Plymouth Chronicle Derriford & North August 2018

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May the Forces be with you!

A Royal Navy Sea King flew into St Boniface’s Catholic College as part of a careers drive. Pictured with students from the college is Mrs Amanda Coot who provides support for children from Services families • Full story on page 2

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Council to protect more of the city’s green spaces

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Sea King drops in as part of careers drive

Three new green spaces in Plymouth are to receive special protection by being designated as Local Nature Reserves.

The City Council is to designate Kings Tamerton Woods, Newnham Meadows and Seaton and Lower Bircham Valley as reserves, providing legal protection for a further 48 hectares of habitats that include woodland, grassland, wetland and streams.

The designations will mean Plymouth will have a total of 13 Local Nature Reserves protecting 302 hectares, taking the city above the Natural England’s Accessible Natural Greenspace Standard for the UK. The Cabinet is planning to invest £83,000 in the three new reserves, which will be funded through contributions from developers (Section106/development contributions) and existing greenspace budgets.

Further funding and partnership work are also planned to expand biodiversity of the Lower Bircham and Seaton Valley site through species re-introduction programmes, which will include beavers and water voles.

Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member for Environment and Street Scene, said: “Plymouth is fortunate to have some amazing green spaces and wildlife and we are committed to looking after them and ensuring people can enjoy them.

“The new designations will safeguard some of our most important spaces for future generations.

“It will ensure the city’s valuable green lungs are maintained for the community’s enjoyment and the benefit of the city’s wildlife.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Rise in young people contacting Childline with eating disorders

Eating disorders are becoming a major issue for teenagers across the country.

With thousands of young people contacting Childline with concerns about how they look, as well as many others suffering in silence, it’s clear that this is a problem effecting many.

It comes as new figures from the NSPCC show that nearly 6,000 counselling sessions have been carried out by Childline about eating disorders over the last year.

Worryingly, this includes children and young people from the South West of England.

Of course there are a myriad of reasons why young people may be worrying about their weight.

Many of those contacting Childline, which provides counselling online or over the phone seven days a week through a dedicated team of volunteers, have been saying the pressures of social media have led them to avoiding certain food types or restricting what they eat.

They’ve also been comparing themselves to others on social media and looking at ways to lose weight.

This has led to fears that they could go on to develop anorexia or bulimia, with both their mental and physical health suffering.

With body image and eating disorders clearly effecting young people’s mental health, the NSPCC’s Are You There? campaign is calling on the UK Government to invest some of the £300 million it has committed for children’s mental health services towards early support services such as Childline.

It’s hoped that this could be a lifeline for those struggling to cope with the pressures they’re facing and will mean they can get access to support when they need it the most.

For more information about the NSPCC’s Are You There? campaign see www.nspcc.org.uk/what-wedo/campaigns/are-you-there Sharon Copsey, NSPCC South West regional head of service

St Boniface’s College headteacher Neil Maslen pictured with the Royal Navy crew and students

Staff and students at St Boniface’s Catholic College in Manadon Park were treated to a spectacular visit by the Royal Navy’s Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter as part of their careers drive encouraging students to consider careers in the services.

Much to the delight of the students, the school’s headteacher, Neil Maslen arranged for the visit to really make the day memorable.

The landing was broadcast live on the St Boniface’s Facebook page (www. facebook.com/stbonifaces) and viewed by many parents, friends and past pupils. It was also watched in several primary schools around the city.

Year 9 student Morgan McLean said “My dad is in the Royal Navy, and this reminded me of how proud I am to be part of a service family, it was such an exciting experience!”

The college has recently launched its ‘First For Forces Families’ campaign to recognise the unique challenges service children go through at school, and

highlight the support that is available to both the children and their parents.

In June, the college was awarded the MKC Heroes Secondary School of the Year Award at a gala dinner attended by their service children and Mrs Amanda Coot, who is the MKC Heroes Lead at the school.

Mrs Coot’s unending support for service children and their families was recognised at the event.

She said: “Events like this not only enthuse and excite the students at St Boniface’s and

helps them consider a career in the services, but it really helps to give the service children pride in their parents’ work, and realise their own importance in our college community.”

A recent Ofsted visit recognised that the 162-year old school was ‘rapidly improving’. Those wishing to see for themselves are welcome to attend the upcoming Open Evening on September 18 from 5.30pm.

There, service families can also meet Mrs Coot and some of the school’s service children.

Above: Boniface College Year 10 student Ethan Chard in helicopter gear Left: Year 9 students after their tour of the Sea King

Summer of fun for children with additional needs

Routeways are working in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Horizons Plymouth to deliver a broad range of short break activities for disabled children over the summer holidays.

The exciting partnership will provide a fun packed summer of activities for children with additional needs.

Activities on offer include Moorland survival days, football and multi-sports programme, sailing, forest school, wonderful wildlife, gorge walking and a pirate training academy.

These services are specifically for disabled children and access is not dependent on a formal assessment.

Sessions are open to children attending special schools or, who are known to inclusion services or who are recognised as having an autistic spectrum condition, particularly with associated challenging behaviour or learning difficulties and those with sensory and/or physical impairments.

It’s been recognised that families may have additional needs if they are bringing up a disabled child and that the children and young people may need extra support to be able to take part in activities and would not cope in a mainstream holiday club.

Josh Grant, health and disability manager at Argyle Community Trust said “Argyle Community Trust are privileged to deliver on the city’s short breaks programme. We look forward to a great summer of fun football games and other enjoyable activities at Home Park. Children aged 7-14 with autism or ADHD are welcome to take advantage of a comfortable environment where all abilities can flourish.”

Routeways have been providing support for families in Plymouth since 1997 and work closely with Plymouth City Council to deliver services for disabled children and their families. As well as the short breaks Routeways provide an inclusion brokerage service helping families to engage their disabled children into mainstream holiday activities.

Mark Collings, chief executive at Routeways said: “We are very proud of our partnership working with Plymouth City Council and other voluntary sector organisations to provide support for children with special educational needs or disabilities; these children often miss out on many of the fun and adventurous activities their non-disabled peers are able to access.

“We deliver a range of outdoor and adventurous activities such as Gorge Walking and a survival day on Dartmoor, making the most of our beautiful surroundings.

The children attending these days get a huge sense of achievement and really enjoy themselves.”

Families can book their children on to the short breaks offered by Routeways, Horizons Plymouth and the Argyle Community Trust on line at www.bookwhen.com/shortbreaks For details contact Mark Collings, chief executive of Routeways mcollings@ routeways.org.uk. Tel: 01752 300700. Also visit www.routeways.org.uk.

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Manadon sports hub taking shape

Free lunches for children at all local libraries in August

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Plymouth’s library service is joining up with CATERed and its Big Summer Food Tour again this summer for Lunch at the Library.

Every Wednesday in August children can pick up a free lunch and join in with family friendly activities.

This year lunch will be provided at all local libraries - Southway, Estover, West Park and Crownhill - and a pop-up library in Whitleigh.

Activities will take place between 10am and 4pm, including the Summer Reading Challenge, films, crafts and coding workshops. There will also be some special guests including the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Music Zone, Cats Protection League, Cosmic and Positive People, Above Bounds Theatre, Devon and Cornwall Police, Paper Nations and more.

Deputy Council Leader Pete Smith said: “Lunch at the Library was very successful last year and we’re looking forward to feeding minds and tummies again this summer. Holiday Hunger is a real problem for many families in Plymouth.

“By joining in with CATERed’s Big Summer Food Tour we can help those who may struggle to provide food and entertainment for children over the holiday. We hope the great line up of activities will encourage children and families to visit their local library so they can see what’s on offer all year round.”

Lunches will be given out between 12 noon and 2pm on a first come first served basis.

For more information about Lunch at the Library and details of activities visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/lunchatthelibrary

Manadon facility manager Lewis Coombes and Cllr Peter Smith checking on progress of the steel framework

Work to transform old artificial football pitches into a brand new sports facility for the Manadon and Honicknowle communities is well underway and now reaching the next phase of development.

Argyle Community Trust and Plymouth City Council have teamed up to create a new football, cricket and outdoor sports centre that will be one of the best in the city.

Work on the site has been broken into phases, with the first phase complete and open to the community. Plymouth locals now have access to a Football Associated standard third generation (3G) artificial playing pitch, together with floodlights and security fencing that allows them to enjoy the state-ofthe-art facility either through Trust related programmes or for general Community use.

The new 3G pitch is already proving popular with regular sessions of Adult and Veterans Six-a-Side leagues, over 50’s Walking Football, community use and has even seen Argyle’s First Team squad use the facility during preseason training.

Based on the site of the former Ministry of Defence pitches on St Peter’s Road, the Manadon Sports and Community Hub is now in its next phase, which sees the steel frame work of the two-storey pavilion put in place.

The pavilion will offer a permanent office for the trust, a four changing room complex, a training room and a multi-purpose space for meetings and social functions.

The development of two new junior grass football pitches and a new artificial cricket wicket with eight grass wickets is soon to be undertaken, along with improvements to the car park and entrance to the site.

Funded by the Premier League and the FA Facilities Fund, Sport England and the England and Wales Cricket Board, supported

Lewis Coombes is interviewed by BBC Radio Devon’s Gordon Sparks, watched by Cllr Peter Smith and recorded by Siobhan Robbie-James of the Plymouth Argyle Community Trust

Photos by Roy Perring by contributions from the City Council and the Trust, the new facility will inspire people from across Plymouth and beyond and is expected to increase the number of people taking part in physical activity at the site from 17,500 a year to 30,000.

By transferring the facility to the Trust as a community asset it ensures local people have a say in its running and allows it to make more sport, more accessible to the wider community.

The Manadon Sports and Community Hub project will create employment, apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities as well as access to training, development and life skills courses for young people.

Architect’s impression of the new facility

Armed Forces Day what a brilliant show!

Floor slabs being craned in

The Plymouth Branch of the RAF Association would like to thank all concerned for the brilliant organisation of Armed Forces Day, held on Plymouth Hoe, on June 30, what a show! A day full of action and fun, enjoyed by all present.

The theme of the day this year, was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force. What a turnout from the 200 RAF Air Cadets (Plymouth and Cornwall wing) supported by the Royal Marine Band Plymouth, marching so proudly on to the Hoe, with the salute given by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, a credit to the youth of today, which bodes well for the future of the RAF Family.

Plymouth Branch will be celebrating the 100th anniversary at various venues in Plymouth and RAF Harrowbeer from September 9 to 15. Watch this space!

