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August 2022 Dartmoor Zoo launches appeal to save endangered leopards from extinction For details See Page 3

The popular St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser Tour de Moor returns in October For details See Page 13

Derriford & North The new Bishop of Plymouth will be the Rev’d Prebendary James Grier who grew up in the city Full details See Page 19

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Marines on the mend

A group of wounded, injured and sick Royal Marines from Plymouth and Taunton have spent a week in Falmouth enjoying the Royal Navy’s Water Activities Centre, as part of their rehabilitation back to being fighting fit.

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We need to work together to stop COVID-19 cases from rising With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across the city, it is important that we all help reduce the spread of the virus by staying at home if we are feeling unwell.

Latest figures from the ONS Infection Survey, which gives the most accurate data for cases following the end of widespread testing, has identified that one in 25 people has COVID-19.

Derriford Hospital is also seeing an increase in people being admitted with the virus to numbers close to those seen in the last wave.

This shows that while we are learning to live with COVID-19, it hasn’t gone away. The current surge is due to another variant similar to Omicron.

While we are seeing high rates like this, the

Government guidance remains that we should take extra care to try to reduce the risk of catching it ourselves, as well as spreading it to others, especially as some people are more vulnerable to the virus.

People whose immune systems don’t work well are often out and about like the rest of us, buying food in shops, using public transport, visiting GPs, pharmacies and hospitals and working.

If you don’t know someone’s medical history there might be no obvious clues that they are in this group.

It is estimated that as many as 70 per cent of us have already had COVID, but unfortunately it is now understood that people can get it multiple times.

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy exercising outdoors – whether on foot, by bike or in the sea.

Plymouth City Council’s public health team explore some free and fun ways of getting exercise in Plymouth that are also great for your mental wellbeing.

While some people experience fairly mild symptoms, I personally know many people who, just over the last few weeks, have had to spend a couple of days in bed as the symptoms hit them hard.

So, especially when rates are high, it is really important that we all do our bit. That means: • Staying home if you are unwell with symptoms of a respiratory infection and avoiding contact with others, even if you only have mild symptoms • Trying to meet outdoors and letting fresh air in if you have to meet others indoors • Wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces • Practising good hygiene – covering your

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise you can do. It’s low impact and puts very little stress on the joints, it doesn’t need any special equipment and – best of all – it’s free!

to gather our thoughts. It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural moodbooster.

You don’t even need to walk far or fast to feel its positive effects on your health and wellbeing.

Whether we explore quiet woodlands, gaze out over the sea or stroll around our favourite park, spending time in nature can help us relax, reflect and recharge.

There’s lots of help and information out there to give you inspiration for walking in Plymouth: • If you’d like to join others for walks One You Plymouth, in partnership with the Ramblers, organise a number of friendly group walks in different areas of the city. They are free to attend and

The benefits of getting in the sea You can now find people swimming off The Hoe or Firestone Bay every day – including through the winter months.

Swimming off the Hoe is even more fun following the installation of two pontoons for the summer months.

Wild swimming is so popular because it is exhilarating and as well as making you feel great, it doesn’t need to cost a penny.

Dan started wild swimming not long after moving to Plymouth. “I’m not really what you’d call a fitness fanatic or naturally an active person but I enjoy having a splash around in the water and a bit of a swim,” he says.

“It’s just the buzz it gives you afterwards – that great feeling stays with me for the rest of the day. Your shoulders just kind of drop and you’ll lose all that sort of tension that you’ve built up during the day.”

Karen started swimming once a week from January 2020 and went on to form a women’s wild swimming group after doing some research into the benefits of cold water swimming for people with depression.

She advertised on Facebook for women who were suffering with depression or anxiety who wanted to try cold water swimming through the winter as a way of managing their mental

Ruth Harrell Director of Public Health for Plymouth

Take a walk on Plymouth’s wild side It’s also a great way to explore the beautiful scenery that Plymouth has to offer. Our city boasts miles of superb countryside and some of the best coastline views around.

It’s not surprising that so many are now enjoying the benefits of walking – 24 million of us say we regularly go for a walk.

Walking keeps our bodies and minds healthy, giving us a breather from the stresses of daily life and the space

With Plymouth’s glorious waterfront it’s not surprising that more and more of us are discovering the exhilaration of wild swimming.

coughs and sneezes, washing hands and cleaning your surroundings • Getting your vaccinations when they are offered.

The spring booster is still available and there are vaccination sessions over the summer before the autumn booster is launched.

Hopefully, this wave will pass through quickly and we will see rates drop again in the near future. But until they do drop, I urge everyone to choose to do the right thing and keep doing their bit to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by taking responsibility for not spreading the virus.

health and they’ve been meeting weekly ever since.

“Everybody showed an improvement in their emotional and mental wellbeing as a result of the group,” she says.

“There’s something about just being in the water that is the most mindful thing you can do. You’re very, very aware of every breath you take, of what your body is doing, and it’s impossible to worry about the laundry, the war, or the kids when you’re in the water because you just have to concentrate on being alive!”

You do need to take care in the water though and should follow some basic rules, which include: • Be seen – wear a brightly coloured swim cap and use an inflatable tow float • Get in slowly – don’t dive in • Don’t swim past marked buoys • Don’t swim alone • Don’t stay in the water too long • If in doubt, don’t go out.

Visit www.rnli.org for more advice on wild swimming safely or join a local wild swimming group. Search online for Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimming.

You can also find out more about wild swimming at www. plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com.

If you don’t feel ready to go in the sea, there’s free swimming at Mount Wise Outdoor Pools during the summer months. Book online at www.plymouthactive.co.uk.

cater for all ages and abilities. Visit www. oneyouplymouth.co.uk/walking • There are some great walks around Plymouth, including some that explore the city’s amazing heritage and green spaces.

To find out more about walks such as the Waterfront Walkway and Cooperative Way visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ plymotion • Plymouth has some glorious nature reserves to stroll around.

To find your nearest park or nature reserve visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ parksnatureandgreenspaces • There are also apps that can help you explore Plymouth on foot. Search for Plymouth Trails or Active 10 in your app store.

Photo courtesy of Jen from Plymouth Swimming Collective

Cycling can make you feel 10 years younger!

Many people rediscovered the joys of cycling during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Biking is now more popular than ever and the average cyclist does double the amount of miles than 20 years ago.

Not only is cycling good for your wallet, it’s good for the planet and for your health. In fact, studies have shown that regular cyclists enjoy the general health of someone almost 10 years younger.

If you are thinking about getting back on your bike but are not sure where to start, why not try one of the ‘Let’s Ride’ social cycling groups that cater for all cycling abilities.

They offer easy-going rides suitable for complete beginners through to steady and challenging rides for people wanting to cycle further and faster.

Beginner bike rides start from Plymbridge Woods car park every Tuesday at 6.30pm and Brickfields Sports Centre car park every Wednesday at 6.15pm.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike – the rides have bike hire too.

You can meet people and discover new routes with support from trained Ride Leaders. Fun and informal, these rides are free and open for everyone in the whole family to enjoy. Book at www. letsride.co.uk.

You can all find more information about cycling in Plymouth at www.plymouth.gov.uk/cycling.

Get inspiration for healthy picnic recipes

Why not take a picnic with you when going out walking, cycling or swimming this summer?

You can find lots of inspiration for quick, tasty and healthy picnics on the OneYou Easy Meals app and the ‘Better Health, Healthier Families’ website.

We can recommend trying the recipes for crunchy salad pittas, corn frizzlers and mac ‘n’ veg slices.

Visit www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/ recipes.

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DARTMOOR ZOO LAUNCHES APPEAL TO PROTECT ENDANGERED LEOPARDS

Dartmoor Zoo is launching a campaign to help raise funds to build a new home for critically endangered Amur leopards.

The aim is to build a modern, state-of-theart facility at Dartmoor Zoo to help one of the world’s most vulnerable big cat species thrive and breed.

It will also allow the Zoo to educate and inform visitors about the threats to habitats and environments across the world, whilst creating an exciting and innovative enclosure that will form an important part of the Zoo’s future.

Coral Jonas, chief operating officer at Dartmoor Zoo, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch a fundraising campaign, which will run for six weeks. We have been working hard to increase

the number of threatened species we can help here at Dartmoor Zoo and this year, we will be welcoming our first Amur leopard from a zoo in Europe.

“It is a privilege to be part of the international breeding programme to help conserve this species and highlight their position in the wild.

We would love for local people to be a part of this project and help us develop the area where the leopards will live.

“With approximately 90 remaining in the wild, the remaining population of the Amur leopard is dwindling and occurs in such a small geographical area, that they are at a significant risk of extinction.

“Their numbers have rapidly declined due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation. There are also concerns that the small population results in inbreeding and fewer cubs surviving.”

The ‘Protecting Amur Leopards’ project will

see the existing quarry enclosure transformed into new accommodation, including a new indoor space and off show facilities. The enclosure itself will be created into a representation of the Amur region, where these leopards originate from, and will be designed to offer visitors a close-up experience with one of the world’s most elusive big cats.

Dartmoor Zoo is investing in the project and with support from local businesses, preparation work has already begun. Additional funding of £30,000 is needed to complete the development ready for the arrival of an Amur leopard later this year.

To make a donation visit https://bit.ly/ DZSAmurLeopards

National award for NHS Devon team NHS Devon’s trailblazing work to tackle health inequalities experienced by ethnically diverse communities in Devon has received national recognition, beating stiff competition from across the country to win the Health Equalities category in the national NHS parliamentary awards.

NHS Devon’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team were nominated by the MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Luke Pollard and the MP for Totnes, Anthony Mangnall.

The winning nominees were announced at an awards ceremony in Westminster.

Luke Pollard MP said: “I’m proud to have nominated such an innovative and inspirational group for this award. The work being done here in Devon is trailblazing and I’m so glad the team has received national recognition. I hope it spurs them on to achieve even more and for other areas to follow their lead.”

Jane Milligan, chief executive of NHS Devon said: “I am absolutely delighted that NHS Devon has been recognised with this award. It highlights NHS Devon’s pioneering commitment to overcoming the barriers our patients and staff experience in accessing healthcare and in working for us.”

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner Amatey Doku said: “I am delighted that NHS Devon has been recognised for their work in health inequalities. It was such a privilege to have had an opportunity to work with the team at the beginning of their journey and I am pleased to see that the work has progressed and is now a core focus for the whole system, making a tangible impact to diverse communities and staff across Devon.”

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Pictured at the awards ceremony (from left) Aggie Szpinda, Equality Diversity & Inclusion project manager, NHS Devon; Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport; Nellie Guttmann, deputy head of Involvement and Inclusion, NHS Devon; Nicola Bonas, associate director of Communications, Involvement and Inclusion, NHS Devon and Amatey Doku, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion partner

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All recommendations from the report were accepted and are in the process of being implemented, leading to a huge shift in mindset across the health and care system.

Ethnically diverse communities and staff are now represented at board level and, community engagement and involvement is already making a difference to ethnically diverse communities.

Confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination has been significantly improved through an outreach programme, which uses trusted community representatives as Vaccine Ambassadors, and resulted in over 50,000 from vulnerable communities (including LGBTQ+, Migrant workers, Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities and ethnically diverse groups), receiving their COVID-19 vaccination.

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

Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.

The British Firework Championships return in August

Wildlife in the Cemetery Until Aug 30 The latest exhibition at the Ford Park Cemetery Visitors Centre is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at the weekends. Admission is free and there is a cafe and parking available.

Stamp Fair Sept 17 Plymstock Community Centre from 9am to 3pm. Many dealers attending. Refreshments available.

