Plymouth Magazine April 2017

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Top dance group feature in Theatre Royal’s summer programme

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We’ve been saying it for years and now The Times and a popular national magazine have come to the same conclusion - Plymouth is one of the coolest places in Britain.

In one of its recent City Guides GQ Magazine encouraged readers to ‘discover Britain’s coolest little city by the sea.’ And this recommendation was echoed by The Times last month. GQ, recognised as an important voice on fashion and lifestyle commented: ‘With the dramatic scenery of Dartmoor on one side, and the cool sweep of the sea on the other, Plymouth has always had to fight hard to be noticed; its precarious position on Devon and Cornwall’s borders also meaning that, for some years, it somewhat fell between the county cracks. But, to overlook this marine city would be to miss out on its rare charm and bubbling cultural scene, which, given upcoming multimillion pound investments, is only set to increase.’

We couldn’t agree more. Plymouth certainly has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike and the huge developments coming up over the next five years will only add to its appeal.

Not to mention the Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020 However, like any other city, Plymouth faces its challenges.

Austerity has led to massive cuts over the last three years which has put pressure on services. The move to fortnightly refuse collections, proposed closure of libraries and other measures will definitely impact on Plymouth’s residents.

And the lack of career opportunities for some of the city’s brightest and most talented young people often forces them to move away to find the right jobs. And it’s difficult for young people to afford to buy their first home.

It’s to be hoped that the City Council and bodies such as the Plymouth Growth Board will continue to address these issues.

Any way enough of my drum banging. We’ve put together another cracking issue for you including news of the Theatre Royal’s new summer programme and the opening of Plymouth’s newest restaurant at the Holiday Inn. Hope you enjoy the latest read!

Publishers: Chris Girdler and Ian Pilkington Editor: Debbie Girdler Designers: Sven Lauch, Diana Mazuru and Naomi Girdler Photography: Roy Perring and Laura Joint Contributors: Karen Pilkington; Derek Anderson and Laura Joint Advertising sales: Karen Pilkington, Dave Simpson, Nathanael Logan, Jessica Bennett , Ali Alexander and Esther Cole Distribution: Tony Hodges Artwork: Sarah Simpson Finance: Karen Pilkington and Kim Strachan Front cover: World class dancers will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in June for the exciting new work from the Hofesh Shechter company.

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CONTENTS APRIL 2017 EDITION

DOUBLE DELIGHT

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Business partners Merry Whitaker and Rachel Day are celebrating after securing a £50,000 investment from Dragon’s Den.

WHAT’S ON

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Theatre Royal Plymouth’s summer programme is featured in our comprehensive What’s On section along with other upcoming events.

NOEL’S LEGACY

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Jacquie Wain, the widow of talented Plymouth artist Noel Wain is selling most of his works to raise money for charity.

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Plymouth’s Holiday Inn has a new rooftop restaurant with fabulous views and great food inspired by top chef Marco Pierre White.

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PLYMOUTH MATTERS

£10 million boost for Waterfront

Sarah Gibson (centre) Waterfront manager pictured with local traders and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership representatives

More than £10 million will be invested in Plymouth's Waterfront after businesses voted in favour to continuing the Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID).

More than two thirds of businesses eligible to vote in the ballot backed the BID to continue to drive investment in the Waterfront and give local businesses a greater say in the way the Waterfront is marketed and managed.

The vote gives the go-ahead for Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) to set up the renewed Waterfront BID2 and to work with Plymouth City Council and other partners in taking forward the Waterfront Business Plan, which will target £10.4 million of investment in the Waterfront BID area over the next five years. The BID comes into effect at the beginning of April and runs until the end of March 2022.

Chris Arscott, Chairman of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, said: “This is a strong vote of confidence in Plymouth’s Waterfront from the businesses who trade here and who clearly recognise the potential for a more successful and profitable future going forward under a renewed Business Improvement District.

“Our focus now is very clearly on putting all the arrangements in place for the start of Waterfront BID2 and on delivering the next Waterfront Business Plan, which businesses have helped design.”

Ian Bowyer, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Businesses have taken a very positive decision in voting for a second Waterfront BID. We welcome their commitment to vote yes for the BID and to continue to take a greater role in investing in and managing the future of the Waterfront, which is such an important asset for the City with the Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020 fast approaching this was an important decision.

“The City Council is entirely committed to supporting

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the Waterfront and the visitor economy and through the Waterfront BID we have the opportunity to empower businesses. It is a significant part of the council’s wider strategy to support growth in the city economy and create jobs and wealth; the objectives of the BID’s second business plan align entirely with those of the council.

The 'yes' vote represented 86 per cent majority of the total rateable value of businesses which voted in the ballot. A majority in terms of votes cast and rateable value is required to meet the ‘dual-lock’ mechanism for a BID to be legally voted through.

Sarah Gibson, Waterfront manager and chief executive of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said: “We want to thank all those Waterfront businesses that voted yes to continue the Waterfront BID for a further five years and continue their investment toward the preparations for Mayflower 400 in 2020.

“And we want to reassure those that voted no to the BID, we want to work with them, to shape delivery of the Waterfront Business Plan to benefit the majority and not the few, to promote connectivity across the Waterfront and with the City Centre.

“Waterfront BID2 is extremely ambitious; it will take us all working together to deliver it to make the difference needed.

We will ensure a seamless transition between BID1 and BID2 but step up the pace to get the Waterfront ready for 2020. We will also continue to ensure the council’s services are ring-fenced and additional new funds are targeted for the Waterfront.

“Top of the agenda will be our work with partners to improve pedestrian and transport links with new boulevards and trails ahead of Mayflower 400, to help visitors make the most of the entire Waterfront’s attractions, shops, bars and restaurants."

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WOMEN AT WORK

From baby steps to Dragon’s Den LoveKeepCreate just keeps on growing!

We love a success story here at the Plymouth Magazine and there can’t be many nicer success stories than the one behind the keepsake clothing company, LoveKeepCreate.

“We had a glass of wine and talked about how we could take the business further. We came up with the name LoveKeepCreate and launched the company as a partnership.

We were on our way.”

It’s a story that starts in 2003 in the unlikely setting of the Rachel was living in Nottingham at the time but with both Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, where Merry Whitaker couples now out of the army, they moved to Devon, where and Rachel Day met for the first time while undertaking their they had connections. Finally, in 2015, LoveKeepCreate found army officer training. a ‘permanent’ home downstairs in the Martin & Co Estate They became great friends and followed each other’s Agents building on Mutley Plain. And there’s a story behind progress while serving at various locations at home and that, too: “My husband Chris runs it!” said Merry. “When he abroad. With both their husbands also in the army, keeping was looking for premises we always had it in mind to find in touch was often through somewhere with space that we social media and long distance could sub-let.”

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LoveKeepCreate HQ is a hive But it’s amazing what friendship, of activity, with precious cargo – the seed of an idea, hard work beloved items of clothing – coming and belief can do. In the space in, and the finished keepsakes – of six years, the friends have items such as animals, cushions, converted their idea of making bears and quilts – being sent out. clothing keepsakes into a growing “The care we take is paramount,” company that has secured said Merry. “The quality of work, the backing of Dragon’s Den customer service and the package entrepreneur Deborah Meaden. as a whole has to reflect the LoveKeepCreate now has a team importance and significance of the of 20, with the core workshop, clothing.” admin and quality control staff It was this sense of integrity based in premises in Mutley. and focus on quality – as well as The starting point for this the concept – that appealed to journey was in 2011, when Rachel’s three of the entrepreneurs on BBC husband Chris was sent to Two’s Dragon’s Den programme.

Afghanistan: “I made a quilt out of our eldest son Freddie’s Rachel and Merry had applied in October 2015 to pitch to baby clothes so Chris could take it with him to Afghanistan,” the programme and, after an agonising wait, were finally explained Rachel. “I posted a picture of it on Facebook and selected. my family and friends loved it.”

Standing before their potential investors, they knew their Suddenly, orders started to rush in and Rachel found pitch had every chance of hooking at least one of them: “We herself working full-time to keep up with the demand. She were ready for it at this point,” said Rachel. “We had already took on two home-based seamstresses to help her until, in grown the business and what we were doing was professional 2013, she met up with Merry – and LoveKeepCreate was born: and unique. So we knew we had a good proposition. But “I had just got back from Germany and went straight to see there’s always a nagging doubt that they might throw a Rachel,” recalls Merry. question at you that you hadn’t thought of.”

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Rachel and Merry pictured with Deborah Meaden of Dragon’s Den They needn’t have worried: loved one was particularly Three of the entrepreneurs attached to gives them offered them deals. They something to keep.” decided to choose Deborah Rachel and Merry are Meaden’s offer of a £50,000 committed to staying in investment with a 10% stake Mutley for the next 18 in the business. months but believe they’ll Explaining why she wanted outgrow the premises: “We’ll to invest in LoveKeepCreate, always stay in Plymouth Deborah said: “I loved though,” said Merry. “There Rachel and Merry's story is a great source of qualified and the very beautiful and staff here because of the often moving keepsakes textile courses at the local they were designing and colleges. Plymouth College making, each with their own of Art has a degree course story behind them. I was and what we can offer the also pretty impressed by graduates is pretty unique. how quickly they had grown The work for our their business and that they seamstresses is flexible, understood the importance of growing in a planned and largely at home and every single item that they make is organised way.” different. And there is also a lot of satisfaction from the And the good news just keeps on coming because feedback from customers.

LoveKeepCreate has been shortlisted for the Fast Track to “Our staff matter to us,” Merry added. “Having staff Growth programme and will learn in April if they’ve won that care about what they’re doing is integral. We want an growth support worth £20,000 over the next year. engaged workforce because we see ourselves growing and Most of the orders come though the website, from all over being here for the long term.” the UK. But since the show was aired on New Year’s Day, local The hand-crafted keepsakes are priced between £12 and people have been turning up to the workshop: “Now that £140 - visit the website to see the full range or call the team people know we’re in Plymouth quite a few of them like to to chat about your requirements. And you can see some of come in and drop the clothing off in person,” said Merry. “We the customer feedback and photos on the Facebook page, welcome that. It’s nice for us to meet our customers and talk which has almost 140,000 fans. about their keepsake.”

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Kate Tyler knows all about the art of communication and the importance of choosing the right words and images to reach an audience.

After teaching English and Media to A Level students for 12 years, it seemed only natural that she should move from teacher to practitioner in 2010 by setting up her own digital marketing business, Shake Social.

Kate and her team of six specialise in social media in the education and charity environments as well as for businesses, whether it’s managing communication channels, driving specific campaigns or offering social media training.

With social media now the place where most businesses and organisations communicate directly with their customers or audience, Kate says a purposeful strategy can have a big impact: “Social media is vital – and it’s here to stay,” said Kate.

