Plymouth Magazine September 2015

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ISSUE 135 SEPTEMBER 2015

Ocean City Festival Feature Coast path challenge What’s On guide

Wedding event at The Duke Success for Wheelfever Life’s sweet for Gemma

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Feeling good about Plymouth Everyone here at the Plymouth Magazine is feeling pretty good at the moment, so much so that we have just launched the #PlymouthFeelsGood campaign on Twitter where we will be highlighting many of the great things about this wonderful city of ours.

We would love you to join in and Tweet about the people, places and events whch make you feel good about Plymouth. There’s no shortage of positive news from Britain’s Ocean City, so get Tweeting!

We’re also celebrating the addition of a glossy new look for our cover and what better way to launch it than with a fantastic wedding shoot at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. We hope you like it.

This month’s edition is full of positive stories about individuals and groups who are really making their mark in the city. From Gemma Hall, the talented young cake maker and pattisiere, to the Life Centre Indoor Bowls Club which has just won a prestigious national award for the support it offers disabled bowlers.

Our Arts Matters column focuses on the Wheelfever Project, a highly successful initiative which enables youngsters with disabilities to express themselves through dance, while we also talk to two talented young people from Harbourside Fish & Chips who are through to the finals of a leading industry competition.

Last, but by no means least, we meet up with Adele Marshall and Jane Dennis, two remarkably determined mums who were so frustrated by the lack of educational options for their autistic sons, that they have become the driving force behind plans for the creation of the Ausum Academy. The proposed free school will cater for the needs of youngsters aged from four to 19 who are on the autistic spectrum.

They need help from parents, carers and volunteers in their campaign - you can find out more on pages 62 and 63.

Hope the latest issue makes you feel good!

Publishers: Chris Girdler and Ian Pilkington Editor: Debbie Girdler Designers: Sven Lauch, Diana Mazuru and Naomi Girdler Photography: Roy Perring and Laura Joint Contributors: Anthony Goord; Derek Anderson; Laura Joint; Kerry Cole; Paul Hussell Advertising sales: Sarah Simpson, Tendai Chetse, Dave Simpson, Magarita McKenna, Korneel Verhaeghe and Aaron Heaton Distribution: Tony Hodges Finance: Karen Pilkington and Kim Craig Front cover: Launch of the Duke of Cornwall Hotel’s new wedding packages.

Photo by Amber McCarthy of Liberty Pearl Photography.

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2015 EDITION

VAL’S DELIGHT

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Val Cass has re-opened her popular gift shop Beaux Cadeaux in Residence One at Plymouth’s Royal William Yard

SWEET HARMONY

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Self-confessed chocoholic Gemma Hall has achieved her dream by setting up her own hand-made cake and patisserie business

SUCCESS FOR SARAH

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MONTY’S CHALLENGE

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Entrepreneur Sarah Robertson has just embarked on her latest venture - taking over and relaunching a cafe in Mount Wise.

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TV adventurer Monty Halls is providing high-profile support for the South West Coast Path Challenge which takes place in October

WHAT’S ON

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WOMEN AT WORK

It’s a wrap as Val’s popular Plymouth gift shop reopens

Val Cass at Beau Cadeaux

A popular Plymouth gift shop forced to close because of falling trade in the city centre has re-opened at the Royal William Yard.

doubling as a wedding venue and Beaux Cadeaux fits right in.

“Beaux Cadeaux really complements what we have here already,” explained Marie. “We are thrilled to welcome the business which we know has a loyal following - we look forward Beaux Cadeaux can now be found at Residence One in Royal to seeing them here as well as those new customers who will William Yard - and proprietor Val Cass is delighted to be back in doubtless be coming to have a look too.” mainstream retailing.

The stock familiar to regular customers is all there - Emma Set up at Frankfort Gate by Val and her husband Richard in Bridgewater, Sass Belle, Disaster Designs and Bombay Duck to 2006 the gift shop quickly developed a loyal band of regular name just a few - and Val is already looking forward to how she customers keen to surprise friends and family with presents can expand the range in the shop which is being run in tandem from an eclectic range of unique gifts with the added bonus of with the online business. having their purchases wrapped for free.

“I really like Garden Trading’s products, I think we’ll be ordering The shop thrived for more than seven from them soon,” said Val. And she is keenly years but by the end of 2013 it became clear awaiting the arrival of a new delivery of that a slow but sustained drop in footfall was stock from Santoro’s Mirabelle range. not going to be enough to make the shop “I love their purses and bags, but then I viable for much longer in that location. love everything we sell. I enjoy sourcing and “It’s hard to pinpoint a particular reason,” thinking about what stock we should have said Val. “Certainly the closure of the big in the shop and, being independent, we shops like Woolworths, Derry’s and TJ Hughes have the flexibility to be able to respond to didn’t help.” customers’ requests and suggestions.”

So, after Christmas 2013, the difficult Val is looking forward to discovering what decision was taken to close the shop and the proves most popular with visitors in the new entire operation was moved online. location.

But when Richard began a new job as “In our old shop our collection of finance manager at Residence One the occasional and personalised photo frames couple got wind that one of the property’s

by Ditsy were what always sold all year two small courtyard cottages was available round – and anything featuring owls or as retail space. butterflies always sells really well too. It will “I didn’t really have to think twice,” said be interesting to see if it’s the same here,” Val and she and her array of quirky stock Val added. soon took up residence and now look right The shop opened its doors in July and Beaux Cadeaux, now found at Residence One Val, who has wrapped tens of thousands at home in the quaint cottage with its whitewashed interior. of presents for customers over the years, is “There are lots of good things about running an online looking forward to getting stuck in with the ribbon and sticky business but I have missed being able to speak to customers tape once again – even the trickiest items to parcel up which she face to face,” said Val. says are 'child-size cuddly toys and hobby horses!'.

“And I think people like to be able to come in to the shop to “I think people have an appetite for buying things in a shop actually look at what we’re selling.” like this and I hope people will want to come and support a small Marie Hewitt, director of Residence One, said the arrival of local business,” she said. "I felt so excited driving into the Royal Beaux Cadeaux at the Grade II listed building has caused 'a real William Yard for our first day - it’s good to be back.” buzz'.

Beaux Cadeaux is open from 10am to 5pm every day Residence One is already home to variety of unique except Monday. independent businesses like Art Source Contemporary Gallery, Website www.Beauxcadeaux.co.uk Individual Interior Solutions and restaurant Will’s as well as

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For self-confessed chocoholic Gemma Hall, setting up her hand-made cake and patisserie business is like a dream come true. And it’s a natural progression for Plymouthborn Gemma, who started baking for her family while she was still at primary school.

Gemma launched her Sweet Harmony business in April this year after completing her NVQ3 in Patisserie and Confectionary at City College Plymouth and securing support and guidance from the Prince’s Trust.

But for Gemma’s full story we have to wind the clock back more than 20 years, to the days when her family would gather in the kitchen to rustle up something nice: “Baking is something my family has always done,” said Gemma.

“I think my first food memory was probably my granddad making me clotted cream sandwiches! They were lovely.

“I always used to ‘help’ mum in the kitchen, forever asking ‘how do you do this’ and ‘how do you do that’. Mum’s always been a good cook and to this day I can’t get the same crackling and roast potatoes! It’s down to mum that I got into baking.

“I was only about nine-years-old when I started making cakes for the family, just simple ones like chocolate fudge cake or a Victoria sponge. They gradually got more and more elaborate and at some point people started to say ‘you should do this as a job’. So I owe a lot to my family and friends for their encouragement and for giving me the confidence to go for it.”

Gemma’s next big inspiration was her “amazing” tutor at City College, Larry Moody: “He really pushed me and I have a lot to thank him for.”

After a year or so creating desserts at a restaurant in Plymouth Gemma decided to launch her own business: “I was working 14 hours a day and although I learned a lot at the job, with a partner and a daughter who’s now just turned 10, it didn’t fit in with family life. And I’d always

WOMEN AT WORK wanted to run my own cake and patisseries business so I thought ‘right, let’s give it a go’.

So in the summer of 2014 Gemma enlisted the support of the Prince’s Trust to have a crash course in how to set up a business. Then, in December last year, she pitched her idea and business plan to the Trust’s launch group and they were so impressed they agreed to help fund her: “It’s been a roller-coaster ride,” said Gemma. “But all the way along I’ve benefitted from amazing help and support. At the Prince’s Trust, it came from my mentor, Philip Hamilton. He was brilliant.”

Gemma moved into her kitchen at Scott’s Business Park in April and this is where all the creativity happens.

She makes her cakes to order, with business split 50/50 between private customers and local restaurants and food outlets: “I’m here from 8am in the morning and I’ll be baking until around 12 noon,” explained Gemma. “Then I’ll be out delivering.”

The patisseries range from bite-size canopés to celebration cakes. The individual sized desserts are “miniversions” of the full sized cakes. On the day Plymouth Magazine visited, Gemma was about to start a two-tier party cake.

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Gemma uses local ingredients as much as possible such as Cornish butter and only uses free-range eggs. She’s happy to keep the volume down to manageable proportions, arguing “it’s quality, not quantity that’s important to me”.

These days, Gemma doesn’t feel tempted to make a ‘baker’s dozen’ – unless the extra one is for her daughter, Tania: “I am a self-confessed chocoholic but if you’re looking at cakes from 8am every morning, you soon lose the temptation to eat them all the time. Tania gets the benefit of that, although I think she’d probably argue that I don’t take enough home with me!”

Gemma already has one eye to the future: “One day I would like to open a patisserie and café, selling my bespoke hand make cakes and specialist coffees. But at the moment I’m really happy doing this. It was very scary at first but I’d have kicked myself later if I hadn’t given it a try. I feel very proud of what I’ve achieved.”

So does she have her own favourite cake? “Yes. For a chocolate fan like me, it has to be the Bitter Chocolate Truffle Torte. It’s chocolate Heaven!”

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WEDDING MATTERS

Weddings have been celebrated at the Duke of Cornwall for more than 150 years - and now the iconic Plymouth hotel is aiming to attract a new generation of couples.

The hotel is stepping up its profile in the wedding market with a comprehensive marketing campaign which will include a new brochure, widespread advertising, social media activity and a not-to-be-missed event at the hotel in October.

The team at the hotel have also developed an attractive range of all-inclusive packages which can be tailored to the precise needs of the bride and groom.

Months of planning will come to fruition on October 4 when the hotel's doors will be thrown open for The Duke Wedding Collection: Live.

The free event will feature a wide range of presentations and displays by wedding suppliers, special offers on the day, talks and workshops and much more.

The Duke of Cornwall's director of marketing Leila Nottage said: "The Duke Wedding Collection: Live is designed to help couples to plan their weddings down to the finest detail. It will also give them the opportunity to experience what we have to offer here at the Duke - even before booking the date.

"We will have some outstanding suppliers from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall who will be on hand to offer advice and help for couples who are planning their special day.

"There will be a number of special offers and activities on the day - including the chance for couples to have engagement photos on The Hoe, courtesy of Liberty Pearl Photography and a vintage car company. Couples will also be able to receive a discount of up to £1000 for bookings made within 14 days of the event.

“We will also have a fantastic competition on the day with the chance to win a vintage experience with make up, hairstyling, photos and Tea at the Top in the hotel's famous tower," said Leila.

