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September 2019

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Government Minister Amber Rudd has visited Trevi House and the Sunflower Women’s Centre - See page 17

MILLFIELDS CELEBRATES The Millfields Trust is celebrating 20 years of service to the local community in Stonehouse and beyond - see page 6

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The annual Tour de Moor in aid of St Luke’s Hospice takes place this year on October 13. Hundreds of riders of all ages will be taking part in the popular event.

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New plans are submitted for West Pier - and ..and now they want the cobbles members of the are staying! public to help name

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes two baby Marmosets

New plans have been submitted to ensure that the West Pier is looking its best in time for the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

Details are being outlined for how the historic pier will look cared for and tidy, ready for thousands of visitors in 2020 – with all of its cobbles in situ.

The plans will complement work which has already taken place to restore the famous Mayflower Steps.

The refurbished portico will be reinstated, existing seating and bins will be replaced, the pier walls and surface will be pressure washed, and vegetation removed. New flags will fly above the restored portico.

Access for people with disabilities and parents with prams will also be improved by providing dropped kerbs and a smoother route across the cobbles.

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “We’ve listened. We know people were worried about losing the cobbles and I will ensure that they remain.

“We have literally gone back to the drawing board. The structural work still needs to be done but given the complexity of the scheme, and the need to ensure that the pier is open to the public during the Mayflower Commemorations, we plan to do that work in 2021 after they have finished. “

BUSY MONTH AHEAD FOR PLYM VALLEY RAILWAY Plym Valley Railway has a number of events in the coming weeks.

Over the weekend of August 30 to September 1 it will host the Plymrales Three Beer Festival - its third CAMRA real ale festival with several guest beers and ciders to enjoy.

Activities over the weekend include: Friday 6pm to 10pm Free Brake Van rides; Saturday 11am to 10pm Free Brake Van Rides and an evening of music and entertainment; Sunday 11am to 6pm Train service between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge.

Other events during the month include: September 8 and 22 Travel between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge on a Brake Van pulled by an industrial diesel engine. Footplate and driver taster experiences also available.

September 15 and 29 Enjoy a train ride pulled by steam and diesel engines from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge. Why not take a walk through the National Trust owned Plym Bridge Woods before returning on a later service. There will also be a miniature train attraction.

Visit www.plymrail.co.uk for all details including ticket prices and running timetable.

the new born twins

Devon conservation attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, has welcomed two happy and healthy baby marmosets to its community.

The zoo is now calling on members of the public to help name the as-yet unnamed new born marmoset twins. In the wild, common marmosets face threat of habitat loss from deforestation with an estimated 80% of forests in Cerrado Region, Brazil felled since 1970.

The successful breeding of two healthy marmosets is an invaluable milestone for the Devon-based family attraction.

Dartmoor Zoo’s Curator Tom Lowry commented: “We are thrilled with the arrival of two healthy Common Marmosets. The species is intelligent, inquisitive and playful – and their offspring are irresistible! We’re already seeing their personalities develop and we know they’ll be very popular with visitors to Dartmoor Zoo.” Both of the baby marmosets are in perfect health, and are bonding well with first time parents, Ted and Marmalade - who take it in turns to care for the babies while the other rests.

Once the Marmoset twins are more mobile, the Marmoset family will then move into a brand-new enclosure, built by the Dartmoor Zoo team and Cornwall Glass who donated and fitted all the glazing, and helped with the mesh-work.

The marmosets’ new enclosure has plenty of ropes and branches for them to play and climb on.

Curator Tom Lowry added: “Ted and Marmalade

are taking to parenthood very well. The pair are working together to care for each other and their new offspring. The progression of the twin’s development has been very positive, the keepers will continue to monitor them closely. The future is looking bright for the new family here at Dartmoor Zoo. “Although common marmosets are considered a lower concern on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species, their population is sadly decreasing due to the threat to their habitat.

“It is our utmost priority at Dartmoor Zoo to educate and inspire the general public about wildlife conservation and improve captive animal

management by providing a safe environment for animals under threat in the wild.”

The keepers have not yet examined the babies to determine the sex in order to minimise unnecessary stress and to allow the family precious bonding time.

Would you like to help Dartmoor Zoo name the baby marmosets? The keepers will shortlist two names from suggestions sent in by the public.

To nominate a name or two, please email zoobase@dartmoorzoo.co.uk and mention why the names would suit the twins!

Winners will be announced on Facebook. To find out more about Dartmoor Zoo visit www. dartmoorzoo.org.uk

Barbican set for Mayflower makeover Roads and pavements around the Barbican and waterfront will be getting some TLC as part of a scheme to get the city ready for Mayflower400.

Plymouth City Council is embarking on a £2 million Mayflower maintenance programme to make sure the streets are in tip-top condition ahead of the key year. A further £735,000 is to be spent on repairing pavements.

The Council’s Highways team and road maintenance contractor SWH have drawn up a to-do list which includes tackling cracked pavements, re-laying roads that have deteriorated and fixing pot holes.

The work will take place around the city centre and the waterfront so that thousands of visitors as well as locals will be able to use pavements and roads in tip-top condition for the Mayflower commemorations.

The significant work will get underway on Monday 2 September with the temporary, six week closure of Southside Street to enable cobbles to be re-laid or restored and stabilised. Cracked pavement slabs will be replaced. The road will remain open to pedestrians.

A Plymouth City Council spokesperson said: “We know how strongly people feel about our historic cobbles – so we are re-grouting cobbled roads to help preserve our unique heritage as well as repairing cracked pavements.

“We want Plymouth to look its best for Mayflower 400. The work will no doubt cause

some inconvenience, but we need to get this work sorted in time for 2020.”

The maintenance work has been drawn up to take into account other major road schemes including Charles Cross and work on the viaduct.

Utilities companies are being asked to send

to uphold the historic setting of the Conservation Area.

“We appreciate the scale of the Council’s investments and that the timeline has been set by the drive to be ready for the Mayflower 400 commemorations. The quality of the repairs is vitally important so we’re keen that the Council ensures the works are carried out appropriately.

“September and October are busy months for the city and the Barbican will remain open for business throughout the works.

Local car parks and on-street parking in the surrounding areas will all be accessible.

“We understand that the buses and coaches will be re-routed to continue to service the area and that the road closure will be lifted during the weekends.

The Plymouth Seafood Festival also takes place on 14 and 15 September and will be unaffected The Old Fish Quay on The Barbican so do come on down and enjoy the Photo: Baz Richardson atmosphere.”

The aim is to concentrate on key work proposals in advance to better coordinate locations over a condensed period of time over schemes and to keep as many road closures off the next few months. Once Mayflower 400 is in full the city network next year as possible. swing, the focus will be on other areas of the city.

Sarah Gibson, Waterfront Manager and Chief Ahead of each scheme, the contractors will Executive of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership give information to homes and businesses in the said: “Business owners have been lobbying for immediate vicinity so that they can plan services years for repairs to paving and cobbles in the and deliveries in time.

Barbican so it’s good news that the broken slabs, People and businesses can also sign up to the concrete and tarmac patch infills are set to be Council’s weekly roadwork report. www.plymouth. removed and cobbles and paving stones re-laid gov.uk/roadsandpavements/roadworks

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Much loved local musician Lucy Luxmoore nominated for the Lady Hilary Groves Prize

£9 million homes boost for Plymouth Plymouth’s latest Plan for Homes has received a major funding boost.

Lucy Luxmoore

The Lady Hilary Groves Prize is presented annually to an individual of a Making Music member group who has made an outstanding contribution to music in the community.

Making Music members in Stoke were eager to put forward Lucy Luxmoore for the nomination as all who know her are keen that her tremendous enthusiasm and success in involving people in the community in singing should be properly acknowledged.

After Devonport Park was restored and the bandstand was ready to be used again, it was decided an event should be held as an inauguration. Lucy and her husband Fairfax, both members of the Friends of Devonport Park, advertised for singers to form a community choir. They were fortunate enough to receive about forty replies, and the Devonport Park Community Choir was formed.

Lucy is not just an organiser but a very competent musician, pianist, singer and conductor who has used her many musical talents to enrich the lives of the local community. Her openness and broadminded approach — along with a wonderfully intelligent and tuneful repertoire list — drew in members who had experience of singing

and others who had never sung a note, but all were made welcome. The choir now has a strong core of singers, all of whom benefit immensely from the music and camaraderie at rehearsals and the many performances.

Their first concert was at the Remembrance Sunday service on 2011, which has now become one of their annual events. This was soon followed by Christmas carols and summer concerts all performed at the Bandstand for everyone to enjoy. The choir performs a wide range of pieces of choral music, including sea shanties, local poems set to music, folk tunes and hymns.

Many young people have given their first performance at these fun and relaxed concerts. School children from the choir of Devonport High School for Boys, conducted

by Lucy, have sung on the bandstand, and singing students have had a chance to perform their exam pieces on a Sunday afternoon to granny and friends! Lucy’s encouragement and enthusiasm has changed many a nervous child into a smiling entertainer, and many a startled passer-by or dog walker into a listener of live music.

Danny Farnham, now at Birmingham University said: “For the first three years of my life at DHSB I had the pleasure of being a

member of the school choir organised by Mrs Luxmoore.

“Filled with students and teachers alike, Mrs Luxmoore created a fun and inclusive environment that made everyone feel confident in being part of something that gave back to the school community. A personal highlight for myself was performing a Beatles melody at the bandstand, something that without her encouragement I would not have been able to do.

“Most of all I am thankful for the simple creation of an environment in which I could be myself. Through which I met my best friend who I still enjoy playing music with today and think back to when we met in the choir!”

Those thoughts were echoed by all the nominators, aptly summarised by Morag Thomson Findlay, who has recently stepped in as choir conductor due to Lucy’s recent illness.

She said: “I think Lucy deserves a medal, and I am so glad to discover that there is an award for an outstanding contribution to music in the community. Lucy has undoubtedly made a huge difference to our musical lives and richly deserves recognition from us by way of this nomination.”

Plymouth awaits final outcome of city’s GCSE performance After five years of hard work in school lessons, home studies, assessments and exams, thousands of Plymouth’s students found out their GCSE results as the Chronicle went to press.

Education leaders from the Plymouth Learning Trust, the Plymouth Learning Partnership and the City Council say that they are delighted with the achievements of the city’s young people and that secondary schools are working effectively together with partners, to ensure that the very best practice is in place so that all students strive to achieve their best.

There is a rich curriculum on offer in Plymouth’s schools which provides opportunities for students to develop a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding that prepares them for Post 16 education and ultimately, the world of work.

Lisa Boorman, Chair of the Secondary School Association, Plymouth Learning Trust, and Headteacher at Plympton Academy said: “The vision and the determination from the leaders across the city to drive improvements in standards is clear

from the celebrations that are happening in every school, academy and college. We are delighted with the success of our students and will continue the improvement trajectory.”

Lisa Hartley, CEO of Plymouth Learning Partnership, said: “This is the result of tireless work and exceptional effort, not just from the students themselves, but from their teachers and families. This is a day to acknowledge and celebrate that collective effort and achievement.

Secondary schools remain committed to continual improvement and have systems in place to continue learning from each other. We remain committed to working closely with key partners.”

Although the confirmed figures will not be released until later in the year, early indications show that many young people have the results they need to go on to higher education and their desired pathways after completing their studies.

Councillor Jon Taylor, the Cabinet Member responsible for Education said: “Today’s results represent a significant recognition and reward for the efforts and hard work of students. Whilst we

haven’t yet received the full results from schools across the city, maintained schools have worked closely with us and other schools to support pupils as well as they can. This is a great day for many pupils and I hope all students secure the opportunity they need to continue studies in the next phase of their training and education. We have pledged to support raising standards in our schools as having outstanding schools is a vital part of our city’s structure and we will be working with schools and other partners including businesses in the city to help.”

For any students who have not received their expected grades, or those re-considering their plans, support and guidance on alternative options can be provided by staff in their schools and colleges.

Independent advice and guidance is provided

by Careers South West by calling 0800 97 55 111 or 01752 207700. On-line support is also available via their website through the CSW Adviser online.

This service is operated 12noon to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Thanks to an executive decision signed today by Council leader Tudor Evans, £9 million will be allocated to the new Housing Investment Fund.

The fund – announced as part of the third Plan for Homes earlier this year – is a pot of money designed to support the housing industry to deliver the needs of the city.

This could include acquiring land, gap funding for specialist homes and truly affordable housing, preparing sites for new homes or providing infrastructure.

For example, the regeneration of North Prospect was the first project to benefit from the fund in March, when £1 million was put towards the construction of new roads and footways, updates to the drainage systems and the installation of services like electric and gas to allow for new homes to be built.

