Plymouth Chronicle Derriford and North November 2021

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November 2021

Gables Dogs and Cats Home are caring for a tiny kitten called Fun-Sized Freddo For details See Page 4

# PLYMOUTH TOGETHER The sensational Roots Up! Hip Hop festival is taking place in the city centre on November 19 See Page 22

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The Box has celebrated its first anniversary with a host of awards and 100,000 visitors See Page 24

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Picture perfect!

Royal Navy photographers based in Plymouth have won the prestigious Peregrine Trophy for the second time in three years with stunning images of Plymouth’s sailors and Royal Marines in action around the globe.

This award-winning photo of HMS Tamar being shadowed by dolphins was taken by Petty Officer (Photographer) Alex Ceolin

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Get protected for evenings indoors As the nights draw in, it’s important to remember that COVID is still very much with us.

At time of going to print, Plymouth’s rate of cases per 100,000 population is 528, higher than the England average of 476. This means on average we’re seeing over 100 new cases of COVID-19 every single day in Plymouth. People are still being admitted to hospital and, sadly, we are seeing Plymouth residents pass away each week with Coronavirus.

As winter sets in, we might be less likely to meet outside and so we need to think about the steps we need to take to keep each other safe.

This includes: Getting vaccinated If you haven’t had your vaccine yet, there’s plenty of opportunity to get it now – it’s not too late. Anyone aged 16 or over can book or attend a walk-in vaccination session at Home Park. If you had both vaccines over six months ago, you will now be eligible for a booster vaccine just to top up your levels of protection.

This will be for anyone who: • is aged 50 or over • lives or works in a care home • is a health or social care worker

• is aged 16 or over and has a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 • is aged 16 or over and is a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19 • is aged 16 or over and lives with someone who is more likely to get infections.

Also look out for your invitation for flu vaccination if you are eligible – with less social distancing, we expect flu to be affecting people again this year.

Ventilation Remember, it’s still safest to meet outdoors, so please take the opportunity to explore a new park, beach or wood when seeing others. If you must meet indoors, open a window to blow the virus away and try to keep your distance from others. Wearing a mask is still strongly advised, especially when in an enclosed space and handwashing is a must.

Rapid testing Make sure you’re still taking regular lateral flow tests; you can pick them up from our libraries, Place de Brest, pharmacies or order them online.

Due to uncertain winter weather our targeted COVID Community Engagement Team will no longer be setting up the mobile testing unit

at static sites. Instead, they will be travelling around Plymouth, engaging with residents and distributing test kits at various locations.

Getting test kits from a pharmacy Before you call in to your nearest pharmacy to collect lateral flow tests to do at home, you now need a ‘collect code’. You can get your code, which you will need to show when you collect your test packs from your pharmacy, by registering at https://test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/collectlateral-flow-kits. Pharmacies will be displaying posters or leaflets explaining this new change, with a QR code that will take you to that webpage.

You do not need a collect code to pick up test kits from any other location or from our targeted community testing team.

With these high rates, please also remember that if you have symptoms, you must isolate immediately and get a PCR test. If you miss out on work because of isolation, support is available from the Government. For more information, please go to our website: www.plymouth.gov.uk.

By Dr Ruth Harrell

Director of Public Health for Plymouth

BOOK A VACCINE FOR 12 TO 15-YEAR-OLDS The Director of Public Health for Plymouth is advising families of children aged 12 to 15 to book their COVID-19 vaccine at Home Park, following a rise in case numbers across the city.

Locally, the number of positive cases has started to increase and at the same time, the hospital is seeing an increase of COVID linked admissions.

In Plymouth the highest proportion of positive COVID-19 cases can be seen in the younger population (11 to 16-year-olds), many of whom are yet to be vaccinated. Most of the cases are linked to outbreaks in schools and in education settings.

The result of this increase is a disruption to learning for the rising number of young people who test positive and are not able to be physically in school. It also raises the risk

of COVID-19 spreading to other people in the household.

The Coronavirus vaccinations could help reduce some of this disruption, with healthy children aged 12 to 15 now being offered a single dose of the vaccine to give them the best protection against COVID-19.

Over the past few weeks, the NHS has been visiting schools across the city vaccinating this age group. However, to ensure that this age group can be vaccinated as soon as possible, appointments can also be booked, outside of school, on the NHS national booking service.

This will enable young people to get a jab at a vaccination centre in the same way as adults can.

In Plymouth, Home Park is offering prebooked appointments for 12 to 15-year-olds.

Young people will need to attend their appointment with a parent or carer.

Changes to COVID-19 testing Rates of COVID-19 are still high across Plymouth.

Around one in three people with COVID-19 don’t have any symptoms but can still pass it on.

Although you might not be showing any symptoms, you could still be carrying the virus without knowing and putting other people’s lives at risk.

Taking a regular test is an opportunity to control COVID-19, save lives and get back to a more normal way of living.

You should do a lateral flow test twice a week (every three to four days) to check if you have the virus, even if you are double vaccinated. If you test positive you should self-isolate and apply for a

confirmatory PCR test.

Please remember, if you display any symptoms of COVID-19 you must isolate immediately and take a PCR test.

You can still pick up a box of lateral flow tests from a pharmacy, local library or Place de Brest or order them online. Remember, before you call in to your nearest pharmacy to collect your tests to do at home, as you now need a ‘collect code’.

You can get your code by registering online at https://test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/collectlateral-flow-kits. You do not need a collect code to pick up test kits from any other location or from our targeted community testing team.

Where to get your vaccine jab

If you haven’t had your COVID-19 vaccination yet, or you’re due your second jab, you can get one at Home Park or the Council’s mobile vaccine van – and you don’t need an appointment or NHS number.

The mobile van will be visiting the following locations next week.

Only the Pfizer vaccine will be available, for first and second jabs.

No appointments are needed:

• Monday 1 November: Mutley Baptist Church (11am to 3pm) • Wednesday 3 November: Four Greens Community Trust (11am to 3pm) • Thursday 4 November: Plymouth Market (11am to 3pm) • Friday 5 November: Plympton Library (midday to 7pm) Home Park is also offering walk-in vaccinations.

For more information go to www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/get-tested.

can check the latest number of COVID-19 cases in Plymouth on HOW TO KEEP You the Council’s website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/COVID-19. NOTE: This UP-TO-DATE information was correct at the time of going to press on October 28.

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

Journeys from Plymouth Until Nov 14 The latest exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery’s Visitor Centre is Journeys from Plymouth, which looks at how local people went out into the world to explore either on military service or to make their fortunes. The exhibition is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am t0 3.30pm and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at weekends.

Illuminate is back at the Royal William Yard from November 25 to 28 Photo: Dom Moore

Winter Food & Craft Fair Nov 5 to Nov 7 Buckland Abbey, near Yelverton hosts a winter fair full of festive sparking, food and shopping opportunities. For times and admission prices call 01822 853607.

Bonfire Night Nov 5 Spectacular bonfire and fireworks display on The Hoe. Katherine Ryan: The Missus Tour Nov 6 Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actress Katherine Ryan makes a welcome return to the Plymouth Pavilions stage with her brand new show Missus. More information at www. plymouthpavilions.com Poppy Run Nov 6 The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to lace up their trainers and take part in its annual Poppy Run in Central Park to help support service and ex-service personnel and their families. The Plymouth Poppy Run is £15 to enter and under 18s go free. Entry includes a Poppy Run t-shirt and a special finisher’s medal. Participants can choose to run, jog or walk 5km on 6 November and the event is open to all ages and abilities, including four legged friends. Alternatively, there is a virtual version, My Poppy Run during October and November, where people can show their support for the 2021 Poppy Appeal. For details visit www. britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/ events/poppy-run All Together Now! Nov 12 to 14 Sounds Music Theatre Company are presenting their long awaited return to live stage entertainment with an aptly named musical theatre concert, All Together Now! The concert is staged at three venues to choose from: The Woolwell Centre on Friday November 12 at 7.30pm; Elburton Methodist Church Hall on Saturday November 13 at 2.30pm and Plymstock School Hall on Sunday, November 14 at 2.30pm. A live performance which will appeal to all tastes and age ranges with songs from musical theatre, including popular favourites and those from contemporary shows. Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ sounds at £6.50 (includes booking fee) or call 01752 343472. The venture is part of Music Theatre International’s celebration global event to be held in 36 countries in 1,600 venues.

Christmas Lights Switch On Nov 18 The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of this year’s beautiful Christmas lights, marking the start of late-night shopping. More information from visitplymouth.co.uk Roots Up! Nov 19 The sensational Roots Up! Hip Hop festival is back on track as the high energy team from Plymouth’s Street Factory get set to stage a spectacular two-hour show in Plymouth City Centre at 6pm, the day after the Christmas Lights Switch.

Christmas at Saltram Nov 19 to Jan 3 This Christmas it’s the perfect time to meet up

with family and friends to see the well loved story of The Nutcracker bought to life within the house. The grandest room at Saltram, the Saloon, will be transformed into a magical fairytale forest with decadently decorated trees and magical interventions to make the house feel alive. Plus, have fun on a walk round the garden and learn about the natural ‘nutcrackers’ that live within the gardens and parkland at Saltram.

Christmas Fayre Nov 20 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road. PL5 2HN from 11am to 2.30pm. Various stalls including crafts, cards, Jewellery, cakes, children’s toysand more.

Refreshments available. Morning coffee, mince pies, cakes, pasty lunch. Admission 20p.

Plymouth Christmas Show Nov 20 After the very successful Plymouth Christmas Shows of previous years, the show returns to Plymouth Guildhall with a festive market, live music, food, drink and Santa’s Grotto. Free entry 10am to 4pm.

Autumn Concert Nov 24 Plymouth Symphony Orchestra present one of their postponed Mayflower concerts at Plymouth Guildhall, featuring soloist Joanna MacGregor performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Also included are Dvorak’s New World Symphony and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm. Tickets from www.plymouthsymphony. co.uk Andy Parsons Nov 25 Mock the Week regular Andy Parsons is back on the road with his Healing the Nation tour which was postponed because of COVID. He will be appearing live on stage at Marjon University’s Quad Theatre. Tickets from tickets.ents24.com Illuminate Nov 25 to 28 The spectacular Illuminate light festival, will once again transform Royal William Yard through light art installations and projection mapping. Created by local and international artists, tech designers and students, the festival

promises to deliver an inspiring, immersive experience which will delight visitors of all ages. Illuminate is free to attend. Families are welcome and there are plenty of interactive and playful workshops for everyone to get involved in, both during and in the lead-up to the festival. For more information visit illuminatefestival.co.uk/ Plymouth Together fundraiser Nov 26 An evening of music poetry and performance at The Junction pub on Mutley Plain raise funds for the families and communities affected by the tragedy in Keyham. The evening’s entertainment, which kicks off at 7.30pm, will feature sets from local bands, including The Busketeers, Tailfin, and acclaimed Cornish singer Ezmay Grace, while spoken word and poetry will also be performed by the likes of former Plymouth laureate Thom Boulton and Plymouth arts collective WonderZoo founder Peter Davey. Admission £5 on the door Christmas Fayre Nov 27 Ford Park Cemetery 11am to 2.30pm. Free entry.

