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Signs of good times to come Spring is definitely my favourite season. It really lifts the spirits to see the daffodils, primroses and other spring flowers brightening up our city. On top of all that, we have enjoyed an early taste of summer with some fantastic weather in April. On some days Plymouth was actually hotter than Spain, which brought out the crowds onto the Hoe and waterfront. There can be few better places to enjoy the warm weather than the Hoe and Barbican and we can now look forward to a host of special events there in the coming months. May sees the return of the popular Pirate Weekend in the Barbican as part of a month-long programme of activities under the banner of the Plymouth History Festival. Then in June we can look forward to Armed Forces Day and Lord Mayor’s Day. It gets even better in July with another MTV Crash, the date of which has been announced as Wednesday July 22. Tickets were being snapped up in their thousands as they went on sale in April. The great news is that MTV Crash was so successful last year that it will be coming to Plymouth every year until at least 2017. And there’s more. August is always a stellar month in the city with the British Firework Championships, this year with the added attraction of a breath-taking display by the worldfamous Red Arrows, followed later in the month by Flavourfest which just gets bigger and better every year. These are just some of the highlights. There will be literally dozens of other events across the city during the next few months so keep checking on our in-depth What’s On guide for the latest news. There’s a whole bunch of interesting features in this month’s edition - including an exclusive interview with BBC TV presenter Simon Reeve. Hope you enjoy this month’s issue! Publishers: Chris Girdler and Ian Pilkington Editor: Debbie Girdler Designers: Sven Lauch, Diana Mazuru and Naomi Girdler Photography: Roy Perring and Laura Joint Contributors: Anthony Goord; Fiona Newton; Laura Joint; Kerry Cole; Anthony Goord; Liz Crudginton; Lauren Sayer Advertising sales: Naomi Shearer, Sarah Simpson, Tendai Chetse and Dave Simpson Distribution: Tony Hodges Finance: Karen Pilkington and Kim Craig Front cover: Bathed in glorious sunshine, customers at the recently re-opened Waterfront pub enjoy spectacular views of The Hoe and Plymouth Sound. Contacts: Editorial Tel: 01752 225623 e-mail: chris@cornerstonevision.com Advertising Tel: 01752 225623 e-mail: karen@cornerstonevision.com

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BOW BELLES

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WATERFRONT OPENS

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WOMEN AT WORK

Arts and crafts on display at Native Makers event in June Emily Dymond and Rosie Drake-Knight of Native Makers

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workshops throughout the day,” added Rosie. She said that they had already received a huge number of applications from young artisans and anticipated that there After the success of their first festive market in December, will be around 40 stalls at the event. Rosie Drake-Knight and Emily Dymond are “We will ensure there is a good bringing ‘Native Makers’ back for another spread of different arts and crafts in the artisan event. exhibition and will be helping exhibitors “The popularity of our first market was to make the most of their work by unimaginable. We knew that Plymouth creating installations, rather than just was missing an event like ours, but we having table displays. had no idea how great the attendance and “We’re really excited with the way feedback would be,” said Emily, illustration Native Makers is growing and invite graduate from Plymouth College of Art. people of all ages to attend.” “This time around we have gained the Jewellery maker Chloe O’Brien was one support of Devonport Guildhall, who are of the exhibitors at the December event. kindly hosting our event in June.” She said: “It was a fab event which was Rosie, who graduated in textile design amazingly organised by Rosie and Emily. The first Native Makers event in December from Falmouth University said: “Our I loved the event, sold a few pieces and proved popular with exhibitors and visitors makers are carefully selected and we made some great contacts, it was also curate a space that supports the quality of alike great fun making my stand look pretty!” their work. Admission to the event at Devonport “On graduating, both Emily and I faced the struggle Guildhall on June 6 is free and the event runs from 10am to of finding a suitable selling platform in Plymouth, so we 4pm. decided to create one ourselves. Native Makers is specifically designed to support young, local artisans.” Native Makers are still looking for exhibitors aged Rosie said that the event will also feature live music from under 30 to apply for the exhibition with the local singer-songwriter Mary Jane and Plymouth’s recentlyclosing date of April 30. For more information formed Imperfect Orchestra. visit their Facebook page or email “We’re also running a craft area for children with mini nativemakersdevon@gmail.com

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WOMEN AT WORK

Becky and Kat happy to be tied up with Bow Events What started as a one-off charity fundraiser last summer has turned into a thriving events business for friends Becky MacLean and Kat Porter. The women, who live three doors apart in Plympton, set up Bow Events the very next day after organising a charity ladies’ night to raise money for two local causes. “It was great fun, we loved it,” said Becky, who teaches French and Spanish three days a week at Ivybridge Community College. The event at Cottle’s Lodge in Plympton on 29 August raised £750 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Derriford Hospital and Plymouth-based Little Things, which makes ‘angel gowns’ for babies who die very prematurely. Becky explained: “We had a Facebook page called Plympton Mums and we thought it would be really nice for us to get together and raise money for these local charities. It went really well. We had lots of little stalls and we were very pleased with the money the event raised.” The next morning, Becky and Kat set about launching Bow Events. Kat said the idea is to give local people the chance to showcase and sell their work: “There are a lot of really talented people – artists, craftsmen and women, cakemakers – but they don’t have an outlet.

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“Our events give them an opportunity they might not otherwise have. And it’s not just that they’re getting an outlet; they’re also benefiting from the marketing that we do on our website, on Facebook and on Twitter.” Becky added: “We organise each event so that there is a variety and everyone has a fair chance on the day. That’s an assurance we can give anyone who wants to take a stall at one of our events.” While some of the events are for hand-made arts and crafts only, others are thrown open to tradespeople in the gifts market, too. And after listening to feedback, Becky and Kat are now also holding brocante pre-loved wedding sales. People can purchase and staff their own stall space or they can leave an item for Becky and Kat to include in the event for a 10% fee. Venues include Boringdon Park, Elfordleigh, Plymouth Guildhall, Plymouth Argyle FC, Grosvenor Casino, the Holiday Inn, The Woolwell Centre and Tavistock Town Hall. In the first six months, Becky and Kat organised almost 20 events and they have a similar number lined up between now and the end of 2015. “We are amazed and very proud about how quickly it’s all got off the ground,” said Becky. Each year, Bow Events will be supporting a local charity. In 2015, it is St Luke’s Hospice, which is close to Becky’s heart: “St Luke’s was brilliant when my Nan was there a few years ago and I wanted to give something back. Each stall-holder is asked if they would like to provide something for a raffle, with the proceeds going to the charity.” One of the big driving forces behind the two women is the desire to do the very best they can for their children. “We’re just two mums trying to make life as good as possible for our kids,” said Becky. “This must come through in our dealings with people because we’ve had some lovely feedback. People also like that we’re not distant; we are local and approachable. If you email us, you’ll get a reply really quickly.” Each have two young children and Kat is expecting a third youngster in May: “Thankfully the children love what we’re doing,” she said. “And we’re also very lucky with the support we get from our husbands. Our business is very much a family affair, everyone mucks in and helps.” Becky and Kat have high hopes for Bow Events in the longterm as Kat explained: “It would be great to have branches of Bow Events around the country, like a franchise. We have relatives in other parts of the country and it’s something we’ve already started to talk about.” In the meantime, Becky says they’re happy to be organising events locally: “We’re making so many friends through this. It might be keeping us very, very busy but we’re having a lot of fun doing it!” To book a stall or to find out about forthcoming fairs and events, contact Bow Events or visit the website or Facebook page for updates.