Councillor Evans said: “People need houses, truly affordable houses at that, and I’m delighted that we will be supporting the delivery of the Plan for Homes through this fund.

“The council no longer directly provides new homes, but we can’t leave the market to fend for itself so instead we work with a range of delivery partners to build the homes we need.

“This allows us to intervene to ensure that all residents with all different kinds of needs have the housing that they require.”

The Housing Investment Fund is built on a principle of funds from housing activities going onto provide more new homes.

For example, the £9 million injection includes £7 million from Right to Buy receipts from the sale of former Council houses and is completed by Section 106 contributions specifically to support the provision of affordable housing.

Meanwhile, any future funds resulting from the sale of land for housing will also go back into the fund, making it a sustainable resource for funding future housing throughout Plymouth. Future Right to Buy revenues will also be added to the fund.

The latest version of the Plan for Homes sets out a framework to help support the building of 5,000 new homes over the next five years.

By supporting a variety of new and affordable housing to tackle housing needs and homelessness whilst addressing existing poor housing conditions, the plan sets out a clear vision of the future for housing in the city to support the delivery of the Joint Local Plan.

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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.

Chris James will be the speaker on September 9. His subject will be Broad and Metre Gauge Railways in Spain, Portugal and Argentina over the years. Chris reflects on his journeys through slides and digital presentation, featuring modern and steam heritage trains.

On September 23 Amyas Crump continues a tribute to, and celebration of, Peter Gray’s railway memories.

Amyas delves into Peter’s archive to provide a further fascinating recollection of his vast collection of colour photographs taken during the age of steam.

John Gulliver is the speaker on 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.

Ocean Giants Until Sep 2 National Marine Aquarium at 10am. With a colossal celebration of everything enormous, Ocean Giants are coming to the National Marine Aquarium throughout the summer holidays. Games, shows, feeds, talks, activities, crafts and more! For more information visit www.national-aquarium.co.uk Coffee Morning Aug 31 Emmanuel Church, Mannamead from 10.30am to 12 noon in aid of Home for Good, a charity dedicated to finding every child a home. Yummy cakes and preserves in abundance. The church is close to main bus routes on Mannamead Road.

Family Funday Sept 1 Frogmore Field, Frogmore Avenue, Eggbuckland, Pl6 5RT from 11am to 6pm. Last weekend of summer holidays so why not bring your family and friends for a great day out. There will be stalls, bouncy castles, Sabre tactical air soft range, creative arts, face painting and glitter tattoos, giant football dartboard, ice cream van, burger van, refreshments, games etc. Please email frogfestevents@gmail.com to book a pitch.

Devonport Park Funday Sept 1 Organised by the Friends of Devonport Park from 12 noon to 5pm. Featuring live music in the Bandstand, games, inflatables, over 40 craft stalls and other attractions, surprise characters, face painting and much more. Free fun for all the family.

Plymouth Flower Club Sept 6 At Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley at 1.45pm.

Fiona Hammond, who is an area demonstrator, will be giving a demonstration entitled Mix and Match.

Guests are welcome at a charge of £7 per person.

Details can be obtained from Sue on 01752 265242.

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Sept 10 Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton. They start at 7.30 pm and generally last for a couple of hours. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle. We also have a refreshment break half way through the meeting.

This month, in addition to our practical session on taking fuchsia cuttings, cutting back older plants in preparation for winter and generally getting ready for the 2020 season, Sheila Hancock will be joining us to talk about the history of Stowford Paper Mill.

Table Top Craft Sale Sept 14 Kings Tamerton Community Centre 12pm until 4pm.

Not to be missed

Summer of Fun Until Sep 7 The Plymouth Summer of Fun in the city centre, brought to you by Plymouth City Centre Company, promises to be a summer full of entertainment for all the family. Held at various locations throughout Plymouth City Centre. There will be entertainment for all ages when Plymouth Summer of Fun kicks off on July 6 with Plymouth Summer Circus, a free day of circus entertainment and workshops on the Piazza.

Events and activities will take place every weekend during the school holidays with the aim of bringing more visitors to the high street. Plymouth Summer of Fun promises a variety of entertainment across the holiday period, from circus workshops to dance, story time, arts and crafts and sport, all rounded off with the grand finale of the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market on August 31.

Elmer’s Big Parade Until Sept 15 For 10 weeks in the summer of 2019, a parade of 40 fabulously colourful and unique elephants will take you on a trail around the beautiful city of Plymouth and surrounding areas. From the hustle and bustle of the city streets to the peace and grandeur of the Hoe, and from the green spaces of Plymouth to the spectacular coastline; Elmer’s Big Parade will navigate you around Britain’s Ocean City and across the river to Mount Edgcumbe. St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has worked in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press to bring this mass participation, family friendly, art trail to life; featuring the much beloved children’s character of Elmer, by Devon born artist and author David McKee. At the end of the summer each of the beautifully designed Elmers will be auctioned to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. For more information visit www. elmerplymouth.co.uk Plymouth Seafood Festival Sept 14 and 15 Seafood lovers are in for a treat this September, as Plymouth Seafood Festival returns for its 8th year to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. This free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City and with plenty of fun and entertainment throughout the two days, there’s something for everyone. Visitors will be able to watch as some of the region’s top chefs create spectacular dishes in the cookery theatre.

They’ll be taking to the stage from 10am each day of the festival, cooking up delicious seafood

Plymouth Seafood Festival returns on September 14 and 15

dishes. There are also opportunities to watch demonstrations, from cracking crab to the traditional craftsmanship of Lobster ‘Withy’ pot making, using willow. Stalls will line Quay Square and The Parade, selling delicious fresh dishes to enjoy on the day, as well as some special treats to take away – you’ll find everything from street food and shellfish to cheeses, local gins and refreshing ciders. CATERed will also be hosting their hugely popular Kids Kitchen, so children can get hands-on with making some tasty dishes, all for free.

Find out more at visitplymouth.co.uk.

Plymouth Art Weekender Sept 27 to 29 Venues of all shapes and sizes across Britain’s Ocean City will play host to exhibitions, events and community based activities for the 2019 Plymouth Art Weekender. Founded in 2015 by Visual Arts Plymouth CIC (VAP), after the British Art Show 7 in 2011 saw a growing appetite for ambitious artistic activity in the city.

This year’s Community Engagement Commission sees the Weekender partner with Nudge Community Builders, a community benefit society that owns, creates and runs activity in disused, underused or unusual urban spaces to lead to lasting positive change and community-led regeneration.

As part of a unique city set up, new contemporary art production agency, Flock South West is coordinating and managing the Weekender in 2019 and 2020. This year’s Art Weekender takes place between September 27 and 29 with opening

celebrations taking place at Plymouth’s largest independent, artist-led contemporary art venue KARST on the Friday evening. For more details visit www.plymouthartweekender.com.

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.

Tour de Moor Oct 13 Hundreds of riders of all ages will tackle the popular St Luke’s Hospice Tour De Moor. It’s the region’s boldest charity cycle challenge - an adrenalin fuelled event over a hill-filled 52 km mixed terrain course. It’s mud. It’s sweat. It’s gears.

Or take it down a gear and keep your foot to the pedal with a family friendly shorter tour of the moor. Donations and sponsorship help pay for St Luke’s invaluable work. Details from www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/fundraising/

Refreshments available. £5 per table. To book ring 07955 962213.

available. Limited number of tables to hire at £5: to book phone 01752 362161.

adult free. For more information visit www.raceforlife. cancerresearchuk.org

Coffee Morning Sept 14 Trinity Hall, Torr Lane, Plymouth 10.30am to 12.30pm in aid of Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Conservative Association. Stalls, raffle etc. Entrance £4 to include coffee and biscuits.

Coffee Morning Sept 28 Plymstock Community Centre Lounge from 10am to 1pm in aid of the Mustard Tree Plymouth Community Trust who help patients and their relatives to deal with all aspects of coping with cancer.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Sept 18 Mark Thompson will be playing a wide variety of well-known music at Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock. 7.15pm. Admission £5 including tea/coffee.

Free parking. All welcome. Details 01752 706712.

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

An Evening With Aggers Oct 4 Since the home Ashes series in 2013, the Evenings with Aggers shows have been delighting audiences and selling out theatres all over England. Join Aggers in his solo show as he takes us on a trip down memory lane, recounting tales from a wonderful and entertaining career on the field and in the box, with film footage, audio clips and photographs on the big screen. At the Red House Theatre in Millbay. Tickets from www. laughablecomedy.com

Coffee Morning Sep 28 Plymstock Community Centre 10am too 1pm. All proceeds to the Mustard Tree. Bring and buy, crafts, cakes, raffle, books, cards and more. Entry 20p.

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

Race for Life - Pretty Muddy KIDS Sep 29 Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Please note, all children taking part must be at least 1.2m tall on day of event. Entry £10 for children, accompanying

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 by phone 01752 343472.

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Centres now offer organised, systematic support for parents about infant feeding. All support and advice is based on best practice and evidence, ensuring there is no confusion about how best to support your baby in those important first days, months and years.

Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a new parent is an exciting and precious time, but it can also be confusing and daunting. We want to make sure all parents get the same best-quality advice in Plymouth and this certification is an important confirmation that we are doing the right things in the city.â&#x20AC;?

Ruth Harrell, Director of Public Health at Plymouth City Council said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever their choice of feeding method, we want to ensure that all parents and babies are supported to form a strong, loving relationship: this is the best start for every baby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do encourage breastfeeding as it protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses in infancy, against cardiovascular disease, asthma and diabetes later in life and reduces the motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk of some cancers. For those that can breastfeed itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also easier, cheaper and less hassle than bottle feeding.â&#x20AC;?

The Baby Friendly Initiative, set up by Unicef and the World Health Organisation, is a global programme which provides a practical and effective way for health services to improve the care provided for all mothers and babies.

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JOB SHOP Millfields Trust celebrates 20 years of service Advertise your vacancy FREE in Job Shop

All local businesses, voluntary groups, and individuals organisations and groups are invited to post their job vacancies in our Community Job Shop feature.

This must be for part-time and voluntary jobs only and should contain no more than 50 words, including contact details. All you have to do is send the details via e-mail to info@cornerstonevision.com Deadline for each issue is first Monday of the month prior.

BAR PERSON City centre social club requires part time, mature, experienced and socially minded bar person with previous cellar work experience. Evening and weekend work necessary. Hours can be negotiated. Call Jade on 01752 311512 after 1400hrs or 07875 502376 to apply.

RECEPTIONIST Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre are looking for volunteer receptionist, training will be give travelling expenses will be paid, for more information please contact Robert Parkins on 01752210279 SCHEME CO-ORDINATOR The Newnham Solar Community Fund is looking for a new Scheme Co-ordinator to support the Directors’ decision making process and enable the fund to benefit the local community. 10 hours per month mainly working from home, salary negotiable depending on skill set. Email admin@newnhamsolarfund.com for more information.

VOLUNTEER GARDENERS Manor Street and Green Ark Children’s Centres in Stonehouse and Devonport are looking for volunteer gardeners. Light gardening duties will include pruning, tidying and planting seasonal fruit, herbs, salads, vegetables and flowers. You will need to have a friendly and approachable manor with a keen interest in gardening.

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LOCAL AVON REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED For part time or full time. Be part of an award winning team. For more information txt or call 07780116073 or email joinavontoday@mail.com VOLUNTEERS The Friends of Ford Park Cemetery are looking for volunteers to help out at our fund raising events. For further information please contact the events organiser on 07779 570308.

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

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

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

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The work of the Millfields Trust, which is a social enterprise, is summed up in four words: Business where community profits. Its beating heart is the empowerment and improvement of quality of life for all in Stonehouse.

The Trust recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary, and guests including Board Members and tenants past and present, stakeholders and friends of the Trust were treated to an evening of fine food and great entertainment, at Stonehouse Barracks.

Roger Pipe, chief executive and Mandy Toze, business development manager have been with the Trust from day one and were presented with gifts from the Board to say thank you for their long service.

“We aim to make a difference in Stonehouse, supporting people and uplifting the neighbourhood itself,” said Roger. Over 20 years, they have certainly done that.

To generate income to sustain its work, the Trust offers high quality affordable business space for rental on flexible terms, in premises designed to support emerging, small and medium sized enterprises across all sectors.

Profits from rental income have enabled Millfields Trust to invest £1.6 million back into Stonehouse and to start and more importantly sustain other projects designed to benefit the local community.

Speaking of the Millfields Trust’s business activities, Rev Sam Philpott, Chair of the Board who has been with the Trust for 20 years, said: “When groups start up, their work often stops after two or three years, because people expect them to be self-sufficient and they stop the funding. So Millfields creates its own income.” That strategy has played a big part in its successful and steady growth.

