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Derriford’s new school gets top marks A new primary and nursery school in Derriford has been given top marks by children, parents and carers during a special visit to the site in Brest Road.
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Rugby star presents sports awards - page 2 Vouchers on pages 3 and 5
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St Matthew’s C of E Primary and Nursery Academy will open in September and is the first church school to be opened in Plymouth for more than a century.
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Transit Way junction improvements planned Tesco has been given the green light to undertake changes at the junction of Crownhill Road and Transit Way. The plan includes re-alignment of the kerb of Transit Way, re-installation of a pedestrian crossing on Transit Way, widening of the kerb on Crownhill Road, re-alignment of the existing island, incorporation of a new pedestrian crossing and upgrading the existing pedestrian crossing. The changes are designed to increase the capacity of the junction as well as improving highway safety. Planners gave the proposals conditional approval, despite objections from CTC, the national cycling charity and the Plymouth Cycling Campaign. Both organisations were concerned about the safety of cyclists at the junction. Bill Nicholson of the Plymouth Cycling Campaign noted: “The majority of collisions involving cyclists occur when they are crushed by HGVs and other
large vehicles carrying out left turns.
“The left turn into Transit Way from Crownhill is very acute and even with the island in Transit Way we are of the opinion that HGVs turning left will do so with great difficulty and this will be compounded with a cycle lane on the left.” These views were reinforced by CTC. Their objection stated: “The junction design does not sufficiently consider the danger to cyclists from HGVs turning left. “The design has a nearside cycle lane leading up to an Advanced Stop Line. When the cycle lane on Crownhill Road was provided there was concern that its continuation up to the junction might be an invitation to cyclists to ‘undertake’ HGVs and puts themselves in a dangerous position. “So to minimise the danger, the cycle lane was moved away from the nearside to become an advisory central cycle lane. This has been successful. “The new design should take this experience into account.”
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Mama Bears acquires Crownhill nursery A family run nursery group has acquired its second Plymouth nursery creating sustainable childcare places and more employment opportunities for the local area. Mama Bear’s Day Nursery group took over the former Fort View Day Nursery in Crownhill in July following the retirement of the previous owners. The move marks the 22nd nursery in the South West for husband and wife team Tony and Bev Driffield, with several in Bristol, two in Somerset and six in Devon, including the popular Mama Bear’s Day Nursery in Pennycross. The nursery which is currently rated
‘Good’ by Ofsted will offer an increased choice of sessions to both new and existing families as per the Mama Bear model.
Mama Bear’s owner Bev Driffield said: “We are delighted to have another nursery in Plymouth and we look forward to offering even more quality childcare to local families. “Our structure is very flexible with the aim of fitting around busy working parents’ lives so we’re looking forward to introducing this to families in Crownhill. “This is our smallest nursery but set in one of our largest gardens. Children benefit from a cosy home from home environment and have the opportunity to explore and benefit from an
extensive outdoor play area.
“Set in an oasis of peaceful countryside within the city, the nursery is well placed to serve families living or working nearby.” Mama Bear’s nurseries are divided into spacious age-specific play rooms for children aged three months to five years. The onsite kitchens provide healthy, balanced meals consisting of breakfast, a two-course hot lunch and afternoon tea. Fresh fruit and drinking water is available in rooms throughout the day. The nursery can be found to the right of the historic Napoleonic fort at the top of Crownhill Fort Road. Bev continued: “We really believe children thrive while with us and we strive
to prepare them for the next big step up to primary school. “If you’d like to come and take a look around our nurseries and meet with the team, we’d love to have you or if you think you could join our friendly, professional team, please get in touch.” Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is a family-run business founded in 2002. The Day Nurseries are aimed at providing children with their first vital level of education to give them a head-start when they start at primary school. More information on Mama Bear’s Day Nursery childcare and recruitment can be found at www.mamabear.co.uk or by calling Emma Ryan on 0117 9582065.
Rugby star Dan returns to Stoke Damerel to present sports achievement awards
A former student returned to Stoke Damerel Community College to present the awards as student achievement in sport was marked in style at the College’s annual Sports Personality of the Year awards in July.
The guest of honour at this year’s Rugby World Cup-themed event was Plymouth Albion player Dan Pullinger, who attended the college from 2006 until 2011, and was himself a recipient of the Sports Personality Award in his final year. He presented a variety of awards to students - including his own brother Tommy - in front of a packed assembly hall filled with family and friends and he spoke to students about his achievements and the importance of hard work and dedication. “It was quite strange to come back but a real privilege to be asked,” said Dan. “Sport at Stoke Damerel just grows and
grows.The teachers are so good - they made it really fun for me when I was a student and I know that’s what they do for the students who are here now. “It was a fantastic evening and nice to be able to present one of the awards to my own brother!” Dan’s brother Tommy was the Key Stage 4 Sports Personality male winner and was described as ‘a true asset to the school’. PE staff said Tommy’s fellow Key Stage 4 winner, Leoneta Recica, was ‘an outstanding athlete’ who won the accolade as she ‘epitomised the perfect physical education student”. It is the thirteenth time the awards have been staged at the college and PE teacher Amy Auton, who organised the event, said it was an ‘honour’ to have Dan attend. “It was a privilege to organise such a prestigious event which showcases the fantastic sporting talent we have,” said Miss Auton. “The students were outstanding and a real credit to the
Winners (from left) Tommy Pullinger, Jay Jones, Dan Pullinger, Leoneta Recica and Beth Way
school. They really got involved with the evening and celebrated every achievement. “It was fantastic to see Dan Pullinger back for the first time since he was crowned winner, he has definitely inspired our students. “Seeing him present his younger brother with his award was a brilliant moment.” Councillor for Stoke ward, Sam Davey, was also a special guest at the event which he described as ‘an inspiring and entertaining evening’. “It was a privilege to be invited,” said Councillor Davey. “The school and parents can be rightly proud of all the young people who took part. Thanks to everyone involved, especially the four students who were so
St Boniface’s team shines in reading competition
Got the travel bug? A local travel club is looking for new members who want to share their passion for travel. The Devon and Cornwall Travel Club is a not for profit organisation which was established in 1998.
A team from St Boniface’s Catholic College took on teams from eight other secondary schools in the city in a reading competition linked to the Carnegie Medal.
It has members from all backgrounds, some of whom have travelled to over 100 countries. The club is always happy to give advice or tips to inspire people to travel to new destinations.
The medal is a prize awarded to a children’s author every year and the schools took part in a shadowing event, being allocated a specific book from the shortlist.
The club organises social events across the South West, including themed travel nights, weekends away, meals, free barbecues, pub nights, walks, theatre visits and more.
St Boniface’s five strong team of Owain Garril Perkins, John Jo Kelly, Frankie Rogers, Toby Marks and Benjamin Manning were assigned the book ‘Tinder’ by Sally Gardner. Nine local secondary schools presented the shortlisted books at Eggbuckland School. All staff and students were invited to vote for the best presentation and the St Boniface’s team came third. The author who won the prize was Tanya Landman who wrote ‘Buffalo Soldier.’ Staff members Mrs Hill and Mrs Phillips helped the
self-assured as presenters.” The Key Stage 3 winners were Jay Jones and Beth Way who were described as ‘exceptional performers’ in their respective sports. Jay was congratulated for displaying ‘extreme dedication and enormous ability’ while Beth - who had just found out she was going to represent the city at the Devon Youth Games in U14 netball was called an excellent ambassador for sport; ‘able to turn her hand, and foot, to anything’. More than 150 awards and trophies were handed out during the 90-minute ceremony which Miss Auton said had been a great night.
During October, the club is staging an exhibition of travel photos at Saltash Library. Each year it produces its own Travel Club calendar with photos taken by members. Newsletter editor Tony Saunders has visited many countires including; Ethiopia and Uzbekistan, but also loves inexpensive places nearer to home such as Slovenia and Portugal.
