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Crucial vote and the effect on Plymouth This edition went to press a few days before the crucial EU Referendum vote - so by the time you read this we will all know whether we are staying in or leaving. Whatever the outcome it’s fair to say that the campaign has probably led to more confusion than clarity. It is to be hoped that the result will not lead to a slowing down of the significant progress that we have seen in Plymouth in recent years. The city has been flourishing thanks to a buoyant economy, falling unemployment, low interest rates and massive investment in new developments in Plymouth. Small to medium sized family businesses are undoubtedly the backbone of the local economy, providing thousands of jobs and stability. Hopefully those businesses will not be facing increased taxes or higher interest rates as a result of the EU vote. We love to champion the cause of local independent businesses - largely because we’re one of them - and it’s great to report their successes and achievements. In this issue we feature two of them - Victoria Sewart Jewellery and The Chancel Wine Bar and Bistro – both of which have achieved significant milestones recently. We’ve also got an interesting insight from our travel expert Anthony Goord who was on the maiden voyage of The Harmony of the Seas - the world’s largest cruise liner. Add to that our usual bumper What’s On section, features on the arts, property, training, business and gardening and we hope that what we have put together gets your vote! Hope you enjoy the issue - whether we’re in or out of Europe!

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Plymouth Property News Asking Prices of Plymouth Property Remain Steady I had an interesting different picture appears. question the other day Twelve months ago, the from a homeowner in average asking price for a Milehouse who asked me detached house in Plymouth the difference between was £367,100 and today asking prices and values its £383,000 (a rise of 4%); and why it mattered. whilst over the same 12-month When it comes to selling period, the average asking property, there must price of a terraced property be agreement between was £194,700 a year ago, and the purchaser (buyer) today its £198,900 (a rise of and seller (vendor) for a 2%). property sale to take place. Chris Mervyn MNAEA The value a buyer applies My research however, shows Branch and Marketing to a property can massively Manager that the supply of property for differ from the value a sale in Plymouth is beginning seller or mortgage company places to increase. In December 2015, there were upon it. The seller, the buyer and 1,588 on the market in Plymouth yet today the mortgage company must find an there are 1,772 properties on the market (up agreeable value to assign to a property 12%). This will mean homeowners looking so the sale can proceed. to sell will need to be conscious of how their property compares against others on In many of my articles about the Plymouth the Plymouth property market. The Plymouth property market, I talk about values, i.e. what property market still has substantial property in Plymouth actually sells for, but I momentum and sufficient demand remains. haven’t spoken about asking prices for while. Now asking prices are important as they are one of the four key matters a potential buyer will judge your property on (the others being location, bedrooms and type). Price yourself too high and you will put off buyers. So let’s take a look at the Plymouth numbers.

This noteworthy increase in supply since Christmas is currently providing more choice for buyers and is tempering asking prices. … And here is the second point to make. Asking prices are one thing, but what a property sells for (i.e. value) is a completely different matter. These are the average prices achieved (i.e. what they sold for or the average value) for property in Plymouth over the last 12 months... • Overall Average £189,000 • Detached £312,800 • Terraced £169,900 You can quite clearly see, there is a difference between what people are asking for property and what it is selling for. The underlying fundamentals of low interest mortgages and tight supply remain prevalent in the Plymouth property market. The number one lesson has to be this ... if you want to sell, be realistic with your pricing.

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CONTENTS JULY 2016 EDITION

BARBICAN JEWEL

Victoria Sewart’s contemporary jewellery business based on the Barbican is celebrating its 10th anniversary

CHANCEL CELEBRATES

Jamie and Paula MacLeod-Johnstone and the team at The Chancel in Plymouth city centre are celebrating five years in business

ARMADA’S CREW

Karen Pilkington meets the men behind Plymouth company Armada Civil Engineering and learns how they are building a solid reputation

TOUCH OF LATIN

A new dance and fitness studio has been created in Peverell by Kevan Kennedy’s Lemon Frog Dance Company

WHAT’S ON

Our comprehensive What’s On section has details of all the events coming up in the Plymouth area over the next few weeks

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CHARITY MATTERS Leading Hand Phil Slade (left) and Mark Belamarich in training for their world record bid

Royal Navy dinghy sailors celebrate epic voyage

Two intrepid Royal Navy sailors have completed an epic three-night sail in a two-man open dinghy - raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.

ships in the dark on the busiest shipping lane in the world: “It was a great challenge but physically demanding. We didn’t drink a lot of water and there was a bit of boredom at times but we didn’t fight! There were stages where we thought we wouldn’t make it.” The Plymouth-based pair – Leading Hand Phil Slade Phil, who works for 30 Commando, Royal Marines, at and MOD worker Mark Belamarich – are now hopeful the Stonehouse said: “The challenge is great for Royal Navy and unsupported achievement can be verified by Guinness World Royal Marines Sailing, as well as the Royal Navy and Royal Records which had a team recording the attempt on an Marines Charity. We believe in the charity, which is why we escorting yacht from Plymouth to Portsmouth naval bases, put ourselves out as far as we did. They look after our serving via a leg to and from France. personnel, families and veterans, so it is Mark said they were relieved to complete the endurance challenge great to raise their profile. “We’re still hoping to raise the full because the weather was against them, amount of £5,000. We’ll be collecting at at first too much wind, then not enough. Armed Forces Day weekend with buckets He said: “At one stage we were on Plymouth Hoe.” definitely panicking we wouldn’t make it – no wind and 45 miles from Portsmouth. Rebecca Saunders, of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, said: “I’m I was worried we would just drift. We had so happy for the guys. They really dug to put up every sail we could to catch the deep in conditions far from ideal and wind.’’ Mark explained the weather was not should be really proud of themselves for completing all their miles. I look forward the only issue, they had nowhere to to hearing if they’ve achieved the world sleep, with limited food and were always record that they so deserve. vulnerable to collisions with other large “Thank you to all the family, friends and co-workers who have got behind Mark and Phil’s challenge and made a donation to the charity.” The planned route was 320 nautical miles, the actual route is expected to exceed this and will be confirmed in the next few days. The time taken was 71 hrs 45mins (hit by low winds which hampered speed). Over £2500 has been raised so far Left: the intrepid sailors set off from Plymouth and the total is increasing. To make a and (above) complete their epic sail arriving in donation go to: uk.virginmoneygiving. Portsmouth after three days at sea com/camberbosunchallenge

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Victoria celebrating 10 years at her Barbican jewel Set among the cobbled stones of Plymouth’s historic Barbican, Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery and School is a real gem of a find for those looking for high quality pieces crafted by inspirational designers. The gallery has just celebrated its 10th anniversary, a testament not only to its popularity but also to Victoria’s sheer determination in overcoming the economic downturn and, in her biggest fight of all, breast cancer. Victoria’s route to Number 39 Southside Street started with a Foundation course in art and design at what was then the Plymouth College of Art and Design. After getting a degree at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, she set up a business as a jeweller in the early 1990s, while also teaching part time at the college: “I loved all the work I was doing but when I did my Master’s Degree in 2005 I really had a think about things. “I’d always wanted to have a gallery and one day I was down here on the Barbican and I came across this place. It had just been vacated so the lease was available and I thought ‘right, I’m having that’. I remember the day I opened the gallery, it was June 17 2006, and it was like a dream come true. “And here we are, 10 years later! In those 10 years we’ve had at least two recessions and two years after opening, I

was told I had breast cancer.” After being diagnosed in June 2008, Victoria underwent surgery to remove the tumour. As part of her treatment, she had a powerful course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which proved successful: “And now I am completely clear,” said Victoria. “The five year remission period ended in August 2013 so I can safely say that I’ve won that battle.” Victoria managed to keep the gallery open throughout her illness: “I kept myself as healthy as possible so I could get to work. When I started out I had just one part time member of staff and a Saturday girl, so I had a lot of help from family and friends who covered the times when I was too ill to come in.” Now, Victoria has an assistant manager, Maxine Walker, and two part-time staff, Stevie-Leigh Smith, a jewellery graduate from Plymouth College of Art, and Stevie Ann Thompson, who’s just completed the second year of her jewellery degree at the college. “All of the staff are jewellers and all went to the college. In fact, I taught Maxine when I was a teacher there. I also tell people we have another “staff” member here, too, and that’s Martha my dog. She’s my real jewel!” To mark the 10-year milestone, Victoria threw a party at the gallery on June 17 and a 10th anniversary exhibition will run until September 5, showcasing eight of the designers who were among the very first to supply the gallery.

