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£200m plan to develop airport site Proposals to create a garden suburb on Plymouth City Airport have fuelled fresh controversy and speculation over the mothballed site. Plymouth City Council has earmarked the airport site for future general aviation use in the draft Plymouth Plan - but Sutton Harbour Holdings have submitted an alternative £200 million scheme involving 1,500 new homes and a range of community facilities.
and continues to maintain that it can be operated successfully in the future.
It is claimed that the scheme - called Plym Vale - would create a £50 million windfall for Plymouth City Council and create over 400 new jobs.
A planning inspector will decide whether the policy to allocate the airport for aviation use is sound and FlyPlymouth’s plans will form part of the evidence on which this will be decided.
FlyPlymouth, the organisation pressing for the airport to be re-opened, has described 2017 as 'a defining year' for the airport
The future use of the airport site will be determined by an Examination in Public of the draft Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan, which is scheduled to take place in the autumn of 2017.
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Called Plym Vale, it will create an entirely new city quarter with walkable neighbourhoods connected by communal green spaces, allotments, squares and a tree-lined semipedestrianised boulevard from north to south.
They will be submitted to Plymouth City Council as part of the council’s ongoing consultation into the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan, which is due to be considered by a planning inspector in the autumn.
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Once built it will be home to 440 permanent jobs and generate tens of millions of pounds every year for the Plymouth economy. Plymouth City Council would be in line to receive a £50m windfall because it owns the majority of the freehold of the site and is entitled to 75% of development proceeds. Millions more would come from New Homes Bonus and Community Infrastructure Levy payments, council tax and business rates. A village high street of local shops and restaurants will meet local needs, winding its way past a new primary school, hotel and community hall, opening out onto a large communal village green on one side and flanked by sports pitches on the other.
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and create 350 construction jobs every year for the next 10 years, making a significant contribution to the city’s Building Plymouth initiative to create 10,000 additional construction jobs by 2020.
£266 million investment in city’s future announced A multi-million pound investment to transform the look and feel of the city centre is being planned as part of an ambitious £266 million investment programme. Details are still in their infancy but the public realm project is to take into account major developments in the city centre that have already started or will get underway shortly. Council leader Ian Bowyer said: “We’ve got some extraordinary developments coming to the city centre, such as the History Centre and the new leisure development at Bretonside. “It makes sense to take a look at the city centre as a whole to see how we can improve it and make it even more of a destination. More people coming into the city centre means more money in tills and into people’s pockets.” Up to £27 million is allocated in the capital budget to enable detailed preparation of the project to continue, so that the developments and the space around them and between them tie in, creating a seamless and pleasant experience for shoppers and visitors as well as entice new business into the city centre. Councillor Bowyer added: “It is early days, but putting this into the capital budget means we are setting a marker down. We want to take the retail offer in the city centre to a new level, with Plymouth seen as the premier destination for the South West. “It shows we are prepared to commit financially to this exciting idea that could attract a new wave of visitors and investors, particularly in time for the Mayflower Commemorations.” The capital budget also includes a commitment from the
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A new University Quarter will feature the University of St Mark and St John as its centrepiece, with two new squares, courtyards of student accommodation and a veterans’ rehabilitation village closely linked to a new multi-use sports arena and Derriford Hospital. As well as the new student accommodation, in the region of 1,500 new homes will offer a range of accommodation from starter-homes and social housing, to detached family houses, to supported homes and health facilities for older members of the community. This would meet up to 10% of Plymouth’s local housing need, taking pressure off greenfield sites on the edge of the city and in surrounding towns and villages in West Devon and the South Hams. Plym Vale will occupy the site that was once home to Plymouth Airport, which a Government report confirmed last December could not be viably re-opened as a commercial airport. It is designed as a walkable garden suburb where people can meet many of their daily needs on foot. It will encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport over other forms of transport, linking with the nearby park and ride and connected to major employment centres including Derriford Hospital, Estover and an expanded University campus. The plans have been drawn up in consultation with local residents, local businesses, University of St Mark and St John, social housing providers, the NHS and other professionals, including representatives from the Devon and Cornwall Business Council and Devon Chamber of Commerce. The plans have been welcomed by the University of St Mark & St John, which would be at the centre of the proposed University Quarter. Sutton Harbour Holdings‚ chief executive Jason Schofield said: “Plym Vale is a tremendous opportunity for the city to get behind a vibrant new sustainable community that will create an enduring legacy and make the best possible use of this long redundant site.”
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Rhymetimes Central Library Every Monday and Wednesday from 11am, Every Wednesday from 2pm Crownhill Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Efford Library Every Tuesday from 10.30am North Prospect Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Peverell Library Every Monday from 2pm (booking needed 01752 305633) Every Friday from 11am (booking needed 01752 305633) Plympton Library Every Thursday from 2pm Every Saturday from 10.30am (Under 5s club) Plymstock Library Every Thursday from 2.15pm (booking needed 01752 306606) Every Saturday from 10am Devonport Library Every Saturday from 11am St Budeaux Library Every Thursday from 10am Southway Library Every Wednesday from 10am Stoke Library Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am West Park Library Every Friday from 10am to 10.30am Storytimes Central Library: every Wednesday from 2pm (storytime and crafts) Gadget sessions Get tips and advice on how to make the most of iPads, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and more. Find out how to use your library card to download free eBooks and magazines. Central Library Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 3.30pm Peverell Library Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.30 to 12 noon Plymstock Library Fourth Tuesday of the month 2-m to 3.30pm Plympton Library First Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm Southway Library Last Thursday of the month 2.30pm to 3.30pm Stoke Library Every Monday of each month 2-4pm Events at Mainstone Community Centre Beginners line dance class 6.15 pm -7.15 pm Thursday evening. Cost £4; Bingo every Wednesday night,cost £6; healthy activities hour, Monday 11 am to 12 noon. Free to all ages, all abilities. Active Steps Mondays Over 50s Movement Class run by Elder Tree at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road from 11am to 12 noon. £1.50 per session. Call 01752 227447 for more details. Bingo Mondays Weekly bingo at Access Plymouth, Mayflower East Car Park. Refreshments available in our coffee lounge. Eyes down 1pm Community Transport may be available for elderly and disabled Plymouth residents. All Welcome. Please enquire for more details. Tel. 01752 600633 Scottish Country Dancing Mondays at Trinity United Reform Church at Hartley. We dance between 7.30 and 10pm with a break for a cup of tea and a biscuit. We are a very friendly group and beginners will be made really welcome. Partners are not needed just soft shoes and a sense of humour. For further details contact Valerie on 01752 220241 Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650 Table Top Sales Second Saturday in the Month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 2pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park). A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free. There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321 Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. The September meeting will be
Bubble Rush to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West
Staff on the Fundraising Team at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) will be bringing a brand new fundraising event to Plymouth this summer – Bubble Rush. The Bubble Rush is a 5km sponsored fun run around Newnham Park through different coloured bubble stations along the way making for a very colourful and fun filled run to help raise funds for the children’s charity. Bubble Rush is coming to Newnham Park on Saturday June 3 and the whole family can take part in the event. There are no age restrictions however buggies and wheelchairs are not permitted as there is some uneven ground along the course. Kiley Tellam, events fundraiser for CHSW said “We are really excited to be able to bring such a fun event to Plymouth for people to get involved in and all to help the Club’s 24th Anniversary. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Wolseley Trust Community Building, Wolseley Close, Plymouth from 7.30pm - 9.30 pm . New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit. For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com. Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7:30pm at Hooe and Tunchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Weekly raffles and late raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for mor details. Plymouth Dance Academy Dance classes for children and adults in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Ballroom and Latin. Branches including Southway, Stoke, Mannamead, Plympton, Ivybridge and Totnes. Wedding dance lesson and Parties also available. For further info please email info@plymouthdanceacademy.co.uk. Call 01752 221049. Web: www.plymouthdanceacademy.co.uk St Budeaux Writers’ Group Fortnightly on Thursdays Meetings are held every fortnight at St Budeaux Library on Thursday evenings 5.30 to 6.30pm. For more details, email sallytenbury@yahoo.com. There are writing themes each meeting, but if there is anything that writers would like to bring to the meeting, then they can do so. Hooe & Turnchapel Ladies Group Meets at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Speakers on various subjects, all ladies welcome. For more information please ring Plymouth 311931. Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays Youth music group for nine to 18 year olds. Meet at Courtlands School Eggbuckland (term time). Staffed by volunteers and teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk.