Barbican Lights Switch-On Nov 27 Head to the Barbican for the annual Christmas lights switch on with family-friendly entertainment, free activities and some very special guests.

Breakfast with Santa at The Box Nov 27 to Dec 19 If you’ve got little ones who like eating out, you can enjoy ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in The Box Kitchen & Bar from 9am to 11am every Saturday and Sunday. Santa will be on hand to greet you as you arrive and sit down to either pancakes with maple syrup or blueberries, a breakfast bap or a breakfast flatbread. All washed down with a hot chocolate, tea, coffee or fruit juice.

Love Local Christmas Festival Nov 28 Miss Ivy Events present their popular Christmas Festival at Plymouth Albion, Brickfields from 10am to 3.30pm. The day will be jam packed full of festive treats from over 50 artisan, upcycled and gift exhibitors selling a selection of jewellery, candles, gifts and many other

amazing items. On offer will be a gnome trail for the little ones, Festive Punch & Judy Show, rides and face-painting. There will also be local choirs, street food, mulled wine bar and lots more! Entry £2 (under 16s free).

Plymouth Christmas Market Dec 2 to Dec 21 Pick up some individual and unique Christmas gifts at Plymouth Christmas Market, located in the heart of the city centre. With an open air festive bar, food and drink and plenty of artisan gift stalls it’s the perfect place to pick up some Christmas gifts and get into the Christmas spirit.

There will an array of entertainment on various dates including live music, funky hooping, illuminated roller skating and a sofa driving Santa. For dates and other information go to www.visitplymouth.co.uk The Christmas Mouse Dec 8 to 24 Stiltskin Theatre Company’s festive winter show for little people at the Soapbox Theatre in Devonport Park. A wintery tale for under 5s.

Details stiltskin.org.uk Santa’s Christmas Party Cruise Dec 11 and 12 Get into the seasonal spirit on board Plymouth Boat Trips’ Christmas Party Cruise which departs from the Barbican Landing stage. Enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine or Prosecco from the bar, then dance and mingle the night away to festive tunes. Adults only event. Tickets £15.50. Details at www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk Christmas Fayre Dec 11 and 12 Back for the 17th year at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. From 10am. Entrance adults £3, children £1. All day parking £1.

Aladdin Dec 17 to Jan 15 Joe Pasquale stars in the Theatre Royal’s annual spectacular pantomime. Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients audiences expect, Aladdin features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. For tickets visit www.theatreroyal.com Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About

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Freddo’s fight for survival A tiny kitten who needs critical lifesaving care has recently been rescued by Gables Dogs and Cats Home.

Joanne is new skipper at Golden Hind pub Popular Plymouth pub the Golden Hind has appointed Joanne Purchase as its new general manager.

Joanne Purchase previously worked at The Tamar pub in Plymouth for four years as an assistant manager.

Speaking of her appointment, Joanne said: “Its always been a dream of mine to run a pub and I couldn’t have wished for a better one. The locals and staff have made me feel so welcome and part of a massive family. I have lived in Plymouth for ten years now and thanks to the people around me I feel so at home.”

The Golden Hind has recently launched a new menu which features a range of dishes including small plates, Alabama BBQ Bacon Burger and Katsu Curry.

The pub also fundraises for Macmillan Cancer Support and more recently Joanne walked 29 miles with some of her team raising £1,000. The fundraising efforts continued this year with the pub hosting a Ladies Night on October 15.

Fun-Sized Freddo is the sole survivor of his litter, as his three siblings sadly died as a result of a massive flea infestation. Although he is more than a month old, he weighs less than a two week old kitten and is severely emaciated and dehydrated due to the infestation of fleas. The charity were contacted by a local vet to ask if they would take this poor little boy into their care to try to save his life and they agreed as they knew they could give him a fighting chance.

Even though Fun-Sized Freddo received treatment for fleas at the vets prior to arriving at Gables, he still had over 100 blood-sucking fleas on him, as they take a while to die off. The charity’s general manager Claire Sparkes took him home to provide the specialist 24 hour care he desperately needed. Claire initially spent several hours meticulously removing the fleas from his scrawny body to try to reduce their burden on him.

For the last two weeks Fun-sized Freddo has precariously clung to life despite only weighing 160g, the equivalent weight of an avocado.

Claire has been feeding him specialist kitten milk every hour, including all through the night.

Despite the devoted care he has received, he remained at this dangerously low weight for 10 worrying days. However the charity’s dedication has paid off as he is starting to eat small amounts of specialist kitten solid food and has gained a small amount of weight.

The charity are hopeful that with this round-the-clock love and support he will survive.

General manager Claire said: “When we were approached to help Fun-Sized Freddo we just had to give him the best possible chance at life. As the only survivor of his litter we owe it to him to help him succeed in his fight for survival, as he has already proven to us that he has a strong desire to live. It is so frustrating to see animals suffer like this when it is so easily preventable with basic vet care such as flea and worm prevention treatments. We are determined to help him recover and gain weight so he can go on to live a happy and healthy life. We would be so grateful for any help that our fantastic supporters can give towards the cost of his treatment and care.”

It is estimated it will cost Gables an additional £600 for all the lifesaving nutrition, expert veterinary treatment and 24 hour care that Fun-Sized Freddo will need to save his life. If Gables is lucky enough

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That was right at the start of the pandemic – that must have been quite an experience?

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Yes, everyone was worried, some were scared at the start. So much bad news and media coverage, our elderly clients needed a lot of reassurance. Fortunately even though PPE was hard to get, my branch manager made sure we were fully resourced, so once we were totally safe it was a question of getting on with the job of caring.

Family members as well as clients needed our reassurance and it was a key part of my role. It’s eased up now, and we’re even able to take some of our clients out for social

to raise more money than is needed it will go towards helping the other animals in their care.

Anyone wanting to help ease Gables financial burden can make a contribution to ‘Fun-Sized Freddo’s Vet Appeal’, call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/funsizedfreddo to donate online.

walks – for some of them it’s a massive sigh of relief when they get outside. But each person is different, for some it’s one step at a time – caring is always like that, tailored to each individual. The support and advice from my branch manager has been really important to me – she’s just on the end of the phone, always ready to help.

Putting the pandemic on one side, what do you love most about your job?

It’s a flexible job and every day is different. I have lots of regular clients, so there’s continuity for them and me, but there’s a lot of variety – people are interesting! Their stories and memories from long lives actually give something to you as a carer, as well as the care you give to them. If someone is down and through your visit and care they genuinely become a bit brighter, it’s so rewarding – you’ve made their day.

What advice would you have for someone who is thinking about changing jobs or maybe starting work?

If I was older and needed help, I’d like to think there was someone there to provide it – that makes this a job worth doing. Some clients just need to see your friendly face and chat as you come in and make their tea; others need some more personal care. Whatever level you’re at, there’s training available and you have the support of your manager who will work with you to match your skills and experience to the right clients. Your life experience counts for a lot, too. There’s a lot of people who put a brave face on their circumstances but they’re desperately lonely – just by being there you can put a real smile on their face. I’d say find out more and if it fits, give it a go – so many people can benefit from your care.

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Two friends are given massive fines for littering from car

Two young men have been handed massive fines for throwing litter from a parked car window.

Taylor Scarff, aged 21 of Finch Close, Laira, and his accomplice Kalen McLuskie, aged 22 of Charlotte Street, Morice Town, had their cases heard before Plymouth Magistrates Court.

The court was told how in June 2021 a resident in Benbow Street found a pile of litter, including fast food packaging and used nitrous oxide canisters, discarded on the pavement in front of his property.

The resident then checked his own CCTV, which showed a white BMW pull up outside the house. He could see the driver lower his window and throw litter onto the pavement.

The male in the front passenger seat then started to throw a number of empty gas canisters out of the driver window onto the pavement. The front passenger then unwraps some more canisters and throws the plastic wrapping out of his window.

Once the driver had finished some fast food, he then opened his door and placed the box along with other items onto the ground and then drives off.

Angered, the resident sent the CCTV to the Council’s environmental enforcement team who swiftly identified Scarff as the owner of the car by using DVLA records.

Scarff was sent a number of questions in a formal Interview Under Caution, which he returned, confirming he was the driver and identifying McLuskie as his front seat passenger.

Ordinarily, offences like this are dealt with via a fixed penalty notice but it was decided that due to the amount of items that were littered and the fact that gas canisters and fast food packaging are regularly thrown from vehicles all over the city, the offences should result in prosecution.

Neither Scarff nor McLuskie attended court but Scarff did plead guilty by post.

McLuskie was found guilty in his absence.

Scarff was ordered to pay a fine of £1,026, costs of £335 and a victim surcharge of £103, while McLuskie was fined £1,400, ordered to pay £355 in costs and a £140 victim surcharge.

Payment must be made in full within 28 days. Both will now carry a criminal record.

Councillor Maddi Bridgeman, Cabinet member for the Environment and Street Scene, said: “When we are presented with hard evidence of environmental crime, we are not afraid to act.

“These are big fines for a completely avoidable offence so I’m pleased that we have been able to make an example of these men in court.

“Littering out of car windows is the epitome of laziness and it will not be tolerated in this city. These guys now have to pay over £1,000 each. Keeping their litter in their car would have been free.”

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Eggbuckland pupils take part in Moth to a Flame project Children at Eggbuckland Vale Primary School have been making their mark by creating 400 moths out of plastic bottles to contribute to an exciting large art installation on a world stage.

Headteacher Wendy Cording said: “This is a really important year for climate change with the COP26 conference in Glasgow. We heard about the Moth to a Flame project being organised by Art and Energy in Plymouth and we knew immediately that we wanted to take part.”

