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plymouth’s bid to be culture city in 2017 is rapidly gaining momentum Plymouth is making a serious bid to be declared as the UK City of Culture in 2017.

It would be fantastic for the city if the bid is successful. We should know, one way or the other, by November or December this year.

Plymouth City Council and the University of Plymouth have jointly pledged £20,000 each to fund the bid and they are hoping to enlist backing from the private sector and other organisations. You can read more about Plymouth’s bid on pages 50 and 51.

Plymouth has clearly demonstrated its ability to host big national events with the huge success of the America’s Cup and British Art Show 7 in 2011, the arrival of the Olympic Flame and the celebration of National Armed Forces Day in 2012.

Add to that the first-ever Marine City Festival in September last year and the first Plymouth International Book Festival and it can be seen that we have plenty to bang our drum about.

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The Shadow Culture Secretary Harriet Harman and her Minister Dan Jarvis have both highlighted the huge economic benefits which Plymouth could enjoy should its bid be successful.

Mr Jarvis visited Plymouth in February and praised the quality of the city’s bid, which is being masterminded by Tracey Guiry on behalf of the Plymouth Culture Board.

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Plymouth MP Alison Seabeck also deserves to be congratulated for persuading the Government Culture Minister Ed Vaisey to visit Plymouth so that he understands the attributes and qualities the city has to offer.

Ms Seabeck said the bid reinforced the idea that Plymouth is a destination and that local opponents of the bid were ‘simply wrong.’ And she said that the bid alone, even if Plymouth does not win, would draw attention to the city.

We couldn’t agree more. Let’s all get behind the bid.

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Publishers: Chris Girdler and Ian Pilkington Editor: Debbie Girdler Designers: Lawrence Bird and Sven Lauch Photography: Roy Perring Contributors: Anthony Goord; Kerry Cole; Fiona Newton, Derek Anderson and Samantha Buckthought.

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Introducing a new series from the ladies at Plymouth’s Hyde Park Clinic who share some views and advice on beauty treatments and how to feel and look good

Kerry Cole visits Artframe Solutions, a Plymouth based arts enterprise masterminded by Sean James who is passionate about art and artists

A Hartley couple talk about the transformation of their 1920s house and the dream kitchen which forms the centrepiece of their new home

A Plymouth couple who gave up well-paid jobs to open a wine bar and café in the city are celebrating the success of their venture

Our comprehensive What’s On section has details of all the shows and events coming up at the Theatre Royal, Pavilions and other venues in the coming weeks

Plymouth Garden Centre, a family-run business, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013. We meet the son and grand-daughter of the founder.

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training matters

training company gets an a plus from grateful becky A training company established in Plymouth more than 20 years ago is helping people of all ages – from teenagers to senior citizens – to find employment and create new career paths.

A Plus Training, which has training centres in the Millfields, Plymouth as well as Exeter and Taunton, is the largest independent training provider based in the South West.

The company consistently achieves higher than the average national pass rate for the full range of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications as well as courses in bookkeeping, business administration, management, customer service and now medical admininstration.

The company currently has over 500 students on various training programmes, working with employers such as Plymouth City Council, Foot Anstey and Francis Clark.

With fewer opportunities for young people and very stiff competition, candidates have to do that much more in order to secure their future. A Plus Training have started pre employment training, including the AAT Level 1 qualification aimed at those wishing to increase their employability, confidence and career prospects.

The pre employment training is already proving successful for one Plymouth youngster.

Nineteen year old Becky Mogg, a candidate who formed part of the first group to undertake pre apprenticeship training, has secured an accounting apprenticeship with Plymouth-based Express Diagnostics.

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Over the past 18 years the company has expanded considerably, becoming a leading card iology service provider for the clinical trials industry.

A Plus Training worked closely with Becky and the other candidates to secure the qualification, as well as offering support with CV writing, covering letters and interview techniques.

Other successful candidates include Nick Heathcote who will be joining the Co-operative Bank and Sam Mcnab and Allison Quigley who will be starting with Plymouth-based 1 Less Worry Bookkeeping Services Ltd. “We are delighted to be working with A Plus Training who have provided the highest quality candidates for our expanding bookkeeping business,” said Sue Palmer, Director of 1 Less Worry Bookkeeping Services Ltd. As a mature student Allison was made redundant from her previous position and therefore received free funding from the government to complete the course.

Allison said: “I was a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. I really enjoyed the course - it was excellent. Everyone was friendly, the support from my tutor Clare was brilliant and I later realised it was the best thing I ever did.”

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Lindsey Edmonds of A Plus Training said: “A grant of £1,500 is available to organisations employing less than 250 employees who have not had an apprentice in the last 12 months. There are no course fees at all for 16 to 18 year old apprentices and low fees apply for apprentices aged 19 and over.”

A Plus offer a free recruitment and placement service for 16 to 24 year old apprentices, which includes advertising on the national apprenticeship website and all local jobsites, pre-sifting applications, conducting first interviews and selecting suitable candidates for second interview.

A Plus has its own virtual learning environment called Moodle which allows access to interactive, on line teaching resources 24/7 and they employ a dedicated multi media team to drive this forward on an ongoing basis.

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beauty matters

It’s already a few months into 2013 and with some of those well intended New Year resolutions already broken, the ladies at Hyde Park Clinic want to let you in on some little secrets that are actually attainable and will make you look and feel good about yourself without even lifting a dumbbell!

“We are all real women with real lives,” explained co-owner Wendy Beresford-Ward.

“Which means that we don’t want to look ‘plastic’, ‘done’, ‘orange’, or ‘fake’ and understand that it is the subtle changes that actually make you look ‘vibrant’, ‘glowing’, ‘healthy’ and ‘happy’.”

So, to help existing and potential new clients to think about making those subtle changes right now, these ladies are prepared to showcase each of their personal stories, depicting which treatments they had, why they chose them and how the results simply made them feel great and boosted their confidence.

So I found myself fastly approaching 50, not feeling it but that person in the mirror in the morning? Who was she? A resemblance of the person within but poor skin, a bit tired looking - I had to face it, jaded!

Once the obligatory time of doing my hair and putting on make-up was completed, yes I looked better, but what a daily effort.

I am naturally dark haired, and although the dye does a good job of disguising the hair on my head from the grey creeping through, I had a much more embarrassing problem. I suffered from what my dearest closest friend referred to as ‘my goatee’.....easy to laugh and feign bravado but actually a really miserable fact.

Electrolysis over the years had left pitty scars on my chin and whilst tweezers removed the culprits temporarily they also caused spots and blemishes. I am a bubbly person with a raucous laugh but inside me my chin caused me angst.

Also, my skin was very swarthy looking and sunbathing lots only increased the problem because hair growth is accelerated with the sun. For those who know me you will know how much I love my holidays frying in the sunshine!

Changes in my life and career found me working at Hyde Park Clinic with my friend Wendy Beresford-Ward.

Wendy added: “We will shortly be launching a weekly blog page through our website discussing topical subjects, answering your queries and sharing some real experiences – from a simple eyebrow wax through to latest state of the art treatments. So come and meet us in our friendly and fun clinic and enjoy a real start to your year!”

New procedures are being embarked on all the time at her innovative clinic.

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tea in historic tower will feature of hotel’s 150th Plymouth’s Duke of Cornwall Hotel has unveiled details of a series of special events to mark its 150th anniversary.

“We’re sure that there will be a big demand for this unique product, which will be the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion. It will also make a fantastic gift and we are making vouchers available for people to buy.”

During 2013 there will be six themed events, each reflecting a specific era in the hotel’s history. A contribution from each event will go to three local charities – Jeremiah’s Journey, St Luke’s Hospice and Friends and Family of Special Children.

The first major event in the anniversary calendar will be a Victoriana Easter Weekend dinner on March 30 when the menu will include dishes which were popular in Victorian times.

The Duke’s AA Rosette restaurant and recently refurbished ballroom will be used as venues for the special events – as will the hotel’s iconic tower which will be a stunning location for exclusive afternoon tea with champagne.

Jon said: “Staff will be dressed in uniforms from the period provided by Devonport Playhouse and there will be a display of Victorian artefacts. We will also be projecting images from the Victorian era onto the walls in the restaurant to create a truly memorable atmosphere.”

The tower, which provides 360 degree views across Plymouth and The Sound, is being refurbished as part of the hotel’s anniversary celebrations and will give customers a unique setting 100 feet above the city to enjoy their afternoon tea.

Hotel director Jon Morcom said: “We’re calling it ‘Tea at the Top’ and we’re sure it will prove incredibly popular. There will be a glass of champagne and afternoon tea served by a butler – and some incredible views that have not been available to the public for decades.”

The charge for Tea at the Top will be £30 per head and will last for two hours for parties of just two people, with £5 per head going to charity.

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Events at the hotel in May will tie in with the first-ever Plymouth History Festival and will be based on the theme of Explorers to celebrate the fact that the Sir Ernest Shackleton stayed at the hotel.

The key event will be a talk on May 30 by Paul Davies, chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society and author of the book ‘From South Devon to South Pole’ which includes a foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. His talk, entitled ‘Sir Ernest Shackleton: Antarctic explorer and Plymouth visitor’ starts at 5.30pm and there will be a special menu for visitors who wish to stay on for dinner in the restaurant.

Meanwhile on May 4 and May 19 there will be special ‘behind the scenes’ historical tours of the hotel with director Walter Combstock and Jason Hirons. The walking tour will take in hidden rooms, corridors, passageways and give the public the chance to explore the iconic building.

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Jason is a walking artist who will provide a narrative journey through the hotel, while Walter will share memories from his 40 years working at the Duke.

The theme of Between the Wars and Art Deco will be celebrated on June 16 with an afternoon tea dance featuring the Ken Cotton Duo while World War 2 will be remembered with a Big Band Night on August 24 featuring the Sharps and Flats nine-piece band.

During the Second World War, regular big band nights at the hotel helped lift morale for service personnel and local citizens alike.

More recent times will be celebrated on September 28 with a 60s Night featuring tribute band Not the Beatles.

Plans are also being drawn up for a major event in December to reflect the present day life of the hotel and plans for 2014 and beyond.