Main image: Victoria Sewart with her dog Martha pictured with (from left) Stevie-Leigh Smith, Stevie Ann Thompson and Maxine Walker

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BUSINESS MATTERS Right from the outset Victoria has supported local designers: “All of the designers are British and many are from Devon and Cornwall. We have so much talent in the South West, designers who are creating high quality, inspirational pieces. “I know my designers personally and I know how their work is made. I feel it’s important to know the story behind the pieces: the design, material, process and the person. And we’ve stuck to our guns in keeping the gallery contemporary, not mainstream. I feel very strongly about that.” From modern and stylish to colourful and quirky, and made from materials across the spectrum, the gallery’s pieces are proving more popular than ever: “We’ve got loads of lovely customers from across the South West. Some of them say ‘I only buy my jewellery from here,’ and others come back from other parts of the UK after they’ve been here on holiday. That’s down to the fabulous designers we stock and because we’re constantly refreshing what we’ve got so there’s always something interesting.” The gallery is over two floors, while on the top floor is the workshop where Victoria holds her popular beginners, intermediary and advanced jewellery courses. Each of the daytime courses runs over 10 weeks, with one lesson a week, and all workshops have a maximum of four people. Taster workshops are held at weekends for those who want to give it a try before booking the longer courses. And for couples about to get married, Victoria holds a Make Your Own Wedding Rings workshop: “I have a passion

for teaching, I love it, and this particular workshop is great fun. A couple will come in on a Saturday with no experience whatsoever and they’ll leave with their wedding rings. Couples tell me they find it a unifying, romantic experience and the rings mean so much more to them. I encourage them to be artistic, not to go for just a plain band.” But don’t worry if you’d like an individualistic engagement or wedding ring and don’t feel confident enough to make your own – there are plenty to choose from in the gallery. While the anniversary exhibition is a reflection of the first 10 years, a month-long exhibition starting in September looks forward: “About 10 of my lecturers from Plymouth and Birmingham will be exhibiting their work and it’s very progressive, it’s art jewellery. It’s the direction I want to take the exhibitions from now on. And there will be more solo exhibitions.” Victoria added: “To be honest I can’t believe it’s been 10 years, those years have flown by. Somebody said to me the other day ‘oh, you must feel really proud’ and I thought ‘yes, actually, I do feel proud. And I feel very excited about the next 10 years.”

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Visit the website for details on all the designers, workshops and exhibitions. Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery and School 39 Southside Street, Plymouth PL1 2LE 01752 220011 jewellery@victoriasewart.com www.victoriasewart.com

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Dance and social whirl guaranteed at Lemon Frog’s new dance and fitness venue A little bit of Latin America has been recreated in the heart of Plymouth, with the opening of Lemon Frog Dance Company’s brand new dance and fitness venue. After having to use several halls dotted around Plymouth for the past 13 years, owner Kevan Kennedy has now converted a huge space in Peverell into a bespoke dance hall at one end and at the other, a tree-lined ‘street’ with brightly coloured houses and cafes, based on the town of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, where Kevan used to live. The dance and fitness venue, in New Victoria House, Weston Park Road, provides a permanent home for all of the company’s dance classes and also has smaller studios for private dance tuition and workshops. The tables and chairs in the street café mean that everyone can socialise after the classes. There’s even a large room above the studios which has been transformed into a gym for Kevan’s son Louis, who runs the Lemon Frog Fitness Company. When Plymouth Magazine visited the venue, the finishing touches were being applied, with the street and café flooring still to be fitted. “This is an amazing space, it’s given us everything we were looking for,” said Kevan. “Up until now we’ve had to rely on other places being available on a week to week basis. What we have here is perfect. “We’ve been looking for a permanent base for a couple of years and spotted this a few months ago,” he added. “We only got the keys in May and then it was a case of getting stuck in to get it ready in time for our opening on 6 June. We started with a clean slate and a lot of our dance students have come in to help out with the transformation. It’s been great seeing it all come together.” Kevan lived in San Juan for 10 years in the 1990s and 2000s, when he was an independent business consultant helping companies to grow. Now as a qualified dance teacher, it’s hardly surprising his dance classes have a very Latin American feel: “We have salsa, cha cha cha, bachata and Argentine tango as well as the jive and the Charleston, all up tempo and all great fun.” Kevan and his two dance partners, Ada and Julie, host four one-hour dance classes every weekday evening, while Kevan holds private classes during the day. Kevan also has workshops, focusing on improving specific elements, such as lifting, leading and following, turning and spinning, musicality and building your core for dancing. “We can have around 40 to 50 students in our classes each evening. Some come to all four classes every night,” said

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ART MATTERS

The Dapper Story Ed Tresloggett (riight) and Kevin Romaine

The Dappers are a Plymouthbased singing acoustic duo, who are attracting interest on the local music scene. I caught up with one half of them, Ed Tresloggett, to find out more. Ed told me: ‘Kevin Romaine and I met in 2015 through a local drama group (The Tamaritans). We then appeared in a play together (A Man for all Seasons) which we performed at The Drum Theatre. Kevin was cast in the lead role of Thomas Moore and I was his good friend The Duke Art Matters of Norfolk. The play was a great with Kerry Cole success and we also remained friends off stage and developed our friendship through our mutual love of music. We started playing together and soon the music was flowing freely and easily. I wrote some new songs alongside playing older original material. We also covered

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songs we both liked in various styles: blues, jazz, folk, rock and funk. The covers have taken on their own identity and we’ve brought our own take on each song. This has made them interesting and fun. We like to make the covers sound different rather than replicating them. ‘ I asked Ed how these songs are being received. He lit up as he told me: ‘The response to the music has been excellent and we have been getting some really positive feedback from the public and the venues we have played. As well as doing several places in Plymouth like The Millbridge, we travel all over the Southwest as far as St Ives over to the North Devon coast and into the South Hams and Dartmoor. ‘ I asked Ed about his partner in The Dappers, Kevin Romaine, he said: ‘Kevin is an amazing guitarist and he has a wide range of different styles and techniques that he uses including Wah Wah, slide and various guitar effects. He also sings harmony. Kevin has played in various bands over the years and his musical interests are eclectic, ranging from Metal through to Folk. We get on really well and the music and our musical relationship is getting stronger with the passing of time. ‘

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Taste of Vietnam as new restaurant cooks up a feast of flavours Plymouth City Market’s rich and varied selection of food and drink venues has been bolstered by the addition of new Pan Asian restaurant, @Kitchen, which specialises in creating flavoursome, healthy and affordable cuisine.

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Situated upstairs on the mezzanine floor, the new restaurant adds to the market’s already diverse mix of retail outlets including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, pet supplies, hardware, clothing and footwear through to takeaway food, cafes and eateries. Situated in Plymouth’s independent quarter in the West End of the town, the market is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, something that really resonated with @ Kitchen’s owner and head chef, Prissanda Hosakum. Prissanda, or Pond as she is known to her friends, spent several years as a chef at award-winning Japanese restaurant Roka in London before deciding it was time for her to set up on her own. She spent several months travelling around the country looking for a suitable town and venue for her new venture, before settling on Plymouth for a number of reasons, a key factor being the friendliness of the local people. “Londoners are always in such a rush: everything and everybody is hectic” says Pond, “But as soon as I came to Plymouth I was bowled over by the friendliness of the people, the more relaxed pace of life and the wonderful fresh air.” “I come from a small village in Thailand where everybody knows everybody else and being in the market is just like being at home: everyone says hello and they are so welcoming. It’s a great place to eat and shop.” @Kitchen is all about healthy food, made with fresh, local ingredients and Pond has had to look no further than her fellow market traders for much of her produce: all of the fruit and vegetables she uses are sourced from the market: “I believe we should all support each other here in the market, which is easy when the quality of food and goods is so high.” Pond added: “I’m hoping that our menu at @Kitchen will help people to think more about what they eat and choose food that not only looks, tastes and smells good but is nutritious too, something that is intrinsic in Vietnamese and Asian cooking. I also feel that Plymouth has a great future and want to be part of it, by bringing something different to the city and showing people that they don’t have to travel miles to find great food, it’s already here, on their doorstep.” Open six days a week from 8am to 5pm Plymouth City Market is a great place to shop, with everything you need and more, all under one roof. Part of the city of Plymouth’s rich heritage it’s well worth a visit to explore its unique offerings and experience its friendly atmosphere.

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The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com July 18 to 23 CHICAGO International award winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago starring West End and EastEnders actor and Celebrity Big Brother star John Partridge (Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn. July 24 THAT’LL BE THE DAY Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day appears with its brand new 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the birthday party is right here, featuring a fantastic new line up of knock-out hits, plus more sidesplitting comedy! July 25 to 30 LET IT BE The international hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to Plymouth! Let It Be showcases the music of the

Aug 3 to Sep 3 MARY POPPINS Disney and Cameron Mackintosh present the multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

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Sept 6 to 10 THE GLENN MILLER STORY Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader, in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography. Sept 13 to 17 THE SOUND OF MUSIC One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll.

