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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.

Photo: One Plymouth and Mayflower 400 UK

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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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Creative heroes exhibit their work

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Wounded, injured and sick veterans from across the west country are once again showing off their artistic skills at the second Help for Heroes Creative Force Exhibition in Plymouth.

The work by 14 artists will be on show at Ocean Studios Gallery in the Cooperage Building, Royal William Yard from October 1 to October 6.

As well as water colours and oil paintings, wood carvings, green woodworking, models, photography and poetry will all be on display. It follows the success of the first exhibition which was held at the gallery last year.

Creative Force showcases how important art and creativity is to those supported by the charity on their recovery journey.

Royal Navy veteran Steve Walters is taking part in this year’s exhibition. Originally from Atherstone in North Warwickshire and now living in Plymouth, Steve’s photography work will be on show during the week. He served in the Armed Forces from 1982 to 1999 and was medically discharged due to musculoskeletal problems.

He said while he had an interest in photography for many years, it wasn’t until nine years ago that he took it up as a hobby. He said it has helped his recovery journey: “It was only after being confronted with long term mental health issues that I decided that I needed a hobby to take my mind off everything that was in my way on a daily basis.

“What I needed was a go to place where I could better focus my mind. I thought photography was a hobby that I could do from a wheelchair both indoors or out in the fresh air. Having purchased my first proper digital camera, I set off taking photos and as time went on came the urge to do it properly. So, I upgraded to a digital SLR camera and I joined an online course and watched online videos on photography and editing.”

Steve has been getting help and support from his family and also from Help for Heroes’

Cycling sailor Barry Moss

Photographer Steve Walters Photo: Help for Heroes

Plymouth Recovery Centre where he takes part in hydrotherapy, activity programmes and meets up with other veterans who are in a similar situation to him, which he says has helped him cope better with his ongoing mental and physical issues.

Steve is proud to have his work on public show: “Never, did I think that I would get to a stage, where my photos would be displayed in an exhibition on view to the public. It just shows how, with the right mental focus and help, you can achieve goals beyond your greatest expectations.”

Charlotte Humphreys, health and wellbeing manager for Help for Heroes’ Recovery Centre in Plymouth, said the project has been an important part of their recovery journey. “Once again our veterans have produced some amazing work which we are proud to show to the public in this exhibition,” she said.

“Those who have served our country, and their families, experience struggles that some of us will never understand. Recovery from physical or psychological injury takes time and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Some may benefit from a physical programme, while others find creativity eases the daily struggle of living with pain, depression, anxiety or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

There will be the opportunity to meet and chat to some of the artists at the gallery on October 4 from 11am-1pm. The exhibition is free and will be open between 10am and 4pm.

Help for Heroes offers support throughout the year from its Recovery Centre in Plymouth and community locations across the South West. To get support or give support visit www.helpforheroes. org.uk.

Creative Force exhibition Photo: Lee Humphreys

Parents asked for their views on possible changes to school term Parents in Plympton and Plymstock 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.

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.

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 7 with the second part of his presentation on The Barnstaple line: yesterday, today and the future.

John concludes his analysis and commentary on the branch line from Exeter to Barnstaple with a reflection on its recent and current role in the transport of north Devon. Lou Watkins and Mervyn Kendall are the speakers on 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.

Hope for Life Concert Sep 28 A charity concert supporting the work of Shekinah at St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade at 7.30pm with the St Andrew’s community Choir performing alongside a contemporary band. There will also be testimonies of lives changed through faith, and guest speaker Glen Scrivener will be speaking not only on the Saturday evening but during guest services held the following day. ‘Finding love in a hopeless place’ will be the title of his talks on Sunday 9.30am and 11.15am and ‘Hope in the darkness’ - grappling with despair and depression at 6.30pm. Go along and find out how this can help your life and give you a real hope, joy and fulfilment. Tickets for the charity concert are available online at standrewschurch.org.uk/hfl and from the church office 9am - 1pm, Tel: 01752 661414.

Coffee Morning Sep 28 Emmanuel Church, Mannamead Road in aid of Plymouth Soup Run from 10.30am to 12 noon. Yummy cakes and preserves in abundance. The church is close to main bus routes on Mannamead Road.

Bubblicious – A New Flavour of Raver!

Sept 28 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park Bubblicious returns for the best family friendly dance party in town! With crazy costumes, bubbles, UV, games, face painting, arts area and licenced bar.

Baby Rave 1pm to 3pm; Family Rave 4pm to 6pm More information at www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk Autumn Fayre Sept 28 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3pm. Several tables selling goods, including toys, cards, gifts, handbags, jams, jewellery, beads, bric a brac, etc. Refreshments available. Limited number of tables to hire at £5: to book phone 01752 362161.

Table Top Sale & Coffee Morning Oct 5 Mount Gould Methodist Church 10 am - 12 noon. Lots of stalls, cakes, and much more.

Plymouth Green Book Club Oct 7 Discussion on Extraordinary Insects by Anne SverdrupThygeson, with guest expert Andrew Whitehouse of Buglife. Charles Darwin once declared that the brain of an ant was ‘perhaps more marvellous than the brain of many’. But this observation merely scratched the surface of how instrumental insects have been in the history of the Earth, and how crucial they are to its future. Now we know so much more, one thing is for certain: we can’t live without them. Kirby Lodge Forum and Communications Room (ground floor) of Plymouth University from 6.30pm to 8pm. Free event.

