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Derriford & North

April 2019

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The new Range headquarters in Derriford will create jobs Page 3

The West End of Plymouth City Centre is a hot spot for some fantastic shops and eateries! See our special West End feature with some great money saving offers on page 11

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Top title for student James The world-famous Red Arrows display team will be the star attraction at this year’s Armed Forces Day in Plymouth on June 29 • Story and picture on back page

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Plymouth medical student James Russell, who is pictured in the front row, beat off competitors from all over the country to win a national surgical skills competition • Story and more pictures on page 6

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Specialist IVF clinic to be built at Derriford

The team survey the plans for the Whitleigh site

Plans for an IVF clinic in Derriford have been given the green light by city planners.

The clinic will be located on a site within the Plymouth International Medical and Technology Park, in William Prance Road, formerly Seaton Barracks.

It is expected the new facility will create more than 20 jobs and provide an important resource for couples who have been unable to have children.

The clinic's activities will include non-surgical consultations and scans of prospective patients and surgery to collect and insert embryos.

There will be an embryology laboratory where fertilised embryos will be incubated.

The 10,000 sq ft, two storey building will have eight consulting rooms, waiting room, offices and admin space on the first floor with the laboratories and embryo collection, nurses station and storage facilities on the ground floor.

Chance to meet wrestling stars Wrestling fans have a chance to meet their heroes at a special event in Woolwell in June.

The event is called House of Heroes III - Hope and takes place at the Woolwell Centre on June 8.

The House Of Heroes brand is designed to bring both pro-wrestling and TV and film fans together for one big day starting at 11am and finishing at 9pm.

A spokesperson for organisers NewRobin Media said: "It will enable everyone to break free from that social awkwardness of day-to-day living and be around others... and with top prowrestling talent as a distraction and many taking to CosPlay and fancy dress, people can literally be whoever they want to be for the day!"

During the event visitors can meet and greet their favourite wrestling stars, get the all important selfless, enjoy some fantastic trader stalls and even get a drink and bar snack.

From 11am to 3pm (entry £3) fans can meet and greet members of the evening's wrestling roster and also Pam Rose from Star Wars.

Between 3.30pm and 5.30pm John 'The Rocker' Harding will host a seminar and them from 6.30pm to 9pm fans can enjoy the Hope wrestling show.

For wrestling show tickets visit www. ringsideworld.co.uk/events.php?id=2672 and more information about the event at www.facebook.com/pg/ NewRobinMedia/events

Whitleigh development site ready for construction Building is set to begin on two stalled development sites in Plymouth.

More than 120 new homes will be built on the site of the former Whitleigh Community Centre and land at the northern end of Prince Maurice Road in Lipson.

Development at both sites had stalled before Plymouth City Council stepped in to secure G2 Housing Group to build on the sites.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing and Cooperative Development, said: "It is very pleasing to finally see progress on these two challenging development sites.

“A key part of the Plan for Homes is stepping in to ensure that we provide housing for all people, of different needs and in all areas of the city.

“It’s great to have G2 on board and I

Flood defences approved for Ham Lane

look forward to seeing work start in both locations.”

Gary Stirling, chief executive officer of G2 Housing Group, said: "We are delighted to be able to secure these sites and develop for the people of Plymouth 126 homes of which 71 will be Starter Homes.

"The plan will see the release of 50 of these Starter Homes over both sites by this time next year."

The land at Prince Maurice Road has been abandoned for over 10 years following a number of failed housing schemes.

Since then a number of developers have tried to develop the site but have failed to make it financially viable due to high costs linked to the steep topography of the site.

The council acquired the site in 2016 and took the site to the market. G2 Housing Group made an offer which was accepted in April 2017, with planning permission for 99 homes

secured in September 2018.

The transfer of the land to G2 was completed earlier this month and work is expected to begin this summer.

To enable these much needed homes to be built, upgrades will be made to the traffic light system at the nearby Lipson Road, Alexandra Road and Ashford Hill junction.

Meanwhile, the Whitleigh Community Centre closed in 2008 and before the Council demolished it in 2016, attracted drug users and anti-social behaviour. After the buildings were removed, the Council prepared the site for construction.

G2 have now acquired the site and will build 27 new starter homes, sold with a minimum 20 per cent discount off the market value, for first time buyers under the age of 40.

Work here will begin later this year.

Councillor Tina Tuohy, ward member for Ham with fellow ward councillor Tudor Evans, leader of the council at Ham Woods

One of Plymouth's favourite green spaces is set for some investment to tackle flooding.

Ham Lane, a footpath which runs the length of Ham Woods, is often prone to flooding in the winter.

In particular, a 60 metre, low-lying stretch of the path can spend up to 50 days of the year under water.

Now, £120,000 will see improvements made to ensure that the path is available to use all year round.

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "I'm delighted that this lovely part of Plymouth is getting the investment it deserves.

"We want our green spaces to be accessible to everybody all of the time and this investment will go a long way to making this possible in Ham Woods.”

Ham Woods is cared for by the Council with

the much valued and dedicated support of the Friends of Ham Woods.

Over the past five months, the Friends have monitored the water course and found that it flooded the path every day during wet weather in the winter with deeper flood events having been recorded as being up to 1m deep.

As a result of the flooding, mud builds up on the pavement causing a significant slip hazard, especially for cyclists.

This investment will fund the raising of the path by around 65cm, to nearly four metres above sea level and will provide protection against flooding for at least 30 years.

Work is expected to begin this summer.

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Range HQ jobs boost

Controversial Whitleigh plan for 38 homes refused Plans to build 38 homes in Whitleigh have been refused by Plymouth City Council planners.

Plymouth will receive a huge employment boost this summer with the opening of The Range's new head office - creating up to 450 jobs.

The new head office at the old Seaton Hill Barracks site just off the Tavistock Road in Derriford, Plymouth is now nearing completion.

The new Range store on the same site is already open and has been well received by customers who have enjoyed seeing the transformation of the site.

When completed the new head office will have a link to the store next door for staff training. It is seen that the advantages of having a head office next door to a store will be a major step in the continued success of the company.

Already at 164 stores, The Range continues Range founder Chris Dawson pictured with council leader Tudor Evans and Range chief executive Nigel Oddy

to buck the trend of retail and has an extensive plan to open more stores across the UK and Ireland creating even more jobs.

The Range is owned by Plymouth entrepreneur Chris Dawson and has grown from its first store in Plymouth 30 years ago to over 160 stores across the UK with the aim for 600 stores.

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Estover but the business has grown rapidly and the current site is no longer big enough.

The head office site currently employs 250 staff while the new head office will hold up to 700 staff, creating 450 new jobs over a wide range of departments from buying, E-commerce, IT, marketing and accounts.

Chris Dawson said: “It was always very important for me to keep the head office operations in our home city of Plymouth and the place that CDS The Range started.

"I have staff who have worked for the company for over 20 years so having a new office built just down the road from the current office is a big deal to all of us.

"Having the new superstore next to our head office also means that it can be used as a training academy and centre of excellence so that Range staff from across the UK can come down to Plymouth and be trained to the highest standards.

"We also have a lot of suppliers visit us from around the world who will use local hotels, restaurants and transport - and they might even stay for a holiday! I would like to personally thank Plymouth City Council for being so supportive in helping us keep the head office in its home city of Plymouth” Council leader Tudor Evans said: “It makes me incredibly proud to be able to see the transformation of this plot of land into a place where hundreds of people work for a hugely successful – and home grown – company.

“We acquired the site from the MOD in 2011 and helped lay the ground for The Range to make its base here. Being proactive, supporting and helping businesses to invest here in Plymouth is massively important to the council and to the city.

“It means steady work for hundreds of people as well as opportunities and that’s great for families here in Plymouth. We are talking over 500 people now enjoying employment – that’s just fantastic”.

“Being proactive, supporting and helping businesses to invest here in Plymouth is massively important to the council and to the city.”

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The proposal to build on land on the east side of Tamerton Foliot Road, north of the BT depot, had been strongly opposed by local residents.

The main objections from residents included the loss of open space which formed an important local amenity, increases in traffic congestion and noise pollution and possible flooding issues.

Original plans for the site submitted in May 2017 proposed 42 houses. After discussions and public consultation this was reduced to 38 dwellings.

Local planning policies recommended no more than 18 homes on the site.

Planners rejected the proposal because it did not conform with local planning policies and national guidance.

Planners also considered that the proposal represented a risk to the health of future occupiers due to lead contamination on the site, which is located near a former lead mine.

Concerns had been expressed by the Public Protection Service because of the high levels of lead recorded at the site, which represented a 'significant possibility of significant harm.'

Easter fund raiser at the Noahs Ark The Noahs Ark pub in Plymouth city centre is hosting an Easter Spring Fling on Saturday April 13.

The pub in Courtenay Street has organised a variety of activity for the whole family to enjoy, in support of the Laura Hyde Foundation, a charity which supports mental health awareness for employees in the emergency services.

Customers can try their luck in an assortment of games throughout the day, including a raffle and a ‘guess how many eggs are in the tub’ competition. Raffle tickets cost just £1, which will be donated directly to the charity, and prizes include a bottle of champagne, spiced rum, perfume, kid’s games, super-sized stuffed toys, and more.

Children of all ages can bring their baskets to collect Easter eggs at the Great Egg Hunt starting at 12pm in the function room.

Customers can also participate in egg painting, as well as other arts and crafts, and everyone is encouraged to come along dressed in their best Easter bunny or chick outfits for judging in the fancy dress costume contest!

Iain Brannan, general manager of the Noahs Ark, said: “We’re hoping to raise as much money as possible to support the Laura Hyde Foundation, which is a very worthwhile charity.

“Police officers, firefighters and ambulance crew work so hard and have to deal with a lot of stress and the charity is there to help them deal with that.

“We thought Easter would be a great time to have some fun while fundraising and we really hope that our customers will support us and give generously.”

There is no cost to attend the event.

Donations can be made at the bar or by participating in the raffle.

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

The Mermaid’s Magical Purse Until Apr 6 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park A magical adventure of storytelling theatre with amazing puppets, delights and surprises along the way. For information www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk Coffee morning Apr 6 At Crownhill Methodist Church from 10.30am to 12 noon in the church hall with various stalls including delicious cakes and savouries, gifts, toys, jewellery, books, and a raffle. All monies raised will be used to support Wycliff Bible translators, represented by the daughter and son-in-law of two of the church’s members, in Papua New Guinea. All are welcome and admission is free. Entrance to the church hall is from Crownhill Road or the car park behind Crownhill shops, with free parking.

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Crochet for Beginners Apr 6 Crafts By You, 3 Moon Street, Plymouth from 2pm to 5pm. Learn the art of crochet from different crochet forms to the tools and materials used. During the workshop attendees will learn how to make a scarf and follow crochet patterns. A delicious afternoon tea will also be provided. £28 per person.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Apr 6 - 22 This year, Saltram House will be running the eggcellent Cadbury’s trail for the whole two weeks of the Easter holidays. £2 entry, booking not needed.

Living Christianity Apr 10 Organised by the Christian Institute at St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade at 7.30pm. Nigel Kenny and Rodney Aiken will speak on a range of topics including family, Gospel freedom and gender ideology.

On Course South West Fourth Birthday Event Apr 11 and 12 Plymouth’s leading Adult Community Learning Provider On Course South West, are celebrating their 4th Birthday and want to invite the Plymouth community to come along and celebrate! To mark the occasion, they will be hosting a series of free taster sessions over two days at Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LF. Free taster sessions include jewellery making, drumming circle, crystal healing, holiday Italian, decoupage and much more. Contact details: View the full range of taster sessions at www.oncoursesouthwest. co.uk or call 01752 660713.