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Sept 20 to 21 ALVIN AILEY The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back in Plymouth after their sell-out last visit in 2010 with a dazzling array of offerings. The all-star lineup will include new works by some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers, as well as Ailey classics including the beloved crowd-pleaser Revelations, the most widely seen modern dance work in the world. Sept 20 to 21 AL MURRAY: LET’S GO BACKWARDS TOGETHER Watch the one man who will answer the call of destiny even though it’s an unlisted number. Watch the one man who will call time on tyranny even though he isn’t quite sure what it means. Watch the one man who isn’t afraid to say no to women

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Comedian, actor and presenter Rufus Hound will star as the lovable menace Mr Toad in highly-anticipated world premiere of the new musical production of The Wind in the Willows at the Theatre Royal. Irish actor and singer Fra Fee will play Mole, Downton Abbey’s Thomas Howes as Ratty, EastEnders bad-boy and Shrek star Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel and Sophia Nomvete as Mrs Otter with further casting still to be announced. Based on Kenneth Grahame’s treasured novel which has captivated generations of readers for over a century, The Wind in the Willows has been adapted for the stage with a book by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Fellowes, Stiles and Drewe previously collaborated together on the hugely successful international hit musical Mary Poppins which ran for three years in the West End and six years on Broadway and on a new version of Half a Sixpence, soon to open at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Grahame’s wild tale about the thrill-seeking Mr Toad comes to life in the brand new stage musical. Ratty, Badger and Mole join the exuberant Toad and embark on a series of adventures and misadventures caused by his insatiable need for speed! Imprisoned for theft and with his existence under threat from the inhabitants of the Wild Wood, Toad must attempt a daring escape to defend Toad Hall. Featuring spectacular stagecraft and a company of over fifty, this sparkling new musical with a glorious original score brings this treasured British classic to life in what is set to be 2016’s wildest theatrical adventure.

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WHAT’S ON Jul 21 to 23 IN MY DREAMS I DREAM I’M DREAMING Project X present this brand new piece of devised theatre using their signature style of bold physical imagery, electric soundscapes and dark satirical humour. Project X are part of TRP’s Our Space project. Our Space aims to improve the mental health, confidence and wellbeing of adults who have had previous addiction or mental health issues. July 27 to 30 WORLD WITHOUT US Forming the final part of an epic trilogy that began with A History of Everything (2012) and Are We Not Drawn Onward to New Era (2015), World Without Us will play four preview performances in Plymouth ahead of its premiere at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. August 24 to 27 BUCKETS An interwoven web of stories, characters and moments – moments seized, moments wasted, moments you can never forget and moments you wish you could – Buckets is a unique and entertaining new play about bucket lists, life planning and the disappointing fact that you’re not going to live forever.

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Chart topper singer songwriter Jess Glynne brings her Take Me Home tour to Plymouth Pavilions in November. She rose to prominence as a featured artist on Clean Bandit’s single ‘Rather Be’ and Route 94’s ‘My Love’, both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2014. Her debut solo single, ‘Right Here’ reached the top ten the same year. In 2015, she became the second British female solo artist after Cheryl to have five number-one singles in the UK, following her solo releases ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself’ and her feature on Tinie Tempah’s ‘Not Letting Go’. Her debut album, I Cry When I Laugh, was released in 2015 and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Who knew a trip to Pizza Express could inform a young teenagers life so greatly? One evening in 2003, Jess Glynne’s parents returned home from a night in Soho with a signed CD by a new singer they had seen performing at the restaurant’s regular jazz night. “It had such a profoundly immediate effect on me,” remembers Jess of her parents playing Amy Winehouse’s debut album, ‘Frank’. “I’d always loved the big pop vocals of Mariah, Beyoncé and Whitney, but hearing a woman’s voice that was basically a jazz vocal, so full of individuality? Then realising she was British and still a teenager? That was the moment I knew I wanted to be a singer too.”

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Aug 12 & 13 TROJAN WOMEN Loosely inspired by Euripides’ Greek tragedy about the fallout of war, Trojan Women explores the nature of conflict in this challenging all-female musical. This dark new piece analyses the role of women in conflict, be it from the perspective of soldiers, politicians, victims, terrorists, freedom fighters, mothers, sisters or daughters: these stories need to be heard.

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July 14 BO JAMES Bo James is an eclectic singersongwriter performing a wondrous cocktail of Soul/RnB/ Pop. Bo is said to be the love child of Jimi Hendrix and Bill Withers. July 15 RACHEL NEWTON A 22 year-old jazz graduate from Cornwall, playing RnB, soul, and jazz. A mixture of new songs and interesting jazzy covers of well known tunes. July 20 ANJA GRAEFFE Anja has a deep earthy voice that marries well with the blues based jazz she sings. The music is bouncy and the lyrics are fresh, all composed by Anja. July 21 WATERLOO SUNSET Waterloo Sunset are Sue White, from East Devon, and Tony Taylor, from Cornwall. Their music is an eclectic mix of 60s - including Dylan, Kinks and Rolling Stones, as well as Celtic folk, folk rock, Bluegrass and their own compositions.

July 22 ALICE GULLICK AND EILIDH SINCLAIR Alice’s music is an ageless blend of folky acoustic roots with a tinge of Americana. The passionate energy of a young singer songwriter shines throughout her haunting vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Alice performs with her acoustic guitar and as well as her original music, she performs a wide range of covers in her own unique style. Eilidh Sinclair is a 16 year old musician from Plymouth. She is heavily influenced by the folk genre, however, the music she performs has her own twist. July 28 ROISIN AND JAMIE YOST Roisin is a young singer/ songwriter from the highlands of Scotland. Her celtic background has influenced her music and has created a delicate folky sound. Jamie Yost is a young singer songwriter from Devon. July 29 HAMER & CO Everything from silky smooth to smokin’ hot jazz music! Rich Hamer, Frank Hamer and some fabulous special guests unite to form this sublime band, seamlessly combining Swing, Blues, Latin and Bebop.

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MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0845 146 1460 Jun 29 MASSIVE ATTACK Legendary British trip hop group Massive Attack will be taking to the stage for one epic show this June. Support from Young Fathers. July 1 A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2016, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years. July 2 CORNISH MALE VOICE CHOIRS With 500 voices from 23 individual Cornish choirs, this event will unite and inspire, bringing the sound of Cornwall together for one incredible night of music and celebration. July 28 & 29 MTV CRASHES PLYMOUTH In partnership with Plymouth Pavilions, MTV Crashes Plymouth returns for a third year, this time with Rudimental, Jess Glynne, Example and Tough Love.

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Sep 9 RONAN KEATING Twenty two years of making music have resulted in an impressive tally of achievements, including 40 million album sales with Boyzone, 22 million copies sold of nine solo albums, 14 solo Number One singles, an Ivor Novello Award for Picture Of You (1997). But they are not something Keating is dwelling on, right now. He is all about pushing on with a bold new chapter. Sep 24 JOSH WIDDICOMBE - WHAT DO I DO NOW... Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand up Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes). If you have seen him before live or on TV and enjoyed yourself then this is the show for you. If you didn’t like him then it probably isn’t. Sep 30 SEAN LOCK - KEEP IT LIGHT Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time. ‘He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room’ The Guardian.

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July 16 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT CHORAL FOUNDATION Plymouth Central Hall Summer Concert July 20 JACOB BYRNE St Andrew’s Minster, Plymouth Jacob Byrne - Piano. Admission free; lunch available beforehand. July 22 JAZZ AT THE TOWN HALL Plymouth Jazz Club’s Summer Special at Tavistock Town Hall featuring traditional jazz from the nationally acclaimed Sussex Jazz Kings, plus Just Friends playing laid-back well-known

jazz standards beforehand and in the intervals. More information from 01752 774343 or at www,plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk July 27 MINSTER STRING QUARTET St Andrew’s Minster, Plymouth. Admission free; lunch available beforehand.

Aug 3 SAMUEL CHAPPLE - PIANO St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth Admission free; lunch available beforehand Aug 7 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill. The Great Western Jazz Company Music from ‘the Great American Songbook’ by a

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July 13 ESHER BEYER St Andrew’s Minster, Plymouth. Esher Beyer - Harp . Admission free; lunch available beforehand.

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Traditional jazz at Tavistock Town Hall For its Summer Special Event in 2016, Plymouth Jazz Club is moving to a new venue – Tavistock Town Hall. The hall is a superb concert space with cabaret style seating for up to 200. There is a bar and a lift for disabled access. The band chosen for this event is the Sussex Jazz Kings, one of the UK’s finest traditional jazz bands playing lively, easy listening jazz. Before the main band takes the stage, and in the two intervals, Calstock’s own trio, ‘Just Friends’ will play laid-back and well-known jazz standards to fine Cornish band. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk

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trumpet. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Aug 20 TAMAR VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR Stoke Climsland Parish Church The Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir with Launceston Male Voice Choir. Aug 24 GABRIELLE LEWIS - ORGAN

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Looe Music Festival is three days of superb live music in a magical setting on the stunning Cornish coast. A ‘grownup’ music festival where camping isn’t a prerequisite, visitors can stay for the day or the weekend, stay in comfort and eat like a king. For three days from September 23 to 25 Looe gets hit with big music, manic entertainment and a smattering of culture for good measure. The festival pops up from nowhere to transform the beach and the streets, giving locals and visitors from all over the world a chance to mingle and enjoy the show. Everywhere is the venue, everybody’s welcome to the party. Expect an eclectic mix of high energy, ‘keep you on the move’ music, delivered back-to-back from either end of the beach and around the harbour plus acts on every street corner, and in every bar and restaurant. Headlining on Friday is the legendary Wilko Johnson, while starring on Saturday is the iconic Bryan Ferry with the Fun Lovin’ Criminals head up proceedings on Sunday. Supported by the Arts Council of England and the Coastal Communities Fund amongst others, Looe Music Festival is now in its fifth year and has established a reputation for delivering respected musicians, world-class performers and a superb weekend of live music. Joining Wilko, Bryan and the Fun Lovin’ Criminals this year are Seth Lakeman, Anita Harris, Eddi Reader, Fisherman’s Friends and The Puppini Sisters. With coaches available from Plymouth City Centre there’s no need to drive.

