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Plymouth is ‘the new powerhouse’ Over the last few months I have been highlighting some of the exciting developments that will be taking place in Plymouth in the months and years ahead.

The city is set fair for a period of sustained growth and I reckon that’s good news for all of us living here in the capital of the South West. Not everyone agrees, however, and I have received one or two letters from local people who don’t agree that Plymouth is on the up. Well, now it’s official. According to new research Plymouth’s economy is outperforming the rest of the UK and average pay is now higher than those in Exeter, Torbay and Devon as a whole. It led to a front page banner headline on a recent edition of the Herald ‘We’re the new powerhouse.’ To add to the growing confidence in Plymouth, the city council has just announced an £80 million plan for 5,000 new homes in the city over the next five years, which will create an estimated 2,000 construction jobs and address some of the issues regarding housing shortages in the city. And the council is also forecasting that it will deliver over 22,000 new homes over the next 15 years. Ironically, all this positive news comes at a time when there is a chronic shortage of skilled workers in the local construction industry. We have an interview in this issue with Mark Boulting, managing director of Plymouth-based Skills Group who highlights some of the positive steps that are being taken locally to address the issue. Elsewhere in this edition we highlight once again some of the talented people who are making a name for themselves in their chosen field of expertise. They include artist Rita Smith, who has had one of her works shortlisted for a top prize. You can read her story on page 48. Hope you enjoy the latest issue.

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KF Kitchens help couple to create the home of their dreams An Ivybridge couple are enjoying life in their bungalow home - thanks to the team at KF Kitchens. Retired company director Will Palmer and his wife Maureen - better known as Mo - originally moved to Ivybridge three years ago to be nearer their daughter and her family. “We couldn’t find a bungalow then and ended up buying a house,” said Will, “but when the bungalow in Woodland Road came onto the market last year we felt it was the right one for us.” However, it was anything but a dream home - more of a nightmare. Will said: “It needed a lot of work, especially the kitchen which was old-fashioned and needed complete modernisation. Ceilings were artexed and there were artificial beams made of polystyrene. “I have fitted kitchens in the past, but there was far too much work to do on the bungalow. We knew all about KF Kitchens because they installed a new kitchen at the house we purchased in 2011. “We had no hesitation in asking KF Kitchens to carry out the work on the bungalow,” said Will. “They had done a superb job at the first house and we were totally confident about their ability to carry out all the work on the bungalow.” The work involved knocking down a wall to create an open plan kitchen and dining area, creating an opening in the wall between the kitchen and lounge, new ceilings, plastering, plumbing, decorating, electrical work

and flooring. “KF Kitchens have a great team of professional trades people and the way they work together and co-ordinate the job takes all of the stress and pressure away,” said Will. “The whole project was overseen and project managed by Nathan and the team at KF Kitchens and we are delighted with the end result,” he added. The couple chose a contemporary style kitchen with Kashmere coloured doors and draws, matching Silestone quartz countertops and a range of NEFF appliances, including built-in oven, hob, microwave, warming drawer, washing machine and dishwasher. Attractive Karndean flooring complements the stunning new kitchen. Mo said: “We stayed in a hotel for three weeks while the work was undertaken so that the KF Kitchens team could get on with the work. Will was on site most of the time to liaise with the various specialists and we were soon able to enjoy our magnificent new home.” Nathan Damarell of KF Kitchens said: “There was a lot of work to do, but it was all really straightforward for our team. They have all worked together for several years and Will and Mo knew them well from the the work they did at their first home in Ivybridge.” Will added: “We cannot recommend KF Kitchens highly enough. Their professionalism, quality of workmanship, attention to detail and experience is second to none.”

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CONTENTS MARCH 2016 EDITION

HALO MAKEOVER

WATERFRONT GEM

We meet up with Julie Wotton and Sarah Jury of Halo Hairdressing in Crownhill to find out more about their salon makeover

We meet up with Stuart James of Chandlers Bar & Bistro who, with his wife Samantha, has created a real gem at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina

PROPERTY UPDATE

James Clarke of leading property business Lang Town & Country looks at developments on the Plymouth property scene in 2016

WEDDING WONDERS

Talented duo Abigail McKenzie and Ben Aslett are enjoying big success with their bespoke wedding stationery company Dearly Beloved

WHAT’S ON

Our comprehensive What’s On section has details of all the events coming up in the Plymouth area over the next few weeks

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Halo gets a makeover Julie Wotton (centre right) and Sarah Jury (centre left) with members of the Halo Hairdressing team

Seven years ago Julie Wotton and Sarah Jury stepped in to save several jobs when a Crownhill hairdressing salon faced closure. Snips in Crownhill Village was one of a group of salons operated by Plymouth and South West Co-op which was due to be axed in 2009. But Julie, who was the manager of Snips and colleague Sarah stepped in to acquire the lease and goodwill of the business. They named the new enterprise Halo Hairdressing and under their direction the salon has gone from strength to strength - recently undergoing an extensive makeover of its own. Remarkably all the stylists who joined Halo when it was launched are still working there today. Mother of three Julie said: “It is very unusual for a salon to retain all its stylists for such a long period - but it just highlights how close we are as a team. “We have established an excellent reputation and now benefit from a very loyal and growing customer base,” she added. “We decided late last year that the salon would benefit from a freshen up, but what started as a modest plan quickly developed into a full-blown refurbishment. “Pretty much every aspect of the salon has been updated

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with a new ceiling, new lighting, new chairs and basins and even new speakers for our sound system. “The salon was closed for a week in January while the work was completed and we are all delighted with how brilliant it is now,” said Julie. The salon boasts five hairdressing stations downstairs and three upstairs and all the stylists are kept busy with a steady flow of regular and new customers. In addition to Julie and Sarah, the team consists of stylists Liz Frettsome, Cheryl Lethbridge, Sarah (Jo) Donaldson and Sarah Hunt (who is currently on maternity leave. Former apprentice Emily Russell has recently joined Halo Hairdressing as a junior stylist and is quickly developing her skills under the expert supervision of the rest of the members of the team. “Customers who would like Emily to style their hair can benefit from a substantial discount at the moment,” said Julie. The salon is open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 5pm (6.30pm on Thursdays).

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BUSINESS MATTERS Ben Aslett and Abigail McKenzie of Dearly Beloved Photo: Dom Moore

Wedding designs that are made just for you! You’re organising your big day and the search begins for your all-important wedding stationery. It’s got to be just right, a reflection of your personalities and a perfect match for the day you’ve got planned. You certainly don’t want the ‘same old, same old’ ... where’s the personality in that? The question is: where can you find the wedding design that fits YOU? We think we may have found the answer and their names are Abigail McKenzie and Ben Aslett. The talented illustrators launched their Dearly Beloved bespoke stationery and wedding design business just over a year ago after Abigail kept being asked to come to the rescue of couples who couldn’t find anything that was “them” in the shops or online. “I think at first it was because of the particular style of my illustrations that people thought it would be perfect for their wedding stationery. It all grew from that really and now here we are in our studio on the Barbican.” Abigail and Ben met while they were doing their Illustration degrees at Plymouth University. After graduating in 2009, Ben became a graphic designer and illustrator while Abigail initially worked as a teacher of illustration at Plymouth College of Art. But when she noticed she was being asked to do more and more wedding commissions, she and Ben decided to launch Dearly Beloved. That was in January last year. Since then they’ve helped couples across the world – literally – to create just the vision they want for their wedding. Abigail and Ben work with couples to provide wedding

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stationery that’s fun, whimsical and individualistic. They can even incorporate quirky illustrations of the couple into the designs or have a theme based on the wedding location: “We’re providing the stationery for a couple who are getting married in Torquay and it has our own unique interpretation of Torquay in the design,” said Abigail. “And we’ve done them so that the invites have a daytime scene for those attending the ceremony and a night-time scene with a starry sky for evening guests.” Abigail says that some couples don’t actually know what sort of theme they want for their wedding stationery but by the end of the initial free discussion, a vision usually emerges: “We have a chat and from that we can come up with a style that’s uniquely their own. We ask to see some photos and song lyrics, things that give us a nice picture of the personalities so we can get these across in all the designs. “One of the things that I really hold on to is a comment from a couple who said that we helped them to create their vision and we didn’t impose it on them. That’s really important to us.” Abigail and Ben can design every element of wedding stationery, from ‘Save the Date’ cards to menu and table plans. They can also design personalised bunting and wedding favours. All the stationery is printed by Bretonside Copy, which is just yards away from Ben and Abigail’s studio in Southside Street. Abigail said: “When you think of it, the ‘Save the Date’ cards are the first little glimpse as to what the day itself is going to be like. So if a card drops through your letter box with a beach theme, for example, it starts you wondering about the location doesn’t it? It’s nice to give out a little hint.”