Eggbuckland Vale Primary School is part of Connect Academy Trust who are currently developing a new curriculum around Ocean Conservation which will be incorporated within the national curriculum for all the children in Connect

Children from Eggbuckland Vale Primary School with their moths

£1 million boost for free school meals in Plymouth A package of support totalling £1 million to help eligible Plymouth families cover the cost of meals over the school holidays until Easter 2022 has been approved.

Plymouth City Council has been awarded a total of £2,294,796.82 from the Government’s Household Support Grant (HSG) to help support vulnerable households during the winter months with food and fuel costs. Part of this funding has to be used to support families with children.

The funding means the council will once again be able to provide families entitled to Free School Meals (FSM) with vouchers to cover the October half term, Christmas

school holidays, February half term and Easter school holidays.

Councillor Dave Downie, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and Education and Skills said: “We know that feeding children during the school holidays is hard for some families and they will still be feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. So I am absolutely delighted that we have been awarded this money

by Government to ensure we are able to continue supporting some of our most vulnerable families and that children do not go hungry.”

The unique food e-voucher codes will be sent city schools shortly for them to distribute to all families on their FSM

Schools in Plymouth. (See story on page 13) Stuart Bellworthy, CEO at Connect Academy Trust: “We want to stretch and inspire children to care about our planet. It’s all one big eco-system.

Moths are declining, but it’s almost invisible to most of us since they are nocturnal.

“We all need to take care of the animals and plants that live in our Ocean and on our Earth. The idea is that a massive installation of 20,000 moths will be seen by world leaders in Glasgow and will represent our urgent call for action on climate change.”

Wendy Cording added: “It’s been a very good way of involving them in things taking place on a world stage. We have wonderful facilities here to help our children become responsible and informed citizens but they need to love learning too. We look for different ways to inspire our children and this is a good example of the many projects our school is involved in.”

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Bogus taxi drivers are cashing in on the current demand during busy nights out by offering cheap lifts.

There has been growing number of complaints regarding unlicensed drivers offering their ‘services’ on social media, some for as little as £5 for a return journey to the City Centre.

While taxis have been hard to find on busy nights, there are significant dangers involved with travelling in unsafe or uninsured cars with drivers who are not properly vetted. It’s also undercutting licensed taxi and private hire vehicle fares and harming the livelihoods of council approved drivers.

Councillor John Riley, Cabinet Member responsible for Community Safety and Licensing said: “We want everyone to enjoy their nights out in Plymouth which is why we are urging people to take sensible steps to avoid unscrupulous bogus taxi drivers who put earning illegal extra money before people’s safety.

“Using an unlicensed vehicle could put your safety in jeopardy and in the worst case scenario, could be the last journey you make.

No one wants their lives devastated by a car accident they could be uninsured for just because of the desire to get home quickly after a night out.

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The council’s Licensing Team have already contacted several drivers who have been advertising on social media, but there are still a number operating illegally in the city.

Drivers who carry passengers for a fee without a taxi or private hire licence are committing a number of offences and could face prosecution and fines or points on their licence.

Councillor Riley added: “Our message is very clear you cannot offer a taxi service without a taxi or private hire licence. It is a criminal offence and we will take action against you. We take any allegations of rogue taxi drivers very seriously and will investigate any reports so I would urge residents to contact us if they have any issues. You can do that via our website www.plymouth. gov.uk/licensingandpermits/taxilicensing/ taxicomplaints or by emailing taxi.licensing@ plymouth.gov.uk.”

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Furniture collection with compassion Visiting people’s homes to collect furniture they no longer need could be seen as purely a physical endeavour, but for the team doing this for one of Plymouth’s best-loved charities there’s much more than brawn involved.

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth sells goodquality second-hand furniture in several of its charity shops, including at Sugar Mill; Plympton; the Barbican; the former Toy R Us store at Western Approach, and in Hurdon Road, Launceston. The income generated helps the charity meet the rising cost of providing its specialist service for local families affected by terminal illness which, as well as expert care and support for patients, includes bereavement support for their loved ones.

Recognising that not everyone who wants to donate bulky items of furniture has the means to transport them to its charity shops, St Luke’s runs a handy collection service, which is straightforward to book and free of charge. With just one phone call to the charity, or by booking via its website, you can arrange a morning or afternoon collection of everything from sofas and armchairs to wardrobes and dining tables.

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Major investment leads to new home for the Valuation Office Agency A major property investment by Plymouth City Council has provided a new home for the Valuation Office Agency in Plymouth which was officially opened at the end of September.

The council acquired Crownhill Court to provide new premises for the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) increased workforce as they searched for a new base in Plymouth.

The property is one of two major customer service centre hubs in England for the VOA which employs more than 3,600 staff who are responsible for compiling and maintaining lists of council tax bands for 26 million domestic properties and the rateable value of more than two million commercial properties for business rates.

Jonathan Russell, chief executive of the Valuation Office Agency, who formally opened the offices said: “I am delighted to be in Plymouth to officially open our new VOA office. This modern, fit-for-purpose building is one of our two customer service hubs across the country and is absolutely vital to the work of the agency.

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“Not only are we creating and safeguarding quality jobs, we’ve re-purposed an empty building and through our contractors provided work and apprentice training opportunities for local people.”

The council brought the freehold of the empty office building in 2018 through its Property Regeneration Fund.

The refurbishment was carried out by Midas Construction with Ward Williams Associates project managing the scheme Improvements included to the mechanical and electrical systems, new partitioning as well as floor, wall and ceiling finishes.

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Housing agreement promises more than 150 new homes across the city More affordable homes are set to be built in Plymouth thanks to a new Housing Partnership Agreement between Plymouth City Council and housing association LiveWest.

LiveWest, who already own and manage more than 3,000 properties throughout Plymouth, has teamed up with the Council for the Agreement which will see construction of at least an additional 153 new homes in the city.

The partnership will bring forward £31 million of investment opportunities with the Council providing land and £2.5million of financial assistance through the Plan for Homes. LiveWest, supported by Homes England strategic grant, will contribute £28 million of funding.

Building on 49 of the new homes is already underway, at St Budeaux library and at Stirling House, the second flagship project for exservice veterans to be developed in Plymouth . Opportunities for a further 104 homes are being explored as both partners look to deliver the right homes in the right locations in the City.

The new homes funded through the agreement will include a mix of social and affordable rent, as well as shared ownership, with a variety of house types to be offered including flats, self-build and family homes.

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Signing the agreement (from left) Councillor Jonathan Drean, Cabinet member; Nick Carter, head of Housing and Growth for Plymouth City Council; Paul Crawford, chief executive of LiveWest and Anthony Eke, new business manager for Livewest

commitment to work together to provide more energy efficient low carbon homes, supporting the City’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Appropriately, the agreement was signed recently near the Abercrombie Exhibition at The Box. The Abercrombie Plan analysed all aspects of the city and the surrounding area, exploring everything from history to geography, demographics to agriculture and helped to rebuild the city after the Second World War. Councillor Vivien Pengelly, Cabinet Member for Homes and Communities, said: “We are really pleased to be able to formally partner with LiveWest after enjoying a fabulous working relationship with them for a number of years.

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“The projects and developments they have already delivered in Plymouth have all been outstanding and I look forward to donning my hi-vis jacket and hard hat, and getting out on site to see the first of the new homes that this agreement promises.”

Paul Crawford, chief executive of LiveWest, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Plymouth City Council to ensure the increased provision of affordable homes across the city.

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“As well as delivering housing to the city, there is also the added benefit of creating employment opportunities for local people and bringing substantial investment into the local economy.”

As part of the agreement, LiveWest will participate in the Building Plymouth Programme by supporting several new construction apprenticeships helping people to move into full-time employment.

Previous LiveWest developments in the city have included the awardwinning veterans self-build at the Nelson Project in Stonehouse, the provision of new homes in Barne Barton and Devonport, and the homes it has helped to deliver in larger strategic developments elsewhere in the city.

It is the council’s second Housing Partnership Agreement and is part of the council’s Plan for Homes, an ambitious five-year programme that supports a variety of new and affordable housing projects to tackle housing needs and homelessness.

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Derriford consultants in musical tribute to pandemic victims Three Derriford Hospital consultants have appeared in a musical film tribute to those who lost their lives during the pandemic.

‘We Will Remember (We Can’t Forget)’ was commissioned by the British Medical Association, and was created to commemorate all NHS workers who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The film, which can be watched at www. youtube.com/watch?v=01x-EFbltWE, features Dr William Mukonoweshuro (consultant neuroradiologist), Dr Nelofer Gafoor (consultant radiologist) and Dr Catherine Western (consultant vascular surgeon). The film encompasses the narration of ‘I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)’, a poem by E.E. Cummings.

The narration is intertwined with music produced by Paul K Joyce, who is best known for his work on the film Marley and Me. “I was honoured and privileged to participate in this important piece of work,” said William.

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City’s Royal Navy photographers win the coveted Peregrine Trophy Stunning images of Plymouth’s sailors and Royal Marines in action around the globe have earned the city’s photographers their profession’s top prize.

and Royal Marines from the Arctic to both sides of the Pacific, as well as the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Black Sea and the Gulf.

And at home they have recorded the involvement of For the second time in three the Service’s key national events years, the small team of Royal such as the funeral of the Duke of Navy photographers based at HMS Petty Officer (Photographer) Alex Ceolin Edinburgh and State ceremonies, Drake have collected the Peregrine as well as Royal visits, emotional Trophy – the long-standing and homecomings, support to civilian highly-coveted award recognising agencies dealing with the Covid the finest work by camera pandemic and everyday activities professionals in a Naval base, from training to major exercises. naval air station or Royal Marines A spread of six images – from unit.

F-35 stealth fighters kicking up To crown the achievement, the spray on the deck of aircraft four photographers were awarded carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to the prize for best portfolio of submariners bringing veteran Royal Marines’ imagery – the submarine HMS Trenchant Commandant General’s award. alongside in Devonport for the The Peregrine Trophy awards final time – sealed the Peregrine recognise the skill, professionalism Trophy victory. and dedication of the small group The four-strong team in Drake – of specialists – who join the Petty Officer (Photographer) Alex Navy in other trades, including Ceolin and Leading Photographers Royal Marines commandos, but Phil Bloor, Robert Oates and Mark chose to re-train as full-time Johnson – draw on ten years’ photographers/camera operators. experience as Navy photographers.

Over the past 12 months, Royal “This is our second Peregrine Navy photographers have captured Trophy in three years and an the activities and actions of sailors amazing achievement by the whole team here,” said Petty Officer Ceolin.

“We are all extremely proud to have won both the Peregrine Trophy and Commandant General Royal Marines’ Award.