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Southway Playcare After School and Holiday Club Southway Community Centre, Southway PL6 6TB. After school club from 3pm £5 per hour; holiday sessions 8am to 6pm £18 per day; 10am to 6pm £12; 8am to 3pm £12; 10am to 3pm £8. Ofsted Reg No EY398796. Daily sessions throughout the summer holidays. For details contact Hayley or Wendy on 01752 703581. Table Top Sale Aug 1 Ford Park Cemetery Visitor Centre starting at 11am with books,bric a brac, toys,jams and chutneys and pictures. Over the years this has been one of the most popular events organised at the Cemetery, so go along early and bag a bargain. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Dinnerpalooza Aug 1 Charity event at Hollands Retro Diner and Bar in Frankfort Gate in aid of St Luke’s Hospice from 11am to 8pm. Entertainment from talented local musicians, stalls from independent retailers selling unique products and gifts and a raffle with a chance to win some amazing prizes and days out. Holiday Club Aug 3 to 7 St Budeaux Methodist Church. For further details and registration contact Marion Tel 366276. Plymouth Play Day Aug 5 Playday is the biggest play-sector event in the UK and a national day for play! As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is the campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. On the 5th of August, the groups and providers involved from across the city will take over Plymouth Hoe, offering a wide range of free play activities for children and young people. This will include craft activities, go-cars and ride-ons, face-painting, infinity tower, bouncy castle, giant games areas, a reading corner, Ping!, music and dance, balloon modelling and more! Plymouth Megaride Aug 9 From Lee Mill to Marley Head and onto The Hoe. Now in its 21st year the Plymouth Megaride is one of the largest charity ride outs in the UK and raises tens of thousands of pounds for charity., Flavour Fest 2015 Aug 14 to 16 Plymouth City Centre, The Piazza Smell the delicious aromas in Plymouth City Centre as Flavour Fest, the South West’s largest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth this August. See feature on centre pages. Craft Fayre Aug 15 Sherwell United Church, North Hill 10am to4pm. Tables £5 contact Heather on 07730 445922 or just go along and brosw the variety of stalls. Tea and coffee or a light lunch available. Free entry. Public Walk Aug 16 Ford Park Cemetery - a public walk in connection with the People of Plymouth 1915 Exhibition. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm. Walk lasts approx 90 minutes. Free event. British Fireworks Championships Aug 18 and 19 The Hoe The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth for its 19th showdown in August 2015. Visitors from all over the world can see the skies light up over Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront. The Royal Air Force’s world-famous aerobatics team The Red Arrows, will take to the skies on Wednesday for an exciting, heart-pounding air display this summer, as well as the Twister Aerobatics display team will be wowing crowds with their electrifying pyrotechnic display on the first night of the championships. Plym Piecemakers Exhibition Aug 21 and 22 Yealmpton Community Resource Centre Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm. Entry £1. Sales table and Chinese Auction in aide of RNLI and Jeremiah’s Journey. Trader table. Refreshments and light lunches available with parking next to the hall and disabled accessThe display will include large and small quilts and many other items made by members over the past three years. Info Sue on 01752 341589. Culture Fest Aug 23 Central Park August is all about celebrating celebrating cultural music,
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Rhyme Times Central Library Monday from 11am; Thursday from 2pm Crownhill Library Tuesday: 2.15pm to 2.45pm Efford Library Tuesday: 10.30am to 11am Ernesettle Library Saturday: 11am to 11.30am Estover Library Tuesday: 3.30 to 4pm Laira Library Wednesday: 10.30am Peverell Library Monday from 2pm; Friday from 11am Plympton Library Thursday from 2pm;Saturday from 10.30am (Under 5s club) Plymstock Library Thursday from 2.15pm St Aubyn (Devonport) Library Saturday from 11am St Budeaux Library Thursday from 10am Southway Library Wednesday from 10am Stoke Library Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am (term time only) West Park Library Monday: 10am to 10.30am Story Times Central Library: every Wednesday from 11am (storytime and crafts) Crownhill Library: first Saturday of the month from 11am Plymstock Library: every Saturday from 10.30am (age 4+) Tothill Library: first Tuesday of the month 3.45pm to 4.15pm Family Events at Elburton Methodist Church Messy Church is held on the first Saturday morning of every month (excluding August), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome to join fun morning of arts, crafts, drama, music and refreshments for the whole family. Toddler Group meets every Friday during term time from 1.30pm to 3pm. A small friendly group with lots of activities for the children, it’s a chance to chat and make new friends. For more details of both events contact Debbie on 215632 Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session. RASC/RCT/RLC Association The date of the July meeting has been changed from wed 08 July to Tuesday 07 July (7.30pm) This will allow army reservists to meet association members.The remaining meetings for 2015 will be 9 Sept and 11 Nov all at the army reserve centre Derriford at 7.30 pm. The association’s general meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 January 2016 at 7.30pm. The corps annual dinner will be on Friday January 29 2016 at the Boringdon Golf Club woodford plympton (7.00pm for 7.30pm) full details later For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the army reserve centre derriford plymouth (c/o RASC/RCT/RLCAssoc) The Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group Second Friday of the month A growing group of people (over the age of fifty) who meet at the Wolseley Trust Community Building in Wolseley Road next door to Sylvia’s Café, behind the Co-op and Lidl superstores and just down the road from Milehouse traffic lights, from 10.30am to 1pm. We have guest speakers ranging from local members of Parliament to companies like South West Water. We would also welcome anyone over 50 to our social events on most Fridays at the Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth when we have singers, choirs and musicians entertaining us, from 2pm to 4pm.For more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498 Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800. Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm
Take the Coast Path Challenge
Special walks are being arranged in Plymouth. Photographer Eleonora Pavlovska
Plymouth people are being encouraged to take a walk on the wild side and gear up for the South West Coast Path Challenge in October. The event, backed by TV adventurer Monty Halls, aims to set a new world record for the number of times the Coast Path can be covered in one month while raising funds to protect the coastline for future generations. Walkers can create their own Challenge of one mile, five miles, 100 miles, or the entire 630 mile National Trail, every mile counts! A special section on the South West Coast path website provides information on what other people have pledged and view
the recommended itineraries. Alternatively participants can join one of four organised 10 mile Challenge events taking place each Saturday throughout October in all four counties through which the Coast Path travels.
record. I am hoping to see families and friends get together to challenge each other to attempt different sections of the South West Coast Path and have a great day out while supporting our beautiful Coast Path at the same time!”
Plymouth is to host a walk from Admiral’s Hard to the Mount Batten Centre on Saturday October 24. Britain’s Ocean City reveals a wealth of historic maritime heritage from a restored naval base at Royal William Yard to the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail.
The National Trust, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of its coastline appeal, is the event’s charity partner. It costs at least £1,000 every year to look after one mile of Coast Path, keeping it open and accessible to the public and it needs your help!
Hayley Partridge, South West Coast Path events officer said: “I am really looking forward to seeing the different challenges that people create to add their miles to the
Cost: £10 individual registration or £20 for organised walks, plus fundraising target of £30 Details www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/ swcp-challenge
please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Marie 343386 for more information Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk RAF Association The association would like to remind all members, that branch meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (22 July, 26 August, 23 September, 28 October and 25 November) at Raffles, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plymouth at 6.30pm Current members are welcome to attend the meetings and any who wish to join the RAF association also. It is also hoped to arrange some form of social gathering in the near future. Watch this space. Tel: 07588 830230 for further information. National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your Trust membership by joining the Plymouth Centre for even more activities. During the winter there are talks. This summer there are coach visits to: July to Berkeley Castle in Gloucester, August to Dartmouth for their Regatta, September to Chedworth Roman Villa. Membership is only £4 per person or £6 for two people at the same address. For more information and an application form call Russell on 01752 266608 Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all. Fridays: 1pm to 4pm Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.
Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www.plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118. Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Carers Hub 4th Tuesday of month Do you care for a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, to unwind with other carers? The Carers Hub has started an evening support group at Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth from 5pm-7pm. For info call Sarah Austin at Age UK on 256020. Special Olympics Plymouth and District Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm £4 at the Life Centre. Plymouth Pisces swimming club from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Life Centre subs £2 each week £4 membership. Tamar View disco 7pm to 9.30pm once a month Monday evenings. Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £1.75 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre. The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership
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`• continued from page 4 food, dance, crafts and fun from around the world. It is hoped that many stalls will have cookery demonstrations and food sampling going on. There will be activities for children with face painters, dancers, bouncy castles and pony rides allowing mum and dad to wander around the market stalls or take part in some Flamenco! The bandstand will feature different themes from various countries highlighting music, dance and skills from different countries, with Japan, Portugal, Hungary, Italy, Iran, Spain, the Caribbean and more being represented. Unity Festival Aug 29 and 30 Plymouth’s popular Unity Festival takes place this year on Bank Holiday weekend August 29 and 30 on Plymouth Hoe Promenade. The Festival is organised by Plymouth-based All Nations Ministries and is supported by local churches and other organisations including Cross Rhythms and Churches Together in Plymouth. The packed programme of activities includes live Christian bands, singer/songwriters, children’s activities, bouncy castles, face painting, story telling, African drumming and personal stories of God’s excellence. There will also be tantalising taste buds from from around the world. The event runs from 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday with People’s Praise! between 3pm and 5pm on Sunday. For more information call 01752 651817 or visit the Plymouth Unity Festival page on Facebook. Family Fun Day Aug 30 Organised by the Friends of Devonport Park. Live music on the bandstand with Martyn Crocker, Sods Opera and others, plus a dog show and many other attractions for all ages. Lots of fun, food and flowers in Plymouth’s only ‘garden’ park. Curry Night Sept 19 Plymouth Christian Centre featuring comedian, escapologist, publisher and author Steve Legg. Organised by Christian Vision for Men. Tickets will be available online soon £8 for curry and the talk and £5 for the talk only. Autumn Fayre Sept 19 St Budeaux Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road 12 noon to 3pm. There will be several tables selling goods, including cakes, gifts, jewellery and beads, bric a brac and hopefully chocolate. Refreshments will be available. There are a limited number of tables to hire at £5. To book call Jayne on 362161. Table Top Sale Oct 10 Hope Baptist Church Hall 10 am till 12 noon Peverell Corner, Peverell. Tables £5 each payable in advance please contact Ray and Cindy Hedges telephone 01752 364292
Colebrook, Newnham & Ridgeway Monday October 19 7pm Colebrook Community Centre, Peacock Meadow, Plympton Eggbuckland Thursday, September 10 7pm St Edward’s Church Hall, Church Hill Ernesettle Wednesday, September 9 6.30pm St Aidan’s Church, The Green Higher Compton, Mannamead & Mutley Joint Meeting Tuesday, September 15 6.30pm Compton Methodist Church, 2 Revel Road Honicknowle & West Park Thursday, September 10 6.30pm Tesco Café, Transit Way Lipson & Laira Thursday September 10 6.30pm Lipson Community College, Bernice Terrace Plympton St Maurice, Underwood & Yealmpstone Saturday, September 12 10am Plympton Library, Harewood, Ridgeway St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton Tuesday, August 11 6.30pm King’s Tamerton Community Centre Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston & Mt Batten Tuesday, October 13 7pm Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Road 6
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Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers. Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942. Tots Time - St. Jude’s Mondays during term-time From 9.30 to 11.30 in the Upper Hall at St Jude’s Church on Beaumont Road, babies and toddlers are welcome with their carers at £1.50 per session. Tots Time provides toys, craft, snacks, drinks, singing, etc. For more details phone 078604573727 Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wendesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee,and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces. City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 206204 for more details. Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. Ford Baptist Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 1 till 2. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page. Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are CRB checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Community Choir Mondays Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way,Plymouth from 7pm until 9pm and new members are always welcome. Their first week (taster session) is free; just turn up on the night! Our terms are 10 weeks long, and we carry on until March 23, breaking for half term on February 16. We sing a variety of music, such as Gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop and funky bass lines! No previous experience is necessary, and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try, you’ve got nothing to lose! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email on plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail.com Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187. Family Additional Needs Support (FANS) Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time 10am to 12 noon for drop-in advice at 18 Wilton Street, Stoke for any parent/ carer of child/children with additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process who can get to us. Anyone interested can contact 07599 996389. Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join
Get on your bike in the summer Anyone looking for free activities this summer can take advantage of the various Sky Ride Plymouth bike rides happening across the city until Sunday August 9. Sky Ride Plymouth local rides are great fun for individuals and the whole family, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the local area and to keep active. All rides are organised and guided by British Cycling trained ride leaders, who are on hand to offer encouragement and support. There are rides for all ages with different levels available from easygoing to more
challenging rides. Plymouth’s Cycling Commissioner Councillor Phillippa Davey said: “The joy of these events is that all you have to do is turn up with your bike and join in. They are completely free and fully organised, with something in the programme for everyone. “We have some lovely cycle routes across the city and if you have never been on them before, then this is a fun way to explore the area guided by someone who knows the route. Breeze, a British Cycling initiative that encourages women to get fit and have fun on their bikes, are also
us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 216387. Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056. Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week. Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people. Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318. Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance. Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timonthy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801.
taking place throughout the summer. For more information on Sky Ride Plymouth Local rides and to find more Local rides visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ skyridelocal or to book your free place on a Local or Breeze ride go to www. goskyride.com/plymouth ‚ The next rides coming up are:‚ Sunday July 26 Plym Estuary Ramble 10am Coypool Park & Ride Car Park PL7 4TB Type of ride: Steady Sunday July 26 Steam along the Plym Valley 2pm National Trust Car Park PL7 4SR
RideType: Easy going‚ Sunday August 2 City Streets and Park Life 10am Stonehouse Creek Leisure & Social Club PL1 3SF Ride Type: Steady‚ Sunday August 2 Wildlife and Wilderness 2pm Coypool P&R Car Park PL7 4TB Ride Type: Easy Going Sunday August 9 Waterway and Woodland 10am The George P&R Car Park PL6 7HB Ride Type: Steady Sunday August 9 Victoria Park Figure of Eight 2pm Stonehouse Creek Leisure & Social Club PL1 3SF Ride Type: Easy Going
Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764. Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation. Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479. Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details. Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317. Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome. Portal Writers Tuesdays The Portal writers are a helpful group of writers who are dedicated to helping first time and have a go writer. Meet Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon at Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close, Southway. Tea or coffee. Contact Gloria Lane on 01752772686. Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788. Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317.
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City Council encourages Plymouth’s young people to reach for their future Plymouth City Council has launched a brand new learning prospectus for young people. The council recognises that high quality information, advice and guidance is vital and they have brought partners together to provide information in one place for parents and learners making choices.
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A learning prospectus has now been created to that brings together all the different education and learning opportunities available in the city to young people between the ages of 11 to 18. Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Public Health said: “We believe that all young people in Plymouth, regardless of their ability or background, should achieve their full potential and have equal access to excellent education and choice. “Since changes were made and young people are expected to participate in education or some recognised form of employment or training until the age of 18, we know that some young people are feeling confused about their options and assume, that they just have to stay in school. However this is not the case and the new prospectus will show them all the different options available to them.” The prospectus shows how qualifications and apprenticeships grow by level to help young people choose the right path for them. It’s also useful for parents as it explains all the different types of schools and colleges in the Plymouth area. Judith Harwood, assistant director for
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learning and communities said: “We are absolutely committed to improving educational achievement, skills and aspirations in Plymouth and our learning prospectus is the start of developing Careers advice in a different way. “There is now a huge range of courses, programmes and preparatory training that can be accessed before young people make their final choice about their career or further education. Plymouth is really lucky that we have such a wide and varied choice of excellent programmes and training in the city.” The prospectus was officially launched by Councillor Sue McDonald along with staff and pupils from Sir John Hunt Community Sports College and Tor Bridge High. Vice principal at Sir John Hunt, Julie Bevan said: “Plymouth has such a range of
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Awards for social workers A group of Plymouth’s eight newly qualified social workers have been handed their certificates from the College of Social Work by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dr John Mahony at a special ceremony.
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Ford Park exhibition reflects life in Plymouth in 1915 The third exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery this year will focus on the people of Plymouth during 1915 - the year after the First World War was declared. The People of Plymouth 1915 Exhibition opens on August 8 and their will also be a public walk in connection with the exhibition. Interest in the Great War continues with stories of the battles fought and the hardships endured by the Armed Forces 100 years ago. At home the Aliens Act came into force at the beginning of 1915 and required that foreign nationals register with the police, providing details of name, address, marital status and employment. Lodging houses were required to compile a register of all foreign nationals staying at their premises. Plymouth’s local papers regularly reported on the prosecution of lodging house keepers who had failed to enter the details of their lodgers in a register and also reported on the prosecution of aliens who had either landed illegally or had failed to register with the authorities. On August 4 1915, people throughout Britain and its empire gathered for religious services and patriotic meetings to mark the anniversary of the declaration of war. In Plymouth, the day’s events began with a medal ceremony. Thousands watched as regiments and bands marched to the Hoe – the promenade becoming a mass of khaki as 5,000 soldiers assembled. In addition to providing reflections on the conflict, the exhibition offers a local perspective on the lives of some of the families of Plymouth during the second year of the Great War. The exhibition runs from August 8 to September 27 and is open Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Entry to the exhibition is free and donations are welcome. A public walk conducted by members of the Heritage Team at Ford Park Cemetery will take place on August 16. The walk, in connection with the exhibition, will take the public around the graves of people featured in the exhibition and relate the stories of their lives. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm. The walk will last approximately 90 minutes. Walk is free, donations welcome.
Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150. Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to 9pm. If you are a beginner and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night. Contact Dave Crawford 01752 407047 for details.
Ukraine’s top professional male choir will be touring the UK for the twenty-third time in September and October, including a concert in Tavistock on September 28.
