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Key schemes must continue The political landscape has changed dramatically in Plymouth and much of the South West since we published the last edition.

It’s clearly too early to say just how much impact the result of the General Election and local council election will have on Plymouth - but it is to be hoped that all the progress and success of recent years will not go to waste.

Major developments in the pipeline such as the Drake Circus Leisure scheme, Mayflower coach station and the possible construction of a cruise liner terminal will transform the city and its fortunes in the coming years - providing they all go ahead.

A lot of promises were made prior to the election about enhancing connectivity to Plymouth and the South West through improved road and rail links. Let’s hope those promises are kept.

It is encouraging to hear about the latest proposals aimed at re-opening Plymouth City Airport under the banner of the FlyPlymouth campaign.

With the Mayflower 2020 celebrations just five years away, the need for better connectivity has never been greater.

Moving on to the content of this issue, we have our usual diet of successes, achievements, business profiles, property news and upcoming events.

Plymouth Business Week - including the Plymouth Business Show - the Big Festival Weekend - including the Respect Festival - and Armed Forces Weekend are all coming up in June.

You can read more about all of them in this issue. We also have Rosie Finnegan’s latest make-up advice and Kerry visits Eden on the Green for her regular Art Matters feature.

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STRICTLY FITNESS

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A new fitness class in Plymouth is aimed ‘strictly’ at those who want to get fit fast, have fun - and learn all the dance moves.

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EDEN ON THE GREEN

Kerry Cole meets Su Clark, the proprietor of Eden on the Green and finds out more about the ‘homeware heaven’ in Ham.

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MAKE UP MATTERS

The power of a good brow

Gone are the days of finely plucked eyebrows, it's all about big and bushy now!

Fashion trends reoccur, as do beauty trends.

In the 80s women wore their brows bushy and unruly but the decade to follow was all about thin, thin, thin. Now the big and bushy has made a comeback!

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WOMEN AT WORK

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Jodie, 23, holds two FitSteps classes a week in between teaching dance at Italia Conti Plymouth and Geraldine Lamb School of Dance. The classes are held at the Royal British Legion in Crownhill at 10.30 to 11.30 on Thursday mornings and at Hele’s School, Plympton, at 7.30 to 8.30 on Tuesday evenings.

As if Jodie wasn’t busy enough she has just launched her ‘Wedding Steps’ programme which includes choreographing the bride and groom’s first dance! “I work closely with the bride and groom to create the perfect routine for their special day; I can choreograph to any style or genre to suit the couple. Or they can just have some guidance instead of a full routine.

“It also works hand in hand with FitSteps as brides can improve their fitness whilst toning for the big day.”

FitSteps is for all ages and abilities and no previous dance experience is necessary – although some former dancers have jumped at the chance to get back into the swing of things: “Some of my ladies have danced in the past and they love it,” said Jodie. “And because this is solo they don’t need to find a partner to be able to do it.

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have you moving like the Strictly stars! their 20s to ladies in their 80s, which is just fabulous. And noone ever gets left behind because all joiners are taken through the steps,” she added.

Among the dance styles included in Jodie’s classes are the Tango, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba and Waltz: “All of the styles you see on Strictly are put into the FitSteps class structure,” explained Jodie, who changes her play-list every week so that her FitSteppers get to learn steps to new pieces of music: “We have quick and slow, such as Latin and Ballroom, so that people can enjoy all tempos.”

And there’s more good news: “It’s possible to burn off up to 1,000 calories in a class but because it’s such great fun, it never feels like a workout. It’s cardio-vascular, it’s toning and

it works on every area so it’s good all over. And of course, you end up moving like the Strictly Come Dancing stars at the same time!”

It’s not just the class that’s enjoying the experience – Jodie loves it too. The former Eggbuckland Community College student has been dancing since the age of five and always knew she wanted to dance professionally. Throughout her

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school years she studied at Linda Mortimore and Ryan Moore School of Dance. After leaving school Jodie spent two years at Totnes School of Dance. Jodie auditioned for a place at London Studio Centre and received a Scholarship and gained a BA (Hons) in Theatre and Dance alongside an intensive dance course.

During her time in London she performed on Sadler’s Wells’ West End stage and many theatres throughout England. She is now thoroughly enjoying running her own business back in her home town. She said: “I started to really enjoy the choreographic, creative side of dance and love teaching. It allows me to share all the knowledge I have learnt with the students I teach.”

Jodie had to go through a strict (pardon the pun) assessment process to become an accredited FitSteps tutor which included attending an intensive training course. Jodie says all that hard work is now paying off: “The response to the classes has been brilliant. The people who’ve come to give it a go have absolutely loved it. We’re taking it one step further now by asking people what piece of music they would really like to learn to dance to, which is great fun.”

And so is Jodie’s fabulous Wedding Steps programme. As well as helping the bride and groom with their first dance, she can also choreograph a surprise groomsman and bridesmaid dance. And she can help you get into the party mood with hen or stag events, with a two-hour dance session. Get in touch with Jodie to chat about the possibilities.

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For FitSteps classes, people can book ahead or just turn up on the day, price £5. Follow Jodie Anne on Twitter @fitstepswithjod and Facebook www. facebook.com/fitstepswithjodie Jodie Anne Dance www.jodieannedance.co.uk 07518 467 488 jodieannedance@hotmail.com

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ART MATTERS

Heavenly homeware in Ham

Eden on the Green has been described as a ‘Heaven in Homeware.’

I was looking forward to my visit to this pretty shop, set back amidst a row of others on Ham Green. My first impression as I pulled up outside, was that there was ample free parking and easy accessibility.

Su Clark, Eden on the Green's proprietor, greeted me warmly along with her gorgeous long-haired Dachshund.

As I admired the beautiful displays, By Su told me about this little gem of creativity. "I opened Eden on the Green in July last year. I sell vintage bits and pieces alongside shabby chic furniture. It’s an ideal spot to find something to brighten up your home. As you can see, I have lots of mirrors of varying shapes and colours, softfurnishings which I sew myself, and I also run creative workshops as well."

Looking around at all the redesigned and restored furnishings, Eden on the Green really is one of those shops that you’ll want to relax in and browse around for a while. Su told me that a good following of customers travel from as far afield as Callington, Looe, Totnes and Tavistock to purchase pieces for their homes.

"Everything is unique," said Su. "Every job done is a labour of love. The prices are affordable and I am happy to take a deposit and keep an item back for a customer until payday."

Su has previously worked as an arts and crafts teacher and is very experienced in interior design. She holds regular workshops for small groups on the premises.

"Recently I ran an all-day chair transformation workshop.

It cost £50 per person and this included a chair, selection of

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fabric, Annie Sloan paint and wax, lunch and drinks. Readers can go to our Eden on the Green Facebook page and look at our photos.

"The workshops really are a day full of creative fun. I love to see the confidence develop in people as they put their hand to the renovation and restoration of an old chair. So much old furniture has been masterfully crafted and therefore has lovely features. It’s amazing what can be achieved with a bit of guidance. And at the end of the experience they get to take their finished piece home with them!’

Su is also happy to take commissions. So if you have any piece of furniture that you would like transformed, give her a call to discuss.

"Not everybody has got the time, space or patience to do it themselves. I am set up to be able to do it for them. Currently I have a table and chair set that someone inherited when a relative passed away.

They didn’t want to get rid of it because of the sentimental value but it didn’t really fit in with their decor.

"So I suggested that they paint it and they were really glad because they hadn’t thought of that before. I have been involved with interior design for years now.

I have acquired quite a lot of knowledge on the subject and I’m always happy to help people with ideas.’

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Plymouth Science Park - launch pad for business success

Dozens of entrepreneurs and start-up companies have gone on to greater things after taking their first steps in the world of business at the Plymouth Science Park.

Since opening in 1995, Plymouth Science Park has provided the launch pad for scores of enterprises from one-man businesses to larger companies operating across a wide range of industry sectors.

Plymouth Business Park’s director of operations Christian Jenkins said: “There’s a general misconception that the Park is exclusively for well-established businesses in the science and advanced technology areas. But nothing could be further from the truth.

“We are ideally placed to help small start-up businesses, offering all-inclusive office accommodation for as little as £200 a month.

Our aim is to help embryonic businesses to get themselves established by providing an all-encompassing range of services Christian Jenkins and support. We can even provide a virtual office - with telephone Plymouth Science number and address - for as little as £12.50 a month for fledging Park’s director of businesses which need a presence in the market place. operations: ‘We are “We have an excellent IT infrastructure, with superfast ideally placed to broadband and a state-of-the-art data centre which is an essential help small start-up requirement for many businesses these days. businesses” “We also offer essential services such as a manned reception, postal delivery, security, plenty of parking for tenants and visitors alike and extensive conference and meeting facilities. There is even an in-house bistro.

“Through our advisory board we also have a team of organisations, employing around 750 people and generating experienced business personnel who provide free mentoring nearly £100 million in revenue. advice and support for companies who are located on the Park,” Plymouth Science Park is one of the largest of its kind in said Christian. the South West and is a joint venture between Plymouth Spread over 25 acres the Park now houses more than 75 University and Plymouth City Council. It is part of the Growth Acceleration and Investment Network (GAIN) which was established to drive the creation and growth of businesses in Plymouth and the wider South West region.

Christian said: “Our mission is to stimulate the development of the region’s economy by providing a full range of services and facilities to accelerate business growth and create new jobs.”

He said that key sectors represented on the Park include medical and healthcare, digital and creative, research and development and professional services.

“Since it was launched Plymouth Science Park has been the springboard for a number of successful companies who have gone on to greater things, such as Goss Interactive, ADG Architects, K2 Medical and Optimus,” added Christian.

He said that in the first quarter of 2015 a record number of new companies had moved into the Park and there also had been a significant level of enquiries from larger companies considering a move to Plymouth Science Park.

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BUSINESS MATTERS

A perfect park for Rebecca’s media company

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One company which has blossomed and flourished at Plymouth Science Park is award-winning Rebecca Garrett Media.