Regeneration of buildings and community spaces; creation of business spaces so that new ventures and small enterprises can start up and thrive in a supported environment; inspiring children in the seven local primary schools to believe in themselves - these are just some of the successful, long term Millfields projects that have contributed to Stonehouse becoming a significantly different place to live and work over the last twenty years.

Since 1978 Sam has worked against a backdrop of low expectations within and outside the Stonehouse community. He, and others, have relentlessly encouraged residents and those in positions of power in the city to say ‘yes’ to the possibility of change, for the good.

“This was a hurting community that felt it was overlooked, ignored and left out,” said Sam. “They were told by some that things couldn’t change and they believed it. But I’ve found that there have always been people in the community and the city willing to change things,” said Sam. Over the last twenty years of Millfields Trust and more, Sam says that: “The community is now taken much more seriously by the council and businesses too. But the cornerstone is the residents, who believe this is a good place to live and it can be a better place to live. Millfields Trust helps them to engage and make this happen.

“People outside the area used to think it couldn’t change either but now they are seeing and acting

Supporters, Board members and staff of Millfields Trust celebrate 20 years

differently. There are some who champion what we do, like council leader Tudor Evans who believes in social enterprise and always encourages and aims to say yes to explore what we’re doing. There are Councillors from all parties like that.”

Sam is quick to give credit to Millfields CEO Roger Pipe: “He has gathered a brilliant team of exceptional people and helped them to gel, got their buy in and they all deliver.” It’s testimony to the quality of the team that some have been with the Trust for many years.

Millfields Trust is designed to have the Stonehouse community fully involved. The Board has a majority of eight local community directors, alongside a business director, two city councillors (appointed by the council), a tenant director and can co-opt three more (like Sam, who now lives outside Stonehouse after many years serving as vicar of St Peter’s church).

“Anybody in the Stonehouse community can become a member, and they can stand for election to the board if they want to make a positive contribution to its aims,” said Sam. “Those aims are to raise people’s sights, bring them together to see others getting on in life and say ‘I can do that’. We have to become a society that says ‘yes’ and explores ideas to make things better.”

Plymouth, like any other city, has its problems but it has its champions who are seeking to improve things.

Sam Philpott, Roger Pipe and the Millfields Trust team are one expression of that kind of positive work.

Over the coming months, the Plymouth Chronicle will feature the work of groups that are engaged particularly with issues of child poverty and encouraging young people especially to have hope that they can make better futures for themselves, their families and their community.

Millfields 20 years snapshot The first buildings rented to tenants in 2000 were at Mary Seacole Road and Creykes Court in the Millfields (the former RN hospital in Stonehouse). The Trust has added more properties including the purpose built Genesis building and HQ (formerly the Jaeger factory), both on Union street. They provide flexible co-working in shared offices to help new businesses make the move from home to office; up to 1,500 sq ft spaces, including office and light industrial depending on the location.

In 2008 The Widening Horizons programme was launched, supporting and enabling students from the seven Stonehouse primary schools to explore new and challenging learning experiences with visits to a number of different workplace venues.

In 2013 Millfields Inspired was established as a charity supported by the Millfields Trust. Its objectives are to work with young people and their families from the Stonehouse area, to provide a pathway from school to a future career. It seeks to create sustainable change by extending and developing the Widening Horizons programme.

In 2017 Grow Stonehouse was launched, a community gardening project, led by Millfields Inspired and funded by The People’s Health Trust. The project helps residents of Stonehouse to find ways to meet, socialise and spend time outdoors in shared green spaces.

In 2018 the Trust established innovative, viable textile manufacturing at Makers HQ. This Community Interest Company is a unique collaboration between Plymouth College of Art, Millfields Trust and the local Stonehouse community to reignite fashion and textiles manufacturing in the city.

It is fitting that it is located in the former Jaeger factory, which once employed 250 people.

The Zone needs your vote in bid for prize The Zone in Plymouth is on the shortlist to win a share of Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures £1 million pot supporting under-18s nationwide, but first they need online votes to win.

Persimmon Homes Southwest is backing The Zone to be a prize winner at a gala dinner in October, where cash awards of £100,000, £50,000 or £20,000 will be made to those winning the most online votes.

Lucy Green (Project Lead) representing The Zone, said: “It is a huge achievement to have been selected as a regional finalist, but now we really need people to get behind us and get voting, so that we are in the strongest possible position to earn one of the top three awards on the night, so that we will be in an even better position to help more young people into the future. The young people that we work with face multiple health inequalities. Up to 60% of young people aged 13-18 years that we work with will be at increased risk of smoking, increased risk of being obese, and at increased risk of poor sexual health.

“Many will be dealing with family and relationship breakdown and will have been exposed to domiciliary abuse. Many will have parents with drug or alcohol issues and will in turn themselves be at significant risk of poor mental health.

“The team of specialist volunteers that we intend to train, if we win one of the major awards, will be in a better position to deliver early interventions with young people in partnership with colleagues from the NHS, and in partnership with local schools and community settings. This is a real opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives. Next year is the Zone’s 30th anniversary, and hopefully with the support of Persimmon, we can make it a year to remember’’.

Lucy added: “Voting could not be simpler. Just log on to www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/ and select ‘Finalists’ and then vote for ‘The Zone’. We would really appreciate everyone’s support.”

Building Futures is being delivered through the

Persimmon Charitable Foundation, which last year donated £620,000 to support children’s sport.

Through Building Futures, a total of 128 grants of £1,000 have been awarded to groups supporting sport, education & arts and health across Persimmon’s 31 regional businesses and its head office.

Persimmon Homes is an official partner of Team GB and the Persimmon Charitable Commission enlisted the help of medallists Kat Copeland and Callum Skinner to help determine the three regional finalists for each business division.

One initiative from each category will go on to win £100,000 each through a national award scheme to be decided by a public vote.

As well as the £100,000 first prize, there will be a £50,000 second prize and a £20,000 third prize in each sector, while a further 87 shortlisted projects will each receive £5,000.

Online voting will close at midnight on September 27. To support ‘The Zone’ please visit: www. persimmonhomes.com/building-futures

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Big boost for grassroots music in city

Grassroots music venues across Plymouth have joined forces to create a fortnight long festival of music called Fightback Plymouth.

There will be more than 100 shows at over 20 venues between September 13 and 28.

Fightback Plymouth has been coordinated by the Music Venue Trust in a joint initiative with Plymouth City Council to promote the city’s independent music scene.

Venues taking part include Plymouth Pavilions, B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Annabel’s Cabaret and Discotheque, The Treasury, The Underground, Fortescue Arms, The Junction and UPSU Bar and Main Hall.

Fightback Plymouth is a new campaign that will encourage audiences to visit their local grassroots music venues and promote Plymouth’s emerging and existing musical talent.

There will be live music every day throughout the festival at a whole range of venues right across Plymouth. Many venue bars will be further participating in the Music Venue Trust’s fund-raising campaign by stocking Fightback Lager, a craft beer developed from within the grassroots music community. A donation from every pint and can sold gives financial support to the charity.

Fightback’s Gary Prosser said: “These venues are the backbone of the live music scene in Plymouth, providing spaces where artists can take their first steps, develop and grow.

Fightback Plymouth provides an opportunity to showcase the fantastic range of artists and venues that Plymouth enjoys, celebrate the history of our music scene and support its future.”

MVT chief executive Mark Davyd said: “We are delighted to be working with Plymouth City Council on this public facing event which also provides the opportunity to research and survey the city’s music venues and music scene.

“We will be working with local promoters, musicians and venue managers to understand the potential in Plymouth’s grassroots music venues and unlock the opportunity to build a world class music scene.”

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “It’s fantastic to be working with the Music Venue Trust on Fightback Plymouth, which is going to give vital support to the local grassroots venues and musicians at the heart of our live music scene.

“Most importantly, this is our chance to prove how passionate Plymouth is about live music.

I want to encourage everyone to show their support by getting out and enjoying the events on offer, visiting the brilliant range of venues and watching our talented local bands and musicians.”

Fightback Plymouth is keen to interact with local Plymouth businesses to create a truly unique festival that unifies the Plymouth grassroots community. Contact gary@ musicvenuetrust.com if you are interested in getting involved with the event.

For details of the events and venues visit www.mvtfightback.com/plymouth

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Whitleigh play park gets a big makeover

A Plymouth play park has had a complete overhaul thanks to a partnership with a community group.

Having joined forces with the Whitleigh Community Trust, the council have been able to replace all of the equipment in Milford Lane play area and make significant changes to the neighbouring play park in Norwich Avenue.

A new slide, cradle swing, seesaw and carousel have all been installed alongside seating to create a welcoming, safe area for local children.

The changes have been funded by a £19,000 donation from the Postcode Lottery, successfully bid for by the Trust.

The park was officially opened at an event with over 50 local children last week.

Councillor Pete Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “It is so nice to see children of all ages enjoying the play park.

“Play improvements and encouraging children to go outside is so crucial for their health so I’m delighted to see the Milford Lane

facility completed and ready for the summer holidays.”

Barry Meek, Chair of Trustees for the Whitleigh Community Trust, said: “Its lovely to see all these children and residents coming together to make their area a better place to live and play in” As well as the changes at Milford Lane, nearby Norwich Avenue has also seen some changes, with improved access to the play area for older children and a new path installed.

Norwich Avenue and Milford Lane will form the Milford Play Hub. The Trust will run a range of community activities and events including play days, bug hotel building and community picnics within the two parks while the Council will continue to maintain the equipment.

Councillor Smith added: “Thanks so much to our friends at the Whitleigh Community Trust for all their hard work. This is proof that partnership work in the community can really bring about positive change.”

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Plymouth Life Centre has been named as one of the county’s best following a national industry assessment.

The Life Centre, which is managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Plymouth City Council, has been awarded the status of ‘outstanding’ by Quest – Sport England’s leading national quality scheme.

Outstanding is the highest mark awarded through the scheme, and Plymouth Life Centre has now attained it during two consecutive Quest assessments.

Quest is the best-known improvement programme within the leisure industry and its rigorous assessments challenge even the very best leisure centres in the UK. The assessment looks at all aspects of a leisure centre’s performance, including customer services and the quality of its facilities. Members at Plymouth Life Centre were also asked to give their opinions and the site underwent a rigorous inspection before being given the final stamp of approval.

The final Quest report also noted the praise that was heaped on Plymouth Life Centre by British Diving, with the National Governing Body complimenting both the centre’s facilities and its ability to host high-quality aquatic events.

Julian Egan, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are delighted that Plymouth Life Centre has been classified as ‘outstanding’ once again. Our aim is to ensure the centre remans a hub for the local community and a place where everyone can find fun and enjoyable ways of getting active.

“This award recognises the fantastic facilities and services we provide, as well as the work we do alongside the Council to improve the health and wellbeing of Plymouth’s residents. I am immensely proud of the team for what we have achieved and the difference we are making to people’s lives on a daily basis.”

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith, said: “It’s great news that the Plymouth Life Centre has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Quest. We’re pleased to see the assessment highlights Everyone Active’s work in promoting netball, its school swimming programme and its success in turning apprenticeships into longterm employment opportunities. Helping the community to keep physically active and providing training and skills for young people are key priorities for the city.”

Quest’s operations director, Caroline Constantine, said: “Quest Stretch is the highest accreditation that can be achieved and as such it is an extremely demanding process.

“By meeting Quest Stretch’s very high standards, Plymouth Life Centre has shown its commitment to providing quality facilities and service to its customers. In these tough economic times it is more important than ever that local leisure facilities can demonstrate their value, and Quest Stretch accreditation helps them do just that.”

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Stoke Damerel students and staff celebrate results The hard work of students at Stoke Damerel Community College was celebrated on A Level and BTEC results day.

place at Birmingham to study Criminology and was especially pleased with her A* in her EPQ which looked at whether the UK’s prison system offers effective opportunities Staff and students gathered at the to rehabilitate.

College to open their brown envelopes “I am so excited and really pleased,” said and Head of Sixth Form Martin Tinkler said Jess, who is also going to take a year out he was ‘extremely proud’ of the students’ before commencing her studies. achievements.

Paige will be going to Plymouth to do “It’s been brilliant to see so many happy Psychology and faces and tears of Roma was delighted with her results Criminology after joy and see what our gaining a Double students have achieved Distinction* and a after all their hard work.”

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Students are taking “I worked hard so I am up places at universities obviously pleased that across the country I am going to be able to including Exeter, do what I want to next.”

