers to help our charity. To get involved give Robert Goodall a call on 07733 055519.

ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Healthwatch Plymouth is a local service to give the people of Plymouth a voice with regard to their experiences of health and social care services. We are looking for people to talk to other people about their experiences. We operate from various locations across the city. We provide training, expenses (out of pocket and travel), transport and you will be with a positive and supportive team. No experience necessary just the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. You will meet new people, have fun, build your confidence, build on your CV and gain new skills. Contact details are volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or 08009230039.

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

Transport an advantage, own phone number essential.

We are particularly looking for people to help cover Efford, Ernesettle, Saltash, Ivybridge and Torpoint, although other areas may be available. Please email chris.etherington @cornerstonevision.com or call 01752 225623.

History was made in Plymouth on September 14 when key local, regional and national partners came together to create the UK’s first ever National Marine Park.

Plymouth Sound National Marine Park will aim to showcase to the world the unique and fantastic assets that Britain’s Ocean City has to offer, including an estimated 1,000 different species of marine life, and help boost the economy, attract more visitors, enable funding for research and range of other benefits.

For the first time ever city leaders, experts in the marine and maritime sector and other partners from the public, private, and voluntary sector will be signing to demonstrate their support for making the National Marine Park happen.

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans said: “We want to be the UK’s first ever National Marine Park, and it is fantastic that so many partners are getting on board – and we want everyone in Britain’s Ocean City to get behind it.

“In recent months we’ve developed some amazing national relationships and engaged with partners and local families via a series of events which has already demonstrated our support for this important project.”

Becoming the first ever UK National Marine Park is also key to the Joint Local Plan and emerging Visitor Plan.

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said: “Our seas provide great economic opportunities for our world-leading marine sector but they also need our protection.

“I wholeheartedly support the creation of the first National Marine Park, backed by £70,000 of government funding. This local initiative shows how communities can come together to protect our marine environments whilst developing their economic potential for the industries that rely on them.

“This government wants us to be the first generation to leave the natural environment in a better state than we found it.

“We are already leading the rest of the world

by protecting over 30% of our oceans across the UK and our overseas territories – and I am urging countries around the world to follow our example.

“We’ve also created 91 Marine Protected Areas, expanding the national ‘Blue Belt’ so that it protects more than 40% of English waters.”

Lewis Pugh, UN Patron of the Oceans, said: “In the past, Plymouth launched many great voyages that changed the history of the world. It is my hope that, in the future, people will look back at Plymouth as the ocean innovator that set the standard for National Marine Parks in Britain and across the globe.”

“I have always been proud to be born in the greatest of maritime cities. Today I am particularly proud to see Plymouth leading the charge on ocean protection with this important National Marine Park initiative.”

Charles Clover, executive director of the Blue Marine Foundation, said: “Ours is a great maritime nation which tends to forget its links to the sea.

There is nowhere better to rediscover them than in Plymouth Sound, the departure point for so many historic voyages and a natural harbour of great beauty, above and below water.”

Professor Richard Thompson, Director of the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth, said: “Plymouth Sound is a beautiful natural environment, and one that has contributed to the development of the largest marine research community in the country.

“The National Marine Park will only strengthen that, and will facilitate new links and collaborations with partners around the world.”

Stuart Elford, chief executive of Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, said: “Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce fully supports plans for Plymouth to be the UK’s first National Marine Park.

“This is a really exciting opportunity to raise the profile of Britain’s Ocean City and it will be fantastic for the local economy, bringing more visitors, opening up funding opportunities for research and other important projects, and attracting investment and more jobs. It would also demonstrate once again that Plymouth is an

Why should Plymouth Sound be the first National Marine Park?

Plymouth Sound is one of the world’s most important and visually stunning natural harbours. It has multiple designations for protected habitats and supports over 1000 species of fish and other marine animal life. It is home to HMNB Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, commercial ports, a substantial national fishing fleet, international fish market, commercial diver training, a global hub for marine leisure industries and an internationally important marine research cluster.

It is a historic tourist destination; Plymouth and its people have played a vital role in the development of Europe and the Americas. Nowhere could be more deserving of special recognition at a local or national level. So many pioneering voyages of discovery have set sail from Plymouth that it is natural for Plymouth to be considered as the UK’s first National Marine Park.

innovative, forward thinking city, leading the way nationally.”

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene said: “We want everyone to enjoy Plymouth Sound, this incredible free resource that we have in Britain’s Ocean city.

This year is the 70th anniversary of National Parks in this country, and we think Plymouth should be the first of a series of National Marine Parks.”

Rebecca Smith, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said: “It is great that the government has supported the statement of intent to develop Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

“The waters around our city are the jewel in its crown. Where else in the United Kingdom do environmentally protected waters also sustain the military, fishing industry, tourism and leisure and the import and export of aggregates and other essential materials?”

What are the benefits of developing Plymouth Sound as a National Marine Park?

• Helping people engage with our stunning marine and maritime environment to promote health, and wellbeing and enjoyment.

• Reinvigorating civic pride.

• Engaging new audiences with the marine and maritime environments helping to overcome the fact that 17 per cent of children in Plymouth have never been to the beach.

• Highlighting the extensive and diverse role of the Navy to the people of Plymouth and to the country.

• Showcasing our world class marine science, engineering, and research.

• Bringing together community, and business to raise social capital, trust and develop strong partnerships.

• Exploring fishing infrastructure improvements, through close working with Sutton Harbour and the industry.

• Supporting our Ports through strong destination marketing management and other economic development activity.

• Helping our marine leisure industry use Plymouth Sound as a natural amphitheatre for events including; Fastnet, America’s Cup and the World Power Boat Championship.

• Driving the visitor economy by embedding the NMP at the heart of the Visitor Plan (2020-2030).

• Raising the profile and extraordinary history of Plymouth internationally, driving sustainable tourism trade and research.

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Singing is good for you ...and almost everyone can sing!

With the proliferation of singing groups all over the country it seems that we all love to sing or at least, would like to try.

This must mean that there is enjoyment in singing and more so perhaps as part of a group. People tell us that they feel better after singing. It is not surprising that they enjoy the experience. It has been proven that singing has many medical benefits, improved lung function and cardiovascular health, a boosted immune system and lower stress levels.

In short, a great physical well-being comes from singing as part of a group. Some people, however, do not get around to it.

Probably they are reluctant to try something new or fear that they might make fools of themselves. Well, we all have to start somewhere and that starting point is the realisation that if they don’t try they will never know.

They will never know how good it is to sing and be part of a wonderful sound. They will never experience the satisfaction of making their voice part of something much greater.

All singers don’t have to be soloists, to stand alone and be the star. Most singers get more than they ever thought possible from being part of the greater chorus.

So, if you are one of those who feels that singing is not for them or perhaps were told at an early age that you did not have a singing voice, well that was then, this is now. Now is the time to give it a try.

The opportunities are all around. Don’t miss out this time!

In Plymouth, men are being given the chance to sing with the ‘Ocean City Sound’ chorus who are offering the chance to sing with them for a while by introducing a free starter/refresher course.

With no auditions, it will be stress free.

Learning as a group is fun and the sound will stay with you forever.

For more information ring Roger on 01752 500500 or check out the website at www. oceancitysound.org.

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Ford Park exhibition The new exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery is focused on ‘Devonport’s Heritage’ and opens to the public on September 28, continuing through until November 17.

PLYMOUTH d & drink Foo From the freshest seafood to cosy cafes and international eateries, Britain’s Ocean City has something to offer every foodie.

Enjoy stunning views while dining along the waterfront, or indulge in a relaxed lunch with friends during a shopping trip – we’ve got plenty of suggestions for where to eat.

Whether you’re looking for the best cocktail bars or need somewhere child-friendly for dinner with the whole family, Visit Plymouth is home to all the inspiration and information you need.

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Entry to the exhibition is free of charge (donations welcome) and is open for viewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Refreshments are available to purchase from the Visitor centre cafe, during these times.

The heritage team will be heading a guided walk on Sunday October 6 in conjunction with the exhibition. Meet at the visitor centre 2pm.

The walks are also free of charge (donations welcome).

The Queen’s Dock Ukes will be performing in the Victorian Chapel on October 19 from 7pm.

Tickets cost £6 (to include light refreshments) and can be obtained in advance from the Cemetery Office on Plymouth 665442 or on the door on the night.

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Popular shows for children return at October half term A popular Plymouth based theatre Festival producer Helen Bovey said: “We company will be bringing the best are really passionate about making theatre children’s shows from across the country to affordable and accessible for everyone and that is at the heart of Above & Beyond. city libraries in October.

The successful Above & Beyond Children’s Theatre Festival will return this October halfterm and is set to be even bigger and better than ever before. T aking place on three days, at a different library each day, there wiil be something for everyone with professional shows for children aged up to 11 years old.

The theatre programme will be announced at the beginning of October but there’s also an array of free activities to keep the little ones entertained in the libraries.

Above & Beyond will feature face painting, craft workshops and storytelling throughout the three day event.

“Last year was such a success so I’m delighted that the festival is returning. The library meeting rooms will be transformed into theatre spaces and with shows at only £3 a ticket, it’s an activity for all the family to enjoy together.”

Above & Beyond takes place at Southway Library on October 21, Plymstock Library on October 22 and Plympton Library on October 23 with full details of the shows being announced at the beginning of October.

All tickets will be available from ticketsource.co.uk/abovebounds. To keep up to date with Above Bounds work, follow them on social media @abovebounds.

Patients take on Plymouth 10k for charity

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A group of patients at Derriford Hospital are taking on the Plymouth 10k challenge on Sunday October 6 in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.

The group will be joined by Lucy Figg, who has been part of the Teenage and Young Adult cancer service in the South West for two years.

Lucy’s role as a Teenage Cancer Trust clinical nurse specialist at Derriford Hospital enables her to offer support and advice to her patients as they navigate through the many hospital appointments, investigations and cancer treatments.

This support continues for up to two years after the young people have completed their

treatment to help them transition to a life beyond their cancer diagnosis.

Every day seven young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and the Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity dedicated to providing specialist nursing care for this unique group of young people.

“Being a teenager or young adult is already difficult, but can you imagine having to deal with cancer on top of everything else?” said Lucy.“Young cancer patients in Plymouth can often feel isolated, so they are really excited to work together supporting the 10k team in any way they can.