The company specialises in UK sales and promotional campaigns on TV and online, in national newspapers and magazines. It works for some of the biggest media names in the country including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, ITV, the Daily Mail and many others.

Founder Rebecca Garrett built a hugely successful business in London before moving to Devon just under 10 years ago to bring up her family and become a '1950s housewife.'

"I had enjoyed tremendous success building the business, but decided it was time to take life a little easier when my children came along," said Rebecca.

"I moved to Tavistock, but the phone didn't stop ringing and when the children started school I found myself running the same sort of business again.

"I worked from home for a number of years, then employed an assistant and eventually took on some office space over a pet store in Tavistock."

By chance she attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Tavistock where Simon Chamberlain, chair of the Plymouth Science Park Board, was guest speaker.

"I was inspired by what he said and had lots of questions for him

at the end of the meeting. We hit it off straight way and eventually Simon agreed to become my non-executive chairman. He was an incredible inspiration and mentor."

As a result Rebecca decided to relocate her business to Plymouth Science Park in 2012. By then she employed four people and required a relatively small office, but within a year the business had doubled in size, thanks to the support and services provided at the Park.

"It's hard enough running a business as a sole owner, but with the help and support from everyone at Plymouth Science Park I could forget about all the problems created when a business is expanding.

"When we recognised the need for more office space it was a simple matter of identifying the right office suite and then moving everything from one part of the building to the other. It really could not have been easier. Our telephone number and address obviously stayed the same, so there was very little hassle involved.

"It meant we could get on with running the business without worrying about all the challenges of moving offices."

In the three years since moving to Plymouth Science Park the company has not only enjoyed significant growth but has also won the Western Morning News Small Business Award and a Venus New Media and Online Business Award.

Rebecca Garrett Media now employs nine people and is actively seeking new recruits. "We are always looking for enthusiastic, motivated and creative account managers who want to develop a successful career in the media without the hassle of moving to London," said Rebecca. "We offer an excellent package with some great benefits."

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Lemony chicken and spinach curry Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 40 minutes √√ oil for frying √√ 600g diced chicken leg or thigh √√ 1 large or 2 small onions, sliced √√ 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4-5cm peeled ginger, finely chopped 2 chillies, finely chopped √√ 1 tsp turmeric √√ 1 tsp each cumin & coriander seeds, lightly toasted in a dry frying pan, then ground with a pestle & mortar 10 cardamom pods √√ juice of 2 lemons √√ 400ml veg or chicken stock √√ 300g spinach, tough stalks removed & leaves roughly chopped if large √√ large handful coriander, chopped Heat three tbsp oil in a large, heavy- based pan. Add the chicken and fry on a high heat, turning once, until golden (don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if you need to).

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The new special edition guest chef boxes will contain everything needed to make three colourful, healthy meals for two, including the freshest seasonal, organic ingredients from Riverford Farm.

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Riverford and River Cottage join forces to launch special edition recipe boxes • continued from previous page definitely a match made in Devon.

Hugh said: “This is a very exciting collaboration. I have long been a fan of Riverford’s fantastic veg boxes and I’m thrilled to find myself in them, as it were!

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The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com May 26 - Jun 6 BARNUM This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman. The story of his life and his marriage to Chairy reveals a couple who looked at the world from opposite sides of the spectrum, and also reveals that she was the practical one that made his dreams come true. We follow the legendary showman’s life as he lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination and finally teamed up with J A Bailey to create Barnum and Bailey’s Circus - the Greatest Show on Earth.

June 8 - 13 ANYTHING GOES This brand new production of Cole Porter’s classic, multiaward winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes transports you to the magical age of tap dancing and high society. When Billy Crocker discovers that his heart’s desire, debutante heiress Hope Harcourt is engaged to an English aristocrat, he stows away aboard the S.S. American to win her back. Aided by a string of eccentric passengers on board the luxurious transatlantic liner, can this web of love be untangled before they reach Southampton?

June 16 - July 4 DIRTY DANCING Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

July 7- July 18 THE BODYGUARD The award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Theatre Royal starring Alexandra Burke as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth for two weeks only! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard,

Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

July 23 - 25 U.DANCE 2015 Taking place in the South West region for the very first time, Youth Dance England in partnership with Plymouth Dance present U.Dance 2015, the national festival that celebrates and showcases the very best youth dance work from across the country. A unique opportunity to champion the quality and vibrancy of young people’s dance and choreography, during the festival the young people will work with nationally renowned artists to help inspire them to develop their own dance skills and introduce them to new creative ideas.

July 25 DANCE PLYMOUTH DANCE Dance PLYMOUTH Dance will be a celebration of local youth dance in the Lyric.

July 28 - Aug 15 SHREK Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek the Musical is a must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around!

Drum Theatre ROYAL PARADE PLYMOUTH Box Office 01752 267222 Jun 8 - Jun 13 THE SOLID LIFE OF SUGAR WATER Candid, uninhibited and visceral, this world-premiere from award winning playwright Jack Thorne is an intimate, tender play about loss, hurt and rediscovery Playwright Jack Thorne recently adapted the cult novel and film Let the Right One In for the stage, which played to sell-out audiences in London’s West End. Jun 13 FUNKY LLAMA FESTIVAL Start off summer with the

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In a battle between conscience and supreme authority, can silence ever speak loudest of all?

Complementing the BBV TV series Wolf Hall and its portrayal of Thomas Cromwell, Robert Bolt’s famous play will make you think again about Cromwell and More, questioning how reputations can be shaped and re-shaped.

July 23 - 24 U DANCE ON SCREEN As part of U Dance 2015, Youth Dance England is presenting film screenings of short dance films made by or including young people. The films are being selected following a national call for entries. The screenings will be a great introduction to ‘dance for the camera’ work and would appeal to anyone interested in dance or film.

Castle Street, Plymouth BOX OFFICE: 01752 267131 www.barbicantheatre.co.uk Various dates May 30 - Jul 26 THE SPICE BOX A vision of Plymouth as you’ve never seen it before. Set within

Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona will be on stage at the Theatre Royal from July 28 until August 15

extraordinary Funky Llama Festival. This year’s inclusive urban festival on Plymouth Hoe promises to be bigger and funkier than ever before with a fantastic line up of DJs, dance artists, bands and theatre performances from all across the UK. Jun 23 - Jun 27 CARRIE’S WAR To celebrate their 85th anniversary year, Western College Players Theatre Company bring this much loved family drama to the stage. Escaping Second World War air raids, Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to a small Welsh village. There they encounter a whole host of eccentric, mysterious, memorable characters – and an ancient skull with a terrifying curse. Capturing the trials and tribulations in the life of a young 1940s evacuee, Carrie’s War is a fascinating depiction of war through the eyes of a child. An enchanting and unmissable production for all ages.

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Jun 5 FAUSTUS After last years’ highly praised tour of The Tempest, ‘The Actor’s Wheel’ return to The Barbican with a collision of texts based on the Faustian myth. This highly visual and physical production utilises illusion, live music and a dynamic ensemble to entice the audience into a world of temptation.

June 15 - 20 PORRIDGE Join Jack, Goldie Locks and a cast of crazy characters including barmy billy goats, loopy lumberjacks, a potty police squad and a runaway cow in this brand new side-splitting musical comedy. It’s a familiar tale, told like you’ve never heard before

Live By, to life. In this modern retelling, when a young mute woman is found abandoned on nearby moorland, lines are drawn between a cynical community looking for a scapegoat and an ageing recluse given a miraculous last chance to cure his loneliness.

The Theatre Royal Plymouth’s People’s Company creates opportunities for anyone over the age of 18 to participate in theatre, including the chance to perform in The Drum.

July 8 - 11 PLAYHOUSE Playhouse gives primary school teachers the chance to direct a specially commissioned play by one of the country’s leading playwrights, with professional support from the Theatre Royal Plymouth. The plays engage with social, ethical and moral issues that challenge and inspire young casts, raising the confidence and creativity of teachers and young people alike.

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WHAT’S ON with familiar fairytale folk brought to life as you’ve never imagined!

Porridge has all the ingredients of a delicious production - packed with spoonfuls of sparkling songs and bowlfuls of belly-laughs, this hilarious show will leave your cast and audience wanting seconds and shouting for more!

July 5 KEITH JAMES After more than a decade of continued and dedicated study of much admired Poets and Songwriters: Cohen, Lorca, Drake, Neruda, Blake and Dylan Thomas, Keith is releasing what can only be described as an amazing landmark original album entitled ‘Always’. These 10 original songs (apart from Hiring Fair by Ralph McTell), meticulously written and arranged, have come together slowly over the past 10 years or so and have matured with a strong sense of both personal and collective awareness, a tone that has been caught through older eyes; surreal, sub-textural and three dimensional, showing anger and disturbance, humour, resolve, vision and compelling sadness.

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Le Navet Bete getting merry at the This Christmas, Barbican Theatre and comedy theatre troupe Le Navet Bete are back with their latest production, ‘Robin Hood and His Merry Men’.

Join heroic outlaw Robin on his fast-paced journey through Sherwood Forest in an unforgettable and hilarious re-telling of this legendary fable.

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Christmas Carol (2013) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz‚ (2014) were both sell-out successes, bringing thousands of people to the historic Barbican over the festive season. ‘Robin Hood and His Merry Men’ will be the fourth Christmas show directed by Mark Laville and performed by acclaimed Devon based company Le Navet Bete in

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Tickets are now on sale for ‘Robin Hood and His Merry Men’ showing at Barbican Theatre from December 9 until January 10 2016. Tickets are £13 concessions, £15 full price or £49 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). For large groups, call the Box Office to get the 11th ticket free when you buy 10 tickets.

Book tickets at www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01752 267131 and bring your own band of Merry Men (and women) for a festive treat!

June 11 GEOFF LAKEMAN Geoff Wakeman is known as “the dude with the squeezebox” who can tease everything - from Irish tunes, country blues, tin pan alley jazz and protest songs - from his rare instrument. He’s a leading international exponent of the rare Crane Duet Concertina and reviewers have praised his witty delivery and stagecraft and his

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June 17 HAUNT THE WOODS Haunt the Woods are a folk band from the Shires of Devon

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WHAT’S ON and Cornwall who effortlessly blend classic folk-rock with a more modern and unique sound.