Autumn Concert Series Sept 18 Featuring Craig Ogden classical guitar, and Judith Hall, flute at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road at 3pm. Craig and Judith have performed as far afield as the Bahamas and throughout Britain to great acclaim. Their programme is lively and intriguing mixing better-known music with contemporary and exotic pieces. Tickets £20 from www.wegottickets/ event/550059 or on the door.

Love Summer Festival Aug 5 to 7 Over 100 acts in four covered venues at Newnham Park Estate, Plympton. Children’s entertainment programme, artisan food traders and festival market.

Details www.lovesummerfestival.com or call 01803 290864.

Big Tribute Fest Aug 5 to 7 The South West’s biggest tribute festival in Central Park brings first class entertainment from some of the UK’s and Europe’s biggest tribute acts. Tickets from www.bigtribfest.co.uk Library Market Day Aug 5 Library Market Days aim to support local businesses by enabling them to hire a market table in local libraries. First event will be at Plymstock Library from 10am to 4pm. Everyone welcome to browse market day stalls. Craft items, food, health and beauty, art and much more. For more information contact library@plymouth.gov.uk Ernesettle Summer Fun Day Aug 6 Held at Ernsettle Green from 12 noon to 4pm.

Entertainment, dog show, barbecue, cake competition, races, stalls and lots more. Stalls £10 per pitch. Contact Sally Walker on 07723 087263 or Alison Sargent on 01752 511792.

Exhibition and Sale of Work Aug 12 to Aug 14 Organised by Derriford Art Club at Clearbrook Village Hall from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments available.

Van Dike Reunion Event Aug 12 and 13 A grand get-together to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the historic Van Dike Club in 1972.

Celebrating the hundreds of rock, folk, progressive, glam rock, punk and new wave bands the Van Dike family presented to Plymouth audiences. The event at Plymouth Guildhall will feature an exhibition area with Van Dike posters, photos, records and Van Dike books and brochures for sale. From 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday. Free admission. For more details e-mail vandike2018@ yahoo.co.uk Calligraphy Summer Festival Aug 12 to 14 Master Penman Barbara Calzolari will be staying in Plymouth to teach at the Calligraphy Summer Festival.

The festival is hosted by Lyndsey Gribble of Wild Sea Calligraphy at the newly renovated Alma Yard. There are only 12 Master Penmen in the world and it is very rare they teach here in the UK. Barbara has presented work to the Pope and Presidents during the G8 summit. For more information or to book visit www. wildseacalligraphy.com

Ocean City Motorcycle Festival Aug 13 and 14

Featuring a motorcycle show on The Hoe on Saturday followed on Sunday by The MegaRide, one of the UK’s largest charity motorcycle ride outs with thousands taking part. Bikers will assemble at Lee Mill and make their way along the A38 to finish at The Hoe. The event attracts thousands of spectators and raise significant sums for charity.

Waterfront Partnership, this free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City.

Visitors will be able to watch as some of the region’s top chefs create spectacular dishes in the cookery theatre.

Lipstick & Lashes Aug 13 The popular group Lipstick & Lashes present a concert of Motown, Abba and many others at the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £8 and can be obtained from the office between 10am and 4pm. Telephone: 01752 665442.

Southway Table Top Sale Aug 13 At The Church of the Holy Spirit, Southway from 1pm to 3pm. Sell your unwanted stuff and also grab a bargain. Refreshments available. Tables available (pre-book only) £5 each. Contact Veronica on 07855 256383. Funds will go towards a defibrillator for the church and community.

Anniversary Festival Aug 13 Celebrating 10 years of Devonport Park Bandstand from 12 noon. Fun activities for all the family, live music throughout the afternoon including Devonport Park Community Choir, Hippy & I, Roxie Crew and much more.

British Fireworks Championships Aug 17 and 18 Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guarateed to leave you awestruck.

River Tamar Family Activities Aug 18 Join the team from Seadream Education for some fun family activities at the Bridging the Tamar Centre. Learn about the fabulous Tamar River and its spectacular habitats. From the creatures at the base of the food chain in the oozing mud of the Hamoaze to the wonderful carbon capture potential of the seagrass beds.Drop-in, no booking required. 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.

Quiz Night Aug 20 Team quiz with with pizza supper at the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery at 7pm. Teams of four. Tickets £8 can be obtained from the office between 10am and 4pm. Telephone: 01752 665442.

Super Hero Summer Fayre Aug 21 Victoria Park from 11am to 4pm. Go along dressed as a super hero and join the other heroes at the event.

Magician, carnival games, inflatables, archery assault and much more.

Concert for Devon Freewheelers Aug 26 and 27 The Down Thomas Singers are holding a two night summer concerts of light music in aid of Devon Freewheelers. The concert ‘That Loving Feeling’ will be held at the Silver Jubilee Hall, Down Thomas starting at 7.30pm each night. Tickets £6 including refreshments, plus raffle. For tickets call 01752 299204 West End Carnival Aug 27 Free, fun packed day of live music, street entertainment and family friendly acitivities in the streets around Plymouth Market with the main stage at Frankfort Gate from 11am to 4pm.

Charity Black Tie Masquerade Ball Aug 27 A special event at Plymouth Guildhall to raise money for three worthy causes - the Royal British Legion, Mind Devon and Jeremiah’s Journey. The evening will feature a live band, buffet and a raffle with amazing prizes. Tickets for the event cost just £25 and can now be booked on Facebook by searching for Black Tie Masquerade Charity Ball.

Continental Circus Berlin Sept 2 to Sept 18 From the producers of Circus Extreme comes the incredible and jaw dropping Continental Circus Berlin in Plymouth’s Central Park. With an array of brilliant circus acts, music and real youthful energy, it is an international production packed full of comedy, daredevils, dancing and aerial acts, including motorbikes inside the Globe of Death and an amazing high wire act. Tickets from www.circusberlin.co.uk Saltram Rotary Classic Car Show Sept 4 The popular event organised by Saltram Rotary Club in aid of Devon Air Ambulance takes place in the beautiful setting of the Lyneham Estate near Yealmpton PL8 2L from 11am to 4pm. Many classic cars, motor cycles, tractors and others on display plus food and craft stalls, jazz band, drinks bar and bouncy castle.

Jumble Sale Sept 10 St Francis Church Honicknowle from 11am to 1pm.

Bargains and refreshments on sale. Admission 20p.

Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival Sept 17 and 18 Seafood lovers are in for a treat as Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to The Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Organised by the Plymouth

Tim Peake My Journey into Space Sept 19 British astronaut Tim Peake shares the secrets and science of how and why humans journey into space at the Plymouth Pavilions. My Journey into Space gives audiences a fascinating insight into life as an astronaut, complete with breath-taking photographs and never-before-seen footage. Tickets are on sale now from www.fane.co.uk/timpeake or direct from the venue.

The Weekender Festival Sept 24 and Sept 25 Huge line up of DJs at the popular event held at Newnham Park in Plympton. Also featuring boutique stalls, food village, speciality bars and cocktails and massive afterparties. Return shuttle buses from the city centre every 15 minutes. Tickets and further infrormation from www.weekenderfestival.com Autumn Concert Series Oct 9 Featuring The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road at 3pm. Featuring work from their new album ‘The Alluring Ascent.’

Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache to soundscape of Latin America to English pastoralism. Hear this played on nylon string, steel string, electric, 12 string, fretless, slide, guitar-synth, glissentar guitars and more!

Tickets £15 from www.wegottickets/event/547774 or on the door.

Tour de Moor Oct 9 St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth popular fund-raising event offers cyclists an adrenalin-packed adventure: the hill-filled, 52km mixed terrain route of mud, sweat and gears with other routes for younger and familiy participants. Sign up for the challenge at www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £35 for the 52km or 30km route, and £15 for the 11km route.

The Post Mortem Live Nov 14 to Nov 17

The Post Mortem Live arrives at Plymouth Guildhall with six live shows offering attendees the chance to solve a murder. Working with award winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this four-hour long experience you will get into the bowls of CSI, pathology and forensics to determine how Anton Orlov met his death. The sequence of events leading to his demise will be unveiled in this unique live show that’s not for the faint hearted. At the event snacks including popcorn, crisps, sweets and soft drinks can be purchased. Tickets from £35. For details visit www. thepostmortemlive.co.uk Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.

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The committee unanimously approved the 13MW solar farm on the old landfill site at Chelson Meadow which was submitted as a partnership between the council and local charity Plymouth Energy Community (PEC).

Once complete and operational, the solar farm will increase the city’s renewable power generation by nearly 50 per cent, generating enough to power 3,860 homes a year whilst making significant carbon savings.

It will also improve the wildlife and natural habitats on and around the site by 25 per cent and provide an educational experience for the public.

The initiative will take Plymouth closer to its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2030; paying its part in tackling climate change and defining a better path for a viable future. Being community-owned means that any profits are kept locally. As part of the process, PEC has shared information with the local community and stakeholders for feedback and this has helped shape the submitted design. Councillor James Stoneman, Cabinet Member for Climate Change said: “Achieving planning permission for this innovative project is a major mile stone in reducing carbon emissions in Plymouth. We are proud to work in partnership with our colleagues at PEC and to have taken an important step closer to carbon neutrality and defining a better path for a viable future.”

Alistair Macpherson, CEO of PEC said: “Increasing energy prices and the cost-ofliving crisis are causing more households falling into poverty. Demand for our advice and support service was up 400% even before the price hike, this situation is now chronic.

“Emissions are still rising, the impacts of climate change are being felt, so we need to be courageous in our response.

Being able to generate clean energy locally is an opportunity that we have an obligation to our children to grab with both hands.

“We are delighted that this ambitious project has been approved and wish to thank everyone, especially Plymouth City Council and the South West Net Zero Hub, for their support.”

Plymouth Energy Community have already installed a community-owned solar array at Ernesettle, saved over £800k for local schools and community organisations through rooftop solar and re-invested surplus profits into projects that help Plymouth residents reduce their energy bills and make homes more energy efficient. The project is being delivered with support from the Rural Community Energy Fund, which is administered by the SW Net Zero Hub. Building of the new solar farm is expected to start in summer 2023.

More details about the project can be found at: www.plymouthenergycommunity. com/our-work/chelson-meadow.

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Estover firm congratulated on world-first achievement Plymouth City Council leader Richard Bingley visited Estover-based MSubs to congratulate director Brett Phaneuf on his phenomenal achievement of creating the first autonomous vessel to cross the Atlantic.

and put Plymouth on the map as a place where extraordinary projects like this can develop.

“Their passion and determination to deliver this exceptional project, is inspiring on so many levels.

It’s about having a vision, making something extraordinary happen using the latest innovation, research and development The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) “MSubs are the epitomy of a company with was the world’s first full-sized, fully autonomous, highly-skilled employees who are pioneering unmanned ship to cross the ocean to a rapturous in their field. They are cementing Plymouth’s reception in the States. reputation as a city at the forefront of UK’s marine The revolutionary vessel set sail from Plymouth autonomy.”

UK at the end of April and arrived at Plymouth MSubs Ltd are is part of the Submergence Massachusetts – via a pit stop in Halifax in Nova Group, an advanced maritime research and Scotia – earlier this month. development company based in Estover.

The voyage attracted massive media attention The company currently employs around 80 around the world with the project’s media partner highly-skilled staff. They design, manufacture and IBM saying it was their most successful project, assemble unmanned and manned submersibles reaching nearly two billion people. for both military and commercial markets.