“It has changed the way we communicate and engage fundamentally. The area of customer service is a great example. Conversations about your business or organisation will be taking place on social media whether you like it or not.

You have to be in control and manage those conversations and you need to respond swiftly to any enquiries or messages.

“But social media has many hats, not just customer services. It’s a shop window, online, and you can refresh your window display on social media every day.”

The problem, says Kate, is that those who do their own digital marketing without any help or training are probably wasting their time – and therefore money: “Ask yourself - ‘are we getting what we want out of our social media?’ I suspect that for a lot of people managing their own social media, the answer to that is ‘no’.

“That’s not surprising because digital marketing is challenging. It’s constantly changing and it’s difficult to keep up with if it’s not your area of expertise. Having someone

to manage your social media frees up your time so you can concentrate on what you do. At the very least, get some training.”

Kate moved to Plymouth from Nottingham late last year and while her Nottingham-based team remains there, Kate is already growing her Plymouth office by appointing a local manager.

Kate was chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Nottingham so is keenly aware that many just don’t have the time to regularly refresh their social media channels.

She is also experienced in the specialist field of digital communication for education and charities, in particular those that support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, including Rape Crisis. There are several case studies detailed on the Shake Social website.

Among her recent clients was an education authority in South East England where she ran a series of courses for teachers: “It’s very important for schools to have effective social media pages because this is where most people communicate. Parents are more likely to watch an informative video on a Facebook page than read a lengthy letter that says the same thing. This is where social media can be very powerful in encouraging parents to be engaged and involved.

Kate Tyler pictured with members of the Shake Social team

“And by having training about the use of images and the naming and tagging of children for example, schools can maintain this vital communication in a way that protects staff and the children.”

In another recent campaign to increase public engagement, Shake Social worked with a local authority in the Midlands to target young people within the BME community to get involved in the electoral process: “This campaign led to literally thousands more going out to vote,” said Kate.

So how can Shake Social help you? In the first instance, Kate meets potential clients to learn about their core values and aims. She then draws up a bespoke content strategy.

It might be a social media campaign aimed at increasing customers, professionally managing a customer service presence, or raising awareness and support for a campaign or fundraising drive. Or it might be a targeted advertising campaign on Facebook, email marketing, pay-per-click, or blogs aimed at reaching a specific audience on LinkedIn. As part of the service, Shake Social constantly assesses the analytics and responds to ensure the aims of your social media strategy are being met: “We make it understandable and we take the fear factor out of it,” said Kate. “Within a month or two, you’ll see the results.”

And Kate has this stark message for businesses who feel they don’t need an effective social media presence: “Ultimately, they’re at risk of not being in business in five years’ time. That’s how important it is.”

You can meet Kate and pick her brains at her free advice session at the ‘Do It Digital’ day at the Fab Lab at Plymouth College of Art on 27 April. Or give her a call to discuss a monthly package or training for you and your staff.

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ART MATTERS Tracey Benton

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Creatures great and small at 45 Southside Two talented artists have teamed up with 45 Southside gallery in the Barbican to to present an exhibition of fury and feathered friends.

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The Creatures Great and Small exhibition at 45 Southside, opens on April 8 and continues until May 23 and features the work of Gwen Vaughan and Tracey Benton - both of whom are well known for their humorous and collectable work.

Tracey Benton is predominantly felt making and her favourite subject is native wildlife, such as hares, foxes and more recently bees. Each piece takes hours of precise needle felting which gives them their shape. In the last stage she adds the defining features of the face, forming each creatures individual and adorable character.

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Local artist’s success in major national portrait exhibition Work by Plymouth artist Mark Fielding has been selected from nearly 2,000 entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading portrait artists.

Mark, who has a studio gallery at the Royal William Yard, was delighted when he heard that the portrait of his wife Patricia had been accepted for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition.

The Society hold an annual open submission exhibition in central London each year which is graced by portraits of royalty, celebrities, academics, mothers, daughters, fathers and sons, the exhibition is a feature of the social calendar.

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the work will be by eminent members of the Society and half by emerging artists selected through the open submission.

With some 200 portraits on show it is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of recent portraits in the country.

This year’s exhibition will be on display at Mall Galleries, central London, between May 4 and 19.

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Plymouth’s Marco Pierre White restaurant ‘will benefit the whole city’ It’s a few days before the official opening of the Holiday Inn’s new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill restaurant on March 17, and hotel manager Michael Wood has taken time out to give us a tour.

Staff are bustling around, cleaning here, laying tables there, and generally making sure everything is just right. Chatting animatedly over his cup of tea and joining in with the staff banter, you can tell that Michael is just itching for the ‘We Are Open’ sign to go up.

Michael has sampled everything on the menu – a tasty perk of the job – and is licking his lips in anticipation of the launch.

He’s not the only one: a staggering 1,000 bookings were taken for the restaurant’s first two weeks. Not bad for starters.

The restaurant is already paying off, clearly, and Michael predicts that its impact won’t be confined solely to the hotel: “This brings something completely new to Plymouth and the whole city will benefit,” he said.

“This is a destination restaurant and people will come to Plymouth to eat here. The restaurant has got everything – location, unique views, it’s the highest restaurant in Plymouth, and it’s got a name – and what a name in Marco Pierre White.

There’s nowhere else like this in Plymouth and the volume of interest shows that there is a real demand for it.”

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It’s not your usual hotel restaurant, that’s for sure. The 11th floor setting in Armada Way affords panoramic views of the Hoe and Barbican. But while the views are unbeatable and the décor is smart, the atmosphere is casual and fun, not Holiday Inn manager Michael Wood snooty. There are restaurant and bar areas with a total of 180 covers.

The menu pricing has been kept competitive and is, says Michael, comparable to the prices at the restaurant before.

Indeed, affordability was a 100% requirement. “We want this experience to be accessible to everyone,” said Michael, “because while the restaurant will of course cater for our hotel guests, most diners will be non-residents.”

The menu itself is in keeping with the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse brand and is set to have one of its twice yearly ‘refreshes’ in May. On the current main menu, starters are from £5.95, mains, from under £12 and there’s also a tempting selection of desserts.

The bar menu has classic sandwiches, smaller plates and larger plates, and there are a number of afternoon tea options to choose from.

Marco Pierre White has been keeping a close eye on his newest restaurant, making sure that the dishes and the generous portions are spot on. The 25 kitchen and front of house staff – most of them new recruits – were also put through a rigorous training process. The chef has retired from the kitchen and now focuses on his restaurant brands. In his day, he was a superstar and in 1995, he became the youngest British chef to win a third Michelin star.

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So what can diners expect? “Simple food, done really well,” said Gavin. “There’s nothing pretentious about the food. Nothing goes on the plate that doesn’t add something to the dish.” And what about him, does he have a favourite three-course meal from the menu? “Creme du Barry, baby leeks and truffle oil for starter, Wheelers fish curry with mango, coriander and buttered rice for main, and Mr Coulson's Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream for dessert!”

The restaurant has cost the best part of £250,000 to refurbish and is part of a £4 million investment by the hotel’s owners to upgrade and rebrand the hotel as a Crowne Plaza in early spring. By then, every single corridor and bedroom – all 211 of them – will have been redecorated and re-furnished: “This is the most exciting period in the history of the hotel,” said Michael.

“When it opened in 1971 it was the first Holiday Inn in the UK and Ireland. The rebranding and the investment demonstrates the confidence our owners have in the team here and in Plymouth as a destination, so it’s another vote of confidence in the city.”

And the icing on the cake is, of course, the restaurant. We’ll leave the last word to the man himself. Marco Pierre White describes the restaurant as “affordable glamour” and explains why he spends so much time on the ambience and team: “The most important aspect of any restaurant is not the food – it is the environment you sit in,” he said. “Then it is the service, and thirdly it’s the food. If you don’t feel comfortable, you’ll never enjoy yourself no matter how good the food is. If the service is not with a smile and friendly, you will not enjoy the whole experience.”

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WHAT’S ON The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com Apr 1 to 15 SLEEPLESS World premiere of the enchanting new romantic musical comedy based on the timeless movie classic, Sleepless in Seattle.

From the producers of Elf. Apr 18 WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: LE VIN HERBE Many opera-goers will be familiar with Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde but Frank Martin’s intimate opera offers a very different take on the legend. This rare staged production of this exquisite and elegant tragedy promises a truly intoxicating experience.

Apr 18 to 21 WNO: LA BOHEME When Annabel Arden’s sensitive and insightful production was first performed in 2012, it was welcomed with open arms by both audiences and critics. It’s a vivid portrait of bohemian life in Paris, enhanced with atmospheric projections.

Apr 20 to 22 WNO: MADAM BUTTERFLY Joachim Herz’s Madam Butterfly has been with us for over three decades and with good reason.

It’s a classic, traditional staging of this much-loved opera. While being completely faithful to the composer’s intentions it also critiques imperialism to powerful effect. Each scene looks like a sepia photograph through which we glimpse a vanished world.

May 9 to 13 SUNNY AFTERNOON Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom.

May 16-20 RUNNING WILD For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum.

It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona.

But then the tsunami hit. Michael Morpurgo’s novel, based on a true story, is brought to lush life with extraordinary heart, vibrant colour and exceptional creativity, wowing audiences of all ages and critics alike.

June 1-2 HOFESH SHECHTER In this new full-length evening, Shechter makes a return to live music, in a score which he composes for a group of spirited and eclectic instrumentalists who play on stage alongside his tribe of world class dancers.

Intricate choreographic patterns and a rich musical score come together in a heady mix of power and emotion to tell a surreal, impossible tale about the human spirit.

Apr 24 to 29 THE COMMITMENTS 2017 A fantastically feel good celebration of soul, with over 20 soul classics live on stage. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award winning film classic.

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May 1 to 6 JANE EYRE Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre is coming to the Theatre Royal Plymouth. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.

Mar 28 to Apr 1 WAIL Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore!

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May 7 THAT’LL BE THE DAY 2017 After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show. This year’s production features a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s right through to the 70’s & 80’s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy!

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Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, Running Wild will thrill audiences of all ages at the Theatre Royal in May Photo: Johan Persson Apr 4 to 8 THE STAR SEEKERS Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Visiting a space station? Becoming an astronaut? Join The Wardrobe Ensemble on a journey through the stars where you take the steering wheel. Inspired by our childhood wonder of the universe, we have created a unique theatre experience for children.

Apr 11 to 15 SAMMY AND THE SNOW LEOPARD A high-energy show involving stuffed animals, evil neighbours, school projects and limes that will enchant everyone over five.

Travelling Light are renowned for producing innovative and inspiring shows for young audiences.