Superb songwriting is elucidated by thoughtful harmonies and spot-on guitar licks. With special guest musicians in support.

June 18 RHYMEWARP WITH MAMA TOKUS Mama will be performing her own funky and funny compositions as well as selecting a few of the best poets and writers to perform at each Rhymewarp event.

to critical acclaim and now with the support of her new band, she can be seen performing her own original and haunting material.

June 26 VINCE LEE & BECCA LANGSFORD Becca Langsford and Vince Lee are well known on the south west blues scene. Early country blues, ragtime and roots music is the focus of their show. Together they

share vocal duties on a varied set of classic blues and self written tunes featuring Vince’s authentic guitar stylings and Becca’s driving washboard rhythms. Their old time, uptempo music is highly infectious!

July 2 ANDY QUICK The entertaining and personable frontman of popular local bands Land of the Giants performs a

July 10 OUT TO GRASS Out to Grass are six experienced musicians who play a fresh and innovative fusion of bluegrass, country, soul and popular song known as badass, delivered with an energy you wouldn’t expect from a band a third their age!

Their legendary live performances showcase superb musicianship combined with a great sense of fun.

July 16 ALEX HART Alex Hart is a 23 year old female singer/songwriter from Ashill, Devon. She released her first album ‘On This Day’ in 2014 and has just finished her UK tour with her band. Alex performs all over the country with Taylor guitar and her west country - country sound and is picking up rave reviews across the country with regular air play from Radio 2 and national BBC radio shows. Alex now lives in Plymouth and is currently writing her second album to be released this year.

June 19 HOT CLUB OF STONEHOUSE Hot Club of Stonehouse bring the gypsy jazz of 1930s Paris bals musettes to present Blighty sultry, insouciant and swinging.

Their authentic Hot Club sound is uniquely anointed with the balmy and incomparable vocals of the divine Miss Becky Brine.

June 25 ALEX GREGORY Likened to both KT Tunstall and Beth Orton, Alex has been described as an ‘awesome songwriter with the voice of a slightly naughty angel’ and ‘the darling of BBC Introducing in Devon’. Alex has just released her second EP ‘Critical Perfection’

session of solo material. Warm, bluesy and brimming with soul!

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quartet of musicians who share a passion for swing and jazz and the great American song-book writers. From Gershwin and Porter to Goodman and Ellington to Nat King Cole and Sinatra, they play a wide range of music and styles mostly from the swing, jazz and songs of the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and even the 60’s.

July 24 ANNIKA SKOOGH TRIO This dynamic jazz trio, featuring the distinctive and soulful vocals of Annika Skoogh, the superb Matt Carter on keys and Al Swinger on bass, will be playing standards you know and love plus some unexpected songs. Expect to hear effortless improvisation, tight rhythms delivered with passion and high energy.

July 30 THOMAS FORD Electrifying blues talent in the form of this harp-playing, hard blues singing solo performer.

July 31 DEMALEBYSSE DeMalebysses are a traditional folk band that first started out as a solo idea and which has blossomed into something a lot bigger. Now a live performing band, quickly moving into the folk

circles and have been described as being a firm part of the third wave of folk.

MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0845 146 1460 June 2 DAVID SEDARIS You may have heard him on the hugely BBC Radio 4 series ‘Meet David Sedaris’ or you might be one of the millions worldwide who have read one of his many books.

Now, after three sell-out runs in London, two sell-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival stints and a sellout UK 201 tour; David Sedaris is once again setting out across the UK in June 2015.

June 6 MOODY BLUES Their remarkable music has enthralled generations of fans since the 1960’s and their recorded legacy contains some of the most important and ground breaking work in the history of popular music, having generated over 55 million sales throughout the world. The Moody Blues Justin Hayward, John Lodge and

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Soul legend Gwen Dickey at the Plymouth Pavilions Gwen Dickley, the voice of legendary Seventies soul group Rose Royce, is coming to Plymouth as a special guest in the hit stage show Soul Legends.

Her sensual vocals are a signature of the Seventies, featuring on the band’s number one hits Car Wash, Wishing on a Star and Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.

She will be on stage at the Plymouth Pavilions on June 19.

Graeme Edge - carry on their magical musical legacy from generation to generation.

June 19 SOUL LEGENDS Brand-new from the producers of Magic of Motown, it’s the smash-hit, Stateside spectacular featuring more soul classics than any other production. It’s all aboard the soul train for the show of the year, embarking from soul’s heady Sixties origins… steaming, non-stop, through to the present day… via everyone’s favourite Seventies and Eighties dance classics it’s the feel good show of the year!

June 21 MILTON JONES Yes, him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he?

Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not, you’ll be cross.

June 24 ELVIS COSTELLO Following the success of his solo shows earlier this year, Elvis Costello announces a 21-date UK tour called ‘Detour’ in the early summer of 2015. Costello’s • continued on next page

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Westcountry folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman announces a five-date seated tour with his band in December including a hometown show at Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday December 19.

Seth has successfully steered English folk into the mainstream with highenergy performances and a series of best-selling albums including his current album Word of Mouth.

Word Of Mouth is a defining album for Seth Lakeman and features the stories of the real local West Country people who inspired the album. His previous albums include Mercury-nominated ‘Kitty Jay’ and the gold-selling ‘Freedom Fields’ (2006) which features the song, ’King & Country’.

Highlights in 2014, alongside a raft of sold out shows and festival appearances around the UK and Europe, include a special performance of ‘King & Country’ in June with the BBC Concert Orchestra as part of the BBC Radio 2’s D-Day commemorative Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, a Christmas Day TV appearance where Seth was a guest performer on Tim Rice A Life in Song -

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Aug 7, 8, 12 and 15 MICHAEL MCINTYRE Michael McIntyre returns with his hotly anticipated brand new stand-up show Happy & Glorious.

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Aug 20 TREE FU TOM A spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero, direct from the smash hit CBeebies series. The world of Treetopolis comes to your theatre as you’re invited to do Tree Fu and help Tom save the day! This brand new show, packed with adventure, fun, music and participation, sees Tom take to the stage in his nationwide tour - be part of the magic.

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Admission free - see www. friendsofdevonportpark.com June 5 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Kings Tamerton Community Centre For the Pensioners & 50 Plus Action Group. 7.30pm June 5 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR GRAND SUMMER CONCERT Plymouth Methodist Central Hall Details from Bob on 01752 406995.

June 7 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB The Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill John Burgess/Roy Williams Quintet with the Craig Milverton Trio . Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk June 13 SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS CHOIR Harewood House, Plympton Silver Jubilee Gala Concert.

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Variety performance for Jeremiah’s Journey

The Real Friends Group will present a variety of music at the Devonport Park Bandstand on Sunday June 14, dedicated to and in aid of Jeremiah’s Journey, the local charity that deals with children from bereaved families.

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Light Cavalry Overture - Suppe Dartmoor Letterboxes - Judy Whitlock The Soldier - Stephen Brown Jeux d’Enfants - Bizet Be Who You Are! - Steven Lunn Songs of the Auvergne - Cantaloube Pines of Rome - Respighi Sterts Tickets: Sterts Box Office or on the door Guildhall Tickets: Vibes Music, Mayflower St, Plymouth wegottickets.com or on the door Sponsored by

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June 21 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club Crownhill The Pedigree Jazz Band. Details 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk June 26 MIDSUMMER JAZZ CRUISE Barbican Landing Stage River Tamar to Cargreen with the Martin Dale Quartet. Tickets £18 include buffet supper. Licensed bar, raffle. Tickets from 01752 844519 or 01752 404239 June 27 WEST DEVON CHORALE Plymouth Roman Catholic Cathedral Director: Michael Johnson, organ: Jason Smart. Tickets: 01752 776479, or online at www.wegottickets.com/ westdevonchorale

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July 1 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Plymstock United Reformed Church Held in the day room, for the Good Companions July 5 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR The Guildhall, Royal Parade Conductor Christopher Fletcher.

Handel: Israel in Egypt. Tickets £17 at the door, child/student £5. £15 in advance from 01822 853791.

July 5 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Jazz company featuring Terry Sloggett. Tickets £9 for visitors - all welcome - members £7, full-time students £5. Full info via 01752 721179

June 28 ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER BAND FESTIVAL The Hoe, Plymouth Nine Volunteer Bands will be performing throughout the day as part of Armed Forces Weekend

July 8 MUSIC FOR BRASS St Andrew’s Minister Church Royal Parade Admission free; lunch available

July 1 JOEL MUNDAY & PETER CLARKE St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade

July 15 SAM CHAPPLE ON PIANO St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade Admission free; lunch available

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July 18 PLYMOUTH PHOENIX CHORALE St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square ‘An English Country Garden’ theme using folks songs and Vaughan Williams. Further information from 07971 169335

July 26 FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, FLOWERS AND FOOD Devonport Park Bandstand Live music and good local food stalls and a variety of activities.

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July 18 MUSIC OF THE NIGHT CHORAL FOUNDATION Plymouth Methodist Central Hall Musical director Marcus Alleyne.

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July 29 DAVID CROCKER ON ORGAN St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade Admission free; lunch available

July 18 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Buckland Abbey ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Evening’ Lively traditional jazz in the Great Barn from 6pm onwards. Two great bands led by Richard Leech and John Maddocks, hog roast, bar and National Trust pasties, cakes, etc. in the courtyard. Full info via 01752 721179. Admission £15 by advance booking.

July 22 CHRISTINE LEWIS ON ORGAN St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade Admission free; lunch available

Musical treat Plymouth’s Duke of Cornwall is hosting two musical treats in June and July.

The remarkable Birmingham Blues Brothers are first up on June 19. Their international success has seen them build an excellent reputation for a polished performance. The authentic stage show is a wonderful tribute to the film and promises a fun filled evening.

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in Plymouth concert Local and International composers are celebrated in Plymouth Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, which also features well known, charismatic and versatile soprano Nadine Benjamin (formerly Mortimer-Smith).