Birmingham, Falmouth, Kieran will be going Loughborough and to Loughborough after Plymouth. achieving a Double Year 13 Roma said she Distinction* in Sport and was ‘overwhelmed’ with Stan will be heading to her results – including a Falmouth to study Media Distinction * in Business after his achievements - which means she is in Photography, off to take up a place at Computer Science and IT. Exeter to study Accountancy and Business.

Executive Principal Anita Frier said: “Our “I’m just so happy – I had times when results days really are a highlight of our year I doubted myself, but Mrs Sinclair was so supportive to me and kept reassuring me that and it’s lovely to see staff, students and their families come to the College today to share in I could do it.” everyone’s success.”

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In his welcome to over 100 guests, some of whom had trusted him with their pets back in the 70s when he first opened his one man practice, Harwell veterinary Centre in Peverell, Edmund explained his motivation and path to still successfully operating on local pets.

He talked about the debt he owed to so many people all along his career and the power of God’s influence in his life - right from the time of being called into the veterinary profession – which explains why he intends to continue following his vocation, not job, until God tells him to retire!

Edmund paid tribute to family, past mentors, his staff, friends and the power of prayer and the wonderful NHS for putting him back in working order after an horrendous road traffic accident.

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Biker Stu’s incredible £84,000 fundraising efforts Plymouth biker Stuart Morrissey (AKA ‘Madrider1961’ when he is online) has been raising money for charities since 2004, riding his Honda CG125 motorcycle all over the UK.

In total, £84,000 has been raised from rides on behalf of charities including the RNLI, the Poppy Appeal, Army Benevolent Fund, DEBRA and the latest, and perhaps his final, a tour of the castles of Cumbria for Macmillan Cancer Support.

During that time he has gone through two or three bikes, always relatively small 125s, and his oldest bike is now in the Moretonhampstead Motorcycle Museum. “We raised £55,000 on that bike, starting off with the round England ride for the RNLI in 2005,” said Stuart.

Stu began his charity work when he was going through a tough time himself. “I was working as a chef at the Holiday Inn, and my marriage was falling apart. My head chef said ‘You need to get something to focus on’ because I was so down. They did some regular charity work at the hotel for DEBRA, raising about £400 a year, and that first year we got it up to £1,500.”

Apart from a break in 2010/11 when spinal surgery prevented Stu from riding, he has completed charity rides every year. His ‘never say never’ approach meant that when Mike Grainger of GT Motorcycles told him not to take a recently fixed (but not 100% ready) bike on a ride, Stuart decided to go ahead and limit himself to 30-40mph.

It was a round trip to Bolton in Lancashire.

True to form, Stu completed the ride, albeit over a long time.

“I enjoy the ride,” says Stu, “and so do the bikers I ride with.” However, he suffers pain

Stu Morrisey (third from left) with biker colleagues

from his back and hips, which is why he decided to make his latest challenge the last one.

For this July’s Macmillan trip to Cumbria, Stu was accompanied by ‘Rocket’ Ron Quin on his 650cc Kawasaki and Dan ‘the Man’ Whittaker riding a Suzuki 600 Bandit. “Riding safe is important,” says Stu, “so we had a

support team in the van, making six of us on the road for six days.”

The team set off from GT Motorcycles on Billacombe Road on July 1, taking A and B roads all the way to Cumbria, camping overnight at various stops. They toured the castles, ‘bagging’ 22 in total. “That included some medieval halls which are castles really.

Two of the official castles had jousting going on so we couldn’t get into them, one was on an island which we couldn’t get to, and one big one we couldn’t find at all somehow!”

They all returned safe and sound to GT Motorcycles on July 6, tired but happy.

“There was just one thing that made us a little sad,” said Stu, “we didn’t get as much publicity or fundraising for Macmillan as we wanted to. It’s no-one’s fault really, but we’d like to see the money go to at least £1,000.”

Jo-Anne Rigby, from Macmillan said: “I would like to thank Stuart Morrissey and the Challenge Cumbria team for taking up this amazing challenge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

“The money that the team have raised is truly incredible and will really make a difference to people living with Cancer in Devon.

“Every year over 1000 people from the county call the Macmillan Freephone helpline number for help with questions about cancer.

Thanks to amazing fundraisers like Stuart, the line is now open seven days a week, 8am till 8pm with the ambition of making it a 24/7 service.

“Thank you Stuart and the team for your support so that Macmillan can help people with cancer in Devon live life as fully as they can.”

The Just Giving page is still open. If you would like to donate to this appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support, which is Stu’s last big fundraising ride, please visit www. justgiving.com/fundraising/bikersunite, or go to the Just Giving website and type bikersunite into the search bar.

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Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects, pick up a new skill or brush up on some old ones, returning to education is made easy and accessible with the College’s adult education courses. Designed to fit around your work and home life, there’s a range of flexible part-time courses available, as well as support with English and maths.

Free advice and guidance There’s a lot to think about when deciding what career path you want to take. The College’s Course Information team is onhand throughout the summer to provide free advice and guidance on the range of courses available. Give them a ring on 01752 305803 or e-mail courseinformation@cityplym.ac.uk.

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Our students follow a curriculum which is highly personalised to provide real choice and challenge for every individual.

A huge number of extended curriculum activities in sport, music and the arts, plus access to whole school themes of enterprise, outdoor challenge, internationalism and student leadership provide endless opportunities for enrichment.

The outstanding team of staff at Tor Bridge High is inspiring, motivational and truly supportive.

Creating the balance between the freedom and discipline for young people to develop as responsible individuals can only be achieved by working closely together with their families. A unique feature is our Small Schools system which provides a ‘positive school culture in which all pupils are welcome and accepted’ OFSTED 2018, where support and guidance for learning is more effective than in a larger traditional Secondary School organisation.

What matters most to us at Tor Bridge High is that our young people achieve the success, qualifications, experience and skills needed to realise their ambitions for their future.

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Broad and balanced curriculum on offer at Notre Dame Notre Dame is Plymouth’s only comprehensive school for girls.

Part of a worldwide network of schools founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame, this is a Catholic school that welcomes all those who want to learn in a supportive, caring and aspirational environment.

Recently rated by Ofsted as ‘good’, Notre Dame is a school that lives its mission statement: • an optimistic school promoting Christian attitudes • a school where every person belongs • a school which values learning and high aspiration • a school which rises to challenges and celebrates achievement Notre Dame offers a broad and balanced curriculum as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities and a whole range of trips and visits. The school also provides a strong faith life.

Retreats, reflections, liturgies and Mass are all part of the pattern of the school year.

All girls leave Notre Dame ready to embrace their chosen future. In the past year, the school has seen students leave to take up a whole host of opportunities, including university, beginning work or starting apprenticeships.

Whatever their plans, Notre Dame girls are prepared because of the school’s focus on education of the whole child: ‘head, heart and hands’.

For further information, please call 01752 775101 or visit our website at www.ndonline.org

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Apprenticeships explained!

Most of us will have heard about apprenticeships, but all too often, they are overlooked for a more traditional educational route.

Apprenticeships can provide a golden opportunity: paid jobs with time set aside for study to gain industry knowledge and skills. Skills Group work in partnership with top local employers across a range of sectors including Business, Automotive, Construction, Teaching, Hairdressing, Child Care, Engineering and Health & Social Care. Our learners work with the employer throughout the week, earning a salary, with 20% of their time spent with us in our state-of-the-art facilities led by industry experts.

While children now need to stay in education until 18, they do not need to stay in school. Most 16 year olds dream of the day they can take their driving test and afford to buy their first car, by becoming an apprentice the dream becomes an achievable reality!

There are other benefits too. For example; did you know you could start an apprenticeship at 16? Did you know you could progress right through to degree level apprenticeships? Did you know you can start an apprenticeship at any time throughout the year with Skills Group?

Recent Skills Group successes! Our hair apprentices, Abigail Foster, Olivia Bolt, and Chloe Webber were the first in the Plymouth area to pass the new Hairdressing End Point Assessment with examining body, City and Guilds. Chloe says: “I’m excited to grow my client base now that I have completed my qualification”.

Leon Horn attained a ‘Distinction’ in his Customer Service assessment through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes. He comments: “I am thrilled by the assessment result and also the offer of a permanent positon at the company.”

For more information on starting an apprenticeship at Skills Group contact: enquiries@skillsgroupuk.com 01752 332 442.

Forward thinking, vibrant community at Stoke Damerel Stoke Damerel is a vibrant and forwardthinking community of teachers and learners.

Our students, staff and governors believe that Stoke Damerel is a very special college - caring, happy, aspirational. Teachers and support staff at Stoke Damerel work hard to make sure every student feels a valued member of our school community.

With a culture of high expectation and aspiration, which is inherent in everything we do, students are justifiably proud of their school and their achievements and there is a strong sense of collaboration where students and staff are united in their desire to learn and improve.

We have developed a strong partnership of school improvement within the College and our wider multiacademy trust through high-quality teaching, learning and leadership. As well as excellent academic facilities and support, students have access to fantastic extracurricular activities and numerous health and wellbeing opportunities.

Making the right choice of secondary school is one of the most important decisions for a family and our Open Evening is always an enjoyable, interactive event where you and your child will get to experience first-hand the happy and welcoming atmosphere we are so wellknown for and meet our confident, friendly students and caring and professional staff.

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Never has the demand been higher for well-trained healthcare professionals and joining our school, which is based in Stoke, will help your child take their first steps towards a career in medicine or healthcare.

Scott College offers high-quality teaching of GCSEs and A Levels in small classes with state-of-the-art facilities as well as the opportunity for work placements with our outstanding healthcare partners University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth University’s Faculty of Health and

Human Sciences, Plymouth University’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Livewell Southwest and Specsavers.

Welcoming students aged between 13 and 19, our school is part of the Inspiring Schools Partnership multiacademy trust and in September all year groups will be full.

Sign up at www.scottcollege.co.uk for all the application information you need and to start receiving our newsletter with the dates of our next open events which give a real flavour of the opportunities and innovative approach to learning Scott College offers.

“Scott College is different - it is small and it is specialist,” said the College’s headteacher Martyn Cox. “It is wonderful to meet future students and their families at our open events who always comment how interactive and enjoyable they are.”

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Heritage Open Contract to be awarded for second phase of Oceansgate Days at Ford Park Cemetery in September Oceansgate, the new home of marine enterprise in Plymouth and a key player in the city’s role as a maritime powerhouse, is taking another step forward with work on Phase 2 of the development starting shortly.

Ford Park Cemetery’s exhibition focusing on youth organisations in Plymouth, including Scouts, Guides and similar groups continues until September 15.

The exhibition is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The Heritage Team at Ford Park will be hosting walks in conjunction with National Heritage Open Days on September 14 and 15. Walks around the cemetery will start from 2pm and last between 60 and 90 minutes.

Go along and find out more about one of Plymouth’s oldest cemeteries and the fascinating stories of some of it’s residents. The cafe will be open for refreshments and there is on site free parking.

Commander Charles Crichton will be giving a talk on September 18 entitled ‘Support to the Fleet at Plymouth,’ tracing the city’s maritime history from Edward First to the days when Devonport became one of the world’s greatest naval bases.

A must for anyone interested in Naval history.

The talk takes place in the Victorian Chapel, starting at 7pm.

Tickets priced at £3 can be obtained in advance from the Cemetery office( Plymouth 665442) or on the door.

Refreshments will be available both before and after the talk.

Also on September 18, Ford Park’s craft club will be holding their Meet and Natter coffee morning, in the Northey Rooms,from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Join them for a cuppa and a chat and here will also be the opportunity to purchase items made by the crafters.

Ford Park’s next exhibition to be held in the Visitor Centre is entitled ‘Devonport’s Heritage People and Places.’

It starts on September 28 and continues until November 17, and is open for public viewing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12.30pm to 3.30pm A walk in conjunction with this exhibition, featuring some of Devonport’s notable residents led by our heritage team will take place on Sunday October 6.

Meet at the visitor centre at 2pm.

Opportunity to discover about amazing gifts Various gifts were made available to the church at great cost - and you could find out more about them over a seven week period in September and October at Mount Gould Methodist Church.

The gifts vary in kind from healing to administration, from mercy to speaking in tongues. There are around 21 mentioned, and each week three of them will be talked about.

Just turn up, or ring 01752 262 600 to find out more. It is open to all and takes place at Mount Gould Methodist Church on a Wednesday evening starting on Wednesday September 4 from 10.30am to 11.30am or a Monday morning starting on September 9 from 10.30am to 11.30am.

The church is situated at 126 Mount Gould Road, PL4 7PY, and is on the 23/24 bus route, near Mount Gould Hospital. Retired Methodist Minister, Terry Higgins, will lead.

The contract for the construction of Oceansgate’s second phase is set to be awarded to Kier, following a delegated decision being signed off today by Plymouth City Council.