Children’s Family Party Oct 8 St Michael’s Church, Albert Road, Stoke 4pm to 6pm.

Crafts, games,food and fun. All families welcome.

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.

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Plymouth 10k and 5k Oct 6 Experienced runners and newer runners can have the best of both worlds with the addition of a 5k race to complement the popular Plymouth 10k.

Plymouth 10k holds an undulating course, suitable for runners of all abilities. Starting in the City Centre, runners head out towards Marsh Mills along the embankment and back whilst taking advantage of closed roads and great scenery. The 5k race is new for this year, offering newer and younger runners the chance to take part in a closed road race. There will also be a famous mascot race, where characters will take each other on to entertain the watching crowds.

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,

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.

Illuminate Festival

including Smeaton’s Tower, the Royal Citadel, and the Plymouth Naval Memorial will be spectacularly illuminated throughout the evening.

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 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/ 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.

Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, marking the official start of the Mayflower 400 commemorative 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 Family Light Party Oct 31 St Michaels’s Church, Albert Road, Stoke 4pm to 6pm.

Come along and meet the donkeys.

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.

The Asylum Oct 31 - Nov 2 The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park Dare you enter The Asylum for Naughty Children?!

Plymouth’s most scary walk through experience opens its doors this Halloween. www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk 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.

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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.

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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.

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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25 years of friendship and fun!

What could be a better way of celebrating 25 years of offering vital support to the community than a party? That’s just what the Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre did at their home in the Morice Baptist Church in Ham with a fun event offering companionship, entertainment and food.

Crossroads is one of many varied charitable organisations that work alongside specialists and administrative organisations to help keep vital services alive, particularly valuable when the public purse strings are tight. The fun and friendship centre provides a drop-in centre for adults aged 18 or over with mental health support needs.

Members, staff and volunteers past and present as well as representatives from Morice Baptist Church and Plymouth City Council and many others who have been involved over the years were at the special event.

Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council said: “I congratulate Crossroads on 25 years of serving the community both locally and city wide.

The services provided by them are irreplaceable.

The work done by Crossroads has been lifechanging for some of our residents, we are so lucky to have the charity as an asset to our city.”

Everyone enjoyed a day of entertainment with acts including a barbershop choir, the Queens Dock ukelele group and singers Roo McKellar and Anita Collier, plus a comedy act from Duncan Desmond.

A buffet lunch and celebration cake were

Duncan Desmond dons his hat for his Tommy Cooper tribute

The Janners team of volunteers spent hours preparing a great spread for the Crossroads anniversary event

provided by Janners, Crossroads own team of caterers made up of members and staff.

“I want to come here, it’s something to get out of bed for. Crossroads has made a lot of difference in my life and I’ve had a lot of support from other members and the staff. If I don’t come, I feel I miss

Cllr Tina Touhy with Allan Jones, Tudor Evans , leader of Plymouth City Council, Pastor David Evans and Len Russell

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by Roy Perring out on my friends and the good atmosphere.” said Crossroads members representative.

The event was part of a week of activities that Crossroads held. These included a coach trip to Truro and a day of team games and quizzes. The week culminated in a dedicated Sunday service at Morice Baptist Church which was followed by a buffet. The service marked 25 years to the day that Crossroads first opened it’s doors on September 15 1994 as part of the ‘Care in the Community’ initiative.

“As a church we are tremendously proud of all that Crossroads have achieved over 25 years serving the community and helping people to gain their confidence, self-esteem and social skills,” said David Evans, Minister, Morice Baptist Church.

There are three Drop In days each week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11am and 3pm that you can just turn up to. Thursdays there’s an Arts group from 11.30 am to 1.30pm and a Maintenance group from 10.30am to 2.30pm and if you are interested in either group ring 01752 367880 first to check availability or email info@crossroadsfafc. co.uk ABOUT CROSSROADS Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre is a registered Charity (1136344), supported by Morice

Popular shows for children return at October half term

Baptist Church and Plymouth City Council. It provides a unique drop-in centre for adults in Plymouth aged 18+ with Mental Health Support Needs.

Based at Morice Baptist Church, a wide range of recreational, leisure and educational activities are delivered by a combination of trained staff and volunteers. Crossroads works with a Christian ethos in an environment that strives to be warm and friendly and engages and values everyone.

Those wishing to attend can be referred by other agencies or can simply ‘drop-in’ to Crossroads, located in Morice Baptist Church on Ham Drive.

Drop-in sessions are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am-3pm and there are also Art classes and a maintenance group which take place on a Thursday. A small charge of £1 is made to attend the drop-in which helps to cover the cost of some of the activities. Drinks are available for 20p each.

If you would like to join Crossroads for monthly lunch, now on the second Monday of each month, its only £3 for a lunch and dessert. The meals are a popular social event and provide an opportunity for members to improve their cooking skills or to get involved in other ways. Many involved have said that Janners, who provide the lunches, has helped with their self confidence.