Art Exhibition Apr 11 to 13 Plymstock and District Art Society (PANDAS) will be holding their annual art exhibition and sale at Plymstock Library from 9am-6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A great chance to see the varied work of local artists as the exhibition will have around 80 plus original framed pictures and many unframed browsers to thumb through. Watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels on a wide choice of subjects that will tempt you to be happy and healthy by giving up chocolate and buying a painting for a life time’s reward!

Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir Apr 12 The Choir presents ‘Seeking the rainbow through the rain’ at Crownhill Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 each are available from Maureen Blatchford on 01752 292118 or at the door. Early arrival is recommended as seats are unreserved and these concerts are usually popular. Free parking is available in the car park adjacent to the church behind Crownhill shops.

Spring Fayre Apr 13 Pennycross Methodist Church, Beauchamp Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm. In aid of ‘Hotizon’ and church funds.

Plymouth Railway Circle Apr 15 and Apr 29 Meetings at St St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell, at 7.30 pm, Admission £1 (members),

Flavour Fest Pirates Weekend May 11 - 12 The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour Head to the waterfront for a swashbuckling day of fun. This award-winning family event returns to Plymouth waterfront for another year and promises to give you a great adventure-filled day out. Hop aboard the two tall ships that will be docked in Sutton Harbour and imagine you’re sailing the high seas. Back on dry land, you can meet Plymouth’s very own Captain Jack Sparrow, Jonty Depp, and his evil adversary Captain Barbosa, or settle down for story-time with Melody the mermaid. To keep everyone entertained, sea shanty bands will fill the streets with song while puppeteer captivate adults and children alike, and the little ones can let off some steam in the Giant Octopus soft play activity centre. The ‘Best Dressed Pirate’ competition will also be returning, so get your eyepatches and Jolly Rogers at the ready. For more information visit www. visitplymouth.co.uk £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome. April 1: Ken Mumford: The Devon Belle. A journey on this once renown Pullman train from Waterloo to the West Country. Digital presentation. Apr 15: Steven Andrews: Narrow Gauge - Past & Present. A reflection on British, Welsh & Scottish narrow gauge railways (on DVD) over the last 10 years. April 29: Richard Jones: 50 years with Heritage Railways. Richard reflects on the railways with which he has served through a photographic and narrated journey. He is currently head of operations at the West Somerset Railway.

Walks with History Apr 20 and May 18 Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse from 10am to 1pm These events take place once a month and include walks, workshops, guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and coffee will be available. For more information please see https://www.facebook.com/100HomesStonehouse Car Boot Sale Apr 21 Blue Diamond, Endsleigh Garden Centre, Ivybridge. All proceeds go to the Meningitis Charity. Sellers 8.30am, buyers 9.30am. Details 07855 586971.

Caterpillar May 1 to May 11 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park. A theatre show for babies from six months to the age of eight years. Created to delight and immerse tiny audiences and their big people! With live

Lord Mayor’s Day May 25 Plymouth City Centre Welcome the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to their role with this day celebrating the best of the city’s community. The theme of this year’s event is The Future – so expect lots of exciting scientific, technological happenings! The star of the show will be the 8 foot tall Titan the Robot, who will appear twice throughout the day. A day-long stage programme will feature performances from local dance and theatre groups and choirs, while charities and local community groups will showcase the work they do. There will also be a range of food and craft stalls. This year the Council House will also be opening up for the day, with guided tours by the Lord Mayor’s Macebearers, so you can learn more about this historic building and the role of Lord Mayor (advance booking required see www. visitplymouth.co.uk for details). music - a delight for the senses! For details www. soapboxtheatre.org.uk.

Charity Star Wars Family Fun Day and Exhibition May 4 Fun filled day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in aid of Heads Together and Hugs From Henry. Eight VIP guest Star Wars signers from the original films, Force for Charity Star Wars characters, Jedi fight training classes, Star Wars kids stage show, face painting, bouncy castle, fancy dress competition, charity raffle and silent auction. Entry £5 adults, £3 children.

Soundhouse Brass May 4 Concert at St. Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland 7.30 pm.

Tickets £5. Light refreshments available Werrington Hill Climb May 4 and 5 Plymouth Motor Club’s event features over 100 of the region’s fastest racing cars, from saloons to single seat racers at Werrington Park near Launceston. Racing from 10am. Entry adults £6 under 14s free. Includes free programme and entry to the paddock. Details www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk.

Plymouth Area Police Choir May 10 Ridgeway Methodist Church, Plympton. 7.30pm.

Together with Torpoint Ladies Choir. Contact Chris Roper 01752 814144.

Historical Association History Talk May 14 Laura Quigley, author and historian is giving a talk

Flavour Fest May 31 to June 2 Plymouth City Centre The South West’s largest free food and drink festival, sponsored by Column Bakehouse, returns to Plymouth with two Bake Off stars making an appearance in the Cookery Theatre.

The star of the show this year is Great British Bake Off winner and TV chef, Nadiya Hussain, who will be showcasing her skills to the crowds on Saturday June 1, while runner-up from series eight of the show, Steven Carter Bailey will be giving a demonstration on Sunday June 2. They’ll be joined by a packed line-up of talented regional chefs, keen to demonstrate their incredible cooking skills and share tips with you. The festival also sees more than 100 traders lining the city centre streets, selling the very best regional produce – expect to find everything from fresh fruit and veg to locally made gin, cider and beer, to fudge and baked goods, and much, much more! There will also be a huge range of street food traders selling delicious food to indulge in on the day, so whether you fancy fresh falafel or delicious spicy noodles, there’s the perfect treat for you.

MTV Music Week June 5 to 8 MTV Music Week will be taking over Plymouth, with a huge range of acts performing in venues across the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music. The evening shows include: MTV Push at The Treasury on June 5, featuring some amazing up-and-coming artists; MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on June 6, bringing the best in rock and indie music; YO! MTV Raps at The Hub on June 7, celebrating hip-hop and rap artists; and Club MTV at Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, closing the week with a huge dance party. The line-up so far includes The Amazons, Pale Waves, Ghetts, R3WIRE & VARSKI and more. Visit www.mtvmusicweek. co.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

entitled Plymouth Under siege: Plymouth and the Civil War. 7pm at Lecture Theatre 2, Rowland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University.

Photo Exhibition May 17 Fund raiser on behalf of the Oasis Cafe Food Bank, entitled ‘I am poor, but I am NOT ashamed.’

Effervescent Studio (Rumpus Cosy), Radiant House, 12, Derry’s Cross, Plymouth 6.30pm to 9pm. Free entry.

Spring Fayre May 25 Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre, Plympton from 2pm to 4pm. Free bouncy castle, BBQ, children’s games, live music, face painting, tombola, refreshments, stalls and much more.

Plymouth Area Police Choir May 31 Grand Summer Concert at Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Compered by Victoria Graham.

Tickets at £10. Contact Rod Fowler 01752 339788 Plymouth Camra Beer Festival Jun 27 to 29 At the TA Centre, Prospect Place, Millbay, supporting a military charity. From 12pm to 11pm each day.

Summer Fair Jun 9 Hooe & Turnchapel Community Association at the community centre at 2pm. Grand draw, various stalls and refreshments available.

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Follicle Hair & Beauty Follicle Hair & Beauty (FHB) is a new salon that opened 8 months ago and is going from strength to strength. The girls at Follicle have known each other since they were teenagers with four of them training together at Plymouth City College. They have all worked together for over 20 years and between them have over 100 years experience! Their beauty therapists are NVQ Level 2 and 3 trained with a background in anatomy and physiology and are excited to offer their new service of DermaCo Pro VX for microdermabrasion treatments, non surgical face-lift treatments, LED light therapy and ultrasound treatments. FHB also offer Shellac, chemical peels, Swedish body massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, lash lifts and many more treatments. They also have a separate room for which they can cater for wedding parties, for hair, make up and nails. The salon has excellent free parking and is on a local bus route only 10 minutes from the town centre. Follicle has a relaxed professional and very friendly atmosphere and welcomes old and new clients.

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Resident and associate ceramicists from Flameworks Creative Arts Facility in Richmond Walk, Plymouth will be holding a jam-packed day of clay activity on May 18 between 11am and 4pm.

Activities will include: • Meet the maker • Demos including throwing and handbuilding • Angie Wickenden and Sarah Sazett will be throwing a HUGE pot • Free making workshops for children please book in advance • A smoke firing and raku demo • Pop up exhibition/shop where you can buy work from resident and associate artists.

Flameworks is a community interest not-for-profit arts organistion, founded in 1997 by graduates of Plymouth College of Art and Design.

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Flameworks is a cultural, educational and supportive resource for Plymouth, activities in the riverside building include in-house educational programmes, public education and outreach, incubation space and support for emerging artists.

Ceramic education at Flameworks includes, handbuilding for beginners, throwing lessons, raku lessons, glazing and glazing technology, prehistoric pottery making /foraging for clay and wild clay and firing course.

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‘Accidental Deaths’ exhibition at Ford Park

Ford Park Cemetery’s exhibition ‘Accidental Deaths’ continues in the Visitor Centre throughout April.

It is open for public viewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10.30am and 3.30pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The exhibition is free of charge and donations are welcome.

Mad Dog Mcrae will be preforming a charity gig on behalf of Ford Park on April 5 at 8pm.

The concert will take place at the Railway Club, Stuart Road, Pennycomequick. Tickets cost £10 and are available from the Cemetery Office (weekdays only). Enquiries Plymouth 665442.

The Heritage Team will be heading up a guided walk on Sunday April 7 in conjunction with the Accidental Deaths exhibition. Meet at the Visitor Centre 2pm. As with exhibitions, walks are also free of charge but donations are always welcome.

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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.vWe are looking for additional volunteers to help our charity. If you have what it takes to get involved, then give Robert Goodall a call on 07733 055519.

BOOK TROLLEY ROUNDS Royal Voluntary Library Service Derriford Hospital needs help for the book trolley ward rounds weekdays between 10 am - 12 noon. If you are interested in the service and can spare the time, please contact Pat Hamilton on Thursdays 9.30 am - 3.30 pm on 01752 430880 for further information.

SUPPORT WORKER The Candle Trust are looking for a support worker who understands the needs of people with autism, works in a person centred manner, can engage positively with service users, can undertake personal care, can be flexible with their shifts and has got at least a NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. For more details, please ring Linda on 01752 212168 BODY REPAIR/PANEL BEATER/SPRAYER Westover Bodyworks is looking for someone to help part time with accident repair, dents, scratch removal and bodywork repair. Based in a busy workshop environment, you will be required to be adaptable to all accident and vehicle repairs; car and light commercial. Experience in car repair is preferable.

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Student with sharpest skills A University of Plymouth medical student has won a national competition recognising the best surgical skills in the UK. Final-year student James Russell won the National Surgical Skills Competition, run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) with sponsors Medtronic, after beating off competition from peers at all other medical schools across the UK. James, who is studying at the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School won the title after a gruelling series of tests designed to push the finalist's skills to the extreme.

Completing a number of manual dexterity tasks along with communication challenges such as breaking bad news, competitors had to complete eight stations, which were judged by RCSEd College Office Bearers, council members and Regional Advisors.

Competitors were invited to compete in the national final after winning their respective regional rounds in September.