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PE T ER ’S PE A K PERFOR M ANCE Trekking in the Himalayan foothills and mountains is not everybody’s idea of a dream holiday - but for Peter Morgan it’s become something of a ritual. The 72-year-old retired insurance manager from Yealmpton has visited Nepal nine times for trekking holidays - and this year was no exception. He had booked a 12 day trip to Nepal in late March, but the sudden onset of an extremely painful condition in his feet threatened the whole venture.

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“I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (sometimes known as ‘policeman’s heel’) a few months before my planned trip and had tried different ways of easing the pain. In the end nothing was working and I was actually beginning to suffer severe back pain because my posture was being affected,” said Peter. “I was taking pain killers every day, but the condition was not improving at all,” he added. “I knew that if something didn’t change I would need some serious pain killers to complete the trek.” Then, just a few weeks before his trip to Nepal he was with his wife Rosemary when she visited Foot Solutions in Royal Parade, Plymouth to purchase some comfortable walking shoes. “I was actually planning to book an appointment with a podiatrist later that day, but got chatting to Jacqui, one of the Foot Solutions team, and she explained that they helped many customers with plantar fasciitis.” After a full assessment of his feet, Peter was supplied with customised arch supports - and his situation was transformed completely. “On a scale of 1 to 10 the pain level was about 8 prior to having the insoles. Now it’s as low as 1 most days and I don’t need any pain relief at all.” More importantly Peter was not only able to fly to Nepal, but completed the arduous trekking holiday without any problems. He and his companion and two guides completed the trek to the Annapurna Base Camp situated in spectacular scenery at an altitude of nearly 14,000 feet in the Himalayas.

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Sutton Ha to host C Boat Rall Dozens of stunning historic boats will sail into Plymouth in July as Britain’s Ocean City hosts the enormously popular Sutton Harbour Plymouth Classic Boat Rally.

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The annual rally takes place between July 29 and August 1 started 28 years ago and attracts thousands of visitors to the city’s spectacular waterfront. A host of family-friendly entertainments will be on offer shoreside throughout the five-day event, along with vintage vessels moored in the heart of the city. Sutton Harbour offers a truly atmospheric setting for this successful event as boats including dinghies, classic sail and motor boats, Luggers, Gaff Rigged Boats, Bermudan rigs and Schooners moor up in the Above: The Nao Victor harbour for visitors to view. ship to sail around the In 2015, more than 70 classic boats took three-masted barque part in the rally, many vessels listed on the National Register of Historic Ships, and star attractions included Greyhound, an iconic three-masted lugger over 100ft long, and two grand Island Trust vessels. Pontoons are opened to the public during the long weekend at the start of July so people can stroll past these beautiful boats, which often decorate their rigging with colourful flags, whilst on shore, there are traditional fairground rides, live music, street theatre performances and stalls to enjoy. One of the highlights will be the arrival of an exact replica of the first ship to ever sail around the world. The Nao Victoria, her name associated with the greatest adventure in maritime history,

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arrives on July 28 and will stay in Plymouth until August 21. The impressive ship was built in 1992 and is the only replica of the famous original, which became the first vessel to successfully circumnavigate the globe in 1522 as part of Magellan’s Expedition. The 27-metre long, three-masted replica is an exact copy of the 16th century original with four decks, 290 square metres of sail, and a main beam measuring 6.7 metres. She will be visiting the UK for the first time this summer when she sails into Plymouth to berth in historic Sutton Harbour in the very heart of Britain’s Ocean City. Charlotte Malcolm, commercial marketing manager for Sutton Harbour Holdings, said: “Sutton Harbour regularly hosts visits from ria - replica of the first historic tall ships which prove enormously e world. Below: The popular with visitors, bringing the waterfront Kaskelot to life and reminding us of how Plymouth once looked in the days of legendary maritime achievements. “We are especially excited to be welcoming the Nao Victoria this summer and hosting the first ever visit to the UK from one of the most famous replica tall ships in the world; it will be an incredible coup for Plymouth, and further reinforces that the destination truly is Britain’s Ocean City. The arrival of the Nao Victoria follows a number of successful visits from tall ships to Sutton Harbour, including the three-masted barque Kaskelot and Westcountry trading ketch The Irene, which both visited in 2015. Visitors will be able to board the Nao Victoria from 10am until 7pm every day whilst she is berthed in Sutton Harbour. Tickets will cost £4 for adults, £2 for children under 11, and entry is free for children under five. The Nao Victoria will also be available for corporate or private event hire to host events for up to 80 people. To book tickets in advance or find out more about private event hire or the ship’s history, visit www. fundacionnaovictoria.org

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Major Events June 27 to July 10 WIMBLEDON ON THE BIG SCREEN Feel the tension from Centre Court with live screenings from Wimbledon on the big screen in the Piazza ponsored by Virgin Active. This is a great way to enjoy the British summer in front of the greatest tennis players in the world. With tennis displays, refreshments and seating available, these matches offer fun for all the family and an opportunity to bring down a picnic and spend quality time with friends and family in the city centre. There will also be a big screen on the lawn at the Royal William Yard where spectators can watch the matches, alongside other tennis-based activities on the lawn. Pull up a deckchair, a few friends, some sunscreen and head to the lawn. July 2 to 9 PLYMOUTH YOUNG CONTEMPORARY OPEN 2016 Peninsula Arts Gallery Plymouth Young Contemporary Open is a bi-annual event, showcasing the incredible talent of local children and young people. Young People aged 4 – 30 are invited to submit work across all contemporary art genres including photography, installation, sculpture, performance, film and more. July 3 and Aug 7 GOOD FOOD MARKET Royal William Yard The Royal William Yard Good Food Market takes place on The Green at Royal William Yard on the first Sunday of every month. The ever popular market sees over 50 local food and drink stalls from across the region coming together in this stunning location to form one of the most successful food markets in Devon. July 9 ST LUKES MIDNIGHT WALK FOR WOMEN Derriford Road St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is ready to rock! The 10th annual award-winning Midnight Walk sponsored by Nash & Co Solicitors is here on Saturday 9 July 2016

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Totnes Show - a great day out for all the family Totnes Show at Berry Pomeroy promises an action packed family fun event. The popular one day show is being held on Sunday July 31 and boasts a huge range of stands, food demonstrations and live entertainment. Show cattle, sheep, and poultry from across the region compete for glory and the show is also renowned for the huge variety of equestrian classes including showing, jumping, open driving and side saddle. An exciting main ring event - the Scurry Driving Challenge Competition - is new to the show this year. Spectators can enjoy the thrill of watching pony and carriage teams of all shapes and sizes brave an obstacle course at a fast and furious pace. Building on the popularity of previous years the Acoustic Music Stage will run again and they’re set to take you on the best girls’ night out Plymouth’s ever seen. Try this year’s 3, 6 or 13.1 mile routes, taking you out and around Plymouth’s cityscape - starting and finishing with our kind supporters, the University of St Mark & St John. July 10 to 12 LA ROCHELLE REVIVAL RACE Sutton Harbour Plymouth will welcome another international sailing event this summer when the historic waterfront quarter of Sutton Harbour hosts the Plymouth to La Rochelle Revival Race. Following the success of world-class sailing event The Transat bakerly, this popular international race from England to France is held every other year, last hosted in

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with a variety of local talent to be enjoyed. There will also be terrier racing, shearing competitions, vintage vehicles, dog show and falconry among the many things to see and do. Also see the hilarious terrier racing, hound and beagle parade, grand parade of livestock and historic vehicles and much more. Totnes Show’s craft marquee showcases both original craft makers and talented artisans from across the South West, running alongside the dedicated Lifestyle Pavilion - a firm show favourite. Returning for the third year is the popular Sheep Show where stars of the sheep world perform in a unique live stage show.