“Whilst the primary purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the great work that

Teenage Cancer Trust does for young people, the added benefit is the opportunity for our young people to realise and celebrate that a cancer diagnosis need not define them.

“Whether they are putting on their training shoes and running the race, or making a picnic for when we get over the finish line, each young person can bring something to the team.”

In addition to those running on the day, the group have engaged in planning meetings, coordinated a Whatsapp group, organised photography for the day, catering for a post-run picnic. Search for Teenage Cancer Trust page at uk.virginmoneygiving. com and go to Clare Wilson’s page.

DEALING WITH PROBATE The death of a loved one is a very upsetting and difficult experience, however, the amount of paperwork required to deal with your loved one’s estate can often be too much.

In many instances, it may be that a grant of probate will not be required to release monies.

However, even if the institutions (eg., banks etc) will pay out monies without a grant of probate, if the assets exceed £5,000 (including half of joint assets), then a grant should be obtained.

If you have been left with the responsibility of dealing with a loved one’s estate, whether through a Will or the Laws of Intestacy, the role of personal representative/executor is an important one and should not be undertaken lightly.

It may also be that the estate exceeds the tax threshold (£325,000 for a single person) and will therefore require inheritance tax to be paid before a grant of probate can be obtained.

According to the Revenue, £5.4 billion was collected in inheritance tax during the 2018/2019 tax year showing a further increase from the £5.228 billion which was collected in during the 2017/2018 tax year. This shows that more and more estates are becoming taxable and this places more of a burden on your family when dealing with the administration of an estate, as they may also be left with a tax bill to settle.

Executors have various legal duties and responsibilities to ensure that the estate is dealt with correctly eg., completing the tax

forms (inheritance and/or income tax), paying debts and placing money into trust.

They also have a personal liability if they fail to deal with the estate correctly and can find themselves in the unfortunate position of having to pay debts or claims by beneficiaries if they fail in this duty.

Statutory Notices should be put in place by executors (these are not the family death notices) to protect themselves as without them creditors can pursue executors for up to six years. An executor must also ensure that beneficiaries are not bankrupt by carrying out the relevant searches.

They also have a duty to use an appropriate degree of care and skill which includes ensuring that assets are distributed in a timely

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With all this in mind, I would suggest that anyone that has been appointed as an executor always seeks legal advice to ensure that they do not end up out of pocket.

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Plymouth’s young trampoline stars return with haul of medals and titles City of Plymouth Trampoline Club are celebrating after returning home with a number of medals and titles from the English Championships which were held in Sheffield.

The impressive haul included gold medal places for Nyla Evely from Millbrook in the 1112 year female event and Ben Bluett in the 1516 year male competition. Nyla also teamed up with a gymnast from Leeds to finish in silver medal position in the 11-12 syncro.

Ben, who travels from Tavistock to Plymouth three times a week to train, made his first championship finals in trampoline and double mini- trampoline.

In an action-packed field Ben competed incredibly well making the top eight and a place in the final. Ben competed the highest difficulty of the age group event in the final, showing off his impressive double somersaults with complete control. Ben gained himself gold and the English 15-16 double mini trampoline title.

In the trampoline 11-12 female category Nyla grew with confidence showing off her quality on the apparatus. She qualified for the final eight and improved again with her final routine, giving her a season personal best, a gold medal and English 11-12 Female Champion title.

Jenny Moore from Yealmbridge also captured top spot in the trampoline 15+ disability category and then partnered an Exeter gymnast to first place in the disability syncro. Jenny was also the club’s first disability double mini trampoline competitor and experienced the event for the first time herself this year, finishing fourth overall.

Oscar Piper from Brixton, who has recently been selected to represent British Gymnastics in France on the trampoline, qualified through to the top eight finals in an incredibly competitive trampoline male 13-14 years field.

Oscar competed again showing determination and a number of complex double somersaults to finish seventh overall.

Oscar has a number of events in crucial preparation for the Junior World Championships in Tokyo later this year. The English Championships being the first saw Oscar plan to again raise the bar on his difficulty level across the event.

Oscar made it through to the final, after making a small mistake in his second pass.

This left Oscar with it all to play for, and needed to successfully complete his final two passes to gain the placing he was hoping for.

Oscar delivered twisting double

Trampoline stars (from left) Evangeline Piper, Nya Evely, Ben Bluett, Oscar Piper and Jenny Moore

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somersaults over his next two passes, and completed them with pure control and determination, scoring a personal best on one of his final passes. It saw him secure a silver medal and second place at the championships.

Oscar’s sister Evangeline prepared herself for the British Championships in a couple of weeks time and her second call up for the England team in Portugal in October, with some incredible form, executing her skills with the highest quality, gaining herself a spot in the finals. Evangeline continued to deliver with two more impressively executed passes securing her a fourth place finish.

Adam Lee completed his preliminary passes well to book himself a place in the final of the 11-12 years male trampoline.

Adam went on to impress with his final passes and the inclusion of some new double somersaults this season, and some great quality landings saw Adam secure a silver medal in the event.

Other competitors were: Ollie Lacey sixth place in the 9-10 male trampoline and ninth in the 9-10 mixed double mini trampoline;

Billy Lucey twelfth in the 9-10 male trampoline and Adam Lee twelfth in the 11-12 male trampoline.

For more information visit www. cityofplymouthtrampolining.co.uk Adam Lee with his silver medal

Ernesettle was given a clean up when Plymouth Community Homes staff and volunteers from Clean Our Patch came together to litter pick across the community.

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the Kenley Gardens and Biggin Hill streets in Ernesettle. The pick was done so that it was visible to children and parents at school finishing time and it was intended to get them to think about litter, with the hope that it will reduce the amount in the area.

“As schools have just returned we thought it

The charity sends aid to the poorer families and children in two areas of Romania.

A charity spokesperson said: “Our particular fundraising focus for this event will be a family with seven children ranging in age from 17 years to three years whose two-room home is in drastic need of roof repairs.

“Currently one of the two rooms is uninhabitable.

The father and elder sons are able to do the work, but they need help with purchasing the materials.

“Also, we send aid to a children’s home in the village of Ilisua and each year we like to send an extra £10 per child for a Christmas treat. There are currently about 50 children at the home.

“So, please go along for an evening of great musical entertainment in the knowledge that you will be helping those children and families in Romania who are far worse off than us.”

Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm cost £8 and are available from Sherwell United Church Monday to Thursday between 9am and 12 noon or by telephoning Bee Pugsley on 01752 401260. Refreshments will be available during the interval.

Park Fest raises funds for brain tumour charity Thousands of people descended on Devonport Park in September to listen to live bands, visit a range of stalls and try their hand at different activities at Park Fest 2019.

Ernesettle clean up - with more to come Board member Liz Nicholls had previously brought Clean Our Patch, an organisation which sees volunteers litter pick across Plymouth to the attention of Plymouth Community Homes. And with help from the Communities Team and in particular Jill Palmer the group were awarded a £300 community grant for extra equipment.

Prepared with their new equipment, Clean Our Patch volunteers Shona and Shirley were joined

by Leah Sanderson, Nicola Stockman, Caroline Stanbury and Dave Walley on a litter picking session across the Ernesettle area.

In line with this year’s Neighbourhood Plan to reduce the amount of litter in the area, it was agreed that this could be achieved by working with organisations such as Clean Our Patch at Plymouth City Council.

Housing officer Dave Walley explained: “When arranging the litter pick we decided to focus on

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was good to do it now with the intention of the litter being less of a problem for the rest of the year. It was great to hear parents explaining to children the importance of the environment as they walked past as well as hearing some children telling the same to their parents.”

There are plans to complete further picks in the coming months involving the residents of Ernesettle.

If you know of an area that needs some TLC, whether it be a Plymouth Community Home or a private area then the volunteers at Clean Our Patch want to hear from you.

They can be contacted via Facebook or e-mail at cleanourpatch@hotmail.com

Park Fest encouraged people of all ages to get outdoors and get active.

This year’s event was sponsored by Chaplins Superstore, Clean Abodes South West and local businessman Steve Whiteway. Money was raised for the Brain Tumour Charity, a charity close to the heart of organiser Jacqueline Cant, who lost her dad to the condition.

Jacqueline said: “In this age of TV, computer games and social media, I think it’s important to remind people to get out and get active!

“It’s always been something important to my family, and I want to pass on that love of being outside and taking part in something together.

“So many people have told me how much they enjoyed the day, I’m already looking forward to Park Fest 2020!”

Music acts included headliners Freshly Squeezed, plus the UK Meltones, Ocean City Shufflers and the Ukeabillies.

Alongside this, Park Fest hosted activities such as Buzzy Bee Kids Sand Art and RockFit for everyone from toddlers to grandparents to get involved with, plus stallholders and other local charity organisations.

Park Fest 2019 was organised by Skymind Studios and Diverse Events, with headline sponsors Chaplins Superstore, Clean Abodes and Steve Whiteway.

Money raised from the event will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity, the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts.

They fund pioneering research to increase survival and improve treatment options and raise awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours to get earlier diagnosis and to help families cope with everything that the diagnosis of a brain tumour brings.

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An Autumn of Art at Royal William Yard This autumn is set to be one of discovery and creativity, as Royal William Yard’s Autumn of Arts makes its welcome return.

Visitors will have plenty of opportunities to embrace their creative side with a packed calendar of events and activities, from exhibitions and workshops, to open studios and performances.

With 30 artists and makers based at Ocean Studios, the public will be able to explore their work, as every studio opens its doors to visitors.

And resident Yard arts and craft hub, Ocean Studios and Make at 140, will get the creative juices flowing throughout the autumn, with workshops to suit all ages and abilities, including calligraphy, dress making, life drawing, screen printing and ceramics.

Capturing the imagination of its guests on every visit, Royal William Yard is already known as Plymouth’s cultural quarter and a place of collaboration, innovation and talent. Home to some of the region’s leading creative organisations, artists and local businesses, the Yard is one of the top art destinations in the South West.

The creative spirit is celebrated in every corner of the Yard, with some of the South West’s most celebrated artists, makers and designers calling it home, including famed expressive abstract painter, Martin Bush.