Speaking about his win, James said: “I found the stations challenging and enjoyable. It was a great opportunity to practise on the state-of-the-art simulation equipment, and to get feedback on my skills from experienced surgeons. I am very keen to pursue surgery as a career prospect and winning the final has

given me greater confidence in my practical skills.”

With only eight per cent of medical undergraduates qualifying as surgeons in one of the 10 specialties, surgery is an incredibly competitive area, so being able to demonstrate the commitment and the skills to become a surgeon at this early stage puts students at a great advantage later in their career.

Having won, James will be one of the first in the UK to experience new technology from medical device company, Medtronic. The new Visionsense™ VS3 Iridium system allows surgeons to visualise and assess tissue perfusion with real time qualitative and quantitative measurement of infrared intensity, confirming or enhancing surgical judgement to optimise outcomes.

Explaining more about the competition, President of RCSEd, Professor Michael Griffin said: "RCSEd is committed to fostering relationships with the undergraduate medical schools in the UK and this competition provides an excellent platform. I am delighted to offer my congratulations to James and wish all students who took part every success in the next step of their medical careers."

Jackie Fielding, Vice-President of Medtronic UK & Ireland said: “The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Surgical Skills competition is a perfect forum to encourage medical students to consider a surgical career path. We’re consistently impressed with the students’ level of skill and professionalism throughout this competition and we’re delighted to provide the winner with a unique opportunity to experience our very latest offering in surgical innovation.”

including Parke near Bovey Tracey, Coombe Meadow at Ashburton and a return to Garden house at Buckland Monachorum, which is always a popular visit.

Members of Music Events enjoyed an evening listening and dancing to Dog, Fish, Mammal at Cornwood Village Hall who played a mix of blues and rock and roll music. Planned ahead are visits to Plymouth Jazz club at the Crownhill Royal British Legion and events at Plymouth Atheneum and Tavistock Wharf.

The History group covered a wide time period and range of subjects at their recent meeting. Subjects ranged through the Black Death to Teddy boys. Also discussed was lighting down the ages from fires through to candles, gas and then electric lighting - and the 1942 bombing of Darwin Australia to name a few.

The Walking Group have planned several months ahead, their most recent walk being from Plymouth City Centre to Royal William Yard ending with a meal in Bistro Pierre. The option for a pub lunch has been included with several of the planned walks.

The Science and Technology group is growing in numbers

and this month the Astrolabe - which helped sailors 2000 years ago plot their latitude at sea - and the Fibonacci sequence as seen in everyday life, were two of the topics.

The Weekenders group continue to enjoy a variety of meals out and are going to see Funny Girl at the Devonport Playhouse. This group has proved very popular - so much so that a second group has been set up.

Other groups running include, Singing, Bridge, Scrabble and Wine Tasting - there really is something for everyone! As membership grows so do the variety of interest groups run by our members for the members.

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The webpage http://u3asites.org.uk/moorsedge/ home has more about plans for the coming weeks and more details about the wide range of interest groups.

The monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 2.30pm at the Woolwell Centre. Visitors are welcome to visit twice at general meetings before deciding if they would like to join.

Dates of future meetings: May 9 View from the wings with Brian Freeland; June 13 A career in opera with William Shimwell.

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It's been a busty few weeks for members of the Moors Edge U3A. Speaker at the monthly meeting was Tracy Baker from Jeremiah's Journey who talked about the work of the charity, which receives no government funding and relies entirely on charitable donations.

The charity provides support for children who have lost a parent or grandparent from any cause and where a terminal diagnosis has been made. They run a number of support groups as well as providing one to one support. For more information visit www. jeremiahsjourney.org.uk.

During the last month a few of the Arty Craft group enjoyed a day out to the Craft 4 Crafters Show at the Devon County Showground at Westpoint. Garden Visits enjoyed looking for snowdrops at Saltram. An added bonus was the opportunity to look at the bird life through the monocular of a friendly twitcher who explained what was on view on the lovely clear day.

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Appeal for volunteers to help tackle loneliness in Plymouth

Could you volunteer some of your time to help befriend an older person and support Plymouth’s pledge to tackle loneliness?

Plymouth City Council is working with local partners including charities and social care providers, taking a whole health and social care systems approach, to tackle the growing issue of loneliness, and more volunteers are being urged to come forward.

The Council’s pledge to tackle the issue is in response to the government’s strategy for tackling loneliness, published in October 2018, as a result of the Jo Cox Commission on

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Gordon Murdoch, aged 91, joined the Merchant Navy aged 16 and was posted to New York ten days later. He originally met his wife Joyce, a Wren, aged 12 when they were both at school, and then met her again years later out in New York. He then stayed with her until she died four years ago aged 93.

After Joyce died, Gordon became lonely and was referred to The Elder Tree, and is now one of the 79 older people in Plymouth who receives regular visits from their Befriending service in their own home. The Elder Tree is a local service, commissioned by the Council, that supports 1200 older people in Plymouth, has 135 volunteers, and provides 78 activities in 49 locations across the city.

Gordon said: “I was happily married to Joyce for 68 years and travelled the world when I was in the Navy, living in Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, before moving to London. After Joyce died I moved to Plymouth and was referred to the Elder Tree.

“I would definitely recommend the Befriending service to others, it has made a big difference to my life. Robbie Nairn from Elder Tree comes to see me regularly and because he is also ex-Navy we

Volunteer Robbie Nairn with Gordon Murdoch and Councillor Tuffin

have a lot in common – he is always at the end of the phone if I need him.”

Gordon’s Befriender is Robbie Nairn, who also happens to be the chief executive of the Elder Tree.

Robbie said: “All of us at some point experience loneliness and we all know someone who may be lonely – it could be your father or your grandfather, and not everyone has someone who can look after them.

“That’s why we’re launching this recruitment drive for 50 more volunteers to

join our Befriending service at the Elder Tree so we can help people like Gordon – please do visit our website to find out more about how you can help.”

Councillor Ian Tuffin, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, said: “We know that loneliness can have a negative impact on people’s health and wellbeing, but we can all do our bit to help. That’s why organisations such as the Elder Tree perform such a valuable service and we can see the difference they have made to the lives of people like Gordon.

“Tackling loneliness also forms an important part of our Wellbeing Hubs agenda, where we plan to have a number of hubs across the city offering services such as social prescribing and signposting to voluntary and community support groups.

“We have pledged to work with charities and social care providers using a whole health and social care systems approach to tackle loneliness and I would urge local people in Plymouth to find out about how they can volunteer for Elder Tree and other local organisations.”

In addition to encouraging volunteering, other ways the council is working with partners to tackle loneliness include: • Using the city's green spaces for community events and getting people active together • Using the Mayflower 400 celebrations to promote volunteering • Working with the Plymouth Octopus Project to develop neighbourhood networks to get people together • Upskilling funeral directors to support people who are bereaved and link them into services Find out more about volunteering opportunities with Elder Tree at www. eldertreeplymouth.co.uk

Police appeal for witnesses after Efford robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Plymouth.

The incident took place in Blandford Road, Efford at around 8pm on Sunday March 17.

The victim was assaulted and then robbed. The suspect stole a bracelet, and IPhone XS and the victim’s body-warmer jacket before fleeing the area.

The victim, a 19-year-old local man sustained cuts and bruises to his face.

The suspect is described as a white man approximately 6ft tall, wearing a cap, blue Nike jumper and possibly jeans.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with any information is asked to email 101@dc.police. uk quoting crime reference CR/024044/19.

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Friends and family raise money for brave mum's charity A team of 12 people will be taking part in the Plymouth Half Marathon in May to raise money for the neurosurgery unit at Derriford Hospital.

have been fundraising for. Team Sylwia, who have already raised over £1,500 are hoping to raise enough money to help the unit reach their target.

Sylwia’s sister in law, Becky Matthews, said: They will be running as Team Sylwia - to “We are overwhelmed with the generosity support Sylwia of people, Florkowska, “We are overwhelmed with the especially the a pharmacy 12 amazing generosity of people, especially the 12 technician at individuals, Derriford who amazing individuals, some of which are some of which was last year are strangers to strangers to Sylwia, who have volunteered diagnosed with Sylwia, who have a meningioma to take on this challenge and help us raise volunteered - a large brain to take on this as much money as possible. We simply tumour which is challenge and still growing. can’t thank everyone enough.” help us raise as Sylwia and much money Slywia’s sister in law Becky her fiance Aaron as possible. We welcomed their simply can’t thank everyone enough.” baby Jack into the world in October last year If you would like to support Team Sylwia, but two days after giving birth Sylwia started you can find their fundraising page at to feel unwell. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teamsylwia After several weeks, the tumour was diagnosed and Sylwia is now awaiting surgery.

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St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth champions campaign to widen access to care

One in four terminally ill people in the UK are known to be missing out on the end of life care they need, according to research by national charity Hospice UK.

That’s why St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has been joining its counterparts, backing this month’s national Open Up Hospice Care campaign to widen access to this vital support for people with lifelimiting conditions.

While Hospice UK’s nationwide campaign highlights the wideranging provision of hospices, including bespoke care for people who want to be looked after at home, St Luke’s is shining a light on the end of life care needs of one of the most vulnerable groups in society, homeless people.

Along with those who live in remote areas where accessing all kinds of services can be more difficult, the homeless in our community are currently at greater risk of being overlooked when it comes to getting hospice care when they need it. So, in keeping with its ethos of looking after people ‘no matter where’, St Luke’s is spearheading open conversations about the challenges of ensuring its help reaches all who

need it, so that nobody has to die alone, in pain or in distress.

George Lillie, clinical director and deputy chief executive at the charity, said: “St Luke’s is a hospice without walls, and many of those for whom we provide care want to receive it in the place they call home, whether this is a ‘traditional’ setting, or whether they live in a remote area, a care home, a hostel, or even in prison. Terminal illness does not discriminate and neither does hospice care, so it’s important we work closely with the communities we serve to address the challenges so that no-one is left behind.”

While people living on the streets or in hostels often have shorter life expectancy, those with terminal illness may not be known to a GP or other health professionals, so St Luke’s is pioneering work with fellow health and social care providers that can help ensure they are not forgotten at such times.

Specialist nurse Gilly Barringer said: “No-one who needs our care is ever turned away, so we’ve been working closely with charity Shekinah and George House Hostel to gain better understanding of the challenges faced by them and those they support.”

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Specialist nurse Gilly Barringer with Sean Mitchell, manager at George House Hostel

of the city’s 250 beds for homeless people, Gilly comes alongside residents identified as in need of St Luke’s compassionate care.

She said: “Working with hostel staff enables me to build a relationship with the terminally ill person, even if I have to be opportunistic in my approach because often they move from place to place.

“We discuss their care and where they want to be looked after, which for some is within the hostel because that’s what they regard as home.

It’s so important to have these conversations particularly because sometimes, due to drug or alcohol abuse, their care needs can be more complex and deterioration more rapid.

“Working with the person, their GP and hostel staff means together we can put a tailored plan in place to help ensure they’re where they want to be, receiving the high-quality care at end of life.”

Sean Mitchell, manager at George House Hostel, said: “With the support St Luke’s provides, we are better equipped to help terminally ill residents realise their wish of ending their days in a more positive way here, with people they know around them, rather than dying alone in hospital or on the streets.”

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Together for Childhood - protecting children and preventing abuse The community of Ernesettle is leading the NSPCC’s flagship Together for Childhood programme with organisations across Plymouth working with local residents to develop and test ways to best protect children. The Together for Childhood team provide the latest monthly update on its work to keep children safe from sexual abuse.