Richard Bingley said: “I wanted to personally There is also a daughter company, Marine AI, thank Brett and his team for everything they have based at Turnchapel. It currently has 12 employees done to push the frontiers of marine technology and is looking to reach up to 50 employees in next two years.

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship’s transatlantic voyage will inform further research and development of future research vessels and it is hoped that the MAS will become a recognised research platform to conduct future experiments in conditions that would be unsafe or difficult for humans.

Council leader Richard MSubs has also been Bingley with Paul Barretto working with the council of MSubs and the University of

Council leader Richard Bingley shaking hands with Brett Phaneuf director of MSubs

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Right royal pain in the neck for Queenie the rescue cat Gables Dogs and Cats Home have recently taking in a cat with severe skin issues.

Queenie, as this regal girl has been named, has suffered with skin issues for several years and now she is at Gables they can effectively treat her skin and find her a new home where she will be comfortable and happy.

The most likely cause of Queenie’s skin condition is flea allergic dermatitis, or FAD, but with regular flea prevention treatment this can usually be controlled. Poor Queenie was in such distress from her condition that she scratched her neck red raw and chewed the base of her tail and hind legs, leaving her with large patches of fur missing and very sore, red, crusty skin with multiple scabs.

Even the use of a protective neck cone to stop her scratching aggravated her condition further. As a precaution Gables contracted vets took a skin scrape to test Queenie for any other underlying conditions, such as ring worm. Unfortunately this led to the awful discovery that Queenie has the bacterial infection, MRSA and she had to be moved to the isolation area.

The Staphylococcus bacteria which causes MRSA is naturally present in the skin of all cats and will not normally cause an infection, unless there is an opportunity to. Skin

allergies such as Queenies are often a source of Staphylococcus infection in cats, as it develops when the cat scratches or licks at their skin excessively.

Gables are determined to help Queenie fight the infection so she can feel more

comfortable. General Manager, Claire Sparkes said: “When Queenie arrived she was clearly in a lot of pain and discomfort and we were pleased to be able to offer our help. In just a few days she is a different cat; incredibly friendly, affectionate and very nosey! We knew that once her skin condition was under control it wouldn’t take long to find her a loving home, so we were devastated when we learned she had developed MRSA. “Thankfully she is young and strong so we expect her to make a full recovery. In the mean time she will still enjoy plenty of attention from our staff, once they have donned their PPE. “ We are very much looking forward to her skin healing so we can begin the search for her purrfect forever home.”

It is estimated it will cost Gables £1000 for all the treatment and medication that Queenie will need now and in the future, as well as basic care such as flea and worm treatment and vaccinations.

Anyone wanting to help ease Gables financial burden by making a contribution to ‘Queenies Vet Appeal’ should call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/ campaign/queeniecat or www.paypal.me/ gablesdogsandcats to donate online.

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COUNCIL LEADER SAYS AIRPORT ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED

Supporters of the campaign to reopen Plymouth Airport have been given fresh hope after Plymouth City Council’s new leader said it was a core priority.

Cllr Richard Bingley has revealed that that he has instructed officers to ensure that the city council acquires control of the airfield site from current leaseholders Sutton Harbour Holdings.

Cllr Bingley said: “For us to be able to grow and importantly thrive, enticing new businesses to Plymouth and attract higher value jobs for local people, we cannot allow the city to become an island – cutting it off from the rest of the South West and beyond.

“Whilst we will continue to lobby for investment across the whole transport infrastructure, it is clear to me now that the airport issue needs to be resolved once and for all. Reiterating what I said at the full council meeting this week, the airport site and a modern aviation solution was, and remains, a core priority for this council.

“The airport closed in 2011 and has remained unused since that time. I am keen that we take action now to ensure that the site can make an important contribution towards the city’s future.

“That is why I have instructed officers to ensure that the council acquires control of the airport site. I have repeatedly met with council officers and key industry stakeholders to set out our ambitions in this space, and whilst I appreciate it is a difficult situation - I remain determined to resolve the lease issue and I am hopeful that a solution can be found.

“Last year we have made funding available in the capital programme to continue these negotiations with Sutton Harbour Holdings and I would like this work to continue at pace.”

One of the leading campaigners,Cllr Maddi Bridgeman, who represents the Moor View ward, said that the news would be music to many residents’ ears and would be appreciated.

FlyPlymouth, which has been campaigning for a return to operations at the airport for more than 10 years, said there was still a good economic case for bringing back flights to and from the city and it has a ‘robust plan’ supported by financial backers.

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It added: “The present opportunity for Plymouth, West Devon, South Hams and east Cornwall to benefit from Plymouth Airport has never been stronger. But we need the political leadership to make it a reality.”

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Free family fun during the holidays

Churches across Plymouth are hosting family friendly events during the school holidays.

Praise for Nuffield Hospital from national health care regulator Surgical services and patient care at Nuffield Hospital in Derriford have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. Meanwhile the Hospital itself has been given a ‘good’ rating after being rated as ‘requires improvement’ after its last inspection in 2015.

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital works closely with Derriford Hospital supporting NHS patients to reduce surgical waiting lists.

The CQC inspectors highlighted the following about the Plymouth site in their inspection report: • The service used innovative evidencebased approaches to improve patient care.

This included the use of nurse-led research

that had contributed towards a reduction in surgical site infections • High performance was recognised by credible external bodies. For example, the hospital submitted data to the National Joint Registry and had achieved recognition as a quality data provider in the past two years.

• Outcomes for people who used the hospital’s services were positive, consistent and regularly exceeded expectations.

• Patients had access to a ‘joint school’ programme led by a physiotherapist. The sessions prepared patients for hip and knee surgeries and ensured patients understood what would happen during the surgery and the recovery process.

Patricia Warwick, Director at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital said: “We are delighted our surgical expertise and impressive patient outcomes have been recognised by the Care Quality Commission.

“Our hospital is a central part of the local healthcare community and our team is committed to delivering fast access and the best possible care and to respond to the individual needs of people wanting to self-pay, those with health insurance and NHS patients within the Southwest Peninsula.

I’m proud of everyone in our hard-working hospital team and we are all focused on continuous improvement as we move forward.”

The Summer Feast of Fun is coordinated by the Transforming Plymouth Together initiative and supported by Plymouth City Council and the Fit & Fed programme.

The free events will feature a range of activities for families and details are available from local participating churches. These include: • Derriford Church which will be holding Fun Days on August 10 17 and 24. For information e-mail minister. derrifordchurch@gmail.com • St Aidan’s (Sea Church) on August 3 and 10. Contact info@seachurch.co.uk • St Bureaux Churches Together on August 19. Contact lyn.crews@stbudeaux-church.co.uk or Sara-jayne@ stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk • St Pancras on August 3; 10; 17;24 and 31.

Contact admin@stps.org.uk • Whitleigh Salvation Army on August 22 and 30 and September 5. Call 01752 7675345 or 07436 424945

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Plymouth Samaritans mark 50 years of service to the community

Felicity Varah Harding unveils the 50th anniversary plaque

Plymouth Samaritans celebrated their 50th anniversary meeting on in July at the Copthorne Hotel Plymouth.

The annual meeting welcomed Felicity Varah Harding OBE, the daughter of Samaritans founder Chad Varah, as guest speaker. She also unveiled a plaque to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the branch.

Felicity, who is the honorary president of the Samaritans, has close links with Plymouth: her husband’s family owned Charles Harding Furnishers of Mutley Plain.

Felicity also presented long service awards to branch volunteers some of whom have worked as Samaritans for 40 years or more.

Plymouth Samaritans director Norman Holmes said: “We are delighted to have been able to invite Felicity to celebrate our 50th anniversary and to honour our long serving members. We have a range of events and activities planned for this year to mark this significant milestone including an Anniversary Ball on November 12.

“We will continue to reach out to our local community to raise awareness about suicide prevention, emotional health and wellbeing and listening skills.”

Supporters of Plymouth Samaritans are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Ball which will be held at the New Continental Hotel to cap off the 50th anniversary celebrations and to raise much needed funds for the branch.

Tickets for the ball are £55 per head and can be obtained from Mrs Jan Sherriff at janetasherriff@btinternet.com

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Former Royal Navy commander and Falklands veteran to contest the Moor View seat for Labour A former Royal Navy senior commander has been selected by local Labour Party members to contest the Plymouth Moor View seat at the next general election.

Gareth Derrick, a former Ham ward city councillor, aims to win the seat for Labour in what could be a closely contested election.

During his speech to party members Gareth highlighted the paralysis at the heart of Boris Johnson’s caretaker government which means the Conservatives are failing to focus on the many pressing issues facing people in Plymouth.

These include the crisis in health and social care, inequalities in the education of the city’s children and young people, poor quality social housing and, most urgently, the cost-of-living.

“I know from my Royal Navy career that if the Captain gets distracted from their duties, the Gareth Derrick ship will hit the rocks,” said Gareth, who served in the Falklands conflict and the Cold War on Devonport-based submarines, and later in the Gulf and Iraq wars, as well as in diplomatic roles in Bangladesh and Japan.

With many experts predicting the cost-of-living crisis will get worse next year, Gareth put party members on a war footing warning that whoever becomes the new Tory

party leader may call a general election as early as this autumn to try to unite the Conservative party and win a mandate for their own agenda.

Speaking immediately after the hustings meeting at Tor Bridge High in Estover, Gareth said the Tories were in ‘utter turmoil at Westminster.’

“While they are fighting amongst themselves and the candidates to succeed Boris Johnson are kicking lumps out of each other and trashing their own government’s record, I will be setting out a positive vision for the north of Plymouth and the whole country that there is a better future under a Labour government,” said Gareth.

“Everyone can see that the Tories are asleep at the wheel.

Even Liz Truss has said that Rishi Sunak’s economic policies are steering the country towards a recession.

“The chaos in Dover shows that the Tory Government has given up running the country while they choose their third leader in six years to replace the disgraced Boris Johnson.

“With the country facing a cost-of-living crisis and war in Ukraine, now isn’t the time to take their eye off the problems facing the people of Plymouth, the country and the world. It’s a dereliction of duty.”

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Making the point with pedal power Three members of the Great Britain SailGP Team who were due to compete in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on July 30 and 31 travelled by bicycle to the event in a bid to support SailGP’s commitment to making the Grand Prix in Plymouth one of the most sustainable races it has ever staged.

The three team members, Neil Hunter, Matt Gotrel and Luke Parkinson clocked up a combined total of more than 450 miles over two days to ensure the team keeps its carbon footprint for the event as low as possible.

Hunter and Parkinson travelled 148 miles from Portsmouth to Plymouth. Gotrel undertook a massive 170 mile journey from his home in Gloucester. The trio were joined by fellow sailor Ben Cornish, who cycled with Hunter and Parkinson from Portsmouth.

On their arrival on The Hoe, the trio were greeted by Plymouth City Council s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Councillor James Stoneman.

Neil Hunter said: “We did about 230 kilometres yesterday from Portsmouth to Exeter, so seven and a half hours in the saddle was a fairly long day but fortunately I have been doing quite a lot of road miles recently so it was wasn’t too bad. The highlight was probably coming though Dartmoor, where my teammate Matt Gotrel was showing us the sites, so that was pretty special.

“We decided to do the ride as we felt it was a massive opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. The fact that we have got here completely under our own steam without using cars or trains or buses is great and shows what SailGP is all about.

“For us, as athletes, it shows that you can

The Great Britain SailGP Team arrive in Plymouth (from left) Matt Gotrel, Neil Hunter and Luke Parkinson

just take the initiative and think of different ways to have a positive impact. We saw it as a massive opportunity for both training physically and to reduce our carbon footprint at the event. It’s been great and we have really enjoyed it.”