Country Music Venue First Friday every other month At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240.
Members of the Boyan Ensemble narrowly avoided being conscripted into the the Ukrainian army amid the current turmoil caused by the ongoing civil war in the east of their country.
Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633.
This year’s tour has added poignancy because of the cataclysmic events in the Ukraine. The nation’s economy is near to default and fighting continues in some parts of the country.
Karate Club Mondays For those aged 11 years and over at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley between 6pm and 7.15pm. Details 07967 313285.
Margarete Rolle, the ensemble’s UK representative said: “The dire financial situation in Ukraine and the punishing austerity measures that have been introduced are a huge burden as the singers struggle to provide for their families. They need this tour more than ever and hope for an opportunity to earn some real money at a time when the value of their local currency has plummeted to an all-time low.”
Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company. Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.
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Circle Dance 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month. Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. The Regency Room, Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music.Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details.
Sentinel Striders – a Plymouth based lunch time walking group who work for Sentinel Healthcare South West CIC – is hosting a sponsored walk to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the fight for every heartbeat.
Toddlers Group 9.30am every Tuesday at St Michael’s Church in Albert Road, Stoke and 9.15am every Wednesday at St Barnabas Church in St Barnabas Terrace. Term time. All welcome just turn up!
The sponsored walk takes place on August 1, beginning at Jenny Cliff at 2pm and arriving at the Royal William Yard at around 5pm.
Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.
The walkers will be using the South West Coast Path to walk approximately nine miles via Devil’s Point and through the cantilevered stairs to finish at Royal William Yard. Currently there are almost 30 walkers taking part but the Sentinel Striders is inviting people join in the sponsored walk. The walkers will be in fancy dress and carrying collection tins and the Sentinel Striders are looking to reach their target of raising £1000 for the British Heart Foundation. Kathryn Deakin, business support administrator for Sentinel Healthcare Southwest CIC, said: “One of our colleague’s husband recently died from a heart attack and she requested donations to the British Heart Foundation. As my own father also died due to a heart attack, this was something which was important to me. “I decided we could raise more money by arranging an event, so as we already had a fun lunch time walking group set up we thought we would do a sponsored walk.” For further information and to take part or to donate please visit: www.facebook.com/sentinelstriders or www.justgiving. com/sentinelstriders 8
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Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666801. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society. Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions,
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choir brings to the UK, and the singers greatly look forward to impressing their audiences old and new with a spectacular display of vocal art. In Part 1 the magnificent sacred chants of the Eastern Orthodox tradition sung a capella seek to inspire in listeners a sense of the Divine. In contrast, a striking change of mood in Part 2 vividly demonstrates the exuberant and diverse folk culture of Ukraine. Here, certain songs are accompanied on the Bandura, Lira and, for the very first time, a saxophone will feature in special arrangements for the Ensemble by soloist, Honoured Artist of Ukraine, Igor Rudyi. Many of the works highlight the awesome basses for which the Boyan is renowned and a wonderful soprano soloist, Viktoria Zabolotska, adds a special quality. Other distinguished soloists feature throughout an unforgettable programme not to be missed. Tickets: £16; Groups £15; U18’s £10 From The Bookstop, Tavistock Tel; 01822 617244 Postal bookings form from Daniel Leonard-Williams, email dglw@f2s.com
valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.
midday and are followed by family time in the games hall & cafe until 2 p.m. For further information please contact Lyn on 01752 706728
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Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details.
Second Tuesday of every month. The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477. Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652. Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527. Plymouth Electronic Organ and Keyboard Society Meets 3rd Monday of the month Parkway Sports and Social Club, Ernesettle Lane, Ernesettle, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Players and listeners more than welcome to join our friendly club for an evening of music. Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124. The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The club aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers. We also extend this invitation to all Head & Neck Cancer sufferers. Please get in touch and come and join us. Club Members usually meet up at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital and the following month we take a trip somewhere – anywhere! Please contact Geoff READ on (01752) 563 800 or email him on geoffnread@gmail.com. Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Family Time First Saturday of the month All welcome at the free family cinema club from 10 am with tuck shop & coffee bar at St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. The films, all suitable for 5 to 11year olds, finish at 12
Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks. Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575. Second-hand book stall Every second Saturday in the month 2pm-3.30 pm, at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. In aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503. Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous
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Box of dreams in Devonport Park past, present and future,” explained Iain, “which is why we want to preserve the unique historical significance of the building.
Dreamers may not always fit into your idea of business people, but they certainly bring colour and passion and pzazzz into everything they do, writes Karen Pilkington.
“Although we are now in pre-application talks with the City Council regarding its development we want to take into account many existing factors that help the building sit in its actual space, both in the park, and in the memories of local people.”
Local couple Iain and Jaqueline Slade are breaking the mould by proving that dreamers can bring this passion into the most innovative business ideas, strengthened by 16 years experience of running their not for profit community arts organisation, Stiltskin.
The Consultation Day was a great success – colourful, family orientated and full of enthusiasm as you would expect from such a remarkable venture.
As true creative entrepreneurs, a disused windowless box of a building in Devonport Park, which to most people looked like an eyesore, has sparked a storm of innovative and aspirational thinking to transform this derelict space. Currently they use the building to run an arts centre, one of the few in the country which specialises in children. They are acutely aware that 30 per cent of children local to the building live under the poverty line, and are passionate about offering affordable cultural opportunities to all. “We would like to not just develop the arts practice for local children, but bring in professional theatre companies to perform on an outdoor stage – actually on the roof – and use the income from that to support disadvantaged kids in developing their own creativity and voice.” Recently they ran a consultative open day to get the thoughts and opinions of as many people as have an interest on how this building in the corner of Devonport Park can continue to be transformed. The plans they are exploring with local architectural technologist Robert Bedner and his company Research +Design are remarkable in their desire to fit into the existing space. Robert has brought all his expertise from working with some famous names in architecture in Oslo, Paris, London and New York into the plans he has drawn up. He describes them as anti-iconic, meaning that the park and the natural surroundings would remain the focus and
“It’s early days still,” added Iain, “£250,000 is the total we estimate our build will cost, but initially we just need to provide the basics such as toilets and running water. Hopefully the Soap Box – our name for our box of a building that can give a voice to many – will grow to become the kind of sustainable, ecologically friendly community resource we have always dreamed of.” Dreams in the park...Robert Bedner, project designer (from Research Design), Iain Slade, business director of Stiltskin Arts and Theatre CIC and Jaqueline Slade, artistic director of Stiltskin Arts and Theatre. In the background Layla Stringer, juggling, from Plymouth Circus Academy
the building would blend in, proving that unassuming can still be beautiful.
– shockingly the tennis court pavilion was knocked down instead!
The team are working with another local expert, Peter Warm to deliver a Passivhaus workable model – so no energy bills at all to heat and cool the building.
Iain and Jacqueline clearly see something in this humble history worth putting their creative energies into. Jacqueline has written a play based on munition workers using the building, titled Canary Girls, and due to go into rehearsal this year.
Likewise, Iain and Jaqueline have researched the history of the building in depth and aim to build on the collective memories it holds rather than wipe them away and start again. Iain explained that it was originally build as a mustard gas decontamination centre for World War 2, which was thankfully never needed. It then became a cleansing and treatment area for those infected with scabies – common during and after the war, with many homes without any forms of bathrooms. After that, changing rooms for footballers using the park and then a home for a local model railway club, and saved from demolition in 1984 by an administrative error
“We’re really interested in using stories and social history to help connect young people into their world, both
Iain and his team is still welcoming any comments, suggestions and objections and can be contacted on iain@stiltskin.org.uk. Other contact numbers you may be interested in are: Research+Design on 01752 251659 and Peter Warm on 01752 542546
An artist’s impression of how the old building in Devonport Park could be turned into a community resource
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Family support charity saved from closure by Big Lottery Grant A local family support charity has been saved from closure after being given a major financial boost from the Big Lottery Reaching Community fund.
Excited youngsters enjoyed their tour of the new academy
Local families see rise of new academy in North Plymouth
The scheme, Home-Start South Hams, Plymouth and Tavistock, which offers one-to-one befriending and mentoring support to families who are struggling, was facing closure at the end of this year, despite a steady increase in referrals.
“I felt very alone when my mental health support worker suggested Home-Start. “I was given a lovely lady and I was gob-smacked that there were real people who just wanted to help me. I called her my ‘Mary Poppins’ as she was so amazing. She was my rock and as a result I grew stronger and found my feet.” The next challenge faced by the scheme is recruiting new volunteers.
Andrea Chandler, scheme manager said: “Not only are we now able to guarantee our service for the next three years but the £370,000 grant means that we can expand our service to meet the demand.”