Another Yard resident, Identity Fashion – a luxury fashion boutique, selling handmade homeware, ceramics and womenswear – will give visitors the opportunity to create their own jewellery at its in-house workshops.

Art lovers can also extend their visit to the Yard by booking a stay at the destination’s boutique hotel, Rooms by Bistrot Pierre, located in one of the Yard’s most iconic Grade II listed buildings, Residence One. Offering breathtaking views across Firestone Bay, guests can fully immerse themselves in the culture of the Yard, putting their feet up in style after a busy day of exploring.

Hailey Cattle, regional marketing manager, Royal William Yard said: “The Yard has always been a destination that thrives on creativity, discovery and new experiences. It is fantastic to be able to promote the people, artists and organisations who put Plymouth on the cultural map.

“The Yard is a place open to everyone of all ages, and with so much on offer over the coming months, it provides the perfect day out for all the family. Whether you want to learn a new craft at one of our many workshops or check out the amazing work by leading local artists, there will be something new to discover and experience at the Yard.”

Royal Navy leading steward Sasha Pearce from Plymouth taking part in the surf camp

Help for Heroes surf camp is boost for service personnel Veterans and service personnel who have been wounded, injured or become sick as a result of service have returned to Cornwall to help their peers learn to surf, affording them the support they once received as former participants of the same charity-led programme.

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A group of 14 wounded individuals took part in Op Surf UK, an adaptive surfing programme run by Help for Heroes, and supported by the Endeavour Fund and Bude Surf Veterans from September 19 to 22. The surfing camp in Bude is intended to aid the long-term recovery of those involved.

Sasha Pearce, from Plymouth, is a leading steward in the Royal Navy currently recovering from cancer-preventative surgery within HMS Drake. Sasha’s mum passed away from breast cancer last year and her aunt also lost her life to the disease.

When Sasha and her sister discovered they were carriers of BRCA1 gene which, without surgery, would mean an 88% risk of developing breast cancer after the age of 30, they both opted to have their breast tissue removed. Sasha’s surgery in April was successful and she is now being supported in her rehabilitation within the Royal Navy so she can return to the job she loves, which she hopes will be later this year.

Sasha, who has been supported by Help for Heroes to participate in Op Surf UK as part of her ongoing recovery, said: “It just made sense to have the operation done as it’s a weight lifted. My sister had the operation in 2016 so I’d seen her experience. For me there was no choice. You’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do. The risk was so high.

“It wouldn’t have been right to see my mum and aunt go through that and take the risk if it could be sorted out with surgery.”

Discussing her experience of Op Surf UK, Sasha commented: “Sport is really encouraged in the military and I think it’s really important because everyone needs a break from daily life.

Surfing gives you better fitness and a form of confidence. Op Surf has given me the opportunity to meet new people and get back into the military world.

“In the water it’s all-consuming. You’re enveloped and it just swallows you whole. It takes you in and you don’t want to get out. At sea you spend time on deck looking at the ocean; there’s no land, no people, and it’s just amazing.”

For the first time this year, the majority of instructors are all former Op Surf UK participants who have since gained coaching qualifications in order to pay it forward, to return to teach

those who are just starting their recovery journeys. Many of the water safety assistants are also former programme participants, making up the in-water support team.

Sasha’s surf instructor at Op Surf UK was veteran Lee Adams, a part-time builder and now surf instructor from Bude.

Lee, 42, was a rifleman in the Army. He moved to Cornwall to get away from life after experiencing mental health problems following traumatic tours of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Lee is a former participant of Op Surf UK and has since gone on to gain qualifications to become a surf instructor.

Lee said: “I moved to Cornwall to go off the grid, to get away from people. When I came back from Iraq it was very dark. I found myself using medication to keep myself awake and I tried to take my own life. I isolated myself a fair bit but then I found a veterans surf group. I’d been sectioned a few times and until that point I’d not found any help. Through surfing I was introduced to a couple of charities and I managed to get myself off the medication and became an instructor.

“On my personal journey over the space of a year I went from someone who didn’t want to talk, to working with Help for Heroes surfing in Bude once a week and getting back into life. I’m a long way down the journey now. Surfing has singlehandedly kept me sane and medication-free. I don’t know why it works but I get in the water and it’s like medication without any side effects.

“I’ve lost too many friends to suicide over the last few years and I don’t want to see another go. If programmes like Op Surf UK save just one life, it’s got to be worth it.”

To ensure a full support network, each learner has two people with them at all times; one instructor and one water safety assistant. This ensures that no matter what their injury or illness, they can fully benefit from the power of sport in the water. It provides an environment where individuals work to overcome perceived limitations of their physical and mental health wounds.

Participants could also advance their individual experience with a holistic programme on offer throughout the week including yoga every day.

Op Surf UK is run by Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre team who specialise in using water sports as a recovery tool. It is part of the Charity’s wider Sports Recovery programme which sees hundreds of people a year utilising sport from grassroots to elite level as a means to taking their next steps on their recovery journey.

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Jobs boost for Devonport as Babcock secures £1.25 billion deal for new Royal Navy frigates A consortium led by Babcock International has been selected by the Ministry of Defence as the preferred bidder for the £1.25 billion contract to build new warships for the Royal Navy.

Led by Babcock, the aerospace and defence company, and in partnership with the Thales Group, the Type 31 general purpose frigate programme will provide the Government with a fleet of five ships at an average production cost of £250 million per ship.

Following a comprehensive, competitive process, Arrowhead 140, a capable, adaptable and technology-enabled global frigate will be the UK Royal Navy’s newest class of warships, with the first ship scheduled for launch in 2023.

At its height the programme will maximise a workforce of around 1250 highly-skilled roles in multiple locations throughout the UK, with around 150 new technical apprenticeships likely to be developed. The work is expected to support an additional 1250 roles within the wider UK supply chain.

Commenting on the news that the new Type 31 frigates will be built by Babcock and designed in Plymouth, Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport said: “It’s fantastic news that Babcock has won the order to build the new Type 31 frigates.

“I have been arguing for over a year that Babcock’s bid was superior in terms of capabilities but also best in terms of creating and supporting jobs.

“While the task of building the ships will be done in Scotland, Devonport will get design jobs. After our successful campaign to base the new Type 26 frigates in Devonport, I will now do all I can to see these new Type 31s based in our city too.”

Archie Bethel, chief executive of Babcock, said: “It has been a tough competition and we are absolutely delighted that Arrowhead 140 has been recognised as offering the best design, build and delivery solution for the UK’s Royal Navy Type 31 frigates.

“Driven by innovation and backed by experience and heritage, Arrowhead 140 is a modern warship that will meet the maritime threats of today and tomorrow, with British ingenuity and engineering at its core.”

Arrowhead 140 is derived from a design originally developed for the Danish Navy, and is described by Babcock as ‘a capable, adaptable and technology enabled global frigate.’

With Babcock’s Rosyth facility as the central integration site, the solution provides value for money and squarely supports the principles of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Designed to be suitable for exports, Arrowhead 140 builds on the knowledge and expertise developed during the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier modular build programme.

The announcement follows a competitive design phase where Babcock Team 31 was chosen alongside two other consortia to respond to the UK MOD’s requirements.

Work on the fleet of five ships will begin immediately following formal contract award later this financial year, with detailed design work to start now and manufacture commencing in 2021 and concluding in 2027.

A key element of the Type 31 programme is to supply a design with the potential to secure a range of export orders thereby supporting the UK economy and UK jobs.

Arrowhead 140 will offer export customers an unrivalled blend of price, capability and flexibility backed by the Royal Navy’s worldclass experience.

The Babcock/Thales consortium beat rival bids from BAE Systems and Cammell Laird and a consortium led by Atlas Electronik UK.

An artist’s impression of the new type 31 frigates

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From hard Brexit to soft Brexit, deal or no deal, it’s fair to say at the time of writing there is still a great deal of uncertainty around Brexit and the future direction of the UK. Despite this, leading car manufacturers are communicating to dealerships what is most likely to happen to car prices and other key aspects of the motor industry should the UK leave the EU without a deal.

As a longstanding motor dealership in the South West that has built its reputation on trust and quality of service, Vospers are determined to ensure people in the region are able to make the most informed decision possible when it comes to purchasing their next vehicle.

The information Vospers have received from manufacturers is that if a vehicle is not in the country by 31st October and the UK leaves the EU without a deal then the vehicle is likely to incur a 10% tariff and other charges. In short, this means consumers are likely to pay at least 10% more for their vehicle purchases after

the end of October under a no deal outcome.

Furthermore, manufacturers are warning of potential stock shortages on certain models under these no deal circumstances.

Buying a car is the second biggest purchase people make after buying a home, so knowing you are getting a good price and a reliable product is vital.

Timing is also very important when making such a purchase and under the unique circumstances we find ourselves in here in the UK at present, it is clear from both vehicle manufacturers and dealerships that the best time to buy is now.

Peter Vosper, Chairman of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) South West said: “There is still confusion about Brexit with many possibilities Peter Vosper available. One thing

is certain: whatever happens prices are more likely to rise than fall. If anyone is thinking of purchasing or changing their car in the next few months it makes sense to do it now. Why? Well there are many manufacturer deals on the table for September with the new 69 plate, including some scrappage deals for older cars.

Some manufacturers have a shortage of stock and getting the car you want could be difficult later on.

“If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, prices will rise by the minimum tariff of 10% for all vehicles coming from the European Union, and there will be price rises for some cars assembled in this country where parts are imported from the EU. This will be the case until a deal is in place so it makes sense to talk to your local New Car Dealer as soon as you can and find out if it works for you.”

Having been in operation as a family business since 1946 Vospers have seen a fair amount of change over the years and have continuously served the people of the South West in their motoring needs.

With over 10 vehicle brands represented, a large range of stock of both cars and vans and showrooms right across Devon and Cornwall, Vospers continues to be an excellent choice for your next vehicle purchase whatever the outcome of Brexit is.

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Paul Keen from Plymouth Auction Rooms will preside over the mammoth event

Mammoth masterpieces to go under the hammer for much-loved charity One of the city’s best-loved charities is giving people a one-off opportunity to snap up a unique piece of art and be part of something special that will leave a legacy for families across Plymouth and surrounding areas.

