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The man behind the new hi-tech Mayflower project

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In 1620 the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth on an epic journey across the Atlantic which ultimately led to the foundation of the United States.

In four years time another Mayflower will be setting sail from Plymouth as part of the 2020 celebrations.

It will be a ground-breaking event as this 100 foot long vessel will be unmanned and powered purely by energy from the sun and wind.

The Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS) project is being led by Plymouth-based M Subs, Plymouth University and ProMare, a maritime research charity.

We have an interview in this issue with Brett Phaneuf, managing director of MSubs and one of the driving forces behind the

project.

In the wake of the shock news on the proposed closure of Stonehouse Barracks, we were invited for a behind the scenes tour of the Royal Citadel, home of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. Commanding Officer Lt Col Jon Cresswell talks about plans for the iconic military fort to play an increasingly important role in the local community.

Elsewhere we catch up with Nicola Hurst, Plymouth’s talented jewellery designer, who is celebrating 10 years in business and also meet a group of artists who have formed a collective which will help young arts graduates to take the next steps on their careers.

Last but by no means least we also meet one of the mums who has enjoyed taking her baby to the cinema - thanks to a special initiative by the Plymouth Arts Centre.

Hope you enjoy the latest issue.

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Plymouth Property News 77.1% of Plymouth Properties have 3 or more bedrooms – Problem or Opportunity?

The orthodox way of landlords I talk to are always asking me and two bed properties in Plymouth. You classifying property which attributes and features are likely to see, it might interest the homeowners and in the UK is to look make their property comparatively more landlords of Plymouth, that there has been at the number of attractive and which ones may detract from a change in the numbers of properties on bedrooms rather the price. Over time, buyers’ and tenants’ the market and the split in bedrooms on the than its size in wants and needs have changed. In Plymouth, market over the last 12 months square metres location is still the No. 1 factor affecting the  12 months ago, 188 one bed properties (although now we value of property, and a property in the ‘more 77.1% of Plymouth Properties have 3 or more bedrooms – Problem or were for sale in Plymouth, today 236, a are leaving the sought after’ neighbourhoods, say Derriford, rise of 26% Ben Dreher Opportunity?

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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2016 EDITION

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BRINGING IN BABY

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INSIDE THE CITADEL

Plymouth Arts Centre has introduced cinema sessions for parents or carers which enable them to take their babies to the movies

Lt Col Jon Cresswell invited Laura Joint for a tour of the Royal Citadel and talked about the extensive renovation work being undertaken

MORTGAGE MATTERS

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We meet mortgage adviser Jan O’Neill who set up her own business in 2013 and has seen it go from strength to strength

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Anne-Marie Davies and her team of professionals at Sandon Court Clinic have lots to celebrate as they mark their 10th anniversary

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

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Around 20 couples attended a special event at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel celebrating the day when they held their wedding reception at the venue

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Bringing in baby Cathryn and Max at Plymouth Arts Centre

At Plymouth Arts Centre’s Bringing in Baby events, parents, grandparents and carers of babies can relax and enjoy a film in the cinema without having to worry about baby making a noise or two.

New mum Cathryn Macey took along her baby Max, who is now 11 months old, along and shares her experiences.

"Whoever came up with the phrase 'yummy mummy' has clearly never spent time with a new mum. Those early days are inevitably about puke and poo with a side order of extreme sleep deprivation.

“Thankfully there are many groups designed to keep both parents and babies sane. The one event that gives parents a break and an opportunity to feel both sociable and cultured is the monthly Bringing in Baby at Plymouth Arts Centre. It has undoubtedly been the highlight of my maternity leave and I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are in need of a treat. (Which, let’s face it…you probably are!)

If a trip to the cinema with a baby sounds far from relaxing to you, let me reassure you. I have been to see three films at the baby cinema and loved every one of them. The three films I have watched (Brooklyn, The Danish Girl and Love and Friendship) have also been the only three films I have actually watched since having my son 10 months ago!

“I’ll be honest….the first trip, when Max was only two months old, was the most daunting. However, despite the fact the cinema was fairly busy, we were well looked after by all of the staff and the other cheerful mums and dads.

“Yes, Max did cry and yes Max did need his nappy changed a few times but no one sighed or tutted and I did manage to follow the plot (Thank goodness it was simple though)!

The baby-friendly staff and incredibly supportive environment are such a welcome break from the kind of reactions you unfortunately encounter in public sometimes.

You know what I mean. The atmosphere is so inclusive.

Whether your baby is bottle or breastfed, screams through climactic scenes or lets off a stink bomb part way through a nude scene, no one bats an eyelid. We’re all on each others’

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side. And that is why I love Bringing in Baby.

"The fact that the group is so positive enables you to feel comfortable to do whatever it is you need to do to get through to the end of the film. I admit it. We did miss the end of The Danish Girl but we enjoyed a quiet coffee and feed in the stylish café instead and that experience in itself felt special.

"As Max got bigger and more active I worried that baby cinema was going to have to be a thing of the past. He is now a fan of trying to walk and pulling himself up on to furniture.

"Despite his love of sofa surfing we did manage to make it through Love and Friendship and I was so grateful to him and the other cinemagoers who made this possible as I am a massive Jane Austen fan.

"Another mum’s reaction to this accomplishment embodies the spirit of baby cinema. 'Well done,' she said, beaming from ear to ear, 'You made it.' And she was right. On our third and, most likely, final outing to Bringing in Baby we had indeed made it through an entire film without having to leave the cinema. Hurrah!

The next Bringing in Baby to the Cinema event is Café Society on Thursday October 13at 11am. Tickets are £6.50.

Plymouth Arts Centre also run Bringing in Baby: to the Gallery. Join our visual arts team for a short introduction to the current exhibition, meet other parents with a passion for culture and relax in the comfort of the Centre's café. Tuesday October 4, 11am. £2 – includes a hot drink.

The current exhibition Katya Sander: Publicness continues until October 29. Danish artist Katya Sander’s mid-career survey brings together selected works about the public subconscious.

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Nicola Hurst sits in her designer jewellery gallery in Hyde Park Road and asks: “Where on earth does the time go?

It’s flown by!” She is discussing her 10th anniversary at the gallery, a landmark she is celebrating by launching a new e-commerce website that will make life a lot easier for those customers who drive literally hundreds of miles to visit the gallery.

And, on the day of the anniversary, 25 October 2016, she has a special “10-for-10” offer – 10% off for 10 years – on everything in her gallery.

The new-look website – due to go ‘live’ around about now – comes just in time to showcase her two new collections, which locals can view for themselves by popping into the gallery. One of the new collections has just gone into the shop, with the second collection being launched between now and Christmas.

Nicola has had her own business for 25 years but moved from home working to her gallery and workshop in 2006. Since then, she’s never looked back: “It’s such a great community here, it’s like being in a village. We’re all independent businesses and we’re all here for each other.

“And it’s a brilliant location for customers, with lots of free parking.

It’s perfect.”

As well as her own hand-made jewellery, Nicola also sells pieces by selected designers from across the UK, many of them from the South West.

Ten years ago, customers were less likely to go for designer pieces of jewellery, but this, says Nicola, is one of the big

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Perfect 10 for Nicola’s Designer Jewellery Gallery! changes she has seen: “In the early days people needed to be persuaded, almost, to go for something a bit different but now it’s what customers are actually looking for. People are more aware of unique, bespoke jewellery and they like jewellery to be hand-made by a designer they can put a name to.

“I get a lot of people in who are looking for a gift for their partner and through chatting about what they like and don’t like, we can choose a piece that’s just right for them. People love that sort of personal service.”

In the past 10 years, Nicola has seen trends come and go.

The big trend currently is for people who want to make their own jewellery, especially their wedding rings.

Nicola hand-makes all of her jewellery in the workshop at the back of the gallery and it’s also where she holds her Wedding Ring Workshops and her jewellery-making evening classes. Showing people how to make beautiful jewellery is a part of the job that she particularly enjoys.

Beginners and intermediate workshops are run weekly over a 10-week course and Nicola says: “It’s amazing to see the jewellery that people can make by the end of the term, using the metals or stones that they like – really stunning pieces.”

The classes are for a maximum of four people and you need to book your places well in advance; Nicola is currently taking bookings from April 2017.

For couples wanting to make their own wedding rings, Nicola holds an initial consultation to discuss the design they’d like before a one day private course in the workshop: “I love doing the Wedding Ring Workshops,” she said. “It’s not just a happy day for the couples, it’s a happy day for me as well. And the

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feedback is lovely. The couples say that their wedding rings mean even more to them because they made them together.

“We do a ‘trial run’ in the morning and they get to keep those rings, too. So they leave the shop with their wedding rings plus a second ring which they usually put on before they leave!”

Most of the couples get in touch with Nicola as a result of recommendations and one couple recently travelled all the way from Bristol to make their rings.

More and more people are also asking Nicola to remodel pieces that have been handed down to them: “I find these commissions very special,” she said. “People want to keep these pieces of jewellery because they obviously mean a lot to them but they don’t want them to be tucked away in a drawer.

In most cases, they’re not the sort of jewellery they would

wear or perhaps they might be a bit out of date. So we have a chat about how to remodel it and then I melt down the metal and re-set the stone.

“It’s lovely because they get to use the jewellery and keep the memory.”

Give Nicola a call if you’re looking for something just a little bit special or if you’d like to book a workshop. You can also check the collections online, with free delivery to UK customers.

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Nicola Hurst Designer Jewellery 65 Hyde Park Road, Plymouth PL3 4JN 01752 228000 www.nicolahurst.co.uk www.facebook.com/Nhjewellery www.twitter.com/nhjewellery

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Setting sail with the 21st century Mayflower Computer graphic impressions of the new hitech Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship

A ground-breaking plan to celebrate Mayflower 400 by sailing an unmanned hi-tech ship across the Atlantic in 2020 reaches a major milestone in October.

A Crowdfunder campaign will be launched on October 24 to raise ÂŁ300,000 for the design and production of working models for the ship.

World-beating marine expertise is being harnessed to develop the Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS) - a full-sized unmanned ship which will use state-of-the-art wind and solar technology to replicate the Plymouth UK to Plymouth USA route taken by the Pilgrim Fathers.

A not-for-profit company has been formed by Plymouthbased MSubs - which specialises in the design and production of manned and unmanned underwater vessels - Plymouth University and ProMare, a charitable marine research foundation, to drive the project forward.

The company, which is called Mayflower Autonomous Ship Limited, has a mission statement which includes: "To build an autonomous vessel capable of conducting scientific research with the endurance and reliability to operate remotely in all corners of the globe."

At over 100 feet in length and weighing around 25 tonnes, the revolutionary trimaran vessel will carry on board a variety of drones through which it will conduct experiments during its voyage.

After her Atlantic crossing in 2020, MARS will circumnavigate the globe, gathering valuable research data in the process, and will then be available for charter for

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scientific research.

The idea for the pioneering project arose from discussions between Brett Phaneuf, managing director of MSubs, and academics from Plymouth University, who conduct research into the capability and use of underwater autonomous vehicles (UAVs).

Brett said: "We want this to be a project that captures the imagination of not only the public, but also students and schoolchildren, creating engagement with science and technology.