Zoe Bell, co-ordinator explained: “We are always looking for people with parenting experience who have a couple of hours a week to spare and now that we know we have a future we are very keen to hear from anyone who is interested in volunteering.
The scheme which currently offers support across the South Hams, Plymouth and Tavistock plans to extend its reach to take in Okehampton.
“It’s a great way to meet new people and even boost your CV. Our eight week (one day a week), 40 hour training courses will start in September.”
One mum who received support when suffering with depression after the birth of her second child told of the difference it made to her.
If you are interesting in finding out more about the service or volunteering contact Andrea on 01752 346039.
Over 100 visitors including children, carers and parents visited St Matthew’s C of E Primary and Nursery Academy in Derriford, ahead of its official opening in September 2015, to recognise the success of the build, see its progress and tour the facility. The event was designed to encourage ownership of the first brand new church school to be built in Plymouth for over 100 years and facilitate the development of strong and successful relationships with local families. Fifty children aged between four and 11, accompanied by their parents and carers, were led around the ground floor of the new school in groups by the construction team at Willmott Dixon and executive head teacher Andrea Smith to see first-hand the learning environment that will act as the springboard for their school careers. Hugely popular, it generated a lot of interest and was designed to ease the transition for new pupils and disseminate useful and practical information about what to expect and do on the first day of term. During the 30 minute tour, visitors walked through the modern, flexible teaching spaces, library and communal areas on the ground floor of the three storey, 34,000 sq ft academy which has been rising out of the foundations on Brest Road since building began in January. “It’s really exciting and I’m looking forward to the cooking club,” said four year old Hayden. Emma Coxon, mum of twins Grace and Harry, soon to be five, said: “The school looks amazing already! I love the sports hall and the size of the grounds around the school. The twins are very excited to join. “It was great to meet the parents and children who have supported us from the start of this project. Pupils, families and the staff will bring this fantastic learning environment to life and give it a heart,” said Andrea Smith. Currently dismantling scaffolding from all elevations of the building, the academy is now taking good shape. Landscaping works are about to begin and the transformation of the site will be complete. Willmott Dixon are on schedule to complete the internal ground floor area for the agreed phased handover of
A building site now...but the new academy will be ready for September
the Sunesis Dewey pre-designed academy at the end of August. Neal Stephens, managing director of Willmott Dixon, South West and Wales said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to demonstrate the great advantages of our Sunesis school building, which has been constructed in record timing and ahead of the construction programme. We as a business, take delight in seeing children grow and thrive in well-designed educational buildings.“ St Matthew’s C of E Primary and Nursery Academy, part of the Diocese of Exeter, is part funded in partnership with Plymouth City Council and run by the Diocese’s St Christopher’s Primary Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). When open, St Matthew’s will provide a local Christian presence and will be an academy which has the value of compassion at its heart, uniting the newly forming community of Seaton. Its aim is to help support a sustainable linked community, provide a positive sense of place and identity; contribute to the creation of a well-connected, accessible, inclusive and safe community and provide educational and sporting facilities for the wider community to use. “Our priority from the outset has been to engage local families and keep them informed throughout the whole building process so it’s been great to finally lift the curtain on the build and let them have a peek,” said Janine Waring, chief executive officer at St Christopher’s Primary Multi-Academy Trust, to which St. Matthew’s will belong. The Church of England is committed to offering education for those of faith and no faith, serving the whole community and widening choice for parents.
The Plessey cyclists celebrate last year’s fundraising challenge
Plessey take on classic Dartmoor Tour of Britain stage for Prostate Cancer Employees from Plessey Semiconductors will replicate the Devon Stage of the 2014 Tour of Britain this September to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The Plymouth-based electronics manufacturer, which is leading the way in the global LED technology revolution, will take on the 105 mile challenge on Thursday, September 3 with staff and clients participating. Having raised £2,700 last year, the team of techies will tackle a modified version of the route which incorporates scheduled stops along the way. The team will start and complete near to the Plessey facilities in Plymouth on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and stop for breaks and refreshments along the route in Okehampton, Exeter, Bovey Tracy and Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Mark Bishop, director of fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “It’s fantastic that Plessey has decided to take
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on this challenge to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK again this year. “By raising funds, Plessey are joining Men United and helping more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We thank all involved and wish them every success with their challenge.” The cycling specialists Evans Cycles will be providing a service station to perform safety checks for all the company employees and corporate clients participating in the event. Prostate cancer currently affects 250,000 men in the UK, and kills one man every hour. While it is already the most common cancer in men, it is predicted to become the most common of all cancers in the UK by 2030. The funds raised will help to provide support and information to men and their families, fund research into the causes and treatments of the disease, and campaign to give men’s health the prominence it needs to influence others.
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Mark Boulting...employers should pay above minimum wage to apprentices
Employers in Plymouth and the rest of the region are being encouraged to pay apprentices what they can afford, and not just the minimum required by law. Mark Boulting, managing director of training provider Skills Group, said employers who pay apprentices above the minimum wage recognised the value they bring to their business. He was speaking as the government prepares to increase the national minimum apprenticeship wage by 20 per cent, from the current £2.73 to £3.30 an hour this October. Mr Boulting said the increase was ‘great news’ and should make apprenticeships a viable option for more youngsters, but urged employers to treat it as a minimum starting point and not an absolute value. He said: “Good employers know that you get what you pay for, and if you want good staff you don’t offer the minimum you think you can get away with. “The labour market is a competitive place and if you want to attract and retain quality staff you need to offer a competitive package, both in terms of wages and benefits.” Skills Group currently has 181 apprenticeship vacancies in a range of sectors, of which 52 employers are offering above the national minimum apprenticeship wage. Mr Boulting added: “We encourage employers to pay what they think the position is worth, and to benchmark this against the average wages for their sector in their area. We already have a number of employers who pay £140 - £150 per week or even pay the national minimum age-related wage. “These employers recognise the value an apprentice brings to their business and are prepared to reward the apprentice for the work they do.” Plymouth Community Homes employs 13 Skills Group apprentices ranging from fenestration to customer service and business administration and pay the age-related national minimum wage as opposed to the apprenticeship minimum. Gill Martin, director for corporate and manufacturing services for Plymouth
Community Homes said: “We strongly believe that investing and recognising staff proportionately for the work they do is incredibly important, and creates a culture of pride and loyalty amongst our workforce, which helps staff retention and performance and ultimately benefits our customers. “Apprentices are an important part of our workforce – they are blank canvasses to train and mould to our specific standards, they come with open minds and enthusiasm and they bring with them fresh ideas. All vital ingredients in helping to stay in tune with what our customers
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want and in touch with an ever changing society. So we believe it’s only fair that they are paid in line with the contribution we feel they make to our business. Mr Boulting added: “I would call upon employers to treat the national minimum apprenticeship wage as the ‘minimum’ to start from and not an absolute that dictates the wage you offer. Pay what you would think is appropriate for the role, and don’t forget the whole package – so include other benefits, the ongoing training and progression opportunities which, our apprentices tell me, are just as important. “Apprentices are important to a business and if you value something you will pay more for it. If employees feel valued, regardless of whether they are apprentices or not, they are happier, more satisfied and more productive. It’s basic business logic.” To find out more about taking on an apprentice, or starting out on a career path as one, contact Skills Group on 01752 332442.
• Open a bank or credit union account • Find out about how to use an online money budgeting tool Their financial confidence caseworker could support them to learn these skills in order to budget their income, manage any debts, manage a bank account and become self-reliant. They can get involved with Wis£r Wonga in a number of ways: • Join a neighbourhood group to influence your local community • Gain practical skills, knowledge and experience of managing a project • Become a money champion to support other people • Have a voice on your social housing board The community and youth projects team work within your local area to give you different opportunities, increased practical
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A Wis£r Wonga App has now been launched. The App is available to download on to smart phones from the Play Store or the App Store (from July 30.) The App will give young people access to the budgeting tools that Wis£r Wonga use, they will be able to see the projects that are going on and what help is available to them.
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Megaride and Plymouth Motorcycle Club giving support to local charities Plymouth Megaride along with members of Plymouth Motorcycle Club recently held their ‘Meet the Charities’ event at City Business Park. The Megaride is celebrating its 21st annual run on
Neighbourly fair in St Levan’s Road August 9 this year, supporting two local charities, Operation Henry and Dartmoor Mountain Rescue. Riders come from all over the country and Europe to join Megaride and support this event that meets at Lee Mill
The group liaise with the council regarding repair work that needs to be done, and rubbish to be cleared. They also have a great relationship with the police and can help individuals dealing with anti social behaviour or disruptive neighbours.