Yours sincerely Bill, Hatherley Secretary, RAF Association Plymouth Branch

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

Drama in the Park Aug 10, Aug 18, Aug 25 and Sept 1 Heartbreak Productions present open air theatre in Devonport Park. The unique outdoor theatre experience features four different productions on various dates in August and September. The performances start on August 10 with David Walliams’ bestseller The Midnight Gang, following by Pride and Prejudice, (Aug 18), The Railway Children (Aug 25) and Much Ado About Nothing (Sept 1). For tickets and details visit www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Aug 14 Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton. Starting at 7.30pm, lasting a couple hours. Guests are always made most welcome and refreshments are available half way through the meeting. This month, the horizons are being broadened from interest in fuchsias and pelargoniums, as the speaker will be someone from Great Western Gladiolus. The title of the talk is ‘So you think you know glads?’. A rather intriguing title - you might even learn something new! If you would like further information, please telephone either Sonia Venn on 01752 514119 or Barbara Tremethick on 01752 228216.

Woolwell Community Fun Day Aug 18 Woolwell Centre 10am to 4pm. Children’s inflatables, barbecue, stalls, demonstrations, dog show and fully licensed bar. Dog show from 2pm to 4pm. Entry £1 per dog per category including cutest puppy, dog which looks most like its owner, prettiest female, handsomest male, waggiest tail, fancy dress and best child handler. For information call 01752 695888 Dosis Does Disney Charity Concert Aug 18 St Mary’s Church, Tamerton Foliot at 7pm. An evening of Disney songs, performed by musical theatre performers in aid of St Mary’s toilet project. Funds are being raised to make the St Mary’s Church the heart of the village, and a more usable building by putting in an accessible bathroom. For more information or to reserve your tickets in advance, please contact thedosisproject@gmail.com Fun Day Aug 18 Compton Methodist Church, 3pm to 6pm. Pet service, BBQ and free bouncy castle. The Pet service will be at 3pm followed by the BBQ. Summer Fun in the Park Aug 19 Organised by the Friends of Devonport Park in association with Skymind Studios CIC. An afternoon of family fun and music takes over Devonport Park.

Assertiveness and Confidence Workshop Aug 23 Personal and Relationship Counselling, 36 Looe Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0BE 6pm to 9pm. £15. Assertiveness and Confidence workshop, aimed at helping people improve their assertiveness & confidence. To book contact Karen on 01752 266000 or visit www.plymouthcounselling.com Charity Family Fun Day Aug 26 King’s Arms, Tamerton Foliot The fun day returns after the success of last year’s event and is planned to become an annual event on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Asthma UK and the National Autistic Society. The Lord Mayor will be attending and there will be local stalls, music, food, refreshments and a charity raffle.

Blue Light Family Fun Day Sept 1 Organised by the Plymstock Inn to say thank you to Plymstock’s emergency personnel and their families.

Live entertainment, bouncy castle, BBQ, a Prosecco Bar and a discount on all food and drink for all Blue Light Card holders and their families respectively. This includes NHS, Police, Fire, Ambulance, RNLI, Prison Service and Coastguards. Everyone’s invited to come

lives of people affected by dementia - now and in the future. Registrations are open now and close Thursday August 30. The walk starts at 12 noon. Visit www.memorywalk.org.uk/find-a-walk/ plymouth-2018 to register or for more information.

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Plymouth Treasure Hunt July 28 - Sept 30 Back by popular demand, the annual Plymouth treasure hunt is back and ready to raise more money for St Luke’s Hospice! You will need to solve puzzles, crack codes, complete challenges, decipher riddles and read maps with clues varying in difficulty from easy to mind boggling. There are great prizes to be won along the trail as well as a fabulous trophy for the winning team. Just £20 to enter your team, and you can be safe in the knowledge that all those funds are going to St Luke’s Hospice. Look up Plymouth Treasure Hunt on Facebook for more information.

Plymouth Hoe Bike Nights Aug 2, 16 and 30 Plymouth Hoe Bike Nights on the Hoe Promenade by kind permission of the Plymouth City Council in support of local children’s charity, Jeremiah’s Journey. The gates open at 6pm until 9pm with a requested minimum donation of £1 per person in the charity buckets, which will allow you to see hundreds of motorcycles, trikes and quads of all types. There will also be motorcycle trade stands, fast food catering and a live band.

British Firework Championships Aug 8 - 9 The Hoe The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth’s Waterfront in August. Each year, six professional display firework companies are selected by a draw to take part, and despite varying weather conditions over the years - and even a World War II bomb being found on the site - the event has successfully taken place every year since it started in 1997. In addition to the dazzling display of fireworks, there and celebrate our Emergency Service personnel. From 12 noon to 6pm.

Roborough Rotary Club Barbecue Sept 2 Fun & fundraising BBQ at the Kings Arms pub Tamerton Foliot with 12.30pm for 1pm start. Tickets are £10 per person to include a welcome drink plus BBQ and dessert. There will be a selection of games for everyone to try with prizes and a special draw. All proceeds will be in aid of local community charities.

For further details and purchase of tickets please contact Hugh Baker 01752 923706 or 07815975805 Plymouth Green Book Club Sept 4 Discussion on The New Wild - Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation by veteran environmental writer Fred Pearce. He used to think invasive species were evil interlopers spoiling pristine ‘natural’ ecosystems. Most conservationists would agree, but what if traditional ecology is wrong. In The New Wild, Fred Pearce rediscovers what conservation should really be about. He explores ecosystems old and new

is entertainment on the Hoe including a fun fair with thrill rides, Heart FM providing live music and a number of catering facilities available to stave off any hunger during the show.

Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival 2018 Aug 10 - 12 The Parade, The Barbican The Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival returns for a third year, sponsored by Rowes Honda, delighting blues and jazz fans around the city and further afield with another great weekend of live music in one of Britain’s most stunning locations. Acts this year include familiar faces such as Andy Quick and his band, The Rumblestrutters, Benny Guitar Carr, Midnight Blues Train, Vince Lee’s Big Combo and loads more to boot.

Bushcraft for kids Aug 15 - 17 Saltram. A wild adventure walkabout, children become part of a tribe and learn some survival, bushcraft, wilderness and navigations skills. The day will begin making a shelter using only what is available from the woods. Next comes fire lighting, one of the most exciting parts of the day. You will be practising various survival techniques, this will include making traps and snares, cam and con, a man hunt and much much more. Tickets £18.50 per child, age 6+. Booking essential.

Plymouth Memory Walk Sept 1 Join hundreds of walkers on Plymouth Hoe for the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk. Sign up, register or join a team today! If you create a team your friends and family will be able to register individually using the team code and link sent in your welcome email. Once registered, start your fundraising. Every pound you raise will change the

- from Pacific islands to the Australian outback to the Thames estuary - and reveals that our ideas about ‘the balance of nature’ are now seriously outdated’.

Embracing the new wild is our best chance for the future. Come along and take part in the discussion with guest expert, Dr Alison Smith, Lead Community Scientist, Plantlife. 6.30pm to 8pm. Room 002, Babbage Building, Plymouth University.

Grand Coffee Morning Sept 8 Hosted by Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Conservative Association at Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane PL3 3NY. Bring and buy table, cake stall and raffle. Tickets £4 to include coffee, tea and biscuits Autumn Fayre Sept 22 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road, 12pm to 3pm. There will be several tables selling goods, including childrens toys, cards, gifts, handbags, jams, jewellery, beads, bric a brac and

Plymouth Seafood Festival Sept 15 and 16 The Barbican and Sutton Harbour will come alive with a celebration of locally sourced and sustainably caught, high quality seafood. Now in its seventh year, the Plymouth Seafood Festival will be supporting the fishing industry by offering a weekend full of delicious dishes for all the family to enjoy as well as hands-on activities, including children’s cookery fun, where they can touch and taste local produce. Well known regional chefs from some of the best restaurants in the South West, will be showing off their culinary skills in the special Cookery Theatre. There is also the return of the fantastic Cardboard Boat Race, which will be on Commercial Wharf on Saturday. Build a boat out of nothing but a few bits of cardboard and some sticky tape, and sail it around a course in Plymouth harbour. The winner is the last one to sink! Teams can either opt into the pre-build option or build on the day.

Doggy Day Out at the Park Sept 15 and 16 Mount Edgcumbe provides a great space for a fun packed event. With shopping, refreshments and an array of doggy activities for you and your pooch to take part in. Have-a-go agility, dog show, scurry race, temptation alley, Pets Got Talent contest, obstacle course, flyball and so much more. Don’t miss out on this weekend of Doggy Day Out fun. Details missivyevents.co.uk/2018-a-doggy-day-out-events Bubble Rush Sept 23 Children’s Hospice South West are delighted to be bringing the brilliant Bubble Rush to the historic estate of Newnham Park – a fantastic new event for Britain’s Ocean City and its surrounding areas.

Run, jog or walk through 5k of colourful bubble stations where foam cannons will shower you in frothy bubbles - something for the children and big kids alike! The course is 2.5k circular route which means all participants get double the bubbles by completing the course twice. if you are taking part with little legs then you can choose to just go around once. Bubble Rush is open to all ages so participants can get together a team of family, friends or colleagues and join the colourful event. Participants will complete two circuits of the Plymouth course, meaning double the amount of foam filled fun! Participants with little legs can choose to complete just one loop. There will be face painters, a bouncy castle, fun tents with games and tombolas, entertainment and music to get you all in the mood. The event starts at 9.30am. For bookings and information visit www. chsw.org.uk/event/bubble-rush-plymouth-2018 more. Refreshments will be available. There are still a limited number of tables to hire at £5, to book please telephone 01752 362161.

Wild Tribe Children’s Festival Sept 22 and 23 Soapbox Theatre, Devonport Park. A fun packed festival brings art, science and the environment together in the form of entertainent, workshops and activities. The theme for this year is tiny to huge exploring the tiniest things in life from insects and plankton to the bigger picture including dinosaurs and space. For more information and ticket details visit www.stiltskin.org.uk Macmillan Coffee Morning Sept 28 Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close 9.30am to 12 noon. Everyone welcome and bring your friends to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Hosted by Southway Community Group and supported by the Youth Service and Southway Play Care.

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Mental health support group

A Southway woman who has lived with mental health issues since childhood has set up a support group for people struggling with anxiety, depression or loneliness.

Hayley Burbage, who has lived in Southway all her life, decided to launch an initiative called You’re Not Alone, because of the lack of mental health support services in the north of the city.

Hayley said: “Having lived with mental health problems since the age of 11 I often found I struggled to get into the city centre for any support or treatment.

“Once I was in a better place I decided to set up a support and information group to provide much needed help for people who live on the outskirts.”

Earlier this year she established online support with a You’re Not Alone Facebook Group where people can discuss their problems. Now she has taken the initiative even further and launched a fortnightly meeting at Southway Library.

The support group is aimed at adults aged over 18 and is free to attend. The online group already has 70 members and Hayley said that several regulars have been attending the meetings.

They take place between 10.30am and 12.30pm and are scheduled for August 17, August 31, September 14 and September 28. Tea and biscuits available and small donations welcome.