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Leading Photographer Johnson, a former Royal Marine, added: “The working environment we have is brilliant and I think it We are urgently seeking properties in really reflects in our work. It’s been a difficult Plymouth for families with children time with the pandemic, so we’re absolutely thrilled to win the Peregrine Trophy.” and single people in housing need.

Petty Officer Ceolin, who joined the Navy seven years ago as a communications The pandemic and increase in outside interest in specialist before switching to photography in renting and buying in the area has led to a shortage of 2018, also won an individual award chosen by affordable properties and as a result, across the city of the public for a stunning silhouette of patrol Plymouth, there are hundreds of families and single ship HMS Tamar at sunset.

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Plymouth children are first in UK to study ocean conservation as part of their curriculum Children at five primary schools in Plymouth have the distinction of being the recipients of the UK’s first curriculum based on the Ocean.

The five schools - all of which belong to the Connect Academy Trust - are Manadon Vale Primary School, Thornbury Primary School, Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Widey Court Primary School and Leigham Primary School.

Staff at the five schools have been writing units of work for children aged from four to 11, working closely with marine scientists from the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Marine Biological Association to design material that covers the seven principles of Ocean Literacy.

Each school has a science lead and Ocean Champions responsible for putting teaching material together, working alongside two of the headteachers Claire Hardisty and Andrew Swainson, and supporting colleagues across the Trust.

Stuart Bellworthy, CEO of Connect Academy Trust, said: “We are extremely fortunate to live in Plymouth, the Ocean City. We are even more fortunate to have enlisted the support of some of the most renowned marine institutes in the country to help us create this innovative curriculum.

“We are teaching children about the Ocean, how it works, what affects it and how to look after it, in ways that builds their curiosity and inspires them. Schools are able to build additional material into their teaching but it’s rare for schools to collaborate like this to write an entire curriculum on top of the national curriculum.’

The curriculum has been in development for the last two years although progress was severely slowed by the pandemic. This term, the schools have been trialling units of work across all five schools and across all the age groups.

Stuart added: “The children love learning about the Ocean and they will go into secondary school with considerably more knowledge than their peers about Ocean science, since it is not part of the national curriculum.

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New hope for amputees in Africa thanks to team at Thornberry Centre Hundreds of amputees in Africa have been provided with prosethetic legs - thanks to the dedication of the team at the Thornberry Centre in Derriford.

For the last five years the Livewell South West’s Thornberry Centre has been working alongside UK charity Legs4Africa to put unwanted prosthetic legs to good use. In the UK, approximately 5,000 prosthetic legs end up in landfills every year. Meanwhile, in Africa, 1.7 million amputees are in need of a limb to help them live independent lives.

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The Thornberry Centre has donated hundreds of prosthetic legs to Legs4Africa since the partnership began.

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Once there, the prosthetic leg parts are fixed, adapted and fitted to amputees who otherwise may never walk again.

In many of these countries, a new leg built from imported parts costs upwards of £800, making them unaffordable for the majority of people. But by utilising parts that would otherwise be classed as medical waste, Legs4Africa is helping to get people like Joe back on their feet.

Joe, who received a leg from Legs4Africa said: “I broke my leg falling out of a tree, and in the end, I had to have it amputated. Thankfully I have a prosthetic now which was made from parts donated by Legs4Africa. This means I can continue with my career as a fashion designer. I have great plans for the future, I want to expand my business so I can eventually support my family.”

For the team at the Thornberry Centre, this partnership also provides them with an opportunity to do their bit

The team at Livewell South West’s Thornberry Centre

for the environment while supporting amputation patients in countries further afield.

Emma Perkins, prosthetic deputy workshop manager said: “We have very much enjoyed supporting Legs4Africa over the years by providing unusable prostheses and components that would otherwise need to be disposed of. Legs4Africa does an amazing job collecting and repairing prostheses to allow others the life changing opportunities that they would otherwise not be able to have.

“We are very proud of the work we do with Legs4Africa. We embrace the charity and all they have achieved and will continue to support the work they endeavour to do.”

The team at Thornberry is currently helping Legs4Africa to promote their latest fundraising campaign, aptly named Leg Up which has so far raised over £17,000. This match funded campaign, which runs until Christmas Eve, aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with limb loss, while generating funding that will allow Legs4Africa to continue utilising the Thornberry Centre’s kind donations for

the next two years.

The vital services offered by Legs4Africa consist of providing support and prosthetic leg parts for the only mobility centre in The Gambia, community outreach and offering emotional support like counselling sessions through rehabilitation services.

To donate to the Leg Up campaign please visit www.legs4africa.org/legup

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A colourful mural has transformed the clinical waiting space at the Thornberry Centre in Derriford thanks to a collaborative effort by two Plymouth College of Art students.

Second year student Camsell Downing and third year student Jo Haskins converted one of the plain walls at the centre into a large painting inspired by Brixham.

Camsell who is based in Stoke said: “The original idea came from my colleague Jo. We knew that the Centre wanted a Devon theme, so Jo thought we should incorporate a working fishing village as a nod to the heritage of the area.

“After several trips to Brixham to sketch, we began the mural on a board in the studio, initially layering blue tones.

After that, we proceeded to introduce more colour and detail. I got particularly carried away flicking paint across the image to give texture to the sea in the foreground!”

Jo said: “The title of the mural is ‘Above and Below’, so an idea based on a local fishing village above, then taking viewers under the sea to experience the local marine life below. We included local wildlife and landmarks such as a starfish and lobster baskets.”

Artists Jo Haskins (left) and Camsell Downing

Emma Perkins, prosthetic deputy workshop manager for Livewell Southwest said: “We’ve been wanting to create something like this for years, especially considering that we see children as well as adults at the Thornberry Centre.

“When people come to see us, their appointments can be lengthy due to the specialist nature of what we do, so we wanted to enhance the environment for them. Our patient feedback welcomed this addition.”

“We now have the painting in place, and it’s amazing to see. Because of the

scale, it takes up the whole side of one of our rooms, the more you look at it, the more you see.

“For children particularly, it’s important to have something that can act as a distraction as appointments can be scary, but it’s a painting that can be enjoyed by all.”

“We really appreciate the work that Camsell and Jo have done for us, which has greatly improved the environment at the Thornberry Centre for the people who use our services, and hope to be able to work on similar projects again in the future.”

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Paralympian champion goes back to school...

Children at Widey Court Primary School had a visit from a former pupil, Paralympian swimming champion and world record holder, Reece Dunn.

The children were taking part in #HelloYellow2021 as part of a campaign to raise awareness of mental health.

Headteacher Shaun Nicholls said: “We invited Reece to join us at school to make the day very special for our children.

Reece came to Widey Court and is very

supportive of the school. He brought all his Para Olympics Gold medals to show the children. He’s such a positive example of what can be achieved and is an inspiration to all of us who know him.”

Reece joined the British Para Olympic swimming team in 2019 and is a member of Plymouth Leander. He holds world records in four events.

At the Olympics in Tokyo, Reece took silver in S14 100m butterfly and gold in S14 200m freestyle and broke his own world record in an exciting finish.

Children at Widey Court Primary School take part in a wide range of sporting activities and have their own yellow running track which was in use as part of #HelloYellow2021.

“We’re so proud of our children and how they look after each other,” added Mr Nicholls.

“Mental health is important for people of all ages and the more resilient and supportive we can encourage children to be, the more likely they are to achieve their ambitions in life.”

Pupils from Fox Class at Widey Court pictured with Reece Dunn

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Plymouth’s Paralympic Swimming Champion Reece Dunn has been recognised for his outstanding achievements at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo Reece was presented with the Lord Mayor’s Achievement Award at special reception in his honour in front of Plymouth Civic Leaders.

Reece’s performance at the Paralympics in September was incredible, not only did he finish the games with three gold medals, one silver and a bronze he also collected three world records.

His performance has cemented his place as one of Team GB’s most successful Paralympians.

Reece said: “After a hard 16 to 18 months of start/stopping due to the pandemic, my local pool closing due to repairs and contracting COVID myself; I was unsure I was going to be able to achieve my dream of making it to the Paralympic Games. But after a more than successful games and earning more medals than I expected, I am honoured to receive the performance award from the Lord Mayor. Thank you to my family, my club, my coach Robin and my friends for their support over what has been nearly two decades of hard work.”

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The e-Voyager was completely rebuilt over several months and underwent rigorous trials before carrying its first paying passengers Photo: University of Plymouth

Plymouth leading the way with shore-side charging for e-boats

Plymouth is set to become the first city in the UK to install a network of shoreside charging facilities for its expanding fleet of electric maritime vessels.

Over the past year, the city has become home to the UK’s first marine electric passenger ferry and an electric water taxi that will operate 364 days a year.

However, access to infrastructure is currently a barrier to ensuring further growth in this emerging sector can happen in a coordinated and sustainable way.

With that in mind, a consortium of city partners is joining forces to create Plymouth’s Marine e-Charging Living Lab (MeLL), which will provide the pivotal infrastructure required to accelerate innovation and growth.

The project has received more than £570,000 funding as part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, funded by the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. It will develop a network of charging facilities around Plymouth Sound, offering multiple, flexible sites and responding to the Maritime 2050 route map for maritime net zero.

The project is being led by the University of Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Princess Yachts Limited and Aqua superPower.

Between now and March 2022, it will identify suitable locations for charging facilities that can be easily linked to the National Grid while meeting both consumer and commercial demand. It will also develop and deploy an array of sensor technologies that can assess the environmental and operational impacts of e-charging.

The scheme furthers Plymouth’s reputation as a centre of excellence in clean maritime innovation, and will be designed to complement existing and emerging initiatives including Oceansgate, Smart Sound Plymouth, the Plymouth Freeport

and the UK’s first National Marine Park.

Professor Will Blake, director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, said: “This is an exciting project that has the real potential to showcase Plymouth as a trail blazer in clean maritime innovation.

“It builds on our existing partnerships and shows that there is a concerted effort to make positive and lasting changes that will benefit both our city and the environment as a whole.

The University has a long track record of using its world-leading sustainability research and partnerships to both highlight challenges and develop new ways of working. This project, and the opportunities it brings, is the perfect way to continue expanding that work.”

Councillor Jonathan Drean, Cabinet Member for Transport at Plymouth City Council, said: “This is a big deal – not just for the council and its partners – but also for our sizable maritime community from weekend anglers to the fishing crews, who I hope will be looking at this with real interest.