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In the lead up to the big event on October 4, the Duke of Cornwall will become members of The Wedding Community - a leading online directory dedicated to wedding planning which is used by thousands of couples every year.

The Duke Wedding Collection: Live will also be featured in WED Magazine in September, a leading publication aimed at the wedding market in Devon and Cornwall.

As part of the hotel's drive to promote its unique wedding offering, Jenny Wren Events organised a stylised wedding shoot styled by Inspire Hire and photographed by Liberty Pearl Photography in June featuring professional models..

The hotel's spacious ballroom was dressed in all its wedding finery and literally hundreds of photographs were taken on the day to show exactly what the Duke has to offer.

Many of the photos taken for the wedding shoot will be featured in the Duke's new glossy wedding brochure which will be available soon and will also appear on social media in the weeks leading up to October 4.

"We've put a huge amount of planning and energy into the event and we're sure that couples will be impressed with what we have on offer," said Leila.

Wedding suppliers who will be attending include photographers, florists, wedding car hire, hair and makeup artists, venue dressers and cake makers. Suppliers of wedding gowns, menswear for grooms and mother of the bride outfits will also be represented.

"We have selected some outstanding local suppliers who will be available all under one roof on the day, so there will be plenty for people to see. We will also have music by the Swing Kings, Frank Capri and Your Big Event DJ - and even a close-up magician," she added.

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The Duke Wedding Collection: Live runs from 10am to 4pm on October 4 and is free to enter.

Photo: Liberty Pearl Photography

Celebrating in style at the Duke of Cornwall

Golden memories for Anne and Colin Colin and Anne Taylor

The Duke of Cornwall holds happy memories for many couples - but none more so than Colin and Anne Taylor who celebrated their wedding at the hotel 50 years ago.

Now they are returning to the hotel on October 2 to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary - in the very room where they held their reception in 1965.

Anne, who works at Devonport Dockyard, said: "We will be joined by 50 friends and family in the Haywood Suite a room which obviously has very fond memories for us."

She is hopeful that a number of her bridesmaids will be among guests attending their Golden Wedding party.

The couple's life together actually started at the Duke of Cornwall, when they dated for the first time at one of the regular Saturday night dances in the hotel's ballroom.

"The hotel has always been a special place for us and we go there whenever we can," added Anne.

In fact Anne and Colin have celebrated New Year's Eve at the Duke every year for more years than they can remember.

They are always joined on New Year's Eve by Anne's cousin Adele Fox and her husband Brian - who also held their wedding reception at the Duke of Cornwall in 1967.

Colin and Anne with Barry and Adele They will Fox return to the Duke celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in two years' time - and are already making plans for a special event to mark the occasion at the Duke. Adele said: "We love the Duke of Cornwall, it is one of Plymouth's most popular landmarks."

September will not only be a busy month in the run up to the event on October 4, but will also see the launch of the Duke of Cornwall's new-look website at the beginning of the month. The site will feature extensive videography - including drone footage of the hotel's impressive exterior and will enable users to access any part of the site with just two clicks.

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WOMEN AT WORK

Rockpool Trading - the Barbican shop where everything is hand-made in Devon and Cornwall!

Helen Woolley pictured at her shop in The House that Jack Built in the Barbican

When Plymouth Magazine last visited Helen Woolley, it was at her home in Peverell which doubled up as HQ for her online Rockpool Trading business. Fast forward nine months and she’s now happily serving customers in her new shop in The House That Jack Built precinct on the Barbican’s Southside Street.

It’s the perfect location for Rockpool Trading, which, like the new-look website, only sells hand-crafted artisan items made by people in Devon and Cornwall.

“The building and location really lend themselves to what we’re doing here,” said Helen, who opened the doors in March. “Being here, right beside the sea, is ideal for the marine and nauticalthemed pieces we have. And it’s fantastic to be part of this fabulous arcade, full of quirky, independent business.

“We wanted Plymouth to have a shop like this, where people can come and buy individual pieces made by talented craftspeople from Devon and Cornwall and it’s great that local people have started to find us.

“Because many of our items are oneoffs, when they’re gone, they’re gone, which means that what we have in the shop changes all the time. Some people are coming in every week to see the new pieces. Even in the middle of summer, about 75% of our customers have been local rather than visitors, which is great.

“And our online customers have been popping in to see us too, which is nice.”

Opening the shop is a big step for Helen to take. Before, she was running the business as an online shop while juggling a job. Now, she’s managing the shop and website full-time, with the help of her husband, Brendan.

“When we saw that this unit was available we jumped at it,” said Helen. “We had a week to turn everything around, to

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decorate it and get the stock in.

“But it’s definitely been worth it. The shop has given us much more flexibility and space. We can sell bigger items now and we’ve roughly doubled the number of pieces and suppliers.”

Helen added: “We’ve got a fresh, contemporary range covering a mix of medium such as wood, glass, ceramics, paper and jewellery. We’re also getting in more cushions, bags, candles and soaps now that we have more space, and our vintage and children’s pinnies have gone down very well this summer too.”

As well as a fun range for children – including cartoon-style clothes hangers – there are funky things for the garden and ideas for brightening up every room in the house.

Helen first had the idea of selling locally-made items when she was walking on a beach in Cornwall. Her vision of a shop window for local craftsmen and women is now a reality. And if anyone was ever in any doubt as to the origins of the pieces, there are hand-made Devon and Cornwall glass hearts adorning the shop windows.

The rebuilt Rockpool Trading website features an interactive map in a ‘Meet the Makers’ section, where customers can find out where they’re from and learn a little bit about them. “We felt it was important for people to know about the creators of all these wonderful pieces,” explained Helen. “It’s a fun little section where each of the makers answers three questions.

“People want to support local businesses and locally-made goods and they’re looking for one-offs rather than mass-produced items. It’s great if they can see the name or face behind the work. That’s something we can offer. How many high street chains can do that?

“We’re also keen to support up-and-coming young artists

and we already sell work by some graduates from Plymouth College of Art. We’re looking to develop that link further.”

Helen is advertising in a national magazine this autumn and hopes that the items which were handcrafted in workshops across Devon and Cornwall will soon be finding loving homes all over the country.

And Helen – who describes this as “the first shop” – is already on the look-out for new local suppliers to add to the tally: “We now have 42 craftsmen and women supplying our shop and website, which is amazing when you think that we started off with six back in 2011.

“But it’s always great to hear from potential new stockists.”

The shop is open six days a week: 12 noon to 4pm on Tuesdays, 10.30am to 4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and 12 noon to 4pm on Sundays. The shop is closed on Mondays.

If you can’t get to the shop, you can buy online at www. rockpooltrading.co.uk.

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ART MATTERS

Wheelfever have all the right moves

For this month’s Art Matters I’m featuring the local community dance project, Wheelfever.

Built on the conviction that dance is an activity that benefits the health and wellbeing of all participants, Wheelfever is a creative and inclusive group.

This Plymouth-based dance company have just enjoyed a busy season which culminated in their

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performance at the Theatre Royal Plymouth as part of the National Youth Dance Festival, U.Dance 2015.

Wheelfever was selected out of 240 youth dance groups from across the country to be one of the 28 groups to perform in the national event in July.

Company director, Paula Hocking said: "It was very exciting for the Wheelfever dancers to be chosen to perform at U.Dance 2015. They are a committed group of disabled and non-disabled dancers who

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enjoy creating dance and exploring how to move together as a dance company.

"The fact that they were selected acknowledges that they have developed their dance and performance skills to a significant level, which is a fabulous achievement. The group embraced the whole experience with great gusto; they enjoyed flying the flag for Plymouth and making friends with dancers from other cities whilst, as always, challenging the stereotypical ideas of who can and cannot dance’.

Wheelfever Projects as a grass roots initiative, is something that Plymouth should be proud of.

It was started by Paula in 2007. She told me: "I was working as a youth dance leader and, as my son is physically disabled, I was socialising with families in the same situation and having regular conversations about how they felt excluded from dance because they were disabled.

"As an advocate of dance being a vital part of culture and for inclusive and accessible dance practice, I seized the moment and started the project.

"The hardest part of the work is finding the financial resources to sustain the momentum but seeing the personal and artistic development of the young people is very rewarding and keeps me determined. Being part of a regular dance group encourages a sense of belonging; it can be empowering, liberating and fun!

"Our creative workshops encourage independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Dancers develop their

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confidence to express and communicate their ideas as well as learning to be part of a team and work in-group settings.

"We make new dances each term in which the dancers are fully engaged in the process. The performances naturally challenge the idea about who can and cannot dance. We are conscious that formal training opportunities are not always accessible to dancers who are disabled.

"We therefore provide dance training for young people, disabled and non-disabled giving the dancers who are disabled a chance to develop the same level of skills as their non-disabled peers."

The Wheelfever team is currently working hard to secure funding so the dancers can return to the studio in September for their weekly workshops at the Plymouth Life Centre where every Saturday in term time they run two sessions from 1pm to 2pm for disabled children (age 6-11), and 2pm to 4pm for disabled young people (age 12-25).

Both sessions are open to their siblings and friends to make up inclusive groups where disabled and non-disabled young people make dances together.

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To contact Wheelfever Projects go online to their website and fill out an email which can be found at www.wheelfeverprojects.co.uk/contactus A video of the performance at U.Dance was filmed live on Youtube and can be found at www.youtube. com/watch?v=FOB536671nk

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FOOD MATTERS Sarah Robertson (left) and Carla Noak at the Mount Wise Café

Sarah’s latest success Plymouth’s booming restaurant and café sector has received another boost this summer, with the opening of Mount Wise Café in the stunning new development overlooking the Tamar estuary.

With views to Plymouth CC’s cricket ground outside and delicious fare made on the premises using local produce inside, it’s no wonder the café has already built a reputation as a ‘village’ eatery in the heart of the city.

For owner Sarah Gilbertson – one of the UK launch team of Groupon – it’s the latest venture which she’s running alongside her Result Coach business. In fact, her Result Coach team has

been involved every step of the way as Sarah had only just returned from three weeks maternity leave when they heard about the opportunity.

“My baby girl Elspeth was only six weeks old when we opened so I was carrying her around everywhere at the time,” said Sarah.

The café opened its doors in June, with Sarah’s friend and team member Carla Noak moving across from Result Coach to be general manager: “Those weeks before we opened were crazy!” said Carla. “We had to do everything. Come up with a new name, new branding and a new menu which meant building relationships with suppliers. But I feel we’ve massively pulled it off.”

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The ethos at Mount Wise Café can be summed up in a few words: local, fresh, home-made, simple, tasty. All the food is made in the café’s kitchen, using locally-sourced ingredients from farmers in Devon and Cornwall. Other suppliers include Burts crisps, Portlebay Popcorn, Devon Coffee Company and Luscombe Drinks.

Sarah uses their eggs benedict as a perfect example of what the café is all about: “Free range local eggs with thick-cut gammon from a Cornish supplier, roasted in-house, hand sliced and topped with a home-made hollandaise. And the left over egg whites are used to make our meringues. That’s us in a nutshell. The environment is also important to us and as part of the zero to landfill, all of our food waste goes 20 minutes up the road to Langage Farm, for compost.”

Carla added: “Simple food, done well is what we do. It’s home from home and people seem to like it. We’ve had a really good response and a lot of our customers come back. One of our regulars keeps his teacup here so he can use it every time he comes in!