Art teacher Anita Collier shares some songs at the Crossroads birthday event

A popular Plymouth based theatre company will be bringing the best children’s shows from across the country to 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. Taking 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.

Festival producer Helen Bovey said: “We are really passionate about making theatre affordable and accessible for everyone and that is at the heart of Above & Beyond.

“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.

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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

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The renowned and award-winning Plymouth Area Police Choir will be performing a concert on October 11 at Sherwell United Church in North Hill, in aid of The Rainbow Project Plymouth.

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

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.

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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.

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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

Don’t delay on your next car purchase

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.

To arrange a conversation about your next car or van visit your local Vospers showroom, go online to www.vospers. com or call 01752 636363.

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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.

Smeaton’s Tower

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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Discovery College celebrates 10 years of student success 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.

With 2020 approaching, YMCA Plymouth’s Discovery College is set to celebrate 10 years since its founding in 2010. The small independent college has established itself as a popular alternative to the larger providers in the city and offers full-time vocational courses for students aged 16 to 19.

Since its inception, the college has developed a supportive environment where students feel a sense of community and are inspired about their future - something which is clear from talking to its many graduates over the last 10 years.

Hannah Dyer graduated in 2012 with a BTEC diploma in Sport, which took her onto studying sports therapy at university and then becoming a qualified NHS Paramedic.

Talking about the college’s unique environment, Hannah said: “As a smaller

college, everyone gets to know each other well and it creates an atmosphere where both staff and peers are looking out for each other.”

Another successful graduate, Luke Francis, graduated in 2013 in BTEC Public Services and is now a Royal Navy defence medic. Luke said: “The passion of the staff is what makes Discovery different to other places, they always went the extra mile to help me.”

Danielle Lobb, a 2015 graduate of BTEC Business, is now working in marketing for global clothing brand Lyle & Scott. She said: “My time at Discovery College helped me through the practical learning and friendly staff. I’m incredibly grateful to them.”

According to the head of college, Tom Lavis, going the extra mile and breaking down barriers between staff and students has been key to Discovery’s success. “We treat our students as young adults and our tutors

spend a lot of time getting to know them so we can guide them through challenges and inspire them to achieve” said Tom. Millie Wheeler who graduated in Health & Social Care in 2018 is now a health care assistant at Mount Gould hospital, she said: “I wouldn’t be where I am now without the help and support of Discovery, my tutor helped me to believe in myself and get me on the path to my dream job.”

Confident about the next 10 years, Tom said: “Offering a safe and supportive environment is more important than ever for today’s young people and we are confident Discovery College will continue to offer that for many more years to come.”

Discovery College offers full-time courses in Business, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Public Services, Sport and Travel & Tourism.

To find out more, visit: discoverycollege. co.uk

Discovery College achievers from left Danielle Lobb, Hannah Dyer, Luke Francis and Millie Wheeler

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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£5 million make-over for research facility Devon Contractors completed a construction hand-over of a multi-phase redevelopment of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory research facilities located on West Hoe.

The extensive £5.4m refurbishment programme of the impressive 15-metre-high, five-storey building was carried out over eight phases.

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is an internationally recognised marine science charity, undertaking world-class research and contract services to the marine environment.

Throughout the 18-month refurbishment programme, the site team progressed well with all the works including vital daily liaison and design development with the future phases and the snagging and commissioning of live phases.

Close communication between all parties was key to maintaining the clients’ experiments, research and operation of the business throughout the programme of works.

Works have involved demolition; isolation and strip out of existing areas; forming new office and preparation areas as well as seawater analytic laboratories and state-of-the-art control temperature rooms. The external envelope of the building has also been enhanced with new windows, flashings and a fabric clean.

In several instances, smaller rooms and walls have been demolished to form larger laboratories, and the colourful new units were chosen by the PML staff ensuring they were fully engaged with the ambitious project.

Simon Lawrence, contracts manager for Devon Contractors said: “It has been a challenging but very interesting project and the construction teams have worked well together to ensure that the project was delivered on time and to the client’s precise requirements with limited disruption. The bright and funky colours chosen by the staff for the laboratories were very successful.”

He added: “A special thank you to our site manager Matt who helped to keep everything moving along smoothly throughout the process.”

Prof. Stephen de Mora, chief executive of Plymouth Marine Laboratory said: “It has been a delight working with Devon Contractors to give our research facility a much-needed update, thanks to financial support from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Throughout the process they have been a pleasure to collaborate with, offering our staff the opportunity to be involved in the design process whilst also working in an operational laboratory both efficiently and considerately.”

Prof. Icarus Allen, director of Science of Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Refurbishment Co-ordinator comments: “Devon Contractors were consistently helpful and dedicated throughout the building project, offering real added value in terms of both the functionality and appearance of the building. We were particularly grateful for their ability to work in and around an active research environment with minimal disruption to the staff and the world-class science they do.”

He added: “We had a visit in June from NERC Council and the NERC executive chair, in part so they could see how PML had spent their money.

We are delighted to say that the feedback was effusively positive, commenting on the extent and quality of the work along with the excellent value for money.”

WWA based at Royal William Yard acted as quantity surveyors providing cost and contractual advice to the team for the PML project from inception to completion.