Jon said: “We have carried out lots of research in planning our anniversary events.

We have met with the archives and information manager from the City Council and are meeting soon with South West Film and Television Archive and South West Image Bank, along with the Mrs McDermott-Brown, the wife of one of the hotel’s former managers.”

Images and information gathered will be reproduced in an Anniversary brochure tracking the history of The Duke of Cornwall.

For more information or to book places at one of the events call The Duke of Cornwall on 01752 275850 or visit www.thedukeofcornwall.co.uk

Bill Dyer, one of the Duke of Cornwall’s maintenance team at work on the iconic tower which has spectacular views of the city

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Situated above the Plymouth Auction Rooms (opposite Go Outdoors) at Faraday Trade Park, Artframe Solution offers a circle of services under one roof. Individuals, organisations or clubs are encouraged to make use of the art gallery, photo studio and exhibition centre.

Sean can frame just about anything. He told me: “It doesn’t have to be expensive to have that something special framed. I not only frame pictures but football shirts, medals, memorabilia, cross stitch, flags; I have even framed a lump of rock from the Grand Canyon! People need to know they will not get ripped off. I offer very fair prices for bespoke work. It is an art in itself choosing the right frame for any given piece.”

Sean is friendly and approachable and would be very happy for you to pop in to discuss your requirements.

Alongside the framing service, Sean has come up with a brilliant idea for getting people involved in practical hands on, exploration of art techniques. He is bringing in a whole host of art workshops and classes where groups, parties or individuals can be tutored by skilled artists.

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I met up with two very creative people who are listed on the Artframe Solution artist profile section of the website.

Cheri Hunston is an artist and illustrator who lives in Devon with her family and menagerie of animals. She works predominantly in pen and ink and enjoys the challenge of using one nib to create different textures. Her unique work is highly detailed and elaborate.

She has worked on a variety of illustrative commissions including ‘The International Commemorative Map’ for the Captain Scott Centenary.

Her academic study has been in literature, literacy and creative writing. She has seventeen years experience of teaching creative writing in a variety of different settings to a range of students. She holds a masters degree in creative writing.

Chris Tomlinson is a Cornish artist who has been working professionally since July 2011.

His studio at home in Saltash sees Chris being able to complement his home and work life perfectly – and while his sons are at school he is able to work on his commissions and gallery paintings.

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He sells his colourful contemporary work in the form of originals, prints and cards. Chris is rapidly building a following in the South

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West following the success of his summer 2012 exhibitions and from his beautiful commissioned pieces.

The opportunity to be able to work alongside artists in a relaxed workshop style class offers people the chance to do things that they wouldn’t normally do.

Sean is looking to set up an evening soon where a group of artists will be demonstrating their techniques and styles. It promises to be a great way to introduce a person to all that is available. Maybe a particular medium will appeal to you enough to consider joining a class to experiment for yourself! Do check the Artframe Solution website for details or call the telephone number listed below.

Every Thursday and Friday people go down to the Artframe building and, for £8 a day, set themselves up to be creative and learn from those around them in an experience called ‘The Art Hub’.

Sean has great ideas for the future. Visit the Artframe website to find out more about Art Holidays in a lovely local house by the sea and to keep up-to-date with the many programmes on offer to release your inner artist!

Sean would be keen to encourage you to try out one of the classes regardless of whether you feel a little self- conscious or low on the talent stakes. Why not arrange for a group of your friends to all attend a class together?

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chancel is success for A Plymouth couple who gave up well-paid jobs to open a wine bar and café in the city centre are celebrating the success of their venture.

Husband and wife team, Jamie and Paula MacLeod-Johnstone, quit their jobs two years ago to set up The Chancel Wine Bar and Café when they saw the empty premises and decided to take the leap.

“It was certainly a huge leap of faith,” said Paula, “but we’re delighted with the way the business has developed so rapidly. We’ve had so much positive feedback from customers and recently won the Best Bar None award for the Best Food Bar in Plymouth.

“It’s incredibly hard work - we’re often here 90 hours a week, but the effort has been well worth it.”

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Jamie and Paula felt that Plymouth was lacking in places for discerning adults to enjoy an evening out. It has rapidly become one of the city’s most well-loved restaurants, offering diners a choice of over 40 wines alongside an array of light bites and more substantial meals, cheeses and deserts.

The Chancel Wine Bar and Café in St Andrew’s Street

Their success has been achieved despite the ongoing recession which resulted in an average of 200 restaurants becoming insolvent each quarter in 2012.

The Chancel is open from Monday to Saturday from 12 noon until late (last food orders 8.30pm) and offers a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere.

It provides a wine bar and café on the ground floor and a separate dining area downstairs which can also be booked for smaller private functions, making The Chancel the perfect place to lunch, unwind after work or to relax with friends.

The premises had been empty for some time when the couple took it over and after a rapid period of refurbishment, The Chancel originally opened as a wine bar with a limited range of snacks.

As it grew in popularity Paula and Jamie, who trained as a chef before working in the financial services industry, continued to extend the food menu. Light bites, pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches and ciabattas are served throughout the day and in the evenings diners can enjoy a full blown three course meal with a good

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proving a big city couple selection of starters and mains, along with a choice of home-made desserts.

“We prepare everything fresh to order using as much local produce as possible,” said Paula. “Our most popular dish is our seafood platter and we seem to be getting quite a reputation for our steaks, all of which are sourced by some excellent local suppliers.”

To raise awareness of The Chancel in its early days, Jamie and Paula decided to partner with Groupon as part of its marketing and advertising activities.

Since establishing this partnership they have attracted over 900 new diners, made a 70% increase in takings on each Groupon booking, used the discount vouchers to keep the restaurant busy on traditionally quiet evenings and built regular custom, with 75% of its discount booking customers returning within the next month.

Sous chef Renata has worked at The Chancel since it opened

They also run regular events including quiz nights, tapas nights and wine tasting evenings, full details of which can be found on The Chancel’s website.

“We held a Burns Night in January that was so popular that we had to hire a local hall because we can only cater for about 40 diners and we

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had nearly double that number booked in,” said Paula, who was a trouble-shooter in the retail industry before going into the hospitality business with her husband.

The couple live in Hartley with their 18 year old son who also helps in the business when he can.

The Chancel Wine Bar and Café 2 St Andrew’s Street, Plymouth Tel 01752 226264 www.thechancel.co.uk

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Birmingham Royal Ballet present Aladdin at the Theatre Royal in March

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theatres & shows Theatre Royal

Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com

Until Mar 2 Driving Miss Daisy

The charming, poignant and utterly compelling tale of the unlikely, longlasting friendship that blossoms between prickly, elderly, Southern matriarch Daisy Werthan played by Gwen Taylor (Barbara, Coronation Street) and her kind hearted chauffeur played by Don Warrington (Rising Damp). As the wheels turn and decades roll by against a background of prejudice, inequality and social unrest, the pair slowly transcend their differences.

Mar 6 to Mar 9 Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the Theatre Royal Plymouth with Aladdin, choreographed by Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley. A run-in with Palace guards leads young tearaway Aladdin into a whirlwind of adventure and romance, involving unbelievable riches, love at first sight, treachery, and of course a magic lamp and all that it contains…

Mar 26 and Mar 27 Hofesh Shechter Uprising/The Art of Not Looking Back

The internationally acclaimed Hofesh Shechter Company return to the Theatre Royal Plymouth after 2010’s exclusive preview performances of Political Mother. In Uprising seven men emerge from the shadows to bombard the stage with furious energy. Set to Shechter’s throbbing percussive score, this highly charged work plays with the idea of masculinity - exploring brotherhood and friendship. The Art of Not Looking Back is inspired by, and made for, the world class female dancers of the Hofesh Shechter Company. Physical, complex and unrelenting; this work explores loss and separation.

themed season for Artistic Director David Pountney, with each opera promising a breathtaking and rewarding night at the theatre.

Apr 9 and Apr 10 Sutra

Sutra is a collaboration between Turner Prize winning sculptor Anthony Gormley, choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and 17 practising Buddhist monks from the Shaolin Temple in China. Aged between 10 and 26, the monks follow a strict Buddhist doctrine,

with kung fu and t’ai chi martial arts forming part of their daily ritual. During Sutra the monks perform such dare devil moves, you will literally see them as leaps of faith.

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222

Until Mar 2 My Perfect Mind

Acclaimed classical actor Edward Petherbridge rehearsed for the role of King Lear before a major stroke left him

Mar 11 to Mar 16 New Jersey Nights

This international hit show comes to Plymouth for one week only, taking you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. With four great singers, perfect harmonies, a live band and amazing dancers, Jersey Nights features hits including Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Oh What A Night.

Mar 18 to Mar 23 Birdsong

A story of love, courage and sacrifice during the Great War is brought to the stage in this critically acclaimed production of Sebastian Faulks’ bestselling novel. As war breaks out, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme, clinging to the memory of the beautiful Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

The production stars Sarah Jayne Dunn (Hollyoaks), Charlie G Hawkins (EastEnders) and Arthur Bostrom (‘Allo ‘Allo!).

Mar 28 That’ll Be The Day

This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere.

Apr 2 to Apr 6 Welsh National Opera

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unable to move. As he struggled to recover, he discovered the entire role of Lear still existed, word for word, in his mind. This Drum Theatre co-production brings together Edward Petherbridge and Told By An Idiot in a moving comic exploration of the resilience of the human spirit through the prism of Shakespeare.

Mar 6 to Mar 16 Sailors & Sweethearts

Inspired by the paintings of Beryl Cook, Sailors & Sweethearts is a celebration of the Plymouth she captured – a vibrant and unique city with a clear identity and future ahead of it. This Theatre Royal Plymouth People’s Company production features performers from the local community and draws on real stories of nights out in Plymouth and the impact they have had on the lives of people in the city and beyond.

Mar 21 to Apr 6 Forever House

In a terrace house in Plymouth, three different couples are cautiously looking to the future. Teenager Richard is plotting his escape to art college, mum-to-be Laura has big plans for her forever home, and in the middle of the night, marine expert Mark has an unexpected visitor…This Drum Theatre Plymouth production is a story of buried secrets and new beginnings, a black comedy-drama that asks the question: can you ever really start again?