Apr 18 to 22 ALL THE LITTLE LIGHTS Poignant, moving and darkly funny, this award-winning new play tells the searing story of three girls slipping through the cracks in society, desperately searching for friendship, family

and themselves. In a world where nobody wants you, what would you do to survive?

Apr 25 to 29 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL A celebration of young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts with ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

Local performers include Lipson Cooperative Academy and Theatre Royal Young Company.

May 2 to 6 JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: EAT THE POOR Three quarters of MPs are millionaires. A third of the country lives below the poverty line. Whatever your politics, Jonny & the Baptists think it’s worth talking about. A riotously funny epic about friendship, inequality and betrayal from the multi-award-nominated musical comedians.

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June 7-24 LIES Imagine you are super rich, part of the elite 1% who pulls the strings at the very heart of the global economic system. You’ll need to bring plenty of cash because tonight, you call the shots. Your decisions shape the course we’re all about to take. Lies is the latest interactive show from the internationally acclaimed Ontroerend Goed, one of the most dynamic, innovative and exciting theatre companies in the world.

Castle Street, Plymouth BOX OFFICE: 01752 267131 www.barbicantheatre.co.uk Apr 6 to 15 DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Le Navet Bete’s latest production presented by the Barbican Theatre at the Athenaeum Theatre. This brand new show will take audiences on a journey across Europe: from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby, and into the world of the supernatural educating us all on the perils of dealing with vampires.

May 5 EPOCH, AEON Epoch, Aeon is Richard Chappell Dance’s most challenging and collaborative work to date stemming from his experiences of classical ballet, contemporary dance, martial arts and improvisation.

May 5 AT THE END WE BEGIN At The End We Begin is Richard

Chappell Dance’s most challenging and collaborative work to date - stemming from his experiences of classical ballet, contemporary dance, martial arts and improvisation. A quadruple bill featuring Burnt Norton, East Coker, The Dry Salvages and Little Gidding, Richard’s powerful and bodied choreographic language will be combined with emerging composer Samuel Hall’s score of piano and cello to create a thrilling and arresting response to Eliot’s timeless poetry.

May 20 MIXED GRILL Using food as a metaphor for the strength in diversity, Mixed Grill explores the beauty of mixing different ingredients, neatly weaving in a journey of culture, integration and friendship. Join Alix and Lewis as they explore the past, the present and the future of what it means to be mixed heritage and how your geographical location can have both a positive and negative impact on your identity.

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Apr 4 SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable.

Apr 19 FERGUS TANNER Alternative-folk singer/songwriter blending soulful lyrics with intricate guitar melodies.

Thoroughly enjoyable for fans of Ben Howard, Mumford and Sons or Bears Den.

Apr 5 COMEDY NIGHT Some light relief with the best stand-ups on the UK circuit, as well as up and coming talent.

Apr 20 RHYMEWARP Spoken words for spoken nerds

Apr 6 GEOFF LAKEMAN The gig is part of a tour to launch Geoff’s debut solo CD, ‘After All These Years’, with guest features from Seth, Sean and Sam Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Kathryn Roberts, Nic Jones, Jim Causley, Sam Kelly, Ben Nicholls and others.

Stompin’ Dave Allen brings his unique blend of vocals, music and dance to the B-Bar in April

Apr 7 OUT TO GRASS Out to Grass are six experienced musicians who play a fresh and innovative fusion of bluegrass, country, soul and popular song delivered with an energy you wouldn’t expect from a band a third their age!

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emerging talent in the world of finger style acoustic guitar, with a growing portfolio of captivating original material that is gaining momentum among fans of the genre.

Apr 13 IDA WENOE Internationally renowned Danish singer-songwriter captures the sound of late 80s. early 90s folk pop.

Apr 14 WINDJAMMER Contemporary folk trio based in Plymouth, blending voice, guitar, accordion and percussion.

Apr 21 STOMPIN’ DAVE ALLEN Stompin’ Dave is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist and dancer.

Described by Maverick Magazine as “one of the world’s greatest performers.” With twenty five years of performing experience Dave has worked exclusively as a musician and performed across the UK and beyond. A former member of former UK blues band of the year The Producers, Stompin’ Dave was nominated for a British Blues Award in the acoustic act category 2014.

Apr 22 HAMER & CO Everything from silky smooth to smokin’ hot jazz music! Rich Hamer, Frank Hamer and some fabulous Special Guests unite to form this sublime band, seamlessly combining Swing, Blues, Latin and Bebop.

Apr 27 WESTERN CENTURIES Round up a country band and an early R&B group with three lead vocalists, weave in a hefty amount of vocal harmony and witty turns- of-phrase, and let ‘em rock out like The Band. The sound of roots music mavericks Western Centuries sits at these crossroads, and their debut album Weight of the World introduces a band as skilful in their musicianship as they are innovative in their writing.

Apr 28 HOT CLUB OF STONEHOUSE Hot Club of Stonehouse bring the gypsy jazz of 1930s Paris bals musettes to present day Blighty.

Sultry, insouciant & swinging, their authentic Hot Club sound is uniquely anointed with the balmy and incomparable vocals of the divine Miss Becky Brine.

Apr 29 VINCE LEE AND THOMAS FORD A fantastic evening for blues fans – the opportunity to watch two of the most well-known acts of the Devon blues scene take the stage together.

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MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0845 146 1460 Apr 1 BRENDAN COLE - ALL NIGHT LONG Brendan’s new spectacular theatre production features his guest dancers, a new leading lady and a 14 piece band and singers live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and superb choreography.

Apr 5 YOU ME AT SIX You Me At Six have had a hugely successful career to date, selling over 600,000 albums globally. The band have had three top 5 albums including a UK number 1 on their last release, Cavalier Youth. With new tour dates scheduled and anticipation building for their upcoming album, it looks like 2017 is going to be another huge year for the band.

Apr 5 A NIGHT AT THE SANDS PARTY NIGHT On selected evenings

throughout 2017, Plymouth Pavilions will be opening its doors to welcome customers to sit back and enjoy a new take on ‘Dinner and a Show’.

Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner whilst being treated to a stunning stage show from nationally acclaimed entertainers, followed by a disco and dancing until late! With all of this set in the dazzling surroundings of the Pavilions Arena, you will need to snap up tickets fast as numbers are limited!

Apr 12 ROBIN HOOD EASTER PANTO Join the heroes Robin Hood and Maid Marian in this swashbuckling, arrow-slinging, tights-wearing comedy adventure! With an all-star cast, including Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson as Robin Hood, Enchanted Entertainment return this Easter with another fantastic pantomime for all the family.

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WHAT’S ON Theatres & Shows as a band, The Kooks have announced their ‘Best Of’ UK Tour The run of seventeen headline shows takes in Plymouth.

May 6 JIMMY CARR The Best Of, Ultimate Gold, Greatest Hits Tour. Plymouth Pavilions are thrilled to announce that Jimmy Carr will be returning to the city for another hit tour in 2017!

Shawn Klush, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist is at the Plymouth Pavilions in May

April 27 LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS Fronted by Zep Boys powerhouse vocalist Vince Contarino and bolstered by the breathtaking might of The Black Dog Orchestra, the timeless legacy of Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones will scale new heights of hard rock majesty and symphonic grandeur from the raw, metallic blues of

Whole Lotta Love to the epic Stairway to Heaven and the sheer exhilaration of Kashmir. Don’t miss this explosive celebration of the music of Led Zeppelin in one of the most ambitious concerts ever to meet the stage.

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May 16 ADAM ANT Following the hugely successful Kings of the Wild Frontier tour earlier this year, which saw Adam play his classic and now iconic album to over 30,000 fans in sold out venues across the UK, Adam Ant has announced ANTHEMS The Singles Tour.

May 17 SHAWN KLUSH - THE ELVIS WORLD TOUR Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush returns to the UK with a production featuring Elvis’ original backing singers ‘The Sweet Inspirations’ who toured with Elvis from 1969-1977, as well as featuring in several of his concert movies. Shawn first exploded onto the UK scene

when six million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World’s Greatest Elvis’ live on BBC One. May 27 THE NEXT STEP For fans of dance and also of the hit TV show, The Next Step ‘Live on Stage’ is a brand new live show that celebrates dance in a concert-like setting. Audiences will love the high energy group numbers that showcase the group’s flawless timing, eyepopping acrobatics and overall mystery of dance.

June 9 MAGIC OF MOTOWN Join the party as this scintillating show celebrates its 10th birthday.

The unstoppable Motown thrills its millionth music fan this year, embarking on a super sensational nationwide tour. The captivating concert oozes the style, sophistication and musical brilliance of megastars such as the Supremes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie and more, as the classics are revived amid a flurry of glittering costume changes, starring all the dazzling dance moves and superb musicianship of the original artistes.

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The Jabbo Five are appearing at the Plymouth Jazz Club on April 23

Maureen Blatchford 01752 292118. Also at Sherwell United Church on April 8 and Crownhill Methodist Church on April 12.

Music Mar 29 to April 1 CHESS - THE MUSICAL Devonport Playhouse Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship with PSG Orchestra with Darren Lake, Mike Noble, Helen Haviland and Pete Clements. Box Office 01752 600166 or via www. plymouthgilbertandsullivan.com Mar 31 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR Abbey Hall (behind St Andrew’s) 7.30pm. Details from Bob Sheldrake 01752 406995.

Apr 2 INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES Duke of Cornwall Hotel Classic FM favourite Craig Ogden is one of the UK’s most recorded guitarists and his five Classic FM albums all shot straight to No.1 in the UK classical chart. Tickets £15

from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 01752 275850. See feature on pages 26 and 27.

Apr 2 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Martin Dale Quartet with Roger Marks. Top Devon trombonist Roger Marks joins popular Plymouth saxophonist Martin Dale and his Quartet for a great evening of easy listening mainstream jazz. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk

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Apr 7 SPRING CONCERT Mount Gould Methodist Church, Plymouth City of Plymouth Concert Band An evening of music from the shows and other great wind band repertoire numbers.

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Apr 8 MINDFUL VISIONS: METAMORPHOSIS, DAYDREAMS AND FANTASIES Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University Peninsula Arts Sinfonietta, conductor Simon Ible, with Nuria Bonet Filella - piano, Marcelo Gimenes - piano, Sam Richards - piano . New works commissioned for the Peninsula Arts Visions series from Plymouth University composers.

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Apr 23 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Jab Smith and his Rhythm Aces and Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five play traditional jazz. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk Apr 28 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR St John’s Church Horrabridge The Plymouth Area Police Choir was formed in 1972 and consists of serving Police Officers, retired Officers, Special Constables, Police staff and members with no Police affiliation who have proven musical ability.

May 7 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill With John Beckingham’s Jazz and Blues Band, they play jazz, jive, swing and blues. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk May 12 PLYMOUTH AFTER DARK: SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES New Continental Hotel Join in this very special night out dedicated to the 1960s. There will be the opportunity to tell stories and experiences of nights out in Plymouth during this decade.