There was also a display from Devonport Boxing Club, Power Bounce, a trampolining display, and a visit from My Wishy Washy to entertain children and adults alike. Local charities including Shelter Box, and Morice Town Baptist Church were represented, as well as lots of things to buy from stallholders, face painting, a bungee run and a bouncy castle for the kids. The fair certainly achieved its objective in fostering a bit of community spirit. All monies raised are simply put back into the preparations for next years fair to make it even better. So if you lives in the area and this is something you would like to see more of, or just want to get a bit more active in your community please contact Cyril on 01752 500567 (up until 8.30pm). You will be warmly welcomed by this bunch of good neighbours.
Contact the Megaride team at info@plymouthmegaride. co.uk for more information or check out all the latest updates on the website or Facebook page.
SUMMER FUN AT DRAKE CIRCUS Youngsters are in for a treat in August at Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth - thanks to lots of great activities to keep them entertained at the Centre’s popular summer event.
“We aim to be a point of contact to get things done, but without being intrusive” added local businessman Cyril Steer of Dartmoor Safaris. The Fair was opened this year by Councillor Philippa Davey and had something for everyone – clearly ticking the boxes due to the crowds it attracted. There was a Dog Show put on by Prince Rock Dog Club, showing off the agility and obedience members learn at their classes (or should I say the members dogs!)
The event on the Hoe is for all the family to enjoy with different attractions for all ages from bouncy castles to facepainting for the young megariders through to XLR playing all afternoon on the stage to all the latest motorcycles from a variety of local motorcycles dealers. There is all round family entertainment from 10.30am.
Megaride organiser Ritch Bounds said: “There are not many charity events that have been running for 21 years. We bring together the motorcyclists and the general public who we greatly acknowledge have helped and supported us over the years.’
The organisers are a small group, all of whom live in the area bordering the park on either side from Alexandra Road to St George’s Terrace.
Indeed the fair is just the annual celebration of many small acts of good neighbourliness that go on throughout the year.
The event is an amazing spectacle for the people of Plymouth who line the roads from the bridges on the A38 to the Hoe to see the bikes pass by.
As the event gets bigger each year organisers are always looking for new traders for the event and they also have some attractive sponsorship deals available for local businesses.
A warm Saturday afternoon in July marked the fourth annual fair in St Levan’s Road Park organised by the local Neighbourhood Watch Group, writes Karen Pilkington.
“We formed in 2007 as a bunch of dog walkers really, “ explained Mike Blatchford, “The park was in a shocking state and it just seemed right to get together to try and do something about it.”
from 9am and leaves for Plymouth Hoe at 11.30am. The motorcycle community helps raise thousands of pounds each year for charities.
Pictured are Shirley Foale, Heather Quant, Becky, Mike Blatchford and Cyril Steer. Other key members were fully involved in the Fair at the time of the photo: Trevor Green was attending the bouncy castle, Judith Hosking was running the dog show, Rebecca Martyn was busy selling raffle tickets, and Jenny Wright was helping with the cake stall
The atrium area of Drake Circus will be turned into a children’s paradise this summer, with loads of great activities to keep the children entertained. There’s everything from sushi rolling, to growing sunflowers, to balloon making, to face painting to learning circus skills at the South West’s leading shopping centre. Over nine days from August 20 to 28 around 700 children will get the chance to plant their very own sunflower. The children will be encouraged to ask mums and dads to send pictures of fully grown plants to Drake Circus on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a chance to have their picture shown in the centre. On August 14 to16, during the Flavourfest food festival, Yo!Sushi will be helping kids learn how to roll sushi getting to grips with rice and seaweed. And on August 29 and 30, a very special treat will be The Invisible Youth Circus, who will be in the centre leading free workshops with children to learn some impressive skills.
And if that’s not enough there will be face painting (Aug 5-7), balloon animal making (Aug 17-19) and arts and The dog show and other attractions proved popular at the St Levan Road event crafts (8-13 Aug). Greg Lumley, Drake Circus Centre Director said: “We know how it can be a challenge keeping kids entertained across the “This award shows the dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and people. This approach is clearly getting noticed.” Plymouth’s innovative approach to Summer holidays - and our creativity of the planning team. planning for the future has won a national Plymouth’s planners turned traditional planning on its head, talking Summer event is designed award for planning excellence. “Special thanks to Jonathan Bell, for leading the whole plan, to first to as many people and organisations as possible before to ensure that there’ll Richard Grant or tackling some of the big challenges we face such putting anything on paper. The Plymouth Plan was last night recognised as the best approach always be something to as growth, housing and protecting our environment and Hannah to plan making practice in the country by the Royal Town Planning The team went out to neighbourhoods with the Plymouth Plan keep kids busy during a Sloggett, whose creative and innovative approach has led to Institute – the professional body that represents 23,000 planning sofa and chatted to thousands of people about what they wanted shopping trip. Plus with unprecedented levels of involvement and support.” professionals worldwide and promotes spatial planning, shapes Plymouth to be like in years to come. family-friendly stores like policy and raises professional standards. Roisin Willmott, RTPI Awards Advisor said: “The judges were very Tiger, The Entertainer and All topics were up for discussion from transport to homes to places impressed by the thorough approach taken to prepare the plan. Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning, Councillor Build-A-Bear as well as to play as well as schools and health. By working across all the departments of the Council to ensure it Mark Coker said: “This is brilliant news – last week we heard that Ed’s Easy Diner - there’s The Plymouth Plan was designed to be more than just a planning was comprehensive, the planning team helped build support for the lots on offer for family days we had won regional recognition, but it’s fantastic to hear that document. It set out to replace over 100 existing strategies, from plan in the council and amongst councillors.” our approach of putting people at the heart of planning has been out.” the city’s strategy for health, children and young people, culture, noticed nationally. The Plymouth Plan team is now finalising part one, with a view To follow the Drake Circus transport and the economy. to its approval by the council and partnerships over August and “We deliberately set out to do planning differently, to take it out of and keep up to date on Staff from every department, as well as representatives from September. Council offices and to the people who are affected by the decisions the latest products, offers over 30 city partners, shared their expertise and thoughts on the At the same time work is taking place on Part Two which sets we make. and events follow @ direction the city needs to take. area and site-specific policies for development, improvement, drakecircusplym on twitter “Transforming a city doesn’t happen by accident or overnight. Assistant director for Planning Paul Barnard added: “It’s been conservation. Work is already underway on the evidence aspect of @drakecircus on instagram It needs careful planning, persistence and a belief that certain a huge undertaking, but we have always wanted this to be the Part Two, including assessments of land availability, green space or go to www.drakecircus. actions by organisations can make a massive difference to a lot of people’s plan. and neighbourhood assessments. com
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Nearly 1,900 ladies take part in big flagship fundraiser Nearly 2,000 pink ladies took to the streets of Plymouth for the Midnight Walk, St Luke’s Hospice’s annual fundraising flagship event. While many of the city partygoers were strolling back home in the early hours of Sunday morning July 19, there was one party that spilled out onto the streets of Plymouth, and was still going nearly at dawn! St Luke’s Hospice’s Midnight Walk saw a sea of 1,881 pink ladies with flashing bunny ears heading out for the best girls’ night out.
The party started early, before the ladies even put a toe on the start line. A big outdoor stage, live music from local 80s tribute band, Ashes to Ashes, nail and hair makeovers was just some of the entertainment taking place, all compered by Heart Radio Drive Time presenter, Olivia. A girls’ night out or a challenge, there are many reasons why the ladies come out in force to support St Luke’s. What was quite evident for the majority of women, was the opportunity to celebrate a life and to walk in memory of a treasured loved one. Powerful messages displayed on back of the Pink t-shirts reinforced the positive impact St
Luke’s has had on a local family in a time of need. The event was hosted for the second year at the University of St Mark & St John Sports Centre in Derriford and took the three, six and 12 mile routes out onto Tavistock Road, City Centre bound. With residents staying up late to cheer on the ladies outside their homes, the 12 mile ladies arrived at their half way point at Plymouth University where they were greeted with welcome refreshments, entertainment and even a pedicure for tired feet.
Great team spirit on the Walk
As the ladies cross the finish line there is a real sense of achievement and a special treat of a goodie bag packed with girlie treats and a bucks fizz Breakfast courtesy of Sainsbury’s, Armada Way.
flagging a little bit and people have been picking their spirits up and helping them along which was so nice to see. “It is a fantastic local charity and we try to do as much as we can. I feel like you are putting something back in, you never know when you are going to need St Luke’s and it is reassuring to know that they are there.”