"At the same time we want to generate opportunities for research and for Plymouth University students to benefit through internships and industrial placements."

He said that because the project is not a commercial venture, the team were already connecting with major corporations and governmental bodies which have an interest in the development of unmanned marine craft.

"There are a lot of people building autonomous boats, but MARS will be the biggest of its kind and is already attracting a great deal of interest from all around the world."

Award-winning multi-hull yacht designers Shuttleworth Design are currently developing detailed designs for scale models which will be tested in Plymouth University's Marine Building.

It is expected that the contract for production of the revolutionary MARS will be awarded to a local shipbuilder in the middle of 2017. Construction is expected to take up to 15 months, with fitting out completed by early 2019.

This will allow extensive trials to take place during 2019 and

PLYMOUTH MATTERS Brett Phaneuf of MSubs

into 2020 ahead of the official Mayflower 400 celebrations in September.

Formal Royal Navy commander Paddy Dowsett, who is project manager for MARS, said: "The Crowdfunder campaign is designed to appeal to individuals, families, through to major corporate sponsors. We will be offering a range of attractive rewards for those who join this exciting adventure."

He said that MARS will be built locally and launched in Plymouth. "It is a fantastic project that will further strengthen Plymouth's long and proud maritime heritage."

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ART MATTERS

Artists’ collective will encourage young talent to stay in Plymouth to further their careers Oona Wagstaff is a local artist who came up with the great idea of setting up an artists’ collective in Plymouth. Within a week of emailing six people to tell them about her vision, they became a team!

She told me: “We have named the group ‘Rhizome’ which in biological terms is a continuously growing horizontal underground stem which puts out lateral shoots and roots at intervals.

“Our hope is that other artists and the community at large will be positively affected by an ever growing network of artistic opportunities made available within the Plymouth area.’

I asked Oona what happened at Rhizome’s inception.

She said: “The initial group began to develop back in January of this year, when some second and third year students at Plymouth College of Art decided that they needed an ongoing, supportive structure in place for them on graduating from their BA (Hons) courses in painting,

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Using the extensive and varied sets of skills and experiences of all its members, the group then wrote a business plan, conducted market research and built partnerships with the Plymouth community, local artists and Art Matters Plymouth College of Art. with Kerry Cole The group have managed to negotiate a partnership with the Millfields Trust in Plymouth, which has provided them with accommodation to kick-start their venture.

Rhizome moved into their new accommodation on Union Street in Plymouth in July and have spent their summer further developing the collective.

This has included the running of life drawing sessions for the Plymouth community, the establishment of the Rhizome Contemporary Open exhibition and the organisation of a number of events which took place during the Plymouth Art Weekender festival at the end of September.

The group are currently applying to the Arts Council for funding and working with Plymouth College of art, the Millfields Trust and other Plymouth arts organisations, to establish ongoing relationships and collaborative projects.

These projects aim to enhance and inspire creative innovation in critical, creative practice, enabling graduates from PCA programmes to remain in the area.

I asked Marie Taylor, one of the founding Rhizome artists, why the collective was important to her. She told me: “It has given me a fantastic opportunity to start thinking now about bridging that gap when I graduate next year. There is an urgency for this type of thing to support the local art graduates as they emerge out of art school.

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“We want to change the stigma around critiques and the anxiety that is associated with them, helping to break down these barriers in a friendly environment whilst developing professional practice and boosting confidence. ‘

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Restoration will enhance Royal Citadel’s offer to the community, says departing CO

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As the MoD announces it is to sell off Stonehouse Barracks, we take a guided tour of another of Plymouth’s iconic military bases, the Royal Citadel.

Regiment has also launched a £10,000 Crowdfunder appeal: “As well as our military duties, we take our heritage responsibility seriously,” he told us, “and we are particularly keen on enhancing our offering to the community. I think we’ve got something to Standing guard over the Sound and the city, the mere sight of share here. it down the centuries has been enough to deter any would-be “The tours conducted by English Heritage have shown that attackers. there is an interest in the Royal Citadel – and why wouldn’t But the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe is more than just a there be? It’s a fantastic story. However, most of our visitors are military fort and the HQ for 29 Commando Regiment Royal holidaymakers. This is quite normal in that people who live here Artillery; it’s at the heart of city’s history and the outgoing tend not to do the touristy things that visitors do, but I think that Commanding Officer has put wheels in motion to ensure its role with an enhanced offering and if people were aware of the tours, in the community continues to grow in the years to come. more local people would visit,” added the CO, whose campaigns As part of that vision, it’s hoped a musical spectacular at the include Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Citadel – with the working title The Plymouth Naval Tattoo – will Some of the Citadel’s enhancements are already under way, soon become part of the city’s calendar. with the Regiment’s history room now complete and a similar Lieutenant Colonel Jon Cresswell invited us for a guided tour room being created which will showcase the history of the of the Royal Citadel to take in the history, the stories and, of Citadel. The historic Royal Chapel of Saint Katherine has also course, the panoramic views that make it such a fabulous lookseen improvements and this year, a stunning new stained glass out post. On a clear day you can see for miles and miles. window by Andrew Johnson was installed. English Heritage, What isn’t widely known is that this view could be yours – for meanwhile, has begun renovation work on some of the walls a couple of hours at least – during the March to September within the fort, while apprentices at Devonport-based Babcock pre-booked guided tours run by English Heritage. In his twoMarine have made a start on restoring the guns which line and-a-half year stint as the perimeter wall. Local CO at the Royal Citadel, Lt scouts and guides are also Citadel Guns pointing out to sea and Col Cresswell has kickproviding a helping hand Smeaton’s Tower started a heritage project by cleaning some of the which he hopes will see most severely weatherthe surviving 30 guns worn guns. restored and the history of Although the guns are both the regiment and the not the responsibility of fort better showcased for the Regiment as they’re visitors. part of the Citadel, Lt A £76,000 Heritage Col Cresswell says their Lottery Fund bid is being restoration is “a labour of submitted which would love” and he added: “Our fund the restoration aim is to have all of them of all the guns and the restored in time for the

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PLYMOUTH MATTERS Citadel Officers’ Mess from Bath’s Bastion

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At one time, there were 113 guns in the upper part of the Royal Citadel, with 40 more at the lower level close to where Madeira Road is now. The oldest of the remaining guns was forged in 1710.

It’s believed that none of the guns has ever been fired in anger; testament to the Citadel’s deterrent factor and also a sign of their limited shelf life. The Citadel was, however, hit by the Luftwaffe during the Blitz, when 17 people – gunners and family members – were killed.

As well as the Citadel’s own guns, there are the ‘spoils of war’ including a French 16 pounder captured at Waterloo and one of the regiment’s own howitzers, sold to Argentina before the Falklands War in 1982 and retaken during the conflict.

The old fortress holds so many stories and legends that it would take a book to do it justice. Anyone who’s anyone has visited here, including Nelson, Wellington and several monarchs.

Built under the orders of King Charles II, the foundation stone was laid 350 years ago in 1666. Famously, the Royal Citadel was built with the guns not only facing seaward, but landward, too, as a deterrent to potential uprisings from the people of Plymouth, who had fought on the side of the Parliamentarians in the English Civil War. It originally had a moat and an outer wall to protect the main entrance but these are long since gone. The inner gate with its drawbridge chain remains though, and is a protected historic building.

While the fort is a largely 17th century structure, the origins of parts of the site go back further than that. The Chapel dates back to 1371 and is actually a parish church, which means that local residents are able to attend Sunday Service – another of the Citadel’s little known stories. It was granted its Royal status in by King George V, after he visited in 1927 and is one of just six chapels to be bestowed the ‘Royal’ title. The Citadel also houses the remnants of the original Plymouth Fort built by Drake in 1590.

The Citadel has been home to 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery since the Regiment’s return from Cyprus in 1960.

It’s not just the Regiment’s national HQ (there are two other bases in Poole and Arbroath); it’s also home for over 200 of the Regiment’s 350 Commando Gunners who are based here in Plymouth.

Lt Col Cresswell will be saying “au revoir” to all of this when he takes up a new posting overseas. September saw his 20th anniversary in the Armed Forces and this is his third spell at 29 Commando. As regiment CO, he is the Queen’s keeper of the key at the fort, which must be offered up to the Monarch for the duration on any visit. In November, the key will be passed on to the new CO, Lt Col Mark Dornan.

“I’ll be very sad to leave here,” said Lt Col Cresswell. “But the main thing is that the renovation continues and that our outreach work grows. We might appear separated from the city by these huge stone walls, but both the Regiment and the Citadel are very much part of the community in Plymouth.”

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WHAT’S ON The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com Oct 8 to 22 WIND IN THE WILLOWS Kenneth Grahame’s wild tale about the thrill-seeking, lovable menace Mr Toad comes to life in a brand new stage musical with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Awardwinning composer and lyricist team George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

Oct 25 to 26 BRB’S SHAKESPEARE TRIPLE BILL Jessica Lang captures the poetry of the sonnets in Wink, a brandnew work for the Company.

José Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane distils the passion and drama of Shakespeare’s Othello into a thrilling one-act tragedy, tightly focused on four characters and their jealousy. In The Dream, love gets out of hand for mortals and fairies alike in an elegant and witty distillation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Oct 27 to 29 BRB’S THE TEMPEST At once enchanting and elemental The Tempest is a powerful story of a man determined to right past wrongs by all means in his power. This creative collaboration with acclaimed composer Sally Beamish, and designer Rae Smith (The Prince of the Pagodas, War Horse) intertwines themes of love, loyalty, and loss, punctuated by a comic duo, more than one dastardly conspiracy and a spectacular danced masque featuring gods and spirits.

Nov 5 to 12 BIG: THE MUSICAL Be the first to see Big, the heartwarming and hilarious Broadway musical based on the classic movie starring Tom Hanks. Big is a joyous musical spectacular that will enchant audiences of all ages as it brilliantly brings to life the magic of one of the best-loved movies of all time.

Ashley Shaw at the Launch of Matthew Bourne’s production The Red Shoes which is at the Theatre Royal in November

Nov 21 to 26 A MATTHEW BOURNE PRODUCTION: THE RED SHOES A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes , has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession,

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Nov 30 to Dec 2 RAMBERT - A LINHA CURVA Rambert brings the riotous, colourful, sexy A Linha Curva to Theatre Royal Plymouth. This percussion fuelled explosion of samba-flavoured dance helped the company win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2010. An evening of contrasting works which share Rambert’s trademark quality: combining virtuoso dancing and live music to thrilling effect.

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Dec 4 THAT’LL BE THE DAY: CHRISTMAS SHOW Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit, get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 2016 Christmas Show! The UK’s most popular Rock ‘N’ Roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy!

Dec 6 to 9 GLYNDEBOURNE DON GIOVANNI Not many comic operas begin with a cold-blooded murder and end with the hero’s consignment to hell – but Don Giovanni swings restlessly between comedy and tragedy to startling effect.

Mozart’s irresistible music follows suit, its famous highlights ranging from Don Giovanni’s sparkling

putting an opera on stage, while at the same time demystifying opera itself with an inspirational look at Don Giovanni, one of our touring operas this season.