Oceansgate has transformed disused MOD land in South Yard, Devonport, into a marine Enterprise Zone and thriving business development.

Council Leader Tudor Evans, said: “Oceansgate is a fantastic development, and one we’re really proud of. It’s bringing more jobs and more investment to Plymouth and cementing our status as a leading location for marine industry in the UK. “It’s a unique offering for businesses, with such close proximity to Princess Yachts, the Dockyard and Babcock, as well as to the in- and on-water testing opportunities offered out by Smart Sound Plymouth, a new proving ground for developing cutting edge technologies.”

Phase 2 will see the creation of a new three storey office building and a further 15 light industrial units, which has the potential to create an additional 130 jobs. The buildings have been designed to be flexible, allowing for a range of sizes of industrial and office

An architect’s impression of Phase 2 of Oceansgate

space, depending on businesses’ needs.

The development’s first phase was completed in April 2018 and is now a base for eight businesses, including the new Marine Business Technology Centre, as well as Lang & Potter Marine, international marine consultants MECAL and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Like Phase 1, the plans for Phase 2 include the use of natural building materials such as

stone to ensure the development fits within its historic surroundings at South Yard.

The contract for constructing Phase 2 is worth £7.6 million. This second phase of Oceansgate has been funded by a £2.25 million grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and a council loan.

For more information about Oceansgate, visit the website at www. oceansgateplymouth.com.

and early 2000s, showcasing how, in spite of their labelling as ‘self-centered’ and ‘fragile’ they are finding new avenues to continue networking, exhibiting, and asking questions regardless of location or financial situation.

Elsewhere, Liveanimals Theatre Company’s ‘Fish in Blender’ – a comment on the current state of politics – is a thought provoking performance centred on accountability,

empathy, and just how bad society is willing to let things get before taking action. ‘Fish in Blender’ will be popping up in city centre locations across the three days.

Flock South West’s Lucy Stella Rollins said: “We’re delighted to make our first set of Weekender announcements with further news to come shortly.

“We have a plethora of exciting and ambitious artists showcasing their work this year with listings ranging from exhibitions, workshops and other dynamic activity to take place across the city. “ Expect everything from subtle interventions to performative spectacles in this year’s showcase of the city’s creative talent.”

Over the years, the Weekender has been made possible with generous support from sponsors, Plymouth City Council, partner art organisations in the city, project grant funding from Arts Council England; and more recently, Plymouth Culture’s ‘Horizon’, a twoyear visual arts programme from Arts Council England’s ‘Ambition for Excellence’ funding programme for Plymouth in 2017-2018.

This year, individuals and organisations across Plymouth and beyond have rallied together to raise funds for the festival through an ambitious Crowdfunding effort.

An impressive £5,737 has been raised through Crowdfunder as match funding to support Visual Arts Plymouth’s successful Arts Council bid, exemplifying a strong artistic network in the South West.

For more details and information about the various events visit www. plymouthartweekender.com.

The Weekender will have a market stall in the Pannier Market on the Friday and Saturday, which will serve as a focal point and central information hub across the weekend.

Plymouth Art Weekender returns in September

Venues of all shapes and sizes across Britain’s Ocean City will play host to exhibitions, events and community based activities for the 2019 Plymouth Art Weekender.

Founded in 2015 by Visual Arts Plymouth CIC (VAP), after the British Art Show 7 in 2011 saw a growing appetite for ambitious artistic activity in the city.

The Plymouth Art Weekender started off as a grassroots experiment to bring together emerging and existing artists in a ‘fringe-like’ fashion.

The collaborative event has grown in magnitude and last year, the Weekender partnered with The Atlantic Project, a pilot for a biennial for Plymouth to bring a set of renowned international artists and a programme of commissions across the city on the same weekend.

This year’s Community Engagement Commission sees the Weekender partner with Nudge Community Builders, a community benefit society that owns, creates and runs activity in disused, underused or unusual urban spaces to lead to lasting positive change and community-led regeneration.

As part of a unique city set up, new contemporary art production agency, Flock South West is coordinating and managing the Weekender in 2019 and 2020.

This year’s Art Weekender takes place between September 27 and 29 with opening celebrations taking place at Plymouth’s largest independent, artist-led contemporary art venue KARST on the Friday evening.

Other happenings over the course of the weekend include group show ‘Notopia’, from emerging artists, d0gMilk, examining the experiences of being a Millennial/Gen Z in contemporary society.

This exhibition will present a survey of work from artists born between the 1990s

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European funding boost for Plymouth’s parks Parks and green spaces in Plymouth have had yet another funding boost.

The city has just secured just under €4 million thanks to a successful funding bid

by Plymouth City Council and its partners.

The money, which comes from the European Commission, will go towards the Green Minds project which will re-wild urban parks, gardens and verges, introduce a new system of working with partners and crucially, encourage more people from all walks to life, to enjoy the health benefits that our green spaces provide This funding announcement follows hoton-the-heels and compliments the Future Parks Accelerator; secured from the National Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund earlier this year.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment, said: “This is a really exciting time for our green spaces with so many national bodies keen to invest in making them the very best that they can be.

“This project will dovetail perfectly with our work on our Future Parks initiative and will in time lead to us running sustainable parks, nature reserves and woodland areas fit for several generations to come.

“I’m looking forward to working with all the partners and communities to see the benefits of this project.”

This funding has been bid for in conjunction with the University of Plymouth, the National Trust at Saltram House, Devon Wildlife Trust, RIO, The Data Place and Plymouth College of Art. The University, through its School of Art, Design and Architecture and School of Biological and Marine Sciences, will use scientific and digital tools to make nature in the city more visible and exciting.

Associate Professor Dr Katharine Willis said: “This is about imagining the future

Devonport Park

of parks in Plymouth, and we will use innovative ways to reveal and value nature in the city.

“Our world-leading expertise, in fields from marine research to smart cities, will help the wider partnership achieve that.

“The Green Minds project is a truly city-wide collaboration that builds on our existing work on the Future Parks Accelerator project and the development of the first National Marine Park. It will put us nationally at the forefront of innovation when it comes to rethinking nature and how the public engage with it.”

Ed Whitelaw, from the Real Ideas Organisation, who will help the project by creating a 360° nature documentary film for the immersive dome at the forthcoming new Market Hall, said: “This is a great opportunity to bring together and showcase two of Plymouth’s finest assets, our natural environment and our creative digital industries.”

A key part of this project will look at ensuring that Plymouth has a wider range of natural plants and flower by changing the way they are managed.

Currently, the council keep most verges and green spaces tidy and manicured. In a lot of places, like parks or next to road junctions, this is entirely appropriate.

But in other places, this affects biodiversity and has a detrimental effect on the city’s overall green lung. Money from this scheme will go towards setting up a community-led forum to help properly manage and maintain these assets.

Another aim of the scheme is to introduce a city-wide culture change towards attitudes and behaviours to nature and the benefits it can bring to health and wellbeing. It will follow on from the successful Active Neighbourhoods Project in encouraging residents from some of Plymouth’s more urban areas to step outside and explore the place around.

The National Trust at Saltram House will help to add their expertise to create a community orchard, while Devon Wildlife Trust will establish a Ranger service to support public engagement with the project.

Finally, Plymouth College of Art students will benefit from using green spaces in Plymouth as real life case studies for their development of skills and practices. They will be working on permanent art installations, digital arts and urban design, all themed around ‘revealing urban nature’.

Get set to master the moors and make a difference for work of St Luke’s Hospice Cyclists of all ages are getting set for one of Devon’s boldest and most popular charity challenges this autumn, the Tour de Moor in aid of wellloved charity St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

The annual event – now in its tenth year – takes place on Sunday October 13, raising funds to help St Luke’s continue its specialist end of life care for terminally ill people, helping them to live well to the end.

Sponsored by Print Copy Scan, a local supplier of printers and copiers, the challenge in the rugged wilds of Dartmoor offers cyclists the opportunity of an adrenalin-packed adventure: the hill-filled 52km mixed terrain route of mud, sweat and gears.

Cycling at its fiercest for those aged 12 and above!

Alternatively, participants aged nine and above can take it down a gear and saddle up for 23km of tough riding over hills and through woods, and there’s also

the ‘mini moor’, a gentle 11km ride along the tarmac paths of Drake’s Trail that’s suitable for all the family.

As well as Tour de Moor providing for every level of cycling ability, the money it raises means the highly skilled St Luke’s team can give not just expert medical care but also emotional, practical and spiritual support to families at the most vulnerable of times, whether their loved one is being cared for at home, in hospital or at its specialist unit at Turnchapel.

Head of fundraising at St Luke’s, Penny Hannah, said: “Tour de Moor is always a terrific day.

It’s fitness and muddy fun, and with three routes to choose from, it’s ideal for both families as well as more experienced cyclists who really want to push themselves.

“Taking on the challenge is a great opportunity to get on your bike and help us provide vital care and support to patients and their families across the local

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Director of Print Copy Scan, Karl Welburn, said, “The calibre of the care St Luke’s provides is second to none, but we mustn’t take it for granted because none of us know when we might need it.

“As the only specialist end of life care provider in this area, the charity needs continued support and that’s why we’re proud to sponsor Tour de Moor

again this year.

“All the money raised by people participating goes directly to patient care.”

The Tour de Moor challenge departs from 8.30am at Harrowbeer Airfield, near Yelverton, and finishes there.

Sign up for the challenge at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £30 for the 52km or 23km route, and £15 for the 11km route.

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Doors are open at Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub

The Veterans and Family Hub provides a unique service supporting veterans and their families.

It was co-designed by veterans who together with their families can access a wide range of support that is specific to their needs, including social activity, peer support and mentoring, benefits advice and support to carers. It works with a range of organisations and charities in the city to shape better pathways to employment, mental wellbeing, welfare, housing advice and financial information.

Staff at the Hub, on Buckwell Street, are either veterans or their family members, so they understand first-hand the specific

needs that exservice personnel have. They can provide information and advice, alongside support to access statutory services if a need is identified.

Kay Kellett found this help invaluable when a friend recommended the veteran carers’ support group. Kay is a former WRNS whose husband Tony served in the Royal Marines Band Service and has lived with a debilitating condition called Ataxia for many years.

After making initial contact, they were visited at home by Ann-Marie Woollacott (veteran carers support co-ordinator) who carried out a statutory carers assessment on behalf of the local authority to see what support could be provided.

“I didn’t realise we were entitled to any help,” said Kay. “Ann-Marie arranged an occupational therapist assessment and after that we had lots of things put in at home to help Tony.” That included grab rails just where Tony needs them, and the

correct size walking sticks for Tony who is taller than the average man. “She also helped me apply for attendance allowance which is great – I didn’t know it was available for us,” added Kay. Tony was supplied with an iPad in partnership with the Royal Navy’s project semaphore (which helps veterans over 65, who are digitally isolated to access personal IT equipment.)

Kay is so impressed with the support she and Tony are receiving that she decided to volunteer with the Veterans and Family Hub. “I didn’t realise I was a carer, and I didn’t know about the support we were missing,” said Kay, “so I want to help other people like us.”

Kay finds the social side of meeting with other veterans and their families and taking part in activities really helpful. Kay and her family attended a trip to Dartmoor Zoo alongside 97 other veterans and family members, which was provided free of charge thanks to Tesco Bags of Help. The Hub has a variety of other events taking place on a regular basis.

The Hub also runs a lounge at Ernest English House, where people feel comfortable to just drop in for a coffee or tea and a chat. “It’s a place just to be, to have some banter and to build trust,” said Ann-Marie. “Our doors are open for

family members to come and get support for themselves or their veteran, who often don’t like to ask for help themselves.”

Are you a Veteran, or a family member of someone who has served? The Hub is for veterans of the armed forces, reservists, those who completed national service and their families. Coffee and tea and camaraderie always available. It is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm by appointment or feel free to drop-in at the Hub Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am – 2pm For more information, the Hub is at Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, PL1 2DA. Tel 01752 201766. www. improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/veteransand-family-hub

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estate have encouraged me through the difficult times and have supported me throughout.”

Pat’s skills were put to the test recently to secure funding to support community workers. He was understandably delighted by the recent announcement from the Tudor Trust, that they would fund the Centre Manager Post with a grant of £28,000.

Lorraine Cox who took over as Centre Manager last August said, “This is fantastic news for the Barne Barton Estate as Tamar View can now work on getting more services and facilities into the area.”

TVCC in Barne Barton has been pretty The centre has also been successful well known for many years now, starting in obtaining several small grants from back in October 1999 when they acquired funders such as DCR Allen Charitable the original social club from the Royal Trust, The Plymouth Astor Trust (VHS), Navy.