“Plymouth Albion are just over the road and we had them in the other day, all having brunch after their morning training. It’s handy having the Result Coach office just down the road because we can ring them and they come over to help at times like that.”

It’s not just Albion who’ve cottoned on to the café – the business community has, too. Sarah explained: “It’s a great location, near the city but not in the city and the relaxed atmosphere we have is ideal for networking, meetings or just for a change of scene from the office.” The café has free Wifi and parking, and power sockets are available. Businesses can have bottomless tea and coffee and a bacon sandwich for £6 per person – and they’re welcome to stay.

“We don’t rush any of our customers, their table is theirs for as long as they want it,” said Carla.

The all-day breakfast menu includes the highly recommended Mount Wise Breakfast and Mount Wise Veggie Breakfast. Toast, porridge, smoked salmon and eggs on toast, breakfast baps and pancakes are also popular.

Sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and a variety of salads are served for brunch and lunch, together with homemade soups and hot meals including pasta dishes – again, all home-made.

There’s also a range of cakes made in turns by staff, often to their own recipes, as well as ice-cream and the Mount Wise Special – meringue, frozen summer berries and vanilla ice-cream.

The café is about to get the goahead to sell alcohol alongside its range of hot and cold soft drinks.

For autumn and winter, the team will be cooking up hearty warmers such as stews – perfect for the Mount Wise riverside walkers and anglers who pop in, and Sarah and Carla are

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promising something a bit special for Christmas.

And that’s not all they’re working on: “There’s potentially another café in the pipeline on the other side of the city which we’d also use as a training centre,” revealed Sarah. “We’re hoping that will happen before the end of the year.”

It’s another success story for Sarah, who with five others was in at the launch of Groupon UK. By the time she left four years ago, it had 800 staff: “That was a brilliant experience, travelling the UK and helping businesses to develop,” she said.

Sarah set up Result Coach Limited when she moved to Plymouth two years ago. The hospitality consultancy now helps businesses across the south of England to grow and expand. Her team includes Becki Hastings, who she met through the Military Wives Choir and now co-owns the café with Sarah. “The pair of them still burst into song when they think no-one’s listening,” said Carla.

All three women have husbands in the Royal Navy who are always on hand to test out new menu ideas: “The whole operation is like one big family – and we include the staff in that,” said Carla, whose mum Sharon is supervisor at the café. Sarah’s dad also comes down from London regularly to help out.

Mount Wise Café is open 8am to 4pm Mondays to Wednesdays and 8am to 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Weekend opening is 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and 11am to 3pm on Sundays.

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sample lunch menu black pudding scotch egg, apple, cauliflower, crisp ham slow cooked ox cheek, horseradish, wood mushrooms, marrow crumb milk chocolate tart, cookie and mint icecream

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hand dived scallops, tempura risotto, teriyaki seared sea trout, sesame, mango chilli crab, honey, soy, choi lemoncello and pistachio crème brûlée, fromage blanc sorbet, sherbet doughnuts

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Talented young friers bid for national title Two young people from Plymouth have reached the national finals of a prestigious competition to find the country's top young fish friers.

Andrew Hillier, 22, and 19-year-old Lisa Lishman of Harbourside Fish & Chips on the Barbican have been named as two of the UK’s top 10 fish friers after they were both shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Andrew and Lisa are now competing at the highest level as they go up against the other contenders ‘fishing’ for the top prize.

To get to this stage and secure a place in the coveted shortlist, the friers have undergone a gruelling judging process involving the undertaking of telephone interviews and completion of exam questionnaires.

The pair, who have both worked for Harbourside for two and a half years, underwent a skills based assessment and presentation at a rigorous testing day at the National Federation of Fish Friers Training School in Leeds.

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It is the second year that they have reached the finals and are now hoping that they reach the five finalists who will compete to be crowned champion at the London awards ceremony in January next year.

By reaching the finals last year, Andrew and Lisa have been on a variety of trips and workshops to improve their skills - all thanks to the National Federation of Fish Friers.

Andrew, from Plympton said: "I didn't realise how big the industry was until I started working at Harbourside.

I've learned so much in my time here and have a clear understanding of the importance of sustainability of fish stocks."

The Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award encourages the younger generation in the industry to nurture their individual skills and talent to become positive role models for other young people working in the fish and chip sector.

Briar Wilkinson, sales director at Drywite said: “We’ve been running this competition for 20 years now and this year the standard of entries has again been exceptionally high.

“Our goal for the competition was to demonstrate how worthwhile a career in fish frying could be for talented young people in the industry.”

Andrew and Lisa's achievement is the latest in a long line of award-winning successes for Harbourside Fish & Chips, including regional winner of the National Fish and Chip Awards in 2015. The business has also been shortlisted for the 2016 Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.

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Sept 7 - 12 ANNIE Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Plymouth for eight performances only, starring Craig Revel Horwood, the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Sept 23 - 25 RAMBERT Love, desire and betrayal are the ingredients of the shocking true story which inspired Picasso’s masterpiece, The Three Dancers.

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Oct 1 - 10 MACK & MABEL Based on the real life romance between legendary filmmaker Mack Sennett and his rising star Mabel Normand, it tells the story of Hollywood’s golden age, where the fun of the silent screen was dominated by the hysterical chaos of the Keystone Kops and the glamour of the bathing beauties.

Oct 17 - 24 MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY Since its world premiere in Plymouth in 2012, Matthew Bourne’s dazzling production of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the UK and the USA. Matthew Bourne’s haunting scenario is a gothic romance for all ages; the traditional tale of good versus evil

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Oct 27 - 29 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET: SWAN LAKE With its exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos, set to one of the world’s

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Oct 30 - 31 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET: TRIPLE BILL Joyful and Grand, Theme and Variations (which launched the Company’s first Birmingham season) is George Balanchine’s love letter to classical Russian ballet, set to the final movement of Tchaikovsky’s Orchestral Suite No.3. David Bintley’s The King Dances looks back, with a modern eye, to King Louis XIV and the origins of ballet, when men were quite literally the kings of dance. And Enigma Variations, an elegant and eccentric character ballet, is Frederick Ashton’s poignant depiction of Edward Elgar and his friends.

Oct 31 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET: WATCH A CLASS Ever wondered just how ballet dancers do what they do? This is your chance to look behind the scenes and watch Birmingham Royal Ballet’s talented dancers in their final preparations for a performance of world class dancing.

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Nov 11 - 15 JACQUELINE WILSON’S HETTY FEATHER Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Founding Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

Nov 17 - 19 ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO A NEW ERA “Life must be lived forwards, but it can only be understood backwards” - Kierkegaard. Are We Not Draw Onward to a New Era is an awe-inspiring exploration of this crucial moment in our future history. In our quest for progress we have dramatically changed the world we live in. Are our actions irreversible or can we undo them?

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Nov 25 - 28 GLYNDEBOURNE: DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL Die Entführung tells the tale of the young Spanish nobleman Belmont as he attempts to rescue his fiancé Konstanze from the seraglio (harem) of Pasha Selim, a Turkish despot. Aided by his servant Pedrillo who wishes to be reunited with Konstanze’s maid Blonde, they set out to outwit the fearsome Osmin with their flight, but instead fall to the mercy of the Pasha.

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Oct 27 - 31 WHERE THE WORLD IS GOING, THAT’S WHERE WE’RE GOING The first, award winning show by one of Belgium’s hottest young theatre companies - Hof van Eede. Sisters Louise and Van den Eede took Diderot’s novel as a starting point and ended up embracing the vulnerability of language in a deliciously whimsical, funny and moving conversation between a man and a woman, ‘who need to go somewhere else, urgently’.

Sept 17 - Oct 3 THE WHIPPING MAN 1865, Richmond, Virginia. In the aftermath of the Civil War, a founder master and his two former slaves are reunited at the remains of their family home.

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Castle Street, Plymouth BOX OFFICE: 01752 267131 www.barbicantheatre.co.uk Sept 18 THE RISING Drawing upon influences of contemporary, Fijian and Maori dance, The Rising explores what makes people feel alive. A workin-progress showing celebrating the riches of the human imagination, accompanied by live music from multi award-winning musicians Will McNicol and Luke Selby.

Oct 2 TASTE What’s behind our choices? What defines our identity? Do we really fall into “social tribes” and if so, how far up the social ladder is our tribe? Can we climb higher?

Inspired by the tapestries of Grayson Perry, Taste is a delicious romp of a show with humour, irreverence and playfulness at its heart. Blending dance from choreographers Sally Knight and Neil Paris, and writing from Murray Lachlan Young, Taste explores what defines our identity

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Oct 24 THE BOGUS WOMAN An African woman arrives in a strange country fleeing for her life, seeking safety and asylum.

Despite having committed no crimes, she is indefinitely confined, interrogated, humiliated and abused. She witnesses the cruelty of the authorities and their casual disregard for an individual’s human rights. This strange country is England. Kris Bohn performs this powerful poetic and heart-wrenching play - bringing to life the 51 sharply etched characters who retell the experiences of this young woman.

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Sept 10, Oct 30 ANDY QUICK The entertaining and personable frontman of popular local band Land of the Giants performs a session of solo material. Warm, bluesy and brimming with soul.

Sept 16 HAUNT THE WOODS Haunt the Woods are a folk band from the Shires of Devon and Cornwall who effortlessly blend classic folk-rock with a more modern and unique sound.

Sept 17 FORKED: POETRY & SPOKEN WORD Poetry to inspire, delight and provoke. Every other month, those clever people at Apples and Snakes present an evening of wonderful spoken word

performance. Featuring a great line up - to be confirmed.

Sept 18 OUT TO GRASS Out to Grass are six experienced musicians who play a fresh and innovative fusion of bluegrass, country, soul and popular song.

Sept 19 CHRIS WOODS GROOVE, ELLIOTT MORRIS & WILL MCNICOL These three solo artists are joining forces to create a night of “guitar mayhem” which sees them each performing a solo set, along with a few numbers together.

Sept 24 THOMAS FORD Electrifying blues talent in the form of this harp-playing, hard blues singing solo performer.

Sept 25 ANNIKA SKOOGH TRIO This dynamic jazz trio, featuring the distinctive and soulful vocals of Annika Skoogh, the superb Matt Carter on keys and Al Swainger on bass.

Oct 1 ERIC TAYLOR Taylor is one of the most influential songwriters to ever come out of Texas. Over the years, as his reputation and song catalogue have grown, he has had a profound effect on the evolution and development of such well known Texas artists as Nanci Griffit, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen and others.

Oct 9 LOST IN SPACE A seven-piece party band, playing a heady cocktail of horn-driven retro grooves, funky ska and folk-stomp.

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WHAT’S ON Oct 15 HOT CLUB OF STONEHOUSE - GYPSY JAZZ GUITARS Hot Club of Storehouse bring the gypsy jazz of 1930s Paris bals musettes to present day Blighty.

Oct 16 APPALOOSAS Appaloosas are a threepiece band from Dartmoor, who perform music from the Appalachian region of the eastern United States. Music rooted in traditional folk ballads and tunes brought over by immigrants from the British Isles which in turn influenced the popular old-time music and recordings of the 20s and 30s.

MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0845 146 1460 Sept 5 SUMMER’S END CIDER FESTIVAL The Cider Festival is back again for its second year! Sit back and relax or get your jig on until late with a huge selection of British ciders. There’ll be a variety of gourmet food offerings and local

live music talent throughout the day into the evening. With a whole assortment of fun activities for the kids, including some fantastic creatures from Dartmoor Zoo, gravity defying fun with Mr Bounce’s Bouncy Car as well as close up magic with Dan Brazier and colourful designs from Annie’s Face Painting.

Sept 15 MORRISEY Following his triumphant show at New York’s Madison Square Garden as part of a US tour, Morrissey has announced an extra date for his UK tour at Plymouth Pavilions.

Sept 20 G4 Experience G4’s trademark sound: expect to hear the tunes that helped make them famous, alongside some fresh takes on music of more recent years. It’s sure to be an evening to live long in the memory.

Sept 25 SQUEEZE Squeeze, the enduring British pop act whose songs have tenderly and wittily chronicled life and love stretching across four decades, are to play an extensive UK tour in the autumn - their first, as a band,

for three years. Support on the tour will come from poet and punk godfather Dr John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford.

Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield...appearing at the Plymouth Pavilions in October

Sept 26 FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS There’s no gang leader, no choirmaster and no holds barred in the singing of The Fisherman’s Friends. And fisherman’s friends they truly are - each and every member of this unique group are or have been fishermen, lifeboatmen and coastguards (as well as builders, artisans, hoteliers and shop keepers) in Port Isaac.

Sep 27 DARCY OAKE Canadian magician Darcy Oake will be heading out on his first ever nationwide UK tour with a series of thrilling live shows. From sleight of hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician grabbed the world’s attention on Britain’s Got Talent, ushering in a new era of an age-old art form.

Oct 2 - 3 ALAN CARR No stranger to yap Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK and Ireland with his brand new show ‘Yap, Yap, Yap!’. The BAFTA and British Comedy Award

winning comedian, author and chat show supremo returns to his stand up roots with his hilarious take on life.

Oct 9 - 10 BILL BAILEY After touring in Australia and New Zealand to rave reviews, Bill Bailey’s latest live show Limboland will be hitting the UK. The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they

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really are is the subject of Bill’s new show. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. He rails against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness.

Oct 16 JIMMY CARR Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’.

Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show.

Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition and stay for the dirty jokes.

Oct 20 DAN AND PHIL PRESENT THE AMAZING TOUR IS NOT ON FIRE Travelling across the UK to see you in real life, Dan and Phil actually leave their house to bring you, The Amazing Tour is Not On Fire! A crazy evening of entertainment combining all the best features of their book, YouTube channels, radio shows and countless infamous videos online. Expect hilarious anecdotes, sketches, internet, some surprises and lots of audience interaction they will probably regret.

Oct 24 HARRY ENFIELD AND PAUL WHITEHOUSE: LEGENDS Loadsamoney, the Old Gits, Smashie and Nicey, Kevin the Teenager, Julio Geordio, The Scoucers, The Writer and the Landlady, The Surgeons, to name but a few… Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse have been working together for 25 years. www.cornerstonevision.com

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Now, for the first time ever, they will appear live in a UK tour that promises to revive and revitalise a quarter of a century of classic comedy characters.

Oct 25 FREDDIE FLINTOFF: 2ND INNINGS Cricketing legend and England team hero Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is hitting the road to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his historic 2005 Ashes victory.

This born entertainer will regale you with his hilarious tales and changing room banter with all the behind-the-crease cricketing insights you could want - not to mention a little bit of Elvis and a couple of googlies.

Oct 29 ALICE COOPER Because Halloween would just not be the same without the king of horror rock, the mighty Alice Cooper’s annual All Hallow’s Eve trip to the UK returns for 2015.

Oct 31 SING-A-LONG-A ROCKY HORROR The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, not to say weirdest, movie ever made. It’s packed full of terrific numbers including ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?’, ‘Science Fiction Double Feature’, ‘Toucha Toucha Touch Me’, and most memorably, ‘The Time Warp’. The fun-filled show starts with a vocal warm-up led by the evening’s host, followed by a fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their imaginative creations! @CornerstoneVis

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- all welcome - (members £7, full time students £5). Full info via 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Music Aug 30 and Sep 27 FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, FLOWERS AND FOOD Devonport Park Bandstand Live music and good local food stalls and a variety of activities.

July event features music from Brunel Ladies Harmony Chorus and the legendary Geoff Lakeman with his jazz trio. Admission free see www.friendsofdevonportpark. com for details or phone 318087.

Also see the Friends of Devonport Park on Facebook.

Sept 9 MUSIC FOR BRASS St. Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade. Admission free; lunch available. 1.10pm 01752 661414 Sept 13 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Special event - New Orleans Serenaders with Clive Wilson and Tom Sancton. Tickets £15 on the door or £12 in advance (recommended). Full info via 01752 721170 or visit www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk

Sept 2 DAVID STEVENS ON ORGAN St. Andrew’s Royal Parade Admission free; lunch available.

1.10pm 01752 661414.

Sept 16 ALICE VICKERY Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay, Plymouth Music Accord Young Musician’s Platform winner.

Tickets £10 from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 01752 275850 or visit www.wegottickets.co.uk

Sept 6 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Steve Waterman with the Neil Burns Trio. Tickets £9 for visitors

Sept 16 RICHARD LINE ON ORGAN St. Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade. Admission free; lunch available. 1.10pm 01752 661414

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Sept 20 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band. Tickets £9 for visitors - all welcome - (members £7, full time students £5). Full info via 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk Sept 24 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Meade King Hall, Plymouth College Conductor: Christopher Fletcher.

Mendelssohn: Elijah - Open rehearsal for the concert on December 6th. Watch the Choir at work and join in - vocal scores available or bring your own.

Admission free.

Sept 26 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR St Mary’s & All Saints Church, Plymstock Contact Sylvia Tall, 01752 405124 Sept 27 THE SHOW THAT NEVER ENDS Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University Mike Westbrook reflects on his musical adventures in the course of 50+ years as a Jazz composer and bandleader. He is joined by Kate Westbrook to talk about their collaboration and their latest work ‘A Bigger Show’. Ticket discount available via Artory App. www.plymouthartweekender.com Sept 27 THE CARLTON BIG BAND Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Tickets £8 at the door or £7

in advance from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 01752 275850, Kerry’s Music Shop 01752 227120 or Piglets, Saltash 01752 844326

Oct 10 ENGLISH STRING RENAISSANCE St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade Ten Tors Orchestra, conductor Simon Ible with Andrew Knights on oboe.

Holst: St Paul’s Suite. Delius: Two Aquarelles.

Vaughan Williams: Oboe Concerto.

Elgar: Serenade for Strings. Pitkin: Whispering, clamoring. Britten: Simple Symphony.

Tickets £17, £15 for friends of Peninsula Arts, SPiA, from Peninsula Arts 01752 585050 www.peninsulaarts.co.uk

Oct 4 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB The Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Billy Thompson Gypsy style.

Tickets £9 for visitors - all welcome - (members £7, full time students £5). Full info via 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk

Oct 14 TAFELMUSIK OF LONDON CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Peter Cigleris on clarinet. Carl Maria Von Weber: Clarinet Quintet in Bb major Op. 34. W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major K. 581. Tickets £10 from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel: 01752 275850,

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Oct 17 WEST DEVON CHORALE WITH THE WDC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA St Andrew’s Minister Church, Royal Parade Director: Michael Johnson. Organ Continuo: Jason Smart. Handel: Messiah. Tickets £10 (£8 in advance) children and students £3 from admin@westdevonchorale. co.uk or 01752 776479 Oct 18 PENINSULA DOCTORS’ ORCHESTRA Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University Conductor: Simon Ible. Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor.

Nicolai: The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture. Admission free, donations invited in aid of Brain Tumour Research Oct 18 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB The Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Frog Island Jazz Band. Tickets £9 for visitors - all welcome - Full info via 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Oct 22 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Plymstock Broadway Community Centre

Music Oct 24 MIKE WESTBROOK & COMPANY AND THE UNCOMMON ORCHESTRA Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University A Bigger Show - Jazz Rock Oratorio.

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The Ocean City Festival will celebrate everything that makes Plymouth’s waterfront – and its relationship with the sea – so special, while reiterating Plymouth’s reputation as Britain’s Ocean City.

The Plymouth Seafood Festival sponsored by Plymouth Gin returns for its fourth year on Saturday and Sunday September 26 and 27, and it will be bigger and better than ever before.

Plymouth is the first city in the world to be awarded with the Fish2Fork Blue City status for its commitment to sourcing sustainable fish.

The Seafood Festival will bring the Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and fishy dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic locally caught seafood.

The Cookery Theatre stage will be at the heart of this year’s Plymouth Seafood Festival with a packed programme of demonstrations by local and celebrity chefs showcasing the fantastic quality seafood available in Plymouth with a range of mouth-watering dishes using seafood fresh from the boats.

The Seafood Festival will also feature the Young Chef of the Year competition for the first time. Two finalists will go head to head in a cook off on Saturday September 26 at the Cookery Theatre with the winner chosen by a panel of expert judges.

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The 'All things Vintage & Lovely’ Show is to be held on Saturday 26th September (10:30 – 4:30) at the Guildhall, Plymouth.

The celebration will include music from local band 'Swingology' and a 'Create your Vintage look' workshop along with various other demonstrations. We also have a selection of classic cars joining us.

There will be an abundance of over 60 quirky stands for all you lovers of Vintage, including clothes, jewellery, crockery and kitchenalia. We also have the popular beauty salon back with us, so all you ladies can get 'glammed' up! Plus, a Vintage day out wouldn’t be complete without scummy cakes from our tearoom.

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£10,000 target for the Blue Mile

The Blue Mile is back for a fifth year – with brand new title sponsors Rockfish and new charity partners, the Plymouthbased Shark Trust, teaming up with event organisers Sport Environment.

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The newly christened Rockfish Blue Mile will make its first big splash on Saturday September 5 in Plymouth on the opening weekend of the Ocean City Festival.

As ever, the event will start from the historic Mayflower Steps, with participants swimming, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding their way around the waterfront in a one-mile circular course. Thousands of people are expected to line the Barbican and Hoe to cheer on family and friends in the popular event, which encourages people to get actively involved with the blue environment.

Rockfish owner – restaurateur and keen watersports enthusiast Mitch Tonks – says the Blue Mile shares the same passion as his restaurants for the South West coastline, which Rockfish has dubbed ‘Britain’s Seafood Coast’.

Mitch said: “Whether it’s the food it gives us or the fun times, Rockfish seafood restaurants are everything to do with the sea.

So we’re delighted to be supporting an established event that gets everyone involved with everything that’s fantastic about our coastline in the South West.

“Our own staff have just set up a paddleboarding club. We’re very lucky to be on the coast and have that sort of opportunity right on our doorstep.”

All those taking part in the Rockfish Blue Mile are being asked to fundraise for the Shark Trust. The Plymouth event aims to raise £10,000 to support the Trust, which works globally to safeguard the future of the iconic species through positive change.

The charity’s managing director, Paul Cox, said: “The Shark Trust is delighted to be the new charity partner of the Rockfish Blue Mile. All the event partners are dedicated to protecting our blue environment and we look forward to working together to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help achieve this.”

The Trust is hoping the link-up with the Rockfish Blue Mile will reach new supporters to help with such work.

The Blue Mile was created by triple round-the-world sailor and ocean advocate, Conrad Humphreys, with the aim of encouraging the nation to get active in support of the blue environment.