“The library staff have been so helpful and supportive,” said Hayley, who is trained in mental health first aid and adult safeguarding. She also volunteers with Heads Count, based at the Jan Cutting Centre, which can signpost people to other relevant services if needed.

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JOB SHOP Ernesettle Advertise your pilot for vacancy FREE in Job Shop new child protection campaign

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

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ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Healthwatch Plymouth is a local service to give the people of Plymouth a voice with regard to their experiences of health and social care services. We are looking for people to talk to other people about their experiences. We operate from various locations across the city. We provide training, expenses (out of pocket and travel), transport and you will be with a positive and supportive team. No experience necessary just the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. You will meet new people, have fun, build your confidence, build on your CV and gain new skills. Contact details are volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or 08009230039 for further information VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road PL2 3PY, Looking for a part time receptionist at the centre. Experience not necessary as training will be given. For more information please phone Robert Parkins (Chairman) on 07980 581177. Charity no 288813 VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Primrose Foundation, Plymouth’s only breast care charity supports those going through the breast care pathway, and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers. You’ll be helping at coffee mornings and spending time with patients and their families - so you’ll need to be comfortable chatting and listening.

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Ernesettle has been chosen to pilot a ground-breaking new partnership to bring Plymouth communities and agencies together in an effort to prevent child sexual abuse.

Together for Childhood aims to provide help and support for children, young people and their families at the earliest possible stage. Ernesettle has been chosen as the pilot site with a view to rolling the programme out across the city eventually.

The project will see children’s charity the NSPCC join forces with Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Safeguarding Children’s Board, safeguarding partner agencies such as police and health, community groups, fellow charities and the voluntary sector, schools and the wider public – with the aim of building a better future for young people by identifying and addressing problems at a local level in a truly integrated way.

Chair of Plymouth Safeguarding Children’s Board, Andy Bickley said: “The prevention of child sexual abuse is one of our top priorities in Plymouth and we are pleased to be able to work with the NSPCC, Plymouth City Council and other partners on this important programme. We want to build a movement across Plymouth to encourage our communities to come together and help keep our children safe.

“The Board is well placed to know the devastating impact that abuse can have on children and communities and through serious case reviews and other mechanisms we will continue to learn from the evidence of what works to keep children safe as well as to improve systems and processes where things have gone wrong.

“But we don’t want to just be dealing with the after effects of abuse. The key thing here is that child abuse is preventable and we know that certain things make abuse more likely, so we need to do all that we can to deal with the root causes and prevent abuse from happening in the first place.”

Ernesettle has been chosen because it’s a community that recognises that everyone has a part to play to prevent abuse from happening. It has a passion for keeping children safe and preventing child sexual abuse and there is already prevention work being carried out there, with a thriving network of community groups carrying out vital work for children and families in the area.

The community’s key priorities are education around healthy relationships, support for parents on how to deal with a disclosure from a child and increasing professional awareness of how to prevent child sexual abuse.

In January 2018, stakeholders across Plymouth as well as regional and national organisations, met to find out about Together for Childhood and how it is working in other places where it has been implemented elsewhere in the UK. Since then, the NSPCC, Plymouth City

Plymouth Hope shortlisted for international award A Plymouth charity which brings people from different ethnic groups together to play football has been nominated for a prestigious international award.

Plymouth Hope, which was founded in 2008, is one of just 35 shortlisted organisations from more than 400 entries worldwide named for the Beyond Sport Global Awards 2018.

Plymouth Hope, which runs football teams for adults and young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, also organises a popular football festival every year. It has won numerous awards for its work at home and abroad.

It is nominated in the Sustainable Cities and Communities Award category for its work not only in the South West, but also Kenya, Guinea,

Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Ivory Coast.

The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony in New York in September, when the Beyond Sport Foundation will grant more than $350,000 to the successful organisations.

The Awards evening will attended by sports celebrities, business leaders and development visionaries.

Entries were received from more than 100 countries covering 53 sports and recognise the standout work of organisations which are creating positive social impact in communities around the world through sport.

Other shortlisted entries in Plymouth Hope’s category include Burnley FC for their community work in the UK, Malaysia and China.

Council and the Plymouth Safeguarding Children’s Board have been working with local communities to shortlist an area of Plymouth in which to pilot Together for Childhood.

Key project areas are set to include working with communities and schools on early identification and support, providing direct services for children, young people and families, and public awareness campaigns.

While it will build upon existing work and safeguarding relationships across the city, it aims to also forge new connections and opportunities too.

NSPCC Plymouth Service Centre manager Tahira Rauf said: “We want to ensure all children in Plymouth benefit from happy, healthy lives and relationships. By bringing everyone together we can better understand where there are gaps in support for children and families, and how we can work together to ensure we achieve the best for children.

“There isn’t a typical victim or a typical perpetrator but there are factors that can help prevent sexual abuse in any community.

Together for Childhood aims to ensure children can live in communities where adults take action to keep them safe, children themselves know what abuse is and are able to speak out, and there is early and effective action if problems do emerge.”

The project is expected to run for at least five to ten years, and will be led by a multiagency committee.

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families for Plymouth City Council, added: “We welcome the start of this ambitious programme to try and prevent sexual abuse of children in Plymouth. We are pleased to be working in partnership with the NSPCC to drive this project forward and we hope as many local partners as possible get on board to maximise the impact of Together for Childhood in Plymouth.

“This will be high on the agenda for Plymouth City Council and we want all partners and families to work together to make the community a safer place for children. We all have our role to play and it is essential that we do all that we can.

“The focus on prevention is really important – yes we still need to continue to support victims but we must also do all that we can to prevent child sexual abuse happening in the first place. It will take the efforts of the whole local community to make this happen.”

More information about Together for Childhood in Plymouth is available on the NSPCC website.

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Put your bins out on the right day and at the right time – or you could be fined for littering.

That’s the message from Plymouth City Council following a successful court case where a Stoke woman was ordered to pay £550 in fines and costs.

The woman was found guilty of littering in her absence by Plymouth magistrates and fined £220, ordered to pay £300 costs as well as a £30 victim surcharge by Plymouth magistrates. The court heard on October 31 last year a council officer was patrolling Stoke and witnessed a pile of household rubbish in the back lane of Lorrimore Avenue.

The officer inspected the contents and found letters addressed to the woman’s property. The court heard that collection day is Thursday in this area, and brown waste collection would have been made on October 19 and on November 2 2017.

There were no reports of missed collections within this time and the rubbish had been put out two days before they were due to be collected.

Nicola Horne, environmental protection service manager said, “Everyone needs to do their bit to help keep our streets clean.

We know that we have to get the basics right – that means making sure everyone is clear about what we are asking them to do with their rubbish and recycling bins.

“Littering is an offence and affects neighbours and blights our streets. We want to crack down on it to keep our streets clean for everyone to enjoy and we all play our part.”

Letters were sent to every home last year asking people to: • Put the bin at your usual collection point after 6.30pm the night before collection day and before 6.30am on the day of the collection. Bring your bins back in on the day of collection.

• It also asked people not to leave rubbish next to their bins as it would not be collected.

8 August 2018

New cycle scheme is launched in Plymouth

A new programme to help people access a bike to enable them to travel to work or college has been launched in Plymouth.

Bike Links Wheels to Work, is part of Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion project and aims to support residents who are struggling to access employment, education and training opportunities. It’s been funded by the council’s successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Access Fund for Sustainable Travel.

The scheme was officially launched by Councillor Jeremy Goslin, the newly appointed Cycling Champion for Plymouth and Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure for Plymouth City Council.

Councillor Goslin said: “I want to encourage more people to cycle, and the Bike Links programme is a great way of both getting people more active, and helping people to get where they need to be – the core objective for the Plymotion programme.

I’d encourage partner agencies to get in touch with the Council so we can work together to maximise this opportunity.”

Cllr Goslin, Cllr Coker and Jakes Holmes of Plymotion

Councillor Coker said: “If you or someone you know is struggling to get a new job, can’t get to school or college, or may be at risk of social exclusion as a result of being unable to access transport, you may be able to get a bike along with the necessary safety equipment and appropriate training.”

Applicants can apply for the scheme through organisations such as Job Centre Plus, Careers South West, Looked After Children and any organisation that works with people at risk of social exclusion.

The scheme was piloted in 2017. Nathan took part and has subsequently been able to start work as a Deliveroo cyclist.

He said: “The Bike Links scheme allowed me to get back into employment with Deliveroo.

I would recommend anyone struggling to access employment or education to get in touch with Plymotion.”

If you think you may be eligible for the scheme, please contact Plymotion@plymouth.gov.uk for more information.

Find out more at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ parkingandtravel/cycling/ bikelinks

@PlymChronicle The team from Bike Space won the prize for the best team photo

Plymouth businesses made every ride count

Plymouth’s first Workplace Cycle Challenge – ‘Every Ride Counts’ – was a great success, with 86 people, across 23 teams and 10 organisations taking part.

The challenge, which was led by Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion team, rewarded the number of trips made, rather than the distance cycled, to encourage more people out and about cycling, especially for the journey to work.

Instead of car journey trips, participants took part in 2,808 bike rides. Each trip averaged just over 26 minutes.

The winners of this year’s challenge were: Best Team ‘Team Ambitious But Rubbish’ (Babcock International), defying their name and completing an impressive 304 rides over 101 hours and 36 minutes. The best team photo was won by Bikespace Boys (Bikespace) with a creative and original photo of their team members taken during the challenge.

Councillor Jeremy Goslin, who has recently been appointed as Plymouth’s new Cycling Champion said: “It’s great that the challenge was so well received and that so many teams took part. All the teams have done exceptionally well and I am really pleased that the challenge was enjoyed by both new and seasoned cyclists.

“We’re looking forward to running the challenge again next year and

The winning team from Babcock International

hope that even more businesses and teams take part.”

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, said: “The cycle challenge is just one of the ways that the council are helping more people to get out and about by bike. Don’t forget that we also offer free adult cycle training, bicycle safety checks, access to workshops and subsidised maintenance courses.

“We also offer free two month loans of a cargo bike to local businesses. For more information contact the Plymotion team.”

Comments from Workplace Cycle Challenge participants included: “I have often thought about riding my bike to work but always found an

excuse not to! This was just what I needed to get me to take the plunge and I have carried on cycling into work now the Plymotion event is over and intend to do so until the weather gets pants again!

“Even though I haven’t done lots of rides, this challenge has encouraged me to take the bike and not the car and great to enjoy the sun. It’s just such a lovely way to start the day, with a cycle in the sun!”

“Thanks for organising the event, hopefully after seeing how popular cycling has become, some money can be spent on the cycling infrastructure on the more popular routes for cycling around Plymouth.”

For more information on Plymotion visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymotion

Pop up play acting and playwriting The Playwriters Organisation, in partnership with Wonderzoo, has planned a summer holiday of events for all the family.