“We need to plan for a future that is less reliant on fossil fuels and our marine sector can play a key role in ensuring a greener future. This exciting project fits in so well with so many of our city aspirations to tackle climate change through our Climate Emergency Action Plan but to also encourage more people to enjoy the waters around Plymouth, through our National Marine Park status.

“It’s also putting Plymouth’s name out there as a city that’s innovative, that’s prepared to support and invest in the right infrastructure that could lead to a significant step towards becoming more sustainable. If we are asking businesses, organisations and individuals involved in our marine economy to go greener, we need to make it as easy as possible for them to do this. That’s what this project is about.”

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One of Aqua superPower’s rapid charging facilities, similar to that which could soon be appearing around Plymouth Sound

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Leading healthcare company announces drive to create 375 new jobs in Plymouth A leading healthcare provider has announced that it is creating 375 jobs in Plymouth. The roles will be made available across its branches in Plympton, Plymstock, Wembury and Kingsbridge.

Cera, which provides healthcare at home, was launched less than five years ago and is now one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

The company has reached its initial goal of filling 10,000 jobs during the pandemic and by the end of 2021, several months ahead of schedule.

The new roles have been announced to further bolster the social care sector, and put thousands more people back to work.

The majority of these new roles will be in frontline healthcare services such as professional carers and nurses, but Cera also wants to employ professionals across operations, technology, finance and data to accelerate and facilitate its growth.

Cera hopes to incentivise prospective professional carers to join the company by introducing

a new £500 ‘Golden Hello Bonus’, applicable to care professionals who have joined the company since late August.

Applicants for professional carer roles do not need to hold specific skills or qualifications to apply for an advertised role at Cera. The company’s technology enables the firm to recruit, train, certify and deploy new professional carers in a matter of days.

Commenting on the jobs drive, and Cera’s rapid growth, cofounder and chief executive Dr Ben Maruthappu said: “At the start of the pandemic, we set out to solve two of the most pressing issues facing the UK. Firstly, we wanted to reduce pressures placed on the NHS due to the pandemic by bringing more talent into the Care sector and, secondly, we wanted to offer jobs to thousands of people to help counter the unemployment crisis, allowing them to retrain and gain fulfilling careers in healthcare.”

“We’re enormously proud of the role we’ve been able to play thus far.

However, this is just the beginning

- in the short-term we plan to grow Cera further, and bring an additional 375 new professionals into the health and social care sector in Plymouth during a period of unprecedented pressure.”

Cera’s pioneering technology predicts changes in the condition of those it cares for by more than 30x faster than traditional methods, by combining digital analytics with real-time monitoring of vital health data.

It’s technology is used by 2,000+ companies, while Cera responds to more than 5,000 ‘high-risk’ alerts among older and vulnerable people every day, drastically reducing hospitalisations and protecting vital NHS resources.

As one of the UK’s largest healthcare-at-home providers, Cera delivers more than 40,000 healthcare visits to older and vulnerable people up and down the country every single day. The company has overseen more than 10 million healthcare visits since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To apply for a role at Cera, please visit www.ceracare.co.uk.

Children of foster carers play key role in helping to make difference in young lives Plymouth City Council is celebrating Sons and Daughters Month, the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to recognise the vital contribution the children of foster carers make to foster care.

The sons and daughters of foster carers are an integral part of a fostering household and for most of them, their relationships with fostered children has many positive aspects. They gain companionship, friendship and a sense of selfworth in sharing their homes and themselves with children who need them.

Some of the now adult children of foster carers say that being part of a fostering household has helped them understand how for some children, their start in life has been very different and less fortunate than their own.

Jack and Lewis’ parents foster for Plymouth City Council. They said: “We love being part of a fostering family.

We have loved being part of watching young people grow and still feel appreciated by the ones that have left us but still call them our foster brothers and sisters.”

Councillor Dave Downie Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and Skills and Education said: “The sons and daughters of our foster carers really are unsung heroes and we want each and every young person who is part of a fostering family to know just how important they are.

“It can be a challenge to share both their parents, and home with children they don’t know so it is heart-warming when we regularly

Jack and Lewis with their little cousin Josiah

hear from foster carers that their sons and daughters look upon the children who are fostered as part of the family.

“On behalf of everyone at Plymouth City Council I would like to personally thank all the young people in our fostering households for the contribution they make in supporting the children in our care.”

There are currently 502 children and young people in care in Plymouth and there is an ongoing campaign to recruit more foster carers. When a child cannot be cared for by their birth parents, the council’s first priority is for them to be looked after by a local authority foster carer, as they often live in the area near to a child’s family, friends

and school so it is less disruptive for a child.

Fostering is a way to make a really positive difference to a child’s life, providing children and young people with a stability, a loving home and the support and encouragement they need to flourish and achieve.

Training and support is given to foster carers, who are matched to one or more of the different foster care schemes, depending on what suits their lifestyles and commitments.

Carers are paid an allowance which reflects the real cost of looking after a child. Anyone who would like to learn more about fostering can contact the council’s Fostering Recruitment Team on 01752 308762 or visit www.fosterforplymouth.co.uk.

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How Nicola and Kate’s compassion is helping women in Asia to escape abuse and poverty A Plymouth woman has been one of the driving forces behind an ethical business that has helped women in Asia who are survivors of sex trafficking or caught in extreme poverty.

The organisation called Spirited Clothes was established in 2013 by two friends Nicola Willis and Kate Montgomery after a visit to India the year before.

Appalled by the plight of women in India and the Philippines who were forced through poverty into the sex trade, they decided to establish the clothing business and create sewing centres where the ladies could be trained in new skills to provide an income and security for their families.

There are two training centres in India and a third in the Philippines, all funded by Spirited Clothes.

All the materials are provided by Spirited Clothes and the women then use their new-found sewing skills make the range of loungewear and pyjamas which can be purchased online through the organisation’s website.

The business was first established in Australia, where Nicola was living at the time.

She then relocated to the Philippines and then the UK where she set up the UK side of the business in 2018.

Her co-founder Kate is still based in Australia where she runs the Liora charity working in collaboration with Nicola in the UK. Nicola said: “Through training and employment in our sewing centres, these ladies are given a skill and a way to provide an income for their families. It also helps in their rehabilitation by having a safe, loving environment to work in as well as regular work and salary.”

The business has helped women like Rani, who found herself trapped in the right light area after her husband abandoned her and her two daughters. With little or no family to

Plymouth Samaritans host mental health talk Plymouth Samaritans are hosting a talk on mental health and stress management at 7pm on October 27 at the Copthorne Hotel in Plymouth.

The speaker, An Swinnen, will explain in a simple and fun way how the brain works, what the causes of anxiety and depression are, and what can be done about it.

Attendees will be given a copy of An’s book titled Brain Based Stress Management.

Norman Holmes, Plymouth Samaritans’ Director said: “We are delighted to invite An to help us all learn to manage our mental health and emotional well-being.

This is an open event so feel free to invite friends and family along.”

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support her, Rani was forced to finds work to support herself and her children. This was hard for her to do because of her lack of education or training..

A neighbour heard about her story and offered her a cleaning job which Rani took with much appreciation, but this job was not what it seemed and she didn’t know that the neighbour had the intention of selling Rani to the pimps in the red light area.

One day whilst Rani was working, three men came into the house and trapped and abused her, then took her away to the red light area with her daughters where they sold her and left her. She suffered extreme abuse and cruelty whilst she was trapped in there.

Nicola said: “Thankfully that is not the end of her story: Rani found freedom from sex trafficking and now works in our sewing centre, helping to make our beautiful range of loungewear and pyjamas. Her children are safe and attend school and Rani has hope for

Spirited Clothes founders Nicola Willis (left) and Kate Montgomery pictured with some of the ladies they have helped escape from exploitation and poverty

her future and the future of her children.”

To highlight the work Spirited Clothes is doing in Asia, and to hear the stories of the women making their clothes, Spirited Clothes has teamed up with Redeemer Church in Plymouth to host a Fashion Show on Saturday November 20 at 7pm. The show will be at the church in St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Nicola added: “Not only will we be sharing the stories but also showcasing the beautiful range of clothing that these amazing women are producing. It’s an excellent chance to

hear how buying from Spirited Clothes changes lives and makes a difference.

“It’s an ideal time to browse for Christmas presents for your friends and family from the new range of loungewear and pyjamas, or treat yourself to something new!”

Tickets are £10 which includes a complimentary drink on arrival as well as discounted prices on the products. Go along for a night out with the girls and hear about the inspiring women behind the brand.

To purchase tickets and find out more go to www.spiritedclothes.co.uk

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City organisations support for Fab City Plymouth Open Day Local projects and organisations across Plymouth opened their doors as part of the first Fab City Plymouth Open Day celebrating Plymouth’s status as the first, and currently only, Fab City in the UK.

Co-hosted by Plymouth College of Art’s Smart Citizens Programme and the University of Plymouth’s Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Laboratories, the Open Day saw 12 local hubs come together to share access to and information about their work relating to the Fab City initiative, which champions local production, circular economies, digital social innovation and global collaboration.

Over 300 local people, businesses, entrepreneurs and students visited the Fab City hubs, to discover more about Fab City and take part in a range of free activities and tours. The hubs celebrated multiple themes, including digital innovation and technology, food, art, nature, sustainability and business support. Bringing together such a diverse range of sectors, the Open Day was the first large-scale Fab City event to be held in Plymouth, showcasing how organisations, projects and local people can work together to make a truly Fab City.

Social enterprises Bikespace CIC and Nudge Community Builders opened their doors to celebrate the different ways that they support local communities. Visitors to Bikespace’s workshop learnt how they offer training for young people outside of mainstream education, vulnerable adults and supporting refugees. At The Plot, one of Nudge Community Builder’s sites, visitors explored how the previously disused site is now a thriving hub for local businesses.

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Hannah Slogget, co-founder of Nudge Community Builders, said: “The day brought some interested parties looking to learn more about how digital manufacturing might benefit them. It was fantastic to meet so many motivated people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas who want to do their bit, socially and environmentally.”

AJ Bishop, workshop manager at Bikespace, said: “Through the Open Day we made useful links with other organisations - we hope this is the beginning of future collaborations with Fab City projects across Plymouth!”

Vanessa Crosse, a community development officer and BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices student at Plymouth College of Art, said about her visit to Fab Lab Plymouth: “During the Open Day I discovered the incredible design and fabrication possibilities at the Fab Lab and how these digital technologies are supporting Plymouth to become a Fab City. The Smart Citizens team were very approachable and knowledgeable. Their enthusiasm for their work and their commitment to sustainability clearly showed. I loved the opportunity to laser cut my own coaster, which was great fun!”