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travellers to meet Simon and hear of his most recent adventure to the Caribbean. The series took him to stunning beaches and coral seas. He also saw exotic wildlife and went off the beaten track to meet indigenous people and learn of their culture. As ever, it was a ‘warts and all’ series so he and his three crew members also visited some of the poorest and most violent spots in the world and met inmates at a notorious prison. “I generally like it when exciting things happen,” said Simon. “That’s one of the things that I love about these journeys we do.” Simon has some top tips for making the most of your overseas trip, even if you’re a slightly nervous traveller: “There are two conflicting human emotions and desires going on in some ways,” he said. “There’s a natural fear of the unknown but then there’s also that desire that so many of us have to see what’s over the other side of the hill. “One of the great surprises to me on doing these journeys, right from the beginning really, has been just how relatively safe and welcoming Planet Earth is. So get away from the resort and have memorable experiences and encounters with local people. See a little bit of their world. Be friendly. It’s about building up a richer picture of life for our brothers and sisters on this planet and that just makes for a more rewarding travel experience.” So where can these great experiences be found? “Every part of the planet has amazing things to offer, but I would

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say Mozambique, The Maldives, Haiti, Jamaica, Australia – to name but a few. I’m also a massive fan of Greece and so is my wife, Anya. It’s more exotic than people realise. It has great little islands, amazing harbours, warm seas and beautiful food. I love it there.” Simon added: “What I love about travel is coming across a completely different landscape which makes you go ‘wow, what a beautiful world it is’. I get that when I drive across the moor in Devon. I love mountains and I can’t wait to take my four-year-old son Jake on his first climb, which will be on one of the tors on Dartmoor!” www.cornerstonevision.com

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Artist Yvonne Rainer with a painting of her granddaughter

Jewellery maker Cathy Stanley trying on a tiara

Yvonne told me about the other artists who share the space. Russell Soper is one of Pinnacle Art’s talented photographers. As well as selling his work of photography he is involved with lots of projects – one of them being the Camera Kids Project which helps children to be creative, interactive and is also educational. For details visit www.soperfectimages.co.uk. Cathy Stanley is very popular with her jewellery and has a good following. Most of her pieces are made from precious stones and she is a great supporter of sending donations to the equal world from her sales. Cathy has been quite a key figure in the collective and has been really supportive setting up and keeping Pinnacle Arts going. Her website is www. cathysjewellery.co.uk Louise Allen from Everyday Wonders makes handmade items using traditional hand twisting and needle weaving techniques. In addition to paper also knot weaving with a

variety of materials. Her website is www.everydaywonders.co.uk Fiona Moody is a card specialist making a selection of cards for all occasions. She can personalise unique, quality cards. Especially the variety of cards people need for weddings including invitations, evening invites, place settings and so on. She can be e-mailed at fiona@hooemadecards.com Nicki, another Pinnacle Arts photographer and her husband Simon live in Cornwall. Nicki has always been a keen portrait and landscape photographer. Simon discovered his love of woodcraft after making some furniture for Nicki and has gone from strength to strength.’

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The Waterfront Pub and Eating House took a huge battering from the waves which took most of the fixtures and fittings back out to sea with them. The sheer weight of the water that pulverised the Waterfront led many experts to conclude that the St Austell Brewery owned business was beyond repair. However a year on, after dogged determination and a mammoth £1 million repair bill, the Waterfront re-opened at the end of March. Commenting on the long road to its recovery St Austell Brewery’s estate Overwhelmed by the elements...the Waterfront director Adam Luck, who oversaw the pictured during last year’s storms efforts to rescue the old building, said:

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sourcing local produce and drinks. “We did our market research locally and found that there was definitely an opening for an establishment which focused on food, beers, wines and spirits primarily sourced from Devon and Cornwall.” He said that the Waterfront offered an unrivalled range of ales, ciders, craft beers, guest beers and local wines and spirits. John and Steve have recruited a 30-strong team at the Waterfront led by manager Nathan Plester and head chef Matthew Norton. Nathan has nearly 20 years’ experience in the trade, while Matthew has worked at a number of high profile Plymouth eateries over the last seven years. “We expect to take on more staff in the coming weeks to cope with the increased trade during the coming months. We had planned a fairly low-key opening but the beautiful weather in April meant that we were rushed off our feet on some days,” said Steve. The Waterfront is open from 10am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 10.30pm on Sunday. Food is served

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April 28 - May 9 TOP HAT Direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costumes and the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out, this spectacular West End production will be returning to the Theatre Royal Plymouth where it wowed audiences in 2011. Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tapdancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest musicals of all time. May 1 - 3 DINOSAUR ZOO Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before! From cute baby dinos to teethgnashing giants, observe and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

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WHAT’S ON embark on a journey through Spain, taking on one of the most accomplished works of fiction ever written. Accompanied only by an otherworldly virtuoso guitarist whose presence there makes no sense whatsoever, they will lead you to joy, pain and ultimate wisdom. A madcap rendition concluding with a common sentiment: “These guys did not read the book”.

May 25 - May 30 PLYMOUTH FRINGE FESTIVAL An exciting new venture in South West theatre. From the City Centre to the Waterfront, the Plymouth Fringe Festival is a week long celebration of live performance, featuring the very best in home grown talent from the South West, plus some of the most exciting new theatre companies from across the UK. Over 50 performances will take place in venues across the city including The House, The Barbican Theatre and The Lab at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. The city will buzz with performers and audiences, comparing notes and experiencing fresh and inspiring new shows.

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May 19 - May 23 PIONEER Winners of a Scotsman Fringe First Award 2014, curious directive (After the Rainfall, Kindness of Strangers) return to

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Jun 13 FUNKY LLAMA FESTIVAL Start off summer with the extraordinary Funky Llama Festival. This year’s inclusive urban festival on Plymouth Hoe promises to be bigger and funkier than ever before with a fantastic line up of DJs, dance artists, bands and theatre performances from all across the UK. Jun 23 - Jun 27 CARRIE’S WAR To celebrate their 85th anniversary year, Western College Players Theatre Company bring this much loved family drama to the stage. Escaping Second World War air raids, Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to a small Welsh village. There they encounter a whole host of eccentric, mysterious, memorable characters – and an ancient skull with a terrifying curse. Capturing the trials and tribulations in the life of a young 1940s evacuee, Carrie’s War is a fascinating depiction of war through the eyes of a child. An enchanting and unmissable production for all ages. Jul 2 - Jul 4 MENDED This year the Theatre Royal People’s Company brings Tolstoy’s short story, What Men Live By, to life. In this modern retelling, when a young mute woman is found abandoned on nearby moorland, lines are drawn between a cynical community looking for a scapegoat and an ageing recluse given a miraculous last chance to cure his loneliness. The Theatre Royal Plymouth’s People’s Company creates opportunities for anyone over the age of 18 to participate in theatre, including the chance to perform in The Drum.

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Jun 5 FAUSTUS After last years’ highly praised tour of The Tempest, ‘The Actor’s Wheel’ return to The Barbican with a collision of texts based on the Faustian myth. This highly visual and physical production utilises illusion, live music and a dynamic ensemble to entice the audience into a world of temptation.

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in salsa, merengue, bachata and much more. May 6, Jun 3 COMEDY NIGHT Light relief with the best standups on the circuit. May 8, Jun 12 TANGO SONORO An exciting band playing a unique blend of Latin and Argentine Tango music from traditional milongas and valses to Tango Nuevo.

Theatres & Shows Talented young dancers of Barbican Theatre’s COMPANY b Dance have been selected from 40 auditioning groups to be one of the few who will perform at the U.Dance 2015 South West Regional Platform. Inspired by WW1, COMPANY b Dance’s beautifully hard-hitting contemporary dance piece ‘Gone to Earth’, relishes the precision of military training whilst exposing the horrific cost of human conflict. Choreographed by dance director Jules Laville, James Wilton Dance and the dancers themselves, it’s an emotionally charged performance of immaculate chaos. U.Dance 2015 is England’s biggest National Youth Dance Festival, which celebrates and

May 13, 27, Jun 10 CAFE ACOUSTICA Fortnightly showcase of unplugged talent, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Mullen. May 14 SAM FEARON Solo acoustic artist who creates a wall of sound with his loop pedal and is not to be missed live. Giving you the music which has influenced him and the music he writes from stories from his life.

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showcases the best youth dance from across the country, and is brought to Plymouth this year by Youth Dance England and Plymouth Dance. Dance in Devon and Pavilion Dance South West presented the South West Regional Platform at Exeter Northcott Theatre with 200 young dancers from across the region performing a high quality dance programme in front of an expert panel. Three of the ten groups from the South West Regional Platform will then be selected to perform at the U.Dance 2015 National Festival this July, on Theatre Royal Plymouth’s main stage. To find out what it’s like to be part of COMPANY b Dance call the Barbican Theatre on 01752 267131 or visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk

May 15 ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT Musicians from the worldrenowned Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment bring you Vivaldi to go with your vodka and Purcell to go with your pints and prawn crackers. May 20 HAUNT THE WOODS Haunt the Woods are a folk band from the Shires of Devon and Cornwall who effortlessly blend classic folk-rock with a more modern and unique sound. Superb songwriting is elucidated by thoughtful harmonies and spot-on guitar licks. May 21 AN EVENING WITH SLAID CLEAVES Slaid Cleaves spins stories with a novelist’s eye and a poet’s heart. Twenty years into his career, the celebrated songwriter’s latest album, ‘Still Fighting the War’ spotlights an artist in peak form. Cleaves’ seamless new collection delivers vivid snapshots as wildly cinematic as they are carefully chiselled. Cleaves delivers equal measures of hope and resignation throughout this 2013 release as life lessons slide subtly through side doors. May 28 THOMAS FORD Electrifying blues talent in the form of this harp-playing, hard blues singing solo performer.