The Housing Associations Youth Network Despite having no previous experience, through the #iwill funding, Clarion Housing they have successfully run the club, now a Group and Livewest Housing Association registered charity, with a determination to for youth work on the estate. £17,500 was be sustainable as well as plough time and raised in total, which will be used towards money back into the lives of local people. employing two part time Youth Workers When the charity first began there were and organising activities and events for few facilities, and Barne Barton felt like an young people in the community. area cut off from the rest of the city.

Kaytie Thomas the lead youth worker at Now, with a local primary school, nursery, Tamar View said; “I am really excited about mini supermarket, lively church and a host the work we are about to undertake getting of regular and special activities for young young people to deliver and engage in and old alike, it feels like a very different social action, I was one of the first people place to live. to benefit from Tamar View’s work with Pat Patel who has been with Tamar View young people and am pleased to have been from the beginning said, “It has been a given the opportunity to work within my phenomenal journey, full of highs and lows, own community.” but very satisfying. I have been blessed Kaytie and her team are already putting with skills which even I didn’t know I had together a fantastic mix of volunteering, to make this organisation one of the most community work and fun so no one on the successful in the city. The people of this

estate can complain of being bored.

This year, two fun-days were organised, one to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the Peace Celebrations at Kit Hill Park, and one at the Red Brick Field on August 31.

The Peace Celebration was attended by over 800 people from both St Budeaux and Barne Barton and was organised by Community Ambassadors from both areas.

The PA on the day was supplied by resident station, Omnium Radio, and activities were provided by Cabin Nursery and Tamar View.

The vintage games provided hours of fun with such items as Tin Can Alley, Hook a Duck, Bean Bag Toss and Coconut Shy. Face painting was provided by members of the Barne Barton Community Church and the event was opened by the church’s Pastor, Dan Taylor.

The Red Brick Field Event has been funded by Livewest and Tamar View, and is the second time they have collaborated with the local Police Team to raise awareness of this great part of the estate. BBQ and inflatables drew in the crowds and stallholders included SWW, Plymouth Energy Coop, BB Community Church, Co-op Store, the award winning Bombshells Hair who provided festival hair braiding plus many more.

Trips were organised every week throughout the summer. Saltash Passage hosted a hot evening picnic and Plymouth Hoe, Fish & Chips.

The young people also chose to visit Tavistock Park, Crapstone, Dawlish Warren and Mount Edgcumbe. They picked these trips themselves to discover the wonderful opportunities for recreation available locally or easily accessible by bus or train from St Budeaux.

And the estate itself benefitted from three litter picks with both adults and young people taking part. Pat Patel said, “It is important that children take responsibility for their community by not only being involved in delivering social action through Community Days and Litter Picks but also having fun and enjoyable things to do such as trips to local parks and attractions”.

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Amber Rudd visits Trevi House and Sunflower Women’s Centre in Plymouth Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women and Equalities, has visited Devon’s leading women’s charity, Trevi House in Plymouth.

The visit started at Trevi House where Amber Rudd was welcomed by Trevi’s CEO, Hannah Shead. To start, Hannah Shead and Trevi’s deputy CEO, Tracey Campbell, provided an overview of Trevi’s life-changing services over tea and cakes. This was then followed by a tour of the facilities including the residents’ lounge where the Minister met two of the current residents and staff including support workers and counsellor; the tour then took in the nursery areas and the therapy lodge.

Trevi’s residential rehabilitation service for women and their children has now been running for more than 25 years. It takes referrals from across the UK and can accommodate up to 10 women and their children at any time.

Each mother follows a strict rehabilitation plan which includes daily counselling, relationship analysis, group therapy, medical examinations and check-ups from social services. The average stay is 24 weeks. With an Ofsted registered nursery on site, the Specialist Attachment Workers work closely with baby and mum, empowering mum to be the best she can be. Due to the success of this service, almost 8 out of 10 children get to stay with their mum.

Following the tour of the residential rehabilitation, Amber Rudd took a walk down the road to Trevi’s second and newest service, the Sunflower Women’s Centre which was officially opened in May this year.

At the Sunflower Women’s Centre, Laura Fraser-Crewes, Sunflower’s strategic lead, gave Amber Rudd the grand tour of the counselling rooms, therapy and training areas, arts and crafts room, soon to be children’s nursery and the grand gym. It was evident that Amber was impressed, and she commented on the positive energy within the centre.

The Sunflower Women’s Centre has now been in operation for three years.

After quickly outgrowing its facility on Mutley Plain, it moved to a larger building earlier this year. The Sunflower Women’s Centre is now a trauma-informed women’s wellbeing hub, providing opportunities for any woman who has support needs.

Using a whole-system-approach, women receive support in addressing and resolving substance abuse, childhood trauma, criminogenic behaviours, domestic violence or poor mental health.

The centre offers a range of therapeutic activities, accredited programmes and practical support in a safe, nurturing, substance-free and valuing space for women to move from their pasts, develop their skills, regain their self-worth and go on to flourish and thrive.

More than 200 women have registered with The Sunflower Women’s Centre since it opened and through work carried out with probation services, it is expected

Amber Rudd (third from left) pictured with members of the Trevi House team and guests

that the number of women who will be The Grow Internship is an innovative accessing the centre within the next three education and skills advancement years will be in excess of 200 per annum. project to increase the skills, confidence During her visit, Amber Rudd met a and employability across women in number of the women supported by Trevi recovery at the Sunflower Women’s House and the Sunflower Women’ Centre. Centre. It takes the work of Sunflower One of the women explained how she to another level and involves a Level 2 was supported by Trevi’s rehab facility accredited health and social care course, after which she then transitioned to the a volunteering placement including Sunflower Women’ Centre for ongoing mentoring opportunities and an eighthelp and support in the community. week work placement.

She explained how she successfully It will be a game-changer: in two relocated to Plymouth and how her child years, it is anticipated that at least 40 is now thriving under her care. She told interns will complete the programme, Amber that since joining Sunflower, she reaching a total of 200 women through has taken part the mentor in many of the activities. programmes During on offer, her visit the passed her Minister said: maths Level 2 “It has been exam and has inspiring now become a meeting not peer mentor to only the other women. people whose The same vision it was aspirational to set it up, woman but also the Amber Rudd chatting with Laura Fraserdescribed how service users Crewes at the Sunflower Women’s Centre she now plans who have to take an been saying access course to gain entry to university. how helpful it is. We all want to live She added: “A women’s only space is in a world of equality, but it’s always so empowering. It helps me to be the interesting to hear how important it is best I can be. I had people believe in me for some women to have an all-women when I didn’t believe in myself. It is so space and how they feel safe and valued important to have a place where you feel here. The Sunflower Women’s Centre is a safe.” fantastic addition to the support services Amber Rudd also met a woman who in Plymouth.” was referred to Sunflower by the Job Hannah Shead, added: “It has been Centre. This particular woman explained great to welcome Secretary of State how she wanted to work on increasing Amber Rudd to both our rehab centre and her confidence and self-esteem. Since Sunflower Women’s Centre today. Amber joining the centre, she has embarked on was keen to listen to the women that we many of the courses and programmes, support. It is so important to be able is now thriving and has signed up to to share the challenges that women are be a Peer Mentor to other women. She facing in our society and to talk about the explained how she has observed the differences that our services have made drop-in sessions at the centre grow from to women and children’s lives. I am just a few to more than thirty every week. really grateful to all the women with lived As the Sunflower Women’s Centre experience who shared their insight and grows, training and employability are wisdom today, it was very powerful.” emerging as key requirements and For more information on Trevi House so later this year, Sunflower will be and how to get in touch, please visit www. launching its new Grow Internship. trevihouse.org or call 01752 255758.

Two Job Opportunities at Cornerstone Vision Cornerstone Vision is a Plymouth based publishing, ad sales, design & print company. Local titles produced from our Peverell offices include the Plymouth Magazine, Plymouth Chronicle, Love Saltash and Torpoint Chronicle. Nationally we work with a number of Church of England Dioceses on the advertising sales for their quarterly magazines; and we work closely with Cross Rhythms community radio.

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The right candidate will be able to learn quickly and adapt to change within a highly motivated and friendly team. You will be familiar with Microsoft Office software.

Our sales approach is different to mainstream sales with no pressure-selling or gimmicks - but you must be able to confidently offer the best service and products to business owners on the phone, in person and using email.

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New Read Easy group is off to a flying start in Plymouth Readers may remember the recent article in the Plymouth Chronicle about the newly-formed Read Easy Plymouth group.

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In the article, the people behind Read Easy Plymouth called for volunteers to train as one-to-one coaches to help local adults who want to learn to read. The response was absolutely fantastic and Read Easy Plymouth would like to thank everyone for their interest!

The first coach training day ran successfully in July and Read Easy now have a waiting list of people ready to attend the next one.

But the really exciting news is that they have now begun to do what they set out to do all along – teach local adults to learn to read. Their first readers are taking the first steps on a journey which will probably change their lives.

If you didn’t see the earlier article, you may not know that some 2.4 million adults in the UK either can’t read at all, or struggle with this most basic requirement of everyday life.

There are all sorts of reasons why people don’t learn to read as children. Read Easy reading coaches minimise the possible stress and embarrassment involved in learning to read as an adult by providing

confidential, one-to-one tuition at flexible times and in discreet and convenient places. People learn in privacy, at their own pace, and with the understanding support of their own dedicated reading coach.

Can you help?

Read Easy Plymouth is affiliated to Read Easy UK, a registered charity covering many areas of the country. There are vacancies on the enthusiastic, committed management team for other likeminded volunteers who have some time to spare and who can appreciate the importance of Read Easy’s work in the local community. Might that be you?

Read Easy is tremendously cost effective: as little as £3,000 p.a. will fund a Read Easy group. The administration and one-to-one coaching is all done by volunteers. So when they ask for support from local businesses, they’re not asking for a lot. And they’d be as happy to accept the offer of a free meeting room for regular team meetings, or a quiet space for a coach and reader pair to meet twice a week, as they would financial donations.

The difference Read Easy makes is genuinely ‘life-changing’ – it’s a phrase that new readers use over

and over again. It helps them in so many ways: • getting jobs or promotion, or attending training courses • becoming independent shoppers – of medicines, food and clothing – life’s essentials • voting in general and local elections for the first time in their lives • reading books, newspapers and accessing the Internet /social media – completing online forms too.

• campaigning with confidence for change in their local communities • having the confidence to go to the doctors or opticians for a check up • increased confidence and selfesteem, and improved mental health • supporting their children and grandchildren with reading and homework If you are a local business and would like to support Read Easy Plymouth in any way, please do get in touch! This is a truly great initiative, changing the lives of people living and working in the local community.

What could be more worthwhile?

Contact plymouth@readeasy.org. uk or call Sue Trousdale on 07831 284354

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Scott College celebrates first GCSE results Scott Medical and Health College is celebrating its first GCSE results - even though it does not have a Year 11 until the new term starts in September.

Over half of Year 10 sat their GCSE Statistics and English Literature GCSEs and a number of Year 12 students took English Language and Maths and three Year 9 students achieved top marks in their Polish GCSE exam.

Headteacher Martyn Cox said: "We're really pleased with our first set of GCSE results which shows our students are on track to do amazing things in Year 11. Our top scorer Eden achieved Grade 8 in Statistics and we had plenty of other high grades to celebrate.

I'm really looking forward to this day next year to see what our students achieve."

Student Sophie celebrates her Statistics GCSE result with her mum

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Double delight for Sounds Musical

Gold posy ring discovered at Modbury added to city’s treasure collections Plymouth’s archaeology collections have been boosted by a new item of officially recorded Treasure.

The gold finger ring, known as a posy

Sounds Musical Theatre Company members celebrate their success Photo: Laurie Beth Photography

Plymouth’s Sounds Musical Theatre Company have won two awards.

They were chosen by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association as award winners for Company Singing in Sister Act, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Sister Act and Sweeney Todd, two very different, challenging choices of production.

Chair Diane Bennallick, speaking on behalf of the company, musical director Marcus Alleyne and producer Amanda Paddison said: “We’re delighted to receive NODA’s valued recognition for the dedication and teamwork in successfully tackling such varied and challenging musical productions.

“Amateur musical drama companies are made up of people who have their own careers and professions, freely giving their time to bring entertainment to a wide audience, often unsung heroes when seen in competition with professional companies. These awards are a tribute to all our company’s talent and hard work on and off the stage.”

Not content to sit on their laurels Sounds Musical are now rehearsing for their new annual revue ‘Saints and Sinners.’

Musical director Jenny George has chosen an innovative, wide ranging repertoire of music, dance and drama numbers chosen from popular films,

stage musicals and plays.