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Seniors Day Every Tuesday 10am to 2pm Among the customers who’ve turned to them are a couple in New York who found Dearly Beloved online: “We spoke to them on Skype and they wanted everything to be done so that it matched the ceremony which was in an amazing loft in Manhattan. They wanted something edgy and fun.” This year promises to be a busy and exciting time, following the launch in February of a new, limited edition ‘collection’ service which can be viewed online. As with the fully bespoke service, all the illustrations in the collections are hand drawn and then printed by Bretonside Copy. The colours and text on each of the collections can be adapted so that it matches customers’ requirements. “Not everyone has the time to go through the complete bespoke process,” explained Abigail, “so this provides a service that’s still bespoke but won’t have the illustrations of the couple for example. We’ll only have six or seven collections so there will still be that different element to it.” Themes include Summer Camp, Tropical, Summer Beach and Birds. And in another new venture, Dearly Beloved have teamed up with Devonport Guildhall. Couples who use the venue for their wedding day will get a 20% discount on the bespoke service: “It’s amazing to be working with them,” said Abigail. “I love the space there. It’s a great venue with lots of personality, which is what we’re all about.” They’re also about fun and Abigail says her job involves plenty of that: “I’m loving it! For me, being a freelance illustrator, working with people to create something they’ll love on probably the biggest day of their lives, is like a dream. And when I look at the photos and see them looking so happy I think ‘in our small way, we’ve played a part in making their day’. That’s amazing!” Visit the Dearly Beloved website or Facebook page to view some examples of bespoke stationery and the new collections.

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Chandlers Bar & Bistro - Plymouth waterfront’s unique ‘hidden gem’

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You get an idea straight away that this isn’t like anywhere else you’ve ever been before. Outside, you’ll come across a display of vintage outboard motors on the terrace and inside, there are quirky bits of nautical memorabilia everywhere. The highly individualistic ambience is a reflection of the owners, Stuart and Samantha James, who are celebrating 20 years at the helm here. Both are Plymouth-born and between them they have 60 years in the local hospitality trade. Chandlers is very much a husband and wife team operation, with Samantha heading up the kitchen and Stuart taking care of things front of house.

FOOD MATTERS Stuart James of Chandlers Bar & Bistro

Offering something just that little bit different is one of the big factors behind their continued success. Even the coffee is unique as they import the beans and roast them to create their own range of Chandlers’ coffees. “One of the changes we’ve seen over the years is the development of the café culture,” explained Stuart. “We were very quick off the mark to install a Barista style coffee machine right at the start of it all. Then we decided we wanted to take it one step further. “We’ve travelled to places like Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya and Jamaica to source our coffee beans which we import through Southampton and roast at our own roasting station. There aren’t many other places in the country that are doing this and it’s an example of how we like to offer our customers something they won’t get anywhere else. The moment you come in, you’ll have a very individual experience.” There are talking points everywhere you look. Each table is individually oil-painted and sealed, depicting Plymouth’s maritime heritage and paintings on the walls also tell the city’s seafaring history. Nooks and crannies are filled with memorabilia, including items discarded from the Royal Yacht Britannia after its refit in Plymouth. The outboard motors are the latest arrivals, all part of the terrace makeover which has been happening this winter. The spacious terrace now has two distinct spaces: a dining area and The Outboard Deck, a new informal area where customers can enjoy a waterside drink. • Continued on next page

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“We offer a high quality, yet relaxed, casual dining experience,” said Stuart. “So people can enjoy a three course meal or, in the summer, they can sit in the sun in their shorts and have tapas and a glass of wine.” Chandlers is open 10am to 11pm and offers a range of British and international cuisine. All food is cooked on-site by the Chandlers kitchen team, including their extremely popular burgers with fresh herbs and spices. Lighter bites include freshly made soup, olives in Chandlers’ own marinades, sandwiches, salads and tapas, while the house menu has a range of fish, meat and veggie main dishes from £8 to £12. Specials change two or three times a week and depends which produce is in season. When we visited, Trio of Barbican Crab Cakes with delicious dips was on the menu, together with Posh Fish and Chips – locally landed cod in Tribute ale batter, with thick cut chips using Tamar Valley potatoes, and minted peas. Many of the dishes are influenced by the places Stuart and Samantha have visited. Stuart is a regular visitor to the States, which is where the burger combos originate, while Far Eastern flavours are also in evidence in dishes such as coconut shrimp and Japanese breaded prawns. Caribbean chicken stir fry with mango, banana and white rice is Jamaican influenced, with a British twist. The other side of the Chandlers business is outside catering, which has come in handy on many occasions in recent years: “The Royal Western Yacht Club is next door and we’ve hosted the America’s Cup, the Fastnet Race and Formula 1 speedboat racing. It’s the perfect setting for events,” said Stuart. He’s not wrong. From outside, you can look across to the Barbican, the Citadel and the Sound. It’s also a great spot for watching the annual British Fireworks Championships. “We’re like a hidden jewel in the town,” said Stuart. “And we’re very lucky that we’re in such a great location.” On foot, Queen Anne’s Battery is accessible from the Barbican via the bridge to the National Marine Aquarium. For people arriving by car, there is a large, free car park.

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WHAT’S ON The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com Until Apr 2 BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, inspiring and spectacular theatrical experience. Apr 5 to 8 WNO: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This is Welsh National Opera’s first new production of The Barber of Seville for nearly 30 years. It is the perfect opportunity to bask in the warmth and sunniness of this ultimate feel-good opera with a sparkling new translation by Kelley Rourke. Apr 6 to 9 WNO: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO The Welsh National Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ preserves a moment in time for audiences of all subsequent generations. With sublime music and a huge sense

of fun, Figaro, perhaps more than any work of art since captures what it means to be alive. Apr 7 WNO: FIGARO GETS A DIVORCE The characters of The Marriage of Figaro are some of the best-loved in opera. For those of us who have seen the opera before, they can feel like people we know, even friends. Figaro Gets a Divorce, therefore, is a one-off reunion, a chance to catch-up with these old friends. Apr 13 to 16 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET ROMEO AND JULIET Love at first dance, forbidden passions, dangerous secrets and star-crossed fate combine in an exhilarating classic ballet. Apr 17 DYLAN MORAN - OFF THE HOOK This new show is Moran’s first stand up show for more than three years. Having received overwhelming reviews, Off The Hook is a hilarious glimpse into Moran’s unique take on love, politics, misery and everyday absurdities of life all delivered with poetical panache.

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Four Billy E The Billys - Lewis Smallman, Matthew Lyons, Adam Abbou and Haydn May (photo Jonny Ruff)

April 18 to 23 HAIRSPRAY The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! With an all-star cast to be announced, Hairspray is an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days – let your hair down and book now! April 25 to 30 THE 39 STEPS Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage as the smash hit Olivier Award winning comedy is now on tour after nine years in London’s West End. May 3 & 4 BARBARIANS: A TRILOGY BY HOFESH SHECHTER Infinitely unpredictable and riotously dynamic, Shechter returns to the Theatre to present three wildly different takes on intimacy, passion and the banality of love. From the elegant and nervy baroque-inspired choreography of the opening, to a poignant duet via a trance-like underground groove; Barbarians showcases the singular and wry voice of Shechter together with the versatility and talent of his dancers.

Producers of the multi awardwinning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical have selected the four boys who will play the title role in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical. They are 12-year-old Adam Abbou from Liverpool, Matthew Lyons, who is 11 and comes from Leeds, Haydn May, also 11 from Bath and 12-year-old Lewis Smallman from West Bromwich. The boys, who were cast following nationwide auditions and after months of intensive rehearsals, will alternate the role in the musical which opened at the Theatre Royal on February 24 and runs until April 2 May 6 & 7 NEDERLANDS DANS THEATER 2 Artistically directed by award winning choreographer Paul Lightfoot, NDT2 presents 18 international dancers aged 18-23. Last at the Theatre Royal Plymouth with two UK premières in 2009 the company bring a winning combination of fresh exuberance and astonishing athleticism that promises to thrill and entertain with a vibrant mixed repertoire of work. May 9 to 14 PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics

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May 28 to 29 THE JAMES PLAYS This exhilarating and vividly imagined trilogy brings to life three generations of Stewart Kings who ruled Scotland in the tumultuous fifteenth century. Like watching a box set, you will be able to see the entire story unfold over one thrilling day of theatre, making it an entirely unique and unforgettable experience.

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Elliots announced! Adam, Matthew, Haydn and Lewis will be joined by Henry Farmer, 10, nineyear-old Elliot Stiff and Samuel Torpey, also aged nine who all alternate the role of Billy’s best friend Michael. Joining them will be three 10 year olds Lilly Cadwallender, Evie Martin and Italia Ross who all alternate the role of Debbie. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot the Musical has now been seen by nearly 11 million people across five continents and is the recipient of over 80 awards internationally, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and I Love The Nightlife. Rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! May 16 to 21 TWELFTH NIGHT This story of romance, satire and mistaken identity is crafted into one of the most exciting and accessible Shakespeare productions of recent years. Experience the madness of love in this heady world where riotous gig meets Shakespeare.

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In total, worldwide, 90 boys have now played the iconic role of Billy Elliot on stage. In May last year, Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated its 10th birthday at the West End’s Victoria Palace Theatre where it will play its final performance in April after 4,600 performances when the theatre closes for refurbishment.