On the evening of October 9, all 40 of the enchanting elephant sculptures that have delighted tens of thousands this summer as part of Elmer’s Big Parade, each featuring a unique design by a talented artist ‚ will be going, going, gone as they are auctioned off to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

BBC Radio Devon’s David Fitzgerald will be wielding the hammer at the Grand Charity Auction at Herd HQ in the former Toys R Us store at Western Approach under the guidance of professional auctioneer Paul Keen of Plymouth Auction Rooms. He will preside over what is expected to be a high number of bids for the mammoth masterpieces, including the elephant sculpture painted by internationally renowned, Plymouth-based artist Brian Pollard, Patron of St Luke’s.

Paul Keen from Plymouth Auction Rooms said: “St Luke’s do so much in providing compassionate care, that they need as much support as they can, and ultimately, it’s financial support. And this auction is on such a high platform, and it gives us the opportunity to raise as much as we possibly can for them.”

As well as the chance to bid for the stunning sculptures in person at the event, members of the public are also being offered the opportunity to bid by telephone and online, with St Luke’s keen to generate as much income as possible towards the specialist end of life care and support it provides.

Mike Dukes, commercial director of St Luke’s said: “Elmer’s such a well-recognised character, we’ve got interest from as far afield as Japan interested in the Patchwork Elmer.

But we’ve got so many great artists, it just depends on the night, how many people want the same one and if they really want to put

their hands in their pockets and buy that particular sculpture.”

The charity spends £5.7million a year on patient care giving its service free of charge to those who need it at home, in hospital or at its specialist unit at Turnchapel. Funds generated by the auction will help ensure St Luke’s expert team is there to make a very challenging time that little bit easier by ensuring dignity for patients and making them as comfortable as possible while also providing emotional, spiritual and practical support for them and their loved ones.

Steve Statham, chief executive of St Luke’s said: “It has been wonderful seeing so many people following Elmer’s Big Parade, enjoying a free family day out. Along the way, they’ve been learning more about the importance of high-calibre bespoke care for people at end of life and the difference St Luke’s makes.

“Now comes the finale - the herd going under the hammer for a cause that means so much to so many. Almost everyone in our city is likely to require St Luke’s compassionate care one day, or be close to someone who

does. That’s why we aim to attract substantial bids for these unique pieces of art that will help us continue to be there for families, enabling them to make the most of every moment together when time is running short.

“We want Elmer’s Big Parade to leave a special legacy beyond the trail and our Grand Charity Auction is a fantastic opportunity to be part of that.”

People are invited to register their interest in attending the event, where it is anticipated each sculpture will raise a minimum of £4,000 for St Luke’s.

Also attending will be Stagecoach South West the sponsors of the Parade, the artists who created the enchanting designs, and representatives of the 25 local schools that decorated mini Elmers as part of St Luke’s Compassionate Schools programme, which tackles the taboo topics of death, dying and life-limiting illness in an age-appropriate way and enhances support for bereaved children.

To register interest in the Grand Charity Auction, go to www.elmerplymouth.co.uk/ events

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Mayflower 400 – Plymouth’s historic Mayflower makeover commemoration year is launched for iconic with Illuminate 2019 in November 2020 will mark 400 years since the Mayflower set sail on its historic voyage from Plymouth to America, Mayflower 400 is a year-long programme of events around the city commemorating Plymouth’s part in this historic moment.

Launching this November with Illuminate 2019 – a spectacular light-based festival in Plymouth from 28 November to 01 December 2019 – over 100 events will take place in Plymouth during 2020.

The year-long commemorative programme will include wide ranging events from large-scale public art installations, cultural exhibitions and live shows to community dance performances, theatre, creative works and community sports programmes.

Charles Hackett, chief executive Mayflower 400, said: “The Mayflower 400 commemoration year shines the light on Plymouth’s past and present in this historic moment and provides the chance to recognise all aspects of the story. We look forward to diverse activities that everyone can access.”

Signature events and programme highlights include; Illuminate 2019 - November 28 to December 1 Light-based festival with projections at Royal William Yard and The Barbican marking the start of the anniversary year. Free for all the family Mayflower 400 Community Sparks – 2019 – 2020 Community workshops, events, music, theatre, dance and storytelling throughout the year Opening of The Box – Spring 2020 Plymouth’s flagship cultural visitor attraction, whose opening programme includes the national commemorative exhibition, ‘Mayflower 400: Legend & Legacy’ Mayflower Sports Week – March 21-29 2020 In association with Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion and Plymouth Raiders The 400 – Le Navet Bete - Summer 2020 A comedy take on the special relationship between the US and UK at the Barbican Theatre This Land - June 15 - 21 2020 Community led theatre production involving people on both sides of the Atlantic and Seth Lakeman, exploring the Mayflower story at Theatre Royal Plymouth Settlement - July 6 to August 2 2020 Creative event in Central Park by 27 Native American artists. Free for all the family ‘Roots Up!’ by Street Factory – July 25 2020 Take part in a free, mass street dance reaching from The Barbican to The Hoe

Mayflower Week – September 14 to 20 2020 A public ceremony, field gun competition, rehabilitation triathlon and Mayflower Muster. Free for all the family Go to www.mayflower400uk.org/plymouth for the latest information on events and stories around this landmark year for the city of Plymouth.

Organisers hope to build a team of 400 volunteers to support the Mayflower 400 commemorations next year – with 180 already signed up and ready to go.

Their job will be to spread the word about the exciting 2020 events programme, help administer the events and welcome the thousands of visitors who are expected to arrive in Plymouth.

They have been named ‘Mayflower Makers’ and have already been helping out at events such as the British Fireworks Championships in August.

Co-ordinating the enormous task is Mayflower Makers Volunteer manager Neil Minion. He explained that the project’s goal is not only to support the 2020 programme but to create a legacy of volunteering in Plymouth that would benefit the city for generations.

“It’s certainly not just about 2020,” Neil said.

“Our aim is to use Mayflower as an example of how beneficial volunteering can be and to build a culture of citizen engagement as a Mayflower 400 legacy.”

There are currently around 180 Mayflower Makers in the City who have already undertaken various roles in promoting Mayflower 400 to others in the city and beyond.

One group spent a day with local barbershop singers The Kingsmen Choir at Paddington Station spreading the word and were surprised by the reception they received with so many people having a connection to Plymouth.

The Kingsmen performing at Paddington Station to promote Mayflower 400

One of the visitors to the Mayflower 400 stand at the summer’s fireworks was a direct descendant of a Mayflower passenger.

The recruitment, engagement and deployment of this force is being co-ordinated by Neil through the city’s brand new Our Plymouth website.

“Having one platform to be able to recruit and deploy volunteers along with its own online community is ground-breaking” he said.

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Plymouth’s iconic Smeaton’s Tower is to get a new coat of paint as part of a massive work programme to make the city Mayflower ready.

Hundreds of volunteers to ‘make’ Mayflower 400 unforgettable Hundreds of volunteer ‘Mayflower Makers’ are being recruited, trained and sent into action across Plymouth as the city prepares to mark the 400th anniversary of the ship’s sailing in 2020.

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“Plymouth is the first city in the world to adopt this system so, once again, we’re leading the way.”

Anyone interested in getting involved should sign up through www. ourplymouth.co.uk for one of the Mayflower Makers introduction sessions.

The lighthouse on the Hoe is to get a makeover later this year to make sure the landmark looks its best for Plymouth’s seminal commemoration year 2020 – which marks 400 years since the Mayflower set sail for the New World.

The grade 1 listed landmark will be repainted in its traditional red and white colours, using special paint and protective treatment.The Council has been finalising a huge to-do list that once finished, means Plymouth will look its best. As well as painting the lighthouse, new road signs will be going up, old and redundant street furniture removed, walls painted and bins installed.

The Council has already announced road and pavement maintenance plans which focus on making sure the Barbican and the Waterfront look their best. Now other initiatives are being outlined so that the people of Plymouth know the scale of preparations and are assured that the Council is on the case.

Council leader Tudor Evans OBE said: “We’ve got an incredible year of events – from the massive Mayflower muster to an epic event on the Hoe and over 400 moments of every shape and size and in all corners of Plymouth.

“We need to make sure Plymouth is looking its best for Mayflower 400 and have budgeted carefully to make sure this work can be carried out.”

Projects include: • Updating, renewing and cleaning tourism signs leading into Plymouth – making sure the city’s key attractions such as The Box and Barcode and Barbican are easy to find • Making sure sign-posts are pointing in the right direction to locations people want to go • Finishing the restoration of the historic Mayflower Steps • Tidying West Pier, replacing seating and bins, installing new flags as well power washing and repairs • Making Madeira Road one way and installing bollards. Removing the turning area will create a safer and larger pedestrian space near the Mayflower Steps.

• Installing trail heads for the Mayflower trails and ensuring their locations are looking their best • Updating tourism monoliths and installing more along the waterfront • More Street Scene staff to concentrate on keeping core areas of city cleaner • Using Mayflower Makers and other volunteer contributions to get the city in shape • Revamping the entrance to Southside Street • New toilets for West Hoe park Councillor Evans added: “We’re on the home stretch. There’s a lot to do but we have been juggling budgets and staff to make sure these projects happen. Plymouth needs to look its best and we are concentrating resources where events and people are most likely to be in 2020.”

Over the coming months the council will be keeping people up to date with projects through newsroom http://plymouthnewsroom.co.uk/ as well as the Twitter account @plymouthcc and Facebook.com/Plymouthcitycouncil For more information about the massive calendar of events over the coming year visit www.mayflower400uk.org

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Cineworld confirms the opening date for Plymouth complex Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has announced that Cineworld Plymouth will burst on to the scene and open their doors on October 22, their first cinema in Devon.

The new cinema, located at The Barcode on Bretonside, will feature twelve state-of-the-art screens including an IMAX theatre, the world’s most immersive cinema experience, and 4DX, Cineworld’s most exhilarating way to watch a film. The cinema will also offer a Baskin Robbins ice cream counter, rollover hot dogs, ICEE frozen drinks and a Starbucks for customers to enjoy.