Councillor Stoneman said: “We’re delighted to welcome Neil, Matt and Luke to Plymouth as they complete their impressive cycle challenge. They’ve shown such a huge commitment to minimising the team’s carbon

footprint and to making this year’s event as sustainable as possible.

“It’s incredibly fitting that this weekend they’ ll be racing in the waters of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, a UK first and a key part of our city’s own sustainability goals as we strive for carbon neutrality.”

The athletes’ decision to rely solely on pedal power to reach the event was a sign of SailGP’s ambition to be the world’s most sustainable and purpose-driven global sport

and the Great Britain team’ s commitment, alongside its’ charity partner ‘Protect our Future’ to use its platform to inspire the next generation to better understand the climate emergency and give them the tools to take positive action.

It also reflects the work of SailGP’s Impact League, which was established 12 months ago to encourage and reward actions by its participants to promote carbon reduction, sustainability and inclusivity.

Olympic gold medalist rower and Great Britain SailGP Team grinder, Matt Gotrel, said: “Having a positive impact on the people and places where we compete is central to everything, we do at SailGP GBR. Our decision to cycle to the event is an illustration of the determination of our team to do as much as we can to act in a way that supports sustainability and clean energy and use our platform to promote this cause.”

Reflecting on the first 12 months of the Impact League, Great Britain SailGP Team grinder, Neil Hunter said: “As athletes, we are all competitive people, so the Impact League is a great way of encouraging the SailGP Teams to think about different ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint whilst also making it competitive and engaging.

“Cycling to Plymouth was a reflection of this and means we can use sport to provide a positive contribution to the performance of our team in the Impact League alongside reducing our climate impact.”

The event was one of the most climate positive races SailGP has ever staged. On the shore, it will be the first time in the UK that SailGP has used innovative green technologies to power the entire race village.

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“The trip to Bangkok this summer has been a huge success and the students have had an enriching experience learning some new skills and making memories that will last a lifetime.”

“This funding will also be used for a trip to the Netherlands, a return visit to Thailand for City College, and we’re delighted at another chance to visit Taipei. I wish I’d had such amazing opportunities like these when I was studying.”

To find out how to join the college and benefit from studying abroad, call 01752 305300 or visit www.cityplym.ac.uk, where a personalised tour of the college can be booked. Tutor and Tour sessions throughout July will be tailored to individual requirements and can include an appointment with the College’s Information & Advice team.

Big boost for local sailing clubs Several local sailing clubs have been adopted by teams taking in part in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth at the end of July.

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For the second year in a row, the college will be able to fund trips to a number of far-flung destinations, where students will gain vital new skills while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. The past academic year has seen students jetting off to Bangkok as part of a national scheme that also enables universities and colleges to build relationships across the globe.

Thanks to the thorough application that was completed by the College’s highly successful International team, there will now be opportunities for students and staff to travel to California, Australia, Malaysia and Japan in 2022/23.

Ben Manning, the college’s executive of

Curriculum, Quality & Student Experience and owner of the Strategic Action for Curriculum, said: “As the city’s anchor provider for skills and having made a commitment to transform the lives of those who study with us, being able to offer these opportunities is a crucial part of our strategic vision.

“For more than 30 years the college has been delivering a programme that not only promotes international mobility, but also benefits the wider community, with the college able to enrich its curriculum as a result of the sharing of best practice with partners around the world.”

The college will be able to fund seven trips during the next academic year, with a focus on opportunities for students studying sport, business, and hospitality and catering. Funding will also be made available for travel and tourism students.

International Partnerships officer, Cat Shepherd,

The initiative is part of SailGP’ s ‘Adopt-a-Club’ community outreach programme, which aims to create a bridge between world-class athletes and young sailors in the locations where SailGP events are held.

The ‘Adopt-a-Club’ activities form part of SailGP’ s Inspire programme, which is designed to connect with young people in event areas and showcase the importance of sustainability in sailing and how it can be a force for good. Since the founding of SailGP in 2018, the Inspire programme has engaged over 8,000 young people around the globe and is well on its way to reaching its target of 10,000 young people by 2025.

As part of the ‘Adopt-a-Club’ programme in Plymouth, the 10 clubs involved will nominate one male and one female sailor who will receive a weekend of training with their team on the RS Feva boat and get to race in front of the F50 race boats during the event weekend.

Each team will also take part in a range of engagement activities to build relationships with their adopted club and give them an insight into the experience of competing in an elite sailing competition.

SailGP’ s youth programme manager, Tom Herbert-Evans said: “The relationships established through the programme are a great

Hannah Mills (centre) pictured with members of Plymouth Youth Sailing Club

way of inspiring young people and connecting with the local sailing community. The behindthe-scenes access and exposure to professional athletes provided by the program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that aims to encourage lifelong involvement in the sport and showcase how sailing can be a force for good and make a positive contribution to sustainability.”

The Great Britain SailGP Team (GBR) team has been paired with Yealm Sailing Club and Plymouth Youth Sailing which works with disadvantaged young people and provides access to a range of onwater activities to help them develop confidence and self-esteem through sailing.

A number of activities are planned as part of the link-ups which included a recent visit to Plymouth Youth Sailing by World Sailor of the Year

and a member of the Great Britain SailGP Team, Hannah Mills, who met with a number of young sailors.

Hannah, who is also SailGP’ s Global Purpose Ambassador, said: “Helping to inspire the next generation and having a positive impact in the places where we race is a big part of our work at SailGP and the Adopt-a-Club programme is a really enjoyable way of doing this.

“It was great to spend time with the young sailors from Plymouth Youth Sailing and talk to them about my experiences as an athlete and our work at SailGP which includes a range of activities to protect the oceans and sees us support a host of sustainability and education projects in and around the Plymouth area.”

As part of the link-ups, young sailors from Yealm Sailing Club and Plymouth Youth Sailing will also be given an exclusive, behind-the-

scenes tour of the Great Britain team’ s base during race week and meet the athletes that will be competing in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on July 30 and 31.

Plymouth Youth Sailing Club commodore Adrian Kemp said: “Having a world class event on our doorstep and the chance to establish a link with the British team is absolutely fantastic for our club.

It is an opportunity to inspire not just the existing young sailors at our club but also to help us engage with new people, bring them into the sport and give them the chance to get out on the water and experience the ‘blue playing fields’ around the city.

“Many of our young sailors are very aware of environmental issues and the opportunity to hear from a high profile and highly decorated athletes like Hannah Mills on the importance of protecting the oceans will be a great way of helping to educate them on this vitally important issue and helping them play their part in ensuring we continue to have seas to sail in.”

Other clubs adopted were Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club (Australia); Tamar River Sailing Club (Denmark); Saltash Sailing Club (France); Plymouth Yacht Club (New Zealand); Mount Batten Centre (Spain) and Horizons Sailing (USA).

Tickets for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix are on sale now and can be purchased at SailGP.com/ GreatBritain.

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Tour de Moor biking challenge to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is marking its 40th anniversary this year by inviting people to get on their bikes for an exciting challenge in aid of compassionate care and support that positively impacts families affected by terminal illness.

The popular Tour de Moor biking challenge raising much-needed funds for St Luke’s Hospice returns to the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor on Sunday October 9.

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

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Alternatively, participants of nine years or older can take it down a gear and saddle up for 30km of tough riding over hills and through woods, and there’s also the ‘mini moor’, a gentle 11km ride along the tarmac paths of Drake’s Trail that’s suitable for all the family.

Not only does Tour de Moor cater for all cycling abilities, it also raises vital funds for the specialist care St Luke’s provides for patients and ensures they can make precious memories with loved ones in their final months, weeks and days.

Funds raised will also help the hospice continue providing essential bereavement support for patients’ family and friends.

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Penny Hannah, head of fundraising at St Luke’s, said: “If ever there was a time to get on your bike to help keep the wheels of our specialist service turning, it’s this one – our charity’s 40th anniversary year.

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to many hundreds of local families. So, if someone special to you was looked after by our team, taking on the challenge of Tour de Moor is a fantastic way to pay tribute to them.

“Regardless of your motivation for participating though, our epic event is a great combination of fitness and muddy fun. With three classic routes to choose from, it’s ideal for families as well as more experienced cyclists who really want to push themselves.

“Every hill climb will be worth the extra effort because the sponsorship money Tour de Moor raises is needed more than ever to help St Luke’s meet the rising demand on our service. We want to be here for the next 40 years – and beyond – to ensure that no-one in the local area misses out on the high-quality care they need, and deserve, at the end of their lives.”

Director of Print Copy Scan, Karl Welburn, said: “St Luke’s has given four decades of superb service, helping local families who rely on the team’s care and support at the toughest time of their lives, but as a community we must never take what the charity provides for granted.

“We’re proud to sponsor Tour de Moor again, especially with this year being the 40th anniversary of the hospice. All the money raised by those taking part goes directly to bespoke care for terminally ill people living in the local area.”

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

Sign up for the challenge at www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £35 for the 52km or 30km route, and £15 for the 11km route.

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Campaign to save military bases takes big step forward Plymouth MP Luke Pollard’s campaign to save two of the city’s key military bases has taken a big step forward, after the Ministry of Defence revealed they would delay the closure of two key headquarters.

The government has confirmed there will be a lengthy delay to the closure of the Royal Citadel, home of 29 Commando Royal Artillery, and a further short delay to the closure of Stonehouse Barracks, the spiritual home of the Royal Marines. The disposal of the Royal Citadel will be delayed from 2024 to 2035 while Stonehouse Barracks will not be closed until at least 2029.

This is the second delay since Luke Pollard launched his campaign to save the bases from closure and keep the Royal Marines in Plymouth. Stonehouse is the Royal Marine’s first ever dedicated and purposebuilt barracks, while the Royal Citadel is the permanent base of the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. Both play big roles in the community in Plymouth and make significant economic contributions to the city.

The government has been criticised for underinvesting in Stonehouse Barracks, which has left the base in a poor, dilapidated condition. The government has committed to disposal of the sites, but defence minister for procurement Jeremy Quin wrote to Luke, explaining the delays will give ‘greater certainty to both the commando units’, as the time will be used to look for a new site.

In January 2019, Luke led a debate in Parliament on the basing arrangements of the Royal Marines, where he warned that ‘the lack of clarity’ around Stonehouse new was ’hurting morale’.

Luke added: “Falling morale hits the Royal Navy’s and the Royal Marines’ ability to recruit and retain the very best. I want to see the Royal Marines and 29 Commando stay in Plymouth. To do that the government needs to invest in both the Citadel and the Stonehouse Barracks.

“They keep postponing the closure dates, but the truth is they need to modernise these bases and invest in the buildings and facilities there. Ministers simply cannot expect our service personnel to live and work in deteriorating conditions over such a long period of time.

“I hope that with these extra delays, the MOD will rightly conclude as most of Plymouth has, that these bases are right place for 29 Commando and the Royal Marines. We now need to see money spent on modernisation so the very best in our military have the very best accommodation and facilities too.”

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Plymouth tickled pink for hospice care Hundreds of ladies tickled Plymouth pink as they walked across the city to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

Setting off from Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park stadium, women and children of all ages joined together to celebrate the charity’s 40th anniversary year by taking part in the hotly anticipated mass participation fundraising event, Midnight Walk.

This year’s event saw all ages join together to walk in memory of their loved ones, with the introduction of a brand new QR code trail adding an interactive element to the shorter 2.5 and five mile family friendly routes.

The theme of the night was 1982, the year the hospice first opened its doors to patients. Four decades later and St Luke’s is still providing compassionate care and support to the terminally ill and their families.