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Mar 1 to 5 KITE A lonely girl is taken to live in her grandma’s airless flat where the windows are shut tight. Her memories of seagulls and sand dunes begin to fade in the silence. One night a handmade kite comes to life and heralds the start of a wild adventure and the chance to find what it seemed was lost forever. Mar 10 to 26 THE MAN WITH THE HAMMER A powerful story about hope,

desire and the danger of obsession. From the writer of The Christmas Truce (RSC 2014), Blink (Soho Theatre/ Broadway) and The Cracks In My Skin (Manchester Royal Exchange). A Theatre Royal Plymouth production. Mar 29 to Apr 2 JONNY AND THE BAPTISTS: THE END IS NIGH A new show with songs and music about family, friendship and environmental disaster from the five-time award nominated musical comedy stars of Radio 4’s The Now Show, following their acclaimed national tours with Stop UKIP and Rock The Vote. April 5 to 9 INTO THE WEST To celebrate the play’s 20th anniversary, Travelling Light are bringing to a new generation of audiences their internationallyacclaimed story of grit and magic, love and loss, hope and discovery. April 12 to 16 THE DISHONOURED Set in a world of espionage and secret agents, The Dishonoured is a compelling political thriller about surviving in a world of deceit and violence.

Tickets are priced between £25 and £59.50 and can be booked online at www.theatreroyal. com or by calling the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222.

May 23 MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS With a host of favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg and many more, the talented cast of Mad About The Musicals will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town! May 24 to 25 THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves. @CornerstoneVis

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WHAT’S ON April 19 to 23 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 500 FESTIVAL This year is the 21st anniversary of Connections. 500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people from every corner of the UK, working with 43 partner theatres, will perform twelve outstanding plays drawn from the 150 works written for young people since the festival began in 1995.

. CASTLE STREET, PLYMOUTH 01752 242021 www.b-bar.co.uk Mar 2, Apr 6 COMEDY NIGHT Some light relief with the best stand-ups on the UK circuit.

April 26 to 30 PIM & THEO From the makers of Past Half Remembered and North North North. Using sound and film design as well as live performance, these award winning theatre makers join together to make Pim & Theo – a promenade theatre show about culture and identity, life and rules and the limits of tolerance in our society. May 3 to 7 LABELS Worklight Theatre’s award winning solo show is a funny, moving and honest story about mixed heritage and immigration. Joe Sellman-Leava uses comedy, poetry and storytelling to recount his childhood in 90s rural Devon, changing political attitudes and a global refugee crisis.

Castle Street, Plymouth BOX OFFICE: 01752 267131 www.barbicantheatre.co.uk March 4 DREAMING IN CODE Award-winning choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald and Eddie Kay for Frantic Assembly present Dreaming in Code, an explosive, visceral, brand-new double bill performed by one of the UK’s most innovative male dance companies. Mar 5 MIXED GRILL? Mixed Grill is a dance theatre show about identity, DNA, and what shapes us and makes us who we are. Mar 11 ALL BOYS DANCE PLATFORM 2016 Barbican Theatre hosts an All Boys Dance platform, showcasing the explosive male talent from across the South West The evening will display the unquestionable flair of male dancers in all stages of their

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Mar 3 THEO BARD Inspired songwriter and live music obsessive, Theo Bard is to be found in all the most beautiful, unusual and intimate music spots across the UK, singing his own unique brand of urban folk. Mar 4 LOST IN SPACE A seven-piece party band that kicks out blistering sounds to shake to.

Pixie Lott stars as Holly Golightly in the new UK and West End tour of Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s, adapted by Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster. The show will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth from June 20 to 25. Pixie will be joined in the cast by Matt Barber (Atticus Aldridge in Downton Abbey) who will play Fred and Victor McGuire (the sit-coms Trollied and Bread) will play Joe Bell. They will be joined by Robert Calvert as Doc, Naomi Cranston as Mag, Charlie De Melo as José, Tim Frances as Rusty Trawler/Editor at 21, Andrew Joshi as Yunioshi, Melanie La Barrie as Mme Spanella, and Sevan Stephan as OJ Berman/ Dr Goldman, with Katy Allen and Andy Watkins.

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careers and all styles. Last year saw the highly successful All Boys Dance platform in Cornwall, with 70 young male dancers aged 12 to 24 performing for the first time alongside trained professionals.

Le Navet Bete are back this season with their hugely popular take on the classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A show to please all youngsters, aged five plus.

Mar 18 IMBALANCE Fusing acrobatics, dance and circus, with choreography from internationally renowned Olivier Award nominee Jonathan Lunn, Joli Vyann present Imbalance

Apr 29 WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT A true story based on Rebeccca Crookshank’s time in the Royal Air Force serving Queen and country protecting the UK Air Defence Region. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot charts her journey from basic training to the Falkland Islands. From feeling low to flying high (literally, in a Tornado F3), this is a deeply moving, hilarious and heart-warming adventure.

Apr 4 to 7 THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ The South West’s much-loved physical comedy theatre company

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Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30 FREE CUBA PARTY Latin tunes and cocktails with our resident DJ playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, son and more. Mar 9, 23, Apr 13, 27 CAFE ACOUSTICA B-bar’s fortnightly showcase of unplugged talent, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Mullen. Mar 10 RHYMEWARP Comedy word-nerdiness, crackpot crowd participation and a platform for aspiring performance poets. Expect wordy larks from hosts Mama Tokus & MC Vegas, emerging poets & wordsmiths, and crowd-sourced tonguetomfoolery. Mar 11 ANNIKA SKOOGH TRIO This dynamic Jazz trio, featuring the distinctive and soulful vocals of Annika Skoogh, the superb Matt Carter on keys and Al Swainger on bass, will be playing standards you know and love plus some unexpected songs. Mar 12 GYPSY GUYS Swinging jazz guitars bringing the music of the 20s and 30s Mar 17 JACOB KODICEK Keyboardist of local soul giants Antimatador Jacob Kodicek, brings his solo show to B-Bar.

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WHAT’S ON Mar 18 HAMER & CO. Everything from silky smooth to smokin’ hot jazz music! Rich Hamer, Frank Hamer and some fabulous Special Guests unite to form this sublime band, seamlessly combining Swing, Blues, Latin and Bebop. Mar 24 MARTYN CROCKER Martyn Crocker is an independent, solo singer songwriter from Ivybridge. Performing with a guitar and his voice, his shows are honest, compelling and engaging. Mar 25 BOMBER HARRIS TRIO Bomber Harris is a stalwart of the Devon jazz scene, including lengthy stints as the pianist in the Plymouth Jazz Club and Barbican Jazz Cafe house bands. He has supported local, national and international artists and led his own outfits such as Grooveyard and The Organisation. Mar 26 VINCE LEE AND THE BIG COMBO Fantastic blues band led by the legendary Vince Lee

It’s Party Time at the Pavilions! Plymouth Pavilions is launching year round party nights – because parties aren’t just for Christmas! Hot on the heels of Plymouth’s most extravagantly glitzy sold out Christmas parties, the city centre venue is now offering its audiences a new take on ‘Dinner and a Show’. On selected evenings throughout 2016, the Pavilions will be opening its doors to welcome customers to sit back and enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner whilst being treated to a stunning stage show from nationally acclaimed stage show producers Entertainers, followed by a disco and dancing until late. It will all be set in the dazzling surroundings of the Pavilions Arena and tickets are expected to be snapped up fast. Numbers are limited and previous party nights have sold out in days! Also, trialled for the first time at the sold out Christmas parties, a twist on the dinner and show format is that you can opt to join us to watch the show without dining, in one of a limited amount of balcony seats that will be available. It offers a perfect vantage point to take in the atmosphere and sit back, relax and sing along to favourite hits performed on stage by a cast of stellar musicians and performers.

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The Sound of Soul Party Night with The Stars from The Commitments Saturday April 2, from 6pm, show starts 8.45pm With Dublin’s finest mix of gritty soul and irresistible Irish charm, the fantastic Stars From The Commitments have continued to spread the word of Dublin Soul. The nine piece soul band which features actual cast members from the original Commitments film will be performing all the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack albums and the Oscar nominated, Golden Globe & BAFTA award winning film. The show consists of non stop soul music and is a thrilling live experience. Featuring classic soul hits including: Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, Take me to the River, Try a Little Tenderness, Nowhere to Run, In the Midnight Hour, Hard to Handle and many more.

Mar 31 RIOROK Riorok is a brazilian acoustic duo, formed by Hector Mazzotti and Sofia Mazzotti. We are doing this special night for B-Bar, playing only Brazilian music, with the greatest MPB artists, such as Marisa Monte, Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Capital Inicial, and many others.

MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0845 146 1460 Mar 5 RUDIMENTAL SOLD OUT Mar 7 SHANE FILAN In the wake of releasing his hit album ‘Right Here’ in October 2015, Shane Filan has announced a major indoor UK tour taking in some of the UK’s best loved venues including Plymouth Pavilions. Mar 8 WET WET WET Iconic British band Wet Wet Wet

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have announced The Big Picture Tour, reaching as far south as Plymouth and as far north as Inverness whilst covering all of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland, giving fans all over the country the chance to see Wet Wet Wet play live. Mar 11 LEONA LEWIS Following the release of her new studio album ‘I Am’, Leona announces details of her upcoming 2016 UK tour, her first UK tour in three years. Leona will embark on the 14 date tour at Liverpool’s Empire and will finish at the Pavilions including two nights at the London Palladium. Mar 12 PETER ANDRE Global superstar Peter Andre’s major UK arena and theatre tour includes a mammoth show at The O2 in London - and a date at the Plymouth Pavilions. Mar 19 SING-A LONG-A FROZEN Introduced by a live host who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you

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An Evening of Dirty Dancing Party Night Saturday July 2, from 6pm, show starts at 8.45pm No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Re-cast and re-scripted for 2016, it‚Äôs all down to Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscarwinning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. So, don’t be the one sitting in the corner. Immerse yourself in this timeless, theatrical treat. Take a trip back to the summer of ‘63 and re-live Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance. Prices are £45 (no booking fee) including three course dinner, show and disco. Show only £24.20 (including 10% booking fee).