From the dramatic tors of Dartmoor, to the beautiful rolling hills of the French Auvergne and on to the streets of Rome, this programme takes the audience on a tour from the South West of England through continental Europe.

Local compositions include Judy Whitlock’s ‘Dartmoor Letterboxes’. This work is inspired by the moody contrasts of the moor with each of the movements representing a different tor. ‘The Soldier’, composed by Stephen Brown and sung by Nadine Benjamin, is a setting of one of Rupert Brooke’s well known war poems.

The final West Country composer is Steven Lunn. His composition ‘Be Who You Are!’ was inspired by a samba band in Spain during the fiesta season. It is scored for a standard orchestra but with an extended percussion section. Many instruments are given their opportunity to shine – perhaps reflecting the title of the piece.

Crossing to the continent the opening work of the concert is Austrian Franz von Suppe’s overture from the operetta ‘Light Cavalry’. Nadine then takes the solo role in the fourth series of the ‘Songs of the Auvergne’ - a collection of folk songs from the Auvergne region of France, arranged for soprano and orchestra by Joseph Canteloube. Then to Italy and the popular symphonic poem the ‘Pines of Rome’, written by Italian composer Ottorino Respighi in 1924.

Nadine Benjamin is much sought after as a soloist and has recently made her New York recital debut with a programme of Verdi songs and arias. In November 2014 Nadine was hailed

by Opera Now as one of their favourite top ten sopranos in ‘a new generation of sopranos who are destined to have impressive careers’.

The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is one of the longestestablished orchestras in the country and the present conductor, Anne Kimber, is only the sixth conductor to have taken up the baton in 138 years.

The concerts are to be performed at Sterts Theatre, Liskeard on Sunday June 14 at 5.30pm and Plymouth Guildhall on June 17 at 7.30pm.

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University hosts the Big Festival Weekend Plymouth University’s world class facilities and place at the heart of the community are to be showcased to the public as never before.

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Two days of events will aim to give visitors a flavour of life at the university and the role it is playing in transforming lives locally and globally.

The weekend will also include the 2015 Plymouth Respect Festival, being organised by the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council and bringing a blend of culture, cuisine and colour to the University campus.

Professor David Coslett, Interim Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth University, said: “For more than 150 years, we have been at the heart of this great city, supporting a wide range of activities as part of our commitment to the local community.

“This weekend is all about opening our doors, and inviting current and future friends and partners to see some of our exciting and innovative work and to find out how they can be part of our ongoing journey. The inclusion of the Plymouth Respect Festival within the weekend will add to the sense of excitement and vibrancy, and we are looking forward to sharing those days with our community.”

The Big Festival Weekend will include opportunities to tour cutting edge university facilities such as the Marine Building, with wave tanks rated among the best in Europe and a cutting edge navigation simulator, the Immersive Vision Theatre, and scientific and medical laboratories used for potentially life-changing research.

There will be showcases of prominent partnerships, including the recently announced initiative with Brain Tumour Research, with Yaaba Funk - appearing on stage at University graduates 7pm on Saturday night also invited to return for a ‘Back to Plymouth’ alumni events.

Innovative artwork will be showcased at HOT’15 – an exhibition of works by final-year students across a range of art and design disciplines – while events will also be staged in Drake’s Place Gardens, the Victorian space which was recently restored with Heritage Lottery funding.

And there will be a host of family events, such as campus trails and treasure hunts, a fun park, craft fairs and performances.

The Plymouth Respect Festival was last held in October 2013, and this year’s event is set to include parades through the city centre, live music, dancing and theatrical events, as well as play activities, world food and information stands.

Highlights of the weekend include live music and performances, international pop-up food market, arts and crafts, children’s activities, family fun area, world cookery theatre and picnic time in Drake’s Place Gardens and Reservoir with a programme of storytelling.

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Part of the Big Festival Weekend at Plymouth University, the Respect Festival promises a splended pot pourri of music, dance, culture and much more.

It all kicks off at the Guildhall at 10.30am on Saturday June 20 when Fanfara will lead the colourful parade. Fanfara play Eastern European brass band music to dance to and will be on stage at 2.30pm as well.

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WHAT’S ON Major Events Plymouth Business Show – the biggest show of its kind in the South West – is returning for 2015 and is set to be the biggest yet.

Now in its third year, Plymouth Business Show has grown from strength to strength and will this year welcome over 120 exhibitors to Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday June 17.

Run by Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Thrive, along with Imagine Direct, Vospers, Heart Radio, the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, the Princes Trust and print and merchandise sponsor Redrok, the show is anticipated to attract over 1,000 visitors to Plymouth on the day, showcasing the stand out business talent within the region.

Plymouth Business Show 2015 has attracted huge interest, with over 92 businesses from across Devon and Cornwall signed up to exhibit on the day by the end of April.

This year’s show will also feature a number of international businesses, with exhibitors from Germany and Poland taking up the opportunity to showcase their offer to the local business community.

This year’s event will see even more interactive areas, including the Imagine Direct Business village, an exciting interactive driving experience from Vospers and an opportunity to create your own radio advert for airing at the show with Heart Radio.

Suzi Cumberland, events manager for Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce said: “Last year’s Plymouth Business

Biggest business show in the South West set to be best yet

Top tips for making most of networking Attending a trade show like Plymouth Business Show can be very rewarding as it provides a valuable opportunity to connect with potential customers face-to-face.

Here are Plymouth and Devon Chamber”s top tips to help you get the most from your networking opportunity at Plymouth Business Show, or any other trade show: • Make sure you have plenty of business cards: it may seem obvious but ensure you have ample business cards to give out to those you meet, and somewhere safe to keep those you are given • Arrive early: that way you won’t walk into a room of people engrossed in conversations, it makes it easier to approach people or be approachable.

• Be confident: smile and say hello, and yes your handshake will be memorable.

• Listen: ask questions and listen to the answer – think about what you can offer that person, it may be your service or that of someone else, something of benefit to them.

• Have you elevator pitch ready: this is your opportunity to let people know not just what you do but who you are, even what your goals are.

• Follow up: Now you have those business cards, follow up – log them in your address book, connect on LinkedIn, follow their companies on twitter or even better meet for a coffee and see how you could support each other in your goals.

• Networking: is about building solid long lasting relationships, not a competition for the most LinkedIn connections

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Show was a huge success, with many exhibitors returning and over 97% of visitors expressing an interest in exhibiting their business.

“We had over 800 visitors to last year’s show and are expecting to see over 1,000 visitors through the doors of Pavilions throughout the day this year.

“The entrance areas will feature some of our interactive areas, including sponsors Vospers, alongside a fitness and health zone, a craft fair sponsored by the Prince’s Trust and an interactive hot desking style area provided by our lead sponsors for the show, Thrive.

“The main arena will feature all of our exhibitor stands in our easy to follow layout, and with businesses of all shapes and sizes present Plymouth Business Show will be the place to do business in the South West on June 17.

“This year will also see an after party from 4pm-7pm, hosted by lead sponsors Thrive to help continue the networking into the evening.

“The show isn’t just a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services, it’s a fantastic place to network, meet potential new customers and clients and find out what’s going on in business in the region.”

Opening at 9.30am the show will also feature a networking lunch, being held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel at midday.

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WHAT’S ON

Armed Forces Day spectacular

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Thousands of people will visit Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day on June 27.

Various dates PREMIER LEAGUE SPEEDWAY Jun 5 Devils v Glasgow Jun 12 Devils v Berwick Jun 18 Devils v Peterboro (Cup)

Located on Plymouth Hoe with spectacular panoramic views out over Plymouth Sound the event will include showcase villages from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Veterans and Emergency Services which will include interactive equipment, displays and military vehicles.

Many different types of aircraft will feature in our Air Display programme; the Arena displays will include the Royal Navy Field Gun Challenge, Marching Bands and Un-Armed Combat displays.

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Jun 5 and Jul 31 PLYMOUTH LIVE MUSIC NIGHT The Piazza Live Music Night on the Piazza in the City Centre. With four local bands taking to the stage each night with a bar and food available this show promises to be a fantastic night out to enjoy some live music.

Jun 6 LORD MAYOR’S DAY City Centre This popular annual event will again be taking place, welcoming the new Lord Mayor and giving the people of Plymouth the chance to celebrate the occasion.

Jun 7, Jul 5 GOOD FOOD MARKET Royal William Yard The market showcases some of

the best local food and drink in the South West.The market takes place between 10am and 3pm Jun 11 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Royal William Yard BBC’s ever popular Sunday evening programme will be filming for its 38th series at The Royal William Yard. The doors open at am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free.

the Hoe Promenade; all veterans are invited to join in our parade. The Veterans village will host over 50 organisations, charities and historic vehicle displays supporting serving personnel, their families and veterans.

There will be a dedicated stage for children and young people to perform on throughout the day and a family play zone.

A free outdoor music concert will follow the daytime activities continuing into the late evening with X-Factor star Jay James – a former Royal Navy fitness instructor – kicking off the concert. Other acts confirmed are the Beatles tribute band Beatlemania and ZU2.

Jun 20 DISABLED ACTIVITY DAY The Hoe Rotary Clubs of Roborough and Plymouth with YMCA Plymouth and Hasler RNRC (Royal Navy Recovery Centre celebrate the differently-abled with fun and activities. Enjoy fairground rides, sports, stalls, live music and dance! For charities and voluntary organisations entrance is free but contributions are always welcome.

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June 28 ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER BAND FESTIVAL June will see the return of the prestigious Royal Navy Volunteer Band Festival to Plymouth for the first time in over a decade. An annual event in the naval calendar the festival will showcase the talents of 400 volunteer musicians representing the Royal Navy, made up of nine bands. A fitting part of Armed Forces Weekend.

June 28 FRIENDS OF DEVONPORT PARK SUMMER FAYRE For a feast of live music from 115pm, beautiful affordable plants and delectable food, the Friends of Devonport Park invite you to relax and indulge. Enjoy the variety of stalls on offer, many reflecting the local community and help contribute to the work that the Friends do for the park.