For one family, the Midnight Walk marked the anniversary of much loved grandad, Ken Barrett as Jade Popplewell from Stoke explained: “I am walking in memory of my granddad, Ken. He had cancer and passed away when Midnight Walk was happening last year. It is a very emotional and special night for me, my mum and my other two aunties who are with me to remember such a special man and to say thank you to St Luke’s..
Six milers...Karly Wilson, Jo Heaphy, Natalie King, Tracey McCormack and Nicola Rickard
Senior events fundraiser at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Emma Winter said: “The atmosphere was buzzing on the night, it is so great to see the local community out in force to raise money and help create awareness for the care we provide.
Jade added: “There was such an amazing atmosphere here tonight, the party feeling before we set off and then out on the streets with people beeping their horns and cheering as they drove past us.”
Christine and Lucy from Peverell walking in memory of Dad Ronald Almond
Lisa Hayward from St Budeaux, took part in her first Midnight Walk and went straight for the tough 12 miles. Lisa said: “The hill at Estover was the hardest part of the course, but because everyone else was doing it, it gave you the motivation to keep on walking. I am walking in memory of my dad, Jeff Muckett. He was cared by the amazing St Luke’s doctors and nurses and accessed the care at his home and in Derriford Hospital
“I would like to say thank you to St Luke’s for everything you do and being there not only for Dad, but for the whole family. It means a lot and I will never forget it.” Lisa raised £150 on her walk.
where he was so well looked after by the St Luke’s Hospital Team.
Claire Watson from Plympton said: “It has been really lovely and very uplifting. Everyone is looking out for each other, there have been some people on the course
“On behalf of St Luke’s I would like to thank everyone involved, the 130 volunteers who made it possible, the University of St Mark & St John for being the perfect hosts and of course our sponsor, Princess Yachts International plc. See you next year for our 10th anniversary!” Midnight Walk is aiming to raise over £200,000 to enable St Luke’s to provide free end of life care at home, in Derriford Hospital and at the hospice. Since Midnight Walk began in 2007 15,454 ladies have walked 151,950 miles raising over £1.2 million. Next year will be the 10th anniversary of Midnight Walk and the charity is already planning a few special surprises. The Plymouth Shopper
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It’s not all about the money The Chancellor delivered some really tough news in the summer 2015 budget speech. £12 billon of cuts in social security and £5 billion of tax increases is going to be very difficult to swallow.
It is a truth widely acknowledged that a country with a massive debt must find a way to live within its means. Failure to do anything would have eventually left us in the same position as Greece, but it doesn’t make the medicine any easier to take. Life is going to get tougher for many people in Plymouth over the next few years, and this includes business owners, landlords and ordinary folk. Not to mention another four or five years of below inflation pay rises for the public sector. Times are going to be tough for a bit longer yet. There’s hope I’m an optimist and I would like people leaving this article feeling hopeful about the future. This month, I want to celebrate the great work, and huge value, the volunteer community put into Plymouth, and to encourage others to join them. The facts
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I am indebted to the Cinnamon Network for their appraisal of the faith sector for the data in this report, but there are a vast number of
others sectors contributing to the wellbeing of our city. Look at these numbers:
636 faith based groups (FBGs) provide 646,702 hours of volunteer labour each year. 120,039 beneficiaries received nearly £8,000,000 worth of help. Assuming similar proportions of volunteers among the non-faith population, it would be fair to assume that nearly £80 million of help has been given in Plymouth in 2014. So what do they all do? Here’s a few activities from a very long list Providing accommodation Debt advice and counselling Foodbanks Healthcare Night shelters Playgroups Street Pastors Training and education Community activities Childrens’ groups School Governors Providing meals And the list goes on…. Who benefits? The simple answer is that some of the most vulnerable people in our society: older people, families, those struggling with mental illness, debt problems, physical disabilities, homelessness, are just a few groups who
get help from volunteers. How do I get (more) involved? There are two or three good places to start. Try www.ourplymouth.co.uk, www.plymouthguild.org.uk or make a direct approach to the organisation that helps the people you are most inspired to help. We may all have less to spend over the next five years, but we have got so much to give. And I don’t mean money. As John F Kennedy said in his inaugural speech ‘If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the rich.’ Steve Carey, Numbers UK Ltd 01752 226084 www.numbersukltd.com
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A Plymouth-based pharmacist has been appointed as community pharmacy research champion for the South West. The Clinical Research Network for the South West Peninsula has appointed David Bearman as the champion lead to explore the potential for the delivery of NHS health research studies through local community pharmacies in Devon, Somerset Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. David, who works for Co-op pharmacy branches in Plymouth and the South Hams said: “There is real potential for pharmacies to contribute to the clinical research effort in the South West and in the future increase the regional research capacity. This should enable more patients to be offered the opportunity to take part in health research and increase recruitment to studies. “We have recently opened the very first research studies with a small number of pharmacies in Devon and Cornwall by way of a test of change. These studies relate to treatment of common skin conditions. We are creating a research active network of pharmacies from scratch and although modest in scale these first two projects represent a significant first step. “Creating a network of pharmacies to open
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and conduct clinical studies very much fits with the national concept of Healthy Living Pharmacies to help deliver high quality health and wellbeing services at the heart of local communities. There is increasing recognition that pharmacy, particularly community pharmacy, needs to play a greater role in managing population health. “Pharmacies are keen to work with research active GPs and hospitals. The Clinical Research Network, which is part of the
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 8 dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676. Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099. The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade. org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218. 5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time). Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information. Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981. 16
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Making the most of Plymouth’s parks and open spaces Love Parks Week 2015 will be the best ever in Plymouth.
Woodland Plant ID Workshop, Poole Farm, Estover Love Central Park, Central Park outside the entrance to the Life Centre Whitleigh Family Fun, Bodmin Road East Chat In A Hat Family Art Day in Moor View Park
From bracken bashing to bat watching, around 25 of Plymouth’s parks and nature reserves will be buzzing with activities as the city celebrates Love Parks Week.
Thursday July 30 Weaving and Woodcraft, Ham Woods Inflatable Fun in the Park, Kinterbury Creek Bat Walk, Radford Local Nature Reserve
A huge array of events designed to get folk off the sofa and outside to fall in love again with the city’s many parks and open spaces has been set up to run until to August 2. There will also be a number of shore side events, reflecting Plymouth status as Britain’s Ocean City. Organisations such as Plymouth Environmental Action Group, Devon Wildlife Trust as well as Friends of Ham Woods, Moor View, Devonport Park, Central Park, Tothill Park and Radford Woods have all pitched in to set up events that they hope will delight and inspire everyone – especially families looking to do something at the start of the summer holidays. Almost 40 per cent of the city is green space, with over 225 green spaces – from the Hoe to the Bircham Valley Nature Reserve and Blagdon’s Meadow County Wildlife Site. As well as 28 parks there are 10 local nature reserves and six county wildlife sites. Councillor Brian Vincent Cabinet member for Street Scene said: “We have hosted this week for a number of years and every year it gets better.It’s brilliant to see so many groups give up their time and
Saturday August 1 Orchard pruning workshop, Efford Valley Sunday August 2 Classic Car Show and Fayre, Mount Edgecumbe Country Park Plymouth Sky Ride, City Streets and Park Life Plymouth Sky Ride Wildlife and Wilderness
share their enthusiasm for our amazing parks and nature reserves. “As a city we are so lucky to be able to tap all this – we’ve got chats in hats, bats, bikes, bugs – all for your enjoyment in some of lovely places. This programme is about getting people outside in the fresh air, enjoying gentle activity and making new friends – it’s good for your health, good for how you feel about yourself and where you live.” Some of the events include: Sunday July 26 Plymouth Sky Ride – a six-miler along Plym Estuary and a two-miler along Plym Valley. For information and to book www. goskyride.com/plymouth Devonport Park Summer Fair Nature Family Fun Day Radford bird hide,
Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth at 10 am till 11.30 am. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090. Plymouth Proprietary Library Writers Group First Saturday of the month Located in the oldest library in Plymouth the group covers a wide range of genres in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Encouragement is given in creative writing at all levels in the ambience of the oldest historic institution in the city (Est 1810). Full benefit of literary events and facilities is given to library members. Group meets 10am to 12 noon. For details call 01752 660515. Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311. Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 The Rainbow Experience First Tuesday of each month Social/Support group for older lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people (50ish and over) living in and around Plymouth. Meet at Plymouth Arts Centre, Looe Street, Plymouth, (near Bretonside bus station) at 2.30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month. It provides a safe, non judgemental and encouraging atmosphere for LGBT people to meet and share experiences. For more information contact David on 07722 019423.