Dec 16 to Jan 14 SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS With star of stage and television Lesley Joseph and Blue pop sensation Duncan James leading a sensational cast, the Theatre Royal Plymouth’s pantomime will be the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and special effects.

Drum Theatre ROYAL PARADE PLYMOUTH Box Office 01752 267222 Sept 27 to Oct 1 THE DUKE Funny, poignant and playful, The Duke weaves together the tragicomic fate of a family heirloom – a porcelain figure of The Duke of Wellington, the quandary of a scriptwriter stretching his integrity, and an unfolding disaster as thousands of children flee their homes. Blending fantasy and reality, the show gently challenges our priorities in a world full of crisis.

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Oct 25 to 29 BROKEN BISCUITS Megan, Holly and Ben are definitely not the cool kids. But Megan has a plan. One long summer holiday to change their lives. One sure path to coolness.

One amazing transformation, through the power of song. Holed up in Megan’s garden shed, three old friends try to change their fortunes in a beautiful, heartwarming, laugh-out-loud comingof-age story for our times. Rock on.

Nov 1 to 5 MOBILE Mobile is The Paper Birds’ second show in a trilogy about class in modern Britain. Made for audiences of up to 9 people at a time, this is an intimate 40 minute theatre show set in a caravan, based on interviews conducted in communities across the UK. Mobile explores our sense of home, belonging, aspiration, and the realities of social mobility.

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Nov 10 to 26 WORLD WITHOUT US Forming the final part to an epic

trilogy that began with A History of Everything (2012) and Are We Not Drawn Onward to New Era (2015), World Without Us returns to Plymouth following the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Co-production with the internationally acclaimed Ontroerend Goed: one of the most dynamic, innovative and exciting theatre companies in the world.

Nov 29 to Jan 14 THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Following sell out performances of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Stuff and Nonsense return to the Theatre Royal Plymouth with their latest production. Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive and energetic production is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style; with unending energy, great storytelling and, as always, a show for all the family.

Nov 30 to Dec 23 GLORIA IN THE MIST French actress and Animal Communicator Gloria Delaneuf returns this Christmas to share her life-changing experience with the gorillas of the Kungalunga Jungle. A hilarious new show, following on from the award winning Gloriator.

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Oct 6 to 22 HEADS WILL ROLL This new show from the insatiably curious Told by an Idiot and Theatre Royal Plymouth is a dark epic comedy about delusion, vanity, and the corruption of power. With live music from one of Barcelona’s most unique musicians and an all Spanish cast, Heads Will Roll continues Told by an Idiot’s journey of creating the unexpected with the Theatre Royal Plymouth following their co-productions And the Horse You Rode in On and The Fahrenheit Twins.

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of Oz back on October 15 and 16. Following sell-out runs during Christmas 2014 and Easter 2016, audiences have a final chance to see this hugely successful show before it disappears over the rainbow.

A tale you think you know unravels and explodes in Fagin’s Twist on October 28. See Dickens’ Oliver Twist in a new light as Avant Garde Dance Company flips expectations of five familiar characters, with their unmatched contemporary hip hop style. Fagin’s Twist’s the untold story of the notorious and complex villain, imagining his youth, driven by greed and ambition in the face of overwhelming poverty.

PaddleBoat Theatre Company presents According to Arthur on November 19 an inspirational and heart-warming tale of an old man who re-engages with the outside world and the adventurous life he once led.

Multi-award winning show May-We-GoRound? is a collision of fiercely energetic dance and comedic theatre. Cristina and Chess (aka The Hiccup Project) bring their acclaimed show to the Barbican Theatre on November 25.

Accompanied by a charming soundtrack, it is honest, provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, but ultimately, is a show about friendship and the bond between these two women.

The season ends with the traditional family Christmas Show! Le Nevet Bete and Barbican Theatre are working together on their fifth Christmas co-production, this year

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Theatre Centre brings Layla’s Room to Plymouth audiences on October 7 and 8.

Collected from a bespoke national survey, the voices of a thousand UK teens are brought to life in Layla. Their ambitions, concerns, role-models and regrets are woven together by award-winning Sabrina Mahfouz and offer a hard-hitting yet hopeful story of how girls just wanna have fun(damental human rights)!

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Oct 15 THE BELLE ADVENTURE The Belle Adventure tells a love story that weaves through Jazz, Blues, Country and Soul and visits songs from the 1930’s up to today. The style is elegant and playful, the sound both smooth and raucous. Featuring Si Holmes on guitar and vocals and the incredible vocal talent of Kate Somerset How, together they deliver a dynamic set that ranges from soulful to foot stomping and is guaranteed to get a room jumping.

of the biggest European blues festivals, regularly astonishing audiences with his modern interpretation of a century-plus old art form.

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Oct 19 ELANI EVANGELOU Elani Evangelou is a singersongwriter and guitarist from Devon. Born into a family of musicians, her influences span across countless genres and styles – making Elani’s sound something rather unique. The jazzy tones of Amy Winehouse covers, combined with her blues and folk original songs and even occasionally rapping.

Oct 21 SWINGOLOGY Swingology perform gypsy swing in the style of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. The swinging guitars and soaring clarinet solos are evocative of the soundtrack to 1940’s Paris.

Oct 27 THOMAS FORD Thomas Ford is a one man blues storm – a delta guitar picker, a blues shouter and a harmonica fire breather. Since starting out as a one-man trio some five years ago, Thomas has played some

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Sept 30 SEAN LOCK - KEEP IT LIGHT Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

‘He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room’ The Guardian.

Oct 1 DANTDM ON TOUR For the first time ever, DanTDM, one of the world’s most famous YouTubers is going on tour!

This summer and autumn Dan will visit a limited number of venues across the UK including Plymouth Pavilions, letting visitors come and take part in an online DanTDM adventure… in the real world!

Oct 8 & 9 PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in 2016 in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show.

Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

Oct 15 SIXTIES GOLD For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate, and probably never to be repeated, line-up. Featuring from Liverpool, The Searchers’ first single also went to No. 1 and led to five more Top 5 hits and a total of 128 weeks in the charts.

Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, the band that broke the Liverpool stranglehold and went on to have 21 hits that spent over 220 weeks in the UK charts.

Oct 22 ADAM HILLS Adam Hills has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 15 solo shows that have toured internationally.

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uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world.

Oct 31 EATS EVERYTHING & RICHY AHMED A night of scarily epic proportions to celebrate all that goes bump in the night. Featuring true Techno and House demons Eats Everything and Richy Ahmed, there will be a full night of spooky sounds, plus an incredible lights and decor show in the theme of the night - Carnival Of The Dead.

Oct 27 JAMIE LAWSON Currently mid-way through a sold out UK run of dates, Jamie Lawson has announced a huge 17 date autumn tour, which kicks off in Dublin The Lumineers and rounds off at Plymouth.

Oct 28 QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Created and produced

by Queen’s Roger Taylor, the Queen Extravaganza returns to the UK to play a special tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s iconic album, ‘A Night At The Opera’.

Oct 29 BASTILLE The London four-piece release their hugely anticipated second album, ‘Wild World’ on September 9. The album follows the band’s global four million selling, multi-platinum debut, Bad Blood.

Nov 1 THE LUMINEERS Platinum selling Denver outfit, The Lumineers continue to receive critical and public acclaim for their live show, with their recent Brixton Academy gig being described as a ‘triumphant, barnstorming performance’ (Daily Telegraph); yet another signifier that this band is a force to be reckoned with, especially in the live arena.

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WHAT’S ON Nov 5 TOM ODELL Tom Odell has just announced UK tour support acts on the No Bad Days Tour. Joining him in Plymouth are Rag n Bone Man and Johnny Lloyd.

Nov 7 CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN Following a triumphant summer festival run at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Glastonbury, T in the Park, Boardmasters and countless others, Catfish and the Bottlemen announce an extra stop on their UK Tour at Plymouth Pavilions.

Nov 8 ROMESH RANGANATHAN Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview.

‘Irrational’ will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

Nov 17 PROFESSOR BRIAN COX Brian Cox is perhaps the world’s foremost communicator of all things scientific. His innate ability to make highly complex matters enormously entertaining and easy to contemplate has made his science television shows ground breaking in their audience reach and accessibility. The show will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time,

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Nov 9 MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE Two of the greatest voices in the world, the nation’s leading musical theatre star, Michael Ball and the nation’s favourite tenor, Alfie Boe, today announce that they are joining forces for the first time, to record a brand new album as well as take to the stage for a unique UK headline Tour.

Nov 11 REMEMBRANCE FESTIVAL 2016 On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the guns of Europe fell silent. After four years of the most bitter and devastating fighting, The Great War was finally over. The first Remembrance Day was conducted in 1919 throughout Britain and the Commonwealth.

Originally called Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of hostilities the previous year. It came to symbolise the end of the war and provide an opportunity to remember those who had died.

Nov 15 CATHERINE TATE The critically acclaimed, awardwinning comedian and actor

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delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. A second date has been announced for May 10 2017.

Nov 18 EINAUDI Ludovico Einaudi has quietly become one of the most successful musicians in the world.

His hauntingly beautiful and evocative music tops the charts in the UK and Europe, and he was BAFTA-nominated for his score of This is England ‘86. Ludovico’s latest album Elements was released to critical acclaim.

Nov 19 DEACON BLUE Following their triumphant comeback four years ago, Deacon Blue have gone from strength to strength, with sold out tours in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Alongside over six million album sales, twelve UK Top 40 singles and two UK Number One albums, Deacon Blue are also one of the most passionate live bands around.

The tour announcement coincides with the 25th Anniversary of their platinum selling 1991 album ‘Fellow Hoodlums’ which includes Top 10 hit and live favourite ‘Twist

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& Shout’ and the beautiful ‘Your Swaying Arms’.

Nov 22 PASSENGER With his hit single “Let Her Go” reaching a staggering one billion you tube views, UK based singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger) is set to announce his eighth studio album in the coming weeks. For almost a decade this unique troubadour has been performing his much loved one man show across the globe.

Nov 25 LEVELLERS Brighton folk punk band Levellers will play their classic album in full plus other hits on a mammoth UK tour supported by Ferocious Dog to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their second fulllength, and now classic album.

Nov 26 JACK GARRATT British artist-producer Jack Garratt could not have wished for a better start to 2016 - winning both the Brits Critics’ Choice Award, the BBC Sound of 2016 poll, selling out his Spring UK Tour and releasing his acclaimed debut album Phase.

Nov 28 JESS GLYNNE Chart-topping singer and MTV Crashes Plymouth headliner Jess Glynne is bringing her 2016 live tour to the Plymouth Pavilions.

Dec 2 FORBIDDEN NIGHTS A classy new all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography FORBIDDEN are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques in equal measure.

Dec 3 ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Festive military splendour will return to Plymouth Pavilions when the world famous Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular heads back to the arena.

Dec 6 KEVIN BLOODY WILSON The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend.

Dec 7 REEVES & MORTIMER Back by huge popular demand, comedy legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will be taking their critically acclaimed live show – ‘25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments’ – back on tour this autumn.

Dec 9 JOOLS HOLLAND Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are renowned as one of the UK’s most popular tours. Now in it’s 21st year, these shows are not to be missed and will this year feature special guests The Selecter’s Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson.