The Playwriters are holding pop up playwriting and play acting events throughout August. All events are being held at the Playwriters studio theatre, upstairs at the Noah’s Ark on Courtney Street in the City Centre (behind WH Smiths).

Pop up playwriting and creative open mic events are being held on Wednesday August 1 and 8 from 7pm with donations accepted to take part.

Play in a day and play acting events will take place on Friday August 3 and 10 starting at 10.30am until 1pm and again at 2pm until 4pm. The sessions cost just £2 per child and £3 per adult.

All are encouraged to come and be creative with the organisation’s top playwrights, poets, authors, lyricists and performers. Suitable for all the family, with all abilities and ages welcome.

If you would like to book a place, or would like further details, phone the Box Office on 01752 786777.

Welcome to Whitleigh Big Local

Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to our communities. Big Local brings together local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live. Big Local is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and managed locally by the Whitleigh community.

Fun times had by all at Norwich shop...

Margaret at Norwich Shop held a community event on the 23rd July which was supported by the funds received through the small grants fund. We can’t wait for the next one. Also thanks to Becky for the circus skills. Don’t forget if you have any ideas that could support the community and you need some funds to get it started then get in touch with the Big Local and ask about the small grant fund.

Whitleigh Bench Project: Whitleigh residents are helping to create benches with 4 local artists – The bench project is a project inspired and created

by Whitleigh residents in partnership with Whitleigh Big Local and Whitleigh Arts.

In total 5 benches have been commissioned to be placed around Whitleigh, creating places to sit and enjoy the beautiful views but also to support less mobile residents to get around the community by having spaces to rest and relax.

During August you can meet one of the Artists on Warwick Avenue who will be working with local people to build a bench over the summer.

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Whitleigh Big Local are providing a number of free activities over the summer holidays:

Community Litter Pick and Scavenger Hunt - 15th & 16th August -12-30pm - 2.30pm - Meet at the Green Arts and Crafts and Planting Day at Aylesbury Gardens - 22nd August

For more information about Whitleigh Big Local contact pippa@whitleighbiglocal.org.uk and whitleighbiglocal.org.uk or www.facebook.com/WhitleighBigLocal

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Introducing the new online Bebek Boutique...

A business born out of love and determination A mother and daughter who have faced and overcome tough personal challenges, are celebrating the launch of their own online business.

Amanda Drake-Worth, who lives in Crownhill and daughter Amy Yuksel from Manadon Park, launched the Bebek Boutique baby business in July.

They were inspired to launch the business by the birth of Amy’s son Alexander in May - and behind their decision is an incredible story of courage and determination.

Amy was born in 1992 with bilateral cleft lip and palate. At the time Amanda and her then husband Eddie had no idea that Amy was to be born with a cleft and it was a massive shock to both of them.

Amanda said: “Amy had her first operation on her cleft lip at two months, closely followed by two more operations before she was 10 months old. It was a very difficult time and we both missed Amy’s cleft smile but were so pleased to see that she would now be able to start to eat solids easier and also enjoy her bottles with the special teats.

“Unfortunately when Amy was five, Eddie and I became separated and I was then faced with taking Amy through countless operations away from home in Bristol.

“It certainly wasn’t easy as I have a permanent disability due to a motorbike accident, however I was determined that Amy received the best medical care and would do anything to ensure this happened.”

Despite her condition, by the age of five Amy was top in her class for English, needing no speech therapy.

Amanda continued: “I remember Amy’s worst operation was when she was 11 years old and she ended up in the High Dependency Unit at Bristol Children’s Hospital. It also meant she couldn’t eat properly for three weeks.

“Following this operation Amy said she had had

Mum Amanda with daughter Amy and baby Alexander Photo: Roy Perring

enough due to the pain she had endured and it took me 12 months to encourage her to have further treatment as she had come this far and that she was over the worst operation. It was such a difficult time as being Amy’s mother it broke my heart to see her so very stressed and upset.

“With gentle encouragement and support Amy then continued with her treatment up until 2015 when unfortunately I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was if my whole world had collapsed as not only did I have our young son Aaron aged 12 years, my loving husband Marc but also my other children and grandchildren to worry about too.

“I also knew that Amy’s forthcoming jaw operation would be coming up very shortly in

Bristol and that this is the operation which would transform her smile forever together with building her confidence.

“I certainly was determined not to let the cancer get in the way of taking my daughter through her cleft journey. It was at this point that with the support of my wonderful family and friends that I managed to pull through the cancer and was able to support Amy.” Amy’s operation was a massive success and she then went on to have rhinoplasty on her nose 18 months later. The results were incredible and Amy’s confidence has grown considerably. “I would like to thank all the surgeons and NHS staff for their dedication in supporting Amy,” added Amanda.

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“Amy’s journey was over 26 years, with an incredible amount of orthodontic work in between.

Never did I imagine that she would have the incredible courage, determination and love of life that would result in her now being not only absolutely gorgeous, but she also has an adorable heart. She has not let her cleft ‘define her as a person’ – Amy’s words – but instead has become the wonderful daughter, wife and mother whom she is today.”

Amy married her husband Kursat four years ago and Amanda had special praise for the devotion and love he has shown to her daughter. She also thanked her husband Marc for his support to both of them.

“Amy and Kursat now have a beautiful bouncing baby boy Alexander who is almost 12 weeks old. To say he is the icing on the cake is an understatement as he is already bringing so much joy and happiness to their lives.

“I am pleased to say that Amy’s cleft journey is now over and she has also become a volunteer for Operation Smile UK raising awareness and funds for gorgeous cleft families worldwide working alongside me as a Community Ambassador.”

Explaining the decision to launch Bebek (which means baby in Turkish) Amanda said: “Alexander has inspired us as mother and daughter to establish this beautiful business as he looks so adorable with his spiky hair and wide smile, dressed in the most adorable outfits.

“We would love so much for parents throughout the UK and worldwide to value our devoted service to our customers and to feel the joy and sheer delight of our gorgeous products for their children.

“Our vision is to inspire other parents throughout the UK and globally too that despite challenges for both of us there is happiness that can be found working at home.”

For more information visit www.bebekboutique. co.uk

KUKU and Rockfish are two very different restaurants in Plymouth that maximise the amazing fresh fish on offer. Kuku offers a fresh take on Japanese dining, preparing their dishes using innovative food combinations while Rockfish’s changing menu makes the most of what’s on offer every day, serving up the freshest and most sustainable fish and shellfish.

Rockfish Crab Festival

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour will come alive with a celebration of locally sourced and sustainably caught, high quality seafood.

Enjoy a weekend full of delicious dishes and hands-on activities, including children’s cookery sessions and crabbing competitions.

Learn some new cooking techniques, pick up the best of today’s catch at the fish auction and chat to local fisherman about their fascinating and sometimes forbidding experiences on the water.

Local chefs will also give demonstrations, so you can learn about different species of fish and how to make the most of them.

To celebrate this incredible weekend of wonderful seafood, one lucky winner will receive: • £50 voucher to spend at Kuku Sushi Bar and Robata • A meal for two at Rockfish Plymouth’s Crab Festival on Sunday 16 September • A copy of Mitch Tonks’ ‘Fish Easy’ cookbook!

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Please tick the boxes if you agree to have your data shared with Plymouth City Council Winners must be available to take the prize of meal for two at Rockfish Plymouth’s Crab Festival on 16th September 2018. Winners must call Kuku Sushi Bar & Robata to pre-book their table at least two days prior to their booking. Tables are still subject to availability for prize winners. Only valid between Monday – Thursday.

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Plymouth in strong position with broader city centre offer Plymouth is in a strong position and has anticipated the changing shape of city centres, Council leader Tudor Evans says.

that people come in to Plymouth to spend their money and their time in different ways.

“Like other cities who look set to lose this store, we were saddened to find ourselves on the list – but unlike many other cities, we not He said: “We have said for a long time that only have a plan, it has been underway for we need to broaden the city centre offer so some time.”

The plan House of Fraser in Plymouth City Centre, due to close aims to attract new visitors to the city centre, people who visit to eat, to be entertained as well as to work, live and shop. Work has started on the £53 million Drake Circus Leisure, a 110-room hotel is being built on the site of the old Derry’s department store and

The Box, the city’s new cultural attraction on North Hill is expected to bring 300,000 visitors a year.

Councillor Evans said: “That’s £140 million of projects already on-site right here, right now and there’s more to come.

“I’ve had a meeting with British Land and they have been working on a series of options for the New George Street block, which includes House of Fraser. We all want this amazing building to play a major role in the ongoing regeneration of Plymouth’s city centre. I can’t tell you what it will be, but I can tell you what it won’t be – it won’t be student accommodation.

He added: “The fact that we have one of the UK’s leading retail specialists responsible for the building provides some comfort.

We will work tirelessly with British Land to progress these plans as quickly as possible.”

Shadow leader Ian Bowyer said the City Centre remains a cross-party priority and fully supports working closely with British Land. He said: “We have all been working to diversify the City Centre and have put exciting plans in place to deliver a major plan for public realm improvements to improve

the look and feel of our City Centre. Our strong cross-party message will give British Land and other landlords confidence to invest in the long term. We are on the right path and must have the confidence to hold our course.”

Richard Wise, Head of Retail and Residential Development at British Land Plc reaffirmed their commitment to Plymouth.

He said: “We choose the locations in which we invest very carefully. Our confidence in Plymouth’s future is evidenced by two recent decisions to extend our investment, first through our acquisition of New George Street and, second, our investment in the leisure extension at Drake Circus.

“Just as important, thriving retailers share our belief in Plymouth’s future prosperity.

In the last few years we’ve introduced the likes of Apple, Jack Wills, Cath Kidston and Pandora to Drake Circus, which welcomes more than 18 million visitors every year. All of them recognise the appetite among Plymouth residents for these kinds of high quality, growing brands. Our analysis suggests that this wave of investment by exciting retailers will continue.

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The annual 10-mile walk, which was started by Lion President Graham Hyde at Walkhampton Village Hall, was attended by 50 walkers. The walkers were raising funds for local charities.

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Union leaders joined by council leader Tudor Evans, Johnny Mercer MP, Luke Pollard MP and Ian Bowyer Plymouth City Council is backing a campaign to ensure a new generation of Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships are built in the UK. The campaign launched in the Council House in Plymouth aims to persuade the Government to protect dockyard jobs and skills by restricting bids to build the fleet Solid Support Ships (FSS) to the UK. The campaign, which is being led by the Unite and GMB trade unions through the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU), is being backed by the City Council following a motion agreed by the full Council. It is also being supported by Plymouth MPs Luke Pollard and Johnny Mercer. CSEU general secretary Ian Waddell also attended the campaign's launch event in Plymouth.