Food Plymouth offered foraging tours in Blockhouse park, while in Central Park the Green Minds Living Lab and Pollenize CIC shared how they use digital technologies to monitor and protect the environment and wild species such as bees. Sophie Paterson, Sustainable Food Places Coordinator at Food Plymouth, said: “Our team were able to speak to people of all ages and invite them to consider new ways of engaging

Brittany Clarke, marketing and communications assistant at Pollenize, with their E-cargo bike and decorated beehive in Central Park. Photo: University of Plymouth

with sustainable food, learning how to safely forage in Blockhouse park, sampling delicious local apple juice thanks to the All Ways Apples initiative and exploring how to get involved with a forthcoming campaign to put Plymouth’s #BestFoodForward.

“Collaborating with The Village Hub in Stoke as a venue for the day resulted in the joy of getting to know their fabulous team even better and the unexpected privilege of hearing some beautiful poetry, courtesy of volunteer and talented poet Sarah. It was a day that felt rooted in community at every level. Thanks to all who made it happen.”

The University of Plymouth Sustainability team showcased how they are tackling climate change through the research and testing of a range of low carbon solutions, and working with the creative industries on the low carbon agenda. Dr Paul Hardman, Bethany Holmes, a student of the University of Plymouth MSc Integrated Design Innovation programme, displays her work at the Plot.

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Manager of the Sustainable Earth Institute (SEI) and Deputy Director – Sustainability Hub: Low Carbon Devon, said: “Participating in the Plymouth Fab City Open Day was a great opportunity to welcome visitors to the Sustainability Hub after an extended period of ‘closed doors’ due to the pandemic.

It provided a valuable forum to share opportunities, with organisations and individuals, to collaborate with the University on projects working towards a more sustainable future.”

Promoting Fab City values of circular economy, open data and digital fabrication literacy, the University of Plymouth Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs showcased community-oriented student work created at the labs.

Bethany Holmes, a student of the University of Plymouth MSc Integrated

Design Innovation programme, displayed her work at the Plot. Bethany, making use of her Computing background, links material flows and circular sustainable processes around Plymouth. She demonstrates the cross-disciplinary potential of Fab City as well as its distributed nature across a range of companies, social enterprises, research organisations and civic institutions. Her work at the Plot involves working with local residents and community organisations on the co-design and prototyping of products and ideas using digital fabrication tools such as 3D printing and CNC cutting.

Creativity and sustainability combined at Precious Plastic Plymouth, where waste plastic was transformed through injection moulding into new objects like soap dishes, while at Plymouth Scrapstore CIC, visitors created their own artworks from materials saved from landfill by the Scrapstore initiative.

Ocean Studios, where Precious Plastic Plymouth is based, also opened their doors as part of the Open Day. Jane Hembrow, volunteer and co-Founder of Plymouth Scrapstore, said: “We offered the opportunity to rummage and chat about how we give waste material a new life through creativity, and have a tour of our site. We welcomed our regular visitors and some new faces, one of which completely fell in love with what we do!”

UK’s first Fab City Plymouth is the first Fab City in the UK, in 2019 joining the global Fab City network of 38 cities committed to producing nearly everything they consume by 2054. Together, Plymouth College of Art, University of Plymouth, Real Ideas, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Culture worked jointly on the citywide commitment to become the UK’s first Fab City.

Originally growing out of the Fab Lab rapid prototyping movement, the Fab City manifesto covers everything from farming and manufacturing to making and culture, asking how communities can make the best use of the resources on their doorstep and fully realise the social, economic and environmental benefits of a more circular economy.

Through the Fab City initiative, cities are challenged to enable an urban transition towards locally productive and globally connected cities. By embracing strategies in circular economy and digital social innovation, Fab Cities foster collaboration between a global network of cities and territories to meet the planetary challenges presented by climate change and social inequalities.

The Fab City Plymouth Open Day marks the start of Fab City events in the city, which will invite even more organisations, projects and people to realise the incredible potential of the Fab City initiative and implement strategies for sustainability and local and global collaboration into their practices, supporting Plymouth to achieve its Fab City aims by 2054.

To learn more about Fab City Plymouth go to www.fabcityplymouth.org.uk The activity is part of the iMayflower project and has been supported by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who fund the Cultural Development Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England.

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On Your Bike Created by the artist Kate Crawfurd, from the Plymouth Eco Collective with funding from POP. Kate says, “This mural was inspired by the Scrapstore; the incredible community who run it; their compassion and their love for a lost member of their community. Like ants, the scrapstore workers, play a vital role in the collecting and redistribution of materials around ecosystems, working in harmony with others and preventing waste.”

How being ‘too big for their boots’ gave kids a sporting chance

An ongoing relationship between the social enterprise, Bikespace and Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support has provided people the freedom to get around; a means of exercise and a little bit of joy.

At the beginning of 2020 DCRS acquired some funding to rent out part of the Bikespace workshop for a new project one day a week to repair old bikes which would then be given to members of Plymouth’s asylum seekers community.

The project ran for several months and during that time more than twenty bikes were repaired by Ronnei, a trained mechanic and Kurdish refugee, who helped to devise the programme with Suvi Rehell, project manager with DCRS at the time. Almost immediately, Suvi saw how the project was making a difference; “I was going for a walk and I saw two guys cycling by the seaside and I knew that they had got their bikes from us.

So, not only are they able to get to their appointments and college and where they want to be for free, but they could cycle to the seaside and get some fresh air and that made me very happy.”

And it worked out well for Ronnei too.

Once the project with DCRS came to an end he was taken on at Bikespace.

Now, after completing a course at the City College, he is once again working as a qualified mechanic in one of the city garages. As Suvi from DCRS confirms: Integration of refugees through sport is about more than sport.

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POP gets to hear about many wonderful initiatives that begin because someone somewhere has a good idea: that idea then turns into action and, before-you-know-it, a fantastic grassroots community project has been born.

Take local painter & decorator, Luke Riggs, for example: two years ago he was a Dad helping out with a bit of coaching at his son’s football team (Marjons U14s) the next minute, he’s established a Football-BootBank and providing thousands of boots to hundreds of families across the city freeof-charge. The need for the project has, he says, taken him, completely by surprise: “It started off with me polishing up my son’s football boots and offering them up on facebook. And then it just got bigger, now we’ve got about two hundred pairs of boots going out every month; we’re sending to Cornwall and looking at starting one in Exeter.”

Luke reckons that since it began, he has sent out more than 3,000 pairs of boots. The majority – about 90% - stay in the city, the rest, which are often of a slightly inferior quality, travel to Gambia where “they literally play in bare feet”. As a parent, Luke understands that some families will find it hard to pay between £30 and £100 every time their children need a new pair of boots: “There’s so much pressure on parents with financial problems trying to keep up with expensive uniform and sportswear and this is just a great way of being able to support them.”

With £1000 grant via POP from the Streetto-Scale fund and the willingness of several local companies to support the project and sponsor a bin, the Football Boot Bank has been able to pay for forty eight ‘collecting’ bins and set them up at schools, sports clubs and businesses across the city. A charity match last year helped to raise another £1800 which has meant that the boot bank can now rent a garage which has helped enormously. With several hundred pairs of boots coming in every month Luke was running out of storage room:

“I’ve got a 4’ by 6’ shed and that soon filled up and then the boots were taking over the spare room as well!”

And there have been a lot of redundant boots: with lockdown, all club sports stopped, and thousands of pairs of football boots sat idle, while, at the same time, children continued to grow. The problem post-lockdown: children had got too big for their boots.

“We passed on a brand-new pair of boots”, says Imogen Potter, “with no games, the boots just hadn’t been worn.” Imogen also gave Luke some advice. As the capacity building manager for POP ideas, Luke had approached Imogen for help with the development of the boot bank. Now, with a committee and a constitution, the Football Boot Bank has evolved into a formal organisation. As Luke admits there’s a bit difference between being a football ‘Dad’ to running a city-wide project: “It’s been a bit mad at times and it’s taken up a lot of time and effort. But I couldn’t stop now, not knowing that there’s such a demand for it and the difference it makes.

And I’ve got to know some of the families and some of them are so grateful they send me photos of the kids in their boots … no, I couldn’t stop now.”

We are back in the room! On Tuesday the 9th of November, we will be delighted to welcome members, new and old, to the POP AGM 2021. Come along to The Beacon in North Prospect and hear about the work that we have been doing during the pandemic and meet some of our wonderful members. Entitled “Voices”, we will be giving individuals; partnerships and organisations the opportunity to be heard and to have their voices amplified. We want them to tell their stories of the work and the change that has been achieved through the collaboration of communities.

Because we know that together we are stronger.

We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker knows a thing or two about collaboration. Regarded as a world leader in community-driven change and citizencentred democracy, Cormac Russell, the MD of Nurture Developments, has worked with communities, NGO’s and governments in more than thirty countries over the last twenty years. Cormac will be joining us, via zoom, to help us consider

“How can we help people to live a good life? Instead of trying to right what’s wrong within a community, we need to start with what’s strong.”

To book your place: www.plymouthoctopus.org/events/ pop-agm-2021

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20 November 2021

20 November 2021

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Experience No matter who we are we all have weaknesses and none of us are immune to things going wrong – even Facebook, one of the most powerful and wealthy companies in the world.

During their recent outage, which saw Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp all going down, they were inaccessible to users around the world for several hours. With so many people using these platforms all day, every day, that’s quite a problem.

The same week as this happened we at Cross Rhythms Plymouth experienced some technical difficulties with our transmitter. It is a vital piece of kit which broadcasts our FM stream.

As I write this we’re working hard to resolve the problem but, like the Facebook outage, this was unexpected and not something we foresaw.

It made me think about the weaknesses in our lives. Those things that we know might cause things to go wrong for us. It might be

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we’re prone to certain behaviours that we from Alcoholics Anonymous and they said know are unhelpful. Possibly an addiction exactly that. You can listen to that interview that we keep hidden but could surface at and others on the listen again pages at any time and derail our lives. crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth. They prove In general we don’t like to stop and think that when we face our weaknesses we can about our weaknesses. We’d find strength. rather focus on what we’re There is a quote in the good at and where we know Bible which states that God’s we are strong. strength is made perfect in Being self-aware enough our weakness. An interesting to know our weaknesses is statement which says to vital if we want to thrive. It’s me that there is divine help only then that we can do available to us if we are something about them and, willing to be honest with in many cases, get the help ourselves and God about our we need with them. weaknesses.