raise funds for the vital care and support we offer local children and families. Places are flying out fast so if you want to be in with the chance of getting one of the Early Bird discounted places you need to get signed up soon.” CHSW supports life limited children and families across the south west with its three children’s hospices; Little Bridge House in Barnstaple, Charlton Farm near Bristol and Little Harbour in St Austell which supports children from Cornwall and Plymouth. Families can have short stays at the hospices as well as respite, emergency stays and CHSW also offers end of life care and bereavement support. The charity runs the only children’s hospices in the area which are a lifeline to families facing unimaginable circumstances. To sign up to Bubble Rush simply visit www.chsw.org.uk/ bubble. Registration costs £22.50 for adults, £12.50 for children and 2 years and under are free. Family tickets are available for two adults and two children for £63. Messy Church Last Saturday of the month Stoke Community Church (Methodist) from 10am to midday. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free cooked lunch for everyone including adults. Lots of fun making lots of craft items. For information contact Derek Perry on 07760 127867 Memory Lane Cafe Second and last Monday of month Stoke Community Church (Methodist) from 2pm to 4pm. If you have a relative or friend, with memory loss or dementia, then we would love you to come & join us. The café is very informal and includes music, art and other activities. Contact: Rev Alison Richardson on 01752 562982 Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Badminton Club Fridays Non League club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth. Opportunities available for new members of any age over 18. We also welcome over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Pensioners & fifty plus action group Can we take you for a ride? If you want to meet new friends why not take advantage of our subsidised taxi service (for anyone 50+ living locally) and wishing to come to any of our meetings, but have difficulty in getting to the meeting places - like physical problems or awkward bus connections. You can now enjoy the luxury of door to door travel, hear interesting speakers and watch a variety of cabaret acts. We meet on the second Friday of every month in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sylvia’s Café) behind the Co-op superstore in Wolseley Road, PL2 3BY, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux. We have interesting speakers chosen by members, from MPs to representatives of national and local businesses, and these free meetings are from 10.30am to 1pm. Parking is usually available and many buses stop outside the Co-op. Our social meetings are held in Kings Tamerton Community
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• continued from page 4 Pampers Days Mar 23 to 25 Plymouth Natural Health and Healing at the centre 175, Outland Road. For details call Carla on 01752 770048 or 07392 307156 Spring Fayre Mar 25 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall,The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3pm. There will be several tables selling goods,including children’s toys, gifts, jewellery and beads, bric-a-brac, etc. Refreshments will be available. There are still a limited number of tables to hire at £5. To book call 01752 362161 Marathon Concert Mar 25 Epic Relay Concert by Stonehouse Music School from 2pm to 7pm at Stoke Damerel Church in Paradise Road. All welcome to pop in and out. £2.50 Adults, £1.50 children. Performers no charge. Refreshments available. An Evening of Song Mar 31 Organised by the newly formed Plymouth Area Osteoporosis Support Group featuring the Plymouth Area Police Choir. 7pm prompt at The Abbey Hall, St Andrews Church. Refreshments provided, plus a raffle. Cost £8 per ticket. can be purchased on the night. To reserve a ticket please call Mobile: 07958500314. All proceeds to the support group, to help raise awareness of the disease. Easter Fayre Apr 8 Simply Counselling will be holding an Easter Fayre from 10.30am to 3pm at Unit 4a, Stoke Damerel Business Centre, 5 Church Street, Stoke, Plymouth. Entry fee 50p. Everyone is welcome. There will be various crafters from Plymouth selling their products e.g. jewellery as well as tombola, homemade cakes and refreshments available. Any monies raised will go towards supporting families to rebuild their relationship.
Let's all do the Zumba! A massive charity Zumba event will take place at Plymouth Life Centre on Sunday March 5 starting at 10am to celebrate International Women’s Day which falls this year on Wednesday March 8. Registration opens at 9.30am. The Plymouth & District branch of Soroptimist International is aiming to get up to 700 women and young girls taking part in the one hour Zumba session to raise funds for the various local, national and international projects they support.Qualified instructors will be leading the session. Local projects include Trevi House, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and Plymouth’s Women’s refuge. Plymouth’s Lord Mayor Councillor Pauline Murphy is planning to attend the event. Tickets cost £5 to include a bottle of water and free prize draw and can be bought on line through Eventbrite.co.uk (search - Plymouth’s biggest Zumba challenge) or email plymsorop@gmail.com or call 07709 756617
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Centre, PL5 2BH (the No 16 bus stops outside) and we have a variety of acts to entertain us, from cabaret to country & western, and these meetings are from 2pm to 4pm on some Fridays. Non-group members pay £2 but this includes a very good buffet and we always have a raffle. Anyone over the age of 50 looking for good company and interesting meetings can get more information from Mrs Margaret Williams (Secretary) Tel; 01752 350498 or email; tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk
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Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music. Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details. Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Plymouth Life Centre (Central Park near Plymouth Argyle ground) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £7. Bring your own soft drinks and and snacks. Early tea and coffee available at cafe. Kreative Kidz Thursdays Pre school messy play sessions, overalls provided, different activity each week, meet new people make new friends £3 per child includes tea/coffee for adults. 12.30pm to 1.30pm To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from age 7 years. Crafts, cookery, baking, woodworking, model making, scrap heap challenge. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10 per session includes materials. Accompanied children welcome. To book email: info:wkuk.org. Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Fun Fitness Sessions Various dates In the gym and in the park for children, teenagers, families and pram fitness. Call Fizz for more details 07976568477 Fizz Fitness Gym 180 Albert Rd, Plymouth PL2 1AL Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www. barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131. St Budeaux Square Club Meets last Wednesday each month. All events are 11am to 3pm with full three course meal entertainment & discussions. Entrance fee £5 all in open to senior citizens of St Budeaux to join phone 01752 365246 Community Cafe Every Thursday in term time Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road between 10.30am and 2pm Community cafe run by learning support students of City College Plymouth, serving tea, coffee and cakes baked and prepared by the students. Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton. 2-4pm No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431. Messy Church at Elburton Methodist Community Church Messy Church is held on the first Saturday morning of every month (excluding August), from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Springfield Road, Elburton. All welcome to join fun morning of arts, crafts, drama, music and refreshments. All for a small donation. Activities for the whole family. For more details contact Debbie on 215632 Baby and Toddler Group Friday mornings in term time St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross. The group runs from 10.00 until 11.30am every Friday during term-time in the church lounge. There is a large selection of toys, a craft table and the session concludes with nursery rhymes and action songs. A charge of £1.50 for one adult and accompanying child/children and £1.00 for extra adults covers all refreshments and craft materials. We hold occasional Tabletop Sales in the church hall to support the Children’s Hospice Southwest.
Musical director Marcus Alleyne has stepped in to take on the lead role in Sweeney Todd
Plymouth’s Sounds Musical Theatre Company is certainly rising to the challenge of presenting Sondheim’s unique musical style in their forthcoming production of Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street at The Devonport Playhouse, from March 15 to 18 but they have overcome other unforeseen factors too. Whilst many companies may have felt defeated by the withdrawal of their leading man for health reasons, and another principal player moving abroad to further his acting career, the company’s ‘the show must go on’ maxim has been rewarded by two cast replacements. Newcomer Stacey Goff, who by day runs The Hive Mind, an iconic comic and games business in Plymouth’s Frankfort Gate takes on the romantic role of Anthony and company musical director Marcus Alleyne, highly prodigious director and performer throughout the South West musical world has stepped into the leading role of Sweeney Todd.
Marcus, delighted to accept the part of tragic figure Sweeney Todd said: “I have thought for some time that the only role which might tempt me back to the stage was this part, and now out of the blue the opportunity to do just that has come along. “The way Sondheim interweaves the voice in and around the various instrumental lines is genius so I am both thrilled and petrified to perform this wonderful role at The Devonport Playhouse with Sounds Musical Theatre Company whose musical director I have been in their last two shows. “Being tucked in behind the music stand or piano is a very happy place to be, however I am sure that I shall feel just as at home on stage with this role as I am when behind a music stand. Kirsty Marcer, colleague and also well known in music and teaching circles takes over as musical director . Sounds welcome the new challenges they are facing and feel very confident that their show presenting a story full of dark suspense, romance and exhilarating wit will add a new dimension to their repertoire. Tickets can be obtained from the Box Office 01752 510934.
Thursday Afternoon Cafe St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross. Our church cafe is open from 1.30 until 3.30 on Thursday afternoons during term-time, selling coffee/tea and cake/ biscuits. Come along to chat, read the newspaper or join in at the puzzle table. There is a small selection of books to borrow and leading up to Christmas there will be a Traidcraft stall, selling fair trade tea/coffee, Christmas cards and small gifts
Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all. Fridays: 1pm to 4pm
Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.
Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306
RASC/RCT/RLC Association Meetings for remainder of 2016 are Sept 14 and November 9 at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road Derriford at 7.30pm. The AGM will be held on January 11 2017 at the same venue and time. All ex-Corps members welcome to attend. For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the Army Reserve Centre Derriford Plymouth (c/o RASC/RCT/RLCAssoc) Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800. Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Marie 343386 for more information
Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes. Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118. Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club
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Labour councillors launch campaign to save Stoke Library
Labour Councillors are leading a campaign to Save Stoke Library, following proposals from Plymouth City Council to close 10 libraries in the city. Plymouth Labour are campaigning against the cuts across the city with door-knocking and leafleting, using #SavePlymLibraries on Twitter, and with an on-line petition on Change.org www.change.org/p/ cllr-glenn- jordan-stop- the-closure- of-libraries-inplymouth Mike Sparling, Labour Councillor in Stoke said: "Stoke Library in Albert Road, is a valuable hub for community activity, with regular meetings of a reading group, a writing group, a craft group and many activities for children such as RhymeTime. Local primary schools use the library every week. The computers there are in constant use. The public consultation began on Wednesday January 25 and ends on Wednesday April 19. There is a public meeting at the Central Library on Wednesday April 5 4pm to 5.30pm and there will be one drop-in session at Stoke Library on Wednesday March 8 from 11am to 1pm Mike added: "We ask you to help us fight the closure of Stoke Library. At the very least please sign the petition at Change.org. Even better, e-mail your opposition to planforlibraries@plymouth.gov.uk and also to the Glenn Jordan, the relevant cabinet member, using Glenn.Jordan@plymouth.gov.uk "We are organising street stalls and leafleting in Stoke ward. If you want to get involved in this please contact your Labour Councillors who will be happy to have you help us."