Mitchell Architects were involved with the project from the outset, working as lead designer throughout all work stages in close collaboration with PML staff and the consultant team to achieve a complex and comprehensive upgrade and expansion of PML facilities.

Hulley & Kirkwood (H&K) located in Millbay Road, were appointed by PML to undertake the full MEP design of the project and provide construction support through commissioning and handover of the scheme.

Macegreen Consulting Ltd with offices in Plymouth and London, acted as project manager and contract administrator on the PML Refurbishment Project.

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.

Photo: Glen King Celebrating the handover back row (from left): Rob Cameron (Macegreen), Tim Mitchell (Mitchell Architects), Richard Newton-Chance (Macegreen) Front Row: Ian Smith (WWA), Professor Icarus Allen, director of science, (PML), Professor Stephen de Mora, Chief Executive (PML), Simon Lawrence, contracts manager and Shaun Bennington, director (Devon Contractors) and Clint Fenwick (Hulley & Kirkwood)

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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.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Help needed to build the Mayflower Forest Leading members of Plymouth’s construction industry have launched a fundraising campaign to build the ‘Mayflower Forest’ as part of their community engagement efforts towards a lasting legacy for Mayflower 400.

donations from local people who wish to show their civic pride by investing in this project as well as the business community, so that we can deliver our vision for the Mayflower Forest. Everyone can make a difference – my Mum has raised £300 by rallying support from the residents of Skylark The Road to Mayflower team plan to Rise at Woolwell!” deliver a new landscape design to revitalise Stuart Elford, chief executive of the Devon Marsh Mills Roundabout as a green & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, said: “As gateway transforming the visitors’ arrival the Greek proverb said ‘A society grows great experience as well as delivering significant when people plant trees in whose shade they environmental benefits. know they shall never sit’.

The volunteering design team, led by “The Chamber is delighted to endorse AECOM, AWW and YGS Landscapes, plan to this volunteering legacy project and we are plant over 1,000 trees creating the Mayflower proud to kick-start this fundraising campaign Forest of silver birch trees and using local by donating the first £100. We urge our stone to create an artistic dry riverbed. local business community and the people Emma Hewitt, skills co-ordinator at of Plymouth to get involved and help us to Building Plymouth, leading in partnership build our Mayflower Forest, which will be a The Road to Mayflower project, spoke about fabulous welcome to our great city.” the campaign: “As a team of committed Adam King, associate director of AECOM volunteers, we now urgently need the and leading Landscape Architect, said: “Our local community to help us raise £40K by vision is to retain the best elements of the September 18 – it’s all or nothing so the existing green infrastructure and enhance pressure is on. them, to provide an elegant sophisticated “Every pound counts and we welcome green gateway to the city. As a global construction consultancy working very closely with the city on major infrastructure projects, we are delighted to offer our CSR, design and other volunteering time to reinforce our continued commitment to the regeneration of the city.

This fabulous legacy project further demonstrates our Artist’s impression of the Mayflower Forest at Marsh Mills sense of civic pride and community spirit.”

Launching the Mayflower Forest Campaign (from left) David Bayliss Stride Treglown, Karl Friedrich Hoare Lea, Ian Sanders AWW, Rachel Dyer AWW, Stuart Elford Devon & Plymouth Chamber, Steve Whiteway 110 Club, Steve Warren-Brown YGS Landscapes and Emma Hewitt Building Plymouth

Steve Warren-Brown, managing director of YGS Landscapes, said: “As a proud Plymothian I am thrilled for my company to be involved in delivering this fantastic project and given the heightened profile of environmental issues this is a timely investment for more trees to be planted which will significantly help to reduce pollution. We hope the local business community will get on board and help us make this legacy project a reality.”

Ian Sanders, director of AWW’s Plymouth office, said: “We recognise the opportunity that Marsh Mills offers us to create a green gateway to the city but we can’t deliver

our exciting designs without a successful fundraising effort now.

“Through creating the Mayflower Forest, our design nods to the Native Americans using birch to make canoes and shelters which is an interesting link to the wider Mayflower400 commemorations.”

To find out more about the Road to Mayflower project, including how to get involved in the project, visit www. buildingplymouth.co.uk/road-to-mayflower Please pledge your support on the Crowdfunder before September 18 by going to www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mayflower-forest

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Neighbours rally round after Michael loses his life savings to cruel conman

Local people have rallied round to help an elderly Stoke man who was conned out of his entire life savings - which were needed to carry out urgent repairs to his property.

Michael Andrews, who is 81, lives in Hotham Place in Stoke and earlier this year large cracks started to appear in the bay at the front of his house.

Because of the danger, the street in front of his house was cordoned off and emergency scaffolding erected to support the bay while Michael looked into how it could be fixed.

Michael’s insurance company refused to pay for the repairs, leaving him unsure if his limited life savings would cover the cost of repairs.

In July a man knocked on Michael’s

front door claiming to be working for the builder who had put up the scaffolding.

After requesting a cheque for £3,000 he assured Michael they would start to fix the roof the following week. Feeling pressured, he wrote the cheque which amounted to almost his entire life savings.