Where did you go? What did you do? Bring along any memorabilia you may have kept over the years to display. Did you keep any gig tickets or special outfits, for example, that you’d like to share? A fun and entertaining evening, encouraging people to get into the spirit of the event, by dressing up and there’ll even be a prize for best outfit.

May 13 MAYFLOWER TRIO Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University Making up the trio, Pete Twyman and Douglas Clarkson on clarinets and Mila Collier on piano. Playing Mendelssohn: Concertpiece No.1 for two clarinets and piano in F minor Op. 113, Ponchielli: II Convene (The Meeting) and Divertimento for two clarinets and piano Op.86, Tausche: Double Clarinet Concerto No.2 Op.26. Tickets £10 on the door, in aid of Plymouth Music Accord.

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Music with more than 160 members, the Plymouth Philharmonic Choir is one of the largest of its kind in the South West made up with singers from across the community, irrespective of age, race, religion and social background. Featuring J.S. Bach: Mass in B minor. Tickets £15 in advance, £19 on the door, £5 under 16s/students. For further information visit www. plymouthphilchoir.org and for tickets go to www.wegottickets. com

Top string players to perform The latest event in the International Concert Series organised by Jeanie Moore features two celebrated string players Peter Adams and Peter Fisher.

The concert takes place on Sunday May 14 at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel starting at 3pm.

Peter Fisher( below) has been described as one of the world’s finest musicians and has performed all over the world.

Celliist Peter Adams’ (above) has the distinction of being the youngest ever professor at the Royal Academy of Music.

Tickets for the event cost £15 and are available by calling the Duke of Cornwall on 01752 275850.

May 23 PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY GAMELAN ORCHESTRA AND FRIENDS Roland Lewinsky Building, Plymouth University Conducted by Saj Collyer, the Gamelan Orchestra is made up of twenty instruments that originate from Indonesia and are made of bronze. They are built and tuned to be played together in an orchestra and produce a unique, rhythmical vibrating sound. This allows for a variety of music to be played ranging from louder, flamboyant and dramatic pieces to quieter, contemplative arrangements. Free admission.

May 25 PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Roland Lewinsky Building, Plymouth University Directed by Jamie Dove and Jonathan Hurdle, the orchestra plays music for strings, wind and brass. The Plymouth University Orchestra rehearses on Thursday evenings at the Sherwell Centre and comprises of students, staff and members of the community.

Free admission, donations accepted toward concert costs.

May 14 24TH INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES - PETER FISHER AND PETER ADAMS Duke of Cornwall Hotel Rated by The Times as ‘amongst a handful of the world’s finest musicians’, violinist Peter Fisher has performed all over the world and is the director of the Chamber Ensemble of London, often heard on Classic FM. By the age of 21, Peter Adams had become principal cellist of both the London String Orchestra and London City Ballet, and Professor of viola da gamba and baroque cello at the Royal Academy of Music - the youngest ever professor in the Academy’s history. These two celebrated string players rank in the top musicians in the country and

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always leave the audiences wanting more. Composers to include Beethoven, Bach and Handel.

May 20 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY Minister Church of St Andrew Conducted by Simon Ible with Anita Watson, soprano, Samantha Price, mezzo-soprano, Ross Scanlon, tenor, and Timothy Dickinson, bass. Featuring Haydn: Nelson Mass. Tickets £15, Friends of Peninsula Arts £13.

May 21 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Plymouth Guildhall Formed in 1970 and grown out of the Plymouth Choral Society, now

May 28 LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK Devonport Park Bandstand Local brass, jazz, blues, celtic and folk bands, choirs and local soloists. Free admission.

May 28 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Commercial Wharf Enjoy a laid back cruise up the picturesque River Tamar on board the Plymouth Venturer to the beautiful village of Calstock, with a one hour stop, and back again. With easylistening traditional jazz music by the Anchors Aweigh! jazz band. Tickets £19.50, including welcome drink. Pasties available in Calstock for £3, to order when booking. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Cattery owners find the purrfect answer at Foot Solutions!

Former police officer Douglas Hodge and his wife Olivia run a luxury boarding cattery business on the outskirts of Plymouth…but life was far from purrfect for them both.

His former job in the police meant Douglas spent a lot of time on his feet and running Pippins Luxury Cattery at Brixton for nearly 10 years had also taken its toll.

For a number of years he had suffered increasing pain in the ball of his right foot, which eventually became so bad that he was forced to take pain killers to cope.

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“I purchased off the shelf insoles to tide me over until the custom made supports arrived and also some footwear for work called Sierra Foot Runners.

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Olivia had also suffered from foot pain for several years, although not as severe as her husband. But when she saw the difference that Foot Solutions had made to his life and health, she decided to pay a visit as well. After an assessment she chose custom made insoles.

Olivia said: “I could see that Foot Solutions has made such a difference in Douglas’ life and they have helped me tremendously too. We run one of the biggest catteries in the area and that means we can get extremely busy - particularly in the summer.

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Theatre Royal Plymouth’s summer season features the best of musicals, drama, dance and family entertainment.

Musical favourites include the highly anticipated Sister Act and the opening of Crazy For You starring Caroline Flack and Tom Chambers.

Critically acclaimed Sister Act comes to the Theatre Royal plays such as National stage in July Photo: Tristram Kenton Theatre’s production of Hedda Gabler, which will open its UK Tour in Plymouth, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time take to the stage over the coming months.

Theatre Royal Plymouth continues to strengthen and grow its reputation with Lies, a co-production with Belgian company Ontroerend Goed. The Funky Llama Festival, an inclusive event for adults with different abilities produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, returns to Plymouth Hoe this summer with an exciting mix of bands, DJs, dance and drama from all across the UK. Highlights at the Lyric Theatre include: Hofesh Shechter June 1 and 2 An exciting opportunity to see brand new work by Hofesh Shechter at one of just two previews ahead of the world premiere in Paris. In this new full-length performance is a score which he composes for a group of spirited and eclectic instrumentalists who play on stage alongside his tribe of world class dancers.

Brian Conley: The Greatest The cast of Babe the Sheep Pig P Entertainer in his Price Range June 3 Brian will perform brand-new comedy, sketches and songs, alongside some of his best-known and loved retrospective material from the screen and onstage.

Not Dead Enough June 5 to 10 Not Dead Enough was the third novel in the award winning Roy Grace series and now becomes the third play in Peter James’ box office smash hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise.

Fantastic Mr Fox June 13 to 17 A brand new production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this flagship production for the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations promises a huge theatrical feast with live music and songs.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story June 19 to 24 The enduring tale of the musical icon’s meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary performance before his tragic and untimely death at the age of 22.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time June 26 to July 1 Adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling book by Simon

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Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott. The show received seven Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play and five Tony Awards on Broadway including Best Play.

Sister Act July 3 to 15 Based on the smash hit movie, Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.

Gangsta Granny July 19 to 23 Gangsta Granny, written

by David Walliams, went straight to No 1 in the children’s book charts and his books have been translated into no fewer than 30 languages.

The Play That Goes Wrong July 24 to 29 Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multiaward winning West End smash hit.

Funny Girl August 1 to 5 Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history.

The Wedding Singer August 8 to 12 It’s 1985, hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer.

Crazy For You August 17 to 26 High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, Crazy for You is the ultimate feel-good musical.

Babe The Sheep-Pig August 31 to September 2 Adapted from Dick King-Smith’s Photo: Darren Bell much-loved children’s novel which inspired the Oscar-winning 1995 film, Babe, The Sheep-Pig will be brought to life on stage in an enchanting new production.

Around The World In 80 Days September 12 to 16 A hugely talented cast of eight play over 125 characters in this imaginative, high-spirited escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical September 19 to 23 The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Featuring classic songs such as Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend and Locomotion.

Hedda Gabler October 2 to 7 Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre, the NT will begin a UK tour of its acclaimed production of Hedda Gabler, opening in Plymouth.

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Major Events Various dates LEAGUE 2 FOOTBALL Apr 1 Argyle v Accrington Apr 17 Argyle v Newport Cnty Apr 29 Argyle v Crewe NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Apr 8 Albion v Ampthill BRITISH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Apr 9 Raiders v Worcester Wlvs Apr 22 Raiders v Surrey Scorchers NATIONAL LEAGUE SPEEDWAY Apr 14 Devils v Wight Warriors Apr 21 Devils v Eastbourne Apr 28 Devils v Wight Warriors May 5 Devils v Cradley May 12 Devils v Birmingham May 26 Devils v Swindow April 2 DEVONPORT NAVAL HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAY Devonport Naval Heritage Centre The Naval Heritage Centre will again be opening its gates to visitors, with galleries displaying

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some of the UK’s largest collection of 1:72 scale model warships, ranging from WW2 to the current day and exhibitions on traditional boat building, the history of navigation, both World Wars as well as collections of uniforms and medals and the history of the Plymouth Breakwater.

Chart-topping 80s band Fine Young Cannibals will complete the star-studded line-up of acts performing at this year’s Sounds of the Summer festival at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The band, whose hits include She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing, are the final act confirmed for the live music spectacular, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.

FYC will join an incredible line-up that includes reggae royalty UB40, nineties pop group All Saints and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis.

Fine Young Cannibals were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and scored a number one album both at home and in America with their 1988 release The Raw And The Cooked.

In 1990 the band won two Brit Awards for Best British Group and Best British Album.

Sounds of the Summer is the third major concert hosted by Newton Abbot Racecourse, which is cementing its reputation as one of the South West’s top music venues.

Tickets for the festival are selling fast as fans take advantage of a fantastic early booking offer, which only runs until the end of this month.

April 14 MARINA OPEN DAY Plymouth Yacht Haven, Mount Batten Mark the start of the sailing season by visiting the Plymouth Yacht Haven for their 2017 Open Day. Discover everything that happens at the marina while seeing some incredible displays including tours and trips on classic sail training boats, a sports car show, sailing and watersports activities, marine equipment demonstrations, winch grinder competition, live music, easter egg hunt and children’s games, marina tours and much more.

Yard with a digital twist with this classic Easter event.

April 16 THE EGG-SQUISITE EASTER HUNT Royal William Yard Hosted by the Royal William Yard, bring the Easter Egg hunt tradition into the digital age.

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April 21 - May 15 KASKELOT TALL SHIP Sutton Harbour One of the largest wooden tall ships still in commission is heading to Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour for a three week visit this spring. Kaskelot is a majestic

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For more information and to buy tickets for this treat for music lovers, visit www. newtonabbotracing.com, visit or call 01626 353235. three masted barque and was a huge hit when she last sailed into Britain’s Ocean City two years ago to berth in Plymouth’s historic waterfront quarter in the heart of Plymouth. This year, the world class sailing ship will be open for visitors to step aboard and explore the famous wooden decks and extensive cargo hold.