Barbican Theatre Castle Street, Plymouth Box Office: 01752 267131

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Voices 4 Change is a free weekly session for 12-18 year olds that explores many of the challenges that young people face today.

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Mar 15 In My Shoes’

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In My Shoes’ is a story about a father and a son who have a troublesome relationship that lacks respect and

An amazing and inspiring range of dance performances and workshops from high quality international dance companies continue during March as part of The Boys Are Back In Town – a collaborative season that will feature a vibrant collection of work from professional male dance makers brought to the city by the Barbican Theatre, Peninsular Arts and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Through performances and workshops across various venues in Plymouth, male dance-makers will be demonstrating the high levels of skill, strength and agility required in dance and hopefully inspiring the next generation, showcasing contemporary to street dance to improvisation, in this city-wide project.

June Gamble, co-ordinating producer for Plymouth Dance said “We are delighted to be welcoming these understanding. In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, they attend an extreme therapy session which makes them consider the difficulties faced by others to develop their understanding of how it feels to be in another person’s shoes. The piece uses movement, dialogue and interaction to portray challenging real life experiences that will have a lasting effect on the audience’s compassion for others in real life while exposing them to an entertaining piece of hiphop theatre.

Mar 22 Napoleon: A Defence

A comedy show for all the family featuring live music, physical theatreclowning, a ship, a cannon and even some beautiful costumes.

Napoleon: A Defence is a one hour show based on the premise of four clowns deciding that Napoleon was innocent of all charges and attempting a defence of his character, his record, and his obsession with Josephine’s body odour.

B-Bar at the Barbican Theatre Castle Street, Plymouth 01752 242021 www.b-bar.co.uk

Mar 1 Swingology

Swingology perform gypsy swing in the style of guitar legend Django Reinhardt.

The swinging guitars and soaring clarinet solos are evocative of the soundtrack to 1940s Paris.

spectacular dance performances male choreographers to Plymouth over the next few months as the city prepares to bid for the City of Culture. This season of dance not only celebrates the range of dance across the city but also how arts organisations are working together to raise the profile of dance in Plymouth regionally, nationally and internationally.”

At the Barbican Theatre, Company Chameleon present Pictures We Make on Friday March 8, a doublebill that uses dance to question our relationship with ourselves and with other people sourced from stories and experiences from the long shared history of the performers. Their workshop on Thursday March 7 will give participants a chance to explore

son’s troubled relationship, with an inspiring and engaging workshop running the previous evening where the company will be sharing some of the tricks of their trade and teaching the mechanics of some awesome street, break, hip-hop and funk styles.

their strength in a two-hour highly physical workshop.

The Barbican’s final offering on Friday

March 15, will be In My Shoes by Rationale, a piece of hip-hop theatre telling the story of a father and his

The Boys Are Back In Town is fittingly brought to a close with performances by the internationally acclaimed Hofesh Shechter Company who bring Uprising & The Art of Not Looking Back to The Theatre Royal on Tuesday March 26 and Wednesday March 27 with workshops on Wednesday March 27 and Thursday March 28.

For booking details go to www. plymouthdance.org.uk.

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Apr 5 Lisbee Stainton

Mar 7, Apr 4 and May 2 Ladykillaz

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Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24 and May 8 Café Acoustica

Fortnightly showcase of unplugged talent, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Mullen.

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Hamer & Isaacs play swinging gypsy jazz under the influence of Django Reinhardt and The Hot Club Of France.

The addition of Rosie Corlett’s soaring vocals is guaranteed to turn the thermostat up a notch.

Some light relief with the best standups on the UK circuit.

Deirdre Cartwright and Kathy Dyson’s guitars celebrate the life and work of great New York jazz guitarist Emily Remler (who died aged 32) performing swinging jazz standards, bossa nova, Remler originals and some of their own compositions. They are joined on some numbers by vocalist Sarah P for an inspiring evening which will also feature songs by Leonard Cohen. The event is part of a new strand of programming featuring female musicians exclusively.

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Mar 29 Hamer & Isaacs

Apr 6 Tony Law - Maximum Nonsense

Join Tony Law – Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2012– for some gloriously absurd, loud and ridiculous comedy.

Plymouth Pavilions Millbay Road, Plymouth Box Office: 0845 146 1460

Mar 6 to Mar 8 Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan – one of British comedy’s biggest stars – will travel the length and breadth of the UK & Ireland for what will be the most anticipated comedy tour of 2013, taking in 57 shows.

Mar 9 Milton Jones – On the Road

Five-piece band playing music of Irish/ celtic origin. They play pretty much anything that gets feet tapping and lots of happy people dancing with instrumentation including vocals, guitar, harmonica, occasional Irish whistle, mandolin, fiddle, tea-chest bass, bodhran and percussion.

Mar 20 Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer

For Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer (pronounced fair), the delicate intertwining of music, life and that always-fine interpersonal equilibrium has borne fruit in the shape of a truly one of a kind artistic partnership.

Mar 22 Out to Grass

Plymouth’s avourite bluegrass boys mean business as they apply their amazing ability to well-known tunes.

Mar 28 and Apr 25 Thomas Ford

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

If you like your comedy clever and surreal, then this is the show for you!

Milton has been a panelist many times on Mock the Week (BBC2), and was recently to be seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1).

Mar 11 and Mar 12 Chinese State Circus

2000 years of tradition explode on stage with a spectacular extravaganza featuring 30 Chinese artists who perform remarkable acrobatics, martial arts and live musicians. The show includes a remarkable display of human juggling, the superb swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and dynamic hoop divers.

IT’s WHERE YOUR PET WOULD SHOP Lisbee Stainton...appearing at the B-Bar in Plymouth on April 5

Mar 20 Kasabian

Kasabian prepare for their eagerly awaited Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Royal Albert Hall – with two warmup shows one of them at Plymouth Pavilions.

Mar 21 Hollywood Blockbusters

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchastra return to Plymouth Pavilions with the sound of Hollywood Blockbusters. The concert features classic film scores which have accompanied numerous memorable Hollywood hits including music from Romeo & Juliet, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and many more.

Apr 3 and Apr 4 Wizard of Oz

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Apr 9 Simple Minds

Simple Minds are arguably one of the best live bands in the world and over a thirty year career have been responsible for some of the most innovative and enduring anthems in rock music.

Apr 11 to Apr 13 Derren Brown

The acknowledged master of psychological illusion will once again mesmerise, shock and entertain the audience.

Apr 20 Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy! Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out! The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Best to leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Over 16s only.

Apr 26 Bill Bailey – Qaulmpeddler

Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of unease and apprehension, with the help of religious dubstep, his folk bouzouki, horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. There will be a second date on September 24.

Apr 27 Cesar Millan

Dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan returns with a brand new show, sharing his secrets on how to build happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions.

Apr 29 Michael Ball

Britain’s leading musical theatre star hits stages across the UK in 2013 with his brand new tour Both Sides Now.

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spectacular easter panto at the pavilions A spectacular all new professional Easter pantomime version of the classic story, The Wizard of Oz is coming to Plymouth Pavilions on April 3 and 4.

Starring the hilarious Bobby Davro as Scarecrow and children’s favourite Sarah-Jane Honeywell from CBeebies Tikkabilla, Mighty Mites, ZingZillas and Higgledy House, the production includes a full supporting cast and amazing dancers! Also, yet to be announced... a very special guest star as Dorothy!!

Follow Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives.

On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon?

Join the fun this spring as Enchanted Entertainment present this amazing Easter pantomime version of the L. Frank Baum book.

Packed with great songs, brilliant dance routines and plenty of laughter for all the family!

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 0845 146 1460 or visit www.plymouthpavilions.com

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music Mar 2 Adventures of Mr Toad

Burrington Community Centre, Saltash Presented by the Transition Theatre Co: a musical in two acts. Tickets 01752 843073 Mar 6 to Mar 9 Calamity Jane

Devonport Playhouse Presented by Sounds Musical Theatre Company, Calamity Jane is a Wild West themed musical loosely based on the life of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickcock, played by Hollie Littlefair and Matthew Becker. It is strewn with favourite musical numbers including Secret Love, Deadwood Stage, Black Hills of Dakota and many more. The show is directed

by Karen Lambert and the orchestra is in the capable hands of the company musical director Jenny George. Tickets from Val Hodgins on Plymouth 510934.

Mar 7 20th International Concert Series

cello and piano duo star in chamber series concert

Mar 9 Church visits

Plymouth and District Organists’ Association visits to Church of Ascension, Crownhill at 11am and on to St. Peter’s Church at 2.30 pm to hear the new organ. No charge. Contact 01822 833728 for information.

Cellist Evva Mizerska and pianist Emma Abbate star in the latest concert in the Peninsula Arts Chamber Music Series at the Sherwell Centre, Plymouth on March 23.

Evva and Emma started working together in 2003 and have performed extensively in the UK. They have just released their debut CD with Toccata Classics – a world’s premiere recording of complete works for cello and piano by the contemporary Polish composer Krysztof Meyer.

Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery 20th Anniversary Composers’ Concert featuring local composers Philip R Buttall, Marsha de Thornley Head, Terence Higgins and Clive Jenkins.

Peter Fisher, violin, and Jonathan Delbridge, piano, will be supporting Philip, Clive and Terry in the

Mar 15 Plymouth Area Police Choir

Elburton Methodist Church In aid of ‘The Mission in Britain Fund’.

Tickets £5 at the door.

They will perform a programme which includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin.

Tickets and details from 01752 585050 or at www.peninsula-arts.co.uk performance of their compositions. The events celebrates the 20th International Concert Series, promoted by Jeanie Moore, which has brought to Plymouth artists from across the globe.Tickets £8.50 from Museum Shop (Tues - Sat 10am-4pm) or from www.wegottickets. com/event/155226

Mar 16 Mozart’s Requiem

St Andrew’s Minster Church, Plymouth University of Plymouth Choral Society with UPCS Sinfonia with conductor Simon Ible and soloists Hye-Youn Lee, soprano; Clare Presland, mezzosoprano; Tyrone Clarke, tenor and Simon Thorpe, baritone. Tickets 01752 585050. www.peninsula-arts.co.uk Mar 1 7 Plymouth Philharmonic Choir

The Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth Featuring Fauré: Requiem. Commissioned

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music work by young British composer Alexander Campkin. Soloist TBA. Tickets from Christian Literature Centre, Plymouth; Framing Centre, Hyde Park Road, Plymouth or 01364 72429.