July 4 JULY 4 CELEBRATION A fabulous July 4th 2015 celebration. The event will be hosted outside the Guildhall unless the weather is bad in which

case it will then be moved inside.

There will be an American style BBQ and bar provided by Treasury Catering, live swing and motown performances from Michael Campari and Jessica & the Rabbits, swing dance performances and lessons from Mad About Swing, an Uncle Sam Stiltwalker, children’s facepainting, balloon artist, magician, three female pilgrims and DJ / MC Davy Cupcakes.

July 17 to 19 PLYMOUTH REGATTA For competitors, sailing in the Port of Plymouth is hard to beat.

The more sheltered conditions inside Plymouth Sound soon give way to the open sea but still with minimal tidal influences, making the waters off Plymouth perfect for close, competitive racings.

2015 is promising even more than before both afloat and ashore – three national championships are being staged within the regatta and the shore side activities in the marquee will be bigger and better than last year, definitely not to be missed.

July 22 - 23 MTV ‘CRASHES’ PLYMOUTH MTV Crashes Plymouth returns this summer and will once again take place on the world famous Plymouth Hoe. This spectacular live music event, which has been extended to two nights in 2015, is organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council. Both events will feature a number of headline music acts, including Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne.

The second day of Crashes will be just as impressive as the first think incredible club-like energy, like we saw during Example’s performance last year, but on an even bigger scale!

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Celebrating Mount Edgcumbe 500 Throughout 2015 Mount Edgcumbe will be marking a historical milestone with various events and activities which recognise the Edgcumbe family and 500 years of their careful stewardship of a much loved Grade 1 listed landscape.

On June 30 1515 King Henry VIII (by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Lord of Ireland) issued the following licence: ‘For Sir Peter Eggegcombe (Sir Piers Edgcumbe). License to impark lands in Weststonehouse and Cremele, Devon, and Cuthele, Cornw., and to enclose and fortify his manor of Estonehouse, Devon.’

Weststonehouse and Cremele – today known as Mount Edgcumbe and Cremyll – were until 1844 included as a part of the county of Devon.

2015 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Edgcumbe family’s first structure on the peninsula – the great palisade fence used to empark the fallow deer which still graze the land today.

Mount Edgcumbe is hosting themed red-letter day events throughout the year which will celebrate the rich tapestry of stories attached to the buildings and the land bounded by the 10 miles of coastline of the Park.

The Park will host the Classic Car Rally on Sunday August 2 and later in the month ‘Mount Edgcumbe at War’ will look at 500 years of military conflict over the weekend of August 29 and 30.

Mount Edgcumbe will also be hosting regular Sunday markets on the second Sunday of each month through to October in and around its Barrow Centre.

The Barrow Centre has once again become the thriving heart of the Park with a community of artists and craftspeople bringing buildings back to life reflecting the crafts used on the estate over the past 500 years.

From a working blacksmith, beautiful loom weaving, resident artists, a treasure trove of a vintage upcycled shop, various woodcraft activities to a splendid new traditional toy shop.

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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 in 2015 - 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.

WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH Dawn Chorus Jun 6: Plymbridge Woods from 5am to 7am. Make an early start for a peaceful stroll in the woods listening to the beautiful songs of the birds as they begin their day. Dr Richard Billington will lead this early morning walk to hear and identify the songs of the woodland birds.

Warm drinks and pastries will be provided! Booking essential.

Big Bug Hunt July 11: Ford Park Cemetery from 11am to 1pm. Join the team to search for beetles, crickets, butterflies, spiders and

Weekly,Sundays PEDAL POWER SOCIAL CYCLE CLUB A Sunday morning social cycle ride for all the family. Led by a qualified instructor who will take you on a jounrey through Saltram and the Plym Valley. a slow worm or two! Admission is free and there is no need to book.

FAMILY EVENTS Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts: The Many Adventures of Enid Blyton June 17 to Sept 5: Immerse yourself in the world of Enid Blyton - one of the best-selling writers for children of all time. ‘Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts’ will showcase a unique collection of Blyton’s original manuscripts and illustrations as well as her personal diaries and typewriter.

Explore the Malory Towers Common Room, adventure

with The Famous Five, discover Toyland with Noddy and escape to The Magic Faraway Tree with Silky and Moonface. The City Museum and Art Gallery will be running a number of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the summer of 2015 in connection with this exhibition – for children young and old! This is an exhibition from Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books. Supported by Arts Council England, Newcastle City Council, Hodder Children’s Books, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Enid Blyton Fund, Egmont, Harper Collins and Macmillan.

Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Weekly, Thursdays BREEZE - LADIES ONLY CYCLING Free weekly led cycle ride for women. Great for socialising, getting back on your bike and meeting new people. Led by a qualified ride leader. Please bring your bike, helmet, suitable shoes and comfortable clothing for riding.

Weekly, Fridays BEGINNER RUNNING GROUP A fun and social running group for all abilities. A welcoming group to help you get fit by having fun. Join the Friday Jog Oners for a free fun morning run around Saltram Park.

A great start to the morning with a fun group to go with.

Weekly, Fridays GARDEN DISCOVERY TOURS These tours will unearth the origins of Saltram’s plants and trees from around the world.

Saltram has Victorian botanists and plant hunters to thank for some of the remarkable specimens found in the garden. During one of the garden’s most colourful times of year, the gardeners invite you to join them on a tour of discovery highlighting some of the fascinating and worldly plants.

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Beginner running group led by a leader to support you to get ready for the Race for Life. Join and get a Race for Life t-shirt and get support, meet new people and have fun while doing it.

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Daily until June 30 SPRING IN TO 50 THINGS Spring is the perfect time of year to start ticking off some of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4. Saltram will be waking up after winter so there’s lots to discover. Get outdoors and closer to nature this spring by hunting for frogspawn, climbing trees, planting seeds or creating some wild art. Guided and self-led activities available daily.

Daily until June 28 THE 5TH EARL’S PHOTOGRAPHS Meet Montagu Brownlow Parker; 5th Earl, soldier, advernturer and man about town. This photographic retrospective highlights some of ‘Monty’s’ treasured moments from 1911-49.

As an avid photographer Monty documented his discoveries and observations, both locally and further afield. Using personal photographs from the 5th Earl’s expansive collection, our exhibition invites you to discover his world at Saltram and his life as an international jet-setter.

June 10, July 8 5K SUMMER SERIES Join Armada Athletics for their 5K annual summer series. Second Wednesday each month for a 5K jaunt around Saltram Park. It’s open to everyone aged 11 and over.

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June 5, 12, 19, 26 THE GREAT KITCHEN COOK UP Saltram will be firing up the aga in the Great Kitchen for cooking demonstrations where you’re invited to taste delicious dishes from traditional, seasonal recipes.

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Funky Llama Festival hits the Hoe! Theatre Royal Plymouth’s pioneering Funky Llama Festival gets a mainstream venue for the first time this summer when over a dozen urban bands and performers from across the UK take to the stage in a ground-breaking event on Plymouth Hoe. The line-up of acts, including some with learning disabilities, promises a day and evening to remember when the festival rocks the Hoe from 2-11pm on Saturday 13 June.

Last year, the Funky Llama Festival took place at Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Production and Learning Centre at TR2 in Cattedown. This year, the inclusive event has a main stage, marquee, workshop tent, chill out tent and stalls.

There will be a real festival feel, with something on the go all the time and food and drink available throughout.

The line-up includes catchy pop-punk band Straight Jacket Legends from Wales, Brighton’s Beat Express, DJ Factory East from London, reggae/world band Zuri Aura from Exeter, Theatre Royal Plymouthmentored electronica musician Luke Lundin, rapper DJ Dolphin, MC Spike, lit by candlelight and characters enjoying a summer party.

June 26, July 10, 31 SCANDAL AND ROMANCE A playful evening event bringing the Parker family’s past scandals and romantic associations to life with actors and narration. Scandal and Romance explores more of the aristocratic stories and nuances as Georgian characters are brought to life with bespoke costumes and dialogue. The house will be candlelit. Booking essential.

July 4 BIG BEACH PICNIC With beach games, sandpits and deckchairs in the Garden, help celebrate the coastline.

From July 4 OUR BEST CHINA See ‘Our Best China’ on display and learn just how ladies of the house took tea and marvel at this colourful collection.

July 25 - 26 SALTRAM SUMMER GARDEN PARTY CRAFT & FOOD FAIR The Garden comes alive with local craft and food stalls as well as demonstrations, talks, garden games amongst a garden party atmosphere. Come along

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DJ Joshie B, Tom Remnant and, from Cornwall, folk band Travelling Time Wasters, Haunt the Woods and Kyle Coleman.

For more about the acts, visit www.theatreroyal.com/ whats-on/2015/funky-llamafestival-2015 Theatre Royal Plymouth community project producer Lesley-Ann Eaton-Keen said: “We are extremely excited that Funky Llama is being staged at a mainstream venue this year. We have a great line-up with a variety of top quality acts which really demonstrate the talent that is out there.

Funky Llama is totally unique in the

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July 29 WEDNESDAY IS SUMMER PLAY DAY Enjoy some summer fun at Saltram every Wednesday with different games and sport for you to try.

Join in the garden for some tennis, croquet, golf and more on offer for you to have a go at.

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“The whole day will be jam packed with everything you would expect to find at a mainstream festival – top DJ’s, bands, theatre, dance, storytelling, crafts, stilt walking, face painting, hair braiding, massage, yoga, a chill out tent and a range of festival stalls , food and a fully licenced bar.”

She added: “As well as promoting a range of diverse acts it is an opportunity for adults with learning disabilities to come along to a festival, socialise, make friends and take part in high quality performance opportunities. It’s completely inclusive, everyone is welcome.”

Tickets for the Festival are £10 for the day, £5 for under-18s. Enablers go free when accompanying a paid ticket holder.

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Funky Llama is delivered in partnership with Plymouth Music Zone and supported by the Big Lottery and The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

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Tickets can be bought at the gate on the day or in advance via the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222.