For the last 40 years, the charity has held a prominent place in the hearts of many Plymouth families, with Midnight Walk being the perfect occasion to unite in sharing cherished memories.

The 1982 theme proved popular with participants, Kelly Allmett, from Saltash, works at Derriford Hospital in the haematology department. She said: “Born in the 80’s, celebrate in the 80’s. You can see how much loss there is around us, but it is such a supportive, fun environment to celebrate people that we have lost. I lost my sister in December and wanted to do something in her memory for a local charity that does so much for our community.

“St Luke’s plays a massive part at Derriford, they’re not just a place for family and patients, they support everyone around them, providing somewhere for patients to go and be looked after, not only in the last days of their lives but in support of treatment too.”

Samantha Hetherington, from Widewell, said: “It’s nice to get together as a community and support a good charity, cancer touches a lot of people’s hearts, it affects so many of us in different ways. I’d just like to do my bit. I lost my friend Kate 8 years ago, she was only 32, but she died of bowel cancer and last year my dad died from an aggressive form of lung cancer. To be able to walk and remember our loved ones and help those ones that are currently living with it and trying

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to fight it, means a lot.

“The atmosphere tonight is uplifting, everyone sharing their experiences and being with other people who have shared that grief and maybe even going through it themselves.

Samantha set herself the challenge of completing the 15 mile walk. She said: “To push through a bit of pain for what people go through is minimal. St Luke’s is iconic, everybody knows what good things St Luke’s does and hopefully we can keep raising money to help them make those people’s lives a little bit better.”

Sponsored by Drakes Jewellers, the annual flagship event saw participants walk either the 2.5, 5, 10 or 15 mile route in memory of lost loved ones, having fun and making new memories as they celebrated the lives of people special to them who will never be forgotten. This year, walkers were invited to bring a copy of a favourite photo of their lost loved one and add it to the charity’s Memory Wall on the night, so that their legacy could live on for all to see.

Michelle Homeyard and her 10-year-old daughter Iyla, from Thornbury, were walking the 2.5 mile route in memory of Iyla’s grandad, John Homeyard. Iyla, who added his photo onto the Memory Wall, said: “My grandad sadly died a couple of months ago from cancer and St Luke’s provided end of life care to him.”

Michelle Homeyard and her 10-year-old daughter Iyla, from Thornbury

Michelle added: “St Luke’s helped him feel very comfortable near the end and were very supportive of the family. He wanted to be at home, where he was comfortable and around his family, so they came to the house. They made the process, as hard as it is, a bit smoother and easier for him and the family as well, providing us with reassurance. A massive thank you to St Luke’s, they do so much. We have a lot of respect for them.”

The pink-clad participants were treated to a fun and energetic warm up by the Plymouth based fitness class Cheezifit before embarking on the walk, which took in landmarks including Smeaton’s Tower and the Barbican.

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sponsorship by participants helps keep the St Luke’s team on the road 365 days a year, giving their compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their own home and supporting their families. Walkers can pay in their sponsorship money online and see their times at stlukesmidnightwalk.co.uk or they can pay it in at one of the St Luke’s charity shops.

Head of fundraising at St Luke’s, Penny Hannah, said: “We are delighted to bring our Midnight Walk 1982 in 2022 to celebrate 40 years of care for your local hospice. It is such a warm and loving event giving the city the chance to remember their loved ones and make many people proud.

“I would like to thank every single walker for your compassion and kindness. This year we opened the event to younger people, plus we added a wheelchair and push chair friendly route, of 2.5 miles, which has been a popular addition. Our kind sponsor, Drakes Jewellers have been complete diamond supporters, everyone involved from volunteers, to the event village venue Argyle, we could not run this event without their kindness, so thank you.

“The event means we can continue caring for future generations to come at home, in Derriford or our specialist unit at Turnchapel. Thank you again to everyone involved.”

Learn more about the work St Luke’s does in the local community at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk

Council Leader sets out delivery plan for the future Higher value jobs, good quality green homes, decent education and first class health and care are front and centre of the new administration’s vision for Plymouth’s future.

Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet has reviewed a delivery plan outlining how the council will address the looming local challenges of higher levels of deprivation, lower wages, fewer successful business start-ups, and wider social inequalities than found elsewhere in the region.

At the heart of the plan is the council’s ambition to work in partnership with others, to have a united approach – with communities, partners, businesses, the Government, and politically.

There are four key pillars to delivery: • Creating higher value jobs • Delivering good quality, green homes • Ensuring decent education

• Access to first class health and care The report includes ‘star actions’ for each pillar and outlines key measures of success.

In advance of presenting the report, Councillor Richard Bingley, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Because of such huge financial and social pressures, Plymouth no longer enjoys the dubious ‘luxury’ of acute political division. This conventionality belongs to yesterday.

“Working in a much more united manner for our City, we must better harness our collective power to ensure that everybody living here has access to decent education, a well-paid job, a good home as well as first-class health and care.

“By being more focused upon co-operation in delivering for Plymouth, we can secure thousands of ‘higher value’ jobs by delivering our Freeport, deepening port capabilities and capacities, leading the UK’s marine autonomy and ‘green

blue’ offering, as well as embedding the UK’s first National Marine Park.

“We can also harness our full political focus upon supporting our schools and young person’s provision - achieving good and outstanding Ofsted ratings. We require our city to much better widen, co-ordinate and promote its Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) course programmes and job opportunities.

“Finally, united in delivering for our city, we can and will make Plymouth a safe and pleasant urban environment offering decent housing, supporting infrastructure, safer streets and enhanced health and social care provision.

“These are big ambitions and I will expect residents to hold us to account across each area.”

The report also sets out a commitment to deliver the priorities as set out in the Corporate Plan.

Ensuring that the day-to-day activity that the council delivers across more than 350 services, are high-quality, customer focused and represent good value for money.

Councillor Bingley added: “It goes without saying that this Council will work hard to ensure that our streets are clean and tidy, people feel safe, and that we work towards being green and sustainable in all that we do.

“We must improve in those areas that residents rely on, day-in, day-out.

“However, this is about ambition – thinking big. If we want our city to stand out, for our grandchildren to aspire to live here because they see a positive, inspiring future in Plymouth, we have to look at the bigger picture.

“That means addressing inequality at its root and pushing forward. But, we can only do this collaboratively.”

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A group of wounded, injured and sick Royal Marines from Plymouth and Taunton have spent a week in Falmouth enjoying the Royal Navy’s Water Activities Centre, as part of their rehabilitation back to being fighting fit.

The combined group of Commandos who are serving in 42 and 40 Commandos respectively, were taking part in an adaptive water sports programme organised by the centre and funded by the Navy Army Air Force Institute – NAAFI – Armed Forces Covenant Fund.

It was the first opportunity the group of Marines had to get away and enjoy some respite and water-based activities, consisting of surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, coastal walks and cycling.

It was organised by Chief Petty Officer Angie Cheal, from the Personnel Support Group at HMS Drake in Plymouth.

“We are fortunate that there are lots of courses on offer to our Sailors and Royal Marines who are in the recovery pathway, however, it’s rare for a whole troop to be able to get away as a group, so this was a welcome change of scene for the lads,” said Angie.

“With the support of the Royal Navy Adventurous Training Team (RNATT) we’re able to utilise the Water Sports Centre and its brilliant staff, which meant we only required minimal funding from the NAAFI Covenant to provide accommodation for the group”.

Royal Marines Warrant Officer Warren Bloomer of RNATT added: “In recent times RNATT have realised the value we can add through adventurous training activities to personnel who are medically downgraded or require adaptive physical activities.

Through the Water Activities Centre, Falmouth, we are able to offer a package of water-based activities specifically aimed at those who have physical limitations. Outdoor AT pursuits really help those suffering with long term mental health issues.

Participation improves morale, wellbeing and self-confidence. The past two weeks have been a real success and RNATT will look to build on this by supporting this cohort next year and in future with a raft of enjoyable and challenging activities.

One of those who got a lot out of the Falmouth week was Marine Reuben Bairstow- Binns from 42 Commando, who through injury has been undergoing rehabilitation in the Unit for several months.

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An exciting programme of free fun family activities and a healthy nutritious lunch is being delivered across Plymouth during the summer holidays.

Plymouth City Council is taking the Fit and Fed Programme on tour by holding six free community events within different parks and green open spaces across the city thanks to funding from the Government’s Holiday Activity and Food Fund.

The events, which are being coordinated by the council’s Sports Development Unit will take place every Tuesday during the summer holidays between 10am to 2pm.

There will be a range of fun family activities including: inflatables, mini-golf, football darts, archery, slime and bubble creating, cycling activities and much more. In addition, to all the fun activities taking place, families will also be able to receive information on local services such as housing, jobs and employment, health and wellbeing, food and nutrition.

The Fit and Fed on tour programme is also being supported by several local organisations including: Plymouth’s school meals provider CATERed who will be providing a selection of hot and cold healthy lunches; Plymouth School Sports Partnership will be providing equipment to deliver cycling activities; the Council’s Natural Infrastructure Team will be providing wildlife walks and nature themed activities and Plymouth Scrapstore who will be providing junk modelling, badge making and creative play opportunities Fit and Fed on Tour will visit the following locations and all activities are free with CATERed providing lunch between 12 noon and 1pm.

Victoria Park Tuesday July 26; North Down Playing Fields Tuesday August 2; Ernesettle Green Tuesday August 9; Tothill Park Tuesday August 16; Knowle Battery Playing Pitches August 23 and Central Park Tuesday August 30.

For more information about the Fit and Fed programme visit www. plymouth.gov.uk/fitandfed

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and a repetitive process which is very taxing on the soul”, said Reuban. “This was my first adventurous training week within rehab, and it was such a positive experience for everyone who attended. It gave us a break from the routine and got

us outside and away from our camp, built on troop cohesion and relationships, meeting new people and in some cases learned new skills.

“More opportunities like this can’t come fast enough for me!”

Join the Gadgeteers and explore the magic of reading Plymouth Libraries are encouraging children across the city to read six or more library books – including eBooks – during their summer holidays alongside the Gadgeteers.

The Gadgeteers are a group of six young friends who enjoy working together to solve problems. The aim of the programme is to inspire children to explore the magic of science and innovation through reading.

Children can join the programme from at any Plymouth library. After joining, they will receive a pack so they can track their progress and their six Gadgeteer friends will join them along the way.

Councillor Charlotte Carlyle, Cabinet Member for Skills, Children and Young People, said: “It is excellent that the libraries are running the programme again this year. My children, when they were younger, regularly took part and I saw the benefit it gave them. The scheme has been designed in an

entertaining way so that the children of Plymouth can explore their creativity and imagination, as well as learning.

“We want them to have a love of reading from a very early age and the library challenge goes a long way to help achieve that. Plus, it’s a great challenge for the parents and carers to get involved with as well.”

After every two books, children are encouraged to visit their local library and chat to library staff about the books and will get a sticker to add to their Summer Reading Challenge pack.

If they read six books, visit a library and talk to staff about the final two books they have read they will get a medal.

In September they will also receive a certificate for completing the challenge which will be given out in their school assembly. The Summer Reading Challenge is produced by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with libraries.

Find out more about the summer programme at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/about-the-challenge

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18 August 2022

Search is on for city’s climate ambassadors

The search is on for Plymouth’s first cohort of Climate Ambassadors.

Climate Ambassadors will act as voluntary advocates in their communities for positive action across all neighbourhoods of the city.

They will engage with communities, their neighbourhood, workplace, or interest group to raise awareness of climate change issues and encourage others to act.