Dec 10 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of

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Dec 11 THE HUMAN LEAGUE Plymouth Pavilions are delighted that British Synth legends, The Human League will return this December. With special guests Blancmange and +Ekkoes.

Dec 16 SOLID GOLD 70S SHOW Reviving the golden age of pop, it’s the latest live concert show from the creators of the Magic of Motown. Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, David Essex, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more, its super-cool band have performed with Mike Oldfield, Asia and Ultravox. Have fond memories of Pans People and Eurovision, Luke Skywalker and Saturday Night Fever, Danny and Sandy. . . Dastardly and Muttley?

This is the show for you. . . come and have the top of the pops time of your life. Platforms, flares, cat suits, tank tops, boob tubes and air guitars welcome, plus plenty of room for Choppers and Space Hoppers in the car park.

Dec 15 RIZZLE KICKS Rizzle Kicks, one of the most popular, engaging, and singularly English, success stories of the last decade, who mark their very

Dec 20 THE BOOTLEG BEATLES With over 4000 performances in over 40 countries, The Bootleg Beatles are the number 1 all British Beatle band!

arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

The danger of taking a “selfie” behind the wheel According to Devon County Council’s 2014 Road Safety Year End Report, road traffic accidents involving the most serious injuries are rising and have done so for the last three years. 80% of the factors that contribute to these collisions are related to driver or rider behaviour and, when examined further, the top 10 factors reveal errors and lapses which we can control and reduce.

Driving is one of the most dangerous things that people do and yet many of us don’t take it seriously enough.

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means a driver is 4 times as likely to have an accident. Research by the RAC has shown that using a mobile phone whilst driving can be more dangerous than being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Motorists are putting lives at risk, including their own, as the craze for taking “selfies” hits the road.

Taking your eye off the road, just for a second, to read an alert or take a photo can have potentially fatal results.

In a recent survey, one in nine (11%), admitted to taking photos of themselves whilst driving despite warnings on the danger of using mobile phones.

They also admitted to using social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

The practice of taking “selfies” whilst driving has been condemned as reckless, risky and selfish by road safety charity, Brake. Brake spokeswoman, Laura Woods, said “Using a phone in any way at the wheel dramatically increases the risk of crashing and killing or seriously injuring someone. It is worrying to see the number of drivers engaging in this dangerous behaviour, particularly young drivers who are already at a higher risk of crashing due to their age and inexperience”.

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Music Oct 1 BRIAN KAY CHORAL WORKSHOP Meade King Hall, Plymouth College Plymouth Philharmonic Choir present the Brian Kay Choral Workshop. Sing Bob Chilcott’s Dances of Time and Great Choruses from Great Oratorios.

Details 01752 402256 Oct 2 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Sopranos - Quintet headed by the two soprano saxes of Chris Pearce and Andy Leggett playing in the style of Sidney Bechet, Bob Wilber etc. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk Oct 16 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Black Cat Jazz Band - Music

Oct 19 INTERNATIONAL LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Duke of Cornwall Hotel With David Watkins - Harp.

Tickets £10 from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Tickets from Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Tel 275850 Oct 21 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Higher St Budeaux Church For The Friday Fellowship Oct 22 DIVERTIMENTO STRING QUARTET Wembury Parish Church Schubert: Quartettsatz; Prokofiev: String Quartet no 2;Schumann: String Quartet no 1.

Oct 26 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR St. Aubyn’s Masonic Hall, Stoke For the Masonic Widows Association.

Oct 29 PENINSULA ARTS STRING QUARTET Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University. Featuring Pierre

Emmanuel-Largon - violin, Catherine Hayek - violin, Andrew Gillett - viola and Jane Pirie cello. Haydn and Mozart are the central figures in this concert.

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Oct 30 CARLTON BIG BAND Duke of Cornwall Hotel Swing / Jazz / Ratpack / Latin.

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Nov 6 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Ronnie Jones Quartet Mainstream/modern jazz from a talented group. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk Nov 12 PENINSULA ARTS SINFONIETTA St Andrew’s Minster, Plymouth Gerald Finzi: Discovering his musical passions. Peninsula Arts Sinfonietta, conductor Simon Ible, with Elaine Cocks - clarinet. Works

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Nov 12 SCRATCH Stoke Damerel Church ‘Scratch’ concert under the baton

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Tickets for concert £5 Nov 15 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Maple Court Flats, Plymstock Plymouth Clarion Choir performance for the residents.

Nov 16 23RD INTERNATIONAL LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Duke of Cornwall Hotel Guo Yue - flute . Tickets £10 from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Tel 275850 Nov 16 NOWHERE TO GO, SO HERE WE GO The House, Plymouth University A collection of contemporary classics and newly commissioned pieces, vocalist Sara Stowe and percussionist Chris Brannick present music by Scelsi, Cage, Satie, Berio, the Argentinian Jorge Vidales’ Four Basho Haiku, Pete McGarr’s Haunts about the Moors Murders and new pieces

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Plymouth’s popular Carlton Big Band will be performing the first in a series of Sunday lunchtime sessions at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel on October 30.

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Nov 20 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Roger Mark’s Cornish Armada Jazz Band - One of the West Country’s finest traditional jazz bands led by the popular local trombonist. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazz-club. org.uk

Nov 23 CELEBRATION IN MUSIC FOR THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Plymouth Guildhall Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Anne Kimber, with Benjamin Baker - violin. Includes Clive Jenkins: Majesty; Carl Jenkins: Palladio for String Orchestra; Holst: Jupiter (from The Planets) and Elgar: Enigma Variations. Tickets Kerry’s Music, 01752 22712, wegottickets.com or on the door

They will perform at the same venue on the last Sunday of the month until March, with the exception of December, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

The Carlton Big Band will be playing a variety of music, from the swing era of the 40’s up to the smooth ballads of recent years. The band play a whole range of music from the vintage jazz sounds of Glenn Miller, to the timeless jazz versions of pop classics of Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and Van Morrison.

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Carlton Big Band - Swing/Jazz/ Ratpack/Latin. Tickets from Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Tel 275850 Nov 27 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Plymouth Guildhall Plymouth Philharmonic Choir, conductor Christopher Fletcher.

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New festival promises a literary feast for readers and writers Lovers of literature will have the chance to revel in their passion for words at the first Plymouth Literature Festival this autumn.

PlymLit16 will be a 12-day literary feast for readers and writers, running from Saturday, October 22 to Wednesday, November 2.

The festival programme will offer something for avid readers of novels, historical and sports books right through to writers of flash fiction, poetry and comedy.

Programme highlights include a reading, talk and audience Q&A at Waterstones New George Street with North Cornwall-based author Wyl Menmuir, whose novel, The Many, has been longlisted for this year’s Man Booker Prize.

Also at Waterstones, author Andrew Beasley will enthral children with a reading and talk from T ​ he Battles of Ben Kingdom series.

Plymouth Argyle fans can also expect a treat during ‘An Evening with Paul Sturrock’ on Saturday, October 29 at The

Plymouth Athenaeum. Inspired by his autobiography, ‘Luggy’, Sturrock will lift the lid on two eventful spells in charge of the Pilgrims and his stellar playing career with Dundee United and Scotland.

Music lovers will be taken back to the Sixties as Tony Bramwell, author of ‘Magical Mystery Tours – My Life With The Beatles’, shares his up-close-and-personal experience of the Fab Four.

Award-winning house builder Redrow will be the main sponsor of the Festival. Andrew Addison, sales director at Redrow (West Country) said: “The Plymouth Literature Festival will be an important event in the city and we are delighted to support this year’s event which looks to celebrate words, reading and writing in a fun and unique way across the city.

“This is the first year we’ve had the opportunity to sponsor the Festival, although Redrow has been involved in Plymouth for a number of years. We are very proud to be able to help support the Festival and the focus on local talent, creativity and promote the work of young writers.

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Former Argyle manager Paul Sturrock will appear at the Plymouth Athenaeum as part of the Plymouth Literature Festival Photo: Parkinson’s UK

“Already this year’s Festival is looking set to be one of the foremost arts events in the region this autumn and we’re looking forward to a jam-packed week of exciting discussions, workshops and activities that take place across the city to celebrate reading, writing and artistic expression.”

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28 October Avant Garde Dance presents ‘Fagin’s Twist’

14 October Kernow King presents ‘Trevithick!’

19 November PaddleBoat Theatre presents ‘According to Arthur’

15 –– 16 October Barbican Theatre & Le Navet Bete presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’

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Oct 6 to Oct 9 SHTANDART TALL SHIP Sutton Harbour A full-sized wooden replica of dramatic Russian frigate the Shtandart built 300 years ago will be sailing into Sutton Harbour this autumn on its first visit to Plymouth. Shtandart is a three-masted, fully rigged frigate created to exactly replicate the legendary original, which was built by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 as the first man-o’-war of the Russian Baltic fleet. The Shtandart will be berthed in Sutton Harbour, the historic harbour of Britain’s Ocean City, from October 6-9th.

During her stay, this 34-metre long, 33-metre high historic working vessel will be open to visitors.

Oct 8 MEMORY WALK Plymouth Hoe Go to Plymouth Hoe, for Plymouth Memory Walk. With every step taken, participants will help change the lives of people affected by dementia – now and in the future. Register yourself or a team, and start fundraising today! Visit www. memorywalk.org.uk Oct 8 and 9 WATERSKI AND POWERBOAT RACE Plymouth Sound For the third successive year offshore power boating and

water-ski racing comes to Plymouth. Offshore Circuit racing (OCR) runs close circuit racing with varied classes of powerboats. These boats can reach in excess of 70mph and close racing is assured. With competitors coming from all across the UK and Europe for the final round of the season, it should make for a packed entry list. The south west water-ski racing will also be hosting the last round of their regional championships here, which usually attracts competitors from all over the country.

Oct 9 PLYMOUTH 10K Join 3000 runners from across the South West at this year’s Plymouth 10k, whether it’s to set a new personal goal, to raise money for charity or take on the Corporate Challenge, sponsored

by Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets Association for a chance to win £250 for a charity of your choice. Details and entry information at www.runplymouth. co.uk Oct 22 AUTUMN FAMILY FOOD FAIR & TRAIL Frankfort Gate Featuring Michelin Star Chef, Peter Gorton who will be cooking up a storm at the Autumn Food Fayre showing that people can cook easy, affordable meals that

the whole family will love. Using seasonal produce supplied

by Tamar Valley Foods, Peter will be hosting a series of demonstrations throughout the day. A selection of local food and drink traders will be selling their tasty delights. Children are invited to bring along a loaf of bread they have made into a spooky halloween face.

Bring your loafs (a cob loaf is recommended) to the food demo table by 3pm, as judging will take place at 3.15pm. There will be prizes to be won Starting on Saturday October 22, and taking place throughout half term, a selection of cafes and restaurants in the West End will be providing a number of great deals, discounts and offers.

Download a trail card from www. plymouthshopping.co.uk or pick one up from the Food Fayre.

Oct 30 CORNISH PRO WRESTLING SUPERSHOW Barbican Leisure Park Two top promotions in the South West, LEP Promotions Wrestling and Cornish Pro Wrestling, are coming together for the first time ever! Bringing one of the greatest, and biggest nights of Professional Wrestling ever held in Plymouth.