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Fringe Festival stints and a sellout UK 201 tour; David Sedaris is once again setting out across the UK in June 2015. June 6 MOODY BLUES Their remarkable music has enthralled generations of fans since the 1960’s and their recorded legacy contains some of the most important and ground breaking work in the history of popular music, having generated over 55 million sales throughout the world. The Moody Blues Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge - carry on their magical musical legacy from generation to generation. June 19 SOUL LEGENDS Brand-new from the producers of Magic of Motown, it’s the smash-hit, Stateside spectacular featuring more soul classics than any other production. It’s all aboard the soul train for the show of the year, embarking from soul’s heady Sixties origins… steaming, non-stop, through to the present day… via everyone’s favourite Seventies and Eighties dance classics it’s the feel good show of the year! June 21 MILTON JONES Yes, him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not, you’ll be cross.

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WHAT’S ON June 24 ELVIS COSTELLO Following the success of his solo shows earlier this year, Elvis Costello announces a 21-date UK tour called ‘Detour’ in the early summer of 2015. Costello’s solo shows have been some of the most adventurous of his illustrious career. This past year has seen him hit the stage of the legendary Paris venue, l’Olympia and the Bela Bartok National concert hall in Budapest. Aug 7, 8, 12 and 15 MICHAEL MCINTYRE Michael McIntyre returns with his hotly anticipated brand new stand-up show Happy & Glorious. Michael’s previous tour Showtime was the biggest selling comedy tour in the world in 2012, playing to over 640,000 people including a record-breaking ten-night residency at London’s O2 Arena matching the pop-superstar Rihanna’s 2011 record. Michael has released three best-selling DVDs including 2012’s Showtime, which beat its competitors to the Christmas Number One spot. With special guest Paul Tonkinson. All dates sold out apart from the show on August 7.

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Comedy legends Harry and Paul heading to Plymouth Pavilions Comedy legends Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will be bringing their 2015 tour Legends! to Plymouth Pavilions in October. They will be on stage on Saturday October 24. Loadsamoney, the Old Gits, Smashie and Nicey, Kevin the Teenager, Julio Geordio, The Scousers, The Writer and the Landlady, The Surgeons, to name but a few… Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse have been working together for 25 years. Now, for the first time ever, they will all appear live in a UK tour that promises to revive and revitalise a quarter of a century of classic comedy characters. What’s happened to Kevin? Has Loadsamoney still got the dosh? Does Smashie still do a lot of good work for charity and love all the Lidl people? Does Nicey still have his knighthood? Does Mr Cholmondley Warner think Women Know Their Limits? Aviva of ‘em said to the other

“Now I’m considerably richer than you?” Should Harry and Paul think again before embarking on this wonderful countrywide celebration of their legendary partnership? “Oi! Enfield! Whitehouse! No!” Harry said: “We’ve wanted to put our TV characters into a live tour for a while and now seems the right time to get together and do this. We’ve never performed them live before, so we’re really looking forward to the tour.” Paul said: “I’m really looking forward to performing the characters again and this time for a live audience. I hope the shows will bring back some great memories for both the audience and us.”

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Award-winning comedienne Sarah Millican is coming to Plymouth. She will be on stage for one night only at the Plymouth Pavilions with her Outsider Tour on February 12 next year. Bryony Carter, marketing executive at Plymouth Pavilions said: “Plymouth Pavilions are so excited to welcome Sarah back to the venue, she brought the house down when she last performed here in October 2013. We’re glad she’s risking the venture outside and looking forward to digging out our cardies. We’re expecting tickets to fly out of the door on Friday morning, so be sure not to miss out!”

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All set for Carmen in Plymouth For the third time in its history Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship is departing from its traditional G&S production to instead present Bizet’s opera Carmen.

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May 3 RAME PENINSULA MALE VOICE CHOIR Torpoint College Pellet Male Voice Choir (Cornwall), South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus, Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir (Somerset) and Tungsram Kodaly (Hungary). Tickets £8. May 3 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB The Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill John Beckingham’s Jumping Jazz and Blues band. Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk May 9 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Meade King Hall, Plymouth College Choral Workshop led by Christopher Fletcher. Dvorak:

Stabat Mater. Price £15 to include light refreshments. May 16 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY St. Andrew’s Minister Church, Plymouth Conductor Simon Ible. John Rutter: Gloria with Brass ensemble. May 17 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB The Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Lee Gibson with the Martin Dale

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May 31 and Jun 28 FESTIVAL OF MUSIC FLOWERS AND FOOD Devonport Park Bandstand Live music and good local food stalls and a variety of activities. Admission free - see www. friendsofdevonportpark.com for details.

May 20 CRAIG OGDEN AND JUDITH HALL, CLASSICAL GUITAR AND FLUTE DUO The Duke of Cornwall Hotel 22nd International Concert Series organised by Jeanie Moore. Featuring Habanera, Ilbert: Entr’acte, Ravel: Piece en forme de Habanera, Debussy: Le Petit Negre, Milhaud: Corcovado, Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Villa-Lobos/Walker: Flute Flight, Tarrega: Recuerdoes de l’Alhambra, f or solo guitar, Schlosberg: Trois Esquisses, Granados: Spanish Dance No. 5, Piazzolla: Cafe 1930 and Nightclub 1960, from Histoire du Tango. Tickets £10 from The Duke of Cornwall Hotel or from Jeanie Moore 01752 770345 May 28 PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Theatre 1 Roland Levinsky Building Conductor Rupert Bond, with Joss Etty - cello and Ryan Proctor - percussion. Programme to include: Sean Beeson: Percussion Concerto, Prometheus Rapture; Philip Glass: Facades; Poppy: 32 Frames for Orchestra; Haydn: Cello Concerto 1st movement; Berlioz: Hungarian March. Plus

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June 26 MIDSUMMER JAZZ CRUISE Barbican Landing Stage River Tamar to Cargreen with the Martin Dale Quartet. Tickets £18 include buffet supper. Licensed bar, raffle. Tickets from 01752 844519 or 01752 404239 June 27 WEST DEVON CHORALE Plymouth Roman Catholic Cathedral, Wyndham Street West, Plymouth Director: Michael Johnson, organ: Jason Smart. Haydn: Te Deum. Mozart: Laudate Dominum and Coronation Mass. Duruflé: Requiem. Tickets: 01752 776479, or online at www.wegottickets. com/westdevonchorale

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Major Events Various dates PREMIER LEAGUE SPEEDWAY May 1 Devils v Peterborough May 8 Devils v Sheffield May 15 Devils v Redcar May 22 Devils v Peterboro (Cup) May 30 Devils v Scunthorpe May 1 to May 31 PLYMOUTH HISTORY FESTIVAL Various venues More than 100 events appealing to all ages will be taking place across the city.

May 16 - 17 PLYMOUTH PIRATE WEEKEND The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour Ohhh arrr! The pirates are coming to Plymouth! On Plymouth Pirate days expect large scale events for all the family. Music, dance, food and more. A range of pirate themed ales will also be on offer across the Barbican during the weekend. A host of free events for all the family to enjoy. May 22 - 25 VOLKSFEST Newnham Park After a big year of growth in 2014, Volksfest returns with even bigger ambitions for 2015! With exciting new additions like glamping and the Aztec Zone as well as a new acoustic stage the festival is getting bigger and better each year.

May 3 and Jun 7 GOOD FOOD MARKET Royal William Yard The market showcases some of the best local food and drink in the South West.The market takes place between 10am and 3pm

May 31 SKYRIDE PLYMOUTH A sea of cyclists will fill the city’s roads as the popular Sky Ride returns to Plymouth for a fourth year.