Anyone can be a climate ambassador - there is no age limit and no experience is required.

All that’s needed is a passion and interest in reducing carbon emissions through action, sharing good practice, or through proposed ‘grass roots’ initiatives.

Councillor James Stoneman, Cabinet member for Climate Change, said: “I’m really pleased to be able to launch this important scheme and meet other like-minded individuals who want to make positive changes to help tackle the climate emergency.

“Here at the Council, we have several plans dedicated to reducing our carbon emissions.

But we can only do so much which is why I’m so excited about this scheme where we can get residents from all walks of life to go and help us spread the word about some of the simple things we can all do to help out planet.”

Applications are now openand with residents able to sign up at www.plymouth. gov.uk/environmentandpollution/ climateemergency/climateambassador programme Climate Ambassadors will receive recognition of their role and activities by the Council through an official Climate Ambassador status and the opportunity to publicise their engagement activities.

They will also receive full training and will have access to materials and resources to engage others in climate conversations.

Each Climate Ambassador will be endorsed for a period of one year, reviewed in May, with the possibility of an extension.

The launch of the Climate Ambassador scheme ticks off yet another action on the Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.

New contractor for city centre improvement works A new contract to continue the Old Town Street and New George Street improvement works has been given the go-ahead.

A delegated decision has been signed authorising a short delivery agreement to enable Morgan Sindall to carry out the next phase of the work.

This is the second phase of a three part project and this work is for further enabling works ahead of the main landscaping phase and will see more work carried out beneath the surface of the street, including deep drainage and connections for the rainwater and drainage systems as part of the rain garden and sustainable urban drainage system.

This means that at times of very heavy rainfall this area will be more protected from localised flooding. At the same time the water will be used more water wisely to irrigate the plants and trees.

This work is below ground – above ground the tired eighties landscaping has been removed and the plan is for a modern brighter more environmentally friendly public space.

As well as a new play area, features include new islands of greenery, places to sit and rest, a small performance area as well as new trees and plants.

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Apprentice scheme wins national award An innovative Plymouth apprenticeship scheme has received recognition at the national Kickstarter Awards.

The Plymouth Natural Grid is a partnership project between Plymouth City Council, The National Trust and Real Ideas Organisation which aims to make nature more accessible to residents. Having taken on 10 Kickstarter apprentices in December 2021, the project has now welcomed five more.

The Kickstarter scheme is a nationwide placement programme for people between 18-24 years of age out of formal employment, education or training at risk of long term unemployment. The apprentices work with the Plymouth Natural Grid on a six month nature based placements.

Such has been the success of the scheme that Councillor Richard Bingley, Leader of Plymouth City Council, was in London to attend the Kickstarter Awards and receive the Promoting Diversity and Inclusion award from Theresa Villiers MP. Councillor Bingley said: “It is such an honour for this scheme to be nationally recognised as an exemplar example how a Kickstarter scheme should be run.

“The young people involved with the project have been a credit to themselves and the Council and I really hope that in the time they are with us that we instil in them a lifelong passion for nature that will benefit themselves and the city.”

Anna Russell, Regional Director of the National Trust, said: “The National Trust is delighted to be working with Plymouth City Council and Real Ideas to create and deliver the Plymouth Natural Grid project.

“We could not be prouder that our joint Plymouth Urban Ranger team and the young people who have completed Kickstarter placements are getting the recognition they deserve.

“Plymouth Natural Grid enables local

Kickstarter success (from left) Amy Cooper, programme coordinator with Real Ideas; Richard Bingley, Leader of Plymouth City Council, Kickstarter apprentices Bernie Millership, Louis Herbert, Kyle Pearce and Jessie Hingston-Cook; Jez McDermott, general manager of National Trust Saltram and Kate Rowlands, programme lead with Real Ideas, gather at Poole Farm to celebrate the Kickstarter Award

communities and young people to make their local green spaces better for wildlife and people. Supporting jobs and building skills is exactly what the Green Recovery Challenge Fund was created for and we have seen the difference this can make to young people’s lives. We hope to build on this project to support more young people to make a difference in their city.”

The Kickstarter apprentices get dug into practical conservation work with training in a variety of outdoor and natural skills by our new urban rangers including tree planting, coppicing, woodland thinning, public engagement, dead hedging and invasive

species management.

They also support National Trust urban rangers to continue to enhance wildlife (biodiversity) in and around the city and raise awareness about what we can all do to make a difference.

Engagement with communities is a priority for the project with a busy summer of getting out and about in Plymouth to connect people to nature, including creating biodiverse green learning spaces in schools.

For more information on Plymouth’s Natural Grid visit www.plymouth.gov. uk/parksnatureandgreenspaces/ plymouthnaturalgridproject

Earlier this year the council awarded contracts to Co Cars, the on-demand, zero and low emission car club to run their fleet from the hubs. Beryl Bikes are on board with a 500-strong fleet of electric bikes for hire at the hubs from Spring next year. When fully operational, there will be an additional 300 parking bays across the city with electric vehicle charge points.

Councillor Jonathan Drean, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “This is another step along the way to greener, more sustainable travel. These hubs will be popping up at convenient locations all over the city and will offer greener ways to get about.

“With fuel prices going up and up, measures to make sustainable travel easier are becoming more important. We have committed to reducing carbon emissions and to greener travel as part of our Climate Emergency Action Plan and these hubs are offering easy ways for people to get about and be greener.”

A decision has been signed authorising the award of a contract for infrastructure work for the mobility hubs project to South West Highways via

the Term Maintenance Contract. Up to £800,000 will be paid over the period of the contract for this phase of the work, fully funded through Tranche 2 of the Transforming Cities Fund.

The mobility hubs – with their e-car clubs, e-bike hire and electric vehicle charging – are part of a massive programme funded by the Department of Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund, which aims to change people’s travel habits by making it as easy as possible for people to choose low carbon options to get about.

New cycle routes are also planned for key transport corridors, with a focus on routes used by commuters to travel to work such as the Dockyard to the City Centre and Crownhill Road. The schemes improve access to work, restart the city’s growth agenda, deliver homes, safeguard and create new jobs.

They also aim to improve air quality and reduce the city’s overall carbon emissions. In March 2020 the Council received £51.2m capital funding from the Transforming Cities Fund. This builds upon the £7.6m previously awarded in 2019.

Another step closer to greener travel A contractor has been appointed to carry out the work needed to create the city’s mobility hubs.

South West Highways will be installing infrastructure across Plymouth for electric vehicles and e-bikes as part of the city’s Transforming Cities Fund initiative, which aims to encourage more residents and commuters to walk, cycle and use public transport to get around.

The mobility hubs are one of the more visible changes planned to help people to get greener on the go.

Locations are being finalised but by Spring next year there will be at least 50 locations where people will be able to pick up electric bikes, some with facilities for motorists to charge their own electric vehicle or pick up a car club vehicle.

This preparation work is expected to get underway towards the end of the year with most taking place in car parks or on council-owned land. The work will depend on the site, but likely to involve electricity cable installation, parking bay marking and in some cases, changes to kerbs.

Special help from Lions Members of the Lions Club of Plymouth stepped up to assist in the marking process for the Mayflower Specials District Games held recently at the Plymouth Life Centre.

The games included indoor bowling, badminton and boccia, with teams competing from Cardiff, York, Exeter and Cornwall in the first of a series of games in each District.

The Deputy Lord Mayor Chris Penberthy and his consort Darren Hartley were present supporting the first Plymouth Mayflower Specials Games.

Chairman Alan Stockdale and the committee for the Mayflower Specials thanked all the volunteers and catering staff for their help.

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Plymouth’s new Bishop returns to his roots Downing Street has announced that the Rev’d Prebendary James Grier will be the new Bishop of Plymouth.

He succeeds the Rt Rev’d Nick Mckinnel who is due to retire in August.

James grew up in Plymouth and has already served in the Diocese of Exeter for a number of years.

Speaking in advance of the announcement, he said: “I cannot think of a greater privilege than to become the Bishop of Plymouth.

“For so many Plymothians, the city always holds a very special place in our hearts which you never lose, wherever you live. I can’t quite believe that I will be returning home to Plymouth as bishop. I look forward to playing my part in expressing the love of Jesus at a time of difficulty and uncertainty for so many.

“The church may face many challenges, but I believe that now is a time for renewed faith, deeper prayer and continued serving. Christ offers hope, transformation and healing which is good news for us all.

“I look forward to supporting church leaders and members. I commit to love and serve the people of this wonderful part of Devon both within and outside the church and to pray for them.”

James, 47, is currently the Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Exeter and has a broad

Design team chosen for Marine Park Horizons project The National Marine Park Horizons project, led by Plymouth City Council, is making positive progress with the appointment of design consultants for the sustainable and inclusive development of the Marine Park gateways following a competitive tender process.

The contract has been awarded to a consortium of Plymouth-based businesses, including Services Design Solution (SDS) sustainability and engineering consultants, who will lead the work in partnership with Plymouth-based architects LHC and structural engineers Airey and Coles.

The consultants will work with the National Marine Park team to design, develop and improve key assets and access points to enable more people to engage with the waters of Plymouth Sound, including: • The Hoe Foreshore, incorporating Tinside Lido and Beach • Mount Batten Water Sports & Activities Centre and Mount Batten peninsula • The Garden Battery at Mount Edgcumbe • Community access points at Ernesettle, Mount Wise and Firestone Bay The design development work and community consultation will enable the National Marine Park team to submit the phase two bid to The National Lottery Heritage fund in June 2023.

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons Project has been made possible with £9.5 million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Find out more about the National Marine Park Horizons project at www.plymouthsound nationalmarinepark.com

range of urban and rural ministry experience, with a particular focus on youth and pastoral care as well as mission. He is married to Dr Liz Grier, an academic and musician who is currently training for ordination herself. The couple have two sons, aged 18 and 20.

The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, said:”James Grier brings a combination of energy, life and love for people to his work which will stand him in good stead as the next Bishop of Plymouth.

He is a real ‘can do’ person. Born in Plymouth, he knows and loves Devon and will serve its communities with joy.”

James succeeds the Rt Rev’d Nick McKinnel, who is retiring as Bishop of Plymouth after 42 years of ordained ministry.

James will be consecrated as a bishop at Southwark Cathedral on September 29, with an installation service at Exeter Cathedral on October 9.

James was born in 1974. His father was an NHS GP, and his mother was a nurse who went on to become President of Plymouth Age Concern. He grew-up in Tamerton Foliot, helping at the local church as an altar server.

He attended the youth group at the minster church of St Andrew’s before starting his own youth group at his home church, St Mary’s, Tamerton Foliot.

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The Rev’d Prebendary James Grier: ‘I cannot think of a greater privilege than to become the Bishop of Plymouth’

He studied Theology at Oxford University before training for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, becoming ordained in 1998. He was a curate in Oxford, before moving to Birmingham to work as an Associate Vicar.

James returned to Devon in 2007 to become Team Vicar of a group of rural churches, centred around Rockbeare in East Devon, alongside being Youth Church Advisor for the Diocese.

In that role James, along with Liz, setup Unlimited Church in Exeter, a multigenerational church plant with missional focus on young people who have no interest in, or experience of faith. Unlimited Church was made a Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO) church in 2012.

Since becoming the Diocesan Mission Enabler in 2019, James has led on mission outreach projects, the Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer and church planting strategy.

He has also been a key part of the diocese Next Steps initiative to help Devon’s 600

Anglican churches thrive into the future.

In his spare time, James likes spending time out and about with his family – whether surfing in Cornwall or enjoying a coffee at one of the region’s cafes. He is also a keen DIY enthusiast.