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WHAT’S ON some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses. Mar 19 SING-A LONG-A GREASE You’d better shape up to sing along to the great movie musical - the sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-aLong-a Sound of Music. Mar 21 JOE BONAMASSA As Joe approaches his 27th year as a professional musician, he continues to blaze a remarkably versatile artistic trail, and amass an authentic, innovative and soulful body of work. Mar 24 COLLABRO Fresh from the success of their debut No.1 album and less than a year after winning Britain’s Got Talent, Collabro will return with the spellbinding ‘Act Two’. The band will tour the length and breadth of the country playing venues including London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. Mar 28 to 29 THE WIZARD OF OZ Join in the fun as Enchanted

Entertainment present this amazing Easter pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s much-loved fairy tale. Packed with great songs, brilliant dance routines and plenty of laughter for all the family! April 2 THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS Performing all the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack albums and the Oscar nominated, Golden Globe & BAFTA award winning film. The show consists of non stop sizzling soul music and is a thrilling live experience that will stir your soul. Featuring classic soul hits including: Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, Take me to the River, Try a Little Tenderness, Nowhere to Run, In the Midnight Hour, Hard to Handle and many more. April 5 YEARS & YEARS Just as they kick off their longsold-out UK headline tour, Years & Years now announce a brand new set of tour dates for the Spring of 2016, which will see them headline arenas across the country, culminating with a show at Wembley Arena on April 8.

Riverdance returns to Plymouth Riverdance returns to Plymouth in May as part of the show’s 21st anniversary tour. Riverdance will be on stage at the Plymouth Pavilions from May 13 to May 15. The cast for this tour will feature, for the first time, some dancers who were actually born in 1995 - the year that the show first opened at the Point Theatre in Dublin. It represents an unmissable chance for UK audiences to April 22 GREGORY PORTER Grammy Award-winning jazz/soul singing sensation Gregory Porter - has announced a 16 date tour around the UK. The tour opens on April 4 at the Royal Albert Hall, London and concludes on April

24 at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. April 28 to 30 THE LAST TANGO Twenty years of dancing together has seen Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace become Strictly

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reconnect with what the Irish Times rightly described as ‘The Original...The Best.’ Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance has performed across the UK where it has been experienced by over 2.9 million people in well over 1,000 performances and the show has lost none of its magic. The worldwide TV audience for Riverdance is in excess of two billion people. Riverdance has received rave reviews globally but perhaps Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling new live performance.

May 5 UB40 UB40’s three founding members will be making a triumphant return to UK shores early next year having wowed audiences stateside with a massive North American tour. Proving they are

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the simplicity of The Guardian’s verdict sums it up: ‘Dance does not often get so good. Riverdance is a celebration of Irish dance and culture, presented with sophistication and vibrancy.’ Twenty one years after the show first opened, a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment is back by popular demand. Riverdance has come of age!

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WHAT’S ON Featuring works by Dvorák, Desmond, Copland, Bologne, Villa-Lobos: andPiazzola. Details online at www.peninsula-arts. co.uk. 01752 585050

Music March 5 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT The House, Plymouth University The Atlantic Connection: Pierre-Emmanuel Largeron & Lindsay Braga - violins, Andrew Gillett - viola, Jane Pirie - cello

March 6 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Carlton Big band, leader Elaine Davies. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk March 9 LUNCHTIME CONCERT The Duke of Cornwall Hotel

Pete Oxley & Nick Meier - Jazz Guitar Duo. See panel opposite. Mar 11 THE MARTIN DALE TRIO St Werburgh’s Church, Wembury The Martin Dale Trio playing jazz. Tickets £10 from Pamela Pinder 01752 863304 or Carol Steel 01752 862602 March 12 SPRING CHORAL CLASSICS Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal Parade  University of Plymouth Choral Society and Orchestra, conductor Simon Ible, with Candida Frankham, soprano. Excerpts from the choral classics including Handel: Messiah Vivaldi: Gloria  Mozart: Requiem and Vespers Fauré: Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine Purcell : Dido and Aeneas Bach : Jesu, Joy of Man’s desiring  PLUS Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in A minor. Details online at www.peninsula-arts. co.uk. 01752 585050 Mar 13 THE LUPRIDGE SINGERS St Bartholomew’s Church, Yealmpton Stainer: Crucifixion. Vaughan Williams: 5 Mystical songs. Tickets on the door or in advance from Yealmpton Post Office.

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Mar 13 PLYMOUTH PHOENIX CHORALE St Peter’s Church, Plymouth The Passion – an exploration in sound and vision using images and the music of Steiner’s Crucifixion. Free admission. Details 07971 169335 March 16 PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Plymouth Guildhall Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Anne Kimber, with Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt. Featuring Sibelius: Karelia Overture ,Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 2 and Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 4. Details www.plymouthsymphony. co.uk March 17 PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal Parade Conductor Rupert Bond, with organist Kris Emmett. SaintSaëns: Organ Symphony in C major (last two movements) Debussy: Petite Suite, Chabrier: España and Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte. And works

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A sensational guitar duo will be entertaining music lovers at a lunchtime concert in Plymouth in March. Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier - known as the Oxley-Meier Guitar Duo will be performing at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel on Wednesday March 9 at 1pm as part of the popular international concert series organised by Jeanie Moore. The Observer commented: “Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that this is something exclusively for guitar buffs, or even jazz buffs. If you love music of any kind you’ll probably fall for this.” Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache to soundscapes of latin America to English for string orchestra, brass and wind. www.peninsula-arts.co.uk. 01752 585050 March 18 STUDENT COMPOSERS’ CONCERT University of Plymouth, Sherwell Centre The focus of this year’s concert will be neo-classical, film and modern music. It is a reflection on modernity and music styles. The programme will feature new music from Plymouth University BA (Hons) Music students including final year composers. www.peninsula-arts.co.uk. 01752 585050 March 18 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR - SHEKINAH MISSION St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth For details contact Bob Sheldrake, 01752 406995 Mar 19 SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS CHOIR St Michael and All Angels Church, Cornwood John Rutter – Requiem - details TBA.

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Spiralizer wrote, rehearsed, recorded, mixed and mastered a set of 11 new pieces for their new and extremely diverse album, Chasing Tales. Following the album’s 2015 release, the duo toured the UK extensively consistently garnering more-thangenerous reviews from the national and specialist press! Theduo now have a second similar-length tour including a string of dates in Europe. Tickets £10 from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, 01752 275850, enquiries@ thedukeofcornwall.co.uk or via www.wegottickets.co.uk

Mar 19 CITY OF PLYMOUTH CONCERT BAND Mount Gould Methodist Church, Faringdon Road, Plymouth MGM to MGM Concert, a concert of melodies from past MGM films. 7.30pm

Mar 23 SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS CHOIR Ridgway Methodist Church, Plympton John Rutter: Requiem, details TBA

March 20 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Frenchmen Street Jazz Band. Details 01752 721179 or www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk March 20 PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Plymouth Guildhall Conductor Christopher Fletcher with soloists Susanna Fairbairn – soprano, Laura Trayhurn – mezzo, Richard Rowntree (tenor) Andrew Mayor (bass baritone). J S Bach: St John Passion. Details plymouthphilchoir.org March 23 SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS CHOIR Ridgeway Methodist Church, Plympton John Rutter: Requiem, more details TBA. www.cornerstonevision.com

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Talented young Hungarian pianist performs with Plymouth Symphony Orchestra Talented young Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt is the soloist in the forthcoming Plymouth Symphony Orchestra concert at the Guildhall, Plymouth. He will be playing Rachmaninov’s hugely popular and highly acclaimed 2nd Piano Concerto at the concert on Wednesday March 16 at 7.30pm. In 2014 Daniel won first prize at the Young Concert Artists and was selected by the Young Classical Artists Trust, making his debut at Wigmore Hall supported by the Royal Academy of Music’s Patron’s Award. Having premiered his 1st Symphony in Moscow at the age of 24, Rachmaninov was already recognised as a rising young pianist and composer. He composed his 2nd Piano Concerto in 1900 and was the soloist for the first performance in Moscow in 1901. The work is considered by many to be Rachmaninov at his very best and remains one of the most popular in the repertoire. The opening work of the concert is the cheerful and lighthearted Karelia Overture by Sibelius. It features beautiful bold themes as well as references to the better known Intermezzo from the Karelia Suite. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s powerful and expressive musical drama – his Fourth Symphony. Tchaikovsky described this work as ‘one of only a few works with which I have not experienced disappointment… this is my best symphonic work’ and it cemented his growing reputation and established his career.