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Teenagers have been telling us that unhealthy relationships are an issue for them and their peers, and so it’s one area they are heavily involved with as we look to challenge inappropriate or problematic behaviour and work to find ways to prevent it from escalating.

A project between the local police team and the National Citizenship Service engaged 620 young people in conversations about child sexual exploitation, finding that young people in Plymouth don’t understand the risks of peer-to-peer abuse.

As part of Together for Childhood, we want to tackle the root cause of young people acting abusively. We can do this by exploring why young people may display healthy, inappropriate, problematic, harmful or abusive behaviour.

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Local young people are active and engaged in wanting to create a positive future for themselves and so we are setting up a youth advocacy project. Over the three-year project NSPCC staff will be working with key local partners including Marine Academy, Mill Ford School and Barefoot.

Young advocates will be recruited and trained within schools to help their peers feel safer within the school environment – this could be suggesting changes to lighting or access areas. What works well can be rolled out to other schools, resulting in healthy relationships messages being shared across the school community to establish clear expected behaviours.

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Top award for Derriford liver team The Hepatology nursing team at Derriford have been awarded this year’s British Journal of Nursing (BMJ) ‘Liver Nurse of the Year’.

The BMJ awards recognise professionalism, commitment, creativity and hard work of healthcare teams across the UK. The team won the award for their innovative ‘Thinking Ahead’ clinic. The aim of this new service is to help patients who have end stage cirrhosis (a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to longterm damage) and who are not suitable for a liver transplant.

The clinic provides a holistic care pathway, from recognition of incurable illness, planning end of life care and providing support post bereavement, whilst avoiding hospital admissions. The project has attained a greater understanding of this patient group, using qualitative research methods and identifying what is important to patients.

Hepatology nurse consultant, Tony Moffat said: “The most important aspect of this project is being visible, listening and being available to patients, their families and carers, as they approach the most challenging stage of their life. Many of our patients were wishing to reconcile some of their life decisions and have an opportunity to improve their relationships, and make peace with themselves and others.

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City College appoints new chief

City College Plymouth has appointed a new principal and chief executive officer.

Jackie Grubb, who is currently principal at City of Westminster College, will take up the post in the summer.

The college’s Chair of Governors, Pauline Odulinski, said: “On behalf of the Board I am delighted to announce that, following the very robust recruitment process, we have appointed Jackie Grubb as the new principal and chief executive officer at City College Plymouth.

“She was overwhelmingly the recommendation of those involved in the recruitment process which included staff, students, managers and stakeholders.”

“The Governing Body was unanimous in its decision to appoint Ms Grubb and felt she had all the qualities, skills and experience needed to lead us in the next part of our journey to excellence.

The Board was particularly impressed with Ms Grubb’s excellent track record in leading and managing in both Good and Outstanding organisations.”

Jackie commented that she is looking forward to working at the college: “I am honoured to have been appointed principal and chief executive officer at City College Plymouth and am looking forward to working with such a dedicated team of staff, Governors and stakeholders, to ensure that all students continue to receive an outstanding experience and the college remains at the heart of the community.”

Jackie has a wealth of experience in further education having commenced her career as a lecturer more than 30 years ago. As well as being principal at City of Westminster College, she has been deputy principal at Basingstoke College of Technology, director of curriculum at Swindon College and an additional inspector for Ofsted.

Jackie will take up her post this summer and is keen to spend time at the college before she joins. She will be meeting with local stakeholders when she visits.

Lest We Forget roadshow reveals more First World War treasures

Hand-carved mementoes from prisoners of war and reminders of one of Britain’s infamous defeats in the First World War were all revealed at the final Lest We Forget roadshow.

Plymouth residents came out in force to share the memories of how their forebears had fought and died in the conflict, bringing tales and family heirlooms to be recorded for the next generation.

The final of four national roadshows was hosted at the University of Plymouth on Wednesday 6 March and gave people the chance to have their stories added to the growing Lest We Forget digital archive, a joint project between the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and the University of Oxford.

Among the items brought in were a handcarved wooden photo frame that had been made for a British soldier by a German prisoner of war he had been guarding. Other visitors had chess sets made by relatives to keep themselves entertained in the trenches alongside letters, photographs and medals.

John Hockaday from Noss Mayo brought along his father’s badge, received in honour of his presence during the Siege of Kut. In 1916 the British-Indian garrison at Kut-al-Amara, in modern-day Iraq, surrendered following a brutal siege from the Ottoman Empire.

Of his dad, John said: “My father was there in the Siege of Kut but because it was considered a failure it never gets talked

about much. But they really went through a lot so we need to remember what happened.

I don't think their story has been told enough and, it being about my father, it's also a personal story to me.”

Alongside the badge, John was able to tell the Lest We Forget volunteers about his own experiences as a young child playing war songs on piano for his father and his surviving comrades, itself a personal reminder of the life after the war for that generation.

Celia Bean from Plymouth said: “I brought along letters from my grandfather's brother. He stayed on after the war and ended up on the airships project where he was later killed. These letters he left behind are a link to the past.

They're also a part of me and who I am. You get a feeling for who someone is when you have something like this and I wanted to share that.”

Max Dutton, assistant historian for CWGC, said: “It’s been fascinating hearing the public’s stories and memories and being able to take a permanent record of them to share with the next generation.

“The people of Plymouth brought along a wonderful variety of photos, medals, letters and some unique artefacts that help build on our understanding of what it was like for those whose lives were touched by the First World War. “The most rewarding part of the Lest We Forget project has been to see the enthusiasm the public has for keeping these stories alive and making sure that collectively we continue to remember the wartime generations.”

A number of volunteer-led Lest We Forget collection days will continue to take place in the coming months and the whole digital archive, made possible thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund, will remain freely accessible at: www.cwgc.org/lest-we-forget

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Ambitious plans to build nearly 27,000 homes and create more than 20,000 new jobs in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon have been given the green light.

It’s taken three years to shape, publish and consult on, but the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan has now been endorsed by independent Government Inspectors and approved by Plymouth City Council, West Devon Borough Council and South Hams District Council.

The ambitious plan for what Plymouth and South West Devon could be like in 2034 covering important issues like health, transport, homes, jobs and the economy, green spaces and infrastructure is now set to be formally adopted by the three councils later this week and early next week.

The plan area covers a population of 401,567 people who were all asked to contribute to its policies and development sites.

Councillor Graham Parker, from West Devon Borough Council, chair of the Steering Group for the Joint Local Plan, speaking on behalf of the Joint Member Steering Group who oversaw the plan’s preparations said: “We are really pleased that the strategy set out in the plan and the supporting policies which will guide development in the next 20 years have been supported by the Inspectors.

“When this plan is adopted it will be only the 13th Joint Local Plan in the country and one of a very few that have meet the housing and employment needs for their communities in full. All three authorities are now committed to working together to deliver what we have set out in this radical plan.”

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at Plymouth City Council said: “The plan sets out an unashamedly ambitious agenda for what Plymouth and South West Devon could be like in 2034.

"The plan makes provision for 26,700 new homes, of which 6,600 will be affordable homes to rent and buy, with 86 per cent planned for brownfield sites in Plymouth. The plan also proposes 375,208 square metres of new employment floor space and along with other employment generating development will create around 20,400 jobs, with 71 per cent of the planned growth to be focussed on

the Plymouth Policy Area.”

Councillor Coker continued: “Young families will be interested in knowing what the future plans are for new schools and colleges, and how the city and surrounding area plans to build enough homes for people to live in as well as where play areas could be.

“Those passionate about the environment might be interested in the policies that protect important green spaces, parks and sports facilities and how we plan to cut carbon emissions.”

The plan gives clarity to investors about where new developments are supported, where infrastructure improvements are planned while companies looking to move to the area will have policies to support their expansion plans.

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Shoppers can see how the city centre might develop or ideas to support more local shops in thriving towns and villages of South Hams and West Devon.

Neighbourhood Planning Forums will now have the strategic policy framework to take forward their own neighbourhood plans for their areas.

The Joint Local Plan in numbers: • It covers 2,126 sq.km, nearly 55 per cent in West Devon, over 40 per cent in South Hams and just four per cent in Plymouth.

• The plan area covers a population of 401,567 people.

• Plymouth has 70 per cent of the plan area’s population with 262,712 people • Plymouth’s economic output is £5.2 billion and 130,000 total jobs.

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a wider network of towns, villages and hamlets provide homes for 138,855 people, 54,385 in West Devon and 84,470 in South Hams.

West Devon is one of the most sparsely populated council areas with a population density of 47people/km2 compared to 95/km2 in South Hams and 3,284/km2 in Plymouth.

Over the last 10 years, Plymouth has seen 9,632 homes delivered and 90 per cent were built on previouslybuilt land. Building is underway on a further 1,440 properties and 4,520 have permission to be built.

Since 2014, 5,826 homes have been delivered in the Joint Local Plan Area. At April 2018, there were 1,855 dwellings under construction across the three authorities and a further 13,397 with planning consent.

• An initial 600 sites were put forward through the Plymouth Plan. 168 sites are allocated in the plan for mixed use, housing, retail, employment, sports, strategic greenspaces or other uses.

• 117 sites are allocated for housing across the whole plan area.

• 20 sites are identified to include provision for new retail floorspace.

• There are 40 sites where new employment floorspace can be provided in Plymouth’s City Centre and in the Waterfront Growth Area there are allocations for 3,802 homes and 82,445 sq.m. of employment.

In the Derriford and Northern Corridor Growth Area there are allocations for 4,171 homes and 100,180 sq.m. of employment.

In the Eastern Corridor Growth Area there are allocations for 7,043 homes and 326,625 sq.m. of employment.

Overall, the plan makes provision for 26,700 new homes, of which 19,000 are within the Plymouth Policy Area and 7,700 in the Thriving Towns and Villages.

Overall, the plan makes provision for 6,600 affordable homes of which 4,550 are in the Plymouth Policy Area and 2,050 in the Thriving Towns and Villages.

Overall, the plan makes provision for 375,208 sq.m. of new employment floorspace, equivalent to around 82 hectares of land

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Plymouth’s residents are being encouraged to take part in the city’s biggest ever volunteer tidy up as part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean.

Plymouth City Council is backing the national Keep Britain Tidy led campaign, which runs until April 23, which will see up to half a million people taking action to clean up streets, parks and beaches across the country.

The Great British Spring Clean brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to make a difference to the environment on our doorstep and in 2018 around 370,000 #LitterHeroes collected more than 630,000 bags of rubbish.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene for Plymouth City Council, said: “We are working with local volunteer groups such as Clean Our Patch and Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers to encourage local communities to get involved with cleaning up their local area. The council’s Street Services team is supporting all the litter picks.

“We should all have pride in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City and we all have our part to play –as a cooperative council it also support our ambition for a fairer city where everyone can do their bit.”

El Clarke, founder of Clean Our Patch community litter pickers in Plymouth, said: “Since I helped set up Clean Our Patch in March 2018, the number of people taking part in our volunteer litter picks has continued to go up and up.

“The Great British Spring Clean is a great opportunity for everyone to roll their sleeves up and help out on a local litter pick – we’ve got litter picks happening all over Plymouth with local volunteers, community groups and ward councillors, and every little bit helps so why not take part? You can make a difference in your local community and who knows - you might even enjoy it!”

Oleta Forde from Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers said: “Come join Plymouth Beach Clean Volunteers who will be heading to the beaches at

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Bovisand, Mount Batten and the Hoe Waterfront.