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Plymouth in 2014. The event is organised by the Yacht Club Classique in France in association with the Royal Western Yacht Club of England (RWYC) and will see 48 French and British classic boats berthed in Sutton Harbour from Sunday 10th July until they depart Plymouth on Tuesday 12th July for the 600km race to La Rochelle. Visitors will be able to view the classic sailing yachts ahead of the race, including the 28-metre long Notre Dame des Flots, which will not compete but will moor alongside the quayside to add atmosphere to the event. July 14 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: IL TR0VATORE The Piazza, Armada Way German director David Bösch, celebrated for his theatrical

productions for Munich and Frankfurt among others, makes his UK debut with this new production for The Royal Opera. The opera’s themes of jealousy, revenge and love play out against a hauntingly beautiful, wintry landscape that has been riven by war. July 16 NATIVE MAKERS SUMMER MARKET Royal William Yard The Native Makers bring their summer market to Royal William Yard for the first time. Over 50 emerging and talented makers showcase their products. July 17 CULTURE FEST Central Park Culturefest focuses on the varied

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and cultural community in the South West and the day will be a showcase of their cookery, musical and performance talents as well as the chance to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Care. July 22 to 24 BRING YOUR HURLEY HOME Millbay The Hurley Owners Association will be staging the Bring Your Hurley Home event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the new Hurley line here in Plymouth ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ where it all began. Dozens of Hurley boats will gather at King Point Marina; July 23 & 24 PLYMOUTH’S MILLFIELDS MODEL EXPO Plymouth College Preparatory School An exhibition of the finest models and crafts around Devon and Cornwall. This model show is being held in the historic grounds of the former Royal Navy Hospital. July 27 to Aug 31 FAMILY FILMS ON THE BIG SCREEN The Piazza Buckle up for an exciting adventure with this year’s fantastic schedule of blockbusters on the big screen. Film timings are 11am, 1pm and

Disney’s The Good Dinosaur is one of four family films being shown on the big screen in the Piazza during July and August

3pm on each of the following dates: July 27 - The Good Dinosaur; August 3 - Kung Fu Panda 3; August 24 - Zootropolis; August 31 - The Jungle Book July 27 HMS RALEIGH OPEN DAY Torpoint Go along for a family day out and see what goes on behind the gates

of the Royal Navy’s largest training establishment in the South West. Key Attractions: interactive displays and demonstrations; military vehicles and weapons displays; cookery masterclasses; Field Gun run and military working dogs display; Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth; Royal Navy Raiders Parachute Jump Children’s entertainment and rides. Fun for all the family Noon to 5pm. Parking is limited Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. July 28 and 29 MTV CRASHES PLYMOUTH The Hoe The spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, features chart toppers Rudimental and pop music heavyweight Jess Glynne with day two seeing Example, Tough Love, Afrojack and

Major Events Subfocus for a roof-raising Club MTV finale. July 29 to Aug 1 SUTTON HARBOUR CLASSIC BOAT RALLY Sutton Harbour Dozens of classic boats will arrive in Plymouth for a packed weekend of sailing and entertainment. See centre pages for details. Aug 5 to 21 RIO OLYMPIC FAN ZONE The Piazza Enjoy watching this year’s Olympic Games live on the Big Screen on Plymouth’s City Centre Piazza . Aug 13 PLYMOUTH PRIDE 2016 The Hoe Pride in Plymouth is a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that brings people and groups together to celebrate and promote the diversity and talent that exist within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities in Plymouth. August 16 & 17 BRITISH FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS The Hoe The world famous British Firework Championships return to Plymouth for its 20th showdown.

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THE IMAGINATION STATION ‘Imagination Station’ Every Wednesday during term-time between 10.30am and 12 noon After an enjoyable 10 years, the Imaginator sessions are taking a break - but the Museum’s Imagination Station will be available for all rising fives and their adults to enjoy. This is a self directed activity so there is no need to book. Just come and have fun meeting other rising fives to share activities and play together. The Imagination Station will appear in different galleries so ask at the Welcome Desk when you arrive to find out where it is.

July 23 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: DISCOVERING ATLANTIS Peninsula Arts See local seashore specimens from our natural history collections and get creative with artist Gayle Chong Kwan whose photographs and sculpture feature in the ‘Head Above Water’ exhibition in the Peninsula Arts gallery. Use items collected from local seashores to create your own lost islands – you can also bring in your own seashore related items if you wish. Photograph your finished pieces too! Free. Donations welcome. Booking advised on 01752 585050. 10am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm)

July 2 THE IMAGINATION MUSEUM Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Meet Mildred, Henry and Harriet, three eccentric tour-guides and watch as they bring a series of objects to life through words and movement in these unique 30-minute promenade performances that move through our ground floor galleries. Free. Drop-in. No need to book.

July 26 to 29 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY: SHIP’S FIGUREHEAD Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Help the guest artist decorate a model of a ship’s figurehead based on Pegasus the winged horse and the figurehead from famous ship HMS Bellerophon.The finished piece will be on display for visitors to see throughout the summer. 10.15am to 12.15pm and 2pm to

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Aug 3 & 25 COLOUR AND COLLAGE Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Use arts and crafts materials to colour and collage your own creations inspired by the thousands of objects in our collections.

4pm. Free. Drop-in. No need to book. Donations welcome. Aug 3 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: BUG HOTELS Kings Tamerton Wood, Dalton Gardens,Plymouth PL5 2DS Come along and discover some of the intriguing mini-beasts that live on your doorstep. We’ll be hunting for bugs through the grassland and discovering what types of insects help keep our world alive. Get involved and help

Aug 4 EGYPTIAN GODS Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Take inspiration from the ‘Ancient Egypt’ gallery and create your favourite Egyptian God. £2.50 per child. Accompanying adults go free. Aug 10 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: ICE AGE PLYMOUTH Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Drop in for as long or as little as you like to discover the incredible creatures that lived in and around Plymouth not so long ago. Find

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out more about local woolly mammoths, woolly rhinoceros and cave lions. We will have fossils out for you to see up close and some fun colouring and making activities. 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm. to 4pm. Admission and no need to book. Come along for as little or as long as you like. Aug 11 SCARY BEASTS AND BEAUTIFUL BIRDS Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Craft a scary beast or a beautiful bird from your imagination inspired by some of the creatures on display in our ‘Explore Nature’ natural history gallery. £2.50 per child. Accompanying adults go free. Aug 18 BRONZE AGE TORQUES Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Make a card version of a Bronze Age torque that you can wear. £2.50 per child. Accompanying adults go free. Aug 20 PEGASUS: WINGED HORSE OF THE GODS Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Join a professional storyteller for a

Aug 26 SPECIAL EVENT: THE BIG & LITTLE KNIT Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Have fun in our introductory knitting session for all ages! Learn how to cast on and do some simple stitches. Free admission. Donations welcome. Various Dates in August SUMMER HOLIDAY DROP-INS Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities on selected dates throughout the summer holiday. From colouring, collage and making to writing offerings to the sea and helping the Museum use up its arts and crafts materials before it closes for the History Centre redevelopment – there’ll be lots of fun for all ages! Free. Dropin. Donations welcome. Wednesday August 10: Ice Age Plymouth,10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm Wednesday August 17: Sea/ Paper/Swim (at Peninsula Arts), 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm) Wednesday August 24: Amazing

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July 28 & 29 SUMMERTIME NATUREMAKE Join the Naturemake team to create magical, mystical and inspiring scenes. Let your imagination run wild by turning natural objects into boats, islands, creates and more.

Until June 29 EXPLORER TRAIL The Parker family invites you to explore Saltram house and garden on a trail inspired by their Grand Tour. Jul 23 to Aug 31 SALTRAM SUMMER TRAIL Need something to do in the summer holidays? Why not spend the day at Saltram hunting down the summer trail in the park. Discover areas of Saltram and find the markers to win a prize. Jul 25 to Sep 2 SUMMER FUN AT SALTRAM Everyday of the week during the holidays enjoy activities including sporty play days, 50 things, trails, activities, dressing up and cooking in the Great Kitchen. Buckland Abbey Yelverton 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bucklandabbey July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 FAMILY FELT Drop-in with the family to create fascinating works of art out of felt with local artist Claire Packer. July 28 EARLY-BIRD SUMMERTIME NATUREMAKE Inspired by the adventures of Drake we’ve search far and wide across the seas for

Aug 2, 14, 19 TUDOR ARCHER Meet Buckland’s historical archer from the court of Henry VIII and his display for all ages with authentically made bows and arrows. You may even get to have a go! Aug 6 & 7 WHITTLE & BURN Adventure down Cot Lane to whittle yourself a spoon and to learn the art of creating charcoal with the rangers. Aug 12 RAG-RUGGING WORKSHOP Drop-in anytime between 11am4pm to join Debbie Hastings for her fun, family-friendly rag rug workshop - where you can create a masterpiece to take home. Aug 13 BARN DANCE Join in a raucous evening of dancing and merry making as Buckland welcomes ‘Fox Amongst the Chickens’ to perform in our Great Barn. Aug 27 to 29 MEDIEVAL WEEKEND Discover what life was like during the Middle Ages as the Medieval

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Heavyweight wrestling at its best in Plymouth Plymouth Wrestling Association have been providing family entertainment for the people of Plymouth for seven years and are one of the best kept secrets in the city when it comes to great night outs to be had. Whether you remember watching Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Hulk Hogan, The Rock or John Cena, Plymouth Wrestling Association has something for everyone. Plymouth Wrestling Association have a host of stars on their roster from across the South West who all grew up watching wrestling and are now chasing their dreams of being the next wrestling superstar. All of the wrestlers have a ball entertaining the raucous crowds that jam pack the Plymouth School of Creative Arts every month for the PWA shows, creating an incredible atmosphere. Adam Sibley of the Plymouth Wrestling Association said: “The fans are just as much a part of the show as the wrestlers. “Our fans love to cheer their favourites and boo the more villainous characters. It is a community feel at the shows where audience participation is very much encouraged. The audience at the show ranges from youngsters to 80 year olds and they all keep coming back for more.” Coming up on July 31 number one contender, Plymouth born Eddie Ryan will be challenging Tyler Hawke for the PWA Heavyweight Title. “These two are not just two of the best wrestlers in the South West but in the entire country right now and both have a legion of fans behind them. This is truly a heavyweight match and a match not to be missed.” PWA’s goal is to bring in the best wrestlers and put on the best matches and the show at the Plymouth School of