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Nov 5 BONFIRE NIGHT The Hoe Fairground rides and catering stands will be open from 4pm and entertainment, courtesy of Heart FM will be provided from 6pm. As the night draws in and the temperature drops, this event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit at 7.30pm. The fireworks display will be set off from the Citadel at 8pm.

Nov 17 DRAKE CIRCUS SANTA’S GROTTO Drake Circus Shopping Centre Visit Santa daily in his Grotto. Let your children’s wish come early this Christmas by taking them to visit Santa in his magical grotto.

Nov 17 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Armada Way Celebrate the start of the festive season with the Plymouth City Centre Christmas lights switch on.

Dec 1 to Dec 18 PLYMOUTH CHRISTMAS MARKET Armada Way Plymouth’s Christmas Market returns to the heart of Plymouth

City Centre and will see over 50 stalls in the style of traditional pretty log cabins selling the best arts, crafts and foods from around the South West. New for this year there is Bavarian style bar with heated seating area where shoppers will be able to sit and soak in the atmosphere. Also new for this year and in the heart of the market there will be a large marquee which will host a selection of entertainment in the form of choirs and singers performing favourite Christmas

songs Thursday – Sunday every week. Shoppers will also be able to pick up your real Christmas Tree from Rise Garden Centre who can also be found in the marquee. They are offering a deliver-to-car service for a donation to charity.

Visitors to the market will be able to enjoy an array of local produce to sample or to pick up that unique Christmas gift for that special someone. The market will be open until 9pm on Thursdays and 6pm the rest of the week (Sundays 5pm).

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WHAT’S ON Family Events

Oct 16 SMEATON’S SUNDAYS: FISH, SHIPS AND LIGHTHOUSES Did you know the first light was lit in Smeaton’s Tower on this day in 1759? Come in and make some lovely bunting featuring the lighthouse, boats and the candles that would have burnt bright out on the Eddystone Reef. This is a Big Draw 2016 event. No need to book – come for as little as long as you like. Session times: 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm Oct 27 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: BATS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT An exciting evening adventure where we’ll be using special equipment to attract moths and look for bats. There are 18 different species of bats in the UK. How many different types will we discover? Soup and hot chocolate will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing as it may be chilly and bring a torch if you have one. Adults £3 Children £2 (3 to 16 years) Under 3s go free.

Advance booking and payment by Oct 21 are essential due to limited numbers. Book online now. On the day meet us at the fountain next to the tennis courts, just south of the Life Centre. There is a large car park right next to Central Park as well as lots of on-street parking in the Milehouse and Peverell areas around it. Call 01752 304774 Nov 5 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: DARTMOOR ZOO SPECIAL Join us for a very special guided tour around Dartmoor Zoo. We will see the Siberian tigers, the lions, jaguar and much more! After lunch we will get the chance to see some snakes and lizards close up in the zoo’s special Education area. There will be a free hot drink during lunch. The zoo cafe will also be open for hot pasties. Adults £6 Children £4 (3-16 years) Under 3s go free. Advance booking and payment by Oct 28 are essential due to limited numbers. Book online now. On the day please meet us in the car park so we can walk up to the zoo together. There is a free car park at the zoo. Call 01752 304774

Nov 19 FAMILY EVENT: ARCHIVE VOYAGERS Plymouth And West Devon Record Office. See the historic Queen Mary Charter which dates from 1554, plus lots of items relating to Sir Francis Drake. Create a wonderful map inspired by Ptolemy’s Atlas which was possibly used by Drake on his travels around the world!

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Dec 10 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: CHRISTMAS STARS Mayflower Museum, The Barbican Get in the Christmas mood with specimens from Plymouth Museum’s spirit collections including festive pickles, sea horses and star fish. The curator will bring along other items that he’s collected from the winter foreshore too so you can work with out guest artist to make yuletide decorations inspired by the natural world. Session times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Adults £3 Children £2 (5-16 years). Under 5s go free Advance booking and payment

by December 2 are essential due to limited numbers. Book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Until Oct 31 SPOTLIGHT TRAIL Because grown ups like trails too! Pick up a trail and explore a series of our treasures left behind by the Parkers. From an incredibly rare coloured bureau to a medieval manuscript.

Oct 6 to 9 A COUNTRY HOUSE PARTY The Earl is having a party and we invite you to come and meet the guests and see the house dressed to impress.

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Oct 22 to Nov 1 PESKY PUMPKIN HALLOWE’EN TRAIL Those pesky pumpkins are hiding throughout the park. Can you help us find them ready for Hallowe’en and win a prize. Follow the map and clues and find each pesky pumpkin and find the letter they are each carrying. Find the letters, unscramble them and work out the mystery word. Find the spooky word and win a prize.

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Oct 22 to 30 HALLOWE’EN HALF TERM FUN Different activities every day of half term including wild art, pumpkin carving, spooky stories and mini chef in the Great Kitchen.

Oct 1 to 30 MEDIEVAL BEAST HUNT March past a moldiwarpe, catch a coney and hunt for a herinacius.

Come along to Buckland Abbey and track down the medieval beasts on our estate walks.

Nov 26 & 27 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Feel Christmassy as the garden transforms into a festive craft and food fair. Then explore the enchanted house, magically decorated for Christmas.

Nov 26 to Jan 1 FESTIVE FAMILY TRAIL Pop into the Welcome Centre and pick up this year’s festive family trail around the house and garden.

Nov 28 to Jan 1 ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS Brighten up dark winter nights with a stroll around the enchanted illuminated gardens and see the house magically decorated throughout with inspiration taken from some well-known fairy tales.

Sept 30 THE WURZELS Grab a cider, bring along your harvesters and put on your best west country accent as The Wurzels are coming to perform inside Buckland Abbey’s Great Barn.

Oct 6 & 25 WALK & SOUP Join the rangers and fellow visitors for a guided walk off the beaten track around the estate. Finish off with a hearty soup and a chunk of bread in the Ox Yard.

Oct 22 BUCKLAND’S BARN DANCE A raucous evening of dancing and making merry as we welcome ‘Fox Amongst the Chickens’ to perform in the Great Barn.

Oct 22 to 24 AUTUMNAL NATUREMAKE Join the Naturemake team to make autumnal themed works of art out of natural materials found around the Buckland Abbey estate and beyond. Let your imagination

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Oct 26 FAMILY FELT The Wet Felting Company return to Buckland Abbey for their fun felting workshop for families.

Oct 29 & 30 THE PUMPKIN CARVE OFF Think you’ve got what it takes to send shivers down the spine? Go along and carve a scary beast into one of our locally grown pumpkins - just in time for Halloween.

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Oct 16 FABULOUS FELTED BROOCHES In this workshop you will be shown how to create your own fabulous felted brooches using needle felting techniques.

Oct 30 HALLOWEEN HUNT Put on your most spooktacular costume and come and join in the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe scary event this Halloween. There will be a fancy dress competition for all ages - young and old held at 2pm in front the house, followed by a scary scavenger hunt down through the woods. £2.50 to take part, registration from 12 noon at the Belvedere room in the Barrow Centre. Prizes for the scariest costume.

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Barbican Theatre’s new classes for babies and toddlers

Barbican Theatre have introduced two new classes for younger children aged from 18 months to six years, as part of its young people’s Performance Training creative dance and theatre programme.

Barbican Theatre offers young people the opportunity to be creative on their own terms. Their Performance Training programme provides high-quality training in a fun and inspiring way, perfect for improving health and well-being, social interaction and self expression.

Twinkle Steps is a specially developed programme that will inspire and motivate young children to enjoy ballet and dance through imagination and play.

Twinkle Steps classes are designed to capture attention, develop coordination and creative exploration. Helping develop a child;s imagination and learning a good foundation of dance skills along the way. There are three sessions: 18 months years to 30 months (Mondays 10am - 10.30am), 2.5 years to 4 years (Mondays 10.45am - 11.25am) and 4 to 6 years (Mondays 4pm - 5pm).

Twinkle Steps practitioner, Kerri Jackson said: “These new classes are ideal for developing fundamental ballet and creative dance skills, while making friends at the same time!

Suitable for both girls and boys who want to have fun, use their imagination and develop and explore their creativity through movement.”

Little Bs is perfect for pre-schoolers who want to let their imagination grow through creative and playful storytelling.

They’ll make friends, develop confidence and improve their health and well-being. And of course they’ll have great fun too! Little Bs is for ages 3-4 years and sessions run on Mondays from 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Melanie Downs, the Little Bs practitioner said: “Little B’s is going to be a really special place for young children to enhance their natural creativity through drama and storytelling. Exploring imaginary worlds, acting out favourite fairy tales and stories, enjoying poems and songs and creating all sorts of characters. Above all they will make new friends and have lots of fun!”

For more information call 01752 267131 or visit www. barbicantheatre.co.uk/workshops. for children and families. It is essential that everyone in your group brings a torch please. Timed tickets will be issued on arrival.

Oct 30 BEHIND THE SCENES Look behind the private doors, meet the staff and volunteers who look after Cotehele House. Extra areas of the House will be open for you to explore.

Nov 1 to 11 CHRISTMAS FLOWER GARLAND 60TH ANNIVERSARY When the residents of Cotehele first hung a modest, floral, Christmas display in the hall six decades ago, little did they know how their simple decoration would turn into the magnificent and famous tradition it is today. This year to celebrate the garland’s

60th, the gardeners have secret plans to give it a new look. Visitors are welcome to watch them build their masterpiece between November 1 and 11.

Nov 5 & 6 WINTER CRAFT FAIR Join The Cotehele team for this annual winter craft fair and enjoy early shopping for Christmas. The fair features contemporary art and craft makers exhibiting and selling a selection of handmade and affordable gifts.

Nov 19 & 20 COTEHELE CHRISTMAS FOOD FAIR Stock up on all of your season’s favourite meats, seafood, cheeses, spirits and puddings at this annual Christmas food fair in partnership with Taste of the West.

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WHAT’S ON Until Oct 30 THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Cotehele Gallery This exhibition features a general showcase of talent including painter Michael Hill, metal artist Spencer Larcombe and glassware artist Ed Burke.

Until Nov 17 DOUGLAS GORDON: SEARCHING FOR GENIUS Peninsula Arts Gallery Showcasing the work of Turner Prize-winning artist Douglas Gordon, Searching for Genius brings together the acclaimed moving image installation Feature Film (1999) and a selection of works from Self Portrait of You + Me, alongside the spectacles of Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 – 1792) a Plymothian and founder of the Royal Academy.

Nov 5 to Dec 31 ALL WRAPPED UP Cotehele Gallery This exhibition includes Jane Eyers with her intricate fairies and angels, Margaret Johnson’s garland glow pots, Spencer Larcombe with a stunning wrought iron and copper chandelier and Margaret Burke with a limited edition vase of Cotehele, garland baubles and more.

Youngsters work on ground-breaking product

Plymouth students leadi digital innovation in Hac Over 200 students from schools across Devon, including Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth School of Creative Arts, are participating in HackFest, a county-wide project for young people to come together to create product prototypes that respond to the issues of the future, led by FabLab Plymouth at Plymouth College of Art with FabLab Devon as partners.