The cinema will open in time for the highly anticipated film Terminator: Dark Fate which will be available in IMAX and 4DX. Terry Whitehead, Cineworld Plymouth general manager, said: “We are looking forward to opening our doors to movie fans. We have a great variety of screening rooms and propositions, all bursting with amazing colour, including a new IMAX screen and 4DX auditorium to entertain film enthusiasts.

“We look forward to sharing our love of film with the local community.”

The IMAX theatre will transport audiences into blockbuster films like never before delivering high-definition picture quality. The new experience also features IMAX’s immersive sound technology with new side and overhead channels that deliver greater dynamic range and precision for the ultimate in audio immersion.

Available in both 2D and 3D formats, 4DX is one of the biggest innovations in cinematic technology. The new 4DX auditorium will house 140 specially designed seats, plus a curved screen – the height of almost two double decker buses.

Cinema fans can take advantage of a range of offers at Cineworld Plymouth including weekly discounted Movies for Juniors screenings for just £2.50 on Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays, as well as the Cineworld family ticket and Student NUS discount.

The cinema will also be available for private venue hire.

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Joshua marks his mark at Pinewood A former student from Tor Bridge High is making his mark in the film industry thanks to Plymouth College of Art and its special relationship with the British Film Institute.

Nineteen year old Joshua Hard from Widewell, joined the first BFI Film Academy at Plymouth College of Art in 2017 with no prior filmmaking experience and is now living in London with support from the BFI while he works in Pinewood Studios on the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Black Widow.

Joshua had the opportunity to work on the film as part of the Future Skills programme, an industry-led training programme with a focus on giving young people from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to work in film.

Joshua said: “I’ve loved every second of my experience working at Pinewood Studios so far. It has been hectic but super rewarding.

For Black Widow, I’m acting as the accounts trainee, supporting a team of 23 people within production accounts.

“This includes acting as a liaison between people working on-set and in the office, handling the finances of the crowd department and generally assisting other members of the team wherever needed.

“We’re involved in all aspects of the film, so I’ve had a chance to see the full scope of the production, both behind the scenes and work on-set. I’ve particularly enjoyed going down to the set - seeing the scale and the level of detail that goes into a production like this is completely surreal.

“After this production is over I hope I’ll be able to move onto another project. I definitely aim to continue working in film.”

Billy Abbott, BFI Film Academy Plymouth project manager and film, animation and media production lecturer at Plymouth College of Art’s Palace Court campus, said: “I’m incredibly proud that we were able to give a student like Joshua, with no previous

Joshua Hard pictured during the first year of the BFI Film Academy run by Plymouth College of Art

filmmaking experience, a springboard to work in London on such a massive and well-known film production.

“One of the things I love about BFI 16-19 Film Academy is that no prior experience is required, which is ideal for young people who have an interest in film but haven’t yet had an opportunity to take that interest further.

“For the students who are accepted onto the course, developing practical skills is our absolute priority, alongside helping them to develop the correct mindset for the industry; focusing on communication, teamwork, creative thinking and time management. This is an amazing opportunity for young people from across the South West, not just from Plymouth, to join a national network that

could open up work opportunities in the worldwide film industry.”

Speaking of his time at the BFI Film Academy at Plymouth College of Art, Joshua said: “The best parts were the industry talks by guest speakers and the hands-on opportunities to learn through making a short film.

“Schemes like these aren’t usually accessible unless you live within easy travelling distance of London and ultimately it was the BFI Film Academy Plymouth that gave me the connections and resources to work on an upcoming blockbuster film. In fact, since becoming a graduate of the BFI I’ve been inundated with options for ways to break into the film industry.”

College welcomes the class of 2025 at open evening It was standing room only at Stoke Damerel Community College’s Open Evening for Year 6 students, when hundreds of pupils and their families turned up to get a flavour of what the college has to offer. At one stage, the queues of people attending went out the door!

With the main hall packed, the welcome from executive principal Anita Frier was relayed by video to an ‘overflow’ hall, where there were so many people, some at the back had to stand. The welcome also featured a performance by the college band, featuring Year 10 students Chelsea, Alex, Hayden and Harry.

“It was a wonderfully busy evening and it was a real privilege to be able to share what makes our College such a special place to be a student with so many young people and their families,” said Ms Frier.

“Our staff and students work so hard to make our open evening a fun and informative event and this year was no exception.”

The college holds the open evening each September - this year’s event was a chance for the would-be class of 2025 to tour the facilities and chat to Stoke Damerel Community College staff and current college students.

They were also able to try out some of the sports facilities and see the creative science and arts work done at the college - local company Babcock were among those with a stand in ‘The Street’ - the college’s foyer area.

Louise MacManus, Year 7 learning manager, said: “It was so nice to see so many Year 6 students who we have already visited at their

Nadine Jones with daughter Bella.. ‘very impressed’

primary schools attending our open evening.

It’s clear they already feel a connection with our college which always makes the transition from primary to secondary much less daunting.”

Among those taking the tour were Nadine Jones and her daughter, Bella: “The facilities they have here are great, I’m very impressed,” said Nadine. And what about Bella - what did

she think? “It seems really nice. Everyone has been very friendly.”

The open evening ended with all visiting Year 6 pupils being treated to an ice cream as they left!

Anyone who missed the open evening or would like to visit the college during the school day should email Info@sdcc.net or call 01752 556065.

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Derriford launches new autism service

Police issue public appeal after huge cannabis factory is discovered in Stoke

Police have appealed for information after seizing more than 460 plants from a large cannabis factory discovered in a Stoke house.

Autism team (from left) Rachel Schmelzer, Autism Service assistant, Saoirse Read, team manager of Autism and Learning Disability Services, and Kate Bamforth, autism lead nurse

Derriford Hospital has launched a new service for adults who have autism to improve access to hospital services.

It is currently the only specialist service for people with higher-functioning autism in an acute hospital setting in Devon.

Following the announcement of funding earlier this year from Devon County Council’s Improved Better Care Fund and commissioned by Devon CCG, the role now sits within the current Learning Disability team at Derriford Hospital.

The purpose is to provide advice, education and identify resources for people with Autism, carers and Trust staff with the aim of adjusting to individual needs and therefore promoting positive healthcare outcomes.

Primarily for adults with autism who do not have learning disabilities, the service is a pilot for 18 months during which data and feedback will be collected to support the continuation of the service.

Autism lead nurse, Kate Bamforth said: “The service is for anybody who is diagnosed with autism or is potentially on the autism spectrum and needs to have reasonable adjustments made to their care provision whilst in hospital. The service also extends to advice for employees who have autism.”

Kate will be raising awareness of autism among staff at the hospital and providing education and training to those who may be unfamiliar with the condition. She will be assisted by a co trainer on the autistic spectrum.

Advice and support will also be provided to hospital staff, with the aim of meeting the individual needs for people with autism admitted to hospital, or in outpatients; particularly in relation to the hospital environment and identifying quiet spaces.

This service will potentially limit the negative impact on a person with autism’s long-term health, which can be affected if difficulties have been encountered with healthcare services, and it will help with addressing the inequalities of healthcare provision that current research has identified.

Derriford Hospital also has a new steering group of people with autism, Derriford Autism Partnership (aDAPt), who will advise on the tools being developed and services provided to ensure the new service is suitable and valuable to the people who use it.

The Autism service is available from Monday to Friday 8-4pm; further information can be obtained by contacting the service by letter, phone or email, and anyone who wishes to benefit from this service they must advise the Autism Service so that they can have their information added to the confidential hospital systems. Phone 01752 432134 email plh-tr. derrifordautismservice@nhs.net Address: Liaison Offices Level 7, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth

Officers were called to a property in Waterloo Close after workmen investigating a gas leak stumbled across the sophisticated setup.

Detectives, scene-of-crime officers and support units all attended the scene. Investigators are now seeking the public’s help to locate those responsible for the cannabis factory.

Detective Constable Nathan Drew, of Plymouth CID, said: “Police are appealing for witnesses who saw any suspicious males entering or leaving the address over the last few months to come forward.

“We are seeking two males of Oriental appearance who had rented the property. The upstairs and loft had been converted, leaving the downstairs area normal-looking. Anyone visiting, such as the landlord, were none-the-wiser.

“The tenants had been there for approximately nine months and were able to operate without raising any suspicions of their unsuspecting neighbours.”

Anyone who has information is urged to contact police by calling 101, or emailing 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/80925/19.

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The community of Ernesettle is leading the NSPCC’s flagship Together for

Children pictured are models Photo by Tom Hull

Childhood programme with organisations across Plymouth working with local residents to develop and test ways to best protect children. The Together for Childhood team provide the latest monthly update on its work to keep children safe from sexual abuse.

Parents encouraged to sign up for the NSPCC Sports Promise Sport plays a huge part in childhood, and so it is concerning that 30 per cent of parents with children active in sport (revealed by the NSPCC and polling company YouGov), say they would not know who to turn to if they had safeguarding concerns.

The Together for Childhood partnership is encouraging parents to become more informed about their children’s sports and clubs as part of Parents in Sport Week 2019 (October 7 - 13). The week celebrates positive parental involvement in youth sport.

It is important parents are informed, so they can be confident that their children are safe when playing sport.

Matt Bell from Plymouth Octopus Project’s Sports Network said: “It is really good to see the work that has been going on in Ernesettle with local sports and dance groups, and the discussions taking place with parents to help them safeguard their children in these contexts.

“Trusting relationships in the community are crucial if we are to work together to safeguard the youngest members of our community. It is encouraging to see parents and sports clubs working together to protect children, building trust between them and supporting parents and carers

to ask clubs about their safeguarding approaches.”

The Sports Parents Promise offers parents helpful guidance on what makes a safe sports club, how to respond if they have any worries or concerns, and how to show positive sideline behaviour when attending games and tournaments.

By engaging with local sports clubs, through Ernesettle Sports Hall and Exim Dance Company, Together for Childhood is already seeing good practice embedded in the community, and parents are being urged to sign up to the NSPCC’s Sports Parent Promise: - I promise to make sure the club we choose together is safe and fun - I promise to listen to you if you have any concerns about your sport.

- I promise to make sure I support you and your teammates in a positive way The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is urging parents to sign the Sports Parents Promise to help them choose a safe club for their children and ensure they have a positive influence when participating from the side-lines.