Mar 20 Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

The Guildhall, Royal Parade, Conductor Anne Kimber, with Peter Fisher - violin.

Works to include Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

Mar 21 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Plymouth Pavilions Hollywood Blockbusters featuring classic film scores old and new including: Rota: Romeo & Juliet; Jarre: Lawrence of Arabia; Zimmer: Gladiator; Horner: Troy; Goldsmith: Star Trek; Barry: Out of Africa; Williams: Schindler’s List; Zimmer: The Last Samurai; Dun: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Badelt: Pirates of the Caribbean; Horner: Avatar. Contact Pavilions Box Office 0845 146 1460.

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Mar 23 Plymouth Phoenix Chorale

St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Sq, Plymouth Musical director Rupert Bond. Featuring Bach’s St Matthew Passion and works

by Mozart and Stanford.

Mar 23 Peninsula Arts Chamber Music Series

Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University Evva Mizerska - cello, Emma Abbate - piano. See panel. Details 01752 585050. www.peninsula-arts.co.uk Mar 24 Carlton Big Band

The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club, Madeira Road, The Hoe, Plymouth Tickets from 01752 664327, Kerry’s Music 01752 227120 or Elaine on 07973 600190. Bookings available for carvery and light lunches.

Apr 5 Plymouth Area Police Choir

St Budeaux Baptist Church With the Saltash Ladies Choir. For

ticket information and other enquiries contact Mr C Sharp 01752 842686.

Apr 6 Kessenyan Singers present The Military Wives Choir

St James Church, Torpoint Tickets £5 from Mrs Jennie Owens on 01752 829365 (evenings only). In aid of the Royal British Legion and the Military Wives Foundation.

Apr 9 to Apr 13 The Gondoliers

Devonport Playhouse, Plymouth Presented by the Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship at 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm).For tickets or further information call the box office on 01752 249988 or online at www.plymouthgilbertandsullivan.com See panel on page 30.

Apr 15 Plymouth Clarion Choir

The Rees Centre, Plympton Concert for the Plympton Seniors Association. Contact Mrs Fay Hancock 01752 338618.

west country singers perform ‘requiem without tears’ Apr 20 War Child Concert

Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery 13th Gala Charity Concert supporting children who are victims of war. Further details: jeaniemooremvo@aol.com or 01752 770345.

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir will be joined once more by one of the region’s most popular sopranos, Catherine Hamilton for its spring concert on March 17 at Plymouth Guildhall.

Together they will be performing Fauré’s Requiem and Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass.

For conductor Christopher Fletcher, Fauré’s Requiem is rather unusual in that it was composed as a celebration of death, whereas many other composers wrote their requiems in utmost fear.

Christopher said: “Verdi’s requiem is full of horror and terror of what the Day of Judgment might bring. When Mozart wrote his requiem it reflected his neurotic fear of death before slipping into a moment of sublime peace and tranquility. However Fauré wrote his requiem ‘for fun’ and called it a ‘lullaby to death’. He saw death as a happy deliverance. Our choir loves performing this requiem as it brings great comfort, peace and tranquillity”.

Christopher Fletcher

As the choir’s Music Director it is Christopher Fletcher’s job to choose concert programmes.

He surveyed the 150-strong choir to ask which classical choral pieces they would most like to perform. High up the list came Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass.

In its 40 years’

Apr 20 Plymouth University Student Composers Concert

University of Plymouth Sherwell Centre Plymouth University Student Sinfonia and Guests Jason Mitchell - conductor,

Jennifer Harris - artistic director.

Programme to include: Maury van Loon: Alpha; David Everson: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra; Jason Mitchell: Mythology Odessey: A Symphonic Poem; Jennifer Harris: The Da Vinci Suite Movement 4: Mirror ; Songs and

existence, as far as he knows, the choir has never performed this piece before.

Christopher said: “It feels new and fresh and during rehearsals the choir has found it to be very tuneful and melodic. I can’t wait for us all to perform it in the Guildhall, especially as St. Cecilia is the patroness of musicians and church music”.

The other featured soloists are tenor Gordon Pike and baritone John Hobbs.

Gordon Pike was born in Exeter and has close ties with the musical life of Exeter Cathedral, teaching and singing as a tenor lay vicar.

John Hobbs is the conductor of the North Devon, South Devon and Bude Choral Societies, and organist at Holy Trinity Church in Weare Giffard.

Ticket information can be found on the Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s website www. plymouthphilchoir.org .

Or call the booking office on 01364 72429.

Catherine Hamilton

Ten Tors Orchestra, Simon Ible conductor, Leland Chen - violin.

Programme includes Beethoven: Coriolan Overture; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor; Haydn: Symphony No.104 ‘London’. Details 01752 585050. www.peninsula-arts.co.uk

choruses from The Sound of Roses.

Tickets free. Parting donations invited toward concert costs.

Apr 27 SPiA Classical Masters Series

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Make the most of your days this spring and try something new at Mount Edgcumbe.

The park is brimming with activity as the sheep frolic in the fields and ducks glide across the ponds and there’s plenty of other wildlife too just waiting for their moment. Why not go along come and see what animals and birds you can spot?

If wildlife isn’t quite to your taste, then spend a few hours exploring the formal gardens in the lower park where this year you will see an amazing giant insect sculpture exhibition by local father and son artists Gary and Thomas Thrussel. Working in steel, copper and stainless steel, they use the natural world as inspiration for their sculptures.

Or are you looking for something a little more adventurous? Then why not conquer the latest in green technology in an off-road adventure with memories that will last a lifetime as Mount Edgcumbe Country Park launches a new Segway Safari this Easter.

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Whether you have already learned to ride, or are new to the thrill, there really is nowhere more stunning than a tour through the fabulous Grade 1 listed landscape of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Riders can enjoy the stunning parkland, woodlands and listed monuments from a new perspective! Then they can ride high above the coastal waters for awe-inspiring views across Plymouth Sound.

Segway tours will open at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park this Easter offering an experience and views rarely afforded to visitors who explore on foot. Oh, and you’ll learn some fascinating history along the way too!

Perhaps you would rather delve into times gone by? Then why not visit Mount Edgcumbe House itself which opens to the public on March 31. This year the House hosts a major new exhibition exploring the extraordinary sunken remains of the Metta Catharina - a ship which foundered in Plymouth Sound in 1786.

Hundreds of artefacts were recovered from the wreck - many of which will be on display at Mount Edgcumbe this season from May onwards.

If all that’s not enough, Mount Edgcumbe has an events diary packed with things for all the family. With lots of things to see and do inside and out at Mount

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much to offer Edgcumbe, why not go and spend the day there.

The Park and Gardens are open seven days a week all year round, and the House is open Sunday to Thursday 11am to 4.30pm 31 March to 25 September 2013.

For more information about what’s happening at Mount Edgcumbe go to the website www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk Or you can find out more on facebook www.facebook.com/ mtedgcumbe, or call 01752 822 236.

For details on holding a wedding or reception at Mount Edgcumbe see the brand new website www. me-weddingvenue.co.uk

Wednesday 27th & Friday 29th March 2013 10am - 12 noon

Join the Curator of the National Camellia Collection on a fascination walk around the collection at Mount Edgcumbe. Tickets cost £4.00 per person Check www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk for more events All tickets should be booked in advance by contacting: Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park Tel: 01752 822236 email: mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk

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gilbert and sullivan fellowship present the gondoliers

Members of the Gondoliers cast: back row (from left) Kim Willcocks (Gianetta), Gill Regan (Duchess of Plaza-Toro), Laura Ilsley (Tessa); front row (from left): Anna Dunford (Casilda), Sam Wilson (Antonio), Simon Prout (Marco) and Ross Ayling (Giorgio)

Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship will be presenting The Gondoliers as their 2013 production.

The show is directed by Alan Spencer, with Jane Warwick conducting the professional orchestra.

Cast in the show are both long-standing members of the Fellowship and new singers making their debut with the company.

The show runs from April 9 until April13 at the Devonport Playhouse, Fore Street, Plymouth, evenings at 7.30pm plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

The gondolier brothers, Marco and Giuseppe, will be played by Simon Prout and newcomer Dominick Thomas, with their partners Gianetta and Tessa played by Kim Willcocks, well-known to local audiences, and Laura Ilsley, until now the Fellowship’s accompanist but now in her first role as a singer with the company.

Tickets at £14 (concessions £12 over 60 and TRAC members on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, £6 under 16s on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday matinee) can be obtained from the company box office on 01752 249988 or online at www.plymouthgilbertandsullivan.com .

Gareth Davies plays Don Alhambra, while the Duke and Duchess of Plaza-Toro are played by Peter Clement and Gill Regan, with Anna Dunford as their daughter Casilda and Mark Sidey as their servant Luiz.

Discounts on group bookings are 50p per ticket on 10 or more £1 per ticket on 20 or more.

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Feb 28 to Mar 3, Apr 4 to Apr 7 Continental Market

City Centre The hugely popular Continental Market is returning as part of a series of street markets being held in Plymouth City Centre. Featuring a wide variety of delicious produce brought to the city by traders from across the globe.

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The Guildhall, Plymouth The exhibition includes a display of ancient and modern Bibles, 13th Century manuscript facsimile of the first printed Bible, a 16th Century scroll, replicas of archaeological artefacts, video presentations, quizzes and adult and children’s trails. The purpose of the exhibition is to bring to the attention of people this important book, its history and contents, and its universal and timeless message.

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The Plymouth Half Marathon is well known for its fantastic atmosphere where thousands of supporters line the scenic route which finishes in the historic area of The Hoe with a backdrop of Smeaton’s Tower. The course takes runners along the promenade with views of the seafront, picturesque Barbican and through the green Saltram Park.

The great course, good reputation and atmosphere ensure that this iconic Plymouth race attracts everyone from local, national and international athletes as well as beginners, club runners and charity runners.

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on your marks for new look half marathon Plymouth’s Half Marathon will have a new date and a new look in 2013.