Conrad, of Plymouth-based Sport Environment, said getting Rockfish and the Shark Trust on board was great news: “We’re thrilled that Mitch and the Rockfish team have agreed to support the Rockfish Blue Mile and that we are joined today by Paul Cox and the Shark Trust as our new official charity partner.

“The goal of the Blue Mile has always been to connect people with our blue environment and encourage the nation to get out and enjoy our wonderful coastline. We’ve got a range of disciplines and we want people to sign up to take part and, crucially, to get family and friends to sponsor them. Let’s raise that £10,000 for the Shark Trust.”

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Visit thebluemile.com for more information and to register to take part.

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Major Events Various dates LEAGUE 2 FOOTBALL Sep 19 Argyle v Bristol Rovers Sep 29 Argyle v Barnet Oct 3 Argyle v Crawley Town Oct 17 Argyle v Accrington Oct 31 Argyle v Morecambe NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Sep 5 Albion v Richmond Sep 12 Albion v Rosslyn Park Sept 26 Albion v Fylde Oct 10 Albion v Esher Oct 24 Albion v Cinderford PREMIER LEAGUE SPEEDWAY Sep 4 Devils v Berwick Sep 18 Reserved fixture BRITISH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Sep 19 Raiders v London Lions Oct 11 Raiders v Newcastle Oct 17 Raiders v Bristol Sept 6, Oct 4 GOOD FOOD MARKET The Green, Royal William Yard The Good Food Markets have been a huge success, with over 30 stall holders from Devon and Cornwall in attendance, including River Cottage, Thom Hunt from Channel 4’s Three Hungry Boys, the Red Earth Kitchen, and Cornish Orchards, with many stalls regularly selling out of produce. If visitors want to explore more great food, in lovely surroundings, they can also retire to the Royal William Yard’s many eateries.

Sept 5 ROCKFISH BLUE MILE See page 36 for details of this annual mass-participation event sponsored by Rockfish and taking place around the waterfront.

Sept 11 HERITAGE OPEN DAY Enjoy some of Plymouth’s most historic maritime-related properties for one day only as the city marks the annual Heritage Open Days celebration. The Elizabethan House is laid out in the style of an historic sea captain’s home, the first recorded owner of the Merchant’s House was an Elizabethan privateer and Smeaton’s Tower was originally built out on the notorious Eddystone Reef! Free admission.

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Miss Ivy Events are back at the Guildhall in September with their All Things Vintage and Lovely event

Sept 12 - 26 ACTS OF MAKING Various locations Six makers, six moments, 14 days to discover. Acts of Making is a city-wide two week festival that celebrates contemporary craft through performances, live installation and workshops - over a fortnight you will be able to witness the creation and destruction of a patterned carpet made entirely from dust; create your own sound art via musical logs; watch a colourful procession of Vespa and Lambretta scooters parade through the streets; experience the unmaking of 500 clay pots; celebrate the skills of skate boarders as they carve new stone sculptures with their boards, and so much more!

Sept 20 LATE SUMMER PARTY IN CENTRAL Central Park There will be actives with face painters, bouncy castles, pony rides as well as market stalls with gifts, crafts, arts and local produce for Mum and Dad to take a look at. When you feel peckish, choose from any of the delicious take away options such as hog roasts, local pasties, gourmet burgers, falafel and so much more. With local bands, brass bands, school groups, choirs, singers, dancers and cultural activities, there’s a whole host of entertainment. Bring your chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy this gorgeous pet friendly park

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Sept 26 ALL THINGS VINTAGE AND LOVELY Miss Ivy Events is back with the ‘All Things Vintage & Lovely’ Show at Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Step back in time and enjoy a good old fashioned day out - over 65 vintage, retro & artisan stalls including clothes, furniture and memorabilia.

Oct 17 PLYMSTOCK BROADWAY MONTHLY FOOD AND CRAFTS MARKET Plymstock Broadway Visit the pedestrianised Broadway shopping area, with free parking and a host of independent and retails shops surrounding the monthly food and craft market.

on a family day out. The event will also feature a dog show with 12 categories in aid of Gables Cats and Dogs Home, Flyball displays by Two Bridges Flyball Club and the chance for members of the public to get their dogs involved too, and agility class demonstrations by the Prince Rock Dog Club. There will be activities for children with face painters, bouncy castles, pony rides and market stalls with gifts, crafts, arts and local produce.

There will be hot take away food to enjoy in the Park. Bring your chairs or rugs and enjoy this gorgeous, pet friendly park for a fantastic family day out. Free entrance to the public with free parking nearby further details from : 07802896505 or www. leapsw.com Sept 25 OPEN GROUNDS AT CROWNHILL FORT Built in the 1860s to protect the Dockyard from French attack, Crownhill Fort is the best preserved of Plymouth’s defences. The Fort will be open to the public throughout the afternoon. Cannon firing, talks on the Fort’s weaponry and guided tours are not to be missed.

Admission £5 adults, £2.50 children, £12 family.

Sept 26 - 27 PLYMOUTH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2015 The Seafood Festival will bring the Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and fishy dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic locally caught seafood. www.cornerstonevision.com

Oct 18 OUT OF THE BOX WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade Fed up of traditional wedding fairs, like to think outside the box?

Then this is the wedding fair for you! Over 50 wedding exhibitors showcasing alternative services and products, catwalk with a twist, workshops, live music and a tearoom.

Oct 18 CENTRAL PARK’S HALLOWEEN MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN DAY Central Park October will be taking on a distinctly ‘spooky’ feel. There will be Halloween activities for children with face painters, pumpkin creations, bouncy castles and pony rides allowing Mum and Dad to wander around the varied market stalls with gifts, crafts, arts and local produce. Try a warm pumpkin dish to warm you through!

Oct 25 WEST COUNTRY MINI SCENE RALLY AT SUTTON HARBOUR Quay Square in Sutton Harbour, next to Cap’n Jaspers, The West Country Mini Scene will be gathering for a special rally. A chance for families to get down to the Harbour and chat with the drivers and take photographs of both classic and BMW minis.

For more information visit the Westcountry Mini Scene page on Facebook Oct 31 THE GREAT SELL OFF Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade Come and grab a bargain with over 50 stalls of vintage, gifts, clothes and lots more! @CornerstoneVis

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EVENTS AT PLYMOUTH CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, DRAKE CIRCUS THE IMAGINATION STATION ‘Imagination Station’ Every Wednesday during term-time between 10.30am and 12 noon After an enjoyable 10 years, the Imaginator sessions are taking a break in 2015 - but the Museum’s Imagination Station will be available for all rising fives and their adults to enjoy. This is a self directed activity so there is no need to book. Just come and have fun meeting other rising fives to share activities and play together. The Imagination Station will appear in different galleries so ask at the Welcome Desk when you arrive to find out where it is.

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

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

Sept 5 SELF-DIRECTED FUN: SCRUM UP! The 2015 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by England this year.

As part of the build up to this great sporting occasion, why not visit the Museum and tackle their specially designed trail and colouring activities, all led by their friends from Drawing Together?

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Sept 12 MR TURNER (12A) This critically acclaimed film explores the lats 25 years of painter J.M.W. Turner’s life and was partly filmed in nearby Kingsand, Cornwall. Free, booking advised.

Showing at 1.30pm.

Sept 25 - 27 PLYMOUTH ARTS WEEKENDER The Plymouth Visual Arts Weekender is a three-day celebration of art across the city. Open to all, the programme has been specially designed by Plymouth’s arts organisations and artists working together to turn the spotlight on Plymouth as a major cultural centre. The event will open the doors on a growing art scene within the city, bringing together high profile international artists alongside new and emerging talent and will include exhibitions, events and new commissions.

Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Daily throughout September A COLOURFUL TRAIL Pick up a fun colourful trail and go on a journey exploring the many shades of Saltram inside and out.

Daily until Sept 5 SALTRAM SUMMER TRAIL Need something to do in the summer holidays? Why not spend the day at Saltram hunting down the summer trail in the park?

Discover areas of Saltram and find the markers to win a prize. Trail sheets can be bought from the welcome centre.

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

Sept 6 SKY RIDE LOCAL Jump on your bike and discover Saltram on two wheels. Ride through woodland and along riverside paths and experience the magic of Saltram. Wear comfy shoes to ride in and bring your helmet and bike.

Sept 9 5K SUMMER SERIES Join Armada Athletics for their 5K annual summer series. Second Wednesday each month for a 5K jaunt around Saltram Park. It’s open to everyone aged 11 and over. Bring suitable and comfortable clothing for running and some warm clothes to put on after.

Sept 20, Oct 18 PEDAL POWER SOCIAL CYCLE RIDE Amagazine Sunday morning social cycle 1 advert:Layout ride for all the family. Led by a

qualified instructor who will take you on a journey through Saltram and the Plym Valley. Each ride will take a different route through these wonderful National Trust properties. Wear suitable shoes for cycling, your bike, helmet and comfortable clothes.

Sept 27, Oct 25 TRUST10 Trust10 is a free monthly waymarked 10k run around the Saltram estate. A chance to enjoy traffic free routes, great views and have a great training opportunity.

Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone! Come and Trust10 with us. Please ensure you have comfortable shoes and clothes for running.

Sept 27 MICHAELMAS APPLE AND CIDER DAY Celebrate Michaelmas by helping to press apples from the Saltram orchard to make apple juice and cider. Enjoy other rural skills demonstrations and entertainment from the Dartington Morris Men. Traditional food and drink available and childrens’ activities.

Oct 24 - Nov 1 HALF TERM FUN Different activities every day of half term including wild Page art, pumpkin 29/7/15 14:27 1 carving, scary snaps Photo Booth,

spooky stories and mini chef in the great kitchen.

Oct 25, Oct 27 WILD IN THE WOOD This autumn sees the return of our woodland discovery days at Snowdrop Woods with forest school activities and games. Our Forest School leader will inspire you with fun activities and outdoor play.

Oct 31 HALLOWEEN NIGHT RUN You’ll need your torch, family and

friends for a Halloween adventure at Saltram. Explore our woodlands by night lit by pumpkins and lights for a fantastic night trail.

Buckland Abbey Yelverton 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey Daily REMBRANDT REVEALED Discover the Rembrandt selfportrait and examine the evidence leading to its verification in the new exhibition, ‘Rembrandt Revealed’.

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Family Events soldier and their families was really like. Experience the sights, sounds and smells(!) of a soldiers camp from the mid-17th century.

Demonstrations of pike, muskets and artillery as well as encounter the activities of the soldier’s base camp where women and children would typically be preparing food and refreshments for their troops.

The event is free in the lower car park.

Sept 2, 16 Oct 7, 21 IN-DEPTH TOUR Join one of the knowledgable Room Guides as they take you on an in-depth tour of Buckland Abbey.

Sept 12 - 13 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: CLIMB THE ABBOT’S TOWER Come and explore Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate all weekend for free! Find the hidden doorway and climb the Abbot’s Tower to see Buckland Abbey from a different angle. Abbot’s Tower staircase is tight, narrow and consists of small, steep steps.

Watch your step!

Sept 19 - 20 ELIZABETHAN WEEKEND Discover what life was like back in the Elizabethan era as falconers, costumed characters, archers and musicians take over the Abbey.