Fine Young Cannibals join festival line-up

April 22 IVYBRIDGE SPRING FETE Glanville’s Shopping Centre With over 25 artisan and gift stalls, live music, workshops, children’s entertainment and lots more, come and join this lovely spring fete at a friendly and easy to access location.

Apri 23 BRITAIN’S OCEAN CITY HALF MARATHON Plymouth Hoe In partnership with Plymouth City Council, the challenging, yet scenic 13.1 mile course taking in Plymouth’s famous landmarks returns in 2017. Run for a charity or challenge your own personal

Major Events physical fitness while viewing the sights and sounds of Plymouth.

April 29 PLYMOUTH SCALE MODEL SHOW 2017 Plymouth Guildhall The annual show, which is hosted by three local model clubs, will be taking place at the Guildhall.

Numerous clubs from around the South West (and beyond) will be displaying their talents in scale model making with figures such as vehicles, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and fantasy, as well as various traders will be present selling models, paints, tools and more.

Family tickets £10, adults £4, children/OAPs £2.

May 1 ALL THINGS VINTAGE AND LOVELY SPRING GARDEN FETE Moorland Garden Hotel The much loved show at the gorgeous Moorland Garden Hotel is back and is bound to be another wonderful event, come rain or shine! With a wide range of over 40 exhibitors offering fabulous products, as well as live music from Sandy Sparkle, and various workshops including painting with Home Revival, children’s entertainment, and a delicious BBQ, the event is set to

be a fabulous day out for all ages.

Entry is £2 with under 12’s free, and dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Apr 30 SHIP TO SHORE MARKET Sutton Harbour (by Cap’n Jaspers) Join Miss Ivy Events for this very unique event, all based around the beautiful sailing boat ‘Kaskelot’ which appeared in Poldark. Over 25 food, artisan and nautical traders will be onboard the stunning sailing boat and on the harbourside. There will also be entertainment including live music, children’s workshops and dancing. Entry onto the boat and market is free. (Due to the restrictions of the boat sadly there is no disabled access available onto the boat) www. missivyevents.co.uk May 1 - May 14 PLYMPTON FUN FAIR Plympton Visiting Plympton’s St Mary’s Bridge, the Plympton Fun Fair returns this May. Featuring a number of amusements from dodgems to bouncy castles, as well as a number of refreshments available, the fun starts here and doesn’t stop!

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May 6 TAMERTON FOLIOT MAY CARNIVAL Tamerton Foliot With a parade, raffles, a bouncy castle, a dog show and morris dancing, the annual Tamerton Foliot May Carnival returns again in 2017 with origins as far back as a market festival first held in 1269.

Other attractions in the parade include floats and bands, who supply the carnival atmosphere as the procession makes its way down through the village, before finally reaching the main field, where stalls and other attractions will be staged. Organised through the local community, the Carnival relies on volunteering and donations to continue as well as participants in the best float competition.

Spellbound Wood. Set in and around The Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport Park, this boutique festival is the perfect way to spend the weekend dressing up as a fairy or goblin, enjoying stories, joining in workshops, being entertained by beautiful, daft or extraordinary characters, listening to music and generally having a spellbinding time in a safe and friendly environment.

May 27 LORD MAYOR’S DAY Armada Way This popular annual event will again be taking place, welcoming the new Lord Mayor into their role. This year’s theme will be based on the famous Sir Francis Chichester, best known for being the first and fastest person to sail around the globe single-handedly in The Gipsy Moth IV. With a focus on fun for the whole family, expect to see live music, a parade, entertainment and fireworks.

May 6 DEVON PETFEST Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge Over 40 pet products and service exhibitors, seminars, obedience workshops, agility and dog shows, animal art exhibition, pet photobooth, pooch chill out zone and lots more! Online booking at www.missivyevents.co.uk. Online tickets £4.50 Adults £2.50 Child (5 - 12) Family £10. Limited tickets on gate £6 adult £3 child family £14 May 6 to June 4 PLYMOUTH HISTORY FESTIVAL Plymouth History Festival will feature a jam packed programme of events across the city. This is the fifth year in a row that the month long celebration of Plymouth’s heritage has been taken place and details are now live at www.historyfestival2017. wordpress.com. The festival, which is coordinated by the City Council’s Arts and Heritage Service, will run from Saturday 6 May to Sunday 4 June. This year’s programme includes exhibitions and displays, guided walks and tours, talks and presentations, music, film and performance, special events and family activities. A festival brochure will be available in April and you can also stay up-to-date with the developments at www.facebook. com/plymhistoryfest and www. twitter.com/plymhistoryfest May 13-14 PLYMOUTH PIRATE WEEKEND The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour The award winning Plymouth Pirate Weekend returns to shores for two days packed full of family fun. Taking place in the Barbican and Sutton Harbour, it promises

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Seth to headline at Royal William Yard Festival West Country folk singer Seth Lakeman is to headline the first ever Royal William Yard Festival – on May 27 and 28 – which promises to celebrate ‘peninsula living’ and everything the beautiful West Country has to offer.

The festival will bring areas of the historic Grade 1 listed exNaval victualling yard to life with beautiful classic cars, motor bikes and boats providing the backdrop to six stages, dotted around the yard offering an array of musical styles.

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to be a cracking year for budding young pirates. Say ‘Ahoy!’ to Jonty Depp, Plymouth’s very own Captain Jack Sparrow lookalike as he pits his wits against old foe Captain Barbosa, board a real Pirate ship, complete with scurvy crew, live canon and musket firing, and enjoy some live family entertainment. Enrol in Mermaid School, take a wander along the

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waterfront and pick up your own pirate trail and activity sheet for just £2 for a chance to win a great Pirate prize!

May 20-21 THE SPELLBOUND FAIRY AND GOBLIN FESTIVAL The Soapbox, Devonport Park Come away with the fairies for some springtime magic in our

May 27-28 ROYAL WILLIAM YARD FESTIVAL Royal William Yard The festival will deliver a true example of what is best in Britain’s Ocean City as well as drawing insignificant acts from further afield. It will showcase some top West Country musical talent, and bring areas of the historic ex-naval victualling yard to life with beautiful classic cars, motor bikes and boats providing the backdrop to six stages, dotted around the yard offering an array of musical styles. With a relaxed, Balearic-style sundowners bar and a main evening event in the Factory Cooperage with bands, DJs and a cabaret and cocktail bar, as well as a host of great, locally caught street food on offer.

May 28 GIN FESTIVAL Boringdon Hall Hotel The popular Gin Festival is returning in 2017, where you can enjoy the finest gin accompanied by live music, outdoor activities and games such as lawn chess, croquet, archery and air rifles with an array of tempting nibbles to satisfy the tastebuds on the lawn of Boringdon Hall. Enjoy gins such as Tarquins Gin, Beefeater Gin and of course, Plymouth Gin, and enjoy dishes such as traditional paella, potted Cornish crab and smoked mackerel, veggie burgers, crepes and locally sourced Devonshire burgers. Tickets £10 per person.

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WHAT’S ON Apr 5 FAMILY EVENT: SPRING HAS SPRUNG Plymouth Central Library, 167-171 Armada Way, Plymouth Flowers are budding, birds are hatching and bugs are crawling and creeping! Come and make your own animal, insect or bird characters from paper and other materials as we celebrate the start of spring. 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. £2.50 per person.

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by April 4 or pay on the day.

Book online at www.motspring. eventbrite.co.uk Apr 11 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: SNAPPING NATURE Drake’s Place Reservoir and Gardens, North Hill, Plymouth Join us for a nature photography session. Find out how to capture plants and insects in their natural habitat. Be inspired by nature to take the perfect photograph. The reservoir is home to all sorts of bugs and greenery so come along and capture something special. Free.

No need to book. 2pm to 3.30pm Apr 12 FAMILY EVENT: COLOUR EXPLOSION Peninsula Arts Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University Use the collage and colourful

works in the ‘Thinking Tantra’ exhibition at Peninsula Arts as a starting point to create your own multi-coloured works of art using all sorts of materials.

We’ll also have objects from our collection to inspire you. £2.50 per person. 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. Advance booking and payment by April 11 or pay on the day. Book online at www. motcolour.eventbrite.co.uk

showing both their routes and paper versions of their boats.

Get close up with some nautical artefacts and see a display all about Sir Francis Chichester’s voyage. As both mariners left and returned to and from Plymouth, there will be a ‘Drake and Chichester Circumnavigating the Hoe and the Barbican’ trail to take away with you so you can continue your discoveries! Free admission.

May 13-14 PIRATE WEEKEND 2017: HEAVE HO! Mayflower Museum, The Barbican All aboard me hearties, with the Museum On Tour at the Mayflower Museum! Go alone, one and all, to make pirate hats and pirate accessories so you can voyage around the Barbican as a proper salty seadog. Ah ha! Booking is advised, although you can pay on the day, but remember, first come first served! £2.50 per child.

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May 31 NAVIGATORS OF THE SEA Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne’s Battery Go along and celebrate the amazing achievements of Sir Francis Chichester’s circumnavigation of the world.

He sailed in the wake of another famous sailor, our very won Sir Francis Drake. Create a map

Apr 1 to Apr 17 EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Get the kids off to a great start this Easter with an exciting programme of activities. Spring is in the air and the gardens are waking up, the days are drawing out and the Easter holidays are upon us which means it’s time to get out and about. With two weeks of events, activities and trails the kids will be demanding you come back again and again.

Apr 14 to Apr 17 CADBURY EASTER TRAIL Easter hunt with a ‘50s twist Join the Saltram crew for a hunt around the garden and claim your sweet reward at the finish line.

In 1957, the National Trust began looking after Saltram making 2017 its 60th birthday. To celebrate they have given Easter a flavour of the 1950s. £2 per trail.

May 27 to June 4 MAY HALF-TERM We know that finding a great day out for the family during the holidays is important to you so we’ve put together a weeklong programme of events and activities to keep you entertained.

Pick up a 50 things activities booklet at the Welcome Centre and get cracking on a range of activities and trails.

Mount Edgcumbe Cremyll 01752 822236 www. mountedgcumbe.gov.uk Apr 9 ANNUAL CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT 1.30pm-3pm. Collect your clue sheet from the Orangery (Cremyll end of the Park) anytime between 1pm and 3pm. Last entry is 3pm.

The cost is £3 per child and this includes an Easter egg! This event will go ahead whatever the weather so come on down for some Easter family fun!

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Plenty of horse power! life like 500 years ago? Discover why Mount Edgcumbe House was so modern and unique when it was built. Look at the collections to find out more about this fascinating period in history.

Tickets cost £5 per person and include entry to the House and Earls Garden on the day.