Nick Slinn, director of the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit, said: “We introduced the Sports Parents Promise because it is essential for

everyone to play their part in protecting children, and making every sporting experience a positive one. We want to make it easier for parents to know how they can support a safer sports environment and give them confidence to act when needed.”

Parents who sign up to the promise will receive a certificate, which can be shared on social media through the hashtag #SportsParents.

Every sports club and activity provider should have a welfare or safeguarding officer as well as a safeguarding policy, and the NSPCC is encouraging every parent to find out who to contact in their children’s sport if they have any questions or concerns. For more information, sports club staff and volunteers can visit www.thecpsu.org.uk

If you see a member of the Together for Childhood team please ask them if you want to know more or want your sports club to be more actively involved in our work. You can find out where we are by following us on Twitter @TFCPlymouth or on Facebook via Together for Childhood Plymouth (Ernesettle).

If you want to find out more about Together for Childhood contact the NSPCC in Plymouth at Plymouth.

Servicecentre@nspcc.org.uk or 01752 422577 or visit the NSPCC website.

Adults with a concern about the welfare of a child can contact the NSPCC’s helpline for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org. uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Louis and Lauren have special reasons to celebrate There were celebrations at City College Plymouth when GCSE students achieved an impressive overall pass rate of 99%.

Just over 1,000 students sat their English, maths and science exams at the city’s largest provider of technical education and GCSEs this summer.

Principal and chief executive of City College Plymouth, Jackie Grubb, said: “We are extremely proud of the results achieved by our students.

Currently the highest performing further education college in the South West, we pride ourselves in supporting students to improve their GCSE grades in order to progress onto higher education or into employment.

“For those receiving their results, I hope that they have finally achieved the grades they deserve.

I am confident that their determination to succeed and commitment to their studies will enable them to reach their potential and to be successful and happy in the future.”

Among those celebrating was estate Lauren Carew agent and business owner Louis Orozco Lopez, who is 30 and from Yelverton. He struggled at school and walked out of his GCSE English exam because he expected to fail and felt that ‘there was no point trying.’ He decided to re-sit the exam at the college and is now delighted with his grade 7 result.

As director of family business Hindhead Property, Louis enrolled on the GCSE in order to

improve his written English skills, which he draws upon in his daily work.

Louis said: “I received excellent support from the college in terms of my dyslexia, including extra time in exams. I really enjoyed the course, the lecturers were very attentive and the whole experience helped boost my confidence.”

Seventeen-year-old Lauren Carew from Whitleigh is celebrating her English Grade 4 result.

After getting a grade 3 in GCSE English at school, Lauren re-sat the exam at the college, achieving her Grade 4 result. Alongside GCSE English, Lauren studied a level 2 drama course at the college and has now progressed to level 3 this September and follow her dream of becoming an actor.

Lauren said: “My college experience has been brilliant and I got a lot of support from my lecturers, who helped me achieve my grades.

“I have a passion for acting, especially musical theatre, so it’s been great being able to focus on this interest rather than staying on at school and doing A Levels.

“I can’t wait to start my level 3 in drama at the college, and I hope to pursue a career as an actor in the future.”

She added: “If you’re thinking of studying at the college, just go for it! The college is amazing!”

Balancing life as a mother to a daughter with autism with working full-time and studying for her GCSEs in Biology and English at the college,

Louis Orozco Lopez

40-year-old Emma Skedgell from Plymstock is delighted with her results. The Grade 5 in Biology and Grade 6 in English have enabled Emma to now progress on to a Foundation Degree in healthcare practice (assistant practitioner) at the University of Plymouth.

Emma said: “As a mature student, it was initially scary returning to education but my lecturers were really approachable and the excellent support I received from the College made it really fun and enjoyable. I loved my time at the College - it was something I looked forward to and never felt like a chore.

With three young children 33-year-old Luke Vickers from Plymstock juggled family life, an access to higher education course, a functional

skills course and working part-time at Morrisons, to successfully achieve a Grade 6 in GCSE English and secure a place at university.

He said: “Thanks to the college I now have a place at the University of Plymouth to study a BSc (Hons) in occupational therapy, which started in September. “ I took GCSE English alongside two other courses at the college - it’s been very busy but definitely worth it and I’ve seen a real improvement in my grammar. I have been so well supported throughout my time at the college and the lecturers are brilliant!”

To explore the variety of courses and apprenticeships available at City College Plymouth visit cityplym.ac.uk or call 01752 305300.

25 chances to win a pair of tickets! thoughtful gifts ahead of the Christmas rush - you can also learn secrets from the professionals with cocktail demonstrations being held during the afternoon.

This enticing prospect is due to take place in Plymouth when the Gin & Gift Festival is staged at the city’s Guildhall on Saturday, October 26, organised by the top team at Miss Ivy Events.

Imagine browsing an imaginative array of more than 40 gift stalls featuring jewellery, clothes and all sorts of artisan crafts - then enjoying a drink at the Gin Bar, where more than 20 different gins will be available to try, to really make the afternoon go with a swing! Live music from Harry Quick and Anais Thorn will add to the atmosphere, ensuring the festival provides a real day out.

Not only can you seek out some individual and

All that shopping and sampling is bound to build up an appetite, so a variety of street food will also be on offer throughout the event to tempt your tastebuds.

So, make a date in the diary for the Gin & Gift Festival , which opens at 1pm and runs until 5pm.

Entry is £3 - under 16s free and can be purchased on the door.

Dogs are not permitted at this event. Disabled access is available.

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Turning tragedy and brokeness into hope THE

By Chris Cole, Founder of Cross Rhythms charity

and hopeful about the future because of my Christian faith. Where does this hope come from?

In his New York Times bestselling book: ‘The Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War’, author Professor Joseph Leconte describes the relationship between C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien who between them are credited as producing the best and most widely read creative literature in the 20th Century. ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ by Lewis and ‘the Hobbit’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ by Tolkien are global best sellers.

Both men had been second lieutenants in the British Expeditionary Force in the First World War and survived the hell of the front lines. It was called ‘the war to end all wars’ and is described by many historians as the most destructive event in human history. Twenty five percent of all British males were either killed or maimed and the experience destroyed hope at the core of family life. Hope for the future was turned into a cynicism which railed against hope. The 20th

Experience John F Kennedy stated that in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters, representing danger and opportunity.

Whilst not a perfect definition this has gone down in Western thinking as an accurate saying for those facing difficult changes and challenges in life, which is the reality all of us face and endure at some time or another.

For those living in the West the 1960s was a momentous decade of danger and opportunity: the space race and scientific and medical breakthroughs were wonderful, especially if you were a citizen of the so-called developed world. However the cold war and threat of nuclear annihilation were a real threat.

Things aren’t much better now.

Through a combination of issues of global conflict and climate change, we face similar dangers. Yet there are opportunities as well; I am optimistic

century only got worse. A view of BBC’s first series of Peaky Blinders confirms the fallout and consequence to families of this traumatic period in our history.

Against this backdrop and through Chris Cole

the experience of their suffering the brilliance of Lewis’ and Tolkien’s literature was that they struck the balance of not losing hope in the tough times. They exemplified a

moral courage through their stories’ (Romans 8:6-9) at the same time not characters whilst recognising the evil denying its painful reality. We can have that exists all around us. There is this peace if we truly trust in God’s realism at the heart of their mythology. redemptive plan for mankind, are Lewis was an atheist when he striving to produce His character and went to war and an atheist when he are obedient to His Word. returned home. Influenced by Tolkien’s Everybody on planet earth goes faith, in 1931 Lewis became a Christian through difficulties at some time or and both men, as leading Oxford another. It’s a messy process, where academics, profoundly encouraged imperfect people at times choose to each other in their literary exploits. inflict evil on others, but without free They went on to turn their tragedy will and free choice there is no love. and brokenness into hope for future Thankfully at the heart of a Christian generations through their much-loved community, (whether Protestant, literature.

Roman Catholic or Orthodox), is a As Christians our worldview and desire to help people in a myriad of convictions should be based on the ways. Across the planet thirty four person of Jesus Himself who was no percent of people put their trust in stranger to suffering. Through His Jesus Christ to a greater or lesser death and resurrection on the cross He extent. provides genuine spiritual experience Jesus Himself is the Word of God and thus true hope and life to all. and upon that Truth the written word, Jesus Himself said: ‘I have told you the Bible, makes sense in life as we these things, so that in me you may faithfully work through the experience have peace. In this world you will of life’s journey. have trouble. But take heart! I have Listen to Cross Rhythms Plymouth on overcome the world.” (John 16: 33) 96.3FM, online at bit.ly/crplymradio or God’s peace is a deep, spiritual on app: bit.ly/CRPlymAndroid or bit.ly/ peace unaffected by the world

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Parents asked for their views on possible changes to school term

Parents in Plymouth are being asked to give their views on the City Council’s proposals to shorten the six week summer holiday and add a holiday period later in the year.

This is one part of changes to the school attendance regulations in the city.

The move would create an additional week of holiday at another point in the year, potentially October and May. This would then provide a potential two weeks for families when holidays are less expensive. Another option being considered is aligning INSET days to straddle a weekend outside of term dates.

Councillor Jon Taylor, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Transformation said: “I recognise that fining parents for taking their children on holiday in term time can hurt families on a budget, but it is also important that our children are attending school regularly.

By putting forward different options to parents we’re hopeful we can find a solution that works for schools and parents.”

Alongside this the Council is also conducting a statutory consultation, which by law they have to do with schools and the police. This is in relation to changes to the local Code of Conduct for issuing penalty notices for unauthorised pupil absence.

The proposal is to increase the threshold set within the Code of Conduct, from eight unauthorised sessions (4 days) to 11 unauthorised sessions (5.5 days) and also use the school’s attendance policy as a threshold, before a penalty notice can be issued.

Councillor Taylor added: “We are continuing to work with parents, head teachers, schools and governing bodies to reduce persistent absence by building on the success that schools and our education colleagues have already achieved in supporting attainment and ensuring all our young people fulfil their full potential.”

For more information and to access the consultation survey visit the Council’s website.

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Your guide to community events in your area Crownhill Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11am and 2.15pm - 2.45pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for under 5s.

Chatterbooks Tuesdays, 4pm - 4.45pm Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12.