He himself admitted that his Fourth Symphony was autobiographical: turbulent but finally triumphant; reflecting tribulations in his live as well as eventual recovery. He said that the principal idea of the work was the implacability of fate and the first movement is characterised by the interplay of two dance types – the ‘fate fanfare’ which has the profile of a stately polonaise, associated with nobility, and a waltz, considered to be a lower form of dance, associated with the common people of Russia. The 2nd movement is plaintive and melancholy with the subdued themes being passed around the orchestra. The capricious 3rd movement - a playful pizzicato - provides a little light relief, but this is followed by a powerful, glorious and uninhibited finale, where the ‘fate’ motive of the first movement is heard again and now confronted - but this time successfully overcome - as the music triumphs over oppression. The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is one of the longestestablished orchestras in the country and the present conductor, Anne Kimber, is only the sixth conductor to have taken up the baton in 139 years. The orchestra attracts many distinguished soloists, with Ralph Kirshbaum, Guy Johnston, Tasmin Little, Joanna MacGregor, Jennifer Pike and Guy Johnston amongst the most recent performers to play with the orchestra.

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Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants make a welcome return visit to Plymouth Jazz Club on Sunday April 17. Led by trombonist and vocalist Kevin Grenfell, the band has a star line-up performing highly entertaining traditional jazz. Star guest and band leader for this event is Paul Harrison from Denmark. Plymouth Jazz Club meets at the Royal British Legion Club in Crownhill on Sunday evenings.

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Major Events Various dates LEAGUE 2 FOOTBALL Mar 5 Argyle v Oxford Utd Mar 19 Argyle v Luton Mar 28 Argyle v York Apr 9 Argyle v Wimbledon Apr 23 Argyle v Dag & Red

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Until Jun 18 WAR GAMES Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Explore the fascinating relationship between conflict and children’s play, with this major touring exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood. See centre pages.

NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Mar 19 Albion v Blackheath Apr 9 Albion v Wharfedale Apr 23 Albion v Hartbury Coll BRITISH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Mar 3 Raiders v Sheffield Mar 27 Raiders v Cheshire Apr 10 Raiders v Bristol Flyers

Apr 2 PLYMOUTH SCALE MODEL SHOW Plymouth Guildhall An annual show, hosted by three local model clubs from 10am to 4pm. Numerous clubs will be displaying their talents in scale model making. Various traders will also be there selling models, paints, tools and much more. Supporting Devon Air Ambulance. For details contact Ian Chanter at ian.chanter@ blueyonder.co.uk or 01752 212676

Mar 20 SPORT RELIEF MILE 2016 Central Park, Plymouth Plymouth has again been chosen as a venue to host the sports relief mile event. This year it sees the event located in the lovely surroundings of Central Park. Take part by either walking or running 1, 3 or 6 miles starting from the Life Centre located.

Apr 17 PLYMOUTH HALF MARATHON Plymouth’s Half Marathon is a much celebrated traffic-free road race, which takes in all that is great about Plymouth. Stunning coastal views, the beautiful National Trust grounds of Saltram Park, as well as the iconic Plymouth Hoe where Sir Francis

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Apr 23 ALL THINGS MODS, MINIS AND MOPEDS SHOW Plymouth Guildhall Over 60 retro, vintage and artisan exhibitors. Live music, retro catwalk, minis and mopeds, best dressed competition, beauty parlour and tearoom. Entry £2.50 (under 12’s free) 10.30am to 4.30pm

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Apr 24 to May 2 THE TRANSAT The world famous Transat yacht race will return to Plymouth after a successful bid to host the start of the race. People will be able to see the yachts in Plymouth from April 24 up until the solo sailors start their 2,800 mile race across the North Atlantic on May 2. A brand new Ocean City Rhythm, Blues & Jazz Festival, as well as an air show and fireworks display, will take place on Plymouth’s waterfront during this time. May 2 MOOR THINGS VINTAGE & LOVELY SPRING GARDEN FETE Moorland Garden Hotel, Yelverton. Over 40 Vintage &

PLYMOUTH PIRATES WEEKEND The award winning Plymouth Pirate Weekend returns for a family fun packed weekend in The Barbican and Sutton Harbour. May 28 LORD MAYOR’S FESTIVAL The annual Lord Mayor’s Day is changing to Lord Mayor’s Festival event this year. It will welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role and will give the opportunity for the people of Plymouth to celebrate this occasion.

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Sunday 13th & 20th March - 10.30am-12.30pm A two part workshop to learn the basic stitches and skills to create your own masterpiece. Tickets £25.00 p.p

Guided Camellia Walks 23rd March & 3rd April - 10am-12.00 noon

Explore over 1,000 cultivars of the National Camellia Collection. Tickets cost £5.00 p.p. 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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WHAT’S ON 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. Until Jun 18 WAR GAMES Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Explore the fascinating relationship between conflict and children’s play, with this major touring exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood which gives an insight into the way toys have been influenced by warfare from the 1800s to the present day. Mar 19 BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK: SUPER SCIENCE 11am to 3pm. Discover more about science with some hands on exciting activities courtesy of the ‘Wild About Plymouth’ team! See specimens from our collections, have a go at some fun experiments, meet and chat to science experts from the Museum and Art Gallery, Plymouth University and the Sir Alistair Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science. Free. Drop-in. Donations welcome. Mar 26 PICK UP AND GO 10am to 5pm. Enjoy some fun self-directed activities connected to our collections and exhibitions. Just pick them up from the Colouring Station Table in our foyer and off you go! Free. Dropin. Donations welcome. Mar 30 COLOUR AND COLLAGE 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm) Use the arts and crafts materials to colour and collage your own creations inspired by the thousands of objects in our collections and exhibitions. Free. Drop-in. Donations welcome. Mar 31 CHESS GAMES 10.15am to 12.15pm and 2pm

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Apr 6 COLOUR AND COLLAGE 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm Use arts and crafts materials to colour and collage your own creations inspired by the thousands of objects in our collections and exhibitions. Free. Drop-in. Donations welcome. Apr 7 BEADS GALORE! 10.15am to 12.15pm and 2pm to 4pm Enjoy a creative session led by our guest artist and make beads based on some of the amazing archaeological finds that have been discovered on nearby Dartmoor. £2.50 per child. Booking advised.

Blooming surprise Warm and wet winter weather has led to an increase of nearly two thirds in the number of plants in bloom at National Trust properties in Devon and Cornwall. The annual Valentine’s Flower count in February recorded a total of nearly 2,650 varieties. The snowdrop has been voted the top spring flower for the third year running in the South West, with the gardens at Stourhead, Lanhydrock, Kingston Lacey and Cotehele being the most popular places to see spring blooms. National Trust Garden teams in the South West have recorded more flowers in bloom since 2008 in this year’s annual Valentine’s Flower Count, with nearly all gardens showing an increase in the amount of varieties of plants in bloom. In 2008 3,335 plants in bloom were recorded in Devon and Cornwall (where the flower count first started), marking the earliest spring so far recorded. 2644 plants were recorded in gardens across the whole of the South West this (2016) year compared with 1,622 in 2015. Matched by record breaking amounts rain falling in December, the very mild and dull weather has been causing huge confusion to plants in National Trust gardens across the South West. Many flowers and plants have continued to flower all winter, some are appearing all together and some plants have appeared much earlier than normal. Daffodils are appearing with snowdrops and even a bluebell or two has struggled to the surface boosted by mild weather. Varieties of magnolia which usually flower over a period of months are appearing together and much earlier than usual. Even summer flowering plants such as hydrangea’s, Fuchsia and Agapanthus are flowering. to 4pm Use the ‘War Games’ exhibition and ‘Royal Game’ sculpture as your starting point and work with our guest artist to make chess shapes, draught pieces and a wonderful chess board to play out your own game

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of strategy. £2.50 per child. Booking advised. Apr 2 and 9 PICK UP AND GO 10am to 5pm. Enjoy some fun self-directed activities connected

Apr 23 SHAKESPEARE 400: MUCH ADO ABOUT COLOURING 10am to 5pm Try your hand at our Shakespeare and Drake-themed trail and colouring activities as the world marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Free. Drop-in. Donations welcome. Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Mar 6 MOTHER’S DAY POSIES Treat Mum to a day out at Saltram. Show her how much you care by making her a beautiful posie with freshly cut flowers from Saltram’s garden. Mar 25 to 28 CADBURY EASTER EGG TRAILS Cadbury at Saltram again for a weekend full of family fun with another weekend of Easter egg trails. Mar 25 to Apr 10 SPRING DUCK TRAIL Need something to do in the Easter holidays? Why not spend the day at Saltram hunting down Salty the duck and his friends in the park. Discover areas of Saltram and find the markers to win a prize. Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 26 TRUST10 AT SALTRAM A free monthly way-marked 10K run around the Saltram estate. A chance to enjoy traffic free routes, great views and have a great training opportunity. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone.