The man left and after Michael spoke to the builder he realised that he had been conned. The police were called and after a lengthy phone call with Nationwide bank the cheque was cancelled and for a week life went back to normal.

However, a week later the con-man came back asking for more money.

After he was refused he left but it soon became clear that the original cheque had not been cancelled. In

Michael Andrews pictured with caring neighbour Lisa Mills

his panic, Michael had cancelled the wrong cheque and he had in fact lost £3,000.

At this point one of Michael’s neighbours, Lisa Mills, started a Crowdfunder page to try and raise enough money to carry out the repairs.

Lisa said: “It breaks my heart what has happened to Michael. He’s such a lovely chap who was vulnerable before all this happened to him.

“I watched as the cracks in his house opened up, not knowing how to help him and then when this awful man stole all his money I knew I had to something.”

More than 50 people responded to Lisa’s Crowdfunder appeal and the target of £2,300 was raised in less than a month to add to pledges of over £500 previously received.

Shaping the future of Plymouth City Centre

A draft new vision is being drawn up to enliven and improve Plymouth City Centre and meet the challenges facing the High Street.

The Plymouth City Centre Company is working up proposals for a new five year business plan to put before businesses later this year.

The not-for-profit company, which runs the city centre Business Improvement District (BID), says it will build on its success in delivering events and championing the city centre, as well as bringing forward new ideas to reflect the changing nature of the

High Street and customer expectations.

The BID will seek to continue its activities for a further five years from April 2020, subject to a successful ballot of businesses next February.

It was one of the first BIDs in the UK when it was set up in 2005 and has twice been voted back in by businesses. Since then, it has: • Delivered hundreds of events to drive footfall • Reduced crime through its award-winning Plymouth Against Retail Crime (PARC) scheme • Promoted the city centre locally, nationally and internationally

• Worked with partners to attract inward investment • Lobbied for and influenced the council’s city centre masterplan • Reduced business costs It is well known for its flagship events such as Flavour Fest, the biggest food and drink festival in the South West and its packed programme of Christmas activities.

More recently it has launched the West End Carnival and created a new brand for the West End to attract more visitors to that part of the city centre.

The city centre is well placed for growth with £400

million worth of development on the way, including The Box, a new cultural attraction for the 21st century and The Barcode, a new cinema and leisure complex which is scheduled to open in October.

It has also been shortlisted for up to £25 million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund and a Heritage Action Zone grant of £1.9 million.

Steve Hughes, chief executive of the Plymouth City Centre Company, said: “We are moving in the right direction and the addition of more leisure to the city centre will be hugely important in improving the experience for our visitors.

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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.

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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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Call for halt to cuts in number of firefighters Firefighter numbers in Devon and Somerset have fallen by more than 500 since 2010, according to the Fire Brigades Union.

The Union is calling on the Government to fund firefighter recruitment and reverse a decade of severe cuts to fire and rescue services.

Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union said: “We cannot allow firefighters’ life-saving work to go unrecognised.

The Chancellor must fund firefighter recruitment and end the years of real-term pay cuts for firefighters. Our communities need more firefighters - and the government needs to reflect the work they do in their paycheques.”

The warning comes at a time when the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is consulting the public on proposed significant changes to the way the service operates.

The consultation period runs until September 22 and an online consultation survey is now live on the Service’s website at www.dsfire.gov.uk.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Pete Bond said: “We really want to hear what the public have to say about the proposed service options, so please use this opportunity to engage with us and have your voice heard.”

Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is considering closing or removing a number of low risk/low activity fire stations and fire engines, and reinvesting the savings into prevention work in the community.

The FBU figures show that the number of firefighters dropped by 25 per cent between 2010 and 2019, with a reduction of 23 in the last 12 months.

Matt Wrack added: “If this government is serious about tackling the climate emergency, it needs to invest in our frontline defences - and it is firefighters who are tackling wildfires and rescuing people stranded in flooding. Whaley Bridge will not be the last extreme weather event to stretch fire and rescue resources.”

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Your guide to community events in your area Devonport Library RIT for Beginners Mondays, 2pm - 3pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Hello World - Coding and Making Mondays, 4pm - 5pm Coding and digital making for children aged 8 to 13. Including: Scratch, CodeCombat, MakeyMakey, Micro:bit and more. No booking required.

Work Club Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Rhymetime Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11am Saturdays, 11am -11.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers. Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s.

Lego Club Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm. We supply the Lego, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Writers Group 3rd Saturday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm.

Devonport Libraries writers group - for anyone with an interest in writing stories, poems or plays.

North Prospect Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Hello World - Coding and Making Thursdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Coding and digital making for children aged 8 to 13. Including; Scratch, CodeCombat, MakeyMakey, Micro:bit and more. No booking required.

Book Group Monthly, last Saturday of the month, 10.30am 11.30am Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading.

Each month, there will be a different book to read and discuss.

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

Chatterbooks Every other Tuesday 3.30pm-4.30pm. Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12.

St Budeaux Library St Budeaux Library is now closed and the new library is expected to open in 2019. Hours at West Park Library have been extended until the new library opens.

Pop-up library Every Wednesday Library Services will be at the Barn in Barne Barton with a Pop-Up Library from 10am until 4pm. Visitors will be able to browse a selection of books, pick up reservations and attend activities.