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June 16, July 21 COSTUME WALK ABOUT Meet costumed characters from years past in and around the Abbey. See the mistresses prepare and cook the master’s dinner between 1-2pm.

June 13 GOING BATS Join a nocturnal adventure and let the colonies of bats be your guide. With rare species calling Mount Edgcumbe home, you could be in for a real treat with this expedition. Meeting on the terrace at the front of the house at 8pm, the walk will take two to three hours and finish off with hot soup. Please make sure that you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the walk. Tickets cost £5 per person. 8pm to 10.30pm

July 19 RESONET Join the Resonet Choir as they perform Elizabethan choral classics within the Great Barn July 24 THE WURZELS - AN EVENING OF SCRUMPY AND WESTERN Grab a cider, bring along your harvesters and put on your best west country accents as The Wurzels are coming to perform inside Buckland Abbey’s Great Barn.

July 30 TUDOR ARCHER Meet the historic Tudor archer and see his display of bows and arrows outside the tithe barn. You may even get to have a go!

June 19 to June 21 THREE WISHES FAERY FESTIVAL Join the gathering of the faery clans and the mortal realms in Celtic Cornwall. For three fairytastic days where humans and faerie folk can walk (or fly!) side-by-side in harmony, in celebration of the magical time of midsummer. Step into the Fairy Ring portal and into the realms of the Fae, glimpse into fairyland and experience how the ‘little people’ celebrate their love of the sacred land. For details visit www.faeryevents.com

WHAT’S ON Exhibitions and Other Events It will also look at the ship (commonly Exhibition marks known as the ‘Billy Ruffian’) – a Trafalgar Throughout 2015 IN THE FRAME: PLYMOUTH’S PORTRAITS veteran that ended her days in Plymouth REVEALED bicentary of as a convict ship – and the public’s mixed Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery perceptions of Napoleon.

An exhibition that delves more deeply into Plymouth’s Napoleon in “As a military stronghold, the portrait collection and presents new research into some of Napoleonic Wars had impacted quite the characters that are new or rarely seen. ‘In the Frame’ Plymouth Sound directly on life in and around the historic A new exhibition at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery explores the 10 dramatic days during the summer of 1815 when Napoleon Bonaparte was held as a prisoner in Plymouth Sound aboard HMS Bellerophon.

‘Fallen Emperor: Napoleon in Plymouth Sound in 1815’ will be centred around a popular painting from the Museum’s collections by Jules Girardet, which shows Napoleon standing on the deck of HMS Bellerophon while many hundreds of local people in rowing boats flock to catch a glimpse of him.

The exhibition, which runs until September 26, tells the story of Napoleon’s short stay and the scenes in Plymouth Sound, as well as a dinner that took place here to discuss his future – a future that ultimately involved exile to the magazine advert:Layout 1 8/5/15 remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena.

‘Three Towns’ of Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport,” said exhibition curator Nigel Overton.

“During the wars Napoleon had been portrayed as a disturber of the peace and the enemy – yet he was a folk-hero to the lower classes of all nations, even those he fought against.”

Lunchtime talks inspired by the exhibition will take place on June 16, July 21 and July 28. Gallery talks on July 15 and September 23 and family workshops on August 19 will also be on offer.

The theme for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Day on Saturday June 6 will also be Napoleon and HMS Bellerophon.

Exhibition opening hours will be 10am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. Admission is free.

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features the gallery’s newest acquisition – an early selfportrait by Plympton-born 18th century artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds. This is set amongst other paintings of artists including self-portraits by James Northcote and Edward Opie. Come face to face with some of Plymouth’s maritime greats too – from Hawkins and Raleigh to 18th century Admirals and George Gibbon, the Lieutenant Governor of Plymouth in the early 1700s, painted by Thomas Hudson.

June 12 - 24 HOT ’15 DEGREE SHOW Peninsula Art Galley, University of Plymouth June will see the launch of HOT ’15, Plymouth University’s Art and Design Degree Show. High quality work from graduating Honours Degree students will be shown, sold, or commissioned from 3D Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Media and TV Arts, Photography, Digital Media and Animation, Architecture, Graphic Communication with Typography, and Digital Art and Design.

July 11 - August 29 PLYMOUTH CONTEMPORARY OPEN 2015 Peninsula Art Galley, University of Plymouth A major new exhibition, the Plymouth Contemporary Open 2015, will showcase new, up and coming creative talent alongside nationally and internationally significant artists. The Plymouth Contemporary Open explores the relationship between history and the very latest innovations and understanding within contemporary art practice.

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Elixel celebrates third year in business with more successes Plymouth-based digital creative agency Elixel celebrates its third anniversary in June with a growing reputation for innovation and creativity, plans for expansion, its first international client and yet another award.

More and more venues are signing up and the feedback from users has been very positive and it has definitely put Plymouth on the map in terms of digital innovation.

“The aim is to encourage more young people to get involved with arts and culture in Plymouth and the Artory app Elixel was formed in 2012 by four talented graduates who is designed to appeal to this audience.” first met on a degree The app’s launch course at Plymouth in January marked University. the culmination of a The quartet – Gavin year of work for arts Jones, Becky Veater, organisations working Paul Bird and Christian together to boost local Cook – recently secured culture in the city. a valuable contract from This city-wide initiative a multinational German has been produced by finance company for web i-DAT and Plymouth design work and cloudArts Centre with the based software.

Plymouth Culture Guide Managing director Group: Theatre Royal Gavin Jones said: “We Plymouth, Barbican were recommended by Theatre, Plymouth a local business – which City Museum and is always particularly Gallery, The Gallery at satisfying - and will be Plymouth College of Art, working with members of Peninsula Arts Plymouth the company’s UK office University, KARST, Ocean team in Glasgow on the Studios, Take a Part, project.”

Plymouth Dance and This success followed Plymouth Culture.

Award-winning Elixel quartet (from left) Gavin Jones, Paul Bird, Becky Veater and hot on the heels of Elixel’s The Artory app is Christian Cook runners-up spot in the designed and developed Innovation category of the

by Elixel with i-DAT. Herald Business Awards. It was the latest in a Artory is funded by Plymouth Arts Centre, i-DAT growing number of awards which included the with Plymouth University, Elixel, Destination plymouth Plymouth Magazine’s Young Business of the magazine Plymouth, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Year last year.

Culture.

Earlier this year Elixel played a key role in The software behind Artory is open-source, the launch of a brand new app called Artory, meaning that once it has been piloted in which is described as the ‘ultimate guide to Plymouth, it will be available for use by other Plymouth art and culture.’ cities to promote their cultural activity and there Artory is a free app that leads users to the has already been interest from other cities who city’s culture hotspots and then rewards them are keen to see how it works. with exclusive offers.

Meanwhile Elixel’s web design and branding work Artory-users will have a chance to earn Art Miles® continues to grow apace, particularly following the by visiting venues and leaving feedback. These can be development of a template-based web package offering a exchanged in participating cultural venues all over the city for low-cost solution for smaller businesses and start-ups. drinks, discounts and VIP events.

Networking and collaborating with other creative Venues and attractions will be able to fill the app with businesses has been one of the keys to Elixel’s success and what’s on listings and events, helping to promote Plymouth’s the company will be heavily involved in Plymouth Business cultural assets to a connected audience of city residents and Week in June, particularly the digital day at Thinq Tanq in visitors.

Plymouth’s city centre on June 18 and digital interactive open Art Miles® earned in one venue can be used in other day at the Devonport Guildhall on June 20. venues, thanks to the collaborative approach taken by the “We are hoping to launch a quarterly digital networking organisations involved. event later this year where like-minded businesses can Gavin said: “Although what’s on apps are commonplace, come together, share experiences and hear from respected the crucial difference with Artory is that it offers visitors speakers from the industry,” added Gavin. incentives for leaving feedback about what they thought “We are planning to recruit more staff in the near future to about the show, the exhibition, the film or the attraction. This maintain the pace of Elixel’s development and are looking at is a huge step forward from the usual feedback forms that doubling the size of the business over the next few years.” present culture fans with paperwork after visiting.”

He said that a target for 3,000 downloads had been set for 2015 - but 2,000 people had already downloaded the app For more information contact Gavin Jones at Elixel within four months of its launch. on 01752 395404 or visit www.elixel.co.uk. More “Artory is proving extremely successful and is attracting information about the new app is available at www. interest nationally and internationally after being featured by artory.co.uk the Guardian. the

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Lang and Town & Country join one of city’s biggest property

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Lang & Co Estate Agents and Town & Country Lettings & Estate Agents will be relaunched as Lang Town & Country on May 26. The newly-merged business will have an experienced team of directors and staff with offices in Mannamead, North Hill and Plymstock.

Both companies and many of the team involved have been immersed in the Plymouth property market for many years and the board of the new business has well over 150 years' experience.

Richard Rabin, who started Town & Country Lettings with Chris Forrest in 1997 said: "We are two like-minded property companies with a great history between us providing expert advice in both estate agency and lettings.

"With the joining of our two companies we can offer our clients even more choice and appeal to a new and larger market while still maintaining our personal service which has created the companies that we are today."

Jay Foster, who has more than 30 years' experience in the Plymouth property market, joined Lang & Co in 1995, shortly after it had been founded by Robert Lang.

Jay said: "The ethos of Lang & Co has always been based on the fact that it is run by Plymouth people, for Plymouth people. The same is true of Town & Country.

"As with all 'good ideas' what started as a fanciful conversation soon developed into a 'no brainer.' As a result two well-established and firmly Plymouth conscious property companies are merging their skills and strengths.

"Both companies are innovative, highly principled and fit very well together. Both the new board of directors and both sets of staff have already developed a strong bond and are determined to become one of the foremost property companies for both sales and lettings within the city and surrounding areas.

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forces to create businesses James Clarke, who will be managing director of Lang Town & Country Estate agents – as Tracy Brady is for Lettings – said: "This merger is not about consolidation but about expansion and progress. The combined businesses share the same reputation for professionalism and customer service and we believe this will set Lang Town & Country apart from many other estate agency and letting businesses in Plymouth.