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Apr 3 FAMILY RAG-RUGGING Drop-in anytime between 11am4pm to join Debbie Hastings for her fun, family-friendly rag rug workshop - where you can create a masterpiece to take home. Apr 19 COOKING THE MASTER’S DINNER See the cooks prepare for the master’s dinner in the Abbey kitchen. Mount Edgcumbe Cremyll 01752 822236 www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk March 6 DOWSING FOR BEGINNERS Sceptical? Why not try out the ancient art of dowsing here at Mount Edgcumbe and develop a new skill. Meet on the terrace in front of the House and don’t forget your wire coat hangers! March 13 & 20 LEARN THE CRAFT OF CROCHET This is a two part workshop where you will learn the basic stitches you need to create a range of items and designs to embellish existing garments. With these basic stitches you can create anything from flowers to granny squares. A starter kit will

Barbican Beauty In the February edition of the Plymouth Magazine we featured beautician Honorata Terlecka who runs Barbican Beauty. Unfortunately we published an incorrect telephone number for the business. It should have read 01752 876969. Apologies to all concerned

Mar 20 CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT Organised by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe. For details visit the website or call 01752 822236. March 23 CAMELLIA WALK Join the Curator of the National Camellia Collection, held by Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, on a conducted tour of the collection that currently numbers approximately 1,000 cultivars. Meet at the Dry Walk Car Park. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must on this outdoor adventure. Apr 10 FABRIC STAMPING WORKSHOP Join a tutor for this introduction to fabric stamping. Learn to carve your own stamps out of rubber and use it to decorate either a tea towel or tote bag or bring an item of your own to decorate. Apr 20 BACK TO THE TUDORS What was life like 500 years ago? Discover why Mount Edgcumbe House was so modern and unique when it was built. Look at the collections to find out more about this fascinating period in history. Apr 24 FABRIC STAMPING WORKSHOP Why not take your favourite teddy out for the day and have a picnic at Mount Edgcumbe Park. There will be a teddy trail for the younger ones to find and BBQ available at Barn Pool. Cotehele Calstock 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

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Mar 19 & 20 DAFFOLDIL WEEKEND AT COTEHELE Come and see the wonderful collection of daffodils grown on Cotehele Estate. Enjoy a display of historic and new varieties of daffodil. We’ll have a guided tour of the garden to admire and learn about the daffodils and there will be activities for children. Mar 25 to 28 EASTER EGG HUNT You’ll start at the Easter marquee, follow clues around the garden to unscramble the puzzle, then meet back at the

Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium has welcomed a brand new shark species, by introducing two new Zebra Sharks to its Great Barrier Reef tank. A third will join them in the coming weeks. With only a few Zebra Sharks found in Aquariums around the UK, the three new additions are set to be a big new attraction at the National Marine Aquarium. Joining the public exhibits for the first time earlier this week, the Zebra Sharks actually arrived at the National Marine Aquarium in 2013 as eggs, when the Aquarium team hatched them, and have since grown them on to a size suitable for the large exhibit. The female pair are now aged two years ten months, and originate from Dubai where their mother, Zebedee is based at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel’s aquarium. In fact, all three Zebra marquee to claim your prize. Win a Cadbury chocolate Egghead on this annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt around the garden. Apr 29, May 2, 13, 16, 30, 31 NANCY BELLE RIVER TRIPS Starting from Cotehele Quay the ‘Shamrock’s’ support boat, ‘Nancy Belle’, will head up the river Tamar past riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley towards Morwellham Quay. Throughout the trip there will

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Zebra Sharks set to be a big attraction Sharks have now been condition target trained to feed, which will ensure they have enough food, as well as receive any vitamins or medications that they might need in their new home – the Great Barrier Reef tank. Their favourite foods include a variety of Squid, Razor Clam and a little Mackerel. James Wright, assistant curator at the National Marine Aquarium played an integral part in the hatching and development of the Zebra Sharks. He said: “I’m delighted to see the start of our Zebra Sharks moving to display in

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Work by painters and printmakers from Plymouth and beyond will be featured at an exhibition in the city in March and April. Members of the 21 Group of Artists will be on show at the Artmill Gallery in Hyde Park Road, Peverell from Saturday March 5 to Saturday April 2. The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. The 21 Group of Artists are committed to high standards and individual creativity and present two or three exhibitions of professional work each year in the south Devon and surrounding areas. A wide range of approaches, techniques and media interact creatively with each other to offer viewers a rich variety of images. Whilst much of their work is based upon landscape, other subjects and abstract pieces also feature.

Exhibitions at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Until June 18 WAR GAMES Explore the fascinating relationship between conflict and children’s play, with this major touring exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood. See the special in-depth feature on the centre pages of this issue. Until August 27 2016 IN THE FRAME: PLYMOUTH’S PORTRAITS REVEALED Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery This popular exhibition delves more deeply into the portraits collection and presents new research into some of its

characters. ‘In the Frame’ features the newest acquistion - an early self-portrait by Plympton-born 18th century artist Sir Joshua Reynolds. The exhibition also includes paintings of other artists, maritime greats such as Hawkins and Raleigh, important local faces such as William Cookworthy and families like the Eliots of St Germans. Until August 27 THE INFLUENCE OF ITALY Discover what attracted a young Joshua Reynolds to Italy in 1750 and the lasting influence his ‘Grand Tour’ had on his life and art and explore the sketchbook he took with him on his travels.

Until Mar 19 SOIL CULTURE: DEEP ROOTS Peninsula Arts Gallery Deep Roots presents a series of works by six of the most established international artists who have engaged with soils over many years. It ranges from previously unseen work by Mel Chin, who uses plants to extract heavy metals from contaminated land, to that of Claire Pentecost who has refashioned soil into the shape of gold ingots to reflect its true worth. Until Mar 18 ART2DAY 2016 Peninsula Arts Gallery Art2Day displays artwork that forms part of the students’ GCSE, A level and foundation qualifications. It is the result of their sustained research and experimentation, and the development of creative skills and talent, which is emerging from art rooms across Plymouth city. Mar 12 to Dec 31 FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBITION - ON THE HOME FRONT Cotehele Not many people are aware that Cotehele House is a war memorial. To commemorate the centenary of the First World War we are holding an exhibition of items loaned from members of the local community, who have generously shared their stories with us. The exhibition will be on until the end of 2018. This year’s theme is ‘On the Home Front’.

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Work by Richard Allman, who will be exhibiting at Artmill Gallery

The group was formed in 1967, when the late Jane Prout persuaded 20 other forward-looking local painters in and around Totnes to exhibit together. In order to maintain high standards, the group still limits membership to a maximum of 21 artists. More than 40 years on, the 21 Group is Teresa Pemberton will be taking part in one of the longest established exhibiting the exhibition groups in the South West. Its members are now drawn from a wide area stretching from beyond Exeter in the east, to Cornwall in the west, and northwards towards Okehampton. Plymouth-based artists who will be taking part in the exhibition include Teresa Pemberton, Rita Smith, Richard Allman and Richard Sunderland.

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The relationship between art and mathematics has a long, rich and complex history, with both artists and mathematicians drawing inspiration from one another to investigate new ideas. In 2015, to mark their 150th anniversary, the London Mathematical Society selected artists, Mark Francis and George L-Legendre, to create new work drawing on mathematical ideas. Their work will be featured at an exhibition at the Peninsula Art Gallery in Plymouth University’s Roland Levinsky Building from April 9 to May 28. The exhibition brings new works together, alongside visual material from the mathematicians, with whom they worked, including Professor Sir Roger Penrose (University of Oxford), Dr Iain Moffatt (Royal Holloway) and Dr Dorothy Buck (Imperial College, London). In these collected works we begin to glimpse a shared conversation between the separate disciplines, and find a history, creativity and future common to both. Heidi Morstang was also commissioned to produce a film ‘Thinking Space’ which explores how mathematicians think. On Friday April 22 at 6.30pm there will be a special film screening and talk by Professor Stephen Huggett, professor in pure mathematics and Heidi Morstang, lecturer in Photography. Free admission, booking is advisable. Admission is free and the exhibition is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

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Do you ever wonder what five month-old babies are hearing and how much they actually understand? Well, it is probably more than you think! Babies have been found to recognise a variety of words from the age of five months. We all know that for an infant the most common first words like ‘Mama’ or ‘Papa’ are the easiest sounds to babble at around the age of five or six months. However, children as young as five months can recognise some words that are highly familiar such as the word ‘Daddy’ or their own name. In a study we are running at the moment, we present a parent and a baby with the word ‘Mummy’, in a variety of different versions. For example, we change the vowel or the consonant at the beginning of the word, such as ‘Mammy’ or ‘Nummy’. This is to understand if a child would hear small variations in a very familiar word. We know that by the age of six to 10 months, children have a good knowledge for the sound of the words, even though they do not say a word yet, but we do not know if this is also the case at five months. At the Babylab, our studies are designed to gain a deeper understanding of how much children can actually do, even if they are not able to verbalise it yet. For example, one of our studies focuses on their ability to recognise rhythmic patterns in different languages. The rhythmic pattern of Spanish language is based on the syllable, which means that all syllables are more or less of the same duration. Other languages like Dutch or English do not have this regular unit but the duration of syllables varies depending on whether they are stressed or not. We know that babies can distinguish between two different languages that have different rhythmic pattern (Dutch and Spanish for example), but we want to know if they are also capable of distinguishing two languages that have similar rhythmic patterns, like German and Arabic.