The CSEU maintain that a total of 6,700 jobs and £285m stands to be lost under the Government's plans, despite its claim that Brexit will strengthen British manufacturing.

The new ships, which will support the Royal Navy’s carrier strike capability by supplying vital supplies such as ammunition and spare

parts, are expected to be built in time to be commissioned between 2026 and 2028 and the work will be valued at between £1 billion and £1.5 billion.

However, the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSBS) makes it clear that the MoD does not regard these vessels in the same sense as its frigates and destroyers and plans to open the design and build up to international competition, whilst only 'encouraging' UK bids.

Campaigners say the new ships should be treated as warships, which are excluded from competition under EU rules, especially as no other nation competes vessels of this size and complexity.

Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans said: “The council is backing this campaign because this issue could have a significant impact on Devonport and other dockyards around the UK. “The Government must support the retention of ship design, construction and maintenance jobs and capabilities in the

UK, not those in other nations who already receive state support.

“Keeping this work in the UK is important for retaining skills at Devonport and Babcock could benefit from this work if it is carried out in the UK. “We don’t believe there is any reason why Government should not change its approach and restrict bids to the UK. “Many foreign yards are state owned or receive a significant amount of support from their governments and UK yards are at an unfair disadvantage.

“It would be a win-win if the ships are built in the UK but a massive lose if they go elsewhere.”

John Bennett, the chair of the Industrial Trade Unions at Devonport Dockyard said: “In Germany, their government will only allow foreign bids to make the shortlist if they are at least 30% cheaper than the German bids, due to taking into account the total economic effect of sending the work abroad.

“The government needs to get its act together.”

Studio School: Council pledges to keep pressing for funding Families whose children attended the Studio School at Marjon should not be out of pocket as they join new schools – that’s the view of the Council’s Cabinet member for Education, Jon Taylor who has promised to keep pressing the Department for Education for funding.

He said the council would keep up the pressure on the department to find the money to help families with uniform and transport costs if necessary. It follows the Government’s formal announcement after its ‘listening period’ that the school in Derriford would close its doors for good at the end of the summer term.

He said: “The announcement will come as no surprise to the families and the young people who have been caught in this sorry situation. It has been far from ideal – particularly for young people who have been preparing to take exams.

“The Department for Education has so far not committed to providing financial support to the families affected by the closure. It is amazing how much money there was to

spend when a shiny new school was in the offing – but how little there is now for the families who selected the unique offer of the Studio School.”

The council is not involved in decisions around the closure of academies, but its Admission team have worked with parents and schools to find alternative places since the Trustees announced their intention to proceed with voluntary closure of the Studio School in April.

A member of council staff is currently acting as a point of contact for all the families to ensure that any additional needs are known.

Councillor Taylor added: “I’d like to say thank you to the staff and pupils of the schools who have accepted young people from the Studio School. They have been nothing but supportive and accommodating and we are grateful that they have helped these young people continue their education in difficult circumstances.

“Switching schools – especially in the middle of term – is never easy, either for the

schools, the pupils or their families.”

A number of young people have been identified with possible special educational needs and the Council has begun the process of assessing their need and levels of support.

Councillor Taylor wrote to the Department for Education to formally ask the Government to provide financial support to prevent any further disadvantage or disruption at a critical point in these young people’s lives.

At Full Council recently he announced that the Government had funded £301,000 to allocate to the 11 Plymouth schools that had agreed to take children from Studio School. This is not additional money but the money allocated to pupils to support their education.

He added: “We will continue to request there is adequate support for children who have transferred to other schools.”

The City Council is in touch with families. If any family wishes to speak to the member of staff and has not yet had recent contact, ring 668000 and ask to be put through to Judith Harwood, the director of the service.

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SEA-lebrities are the real stars in Aquarium’s Summer Show

To celebrate the school

summer holidays, the National Marine Aquarium is hosting an unmissable programme of events and celebrating in style with a SEA-lebrities summer theme.

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Taking place from July 28 to September 2, the Aquarium will be celebrating some amazing sea animals, showcasing what makes them special and how they are vital to the underwater eco-system.

Daily summer shows will offer visitors the chance to learn more about some of the famous animals that call the Aquarium home. The Big NMA Summer Show will introduce different ocean ambassadors through a series of fun interactive competitions. We will be showing off why they are important and how they are saving their ocean habitat.

Visitors will then decide which ocean animal comes out on top.

The Aquarium’s famous Eddystone Reef exhibit will also be transformed to include a red carpet with the NMA hosts taking on the role of the paparaz-sea!

This year is also a special year for the Aquarium, which is celebrating its 20th birthday. As an education and conservation charity the NMA has been instrumental in connecting people with our Oceans and promoting pro-Ocean behaviour over the past 20 years. Its world-class husbandry team look after more than 4,000 animals, including Lemon Sharks, Sand Tiger Sharks, Sting Rays and Friday the Green Turtle, to name just a few, and leads groundbreaking research and breeding projects.

Helen Gowans, public engagement co-ordinator at the National Marine Aquarium, commented: “There are some incredible creatures living in our oceans, and some of the most famous live here at the Aquarium!

At the National Marine Aquarium we want to help give visitors the

opportunity to get up close and personal with some of our SEAlebrities.

“The summer activity will be perfect for the whole family and any budding explorers. There is plenty of interactive fun planned for all ages, with everyone being able to get involved and vote for their favourite species. From giant Turtles to Sandtiger Sharks, visitors will be able to take selfies at our NMA selfie stations and we can’t wait to see you there!”

In response to the peak summer period, from July 28, the Aquarium will be extending its opening hours.

The venue will be open daily from 9.30am to 6pm, giving even more time to explore the exhibits and make the most of the summer showcase.

Extra activities throughout the summer period include an interactive SEA-lebrities summer trail and a Marine Media Myth Busting station, exploring the way the various SEA-lebrities are portrayed in the newspapers, on TV and in film.

As well as learning more about the animals, visitors can have the opportunity to be snapped with the SEA-lebrities at the selfie stations

situated around the Aquarium.

On top of all this, the Aquarium will also be hosting another popular sleep over event. Taking place on August 18, visitors will have an exclusive chance to see what happens in the Aquarium’s underwater world after the lights go down. The presence of sharks gliding silently overhead whilst visitors sleep will mesmerize anyone daring enough to spend a night in their company.

With the extended opening hours the Aquarium’s popular Café will also be open longer, offering an upgraded breakfast deal and hot food until 5pm.

To book tickets and to find out further information about SEAlebrities, SEA-lebrities Sleep Over or the boat trips, visit www.nationalaquarium.co.uk As an educational and marine conservation charity, the NMA relies on visitor funds and donations to continue its mission to connect us with our Oceans.

For more information, to book tickets and learn more about how you can support the NMA, visit: www.national-aquarium.com

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Expert training for future sports stars at City College Plymouth Raiders have teamed up with City College Plymouth to create the Plymouth Raiders Basketball Academy - designed to educate and train future sporting stars.

The Raiders Academy will combine expert coaching and fitness conditioning with a full-time course so the players can develop their skills, whilst gaining a qualification.

With exclusive access to coaches and professional players, the future sports stars will get an insight into working in the world of sport through placements and work experience and playing in competitive matches.

They will also benefit from sessions with the College’s expert Strength and Conditioning team and have the opportunity of taking part in coaching and officiating courses.

Richard Mollard, director of Plymouth Raiders, said “I’m delighted to be partnering with City College to host our Basketball Academy. The College shares our ambition to grow the Academy to provide the talented boys and girls across Devon and

Cornwall with an opportunity to not only be the best they can be on the basketball court, but to combine this with their studies and provide a pathway to future education and employment opportunities.

“We’ve been incredibly impressed with their new sports-lab that complements their existing sport facilities, as well as their desire to continue to invest in their sports programme, making them an extremely exciting and valuable partner to support our long term vision for the sport in the City.”

Academy manager for sport at City College, Charlie Legg, said: “The College offers both a very good

academic pathway for these young student athletes, coupled with staff expertise that are second to none. We have developed fantastic sports science programmes that are delivered in a state-of-the art sports laboratory and sports therapy suite.

These resources will be used to optimise the professional coaching from the renowned Raiders Academy.

“The Raiders Academy will also offer its student athletes the option to study from BTEC right up to degree level, explore scholarship opportunities and even the chance to move into coaching. We are really excited to be teaming up with Raiders and hopefully this partnership will help these young people go on to become successful players and coaches.”

Those interested in the Academy or any of the study options available at the college can discover more at their Application Drop-in Session on July 26 from 1pm to 4pm at Kings Road. Visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/ events or call 01752 305300 to register to attend.

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Plymouth healthcare assistant wins national nursing award Fiona Dilorenzo, a healthcare assistant at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has been crowned winner of the RCNi ’Healthcare Assistant’ award for her outstanding work with people with learning disabilities.

The annual RCNi Nurse Awards are the UK’s most prestigious nursing accolades, recognising nurses who, every day, go above and beyond to save lives, provide outstanding care for patients and transform nursing for the better.

The 2018 awards ceremony took place at The Park Plaza in London in July, hosted by RCNi Nurse Awards ambassador and TV presenter, Kate Garraway. Kate presented the awards alongside special guest, actress and RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke.

Fiona was shortlisted from over 700 entries and chosen by the awards judges as the winner of the Healthcare Assistant Award for ensuring those with learning disabilities in the Devon region have equal access to diagnosis and treatment.

Out of 650 learning disability appointments every three months, up to 60 patients did not attend due to fear and anxiety, reliance on public transport, apprehensions about hospitals and difficulty communicating. Fiona is now the first Specialist Learning Disability Healthcare Assistant in Devon and has gone above and beyond to follow up with every single learning disability patient who does not attend outpatient appointments.

Fiona said: “I discovered that a lot of people with mild to moderate disabilities, who probably had a couple of hours community support to

Bridey’s USA adventure of a lifetime

A 19 year old student who has excelled with her work on a number of community projects in Barne Barton has used her experience at Camp America in California.

Bridey Borda, who attended Marine Academy Plymouth and is now studying youth and community work at Marjon, has now been in California at YMCA Camp Campbell for a month.

She is assisting the photography department, as well as being involved in social media work for the camp.

She said: “My first month has been amazing and absolutely knackering! It’s so worth it though, the camp is so beneficial to the kids’ lives. There are kids from every journey and many different backgrounds with some from countries all over the world such as Germany and China.

“I have spent a lot of time in Santa Cruz, even though there’s a joke in camp that you work 23/6 as you get one day off a week but you’re often too tired to enjoy it! I spend every waking hour singing songs and making memories, and I’ve met some really cool people.

I’ve decided to come back next summer, I love it here so much!”

Fiona (centre) receives her award from TV presenter Kate Garroway help them with such things as banking, were not attending. This was not in my job specification, but I decided to look into it.