May 17 SPRING FESTIVAL Central Park Organised by LEAP Events and featuring a day of music, food and fun. Details www.leapsw.com

May 31 and June 28 FRIENDS OF DEVONPORT PARK SUMMER FAYRE For a feast of live music from 115pm, beautiful affordable plants and delectable food, the Friends

of Devonport Park invite you to relax and indulge. Enjoy the variety of stalls on offer, many reflecting the local community and help contribute to the work that the Friends do for the park. Jun 5 PLYMOUTH LIVE MUSIC NIGHT The Piazza Live Music Night sponsored by ‘C and G Catering’ will happen on a Friday evening on the Piazza in the City Centre. With four local bands taking to the stage each night with a bar and food available this show promises to be a fantastic night out to enjoy some live music. Jun 6 LORD MAYOR’S DAY City Centre This popular annual event will again be taking place, welcoming the new Lord Mayor and giving the people of Plymouth the chance to celebrate the occasion. Jun 11 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Royal William Yard BBC’s ever popular Sunday evening programme will be filming for its 38th series at The Royal William Yard. The doors open at am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free.

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Jun 20 DISABLED ACTIVITY DAY The Hoe Rotary Clubs of Roborough and Plymouth with YMCA Plymouth and Hasler RNRC (Royal Navy Recovery Centre celebrate the differently-abled with fun and activities. Enjoy fairground rides, sports, stalls, live music and dance! For charities and voluntary organisations entrance is free but contributions are always welcome. Jun 27 ARMED FORCES DAY Thousands of people will visit Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day located on Plymouth Hoe with spectacular panoramic views out over Plymouth Sound. See showcase villages from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Veterans and Emergency Services which will include interactive equipment, displays and military vehicles. Many different types of aircraft will feature in our Air Display programme; the Arena displays will include the Royal Navy Field Gun Challenge, Marching Bands and Un-Armed Combat displays. Veterans and Cadets will process along the Hoe Promenade; all veterans are invited to join in our parade. • Continued on page 34

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Plymouth Loves Fashion and celebrates in style Retailers in Plymouth are celebrating all things fashion related in a month long festival that will see shoppers receiving style tips, makeovers, discounts, offers, giveaways and events. Launched in April at City Centre store, Evans, shoppers were treated to a morning of personal styling tips, specialist ‘shape’ advice, hair styling tips from Toni & Guy and lots of give-a-ways and goodie bags. Plymouth Loves Fashion will continue until June 11 with lots of fun events for people to go to. The Plymouth City Centre Company has teamed up with The Herald who will also be showcasing every week the special offers with participating city centre retailers. Events Frontier, organisers of DEV CON - the city’s largest sci-fi comic and fantasy event - are also getting involved and will be hosting ‘Final Frontier Free Comic Book Day’ at their store in Cornwall Street, on Saturday May 2. Final Frontier will be marking the occasion with an array of comic dressed characters, such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and many more. Free comics to suit all ages, exclusive for this day only, will be offered, plus an opportunity to purchase some super sci-fi goods including T Shirts and themed caps, as well as a large selection of fancy dress outfits and clothing for all tastes. Kids, old and young are invited to join their mini fashion show and dress up as their favourite super hero or sci-fi character.

The Plymouth City Centre Company will also be showcasing from May 13, Love Your Local Market, with a focus on the fashion offer in Plymouth City Market as part of Plymouth Loves Fashion until June 6 when the city centre celebrates Lord Mayor’s Day with ‘Fashion for a Lady, Fashion for a Lord’. Plymouth Loves Fashion’s finale will include graduates from the Plymouth College of Arts showcasing their fashion designs at Ocean Studio, Royal William Yard, in mid-June.

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Following the huge success of 2014, which saw Plymouth Pirate Weekend receive a Visit Devon Tourism Award, the event will be returning for a family fun packed weekend on May 16 and 17 in The Barbican and Sutton Harbour.

Funded by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and supported by Brittany Ferries, Plymouth City Council and Sutton Harbour Holdings plc, this is one of the most successful and fun-filled family events of the Plymouth calendar. The Pirates of St Piran will be storming the Tall ship The Phoenix where it will be berthed in Sutton Harbour, inviting families on board to get a taste of life as a pirate. The streets will be taken over by the famous Jonty Depp, our very own Jack Sparrow as well as the tallest stilt walking pirates you will ever see, the Yo Ho Ho Pirate Puppet Show and the mystical Melody Mermaid. With a chance to dig for treasure, to make pirate outfits and enrol in the mermaid school children will be able to experience life as a real pirate. Plymouth Boat Trips will be offering a Cruise of the Lost Souls an hour long cruise from the Boathouse Café. Competitions for the whole family will be held over the weekend for the best pirate fancy dress, a winching competition for the grownups and an opportunity to complete a Treasure Trail through The Barbican. Treasure maps will be available in The Barbican Tourist Information Centre, at Plymouth’s Treasure Island on West Plymouth Pirate Weekend is part of Plymouth History Festival, which celebrates its third year in May.

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From Friday May 1 to Sunday May 31, the festival aims to celebrate and highlight as many different aspects of the city’s unique history and heritage as possible. Since it’s launch in 2013, the Festival has featured more than 250 events which have been enjoyed by thousands of local residents and visitors. More than 100 different events are already confirmed for this year’s festival. With exhibitions and displays, guided tours, talks and walks, food, drink music, performance and open days and special events, the festival collaborates with a huge variety of venues ranging from church halls and guildhalls to country houses and historic properties, from museums and galleries to archives and libraries. With a massive list of events in store for the festival, the festival brings a variety of historical activities together during the one month, although the heritage of the City is something that can and should be celebrated all year round.

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The festival caters for all ages and interests, with family activities including treasure hunts, quizzes, mystery tours, workshops and fun craft activities. Local organisations have been busy pulling together and confirming their event details since late 2014. The programme includes exhibitions and displays, talks and presentations, behind-the-scenes tours, guided walks, family-friendly activities and a series of special events and open days. A new category featuring events that are food, drink, music and performancebased has also been introduced for 2015. More events will be added to the festival programme as they are confirmed. Many of the events are free although a number require advance booking. Full booking and admission details can be found

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Major Events • Continued from page 30 The Veterans village will host over 50 organisations, charities and historic vehicle displays supporting serving personnel, their families and veterans. There will be a dedicated stage for children and young people to perform on throughout the day and a family play zone. A free outdoor music concert will follow the daytime activities continuing into the late evening with the first act confirmed as the amazing Beatles tribute band Beatlemania June 28 ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER BAND FESTIVAL June will see the return of the prestigious Royal Navy Volunteer Band Festival to Plymouth for the first time in over a decade. An annual event in the naval calendar the festival will showcase the talents of 400 volunteer musicians representing the Royal Navy, made up of nine bands. A fitting part of Armed Forces Weekend.

July 4 JULY 4 CELEBRATION A fabulous July 4th 2015 celebration. The event will be hosted outside the Guildhall unless the weather is bad in which it will the be moved inside. There will be an American style BBQ and bar provided by Treasury Catering, live swing and motown performances from Michael Campari and Jessica & the Rabbits, swing dance performances and lessons from Mad About Swing, an Uncle Sam Stiltwalker, children’s facepainting, balloon artist, magician, three female pilgrims and DJ / MC Davy Cupcakes. July 17 to 19 PLYMOUTH REGATTA For competitors, sailing in the Port of Plymouth is hard to beat. The more sheltered conditions inside Plymouth Sound soon give way to the open sea but still with minimal tidal influences, making the waters off Plymouth perfect for close, competitive racings. 2015 is promising even more than before both afloat and ashore – three national championships are being staged within the regatta and the shore side activities in the marquee will be bigger and better than last year, definitely not to be missed

Thrills and spills Speedway racing arrived in the UK in 1928, although at that time it was known as dirt track racing, coincidentally the year that Pennycross Stadium in Ham drive first opened for greyhound racing. Speedway racing arrived in Plymouth in 1931 and a track was constructed inside the existing greyhound racing track and racing was held on Saturday afternoons, the opening match was against a team from Exeter but Plymouth was considered an outpost by most riders and there was a problem recruiting a competive team. It seems that the nature of roads in the south west was an issue even then. The Plymouth team were initially known as the Tigers and although the track opened they only raced a series of challenge matches against what were then Southern League teams the opening being too late to join the league for that year. 1932 was the first year of League racing in Plymouth and the machines used came from a great variety of the UK motorcycle manufacturers, the principle manufacturers to benefit were Rudge and Bristol based Douglas, plus Harley Davidson currently these vintage bikes change hands for over £30,000, it was the basis of the adage, win on Saturday and sell on Monday. Plymouth speedway promotions have always suffered from the perception that its a long way to come but these days with the A38 expressway and the M5, Plymouth is a lot more accesible than say Eastbourne and Ipswich. The war interrupted racing and when it resumed after the war the promotion was part of a multi track promotion company headed by a gentleman called Jimmy Baxter, he also promoted at Liverpool and Southampton, because the