Memory café On Fridays the team will be at the Community Centre in St Budeaux Square from 10am to 2pm which will include the popular Memory Café.

Regular Events at St Budeaux Community Centre Monday Zumba 7pm to 8pm; Wednesday St Budeaux Water Colour Group 10am to 12 noon; Weekly Lunch Club 12 noon to 1.30pm; Bingo 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Thursday DC Disco for disabled 6.30pm to 9.30pm; Friday St Budeaux Library Memory Cafe 11am to 2pm; Bingo 6.30pm to 9.30pm St Budeaux Square Club Activities Monthly lunch club second Thursday each month 11.30am to 2.30pm to various destinations; last Wednesday of month A Gathering 11am to 4pm speakers, entertainment three course freshly cooked meal £6. Starting April monthly coach trips to varying destinations; Knitting & Crochet class second Tuesday of month 2pm to 4pm; Astorians Dance Band last Wednesday of month 7pm to 10.30pm.

St Michael’s Open Church Project Every Tuesday St Michael’s Church, Albert Road from 10.30am to

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.

Youth Club Wednesdays during term time For youngsters aged 7 to 16 meeting at St Budeaux Methodist Church. Details Plymouth 511857.

St Budeaux Latch-on Group Wednesdays Tamar Folk, The Barn, Barne Barton 11am to 12 noon. Offers breastfeeding support to parents both ante-natally and post-natally. Trained professionals and peer supporters are on hand to help mothers overcome any feeding difficulties or to offer support in continued breastfeeding. Contact your midwife, health visitor or check out the website for more information www.plymouth-latchon.org.uk Blaze Family Fun Morning Second Saturday of the month St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm Regular events at Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Road Monday Line Dancing from 7pm; Karate from 7pm; Tuesday Companion club for 45 years and over 1pm - 4pm; Junior Kickboxing 6pm -7pm; Wednesday Salsa from 7pm Thursday Junior Kickboxing 6pm-7pm; Sunday Music quiz with raffle from 9pm. Further details Tel 01752 363352 St Budeaux Tennis Club The Club has vacancies for new members, both senior and junior. Come along for free visits and see the facilities. Three all weather courts (two floodlit). All standards of play from beginners to league level.

Cost only £60 a year for adults and £15 for juniors.

Coaching available. For details call 01752 365526 or e-mail dwilliams66@toucansurf.com Regular Events at William Sutton Memorial Hall, St Budeaux Mondays: Stumblers and tumblers, parent and toddler group 10am to 12 noon See Facebook Stumblers and Tumblers and PM for more details.

Wednesday Dance Exercise (ElderTree) 10.30am to 12.30pm; Better Together Friendship Group (ElderTree) 12.30pm to 1.45pm Thursday Billy’s Community Café 10am to 1pm; William Sutton Walkers Walking Group 10am 12 noon; Computer Club 10am to 12noon; Plymouth (St Budeaux) History Group 10am to 12pm;

Sure Footing - Strength & Balance Exercise class Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am. Multi Purpose Room, Brickfields, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4N. Cost £4.50 per class. Sure Footing classes offer chair based, chair supported and standing exercises with a focus on strength & balance. The Otago Exercise Programme is used for the prevention of falls. The class is suitable for people with reduced mobility, at risk of falling and those that have fallen and rehabilitating. To book a place and for more details call Rosie 07581 510498 or email activeartsforlife@gmail.com Fun Fitness Sessions Various dates In the gym and in the park for children, teenagers, families and pram fitness. Call Fizz for more details 07976568477 Fizz Fitness Gym 180 Albert Rd, Plymouth

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 3.30pm. First and third Tuesdays craft day; bring something to do and some lunch to share. Second Tuesday coffee and cake in aid of charity. Fourth Tuesday lunch club: make a donation towards costs.

Fifth Tuesday Drop in: the kettle will be on! Everyone welcome. For details contact Revd Tim Buckley on 01752 666544.

come & join us. The café is very informal and includes music, art and other activities. Contact: Rev Alison Richardson on 01752 562982. Contemporary Worship for everyone with the Worship Band at 6.30pm on every fourth Sunday of each month.

Community Cafe Every Thursday in term time Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road between 10.30am and 2pm Community cafe run by learning support students of City College Plymouth, serving tea, coffee and cakes baked and prepared by the students.

Monday to Fridays Academy of Dance Freestyle Dance School 3.45pm to 9pm Academy of Dance, is a freestyle dance school based in Plymouth. We take part in national competitions, boys and girls welcome. See Facebook and PM for details!

Adult Exercise/Fitness Sessions at the William Sutton Memorial Hall Wednesdays Circuits 6pm Thursdays Muay Thai (Thai style Kickboxing) 7.15pm; Fridays Kettlebells 6pm. See Facebook Bodhi Fitness and Wellbeing and PM or via text 07912628812 or email: info@bodhiltd.org for more details. For information about William Sutton Memorial Hall facilities contact 01752 211247, 07890257621 or Email: communitycentres@colebrooksw.org Barne Barton Coffee Morning Wednesdays (term time) For parents of children going through the process or already diagnosed with special needs or disabilities.