The event will take place on Sunday April 28 and with over 5,000 people expected to take part, runners are urged to sign up and secure their place at www.plymouthhalfmarathon.com.

With a revised, earlier position in the racing calendar, Plymouth’s Half Marathon will now be a spring fixture, instead of taking place on the late May Bank Holiday. Following feedback from runners, this new spring date will provide better running conditions and a more balanced event calendar for the South West.

Event organiser Hannah Williams said: “The spring date now complements the date of the Great West Run, Exeter’s Half Marathon, which takes place in October, so South West runners will have a big home race in both spring and autumn.”

Plymouth’s Half Marathon is one of the most popular road races in the South West, known for its spectacular scenery and friendly atmosphere.

Traffic-free, the half marathon annually opens Plymouth’s streets to over 5,000 runners and thousands more spectators, who line the 13.1 mile course.

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Hannah said: “Plymouth’s Half Marathon is a great race to run because the whole community gets involved. There’s a festival atmosphere which celebrates the achievement of each and every runner.”

Cancer Research UK and local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) supported the race in 2012 and are confirmed as charity partners for 2013. Runners for these charities raised over £75,000 at the Plymouth Half Marathon and Plymouth 10K in 2012.

Money raised for Cancer Research UK has been used to fund the work of researchers, including Dr Simon Rule at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital.

Dr Rule is researching new treatments for lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells.

Judy Pride, local community fundraiser for CHSW said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been chosen as the official local charity for the Half Marathon in 2013. The iconic run is such a splendid community event, it really is an honour to be so involved. We hope to see hundreds more runners taking part for us and helping to raise a smile for local families with life-limited children.”

CHSW has a dedicated running club for those who want to run for the charity. For more information about the sponsorship visit www.chsw.org.uk/ running-events or phone 01726 871 800.

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family stuff Events at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus The Imaginators

Admission free. Booking essential.

Free, fun creative learning sessions for pre-school children and their parents/ carers. 10.30am to 11.30am or 1pm to 2pm on Wednesdays (term time only).

Advance booking is essential. Call 01752 304665 to reserve your place.

Wild About Plymouth

Nature’s Inventions Mar 23 11am to 4pm. Find out some of the most interesting discoveries in the natural world! How do we know how fast dinosaurs ran? What amazing inventions have insects evolved to adapt to different environments? All of these and more will be answered through a series of interactive activities. No need to book. Drop in for as little or as long as you like.

Big Beach Fossil Hunt Apr 28 12pm to 4pm. Charmouth Beach, Dorset. Admission Free. No need to book. Come to Dorset for the day as ‘Wild About Plymouth’ goes the extra mile! Hunt for ammonites, belemnites and maybe an ichthyosaur skeleton!

Our natural history experts will give you the help you need to be the next great fossil hunter. Bring some warm clothes, a packed lunch and keen eyes. Fossil hunting hammers and goggles can be hired or purchased from the beach shop, although they’re not essential. There are toilets and a cafe at the beach if you need them.

Fingers crossed everyone will return home with a fossil! There is a pay and display car park on Charmouth Beach. Head for Charmouth and follow the signs for the beach along Lower Sea Lane. Meet in the car park on Charmouth Beach.

Creatures from the Past May 11 11am to 2pm Buckfastleigh Caves, Buckfastleigh, Devon. £5 per adult £2.50 per child/ under 5s free. Advance booking is essential. Join the team to see and hold fossil bones of hyenas, rhinos,

bison and hippos that lived around Buckfastleigh Hill 120,000 years ago when the climate was very warm. The caves are part of a conservation area and home to over 1000 bats. Learn the secret lives of our bats, walk ancient pathways, see where earthquakes happened, volcanoes erupted and enjoy some family friendly activities.

Refreshments will be provided, but bring a packed lunch. Please wear long trousers and sensible shoes. Parking is available at the Caves site. Meet at the William Pengelly Museum entrance at Buckfastleigh Caves (TQ11 0DY).

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Admission is free. Advance booking is essential on 01752 304774. Call on the day to see if any last-minute places are available - although there is no guarantee any will remain.

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family events Come in and make your own cards and keepsakes to give to your mum on her special day.

Eggstra Special Mar 30 11am to 12pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. It’s Easter! Be creative and make a chick in a basket plus some other seasonal keepsakes to celebrate the start of the holidays.

Family Events

Museums at Night: Tudors at Twilight May 17 6pm to 9pm Admission free - no need to book. Meet re-enactors and find out more from them about what life was like in Tudor times. Enjoy a range of fun arts and crafts activities including helping to create a giant 3D map of Tudor Plymouth. Admission is free and there is no need to book. Drop in for as little or as long as you like.

Hidden History Hats May 18 10am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm) Admission free - no need to book

Plymouth has links to many famous people throughout history including artists, entrepreneurs, seafarers and explorers. Come in and find out more about some of these fascinating characters and make a hat inspired by them before the Lord Mayor’s Day parade begins. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be patient with us if sessions are busy as activities are organised on a first come, first served basis!

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Mar 24 Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 2pm starting from the Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Apr 24 Back to the Tudors

11.30am to 12.30pm 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.

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Mar 29 to Apr 1 Easter Egg Trail

Buckland’s most popular trail is backand even better! Will you finish it and claim your prize?

Apr 6 and Apr 7 Pond Dipping

Go along and find out what water beasties lurk in Buckland’s pond.

Apr 9 Costume Day

Step back in time and explore the costumes of Buckland Abbey. Join the volunteer Costume Group and find out all about fashions of the past.

Apr 13 and Apr 14 Den Building

Join in an afternoon of den building and have fun at the same time.

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May 25 to May 28 Greenfingers

Another chance to fill in your Greenfingers log book and start growing. Over the year we’ll grow flowers, vegetables and fruit for you to take home and enjoy.

Mar 23 and Mar 24 Daffodil Weekend

Go along and see the wonderful collection of daffodils grown on the Cotehele Estate. Displays, walks and talks. Free event.

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Mar 29 to Apr 1 Easter Egg Trail

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Apr 2 to Apr 14 Alternative Easter Trail

A trail around the Cotehele estate finishing at Cotehele Mill with a prize for all children.

Apr 10 Bushcraft for Older Children

A fun day for teenagers. Booking essential.

May 24 to May 27 Family Wild in the Woods

A long weekend of countryside living.

Bring your tents & sleeping bags and pitch up on the Cotehele Estate for nightwalks, trails, workshops, bush craft and much more.

May 28 and May 29 Family Fun Days

Fun with the gardening team. Drop-in for pond dipping on Wednesday and making paper pots and planting a seed in them on Thursday.

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Mar 29 to Apr 1 Egg-citing Easter Trail

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Mar 29 to Apr 11 Spring Crafts for Families

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Apr 2, Apr 16 and Apr 30 TR2 Backstage Tours

See the unrivalled set, costume, prop-making and rehearsal facilities at the award-winning TR2 building in Cattedown, as well as learn more about the Creative Learning team, who provide one of the biggest education and outreach programmes for a regional venue in the UK. To book contact the Box Office on 01752 267222

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exhbitions & other events Events at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus Various dates Art Bite Tours and History Bite Tours

Fancy spending your lunchtime taking a bite-sized look at the museum’s collections and changing exhibitions?

Then join the museum team at 1pm for a 30-minute tour. Unless stated otherwise, no two tours are the same - so even if you’ve been before there is always a reason to come back!

Admission is free but places are limited. Please collect a ticket from the Welcome Desk or contact the museum and they will post or put one aside for you. Everyone who attends receives a voucher for a 20% discount in the café afterwards, so you can grab yourself a quick bite to eat too!

Art Bite Tours

Mar 6 Women in Art: From Hobby to Profession Mar 13 Gordon Baldwin and his Artistic Influences Apr 17 Women in Art: Behind the Canvas Apr 24 Gordon Baldwin and his Career History Bite Tours

May 1 From 17th Century Portraiture to the Pre-Raphaelites May 8 Plymouth Uncovered May 15 Plymouth: Port and Place May 25 Stories from the Stores Until April 13 Ida Kar: Bohemian Photographer

In 1960 Ida Kar became the first photographer to have a retrospective exhibition at a major London art gallery.

Despite receiving public and critical acclaim from her contemporaries, she is surprisingly unknown today, yet she was instrumental in encouraging the acceptance of photography as a fine art and her subjects included some of the

most celebrated figures from the literary and art worlds of 1950s and 1960s Europe and Russia. This exhibition will be drawn from the Ida Kar Archive, acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in 1999 and will include around 40 of her portraits. A number of the artists Kar photographed are represented in the Museum’s permanent collections and selected works by them will also be on display.

Until May 11 Gordon Baldwin: Objects for a Landscape

This major touring exhibition from York Museums Trust celebrates the achievements of Gordon Baldwin OBE, one of the most important ceramic artists of our time. It will include around 100 works shown alongside related drawings, collages and photographs.

Apr 27 to June 29 The Making of a Modern City

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Abercrombie and Watson’s ‘Plan for Plymouth’ and get a unique insight into the reconstruction of the city following heavy bombing during World War 2.

The museum’s staff will be delving into the archive collections for this exhibition to reveal previously unseen documents, plans and images that record the people, politics and places that shaped the city we know today.

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Contemporary Craft Workshop

Apr 27 Printed China 10.30am to 3.30pm £25 per person A screenprinting workshop. Create designs inspired by the china in the museum’s collections. Cut and tear paper to make stencils for screen printing. Use your designs to print onto tea towels, tote bags and papers.

Experiment with colour and texture using water based printing inks. During the day you will have the opportunity to make a bag and a tea towel plus other experimental and samples pieces on both paper and fabric. To book please send a cheque for £25 made payable to H. Round to Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth.

May 9 and May 11 Meet the Expert: Coins, Medals and Tokens

Take your coins, medals and tokens in for the numismatics (the study of currency) expert John Cumbers to identify. You can also see a small complementary display about coins and coin collecting. 10am to 1pm.

Admission free - no need to book.

Special events at historic sites

May 11 Smeaton’s Sea Shanties 10.30am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Listen to local salty sea dogs ‘Tobacco Road’ perform some authentic sea shanties while you look around the landmark lighthouse. Standard admission applies but there is no need to book.