Oct 20 COSTUME WALK ABOUT Meet costumed characters from years past in and around the Abbey. See the mistresses prepare and cook the master’s dinner between 1-2pm.

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Sept 5 - 6 SEALED KNOT WEEKEND Join members of the Sealed Knot Society and see what life and times of an ordinary Civil War www.cornerstonevision.com

Sept 12 GOING BATS AT MOUNT EDGCUMBE Join a nocturnal adventure and let our colonies of bats be your guide.

With rare species calling Mount Edgcumbe home, you could be in for a real treat with this expedition.

Meeting on the terrace at the front of the house at 7pm, the walk will take approximately 2-3 hours and finish off with hot soup. Please make sure you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the walk. £5 per person.

Sept 12 - 26 ACTS OF MAKING Six makers, six moments, 14 days to discover. As part of the city-wide two-week festival Acts of Making, there will be performances, live installations and workshops held at the Mount Edgcumbe House. House admission charges still apply.

Oct 4 FABULOUS FELTED JEWELLERY In this workshop you will learn how to make felted beads and ropes which can be later embellished with beads and embroidery to create unique and unusual pieces of jewellery. All you need to bring are a towel, a bowl and a plastic bag to take your work home.

From Oct 22 ADVENTURE SEGWAY - GLIDE AND GLOW Every autumn, the Explorers Outpost is transformed into a wonderful world of colour. See the training area and Segway Skills assault course illuminated by thousands of LEDs and colourful effects that create a visual spectacle. Then, if you’re brave enough, head out into the park in the dark.

Oct 31 HALLOWEEN HUNT The annual children’s Halloween Hunt, run by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe is being held once again at the park. There will be a Halloween hunt, scavenger hunt and a fancy dress competition.

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Until Sept 5 MYSTERY, MAGIC & MIDNIGHT FEASTS: THE MANY ADVENTURES OF ENID BLYTON Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Immerse yourself in the world of Enid Blyton - one of the bestselling writers for children of all time. ‘Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts’ will showcase Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books’ unique collection of Blyton’s original manuscripts and illustrations as well as her personal diaries and typewriter. Explore the Malory Towers Common Room, adventure with The Famous Five, discover Toyland with Noddy and escape to The Magic Faraway Tree with Silky and Moonfaced.

Sept 5 PLYMOUTH & NAPOLEON: 1815/2015 Roland Levinsky Building Something truly remarkable happened in Plymouth Sound in the summer of 1815: the presence on guard and on board HMS Bellerophon, of a vanquished emperor. From across Britain, thousands came to witness the event: crowding on the little boats and the Breakwater to glimpse this disturber of the

world and ‘most extraordinary man of modern times’. There will be guest speakers and experts from Plymouth University commemorating the 200th anniversary of the ‘sublime spectacle’ and ‘object of boundless curiosity’ in talks about the wider context, local and national impact, image-making and memories of the days when Napoleon came.

Sept 19 - Nov 14 IVAN CHERMAYEFF - CUT AND PASTE Peninsula Arts Gallery Ivan Chermayeff is one of the world’s greatest graphics designers. Co-founder of renowned design agency Chermayeff & Geismar, and son of Russian-born architect Serge Chermayeff, he is responsible for some of the world’s most memorable logos and branding including the Mobil ‘O’, National Geographic and Smithsonian.

Until Sept 26 FALLEN EMPEROR: NAPOLEON IN PLYMOUTH SOUND IN 1815 Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery In the summer of 1915, for nine dramatic days, HMS Bellerophon was anchored in Plymouth Sound

The work of renowned international artist Gerard Richter is featured in the Artist Rooms exhibition at Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery

with the self-styled French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte on board. Napoleon had been defeated at Waterloo and surrendered himself into the care of the Royal Navy. The lengthy and costly Napoleonic Wars were over - but what to do with Napoleon now? The exhibition is entered on the popular painting from the collections by Jules Girardet and will explore the differing perceptions of Napoleon on his journey to Plymouth.

Admission free.

Sept 26 - Jan 16 ARTIST ROOMS: GERHARD RICHTER Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery This exhibition will examine the breadth and depth of the practice of Gerhard Richter, recognised as one of the world’s most significant living artists, through a carefully chosen selection of paintings and prints. The works that will be on display are taken from Artist Rooms, an inspirational collection of modern and contemporary art acquired for the nation by Tate and The National Galleries of Scotland through the generosity of Anthony D’Offay with

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additional support from funders, including the Art Fund.

Oct 6 - 29 DREAM CARGO: STANLEY DONWOOD’S ARTWORK FOR J.G. BALLARD’S PUBLICATIONS Crosspoint, Roland Levinsky Building Stanley Donwood, artist and writer, received an email from J.G. Ballard’s publishers asking if he would create cover art and design for 21 of the author’s works. In Donwood’s words: “As Ballard is arguably the finest and most peculiar novelist to work in English in the 20th century, and perhaps my favourite writer, the outcome of the email was a foregone conclusion.” In producing the cover designs, Donwood worked with scientists in their laboratories, using acids, combustion, X-rays, chromatography, and various other experimental techniques working with the instinct that J.G. Ballard regarded his writing as a sort of experiment itself.

Oct 10 - Jan 16 FIJI: OCEAN CONNECTIONS This newly-developed world cultures exhibition will explore the surprising connections between Plymouth and Polynesia.

Over a hundred artefacts from the Pacific island of Fiji have travelled to the Museum since the late

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1800s. The exhibition will display a selection of these, including barkcloths, weapons, shells and jewellery. As well as highlighting aspects of island life, ‘Fiji: Ocean Connections’ will show the complexity and beauty of Western Polynesian art and culture, investigating how oceans connect Plymouth with the Pacific.

Oct 12 - 24 CHEZ PAULETTE COFFEE HOUSE Crosspoint, Roland Levinsky Building Following the success of Chez Paulette on the Sunset Strip in 2013, Peninsula Arts is delighted that it returns as part of this year’s Plymouth International Book Festival.

Artist and Plymouth University fine art lecturer Anya Lewin commissioned a replica of her father’s 1950s coffee house in the form of a film set that references the American TV Show ’77 Sunset Strip’ which also featured a set of the original Chez Paulette cafe.

Operating as a fully functioning coffee bar throughout the festival, it is the perfect venue to enjoy fine coffee, listen to poetry and readings. Free admission.

Oct 14 PERFORMANCE: SCHLOCK! The House In the grand tradition of literary terrorism, Hannah Silva has ripped up her copy of Fifty Shades of Grey and now, surrounded by the crumpled pages and with the help of radical punk-pirate Kathy Acker, she attempts to put the female body back together. Join them on a journey through texts and voices pregnant with pain and pleasure, mothers and babies, domination and submission. In a performance as strange as it is beautiful, we discover there are no safe words.

Until Oct 31 FROM PLYMOUTH TO THE WORLD: THE VOYAGE OF PLYMOUTH GIN FROM BIRTH TO LEGEND The city of Plymouth has long been regarded as the birthplace of adventurers, the homeport of a famed naval fleet, and the native home of the world’s most iconic spirits: Plymouth Gin. Visit the special foyer display to explore the birth of the world’s first ‘dry gin’ and discover why this artisan spirit continues to be an inspiration to gin lovers around the world.

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The event, backed by TV adventurer Monty Halls, aims to set a new world record for the number of times the Coast Path can be covered in one month while raising funds to protect the coastline for future generations.

Monty said: “As part of the South West Coast Path Challenge month, I’ll be walking the South Devon stretch from Plymouth to Dartmouth.

“I am a huge fan of the South West Coast Path - some of my happiest memories have been running and walking it, and it snakes right past my house in Dartmouth. I feel it’s one of the most miraculous trails in Europe.”

Walkers can create their own challenge of one mile, five miles, 100 miles, or the entire 630 mile National Trail, every mile counts!

For inspiration visit the website where there are details of what other people have pledged and view the recommended itineraries, or join one of four organised 10 mile challenge events taking place each Saturday throughout October in all four counties through which the Coast Path travels.

Plymouth is to host a walk from Admiral’s Hard to the Mount Batten Centre on Saturday October 24. Britain’s Ocean City reveals a wealth of historic maritime heritage from a restored naval base at Royal William Yard to the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail.

Hayley Partridge, South West Coast Path events officer said: “I am really looking forward to seeing the different challenges that people create to add their miles to the record. I am hoping to see families and friends get together to challenge each other to attempt different sections of the South West Coast Path and have a great day out while supporting our beautiful Coast Path at the same time!”

The National Trust, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of its coastline appeal, is the event’s charity partner. It costs at least £1,000 every year to look after one mile of Coast Path, keeping it open and accessible to the public and it needs the public's help.

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Bowled over with success A Plymouth club has won a prestigious national award for supporting disabled bowlers

of disability bowls activities every week.

It also arranges fundraising events and has raised over £2,500 for the Plymouth Highbury Trust over the past 12 The Plymouth Life Centre Indoor Bowls Club has won the months. first ever Love Fisher Brown Award, set up last October Gilly said "In its award announcement the Bowls to recognise and reward organisations which provide Development Alliance said: “At the heart of all the activities opportunities for people with disabilities to play the sport. is fun and enjoyment with the regular sound of laughter Chosen by a panel of judges from the Bowls Development heard coming from across the green and a resulting carnival Alliance, Disability Bowls England and sponsors AeroBowls atmosphere radiates from the bowls hall. For those who have UK, the club fought off competition from other bowls clubs, the pleasure of spectating at the sessions it is evidently clear leisure organisations and care groups across the country. as to why there is a waiting list to join.”

The club has one of the largest disabled groups in the Club chair Mike Sampson said: “It is country, formed originally in 1984 by John fantastic news that the efforts of our many Tiddy - who is still actively involved today volunteer coaches have been recognised as its President. through this award. We run an array of It met originally at the Mayflower Centre, weekly bowling opportunities for people but moved to the Life Centre when it with disabilities, including the visually opened. The group has four sessions impaired and those who use adapted bowls a week for bowlers who are physically equipment. disabled through accident or age.

"We also have a dedicated disabled The club's dedicated team, which bowls section within the club. We welcome includes a number of volunteers, provides new members and strive to continually adaptive equipment, expert coaching and promote inclusive bowls opportunities.” guidance for more than 100 people with Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: John Tiddy...founded the Disabled Bowling various impairments. Also based at the Club in 1984 and is still actively involved “We work with our partners to provide as centre is the country’s first Working with many opportunities as possible for people today Disabled Bowlers tutor, Gilly Ainslie. to enjoy sport, regardless of any disabilities Gilly said: "We were only able to do or impairments they may have. summers at the Mayflower By providing things like disabled Centre, but now we operate all parking, motorised buggies year round. We are always on the and adapted equipment we are lookout for more volunteers, so helping to ensure the fantastic would be delighted to hear from facilities at the Plymouth people who may be interested."

Life Centre are accessible to One such enthusiastic everyone. volunteer is Liz Broughton, a “The indoor bowls club doesn’t helper who makes the journey just organise activities – it helps from Yelverton four times a week. people to develop physically, Paul Humphreys, development mentally and socially. We’re really manager and disability lead for pleased to see its important work the Bowls Development Alliance, recognised nationally with this said: “The standard of entries award.” proved to be exceptionally David Greenwood, contract high and the activities detailed manager for Everyone Active, within them were both inspiring said: “It’s fantastic that the club and humbling. It is extremely has been recognised for its great heartening to hear of the work, which gives everyone an fantastic work that is taking place opportunity to enjoy sport. to provide opportunities for disabled people to participate in “We work very closely with the club’s volunteers to ensure bowls. they have everything they need here at the Plymouth Life “Ultimately, however, there has to be a winner and Centre and they are always a pleasure to host. We look Plymouth Life Centre Indoor Bowls Club was the award forward to continuing our work with them and encouraging panel’s unanimous choice to receive the 2014/15 Love Fisher more people in Plymouth to be active.”