Marathon concert Stonehouse Music School is holding a marathon concert at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road on Saturday March 25 from 2pm to 7 pm. The school offers music tuition and musical experiences to students of all ages and abilities in a wide range of instruments. Sian Jamison, the principal, was trained at Goldsmith’s College in London in music and dance, then continued to study musical education at Cardiff University. She currently teaches singing and piano. The 'epic relay' concert will include all of her numerous pupils, who will play a variety of instruments throughout the afternoon. It will be an exciting, stimulating and innovative event to which everyone is welcome. There is a small entrance fee, with refreshments available.
Morrismen appeal Plymouth Morrismen have embarked on their programme of practice sessions for 2017 - and would love to attract new members. The group hold their practice sessions every Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts in Millbay. The sessions will continue until the end of April. John Jeffery of the Morrismen said: “We are desperate to get new members to join us. It’s great fun and extremely sociable. In July we will be attending a Morris Ring Meeting in London and are likely to be the only side from the West Country there.” For more information please call John on 01752 337564 or email him at jeff068@hotmail.co.uk 8
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • continued from page 6 once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Special Olympics Plymouth and District The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £2 each week. Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm £4 at the Life Centre. Plymouth Pisces swimming club from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Life Centre subs £2 each week £4 membership. Highbury Trust Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £2 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre. Age UK Plymouth Bridge Fridays Friday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate Street, Plymouth. Do you play bridge and would like to join a friendly, social group. £2 per session which includes tea and biscuits. Details phone 776881. Tots Time - St. Jude’s Mondays during term-time From 9.30 to 11.30 in the Upper Hall at St Jude’s Church on Beaumont Road, babies and toddlers are welcome with their carers at £1.50 per session. Tots Time provides toys, craft, snacks, drinks, singing, etc. For more details phone 078604573727. Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop. co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are CRB checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187. Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com We look forward to seeing you! Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk
Mansbridge Balment Plymouth managing director Darren Lawson presents the cheque for more than £7,500 to the hospital team
Estate agency boss hands over cheque for £7,500 to rehab staff who helped his recovery from head injury Mansbridge Balment Plymouth managing director Darren Lawson has handed over a cheque for more than £7,500 to the Plymouth hospital unit where staff helped him recover from the terrible brain and head injuries he suffered in a skiing accident in France. The money – raised from a Top Hat and Tiaras Ball in September last year, sponsored by the estate agents and organised by the Business Networking in Plymouth (BNI Pilgrims Chapter) – will be used to fund services and the latest equipment at the Plym Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Gould. It takes the total amount of money Darren and others have raised for the unit to more than £20,000 over the past two years since his accident in December 2014 during an annual pre-Christmas skiing holiday with his two young sons, Sam and Cameron. Darren said he was delighted, alongside friends such as the BNI, to be able to make such a significant financial contribution to the unit, where medical teams nursed him out of a coma and then taught him to walk and talk again during a period of intensive rehabilitation. “I cannot tell you how lucky we are to have such an amazing unit in our great city. The difference they made to both myself and my family is beyond words,” said Darren. “Having the unit locally meant my wife Debbie and my sons could visit me every day, which gave me the incentive and determination to overcome my injuries. The staff there are truly inspirational and I am deeply
indebted to everyone who has contributed to this fund raising effort as their donations will make a real difference.” The Top Hats and Tiaras Ball, held at Plymouth’s Duke of Cornwall Hotel, was a huge success and capped a series of fund raising efforts for the unit. Darren took part in the 2015 Plymouth 10k in aid of the unit and was joined by several members of the medical team in the run. Darren’s brother Stuart Lawson also contributed when he married his bride Janine, swopping wedding favours for a donation to the appeal, while their father Derek also helped swell the coffers with the help of his ukulele band. The Plymouth Area Property Professionals Association (PAPPA), of which Darren is a long-time member and former chairman, also made a donation following a charity golf day and gala dinner. Much of the hard work in organising the Top Hats and Tiaras Ball was done by Mansbridge Balment sales negotiator Julie Comber and her husband Dave, owners of Brooklands Roofing and members of the BNI Pilgrims Chapter. “A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially Laura Anne Owen from the unit, who works tirelessly to raise funds to help pay for the excellent work every member of staff there delivers for patients,” said Julie. “I would also like to thank the Duke of Cornwall Hotel for providing such a great setting and fabulous food, and someone who perhaps doesn’t get the recognition they deserve, Darren’s wife Debbie who is quite simply, totally inspirational.”
National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your Trust membership by joining the Plymouth Centre for even more activities. During the winter there are talks. This summer there are coach visits to: April to Treslissick House and gardens; May to the Trengwainton Garden; June to Mapperton House; July to Montacute House; August to Tyntesfield House and Village, September to Barrington Court. Membership is only £4 per person or £6 for two people at the same address. For more information and an application form call Russell on 01752 266608.
a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919
Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193.
Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056. Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually
Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week.
Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers. Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942
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Had enough of rubbish? Get involved with the big tidy up in Stoke Stoke Stars are organising another litter pick in the Blockhouse Park to coincide with the Big Tidy Up Weekend running from March 3 to 5, building on the success of last year's campaign, Clean for the Queen. As the Blockhouse is a popular meeting place there is, unfortunately, a lot of litter that is left lying around. As the grass grows over this it becomes dangerous, especially for the many dogs who are walked in the park.
Stoke students put Speaker on the spot Students at a Plymouth secondary school had a rare opportunity to question the Speaker of the House the Rt Hon John Bercow MP via Skype.
8 student Luke Seaton who asked which word he would choose to say instead of 'Order' were he given a choice.
Mr Bercow, the Conservative MP for Buckingham, answered questions from Year 8 students and the Modern Britain Council at Stoke Damerel Community College, covering a variety of issues from what he thought about the UK leaving the EU to how he became Speaker.
"It is a question that, in my seven and a half years of being speaker, I have not yet been asked. Congratulations to Luke for such an original question."
Throughout he wore a Federer baseball cap, explaining to the students it was in honour of the legendary tennis player's victory in the Australian Open the day before. He was especially delighted with a question from Year
Year 8 student Jodie Jackson - who asked Mr Bercow how he felt about the result of the EU Referendum - said it was an 'amazing' experience.
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"It's brilliant that our teachers arranged this for us, it was so interesting,” she said. "He really told us what he thought and didn't just say yes or no to our questions. I know this will be definitely be one of my main memories of being at Stoke Damerel."
• Council taxpayers in the UK fork out £1 billion a year to clean the streets. • Over 30 million tonnes of litter are collected from our streets each year
The College's Modern Britain co-ordinator Mrs Burn said it had been 'awesome' for the students who took part. "It was a privilege to sit with our Year 8s and the Modern Britain Council as they asked the Speaker questions about his role,” said Mrs Burn.
• Thanks to the growing presence of dropped food, the UK rat population now stands at approximately sixty million • People can be fined £80 for dropping litter. Last year 44,000 people were prosecuted
The council have been contacted to arrange the disposal of all rubbish collected, and they have provided tools and equipment for the job. If you would like to know more please contact Stoke Stars via its chairman Steve Bowen at the Stoke Inn at 43 Devonport Road on 01752 515749 or visit the Stoke Stars Facebook page. If you are a local resident or trader and are interested in getting more involved in your community, there is an open invitation to come along to Stoke Stars meetings held in the Function Room of the Stoke Inn. Dates for the next two meetings are Wednesday March 8, and Wednesday April 12, both with a 6.30pm prompt start.
The first was welcoming the Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi to Parliament in 2012. "That was a very special moment - I had admired her for many years,” he said.
He finished the session - which was organised by Parliament's Education Service - by congratulating the students on the quality of their questions. "You did a great job," he said.
By their actions they want to show the rest of the community how big a problem litter is, and to encourage them to start disposing of it properly.
Steve Kelly, a man committed to practice what he preaches said: "This clean up will show others that we care about the future of our local environment and that we are not prepared to live, work and play in an area that is blighted by rubbish. What is good about working together like this, is it creates a sense of community and for some of our younger volunteers it is their first taste of active citizenship."
Students also asked what was the Speaker’s favourite subject at school - which was English - and an idea of what his day is like. He tries to start with a swim followed by a the school run and then he was asked to describe his most memorable moment from his time as Speaker and he chose two.
He also singled out the day the Same Sex Marriage legislation was passed in 2013. "That was a very fine day for Parliament and made a lot of people happy,” he said.
Just to prove how much they loathe litter, a small group of volunteers from the Traders and Residents Association, Stoke Stars, will be meeting at the Blockhouse Park at 11am on Sunday March 5 in order to pick up junk.
Stoke Stars are hoping that as many volunteers as possible will come and join them and that the rest of the community gets the message that dropping litter is 'simply not on.'
"I think I would change it to ‘calm," said Mr Bercow. "It would encourage colleagues to calm down - it is a slightly gentler, softer word than order.