May 17 HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE EARL’S GARDEN Discover all about the beautiful Earl’s Garden at Mount Edgcumbe and what’s hidden away in all the nooks and crannies. Starting at 11.30am the talk will last approximately 1 hour. Tickets cost £5 per person and should be booked in advance. Tickets include entry to the House after the talk.

May 21 LITTLE FELTED TEDDY Why not make a little felted Teddy as a Father’s Day gift. In this workshop you will learn how to make a small jointed Teddy bear using 100 per cent Nordic wools and a needle felting technique.

This workshop is not considered suitable for children. A short lunch break will be taken from 12.30pm to 1pm (please bring a packed lunch). Tickets £20 pp May 27 & 28 GREEN MAN EVENT The giant figure of the Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe as a centre piece looming

Buckland Abbey Yelverton 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bucklandabbey Apr 1 to Apr 17 CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Bunny’s been up to his tricks again and hidden his secret supply of chocolate at Buckland Abbey. Can you follow his steps around the estate to unscramble the clues and receive you chocolate reward?

April 5, April 12, May 31 FAMILY FELT Join local wool artist Claire Packer for a fun, family friendly spring themed workshop. 11am to 3pm.

Drop in when you can. Booking not needed, but admission applies. £3 per person

Will of Dartmoor Horse Loggers and his horse William pull a larch log out of the steep valley garden at National Trust Cotehele. Once the wood has seasoned, it will be used in repairs of their 1899 Tamar sailing barge ‘Shamrock’.

Photo: National Trust / John Parker over the event sitting on his throne of leaves and bark – he will be presiding over music, entertainment, delicious food stalls and fabulous gift and

craft stalls. With a childrens entertainment area there’s something for all the family. Entry to the event is free of charge - all day parking £5 per vehicle.

April 15-17 NATUREMAKE Join Naturemake for a fun and inspiring artist led nature craft workshop creating magical sculptures from the amazing and unusual materials provided for all the family. Booking not needed, £3 starting price per person.

Adult supervision required and assistance dogs are welcome.

May 28-29 NATUREMAKE Join the Naturemake team to

Family Events transform unusual natural objects into works of art inspired by Sir Francis Drake’s sea-faring adventures around the globe.

Let your imagination run wild by creating seaside scenes, palm boats, desert islands, wild animals and more. Booking not needed, admission applies, £3 starting price.

Cotehele Calstock 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele Apr 1 to Apr 17 COTEHELE NATURE TRAIL A nature themed trail around the estate. Follow a fun, dog-friendly trail from the house to the mill, collecting clues along the way with a prize at the end.

Apr 9, 16 and 23 COSTUME SUNDAYS Come and meet the mill team dressed in Victorian costume.

You’ll be able to watch milling and baking demonstrations and buy a bag of Cotehele Mill flour to take home. 11am to 4pm. The event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Apr 14 to Apr 17 CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Win a Cadbury chocolate prize on this annual Cadbury Easter

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WHAT’S ON Egg Hunt around the garden.

You’ll start at Bunny’s burrow, follow clues around the garden to unscramble the puzzle, then meet back at his burrow to claim your prize. The puzzle is suitable for under 10s, and is fun for the family to do together. Bring your thinking cap so you’ll be able to think like Bunny to decipher the clues. £2 per trail.

May 2, 3, 4, 18, & 19 NANCY BELLE BOAT TRIPS FROM COTEHELE QUAY Starting from Cotehele Quay the ‘Shamrock’s’ support boat, ‘Nancy Belle’, will head up the river Tamar past

riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley towards Morwellham Quay.

Throughout the trip there will be a commentary on the valley’s fauna, flora and history. The trip will last approximately 2 hours.

Please wear clothing suitable to the predicted weather.

May 29 to June 2 STICK WEEK AT COTEHELE We’ll make a variety of toys and art using a variety of sticks.

Everything from hobby horses to mini horses, wild art, wands and more.

Family Events

Soapbox events The Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport Park have a number of events in April and May to appeal to youngsters - and grown ups.

April 14 11am – 12.30pm Easter Story Stomp The Easter Bunny has left an Easter trail around the park near to The Soapbox. Explore the trail with us and then back into the Theatre with the little ones, for an Easter craft session followed by storytelling around our log burning stove. Whatever the weather - lots of fun to be had!

May 2 to May 26 SPLASH! Presented by Stiltskin Theatre Company. A theatre show for tiny people from six months to five years. Immerse yourself in a watery world with fish friends and other curious characters from under the sea. Designed to delight tiny audiences and their big people with colour movement sound, touch and visual enchantment engaging imaginations and telling a watery story of above and below the sea May 20 to May 21 Spellbound - Fairy & Goblin Festival See page 20 for details For tickets visit www.stiltskin.org.uk

Can I have contact with my grandchild?

Breakdowns in relationships are upsetting for all families, but for grandparents it can be even more distressing if their contact with a grandchild is affected. Unfortunately, grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact their grandchildren but the Court does have the power to make an Order for grandparent contact where it would be in the best interests of the child.

The Court simply has to give permission for this first.

The Court will consider the grandparent’s connection with the grandchild and the importance of the child maintaining a relationship with their wider family. Providing there are no concerns about welfare then permission to make an application for contact will usually be granted.

The child’s parents will be given notice of the application to the Court and will be requested to attend the Court hearings. Prior to the first

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Court hearing, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) will make telephone contact with all parties to understand their positions and they will carry out checks with the police and social services to ensure there are no safeguarding issues.

If there is parental objection or any welfare concerns about the contact it may be necessary for CAFCASS to prepare a more detailed report. The Court will then encourage the parents and grandparents to reach an agreement and as long as the court considers it to be in the best interests of the grandchild, a contact order can be made. If an agreement cannot be reached then the Court will make the final decision.

It is advisable to receive legal advice throughout this process to ensure that sufficient evidence is filed with the Court to support your application and to show that it is in the child’s best interests to have contact

with you.

The family Courts have to consider the welfare of the child as the first consideration when looking at contact and it is acknowledged that grandparents play a significant role in a grandchild’s life. If you can demonstrate that contact will be positive for the child then unless there is evidence of abuse or violence or unless it will have a negative impact of the rest of the family relationships, it is rare that the Court would refuse a grandparent contact.

If you need help or advice about contact with your grandchild, please call Angela Parsons on 01752 292391 or email aparsons@ wolferstans.com

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Exhibitions and Other Events

Photographic exhibition with a powerful environmental message A major new photographic exhibition by Wales-based artist Mike Perry is presented at Plymouth Arts Centre from April 7 to June 17.

The exhibition, entitled Land/Sea includes selected works from Perry’s Mor Plastig (Welsh for Plastic Sea) series in which he collects and forensically photographs plastic objects such as bottles, shoes and packaging washed up on the beaches of West Wales, inviting us to consider the environmental impact of consumerism and the erosive power of nature.

A programme of Creative Learning activities will accompany the exhibition. These include: Family Workshop: Recycled Landscape Tuesday May 30 1.30-4.30pm, £5 per family. Drawing from the compositions and textures featured in Mike Perry’s work, join in as the Centre’s team collaboratively create a large scale installation, made using mixed media.

Family Workshop: Lost and Found, Saturday June 10 1.30pm-4:30pm, £5 per family. Life’s a beach or is it? Join the Centre team for Children’s Art Week, in a one off sculptural workshop, to create your own dystopian landscape based on the photography work of Mike Perry.

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Until June 3 BRITAIN IN THE FIFTIES: DESIGN AND ASPIRATION The Council House, Armada Way See a vision of the country from 60 years ago as we explore the history of post-war design in this nationally touring exhibition organised by Compton Verney. The 1950s was a time when Britain emerged from a period of austerity and rationing after the Second World War. This exhibition looks at all aspects of design from that decade both inside and outside the home, with a diverse range of objects including furnishings, fabrics, ceramics, cutlery, magazines, machinery and the iconic Vespa. It will also include objects and moving images from Plymouth’s collections.

10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Admission free.

May 6 LOCAL STUDIES DAY Robbins Conference Centre, Plymouth University Come along to a packed day of presentations that celebrate and explore Plymouth’s maritime, social and archival heritage. Keep up to date with local City Council heritage activities and projects, learn stories of voyages and matters of life and death, view archival footage, take a photographic tour of the Three Towns as well as traditional song from Devon based musicians. General admission £17.50 per person per day.

May 29 - June 17 SUNLIGHT AND SHADOWS IN COTEHELE GALLERY Cotehele Gallery, Cotehele House An exhibition featuring intricate silver wirework, bronze sculpture, glass, paintings and more. The summer exhibition spotlights intricate and individual silver wirework trees by Clive Maddison; alternative interpretation of all that Cotehele has to offer in a limited edition set of artwork by Jo Marsh; bronze sculpture based on the flora and fauna around Cotehele by Suzie Marsh and wall glass panels to reflect shade and light by Hamlin and Wright. Free, but normal admission charges apply. www.cornerstonevision.com

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An example of one of Mike Perry’s photographic exhibits

Events at Plymouth Arts Centre

Bringing In Baby: To The Gallery Tuesday, 2 May 11am to 12 noon. Adults and under 1s £2 includes a hot drink. Drop in for a guided tour of the exhibition with our visual arts team and your little ones.

After exploring the artwork in the galleries all are welcome to relax in the comfort of the cafe and meet other parents with a passion for culture over a coffee.

Creative Play Tuesdays April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23, June 6 and June 20. 11am to 12.30pm.

Recommended for children aged two to five and their adults. £5 includes a hot drink and squash. A stimulating environment where your child can lead you on a discovery of messy fun. These open-ended activities will introduce you to new ideas, materials and creative processes which you can try again at home.

From 12.30 to 1pm all are welcome to bring packed lunches into the café.

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Speedway roars into action again in April as the new-look Plymouth Devils embark on their 2017 season.

There's a new management team, new backroom staff, new sponsors and a talented team of riders providing a blend of youth and experience.

The Devils will be racing in the National League this season the third tier of speedway - and hopes are high that the crowds will come flocking back again.

Entry prices have been reduced and there's a special deal for families too.

The two men who rescued the Devils are co-promoters Laurence Rogers and Mark Phillips, both highly respected figures in speedway circles in the UK. They stepped in at the end of last season when the company behind the team went into liquidation and have convinced the speedway authorities that Plymouth still has a lot to offer.

Team manager Laurence said: "Mark and I are good friends and at the end of last season he called me to say that he wanted to take over Plymouth speedway - but only if I was going to be involved.

"I was abroad on holiday a few days later when Mark called to say that we were the new owners!"

Laurence, former boss of Somerset and Coventry Storm, added: "We then had to start preparations for the new season which meant a lot of work at the St Boniface Arena as well as organising a team which can compete against the best in National League."