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At Skills Group we Mark Boulting have invested £2m in developing a dedicated training centre for the construction trades, and since opening in October 2014 we have seen a 25 per cent increase in construction apprenticeships. "There is also the potential move by government to restrict two-year college courses, therefore forcing the sector to invest in apprenticeships over classroom-based courses, and the Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, has recently announced new legislation to ensure schools allow technical colleges and apprenticeship providers in to school to talk to their pupils about other options. Some schools, such as Ivybridge Community College, have always put the youngsters’ choice at the heart of what they do and offer unbiased advice and guidance. So while the RICS survey reinforces what we at Skills Group have been saying for some time, there are signs of improvement. "However, as I have already said, it takes time to train a qualified and productive workforce, and things will probably get tougher before they get better. Perhaps if we had taken the steps necessary a few years ago we wouldn’t be here now - but that is no reason not to act now. The challenge is for all interested parties to follow the example of those cited above, stop talking, and start acting. We can solve this in the medium term but we need to take decisive action now." Skills Group offer apprenticeship training for business admin, care and early years, construction, engineering and automotive, hairdressing and barbering, sport and leisure, and teaching and education. With training centres in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Plympton, Skills Group have the

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ART MATTERS

Award-winning artist Rita talks about her inspiration Local Plymouth artist Rita Smith has had one of her paintings shortlisted for the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize. Now in its 11th year, it is considered one of the most prestigious awards for artists in the country.

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I went to meet Rita in her Stoke studio and asked her about her journey to get to this point. She told me: "Having completed my ‘A’ levels, I went to art school in London as a single parent. I studied painting at Camberwell School of Art and came out with a First Class Honours Degree. "I then went on to the Slade School of Fine Art and won a scholarship to travel in America. In 1993 I won the Guinness Award for the best first time exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. I became a visiting lecturer at Camberwell and taught at Falmouth School of Art for several years. "While I lived in London my work was abstract, based on urban landscape, but when I moved to the West Country I became more interested in developing paintings which are based on observation.

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"For many years I concentrated on still life and interiors in watercolour, but more recently my focus has shifted outwards towards the environment again, searching out particular places and journeys for inspiration, and working with a variety of media and approaches. "Etching is also an important part of my work, using both still life and architectural subject matter," added Rita. As I looked at some of Rita’s paintings, I asked her if any particular artist had inspired her. She told me: "Edward Hopper- an American artist in the 40s and 50s. He is one of my favourites. He is the influence behind the painting that is in the exhibition. "Much of my work is about people in places. It just came gradually from doing etchings of New York. I started to notice situations where people were in their own private world amongst city life. So I’m very interested in finding subjects that many people would just pass by." Rita told me about the painting that has been selected for the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize exhibition. Art She said: "The picture that has been Matters chosen is part of a series of large watercolours of particular places I with have visited because I have loved the Kerry Cole architecture. "What has often inspired me to paint has been observing people in their surroundings. I have visited the Tate Gallery in St Ives many times and wondered how I could paint it, but on this particular day I saw a woman sitting deep in thought and I wanted to make a painting of how her inner world was reflected by the architecture and the view of the sea." Many local art lovers will be interested to know that Rita is a founding member of the Drawn to the Valley group of artists who organise Open Studios annually. Rita will be next showing her work at the Artmill Gallery with the 21 group of artists from March 5 April 2 and will be having a one person show there next October.

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TRAVEL MATTERS

Cuba and Mexico proving popular for holidaymakers

The holiday booking season is well under way and so far, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good start to the year. There is no question, however, that travellers are being much more specific about the destinations that they do not want to travel to, which is hardly surprising after a number of recent events worldwide that have had an inevitable impact on visitor numbers. We are also finding an increasing number of clients who are welcome to the suggestion of travelling further afield than they would normally. The Caribbean generally has seen a great deal of interest with Cuba and Mexico being the most popular choices so far. This is not surprising as these destinations are not only regarded as offering something a little bit different to the traditional Caribbean islands but because there are some excellent value for money holidays available in superb quality hotels. We have also seen a significant increase in demand for tailor-made itineraries to the USA with customers asking us to arrange two-centre and even three-centre holidays. This is often possible in North America due to the extensive network of flights between cities although some travellers

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are choosing to book Amtrak rail links between cities and do some sightseeing en-route. All in all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a busy start to the booking season with a real mixture of enquiries and more unusual requests to put the extensive knowledge of our travel staff to the test! It has been brought to my attention recently that there has been a major change in documentation requirements for children travelling to South Africa with or without their parents. A wide range of very strict restrictions have been introduced and if you are planning to travel to South Africa with one of your own children or another child under the age of 18, please call us for information. Be warned travellers will be refused admission to South Africa if they don't have the right documentation. The issue of the spelling of names on flight tickets and holiday bookings has always been the bane of every travel agents life. This is not only because, and I hold my hands up in admission, we do occasionally make mistakes but mainly due to the fact that when booking holidays, clients often guess the name spellings and dates of birth for other travellers in their group. In years gone by this never resulted in a serious problem

as most tour operators levied a small fee for minor name changes or simply did if free of charge. However, unfortunately for us all, airlines and tour operators are becoming increasing less flexible with such requests and administration charges have become a very effective way of generating additional income for these organisations to enable them to boost profits. I had one particular case recently where the first name of the passenger was spelt incorrectly and the airline charged £210 to correct the spelling, which was effectively the cost of a completely new flight ticket! My advice therefore to anyone booking holidays or flights, either with their travel agent or online, is to have the passports of all passengers travelling with you at the time of booking. It may take a bit of extra organisation, but any mistake in this process could prove to be very costly. It is now mandatory for tour operators and airlines to request a lot more information at the time of booking such as passport numbers and expiry dates so it makes sense to be prepared and have all these details to hand. You may feel confident that you know the full names of your fellow passengers, but it is surprising how many people have different names and spellings in their passports to those they go by in everyday life. Finally this month, I would like to clarify the difference between an independent travel agent – such as ourselves – and a multiple travel agent. This is a question that I keep being asked, not only by clients but by many people I meet at presentations and business forums and I feel it By Travel deserves a more detailed explanation. Expert Putting it as concisely as possible, Anthony Goord an independent travel agent is normally owned by and an individual, a partnership or a small limited company and would usually trade from one premises or a handful of branches within the same locality. A multiple travel agency however is owned by a tour operator and would operate from retail shops in multiple cities and towns, often having hundreds of branches. The main multiple travel agents in our region are Thomson (TUI) and Thomas Cook in addition to Co-Op Travel who are also now part of the Thomas Cook Group. These multiple agencies have their own products, which they will quite clearly and understandably focus on selling to all their customers before a product owned by a competitor. It is highly likely therefore that if you visit a multiple travel agent to book a holiday, you will leave the shop having booked one of their 'in-house' holiday products. The story will be very different if you use the services of an independent travel agent who is able to offer all the holidays that the multiples do but who has the freedom to also sell holidays from a vast range of other tour operators, ultimately giving clients a much greater choice. Multiples are often limited in which products they can sell and independent travel agents therefore have exclusive access to many products by specialist and niche operators, both large and small. We may not always be as price competitive when booking some of the mainstream packages offered by multiple tour operators through their own agencies but I feel that this is far outweighed by the holiday choice available from an independent travel agent. Peter Goord Travel has been chosen to represent Kuoni in the South West region, which gives us a distinct advantage over other travel agents selling this particular product. It doesn’t mean however that Kuoni holidays are the only products we sell – we can book holidays offered by all tour operators; a claim which cannot be made by multiple travel agents nationwide! Happy Holidays! www.cornerstonevision.com

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By Liz Crudgington of the Roundabout Day Nursery

Have some family fun making Easter biscuits

Easter is always such a lovely time of year: the onset of Spring and the hope of new life to come. Spring flowers, new lambs in the fields, the days getting longer and the weather warming. And with Easter come more traditions that we associate with this time of year. Easter chicks and eggs and of course some edible traditions too! Simnel cake, Easter nests and biscuits. This month we have a recipe for Easter biscuits that were made by our very own nursery chef, Jayne, with some of our pre-school children. This is what you’ll need; √√ 125 g butter √√ 125 g sugar √√ 2 egg yolks √√ 50 g currants √√ 275 g plain flour √√ Teaspoon mixed spice √√ Egg white √√ Castor sugar to sprinkle the tops with

Method Cream the butter and fat. Mix in the egg yolks, currants, mixed spice and flour. If you need to add a little milk to help bind together. The mixture should be softer than pastry, but possible to roll out. Prick with a fork and cut with whatever shape cutters you choose. Put on a greased baking tin and cook at 200˚C for 15 – 20 minutes. 10 minutes into the cooking time take out of the oven and brush with a little egg white and sprinkle with castor sugar. Children love to make biscuits. They can be part of the whole process, from mixing the dough to rolling out, cutting and of course eating! Happy Easter!

What is the value of a life? Under current legal guidelines in England and Wales, damages for a severe injury to a toe are greater than that awarded for the loss of a loved one due to negligence. There is a statutory bereavement award, available to those who have lost a loved one, which currently stands at £12,980 however the Negligence and Damages Bill aims to change this and provide better access to justice for those who have lost a loved one. Relatives in England and Wales who suﬀer psychiatric injury, as a result of the death or serious injury to their loved one, also have to overcome very strict and high hurdles in order to be compensated for their own injuries. An example of this is in relation to the death of a child during childbirth, the law is so strict that it often means that a mother can make a claim for psychiatric injuries whilst a father cannot, even though they may both have been present at the birth.