If interested ring 01752 365658.

Little Fish Toddler Group Wednesdays Organised by Devonport Baptist Church at the Devonport Live Cafe from 10.30am to 12 noon during term time. Open to all with no charge (refreshments are available from the café), all our staff and volunteers are fully DBS checked.

Knitting Group Wednesdays The Real Friends knitting and crochet group meets every Wednesday in the function room in Devonport Park 2pm-4pm. It’s free. If you like knitting or you just want to make new friends do come and join us.

Councillor Advice Surgeries Saturdays Meet your local St Budeaux Councillors Bowie, Winter and Wheeler. Every Saturday 10.30am to 12 at the St Budeaux Library St Budeaux Square. If you have a problem with Council Services or wish to discuss a matter in your area please drop in for advice.

St Budeaux Writers’ Group Fortnightly on Thursdays Meetings are held every fortnight at St Budeaux Library on Thursday evenings 5.30 to 6.30pm. For more details, email sallytenbury@yahoo.com.

There are writing themes each meeting, but if there is anything that writers would like to bring to the meeting, then they can do so.

Stoke Christian Centre events Memory Cafe second and fourth Mondays of month from 2pm. If you have a relative or friend, with memory loss or dementia, then we would love you to

Baby and Toddler Group Friday mornings in term time St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross.

The group runs from 10.00 until 11.30am every Friday during term-time in the church lounge. There is a large selection of toys, a craft table and the session concludes with nursery rhymes and action songs.

A charge of £1.50 for one adult and accompanying child/children and £1 for extra adults covers all refreshments and craft materials. We hold occasional Tabletop Sales in the church hall to support the Children’s Hospice Southwest.

Nifty Needles Quilting Group We are a small friendly quilting group who meet every Monday morning 9.45am - 12.30pm (Bank holidays and August excluded ) at St Budeaux Church community hall, The Green, Higher St Budeaux. Beginners and more experienced quilters welcomed. For details please contact Mary 01752 702247.

St Pancras Playtime Thursdays St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross.

10am to 11.30am term time only. An activity morning for pre-school children and their carers. Lots of fun, craft, messy play, singing and dancing. £1.50 per session which includes a healthy snack for the children and tea/coffee for adults.

Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service.

Red Velvet Cinema Every other Wednesday.

Come along and watch a Classic film, such as Casablanca or Some Like it Hot, then share your memories of the film and where you saw it over tea and cake. We aim to take you on a trip down memory lane through conversation & companionship. If this sounds just the ticket then join us every other Wednesday at 10.30am at the Mayor’s Parlour in Devonport Guildhall. For more information 941342.

Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays.

Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317.

Country Music Venue First Friday every other month (not December) At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240.

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Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m.

A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company.

Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.

Whist Drive Wednesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist.

Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces.

City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 350145 for more details.

Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details.

Playtots Baby & Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays in term time St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. Plenty of space for children to pay and parents, grandparents and carers to meet and make friends. Good variety of toys, crafts, snack, story and rhyme time all included in these fun sessions. From 9.30am to 11.30am. Just come along or contact Lyn on 01752 706728 for more details.

Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist. org.uk Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meets at St Aubyn’s Church, Chapel Street, Devonport, PL1 4GJ, Monday evenings from 6pm-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. New members please call Kate on 01752 564286 to check venue and holidays.

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

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

Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014 Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process.

From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.

Friendship Club Alternate Wednesdays For the over 55s at King’s Tamerton Community Centre. Meet new friends, bingo, raffle, tea and biscuits, and every month from May until September a trip to the coast. For details ring Ida 01752 368841.

Coffee Morning First Saturday of each month at St Budeaux Methodist Church Hall, offering free coffee, cake and chat. Also the chance to play board games such as Scrabble, Triominoes, Rummikub etc and even a game of table tennis. Join us each month from 10am-12 noon.

Devonport Folk Music Session Stoke Inn Third Sunday of month Stoke Inn [opp Co-op] 2pm-5pm. Parking at the pub

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.

or free public car park in Church Street. Bring your voice, your instruments, your friends. Singers and listeners all welcome.Food menu available. Details stokeinnplymouth.co.uk 01752 515749 Buses 34, 70 - nearest stops on Devonport Road. TrainDevonport Station See www.flaxey-green.co.uk for details Playtots Baby & Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays in term time St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. Plenty of space for children to pay and parents, grandparents and carers to meet and make friends. Good variety of toys, crafts, snack, story and rhyme time all included in these fun sessions. From 9.30am to 11.30am. Just come along or contact Lyn on 01752 706728 for more details.

Godly Play Club Tuesdays St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. From 4pm to 5pm for 4 to 11 year olds. An imaginative approach to storytelling using 3D figures and then doing some ‘wondering’ about the story. Children can choose which artwork they would like to do and each session is always followed by a feast! All children welcome to this free club. email lyn. crews@talktalk.net to book your child’s place.

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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.

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The awards were announced at the Southampton Boat Show.

Jon White, general manager of The Yacht Harbour Association, said: “Huge congratulations to Mayflower Marina for achieving the runner-up award in the 2019 Towergate Marina of the Year competition for Gold Anchor marinas over 250 berths.