Laurence started from the 'bottom up' by recruiting talented starlet 16-year-old Henry Atkins from Exeter and Callum Walker, both of whom rode for him at Coventry. He then signed up two former Plymouth riders Lee Smart and Devonian Richard Andrews. They were joined by 17-year-old reserve rider Saul Bulley.

"I then started looking for riders who had the potential to improve their previous race points average and was delighted when Cornwall-based Steve Boxall agreed to commit to the National League this season."

One of the major challenges has been Steve is a former League Riders Champion to replace the air safety fence which was while Laurence's final signing, heat leader vandalised last season before the club 31-year-old Benji Compton, is a former was taken over. It will cost more Conference League Champion. His previous clubs include Sheffield, than £20,000 - but a big lump of that money has been raised thanks King's Lynn and Weymouth. to a sponsored bike rider by three Yorkshire-based Compton will members of the Devils team. have the unique distinction of Henry Atkins, Saul Bulley and being the only National League rider to be flown to his home Richard Andrews cycled from Exeter to Plymouth on March 4 and have to matches. He will jet down from Bradford to Newquay on Friday date raised nearly £5,000. Laurence The new Plymouth Devils management team..Laurence said: "The fund raiser was Henry's afternoon to be collected by his Rogers (left) and Mark Phillips mechanic and driven to Plymouth. idea and it was a fantastic effort by the While Laurence has been busy building a competitive team, three of them. It just shows what a great team spirit there is in the club."

Mark has focused on preparing the St Boniface Arena at Marsh Laurence is keen to promote up and coming talent and Mills for the new season. Assisted by a dedicated group of is planning fortnightly training sessions on Saturdays to volunteers Mark has overseen a huge amount of refurbishment work at the stadium. encourage youngsters to get involved in speedway. He is also planning to enter a team in the Southern Development League.

Mark said: "I am amazed at the dedication of some of these And young speedway talent from all over the country will be supporters who have spent countless hours helping with all heading for Plymouth in the summer when the British Under the jobs we had to do. We are very grateful to each and every one of them for their time and hard work.

19 Championships will be staged at the St Boniface Arena on Thursday July 6.

"The Arena is looking spick and span and when fans come Laurence said: "To be invited to host this meeting is a big along on opening night on Good Friday April 14, I am sure they feather in our cap and we are determined to ensure it will be a will be surprised by what we have achieved." total success."

The Devils first meeting of the season will be on Good Friday End of the sponsored April 14, starting at 7pm. Admission prices are £10 for adults, bike ride £5 for under 16s, under 10s free and £25 for a family of two adults and two children.

There's bound to be plenty of spills and thrills - with riders on 500cc bikes, no brakes going from 0 to 60mph in just three seconds!

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Guernsey ticked all my holiday boxes This month’s article is written by Karen Henderson who is the longest serving member of staff at Peter Goord Travel. Karen started working with the company in 1984 and has travelled the world extensively. Recently she has returned from a short break to Guernsey and Herm in the Channel Islands finding that holidays closer to home can be just as fulfilling and educational.

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I have recently returned from a short break trip to Guernsey, which is somewhere I’d never thought of going before – but was pleasantly surprised at the fantastic time I had.

I flew with Flybe direct to Guernsey – which took all of 45 minutes from Exeter – travelling to the St Pierre Park Hotel for my two night stay. The hotel is set in some lovely gardens with great amenities. Its spa has recently had a facelift, making it one of the best I have seen and perfect for that girly break with friends.

After checking in we made our way into town and joined a walking tour of St Peter Port. I’ve never thought to do one of these before but what an amazing couple of hours we had.

Our tour guide Annette explained all about the island's history of privateering and how the island became a tax free haven.

She walked us through the tiny little alleyways and brought to life the hardships that folk had with disease, crime and punishment even inviting passing pedestrians the chance to be tortured and whipped. Not surprisingly she didn’t get any takers! She was extremely animated and enthusiastic about her island, the knowledge she imparted was presented in such an enjoyable way it made my trip even more special.

My next little adventure was over to the small island of Herm by passenger ferry from St Peter Port. Costing less than £15 return, the trip takes about 30 minutes and on docking in Herm we soon realised we had stepped back to another time.

There are no cars - so goods are being moved by quad bikes or golf carts. Two of our group travelled this way up a rather steep hill to the top of the island with the rest of us taking a 20 minute walk which gave us a better insight to the island scenery.

There is only one hotel, a pub, a small shop and a camp site. Once at the top of the island the views were stunning, helped by the glorious weather. We walked down to the back of the island and around the coast path which was all fairly level and back to the Mermaid pub for lunch and a glass of wine – which was well priced – before taking the boat back to Guernsey.

My last day involved a coastal walk of the south

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SPRING CLEANING OFFERS coast, again enjoying beautiful October weather. We could see Herm, Sark, Jersey and the coast of France, which was amazing. Our guide talked us through the Occupation of the Second World War and how the island defended and survived it.

She also explained about the island bus service - it runs virtually around the coast and is never more than a 15-minute walk at any point to the coast path – so there is no need to hire a car. To make this option even more attractive the whole island tour on the bus costs just £1!

Food and drink are my favourite subjects. October couldn’t have been a better month to visit Guenrsey as most of the hotels and restaurants sign up to the annual 'Tennerfest' where in previous years you could have a two or three course meal for £10.

This has increased over the years with some establishments charging around £17.50 but there are some still at £10.

With over 170 fantastic fixed -priced menus available in hotels, bars and restaurants for anybody who is a real ‘foody’ this is a festival not to be missed.

This year the ‘Tennerfest’ starts on October 1 and continues until to November 11, including half term week.

The menus are published on-line in late September on www. tennerfest.com.

This gives everyone plenty of time to book carefully select their menu and venue in advance.

Working in travel I have been lucky enough to see many parts of the world with many destinations offering events and celebrations I would never have known about unless I had visited them.

Guernsey is a fabulous island and perfect for someone like me who loves nothing better than long walks, fabulous scenery and the added bonus of great food at affordable prices. The ‘Tennerfest’ would definitely get me to return to Guernsey in October but if I’m honest I would be happy to visit the Channel Islands any time of the year, it ticks all my boxes.

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PROPERTY MATTERS Dean and Teresa Roberts and their stunning new kitchen

Dean and Teresa praise KF Kitchens for their ‘faultless service’ Former Royal Navy Commander Dean Roberts and his wife Teresa had a clear idea of how they wanted their new kitchen to look…and also knew which company they wanted to take on the work for them.

Dean said: "We bought our home, which is located off Looseleigh Lane, two years ago and knew straight away that a new kitchen was a priority.

"We inherited a kitchen which didn't suit our lifestyle and the pine units made it look very dated.

Having served as an engineer in the Navy for more than 35 years I started to work on my plans and even made a scale model of how we wanted the kitchen to look," said Dean.

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"We wanted a kitchen which was very much a social space because we do a lot of entertaining and also needed it to meet the functional and practical needs of a modern day kitchen.

"We were also adamant that we wanted an island and breakfast bar as part of the new kitchen."

The couple chose Plymouth-based KF Kitchens to handle the project because the company was highly recommended by friends and colleagues who had already had kitchens installed by KF Kitchens.

"There was never any doubt about our choice of KF Kitchens - they were given glowing recommendations by people we knew," added Dean.

"We were impressed with Teresa Roberts showing some of the features of the new kitchen the friendliness,

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PROPERTY MATTERS enthusiasm and Slide & Hide Steam and professionalism of Combination ovens, Nathan and Derinda induction hob and from KF Kitchens and the extractor fan. real key for us was that They chose a striking they project managed porcelain work surface everything, organising called Neolith which every aspect of what was laser cut with was, for us, a pretty curves and corners to complex and obviously create a distinctive and important task." unique shape.

The Roberts' new Floor to ceiling kitchen involved major kitchen cabinets house structural work a separate full length removing internal walls, fridge and freezer as installing RSJs and well as accommodating replacing the ceiling a washing machine and - as well as extensive tumble dryer. plumbing, lighting and The Roberts are electrical work. New delighted with their new French doors leading kitchen. "Everything from the kitchen were KF Kitchens did also installed, along was handled with with Karndean woodenthusiasm and Cheers! Dean and Teresa Roberts enjoying their new kitchen effect flooring. efficiency: it was a "KF Kitchens have faultless service," a fantastic team of skilled craftsmen as well as brilliant local said Dean. suppliers, such as Mayflower Stone, Best Quality Windows and So much so that their next door neighbour has now also Sparkwell Electrics. The project was handled with almost military had a new kitchen installed by KF Kitchens. precision and completed in just over four weeks - as promised by "Our neighbour saw what a fantastic job they did for us Nathan at the outset," said Dean. and was so impressed that she has now had her new kitchen "We can't speak highly enough of Kevin Drewery who literally installed by KF," said Teresa. built the kitchen from scratch. He has a fantastic eye for detail and nothing was too much trouble for him. Ernie Brennan, who KF Kitchens, 67 Faraday Mill Business Park, undertook the building work, was also excellent."

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FINANCE MATTERS

Forward planning is the key for you to Inspire Wealth

Peter Williams of Inspire Wealth

Accountants) Ltd and based on Mutley Plain.

Two years ago, the business moved to the Mills Bakery at the Royal William Yard and as part of a re-branding, was re-named Inspire Wealth: “We feel that the word ‘inspire’ completely fits our approach,” explained Peter. “We take a five year view so we ask people where they want to be in five years’ time or at a Yet according to Peter Williams, owner of Inspire Wealth certain age and that’s what we aim for. We ask them to imagine a independent wealth consultants, when it comes to reviewing wealthier future.” your finances and looking at where you want to be in the future, Inspire Wealth offers three different kinds of financial services: there really is no time like the present. investment strategies, lifestyle strategies and tax planning “People tend to live for today and don’t plan enough for the strategies. With each client, regular reviews are held at least future,” said Peter. “Ideally, people should live 80% for today and once a year to ensure the plan is on track. Peter explained: “With 20% for tomorrow but people aren’t saving enough and they’re our Investment Strategy, we use tactical not thinking ahead enough.” asset allocation, so we’re not using Peter has been in the business for over what has happened in the past to make 30 years and he and his Inspire Wealth our projections; we’re looking at what’s team currently manage investments of over happening in the world now and where £40 million on behalf of over 1,000 clients. we think things are going in the next So he knows what he’s talking about.

12 months. By doing this we can make Indeed, Inspire Wealth – based at the bigger shifts with the obvious potential Royal William Yard – are among a select few of achieving bigger returns on our clients’ financial experts nationally to be invited to investments.” take part in the Parliamentary Review 2017.