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s at Plymouth Devils speedway Southampton team were known as the Saints he decided that Plymouth needed a contrarian name to balance things, hence Plymouth became the Devils . Speedway went through a period of crisis during the mid 50s and speedway ended at Pennycross apart from some open meetings run by the larger than life Trevor Redmond who also ran summer meetings at St Austell and a few Festival of Speed combined car, sidecar and solo bike meetings at Pennycross on Bank Holiday Mondays. In 1960 the Bristol promoter Eric Salmon ran two meetings at Plymouth in September and later it was announced that the Bristol team would be moving to Plymouth, after Knowle Stadium was sold for housing. The team were renamed the Bulldogs for that one season and even today there are people in Plymouth who maintain that season never happened despite Plymouth finishing n

their highest league position ever, that year was also marked by the emergence of the Cornish Chris’s Julian and Blewett who brought fun, laughter and some of the wildest riding seen at any track ever. Chris Julian later was involved in building gyrocopters and tragically was killed in a flying accident. The track lay fallow from 1963 to 1968 when the Exeter promotion reopened Plymouth in the second division and closed finally in 1970 when Plymouth City council who now owned the stadium, sold it for building. The current Plymouth track is located at The St Boniface Arena in Coypool Road and by a combination of the track shape and good preparation sees some of the most exciting racing in the UK, there are people who live in Halifax, Coventry and even Berwick who regularly travel to Plymouth because of the quality of the racing, indeed a lady from Berwick used to regularly travel to Plymouth using her free Bus Pass and a good knowledge of bus timetables. The 2015 team again has an international flavour with riders from the Czech Republic, Denmark, USA, Cornwall and the UK and not forgetting the Metroplis that is Puddletown. The Devils have a mixture of experience and young enthusiasm and are hoping for an injury free and fun season. If you have never been to speedway it is an evening out that has to be over by 9.45pm so its not too late for the children and parking is available at the Park and Ride car park: there is even time to do the weekend shop at nearby Sainsbury’s because its open until 11pm.

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EVENTS AT PLYMOUTH CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, DRAKE CIRCUS

THE IMAGINATION STATION ‘Imagination Station’ Every Wednesday during term-time between 10.30am and 12 noon After an enjoyable 10 years, the Imaginator sessions are taking a break in 2015 - but the Museum’s Imagination Station will be available for all rising fives and their adults to enjoy. This is a self directed activity so there is no need to book. Just come and have fun meeting other rising fives to share activities and play together. The Imagination Station will appear in different galleries so ask at the Welcome Desk when you arrive to find out where it is. WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH Cabinets of Curiosity May 15:See thousands of insects, hundreds of pickled creatures and enjoy lots of activities as we mark Museums at Night 2015. This is a Plymouth History Festival 2015 event. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Napoleon’s Hat May 27: Make a paper hat in the style of Napoleon. Think of what he may have kept under his hat and make that too! This is a Plymouth History Festival 2015 event.

FAMILY EVENTS Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts: The Many Adventures of Enid Blyton June 17 to Sept 5: Immerse yourself in the world of Enid Blyton - one of the best-selling writers for children of all time. ‘Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts’ will showcase a unique collection of Blyton’s original manuscripts and illustrations as well as her personal diaries and typewriter. Explore the Malory Towers Common Room, adventure with The Famous Five, discover Toyland with Noddy and escape to The Magic Faraway Tree with Silky and Moonface. The City Museum and Art Gallery will be running a number of fun, familyfriendly activities throughout the summer of 2015 in connection with this exhibition – for children young and old! Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Weekly, Thursdays BREEZE - LADIES ONLY CYCLING Free weekly led cycle ride for

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women. Great for socialising, getting back on your bike and meeting new people. Led by a qualified ride leader. Please bring your bike, helmet, suitable shoes and comfortable clothing for riding. Weekly, Fridays BEGINNER RUNNING GROUP A fun and social running group for all abilities. A welcoming group to help you get fit by having fun. Join the Friday Jog Oners for a free fun morning run around Saltram Park.

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discovery highlighting some of the fascinating and worldly plants. Weekly, Saturdays RACE FOR LIFE RUN GROUP Doing the Race for Life? Why not join our group to help you get in shape for the race for life. Beginner running group led by a leader to support you to get ready for the Race for Life. Join and get a Race for Life t-shirt and get support, meet new people and have fun while doing it.

May 23 - 31 SEEDLINGS AT SALTRAM Saltram’s gardeners will be showing you all you need to know about planting seeds and homegrowing this half term. Spring is the perfect time of year to plant wild flowers and pumpkins and the gardeners will be on hand with tips and advice. You can plant your seeds with the gardeners at Saltram then take them home to create your own urban garden.

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The Green Man - 3rd May

Celebrate the spirit of rebirth as Spring arrives. A fantastic event offering horse logging, tree climbing demonstrations, traditional crafts, Cornish music, gift stalls, food and drink, all woven around the magical central figure of a Green Man.

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Keep a careful eye out for pirates at this nautical event, with food, gifts and lots of entertainment for your pieces of eight! It’s a fun day out for all the family. www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk for more events

May 29 WILD IN THE WOOD This spring sees the return of the woodland discovery days at Snowdrop Woods with forest school activities and games. Saltram woodland will just be

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May 20 HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE EARLS GARDEN Discover all about the beautiful Earls Garden at Mount Edgcumbe and what’s hidden away in all the nooks and crannies. Starting at 11.30am the talk will last approximately one hour. Tickets should be booked in advance and include entry to the House after the talk. Tickets cost £5 per person.

May 6, 13, 20 and 27 IN-DEPTH TOUR Join one of the knowledgable Room Guides as they take you on an in-depth tour of Buckland Abbey. May 7, 10 and 14 SPRING WALKS Discover the emerging bluebell displays, ransoms and many other wild flowers in the Great North Wood. Join one of the rangers for a three mile walk around the estate to see the wonderful spring delights. May 19, June 16 COSTUME WALK ABOUT Meet costumed characters from years past in and around the Abbey. See the mistresses prepare and cook the master’s dinner between 1-2pm. May 23 - 25 CHARCOAL WEEKEND Head down Cot Lane to see the giant kilns turning the estate trees into charcoal.

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May 24 EDGCUMBE 500 - SMUGGLERS MARKET Join in and celebrate the peninsula’s dark and murky dealings over the last 500 years. The pirates of St Piran will arrive at Mount Edgcumbe onboard a real private ship which will moor just offshore. They’ll be joined by dastardly smugglers from across Cornwall and Plymouth who will set up a themed market. Will you be lucky enough to take a trip onboard? With cannons firing, pirates singing and treasure being split - who wouldn’t want to come along to this red letter day event? Entry to the event is free of charge. All day parking is £5 per vehicle. June 13 GOING BATS Join a nocturnal adventure and let the colonies of bats be your guide. With rare species calling Mount Edgcumbe home, you could be in for a real treat with this expedition. Meeting on the terrace at the front of the house at 8pm, the walk will take two to three hours and finish off with hot soup. Please make sure that you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the walk. Tickets cost £5 per person. 8pm to 10.30pm June 19 to June 21 THREE WISHES FAERY FESTIVAL Join the gathering of the faery clans and the mortal realms in Celtic Cornwall. For three fairytastic days where humans and faerie folk can walk (or fly!) side-by-side in harmony, in celebration of the magical time of midsummer. Step into the Fairy Ring portal and into the realms of the Fae, glimpse into fairyland and experience how the ‘little people’ celebrate their love of the sacred land. For further information or to book visit www.faeryevents.com

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Popular family attraction Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh has a whole host of events during the summer months. The fun begins in May when the Hawk and Owl Sanctuary will be at Pennywell on May 2 and 3 with static displays, talks and fantastic hands on photo opportunities. Followed by Hawkeye Falconry UK on May 3. Fronted by Alistair Leese, Hawkeye Falconry are one of the most sought after falconry display teams in the UK. The fun continues on June 6 with a whole day of Tractor Ted themed activity featuring a giant inflatable Tractor Ted, Tractor Ted competitions and giveaways, tractor and trailer rides and the Pennywell tractor driving school. A must for all budding farmers! The Hawk and Owl Sanctuary weekend will be repeated on June 20 and June 21 when all dads visiting Pennywell on Father’s Day on can enjoy a free pasty and pint courtesy of Pennywell while enjoying amazing falconry displays with the Hawkeye Falconry team. A real treat for dads

Plenty of family fun at Pennywell everywhere. Pennywell takes on a real Country Fair feel on the weekend of July 4 and 5 with Gamegoer Gundogs providing dog displays throughout the day and a chance to ‘meet the stars’. Their shows include dogs, hawks and ferrets and the friendly owners will be on site all day to chat and give

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advice about caring for and training your own four legged friends. The Hawk and Owl Sanctuary will be at Pennywell on Sunday 5 July static displays, talks and fantastic hands on photo opportunities to complete our Country Fair weekend. Meanwhile fresh from the new series of ‘Springwatch’

BBC’s Nick Baker will be at Pennywell on July 19 giving talks and pond dipping demonstrations so that visitors can find out more about the amazing collection of wildlife hidden in the ponds at Pennywell.