Book Group Second Thursday of the month, 2.15pm - 3.15pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Memory Café Tuesdays 10am -11.30am. Drop in for reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

IT for beginners Tuesdays 11am-12noon. Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to “Learn My Way”. Our staff will be on hand to help.

Family games session Saturdays 10am-3pm. Join other families for a variety of games every Saturday.

Lego Club Saturdays 2pm-4pm. Do you have a big imagination and like making things? Why not join our Lego group for families?We provide the Lego, you provide the building skills!

Craft group Mondays 10am-12noon. For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat. Share your skills or learn something new in a friendly and fun setting.

Times Tables Club Weds (every 2 weeks) 4pm-5pm. Join us every other Wednesday to make and play games to help you learn your tables!

Feel Better with a Book Mondays 2.15pm-4pm. Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Estover Library Knit and Natter Second and last Monday of the month, 10.30am 11.30am For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat.

Reading Café Last Saturday of the month 10.30am-11.30am. Meet up last Saturday of the month to have a cuppa and talk about what you’ve been reading.

Family History Help Saturdays 10.30am-12 noon. Drop in for help and advice on tracing your family history.

Rhymetime Tuesdays 10.15am-10.45am. Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Southway Library Work Club Mondays, 9.30am - 11.30am Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

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

Book Group First Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 3pm First Wednesday of the month, 4.45pm - 5.45pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Stuart’s show definitely not Rockbottom

Photo by Rosie Powell

Devon-born award-winning actor and dancer Stuart Waters is bringing his uncompromising – and entertaining – oneman show ‘RockBottom’ to Plymouth in October.

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

Lego Club Thursdays, 4pm - 5pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Writers Group On the second and last Thursday of the month, 6pm - 7.30pm For anyone with an interest in writing stories or plays.

Drop in.

Family History Group Fridays, 2pm - 4pm Get help and advice on tracing your family history.

Knit and Natter Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pm. Do you enjoy knitting?

Come along to our weekly group and meet new people who enjoy a chat.

IT for beginners Mondays 2.30pm-3.30pm. Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to “Learn My Way”. Our staff will be on hand to help.

Code Club Tuesdays (term time only) 4.30pm-5.30pm. 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.

Chatterbooks Fridays 4pm-5pm. Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12.

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.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm. Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/ work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14.

To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com

Stuart’s extraordinary story of survival after a history of drugs and clubbing is told in an inspirational one-hour show of dance, text and music – with a post-show discussion.

Stuart’s use of bold physical choreography, text and music drives a challenging story: a deeply moving portrait of one man’s journey back to life from the depths of depression and addiction.

The show is at the Arts Institute at Plymouth University on October 9 at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10, concessions £7 from the Box Office on 01752 585050. Details at www. plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/performancerockbottom Rhymetime Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo. com or check out our website www.widewellstriders. co.uk

Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays Youth music group for nine to 18 year olds. Meet at Courtlands School Eggbuckland (term time).

Staffed by volunteers who teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Elm Community Centre in Estover (near Asda) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own drinks and and snacks. For more information call Jeannie Clark on 01803 325905 or visit the website at www.dancingduo. co.uk SPECIAL NOTICE: New Year’s Eve Ball

December 31 starting at 8pm. £6, bring your own food and drink.

Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome.

Plymouth Dog Training Club Meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788.

Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For details visit www.pmhc.co.uk

Ernesettle Toddlers Group Meets Wednesday mornings 10am-11.30am at St Aidans Church, Ernesettle during term time. email awoolcock@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

Parents, Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am-11.30am.

Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503.

Events at Mainstone Community Centre Beginners line dance class 6.15 pm -7.15 pm Thursday evening. Cost £4; Bingo every Wednesday night,cost £6; healthy activities hour, Monday 11 am to 12 noon.

Free to all ages, all abilities.

Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities

Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-tobe. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parentsto-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Thursday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Clearbook Village Hall at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

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

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events. Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start.

Socially, we will be enjoying ‘High Tea’ at Yelverton Golf Club and our date for Xmas Lunch has been set for December 15. Details of our Groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Whitleigh: Tea, Toast and Timebanking Wednesdays 10-12.

Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Share a cuppa and a chat with local people. Everyone welcome. 01752 875916 Whitleigh: Mini Allotment Group.

Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 875916 Bingo at Leigham Community Hall Wednesday night bingo eyes down 7pm; Barnardo’s Children’s Centre, Whitleigh Monday: Parenting Groups. Call 875933 for more information; Garden Time - come and play outside 11.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday: Sensational Babies - sensory experience for pre-walkers 9.30am to 10.45am; Bump Buddies - for pregnant ladies and partners 1pm to 2.30pm. Booking essential.

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

Derriford Townswomen’s Guild Second Tuesday of the month at 2pm (except August) We meet at Derriford Church Hall, Powisland Drive Drive, Derriford, Plymouth. Visitors are very welcome to come to our meeting to see if they are interested in joining our Guild. We usually have a speaker and if you decide to join our guild we also have a gardening club, craft group and social studies group. A coffee morning is held each month and there is also a scrabble group and bridge club. For further information you can contact our Secretary Jenny Homeyard on 01752 781291.

Sensational Babies Tuesdays and Wednesdays A baby group with some sensory experiences for prewalkers. Tuesdays at Whitleigh Children’s Centre 9am to 10.45am; Wednesdays at Southernway Children’s Centre 9.30am to 10.45am.

Car Boot Sale Every Sunday George Park & Ride PL67HB Sellers 7am Buyers 7.30am. Cars £7 Vans £10-£15.

Refreshments and toilets on site. All funds raised go to Colebrook Community Centre which is a totally self funding charity. For further details please contact Kay 01752 200046.

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

Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa and more.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: 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!

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Will members please note that the bimonthly meetings have changed to Wednesday evenings at 7pm: Sept 11 and Nov 13, still held at the Army Reserve Centre, Derriford. The AGM will now be held on Wednesday January 15 2020 at 7pm at the same venue and the Corps Annual Dinner will again be held at the Boringdon Golf Club, Plympton on a Friday towards the end of January 2020. Further details to follow. Please try to attend these functions to show support to your Branch and the Commitee and help keep your Branch alive!

Superman Steve runs nearly 400 miles for NSPCC

This summer marked the end of a year-long fundraising push by a Plymouth man who has completed a series of sponsored runs to celebrate his 60th birthday.

Steve Neal has covered over 390 miles since turning 60 in June of last year, raising over £1,300 for the NSPCC by taking part in races dressed as popular superhero Superman.

He first started fundraising for the NSPCC in 2002 and says he is more than happy to continue helping children who are in need.

“I get as much out of it as the NSPCC does, it is a lot of fun,” he said. “What happens to some children is very upsetting, but that is what drives me on.

“I was lucky that I had parents who brought me up nicely, they gave me the right rules and we lived in the right way.

“You want every child to have that and you don’t know what worries people are carrying around with them.

“I think there is a lot of fun to be had fundraising, so I will continue to do it as it gives me something to do in my semi-retirement too.”

Fundraising helps fund the work of the NSPCC, including the charity’s Schools Service, which delivers the Speak out Stay safe programme free to primary school pupils across the city through school assemblies and workshops.

During each visit, the children are taught about physical, sexual and emotional abuse as well how to identify a trusted adult they can talk to if they do have any worries or concerns.

The assemblies are tailored to different year groups to ensure the content is age-appropriate.

The pupils are taught how to contact Childline, which is free for them to call about anything that is concerning them, at any time of the day or night, 365 days a year.

Thousands of children benefit from the NSPCC’s Schools Service each year across Plymouth.

Community fundraising manager for Devon and Cornwall, Alison Armer said: “When we talk

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about Steve, we normally call him Superman.

We were delighted to hear he wanted to mark his special birthday with a whole year of running for the NSPCC. “Steve has been a much-valued volunteer with us for so many years, and has shown a real dedication to the cause, which we know is something he is really passionate about.

“We are grateful for the money he has raised, which has helped us to continue to provide our vital services for children and families.”

Out of its service centre at Cattedown, the NSPCC is supporting the Together for Childhood

partnership programme, which aims to prevent child sexual abuse in Plymouth.

It also offers direct services through its Letting the Future In, and Turn the Page programmes to support children who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives, and help children who may be at risk of harmful sexual behaviour.

Anyone interested in volunteering or fundraising for the NSPCC to help keep local children safe can register online or contact Alison Armer on Alison.Armer@nspcc.org.uk or 07779341767.

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

National Phone 01590 610 936.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.

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

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Staff and students raise £6,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

City College Plymouth students and staff have presented local charity, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, with a cheque for £6,119.66.

The money was raised through a wide range of charitable activities undertaken by students and staff over the past year, ranging from the Plymouth 10K and a cake sale to a Christmas jumper day and a David Bowie tribute.

Every academic year, the College chooses to support a good cause and in 2018/19 they selected St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

St Luke’s is an independent hospice charity providing specialist end of life care to the people of Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall.

Speaking about the valuable work of the charity, Nicola Keen, corporate partnerships fundraiser at St Luke’s, said: “We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where. We work with our community, in partnership with others, to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by life-limiting illnesses through delivering and influencing exceptional care.”

Bob Hunter, the college’s director of student Journey, said: “We are very proud of our sjudents and staff for their excellent fundraising efforts over the past year, raising over £6,000 for an excellent cause.

“We’re delighted to be able to present this cheque to a local charity that carries out important work in our community, providing vital end of life care.”

Nicola at St Luke’s added: “We would like to thank the students and staff at City College Plymouth for their hard work and fundraising efforts over the past year.

“This amazing donation will help us continue to provide specialist end of life care and support to people from across Plymouth,

Pictured at the cheque presentation (from left) are students Carla Braddon-Harris and Maxwell Colbourne, College Principal and Chief Executive Jackie Grubb, Nicola Keen from St Luke’s Hospice, College Director of Student Journey Bob Hunter and student Lin Lin Chai

South West Devon and East Cornwall, whether in the home, hospital or at our specialist unit at Turnchapel.

“St Luke’s relies on donations like this and

without the support from our community we wouldn’t be able to continue to carry out our vital work. So, a huge thank you to everyone who got involved with the college’s

fundraising activities - it really does make a difference!” For more information on fund raising opportunities go to www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/fundraising/

...while lecturers get muddy for male mental health Four lecturers from City College Plymouth’s Access to Higher Education department successfully completed the London South Tough Mudder challenge last weekend, and raised hundreds of pounds for Plymouth-based male mental health charity, Males Allowed, along the way.