Taking addiction as an So why not take the time example: so many ex-addicts to think about your life and will talk about the value the areas that you know of sharing their struggles are weak. Perhaps there with other people who is someone you can share are seeking a way to deal these with whom you know with the same weakness. is likely to want to help or Dave Simpson We’ve interviewed people give you good advice. Maybe

Importance of safeguarding young people in activities out of school

even take these things to God in prayer and see what happens.

As these Cross Rhythms Experience articles have been written over the years we’ve often mentioned Cross Rhythms Plymouth and I hope that you may have listened and enjoyed it as a result. In the spirit of acknowledging our weaknesses it seems right I share that it is a charity run community radio station with only a small team behind it and a limited budget. When it comes to broadcasting all day everyday this can be a weakness, especially when we find ourselves with equipment failures like those mentioned! If you like the station and want to help in this, please email me on dave@crplymouth.co.uk.

Listen to Cross Rhythms Plymouth on 96.3FM or online at the new Cross Rhythms Plymouth website at www. crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth

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

Search for new leaders to help Plymouth realise its cultural potential

Keeping children safe when they’re involved in activities out of school is a really important part of our work.

Children get huge benefits from extra-curricular activities such as sports teams and other classes as they help to build confidence, selfesteem and wellbeing.

In order for youngsters to get the most out of these activities, they need to be safe.

Safeguarding in an out of school setting requires active participation from all of the people who are involved, from the workforce through to the volunteers and parents.

In October, we celebrated Parents in Sport Week, which saw a number of sports clubs across the country get involved to make sport safer for children.

Our partners Plymouth City Council supported the campaign by signposting to NSPCC Parents in Sports Week materials on their Facebook page.

We also teamed up with NSPCC Learning to launch a workshop for the workforce delivering out of school activities, such as yoga clubs, youth clubs, faith groups and support services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness of the Government Safeguarding guidance for providers of activities, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.

The workshop covered health and safety along with information on safer recruitment, safeguarding

Barbican Theatre’s popular puppet parade Photo: John Allen

A new generation of leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds is being sought to head up three of Plymouth’s most prominent cultural organisations.

policies and procedures and parental guidance.

In the future we are hoping to run some peer led workshops to share the guidance with more settings.

If any individual or organisation would like to know more they can contact us at the Plymouth Service Centre.

In addition, if any parents and carers want to talk about what this means for them and how they can build confidence to ask safeguarding questions in settings then we are at St Aidan’s Church every Thursday morning in the café.

If you want to find out more about Together for Childhood contact the NSPCC in Plymouth at Plymouth.

Servicecentre@nspcc.org.uk or 01752 422577 or visit the NSPCC website.

Follow us on Twitter @ TFCPlymouth or via the Together for Childhood Plymouth Facebook page.

Adults with a concern about the welfare of a child can contact the NSPCC’s Helpline for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@ nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline. org.uk 24/7, 365 days a year.

KARST, Barbican Theatre and Plymouth Culture are all recruiting new board members to guide their strategy and provide new perspectives on how they work with their audiences.

All three are seeking ambitious people who share the vision for Plymouth to be an international city driven by arts, culture and innovation.

The trio of organisations value people, passion, collaborations and creating opportunities to make extraordinary things happen in Plymouth.

Applications from all are welcome, but of particular interest are applications from a young voice, a community voice and an ethnically diverse voice - to broaden the diversity of those represented.

The goal of the process is to have a set of board members across three organisations driving

change who truly represent Plymouth’s communities.

KARST is the largest independent contemporary arts gallery and studio complex on the South West peninsula. We create conditions in which diversity, innovation and risk can thrive. Barbican Theatre creates stunning live entertainment not confined to the stage that builds Plymouth’s own creative voice, and gives it a platform. Plymouth Culture is the city’s sector support agency helping realise its cultural ambitions by fuelling collaboration, securing crucial funding and creating creative opportunities.

Hannah Harris, chief executive of Plymouth Culture said: “We are now at a pivotal moment in our history when we can truly use culture and creativity to spark real change in our communities. To achieve this, we need passionate, creative and diverse leadership at the head of the organisations driving that change.”

For more information visit plymouthculture.co.uk/trustees barbicantheatre.co.uk/jobsopportunities/#Trustees and karst.org.uk

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Plymouth gives warm welcome to cruise ships during 2021 Plymouth’s cruise industry has seen a

positive restart with seven cruise calls to Britain’s Ocean City this summer.

The city has welcomed visits from ships including the Golden Horizon of Tradewind Voyages, the world’s largest square rigged sailing cruise ship; the boutique cruise ship Hebridean Princess; and most recently the maiden call of Vasco da Gama of Germany’s Nicko Cruises, part of the Mystic Cruises Group.

The seven visits during 2021 were warmly welcomed after all visits during 2020 were cancelled due to COVID-19. A further 11 cruise calls are already scheduled to take place in 2022.

Amanda Lumley, executive director of Destination Plymouth said: “We’ve been working hard to grow the number of cruise visits to the city and develop the offering for passengers so were delighted to welcome seven ships this year.

“Cruise tourism is a huge opportunity and provides a real economic boost for local businesses as many passengers will choose to remain in Plymouth and explore our attractions, shops and eateries.

“We’ve pledged to get serious about cruise, increasing the number of visits and the financial and reputational benefits that each of those visits brings.”

This has included appointing a new cruise development manager, Glen Gardner, who joined the Destination Plymouth team earlier in 2021.

Throughout the year, extra effort has been made to improve the welcome that cruise visitors receive when they arrive in Plymouth.

A team of Cruise Ambassador Volunteers have been on hand to provide a warm welcome and share information and advice about what to see and do. In addition to this, Town Crier John Pitt and Deputy Town Crier David Green have joined the welcome parties.

During the call of the Vasco da Gama in September, a newly refurbished Destination Plymouth cruise caravan trailer was set up onsite at Commercial Wharf to provide ‘pop-up’ tourist information, staffed by the team of Cruise Ambassador Volunteers.

Material provided for the guests included maps and information in German as well as leaflets and flyers about city attractions. Tasty samples of locally produced food and drink were also on offer, thanks to donations from Plymouth Gin and Burts Snacks.

A plaque exchange also took place in the Harbour Master’s Cattewater office, where senior officers from the Vasco da Gama were presented with a City of Plymouth plaque by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Terri Beer. In return, the staff captain of the ship presented their own plaque to the city.

This is a tradition going back centuries, whereby a port representative will hand over a plaque of the port of call and in exchange the ship’s captain, or senior officer, will present a ship’s plaque to the port city.

Prior to calling at Plymouth, Vasco Da Gama has been cruising around the British Isles with stops in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. For most of the ports, including Plymouth, it was been the first time an international cruise ship has visited since the pandemic began in 2020. Strict protocols were in place for all guests and crew on board, with access only being allowed at each port after stringent checks including a full testing regime and other safeguards.

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Street Factory’s Roots Up! Hip Hop Festival announced The sensational Roots Up! Hip Hop festival will now take place at 6pm on Friday November 19 in Plymouth city centre, the day after the city’s Christmas lights have been switched on.

Underneath the sparkling festive lights, Street Factory will shine their own spotlight on Hip Hop music, dance and culture – including a mass dance challenge for the whole community.

The event is part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations, but has been delayed due to the pandemic. Working closely with Plymouth City Council, Street Factory is now able to present Roots Up! by utilising the fantastic stage set-up on the Piazza for the Christmas lights switch-on event.

Toby G and Jo Gorniak, founders of the multi awardwinning Street Factory Hip Hop social initiative, were determined to fulfil their dream to showcase the talents of professional and emerging artists and to demonstrate that Hip Hop is a positive and inspirational culture that people of all backgrounds and ages can connect with.

Toby G said: “We are buzzing and so excited to bring Plymouth a night of Hip Hop culture and shine

a light on talented artists from all over the city. Featuring home grown talent, dancers, rappers, and musicians, and it will be a night to remember 100%.”

The thrilling three-hour production will present multiple creative elements of Hip Hop, including breaking or b-boying, MCing, DJ-ing, graffiti, rapping, poetry and spoken word, plus a bonus touch of R&B. A series of thoughtful Hip Hop theatre pieces will feature the skills of current members of the Street Factory family as well as those who have gone on to reach professional level in the wider world of Hip Hop, dance and production, plus original music and with themes chosen to reflect

the Mayflower and the core values of Street Factory: Freedom, Humanity and the Future.

There’s also a mass dance, set to the inspirational soundtrack of a brand new Hip Hop track called STF That’s the Fam, its lyrics written by Jman & Lincoln Gorniak, to deliver a powerful message promoting the Street Factory values of respect, peace, love, freedom and having fun.

Street Factory has created instructional videos, so that everyone in the audience can learn the routine in advance and join in on the day.

Charles Hackett, chief executive of Mayflower 400, said: “The Street Factory family have been working incredibly hard on this fantastic performance, which reflects on the Mayflower’s journey in a new and exciting way.

“We’re delighted that they’re now able to present the Roots Up! show during Plymouth’s festive season and will be bringing a brilliant party to the Piazza.”

The event has been made possible with support from Arts Council England, Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture and Plymouth City Council.

Find out more at www. visitplymouth.co.uk/whatson/major-events/roots-up.

Freya scoops prize in Manadon’s house-naming competition Manadon Vale Primary School has run a competition to choose a new house system which was introduced in September.

Headteacher Sarah Ryder said: “We have re-introduced houses because they foster a sense of community and teamwork. It is wonderful to encourage children to contribute to school life and we want to reward those behaviours and help instil values that will stay with children all their lives.

“Moving to four houses means that children will be part of something bigger and their rewards will go towards a team effort.

So far, the move has been received very

POP goes the festival!

Plymouth Octopus Project will welcome members, new and old, to its annual Festival of POP after an absence of two years.

The Festival and annual general meeting of POP will take place on November 9 at The Beacon in North Prospect.

POP, which supports the voluntary and community sector across the city, wants to highlight and applaud the extraordinary work of individuals and organisations during the last 18 months, such as Keyham Green Spaces, Plymouth Football Boot Bank and the Devon and Cornwall Furniture Re-use Project.

The festival, called ‘Voices’ will give people the chance to tell their stories and, in doing so, enable their voices to be heard and, amplified.

It has been two years since

the many and varied members of POP were in the same room. Since then life has been changed by the pandemic and the fatal shootings earlier this year in Keyham.