Brown Award.”

Ellen Falkner, chief executive at Aero Bowls UK and threeThe Plymouth Life Centre is owned by Plymouth City time Commonwealth Games gold medallist will be attending a Council and managed by sports and leisure operator celebration event hosted by the Plymouth Life Centre Indoor Everyone Active. Since opening in 2012 its indoor bowls club Bowls Club in September has gone from strength to strength and it runs a wide range

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City College Plymouth offers free drop-in information evenings so that you can get the advice you need on vocational BTECs, apprenticeships, professional courses and university-level Foundation Degrees. A Level 3 BTEC is the equivalent to studying three A Levels and can be a practical route to university or higher-level training for those who are looking to move on from school.

At the college you can study a wide variety of subjects from bricklaying to hospitality, hair and beauty to plumbing and everything in between.

You can apply even if you haven’t achieved a grade C or above in GCSE maths and English. Our professional, vocational and technical study programmes enable you to study these part-time alongside your chosen course in a

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format which is tailored to your subject area; so all the work that you do is directly supporting you in your future career.

The college has excellent links with local employers and our industry-standard facilities ensure that you receive the best true-to-life, vocational training and that you leave us workready, with great employability skills.

The college’s award-winning careers team will also be on-hand to offer high quality, impartial careers advice, and college staff will be there to discuss the support which may be available to you, including funding, childcare and travel costs.

Attending a drop-in evening is a great way to get the information you need to help you make the right decision on your future. City College alumni include city achievers like Michelin starred chef, Anton Piotrowski; city innovators like Princess Yachts’ managing director, Chris Gates and city leaders like polar explorer, Antony Jinman. So why not find out where City College could take you?

At the drop-in events, you will get the opportunity to: • speak to experienced careers advisors for free impartial advice and guidance • explore which of our professional, vocational and technical study programmes or apprenticeships is right for you • find out how you can improve your GCSE English and maths grades alongside your chosen course • talk to our knowledgeable staff about funding and learning support.

Be part of it! If you are interested in the options available at City College Plymouth, then come along to their free course information drop-in events every Wednesday throughout September, from 4pm to 6pm at Kings Road.

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To celebrate the launch of two exclusive departures from Bristol Airport to see the Northern Lights, this month I thought it would be helpful to give you some facts about one of the most amazing sights you’ll ever see.

Many beliefs surround the illusive Northern Lights also known as the Aurora Borealis. In Norse mythology the lights were believed to be the reflections of the shields of the Valkyries racing across the sky on

By Travel their way to their final resting place, Expert Valhalla.

Anthony Goord Today we know them to be produced by waves of charged particles. The particles, emitted by our sun, are attracted to the earth’s magnetic poles where they interact with various gases in the earth’s upper atmosphere, creating the vivid glow of blues and greens across sky.

Their romantic appeal has not decreased due to this discovery, in fact they are as sought after as ever, taking the number one spot on most British travellers bucket list of things to experience, so when and where are you most likely to see the lights?

The simple answer is, between October and March, and as far north as possible. It is true they have made appearances in Scotland and have been spotted as far south as Cornwall, but these sightings are indeed rare. Although sightings are never guaranteed, to increase your chances of seeing them you should wrap up warm and head for the Arctic Circle.

The Arctic Circle sits at 66°33’N. At this point of latitude the sun doesn’t rise on the day of the winter solstice (and doesn’t set at the summer solstice), though, as the sun is

hovering just below the horizon, the Arctic Circle never goes completely dark – there’s always a bit of dusky twilight. The further north into the Arctic Circle you go, the longer the periods of winter darkness.

The climate inside the Arctic Circle is generally cold, but as a result of the Gulf Stream the coastal areas of northern Norway tend to have milder climate than the inland.

To give you an idea of the temperatures you’ll face whilst in search of the northern lights, the average daily temperatures in degrees Celsius are listed below for Tromsø. Remember, wind-chill factor can reduce these figures.

Tromsø Sep 6.9°C/Oct 2.7°C / Nov -1.2°C / Dec -3.4°C / Jan -4.4°C / Feb -4.3°C / Mar -2.8°C The northern lights belt hits Northern Norway in the Lofoten Island and follows the coast all the way up to the North Cape. Due to this no other place on earth provides you with better chances of spotting the lights!

The driest weather, providing clear skies, is found inland, generally provides you with the best chances of seeing the lights however with strong eastern winds, the coastal areas can be clearer than the inland areas. A wonderful way to experience the lights is on board a cruise with Hurtigruten along the coast and away from artificial light.

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PROPERTY MATTERS

Thinking of moving home?

September is traditionally a busy month for house sales and strong demand continues for good quality property in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

Paul Hussell, a consultant solicitor with Plymouth-based law firm Thompson and Jackson, heads up the country homes and waterside department. He has seen the department grow from strength Paul Hussell, to strength in the last 18 months. consultant solicitor He said:"The key ingredient for a for Thompson and successful sale or, indeed, purchase Jackson, explains why is ensuring all the paperwork is in you should choose a place as soon as possible. bespoke conveyancing “We recently handled the sale service that is as of probably the most expensive unique as you are! residential property in the south west last year, securing an exchange of contracts within ten working days.

"This was achieved by taking the time to meet the sellers at the property, to walk the boundaries and at the outset to look at all the issues a potential buyer’s solicitor would want to raise and, perhaps most importantly, to then find answers to those issues and questions.

"When a buyer was found, a comprehensive pack was issued, removing many of the usual delays which can occur.”

As many law firms operate remotely from their clients, one of the clear advantages of a more ‘hand-held’ approach is that time can be saved.

Paul said: “We always try to visit every country home and waterside property we sell or buy for a client. The ability to correlate what is in the deeds and documents with what is on site can save a considerable amout

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of time. More often than not, it is a problem-solving exercise.

“We were recently instructed to purchase a lovely property in a prime waterside location. With buyers fighting to secure the property, time was crucial.

"An offer from our clients was duly accepted and we secured an exchange of contracts in only four days from receipt of the contract papers. It was fast and furious but visiting the house resolved numerous issues and ensured our clients secured the property of their dreams.

"This was only possible because, as a department, we are able to create time to offer a bespoke service for our clients.”

What is clear is that not all lawyers are the same.

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But if you want to start getting your children helping you in the kitchen then it is often the unhealthy recipes that will do it – and this one certainly falls into that category! But they do say that everything is OK in moderation!

I am a strong believer that if you involve your child in the process of

By Liz cooking then they will eat the meal Crudgington much more readily. If you start of the with recipes like this your children will develop a love of food and you Roundabout can soon develop that to include Day Nursery savoury dishes and vegetables.

Part of the joy of cooking is trying the food as you go and as you develop that to include vegetables children can enjoy munching on raw peppers, carrots and other vegetables in a very natural, unforced way.

Sometimes we can make food too much of an issue, focusing on what our children will and won’t eat. But if we include children in the whole process it can become something that is enjoyed by the whole family together, from the preparation and cooking through to sitting round the table to eat it.

This recipe is perhaps more suited to an older child, 8 and over helping due to the use of hot chocolate, water and a knife for cutting the walnuts.

This is what you’ll need; √√ 100g plain chocolate (melted by putting it into a bowl over a boiling pan of water) √√ 2 large eggs √√ ½ teaspoon vanilla essence √√ 125 g butter √√ 275g caster sugar √√ 50g self raising flour √√ 25g plain flour √√ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder √√ 100g walnuts (chopped) √√ 20cm square cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper Instructions: • Beat together the vanilla essence, sugar and butter • Add the beaten eggs • Add the flours and cocoa powder • Add the melted chocolate followed by the walnuts • Put into the lined tin • Cook for 35 minutes (GM4, 180˚C), then leave in tin to cool before cutting and removing

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Westcountry Tile and Bathroom – making a big splash with homeowners Jamie Shewbrook

Jamie Shewbrook’s decision to start his Westcountry Tile and Bathroom business after more than 20 years working for corporates in the industry has well and truly paid off, with the Crownhill showroom being expanded and more staff being taken on to help with demand.

And, when you walk around the showroom, it’s easy to see why it’s made such a big splash within 18 months of opening.

From the very latest in bathroom design and technology to classy traditional suites, the shop at Christian Mill Business Park has something to suit all tastes and types of property.

As well as the middle to high end bathrooms on show, there is also a range of smart accessories – the finishing touches to a stunning new bathroom.

After 23 years of experience in the business, Jamie – who opened the showroom in April 2014 – knows the importance of being at the forefront of trends and of freshening-up his displays of designer bathrooms. Earlier this year he visited Germany to attend ISH, the world’s leading bathroom trade fair, and the showroom is now taking delivery of some of the brand new products that were on show.

The range is proving so popular that Jamie has just taken on two additional sales staff to join the team which also includes his parents Paul and Sue and his fiancé Melanie. With specialist teams of tilers, decorators, electricians, plasterers and plumbers, West Country Tile and Bathroom will turn your dream bathroom into a reality while you just sit back and relax.

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Jamie loves seeing an initial concept develop into a fabulous bathroom: “Designing bathrooms has always been my passion,” he said. “My background was in heating and plumbing but I always wanted to take the plunge and do this.

And it’s been great.”

A new display bay has just been added to the showroom and is fitted with a working whirlpool bath complete with rain-shower and hand-set – all operated digitally and surrounded by beautiful tiles: “We only fitted it two days ago and we’ve already sold the concept twice,” said Jamie.

“The three-way digital processor controls the bath and shower options, sets the temperature and regulates the flow. It also tells you the litreage.”

Jamie expects another of his ‘finds’ at the ISH trade fair to prove equally popular. His showroom will be the first in the South West to have the freestanding Bette Lux Press Steel bath: “It’s stunning – and people can see it here first because the only other place in the country that has it is in London.” A ‘tri-oval’ Duravit Cape Cod hand basin, set in oak, is another new arrival that’s set to turn heads.

When Plymouth Magazine visited the showroom, Jamie was awaiting delivery of waterproof TVs, for those looking for a bit of luxury while soaking in the bath. Jamie explained: “In recent times the kitchen and bathroom have become more and more important rooms in the house, people are spending more time in them.

“Homeowners are also opting to stay where they are

rather than move but they’re upgrading their bathrooms and kitchens and what they want is quality.”

There’s plenty of that at Westcountry Tile and Bathroom, with brands such as Villeroy & Boch, Duravit, Matki, Hansgrohe, Keuco and Arcade to name just a few. There are also beautiful affordable bathrooms for more compact spaces, with no compromise on style and a range of aids for older people or those with limited mobility.

With a wide selection of tiles, heated towel rails, mirrors, bins and other designer accessories, customers can choose exactly the look they want. There are even crystal-laden taps for hand basins – and a sink that’s part of a vintage bike.