Lauren Parker-Smith, Gemma Hutchings, Lindsey Hovvels and Kaarina Chambers (all 21-ish) took on the gruelling ten mile course on Saturday, facing hot weather, treacherous obstacles and the eponymous muddy route. The all-female team worked together to cross the finish line in just over three hours.

Gemma Hutchings, Access to HE psychology lecturer, said: “Our students come from all over the South West, from every imaginable background, and we see first-hand the impact common mental health issues can have on people’s lives. Although we’ve come a long way in our understanding and acceptance of these issues, there are still people who feel that mental health problems are something to keep secret … something to be embarrassed about.”

Lindsey Hovvels, sociology lecturer in the Access to HE team, added: “As a group we were impressed by the superb work of Males Allowed, so we wanted to do something positive to help them tell the men of Plymouth that it’s OK to seek help when you’re suffering.”

Male mental health is a significant issue in the South West, as the region typically has higher rates of male depression and suicide than many other parts of the UK. With help and advice from the notfor-profit CIC Males Allowed, City College Plymouth has been conducting a successful outreach programme to students, encouraging young men to accept that mental health issues are commonplace and normal, and that seeking help and support if feeling unwell is the brave and sensible thing to do.

Readers wishing to contribute to the charity can do so using the team’s justgiving page at www.tiny. cc/ccptoughmudder.

Tough Mudder fund raising lecturers (left to right): Lindsey Hovvels, Gemma Hutchings, Lauren Parker-Smith and Kaarina Chambers

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work among the homeless in Plymouth A Cabinet Minister has praised the work of the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) CIC in offering free treatment to people currently experiencing homelessness in the city.

James Cleverly MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party and Minister without Portfolio, made the comments during a visit to the Devonport Dental Education Facility.

Mr Cleverly, along with Conservative Plymouth councillor and prospective parliamentary candidate Rebecca Smith, met staff and students from the University, its Peninsula Dental School and PDSE, and heard about community engagement work including the weekly community clinic.

The centre, which is run by the University and PDSE, is one of four across Devon and Cornwall where students from Peninsula Dental School treat patients under the supervision of qualified and experienced dental health professionals.

Alongside its education role, PDSE focuses on improving oral health and access to dental care for those groups who may feel excluded from mainstream dentistry, including homeless people.

Feedback from community clinic patients has shown attendance has a transformative effect, not only in terms of pain relief and motivation to look after their teeth, but also feelings of confidence, self-esteem and selfworth.

James Cleverly said: “It was fantastic to hear from staff and students at PDSE about the excellent community focused training at the University of Plymouth. The way the University is supporting homeless people in the city is inspirational and should be celebrated.”

Simon Payne, the University’s deputy vice-

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Pictured during his visit James Cleverly MP (centre) and Cllr Rebecca Smith with Deputy ViceChancellor Simon Payne, Head of Peninsula Dental School Professor Chris Tredwin and Chief Executive of PDSE Rob Witton, as well as students and PDSE staff

chancellor (International and Planning), said: “The university is a national leader in the way that we engage with our wider community.

Nowhere is this more apparent than in our outreach work in dentistry and medicine, that has such a positive impact on both our students, and the people they work with.

“It is fantastic that this is being recognised at a government level, and I’d like to thank James for his interest in our work.

Cllr Rebecca Smith, said: “I was keen for my colleague, James Cleverly MP to see the

innovative work being done to train dental students and support vulnerable groups in our community on his visit to Plymouth.

“It was inspiring to meet with students and hear their journeys into dentistry and to meet staff working to support the homeless, children in local schools and veterans. I will continue to raise the profile of their work here in Plymouth and the need for more funding for local dental services, both as a candidate and if elected to serve the city in Parliament.

Moor’s Edge celebrates fifth anniversary Members of Moor’s Edge U3A celebrated the group’s fifth birthday in September with a cake and a video of the singing group’s concert in Roborough Methodist Church.

One of the members, Judi Petch, who performs with the Dartmoor Border Morris talked about her hobby and the different types of Morris Dancing.

The two main ones are Cotswold and Border: the Cotswold groups dress in white and wave handkerchiefs and the Border Morris wear tattered coats with pieces of blue material at the shoulders (sky), then green (vegetation) and brown at the hem (earth).

Border Morris have short and long sticks to hit the ground and other dancers’ sticks. Morris Dancing was first recorded in 1448, was banned by the Puritans, reinstated at the Restoration but by the 19th century was dying out.

Its restoration started on Boxing Day near Oxford and during the 20th century it flourished.

The Border Morris meet at Meavy Parish Hall each week, practising in the winter months for summer performances in pubs, at wassails and mummers’ plays and fairs. The group leader is the squire, the foreman is responsible for choreography and the bagman looks after the money. The group is accompanied by instruments such as drums, violins, accordions and guitars with dances such a ‘Hay-on-Wye’, ‘Twiglet’ and ‘Pudsey performed to raise money for charity.

During August groups continued to meet. The Playreaders completed Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Norman Conquests’ trilogy and started to read his ‘Invisible Friend’ play. Photography for Fun have shared their ‘Rainbow’ pictures and embarked upon their new challenge ‘Emotion’. The History Group heard talks from members on Devonport Prison, Pennycomequick and silly wars such as ‘War of Jenkin’s Ear,’ ‘The War of the Golden Stool’ and a

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Leisure war started over guano (bird poo). Other topics were Victoria Falls; Victoria Line, Poverty in Britain and the Gutenberg Bible.

The Garden Visits Group visited Bicton Gardens and took the Woodland Railway to view the landscapes and other attractions such as Palm House, water features and Countryside Museum.

They have also been to Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. The next visit will be to Rosemoor with the Tavistock Lady Gardeners.

Weekenders have made trips to the Barbican for lunches first to ‘Le Monde’ stopping off to listen to open air jazz. The next visit was to the ‘Boathouse’ followed by a walk to the Hoe for ice cream to cool down on a very hot day. There was also a trip to Boringdon Golf Club for an indoor barbecue and to watch the fireworks.

The Music Events group have enjoyed several outings including a Neil Diamond Tribute performance by Bob Drury followed by a Beach Boyz Tribute Band playing some old favourites at the Atheneum. The next outing was to the British Legion at Crownhill for Jazz Club (the Sopranos).

Several members visited Dartington for a varied music event provided by college students, listening to them playing brass band music in the sun. A session of improvised music to silent films followed which was interesting and enjoyable and then ‘New Chamber Music’ which quite an alternative sound!

At the Guildhall ‘Last Night at the Proms’ was a great mixture of rousing music and superb singing by the Caradon Youth Choir. More recently members enjoyed ‘The Magic of Glenn Miller’ at the Devonport Playhouse performed by the Dave Hankin Big Band.

Next Meetings: October 10 2.30pm Paul Rendell ‘Hairy Hands’ and November 14 John and Liz Lawson with a talk on the history of Lawsons.

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City comes together to launch Plymouth PANTS campaign Families from across the city attended the launch of the Plymouth PANTS campaign, which will help families and professionals start simple, but vital, age-appropriate conversations with children aged from three to 11 years old in their care about staying safe from abuse.

Pantosaurus, a giant, yellow, pants-wearing dinosaur, made a star appearance at the launch and will maintain a regular presence in the city over the next year, helping to promote the #TalkPANTS message through this simple acronym: Privates are private Always remember your body belongs to you No means no Talk about secrets that upset you Speak up – someone can help The public launch of the campaign took place at Plymouth Life Centre, with families enjoying a host of activities, including ‘Beat the Goalie’ with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, and basketball with the Plymouth Raiders.

Princess Titilade Oni was one of the many parents who brought their children along to the event, and she said she’s pleased that the PANTS campaign has been launched in Plymouth.

“I have spoken to my daughter about PANTS, and how her pants are just for her and that no one should ask to see her pants,” she said.

“We used the Pantosaurus video. It’s simple, it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s catchy, it’s brilliant. My daughter understood that her pants are for herself and she is always telling me ‘Mummy my pants are for me and nobody else’.”

Local campaigns manager for the NSPCC, Julie Campbell, said: “We have been overwhelmed and enthused by the support of local families who attended our Plymouth PANTS launch.

“This is a fantastic campaign for the city that will help children know that trusted adults will take action on their behalf if they share a worry or concern with them, and help parents, carers and

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NSPCC, Plymouth City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Barnardo’s and Livewell South West supported the event on the day.

Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People for Plymouth City Council, said: “We already work very closely with the NSPCC and other partners to tackle sexual abuse through the Together for Childhood project so we are pleased to have been able to help launch the PANTS campaign in Plymouth. It is important that we help parents and carers to discuss this subject.

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PANTS forms one element of the Together for Childhood partnership that has seen organisations across the city unite, working together to prevent child sexual abuse. The programme is providing help and support for children and their families at the earliest possible stage, and at a community level, to protect children from harm.

A Devon and Cornwall Police car is displaying the PANTS message to help raise awareness of the campaign across the city, with its first public appearance at the launch event.

Chief Inspector Rob Mooney from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Devon and Cornwall Police are pleased to support this campaign as we aspire to be a child-centred, trauma-informed police service.

“It is vital that the safeguarding of children is at the forefront of all agencies’ work, to ensure that young people feel safe and confident to speak out about abuse and seek help and support where needed.”

As part of the year-long campaign, schools and early years settings are being encouraged to share the PANTS message, while workshops and information sessions for parents and carers, staff, foster carers and other professionals are also available. There is a wide range of PANTS resources available, including tips and suggestions for parents about where, when and how to have conversations with their children about the PANTS messages.

A second launch, specifically for professionals in the health, education, early years & childcare, children’s social care, police and charity sectors, will take place on October 10 at Manadon Sports & Community Hub. Together for Childhood sees the NSPCC joining in a partnership with Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Safeguarding Children Board, Devon & Cornwall Police, Livewell South West, Barnardo’s, community groups, children and families, the voluntary sector and schools – with the aim of building a better future for young people and their families by identifying and addressing problems at a local level in a way that everybody understands, to help prevent childhood sexual abuse.

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