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Exhibitions and Other Events

Delamore dishes up artistic delights for May exhibition exhibitions in the region. ‘It’s Delamore, so it must be summer,’ was an overheard remark by a visitor to an earlier exhibition, reflecting the fact that May coincides with the blossoming of the spectacular shrubs and plants in Delamore’s historic garden. Each year Delamore bring together over 120 painters and sculptors, striving to not only attract pre-eminent artists of the day, but also to provide the Ceramic work by opportunity for young Helen Nottage Mexican Day of the and new artists to display Dead Skull and sell their work.

Delamore Arts and Sculpture Exhibition takes place annually, every day in May. Based in a traditional Dartmoor agricultural estate house and gardens at Cornwood near Ivybridge, the exhibition presents the largest collection of artists’ work in one place in the South West. Extensive gardens featuring ancient Rhododendrons and Azaleas are at their best in May creating a vibrant and exciting backdrop to one of the finest sculpture

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Many early Delamore artists have since become highly successful in their own right. The mix of styles and range of prices is what gives Delamore a unique and friendly aspect to viewing art, with the added incentive that each piece sold helps support a worthy cause. This year’s chosen charity is the Erme Valley Branch of Riding for the Disabled. This year sees the further development of Delamore’s woodland arts trail which passes the largest cromlech (prehistoric monument) on Textile art by Devon-based Jackie Gale

Throughout 2015 IN THE FRAME: PLYMOUTH’S PORTRAITS REVEALED Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery An exhibition that delves more deeply into Plymouth’s portrait collection and presents new research into some of the characters that are new or rarely seen. ‘In the Frame’ features our newest acquisition – an early selfportrait by Plympton-born 18th century artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds. This is set amongst other paintings of artists including self-portraits by James Northcote and Edward Opie. Come face to face with some of Plymouth’s maritime greats too – from Hawkins and Raleigh to 18th century Admirals and George Gibbon, the Lieutenant Governor of Plymouth in the early 1700s, painted by Thomas Hudson.

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Until May 9 BEAUTY AND POWER: PLYMOUTH’S GREATEST GIFT – THE COTTONIAN COLLECTION Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Cottonian Collection’s arrival at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. This exhibition provides a unique insight into the stories behind it and brings together some of its most significant and less seen items from over 600 years of art. Until May 30 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery Witness the Natural History Museum’s annual exhibition which celebrates the drama and splendour of the natural world,

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with striking, creative and thoughtprovoking wildlife photography. This year’s exhibition marks the 50th anniversary and blends new and historic award-winning images to tell the story of how photographing the natural world has changed. With challenging documentary, intimate portraits, animal behaviour and atmospheric landscapes, ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ showcases the power of images to magnificent effect. Admission free. May 23 to Sep 26 FALLEN EMPEROR: NAPOLEON IN PLYMOUTH SOUND IN 1815 Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery In the summer of 1815, for nine dramatic days, HMS Bellerophon was anchored in Plymouth Sound with the self-styled French

Dartmoor and includes a collection of interactive musical exhibits. There is also an animal themed exhibition in the new gallery at Delamore Park. Admission is £7.50 and includes a catalogue with information on the exhibition, its artists and their work. The exhibition is open every day in May including Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte on board. Napoleon had been defeated at Waterloo and surrendered himself into the care of the Royal Navy. The lengthy and costly Napoleonic Wars were over – but what to do with Napoleon now? During the wars, ‘Boney’ had been portrayed as a ‘monster’ and ‘disturber of the peace’ – yet he was a folk-hero to the lower classes of all nations, even those he fought against. The exhibition will explore the differing perceptions of Napoleon on his journey to Plymouth. It will also look at the ship (commonly known as the ‘Billy Ruffian’) and the scenes in Plymouth Sound. Why did so many people flock to see Napoleon? Were they curious or sympathetic? Was he a celebrity or a threat?

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HEALTH MATTERS

How seeing the iCapsule light can boost your health

Climbing into the South West’s one and only Far Infrared iCapsule is a little bit like entering a 1970s disco: there are bright lights everywhere and you can feel the temperature gradually rising. I have to admit, I felt like dancing. But there the similarities ended; instead of music and frantic energy, there was peace and total relaxation for a full 30 minutes. Plus, you get to lie down rather than be on your feet. The iCapsule has been brought to the South West by Louise Brown, whose business, My Body Boost, is part of Soft Soles Health & Beauty clinic. The team has just moved into a new location in Segrave Road – on the other side of Outland Road, opposite Home Park – and already, the iCapsule is turning heads. So how exactly does the iCapsule work? And what is Far Infrared (FIR) light? Discovered in 1800, FIR is an invisible spectrum of sunlight. Its health benefits have always been recognised. The problem is that we don’t get enough of it. These particular rays are absorbed to a cellular level. By stimulating cellular metabolism, the rays increase the body’s ability to regenerate and repair. They are also a powerful detoxifier. Far Infrared light is used to help with sports injuries, aches and pains, arthritis, insomnia, stress, low energy and poor circulation. It’s also an effective mood enhancer for people who might be feeling low of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As an added bonus, lying in the capsule burns hundreds of calories each time. The US space agency NASA has led the global research into FIR, which they use to ensure that astronauts get enough of it while they are in space. Athletes also get ‘top ups’. The wavelengths of light from the other colours – called PDT light therapy – act by penetrating the skin at varying depths. The light energises cells to produce collagen, improve elasticity and increase blood circulation and oxygen, while releasing toxins. This has the effect of stimulating the anti-ageing process and improving skin tone. It also helps to normalise cellular imbalances. When Louise bought the iCapsule it was one of only two in the UK. It’s still the only one in the South West and people from across the south of England are travelling to Plymouth to receive the infrared thermal therapy. “Far Infrared light has been known about for some time and used in Canada and Japan for years in the medical world,” said Louise. “But it’s not been marketed to the general public here in the UK. This is the first time it has been made

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available in this country at a reasonable cost for everyone to benefit from. Until now you needed a medical referral or had to pay for expensive private health treatment.” Louise is getting walk-ins from people keen to give it a try: “One woman was very down. She said to me, ‘I feel so low, I’ve reached the stage that I’ll give anything a go’. Now she says she feels much better. “Another woman who has suffered from ME for 14 years found me after doing an internet search. She comes down from London and says the therapy has changed her life. “It’s an amazing thing to see. We have a lady who comes in who used to need a lot of painkillers. She had three sessions in one week and it made a massive difference. She cut right back on the painkillers. She didn’t come back for four weeks but when she did she said she felt the pain returning after three weeks. So she now comes in for a boost every three weeks. Everyone is different so it’s a case of devising a schedule that works for you. “Some people have ‘wow’ moments straight away, where they notice an immediate improvement in a condition; with others, it’s more gradual. One lady who felt tired all the time because of the menopause said ‘now I’m singing in the morning and feel so much better’. And we had a guy come in with a bad shoulder and that’s cleared up.” A one-off body boost will do the trick for some people but Louise generally recommends an initial course of six 30-minute sessions and currently has an offer for £80 for this course (or £15 for a single half-hour session). Although each of the lights targets specific conditions, Louise suggests that customers have a bit of each. She advises four sessions in the first week if possible and two in the second week, or three in each of the first two weeks. There is no need for recovery time. Clients are strongly advised to drink two litres of water each day during the course, as part of the detox. Pregnant women and those who suffer from epilepsy should not use the capsule. Louise has no doubts that the iCapsule is here to stay: “It’s a new concept for the general public at the moment so there is some scepticism but I can foresee in the future that everyone will be having Far Infrared light therapy. It’s clinically proven and it’s safe.”