On our beach cleans we collect rubbish brought in by the tide, prevent more from going out to sea and spread the word of our wonderful coastline.

Let’s really make a difference, get involved this year for the Spring Clean and with your help we will protect the wildlife on land and in the sea here in Britain’s Ocean City.”

“Without councils across the country giving the campaign their backing, our volunteers would not

be able to do the incredible job they do.”

This year’s campaign will not only see tonnes of litter being removed from the environment on our doorstep, it also aims to rescue thousands of the plastic bottles and aluminium drinks cans that are simply thrown on the ground but could, very easily, be recycled.

Where possible, participants will recycle as much as they can using the ‘three bags full’ approach, and volunteers will be asked to

separate the litter they pick into three bags: one for plastic bottles; one for aluminium cans and a third for the rest of the rubbish.

Plymouth City Council will then collect these bags to ensure that they are recycled appropriately.

To find out more about local events visit www. plymouth.gov.uk/greatbritishspringclean2019 or the national website at visit www.keepbritaintidy. org

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Sunday of the event. Lucky winners will receive a half price drinks token as part of the prize (does not include cocktails).

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'Talking about my mental illness changed my life' Most of us have either suffered with poor mental health or felt helpless watching a loved one or friend struggle. It’s a difficult time for everyone involved, and it can be stressful waiting for support.

Often, empathy from someone who understands first-hand how debilitating and terrifying emotional crisis is can be the much needed relief that helps to manage what’s happening.

Since July last year, Plymouth has had an out of hours drop in service called ‘Head Space’. The service has been commissioned by the NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as part of their long term plan to improve mental health services in collaboration with Devon & Cornwall Police and mental health professionals.

It is run by Colebrook South West, a charity working with vulnerable people in Plymouth since 1983. It was recognised that evenings and weekends can be especially troubling times for people approaching a mental health crisis. There is little help available and it can be terrifying to try and manage these powerful feelings alone.

Judging by service users’ feedback, it is already a success.

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really friendly and calm' 'Got somewhere to go now, where people actually listen' 'Really pleased I came here. I have so much to think about. For once I am looking forward to tomorrow' 'I am so grateful you were open on Christmas Day, it’s the first year in a really long time that I didn’t have a suicide attempt' The CCG Mental Health Commissioner said: “It’s been a really exciting service to develop, providing a calm understanding space for people who are experiencing a difficult time in their life.

People don’t need a ‘diagnosis’ or a referral to use the service. It provides a real alternative for people not only reducing demand on services such as the police or A&E but people who have used the service have said it’s a much better experience for them”.

The CCG working with Devon Partnership Trust and Devon County Council has already commissioned services across wider Devon following the success of the Plymouth model and hopes to be able to expand the availability of the Plymouth services.

Dedicated volunteers, who have their own

lived experience, make up a team alongside paid members of staff. Together they offer a nonclinical, safe, calm space to support people who feel they are approaching crisis.

The service currently operates from the Jan Cutting Centre four days a week, but from April the service will be open Wednesday to Sundays 6pm-10pm at the following centres: Wednesday: The Rees Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton PL7 2PS; Thursday and Friday: Four Greens Wellbeing Hub, Whitleigh Green, PL5 4DD; Saturday and Sunday: The Jan Cutting Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, PL2 2PQ People can also phone for support during these hours, or for reassurance before accessing the service on 07890 257614. For email to make an enquiry, or a professional referral, the contact address is headspace@colebrooksw.org Contacting Head Space prior to arrival with any relevant information is useful, but people can just drop in during the above hours.

What to expect Upon arrival a triage system is used (similar to A&E). Some details are taken about you and your situation. The service is completely confidential, and these details help to prove how essential the service is. You will be offered the option of a private 1-2-1 chat; you can take part in some activities in the main area, or just have a warm drink and a snack in a safe and welcoming environment.

Staff will explain to everyone using the service its code of ethics which aim to create a safe space

and nurture a culture of respect towards each other.

Members of the team have a good understanding of Plymouth’s mental health support systems and services.

They will listen to users and share some of their experiences. There is scope for onward referrals to access further support or signposting toward relevant support groups etc that may be of benefit.

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Adults 18+ who feel they are approaching a mental health crisis.

Carers, concerned friends and family members who want to support someone they care about by encouraging them to talk with someone who understands first-hand how scared, overwhelmed or hopeless they are feeling.

Head Space does not offer therapy or diagnosis and it’s not suitable for those having an acute psychotic episode.

Head Space recognises that in order to help more people, the service will be needed additional nights a week and at different points across the city. More volunteers and donations of games and craft items are needed to make this possible. If you or someone you know has experience of mental health issues and would be willing to share their insight and understanding to help others, we encourage them to find out more.

A volunteering application form is available from www.colebrooksw.org/head-space/ To find out more contact the team on 01752 563492, on Facebook @HeadSpacePlymouth or email:headscount@colebrooksw.org

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Fitness Fanatic Fred proves that age is no barrier Honicknowle resident, Fred Walling, who is 86, proudly holds the title of most active YMCA fitness member

If you’ve ever been to the gym or attended a fitness class at YMCA Plymouth on Honicknowle Lane in the last 40 years, there’s a good chance you’ve run into the community leisure centre’s most inspiring member - Fred Walling.

Fred has earned fame at YMCA Plymouth, not only as its longest serving fitness member, but amazingly as its most active too, by attending classes and the gym more frequently than even those a quarter of his age. Incredibly, Fred has been training daily at the centre, almost non-stop since the doors first opened in 1974.

Now in his 87th year, Fred’s unwavering enthusiasm for keeping fit has made him a bit of a celebrity at the YMCA, where he’s hailed as an inspiration to even the most dedicated gym goers - and he’s showing no sign of stopping.

Fred says he used to live an unhealthy lifestyle, but one day he decided to turn things around: “I used to drink and smoke a lot and live very unhealthily – eventually I just got fed up and I decided to get more active.”

Fred’s idea of being more active began with running and soon boxing and Judo too. However, when the YMCA’s Kitto Centre on Honicknowle Lane first opened not far from his home he was

able to start making fitness a daily obsession.

“After coming to the YMCA, something just clicked, and I just kept coming back. I also used to play squash when there was a YMCA on Cobourg street too. Sometimes I’d get changed at the Honicknowle centre, run to Cobourg street, play some squash, then run back to the Kitto centre again before heading home.”

You’d be forgiven for thinking Fred has started to slow things down these days, but apart from reducing the amount of running he now does, he’s still on a 6 day-a-week regime, which often includes two sessions per day. “I feel really good in myself and like to do different exercises. These days I do a lot of group exercise classes which I find fun – they’re really motivating and get you going” says Fred.

The classes he’s referring to aren’t for the faint hearted either. Currently he attends ‘Body Combat’ twice-a-week as well as ‘Boxercise’ and ‘Ab Attack’ classes. His other three days comprise of two 1-hour gym sessions and one day’s rest. He’s even found in the gym using to everything from the exercise bike to the punch bags and battle ropes in the morning before coming to his evening classes. Apart from all this exercise, Fred swears by a health balanced diet. “I try to eat good food and balanced meals, but I always have one banana a day, and a tin of tuna with my lunch after a workout – I don’t do protein shakes.”

The former YMCA building where Beckley Court now stands, frequented by Fred in the past

Fred says he’s seen many changes at the YMCA over the years, but one thing that has stayed consistent is the friendly setting and helpfulness of the staff. “It’s a lovely good atmosphere, everyone’s enjoying themselves. It’s more personal than other centres and you’re with good

company. I think that’s one of the reasons I keep coming back.”

If you’d like a bit of Fred’s fighting fitness, then you can find out more about YMCA Plymouth’s classes and gym online at: ymcaplymouth.org.uk/ fitness

National honour for Plymouth charity worker A Plymouth woman has become one of the first in the country to receive a new award named after the founder of the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA.

Kathy Howard, Plymouth branch secretary, was expecting recognition of her 30 years of service to SSAFA at the branch’s AGM earlier this month but was completely surprised also to be given a Sir James Gildea Award by the charity’s Chief Executive, Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory.

James Gildea was a Major with the Second Expeditionary Force heading for Egypt in February 1885 when he wrote a letter to The Times appealing for money and volunteers to help the military families left behind at home.

“He saw the suffering of the families of the guys sent off to fight in the African campaigns,” explains Colin Stockman, chairman of SSAFA’s Plymouth branch. “Soldiers were not meant to be married but many did have partners and children and there was no direct support or payments from the military for these families.”

HRH The Princess of Wales (later Queen

Alexandra) was the first patron of what is today the Soldiers’, Sailors and Airmen’s Families Association. Operating for more than 130 years, it is the UK’s oldest national service charity.

Kathy, 70, is typical of the dedicated volunteers who keep the charity going. She was a Major in the Army, serving in Germany and the UK, who has been with SSAFA for 30 years, both whilst still serving and since retirement.

For the last ten years she has been branch secretary in Plymouth running the charity’s office in HMS DRAKE, including coordinating the volunteers who act as caseworkers.

“There’s a fantastic network of service charities and Kathy knows which one to go to and is the central cog in all we do. She

knows the first port of call for people facing challenges,” says Colin Stockman. “She does all the branch administration and also raises awareness of what we do within the Naval Base and the wider Plymouth community.

She’s brilliant at matching up our 25 caseworkers with beneficiaries.”

“Each branch is self-sustaining which means we have to raise around £25,000 a year which we do through events including an annual ball and the HMS Drake Fair. There are 91 SSAFA branches across the country and Plymouth is one of the oldest and the busiest. We deal with nearly 500 cases each year worth around £250,000 to our beneficiaries.”

“This is the first year the Gildea Award has been given in recognition of exceptional contribution and commitment to SSAFA’s activities and values,” says Colin Stockman. “All of the local recipients are put forward for the global awards and we should hear about those in the next couple of months. We’re very proud of Kathy” For more information contact SSAFA Plymouth on 01752 553414

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Learning disability nurses celebrate 100 years of the profession Dedicated nurses who support adults with learning disabilities across Plymouth have held a special celebration to mark 100 years of the profession.

Livewell Southwest’s award-winning learning disability (LD) nurses held a party as part of national events taking place throughout 2019 to celebrate the centenary of the profession.

Among the guests were staff past and present and some of their clients who have benefitted from their support over the years.

The 12 nurses are part of a wider community learning disability team, made up of therapists, speech and language therapists, behaviour advisors, support workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, supporting more than 1,500 people across the Plymouth who have a learning disability.

Angie Nugent who has received nursing support for many years said: “The team have been helpful, kind, caring and nice to me. I’ve enjoyed sharing a cup of tea and a chat with the nurse and it’s great to have someone to share good news with.”

Roy and Ruth Butt currently receive support from two nurses. Ruth said: “They are there 100% and have helped me so much. They’ve been really good to me and have a heart of gold. They are excellent nurses and I wish there were more around. The carers in Westbourne are brilliant and hard-working.”

Roy echoed his wife’s words and said: “The nurses have been ace and really work hard.”

Susan Bishop, group manager for the Community Learning Disability Team, said: “It was a fantastic event and a really lovely way to celebrate the work of our nurses.

“There have been a lot of changes in the way we deliver care over the past 100 years, but the emphasis has always remained to ensure that it is right and fair for our service users.

“It was lovely to bring some of our service

users together with our staff and to hear everyone’s memories and experiences.”