“What I found out was amazing. It came down to simple things that could be fixed, like transport – their bus pass not being valid until 9.30am but their appointment set for 9am.

“They were not phoning to let anyone know – the idea of calling the hospital was too much for them. This was for appointments for oncology and neurology at a large acute hospital. When a patient arrives at the front entrance, the colours

and zones for different parts of the hospital can be too confusing, and most were just turning round and going straight home.

‘I provide continuity through appointments. It is about getting them in, being a face they know’ If they got as far as the right department, it seemed too busy to them – the clinic was running late and nobody talked to them, so they walked out. The few that actually made it in to see the consultant often did not understand the conversation, making them unable to follow changes to their medication, for example.

“I went for a coffee with one woman who missed appointments because she could not read the letters from the hospital, and I went through the calendar with her.

“Now when she gets a letter she calls me, I check the appointment and she knows to put a cross on the date on the calendar. It gives her some of the responsibility to call me – it has given her some control.”

On receiving the RCNi Healthcare Assistant Award, Fiona said: “I’m completely overwhelmed to have won an RCNi Award, especially as I was up against some amazing competitors. It was a shock to even find out I’d been shortlisted as I was entered by my team and didn’t know.

It’s great to get our message out there and hopefully encourage more people with learning disabilities to come into hospital and get their appointments.”

Rachel Armitage, managing director at RCNi, said: “We are overjoyed to honour Fiona for her hard work supporting people with learning disabilities in Devon. She is a magnificent example of a nurse who has gone above and beyond in her specialism and we hope that inspires many to consider a rewarding career in the nursing profession.”

Kate Garraway, RCNi Nurse Awards Ambassador 2018, said “At a time when nurses are working harder than ever, it was an honour to present the RCNi Nurse Awards and give nurses like Fiona the recognition they deserve. Every single winner had an inspirational story, pioneering idea or outstanding project that showed just how important and heroic our nurses really are!”

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Eggbuckland sign up for 5k schools challenge City College Plymouth has once again teamed up with corporate partners across Plymouth to support Britain’s Ocean City’s 10K race as the official sponsors of the 5K Secondary Schools Challenge.

“Getting young people active has fantastic benefits for both their physical and mental

health,” said Garry Phillips, City College Plymouth’s CEO & Principal. “Competing in physical challenges not only improves young people’s health, fitness and wellbeing, but can also improve their concentration. The College is delighted to be sponsoring the 5K Schools Challenge for the second year running and we wish all entrants the best of luck.”

Last year saw a record number of runners sign up for the popular 10K run, creating a fantastic atmosphere as thousands of competitors, spectators, volunteers and staff cheered on Plymouth youngsters competing in the inaugural City College Plymouth 5K Schools Challenge.

This year, hundreds of local school pupils, aged 11-17, will complete the 5K challenge on the closed roads of Plymouth on Sunday October 7 following the conclusion of the 10K race.

The first pupils to sign up to the challenge were 50 keen athletes from Eggbuckland Community College.

“Students and staff at Eggbuckland Community College are proud to support the Secondary School Challenge. At Eggbuckland we are passionate about promoting active, fit and healthy lifestyles to the students in our care; the Secondary Schools Challenge is a fun and engaging way for young people to enjoy being active. We will have teams of students competing as well as a number helping to support the organisation of this event,” said Matthew Corrigan, Principal & CEO of Eggbuckland.

“We hope that the Schools Challenge will motivate and encourage young people to get involved in this fantastic event for the City,” said Nigel Rowe, Race Director.

Athletes keen to compete in the 10K race or the City College Plymouth 5K Secondary Schools Challenge can sign up at www.

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For those interesting in pursuing a career in sport or live events, the college will be holding a series of Drop-ins and Advice Sessions providing information on all of the full and part-time study programmes, adult education courses and Apprenticeships on offer. To register an interest visit cityplym. ac.uk/events or call 01752 305300 for information.

City College welcomes new CEO and Principal

Students and staff at City College have welcomed Garry Phillips as their new CEO & Principal.

Garry took up his post in early July having previously been chief executive of West London College.

Garry said: “In Plymouth you get the same energy as in London. Britain’s Ocean City has a long tradition of innovation and creativity and excellence in sectors like engineering, manufacturing, construction and the arts.

“With the eyes of the world on us for the landmark Mayflower 400 celebrations, I am proud to be joining the City and its community at this exciting time of regeneration, investment and growth.”

Only a few weeks in post, he is already making local headlines with his plans to equip students for the digital future. The most notable of these is his proposal to provide some City College students with new Google Chromebooks to support their studies both at College and off-campus.

“I view technology as a universal enabler. So whilst we are ensuring our students are equipped with those essential digital skills, I also want to respond to that need from the business community.

I’ll be working closely with employers to enhance the college’s already strong educational, training and skills offer to ensure that all students have the appropriate work ethic and skills that employers are looking for.”

City College Plymouth is one of the region’s premier vocational and technical education providers, which also hosts the Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), and is designed to support the local business and skills needs of the region.

“Strategic planning for the region has highlighted the skills gaps, particularly in STEM subjects, which need to be addressed and City College Plymouth is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of our City and wider region. By consulting and involving businesses with the development of our curriculum and facilities, we can give the best possible experience to our students and send them fully prepared into the world of work. “Visitors to the College always comment on its friendly and professional atmosphere. I believe this comes from the mutual respect and supportive relationships which exist between staff and students, creating a college community where each person is valued and can grow to achieve their ambitions.”

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Green light for £38m Forder Valley Link Road

Plans for a brand new £38 million link road connecting William Prance Road in Derriford with the junction of Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road have been granted planning permission.

The multi-million pound scheme will create an additional route from the east of the city to the north, avoiding the often heavily congested Manadon Roundabout and A386 Tavistock Road.

This will not only reduce journey times and improve traffic flow between the A38 and Derriford but also provide essential infrastructure needed to unlock growth in the north of the city.

It will make it easier to get to key destinations such as Derriford Hospital, the University of St

Mark and St John and Plymouth Science Park, improve bus service reliability and provide safer walking and cycling routes.

The nearby Local Nature Reserve will be extended as part of the scheme and links provided from the new road to paths within the planned Derriford Community Park, connecting local residents and road users with the natural environment.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Infrastructure, said: “This is a very important milestone for a scheme that will provide vital extra capacity on Plymouth’s road network and help to deliver new jobs and homes in the north of the city.

“The new link will connect Forder Valley Road

and Brest Road, providing better access between the A38 and Derriford and reducing pressure on Manadon roundabout and the A386 Tavistock Road.

“It will also complement other improvements in the area such as the Derriford Transport Scheme, the Derriford Hospital Interchange and the Marjon Link Road, as well as the planned widening of the A386 between Woolwell and The George.”

The north of Plymouth is set to grow significantly over the next 15 years, having been identified in the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan to deliver 4,300 new homes and a new district centre with shops, community and leisure and health facilities.

The Department for Transport has earmarked £22.56m towards the £37.9m scheme and Highways England has awarded £4.47m from its Growth and Housing Fund.

Initial enabling works are expected to be carried out early next year, with the main construction getting under way in the spring and taking around two years.

The council will be contacting residents and businesses in the area in early autumn to update them on progress and explain the scheme and works in more detail.

The planning decisions can be viewed on the council’s website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ planningonline – see applications 18/00306/FUL and 18/00307/REM.

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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.

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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.

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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. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746.

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

Calling all ‘Mischief Makers’

Young ‘Mischief Makers’ in Plymouth can sign up for another fun-filled Summer Reading Challenge.

This year’s theme is inspired by the much-loved children’s title Beano, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.

Every child who signs up to read six books over the summer holiday will get a collector’s map of Beanotown to keep a record of their challenge journey – and if they complete it they will be presented with a medal at their library and a certificate during their school assembly.

Children can choose any books they like – novels, fact books, joke books, eBooks and audiobooks all count, just as long as they are borrowed from the library. It’s free to sign up and there are stickers and prizes to collect along the way.

Deputy Council Leader Pete Smith said: “Over 4,600 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge in 2017. It’s a great way for children to keep up their

at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton 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.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm

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.

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

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 395131

Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-tobe. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parentsto-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757

Whitleigh: Mini Allotment Group.

Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 395131

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.

The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet

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

reading skills and confidence over the long summer holiday. The Beano theme has universal appeal and we look forward to welcoming families to our libraries throughout the summer.”

Children can sign up at any local library. Free activities are taking place at all Plymouth libraries throughout the summer, including stories, crafts, films and coding. Visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ summerreadingchallenge to find out more.

Libraries are also joining up with CATERed again this summer for Lunch at the Library.

Every Wednesday in August all libraries and a pop-up library in Whitleigh will host a day of free activities including storytelling, crafts, digital making and more, with CATERed providing a free lunch.

On days when children can’t get to the library there’s lots for them to discover on the Mischief Makers website, where they can also keep a record of their challenge.

See summerreadingchallenge.org.uk. 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 Friday of the month at 2pm (except August) We meet at Derriford Church Hall, Powisland Drive Drive, Derriford, Plymouth. Visitors are very welcome to come to our meeting to see if they are interested in joining our Guild. We usually have a speaker and if you decide to join our guild we also have a gardening club, craft group and social studies group.

A coffee morning is held each month and there is also a scrabble group and bridge club. For further information you can contact our Secretary Jenny Homeyard on 01752 781291.

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

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

National Phone 01590 610 936.

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

Mount Batten’s bell boat boost

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

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.

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 Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm.

During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth.

Meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website 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 Costa Healing Rooms Meet at Costa, New George Street, c/o Old Town Street every Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

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)

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

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust have recently introduced a third bell boat to their fleet after receiving generous funding from the BoshierHinton Foundation and the David Gibbons Trust.

Steve Whiteway from Improving Lives Plymouth joined young adults and staff from Woodlands School, who provides specialist education to around seventy-five young people who have physical, sensory and medical difficulties, when they received the bell boat recently.

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust asked the pupils to name the new bell boat - they chose ‘Spirit of Woodlands’.

Sam Waites, activities manager at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre said: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome another bellboat to our fleet. The ‘Spirit of Woodlands’ will be enjoyed by many children and young people over the coming weeks, months and years and will play a key part in ensuring that everyone who wants to can enjoy being on the water on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit our website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays) National Trust Plymouth Centre (NTPC) The group helps members to make even more of their NT membership and meet like minded people. During the winter months there are talks as listed: April on Mrs Ronnie, the Royal Matchmaker by Janet Crawford. In addition there is usually coach events each month from April to September. Membership is only £4 or £6 for couples. For more information and application form call Russell on 01752 266608 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,

in Britain’s Ocean City. Our thanks go to both the Boshier-Hinton Foundation and David Gibbons Trust who generously helped to fund the project.”