At the front of the shop is a steam cabin with heated seat – but for sheer luxury, first prize must go to the ‘hands-free’ Duravit wall-mounted toilet and Geberit flush plate with built-in fan. It’s operated with a remote control that lifts and shuts the lid and seat, which can be heated to a desired temperature: “It’s a bidet and toilet in one,” said Jamie.

“The remote is used to wash and dry so there’s no need for toilet roll and then it flushes. It’s my pride and joy!”

Jamie does all the designing, working with customers to ensure their ideas are brought to life: “People can just pop in for a chat and we’ll show them around and get an idea of what they like.” explained Jamie. “We’ll then visit their house to assess what’s possible.”

Word of mouth is one of the factors behind the showroom’s success and customers can buy with confidence as all work comes with a warranty.

Visit the website for more information or better still, pop into the showroom to see the very latest arrivals.

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Big demand for exclusive bungalo

Tony Carlton (left) and Kevin Buckingham of Mansbridge & Balment on site at Caradon Close

Award-winning Sunnybanks Homes have started construction of eleven four-bedroom detached bungalows at Caradon Close, Derriford, just off Powisland Drive Graham Clark, planning director at Sunnybanks Homes said: “We had an excellent response to the coverage of the Caradon Close development in the June issue of the Plymouth Magazine. There is clearly a significant demand for high quality bungalows in Plymouth and we are now intending to actively follow up all the expressions of interest from potential buyers. With the first bungalows expected to be available in late 2015 we would recommend that any potential buyers act quickly to avoid disappointment.

"We have just exchanged contracts on Plot 1 at Caradon Close on an off-plan basis because the buyers were very keen to secure the plot they particularly wanted."

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

We are aware of only a handful being built in the whole of the south-west so the opportunity to purchase one does not come along very often.

"Our recent development of four detached bungalows in nearby Woolwell Drive, proved to

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be very popular and set the benchmark in terms of price and standards. We think these bungalows will be even better and more popular, judging by the number of enquiries we have already received. Bungalows of this size and standard, which cater for the difficulties of downsizing from a large house whilst also comfortably accommodating the demands of visits from an extended family, do not come along very often.”

The first three bungalows have now been released, with prices starting at £487,500 with the first anticipated being complete and ready for occupation in December Ten of the bungalows have an internal floor space of 1,666 square feet and have either an integral or detached double garage taking the total floor space to just under 2,000 square feet. Each bungalow has four double bedrooms, as well as a spacious lounge and kitchen/breakfast room which both open onto a sunny rear garden.

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years to find suitable education for them.

After 18 months of campaigning, rallying support and bringing together a team of dedicated volunteers with a wide range of educational skills and other experience, the vision for the Ausum Academy Plymouth was realised.

In a month's time they will submit a 100-page document to the Department for Education in a bid to secure funding for the new free school.

To stand any chance of success they need Plymouth City Council to commit to taking places at the new school and also have to provide evidence of the need for such an establishment.

Jane said: "We have met with the local authority on a number of occasions and they do recognise that Plymouth does have a gap in its educational provision. We also have the support of around 120 families who have confirmed that their child or young person would benefit from a school like the Ausum Academy.

"We would encourage any parents or carers who have children on the autistic spectrum to fill in our parent support form, which can be found on our website at www. ausumacademyplymouth.co.uk.

"The more parents who complete this form the better chance we will have of securing the chance to present our proposals to the Department for Education," added Jane.

Adele said that they would also welcome the support of more volunteers who could help take the plans forward. "We would love to hear from people with experience in autism and education provision and especially someone with legal expertise to help with the whole legal framework.

"We already have a dedicated core team supporting the initiative and have recently established a leadership team with particular expertise at secondary level."

Earlier this year the initiative received the backing of the Free Schools Network, a charity which helps individuals, groups and other organisations to establish free schools. The Network gave invaluable advice to the Ausum team and also provided funding for marketing and other activity.

The Ausum story started around two years ago when Adele, who lives in Peverell, contacted Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile to see if he could help with the problems she was facing finding suitable education for her son.

He suggested that Adele explore the possibility of establishing a free school tailored to the needs of youngsters with autism.

Adele, who lives in Peverell, said: "He asked me if I would be prepared to lead the project and I knew if I didn't do something, more and more families would experience the same problems as us."

Adele posted a petition on Facebook looking for support from other parents and carers and Jane contacted her to share the problems she had faced with her son.

The pair soon realised that there were scores of families in the same position in Plymouth and decided to embark on the campaign for a free school.

Jane said: "It is estimated that as many as one in six of school age children in Plymouth are on the autistic spectrum - which is significantly higher than the national average.

"Ausum will meet the specific needs of those children with autism for whom placement in a traditional special school for children with learning difficulties is not appropriate, but who nonetheless struggle to manage within a mainstream setting.

“The aim is a specialist child centred provision that nurtures the child as a whole, using flexible timetables and therapeutic approaches in an autism sensitive environment to cultivate a students strengths, as well as develop social and emotional connections."

Adele said that the proposed school would cater for around 100 children aged between four and 19 and if they are successful in their bid for funding, would open in 2017.

"It may come too late to be of significant benefit for our sons, but we have to fight on for families who are just coming to terms with these difficulties."

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By Derek Anderson So here we are in September, where has the time gone?

I can’t believe that we are now into autumn, the summer seems to have gone by in a blur, probably because we’ve had a busy year in the garden centre.

Now that the summer season has come to an end, that doesn’t necessarily mean that all has to come to an end in the garden.

In fact September is my favourite month for gardening.

It’s that last big splash of colour in our borders before everything retires for winter.

It is certainly the most colourful month in my garden. It feels like that garden is giving us one last big crescendo before it retires for winter. Many plants hit their peak in September, after growing them for months through the summer your hard work is finally rewarded with a beautiful show of colour.

To prolong this colour as long as possible, regularly deadhead your plants and this will encourage more blooms to follow.

Ease up on feeding them though, this will only encourage new growth which will be soft and young and susceptible to damage when frosts hit it. This is also the time of year when fruit and vegetable crop are ready for harvesting and should hopefully provide you with bumper crops.

A common question we get asked in the garden centre, especially by new or novice gardeners is ‘how do I make my pots and borders look good? I’ve bought plants and planted them, but it just looks like a big jumble.’

Well, my response to this is that style and design is subjective and it is down to personal taste, but there are a few basic pointers and guidelines that I like to follow that are pretty fool proof to plant layouts and garden design.

My first bit of advice is plant in odd numbers. Planting in odd numbers always looks more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and creates a more natural look. Try to not plant in even numbers because this will avoid having a border with plants that are all in a row. It made me think about how many of us take our inspiration from the natural landscape itself. It has a natural chaos about it, a less ordered or managed look.

Plant in groups of three, five, seven, or nine as opposed to two, four, six or eight. This is because even numbers are subconsciously divided into equal halves by the mind to reinforce a man-made, orderly aesthetic.

Odd numbers cannot be subconsciously divided into equal halves, so the arrangement is interpreted as more naturalistic and the planting appears more cohesive and pleasing to the eye.

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Derek recommends choosing colourful combination s like this - Top Lobelia Cardinalis; Middle Dahlia Bishop-ofLlandaff and Bottom Rio Heuchera

The only situation where having an even number of plants works well, is in formal gardening, where structure, order, balance and symmetry are the key elements to the deign working.

My second bit of advice is to plant in drifts, blocks, groups and swathes as opposed to single plants. The reason behind this is that single plants can get lost or disappear in busy mixed borders. Planting in groups or swathes of the same type of plant creates a more natural, visual flow that is easy on the eye.

Planting in straight lines, like even numbers can look stiff, regimented and a bit odd. Even in formal gardens, straight lines plants can look overbearing and uninspiring, which is why they are often broken up with topiary or sculptures. Blocking and drift planting makes it easier for the eye to follow the flow of the design.

Large blocks and groups of the same plant with give a formal of order and neatness without looking stiff, as will repeat planting at intervals. Swathes and ribbon planting between blocks and groups with give the garden a softer more natural feel and helps to harmonise mixed plating schemes.

My third bit of advice is the rule of triangles. The rule of triangles is a simple one, and is guaranteed to make a border look great. Simply arrange your plants so that it loosely forms a triangle. You should use your tallest plant as the anchor, as this will form your peak. Then you should gradually decrease the plants in size beside it, and the next ones beside and in front those should be smaller again.

The effect you’ll get is a rough triangular shape and the plants within it will give you structure, and great contrast in height and size. Grouping of different sized triangles layered beside and in front of each other will create a well-balanced, visually pleasing border. The same principle can be applied to pots and hanging baskets.

Finally the last piece of advice I have is possibly the most important to me and that is use of colour. Thinking about your colour choices can make or break a design. Buying a vast range of plants that you like the look of in every colour of the rainbow and throwing them together haphazardly will result in a mash up of colour that will be too busy, distracting, and confusing for the eye to focus on.

For a visually pleasing design, the simplest way to achieve it is stick to one colour, but various different tones of it. This will give your design, structure and flow that is easy on the eye and won’t have any jarring colours that won’t complement each other.

Here are some examples of colour schemes for late summer/autumn that work well: Pink: Pennisetum Fireworks, Heuchera Fire Chief, pink Chrysanthemums, pink

stunning autumn displays Asters, pink Hydrangeas, pink Anemones, pink Cyclamen, pink Pansies, Cordyline Southern Splendour and Gaura.

Red: Pennisetum Samba, Heuchera Rio, Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff, Cannas, red Cyclamen, Penstemon, Gaultheria, Cordyline purpurea, Lobelia cardinalis, and Saliva Hot Lips.

Orange: Cordyline Cha Cha, Helenium, Rudbeckia Summerina, Crocosmia, Kniphofia, Heuchera Marmalade, Celosia, orange Violas, orange Chrysanthemums and orange Dahlias.

Yellow: Rudbeckia Goldstrum, yellow Chrysanthemums, yellow Pansies, Euonymus Emerald Gold, Heuchera Lime Marmalade, Cotinus Golden Spirit, Hakonechloa, Carex Evergold, Phormium Yellow Wave, Hypericum Hidcote, and Celosia.

Blue/Purple: Platycodon, Campanula, Salvia, blue Pansies, Asters, Festuca glauca, Scabious, Ajuga, Vinca and Heuchera Plum Pudding.

White/Silver: Cineraria, Cyclamen, Astelia, Convolvulus, Violas, Pansies, Anemones, Santolina, Leucanthemum, Miscanthus zebrina, White Chrysanthemums and Carex.

If you want more colour and feel a bit more confident, then take inspiration from a colour wheel. This is basically a rainbow

Pennisetum Fireworks - works well with other reds in the garden

spread round in a circle. Colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel blend together and complement each other nicely and give a pleasant visual effect when used together. Red, oranges and yellows look really good when grouped together and pinks, blues and purples harmonise well with each other.

Once you have selected the colours you want to work with, think about the tone next.

All pastel colours or all vibrant colours, not both. Pastels have a dulling effect on vibrant colours and hot colours can wash pastels out, therefore stick to one or the other.

Pastel colours have a soft, soothing, calming influence, where as hot colours have a warm, bright, and uplifting influence.

If you want to use colour to create contrast, then use colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel. Not only do these colours contrast each other exceedingly well, but they also complement each other very well. Purple and yellow are great together as are orange and blue, red and green, and pink and lime.

Follow these basic guidelines and you will be creating stunning gardens, just be sure to bring your pictures for us to marvel at!

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