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The Negligence and Damages Bill was presented to Parliament on 13 October 2015 and the second reading is due to take place on 22 January 2016. The Bill has extended the list of individuals (which currently stand at four – parents, spouses, children and fiancés) who can make such a claim. The new list includes fourteen different types of relationships such as, cohabitees, friends and colleagues. The Bill also aims to abandon the need for there to be a requirement of “a sudden and shocking event” which is extremely restrictive. For example, those who have suffered over a longer period of time, whilst watching a loved one deteriorate and die are currently not able to bring a successful claim for psychiatric injuries. The new Bill also suggests removing the fixed award for bereavement damages instead, allowing Judges to look at each case individually. Currently, only a husband, wife, civil partner and parents of a minor are entitled to a bereavement award and the Bill has extended this

list to include cohabitees, siblings and grandparents. Wolferstans are pleased that it has been recognized that the current law is unfair however there is a long way to go before this Bill becomes law, providing it is not opposed. In circumstances where someone has died as a result of negligence, there are other potential claims for damages, such as a dependency claim for those who were financially dependent on the deceased. Wolferstans are experienced in advising clients who have suffered psychiatric injury or lost a loved one as a result of negligence. We understand that this will be a very difficult time and we aim to make the process as straightforward as possible. If you have a claim you would like to discuss and would like to have a free initial discussion- without any obligation- please contact Jade Wilkes on 01752 292248 or email her at jwilkes@wolferstans.com .

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BUSINESS MATTERS Tyran Botha pictured with a customer at Vivid Green

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“and for the customer to be given the correct information. This gives them peace of mind and allows them to make an informed decision on what can these days be a high value purchase. It's very important that people are able to do that." They can also flick though plumbing and heating catalogues over a cuppa and view a selection of boilers, radiators and accessories in the shop. Tyran said the shop was a natural progression for the business partners and it means customers get the best possible service right from the outset. Tyran and his business partner Adrian Cottenham have been involved in plumbing and construction for more than 20 years. “I think after years of people doing everything online, they’re now looking for more of a personal touch. They want to deal with real people and they like to see a face. This is one of the few places where you can get that.” Vivid Green is Trading Standards-approved and also an approved member of Plymouth City Council’s Buy With Confidence scheme, providing customers with even more peace of mind. “Consumer confidence is so important in this industry and that’s something people will get here,” said Tyran. “People can come in and see our qualifications on the wall. And they know that the people they speak to when they come in will

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be the people who come out to do the work as we employ our own engineers." An added bonus to the shop is that customers can size up the boilers to see if they’ll fit their space. Looks are also important if the boiler is going to be fitted in the kitchen. Vivid Green are approved installers for are Ideal and Vaillant gas and log boilers and also for Firebird oil boilers. The company is Gas Safe and Oftec registered and trained for both oil and gas installations, servicing and repairs to all boilers and system types, so they offer services above and beyond the average, explained Tyran. "Boilers are available to suit all price levels and come with up to a 10 year parts and labour guarantee. The reason we work with these brands is because they're well established, they've got a very good reputation and are leaders in their fields.

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"All products we use will fall into the same category in that they install trust and reliability in our services. "We only want to be associated with top flight quality brands and in addition we also use Drayton heating controls. Installing this type of equipment not only reflects on our general quality as a company, but also ensures the customer receives a good end product." Vivid Green offers a free, no obligation quote in writing, and can normally do the work within a couple of days. The firm also provides installations of pressurised water systems which are very popular as they provide multi offtake, high pressure showering throughout a customer's property. The company always take away old materials and packaging from any installation, giving the customer a truly trouble free experience. Once you have your new boiler, Tyran says it’s vital to book an annual service to ensure it’s maintained to maximum performance levels. Servicing will also lengthen the life of the boiler. Vivid Green also specialises in all aspects of renewables and electrical work as well as general plumbing, including new bathrooms: “We can do the full works – the plumbing, the electrics, the tiling, the lot,” said Tyran. He explained that the company is a registered Green Deal installer and often has free boiler availability for those on low income or benefit entitlement. The Government scheme is particularly attractive for those with low incomes who have children and receive tax credits or the elderly who receive

pension credit assistance. The scheme is open to those who work. The business is a real family affair for Tyran and Adrian, with both of their wives also helping out in the shop: “We’re like part of the Hyde Park community now,” said Tyran. “Since we opened in August 2013 we’ve had a lot of custom from people in the area, which is really nice. And the feedback we’ve had is great.” Adrian says that their mission to provide homeowners with a completely new experience has been accomplished: “We wanted to offer something different and I think we’ve achieved that. We have time for our customers in the shop and they know we’ll always be here at the end of the phone, too. We hope this relationship will continue for many years to come.” And Tyran added: “We offer a premium service but without the premium costs. Customers regularly comment with surprise at the cost of our installations. I’d just say to people ‘you know where we are, come in and see us for a chat we're confident that you won't be disappointed'.” The firm’s website has testimonials from satisfied customers and links to the firm’s Facebook page, which boasts over 700 ‘likes’. Visit the Vivid Green website for more information including the shop’s Monday to Friday opening times and a page on energy saving tips.

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GARDENING MATTERS I would normally be saying that spring has finally arrived, but with the mild winter we’ve had, its felt like spring for months – albeit a bit stormy and wet.

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Plants are well and truly ahead of where they should be in the garden: in fact everything seems a little bit mixed up and confused. The garden in March will be buzzing with activity as spring bulbs and primroses flower their socks off, filling the garden with a rainbow of colour. Many of our trees and shrubs are starting to blossom and By Derek Anderson put out new leaves, and herbaceous plants are starting to of Plymouth Garden Centre wake from their winter sleep (if they even went to sleep). But while all this is happening, there is a group of plants that are often over looked and undervalued. fence is perfect. Pulmonarias hate drying out in summer, this The spring flowering perennials should be the stars of the can cause them to get mildew, keep them moist and it won’t garden at this time of year. They provide reliable colour year be an issue. after year, with minimal care, have attractive foliage for most Dicentras are the most graceful of the spring flowering of the year, flower for a long period and grow in those difficult perennials, with arching sprays of pink or white heart shaped areas of the garden where most other plants fail. flowers that dangle elegantly above its pale green fern like, A great group of plants are foliage. the Pulmonarias (also known It is extremely easy to grow, as Lungwort). These wonderful it looks great planted in groups plants provide masses of flowers in a shady border or as part in spring, in shades of blue, of a cottage garden scheme, pink, purple, red and white. They or as a subtle splash of colour are native to Europe and some in a contemporary border of varieties grow wild in Britain architectural shapes. which makes them perfectly able Dicentra ‘Valentine’ is a new to thrive in British gardens. introduction that has red heart The most readily available shaped flowers It is a strong Pulmonaria is Pulmonaria grower and the colour is more officinalis, which is often intense than the traditional thought of as an old cottage pink or white. It is one of the garden plant. However with new earliest perennials to flower, recent introductions, such as but the foliage does start to Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ they die back after flowering, so it are starting to be viewed as is best to cut the foliage to the trendy and quite contemporary. ground after flowering so it can This is a variety that produces send up new fresh foliage and green, velvety strap like leaves grow amongst later flowering that the purest blue star shaped summer flowers, which can then flowers stand above. From afar, it maintain interest in the border. resembles a giant gentian. Dicentras prefer to grow in Unlike other varieties the a shady position, but will grow flowers remain blue and don’t well in full sun if kept moist. fade. Many Pulmonarias start They are happy in any good out blue or purple and fade to garden soil that is fertile but not pink or red, meaning that a single too heavy. If you are on heavy plant can have many clusters of clay, or a stony, sandy soil, different coloured flowers at the add plenty of compost before Above: Pulmonaria officinalis Below: Pulmonaria Blue Ensign same time. planting and apply mulch in After they have finished autumn too. Give it a feed when flowering, they then put on a the foliage starts to appear in fresh flush of foliage. In fact the the spring. foliage in its own right is enough A group of plants that has a reason to grow them. They lot to offer, but require very little leaves tend to be green, with care or maintenance are the silver spots, blotches, streaks Euphorbias. It is in late autumn or near enough entirely silver. and winter that evergreen plants They are very attractive and of good structure come into complement summer flowering their own, when everything else perennials such as the acid around them has died back. greens flowers of Euphorbias None of the evergreen (especially those with plum perennials are more elegant coloured foliage), the pale green and uncomplaining than the leaves and vibrant flowers of Euphorbia family. The stout Hemerocallis and the pretty stems of evergreen foliage golden grasses, such as Carex or stand proudly even in the Hakonechloa. bleakest of weather and when The flowers of Pulmonarias look great with Hellebores the plants get covered in frost they take on an ethereal (especially the darker coloured varieties), snowdrops, quality. Cyclamen, Tiarella, Heuchera and Erythronium. Euphorbias are an extremely versatile group of plants The best place to grow Pulmonarias is in a cool, shady that can cope with a wide range of growing conditions. A place, under trees or shrubs or at the base of a shady wall or great variety for growing in a shady site as well as in sun is

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Gym and Pool OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Facilities Include:  25m Swimming Pool  80 Station Fitness Suite  Indoor Climbing Wall  Sports Injury Clinic  Family Changing Area  Gymnasium  Triple Sized Sports Hall  Grass Pitches  3G and Hockey Astro Pitches

Contact: 01752 636876 www.marjon.ac.uk *£31 per month via direct debit for gym and swim membership or £41 per month via direct debit for gym, swim and group exercise classes or pay as you go

NO ANNUAL CONTRACT OR NO JOINING FEE