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Exhibitions and Other Events

Holly Hewat and Giorgio Kays will play the title roles in the outdoor production of Romeo & Juliet in August

Cast announced for Barbican Theatre’s production of Romeo & Juliet Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre has announced the cast for its summer outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at the Royal William Yard from August 5 to 21. Probably the most famous of all the bard’s plays, Romeo & Juliet tells the story of two young star-crossed lovers whose ultimate sacrifice unites their feuding families. One hundred and seventeen actors auditioned for the show and the final cast of eight includes a mixture of dynamism, long time experience and inspirational newcomers from the region. The title roles will be filled Giorgio Kays and Holly Hewat, both in the final phase of their professional training. Mark Laville, director of Romeo & Juliet said: “More than forty actors auditioned for professional roles in Romeo & Juliet and I was impressed with the quality of talent at our fingertips. “Selecting Holly and Giorgio for the title roles was a great pleasure. Their acting, stage presence and chemistry were exceptional. I’m really looking forward to working with them to create an unforgettable theatre experience for residents and visitors to the city this summer.” Barbican Theatre’s production of Romeo & Juliet will be a beautiful, heart rending, highly visual and accessible version of Shakespeare’s classic romance, perfect for the whole family. See it and you’ll fall in love forever! A total of 16 performances will be staged outdoors in the Residence One ‘secret garden’ at the Royal William Yard. A wet weather contingency, also in a unique location at Royal William Yard has been arranged.

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An exciting two night film event at Plymouth’s Tinside Lido will take place on July 22 and 23 to celebrate the launch of the national touring exhibition Sea Swim: Head Above Water. The iconic 1975 blockbuster Jaws will be screened on Friday July 22 and all tickets have already been snapped up. The following evening Life of Pi will be shown, with the film screening starting when day light level drops, expected between 9pm and 9.30pm. Tickets at £8 are still available with VIP tickets at £17 including a glass of Prosecco, blanket, VIP seating and an invitation to the Sea Swim: Head Above water exhibition private viewing. The screenings will go ahead in all but the most severe weather conditions and no refunds will be given. Refreshments will be available at an onsite bar. For tickets and further information contact Peninsula Arts on 01752 585050.

Exhibitions at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Until August 27 2016 IN THE FRAME: PLYMOUTH’S PORTRAITS REVEALED This popular exhibition delves more deeply into the portraits collection and presents new research into some of its characters. ‘In the Frame’ features the newest acquistion - an early self-portrait by Plympton-born 18th century artist Sir Joshua Reynolds. The exhibition also includes paintings of other artists, maritime greats such as Hawkins and

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Until Sept 3 HERE IS WHERE WE CAME FROM 75 years since the Blitz destroyed Plymouth’s historic centre, artist Holly Davey launches the first part of her major commission inspired by Lee Miller’s photograph of a bombed out chapel. Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery was one of the few buildings to survive the bombing, surrounded by the city’s destruction and subsequent reconstruction.

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Local exhibitions Until Sept 5 10TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery, Southside Street, The Barbican To mark the popular gallery’s 10th anniversary Victoria Sewart has put on an exhibition of work from jewellers who supplied the gallery around 10 years ago, and are still creating amazing work today. The exhibition features stunning jewellery creations by jewellers including Justin Duance, Jane Moore, Hannah Louise Lamb, Shimara Carlow and many others. Jun 18 to Oct 30 THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Cotehele Gallery The art and craft gallery in the east range of the house is dedicated to exhibiting and selling the work of West Country artists and craft makers.

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Rental property shortage leads to big increases The Lang Town & Country Lettings team from left Hugo Oliveira, Tracy Brady (director), Bryony Green, Rebecca Bartlett, Cheryl Reuben, Emma Trevarrow and Richard Rabin (director)

A shortage of good quality residential properties to rent in Plymouth has led to a marked increase in letting rental prices in 2016, according to the director of one of the city's leading independent letting agencies. Richard Rabin of Lang Town & Country Lettings said: "The demand for residential rental properties is extremely strong at the moment, but there are not enough properties coming onto the market to meet that demand. "We have seen rental prices in some locations rise as much as 10 to 15 per cent since the beginning of the year. For example a three bed property in Peverell which say a year ago would have previously attracted a monthly rental of around £800pcm is now achieving closer to £900pcm. "Similarly, a four bedroom home in the north of the city - particularly near Derriford - is now achieving a rental of £1000pcm a month, compared with £900pcm a few months ago." He added that rentals for flats and apartments had also increased this year with a one bed now averaging £525pcm compared with between £450pcm and £495 pcm 12 months ago. "It is purely down to supply and demand," said Richard, "and there are a number of factors that are causing the shortage. "The residential sales market is very buoyant helped by an easing in mortgage lending and Government measures to help first time buyers. On the other side of the coin buy-to-let investors are now facing increased curbs especially after the recent changes to stamp duty that came

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into effect in April this year." He said that these factors had combined to squeeze the number of properties being made available for rent and in turn had also led to a dramatic increase in the number of prospective tenants on their books. "Under normal circumstances we usually have around 200 people on our books who are looking for rental property. At the moment that figure has more than doubled to well over 400. We have not seen this level of demand for many, many years," added Richard. Richard said that Lang Town & Country Lettings were ideally placed to work with landlords with their unrivalled coverage of the city. "We have offices in the city centre, on the Barbican and in Plymstock with dedicated lettings staff in each one," he added, "and all of them have expert knowledge of the local lettings market and key features of the area from a tenant's point of view. "We are very happy to give free advice to prospective landlords or home owners on the letting potential of their property and have huge experience of the local market, having been established for nearly 20 years in Plymouth." The company has created a team of experienced property managers who provide a single point of contact for landlords for all issues relating to their property. The four property managers are Hugo Oliveira and Emma Trevarrow (North Hill office), Bryony Green (Waterside) and Rebecca Bartlett (Plymstock). In addition Cheryl Reuben, who is also based at North Hill, holds the post of lettings area manager. A fifth property manager is joining the company in the next few weeks, allowing for a property

manager to be located at Lang Town & Country's Mannamead office. Unlike some letting agencies, Lang Town & Country Lettings is licensed with the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and all its property managers are either already fully qualified by ARLA or currently completing their qualifications. Cheryl said: "It is important for landlords to recognise that there are still a lot of unregulated letting agents in the market. Every year tenants and landlords lose thousands of pounds and suffer distress through dealing with agents who are inexperienced and do not deal with client money in a professional manner." ARLA licensed letting agents hold client money in a designated client account and accounts are independently inspected annually. Customers will receive a professional service from an ARLA licensed agent but if things go wrong neither tenants nor landlords will be left out of pocket. Richard said that the company will shortly be unveiling a range of business packages for landlords which will be extremely competitive across all its services - from tenant finding through to full management. "We believe we can provide a quality service at value for money prices to meet the needs of any landlord. When it comes to marketing properties for rent we go the extra mile by providing high quality photographs and floor plans as standard. And we will soon be using a professional photography to ensure that the images are even better," he added. "All this combined with our level of experience and citywide coverage means that Lang Town & Country Lettings should be the first port of call for anyone thinking of letting a property."

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From heating, lighting, locks, security and audio and visual, Imran Butt of Plymouth Home Automation and Electrics can transform your home to make life as easy and comfortable as possible. You’d also feel, well, as safe as houses! Imran, an IT specialist and qualified electrician, has worked across Europe for major energy companies. Just over a year ago he decided to combine his skills to set up his own business, offering a bespoke automation service for homeowners. The ability to control every element of the electrics at your home isn’t just a matter of convenience; for some older people or those with disabilities it means they’re able to remain living at home and the more precise use of heating and lighting – even when not in the house – has been shown to reduce up to 40% of costs. And yet, says Imran, many people simply aren’t aware about what is possible through home automation. Imran has turned his own family home in Plympton into a perfect advert for automation, which his wife Julie and their two young children just love. In fact, a tour of their house provides a glimpse of how automation can change the way people live for the better, with a doorbell through which you can talk to the caller if you’re not in; external access that can be controlled when you’re away from home; mobile devices where light switches used to be, and low level master switches that control every element of access, lighting, heating, multi-room home entertainment and security – including CCTV. Imran and Julie, who’s the business secretary, have programmed their mobile phones to operate the electrics and the system can also be web-based. Traditional timers for heating and lighting are a thing of the past here – and so are