May 28 Musical Merriment at the Elizabethan House 3.30pm

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Art Source™ UK will host an exhibition of Timmy Mallett’s work at Residence No 1, Royal William Yard, Plymouth between March 23 and April 7 from 10am to 8pm every day including Sundays.

The exhibition will be open to the public all over the Easter holidays and there will be plenty of family fun at the weekends with planned face painting on Saturdays and Easter egg hunts on Sundays. Parents can view the exhibition at their leisure while their children are being entertained.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view and buy art from an exciting collection of original paintings from the entertainer who is also a Fine Art Trade Guild Award Winning artist.

The exhibition will celebrate 200 years of the ‘Impressionist Movement’ with Timmy’s interpretations of some of the great artists of all time from Monet’s Water Lilies to Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

All this work will be exhibited alongside an intimate portfolio of Timmy’s ever popular original paintings depicting scenes all around the UK and from his extensive oversea travels.

May 30 Musical Merriment at the Merchant’s House 10.30am Listen to local folk band ‘Tobacco Road’ perform some of their favourite songs as you soak up the atmosphere in one of the city’s most historic properties.

Standard admission applies but there is no need to book.

Until Mar 31 Ceramics by Tim Andrews

45 Southside Gallery, Southside Street, Barbican Plymouth Tim Andrews has gained an international reputation for his distinctive smoke-fired and raku

ceramics. Many works are black and white with linear decoration or burnished with muted coloured slips.

His pieces have been acquired for both public and private collections and are exhibited widely across the UK and abroad.

Until Apr 15 Martin Dutton, Parallel Themes

Theatre Royal Mezzanine Floor A free exhibition of the recent works of Devon-based artist Martin Dutton.

Consisting of still life and landscape paintings, the exhibition includes pieces inspired by and painted on the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor.

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hospitality to albion’s Plymouth Albion may not have had the best results in recent matches – but the club’s off-the-field activities have certainly been a big winner.

A range of special events and regular activities designed to attract new customers and additional revenues have proved successful since their introduction in 2013.

This, combined with the huge success of the England Under 20s international at the Brickfields at the beginning of February, has helped generate much-needed income for the club.

Appalling weather for several of the club’s home games has had a big impact on attendances, but a crowd of nearly 5,000 spectators turned up for the international match between England and Scotland.

Acting chief executive Debbie Fisher said: “The international match has resulted in very positive feedback from the RFU, Sky TV who broadcast the match live and other organisations and individuals involved.

“It was also a big success in terms of our engagement with local schools. We contacted virtually every primary school in Plymouth to highlight the fact that children under 12 can go free at Albion and on the night we had around 800 youngsters in the ground,” said Debbie.

“There were many people of all ages who had probably never been to a rugby match, let alone Albion, who came along on the night. They were able to watch some of the country’s best young players and enjoy the terrific atmosphere at Brickfields.”

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She said: “With little more than a dozen matches at Brickfields each season it is essential that the club generates additional income from commercial activities to survive and prosper in the Championship. Brickfields has the potential to be a Premiership stadium, but that means the overheads in running such a large site are considerable.”

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With a playing and coaching squad of around 35, a further 10 commercial and catering staff and a pool of 50 casual staff, generating non-rugby income is vital to the club’s future.

Debbie received approval from the Albion board earlier last year to strengthen the commercial team at the club with the key appointments of an events and catering manager, IT administrator – who oversees the club’s website and database – and a bar cellar supervisor.

Debbie said that corporate hospitality at home matches was proving popular with sell-outs or near sell-outs at recent games and also for the last three home games of the season against Bedford, Jersey and table-topping Newcastle.

“We’re seeing lots of new faces and engaging with a growing number of businesses and individuals who recognise that Albion is a great place to enjoy networking with customers and potential customers – as well as watching Championship rugby.”

Alongside the match day corporate hospitality, Albion have introduced a Sunday Carvery in the Club House from 12 noon until 3pm which has seen bookings increasing week by week. Priced at £6.95 for adults and £4 for children, the

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and special events vital long-term success profitability were proving successful. “The general economic situation is not helpful and like many sporting organisations we have to work hard to generate extra revenue. We are a very lean team here, but everyone is passionate about Albion and want to see the club succeed.”

Carvery has taken off at a rate of knots. The club room is also open on weekdays for lunches between 12 noon and 2pm.

A special Mother’s Day lunch on Sunday March 10 from 12 noon to 4pm includes a three course lunch for just £12 (two course £9.50) with a gift for every mum as well.

Other future events planned include a Barn Dance on Saturday June 15 featuring Smiley Boots with a barbecue and glass of scrumpy for £15 a ticket (£12 for members).

The week before, Albion will be staging its first ever Events and Wedding Fair, a free event for the public to go along to Brickfields and take a look at what the club can offer in the way of hospitality.

The following month Brickfields will be hosting a Grand Summer Ball on July 6 starting at 7pm.

Visitors can dance the night away to the sounds of Risky Business and DJ Micky. Tickets cost £37 and include a sumptuous feast of food.

With full catering facilities available on site, Brickfields is an ideal venue for conferences, wedding receptions, parties, proms and other special occasions.

“We have such an extensive range of facilities here at Brickfields, that we can meet the needs of most functions. We can tailor our services to match the client’s precise requirements and budget.”

Debbie Fisher

Debbie said that the steps taken to generate increased revenue and improve

The end of season players lunch and awards ceremony will be held in the Keir Marquee on Sunday April 21 starting at 12 noon.

Dine with the players and enjoy lunch with the end of season awards ceremony. The event offers a two course carvery lunch and cheese board for £22 per person (£19 for members).

For bookings or further information call Plymouth Albion on 01752 565064 or visit www.plymouthalbion.com

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Express Diagnostics have provided high quality cardiac testing and audiology for many years and now offer foot care services.

Contracts Manager Kerri Mellor said that feedback from GPs and other medical specialists highlighted the increased need for podiatry treatment.

“The demand for NHS podiatry treatment keeps increasing more rapidly than the available funding which means there is a growing demand for patients to look for private treatment, help and advice.”

A fully-equipped podiatry clinic has been established at Express Diagnostics’ Treatment Centre at the Tamar Science Park. Express Diagnostics have been fortunate to have been able to recruit Susan Hunt, an experienced and qualified podiatrist, to provide a range of treatments for private patients.

Susan, who has a degree in podiatry from the University of Plymouth, has practiced in Plymouth and other parts of Devon for 13 years and is looking forward to her new role with Express Diagnostics.

“Express Diagnostics have an excellent reputation for the quality of services they provide and this is an ideal time for me to join their team of medical specialists.”

A full range of foot care services will be provided by Susan including general foot care, toenail cutting, bio mechanical assessments, sports injuries and care for people with diabetes.

Susan said: “Regular monitoring of feet is essential for patients with diabetes as poor circulation can lead to the loss of toes and even more serious conditions.”

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Podiatrist Susan Hunt at work with Express Diagnostics

service by firm The addition of podiatry services is the latest chapter in the Cardio Analytics and Express Diagnostics success story.

Cardio Analytics was founded in 1994 to provide an easy access, high quality cardiac testing service to general practitioners, local hospitals and clinical research organisations: the medical services arm of the company has expanded to become Express Diagnostics. Cardio Analytics remains a global leading cardiology service provider for the clinical trials industry.

In July 2003 the company moved to its own purpose built facility on the Tamar Science Park in Plymouth. The company now employs 50 people including an in house team of medical experts and quality specialists Situated right next to Derriford Hospital and the Peninsula Medical School means that Express Diagnostics is at the very hub of healthcare in the South West as well as being at the centre of Plymouth’s renaissance as a city of science and technology.

The company has been contracted to provide cardiac testing and hearing services to local NHS Primary Care Trusts for many years, enhancing the care of patients throughout the Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall region. Despite the rapid growth, the company has always maintained an ongoing focus on service quality and customer satisfaction.

For further information about podiatry services contact Express Diagnostics on 01752 720799 or visit their website at www.expressdiagnostics.co.uk the plymouth magazine

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nightmare kitchen is transformed into an art deco dream Gas engineer Darren Nicholson and his partner Colette had a tough decision to make when choosing a company to install a new kitchen in their Hartley home.

“We worked here seven days a week from early morning to late evening,” said Darren.

“Everything had to be replaced or renewed, but all the effort was worth it in the end.”

Darren said: “I have three friends who run kitchen companies and I asked all of them to quote. KF Kitchens had also been recommended, but we left them until last.

The couple have followed an art deco theme reflecting the age of the property and they wanted the kitchen to be the centrepiece of their new home.

“When we visited their fantastic showroom in Faraday Mill Business Park we were not only impressed by the huge number of displays but also their enthusiasm and creative ideas,” said Darren.

“KF Kitchens say that they don’t sell kitchens they help customers to buy one – and that was exactly what we experienced.”

“We had a very clear idea of what we wanted and Nathan and Derinda Damarell of KF Kitchens helped us to achieve our dream,” said Colette.

The couple bought the 1920s semi-detached property in February last year and spent nearly six months refurbishing and renovating it.

“We had several meetings with them as we discussed and developed our ideas and plans,” she added.

“It had been empty for three years and was basically uninhabitable,” said Darren.

“It was in a terrible state. Floors had collapsed, ceilings were down and to make matters worse there were huge Leylandii surrounding the property which had actually grown into the roof space. This meant that there was also damp everywhere.”

The style of the kitchen reflects their art deco theme and inspired by one of the display in the KF Kitchens showroom.

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business matters

Plymouth Garden Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013 with special events and promotions and plans for further expansion of the business.

Three generations of the same family have been involved in the business since it was launched by former Stoke postmaster Tom Newton in 1963.

Tom and two other businessmen created what was the first American style drive-in garden centre on the site of a Victorian Fort in Crownhill.

Bowden Battery was built in the 1870s as part of a ring of defences around Plymouth to protect the naval dockyard from a land attack and many of the original features remain.

The outer wall with rifle slits runs along the back of the large parking area, while the original entrance remains and the drawbridge mechanism is visible.

The main guardhouse block is at the entrance to the garden centre and other original features remain including gun emplacements with circular railways, tunnel entrances and ammunition stores.