The Speaker of the House the Rt Hon John Bercow MP appears on a big screen in Stoke Damerel Community College’s assembly hall for a Q and A via Skype
“He was incredibly open with them and gave them detailed and thoughtful answers. For someone in his position to give 45 minutes of his day at the start of his week was absolutely wonderful,” she said. "We couldn't have ended our Modern Britain topic of Democracy on a better note."
Photographer Mel shortlisted for top award A Plymouth photographer has been shortlisted for Wedding Photographer of the Year in the 2017 Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards/ Owner Melanie Hamlyn of Melanie Barnfield Photography said: “I am so delighted to have been shortlisted for this award, any recognition from my lovely clients means the world to me. “I absolutely love my job and feel so honoured to be able to spend one of the most amazing days of their lives with them and capture it in order for them to re-live it time and time again.” Over 180,000 votes were cast to choose the shortlist from over 70,000 entrants. With 40,000 engaged couples planning their weddings on Bridebook.co.uk, the awards provide nationwide recognition to the best of the wedding industry. The winners will be announced on March 1.
Young musicians shine at Rotary competition Plymouth’s North Hill came alive with wonderful music performed by some of the best young musicians in Devon and Cornwall recently. Rotary District 1175 which covers the South West Peninsula held their District Finals of the National Young Musician competition at Plymouth University's Sherwell Centre. It featured young people under the age of 17 who have a particular talent and passion for performing. Three vocalists and four instrumentalists competed for a place in the regional final to be held in March. The audience were in awe of the three vocalists, all with different approaches to their singing, from the classical Caccini to musical theatre and the jazz number Feeling good.
presence and poise in her musical theatre pieces, Katherine Gregory from Truro impressed everyone with her beautiful tonal quality and Cameron Mills from Hatherleigh gave a strong and convincing rendition of Feeling Good. Then came two violinists, Rachel Pankhurst from Bideford and James Culwick from Okehampton along with a pianist, Jack Thomas from Ivybridge and Fred Bareham, a clarinettist from Truro. All gave commanding and engaging performances from the sensitive and emotional 'Remembrances' from Schindler’s List and Clair de Lune by Debussy to the poetic and passionate Schumann for clarinet and the
stirring piano prelude by Rachmaninoff. The adjudicators were Simon Ible, director of music at Peninsula Arts, Dr Tim Watson, saxophonist and exRoyal Marine musician and Rebecca Smith vocal soloist and they had the unenviable task of selecting a winner and runner up in each category to go through to the regional final. The winner in the Vocal section was Katherine Gregory and the runner up Cameron Mills. For the instrumentalists the winner was Fred Bareham, clarinettist, and the runner up was pianist Jack Thomas. The regional final will be held at Queen’s College, Taunton on March 19.
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New plan for Drake's Island submitted A new planning application has been submitted to Plymouth City Council for the regeneration of Drake’s Island into a luxury hotel, spa and restaurant. The application by owners Rotolok (Holdings) also include plans for an educational visitor experience on the Island. The new application demonstrates the company’s 10
commitment to the project as it seeks to address the outstanding environmental issues and secure a future for this exciting development. The application follows extensive discussions over the last few months between Rotolok and Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Housing, Transport, and Planning. It also follows further research into the impact of the development on the roosting Little Egret colony and
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contains proposals for its long-term protection. Sean Swales, group managing director of Rotolok said: “We remain committed to this project as we firmly believe it is an exciting opportunity to bring new life to this historic site. We fully appreciate the environmental concerns that have been raised in the past and hope we have manged, in this application, to respond to these and find acceptable solutions.”
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The house had been lived in by the same elderly lady for decades, and had not been touched or renovated for much of that time. It took Jemima and her partner almost seven months to make the space feel like home, and in the process they have plastered walls, fitted a bathroom, fitted flooring even re-wired and much much more, transforming the place into a serene, sparkling modern salon called Bombshells. The salon has two hair stations, one nail station, and a large private beauty room to the rear. There is also a fully fitted bathroom, with shower facilities. Having a partner in the Navy, and recognising HMS Drake to be the largest naval base in Western Europe has meant that Jemima’s hard work is now paying off as the unisex salon is building a discerning clientele who want that little bit extra with regards to their general grooming. The Royal Navy has been named as a leader on workplace gender equality meaning that there are many more women in the service than ever before. And it has to be said that men are now catching up fast in making use of professional help to achieve their best look. Indeed, Bombshells is sponsoring local model Ashley Casey who came second in the photo heat of Mr British Empire 2017, and is on his way to the grand finale in London later this year. Bombshells is open to all genders and offers a
Jemima Holly of Bombshells, pictured with local model Ashley Casey 10% discount off its very reasonable prices to service personnel. As well as offering luxury massages, including reiki and hot stone, a full nail bar menu, microdermabrasion facials and waxing for all genders, they also offer specialist eyelash and brow enhancements including marvel lash, and microblading. They are one of the very few local suppliers of the Shrinking Violet body wrap and spray tan – a 2 for 1 time saving treatment that means not only does your body look thinner and browner, it actually is! Jemima herself testifies to losing a whopping 8 inches after a wrap. Sadly inch loss treatments are not permanent, but are a fantastic solution for that special event.
The salon caters exceptionally well for preparty pampers, like birthday party’s, getting ready for town and big cocktail evenings. “These events require head to toe glamour” explained Jemima. “Our hair stylists are very experienced in hair-up, and as we offer discreet shower facilities as well, you can come straight from work and spend the next few hours being treated to the ultimate make over immediately before the big event. “We offer a party of three or more the opportunity for full hair and make up for just £40 per person, with complimentary Prosecco and nibbles to make the whole experience part of a great night out.” The salon also offers more permanent ways to keep a smile on your face using Matrix Colour Graphics Lacquer which offers extremely vibrant colour retention for up to 12 washes, and Olaplex hair treatments, a game changer for transforming over processed hair into natural feeling super soft tresses. They also specialise in balayage, ombre and dip dying to produce unique and beautiful hair styles guaranteed to turn heads. There are full barbering services available too, meaning that men can get their full pampering experience at the same time as a required service cut. And, as the art of grooming, is more than a hobby for many of us, Jemima runs a monthly clinic for anti wrinkle injections, lip fillers and nytox vampire facials. Bombshells can be contacted by visiting their website www.bombshellsplymouth. com, emailing info@bombshellsplymouth. com and are on Facebook and twitter @ Bombshells202A. Or just call them on 01752 875971 – if you are up for a bit of adventure and fancy a more interesting look, Bombshells is the place to go.
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Spring is here at last now it's time to think about all those jobs in the home and garden There are few times of the year more thrilling than the arrival of spring. As the temperature starts to shift ever the slightest bit and the birds return to their favourite trees, it is normal for homeowners to think about the impending warm weather seasons and the home improvement projects which had been put on hold.
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Give individual rooms a facelift There’s no need to go mad and decorate your whole home. Pick rooms that are looking a little tired or you haven’t paid much attention to lately. Kitchens are a great place to start as most families spend a lot of time there. Simply painting the walls, changing the door knobs or handles and adding a few colourful utensils will inject your kitchen with a new lease of life. If you want a completely new look, painting the units or replacing old cabinet doors will make you feel like you’ve got a new kitchen without having to go to great expense. Lounges and bedrooms could benefit from repainting or wallpapering as well. Just wallpapering one wall rather than the whole room can have a similar impact and saves you a few pounds. And, depending on the size of the rooms, you should be able to get it all done in a weekend.
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It’s hard to argue about the effect new windows can have around the house. Whether an old window is starting to make a home look bad or poor insulation is letting in too much air, these things will only become more troublesome as the weather warms up. New windows can reverse these effects, sealing off the window at every point and creating a stunning new look on the exteriors of the home. The cooling system will get a break with less energy required to combat the interior heat, while the possibilities to be opened up in terms of light are limitless. Window replacement is not for the raw beginner, yet careful measurements can make the job viable for almost any homeowner. To approach the job cautiously, go one room at a time instead of ordering an entire home’s supply of windows.
An easy and affordable way to transform your home is to update your furnishings. You don’t need to trek round the furniture shops looking for a new sofa though - changing your cushions or curtains makes a massive difference. Think about dropping in a few brighter colours and patterns for a bold impact. If you’re feeling creative, a good way to save money is to make your own. All you need is some fabric, a sewing kit and your imagination. Making some cushion covers, table runners or a new pair of curtains gives you a chance to get your creative juices flowing and an enormous sense of pride when you’ve finished.
Hopefully, the autumn and winter seasons allowed for the interior jobs around the house to be handled. For the spring, touching up the home’s exterior should be on the menu. Adding a new coat of paint is one of those jobs which can brighten up the spirits of any homeowner. Even if a jacket is still required, breathing that fresh spring air and becoming active once again will cure the remaining winter blues. Once a new coat of paint has dried, spring can officially begin.