"Town & Country have established a strong presence in the waterfront area and the north of the city while Lang & Co has traditionally been well represented in central areas such as Peverell, Hartley, Mannamead and Stoke and latterly in Plymstock and the South Hams.

"We will certainly be responsible for marketing the largest number of properties in the central areas of Plymouth, as well as having a strong presence in the lettings market through Town & Country, which is one of the most highly-respected lettings agencies in the city.

"We are also very active in the new homes market and see this aspect of the business growing strongly in the future.

We are currently marketing the former Royal Naval Hospital development in the Millfields and working with national developers Cavanna Homes on the Boatyard scheme in Oreston. We are also delighted to be adding a collection of new homes sites in the city later in the year.

"We are all extremely excited about the future and look forward to serving old and new customers, determined to offer the high standard of service which clients of the two businesses have come to expect," added James.

James highlighted the fact that both companies have played an active role in the local community, supporting charities and city-based organisations such as Plymouth Raiders, Plymouth Albion and Plymouth Argyle as well as being main sponsor for Plymouth Cricket Club.

The new company boasts three former chairman of the Plymouth Area Property Professionals Association and has strong relationships with many of the city's chartered surveyors and solicitors.

The other directors of Lang Town & Country are Tracy Brady, Gareth Forrest, Paul Preen and Marc Rees, with Chris Forrest taking a consultancy role.

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Award-winning Sunnybanks Homes development of detached bungalows

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Award winning Sunnybanks Homes have just started construction of 11 four-bedroom detached bungalows at Caradon Close, Derriford, just off Powisland Drive.

The bungalows are very similar in size and design to the two largest detached bungalows the company built in Woolwell Drive at Roborough, Plymouth in 2012.

Graham Clark, Sunnybanks Homes’ planning director’ said: "We have a longstanding reputation for building quality, superior bungalows. The site at Caradon Close offered us the opportunity to build spacious four-bedroom bungalows which are rarely, if ever, built, particularly in such a prestigious location just off Powisland Drive which is one of the most favoured areas in Plymouth.”

Ten of the bungalows have an internal floor space of 1,666 sq ft and have either an integral or detached double garage taking the total floor space to just under 2,000 sq ft.

Each bungalow has four double bedrooms, as well as a spacious lounge and kitchen-breakfast room which both open onto a sunny rear garden. The master bedroom and guest bedroom have en-suite shower rooms. Four of the bungalows have a double width driveway access direct onto Caradon Close. The other seven are accessed off a private road.

The Powisland four-bedroom detached bungalow, with integral double garage and electric doors, has Sunnybanks Homes’ trademark natural stone and natural slate finish together with a bespoke feature entrance porch.

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integral double garage and electric doors, by contrast has a feature brick frontage with concrete tiles that reflects the character of some of the houses in Caradon Close.

Both bungalows will be built to Sunnybanks Homes’ award winning superior standards and will be available with a 10year NHBC Warranty.

Work has already commenced on site and it is anticipated that the first bungalows will be completed towards the end of 2015, with the rest becoming available in early 2016.

Graham Clark added: "To find a new build bungalow is extremely rare these days. To find a new build four-bedroom bungalow, particularly located in a prestigious area, is even rarer. We are aware of only a handful being built in the whole of the south-west so the opportunity to purchase one does not come along very often.

"Our development of four detached bungalows, in nearby Woolwell Drive, proved to be very popular and set the benchmark in terms of price and standards. We think these bungalows will be even better and more popular, judging by the number of enquiries we have already received.

"Bungalows of this size and standard, which cater for the difficulties of downsizing from a large house whilst also comfortably accommodating the demands of visits from an extended family, do not come along very often.”

Mansbridge & Balment are the appointed sales agents.

Their Plymouth North Office, based next to Tesco at Woolwell is taking 'expressions of interest’ ahead of the formal launch of the development at Caradon Close, later in the year.

Further details will be available in due course from the Sunnybanks Homes website www.sunnybankshomes.co.uk or by contacting the agents Mansbridge & Balment. The first option to purchase will be to those who have registered their expression of interest who will receive fuller details in advance of a formal launch of the development.

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She worked out that she could take part of the space in the garage adjoining her three bedroom house and create a smart and practical plan.

“I am not getting any younger and was finding it increasingly difficult getting into and out of the bath and at one stage actually thought about moving,” said Pam. “But I have lived in this house for more than 40 years and it would have been too big a wrench to move.

“I thought about it a lot and decided that if I could have a walk-in shower it would be the best way forward.

“My garage is pretty long and there was already a small area at the end of the garage which housed a toilet and sink, which were pretty much past their sell-by date,” she added.

Having worked out that there was just enough space for the new facility, she chose a firm of local builders to knock down the old walls and create a new area for the shower, toilet and vanity unit with sink.

New windows and doors were installed by another local firm - and when it came to deciding which supplier to fit the new bathroom Pam had no doubts.

“A couple of my friends recommended Jobel Bathrooms as they were very pleased with the work that they had done.”

Jobel proprietor Michael Freeman visited Pam and having taking her instructions prepared a 3D plan of the new room, showing all the fittings and fixtures.

“It was quite a challenge as the room only measures eight feet by five feet, but Michael was able to come up with a plan which made the most of the space available.

“I visited the Jobel showroom in Millbay Road and was amazed at the sheer number of bathroom displays that were available to choose from,” added Pam. “ I was able to select all the bathroom fittings, shower enclosure and wall tiles and floor tiles, as well mosaic tiles for the shower tray.

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Once Pam had selected the fixtures and fittings it took just a few days for the job to be completed.

“I was really impressed with all the Jobel team including the electrician, plumber and tiler.

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“The tiling in particular is fantastic - I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result,” said Pam. “I would have no hesitation in recommending Jobel to anyone who is looking to have their bathroom updated or is contemplating a shower room or wet room. It was all trouble free and I am absolutely delighted with it.”

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Compensation for travellers who have suffered from severely delayed or cancelled flights has been an ongoing battle between the airlines and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for some time now due to amended EU legislation.

A landmark court case brought by a passenger against an airline was recently won and a significant amount of compensation was awarded to the consumer for a flight cancellation although the airline has subsequently claimed that it will appeal against the result on the grounds that the value of the claim far outweighed the cost of the ticket.

So, where do you stand?

If a passenger arrives at their destination three or more hours later than scheduled, airlines must pay compensation of £180 to £430 depending on the length of the journey and the delay. The airlines can only refuse to pay out if it is determined that the delay was due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’, which were beyond their control, such as industrial action, a security threat or extreme weather.

However, some airlines have repeatedly refused or delayed compensation payments, challenging the EU regulations in the courts. The compensation is not paid automatically: each passenger must submit a claim to the airline for each circumstance.

If a flight is cancelled or delayed by more than two hours, the airline is obliged to provide passengers with refreshments and accommodation. After a delay of five hours, passengers can choose to cancel their trip, demand a full refund and an alternative flight back to their original point of departure.

You can only claim the compensation if you are travelling from an airport within the EU or flying with an airline whose headquarters is situated in the EU. For example, an Air India flight from Heathrow to Delhi would be covered by the regulations but an Air India flight from Delhi to Heathrow would not. Even for an employee working in the travel industry, the regulations can be very confusing!

The good news is that from next year, a new Ombudsman service will be available to handle complaints under plans

outlined by the CAA. It will bring aviation in line with other industries, such as financial services and energy, where an officially appointed Ombudsman is in place to help resolve disputes and instruct service providers to pay compensation and adhere to legislation.

As soon as I have more details of this Ombudsman service, I will include them in my article.

In the meantime, if you are unfortunate enough to experience a flight cancellation or lengthy delay with any airline, please ensure that they issue you with a letter clearly confirming the duration of and reason for the disruption. It is also essential that you keep copies of flight confirmations, tickets, boarding cards and any receipts for expenses you incur as these could be requested in future correspondence regarding any claim.

During the past few months, there has been a great deal of confusion surrounding the issuing of visas for travellers visiting India and Egypt.

Both countries recently decided to change their visa requirements and regulations making a visit to either country not only more difficult, but a lot more expensive. India firstly tried to introduce a system whereby a tourist visa could only be obtained if you visited one of their appointed offices, in person, for an interview and to provide fingerprints.

For us here in the South West, the closest proposed office was Bristol. As you would expect, these requirements deterred so many people from visiting India that the proposals have now been completely withdrawn.

Their new rules incorporate the more popular idea of an electronic visa, similar to the systems already in place for visiting the USA and Australia, where travellers can apply online for instant approval. The proposed date for this

system to go live is June 15 so if you are planning to travel to India after that date, I would advise you to wait for the new electronic system to be up and running before you apply for your visa.

Egypt, on the other hand, decided that travellers who were not entering the country on a package holiday and had no ground handler (tour operator representing them), would need to apply in advance for a visa from the Egyptian Embassy.

The reason for implementing these amended regulations was to improve security but for many visitors travelling on a flight only to visit their own properties or stay with friends and relatives, this would prove to be difficult to accept.

Again, after consulting with the travel industry and receiving many objections from travellers, the proposed changes were abandoned and they decided to remain with the system of purchasing a visa upon arrival.

I find it remarkable that two countries whose economies rely so heavily on tourism were even contemplating making such changes to their visa requirements. If they want to further develop inbound tourism and build on the contribution this is making to their economy, surely they should be looking for ways of making it easier for tourists to obtain visas and access their tourist destinations.

I completely understand that internal security is always going to be a priority and that the main focus of any country’s border controls. However, I also feel that imposing higher visa fees and making it more inconvenient for visitors to obtain visas is somewhat short-sighted and naïve as travellers will surely just choose an alternative destination in which to spend their hard earned cash! Happy Holidays!

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It’s in everyone’s interest to support health research The very first question Tim Charlesworth was asked after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s was whether he would like to take part in clinical research.

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in taking up the opportunity to participate in health research trials because he recognised the positive benefits for him and other people in the future.

A leg tremor prompted a visit to his GP in 2012 and scans confirmed that he had the progressive neurological condition.