The six acre site is officially registered as an ancient monument, which has presented its own unique challenges for the Newton family over the years.

Originally leased from Plymouth City Council the site was later acquired by the Newton family.

Tom maintained his involvement in the business well into his 80s, with his son Paul taking over the day-to-day running of the company 33 years ago. Paul’s wife Penny has been actively involved for many years, while Paul’s daughter Fiona joined the garden centre team seven years ago and is currently Tom Newton, who founded Plymouth general manager.

Paul said: “Plymouth Garden Centre was the first of its kind and has continued to grow and develop over the last 50 years. We have a fantastic team of staff, several of whom have been here for 30 years or more, and an extremely loyal customer base.

Garden Centre in 1963, pictured at the entrance to the site with the drawbridge mechanism. Below: Tom’s wife Winifred who worked in the business for many years

“The main focus of our business is plants and gardening products, but over the years we have extended into gifts and clothing and also established a very popular coffee shop.”

One of the major events in 2013 will be a big expansion of the coffee shop to create twice as much seating and also provide extra kitchen space.

The company is also taking on more staff, with its current workforce of 35 work alongside Fiona as she takes over the reins from Paul.

Managing director Paul said: “Succession in a family business – particularly one as diverse as this – is always something of a challenge. It is also not easy as an

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plymouth garden centre – a local family business that continues to grow and flourish independent competing with some of the big chains, but we have survived and prospered over the years.

“We are very much a local business with local suppliers and are benefiting from the fact that in the current economic climate people are looking to shop more locally than in the past.”

Keeping it in the family...managing director Paul Newton with daughter Fiona

Fiona said: “Most of our plants are sourced from local nurseries who provide regular and often weekly deliveries of fresh stock. We are pleased to support growers from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset with some of the finest specimens grown locally.

Plymouth Garden Centre in the 1960s with its usual extensive selection of plants and pots

“We endeavour to source as many products as possible locally as we firmly believe in supporting the local economy.”

Plans for the future include adding more concessions to the current aquatics, garden machinery and conservatory businesses on the site and Fiona would love to see the imposing guardhouse restored and brought into use one day.

“We want to make a visit to Plymouth Garden Centre an enjoyable and interesting experience,” she added.

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travel insuran pays to always read the small

We are always advised to carefully read the small print regarding anything we purchase or subscribe to.

However, how many of us actually do this is highly questionable and it is not until there is an issue or a problem with the goods or services provided that we all wish we had!

Travel insurance is no exception. We have sold literally thousands of holiday insurance policies over the years and we feel that the level of cover provided should fulfil the needs of most travellers.

Unfortunately, this may not be the case with all policies and it is a particular purchase for which we would strongly recommend reading the detail in the small print.

Travel insurance is now often included with a bank account, a credit card or even as part of a scheme provided by an employer but it is essential to check exactly what level of cover is offered by these policies.

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I raise this issue following an incident involving an existing client of mine who recently booked a holiday departing from Exeter Airport. His travel insurance cover was provided through a scheme arranged by his workplace and he presumed that this would at least offer a reasonable level of cover for most eventualities.

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My clients left home allowing plenty of time to reach the airport but they were unfortunately involved in a multi-vehicle accident on the A38. Luckily, they escaped unharmed but they were unable to leave the scene of the accident for many hours, which resulted in them missing their flight.

Upon returning home, they called to advise us of the incident and we subsequently contacted the tour operator to explain why they were a no-show at the airport. At this point, we also requested a cancellation invoice to facilitate claiming the cost of the holiday back from the insurance company.

It was not until our clients contacted the insurance company that they discovered that their policy did not cover them for missed departure and they would therefore lose the total cost of the holiday.

When they later read the small print, it confirmed that they would be covered for up to £800 in travelling expenses if a departure was missed but, unbelievably, they would not refund the cost of the holiday if it was completely missed.

Since the incident, I have contacted the insurance company that we deal with to take advice for reference. They clearly stated that, under the terms of their policy, our clients would have been covered for cancellation as ‘they had allowed more than sufficient time to reach the airport’ and because the accident resulting in a missed departure was ‘completely beyond their control’.

They confirmed that they would have also been covered if the vehicle had broken down providing that they could prove that it was ‘fully serviced and in a roadworthy condition’.

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What is of particular concern is how my clients (and many other travellers) had renewed their policy year after year and wrongly assumed that they would be covered for most eventualities, even if this meant having to claim for medical expenses whilst abroad.

This only goes to highlight how essential it is to check the detail in the level of cover provided and never assume that we are covered for what many would class as a basic problem or situation.

It is particularly tempting to take up the offer of ‘free’ travel insurance with a bank account or similar but how many of us continually renew these policies not knowing what we are actually covered for? The cost of my clients’ holiday amounted to just over £1,000, which is a substantial sum of money in itself but can you imagine the

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I would therefore suggest to everyone that they call their respective holiday insurance providers at the earliest opportunity to request a copy of their policy. When you receive this, examine the full terms, conditions and levels of cover before you make a decision on whether the policy is adequate for your needs. If not, you should seriously consider taking out a different policy.

Some travel agents and online tour operators seem very happy to take your holiday booking but are not quite as willing when it comes to help and advice with arranging visas for the countries you plan to visit.

agent making bookings for clients to destinations where visas are required, visa advice is a critical part of the service that you should be offering and if you refuse, you don’t deserve the business!

Destinations such as the USA, China and Russia have special entry requirements, which need careful planning and I find it totally unacceptable that any travel agent (online or otherwise) would tell customers to do it themselves!

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In my opinion, this is an essential part of the service that should be provided by any travel organiser. Some of the application forms are quite complicated and it can be easy to make a mistake. In certain circumstances, an error with the application can result in travel or entry being denied and it is therefore imperative to seek the help of a professional regarding visa requirements.

I would go so far as to say that if you are booking a holiday and your agent or tour operator will not help with your visa, then book elsewhere! If you are a responsible

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probate: plymouth solicitors’ pledge to bereaved families

There have never been as many different ways to administer the estate of a deceased person as there are currently.

There are internet companies, organisations such as the Co-op, banks and building societies, as well as traditional solicitors’ firms who offer advice and services on what to do when a loved one passes away and how best to administer the estate.

However, bereaved families are urged to take their time and look into the various options available before rushing into anything.

That is the advice from Samantha Buckthought, head of the Wills & Trust Department of Wolferstans Solicitors, one of Plymouth’s leading firms with one of the largest private client teams in the area.

She said: “It is a complete minefield for bereaved families to know where to start when they are grieving and faced with tax documentation, paperwork, bills arriving and various different copies of Wills. It is a difficult time, and there is an awful lot to cope with.”

Families can be confused by the vast range of options available, but often the service that they are being offered is not a quality service, or is very costly.

“There is no obligation on any family to use a solicitor to administer a deceased person’s estate. However, I recommend that families look closely at what they are being offered by any provider before they proceed. Often, probate services that are offered are dealt with at a distance, without you ever meeting face to face the person dealing with your case,” added Samantha.

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“Sometimes the provider is not able to offer all of the services that you need: for example, they may be able to collect in assets and pay the bills, but they may not be able to see the bigger picture and offer the more detailed tax advice or look at your family as a whole to help you plan for the future.

“It is understandable that families will think of the costs of administering an estate as one of the first hurdles, and I have come across many families who have chosen to administer an estate themselves. Whilst Samantha Buckthought that is entirely appropriate for the right case, there is no substitute for obtaining informed, no obligation legal advice first to ensure that everything is looked at in detail. After all, it is not necessarily what you know you need to do, it is what you don’t know that can cause problems.

“For example, I recently had a discussion with a lady who had forgotten to claim important Inheritance Tax reliefs that were available, meaning that she was faced with a very large Inheritance Tax bill, when there should have been no tax to pay. Opting for the cheapest option in that scenario can ultimately prove very costly. In this scenario we can assist just in relation to the aspects of the administration that the family wants help with, often for a fixed fee.”

Samantha also urged families to read the small print of documentation before they sign up with anyone offering a probate service.

She said: “Traditionally solicitors are seen as expensive for the administration of estates, but I have found other organisations such as banks and building societies usually charge a percentage of the value of the estate, which is often considerably higher than our charges for an estate administration. Often they are also not carrying out exactly what you want to happen.”

However, she cautioned against simply approaching any legal firm. “It is important to choose a specialist. Families should look for firms and members of STEP (The Society for Trusts and Estates Practitioners), Solicitors for the Elderly, or the Law Society Private Client Section.

“They should also look for firms who have a specialist department carrying out this work and a history of administering estates. I am very proud to head up the department at Wolferstans which boasts members of all of those specialist organisations, and a team of 12 specialist lawyers who are very experienced in dealing with deceased’s families and assisting with their affairs.

“The majority of our clients approach us because they have used us before and know that we provide a specialist, high quality service, at a competitive price. We have been

providing legal services to families in Plymouth for over 200 years, and we have every intention to continue into our next bicentenary by carrying on that tradition.

Samantha said: “We work very hard for our clients to ensure the best possible result, not just for the families in front of us, but also for their future generations, and this is very important to us. We assist in the administration of estates from very small, straightforward estates, up to estates worth multi million pounds, with complicated agricultural issues, business related issues, and complex families.”

Wolferstans are launching their ‘Probate Pledge’ which Samantha explained is based on four main principles: • You will always see a qualified lawyer face to face who will manage your case; • The lawyer will always be at least a member of STEP, Solicitors for the Elderly or the Law Society Private Client Section; • You will be offered a range of services to suit you – from simply obtaining the Grant of Probate to a full administration of the estate; and • You will be offered a range of flexible funding options including fixed fees.

She added: “No two families are the same, so it is not a question of ‘one size fits all’. We can ensure that what a family is being offered suits them.

In many cases, the family wish to deal with a lot of administration themselves, but we can still assist in relation to the tax paperwork and obtaining the Grant of Probate, where needed, for a fixed fee. Our pledge to the families of Plymouth is that Wolferstans will always provide them with a level of service that is right for them in administering a deceased person’s estate, and I urge them to take the time to have an initial no obligation discussion with a lawyer to consider all of their options before acting too quickly.”