Landscaping and garden work Another job which naturally falls into the springtime category is landscaping work. It won’t be unusual to find patches of grass in dire need of attention after being subjected to the rigours of the last winter. Once some new patches of grass are installed and the lawn starts looking to be in good shape, think about adding some colour to the scene. New flowers and bushes create an entirely different feeling around the house. It’s one of those things which can’t be explained, yet whenever such an effort is made, it will be greatly appreciated by everyone at home. Green thumb or not, these tasks are never too much for a homeowner to learn about. The Plymouth Shopper
If the time has finally come to sell the house and start over somewhere else, spring is a good time to do it. Before the summer holiday season hits and after winter is making every home look a little more tired, springtime represents a real change to home shoppers. Coincidentally, the interior concerns could weigh on their minds heaviest of all. The bathroom and kitchen should definitely be up to par if the marketing campaign is about to begin. In the DIY department, homeowners could repair tiles, reface cabinets and even replace kitchen countertops. If these projects are left for buyers, they will have ammunition in the negotiation process.
With the arrival of warm weather comes the return of outdoor parties and lounging on the deck. Make a survey of what has become of the decks around the house over the course of a long and rather brutal winter season. Even if the deck has escaped any outright damage and could be described as ‘intact’, there are probably a number of surface effects present. The dampness and continual pounding the deck can take from the elements of winter will leave patches of rot and grime. To instill some new life in the wood, look into one of the wood brightening products which utilize oxalic acid. Solutions made with this chemical have been proven to rejuvenate wood – something any house could use as spring hits its stride and time spent outdoors increases.
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Give your garden a once over It’s important to show your outside space some love too, especially as you’ll be planning to spend more time there as the weather improves. Give your flowerbeds and borders a good tidy up... trim back overgrown bushes, plants, hedges and trees, and dig out anything that’s on its last legs. Spring is also a good time to get some new plants and shrubs into the garden ready for summer. All your existing plants will bloom back to life as the season changes, but a few new additions will give you something fresh to enjoy. Gladioli and small evergreens are ideal to pop in your garden in spring, while Dahlias are perfect for pots on the patio. Unfortunately weeds also love the better conditions, so make sure you dig them all out. You may be unhappy to hear it’s also time to start mowing your lawns again too. Get on top of these particular jobs early and it’ll be easier to maintain a glorious garden throughout the warmer months.
Finish those little jobs Finally make sure all those little DIY jobs are finished. Fix broken handles and hinges, oil squeaking doors and sort out any old grouting in showers and bathrooms. Also, don’t forget to clear your gutters and drains of leaves and repaint or mend any drainpipes that are looking a bit worse for wear.
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Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.
Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people. Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318.
Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.
Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance. Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timothy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801. Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764. Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation. Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479. Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317.
Opportunity knocks for apprenticeships Plymouth’s leading construction and manufacturing businesses will take part in a huge joint apprenticeship recruitment drive as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2017 which is from March 6 to 10.
Building Plymouth and the Plymouth Manufacturers Group (PMG) have joined forces to organise an inspiring Apprenticeship Jobs Fair on Saturday March 4, 10am to 3pm in the Plymouth Guildhall. Aimed at engaging with young people, their parents and family, as well as adults who are considering a career change, the Fair aims to promote the benefits of apprenticeships as a ladder of opportunity to a brighter future.
Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome.
Local employers including Babcock International, Becton Dickinson, Gilpin Demolition, Kawasaki Precision Machinery, Kier, Midas, Princess Yachts and SWH Group will showcase current vacancies across trade, technical and professional route ways into construction and the built environment, manufacturing and engineering.
Portal Writers Tuesdays The Portal writers are a helpful group of writers who are dedicated to helping first time and have a go writer. Meet Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon at Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close, Southway. Tea or coffee. Contact Gloria Lane on 01752772686.
Plymouth City Council Leader Ian Bowyer, who will open the Fair and also present the Construction Apprentice of the Year Award said: “It is fantastic to see these two high growth sectors working together to promote diverse apprenticeship opportunities which will help local businesses build their skilled workforce for the future. As a city we are committed to grow the number of
Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317. Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150. Country Music Venue First Friday every other month At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240. Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633. Karate Club Mondays For those aged 11 years and over at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley between 6pm and 7.15pm. Details 07967 313285. Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to 9pm. If you are a beginner and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night. Details Dave Crawford 01752 215179 14
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Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company. Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788. Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available. Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666801. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.
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Steve Gerry, Secretary of the PMG said: “This is the third year in a row that the PMG has held its Apprentice Jobs Fair in Plymouth Guildhall and this year we take a significant step forward by joining forces with our friends in ‘Building Plymouth’ which brings together many of the significant employers from within the local Construction Industry. It promises to be a major event with over thirty exhibitors offering literally hundreds of apprenticeships in two of our most exciting sectors in the City.” Emma Hewitt, Building Plymouth skills co-ordinator said: “Apprenticeships represent a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and to get a recognised and relevant qualification whilst taking your next step on the career ladder. We know that of all sectors, construction requires the largest number of apprentices to help overcome the skills shortages and skills gaps. Our Fair will be the perfect place to get inspired, to find out more about becoming an apprentice and to vastly improve your chances of securing an apprenticeship – don’t miss it!” There will be a chance for visitors to try their hand at taster activities, demonstrations, competitions and also to meet current apprentices already working in these dynamic and growing industries. Gilpin Demolition and Princess Yachts will also be exhibiting kit outside of the Guildhall, and Street Factory will be livening up the event by performing Hi-Hop dance routines. For more information visit www.buildingplymouth.co.uk and www.mypmg.co.uk Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month. The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477. Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details. Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wendesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee,and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces. City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 206204 for more details. Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652. Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm -
Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details. Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings. Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks. Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575. Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary. org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503. Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • • continued from page 14 The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade. org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218. 5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time). Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099. Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Martin on 01752 781252 or David on 01752 402981. Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311. Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. 16
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parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www. plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682. Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434. This year is the choir’s centenary. Community Herb Clinic Tuesdays 1-3pm Onward House, Greenbank Road. Walk-in for free general health advice or phone for appointments. Herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of any medical condition in an effective, integrated (and affordable) way to suit you. Details Sara Hills 01752 872960 www.herbs-work. co.uk
More than 20 parents and volunteers trained as new coaches or extended their coaching qualification at Plymouth Hockey Club recently. The training, which ran all day, covered Introduction to Coaching and Engaging Games for Children. Club chairman, Rob White, who administered the course, was extremely pleased and proud that so many people had given up an entire Sunday to complete the training. He explained that Plymouth Hockey Club was entirely run by parents and former players and, as such, it was necessary to constantly top up the ‘coaching pool’. The club benefits from the generosity of a huge number Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090. Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704. Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club. KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685. Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503. Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org
of people. It was hoped that these courses could be run once every two years, with umpire training in the intervening years. Rob said: “These coaches will start the next generation of hockey stars on their journey toward gold medals. It is vital that they receive the best training available.” “Our sincere thanks go to Stephen Tabb, England Hockey’s coach training and development manager, who travelled from Warwick to deliver a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging course.” Training as a coach is just one of the development opportunities for members of Plymouth Hockey Club. Anyone interested in playing for, or volunteering at the club should visit www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob directly on 07861 250682. Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017. Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018. Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. St Matthias Church Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411. Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings. All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Mike 07854 699683. Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by
Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays). South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Fitness and fun touch rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com. Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Regular events at Oasis, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 10am to 12 noon art group; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church. Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. For more details telephone 318087. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area. Carers Support Group Last Tuesday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our
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Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311
Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990.
Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information. Beit Ezra Saturdays We are an informal group looking at the Jewish roots of Christianity and the place of the Jewish people and Israel today. We meet from 4pm to 5:30pm at Kinterbury House, Kinterbury St, Plymouth. For details see www.beit-ezra.org.il or email david@beit-ezra.org.il Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389. The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation. org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877. Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936. Penlee Local Art and Craft Group Wednesdays Meet at the Diggin It Meeting Room at Penlle from 12 noon until 2pm. All welcome. This is a group for all levels of artistic or craftworkers to make friends and socialise, exchange ideas and perhaps even organise local exhibitions. Small contribution to room hire needed depending on numbers. Please telephone Teresa if you are interested on 07955 476727. Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Hospital Health and Leisure Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Youth Cycling Various days Free coaching for 10-16 yr olds. Thursdays (mountain bikes) 5pm-6.30pm Life Centre and various locations across Plymouth; Wednesdays HMS Raleigh (road racing bikes). We
thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.309.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www. soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.
Exercise Classes Various days For over 60’s and less abled people. Plymstock United Church, Plymstock Road Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.45am and 11am to 12 noon. Thursdays Life Centre 1.45pm-2.45pm. Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951.
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Two sailors have been backed by two charities as they plan to break their own dinghy endurance world record.
The ambitious voyage, from Plymouth to Scotland, will not only raise awareness of dinghy sailing as a sport, especially within the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, but also raise awareness and funds for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Bowel Cancer UK. Last year Acting Petty Officer Phil Slade and MOD civilian Mark Belamarich sailed a Royal Navy Bosun sail training dinghy nonstop from Plymouth to Portsmouth (via Sept-Iles in France). Their spectacular voyage of 309.25 nautical miles was recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest distance ever sailed in a doublehanded dinghy. Over the first three weeks in May this year Mark (a sea survival instructor with 1 Assault Squadron Royal Marines), and Phil (from the RN/RM Sail Training Centre at Royal Marines Stonehouse) will try to break their own record by sailing over 500 nautical miles of open sea from Plymouth to Faslane in Scotland. can teach you manuals and jumps and how to ride like the Tour de France winners. No fancy gear needed. Bike, helmet and a sense of adventure! For locations and times find us on Facebook. Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830 Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600 Broadway Organ Society Third Wednesday of the month Organ concerts held at Plymstock Community Centre, top of Broadway car park. Concerts start at 7.45pm. Everyone welcome. Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at
Mark has a very personal reason for supporting Bowel Cancer UK not only did he survive the disease but his family is living with the consequences.