Bellboats are the perfect vessel for introducing children and young adults with special educational needs to canoeing and experiencing getting afloat in the safety of a large, stable boat.

This new addition to the Centre’s fleet will enable more people to experience the water and see Plymouth from a different perspective who may never have been able to previously.

The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust are now pursuing relevant grant applications which will enable the Centre to develop an indoor climbing wall specifically designed for children and young adults with special educational needs so that they can enjoy activities at the Centre all year round.

The Centre fundraises tirelessly each year to ensure that as many people who want to enjoy activities on land and water are able to. To find out more visit www.mountbatten-centre.com crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info@wkuk. org. Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

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

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.

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 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If 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

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 Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

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

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 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 Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Further details call 257764.

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

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Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk 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, 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 Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant.

U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month

England captain is giving her support to local hockey hopefuls Young hockey players in Plymouth are being given the unique opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s top talents.

Olympic champion, Alex Danson, will be running a hockey masterclass in partnership with local leisure operator, Everyone Active, to offer young people an exclusive insight into the sport.

Alex will be coming to Brickfields Sports Centre on August 24, fresh off the back of the hockey World Cup to lead her masterclass. She has designed the sessions herself to provide participants with the best opportunities to develop and perfect their skills, and will be delivering them with support from a team of expert coaches.

The masterclasses are aimed at all young people aged 11-16 who have a passion for hockey and will give the participants an insight into a day in the life of a professional player. As well as a full day of coaching from 9.30am through to 4pm, all players will receive a goody bag, lunch, and the chance to trial brand new kit from Alex’s sponsors, STX. They will also have the unique opportunity to gain one-to-one advice from the Olympic gold medallist and find out what it takes to get to the top of their game.

The masterclasses form part of Alex’s ongoing partnership with Everyone Active to deliver the Alex Danson Hockey Academy, which aims to get 10,000 children more active by playing hockey over the next three years. The Academy usually offers young people an introduction to the sport, whereas the Masterclasses will provide an elite opportunity for aspiring players to refine their skills.

Alex said: “Throughout my life I have had two passions, one is hockey and the other working with young people and encouraging them to be involved in sport. I am delighted to be coming to Plymouth this August to launch one of our Masterclasses.

I guarantee it will be a fun day with top-quality coaching, and I can’t wait to see as many young people as possible there.”

Alex Danson was part of Team GB’s Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team at Rio 2016. She is one 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.

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

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk 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

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344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575.

Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade. org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218.

of England and Great Britain’s greatest ever hockey players, and is captaining the England team at this year’s World Cup. Sarah Beattie, Everyone Active’s regional netball and hockey development manager, said: “The Masterclasses are a fantastic opportunity for budding athletes to develop. It’s not every day you are given the chance to learn directly from an Olympic champion, and we believe this will be a huge boost to youngsters who are keen to progress in the sport.”

For a full list of all masterclasses taking place, including times, dates and costs, visit www. everyoneactive.com/alexdanson/alex-dansonmasterclasses or contact 01442 952480/ hockey@ everyoneactive.com for more information. is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com. We look forward to seeing you!

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

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

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

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

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

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 established 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

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 (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 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).

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.

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.

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

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and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

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

Alice and Beth

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

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

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) On April 1 2018 the Royal Air Force, will be 100 years old, (1918/2018), having been formed by the amalgamation of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. Special events to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, will be held throughout the UK. The Plymouth Branch of RAFA will be involved especially during the period between September 9 and 16. Watch this space! Dates of Branch Meetings during 2018 will be on Wednesday March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24 and finally Nov 28. Meetings will start at 10.30am followed by coffee break at 11am all held at Raffles Club Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. The Branch AGM will be on March 7 at 12 noon followed by lunch at Raffles Club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please make the effort to join us during 2018.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) This is to advise members that the Branch meetings will now be 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 Meeting will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth and the dates for 2018 are: May 8, July 10, Sept 11 and Nov 13. The Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 8 2019 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can, the committee needs your support, if you wish to keep the branch alive.

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 uesdaysFriendship 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.

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) for further details.

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 sightreading 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

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 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

Identical twins identical degrees Identical twin sisters Beth and Alice Antliff are graduating from Plymouth College of Art - with identical degrees!

The sisters studied glass and ceramics as part of their BA (Hons) 3D Design Crafts degree and showcased their work at the college’s Degree Show.

They worked collaboratively to be awarded the Principal’s Enterprise Award for their plans to set up an open studio to allow local creatives to access specialist facilities.

The pair have also been awarded a number of other industrial awards, including the Coombes Futures Award and the Potclays Graduate Award.

Bethany Antliff explained: “We envision a creative hub with a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, offering a range of facilities including; hot glass, warm glass, cold working, mould making, throwing, kiln firing and more. ”We aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible aspiring to be responsible makers, recycling as much material as

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

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possible, reducing our environmental impact.”

Inspired by elements from the natural world, Bethany aims to create intricate artwork that engages the audience through innate attraction and allows for reflection on aspects of nature that would normally escape their notice. She hopes to inspire appreciation and influence thoughtful consideration for our planet.

Bethany’s latest work has strong environmental focus, exploring the effects mass human consumption has on the natural world.

Alice’s work is often intricate and fragile, representing delicate qualities of nature, particularly plants and flowers. Currently concentrating on glass engraving, Alice has interrogated her own impact on the environment and now uses 100% recycled and upcycled glass, meaning that no new materials are used to create her work.

Alice has a passion for raising awareness of environmental issues, such as plastic pollution, through her work.

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

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.

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 Torbridge Schoolin Estover. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375. The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year. Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players. These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www.plymouthpetanque.org.uk

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin, 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 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train

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Being included makes all the difference for children with additional needs

A recent analysis of government data found that almost half of children in England who were excluded from school, were those who identified as having special educational needs, and that number could be even greater with ‘informal’ exclusions.

However, according to local charity, YMCA Plymouth, this is just one example of the difficulties which parents of children with additional needs face when it comes to ensuring their child is included.

YMCA Plymouth’s managing director, Andrew Robertson said: “School can be very difficult for parents with young people with additional needs, but equally we’ve found that outside of school there’s a lack of quality opportunities for these children. That’s where we’re trying to make a difference and ensure they are included and have the opportunities like anyone else.”

Children with Special Educational Needs or Additional Needs comprises largely of young people with developmental disorders such as Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD) or Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with these disorders often have difficulty with socialising, relating to other people, communicating, and following instructions.

YMCA Plymouth’s Inclusions Coordinator, Arran Sturrock said: “These children typically struggle to cope in regular activities with others, whether that’s in school, or outside of school. At YMCA, our approach isn’t as simple as just making a club open for young people with additional needs; it goes further by having the right activities which assist their development and making sure we have the correct staff training, so children are engaged fully.”

Rachel who’s child, Macaulay, has ADHD and ASD, said she’s felt that not all clubs Macaulay attended properly catered to his needs, despite them being advertised as open to children with ASD. “I found he was being left out and not being involved in the activities. I think this came down to the staff not having the right understanding of his needs to help get him involved – it was really heart breaking to see.”

However, Rachel feels coming to YMCA’s sessions have been different for Macaulay, who attends three different

sessions each week. “The staff really understand and are supportive and attentive. They seem to get that each child has unique needs. The environment is much smaller which helps too; he loves it and is never left out.”

“Sessions like these are really important because it helps him cope with things which would usually be difficult such as leaving the house, socialising with other people, and being confident with new things. He’s always really excited to come to the club and he especially enjoys trampolining. I’ve noticed that each week he’s building his confidence and his skills.

He’s also made some new friends here which is lovely to see.

“I’m really glad he’s found somewhere he’s properly included. I would really recommend anyone to come to the club and give it a go.”

YMCA Plymouth deliver a youth multi-sport club on Wednesday evenings in partnership with Special Olympics Plymouth & District as well as other specialist sessions including indoor climbing, trampolining and fun days throughout the week. To find out more about specialist activities at YMCA Plymouth, visit ymcaplymouth.org.uk/ inclusive

Macaulay...enjoys trampolining at one of YMCA’s special inclusive sessions

Rental boom adds to city’s homeless pet problem

Plymouth’s thriving rental market is fuelling a worrying increase in animals being parted from their owners due to landlords’ strict housing policies.

Hannah Bradwell with some of her robots and animals

Caring side of robots!

A Plymouth University student is exploring how robots offer comfort to care home residents – and investigating whether they can be made affordable for small budgets.

As part of a project that promotes the use of technology to enhance quality of care, Hannah Bradwell has visited care homes throughout Cornwall with Paro the seal, a Japanese designed robot seal that moves and responds to touch.

The product is the most thoroughly researched of its kind and designed as a comfort for people in care homes, particularly those with dementia, but it costs over £5,000. So Hannah is investigating what residents like about Paro and comparing this engagement with other interactive robots to assess whether more affordable and equally effective alternatives can be designed.

The robots she is using for the research are provided by the threeyear project E-health and Productivity in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (EPIC), which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Hannah , who is a PhD student, said:

“Paro the seal is really well researched, with published studies suggesting that benefits include reduced agitation and reduced depression – similar to the benefits of interacting with a live animal. The advantage of course with robots is the removal of allergy issues, hygiene concerns and the risks of bites or scratches.

“But a challenge with products such as Paro is the price. We recognise that he’s unobtainable for most care homes in Cornwall, so we are investigating whether robots with a much smaller price tag could bring about the same or similar benefits.”

Alongside Paro, Hannah has a ‘zoo’ of animals, including a dinosaur, cat and two dogs – all made of different materials with differing levels of interaction.

She continued: “My research involves work with care home staff, residents and their relatives to see what they prefer in a companion robot and which features are important. The feedback has been very positive with care providers seeing the benefits – in some cases they have invested in robots for their use so we are already bringing about positive benefits.”

Community Homes, stipulates that cats and dogs are only permitted in properties which have exclusive use of a garden, under a Pets Policy that came into effect in early 2012.

Cat and dog owners who signed their tenancy agreements Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh, currently prior to this time, who do not have exclusive use of a garden, has more than 50 animals on its waiting list who cannot remain can keep the cats and dogs they already owned but they may with their owners due to landlords’ ‘no pet’ policies. not be replaced.

And the charity has warned that the situation is likely to get However in the private rental sector, landlords’ rules can be worse as more people are forced into the rental sector by high even tougher, with many implementing a ‘no pet’ policy across demand, rising house prices, fluctuating mortgage rates and the board. economic uncertainty.

Among the animals Woodside’s deputy brought into Woodside manager Dawn Cornish said because of such policies last year the charity took in is Bella, a black, white more than 120 animals whose and tanned moggie who owners were moving and is expecting a litter of unable to take them to their kittens. new rental accommodation.