keys, as locks are coded, operated, and changed remotely. All the programme equipment comes from top companies, such as Siemens. “When I talk to people about what we can all easily have in our homes, they can’t believe it,” said Imran. “It started as a way to improve accessibility in the home but can now be applied to everything. “Home automation is going to be the next massive thing. It’s already getting pretty big in London and it will become a reality for most people across the UK.” So, what does this reality look like? “We’ve just come back from a holiday and when we landed we put the heating on and set the temperature from our phone. We can switch the lights on and off in all the rooms which is excellent for security. We can basically operate everything in a way that suits us, even turn the alarm on and off when we’re out or reset door and alarm codes. “The doorbell is fantastic. Our neighbour wanted to return some tools but when he rang the doorbell we weren’t in. We could speak to him and then remotely open the garage door for him. “I think that if you have a busy lifestyle, the convenience of just getting things done is such an advantage. It’s all about making our lives a bit easier. “We can lock electrical sockets for child safety and we can lock the lights off in our kids’ rooms at night to encourage them to get to sleep! I can keep an eye on my mum’s home in London to make sure she’s safe and secure, which give her and us peace of mind.” Listening to Imran talk about his work, it’s obvious he loves what he does: “I’ve always been into gadgets so a career in IT was perfect for me. But my dad was an electrician and he was a big influence on me so I became qualified in that, too. Now I’m combining both of these fields to do home automation. “It’s nice to be able to do things that surprise people and that make them really happy. A guy rang me recently and said he needed to be able to control the heating, lighting and security at his holiday home in Newton Ferrers but he couldn’t find anyone in the South West until he found me online. The solutions we came up with at his home were completely bespoke, which is one of the great things about home automation – you can have as little or as much as you want. And the age of the house doesn’t matter either. “To be honest what is achievable is limitless,” he added. “It’s incredibly affordable – it costs hundreds rather than thousands of pounds – and it will have a positive impact on the way people live.” Contact Imran for a chat about automation for your home.

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Over the years of meeting different business owners, it's been my pleasant experience to find that many individuals advancing up the corporate ladder actually grow into decent, down to earth people who appreciate the ordinary things of life the most – family, relationships, respect towards people and value for money, writes Karen Pilkington. One such local company expresses these characteristics very well, despite, or perhaps because of their extensive professional backgrounds. Armada Civil Engineering are no ordinary local building firm. Run by directors Rob Duncan, Steve Yeadon and Kevin Ward – all local lads – they have decades of experience to draw on from a wide variety of professional work. Their complete range of skills mean that the company can cater for full garden overhauls, including the building or converting of garages and extensions, driveways, patios, decking and boundaries. They are also experienced in taking on commercial projects. Steve and Rob recently sold a business that erected telecommunications masts throughout the UK, and they are experts in public road and street repairs, excavations and providing access for developers to public highways to install utilities for new homes and to improve access to sites. Having been friends at school – Plympton Grammar and Penlee Secondary in Stoke, for those who remember – they found themselves reunited and back in Plymouth after years of following different paths. Rob, who had emigrated to Australia for 20 years, returned just over three years ago, not just with his lovely partner Justine and their daughter, but with a unique business understanding from running his own companies in the land where outdoor living space is valued above almost everything else. Steve was trained as a professional engineer and builder, working for local firm Stribley and Backaller. He also brings with him a background in telecommunications and street works and is no stranger to large commercial contracts. And Kevin has 35 years of experience in ground works, with the practical ability to make sure that Rob and Steve's ideas work

in practice. Armada Civil Engineering can not only design and landscape your outside space to cater exactly for your specific needs, but they also have the knowledge and ability to ensure that access from the street works for you as well. They are able to move utility cables, drop kerbs, and even close roads and maintain public access if necessary, liaising with council planning on your behalf to ensure that the job they do is fully approved. For example they have recently converted a front garden in a street where parking was a particular problem to provide space for carers to park when visiting the homeowner, as well as easy access to and from the house. They have expertise Before in working in confined and unusual spaces, and can deal with ease with problems with levels, drainage, house connections and feeds. Rob's commitment to customer care and service means that they have all the benefits of a much larger company, but with a personal commitment to deliver and to fulfill what they have agreed with the customer to do. Rob explained: “I was tired of the lip service I used to hear in corporate companies that promised to deliver, but often ended up letting the customer down in timings of jobs, failure to turn up, and being difficult to get hold of if there was a problem. "As we are a local firm, employing local people and using local suppliers, we are able to respond faster, and be much more hands on and adaptive to our customers' needs. Indeed we were recommended to a family with an autistic daughter as we were able to adapt to her needs around noise and intrusion and still carry out the build. “We also have the skill sets and reliability of a much larger business,” added Steve. “We have the highest level of health and safety certification from SMAS who deal with many of the major

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Cocktails made by robots, the Ultimate Abyss water slide and a bar in a lift - all part of life on the amazing Harmony of the Seas I am sure many of you will have seen some of the publicity surrounding the much heralded arrival of the Harmony of the Seas as it berthed in Southampton recently and officially became the world’s largest cruise ship. I was one of the lucky passengers who had booked (and paid) to travel on the maiden voyage of this impressive new addition to the Royal Caribbean fleet a few days after its arrival. My wife and I like to sample a different mini-cruise each year with friends who are not keen on flying. We find them incredible value for money with a great selection of itineraries for short-breaks. We booked this particular mini-cruise on the Harmony late last year and it involved three days at sea with a call in Rotterdam, which was ideal for those wishing to take an excursion in to Amsterdam. Due to the sheer size and different design of this ship, we decided on a different cabin type for this particular cruise and opted for a balcony cabin on the inner part of the ship overlooking the boulevard rather than the sea. This cabin type was better value than the balcony with a sea view and still gave us that much needed outside space. Before I continue with a review of our on-board experience, allow me to highlight some amazing facts and figures about this amazing vessel. • The Harmony is an incredible 1,118 feet long – if upright, it would stand taller than The Shard in London or the Eiffel Tower in Paris • It has 17 decks and can accommodate a maximum of 6,780 guests looked after by 2,100 crew • The main theatre on board can seat up to 1,300 people and is almost identical in size to Plymouth’s very own Theatre Royal • Passengers can enjoy dining in a selection of 16 restaurants and relaxing beside an impressive 23 swimming pools • The ship has an astounding 10,587 plants on board including 52 trees in its Central Park neighbourhood • During an average seven-night cruise, 2,500lbs of salmon and 2,100lbs of lobster tails can expect to be consumed We were somewhat apprehensive about the check-in procedure at Southampton for this cruise as we suspected the process of boarding 6,000 passengers could be a bit of a logistical nightmare. To our surprise however, everything was very straight forward.

We were greeted in the entrance foyer of the cruise terminal by a team of Royal Caribbean staff armed with ipads, which were used to confirm our booking and arrival. We then handed over our tickets, bags and verified our ID before being waved through the security channel in a matter of minutes. We were able to board the ship immediately and advised that our ship pass cards would be available in our cabins. Those of you who have cruised before will be well aware that this whole embarkation process can be quite time consuming so we were very impressed by the organisation and efficiency on this occasion. I have been lucky enough to sail with a number of different cruise lines and I would describe the standard of the cabins on The Harmony as very good indeed in comparison to other ships. Our cabin was spacious and exceptionally well equipped with a fabulous interactive TV to supply you with details of all the on board news, entertainment and activities. For passengers who take technology a stage further than myself, there is also a ship app called “Royal iQ”, which can be downloaded to portable devices giving you everything you need to know about your cruise whilst on the move. After our first lunch on board, we decided to explore the ship as there is so much to see and do - our first visit was to the Bionic Bar – a cocktail bar where all the drinks are prepared exclusively by robots! Once seated, you are handed a personal ipad, which you use to swipe your ship pass card and log in to your account. You can then order from a selection of cocktails or choose to compose one of your own. You are provided with a time slot on screen indicating when your cocktail will be ready and you can even watch it being prepared. It is fascinating concept and definitely worth a visit but be careful …. each cocktail is $12 and they don’t skimp on the alcoholic ingredients! For dinner on our first evening, we chose to dine at the Jamie Oliver Restaurant, one of the many specialist restaurants on board that are available for an extra charge. The meal was very nice but I would question whether it was worth paying a supplement to eat here as the meals in the main restaurants were equally as good and included in the basic cost of the cruise. On each subsequent night, we enjoyed our evening meal in the

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main Grand Restaurant, which was excellent in terms of food quality, choice and service. The on board entertainment was truly spectacular and after our first evening dinner, we were treated to a cabaret show featuring Bobby Davro. The 1,300 seat theatre was often at full capacity so pre-booking the shows is highly recommended. The following day, we had also pre-booked to see a matinee performance of Grease. The standard of cruise ship entertainment that I have witnessed on various cruise lines over the years has differed greatly but I would honestly say that this particular performance of Grease outclassed a production that I saw in London’s West End a few years ago. The Harmony also features an outdoor Aqua Theatre, which again proved to be extremely entertaining. I generally find many of the on-board ship facilities to be geared towards, and appreciated by, a younger age group and The Harmony does not disappoint in this respect. Some of the amenities available include an ice skating rink, rock climbing, crazy golf, a zip wire, a basketball-football court, the Flowrider surfing experience and various water slides including the Ultimate Abyss. This particular dual slide is situated at the back of the ship and plunges 10 decks in height, making it the tallest water slide at sea. Our only stop on this mini-cruise itinerary was Rotterdam – a fascinating port where our immense ship docked almost in the town centre greeted by thousands of spectators scrambling for photos of its first arrival. At this point, we opted to take an excursion in to Amsterdam, which we thoroughly enjoyed although many passengers remained on board to enjoy what the ship had to offer. With so many different bars, restaurants and activities on board The Harmony, it is difficult to say what we enjoyed most of all about this cruise but we did thoroughly enjoy spending time in the Rising Tide bar and this very much became our favourite place for a drink and a chat. This bar is unique in the sense that it moves up and down between the main Royal Promenade deck and the Central Park area three floors above, using a hydraulic lift. The bar was only small but was run by some fantastic individuals who gave exceptional service. I feel that one particular gentleman called David, who worked with the entertainment team, is worthy of a special mention. He told us his fascinating life story about growing up in a circus in America and how he and all his family were circus clowns. The circus was so large that they permanently lived on a train as it toured the States. You may have heard of it – it was called