The HackFest project is an exciting new project that will culminate in the winners of the project Challenge Days attending Venturefest South West, a showcase of the most cutting edge innovation and entrepreneurship coming out of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset that will take place on October 18 at Sandy Park, Exeter.

Funded by Devon County Council, Heart of the South West LEP, Plymouth Culture and Plymouth City Council, HackFest sees partners from across Devon working together to provide students from all across the county the opportunity to bring innovation to life by

designing and building prototypes of their very own products.

A large group of students studying on creative Extended Diploma courses from Plymouth College of Art’s new Pre-Degree campus at Palace Court in the city centre are taking part, as well as students from The Red House.

Participating students are gaining vital insight into disruptive technologies and skills to equip them for future careers, through a programme of hands-on, dynamic workshops focused on: Design Thinking; Electronics and Coding; Lean Startup models; 2D Design; 3D Design and Printing; and Laser Cutting.

Dan Youlden, science teacher at Stoke Damerel Community College said: “HackFest allowed our students to develop a range of new skills throughout a fantastic day that has created a real thirst for design and development of new concepts.”

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Following a series of preparatory workshops in Newton Abbot, Great Torrington, Plymouth and Exeter, students working in teams will compete in a series of HackFest Challenge Days, taking place in Exeter, Plymouth and Great Torrington, competing to build the best product prototypes, in response to social issues of the future, through sustainable design and making.

The ‘winners’ of the HackFest project will be given an opportunity to showcase the products they have designed and built during the HackFest Challenge Days, at Venturefest South West, within the Innovation Showcase. Possibly the most exciting part for students will be pitching their prototypes and ideas to investors, innovators and entrepreneurs, hungry to develop new talent and support tomorrow’s digital leaders.

HackFest Project Team Leader, Oliver Raud, from Plymouth College of Art, said: “We’re very pleased with the success that HackFest has met already and it has been an amazing experience watching students aged 13 to 19 coming together from across the county to learn digital skills that will help them to succeed in tomorrow’s workplace. I can’t wait to see the solutions that they come up with to the social issues we’ve highlighted in the HackFest Challenge Days. Seeing this kind of digital innovation and forward thinking in the South West shows just how much our students can achieve when they’re encouraged to embrace design, creativity and new digital technologies like the equipment housed in our Fab Labs.”

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Jan O'Neill (second left) pictured with Kerry Hope, Catherine Reed and Alex Dunn

Navigating

The mortgage market can be a real minefield, which is why more and more people are using specialist mortgage brokers like Jan O'Neill.

Jan established her company Jan O'Neill Mortgages in Mutley Plain three years ago. She had worked for leading financial advisers for more than 20 years, but in 2013 decided to set up her own business.

"The economic environment was still very challenging at the time and the Mortgage Market Review, which was implemented in 2014, represented some of the most fundamental changes in the mortgage industry," said Jan. Despite this Jan has seen her business expand steadily over the last three years, resulting in the recruitment of three staff, including an additional mortgage adviser.

"Most of our business comes from long-standing clients I have worked with over the last 20 years, as well as personal referrals and recommendations," said Jan. Jan is fully qualified as a mortgage and protection adviser and specialises in lifetime mortgages. She also advises on family and business income protection and all types of insurance products, including life insurance, critical illness insurance, buildings and contents insurance.

The company is also accredited by Trading Standards 'Buy with Confidence' scheme, which requires organisations to meet exacting standards of customer service.

Jan O'Neill Mortgages is a member of Intrinsic Financial Services, a national network of financial advisers, which offers support, training and products to advisers all over the UK. "The financial services industry is highly regulated and we are fully authorised as a whole of market mortgage adviser, which involves rigorous regular assessment and continuous professional development.

"There is such a wide range of mortgage and insurance products available now that we are constantly expanding our knowledge and experience in this sector.

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the mortgage minefield "The mortgage market is extremely complex and mortgages are something you have to be working on day in and day out, because lenders are launching new products all the time, as well as constantly revising their lending criteria.

"It is true to say that since the Mortgage Market Review two years ago, lenders are much more demanding in terms of the information and evidence they require.

"The review was designed to ensure borrowers can prove affordability, even in the event of a rate rise, and those extra checks have understandably increased the detail required and also affected application times.

"There is a huge amount of background work involved in putting forward a mortgage application on behalf of a client, far more than most people realise.

"We have to ensure that the information provided will meet the needs of the particular lender involved, to give the application the best chance of succeeding," she added.

"We deal with literally scores of lenders and are able to offer completely impartial advice, taking into account the specific needs of our clients and the requirements of the lender."

Jan said that many couples over the age of 55 now face many choices in planning for retirement, particularly with lenders willing to extend mortages beyond age 70, even up to 85 in some cases.

"There are also a lot more choices for first time buyers with schemes such as Help to Buy and Shared Ownership and there are190x133 likely to be similar initiatives launched the future.

Pemros AD_Sept 2016.qxp 08/09/2016 14:29in Page 1 "It means that ensuring you receive the best advice is more

important than ever," she added. "I want my clients to be happy because they trust my recommendations."

Jan, who has won many awards for her work in financial services, is proud of the fact that she has been able to create new employment opportunities in the industry since setting up her own company.

Her team consists of Alex Dunn, who joined the company last year as a mortgage advisor, personal assistant Catherine Reed and Kerry Hope, who looks after marketing, promotion and business development.

Also part of the team is Liz Fraser, a para-planner, who is based outside Plymouth. She has worked for Jan for a number of years and assists with the preparation of mortgage applications.

As well as being passionate about her business, Jan is also enthusiastic in her work for local charities and community organisations. She is a member of Roborough Rotary Club and a trustee of Relate Plymouth.

The company has also helped disadvantaged children by supporting Circus Starr, supported the relaunch of the Plymouth and West Devon Branch of the Natural Childbirth Trust Bumps and Babes group and has made donations to Moor Trees for the planting of trees, in recognition of the huge amount of paper used in the industry.

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As part of the ‘spring clean’ of their business, they left their previous nationally-owned franchise during the summer to launch their own firm, PlymClean. And wow, what a start they’ve had! “August was our record month,” said Gail.

“Changing to our own company has increased the flexibility we can offer to our customers and we’re looking to grow even more in the months and years ahead.”

Throughout the rebrand, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed – and that’s the growing number of both staff and customers. In the past year, they have increased their staff from three to eight and have doubled their vehicle fleet from two to four. They now have approaching 100 regular domestic customers, on top of their office and landlord portfolio, a pretty rapid growth considering their initial launch was only two years ago.

The reason behind the success is crystal clear, says Stu: “We are a premium cleaning service and we tell all our customers that they will experience the difference with us, which they do.”

Stu visits each new customer and draws up a cleaning regime that is tailor-made just for them: “We chat with the customer over their specific requirements and offer them a fixed price for the job rather than work on an hourly rate.

Whether it’s a fortnightly or a monthly clean, they know all the work will be done on time and to the highest standard.

“Having our own, employed staff and our own vans means we can offer a reliable service. Our customers don’t have to worry about us not turning up. And all of our cleans are done by teams of two because it’s more efficient for the customer and it’s also better for our staff, who are absolutely brilliant and a big reason for our growth,” he added.

PlymClean uses a three colour cleaning system to prevent

cross contamination: magenta cloths and bottles for the bathroom and wet rooms; green for the kitchen and utilities; and blue for the living rooms and bedrooms.

Among their clients are Royal William Yard landlords Urban Splash, rental accommodation landlords who require a deep clean before new tenants move in, holiday accommodation owners, and construction firms, who want their new builds looking spick and span before the decorators come in and again, when it’s time for the properties to be put on the market.

Gail said: “We’ve built up a trusting relationship with our accommodation clients so they’re happy for us to collect the keys from the agents, clean the property from top to bottom and then return the keys. It saves them a lot of hassle.”

But the core of the business remains the domestic customers who book regular fortnightly or monthly cleans.

Others simply want a one-off ‘blitz’ or an annual spring clean.

Stu keeps in regular touch with the customers to make sure they’re happy with the service: “We regard the personal service that we offer to be very important and it’s one of the reasons we have such good reviews online, why customers stay with us and why they recommend us. After our first clean for a client we will ask them for feedback to make sure our service came up to their expectations.” Where a recommendation is taken up by a new customer, both they and the referrer get £20 off their first or next clean.

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And, emphasising PlymClean’s willingness to go the extra mile for their existing clients, they will even take curtains to the dry cleaners or provide an ironing service: “We found that some customers started asking if we could help with these services,” explained Gail, “so we’ve added this flexibility for existing customers.”

Where customers also want specialist carpet or window cleaning, PlymClean can organise this, too, using their tried and trusted professional associates in these fields. Stu said: “My vision for the future of PlymClean is that we will never say ‘no’ to anything; that we’ll be able to provide everything a customer would ever want.”

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Plymouth property put on the map by Lang Town & Country Plymouth properties have been showcased in London and Southampton, thanks to the team at Lang Town & Country, one of the city’s leading independent estate agencies.

Gareth Forrest, director of the agency’s Waterside Homes branch in the Barbican and his colleague Becky Ford attended the Southampton International Boat Show between September 16 and 25, which attracted over 100,000 visitors.

Lang Town & Country, as members of the Waterside Properties Network, were the only agents from the city to attend the event - which is rated among the top five boat shows in the world.

Gareth said: “The Waterside Properties Network is represented by estate agents in prime coastal, river and estuary locations, which enables us to reach potential buyers from all over the country.

“We were the only agent advertising properties from the Plymouth area at the Southampton International Boat Show and we had some very positive discussions with people who are looking to relocate to Britain’s Ocean City.

“It was the fourth year that we attended the event and we are confident that we will will have some good news for clients as a result.

“We have seen over those four years the positive effect that the improved marketing of Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City has had on potential buyers. Interest in the city has increased year on year and there is growing demand from the yachting fraternity for property in Plymouth.”

Earlier in the month staff from three of Lang Town & Country’s branches in the city travelled to London to spend a day at the Mayfair Office Group, in the heart of the capital.

Andrew Genge, who works at the Plymstock branch, Olivia Boulting, from the Mannamead branch and Becky Ford from the Waterside branch, were able to display a large number of

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Andrew Genge, Olivia Boulting and Becky Ford pictured during The London Day at the Mayfair Office Group

Plymouth properties at the Mayfair Office Group’s premises in Thayer Street.

Lang Town & Country is part of the Mayfair Office Group, which has over 300 independent estate agent members all over the UK and 150 more in North America and Australia.

Olivia said: “It was my first visit to the Mayfair Office Group and it was good to find out more about the network of estate agents here in the UK and other parts of the world which are part of the Group.

“We were able to advertise Plymouth properties in the window during the day and also contact clients to progress transactions.”

James Clarke, managing director of Lang Town & Country said: “Although we are firmly based in Plymouth, as part of the Waterside Properties Network and the Mayfair Office Group, we can provide clients with valuable exposure outside the city.

“The London Day event was an important opportunity for our three staff members to understand how the network operates and the benefits of being part of a national and international organisation.”

The busy September schedule followed a record month for Lang Town & Country’s Mannamead branch.

James said: “Inevitably there was a lot of uncertainty about how the property market would react to the Brexit vote, but I’m pleased to say that we have experienced a very positive response.