“The array of marinas which stood out in this year’s competition showed how strong today’s marina industry is at meeting and often exceeding, the modern consumer’s expectations of quality service and excellence of facilities. The entire staff team at Mayflower should be very proud of their achievement.”

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boats within the South West and has enjoyed a record summer season for visiting boats, including the ARC Portugal rally, the Royal Cruising Club rally and the record breaking, round the world solo sailor Asia Pajkowska. Mayflower Marina was also chosen as the departure point and press event host for Malizia II, the zero-carbon emissions 60ft yacht in which Greta Thunberg, the climate change campaigner, recently sailed to New York.

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Marina, said: “It was a very pleasant surprise to learn that we had achieved a podium finish in the 2019 Towergate Marina of the Year competition. To have achieved five awards since the inception of the competition in 2014, speaks volumes about the relationship we have with our customers and the consistently high standards of customer service provided by our hardworking marina team. I am most grateful to them and to our customers for their enduring support”.

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Stoke Damerel Community College leads the way in pioneering dementia project A Plymouth secondary school’s pioneering work with people in the local community living with dementia could be about to get wider recognition.

Stoke Damerel Community College has been hosting croquet sessions for residents of Plymouth care homes for several years, after linking up with US-based charity, Through Hoops to Hope. The college is also helping to introduce it into more schools in the city.

Now, the two brothers behind the charity have asked the college to attend a major dementia conference in London to talk about how rewarding the sessions are for the visitors - and for the students too.

James and Andrew Creasey from Colorado set up the charity after their father, Maxwell, was diagnosed with dementia. They came up with croquet as an enjoyable way they could spend time together.

The charity provides the equipment and the training to participating schools. But, while many have signed up to it in the US, Stoke Damerel Community College is one of only a small number in the UK. PE teacher Jodi Le Page said: “The Creasey Brothers want us to be at the conference to help spread this work nationally - we’ve already made a start locally. Last year, a letter was sent out to all the secondary schools in Plymouth, inviting them to come along to our college and experience what it’s like.

“The Creasey brothers had come over from America and were here. From that, Tor Bridge High in Estover is now doing the sessions as well.

“When you see what everyone gets out of it, you can see how worthwhile it is,” added Jodi.

“It’s great to make community links and to connect people in this way. In fact, I have students knocking on my door, saying ‘can I do it, can I do it?’”

Just how rewarding the initiative is was shown at the college’s first croquet session of 2019-20, held in September. Residents from three homes - St Barnabas Court, Two Trees Care Home, and Manor Court - spent the morning chatting with the students, playing croquet and enjoying a cuppa and a cake.

Year 9 student Amelia pictured with Marion from St Barnabas

Many of the visitors had been to the croquet sessions before and for both them and the students, it was just like catching up with old friends. Among the regular visitors was Doris, from St Barnabas Court, who had celebrated her 94th birthday the day before: “The children here are so lovely and caring - they give me high fives! I’m an old hand at croquet now, although it’s very difficult to play because the hoops are so small!”

Marion and Poppy from St Barnabas are regulars, too. Marion said: “Oh, I love coming here, the girls look after us so well and we have a nice little chat together.”

Social inclusion officer at St Barnabas Court, Holly McNamara, said: “When our residents arrive, the children are outside waiting for them and waving. The children are so good, they make our residents feel like celebrities.”

One of the students outside to welcome them was Evie, from Year 13, who’s St Barnabas resident been taking part Doris with students in the sessions Charlie (Year 8) and since she was Lily (Year 9) in Year 7: “I was

one of the first ones to do it. We’ve made so many shells. And the children are brilliant. It’s bringing friends - they know us and we know them - and we the generations together beautifully.” all look forward to the sessions. I always want to And the students agree. Year 8 student Holly know how they’re getting on.” said: “A lot of the older people don’t get the The Manor Court residents, led by Joyce and chance to meet young people like us very often Rose, started a singalong, which got everyone which is a shame. They love joining in. With them was to tell us their stories and we Year 9 student, Amina: “I just love to listen to them.” think they’re wonderful. I look Emily, Year 10, helped with forward to their visits and the the teas and coffees on the opportunity to have some fun day and also helps to train with them, and to see them the younger students: “I think having fun.” what I enjoy the most about Angela Pickering, care it is seeing the joy in the assistant at Manor Court, residents’ faces.” said: “Our residents think The Creasey brothers visit it’s marvellous that they’re the college each year to train actually sitting with children new Year 7 students, helped and singing with them. When

by Year 8 and Year 9 students we bring them, some of the who’ve already had the residents don’t remember training. where we’re going and don’t The croquet sessions are recognise the route. But as just one of the initiatives at soon as they see the school, the college to connect with they all remember, and their older residents and those eyes light up. It’s wonderful living with dementia and to see.” learning disabilities.

Jo Smith, a member of the Vanessa from Two Trees with Students also visit local care team at Two Trees, said: Charlie from Year 8 homes to chat with the “We’ve done these croquet residents and have singalongs. sessions right from the start Jodi said: “Students see all the stages of dementia. and our residents absolutely love it. They have a They see how it affects people more and more over fun time - it has brought a few of them out of their time, and that’s very moving.”

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