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I was therefore very interested in my cousin Keith’s thoughts on his recent visit to Argentina. I cheekily asked him to write about his experience of this fascinating country, the first part of which is below. This two-part journey to Argentina begins in Buenos Aires. Until eclipsed in fame in recent decades by Rio, the By Travel city was the Queen of South America Expert and it remains a fascinating urban experience. Anthony Goord The main tourist areas are The Boca, San Telmo, and the Avenida Florida but, as a result, all three have become expensive and lost much of their original charm. However, just across the great Avenida 9:de Julio (which claims to be the widest avenue in the world), lie the more authentic areas of Recolta and Palermo Soho, where less expensive accommodation can be found; although younger travellers may prefer Palermo Hollywood with its trendy boutiques and coffee shops. Through these areas runs the Avenida Santa Fe, one of the longest and busiest of the city’s main thoroughfares. Walking this vibrant avenue one passes literally hundreds upon hundreds of small shops selling just about everything, interspersed with traditional bars and restaurants. A left turn onto the equally busy Avenida Callao brings leads visitors to hundreds more. These areas have a very European feel to them and it is easy to imagine that you are in Barcelona or Milan. For more variation follow the nearby Avenida Pueyrredon where, as you approach the ONCE train station, the atmosphere created by the many street traders

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cattle that have ranged free on the Pampa, the taste is like nothing you have had in Europe for a long time. Real macho carnivores go for a parilla or asado – varieties of the full Argentine BBQ experience. Plymothians will enjoy another local speciality: empanadas. These are small pasties which come in many varieties but are traditionally filled with meat, ham and cheese, or mashed pumpkin. They are very cheap and make an excellent quick lunch or afternoon snack. To wash down your meal there are the excellent Malbec wines, while Quilmes – the local lager beer – is surprisingly good. For something non-alcoholic, tea lovers should try the national drink called yerba mate. For those needing a break from the bustle of Buenos Aires a local train runs to the small town of Tigres where boats tour the many channels of the delta of the great Parana River. Remember too that Uruguay is only a few hours away by jet-foil across the River Plate. Most services go to the capital, Montevideo, which is worth a visit but really needs an overnight stay. For a day excursion take the shorter route to the charming

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old town of Colonia. The biggest beach resort near Buenos Aires is Mar del Plata, about four hours away by bus but if you prefer something smaller then try the neighbouring Mar de la Pampa or Piramar. South of Buenos Aires the pampa begins. This unique, hypnotic, and seemingly endless flat landscape is punctuated only by the cattle and horses of the isolated estancias (ranches). Situated about 110 miles from Buenos Aires, the town of Tandil is a good base for exploring this area. It stands next to the only hills in the region (reminiscent of a small Dartmoor) and there are excellent walks. Alternatively, some estancias offer authentic accommodation with horse riding and other outdoor activities included. However they can be expensive. Despite its bustling avenues and myriad of shops, bars and restaurants, the relaxed life-style of Buenos Aires is reminiscent of earlier times and, after New York, it is my favourite great city to visit. However, there’s much more to see in Argentina and next time we’ll explore the mountains and jungle of the north before turning south to Patagonia. The second part of Keith’s journey will be featured later in the year. Happy Holidays.

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There’s nothing better than home made bread! There is nothing quite like the smell and taste of homemade bread and over recent years there has been a renewed interest in making it. To buy ‘artisan’ bread can cost quite a lot but it really is cheap and easy to make yourself. And children love to help make and eat it too! This month we have made Focaccia bread. Here is the recipe to make one focaccia. You will need: √√ 500g strong white flour √√ 5g powdered dried yeast √√ 10g salt √√ 325 ml warm water √√ Flaky sea salt √√ 2 rosemary sprigs (with leaves removed and chopped) √√ 1tbsp olive oil (for dough mix and then more for drizzling before cooking) √√ Ideally a mixer with a dough hook, though you can do it by hand √√ A rectangular baking tray (approx. 26 x 36 cm)

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Instructions Mix flour, yeast, salt, water and oil with a dough hook for about 10 minutes. (Or knead by hand). Leave to rise for about an hour (until doubled in size). Shape into a rough rectangle on the worktop. Press into an oiled baking tray, pushing the dough into all the corners. Leave to rise for half an hour. Pre-heat oven to its highest temperature. Before cooking use your fingertips to make holes in the dough, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with the salt and rosemary. Bake for 10 minutes at the high temperature and a further 10 at about 200˚C/GM6. Leave to cool on a wire rack. This is a great one to do with children. Just a few ingredients and a lovely end result. Children really enjoy the feel of dough. And Focaccia is great because it really does need them to play with it as they prod their fingers in to make the holes!

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A recent ruling by the Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of concluding the matrimonial finances on divorce. In Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14, the couple married in 1981, separated in 1984 and divorced 11 years later in 1992. During their marriage they had acquired very little in the way of income and assets. On this basis, no ‘financial order’ was made when they divorced which is not uncommon for many separating couples who are deterred from the additional costs of pursuing a “financial order” because they think it will have little significance to them where there are no assets. However, not implementing a ‘financial order’ can have consequences because it leaves the door open for one ex-spouse to make a claim against the other in the future. The Supreme Court’s recent judgement highlights that there is not currently a ‘time bar’ after which claims cannot be commenced - Ms Wyatt commenced her claim in 2011, almost two decades after their divorce was finalised. The case of Vince v Wyatt was a true ‘rags-to-riches’ story. Mr Vince founded a renewable energy firm and By Legal his personal wealth at the time of Expert the judgement was estimated to be Lauren Sayer around £60 million. His lawyers repeatedly submitted that Ms Wyatt had no claim because there had been such a delay between their divorce and her claim and argued that the Court would dismiss the claim on the basis it was invalid. The judges of the Supreme Court disagreed and unanimously ruled that she does have the right to bring a claim despite the elapse of time since the divorce. Whilst the ruling does not guarantee that Ms Wyatt will be successful in her application, the judges of the Supreme Court certainly felt that there was merit in her claim and commented that a mortgage-free property to meet her housing needs may be appropriate. This case serves as an important warning to all divorcing couples; Ms Wyatt’s ability to bring a claim was only possible because there was no ‘financial order’ when they divorced in 1992. Many divorcing couples do not realise the importance of a ‘financial order’ but the ruling of the Supreme Court means that they should sit up and take note. Although the wealth accrued by Mr Vince since the divorce was exceptional, it is entirely possible that either divorcing party will improve their financial position following separation whether it be through employment, investment, inheritance or even a lottery win. In those circumstances, would you really want the door to be left open for your ex-spouse to make a claim against your personal assets? Even if that claim was ultimately not successful, you could not avoid the stress and expense of dealing with it. That claim could be prevented by severing the financial ties you have with your ex-spouse in the form of a “financial order”. Dealing with your finances on divorce does not have to be expensive. Separating couples are often deterred by the headlines and horror stories of thousands of pounds being spent arguing about matrimonial assets. At Thompson & Jackson, we can help you conclude the matrimonial finances in the most cost efficient way possible whether that be through direct negotiations, mediation or via an application to the Court. If you are divorced or are in the process of getting divorced, make sure you have concluded the matrimonial finances.

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Ian. “Jon fully grasped what we wanted and the whole process from start to finish was extremely professional. We were having new solid oak flooring fitted as part of the makeover so the old kitchen was removed first, flooring laid and then the new kitchen installed.” The new kitchen features white gloss handleless units with a range of built-in appliances including a new AEG electric fan oven, state-of-the-art induction hob and NEFF dishwasher and combined washing machine/tumble dryer. The original island unit was extended to provide more storage space and the latest LED underlights installed. Contrasting Tan Silestone quartz worktops were supplied and installed by Plymouth Stone to create an impressive finish to the whole kitchen. Ian and Natalie are delighted with Armada Kitchens. Ian said: “Armada organised every aspect of the installation, ensuring that the appropriate skilled trades, such as fitters and electricians were on site as needed and Jon visited every day to check on progress and deal with any teething problems. “Armada were very professional and easy to deal with. If we had a problem or issue it was sorted immediately without any hassle,” said Ian. “The kitchen was very competitively priced and represented excellent value for money.” Ian and Natalie are the latest in a long line of satisfied customers for Armada Kitchens, which was launched at the beginning of 2014 by Jon along with his colleague, James. The pair not only supply and install kitchens, but also bathrooms and bedrooms. Jon, who has lived in Plymouth for nearly 30 years, spent most of the previous 15 years selling and installing kitchens and bathrooms in Cornwall. “I decided that the time was right to think about starting a businessin Plymouth so that I could spend more time with my wife and young family. “James relocated to Plymouth from Cornwall so that we can offer customers in the city and surrounding area the benefit of our combined experience,” said Jon. They opened their showroom at 36-38 Molesworth Road alongside another local business C&R Lampshades.