With interest rates at historical lows, Peter will be writing a 1,000-word ‘best Peter says households with money to practice’ document for inclusion in the 2017 invest could get a much bigger rate of Finance Edition, a learning tool that will return than simply leaving their money be sent to over 35,000 policy makers and in a savings account – if they’re willing executives in the financial sector, including Members of the Inspire Wealth team to accept the risks involved: “But this is MPs, Peers at the House of Lords and a good time to consider it,” he said. “With interest rates low and leaders in the financial industry. The contributors involved in the inflation going up, your money is in an inflation trap. You’re not review thus act as a template for reform. making a real return on your cash.”

Peter says it’s a huge honour for Inspire Wealth, as it is the only The industry’s regulatory body, the Financial Conduct firm from Plymouth ever to have taken part in the review. He has Authority (FCA) has just given the company discretionary fund also been invited to attend a celebratory evening in the Members’ management permissions: “This means that over the next 12 Dining Room at the House of Commons when the Review is months and further ahead we’ll be able to expand our investment released in September: “Only around 10 firms are invited to take management services beyond our clients to charities, commerce, part in the Review and the others are major organisations so it’s trusts and other institutions.” quite something for a small firm like ours to be involved,” he said.

The Lifestyle Strategy helps people to draw up a long-term Peter took 100% ownership of the company nine years plan so that they have a pot at a certain age: “This is where ago, when it was then called Fifa (Financial Intermediaries for When was the last time you sat down and did some serious financial planning for the future? Although it’s an essential job that has to be done, how many of us are guilty of putting it off ‘for now’ and will think about it ‘a bit later’?

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people need to work out where they are now and where they want to be financially in X number of years’ time,” said Peter.

“So ask yourself questions such as, ‘will we need money for our children’s education? How much will we need when we retire?’

From this solid foundation we can build a plan to make that happen. We’ll calculate what people need and target a wealth pot that will provide the lifestyle they require.”

The Tax Planning Strategy offers advice and investments which offer attractive reliefs on income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. Inspire Wealth also offers insurances such as life cover and income protection.

Since moving to the Royal William Yard in 2015, the company has grown from four staff to nine, enabling them to take on more new clients. And, says Peter, they’ll make the process as uncomplicated as possible: “We offer a hand-holding service because we know that pensions and investments can be a very complex area for a lot of people. So we’ll assist with all the formfilling and take care of everything.

“But you have to take that first step of deciding to plan ahead.

What I say to people is ‘you can have anything you want – if you plan for it. Forward planning can literally change your life’.”

For an informal chat, why not visit Peter and the team on their open day event, 2pm-4pm on 26 April. Or give them a call.

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Noel’s longed-for exhibition will raise charity funds Noel Wain was painting right up until the day before he died and his attic studio in Plymouth is still packed with an array of his striking work.

But now his wife Jacquie is sorting through and cataloguing some 60 individual pieces which will make up the exhibition she is arranging in order to sell almost all of his prolific output for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Noel - the former picture editor of the Western Morning News - was born in Stoke-on-Trent in 1934 and lived in Devon and Cornwall for many years.

Both counties provided him with endless inspiration for his work, which are mostly in acrylic, although there are some junk-art constructions in the exhibition too.

Jacquie has had the idea of a sale for charity for a while - an exhibition was something Noel had himself been planning for April 2013 but he died before his plans could come to fruition.

Over the years he staged regular shows – which he organised himself - in and around Plymouth at venues Jacquie Wain with some of Noel’s work

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CHARITY MATTERS including the Barbican Theatre and The Wharf at Tavistock.

“I’ve never done anything like this before – there’s so much to think about, it’s been a fascinating experience,” said Jacquie, who gave up her job as a broadcast journalist at BBC Radio Devon in 2011 to care for Noel at their home in Stoke until he died in January 2013 at the age of 78.

“I’ve had to make decisions from choosing which colour picture hooks we should use to signing off poster designs – there’s so much involved in getting a show like this together.”

She is quick to thank the myriad individuals and organisations who have supported her plans from Norman Holmes at Kaya Gallery, a number of her friends and Artmill Galleries, to the team at Devonport Guildhall who have allowed Jacquie to stage the show in The Cells from Friday May 5 to Saturday May 27 free of charge.

“I really have been overwhelmed with the generosity of people who have been so keen to help especially once they hear that the proceeds of the sale will go directly to Macmillan,” she said.

“It seems there’s barely a life untouched in some way by cancer and Macmillan gave The late Noel Wain both me and Noel a great deal of support and practical advice.”

Noel retired from the Western Morning News in 1993 after a long career to devote more time to jazz, allotment gardening and his art. The pieces which are now for sale range from landscapes to more abstract work with prices mostly around the £100 to £200 mark but ranging from £25 to £495.

And although Jacquie is pleased the work - most of which was created over the past 20 years - will soon be adorning other people’s walls she acknowledges that the process of deciding which to part with has been tinged with sadness too.

“They have been in Noel’s studio ever since he died so it will be strange to see them leave our house once and for all,” she said.

“But this is a chance for them to be appreciated by a whole new audience.”

All funds raised from the sale will go to Macmillan services in Plymouth which support people from across Devon and Cornwall affected by cancer.

Macmillan helps people living with cancer by providing cancer nurses in hospitals as well as other health professionals including GPs. The charity also gives out emergency grants to people struggling with the financial impact of cancer.

“It is great to have an event like this in Plymouth and to see Noel’s art exhibited,” said Sian Ward-Edwards, local fundraising manager for Macmillan.

“We rely on donations to fund our services and everything raised from painting sales will make a difference to local people affected by cancer.”

For Jacquie there is huge satisfaction in knowing that the money raised will go directly to helping families in the same way that she and Noel were helped.

“I know that Noel wanted his pictures to be seen so this is a way of making sure that happens and of supporting the charity that supported him.

“I am keeping a few of my favourite pieces – they are of places or were painted at times that were particularly important to us both,” said Jacquie.

“But I feel that the time is right to let the rest of them go.”

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Noel Wain – a retrospective and sale of paintings Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street Plymouth May 5 to May 27 10am-4pm (closed Sun and Mon) More information at www.facebook.com/ noelwainartist. Anyone affected by cancer can contact the Macmillan Helpline on 0808 808 0000

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were deemed of no clinical significance.

Dr Harker has been an NHS doctor for 36 years and in the dermatology and skin cancer clinics she would often reassure patients that they would never come to any harm with their particular benign wart, mole, cyst, age spot or skin tag. But they would say 'But I hate it, can’t you get rid of it for me, doctor?'

The Erme Clinic not only fulfills this function but also has many treatments to put back the clock a few years, such as anti-wrinkle injections – commonly known as Botox – and soft tissue non-permanent fillers.

Recently the Silhouette Soft Thread skin lift has taken off like wild fire. Patients realise they can have a lifting procedure at a fraction of the cost and risk of a general anaesthetic surgical face lift.

This is a specialised, highly effective technique which lifts the drooping lower face, jawline and neck. It is affordable at £1800 for six threads. The Erme Clinic is a specialised centre for the thread procedure.

Other popular treatments are radio-frequency skin tightening, chemical peels, Dermaroller, Diamondtome skin resurfacing, cryotherapy, spider vein treatment.

Patients attend with all types of skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.

Dr Harker said:"Improved facial appearance restores self-confidence and actually makes patients feel better about themselves."

Erme Clinic will be holding a 10 year celebration event on May 13 from 1pm to 3.30pm when visitors are invited to share a glass of bubbly with the staff. Dr Harker will be available to chat to you about any of the procedures available and she looks forward to seeing you!

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Hedging your bets in t Now that spring is well under way and summer is fast approaching, we are getting a lot of visits from customers who have new gardens, concrete courtyards or gardens with no features, essentially blank canvases.

Many people get overwhelmed with what to do with their gardens when they are starting from scratch - deciding what to do with it can be daunting and gardens take a long time to mature. A lot of people want instant impact in their garden and a sense of maturity that small, young plants won’t be able to provide, so to meet this need we have a beautiful selection of mature specimen plants, architectural plants, topiary and screening plants from Italy that we have hand selected.

In recent years more and more people have been coming to us looking for plants to use in creating hedges to replace their fencing which has been getting consistently damaged in winter storms.

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By Derek Anderson of Plymouth Garden Centre Creating a hedge with small, young plants is certainly cheaper, but it can take between five and 10 years to establish, and using mature plants is expensive, but it will create and instant hedge, although they will require a lot of watering, feeding and maintenance to establish.

By using semi mature plants like the ones we have selected, you get the best of both worlds: they are more cost effective, easier to establish and will require less looking after and will grow and mature relatively quickly.

The varieties available include three types of Euonymus, three types of Photinia, including a new variety, Prunus lauroceraus ‘Novita’, a new variety of Holly (Ilex maximowizia), a new variety of Eleagnus and the traditional Cupressus leylandii.

The new variety Photinia ‘Carre Rouge’ is a hybrid between the traditional Photinia ‘Red Robin’ and Photinia ‘Compacta’ which is a small, bushier growing variety. ‘Carre Rouge’ has the best qualities of both parents. Like ‘Red Robin’ it is quick growing and the beautiful bright red foliage in the spring, and like ‘Compacta’ it has small foliage and its denser and bushier, creating a strong growing, thick shrub.

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feature plant as well as a hedging or screening plant. It will grow in full sun to partial shade in most soil types, but a slightly acidic soil will provide the best colour. It will grow to a height of 3m (10 ft) with a spread of 2m (6ft 8ins), but responds to pruning really well.

We have got a new and really interesting variety of Euonymus called ‘Benkomasaki’.

It is a Japanese variety that has evergreen, dark, glossy foliage that grows in tight, upright columns.

It makes a compact hedge that will require very little pruning. It is very versatile and will happily grow in sun of shade. It will grow to a height of 1.5-2m (5-6ft 8ins) with a spread of 1m (3ft).

To give your garden the real wow factor, we have got in a really stunning collection of topiary, architectural plants and specimen plants that will instantly transform any space be it big or small.

We have some real show stoppers that will be an instant eye catcher and talking piece that will look amazing framing the front door, in a large pot on the patio or the focal point of a border. We have two sizes of spiral topiary growth out of golden Cupressus. These have really well defined, chunky curves and are really impressive shapes. We also have two large cloud pruned golden Cupressus with with really nice round, plump pom poms.

For those who want to recreate those sunny Mediterranean holiday memories in their own garden, we have a range of those pencil conifers that are widely grown throughout the Mediterranean region, particularly Italy. The variety we have is Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’, commonly known as Italian Cypress. Totem is an extremely narrow type of Italian Cypress suitable for smaller spaces. It is reported to grow to 4m (15ft) tall and no wider than 0.5m (18ins) wide in 10 years. It stays extremely slender, so provides a great vertical aspect for the garden without being too wide, dominant or overbearing. They are low maintenance, drought tolerant and hardy and require no pruning.

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