The bishop-elect spent the day of his announcement visiting some of the key projects and places in the Plymouth episcopal area, which stretches from the River Tamar in the west to midway across Dartmoor and Torbay in the east.

James and his family started the day by arriving in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard by landing craft courtesy of 47 Commando Royal Marines and the chaplaincy team at RM Stonehouse.

He later met students at All Saints Church of England Secondary Academy in Plymouth, before touring Plymouth Aid Redistribution Centre (ARC), which works with supermarkets and local charities to supply food to people in need.

Big rise in parking charges proposed – public consultation to take place

A public consultation is to be held on a range of proposed changes to parking arrangements in Plymouth as part of a drive to make them easier to use and help tackle the climate emergency.

The proposals aim to offer motorists a greater choice of parking and payment options, make tariffs and permit schemes more consistent and bring Plymouth’s parking charges more in line with other parts of the country.

They also aim to support Plymouth City Council’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 and support the delivery of health care in communities.

Cabinet members approved a public consultation on the proposals and will review all feedback before making any decisions.

Parking fees and charges have not been subject to increase, inflationary or otherwise, in the last five years and the price of residents’ permits has not changed in 14 years. Benchmarking shows Plymouth’s fees are among the lowest available.

Currently parking in Plymouth is significantly cheaper than in other parts of the country. On-street parking currently costs 50p an hour less in Plymouth than the average and the average hourly charge of £1.15 and all-day charge of £8.50 in city car parks are among the lowest of all offstreet charges benchmarked.

Some of the wide-ranging proposals include: • Removing cash payments and modernising and upgrading all onstreet systems to accept payments by phone credit and debit cards and mobile apps • Bringing on-street parking charges more in line with other cities, increasing the fee for an hour’s parking by 50p to £2 an hour • Removing maximum stay restrictions in many central off-street parking locations • Raising the price of residents’ parking permits in line with inflation.

• Simplifying off-street charges by introducing three ‘bands’ for car parks, with higher tariffs in the most popular and centrally located car parks such as Elphinstone, Mayflower

East, St Andrews Street, North Hill and Guildhall (Band A) and better value tariffs in Bands B and C. Proposals would see short-stay prices increase and long-stay prices decrease in Bands A and B, with no changes in Band C (where the lowest tariffs apply) • Increasing the cost of short-stay business permits from £150 to £200 and long-stay from £300 to £400.

Discounted rates will be kept as they are for NHS and health care workers, who will receive a new, dedicated health care permit replacing the discounted business permit • Supporting local businesses by reducing the free parking period back to two hours (from three) at Mutley Barracks and Napier Street car parks, where drivers are often now parking

to visit other locations, such as the city centre and university • Tackling the issue of drivers overstaying their free parking time at district car parks by introducing a system where they must all register their session using an app or terminal. Drivers will not need to display a ticket The proposals will be published for statutory consultation, with a 21-day period for people to submit their feedback. The council will also write to key stakeholders to raise awareness and understanding of the proposals.

Officers will then prepare a further report, taking into account the feedback received, with their recommendations for Cabinet to consider.

Busy month for Keyham Policing team Keyham Policing Team had a busy month in June attending over 50 community events.

These included Platinum Jubilee events in Keyham and Ford, Making Waves at Mountbatten Sports Centre, various school events including sports days and lots of youth group sessions at Wolseley Hub and Keyham Green Places.

Reported crime figures in Keyham remain low with just a handful of crimes reported each week.

Reported crime show that Keyham is a safe place to live, work and socialise.

There were several more attempts to break into vehicles overnight, this time in the Ford area. A male has been arrested, charged and is due to stand trial in connection with this.

The team are still on the lookout for volunteers to help with the Community Speedwatch initiative which is a great way to deal with anti-social driving and improve the safety of the local area, so if you are passionate about this, please get in touch for some info.

Keyham Policing Team’s priorities over the coming month include: continuing intensive community engagement; increasing sign ups for the Devon and Cornwall Alert messaging service (DC Alert) and continuing patrols of the green spaces and hotspot areas in Keyham and Ford.

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Experience It is fair to say the last few years have most certainly not been business as usual. The Covid 19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and more recently the cost of living crisis have all been significant contributing factors to a quite uncertain time.

One other significant factor of the times we live in is the ‘culture wars’. Put simply these are a number of disagreements played out in public on a range of issues that are usually social, political and cultural.

They are typically a clash of conservative and liberal opinions and they play out in many different countries across the globe.

Issues of sexuality, gender, economy and the environment all factor in.

In this article I don’t intend to comment on any of these specific topics at hand but rather the overall discussion itself.

The label ‘culture wars’ suggests a fight where no quarter is given on either side and there is no opportunity to meet in the middle. Sadly this is all too often the case.

Of course for all of history humans have profoundly disagreed on such subjects and at times the disagreements have led to actual wars and violence. At other times however there has been the opportunity for genuine debate and discussion where each side is heard and a way forward is sought.

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don’t really matter and are just a part of Social media plays a significant part in the way in which public discourse currently modern life we have to learn to live with. takes place. Twitter is designed for people However I am of the opinion that society to express their opinions on anything and is suffering as a result. Don’t get me wrong everything but you only have 280 characters I don’t expect everyone to all agree on in which to do so. For reference the previous everything. Disagreement is vital but I do paragraph of this article wonder whether we have lost contains 289 characters. the art of disagreeing well.

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Facebook and other I sometimes wonder if we’ve online platforms value opened Pandora’s Box and controversial posts won’t be able to put the lid which divide opinion. back on.

Many Facebook accounts As a Christian I’m aware of deliberately post content Christ’s words to ‘love your Dave Simpson designed to get a strong enemy’. For many of us today reaction and provoke users our enemy might look like to comment emotively. those people sat on the opposite side of the These comments are rarely constructive and by their nature there is no opportunity culture war. to actually interact face to face with the What would it be like to live in a world in other people commenting. which we chose to love those we disagree You may think that these culture wars with?

Trevi receives boost from gala fundraiser

Trevi, the leading women’s charity in Plymouth, has received a share of £10,000 raised at the Violence Against Women and Girls Gala evening. The funds will help them in their fight to end male violence against women and girls.

Hosted in May at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park Stadium the black-tie event saw people from all over the city come together to fundraise, celebrate the women of Plymouth, and help change what needs to happen to tackle violence against women and girls in the city.

The evening was organised by Mel Sevieri and Cllr Charlotte Holloway and was a huge success raising £10,000 to be shared between local charities Trevi and First Light.

Trevi will use the funds to provide vital support to women and girls impacted by abuse and violence through their Sunflower Women’s Centre.

Mel said: “After the incredibly difficult events that unfolded in Plymouth last November, I knew I wanted to be a part of the change made for our city. As a single woman who has dealt with domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, I am very passionate about helping women who are trying to leave this situation themselves.

“Meeting the amazing women behind Trevi and creating relationships to help with future projects has been extremely valuable to me, and I feel very lucky to have been a part of it. Being able to see where some of the £10,000 raised at the Plymouth VAWG Gala will go to is something I will never forget.”

Mel and Charlotte popped into Trevi’s Sunflower Women’s Centre to meet some of the women supported by the charity and to pass on the news about the total raised.

Charlotte Holloway, councillor for Drake ward (the area that covers Trevi House and the Sunflower Centre) who supported Mel Sevieri in organising the gala added:

I believe if we choose to love and show respect for those we disagree with so much more is possible.

Disagreeing is not only important but is how we learn. It is how we consider things from another point of view and see things that we never would have done by ourselves.

Disagreeing well and reaping the benefits of disagreement comes by listening.

Chris Cole, who often writes these articles, says that everyone has a backstory. In other words everyone has lived a life with joy and pain, sorrow and challenges that have had consequences and has informed why they think and act the way they do.

Unless we take the time to listen to each other we’ll never know these backstories.

Behind all our opinions I think we’re actually all quite similar. I’m sure we all want to grow up in peace, to live full lives and see our friends and family have the opportunity to prosper. If we really want that for our lives, maybe it’s time we learn to disagree well.

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Vital work of Plymouth charity helping people with eating disorders A Plymouth charity which has for more than 25 years provided vital help and support for people with eating disorders recently welcomed Plymouth’s Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Chris Penberthy for a special event.

Mel Sevieri and Cllr Charlotte Holloway and the Trevi Tribe

“The Trevi family and First Light are rays of light in the darkness for many women, and I am delighted that something positive can hopefully come as a result of people’s generosity on that evening.’

The evening’s auction and raffle contributed over £2000 to the charity pot included some fantastic prizes. Local businesses also pledged their support with individual donations, including a hugely generous donation from City Bus. The gala’s evening entertainment was provided by local band Continuum who donated their fee from the gala and their gig the following night to the grand total.

The event was supported by Plymouth Live, Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth City Patriots and Plymouth Argyle.

Cllr Penberthy was on hand to officially open a new garden at the home of the Eating Disorder Service at Mount Gould.

The garden was previously overgrown, unloved and unusable. The hope was to create a restful space that would encourage reflection and provide a place for garden-based activities.

An application was made to the Livewell Foundation for funding and, after much hard work from the team, in 2020 a bid for £22,500 was awarded. After some stops and starts due to the pandemic, the garden was recently opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor.

The garden is now transformed and provides a relaxing and reflective environment for all at EDS. Group therapy sessions have been taking place outside, as well as some al-fresco dining.

The sounds of nature and restful atmosphere are soothing and peaceful, creating a welcome place of rest and recovery for staff and clients of EDS. The new garden space represents a development in the day service program, allowing for groups to be taken outdoors in the calming and reflective space along with gardening-based skills groups for recovery.

The Eating Disorder Service was founded to fill a gap in NHS provision for therapeutic communitybased interventions for eating disorders. EDS is funded by Devon NHS Clinical Commissioning alongside some charitable donations and offers individuals aged over 18, short to medium-termed psychotherapy, as well as specialist dietetic guidance and support. The aim is to provide therapeutic support to individuals within the

The charity’s new outdoor space

community that is encompassing and targeted to each individual’s need.

The day service at EDS was launched in 2016 to offer intensive support for more at-risk individuals. The programme includes skills and education alongside practical support around mealtimes, cookery and dietetics.

A spokesperson for Livewell South West said: “We were privileged to have been invited to the opening of the wonderful garden at the Eating Disorder Service. We’re very proud to be associated with this charitable team and to help them in the delivery of their service in whatever way we can. I feel sure that this garden will only enhance the great service already delivered by the EDS team.”

“Livewell Southwest and the EDS charity have worked closely together since they moved to Mount Gould in 2016. Both organisations support local people and their families – the EDS do fantastic work supporting people and preventing them from needing to go into a hospital for specialist support that often would have been many miles away from home.”

Anyone struggling with their eating, can selfrefer to EDS. For more information, pvisit the website at www.eatingdisorderserviceplymouth. co.uk or call 01752 228027.

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Inspirational stories celebrated at student awards ceremony A hardworking refugee from Syria, a young carer, and a mature student who has maintained excellent grades whilst undergoing intensive chemotherapy were among the students honoured at a special awards event at City College Plymouth.

New director for children’s services in Plymouth Plymouth City Council has announced the appointment of a new key senior manager to lead children’s services in the city.

Sharon Muldoon joined the council in June as the new Director for Children’s Services and is responsible for a number of areas including all areas of Children’s Social Work, Youth Offending, Safeguarding, Education, Participation and Skills.

Sharon brings to the role extensive experience in the delivery, management and leadership of public services through supporting services for children, young people and education. Her previous roles have included deputy director for Children’s Services at Northamptonshire County Council where she was responsible for the leadership, development and implementation of improvement strategies and policies covering the education and early years sectors.