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New ground-breaking school will train future sporting and hospitality stars A ground-breaking new secondary school specialising in sport, leisure and tourism and hospitality and event management is opening in Plymouth in September.

spending at least four hours a week at work and in Years 12 and 13 will spend two full days each week gaining valuable experience in the workplace. “Our environment is also very different to being in a mainstream school. The Studio School feels more like a Sponsored by City College Plymouth and the University of workplace for its students, with an expectation of high St Mark & St John, the Plymouth Studio School will provide professional standards in a new and innovative everything students do, and approach to learning for a working day of 8.30am to 14 to 19 year olds, offering 5pm. a curriculum that is “Students will be treated specifically linked to future like adults, will work hard employment opportunities on their own development in Plymouth and the wider and attainment and will South West. have their own personalised Studio schools are now an learning programme, established feature in the supported by a personal UK’s education landscape coach, to meet their needs, with nearly 50 either open interests and career or approved to open across aspirations.” the UK for students of all Matthew said that they abilities. had been delighted with The new school is working the level of interest from in partnership with city prospective students and employers to offer a range that all places would be of academic, vocational and allocated for the September professional qualifications launch. Recruitment of staff in line with the national was also under way and he curriculum to ‘address the was extremely encouraged growing gap between what by the quality and quantity young people require to of applicants. succeed in life and the skills The Studio School will be and knowledge the current housed initially in temporary education system provides.’ accommodation at Marjons The Duke of Cornwall with work on a purpose-built Hotel is one of the employer building due for completion organisations working Matthew Lennon, principal of Plymouth Studio School and Jon Morcom of in time for the start of closely with the new the Duke of Cornwall Hotel the 2016 academic year in school to help shape the September. projects and learning for the “Our students will benefit from all the facilities at Marjons, students, 100 of whom will be starting in September - 60 in which is a major attraction for youngsters, particularly those Year 10 (ages 14-15) and 40 in Year 12 (ages 16-17 years). The involved with elite sport,” added Matthew. school will eventually accommodate 300 students. Jon Morcom added: “As a business we have invested heavily Jon Morcom, director of the Duke of Cornwall was a member in staff training and development over the years, including of the team which secured the go-ahead for the new Studio employing a significant number of apprentices - which is how School after presenting its case at an in-depth meeting with I started in the business. Department of Education officials last year. “The new Studio School will help provide our own homeJon, who studied catering and hotel management at what grown talent who will leave education with a huge amount is now City College and is now a member of its Employer of valuable practical-based work experience. This will Enodrsement Board, said: “It’s fantastic that Plymouth now undoubtedly help them in their chosen careers in the leisure, has a school dedicated to ensuring that our workforce has tourism and hospitality industry. the key skills needed to offer visitors to the city the best “We are all working hard at raising the profile of careers in experience possible. The number of overnight visitors to the industry, which has so much to offer young people these Plymouth is expected to rise to 1.4 million in the next 10 years days - particularly in a city like Plymouth where tourism and and we need to be ready to service those visitors.” leisure is such a vital part of the economy.” The Studio School will offer an innovative approach to Matthew Lennon added: “We aim to develop a skilled learning by teaching through enterprise projects and work and motivated home-grown workforce for the city’s rapidly placements with key local and regional employers, such as expanding hospitality sector which is due to create an the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. additional 4,000 jobs by 2020 as part of the city’s Mayflower This approach ensures students’ learning is aligned to the celebrations.” real world of work, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed and that For more information on the new Plymouth Studio employers are asking for. School, including forthcoming open days, visit www. Plymouth Studio School principal Matthew Lennon said: plymouthstudioschool.co.uk “The biggest difference from a mainstream school is that each student will spend some of their time every week in the workplace, with employers. They will start off in Year 10

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Yet often people are too busy working in their garden to fully appreciate it. As a result many homeowners are looking at ways of minimising the upkeep. For some people life is just too busy to fit those precious gardening hours into a hectic weekly schedule. For others, who may be passionate about gardening but find that keeping on top of the mowing is getting too much. Despite the work, most people are clear about one thing: they do not want to give up their patch of green. So what are the options for a beautiful but low maintenance outdoor space? Decking is an attractive option as there are some fantastic natural-looking decking boards which are anti-slip and ecofriendly being made from recycled materials. These decks look amazingly like wood but come without the maintenance headaches. They don’t need any of the annual green-removing jobs and preservation treatments of traditional wood. Whilst the new generation composite decking is the best on the market, it has a high price tag to match. For some people it is well worth the investment as it will outlast wood by many, many years. One increasingly popular option is artificial grass. Latest manufacturing technologies mean that the new generation of landscaping grasses look very realistic. The tufts are made using a range of natural looking greens and thatch is woven into the root zone. Artificial turf provides the perfect lawn without the mowing, mud and maintenance hassle of natural grass. An annual spruce up is all that is usually required. It is an ideal solution for Plymouth gardens which are often perched on a slope, tricky to access or an usual shape. Front lawns are usually the first for a makeover as great looking grass can give instant ‘kerb appeal’ to a property, looking tidy and well-kept all year round. Specially designed to be pet and child-friendly, rear lawns are also popular as artificial grass provides an all-weather surface that can be used whatever the season. Given the wide range and styles available (from hardwearing short tufted grasses to luxurious deep pile

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• Use a spring rake to remove the weeds and moss when they have died (they will go brown or black). Give time for the product to get to the roots. • Reseed with new Johnsons After Moss by scattering over the whole lawn. • Keep the area moist until seeds establish. • The lawn can be fed again when the new grass has established which should be approximately 10-12 weeks. • Mow when necessary with mower blades set to 2 ins to help prevent moss returning. Plants Well this is where Lee and I are having whatever we fancy, but nothing poisonous to Basil. The bed has poor soil so we are digging it over with Multi Purpose Compost and some manure (especially around the roses) for some added nutrients. Lee likes natural things like ferns and more ferns and a big tree fern. Mostly he likes things which come with the question ‘where on earth are we going to put that?’ Basil could be forgiven for thinking his name is ‘no’ or ‘leave’ because as fast as Lee applies soil or plants something Basil is digging it up at the first opportunity. Here are some of our choices so far: • Calla Lillies in pots (right) to go on the decking, they look great in blue pots and we can move them around for the best light conditions and to protect them from frost • A nice chunky Lavender ‘Munstead’ planted near my rose as the scent is supposed to deter aphids so we shall see what happens • A Trachelospermum to climb the fence. It has lovely red leaves in the winter and green foliage now and will get white very fragrant flowers. • A Euryops – lovely cheerful bright yellow daisy flowers, silvery green foliage – really hard to kill and flowers for so long. We have had one outside the front of the garden centre for years. • Vinca – nice foliage and blue flowers to trail over the wall. • The Tree fern which so far is just providing Basil with something to chew on as it sits on the decking while Lee and I discuss where it’s going!

he puppy doesn’t! • Erysimum – one orange one purple. They don’t get too big, are nice and colourful and great for bees. • Campanula to go in the front wall, you see it everywhere a blue flower. • Ceanothis – variegated leaves and lovely blue flowers one of our best sellers last year. • Hellebores – again another of Lee’s choices. They are best in winter. • Pieris – good all year round foliage and colour! The main thing about gardening is that it should be fun and choose what you like. Look for general hardy non- fussy shrubs and then put lots of bedding around for seasonal and instant colour. The chapel cottage range of perennials (hardy come back every year) is excellent and offer great value for money. I will be planting a number of these to fill in the borders along with plenty of bulbs – you just dig them in and they pop up every year, ideal! Then for pots and baskets I will be using the Proven Winner bedding plants, a bit bigger, you need less to fill the pot and they are chosen for their looks and robustness. Ideal for me and the novice gardener! So whether you have a large garden or small garden you can do something with every shape and size. No garden or renting – then do everything in pots: you can take them with you if you move! So plenty of hardwork for Lee and I in the garden and training basil to be the ‘Perfect Gardener’ . Watch this space and hopefully we will be able to show you some pictures of a vastly improved garden. Feel free to email any of your pictures of projects or problems for the team to look at, to info@plymouthgardencentre.co.uk Happy Gardening - Fiona, Lee and Basil!

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