“The very first question I was asked by the consultant when he confirmed the diagnosis was would I like to take part in clinical trials. When my father died in the early eighties his wish was for his body to be donated to medical science so I was receptive to supporting research.”

Tim signed up to a patient register specifically for Parkinson’s research and has been matched with several studies. He has taken part in a Phase 2 drug trial, two observational studies including one on pain management, and the development of a cognitive and memory assessment tool which is now available to clinical professionals as an app.

Tim, who is the chief executive and Harbour Master for Cattewater Harbour Commissioners in Plymouth, added: “The research staff make you feel valued and there comes with taking part a sense of empowerment because I am doing what I can to help others better understand Parkinson’s. I have come to terms with there not being a cure at the moment but much can be done to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.

“I am fortunate to have the flexibility in my working life to attend research appointments and, just as employers have a moral duty to accommodate staff who wish to make e.g. blood donations, and employees have a duty to respond to calls for jury service, I feel there should be a similar approach to health research. It is in everyone’s interest to support and achieve advances in health care.”

NIHR Clinical Research Network South West Peninsula Research Delivery Manager Mike Visick said: “We have been very grateful for the time and support Tim has given to research. As well as being a participant in clinical trials, Tim has spoken at events for patients and healthcare professionals. By sharing his experience he provides a valuable insight into Parkinson’s with a healthy dose of good humour.”

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A brand new mobility showroom – the largest in Devon and Cornwall – has been opened in the city by Plymouth Mobility Centre.

The showroom at Drake Mill Business Park in Estover has everything under one roof, from day-to-day living aids such as kitchen equipment and walking sticks to specialist rise and recline chairs and adjustable beds. There is also a big selection of scooters and wheelchairs as well as curved and straight stairlifts, and level access showers and wet rooms.

The centre has a large workshop behind the showroom where a team of engineers ensures that all made-to-measure items and home and vehicle adaptions are a perfect fit. The vehicle work includes pedal transfers, hand controls, swivel seats, electric steps and boot hoists for scooters, while all home adaptions are also carried out by inhouse fitters.

For Plymouth Mobility Centre owner Ian Bellamy, the opening is a major expansion of his business and means he can reach more people. He opened his other store, Launceston Mobility Centre, 14 years ago, when he noticed that a lot of older and disabled people were struggling with day to day tasks. What started as a small shop initially grew to the base he now has on the Penny Gillam Industrial Estate in Launceston.

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a distance for them to come so we decided to open here,” he said. “It has also brought us new customers not just from Plymouth but from further afield in Devon. This is a perfect spot for us here as it’s near the A38 and we’re easy to find.”

Plymouth Mobility Centre is a member of the British Healthcare Trades Association and approved by the Trading Standards Institute. It is also a Motability partner for scooters and powered wheelchairs. As well as sales, the centre carries out services and repairs. People can also get in touch if they want to hire scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and stairlifts.

The showroom has plenty of free parking and there is level access. The store has been designed to enable visitors using wheelchairs to get around all areas with ease. All the major mobility brands are available and Ian said: “If someone comes in and asks for something we never say ‘no’. If we don’t have it in stock we’ll get it.

“We offer a next day delivery service on most products or a seven day delivery for made to measure items. We pride ourselves on our customer service which is one of the reasons we have such a good reputation, together with our range.”

As part of the service Ian and his staff will provide home demonstrations on many items for customers who are unable to visit the showroom. And, with all customers of major items, they will carry out a full assessment: “We make sure that the product is right for you and that you are capable of using it. If it’s not right we’ll tell you so.”

All products come in a range of colours, sizes and in the case of furniture, fabrics – if it’s not on show, just ask Ian and his front-of-house team, Graham and Holly.

The expansion has gone so well that the business is now looking to take on two more staff, one at each base. For Ian, the Plymouth store could not have got off to a better start: “The response so far has been really good, we’ve had lots of customers in and we’re getting some excellent feedback.”

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FOSTERING MATTERS

Call for teaching professionals in Plymouth to consider becoming foster carers

Every day teachers are making a difference to the pupils they teach, so it is not surprising to learn that many of Foster Care Associates’ (FCA) foster families have a background in education and working with children.

With a national shortage of carers, FCA would like to build on this trend and is calling on current and former teaching professionals who want to provide a safe and stable home to young people in Plymouth to get in touch.

Sherree Cole, registered manager from FCA South West, said: “We’re continually seeking to attract new carers who believe they have the patience, understanding and determination to make a difference to young people’s lives.

"There are huge parallels between the motivation to teach and to foster, which probably explains why so many of our foster families have a background in education. Seeing young people make positive progress is the reward that carers and teachers share.

“Our carers come from a range of backgrounds and at different stages of life. From people whose children have left home and single people, to families with teenagers, there are all kinds of families and individuals who can begin the hugely rewarding journey into foster care. We'd love to hear from people in Plymouth who want to make a difference to a young person's life."

Foster carers Andre and Angie Savchenko have built their lives around caring for young people both as foster carers with FCA and in their respective careers as a head teacher and classroom assistant.

Andre explained why he thinks his experience as a teacher

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has benefitted his role as a carer: “We started fostering at the same time as I qualified as a teacher, so for me the two roles have always gone hand in hand with the experience from each role helping me to be better at the other.”

Sharon Hughes' career in teaching led her family into fostering. She now fosters alongside training teachers and carers in techniques to support the emotional wellbeing of young people.

She explained: "Being a foster carer with a teaching background gives you the opportunity to educate a child in a different way and focus more on the emotional well being of the child. Fostering is a way of life for us and since we became FCA carers in 2011 we have become part of a wonderful network of carers in our local area who have become an extended family."

According to FCA there are many factors that make up an ideal candidate – everything from being adaptable, resilient and nurturing to being a good listener and having a flexible response to a young person’s needs.

From the very beginning FCA provides ongoing support and generous fees to all of its carers, throughout the UK, and is dedicated to providing all the advice they need to make a positive impact on the children they look after.

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PLYMOUTH MATTERS

Plymouth’s ‘ship’ building The iconic Ship building in Derriford, once a hive of industry as the bustling headquarters of the Plymouth Herald and Western Morning News, has been given a lastminute reprieve from the threat of demolition with the announcement that it has been acquired by a South West property developer.

Burrington Estates, which has made a name for itself preserving historic buildings and returning them to their former glory, has delighted Plymouth City Council and local campaigners by vowing to save this eye-catching glass-andsteel building.

The derelict building – designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw and nicknamed The Ship because of its distinctive shape – is set to be given a new lease of life as the main Plymouth site for Thrive Hubs, an innovative combination of flexible, inspiring and professional environments for new and growing businesses and entrepreneurs. Two or three smaller centres around the city are due to launch imminently, with the aim of rolling the Thrive model out to other UK cities soon.

Mark Edworthy, Chairman of Burrington Estates and founder of Thrive Hubs, comments: “Saving Plymouth’s glass Ship building marks an investment of £5 million and we look forward to working alongside Plymouth City Council to ensure The Ship reaches its full potential within the city.

“Burrington Estates not only has a passion for the sensitive and appropriate renovation of historic and significant buildings, but a drive to breathe new life into them and The Ship very much fits into our overall company ethos. Our aim,

as with all of our developments, is to restore them to their former glory and we are confident The Ship will be regarded as one of the places to do business in the city in no time at all.

“We are sure that Thrive Hubs will strike a chord with companies and entrepreneurs alike, and play an instrumental role in creating jobs and keeping business talent within the city – we also hope it will help attract talent to the region too.

“We are expecting a high level of interest in Thrive – a supportive eco-system for entrepreneurs and businesses to work in flexible, inspiring and professional environments – and would encourage anyone interested to get in touch to sign up quickly to be part of this exciting movement. We will be scheduling weekly visits culminating in a grand open day on 20 June – but we require people to pre-register for both

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due to the anticipated demand.”

Burrington Estates has welcomed the move to make The Ship a Listed building, preserving it for future generations and turning it into a place the city can be proud of once more.

The building is soon to be renamed by Burrington Estates as 'The Spirit of Enterprise' to reflect the new vision for the landmark building. Advanced discussions are under way with a number of businesses, including a leading South West manufacturer.

Paul Scantlebury, co-founder of Burrington Estates, commented: “Burrington Estates has a strong track record in delivering large-scale construction and renovation projects, preserving the heritage of sites like Dean Clarke House, once the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, and now a pride of the city rather than a derelict, unloved site. In Ivybridge, we hope to create a new heart of the community, with a sensitive but ambitious multi-use housing and retail development at the historic Stowford Mill, while retaining the heritage of the site. Meanwhile, in Plymouth, we have taken Ocean Crescent and transformed it into a stylish and sought-after apartment building and continue to develop Burrington Business Park into a thriving place to do business.”

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So this month I would love to be writing all about my wonderful garden and lawn but I can’t because it’s all a bit of a mess! Where do I start?!

Well the May weather has been damp and cold for the most part so plants have been slow to develop and everything is a bit green. Hopefully more reliable warmer temperatures in June will help sort it all out.

Plus everything that did show a flower Basil helped himself to. Of course as he can now jump into the border nothing is sacred and stealing our flower buds especially my lovely Agapanthus buds is a wonderful game! Basillllll!

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By Fiona Newton and Derek Anderson of Plymouth Garden Centre they will be really full and spilling over!

• Choose a 14 or 16 inch hanging basket. Fill with compost as above • Choose a centre piece plant a Fuchsia or Geranium for example and plant in the middle.

• Use 6 patio plants (9 or 10cm pot size) we chose Bacopa, Bidens, Surfinias, Verbena, Calibrachoa (Million Bells) and Diascia.

• Fill gaps with six pack bedding. We chose Marigolds and Lobelia.

You can use less patio plants and more bedding packs to reduce the cost of the basket. Hanging baskets are best when they are bursting so cram as much as you can in!

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Scented Baskets – Scented Geranium as centre piece, Nemesia (lovely new varieties available), Surfinia Pink Vein, Nepeta, Lobularia, Alyssum.

So fingers crossed for lots of warm sunny weather in June – baskets and pots will then be blooming.

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