Left: The amazing Bionic Bar where robots make cocktails and below: The entrance to the Ultimate Abyss

‘Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’. This particular encounter just left us amazed about who you can meet on a cruise! Our four-night mini-cruising experience on board this awesome new ship was over before we knew it and on the morning of arrival in Southampton, we prepared for the usual chaos of disembarkation. However, once again, to our surprise, the whole procedure was exceptionally well planned and executed allowing us to get off the ship within 10 minutes. There are, of course, both benefits and disadvantages to cruising on such a large vessel. I would say the main draw is the sheer amount of entertainment and amenities that a ship like The Harmony has to offer – you are literally spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do and places to eat and drink in an environment very much resembling a four or five star hotel. The compromise is that you have to share these facilities with 6,000 other passengers! I would certainly recommend this ship for families and larger groups but, for me, 'small is beautiful' and I think my preference will always be to cruise on a smaller ship where I feel personal service and quality will usually outweigh quantity. I would however like to conclude by saying that we had a truly wonderful time and we will always remember the experience of being involved in the maiden voyage of the largest cruise ship in the world! Happy Holidays!

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Many people ask their dentists whether their metal amalgam fillings contain mercury which is likely to be a health risk. The short answer from the EU and British Dental Association is yes, they still regard it as safe, but their recent scientific conclusion recommends that amalgam be gradually phased out! Well if this sounds to you a little like saying yes it is safe, but no it isn’t safe, at the same time, then I agree with you! A quick search on Google will reveal massive differences of opinion, with some highly regarded medical scientists firmly stating it is safe whilst others are adamant that it can cause significant health problems. After thirty years of being a dentist I still scratch my head and wonder how good science can deliver such opposing views. We all have to make judgments on the mass of information now available to us, and I and many of my dentist colleagues have come to respect that our patients’ own views of the science and their own health is arguably the most important opinion of all. If someone is concerned then we must at least consider alternative materials. In my own practice I have not used amalgam at all in the last ten years, largely because I think the modern natural looking tooth coloured materials work so well, even if they are more costly.

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David opened Plymouth Tree Services at Crownhill’s Plymouth Garden Centre late last year and has been overwhelmed by the response of local home-owners and contractors alike. As well as selling established, respected brands, Plymouth Tree Services also offers a garden machinery repair service. David runs the shop alongside his tree surgery and garden services business – and the team of four is set to grow further this summer. “The shop here was an opportunity that came along and it has allowed us to expand the business,” explained David. “And it has been a great move for us. It’s the perfect spot with the main road location, the parking, and the throughput at the garden centre. We opened in October to prepare for this spring and summer and as soon as we had a nice sunny spell we became really busy. “The feedback we’ve had from contractors and private customers is that they want to support local businesses who can offer quality brands and a good service,” he added. Brands include Plympton-based Atco lawnmowers. Established in 1921 and featuring engines by Briggs & Stratton, Honda and Kawasaki, these have proved extremely popular already this summer. All equipment is assembled and pre-tested and David offers a home delivery service, too. No more doing battle with dodgy instructions and parts that you have to put together yourself! Special offers are available on the Atco range all this summer, including a £50 discount on the shop’s top selling Quattro 19S 4-in-1 petrol mower, down from £419 to £369. It boasts six blade height adjustments, a 70-litre grass box, mow-and-collect and mow-and-mulch functions and front and side discharge options. It has a self-propelling system and a washing link to enable easy cleaning. The Atco range starts at £139 for electric mowers and goes up to £2,999 for tractor mowers. All come with a five-year domestic warranty: “Atco is a high quality brand,” said David. “Their mowers are strong and reliable and get the job done. They’re easy to use and manoeuvre even on bumpy lawns. They make mowing the lawn a pleasure

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Roses will grow o At this time of year, the garden is bursting with colour and everything is flowering its socks off, but there is one plant that dominates them all, and that’s the rose. It is the nation’s favourite flower and for good reason.

The flowers are spectacular, come in a huge range of colours, sizes and shapes, and many have amazing fragrances. They flower from midsummer all the way through to the frosts. Roses do however have a reputation for being difficult to grow, however if you follow these basic rules and tips, you’ll have beautiful roses year after year. Choosing the right spot Roses will grow in any soil, however they will perform better in a sandy soil. If you have clay soil, it is best to dig it over and then break it up with a good quality compost or well-rotted farmyard manure. Mix it thoroughly. Roses like a sunny position, so choose a site that gets at least 50% of the day in the sun. If you are replacing old roses with new roses remove as much of the old soil as possible and replace with soil that hasn’t grown roses before (the old soil will grow anything else apart from roses). Dig in Rootgrow when plating, it is a natural product called mycorrhizal fungi that promotes stronger, healthier and faster root growth. This in turn will allow better feeding, more resistance to pest and diseases and better drought tolerance. How to Plant Roses that are container grown can be planted at any time of year as long as the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. Dig a hole that is slightly bigger than the pot it came in and place a handful of bone meal at the bottom of the hole, mixing in with the soil. Water the rose in its pot thoroughly before planting. Remove from its pot and place the rose in the ground and backfill with soil that has been enriched with good quality compost, manure or a rose and shrub compost. Make sure the graft of the rose (the knot that connects the bush part to the roots) is at, or slightly above soil level. Water well. How to Prune Pruning is probably the part of rose growing that most people fell daunted by. It’s fairly easy to do, the rule of thumb is there should be a spring prune and an autumn prune. Bush roses (patio, floribunda, shrub and hybrid teas) spring prune Pruning should be prune out 1/3 of the original size in a frost-free period from mid-February to mid-March. Prune out any weak, weedy, damaged, dead or diseased growth. In the autumn, roses can be trimmed back after they finish flowering in November to stop wind-rock and root damage. As for the pruning itself, use a pair of clean, sharp secateurs and always cut the stem above an outward face bud. Make the cut at a 45 degree and sloping away from the centre of the plant. This will ensure that any rain water will run off the stem onto the ground instead of the crown of the plant. Try to keep all of the growth on the edge of the bush keeping the centre clear. Aim for a goblet shape. This will allow plenty of light and air to flow through the centre of the plant, which will reduce

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By Derek Anderson of Plymouth Garden Centre pest and diseases. Training & pruning climbing/ rambling roses Climbing and rambling roses are great for growing a wall or fence. They make a beautiful backdrop and help to cover unsightly boundaries. They are perform at their best when trained to grow horizontally (fanned out). To achieve this, stretch wires out along the wall/fence attach to vine eyes or nails, and bend the rose branches along the wire, attaching it to the wire with string or twine. The first wire should be around 60cm (2ft) above soil level and further wires at 45cm (18ins) intervals. When the rose starts to grow, the stems trained horizontally will throw up vertical stems. Use the strongest verticals stems arising from the base and /or the middle of the plant to train along higher wires to create another tier if required. Prune the remaining vertical stems to 1cm or above the nearest bud from the horizontal stem during September and October. By following this, you will avoid an unsightly tall plant with a few flowers at the top and nothing below. The rose should produce flowers from the base to the tip in abundance. As a general rule, use climbers on walls, fences, pillars and pergolas. Ramblers will grow into hedges, trees over large arches and may also be used on pillars and pergolas. Climbers tend to repeat flower, whereas ramblers tend to flower once. Feeding & mulching To get the best from your roses they need to be fed at regular intervals. A clay soil will need the addition of fertiliser twice a year, in March (after pruning) and after the first flush of flowers is over (usually June/July). The best fertilisers to use are Toprose, Fish, Blood and Bone, Growmore or Chicken Manure Pellets A sandy or chalky soil will need feeding monthly from March to end-July – a small handful of fertiliser will suffice.A water soluble fertiliser can also be applied fortnightly such as Miraclegro or Phostrogen. This will increase the vigour of the plants and in turn result in an abundance of flowers. Mulching is a good practice; Dead heading garden compost, or well-rotted manure will keep the moisture in the ground, help feed the rose and keep weeds down. This can be done in the autumn or spring. Be generous with a mulch, it is most effective when laid to a depth of 5cm (2ins) Watering Roses will tolerate a dry soil but will perform best in a moist soil.If the ground is dry, water well occasionally. Little and often watering is best avoided. This will encourage small feeder roots to grow at the surface of the soil and be in danger of scorching or drying out more frequently. Giving your roses a deluge watering (lots of water) once a week if more beneficial. It encouraged the roots ro grow deeper and search for water. Rose growers find watering in the morning or keeping the

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