“We completed nearly 30 transactions in August through the Mannamead branch, which is the highest we’ve ever achieved in that month. Traditionally August tends to be relatively quiet because of the holidays - but that was not the case this year.

“We were extremely busy throughout the whole month and all of our branches achieved positive results,” he added.

“Everything seems to have calmed down and the recent interest rate cut has also helped the situation. However, there is still not enough property coming on to the market to meet the demand which means properties are moving reasonably fast because there are still plenty of potential buyers out there.”

James said that the measures taken to dampen the buy to let market were definitely having an impact.

“Investors have pretty much disappeared because of the stamp duty changes which were introduced earlier this year. This has led to a greater choice of properties for first time

buyers, who are benefiting from incentives, such as the Help to Buy scheme.”

He said that a development of new homes in Tamerton Foliot was benefiting from the Help Buy equity loan scheme.

The Hilltop Heights development involves 12 three-bedroom homes being marketed at £199,500.

“Potential buyers are required to pay a deposit of just 5% equivalent to £10,000 – and are then eligible for a 20% equity loan from the Government which can be repaid at any time or on the sale of the home.

“These figures mean that the buyer only has to secure a 75% mortgage from a bank or building society, which is a very attractive proposition,” added James.

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Confidence returns after Brexit Latest research by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has revealed that property prices in the South West have risen again.

The August Residential Market Survey confirmed that confidence is starting to recover following the immediate reaction to the EU Referendum.

Property price expectations in the South West suggest a growth of around 2% in the coming year.

A spokesperson for the RICS said: “Brexit worries seem to have passed by with no adverse effects.

There are clear signs that the housing market is settling down after the initial surprise of the outcome to the EU referendum.

“Buyer enquiries did dip again in August but only modestly, and more significantly, sales expectations are beginning to edge upwards once again. It is likely the swift response from the Bank of England, both in terms of the lowering of the capital buffer and the cut in interest rates, has played a role in helping to support confidence.

“The more assured mood is also reflected in some of the longer term RICS indicators although this in itself could serve to re-ignite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability with five year projections for both prices and rents in the latest survey back to their highest level since May.”

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We assess each case individually and in line with General Medical Council recommendations, allow all clients time to consider all the options available to them.

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KITCHEN MATTERS

Classic Victorian elegance with a 21st century twist When Mark and Alison Ashwell moved to their detached Victorian home near South Brent, one of their priorities was to install a new kitchen, reflecting the era in which the property had been built.

The property previously had a separate kitchen and breakfast room which they decided would work better as one large open plan space.

Local builder Martin Gould was commissioned to carry out the major structural work and install underfloor heating and create the space for the new enlarged kitchen.

Alison, a retired teacher, said: “We knew what type of kitchen we wanted, but as relative newcomers to the area we had no idea which kitchen company to choose.

“Martin strongly recommended KF Kitchens in Plymouth as he had seen the quality of their work at a previous job.”

The couple visited the KF Kitchens showroom in Faraday Mill and were immediately impressed with the huge range of kitchen styles available.

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They discussed their requirements with the KF Kitchens team Nathan and Derinda Damarell and fellow director Simon Rice – and began working on design ideas.

“I showed them pictures of the sort of kitchen we wanted and then Simon came out to measure up so that computerised designs could be prepared.

“I am quite hard to please but Derinda was extremely patient with me and accommodated my ideas and suggestions. We spent quite a lot of time finalising the designs on screen and the result was fantastic,” said Alison.

“What they have done brilliantly is taken classic Victoria styles and created a completely bespoke kitchen incorporating everything we wanted.

“We cannot fault the quality of their workmanship and their fitter Kevin Drewery was absolutely awesome.”

The Ashwell’s spacious new kitchen features units painted in soft grey with antique bronze handles and knobs and white Unistone worktops in Carrara Letano.

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Along the facing wall a stylish range of units incorporate a full length SMEG freezer and fridge each side of a large larder cupboard specifically designed to accommodate the different types of foodstuffs that Alison and Mark use the most.

The larder also features two large soft closing drawers which can hold a huge amount of packets, tins and ingredients.

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TRAVEL MATTERS

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Top marks for the Peter Goord team Staff at Peter Goord Travel in Plymouth are celebrating after scoring highly in a 'Mystery Shopper' feature in one of the industry's leading trade magazines.

Travel Weekly's Mystery Shopper visited three travel agents in Plymouth in August asking for help and advice on an allinclusive family holiday during next year's summer holidays, with a budget of £4,250.

The visit to Peter Goord Travel resulted in a score of 97% one of the highest scores by any travel agent this year.

The Travel Weekly Mystery Shopper was served by Andrea James, who has worked for Peter Goord Travel for 13 years.

She specialises in long-haul and tailor-made bookings and also books a lot of honeymoons.

The Mystery Shopper's report on Andrea's customer service was as follows: "I was acknowledged and greeted straight away by a friendly and helpful agent.

"She was enthusiastic about my trip and seemed eager to find me the best holiday. I was asked lots of questions and the agent seemed to know the destination well.

"I was given good advice, backed up with brochures to take away. The agent gave me four quotes, ranging from £4,072 for the Sentido Pearl Beach to £4,690 for the Stella Palace.

The agent didn’t try to close the deal, but instead encouraged me to return after speaking to my family.

"I couldn’t think of anything that would have improved my visit to this agency."

Travel Weekly commented: "Our Mystery Shopper uses

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a rigorous scoring system, rating everything from the appearance of the shop and its staff, to customer service, knowledge of the destination and its hotels, and the quality of the holiday recommendation offered.

"It's a tough test for any agency and taking the top spot is a coveted prize within the UK travel industry, reflecting the hard work and dedication of a strong sales team which clearly puts its customers firsts."

Andrea said: "I really can't remember who the mystery shopper was - we always endeavour to give every customer the very best service and information to help them find the best holiday solution.

"I have visited Crete on a couple of occasions and was confident about the holiday options which I offered," she added. "Because they wanted an all-inclusive holiday I concentrated on finding the hotels which offered the best quality in terms of accommodation, food and facilities."

Anthony Goord said: "Andrea is a very experienced member of staff and although she was the one singled out for special praise, the exceptionally high score achieved reflects the quality, knowledge and professionalism of the whole team here at Peter Goord Travel."

Three years ago Peter Goord Travel also top scored with a 95% rating by the Travel Weekly Mystery Shopper.

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Did you know that a whopping 26 per cent of heat loss in our homes is through the windows? And that's when they're closed! What a waste of energy - and money.

The good news is that installing energy efficient glass doesn’t mean having to replace the frames. Plymouth family firm We Do Windows say that in the majority of cases it’s only the glass that’s failing and this can be replaced using one of the UK’s most energy efficient glass at a fraction of the cost.

The Millbay-based firm was set up by father and son Paul and Seb Treglown seven years ago. Seb’s mum Louise runs the office, while his good friend since childhood, Ross Northey, works alongside him as a fitter.

With colder days and nights on the horizon, Seb advises that this is the perfect time to replace old and failing double glazed units. The most obvious signs that you’re losing heat are windows that have steamed up or 'blown', have internal condensation and, of course, cold spots and draughts.

We Do Windows use Planitherm Total + glass – one of the most efficient glazing products available on the market. Seb explained: “It’s designed to reflect radiated heat back into the room rather than escaping out through the glass. At the same time, the glass captures natural sunlight from outside, making the room brighter and warmer.

“A lot of people think that double glazed units are all the same, but they’re not. Planitherm Total + is at least 25% more efficient than most double glazing, which I think you’ll agree, is quite a significant amount.

“Another big selling point is that it can significantly reduce internal condensation, which at this time of year in a damp climate like ours, is a major benefit. For many this can mean no more mopping up pools of water on the sills every morning!”

And it’s not just the Planitherm glass that can make a difference to the warmth and comfort of your home. The traditional aluminum spacer bar on the edges of the unit has been overtaken by new technology, too: “We use a product

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As well as installing energy efficient glass, We Do Windows offer a wide range of double glazing repairs and services including locks, hinges, handles, catflaps and more. All of the firm’s glazing products and replacement hardware are guaranteed.

For added peace of mind, We Do Windows is an accredited 'Which?' Trusted Trader and is also listed on Plymouth City Council’s 'Buy With Confidence' scheme.

The firm celebrated its seventh anniversary in September and Paul says that business has continued to grow year on year – and is currently growing faster than ever: “Recommendations and word of mouth have been the biggest driver of business,” he said. “And people who’ve had one room done often come back to us to upgrade other windows in the house. It’s all down to customer service, which is very important to us.

“One of the nicest parts of the job is the feedback we get, when people tell us how pleased they are with the new glass and that they wished they’d had the work done sooner.”

This time of the year is always busy, as homeowners carry out improvements in time for winter: “People are becoming more aware of draughts now that the temperature is dropping,” said Seb. “The fact is that windows that were installed 10-20 or so years ago will probably not have the latest energy efficient glass.”

And he added: “You can still benefit from new glazing products and ‘green technology’ without the expense of replacing the frames; saving you money and keeping you warm this winter.”

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Floating hats, ‘bespoke’ dockyard confetti and a mad dash to the hospital - just a few of the tales of wedding days past.

When the Duke of Cornwall Hotel contacted couples who’d celebrated their weddings at the venue and asked if they wanted to attend a very special gathering, literally dozens of them replied to say: ‘We do’.

Of course, setting a date and a time for everyone proved tricky (a bit like organising a wedding!), but approaching 20 couples made it to the event in September when, over a Devon cream tea, memories were shared and photo albums flicked through.

The event, in the hotel’s Hayward Room, brought together couples who’d held their wedding receptions at the Duke of Cornwall over a period of almost 60 years. Here are just a few of their stories: Colin and Jill May tied the knot on January 17, 1959: “We were married in a Nissen Hut because after the war, that’s where the register office was in Plymouth,” said Colin, who served in the Royal Navy.

“It was blowing a gale that day and we’d decided to start our honeymoon with a night at the Edgcumbe Arms. We got on the Cremyll Ferry and Jill’s hat – the one she’d worn at the wedding and the reception – flew off and headed off down the river. The boatman managed to hook it out but it was obviously ruined. It was very funny and I burst out laughing – but the marriage nearly ended there and then!

No such worries – 57 years later and Colin and Jill are still happily married and living in Plymouth.

Michael and Christine Eascott and John and Carole Eascott: Brothers Michael (retired fireman) and John (retired police officer) both held their receptions at the Duke, in 1966 and 1969. Christine brought their reception invoice to the event: “There were 49 people and we had a roast dinner, the wedding cake, flowers and a three-piece band and the bill came to £92 pounds, eight shillings and sixpence!”

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Couples return to the Duke to share happy memories up to the hospital to visit one of her friends who should have been a bridesmaid but missed it because she needed an emergency thyroid operation: “I went into the hospital with my wedding dress on!” John, meanwhile, has a different memory: “Argyle won that day. We got on the train to go to London, where we were starting our honeymoon, and the supporters were on the train, together with a load of toilet roll which supporters used to throw in those days!”