The two Saints and Sinners shows are at Devonport Playhouse, Fore Street, Devonport on Saturday October 12 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets range from £11 adults, £10 concessions, and £8 Under 18s. Tickets can be booked online at www. ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or by phone 01752343472.

Sounds Musical Theatre Company have also announced that their next full musical production will be The Wind in the Willows, showing at Devonport Playhouse in March 2020.

More details regarding auditions for this exciting new venture will be announced shortly.

ring, dates from around 1654-1686 and was probably a gift from a lover to their sweetheart.

It’s been officially classed as Treasure because it’s over 300 years old and contains more than 10% precious metal content. It was purchased with the help of The Headley Trust, the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Purchase Grant Fund and the Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.

Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader said: “This is another great addition to the city’s collections and we’re very grateful for the funding support we’ve received. We’ve acquired a number of treasure items over the last few years and each of them reveal some fascinating facts, not just about Plymouth but also about the period of history they date from.”

While the modern description of a posy is a small bunch of flowers, its definition during the Middle Ages was ‘a short motto or line of verse inside a ring’. The text on the interior of this ring is inscribed in italics and says ‘Not the gift but the giver’.

From the 1400s through to the 1600s rings like this were popular love tokens in England and France. When worn the plain gold exterior of the ring could be seen. Meanwhile, the wearer would have the inscription held against their skin – a secret from a loved one to another.

This particular example bears a maker’s mark, a stamped TS believed to be that of a man called Thomas Sharpe. He was a London-based goldsmith who is known to have been working from around 1654-1686. This information has helped to date the ring.

It was discovered in Modbury in 2017 by metal detectorist Jon Day and recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This national scheme run by the British Museum and National Museum Wales records thousands of archaeological objects found by members of the public each year.

The ring joins a number of other Treasure items in the collections at The Box including a Post-medieval silver seal matrix, a Medieval gold and sapphire finger ring, and a Bronze Age gold finger ingot and studded bracelet. Find out more about the city’s archaeology collections at www. theboxplymouth.com

THE UK’S ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE STAR IS HEADING TO PLYMOUTH Five chances to win a pair of tickets!

Michael Jackson fans are set to be wowed when the UK’s ultimate tribute to the King of Pop heads to Plymouth in 2019.

In the year marking 10 years since the death of Michael Jackson, Ben Bowman is embarking on a UK tour with more than 40 dates celebrating the life and work of arguably one of the most popular and

influential entertainers in the world.

Ben, who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching their hero, is bringing his incredible live show Michael Starring Ben to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday October 5.

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20 September 2019

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It’s important to just say ‘yes’ sometimes THE

By Ian Pilkington, Trustee of Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Experience This piece is about how having a big enough ‘yes’ frees us up to take on challenges and voice our concerns at the same time.

But first, some background: At the time of writing, we’re enjoying the last few weeks of summer, the kids are still off school, the Ashes against the old adversaries are in full swing and the early mornings and evenings are still light enough to enjoy.

So, in keeping with the season we now have Christmas shopping on the various TV shopping channels, countdowns to Christmas are appearing in our Facebook timelines and society in general seems to have lost the plot when it comes to appropriate timing.

I used to get grumpy about the increasingly early Christmas mentions.

It was pointless, nobody listened and certainly no one stopped the madness. So, this year I decided to get on board and go one better, reading the story of the birth of

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, in August.

Out of ‘season’ I read it from a fresh perspective; I suspended my ingrained expectations of what the Christmas story is about, and looked at how people responded.

In a nutshell, the angel Gabriel (not fluffy with wings and harp, but awesome enough to cause trembling fear in the people who saw him so that he had to tell them not to be afraid) tells both Zechariah (husband of childless Elizabeth) and Mary (not yet married to Joseph) that they’re going to have children.

Mary and Zechariah both say, in effect, ‘no way, how can that happen!’ and we can’t blame them. Mary was a virgin, which is a pretty big obstacle.

Ian Pilkington Zac and Liz (excuse me) are an old man and woman and have never been able to have children.

Archangel Gabriel, messenger of God (he’s a really big deal as far as angels go) rebukes Zechariah and renders him speechless until the birth of his son John; in contrast

he explains some more to Mary about the miracle that will take place in her womb.

Why treat them differently? Why so harsh with the old man?

The clue is in Mary’s later words: ‘I am the servant of the Lord, let it be to me as you have said.’ Getting back to my opening paragraph, she had already said a huge ‘yes’ to God, way before Gabriel showed up with his news.

“As His servant, I accept whatever He has for me” is how The Passion translation of the Bible puts it.

She’s already made a decision that she’s ‘in’, whatever happens.

Mary was a young woman whose heart was set on serving God; Zechariah was an old man, a priest who was ‘doing his job’ serving God. Maybe his heart wasn’t in it?

Certainly he wanted some proof to persuade him of what Gabriel said. It reads like he’s saying: “convince me and I’ll believe you,”

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compared to Mary saying: “I’m already in, but how on earth are we going to do this?”

We can be like either of them; at different times I’ve been like both of them and I know which one works best (it’s not the one where I protect myself with cynicism and hesitancy.)

Whether it’s in marriage and other committed relationships; or in a team situation where my part is needed for the success of everyone, it’s always better when I’ve made a strong yes to our goal upfront and decided not to go back on it.

When the difficulties come it can be hard either way and sometimes in our humanity we get it wrong for all kinds of reasons, but there’s a much better chance of ultimate success when our hearts have said ‘yes’ to a purpose bigger than ourselves.

The best place to put that ‘yes’ is in the hands of perfect love, which the Bible tells us is God Himself, who understands our weaknesses and wants the best for us.

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Cineworld to create more than 80 new jobs in city

Cineworld, one of the UK’s leading cinema chains, is on a major recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its new twelve screen cinema in Plymouth.

The cinema, located in Drake Circus, is set to open its doors in October 2019 and will create up to 82 jobs.

In a bid to fill roles and engage the community, Cineworld hosted an open day for prospective employees on August 10.

There are a variety of positions available including Cineworld team leader, team member roles, as well as Barista positions at Starbucks, which will form part of the new cinema.

All roles are on either a part or full-time basis. The recruitment day will also offer visitors the opportunity to find out more about careers at Cineworld, as well as ask company staff questions and apply directly.

The new cinema will feature twelve state-of-the-art screens showing the latest Hollywood releases, as well as pick ‘n’ mix and Baskin Robbins ice cream counters.

Terry Whitehead, Cineworld Plymouth general manager, said:“We are looking forward to bringing a new cinema to Drake Circus and generating career opportunities in the local area.

“Cineworld has fantastic career prospects and is a brilliant company to work for, so we welcome those from the local area with a passion for film to pay us a visit on the open day and find out more about the exciting opportunities available.”

Prospective candidates can apply online at www.cineworld.com/careers

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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

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.

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; Gardening group (OK Timebank) 11am to 1pm; Memory Lane band practice 6pm to 9pm; Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm AOD Dance School (except school holidays); Wednesdays: Sutton parent and tots 9.30am to 10.30am; Grab a Bite 11am to 1pm; Community goals (young people’s football) 4pm to 5pm; Thursdays: Computer club 10am to 12 noon; Ready2Work employment support 12.30pm to 1.30pm 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.

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.

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.

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

Councillor Advice Surgeries Saturdays Meet your local St Budeaux Councillors Bowie, Winter

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Honour for Edmond

Popular Plymouth restaurateur and businessman Edmond Davari has received the top honour in the BAME Business Awards.

Distinguished business people and dignitaries from Plymouth and the rest of the South West attended the BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) awards event at the New Continental Hotel.

The evening was organised by Jabo Butera of the Diversity Business Incubator, whose mission is to bring together comprehensive and sustainable business support for the black, Asian and minority ethnic groups living in the region. This is being achieved by creating bespoke networking hubs and programmes designed to support new business and employment opportunities.

The top award on the evening went to Edmond Davari as the ‘individual or group characterised by strength and resilience, with missions beyond themselves.’

Edmond said: “I feel humbled and honoured to be receiving this prestigious award from an organisation that stands for the promotion of diversity and enterprise among the ethnic community all over the world.” 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 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.

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 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.

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.

Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all.

Fridays: 1pm to 4pm 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.

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

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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.

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

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 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

Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth to play casual badminton.

All adults welcome including over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates.

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.

Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk.

National Phone 01590 610 936.

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919

Alzheimer’s Society is calling on family, friends and colleagues to unite against dementia this autumn by joining a Memory Walk.

Dementia devastates lives, but every pound raised through Memory Walk will help Alzheimer’s Society provide vital information and support, improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by the condition There are walks taking place throughout September and October across England, 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.

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

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

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

Wales and Northern Ireland – including longer marathon style walks.

Someone develops dementia every three minutes. Locally, dementia affects around 3,300 people in Plymouth. Unite against dementia and register now at memorywalk.org.uk.

The Plymouth Memory Walk takes place in Central Park on Sunday September 1 with a 2km or 4.5km walk option. The walk starts at the Clock Tower by the newly-opened cafe, at 11am, with walkers able to arrive from 10am.

Registration is just £10 for adults, with under 16s free. to get involved and learn new skills. Contact Rob Hitchcock on 01822 852479 for further details.

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

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings are held at held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth and start at 10.30am. Other dates for future events include: Sunday Sept 15 at 11am for ‘Battle of Britain’ Service at St Andrew’s Minster, Royal Parade (all welcome); Saturday December 14 at 12 noon, annual Christmas lunch at Raffles Club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and help to keep the branch alive!

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

Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas

Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

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

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

Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.

Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been

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Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk

Soroptimists enjoy fun and games while fundraising!

Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

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

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

Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

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

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events.

Growing number of interest groups including bridge

Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www. plymouthmac.co.uk

Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

7.30pm to 10pm. GraceNotes Acapella is a ladies close harmony acapella chorus who sing a wide and varied repertoire from traditional barbershop songs, through to modern Disney classics! Competing both locally and nationally, as well as performing at many singouts throughout the year, new members are always welcome! Rock up to a rehearsal and see what we do!

Email gracenotessaltash@gmail.com or find them on social media for more information.

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Games in the garden, Pimms and mock Sangria and a delicious lunch proved to be a successful fundraising formula for a group of Plymouth Soroptimists.

The group gathered at a member’s home for the event and raised over £400 for local women’s charities. Members enjoyed croquet, table tennis, table football and boules during the afternoon.

Plymouth Soroptimist President Mrs Jenny Jarvis said: “We all had a great time and were delighted to combine a lovely relaxing afternoon with raising money for the local women’s charities that we support. We were delighted that our oldest member, now aged 97, and a visiting Soroptimist from Flagstaff, USA, was with us to join in the fun and fund raising.” for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

play-writing, screen-writing, and all forms of Theatre production and dramatic performance. Our membership and help is free. More details at www. playwriters.org or phone 01752 786777.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703

Plymouth Play Association

Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than 50 years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café) in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BY behind the Co-operative Superstore, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start at 10.30am and end at 1pm, on the second Friday of the month many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car, parking is usually available. We also have regular social events held on alternative Fridays which are held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. There is a bus which stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single/£20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498/ mail tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

The Playwriters Organisation Fridays At The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St, Plymouth from 10am to 1pm.Free help with creative writing, poetry,

Plymouth Play CIC and scrapstore is open to everyone. We collect ‘stuff’ destined for landfill from businesses, factories, shops and individuals.

This ‘loveliness’ is ideal for art, craft and play. It

may be fabric, paper, paint, wood or even plastic, but one thing is for sure it will be interesting! The scrap lovliness is then sold on at £3 (for members) or £6 (non members) for a carrier bag full. We also hire out play resources such as soft play and giant games, and often run creative workshops. Why not pop along and have a look .. we are based on Union St between Aldi and the grass wall of the HQ Building, open Tues and Weds 10-2 , Thursdays 10-7 and the first and last Saturday each month 10-2. More info at www.. facebook.com/plymouthplay/ Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375.

The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year.

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players.

These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday

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

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round?

Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764.

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject.

There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club We play in the Plymouth Life Centre at the bowls hall on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 1.30 pm and Friday morning from 12 noon to 2 30pm. In the summer we play on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Hoe from 10 30am to 1.30pm .If you require any more information please contact Colin Harris on 01752 222184.

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why

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don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk

Weekend of Wonder on offer!

Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981.

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth.

Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. More information at plymouthwoodturners.org.uk Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, no longer in full time employment looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3A and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10am to 12pm. Coffee available on arrival. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 70 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc.

The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture.

Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk

Plymouth’s renowned Weekend of Wonders is returning to Royal William Yard.

Taking place from 11am to 3pm on Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1, the two-day celebration of live entertainment has an exciting programme of performances courtesy of worldfamous circus troupe, The Invisible Circus.

From balloon modellers and stilt Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader.

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc. co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information.

Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Jan Cutting Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm. New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit.

For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

walkers making their way through the crowds, to daredevil spectacles by tight rope walkers and knife jugglers, visitors of all ages can expect an unforgettable day out.

From 12 noon to 3pm on both days, members of the audience can take part in an array of circus-themed workshops, from hula hooping and plate spinning, to ball and diabolo juggling,

all ages can get a taste of circus life by learning a new skill.

Visitors to the Yard can also enjoy the Good Food and Craft Market from 10am – 3pm on both days. The lawn will play host to a selection of the region’s finest food, drink and craft stalls.

For more details and news about upcoming events visit www.royalwilliamyard.com.

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session.

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 519452. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact 01752 550492 or 07810065982.

Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays).

New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk

Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable, interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido. co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are

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Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall with break in between for refreshments. Nice friendly atmosphere and a variety of music sung. Why not come along and see what it is all about. Musical director Catherine Davies, accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try.

We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www. soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band).

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High School for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem. Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train

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Law firm takes action against rare disorder

Action Duchenne, a national charity that researches into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has received a cheque for £2,300 from the staff of Plymouth law firm, GA Solicitors.

Action Duchenne was named the firm’s charity of the year after being voted in by 74 employees.

Over the last 12 months, it has benefitted from a wide variety of fundraising efforts by the team such as dress down days, bake sales, quiz nights and sporting activities.

The charity supports research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a mutation in the dystrophin gene that over time causes muscles to weaken and waste away.

Since 2001, Action Duchenne has supported families affected by Duchenne, researched and improved life expectancy for patients and campaigned and educated the public on the disease.

The money raised by GA Solicitors’ team will be put towards developing effective treatments, building a community by uniting families, raising awareness and helping create a more inclusive society. GA Solicitors has a strong track record of supporting charities having last year fundraised £3,300 for local bereavement charity Little Things & Co. Stephen Ramsden, managing partner at GA Solicitors, said: “Action Duchenne is a deserving small charity that is not only looking to improve the lives of those living with Duchenne, but also supports their families and creates a sense of community.

The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

Further information www.sopd.org.uk The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the National Association, and have about 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome new members and introductory guest visits are available. See website for programme information and other details (www. theartssocietysouthdevon.org.uk) or contact Jim Stevens, Membership Secretary (jst74@hotmail.co.uk).

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www. wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of theirPlay Association own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff READ by texting 07734 517682. Geoff is unable to answer verbally! Alternatively, you can email Geoff at: Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon

“The team has worked hard to raise such a large amount of money that no doubt will make a real difference to the charity and the amount of work it can undertake” Samantha Turner, community fundraiser at Action Duchenne, added: “We have been overwhelmed by the support from the team at GA Solicitors. They’ve raised an incredible amount which is a testament to their dedication to our cause. The money raised will make a huge difference to the lives of all those living with

Duchenne muscular dystrophy and on behalf of our entire community I would like to thank them for their life changing support.”

GA Solicitors’ nominated charity for 2019/20 is Plymouth Hospitals Charity’s Keep Me Close appeal. Run by Derriford Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Keep Me Close aims to support the parents of newborn babies that need to stay in ICU for a long time by providing accommodation in the hospital, close to their babies, at a very difficult time.

at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075.

Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday.

varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history.

If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com

Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@tinyworld.co.uk or more details can be obtained by phoning John (chairman) on 01752 782454, John (treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/joinus for more details.

Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311.

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and

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

Helps participants develop knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage the challenges of living with a health condition. Workshops are delivered by volunteers who are also living with a long-term health condition themselves. For more details contact Lorraine Grave at Improving Lives Plymouth on 01752 201892 or visit www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com National Trust Plymouth Centre St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton.

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Entrance is £3 for members and £4 for nonmembers, which includes light refreshments. For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@gmail.com Devon and Cornwall Carving Club Tuesday (term time) 7 pm – 9 pm At Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth. Cost of membership is £22 per person, per term. All new members welcome.

Please call Neil Smith for more details on 01752 82121.

Plymouth Area Osteoporosis Support Group Meets four times a year The Abbey, St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth 2pm to 4pm; Jul 16: Speaker oral surgeon Kamran Ali; Nov 19: Podiatrist Emma Cowley from Plymouth University.

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

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

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A local leisure operator is supporting a national charity to achieve its ambition of being ‘right there with everyone affected by cancer.’

Everyone Active has started a new twoyear partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. It has pledged to raise £140,000 for the charity during this time, which would be enough to fund two Macmillan professionals for the whole year, enabling them to provide support to more than 500 patients.

The partnership officially launched in August and to mark the occasion, Everyone Active’s five leisure facilities in Plymouth swapped their traditional red, white and black brand colours in favour of Macmillan’s green to raise funds and awareness for the charity.

Colleagues at the Plymouth Life Centre, Brickfields Sports Centre, Plympton Swimming Pool, Tinside Lido and Mount Wise Swimming Pool, which are all managed on behalf of Plymouth City Council, donned green clothes, wigs and face paint in honour of Macmillan. Players from Plymouth Argyle also visited the Life Centre to donate home game tickets and signed merchandise for customers to win as part of a charity competition.

Everyone Active aims to support the causes that impact its colleagues and customers, which is why it has chosen to 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.

Phoenix Chorale Mondays Small, friendly choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music under the direction of Marcus Alleyne. We perform two concerts a year which usually feature a whole work plus a programme of songs around a theme, combining contemporary and traditional music. We often work with professional soloists and musicians and also try to provide opportunities for young people to perform with us. New members are always welcome, so why not come along and join us for a rehearsal? 7.30pm – 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square, PL1 5EG. For more information visit www.plymouthphoenixchorale.org University of Plymouth Choral Society Every Tuesday between September and May Based in the University, but open to all, we are a non-audition and well-established choir. We give three concerts a year in St Andrew’s Minster Church, in December, March and May. Rehearsals, under the direction of Alice Dennis BEM, are from 7.30-9.30 in the Sherwell Centre on North Hill. You will find an

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Macmillan estimates that out of Plymouth’s 270,000 population, over 9,000 are people currently living with cancer, with an average of 968 people sadly dying from the disease every year. The charity currently funds eight Macmillan professionals across the city

and last year it supported 150 callers from Plymouth through its Macmillan Service Support Line.

Everyone Active’s centres in Plymouth will be hosting a number of fundraising activities over the next two years to ensure they reach the fundraising goal.

inspirational and friendly atmosphere and experience some wonderful music. Details from Membership Secretary Pennie Burne at pennieB54@aol.com.

Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm. Go at your own pace, friendly and relaxed - come to the Oasis Project - You can come to one session a week or all three. Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse.

Plymouth Juggling and Circus Skills Club Tuesdays (term time) A club for people who juggle or do circus skills to meet up and practice. Juggling and club passing, unicycling, hula hoops, diabolo, etc etc. All skill levels welcome.

Newbies and absolute beginners too, all jugglers are happy to teach new people! Primarily for adults, (although enthusiastic under 18s are welcome if accompanied by an adult). Stoke Damerel Parish Centre 7.30pm-9.30pm £5 (£3 unwaged) to cover the cost of the hall.

Ocean City Sound, Men’s Close Harmony Singers Tuesdays All Saints Church of England Academy, Honicknowle Lane, PL5 2DN. Friendly group singing popular songs from 50s through to the present, including songs from the shows and have around 25 performances a year. We sing for private parties, at corporate and civic events, for the Services and for charities. With no audition on joining and ongoing learning using CDs, new members find it easy to fit in and are helped at every step. Check out the website at oceancitysound. org or ring Roger on 01752 500500.

Playwriters Organisation Meets every Friday morning 10am-1pm at The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St,Plymouth. The group provides free help with creative writing, poetry, play-writing, screen-writing, and all forms of theatre production and dramatic performance. Membership and help is free.

For more details visit www.playwriters.org or phone 01752 786777.

Regular Events at Oasis Café Coffee and Chat: Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 12 noon. Learn basic computer and internet skills: Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon,

Yoga and Pilates with Tracy Wilmot Monday 10am-11am Hatha yoga at Manadon Hub Monday 6pm-7pm Pilates at Widey School Thursday 9.30am-10.30am Pilates at Clearbrook Hall Friday 6pm-7 pm Hatha yoga at Widey School Bookings phone 07401 090025.

City of Plymouth Model Boat Club First Wednesday of month Meets at Harewood House every month (excluding January) at 7.30pm. We operate sail, steam and battery operated models on the Mirror pond in the City Centre on most Sunday mornings. We also travel further afield to our other sailing water at Millbrook Lake. The Club attends many shows throughout the region in addition to the Open days held by other clubs. Full details can be found at www.plymouthmodelboatclub.webeden. co.uk. Please check the calendar for where we are!

Community Cafe

Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Café from 10am to 12 noon. Why not drop in for some convivial company, relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, some reading, colouring, a game or just have a sit down and a rest. Dementia friendly. Fair Trade tea, coffee with a biscuit only 60p. All proceeds go to this year’s charities including Plymouth & District MIND. Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill).

Contact Emily on 07478 257080.

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

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

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Ramblings of an old snapper!

Colin Rowe is, in his own words, an ‘old snapper’ and for the uninitiated that means he’s a former photographer, and a somewhat senior one!

He was also the BBC’s first full time cameraman in the South West, filming news and general interest stories all over Devon, Cornwall, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly ... and working with some of the best known names in local telly, many of whom went on to work on the Beeb nationally: Hugh Scully, Angela Rippon, Fern Britton, David Lomax, Sue Lawley and many many more.

His incident-filled and colourful career is now featured in Colin’s autobiography called Ramblings of An Old Snapper, which has just been published by Plymouth-based Pen and Ink Publishing.

Born at the beginning of the 1930s, he spent the early part of the war in Plymouth with his parents, before being relocated to Scotland soon after the Blitz. Colin’s father worked in Devonport Dockyard and the move came when Mr Rowe senior was relocated to Dunstaffnage to work at the temporary dockyard base created there.

Colin Rowe with his wife Peggy and Claire Robinson of Pen & Ink Publishing at the launch of his autobiography

Dilemma

Returning after the war and completing his schooling at Plympton without ever sitting a single exam, Colin fancied following something of a family tradition by becoming a press photographer. A spell of National Service intervened, and his entry into the profession was anything but easy – the Unions then operated a sort of Catch 22 situation whereby you couldn’t join a trade union unless you had had pictures published, but you couldn’t get pictures published in the first place unless you were a member of a trade union.

It was a dilemma eventually solved by being in the right place at the right time and taking some shots of the stricken Scandinavian liner Venus, which had become stranded on the shore of Mount Batten Bay in 1955. The other photographers had all left the scene, when the RAF began a rescue operation and Colin was able capture images that almost every national newspaper was desperate to have, and for once they didn’t care if he was in a union or not!

Setting up his own photography business in the late fifties he soon developed an interest in film and managed to pick up some interesting jobs working for the BBC in Bristol. It was a contact there who tipped him off about the BBC’s intentions to set up a regional news programme in 1961. He applied to become a cameraman on what started out as South West at Six and which relatively soon afterwards morphed into Spotlight Southwest.

The world was changing rapidly, a decade earlier television had yet to reach the area, now it was beaming local stories into people’s homes and more often than not Colin was the man capturing those images: Chichester’s

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successful circumnavigation; the Torrey Canyon disaster; the filming of the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour and much much more.

Filming from helicopters, small planes and massive RAF aircraft he covered the stories with a wide variety of BBC journalists.

Not everything went according to plan – after days of searching Colin and his BBC colleagues were the first to spot Chichester on the last leg of the journey. Pulling alongside in a small boat for an interview Peter Crampton tapped on the side of the solo yachtsman’s vessel, Gipsy Moth.

Peter introduced himself as a BBC man

and asked ‘How does it feel to be on the final stretch?,’ to which the celebrated adventurer replied “B****** off, I’m under contract to the Sunday Times and ITN!’ It was one of many colourful incidents and accidents witnessed by and recollected by Colin in his newly published autobiography, The Ramblings of an Old Snapper.

Lavishly peppered with laugh-out loud anecdotes featuring many famous faces, it’s a book that reflects a lifetime that has seen huge changes in the industry, from oldschool tripod mounted mute film cameras to the dinky hand-held digital devices of

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The October edition of the Plymouth Chronicle in Waterside and West will be published on September 27, with a copy

today, it is a fascinating account of regional television before the arrival of the internet.

Alongside the fascinating work-based narrative, Colin finds space from time to time to update his domestic situation, which essentially is built around a long and happy marriage – he and Peggy celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently – his two happily married daughters, three granddaughters, one great grandson and a great number of friends.

For more information contact Pen & Ink Publishing on 01752 228120.

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