As well as tea and cake, the team also had displays of photos from their different bases over the years and a timeline of the profession.

The day provided a lot of nostalgia for one team member in particular.

Sue Mullard, who is retiring in January 2020 after 37 years in the profession, said: “As a little girl I always wanted to be a nurse and one of the things I did after school was a year youth training scheme in a day service for people with learning disabilities and I loved it.

“I started my career at Sandhill Park Hospital just outside of Taunton in Somerset, a big institution for people with ‘mental handicap’ as it was called back then.

“I moved to Plymouth in 1989 and have worked in the community since 1992 and what a wonderful experience it has been.

“Our work is all about breaking down those barriers for people with learning disabilities and celebrating their differences.

“We don’t always see big changes in our clients but it’s the little subtle ones that really do matter.”

Local school pupil names development in Tamerton Foliot

A leading house builder has thanked a school pupil for choosing the name of its new development in Tamerton Foliot.

As part of a naming competition hosted at Mary Dean's Primary School, 11 year-old Finley Court chose Copleston Heights as the name inspired by the Copleston Oak, an historic tree based by St Mary’s Church.

To thank him for coming up with such a creative name for the new development, Finley was presented with a goody bag and certificate by Taylor Wimpey.

Copleston Heights will launch in June, providing a range of three, four and six-bedroom homes on the outskirts of Plymouth for first time buyers and growing families alike. As part of Taylor Wimpey’s £168,000 education contribution to Plymouth City Council, they will also help fund a new classroom at Mary Dean's Primary School.

Finley, who is now a Year 7 pupil at Eggbuckland Community College, said: “I’m really pleased to have won the competition to name the new development in Tamerton Foliot. I chose Copleston Heights because of the historic background of the Copleston Oak and the tree is one of the first things you see as you enter the village, and I’m really happy that Taylor Wimpey decided to go with it.”

For more information about the development visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/copleston-heights.

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22 April 2019 Deputy Lord Mayor Christoper Mavin with Arthur Read, after whom the room is named

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Memory Matters Hub is launched Moments Café have officially launched their Memory Matters Hub in Plymouth city centre.

Moments Café in New George Street opened its doors in March 2017 and is run by two nurses, Kate Smith and Laura Walker, who are passionate about supporting the lives of people living with dementia.

The organisation is a non-commissioned social enterprise where profits from the café enable them to run the Memory Matters Hub (located above the café) as well as their workshops in Cornwall. This free resource for the people of Plymouth is a unique one stop shop for all memory matters.

Kate Smith said: “As a social enterprise, we are an organisation that reinvests its profits for the social good. Our aim is to provide a service that works for those that need it!

Laura and I are fortunate enough to work with a group of people who inspire us; living with dementia can be difficult and we aim to ensure that we can continually provide the resources to ease their path.”

The hub was opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor, followed by a brief talk by Kate and Laura. The launch was sponsored by Nash&Co

The entrance to the Hub solicitors, who kindly provided cream teas for all who attended.

The Memory Matters Hub wanted to give their available space a more personal touch, so they decided to rename their rooms after inspirational people who have been affected by dementia in some way.

They now have the Ken Emmett Room, the Norman Bickford Room, the Jennings-Kitwood Suite and finally, the Arthur Read Room.

Arthur and his family attended the event, so he was given the opportunity to open his own room - a very emotional moment for all involved. There is nothing like this anywhere else in the world - Memory Matters and Moments Café are pioneers in bringing the needs of those with dementia to the high street whilst tackling issues with compassion and kindness.

There are currently 850,000 people across the UK living with dementia, and 3,000 of those who have received a diagnosis live in Plymouth. This figure is due to rise to 3,667 by 2020.

Since opening two years ago, the Memory Matters Hub has supported 632 families in Plymouth by providing support and advice, signposting people to the appropriate services and helping those living with dementia and their families by offering space and time to talk. As a result of this, 75 hospital admissions have been prevented.

The social enterprise has spent the last 12 months developing the Memory Matters Hub with its different zones of support and information. The official launch took place on March 15, coinciding with the café’s second birthday.

Kate Smith and Laura Walker, the directors

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Plans for college croquet project to expand across city It is hoped a project to bring people with dementia and young people together which started at a Plymouth secondary school six years ago will be rolled out across other schools in the city.

The Jiminy Wicket dementia croquet sessions take place regularly at Stoke Damerel Community College with younger students and residents of local care homes and on 14 March representatives from other schools in the city came along for the first time to see how their schools can get involved, as did Plymouth's Lord Mayor Sam Davey.

Cllr Ian Tuffin, Plymouth City Council cabinet member for Health and Adult Social Care, also attended for a second time. "It is a privilege to be at Stoke again to see everyone's enjoyment and the amazing care the College's young people display," said

Croquet at Stoke Damerel

Cllr Tuffin.

"I really want to spread this around the city, it can play an important part in our work to tackle loneliness and social isolation."

Lord Mayor Cllr Sam Davey said the students were "a credit to the College".

"They were an absolute joy to meet, so confident and polite, but full of fun," he said.

"I had a wonderful time, as I am sure the residents from the homes did as well."

James Creasey travelled from his home in Colorado for the session - he set up Jiminy Wicket with his brother Andrew when their father, Maxwell, was diagnosed with dementia and he and his brother Andrew began to search for an enjoyable way for them to spend time together.

Andrew hopes the project will expand across Plymouth too.

"We know that the magic is here," he said.

"Now I think the

magic is about to explode around Plymouth, the engagement and interest of the other schools and their desire to replicate the joy and happiness here is palpable."

The sessions are a highlight for residents of St Barnabas Care Home in Stoke according to Holly McNamara, the home's Social Inclusion officer.

"They always get excited when they know they are coming for a game of croquet, the students are brilliant and really look after them."

Year 8 student Ansku said she and her fellow students look forward to it just as much.

"It's really lovely to spend time with our visitors," she said.

"They have such interesting stories and are good company - you can learn a lot spending time with older people and there is nothing to be scared of."

Executive principal of Stoke Damerel, Anita Frier, said: "It is heartwarming to see our students being so caring and confident in talking to our visitors.

"It is vital to educate our students to understand dementia and remove the barriers and fear around this condition."

Find out more about Jiminy Wicket dementia croquet sessions at https://www.jiminywicket.org/

Brenda’s role is champion at Morrison’s Brenda Hatherall has been with Morrison’s for 20 years, and for the last three she has been the Community Champion for the Outland Road store.

In that role, she recently presented pupils from Mayflower Primary School with a hamper of books, to mark World Book Day in March. As well as the hamper given to Mayflower School, Shakespeare School and Pennycross also benefited.

The smiling faces of the children show just how much this meant to them!

Over the last three years, Brenda has organised events to raise more than £32,000 for local community charities.

She insists that it’s not all her own work, though: “It’s everyone in the store really, all the staff, as well as our customers,” said Brenda.

Helen Kelly, people manager at Morrison’s Outland Road, affirmed Brenda’s efforts wholeheartedly. “I’m fairly new here,” she said, “but it’s obvious that her engaging personality

Brenda Hatherall with children from Shakespeare School

and interpersonal skills make her the ideal choice for one of our Community Champions. She’s passionate about this, and it’s outstanding how much she has done. She has lots of innovative ideas, too.”

One of those ideas was to have a ‘water and wine’ challenge, where visitors to the store made a donation and then

had chance to choose a wrapped bottle from a counter containing lots of bottles – a few were wine, the rest were water.

Whether people were lucky winners or not, they enjoyed the challenge and it was one of many such ideas that have helped raise money, especially for Morrison’s chosen charity CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families.

On World Cancer Day, Brenda’s efforts raised £4,600 from raffles, cake sales and booksales.

That was the Brenda at highest amount raised Mayflower School in Morrison’s stores nationwide – a remarkable achievement and a clear sign that Brenda’s doing a great job and the people of Plymouth have generous hearts!

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Plymouth's Lord Mayor is taught the basics of croquet by Year 9 student

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A man who walked the talk THE

By Chris Cole, founder of Cross Rhythms

Experience

I remember sitting in a large field on a sunny day in August in the early 1990s with a few thousand Greenbelt Festival goers listening to a motor bike riding, leather-clad preacher from Australia share the most authentically spiritual and powerful message on personal identity and value and the meaning of life I had ever heard.

It was so powerful that we play a recording of this condensed message on Cross Rhythms radio and affiliate stations around the world virtually every day.

Reverend John Smith died in early March this year at the age of 76. He had the opportunity to at least finish a documentary about his incredible life since he had wrestled with cancer for almost 19 years. As with anything about his life he was a fighter, not for self, but for others. On the occasional times we connected they were always life changing and inspiring for me.

His most famous book was called ‘On the Side of the Angels’ and he was regarded as the pastor of many outlaw motorbike riding clubs including the Melbourne Chapter of the Hell’s Angels. He would bury and marry their members; from these folks - considered by many to be on the margins of society - he gained a grudging respect because he ‘walked the talk’.

John started his ministry in the sixties and seventies which some have considered the most culturally diverse and challenging Chris Cole decades of the last century in the western world. They used to say that you could tell if you were a child of the swinging sixties, because if you were there, you probably couldn’t remember it. In other words, for many, it was a crazy time.

He was a product of the phenomenon known as the Jesus People Movement revival of the sixties and seventies which birthed the different genres of contemporary and worship music you can listen to on our radio stations and online today. However, John came from a completely different background. He was very conservative and a school teacher, but a teacher with a great deal of compassion. The story is too complex for this article, but he ended up, motivated by love of Jesus Christ ministering to the outlaw communities as Jesus had done with the lepers of His day in Israel.

John and his wife Glena have left a legacy which will grow and grow because it wasn’t initiated by them, but their love of Christ. Like ripples

in a pond their spiritual influence will continue to grow, flourish and bear much fruit as does the Kingdom of God, which is described in the biblical book of Isaiah: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.”

John is at peace now. He has run a faithful race. He didn’t do it in an attitude of self-righteousness, but in acknowledgement that his life was undergirded and led through the grace and genuine love of His saviour, Jesus Christ. When you listen to our programmes and you hear his voice, know that John, deep within his heart, ‘walked the talk’.

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Lions Club is helping local charities A number of local charities and individuals have received donations from the Lions Club of Plymouth.

Friends and Families of Special Children received £300 towards its work in Plymouth. The charity raises funds for the whole family to participate in activities together, such as 10 pin bowling or a trip to a leisure park, alongside other families in the same situation. They can support each other and enjoy an outing or event together. It can provide a valuable form of respite for the families.

Life with a child with special needs in the family can be challenging, exhausting and isolating. It can also be lots of fun, and Friends and Families help to enable this.

Clive Pattison and three companions have received £200 towards their fund raising for Meningitis Resarch, because of his son’s close call with the illness. Clive and the team will be competing in the ‘The Wacky Rally’ which starts on July 5 in Lille, France and finishes in Barcelona three days later, by converting a Saab95 estate into a tank with working turret and operating water cannon. They have registered the team as ‘Green Army 1’ because of his son’s avid support for Plymouth Argyle.

Meanwhile £200 has been pledged to the mother of Corgan, an eight year old local deaf boy to help her acquire Level 3 British Sign Language. The fees for this are about £1000 and the Lions already gave him a special laptop some years ago.

Future fund raising events by the Lions include Sponsored Knitting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead on April 13. The aim of the event is to be sponsored to knit as many squares as possible within a given time period.

At a later date, the squares are sewn together and distributed to retirement or nursing homes and individuals within the Plymouth area. The event will be open from 10am until 4pm, with music, a free lunch and refreshments available.