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city of culture bid attracts attention from westminster Plymouth’s bid for City of Culture 2017 was the hot topic during a recent visit by Shadow Culture Minister Dan Jarvis MP. Plymouth City Council Leader, Councillor Tudor Evans and Deputy Leader Councillor Peter Smith along with Alison Seabeck MP and representatives from Plymouth Culture Board welcomed Mr Jarvis to the Council House and discussed the city’s cultural ambitions including the City of Culture bid.

Dan Jarvis said after the meeting: “There are a number of compelling reasons why the City of Culture should come to Plymouth, not the least of which is the Mayflower anniversary in 2020.

“I was impressed with the enthusiasm of all those involved in bidding for Plymouth and inspired by the content of the bid.”

Tudor Evans said: “We wanted Mr Jarvis to see what a fantastic city we have, to hear about our exciting and ambitious plans and take that back to Westminster.

“Bidding for the City of Culture 2017 is a fantastic opportunity which fits in with our wider city ambition for Plymouth on its journey to the Mayflower 400 year anniversary in 2020. We have a fantastic city and this is another chance to shout about it and see real benefits for people, raising aspirations, creating jobs and attracting visitors, showcasing Plymouth on an international stage and boosting the economy.”

Plymouth City Council and Plymouth University have both agreed to contribute £20,000 each towards the expression of interest on the basis that this funding is matched by the Culture Board working with the private sector.

Cities such as Glasgow and Liverpool, that have held similar titles in the past, have reported huge financial returns on their initial investments as well as a legacy of economic benefit.

Cllr Smith added: “We are already attracting attention for Plymouth having announced our intention to bid, now as we go through the process we hope everyone in the city will get involved in some way and make the most of the opportunity.

Culture bid visit..pictured from left Tracey Guiry, bid leader, Coun Peter Smith, Shadow Culture Secretary Dan Jarvis, Council leader Tudor Evans, Alison Seabeck MP and Kath Davies, arts and heritage engagement manager

Even if we don’t win there will be significant benefits and we will of course carefully consider the investments required at each stage.”

Adrian Vinken, Theatre Royal chief executive and chair of the Plymouth Culture Board said: “Plymouth is a remarkable place. The global significance of its rich historic heritage is easily understood once you realise that there are 51 other Plymouths scattered around the world and they can all trace their origins back to this city. It has by far the best natural location of any city in the UK and boasts a range of world class cultural and arts facilities.

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“We host events of international significance like the America’s Cup World Series, the British Arts Show and National Firework Championships.

“We need to make sure that Mr Jarvis and everyone at Westminster understands these simple truths and how becoming the 2017 City of Culture will enable Plymothians to build on their rich cultural birth right to transform the city for the benefit of generations to come.”

Plymouth University chief executive and vice-chancellor, Professor Wendy Purcell said: “We were highly encouraged by the Shadow Culture Secretary’s recent comments about the benefits that our bid will bring to Plymouth and were delighted to welcome Mr Jarvis, to our great city.

“This is an exciting time for the whole community as the momentum builds to be named as the next UK City of Culture. The university is committed to working with its partners to ensure Plymouth is a front runner in the bidding process.”

On the journey to Mayflower 2020, Plymouth will celebrate its maritime heritage, its natural and built environment, its fabulous location between the moor and the sea and the fantastic natural harbour.

The city already attracts major events that deliver significant economic impact. It is home to arts and cultural attractions and venues and a top UK university and has a creative industries sector with an estimated turnover of over £250 million a year.

Plymouth’s bid for the City of Culture 2017 will be submitted by the end of April with a decision due at the end of the year.

The bid is being led by Plymouth Culture Board, supported by Plymouth City Council, Plymouth University and the private sector.

Recent successes include the Plymouth Marine City Festival which focused on the four key areas of science, education, business and culture, Plymouth International Book Festival created the first large scale celebration of International and UK writers the city has ever seen and the biggest ever participation project with young people, World At Your Feet – funded through the Arts Council.

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try climbers for a splash Come on spring – lets have a good sunny one!

February was a really busy month for me: lots of trade shows including Christmas preview at the NEC which was fun but quite stressful! From a buying point of view it’s all new to me: where does that product come from, who does that best, who has the best quality at a good price and so on.

My mum is a walking encyclopedia as far as Christmas and gift buying is concerned so I met up with her a few times to pick her brain!

Mervyn and I have chosen what we think are some lovely themes so we can share the blame if we have got it wrong! I also visited Hilliers plant nursery in Southampton to get some inspiration for our plant boutique this year. Then it was back to the NEC for MODA – a fashion trade show – to pick up some different products for the newly-positioned clothing shop.

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In addition we have taken on two new staff (Katie and Dawn in the main shop) and we still have a position to appoint. We welcome Maria our new plant area manager who is buzzing with lots of great ideas for this season so look out for her contribution to the editorial next month.

So all in all February was a busy month. And, guess what, I didn’t get any Valentine cards! Boo! But I did get a lovely meal!

So now for March. Last year it was a sunny one so lets hope so again this year!

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Anyway Derek thought he would write all about climbers.

Derek writes: Trachelospermum Jasminoides Now that spring is definitely well underway, the garden is erupting with life. Spring flowers and bulbs are filling the garden and pots with a riot of colour and everywhere else you look, plants are bursting into growth.

One group of plants that really explodes into growth at what seems like 100mph are climbers. As soon as they start to grow, they really do get going, trying to put on as much growth as they can, as fast as they can. So this month, I’ll be looking at climbers and how to keep your fences, walls and boundaries in colour all year round.

When thinking about planting climbers as a screen, I always recommend using an evergreen climber, as this will act as a screen all year round, especially if it is being used to mask something unsightly or for privacy.

Last month we picked up a new local climbers supplier based in North Devon who can provide fresh weekly deliveries. We try to buy as much as possible from local

Jasminium Polyanthum

There are a multitude of evergreen climbers and there is one for every location. For a bright sunny position, I would recommend Trachelospermum Jasminoides, the Star Jasmine. It is a woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which turn bright red in winter. It flowers freely from June to September, the flowers are pure white and highly fragrant.

It prefers to grow in a sunny spot with well drained soil, but will tolerate some partial shade in a sheltered position. It can be grown in a large pot with John Innes No.3 compost. It is a trouble free, low maintenance climber that is easy to care for if given the correct conditions. It can grow to 9m (30’) but can be pruned and trained quite easily.

Another good scented evergreen climber is Jasminium Polyanthum, the Pink Jasmine.

This evergreen climber is on the tender side, so it is best grown in a sheltered spot in a south facing aspect. It has pink buds that open up to white in clusters. The flowers are highly fragrant and flowers last from late spring to summer. It prefers a well drained soil in a sunny to partial shaded spot. It is a very fast grower and is excellent if you need cover quickly. It grows to a height of approximately 4m (12’) but again if train and pruned it can be kept smaller.

For beautiful winter flowers there are a few evergreen varieties of Clematis that are easy to grow and reliable. Clematis Cirrhosa has foliage that is ferny and delicate in appearance, but looks good all year round. The flowers are bell shaped and on the whole tend to be cream or white, but the variety freckles is unique with deep red speckled petals.

The flowers have a slight citrus scent to them and typically flower from January to March, however in milder winters, they can start as early as December. It is versatile and can be grown in full sun to partial shade in a moist but not water logged fertile soil. It grows to approximately 9m (30’) in height, but is recommended to prune it back hard after flowering to prevent it from becoming leggy.

Another beautiful winter flowering Clematis is Clematis Armandii. It has dark green, glossy foliage that resembles bamboo. In late spring the flowers appear in large sprays of white to whitish pink blooms that are vanilla scented and occasionally it can flower again in the autumn. This is a vigorous Clematis that prefers a sunny location to perform at its best. It requires little pruning, only to keep it in shape after

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of colour this spring it has finished flowering. It can grow to approximately 6m (20’) and likes a moist but not water logged fertile soil.

Clematis Early Sensation is an attractive evergreen clematis with dark green, well dissected leaves.

It flowers in early spring, producing masses of fragrant, creamy white flowers star shaped with green centres.

It can be grown in a container on a sunny patio or as cover for a fence or trellis. It prefers to be grown in full sun, but can tolerate some partial shade. It likes a fertile, moist Clematis Armandii compost that doesn’t become water logged. It grows up to 2.5m (8’), so it is suitable for archways and pergolas. It doesn’t require pruning.

For shady areas, there are a few varieties of evergreen Honeysuckles (Lonicera) that would perform well. Lonicera Japonica ‘Halliana’ is a vigorous climber that is quick to establish. It flowers from late spring through to late summer.

The highly fragrant flowers are borne on clusters with yellow buds that open up white and deepen in colour slightly as the flowers age, so the plants have white, cream and yellow flowers open at the same time. The plants are vigorous twinners that climb rapidly up trellis or over arches and are also superb trained up into trees or covering old tree stumps. They can grow in sun or shade, but best in partial shade and thrives in any moist Lonicera Japonica but well-drained soil. It can grow to between 4-8m (12-25’).

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Another highly vigorous, but somewhat unusual Honeysuckle to try is Lonicera Japonica ‘Mint Crisp’. It has variegated, mottled leaves that take on a pink tinge in winter, giving this plant winter interest. The leaves are also useful for brightening up shady areas. It flowers in summer and has fragrant flowers similar to that of ‘Halliana’. It is best suited to a partially shaded site as the leaves can scorch in full sun. It will grow in any moist but well-drained soil and can grow to a height of 3.5m (11’).

An exotic looking evergreen Honeysuckle to grow is Lonicera henyri. It has purplish-red, tubular flowers with yellow-throats that smother the plant in June and July.The flowers are often followed by small, shiny, black fruits which are great for attracting birds. The leaved are glossy, dark green leaves are somewhat bamboo like, giving it an exotic appearance despite being completely hardy. They can grow in sun or shade, but best in partial shade and thrives in any moist but well-drained soil. It can grow to approximately 10m (30’), but can be kept pruned, this will also prevent the branches from becoming woody.

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Next month I will look at deciduous climbers that can be grown through the evergreen varieties to complement them, extend flowering seasons and give the garden four seasons of interest.

Thanks Derek.

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