Dawn said it was “We expect this number heartbreaking to see pet to continue to increase again owners having to give up this year with landlords their beloved animals. becoming more choosy about She said for some allowing pets in property,” people, their beloved pet she said. might be the only constant ‘Generation rent’ is now companion, bringing them one of the top three reasons enormous health and why pets are being brought emotional benefits. to Woodside Animal Welfare “I have animals and live Rental ban victim Bella is expecting a litter of kittens at Sanctuary, alongside strays in rented accommodation, and the ill health of owners. Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctury and it breaks my heart These animals include cats, when people are forced dogs, small furries such as rabbits and guinea pigs, and birds. to give up their much loved pet,” she said. “This can be due to In Plymouth and across the UK, the private rental sector is regeneration of property and the new property having a no pet growing at a rapid pace with the UK currently having the highest clause, or because they either cannot find a property that will number of private renters in its history, totalling more than one allow animals or the landlord has changed their mind and they in five households. By 2021 one in four people are expected to are forced to rehouse them.” be private tenants.

To contact Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary email Research carried out by Citizens Advice Plymouth in 2017, generalenquiries@woodsidesanctuary.org.uk or call the found that out of 396 rooms being let by private landlords in the sanctuary on 01752 347503. To find out more about animals in city, only 34 would take people with pets. need of a home visit www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk or find the Plymouth’s largest social housing landlord, Plymouth sanctuary on Facebook.

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Partners in Plymouth have joined forces to warn of the dangers of tombstoning – which comes with the risk of broken limbs, life changing injuries, cold water shock and death.

Plymouth City Council has teamed up with Devon and Cornwall Police, RNLI, HM Coastguard and the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership to deliver a new campaign to educate people about the dangers of tombstoning. Young people at risk of tombstoning in the city are also being encouraged to take up other activities such as coasteering.

Cabinet member for Customer Focus and Community Safety, Councillor Sally Haydon, said: “It is important that we educate people of all ages on the dangers of tombstoning. It is essential that they understand the gravity of injuries they could receive, be that a severely broken limb, or spinal damage. Cold water shock is a particularly dangerous risk for activities in open water such as lakes or the sea, creating difficulties in breathing and body movement.

“Reports of tombstoning increase during the summer holidays, so we must do all we can to dissuade people from participating in this potentially deadly activity. We do understand that people see tombstoning as fun or thrill seeking without really thinking about the dangers, we encourage those who may be considering tombstoning to look at other adrenaline filled activities that can be done safely. We’re working with young people who have engaged in tombstoning to take up alternative activities such as coasteering through our Summer Mix programme.”

Dangers of tombstoning include: • tides changing dramatically, affecting how deep the water looks, as well as obscuring rocks and other debris that can cause serious damage • spinal injuries; 20 per cent of tombstoning injuries are spinal – often with life changing consequences • cold water shock, which can affect your breathing, restrict your movement, and leave you helpless in seconds • drowning: 400 people drowned in coastal related incidents in the last 30 years THE

Experience I recently received the deeply sad news of the passing of a very dear and close friend and Christian leader from the Kings in Tavistock, Pastor Colin Bond.

I have known and worked with Colin and his wife Joy for almost thirty years.

Regular listeners to the Cross Rhythms Art of Living programme will have heard frequent interviews about his work in Uganda, which he started in his seventies - building a hotel and supporting hospitals and orphanages.

Chris Cole He was eighty when he passed. I called him a pioneer of pioneers because in all the years I knew him and worked with him his worldview, spiritual conviction and perspective on life was amazingly contagious and inspirational.

He understood the messiness of our humanity, even as Christians, so he was never disillusioned about life because he was never following an illusion. He stood with the broken and downtrodden, without passing judgement, but with enough loving authority to help people climb out of their own mess and

• lack of easy access points to get out of the water – can people get to you if you need help?

Inspector Robin Loveridge, who is responsible for policing the Hoe area said: “In recent years Plymouth has seen tragedy as a result of what some consider a fun activity. This includes the death of a man when he hit the rocks jumping from the Hoe foreshore and other tragic incidents where many people have been seriously injured.

“A 17-year-old received life changing injuries and a 14-year-old was described as being ‘lucky to be alive’ after diving headfirst onto rocks and being rescued by the coastguard. I would urge parents to speak to their children and get them to understand that it is a very dangerous activity to take

part in and just not worth the risks.”

“We want all our residents and visitors to enjoy the waterfront and have fun but it’s important that people know how to do this safely, so please do be aware of the dangers of tombstoning.”

Piers Stanbury, duty controller for HM Coastguard, said: ‘Tombstoning into the sea from rocks, piers or other structures can be extremely dangerous and always carries great risk.

“The depth of water can dramatically change with the tide and what was a deep pool at lunchtime might be a shallow puddle by teatime. You also don’t know what hazards may be lurking under the surface until you are hurt or worse.

“The shock of cold water may make it difficult to swim to safety and strong currents can quickly sweep people away. If you do want to jump from height into the sea we would advise people join a coasteering group with a professional and reputable adventure centre.”

As ever, our message is, ‘Keep safe, but if you see anybody in trouble or if you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard’.

Margaret Johns (left) of Community Connections Youth Service and Cllr Sally Haydon at a popular tombstoning spot

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Colin’s was a life well lived

BY CHRIS COLE FOUNDER OF CROSS RHYTHMS predicaments, often at great cost to his own reputation.

Colin wasn’t overly concerned about what people thought of him, but he did care how God saw him. His life demonstrated the bible principle that ‘the reverential fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom’. Whilst being spiritually very deep, it was this depth which anchored him in the battles of life.

Not only had his church fellowship, the Kings, been an incredible blessing to the town of Tavistock under his past leadership, their work in Africa was also symptomatic of many church fellowships who pour millions of man hours, effort, buildings and money into local and international communities.

This work continues in the wonderful team of Elders who Colin had the foresight to encourage into their roles as oversight of this wonderful community.

Colin was around church work as far back as the early sixties and had a difficult personal upbringing family wise, but as we worked together on projects such as the Father’s House, with four church fellowships working together, he would always, with

incredible energy, faith, hope and love share, with great balance and wisdom, how when he saw Jesus, he saw Jesus as his father.

These were the words of Jesus Himself quoted in John 14:7-11 “If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said, “LORD, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me?

The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.”

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Community work, volunteering and overcoming adversity were just some of the many achievements celebrated at City College’s recent Student of the Year awards.

The annual ceremony recognises students who have really gone above and beyond - making a positive contribution to the College or local community, or overcoming personal challenges to achieve highly in their studies.

The award winners were joined by family, friends and their nominating lecturers as well as local employers who presented five special awards. They all enjoyed a delicious three-course meal prepared by the College’s hospitality and catering students before receiving their certificate and prizes.

Nicola Cove, Deputy Principal of City College, said: “The Student of the Year awards ceremony is an important event for the College and a great way to round off our academic year. It provides us

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The staff at the College are enormously proud of their accomplishments and the way in which they reflect so well on the City. It really is an honour to celebrate the outstanding qualities and achievements of our students and to share in their successes with family, friends and tutors.”

Award Winners

College Awards Megan Worthy, 17, Southway Full-time Student of the Year Fighting through her deep anxiety, Megan has strived to do things outside of her comfort zone this year. Megan likes to make the most of her learning by volunteering at events and uses her

talent for beauty to help others who may need a little pampering.

“I really pushed myself to start my course and I am so glad I did! I’m enjoying everything I am learning and getting to use these skills to help others feel better is an added bonus. I’m less and less anxious every day and can’t thank my lecturers, friends and course mates enough for their support.”

Alexandra Kennedy, 21, Stoke Adult Learner of the Year After moving to the UK three years ago, Alexandra decided to further her career by going back to education. With a keen business head on her shoulders, she manages to balance studying whilst working full-time and is on track to receive top grades.

“I believe learning is a privilege and that a good education can have a huge impact on the path we all take. The College has provided me with all the knowledge and skills to start my career in business. I am looking forward to starting university in September and couldn’t have got to where I am without the support of my lecturers.”

Steve Lacy, 35, Beacon Park Higher Education Student of the Year After over a decade of being in the workforce, Steve decided to return to education to start a career in Sports Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning. With a young family to support and aspirations to help future athletes, Steve works incredibly hard and was nominated by not one, but three of his lecturers, who said ‘he is what all HE students should aspire to be’.

“I want to get the most out of my time here so I volunteer for every event and mentor students where I can. The lecturers are there whenever you need them and offer so much guidance. I have been given many opportunities to test my skills and learn everything I can about the sports industry, which I am sure will help me in my future career.”

Sponsored Awards Lyndsey-Jo Roberts, 31, Saltash High Achiever Award sponsored by Devon Chamber of Commerce Lyndsey-Jo is a fantastic example of someone giving 100%. She is a real ambassador for women in engineering: as both a military wife and a mum, she has juggled these commitments with her studies from day one and continues to impress everyone she meets. Her grades are always outstanding - in the high 90s - and the reason she was awarded the High Achiever Award sponsored

by Devon Chamber of Commerce.

“Going back to education has been a fantastic decision. I am really enjoying learning again. It can be tough at times to juggle College and family commitments but the opportunities that will be open to me once I complete my qualification make it all worthwhile.”

Terry Connick, 18, Mount Wise Leadership Award sponsored by Portcullis Legals and Principal’s Award winner Described by his lecturer as ‘the most

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outstanding student I have had the pleasure of teaching’, Terry was unsurprisingly selected for the Principal’s Award, as well as receiving the Leadership Award, sponsored by Portcullis Legals.

He receives very high praise from his teachers, peers and employers. He is also a mentor to fellow students and makes the most of every opportunity; taking part in events and recently returning from Gothenburg as part of a working exchange programme.

“The College has opened so many doors for me. I really enjoying working as part of a team especially at events like Flavour Fest, MTV Crashes and the Duke of Cornwall ‘takeover’. I was really humbled to win two awards - I’m just doing something I love but it is great to be recognised.”

Winner Luke Collier with Lorraine Grave Luke Collier, 21, Devonport Employability Award sponsored by Redrok Luke stood out from the great pool of candidates due to his positivity, hardworking attitude and determination to succeed despite personal challenges. He has so many skills that employers want and that is why he was awarded the Employability Award by sponsors Redrok.

“Choosing to be an apprentice at City College has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I know I would not have the confidence or the skill set I have today without my Apprenticeship programme and the support of colleagues. This experience has helped me to discover my career path.”

Jack Henderson, 21, Saltash Student Voice Award sponsored by Clever Student Lets Studying Creative Media Production, Jack is an ambassador and student rep for his course making him someone that both students and staff can rely on. Jack has shown a creative flair as a contributor to a student magazine, which he is using as a platform to make more student voices heard.

“I believe you get out of life what you put in, so I try to help others where I can. I think it is important for everyone to be heard and I am proud to be a representative of the student voice. I hope to build many positive relationships throughout my studies which will stand me in good stead for the world of work.”

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