This year’s Dartmoor Walk will be held on July 7, starting and finishing at Wotter Village Hall. Teams of all ages and abilities can join the walk to raise money for their own charity and local Lion’s charities.

For further information on this event please contact Lion David Turvey on 01752 772 536 or dpturvey16@gmail.com The Lions Club of Plymouth always welcome new members, should you feel you would like to become involved in raising funds for the Local Community and National/International disasters, please contact the Membership Secretary, Lion Lionel Marsh on 01752 345 623 email: lionel.marsh@btinternet.com

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

Libraries also run regular story times for under 5s.

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

Pebble Art Thursdays, 3.30pm - 5pm Join in the fun during this pebble art activity session.

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

Estover Library Grandparents Session Fridays, 2pm - 3pm Join in on the weekly drop in session for grandparents and carers of the under 5s with stories for the little ones.

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

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

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

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

Rhymetime Wednesdays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

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

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

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

Drop in.

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

West Park Library IT for Beginners Tuesdays, 3pm - 4pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Or bring along your own device, staff will be on hand to help.

Lego Club Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Book Group Second Thursday of the month, 2pm - 3pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each

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

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

Free to all ages, all abilities.

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

Staffed by volunteers who teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Elm Community Centre in Estover (near Asda) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own drinks and and snacks.

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

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

Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For details visit www.pmhc.co.uk Parents, Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am-11.30am.

Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503.

Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo. com or check out our website www.widewellstriders. co.uk Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

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

To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-tobe. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parentsto-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments,

MTV Music Week extravaganza MTV is returning to Plymouth this summer with a four-day music extravaganza.

Running from June 5 to 8, MTV Music Week will see a huge range of acts perform in the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music.

Supported by Plymouth City Council, MTV will host four exciting evening events at venues across the city: • MTV Push on Wednesday June 5 at The Treasury • MTV Presents on Thursday June 6 at Plymouth Pavilions • YO! MTV Raps on Friday June 7 at The Hub • Club MTV on Saturday June 8 at Plymouth Pavilions The impressive line-up so far includes: Ghetts, Jvck James, Pale Waves, RAY BLK, R3WIRE & VARSKI, Snoochie Shy and The Amazons with more acts and speakers due to be announced in the coming weeks.

MTV Breaks will also be presenting a series of free daytime events including talks, panels and workshops focusing on everything from networking skills, inclusion and social influencers to UK rap music and women in music.

The Amazons Photo: Alex Lake

Music fans can also sign up for a DJ workshop at The Hub and speed networking events to meet music industry professionals.

Following on from MTV Crashes Plymouth and MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds, MTV Music Week Plymouth marks a new direction for the Plymouth showcase, focused on curated events relevant to young fans, in addition to live music events.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “We’re passionate about supporting music in Plymouth and excited to be working with MTV to bring such

chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Thursday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Clearbook Village Hall at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

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

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

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

Bingo Night Wednesdays Mainstone Community Centre with eyes down at 7.30pm. Eight page book plus one flyer costs only £6.

Raffle every week and tea or coffee, or if you prefer something stronger there is a bar.

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

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

Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens

an amazing range of genres to the city.

“Our ongoing relationship with MTV is just one of the ways we’re working to protect and build Plymouth’s amazing music scene.

“This new format is really exciting for anyone in Plymouth interested in breaking into the music industry with the daytime workshops giving a unique chance to meet and learn from talented industry professionals, in addition to the four spectacular live music events for all music fans to enjoy.”

For more info visit www. mtvmusicweek.co.uk.

Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 875916 Regular Events at Leigham Community Hall Tuesday Pilates 9.45am to 10.45am Wednesday night bingo eyes down 7pm; Thursday night Clubbercise: an exercise class like no other 6pm to 7pm; Friday morning breakfasts 9am to 12 noon; Friday Night Youth Club for children up to seven years old.

Barnardo’s Children’s Centre, Whitleigh Monday: Parenting Groups. Call 875933 for more information; Garden Time - come and play outside 11.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday: Sensational Babies - sensory experience for pre-walkers 9.30am to 10.45am; Bump Buddies - for pregnant ladies and partners 1pm to 2.30pm. Booking essential.

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

For more information call 01752 875933 Regular Events at William Sutton Village Hall, Crownhill Mondays: New Age Kurling for over 50s 12.30pm to 2pm; ACT Community Theatre group 7pm to 9pm; Tuesdays: Knit & Natter 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Wednesdays: Lace making 7pm to 9pm (except summer holidays); Fridays: Yoga 10am to 12pm (except school holidays); Saturdays: Bingo 2pm to 4pm; Katie Su School of Dance Mondays 10am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm; Wednesdays 4pm to 6.30pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Every second Sunday 11am to 1pm Plymouth O Gauge model railway group.

Derriford Townswomen’s Guild Second Tuesday of the month at 2pm (except August) We meet at Derriford Church Hall, Powisland Drive Drive, Derriford, Plymouth. Visitors are very welcome to come to our meeting to see if they are interested in joining our Guild. We usually have a speaker and if

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you decide to join our guild we also have a gardening club, craft group and social studies group. A coffee morning is held each month and there is also a scrabble group and bridge club. For further information you can contact our Secretary Jenny Homeyard on 01752 781291.

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

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

Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa & More Playtots Baby & Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays in term time St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. Plenty of space for children to pay and parents, grandparents and carers to meet and make friends. Good variety of toys, crafts, snack, story and rhyme time all included in these fun sessions. From 9.30am to 11.30am. Just come along or contact Lyn on 01752 706728 for more details.

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

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

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings will start at 10.30am, followed by a coffee break around 11am, all held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and also help to keep the association alive.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meetings are now held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists after their drill session. The branch meetings will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre Brest Road Derriford and the dates for 2019 are as follows: May 14, July 9, Sept 10, Nov 12. The AGM will be on Tuesday Jan 14, 2020 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can to give support to your committee, in order to keep the branch alive. If

Disney Magic will be coming to Plymouth

Disney will be sprinkling its magic across Britain’s Ocean City in September 2020, with the inaugural visit of the Disney Magic cruise liner.

The Disney Magic is over 300 metres long and can accommodate more than 2,800 passengers, which will make her one of the biggest cruise ships to ever visit Plymouth when she arrives on September 7 2020. This has been made possible thanks to support from Destination Plymouth, Plymouth City Council and Associated British Ports (ABP) Plymouth.

The visit of the Disney Magic is expected to attract a huge amount of attention - when she made her first visit to other UK ports, such as Liverpool, huge crowds turned out to see the ship. As she will be anchored in Plymouth Sound, the Hoe will provide the perfect viewing point for those wanting to catch a glimpse.

Passengers on board will land at both Millbay and Commercial Wharf on the Barbican via tenders. For over a year, local companies and attractions have been working in partnership with ABP Plymouth, Cattewater Harbour Commissioners and the Queens Harbour Master, as well as Plymouth Boat Trips, to develop proposals for shore excursions in and around the city.

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any member need support please contact the branch secretary or welfare officer. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held mid January 2020.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm.

Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

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

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

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

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

Destination Plymouth, said: “We have been working very hard over the past three years in the cruise market, supported by Cruise Britain and with funding from Visit England, to encourage cruise vessels to come to Plymouth.

“This visit is particularly exciting for us both in terms of the amount and type of passengers visiting but also in terms of developing our relationship with the Disney Cruise brand.

“Over the next 12 months our cruise liner volunteers will be receiving extra support including additional training, new uniforms and a new base to work from so they are ready to provide the very best possible port welcome in 2020. We will also be working closely in partnership with the city’s businesses to ensure that all those visiting recommend Plymouth as a great place to come back to visit.”

In 2018, four cruise vessels stopped in Plymouth, with seven currently booked to visit in 2019. A further 12 vessels have already booked to berth in 2020, which will equate to around 13,000 passengers. Destination Plymouth aims to increase this post-2020 as a strong legacy of Mayflower 400.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Tourism is an incredibly important industry in Plymouth and the thousands of passengers arriving on cruise ships offer a huge opportunity for local businesses.” 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 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 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.

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin,

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Sequence, Old Time and more. Free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own soft drinks and snacks. For more information call Jeannie on 01803 325905 or visit www.dancingduo.co.uk 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 information please 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 through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation.

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

All sessions are at the Playwriters mini-theatre above The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St (behind WHSmith).

Contact on 01752786777 for more details or go to www.playwriters.org.

Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm.

Details 01752 256633.

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

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 Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

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

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.

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 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

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

Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

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

These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall.

These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2.

Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 or email tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk

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Plans are well under way for this years Freedom community festival, a free annual event due to be held on Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 in Freedom Fields Park, Plymouth.

This ever populur event brings people together of all age groups to celebrate our rich diverse community.

This event is organized and run by a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to make it all happen. It also comes with great support from a number of local and City wide organisations, performing artists, local people, plus sponsors and grants.

It provides culture, great local music, a variety of delicious food, market stalls and many activities to show off Plymouth at its best.

This year we aim to provide an enhanced community family zone that offers creative and learning opportunities and to promote an environmental theme.

We welcome support to sustain this event including: volunteering, sponsorship and offers for family friendly activities.

For more info on how to get involved go to: www.freedomcommunityfestival.org or visit Facebook@freedomcommunityfestival or call Jonathan on: 07722308462.

school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year.

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk

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

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

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

Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk

Plymouth 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 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

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

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 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.

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

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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.

Vital medical equipment donated to Trevi House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

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

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11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

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!

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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.

Hannah Shead (left) and Liz Harding with the defibrillator

Heartswell South West, the regional heart charity, has donated a new defibrillator and cabinet worth £2,000 to Plymouth’s leading women’s charity, Trevi House.

Heartswell South West is a charitable organisation whose aims are to make a positive difference to people affected by heart disease or heart condition and to provide accommodation for relatives, friends and carers of people undergoing treatment in hospitals across the South West.

A defibrillator is a machine which restarts the heart in the event of a cardiac arrest. If a defibrillator is used within 3-5 minutes of cardiac arrest, survival rates jump from 6%74% and therefore could save a life.

The charity has been running a vital defibrillator programme for the past five years providing defibrillators for communities, clubs, schools and organisations across Devon and Cornwall. It aims to ensure that as many defibrillators as possible are placed in across the South West.

Normally the charity requests that organisations pay between £500 and £1,750 towards the cost of the defibrillator.

However Heartswell, on this occasion, agreed to support Trevi House in fully funding the equipment.

Trevi House is a women’s only residential

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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

rehabilitation centre and can accommodate up to 10 women and their children at any given time.

It’s the only women’s centre in the UK where women can keep their children through rehab.

Trevi House has been treating mums for their addiction to drugs and alcohol for more than 25 years and its employees will now undergo training in how to use the lifesaving defibrillator should the need arise.

Hannah Shead, chief executive of Trevi House, said: “We are really grateful to Heartswell for their generosity and support for the women and children that we care for every year.

“We know that the women we support have a higher than normal risk of cardiac problems and so it is reassuring to know that we now have a life saving defibrillator on site.”

Liz Harding, operations manager, Heartswell South West said: “Trevi House provide incredible support to women who are at a high risk of cardiac arrest and we are glad that together, we have been able to ensure that their first aid kit is now fully equipped with a defibrillator.

“The Trevi team will be fully trained in CPR and defibrillation creating both a safer environment at the centre and more lifesavers in our local community.” 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

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 welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

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

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who

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Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby. co.uk/join-us for more details.

trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

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

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

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

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem.

Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

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

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk.

Tel. 07949 839088

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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.

College receives £280,000 to develop virtual reality training in construction City College Plymouth has received £280,000 funding from the Construction Industry Training Board to develop and deliver a two year immersive learning project in close collaboration with Kier Living and We Are The Moment, partnering with Plymouth Construction Training Group and Building Plymouth.

The project will develop state-of-the-art training experiences to support the booming investment and 10,000 projected new jobs expected in construction in Plymouth over the next five years.

The partnership will promote the implementation of new virtual reality (VR) technologies in both higher education and further education and in the construction sector, attracting and retaining talent to improve productivity and address skills gaps in this vital industry.

Lance Chatfield, academy manager for higher technology skills at the college said: “We will pilot and deliver innovative

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 their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.

PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

immersive learning experiences that replicate developments in the city. Central to the project is the development of a VR ‘house’ environment.

“This will be based on a Kier Living four bed construction, as seen around the Plymouth area.

“The house will be used to demonstrate real-life examples to aid health and safety practice in a secure and safe environment, adding a key immersive element to the classroom-taught curriculum currently taught at the college.

“The project will also be going ‘on the road’ later this year, when students and potential new recruits to the construction industry will be able to try out the VR challenges at roadshows, apprenticeship fairs and college Open Days.”

If you would like to find out how you could develop the skills required to join the booming construction industry, call 01752 305300 or visit www.cityplym.ac.uk.

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

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

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

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters.

Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080.

National Trust Plymouth Centre St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Entrance is £3 for members and £4 for non-members, which includes light refreshments.

For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@ gmail.com Devon and Cornwall Carving Club Tuesday (term time) 7 pm – 9 pm At Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth. Cost of membership is £22 per person, per term. All new members welcome.

Please call Neil Smith for more details on 01752 82121.

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

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

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

Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014 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.

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Engineering consultants, Services Design Solution (SDS) held their fifth annual charity pub quiz at the Walkabout Pub in Plymouth and raised a staggering £5,000 for Shekinah.

John Hamblin, chief executive of Shekinah, gave a presentation about the work of the charity and said the money raised will support the work Shekinah does in ending rough sleeping and helping people improve their lives away from the streets.

A total of 29 teams took part in the quiz, comprising engineers, contractors, architects, project managers and clients, who enjoyed a fun, well-organised evening, and deserving champions of the night were engineering and services provider N G Bailey.

Members of staff from Santander helped out on the night by selling raffle tickets and generously contributed £1000 to the total amount raised for Shekinah.

Local photographer Trevor Burrows was also on hand to capture the evening’s

The redevelopment of North Prospect, which is now approaching its final phase, will receive £1 million from the new Housing Investment Fund, a key part of Plymouth City Council’s latest Plan for Homes.

The money will go towards the construction of new roads and footways, updates to the drainage systems and the installation of services like electric and gas.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet member for Housing and Cooperative Development, said: “The regeneration of North Prospect is highly regarded nationally and has won a number of prestigious development awards and I’m delighted that the project is now on track to come to a successful completion.

“By contributing to the costs of essential

highlights. Following the quiz, there was an impressive raffle of prizes donated by the teams.

SDS, whose head office is in The Millfields, is committed to ensuring that they contribute positively to the community.

In addition to supporting local charities, they provide mentoring and work experience schemes for aspiring engineering students.

SDS also take part in the ‘Building Plymouth’ initiative to encourage careers in construction, and they currently have six apprentices across their offices in Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol.

Shaun Hoppins, managing director said: “We are so pleased to be able to support this local charity and bring clients and colleagues together to raise a record amount from the quiz.”

enabling works, we will ensure that public funding is spent in an area that will profit the widest range of residents and delivers lasting benefits to the community.”

Nick Jackson, director of business services and development said: “Plymouth Community Homes appreciate this support from the council in helping us take the final step to complete the North Prospect Regeneration.

This is the largest regeneration project in the South West which is rapidly transforming the area.

“PCH could not have achieved this without the support from Plymouth City Council and Homes England. We remain confident that the remaining funding required will be found and continue to press ahead with the land assembly and planning process.”

The regeneration of North Prospect is a project led by Plymouth Community Homes and supported by the city council.

Over the course of the project, old and decaying housing stock, often in a condition beyond economic repair, are being replaced with brand new, energy efficient homes for social/affordable rent, shared ownership and outright sale.

It has already seen more than 650 new homes completed alongside the Beacon, a new community hub housing shops, a new library, a Children’s Centre and 39 flats for older residents.

In addition, the park at Cookworthy Green has been enlarged and improved and now provides a quality and well managed green space, which is well used by local residents and their families.

Three previous phases are now complete and with one underway, the final phase will see the building of 56 new homes as well as the replacement of 140 existing properties.

School musicians play at university Five music groups from Plymouth schools, all with tutors sponsored by Plymouth Music Accord, played for a large audience of parents and friends in the Sherwell Centre at Plymouth University.

Dr Robert Taub, the new director of music at Plymouth University’s Arts Institute, welcomed the performers: Lipson Sax Group, Lipson Brass Group, Devonport High School for Girls Junior and Intermediate Strings Groups and Torpoint Community College Choir.

The young people’s commitment was clear, with very high standards being set and met. The presentation was lively and tutors compered with some good jokes, both verbal and visual.

Music ranged from pop culture classics such as the Simpsons theme tune to folk fiddle music and modern pop. There were even some surprises; who knew Beethoven had arranged his Moonlight Sonata for saxophone?

This was the fourth concert of its kind organised by PMA, Plymouth University and Plymouth Music Hub. PMA has sponsored

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tuition in Plymouth secondary schools for the last seven years. A project involving primaries is under discussion.

As a registered charity, Plymouth Music Accord supports the appreciation and performance of music in and around Plymouth for the benefit of all, the young in

particular. From working with young people, to enabling children to experience live music concerts, to group tuition in secondary schools and internships for young musicians, the Plymouth Music Accord is entirely funded by members’ subscriptions, donations, legacies, fundraising and charitable grants.

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across the Hoe promenade. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to watch the Field Gun competition with tri-service teams competing for the prestigious Babcock cup, the Unarmed Combat Display by 30 CDO Stonehouse Royal Marines and performances from bands including the City of Plymouth Pipe Band and the marching band of the Royal Marines, Plymouth.

From 5pm, an air display will take to the skies, starting with a rescue display from the Coastguard in partnership with the RNLI. There will be a flypast from a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter and an RAF Spitfire plane, with more displays to be announced.

Across the Hoe, a number of ‘villages’ will showcase the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, Royal Marines and the emergency services, with vehicles and equipment on display, information about recruitment and military personnel to meet.

The Veteran’s Village, supported by the Royal British Legion, will also see more than 60 local charities and organisations showcasing their work, offering information, advice and support.

The main stage will host performances from local choirs and groups throughout the day, including the Community Military Kids Choir and the Military Wives Choir.

From 6pm a free evening concert, sponsored by C&G Catering, will entertain the crowds with a fantastic range of live music.

The night will be headlined by One Step Behind, the UK’s leading Madness tribute band. Also taking to the stage is Scarlett Lee, last year’s X Factor runner-up, a Tom Jones tribute act and the Royal Marine Function Band.

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Huge crowds gathered to watch the impressive aerobatic team the last time they performed in the city in 2012, when Plymouth hosted the national Armed Forces Day event.

Councillor Pete Smith, deputy leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that the Red Arrows will be returning to Plymouth this summer, adding extra excitement to our already impressive Armed Forces Day line-up.”

The Red Arrows will close the air display, which starts at 5pm. The display will also include a rescue demonstration from the Coastguard in partnership with the RNLI and flypasts from a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter and an RAF Spitfire.

Visitors to Armed Forces Day can also enjoy the arena programme, with parades, bands and the popular field gun competition, as well as displays of military vehicles and equipment.

Following the air display, there will be a free outdoor evening concert headlined by One Step Behind, the UK’s leading Madness tribute band. Also taking to the stage are last year’s X Factor runner-up Scarlett Lee and a Tom Jones tribute act.

Road closures and exclusion zones will be in place around the time of the air display to ensure public safety. More details will be announced closer to the time.

The exciting programme for this year’s Plymouth Armed Forces Day, in association with Babcock, was revealed at the official launch in March.

The launch saw members of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery abseil down the walls of the Royal Citadel, carrying the Armed Forces

Day flag, which was then presented to the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Sam Davey.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Dornan RA, who presented the flag to the Lord Mayor, said: “‘It is a great privilege for 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery to launch Plymouth Armed Forces Day 2019.

“The support that we, the military community, receive from the people of Plymouth is really important to us and we are all extremely grateful for everything that the city does to make us feel so welcome and valued.”

The hugely popular, family-friendly Plymouth Armed Forces Day will take place on Plymouth Hoe. This year’s event will see audiences wowed by air displays, parades, live music and the arena and stage programmes, which includes a free outdoor evening concert.

Councillor Pete Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Armed Forces Day is not only a brilliant day out, filled with fun for the whole family, but an incredibly important opportunity to show our support for all members of the armed forces and thank them for their hard work and dedication.”

Mike Homer, Babcock’s Managing Director at Devonport Royal Dockyard, said: “The armed forces make an invaluable contribution to our country, and holding this Armed Forces Day event gives us the opportunity to formally show them our support.

“We are proud to be working with Plymouth City Council again this year to bring such an important event to Plymouth, which gives visitors a valuable insight into the work carried out by UK military personnel around the globe.”

The start of the day will see the Parade of Standards, as veterans and cadets march

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The spectacular Red Arrows will return to Plymouth this year for Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 29.

Volunteer-led community action group Clean Our Patch has been supported by Labour Councillors from across the city, and the council’s Waste Management Team, to support them in their mission to clean up Plymouth.

Using grant donations from Labour city councillors, Clean Our Patch has purchased an events gazebo and around 60 litter pickers, 30 hoops, and 30 high visibility jackets, to support recruiting more volunteers and ensure their safety when out collecting rubbish.

Clean Our Patch was started in 2018 by El Clarke and Ash Samuels and has led around 80 litter picks across the city, including in Honicknowle, West Park, Keyham, Devonport, Mountwise, Mutley, Plymstock, Plympton, the Hoe, Bovisands, St Budeaux, and Burrington Park industrial estate. The volunteers have an arrangement with the City Council to collect rubbish after the litter picks. In 2018 volunteers with Clean Our Patch collected 1280 bags, roughly 12.5 tonnes of litter, plus a range of large items.

The first two months of 2019 have already seen the collection of 681 bags or 6.5 tonnes of litter.

Some of the more colourful items picked up include safes, ironing boards, a commode, Nikes, scooters, wallets and purses, stolen bank cards, piles of dirty nappies, needles, noz canisters, a satellite dish, a microwave, children’s toys, shopping trollies, Christmas trees complete with strings of lights, and a toilet brush!

El Clarke, co-founder of Clean our Patch, said: “When we first started out, we never imagined that it would grow into something so big. Words cannot describe the gratitude and appreciation that we have for all of the support we have received. We have been able to grow and develop our ambassador scheme and it is looking hopeful that we will have recruited in Keyham, Plympton and Plymstock. With the funding we have received we have been able to facilitate this growth and in time we will have groups in every ward of Plymouth! In some areas this may involve merging or collaborating with pre-existing groups. As well as the practical litter picking we will be developing an education scheme that will aim to educate at a grass roots level. We hope that this will be the key to making lasting change happen.”

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