He said: “It’s a privilege in supporting the two charities, bowel cancer has caused much sadness through the generations within my family, raising awareness for those under 50 in particular the 20-30 age range is extremely important. Early detection means better survivability - at 26 I thought my world had fallen apart now at 45 it very much alive.” Phil explained why the pair are taking on such a testing challenge: “We are very privileged to be able to raise awareness and funds for the RNRMC and Bowel Cancer UK, especially doing what we love to do. We are pushing the bounds of the envelope and taking Bosun sailing to the next level, in hope that whether you are a sailor or not, you will understand what we are taking on for these brilliant charities.” Support Phil and Mark's 2017 record breaking attempt, 'Bosun 500 Challenge' at virginmoneygiving.com/ fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?u serUrl=bosunchallenge500&pageUrl=5 Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www. plymouthmac.co.uk The Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a
Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome. Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080 Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information. Contact and Conversation Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 2pm at St Barnabas Church, next to the doctor’s surgery off Stuart Road. Contact, conversation, tea and cakes. Everyone welcome, free to all. Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777. Central Park Dog Walkers Association Daily Meet at 10am and 2pm every day at the Golf Cafe near Plymouth Life Centre. Very friendly and informal. For help and advice for all ages. Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 01752 666706 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures. Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-to-be. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parents-to-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 Self defence classes Small but well-respected martial arts club. Classes most
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • continued from page 17 nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults. For details visit www.budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366. Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock. Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact Mike on 794281. Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm. Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14. To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) The association are hoping this year to increase the membership of RAFA, that means approaching ex-members of the RAF and serving members. If any of you know of friends or relations who may wish to join please get in touch. Branch committee meetings will be held as usual on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Dates for 2016 Oct 26, Nov 23, and Dec 14, to which old and new members are invited, should they have any problems or wish to join up. Meetings are held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plain, Plymouth at 6.30 pm. For details contact the branch secretary on 07722 338090 especially prospective new members. South Devon Decorative & Fine Arts Society (SDDFAS) We are part of NADFAS, the National Association, and have over 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome some new members and introductory guest visits are available. Visit www. southdevondfas.org.uk for programme information and other details. Plym Valley Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild Third Monday of the month Meets on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Norley Hall, 70-74 Plymstock Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7PB. We are a friendly group of likeminded people of varying ages and skills, from beginners to the very experienced. We hold various demonstrations and/or workshops each week from flower making to how to stack a cake. For details contact Ursula Brown 07801 824517 or 661780 or Ros Hawkins 01752 408759. Website https://bsgregion6.com Dartmoor Rambling Club Enjoy the countryside and get exercise by walking and talking with our club. As well as Dartmoor we walk the countryside and coast. Wednesday walks are 8 to 10 miles by public transport and also some weekend walks- eg. Buckland Monachorum, Lydford, Hemerdon Mine, Three Barrows, River Lynher. Call Russell 01752 266608 for more info. Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482; President Gloria Ward 01752 776978 and Chair Janine Capstack. Website www.pmosc.btck.co.uk Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you. 18
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Giant bronze sculpture gets go-ahead Plans for a giant bronze sculpture for outside the Theatre Royal Plymouth have been given the green light. Councillors at Plymouth City Council have unanimously approved the scheme saying it would be an ‘exciting, vibrant and visual addition’ to the city centre. Work will now begin to bring the towering figurine known as Bianca - to life. She will stand seven-metres (23ft) tall and measure nine-metre (30ft) wide and could be in place by 2018. Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events. Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Socially, we will be enjoying ‘High Tea’ at Yelverton Golf Club and our date for Xmas Lunch has been set for December 15. Details of our Groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife. Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby.The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you. Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391. Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our support group aims to offer support and understanding to Head & Neck cancer patients, their families and carers, in the Derriford Hospital Catchment area. The aim of this new support group will be to provide information and support to all Head & Neck Cancer patients, their carers, and their families. It will primarily be a social group to encourage individuals to meet up to chat in an informal and friendly venue and atmosphere. If you are a cancer patient of any type without a support group at all, you can be assured
Adrian Vinken, Theatre Royal chief executive, said that Bianca would signal change for Plymouth. He said that the city was steeped in history and was one of great global influence, and still has with plans for the Mayflower 400 celebrations in the future. Adrian added: “In 2020 Plymouth will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform how this city is perceived nationally and internationally and we must get maximum benefit from that opportunity. “We need to make sure that, when the eyes of the world of a warm welcome with us. So why not get in touch, and come and join us? We usually meet at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month and we will try to help with transportation if needs be. Please contact Geoff Read for further details or advice. Telephone: (01752) 563 800 or email geoffnread@gmail.com The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net ZUMBA for the More Mature Zumba for over 50’s (low impact). Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm, at Pennycross Methodists Church, Pridham Lane,Peverell. Call in any Monday for a free taster, or call 01752 251614 Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894. Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10.30am for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. All new members will receive a very warm welcome. Please ring 01752 513197 for details. Dartmoor Gliding Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying. Goulden Girls Stitchers A patch work and quilting group who meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church on alternate Thursdays and Fridays. We are a friendly group of ladies who share our knowledge and skills. Anyone interested in joining us please contact Pat King on 240560 Fun Club Fridays in term time Fun filled club for primary school aged children from 6.30pm
are upon us, we show them the kind of great city this is – one that is firmly rooted in its proud maritime history but with a bold forward-looking vision of the future. “Bianca can be an important and iconic stepping stone to that future and to Plymouth really, finally becoming one of Europe’s finest waterfront cities.” Theatre bosses hope the sculpture will create a unique and iconic landmark for the city, similar to that of Gateshead’s Angel of The North and Damien Hirst’s Verity in Ilfracombe. to 7.30pm at Plymstock Chapel, Church Road, Plymstock. Games, crafts, stories, songs, tuck shop etc. 50p entrance. Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7.30pm At Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee & biscuits.Weekly raffles and meat raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details. Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £2 (1st session free) Contact Lee 07414677003, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@ hotmail.com Friendship Club Alternate Wednesdays For the over 55s at King’s Tamerton Community Centre. Meet new friends, bingo, raffle, tea and biscuits, and every month from May until September a trip to the coast. For further information ring Ida 01752 368841. Bingo Night Wednesdays Mainstone Community Centre with eyes down at 7.30pm. Eight page book plus one flyer costs only £6. Raffle every week and tea or coffee, or if you prefer something stronger there is a bar. SING Every Thursday in school term times Plymouth Community Choir at Pomphlett. Great songs, lovely people and loads of fun! Do you want to sing with us? We meet on Thursdays 7.15pm-9pm at Pomphlett Methodist Church Centre (just behind Morrisons in Plymstock). We sing songs at the soul funky/world music end of the spectrum. Visit www.singdevon.com. Or ring Pete Scott on 07896 276577. First session free! Book online or by phone. Regular events at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. First Wednesday of every month 1pm to 2 pm Quiet time in conjunction with Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity. Speaker monthly and tranquil music. Oasis of calm on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays 1pm--1 45 pm Tranquil music and time for quiet reflection. Mindfulness at lunchtime first Tuesday of every month. Arrive at 12.30 pm bring food to share for lunch at 1 pm.
Devonport High School student Joseph joins vital water project in Uganda A 17-year-old student from Devonport High School for Boys will join a team of nine young people and nine adults to help improve water supplies and sanitation in Uganda. Joseph Morris, who lives in Bere Ferrers, will be with WATSAN, a UK charity dedicated to the support of a water and sanitation programme in South West Uganda. Thanks to WATSAN’s work, people in rural communities have access to lifesaving clean water and hygienic toilet facilities. The programme is managed by the Anglican Dioceses of North Kigezi and Kinkiizi which cover some 500,000 people.
to walk several kilometres to do so. Women and children bear the brunt of this work. In wetter areas the water is often low down and they must return up muddy slopes carrying 20 kg on their heads. A typical unimproved latrine is smelly, fly-blown and dangerous to children. WATSAN install Ventilated Improved Privies (‘VIPs’) and ‘Ecosan’ latrines, which ensure that there is no smell, no flies and no embarrassment in using the facilities. An Ecosan toilet uses an innovative but simple composting system so that waste can be reused to mulch or fertilise crops.
In South West Uganda most people do not have a tap, shower or toilet in their home. Their water supply typically comes from a stream, river, pond or well. Many thousands of people collect their Joseph Morris..travelling to water from muddy holes, and often have Uganda in August
Joseph said: "When we visit in August we will be going to a village school at Rumbugu to assist the local WATSAN team install a clean water supply with new taps and toilet/hand washing facilities.
outcomes are poor for the children and if this work is not carried out soon the school will have to close.
Some of the members of the Watsan team who will be working on the sanitation project in Uganda
"Sanitation facilities are grossly overloaded and dilapidated, and there is only one water tap with an intermittent supply for the 400 children and staff. The tour could therefore be a matter of life and death and
continuing educational outcomes for the children of Rumbugu, as well as a source of tremendous encouragement to our Ugandan Team.