Anthony and Marion Banbury were married in 1965, so last year celebrated their 50th anniversary. Marion worked at Devonport Dockyard at the time – which was great when it came to having ready-made confetti: “I worked on the punch card machines to calculate the men’s wages and these tiny pieces of paper would drop into the bin. We’d save them up for whenever anyone got married and it was used as confetti.”

Mike and Val Hutchinson were married in March 1968 – despite her parents’ reservations about the match: “I was 16 when I met Mike and he was 18. We got engaged when I turned 18 but my parents wanted me to wait until I was 21 before we got married. In fact, they weren’t happy with me

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Making a Will is a task most people don’t look forward to doing and it often drops to the bottom of their ‘to do’ list.

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There are two main parts to a Will: who is going to sort everything out (‘your executors’) and who is going to receive your estate, or a share in it, when you die (‘your beneficiaries’).

You should fully trust your chosen executors and they must be at least 18 years old. If you are appointing more than one executor, will they work well together?

Are they capable of doing the job? Are they likely to fall out? Do you want to burden your loved ones with the task of applying for Probate and administering your estate when you die? You might therefore consider appointing a professional executor such as your solicitor to do it for you. The advantages in appointing a solicitor include them being able to apply for the Grant of Probate more efficiently and ensure that all the tax reliefs due to the estate are claimed. A solicitor is often appointed as an impartial person to act alongside family members or friends. Many

people believe that if you are an executor then you cannot be a beneficiary also – this is untrue.

Deciding how to distribute your estate when you die can be a difficult decision for many. Do you wish to leave a gift to charity? There might be a charity which has helped either you or your family during your lifetime? – a gift to charity is not subject to inheritance tax and can help reduce the size of any inheritance tax bill.

Do you wish to make a monetary gift to someone i.e. £500 to a niece or nephew?

Do you wish to leave a specific piece of art or jewellery to someone? If you no longer own that specific item when you die then the gift fails.

Are you making provision for everyone you should in your Will? We will advise on potential claims that could be brought against your estate, either by family members or dependants.

‘The residue’ - once the deceased’s debts, expenses and the gifts contained within the Will have been settled then the balance is often known as the ‘residue’. Is the residue going pass to your husband, wife or civil partner outright or into trust? If it

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passes outright and the survivor meets a new partner or remarries then the inherited assets could end up in the hands of the new partner/spouse or their family. Trusts are good for retaining control of your assets.

If you have children and grandchildren at what age would you like them to be before they inherit? Do you have a child or grandchild who is disabled? If so then we can advise you on what type of trust would be best to hold their inheritance.

It might not be in the best interests of your child or grandchild to receive their inheritance at a set age. Instead it is held on trust so that the trustees decide when they seem sensible enough to receive their inheritance. This will also give the beneficiary incentive to study and work hard (and not spend all of their inheritance on fast cars and lavish parties!). We provide tailored advice on what sort of trust would be best for you and your family looking at your individual needs and the tax implications. We also provide inheritance tax advice.

Do you own foreign assets, for instance a villa in Spain? The introduction of the EU Succession Regulations last year means people who own property abroad should

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Our Wills and Trusts Team are accredited members of the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Tax Quality Scheme. We also have full members of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE). If you would like to make an appointment to discuss making a new Will, reviewing your current Will, inheritance tax or trust advice then please Gemma Smith on 01752 292260 or gsmith@wolferstans.com. We like to see our clients face to face and so an appointment can be made to meet with us at our North Hill office or Plymstock branch.

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MARRIAGE MATTERS

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For most of us, the loss of a loved one is probably the most stressful and upsetting time we’ll go through in our lives. The task of immediately organising the funeral with a firm of undertakers can, in some instances, feel completely overwhelming. The last thing you want right now is the unpleasant experience of having to deal with an impersonal ‘one funeral fits all’ firm.

Wyatt Brothers Funeral Directors in Durnford Street, Stonehouse, are different. They’re a family firm that offers an independent, caring, personal yet professional service that will ease you and your family through this difficult time.

The Wyatt brothers are identical twins John and James and they entered the business after being brought up in a family that was well used to a caring environment: “Our father was a country clergyman,” said John. “So for me, it’s the pastoral role of the job that I enjoy the most and that I feel is so important.

“I’m very much a people person and I’d like to think that’s my particular skill, recognising the dynamics within a family and understanding what their needs are. It’s always going to be an upsetting time but talking about a loved one can also be helpful and uplifting,” he added.

John and James began work as undertakers at an early age, when they learnt that laughter can also be a huge help at times of loss: “When we were 16, James and I used to help a local undertaker as coffin bearers. We’d be at the front and being identical twins, it always raised a smile.”

The brothers are joined in the firm by office manager Cassie Knapman and her son-in-law, funeral director Marc McClelland, making the company even more of a family affair.

John explains their approach as “informal” during the initial meetings: “We want to minimise the stress involved as much as we possibly can, so we are friendly and relaxed during these meetings and we find that people really appreciate

it. We’re not pompous, that doesn’t help people to feel comfortable at all.

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They’re more likely to want to chat and we can get a much better picture of them and their loved one, so that the funeral is individual and not like an ‘off the shelf package’. After listening carefully, we are then able to offer choices to suit their individual requirements.

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Pots of colourful Now that we are in the mist of autumn, our summer hanging basket and pot displays will be looking tired and be in need of refreshing.

By Derek Anderson of Plymouth Garden Centre

There are lots of plants you can use for autumn and winter displays that will look great until spring.

There’s no need to stick to just winter pansies, there are a whole host of hardy, evergreen plants that can be used.

Calluna vulgaris ‘Dark Beauty’, more commonly known as Scottish heather is a great plant to use in baskets and tubs at this time of year.

Its deep magenta flowers and bright green foliage really do bring warm and cheer into the garden as the days get shorter. It belongs to a group of heathers known as bud bloomers: which means they Calluna vulgaris ‘Dark produce brightly coloured flower buds that never Beauty’ fully open and because they never fully open they can’t be pollenated.

This in turn means that the flowers don’t fade, as it’s the pollenation of the flower that causes it to fade and drop off.

Calluna ‘Dark Beauty’ holds its flowers for a long time, and stays looking good right throughout the winter.

They are easy to look after, provided you give them full sun and a well-drained soil. They do prefer an acidic soil, but for they will be fine in multipurpose whilst in the container or basket. It can be planted into acidic soil in the ground in spring.

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20cm (8ins) with a spread of 35cm (13ins). To keep them bushy and compact, give them a trim after flowering.

A great little plant that is extremely useful at this time of year for filling in gaps is Cyclamen hederifolium. It is a perennial that flowers throughout the autumn with typical cyclamen flowers in pink or white and has attractive heart shaped foliage that is marbled with white.

Unlike bedding cyclamens, this is a guaranteed hardy and an extremely tough plant. It likes to grow where other things struggle to grow. It prefers a shady location, ideally at the base of shrubs and trees and it likes a well-drained spot. It will grow in full sun, if kept a bit moister.

It reproduces quickly and forms lovely carpets of foliage and flower in the autumn as everything is dying back. Use them in your pots and baskets, and when they finish flowering, pop them into the ground in those areas where everything struggles to grow and they will flourish. The flowers are delightfully scented and are a great source of late season nectars for bees.

Traditionally the trailing plant used in winter baskets and tubs is ivy. Ivy has always been the go to plant, because it cascades elegantly out of the sides of containers, is evergreen, very hardy, easy to grow and has green, gold or silver variegated foliage.

There are a few plants that are just as tough as ivy, just as easy to grow, will trail just as well and in my opinion are even more attractive than ivy and they even have the added bonus of flowers.

Ajuga, Lamium, and Vinca make great substitutes for ivy and will continue to look great well into the spring.

Ajuga is an evergreen, ground covering plant that is extremely versatile. It will grow well in full sun as well as shade. It is drought tolerant and very easy to grow. It generally has dark, chocolate coloured leaves, but is Ajuga Reptans available in lighter, pink and cream variegations.

It produces spikes of bright blue flowers in spring and summer. It isn’t fussy about soil and will pretty much grow anywhere. It grows to a height of 15cm (6ins), with a spread of 1m (36ins). It contrasts particularly well with reds and oranges.

Lamium is a great foliage plant; the leaves are either silver or green Lamium Orchard Frost with some golden variegation.

It flowers in the summer months with pink or white flowers that are great for the bees. If planted in the ground, it forms an evergreen carpet that lights up the ground and can really brighten up otherwise dull areas. In baskets and tubs, it will gently cascade over the edge, creating a contemporary, beautiful look. It combines well with whites, pinks and purples. It copes well with a wide range of conditions, but looks particularly good when grown in shade. It grows to a

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height of 15cm (6ins) with a spread of 60cm (2ft).

Vinca is the closest looking to ivy, but it has the advantage of attractive, fairly large, star shaped mauve flowers in the early spring and throughout the summer. It has an exceptional trail on it and looks exquisite pouring out of hanging baskets. It’s better suited to baskets than pots as its trail can be too much for pots and can spill out Vinca Illumination across the flower.

The more decorative varieties have golden or silver variegated leaves and the most attractive variety is one called Vinca ‘Illumination’. The centre of its leaves are bright golden, edged with green. It will really brighten up any hanging basket on the dullest of days. Vinca is exceptionally easy to grown ad will grow in almost any conditions in any situations. It grows to 15cm (6ins) in height and 1.2m (4ft) in spread. It looks great when planted with blues and yell For the centrepiece of pots and baskets conifers have always been used traditionally, but for a more modern and contemporary look, there are a range of evergreen grasses that look great at this is the time of year. They are in full flower and the seed heads dance elegantly in the breeze on long stalks that stand above the strappy or spikey foliage. The foliage also colours up well in the autumn, adding to the interest.

The best varieties for planting in tubs and baskets at this time of year are Unicinia rubra, Festuca gluaca ‘Intense Blue’, Anemanthele lessoniana, and Carex.

Grasses are great for softening hard and harsh structures, plants, boundaries and straight edges. They add a touch of air, grace and elegance to the garden. Alternatively, if they are used in a minimalistic and contemporary way, they can look bold, architectural and stylish.

Great filler and edging plants for autumn baskets and pots really help make the display look full and complete. You want to choose plants that help enhance and compliment the flowering plants you’ve chosen for colour for your display and not clash or distract from them.

Flowering plants are the star of any pot or basket no matter what time of year it is, so choose the ones you like the most because they will be what your eye is Frizzle Sizzle pansy immediately drawn to.

Traditionally it used to be only pansies and violas that were available for winter flowering, but in the last few years, new plants and more cold tolerant plants have been introduced, brought out or gained more popularity, increasing the choice of what can be used. With the range of winter flowering plants available now, autumn and winter displays can be as equally as vibrant and colourful as spring and summer ones.

The best winter flowering plants to use are Cyclamen, Dianthus, Heathers, Campanula, Bellis, and of course we can’t forget the favourite pansies and violas. Look out for new and beautiful varieties of pansies and violas such as the ruffled pansy called ‘Frizzle Sizzle’. These have a ruffled edge all around the bloom and are an unusual and attractive alternative to the regular types.

Get creative when planting your tubs and baskets for autumn, don’t be afraid to try something new, have fun with different combinations of plants to see what will work. Don’t settle for dull and drab containers in the winter months. There’s no reason not to have great looking pots and baskets. www.cornerstonevision.com

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