Improving outcomes for children and young people by delivering high quality services to support universal and vulnerable children.

Sharon joins Plymouth from Dorset Council, where she was their SEND Transformation Lead. She said: “I am passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and creating change where needed.

“It’s my strong belief that no child should be left behind and this is something I always have in my mind when delivering children’s services.

We need to keep asking ourselves, what else can we do? How can we improve the lives of families who need our support?

“I am excited to be moving to Devon, being closer to family and experience everything the South West has to offer.”

Councillor Charlotte Carlyle Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Children and Young People said: “We believe a good education is absolutely key to better life opportunities for our children and young people, which is why we are committed to working with our partners across the educational landscape to ensure all our children are able to attend a Good or Outstanding school.

“I’m really pleased we have been able to appoint Sharon to this key role with her strong background in improving children’s life chances.”

Chief executive Tracey Lee said: “I’m delighted that we have appointed Sharon to this key role on our senior leadership team and I am looking forward to welcoming her to Plymouth. This is a vital role and I’m confident Sharon will help shape the service to deliver the best for the children and young people of Plymouth.”

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More than a dozen awe-inspiring stories were heard during the ceremony, which saw the winners joined by family, friends and lecturers to celebrate being named Student of the Year for their respective departments.

The event also included a number of special prizes that were presented by local employers.

City College Plymouth’s chief executive and principal, Jackie Grubb, said: “As the anchor skills provider in the city training over 12,000 young people and adults every year, our end-of-year ceremony allows us to formally recognise and celebrate our students’ achievements and their contribution to our College community. It has been a pleasure to be able to congratulate these dedicated, courageous and outstanding students who emulate our values of respect, ownership and integrity.”

In addition to the various subject awards and five employer awards, three other prizes were presented on the night to the winners of the Student Voice Award, the Governors’ Award and the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award.

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.

Special award winners (and respective subject awards): Ryan Curtis, 33, from Pensilva in Cornwall received the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award; High Achiever of the Year Award (sponsored by Citybus) and Access to Higher Education Student of the Year.

Like many students studying Access to Higher Education, Ryan had to juggle college around his work as a Royal Marine instructor and caring for two young children. Unlike most of his coursemates, however, Ryan has also been receiving treatment for advanced colorectal cancer. Despite everything Ryan has been facing, he has achieved consistently high marks on what is a difficult and intensive course, and he will go that extra mile to support his course mates.

Lecturer Brian Banks, who nominated Ryan for Access to Higher Education Student of the Year, said: “Given all that he has been going through, and the exemplary attitude and approach to his studies that he has demonstrated throughout, I

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believe Ryan deserves every accolade possible.”

Ryan was also named the winner of the Chief Executive & Principal’s Award. Jackie Grubb, added: “City College is an inclusive college, as well as 16 to 18-year-olds we also help thousands of adults like Ryan to change their lives through gaining new skills.

“Ryan came to City College with a new dream having already achieved so much in his first career. He put his trust in us and it has been our pleasure to help him on this journey. However, for this student, this journey has not been straightforward. Ryan has shown a strength that I think many of us would struggle to find and I’ve been humbled to hear of his unrelenting determination to achieve his goals.”

Other winners included Rahaf Kadour, 21, from Mutley who was named Prince’s Trust Student of the Year. Rahaf joined City College after fleeing her home in Syria. Having experienced the horror of war at a young age, Rahaf suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder, but this hardworking young woman will not impact her overall goal of becoming a pharmacist.

Rahaf was nominated by Jade Reed, who said: “Rahaf has taken every opportunity to improve her English language, despite having to spend a great deal of time acting as an interpreter for her parents. She started an Access course but had to put this on hold whilst recovering from surgery.

However, the minute she was well enough, Rahaf joined the Prince’s Trust programme to continue

building her confidence and learning new skills.”

Sixteen-year-old Sam Kilkenny-Marlton, 16, who lives in the city centre, collected the Dance, Performing Arts, Music, Art and Live Events Student of the Year Award.

On joining the college, Sam’s primary role was that of a young carer demanding a considerable amount of his time, effort and concentration.

Despite this, Sam never once gave less than 100%.

He has perfect attendance, consistently high marks, and he can always be relied upon to deliver excellent results.

Kevin Burkitt, 47, from Mount Gould, was named Media, Computing and Games Development Student of the Year. Kevin is a bright and capable student who is studying computing with the view of finding new ways to support deaf people like him.

Lecturer Andy Watson said: “Kevin is always a very positive individual who has had a big impact at the College in the four years that he has been here.”

Sixteen year olfd Harley Friend from Weston Mill collected Construction and Allied Trades Student of the Year Award.

Harley was nominated by lecturer Dave Seccombe, who said: “Here at the college, our values are respect, ownership and integrity, and Harley demonstrates these values in everything he does. I can’t think of a more appropriate surname than Friend. Harley is a true friend to all his peers and is always on hand to offer them help and advice.”

English leagues over the coming years.

Jürgen said: “We started Newquay Handball Club in 2012 as the first ever handball team in Cornwall, but given the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, it would probably never fully recover without another strong club nearby.

“Launching this new handball club is about boosting the sport in the South West - with Plymouth the perfect location in this part of the world to attract talent from all over.

“We want to put handball in Plymouth back on the map and create a better presence for the sport

here. We can’t wait to see what the region has to offer and look forward to welcoming people all over the summer.”

Stacey Andrews, national partnerships manager at England Handball, said: “It’s fantastic to see handball starting up again in Plymouth, and we urge players of all abilities to come forward and try out our amazing sport.

“At England Handball, we’re always delighted to support new handball club activity, and we look forward to helping Jürgen and Santi with their exciting plans over the summer.” The two-hour sessions are beginning in July, running from 11am.

They will take place at Plymouth University’s sports hall every fortnight throughout summer, on July 23; August 6 and August 20.

Following these dates, it’s hoped regular sessions will run from September.

There will not be a fixed price for the sessions, but attendees will be asked for a minimum £5 donation to cover the venue usage. For more information, or to sign up for the sessions, contact Jürgen on: plymhaba22@gmail.com or 01208 808026.

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A new handball club has been launched in Plymouth – with organisers inviting people from across the region to take up one of the UK’s fastest, most exciting sports.

Plymouth Handball Club has been set up and is looking for new members, with try-out sessions throughout the summer in a bid to recruit everyone from handball veterans to keen sportsmen and sportswomen.

The team behind the plan is made up of handball experts Jürgen Koenen and Santi Redondo. Jürgen, aged 53, has been playing handball since the age of 14, and has coached for over 30 years. After working as a high-level coach in Germany, Jürgen came to the UK, where he coached at Newquay Handball Club, and is a tutor and referee for England Handball Association, also teaching the sport in schools at GCSE level.

He has launched the club alongside Santi, 28, who has played the sport since the age of six. Santi was also a coach at CB Laguna in Spain for all ages between six and 18. Together, they are hoping to recruit South West-based players from aged 16 level right up to adults, in a bid to be playing in the

Jürgen Koenen coaching at Newquay

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The University of Plymouth, Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police have secured just over £670,000 to help maintain and improve safety around Britain’s Ocean City.

The funding comes from the Home Office Safer Streets 4 initiative, with work taking place over the next 12 months.

National data shows that Plymouth is viewed among the safest cities in the country, and this bid will help to maintain its position.

The funding is focused on interventions aimed at tackling neighbourhood crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), enhancing the safety of public spaces for all.

Plans include: • Plymouth night bus service staffed with a trained marshal to address issues identified at key closing times of Plymouth’s night time industry, and ensuring safe transport options.

• Environmental improvement works in areas identified in the recent VAWG Commission recommendations.

• Conference to raise awareness and deliver training to men about VAWG delivered by the cross-city Plymouth VAWG Men’s group to raise awareness among, and engage the voices of, men and boys in Plymouth around the impact of the issue.

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As well as following the recent VAWG Commission, led by Plymouth City Council, the project proposals build upon the approach taken by the Safer Streets 3 Partnership in Plymouth, which took place earlier this year and focused on three key areas: • Strengthening the local environment to improve safe passage • Targeted prevention activity • Helping the community to develop their own solutions, reclaim community spaces and improve guardianship.

Safer Streets 3 saw physical updates and improvements, including new CCTV cameras, improved street lighting and ‘help points’ and the plans early implementation will now help to shape Stage 4.

Gavin Douglas, registrar and secretary at the University of Plymouth, said: “This funding is an important addition to ongoing work to ensure that everyone feels safe in our city, which rightly prides itself on its community feel.

“We all have a responsibility to work with and look after each other and working with partners across Plymouth has been vital to securing this bid.

“We take our students’ safety and that of the wider community very seriously, and look forward to implementing the plans, and contributing to the education, that will ultimately help us to stay one of the safest cities in the UK.”

Plymouth City Council Leader Richard Bingley said: “This is good news. Funding from the Home Office to help specific projects that will make people feel safer as they go about this city.

“We know that women and girls, in particular, want to see change and I am delighted to see that these carefully selected projects will really help us continue on our journey to make Plymouth feel safer.

“And I am sure our pub and club goers as well as people who work in the night time economy will be pleased to see financial support for a night bus. As a city we are acknowledging there are problems with the lack of taxis and late night buses – funding towards a night bus trial could help.

“This is a suite of measures which, in addition to many existing actions, will help us to deliver a safer Plymouth. Anti-social behaviour and crime should not be tolerated within our city.”

Chief Superintendent Matt Longman, commander of Plymouth Police and chair of Safer Plymouth said: “News of the successful bid in the Safer Streets 4 funding is really exciting for the whole city. A huge number of organisations have worked well together to make Plymouth a safer place to live.

“We have collectively listened to communities to understand what further work needs to be done and the new grant will allow us to progress even further with these plans, and enter a new phase of Safer Streets activity.”

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St Luke’s Hospice returns to New Advertise to George Street with another shop over One of Plymouth’s best loved charities has cut the ribbon at premises on the same city centre street where it opened its first-ever charity shop nearly four decades ago.

When St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth’s new retail store in New George Street welcomed its first customers in July, it was a case of the present echoing the past. Having launched its very first shop elsewhere on the same road in the 1980s, the charity has come full circle back to where its retail success began.

Located between Greggs bakery and the large corner unit that formerly housed Poundland, St Luke’s new shop is stocked with good quality, pre-loved homeware, including cushions, curtains, throws, glassware and crockery – the kind of items that have been much harder to find in the city centre since the closure of department stores such as Debenhams and British Home Stores. Also on sale are clothes, books and bric-a-brac all donated by St Luke’s supporters.

Mike Picken, head of retail at St Luke’s said: “Opening a new charity shop highlighting our trusted brand in - or near one of the communities where we deliver our care is always exciting, but the launch of our

though, are more volunteers to help us keep everything running smoothly in store.

“Whether you can give a day of your time each week or just a few hours, it will be so appreciated.

You’ll be part of a friendly team making a vital difference with one of our city’s most respected charities.”

St Luke’s New George Street shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm, and on Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Anyone interested in volunteering there should call the charity on 01752 401172 or email volunteer@stlukeshospice.org.uk.

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latest store feels extra special.

“Back in the late 1980s, we opened our first shop to help generate more income to support St Luke’s compassionate care.

We’d been deluged with items donated by a community who’d taken the hospice to their hearts.

Ever since then, donations have remained high and our customer base loyal because people recognise their support benefits families in their own local area right when they need help most.

“Our New George Street shop complements our existing outlets

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