"The visiting team, as well as bringing financial support, are keen to help with a particular project at this school. Currently educational and health
"In order to finance the trip, our team needs to raise £28,000 - £1,550 per person - to cover the cost of flights, transport, accommodation, food and resources for the project. To raise the funds we are planning various team events and individual initiatives." Anyone interested in supporting the initiative can make a donation at https://mydonate.bt.com/donation/start. html?charity=176768
Plymouth warship crew help African orphans
HMS Portland Lt Cdr Gemma Britton with Sierra Leone orphans
Sailors from the Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Portland have generously spent their patrol rest period ashore helping orphans.
painting and gardening, some of the sailors joined the children in storytelling and colouring-in and football.
The frigate’s crew volunteered for two days at the Heaven Home and Saint George’s Foundation orphanages in Sierra Leone to help make life a little better for the youngsters as the ship visited the capital Freetown on her nine-month deployment.
“Despite having already been through so much in their short lives the children are full of joy and were so much fun to be around – I don’t think anyone escaped without having a cuddle and reading a story.
Engineers re-wired one of the orphanages, mended the main generator which was broken for a year and completed basic plumbing jobs and fixed showers. After also
Flight Commander Lieutenant Laura Cambrook, 30, in charge of the frigate’s Lynx helicopter, said: “It’s been a really worthwhile couple of days.
“It is easy to forget how lucky we are in the UK. These children have nothing, but they are just so happy. Much of this happiness is because of the fantastic work of the staff at the orphanages, many of whom are volunteers.”
Volunteering at the homes was the highlight of the four-day visit to the Commonwealth country, which focused on forging ties with Sierra Leonians at every level. Ambassadors and diplomats, led by the country’s Foreign Minister Samura Kamara, received a presentation on HMS Portland’s mission and the importance of maritime security operations off Africa, followed by a question and answer session with the frigate’s captain Captain Paul Stroude. HMS Portland, last visited Sierra Leone in 2014 and is due back in Plymouth next month, after 37,000 miles sailing through the North and South Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
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How WOW works In 2016, Advice Plymouth helped 1,284 people with financial problem and 108 of them were aged 18-24. According to Citizens Advice, young people are increasingly experiencing debt and borrowing money from banks, payday lenders or family members. More than 1 in 3 adults never or hardly ever save any money however good advice helps people make the most of their money and avoid financial difficulties. WOW: Get Wis£r with your Wonga is a Big Lottery funded project, delivered in partnership by Citizens Advice Plymouth, The Zone and Devon and Cornwall Housing, supporting young people living in social housing and communities across Plymouth to improve their financial confidence. WOW has two elements, casework and community projects who work in close collaboration together. In 2016 WOW worked with 710 young people and community members and helped tackle £73,550 of debt. Our Casework team provides individual support for young people aged 16-24 and our WOW community project team runs projects for anyone aged over 14 years. An example of our casework involved Sean. Sean did not have enough money to buy food and was declined hardship funds because he had already had a payment before. “I was spending lots of money on fast food and things I didn’t need and went out shopping a lot. I was also lending money to my friends which I didn’t get back. I received a letter from my bank who told me I had an unauthorised overdraft and had rent arrears; I asked the WOW team for help.”
By Gary Neeves of Advice Plymouth
The WOW caseworkers helped Sean complete a budgeting plan, set up a Jam Jar account with the Credit Union and understand how to pay his bills. “They put me on the right path encouraging me to be my best. I now feel more confident and can talk to anyone. I know how to manage my money and I am saving to move into my own place and I am paying my rent in my shared house.” Our WOW Community projects team run activities to gain self-confidence, money management skills, and increase the likelihood of a successful tenancy by supporting young people in making positive financial and personal choices. An example of how our Community projects work involved Chloe, who used to be a homeless. She attended the Female Lifehouse project in May 2016 and through the activities run by the project she built her confidence, which helped her start engaging with people she didn’t know. Chloe used her new found confidence to launch a Book Club and, with the support of a volunteer worker, her club engaged enough members to meet regularly and develop. This young person also engaged in the latest group session at the Lifehouse as a peer mentor. As a result she has helped organise activities, encouraging group members to attend, supporting them to fill out paperwork, keeping the group focused and helping others to make good decisions. For more information about WOW and how to get involved, or to make a referral, visit www. wiserwonga.org.uk
Debt - where are we now?
An update on debt this month. Firstly the number of people declared insolvent owing to unmanageable debts was 13% higher in 2016 compared with the previous year, official figures show. A total of 90,930 people in England and Wales found themselves in that situation in 2016, the Insolvency Service said.
The Office for National Statistics published figures last year that reveal total unsecured debt hit the all-time high of £349bn in the three months to the end of September 2016. Dividing this by the total number of households in the UK and, including student loans, this equates to £12,887 of debt per household, before mortgages are taken into account. However, according to a Bank of England spokesman, officials are not concerned about debt levels at the moment, as interest rates are still very low, so there are fewer concerns about debt servicing than there were in the past. Yes, interest rates are very low and can’t really get much lower, so the only way for these is up surely - and it wouldn’t take much of an increase to have a significant adverse effect on individual (and national) budgets! Indeed the Money Advice Trust says (somewhat understatedly) that if the
economy suffers this year, some households could find themselves exposed to “sudden changes in their financial circumstances”.
Student loans are an increasingly relevant issue; the exclusion of student loans makes a significant difference to the total amount of unsecured debt, which refers to borrowing through credit cards and loans, including car finance. Figures published in December by the House of Commons Library suggest that students who began studying in England in 2012 will leave university with debts of almost £40,000. Annual university fees have risen since then so people who began studying later will likely come out with even more debt than this. We have developed a culture of debt in this country, which is being perpetrated by educating our young people that debt is normal. They are sent off to university without the clear explanation of the ramifications of having tens of thousands of pounds of debt to repay (yes it is repayable, apparently) when one leaves the education system and starts earing over £21,000 per annum. It seems that we educate our youth into debt but rarely about the consequences of debt. Dealing with debts may require a long-term plan and may not yield instant results but it is definitely worth the effort for the freedom that can ultimately result. If you do have personal or business debt problems you might appreciate seeing someone
locally rather than phoning one of the internet based remote organisations that will only deal with you by phone. In my firm we deal mainly with business related debt but apart from ourselves, here are the contact details of some organisations offering local sources of help: Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Plymouth Focus 01752 669785 www.plymouthfocus.co.uk Citizens advice (Plymouth) 0844 8269717 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG Telephone: 01752 775068 tony@tonyjopson.co.uk
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VOLUNTEER - Plymouth Natural Health and Healing is looking for a part time Receptionist at 175 Outland Road Plymouth PL2 3PY. No experience is necessary training will be given, travel expenses will be paid. Please contact the chairman Mr Parkins on 01752 210279. Reg Charity No 288813. TRUSTEES - Required for Plymouth & District Disabled Fellowship. This voluntary position requires a commitment of four meetings per year to discuss finances and the general running of the Charity. No previous experience required. For more information please telephone Bruce on 01752 695610 or by e-mail at pddfclub1@ btconnect.com. PLYMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (PEA) carries out practical conservation throughout Devon and Cornwall during weekdays and weekends. Projects include tree-planting, hedge-laying, coppicing, dry-stone walling, wildlife pond creation, species surveys, and beach cleans to name a few! Get involved, gain skills and experience in countryside management and conservation! www.pea-volunteering.co.uk 07749 818160 CARE WORKERS - Peninsula Care Devon have positions of employment available working as Community Care Workers in the areas of Ivybridge, Cornwood, Yelverton, Horrabridge and Dowsland. There are Full and part time positions available and at differing times of the day. So if you are interested or just want to make an inquiry, please give us a call on 01752 695448 and talk to a member of the team or Email us on peninsulacaredevon@btconnect.com
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Council to tackle traffic bottleneck in north of city Plans to tackle one of Plymouth’s worst traffic bottlenecks have been given the green light.
budget to deliver the scheme, which will help reduce congestion along the A386 Tavistock Road and support proposed new developments in the north of the city.
Plymouth City Council has allocated £420,000 for design work on a scheme to alleviate congestion at the notorious pinch point between Woolwell Roundabout and The George.
More than 30,000 vehicles use this section of Tavistock Road during the day and there are often queues and delays at peak times, caused by traffic having to merge over very short distances.
It has also committed more than £15 million in its capital
The Council is exploring options to widen the road
Waterfront BID ballot under way Plymouth’s Waterfront traders have received their ballot papers ahead of a crucial 'yes' or 'no' vote to continue the area’s Business Improvement District. The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership has been lobbying its members to back Waterfront BID2 and allow the organisation to continue its work for a further five years. The PWP team is hoping the hard work has paid off as they await the return of 877 ballot papers from local business owners, who will have the final say on whether to extend the Waterfront BID’s work to 2022. Traders in a four-square mile area stretching from Stonehouse to Coxside - currently pay 1.5 per cent of their rateable value annually in return for enhanced services, projects, events and marketing.
host of new Waterfront events, including the Plymouth Pirate Weekend, Plymouth Seafood Festival and Christmas lights. They have increased and strengthened the marketing of the area, both at home and abroad, improved signage for visitors, secured a new cruise ship terminal and helped to garner the support of Washington for the highly-anticipated Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020. And smaller, aesthetic projects have included stopping the Barbican’s historic cobbled streets being filled in with tarmac, installing more planters full of flowers, better Christmas decorations and cleaner roads and pavements.