Throughout this time, individuals, communities, grassroots and citywide projects and organisations have shown a determination to care for each other and to bring ‘Plymouth Together’.

Matt Bell, chief executive of POP said that building community spirit is part of the antidote to some of the challenges society faces. “We have such an amazing community in Plymouth. We want to celebrate this and at the same time hear from our speakers on how we can do more and work together better to strengthen and improve our resilience,” he added.

There will be speakers, workshops

positively by children, parents and staff.”

The school ran a competition in the school to suggest what the houses could be. There were some great ideas including names of sea creatures, trees and birds. Children voted for their favourites, and it was a narrow contest between the two favourites which were rivers and birds.

Rivers was suggested by Freya, Year 4, (pictured left) who won a prize for her idea.

The four houses are called Meavy, Plym, Dart and Tamar and each house has a colour representing that river. The children receive coloured tokens which get poured into whole school tubes each week.

and networking opportunities at this year’s festival all geared towards the continuation of ‘community’ through collaboration.

The key speaker, Cormac Russell, Zooming in from Ireland, is regarded as a world leader in communitydriven change and citizen-centred democracy. Cormac has worked

with communities, NGO’s and governments in more than 30 countries over the last 20 years.

The POP annual festival and AGM will take place at The Beacon in North Prospect on November 9 between 10am and 4pm. For details visit www.plymouthoctopus.org/ events/pop-agm-2021/

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Award-winning Australian exhibition opens at The Box An award-winning Australian exhibition is having its European premiere at The Box.

The exhibition, Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters, will be on display until February 27 next year and is part of major programme of cultural exchange between the UK and Australia.

Featuring over 300 paintings and objects by more than 100 artists, it is the first time the exhibition has been seen outside Australia.

Originally staged at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in Canberra, the exhibition has attracted over 400,000 visitors to date.

Entirely conceived and curated by a team of First Australians, led by Margo Neale, senior indigenous curator at the NMA and elders from across the Central and Western Deserts of Australia, it expertly combines state-of-the art exhibition and display technologies with art, song and dance in order to share ancient stories from the world’s oldest continuing culture.

Songlines is a highly immersive exhibition which takes visitors on an epic journey across three Australian States and three deserts covering some 500,000 square kilometres.

It has created a network of stories that ‘map’ the Australian continent by linking narratives to

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Margo Neale, lead curator of Songlines said: “For Aboriginal people, Songlines are our foundational stories about the creation of the Australian continent. This exhibition was initiated and co-curated by Indigenous communities who wanted to both preserve their culture for future generations and to share their stories with all Australians and the world – this is the model for future Museum-Indigenous community collaborations going forward.

“Songlines is not an art exhibition, a history exhibition or a science exhibition. It is all of these.

It is both an Australian Aboriginal exhibition and a universal story of humankind. It offers us

connectivity to each other and our planet in a fragmenting world. It is of critical importance that the deep truths and lessons in this exhibition are seen worldwide.”

Nigel Hurst, contemporary arts consultant at The Box, said: “With ceramics, paintings, sculpture, installation and film by Aboriginal people, this award-winning, immersive exhibition from the National Museum of Australia will provide a unique platform for us to celebrate the arts and cultural life of First Australians, with points of connection linked to Australia’s and the UK’s shared successes and challenges over the last 250 years.

“Songlines will provide a wonderful and timely opportunity to bring the rich culture of First Australians to life for UK and Plymouth audiences, and acknowledge both our historic debt and the rich, complex societies that have emerged in the UK and Australia as a result of migration.”

New painting joins The Box’s collections The Box has acquired a new painting for its permanent art collection from Devon-based, Brownston Gallery.

‘Dartmoor China Clay’ was painted in 1992 by Jean Jones (1927-2012), a London-born artist who had a deep connection with Devon throughout her life.

The artwork shows a stunning rural landscape painted with Jean’s signature broad brushstrokes and simple yet vibrant colour palette.

It’s been generously gifted by Jones’ family and the Brownston Gallery in Modbury which has been working with the Jean Jones Estate to bring the artist’s work and life story back into the spotlight.

Art historian and representative of the Jean Jones Estate, Michael Kurtz, said: “We’re delighted that The Box has accepted this gift, which represents the first occasion Jean’s work will be seen in a public collection since her exhibition at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum in 1980.

“The Estate’s mission is to research and publicise the life and art of Jean Jones, a virtuosic landscape painter whose career was derailed by mental illness and the expectation that she would perform a traditional role as wife and mother.

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Terah Walkup, art curator at The Box and Catherine Gillen, director of the Brownston Gallery

“We hope ‘Dartmoor China Clay’ will bring her joyful vision of the local landscape, as well as her significant story, to a wider public.

She would have been immensely pleased, not only because Devon was her favourite place to live and paint, but also because she passionately admired many of the artists she’ll now be in the company of, such as Peter Lanyon and JMW Turner.”

Jones was fascinated by colour and often painted her landscapes ‘en plein air’, or outdoors. After enjoying holidays in the South Hams and living in Bideford as a child,

she and her husband John bought a property in Shaugh Prior on the edge of Dartmoor.

Devon and the act of painting itself often provided her with an escape from periods of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

Despite the mental health challenges she faced, she produced over 400 paintings.

Catherine Gillen, director of the Brownston Gallery said: “This acquisition by The Box will go a long way towards ensuring that Jean Jones is recognised as an accomplished artist in her own right.

It also gives a voice to the many women artists who’ve struggled to find their place in an often maledominated art world.

“Jean’s extraordinary story resonates with many aspiring artists today and deserves to be told.

‘Dartmoor China Clay’ is particularly apt as it shows a scene she would have looked at every day from her cottage on the edge of Dartmoor.

We’ve enjoyed working with The Box to make this happen and look forward to seeing this striking painting on display in the future.”

Terah Walkup, art curator at The Box said: “This painting is a wonderful addition to The Box’s art collections, especially our 20th century paintings, and adds a moving, previously untold, story to the continuing legacy of artists deeply inspired by the local landscape. Jean Jones energetically captures an iconic view of an area that many Plymouth residents and visitors love. We’re hugely grateful for the generosity of the Jean Jones Estate and the Brownston Gallery for gifting this work to us, and are looking forward to supporting their ambition to share her story more widely.”

To find out more about The Box’s art collections go to www. theboxplymouth.com

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24 November 2021

24 November 2021

Awards galore and 100,000 visitors marks first anniversary of The Box The Box in Plymouth celebrated its first anniversary at the end of September – a landmark moment for the museum, art gallery and archive, cementing its status as one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.

Since opening its doors to the public on September 29 last year, and despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, it has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, showcased work by eight international artists, launched a major exhibition for the Mayflower 400 anniversary, secured a blockbuster exhibition as part of the forthcoming UK/Australia Season of Culture and won an array of awards.

In Plymouth, local residents have really taken The Box to their hearts. Three quarters of visitors during its first three months of opening were Plymothians and it’s received over 200 five star reviews online. Over the summer, when it offered a series of holiday activities for families and welcomed more tourists for the first time, it averaged over 1,000 visitors a day. Its shop has sold over 500 Gus Honeybun toys and nearly 1,000 woolly mammoths!

Victoria Pomery joined The Box as its new chief executive officer on October 4. Her arrival in Plymouth coincides with the start of The Box’s next phase of remarkable exhibitions, starting with the European premiere of award-winning Australian exhibition Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters, which opens on October 21.

The Box is also the first museum in the UK to be loaned artworks from the National Portrait Gallery as part of its National Skills Sharing Partnership programme. Six works have gone on display in its ‘100 Journeys’ gallery featuring Captain Cook, Charles Darwin, Napoleon Bonaparte, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Ralegh, all of whom took part in or led some of history’s most momentous and notorious voyages.

The Box will also be one of the host venues for the final leg of British Art Show 9 next year.

Coming to Plymouth from October 8 to December 23 2022, the exhibition, which is just coming to the end of a highly successful run in Aberdeen, celebrates the work of 45 British artists who have made a significant contribution to international contemporary art including Turner Prize nominees Oscar Murillo and Hurvin Anderson.

Over the last 12 months, The Box has won or been shortlisted for a significant number of significant awards and accolades. They included being named winner of the Restoration/ Conservation Project of the Year for the Royal Naval Ship’s Figureheads in the 2020 Museums + Heritage Awards.

The latest accolade for The Box came on October 1 when it on the top prize at the South West’s most prestigious civil engineering event.

The Box was presented with the highly-coveted Showcase Award, from a shortlist of 10, with the judges praising the ‘clever civil engineering solutions underpinning a dazzling structure.’

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Mildred the wooly mammoth has been a big hit Photo Wayne Perry

commemorative Mayflower exhibition in history, co-curated with the Wampanoag Native American Advisory Committee: the award-winning Mayflower 400: Legend & Legacy. It’s also celebrated international contemporary art with a flagship exhibition titled Making It, featuring work by renowned artists Antony Gormley, Leonor Antunes, Christopher Baker, Alexandre Da Cunha, Eva Grubinger, Kehinde Wiley and Camille Walala as well as two new public art commissions by Gormley and Antunes.

Since re-opening to the public in May 2021 Award winning naval figureheads Photo Wayne Perry

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following the third UK lockdown, The Box has presented a new and ambitious exhibition titled Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America, centred on the creation of a newly crafted wampum belt, whose beads carry the history, culture and name of the Wampanoag people of Massachusetts. It was the first-ever wampum exhibition to be staged in the UK and formed another key part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations involving the UK, USA, The Netherlands and Wampanoag Nation.

In July, The Box re-opened two historic buildings and visitor attractions as part of The Box family: Plymouth’s famous striped red and white lighthouse Smeaton’s Tower and Elizabethan House. One of the few remaining buildings from this era in Plymouth, Elizabethan House re-opened this summer after a six-year, £1.7m restoration, providing a new visitor attraction that takes visitors on an immersive yet authentic journey through 400 years of history.

The Box also welcomed The Princess Royal for a visit in July to celebrate its reopening and its award-winning displays. Her Royal Highness was particularly interested to see the fourteen monumental naval ship’s figureheads suspended from the ceiling in The Box’s main entrance which underwent a two-year restoration process to save them for the nation.

Paul Brookes, outgoing chief executive of The Box said: “It’s been an amazing journey to get to this point and a challenging but massively rewarding year. I’m so proud of everything that’s been achieved, to have welcomed so many visitors and to have received so much amazing feedback. We couldn’t have done it without the support of the public, amazing funding support from Plymouth City Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England, and most of all our fantastic staff and volunteers.”

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