Roundabout meeting (left to right): Philip Heseltine (Head of Transport, Infrastructure and Investment), Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Council Leader Ian Bowyer, Councillor Nicky Hopwood (Woolwell ward councillor for South Hams District Council), Sally Farley (Strategic Transport Manager) and Paul Barnard (Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure)
between Woolwell Roundabout and The George and provide two lanes in each direction, removing the need to merge and reducing journey times for everyone.
but will explore all potential sources of external funding to support this essential infrastructure improvement work.”
The scheme will also include plans to upgrade the junction with Woolwell Road, as well as improved public transport, walking and cycling links.
The Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan, due to be published later this month, identifies Derriford and the northern corridor as one of three strategic growth areas where most of the planned growth in the city will take place through to 2034.
Some initial feasibility work has already been completed and the funding agreed today will be used to develop the design, undertake surveys and quantify the benefits and impacts of the scheme. Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning, said: “This council has made it a priority to tackle traffic bottlenecks and help keep Plymouth moving and this stretch of Tavistock Road is a well-known hotspot for traffic hold-ups. “Congestion is only going to increase as the city grows and we must deliver improvements on key routes to enable new developments to come forward and accommodate the additional traffic they will generate. “We have added the scheme to our capital programme
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Since the original Waterfront BID was launched in 2012 the PWP team has been the mouthpiece for the area, securing more than £6m of investment, ring fencing council spending and increasing visitor numbers to a
By Ian Pilkington Trustee Cross Rhythms Plymouth … ‘It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it,’ is how the song goes. I watched the movie Hacksaw Ridge recently, and it shook me up so much that I’ve had to rephrase that song for personal use to: ‘it ain’t what you do, it’s why you do it that matters’. (Beware of spoilers coming up.) In this movie, Desmond Doss, the main character, makes a stand based on his faith and belief, refusing to use or even carry a rifle. Commonplace nowadays, but not back in WW2 in the US Army. Needless to say, his superiors and his brothers-in-arms don’t get it. His stand draws persecution, bullying and institutionalised intimidation as the army tries to make him either conform or get out. Doss has signed up as a combat medic in the infantry, to serve his country by saving lives. He has no axe to grind with those who choose to fight, but insists that he must be true to himself or he won’t be the man he is meant to be. Accusations of cowardice, and comments about his
The vision for this area is that it will be transformed to create a high quality, distinctive, vibrant, mixed-use new heart for Plymouth. The vision supports major investments and radical improvements in transport infrastructure and the Woolwell to the George project is the flagship infrastructure project as part of this. The scheme will be part of a master plan of highway improvements that will help to deliver jobs and homes in the north of the city. It will complement other schemes in the area such as the Derriford Transport Scheme, where work has just got under way and the Forder Valley Link Road, which is also currently in development. The council will consult on options being considered in the spring. All comments will inform the next stage of design along with various site surveys and investigations. The council is aiming to have a design for the preferred option by the end of the summer. The decision to fund the Woolwell to The George scheme will be published today and may be subject to call-in for scrutiny.
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It ain’t what you do... uselessness in battle, are all answered on one hellish night on the battlefield. Doss pulls 75 wounded men off the ridge to safety, alone in enemy territory. It is awful and inspiring at the same time. His prayer, as he goes beyond all possible human strength and endurance, is ’please Lord, let me get just one more’.
Saviour’s lead. I was deeply affected by this movie. By Doss’s courage and faith, his integrity and love for other men. I started to berate myself and others for ‘not taking life seriously enough’ and ‘not giving it 100%’. ‘We need to just get on with it, go do great deeds and that is more important than everything else’ I thought. That can be true, but it’s all depends on motive.
That prayer stunned me. I thought of the Bible’s clear portrayal of life on this planet being a battle between good and evil, To borrow from another great story, where salvation is offered to desperately if I had been one who battled in wounded people, by the One who they Mordor in Lord of the Rings, I would have often despised (good wins, I’ve doubtless have come home to the read the end of the book); Jesus teaches sleepy, Devon-like Shire and given its that to ‘lay down his life for his friends’ happy inhabitants a hard time for not is a person’s greatest act of love, and appreciating what had been done for He demonstrated that graphically on them. the cross. Desmond But Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow Doss, in Mel surely, the of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms Gibson’s happiness, Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ the peace, movie and also in real life, plymouth. Also, download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google the ease of followed his Play and the Apple app store. the Shire is
the very thing that those in the Fellowship of the Ring were fighting for. And in real life, what Doss and others laid their lives down for. Jesus lived this. He fought evil and hatred to an extent that no other person has ever done, or will ever do. Hunted at birth by Herod; hated by murderous religious leaders; yet in the middle of all of it, when his disciples were turning away parents who had brought their kids to see Jesus, he stopped everything, took up the kids in his arms and said that these are the people who embody the qualities of the kingdom of heaven. They made the battle worth it. They were his ‘why’. And in his agony on the cross, he turned to his close friend John and told him to take care of his mother, Mary. He was fighting his biggest battle, but he remembered and acted on his ‘why’. It ain’t what you do, it’s why you do it that matters. The Good Book teaches that without love being the ‘why’ we do things, then everything we do is just a noise, really. ‘Ain’t love the sweetest thing’ as U2 sang. It’s the reason we fight injustice. And at the end of the fight, when the dust settles, it’s all that’s left. Like the Queen said in her Christmas message: ‘love starts small, and always grows’.
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the college league and take part in the annual South West College tournament. Players will also have the chance to develop coaching skills by working with community teams.
City College Plymouth and Plymouth Albion have joined forces to offer aspiring young rugby players aged between 16 and 18 the chance to combine top-level training with full-time study. City College travel and tourism students set off for Lapland with lecturer, Sam Welsford
Ten students from City College Plymouth have set off for snowy Lapland for the trip of a lifetime. The travel and tourism group are travelling to Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa, for a month’s work experience. In fact working in Santa’s post office, which receives 16 million letters a year, is one of the most exciting placements. Other placements include northern lights tours, snow safaris and husky trips, as well as working at the incredible Snow Hotel. The work experience trip has been funded by Erasmus +, the European Union programme for Vocational Education and Training (VET). It offers exciting opportunities for European participants to study, work, volunteer, teach and train abroad in Europe. As well as the travel and tourism-
related placements to enhance the skills they are learning on their course, the students will also be learning ‘life’ skills. For some, it is the first time living away from their families; they will have to learn to look after themselves, cook meals and manage their own budgets. Student, Kiera Jackson, said: “This is my first trip away from home so I’m both excited and nervous; touch wood I’ve got enough warm clothes! I’ve been told my work experience is going to involve looking after huskies, which I cannot wait for. Getting to travel and experience other cultures is the best part about this course.” Fellow student, Tamika Samuels, added: “I’m so excited to be getting the opportunity to work abroad. For me, this trip is all about gaining more independence and strengthening the skills I’ve learnt on my course. It’s all about getting that real world experience and putting what we’ve
been studying into practice. I’ve always wanted to be an air hostess and I am well on my way to achieving my dream.” Lizzy Mitchell is travelling to Lapland on her eighteenth birthday. “I’m so lucky to be going on this trip,” said Lizzy. “Not many people can say they went to Lapland for their birthday! I will be working on the tours to see the Northern Lights, which will be amazing. I went on the New York trip last year - I’m sure this experience will be just as rewarding and give me a practical understanding that I can relate back to my college work.” For information about travel and tourism, and all other courses including Apprenticeships, City College is holding a Course Information Drop-in on Wednesday March 8, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, at Kings Road. For details visit cityplym.ac.uk/ events or call 01752 305300.
The budding sports stars will get an insight into working in the world of sport, and developing employability skills is very much on the agenda; there will be opportunities for work experience at the club, such as match day stewarding and running the cash desk.
The Plymouth Albion Rugby Academy will allow talented players the opportunity to develop their skills in rugby, while studying to gain academic and vocational qualifications. With two sessions a week at Albion’s Brickfields home, academy players will work on both technical and tactical skills with coaches and players from the professional team. The programme will also include a further two sessions a week of strength and conditioning training, which will be in the stateof-the-art fitness studio in the college’s new Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM. The students will also have access to the college’s professional sports therapy care. The academy team will play competitive games in
Kevin Norris, director of community development at Albion, said: “Plymouth Albion are delighted to
be working alongside City College to develop local rugby talent with this exciting new initiative. It will provide the ideal environment for youngsters in sport and education to strive to achieve their full potential. We want to have local talent playing for Plymouth Albion to take us to our ultimate goal of getting to the Premiership.” For information about the range of full-time courses, City College is holding a Course Information Dropin on Wednesday March 8 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Kings Road. For further details please visit cityplym.ac.uk/ events or call 01752 305300.
City College Plymouth principal and chief executive, Phil Davies, and Plymouth Albion Joint Owner, Dave Venables (centre back), launch the Albion Rugby Academy with Jack Norris, Steve Pooley, Charlie Legg and City College rugby players
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