off White Lady Road, Plymstock Monday July 27 Tothill Park Play Day Tuesday July 28 Scything – Ham Woods with Bat Walk Poole Farm, Estover with Devon Bat Group using bat detectors Community Action Day, Colwill Road Green Space Wednesday July 29 Community Action Day, Colwill Road Green Space
Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434. This year is the choir’s centenary. Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club. KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685. Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503. Exercise Classes for over 60s Wednesdays Keyham Methodist Community Hall 10.15am-11.15am Exercise classes for the over 60`s and registered disabled. Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 408951. Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org Plymouth Local Exchange Trading Scheme (LETS) Every second Saturday of the month (except August ) New members are always welcome. Meet in the Unitarian church hall in Princess Street from 2pm till 3.30pm. We exchange goods and services using our own currency ‘the
Throughout the summer the Marine Biological Association’s beach rangers will be hosting free arts, craft and science activities on Mount Batten Bay beach and Kinterbury and there’s a range of activities for all the family in the many nature reserves including Forder Valley, Kings Tamerton Woods, Woodland Wood Nature Reserve and Southway Valley Nature Reserve. Love Parks Week is a national campaign visit www.loveparksweek.org.uk. Full details of all the events are on owww. plymouth.gov.uk/loveparksweek2015 or follow on Twitter@NaturePlymouth and on Facebook SteppingStones Plymouth
plum’. For further details phone 706582 or visit the website www.plymouthlets.org.uk Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017. Plymouth Community Choir Mondays Choir meets from 7pm to 8.45pm at Salvation Army, Armada Way, Plymouth. New members welcome. Details from Alison on 01363 774324 (www.alising.co.uk) . Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio. Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951. Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018. Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation.
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Celebrating key milestones in progress of democracy One of my favourite films is Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Back in 2003 the BBC did a survey to find the best 100 novels that we as a nation love and Tolkien’s book came out on top of the ‘Big Read’. Now as a film, this wonderful story has reached a new audience who digest information more readily through audio-visual. The title of the novel refers to the story’s main antagonist, the Dark Lord Sauron who had in an earlier age created the One Ring to rule the other Rings of Power as the ultimate weapon in his campaign to conquer and rule all of Middle-earth.
an Elven prince; and Gandalf, a Wizard. The story is about faith, hope, love, despair and courage, defeat and victory, but the subtleties of the story are not lost on the spiritually discerning. One of those subtleties is that that the Hobbits live in the Shire and have very little interest or knowledge of what is going on in the wider world. Whilst a massive threat is growing outside their borders they seem oblivious to this growing reality. Like the novels of C S Lewis, a great friend of Tolkien, the story contains a ‘deeper magic’ that is more powerful than evil.
advice and says in a moment of despair, “all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Tolkien included neither any explicit religion nor cult in his work. Rather the themes, moral philosophy, and cosmology of The Lord of the Rings reflect his Catholic worldview. In one of his letters Tolkien states: “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision. That is why I have not put in, or have cut out, practically all references to anything like ‘religion’, to cults or practices, in the imaginary world. For the religious element is absorbed into the story and the symbolism.”
Our liberal democracy 500 years ago progressed through what was known as the reformation and enlightenment. Two main tools of empowerment were the printing press and the Bible, which were used to educate our forebears as they developed their civil and social society for good or ill. In June of this year (2015) we celebrated the 800th anniversary of the writing of the Magna Carta. In 2017 we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation and then closer to home, in 2020, we will definitely as a city celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. These historic events may be of no interest to many of us concerning our day to day (possibly like the Hobbits), but they do represent significant milestones in the development of our liberal democracies in the Western world and are foundational milestones, amongst many, which help us make sense of doing life together as a society.
From quiet beginnings in the Shire, a hobbit land not unlike the English countryside, the story ranges across northwest Middle-earth, following the course of the War of the Ring through the eyes of its characters, the hobbits On the journey of this adventure, Frodo Baggins, Samwise ‘Sam’ One thing is for sure, there are global Gandalf, in supporting the ring bearer Gamgee, Meriadoc ‘Merry’ Brandybuck threats that are growing, which will Frodo Baggins, gives some fatherly and Peregrin ‘Pippin’ Took, but also impact on the Shire of our the hobbits’ chief allies and existence and we need to be travelling companions: the prepared to do as Gandalf Men, Aragorn son of Arathorn, Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms suggested to Frodo. “All we a Ranger of the North, and have to do is decide what to Boromir, a Captain of Gondor; Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ do with the time that is given Gimli son of Gloin, a Dwarf plymouth us.” warrior; Legolas Greenleaf,
College plays part in Waterloo 200 Commemoration Representatives from Stoke Damerel Community College were lucky enough to rub shoulders with VIPs at a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Waterloo.
bring history to life for our students,” said Richard Atkinson. “It was thrilling to find the grave of our allotted soldier Lieutenant General John Campbell who is buried in Ford Park Cemetery.
History teacher Richard Atkinson and Year 11 student Sasha Cvetanovic travelled to London to be part of the recent ceremony.
Dan Snow explained that the project was created to raise awareness of The Battle of Waterloo.
Attended by the Prime Minister, the President of the European Parliament, Lord Mayor of London and Prince Charles there were also senior representatives of the Armed Services, representatives and ambassadors of all combatant countries involved in the Battle and descendants of men who fought in the Battle in the congregation. Sasha and Mr Atkinson were among the 400 students and teachers invited, alongside members of the public who entered a ballot for tickets. As well as the invitation to attend the prestigious event the college’s history
Richard Atkinson with his commemorative programme from the Waterloo 200 service at St Paul’s
students were asked to investigate a selected battle artefact, one of only 200 available, and have also been researching a local soldier who fought at the Battle of Waterloo. “We’re always looking for ways to
The Plymouth Lymphoma Association support group will hold the meeting on Thursday August 13 from 3pm to 4.30pm at the Conference Room, Derriford Health and Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital The group is made up of individuals who are, or have been, affected by lymphoma in some way including patients, family members, partners, friends and carers. If you would like to attend the meeting, or would like further information about the group, please contact the Lymphoma Association’s Freephone helpline on 0808 808 5555 or visit www.lymphomas.org.uk. About the Lymphoma Association Founded by patients in 1986, the Lymphoma Association is a UK charity dedicated to providing accurate medical information and support to people affected by lymphatic cancer including families, friends and carers. Every year, more than 14,000 new cases of lymphoma are identified in the UK alone, making it the fifth most common cancer diagnosed by clinicians. Lymphatic cancer can occur in both men and women at any age, but is most common in people over 55. It is also the most frequently diagnosed cancer in teenagers and young adults. The services that the Association offers include a Freephone helpline, award-winning free patient information, a buddy scheme with telephone links to others with similar experiences, local support groups, regional patient conferences and a website featuring forums.
Guildhall tea dance raises over £500 for Mesothelioma Support Group An afternoon of dancing to lively music by ‘Wally’s Dance Party’ was enjoyed by those attending a charity Tea Dance in the beautiful setting of Plymouth Guildhall recently. Despite the numbers attending being lower than hoped for – due to bad weather – the afternoon which included a raffle raised a worthwhile £540 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group, whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer.
“Being able to focus on a real battle artefact and track down local soldiers who fought makes this a very engaging and innovative way to learn.”
“It is an historic and pivotal moment in world history,” said the TV presenter and leading historian. We felt working with schools across the country would be a great way to create awareness of The Battle and highlight its significance.”
A national cancer charity is encouraging people who have been affected by lymphatic cancer to attend a support group meeting.
The event was organised by mesothelioma patient Wally Wright and members of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Plymouth and SouthWest (MAAPS).
Year 11 student Sasha Cvetanovic attended the service in London
bicentenary celebrations. “It was an honour to represent our community and school at St Paul’s and we are very pleased to have been invited,” said Richard.
“The day in London was very special, the venue was An e-book compiling the amazing and you felt a real individual research by all sense of history as you saw the 200 schools will be given The grave of Lieutenant regimental colours march past to every school involved General John Campbell and heard firsthand accounts of and is intended to create a in Plymouth’s Ford Park what happened on that day 200 legacy to last beyond the Cemetery years ago.”
Wally said: “Thanks to all those who helped set up, sell tickets and run the tea bar. Our gratitude also goes to asbestos specialist solicitors Novum Law for their support and sponsorship of the event. “Needless to say, the biggest thanks go to all those who attended. MAAPS looks forward to seeing them, and more, at the next Tea Dance which will be held on Friday July 31 from 2pm until 4.30pm at Plymouth Guildhall. Tickets cost £6 and can be purchased on the door.” MAAPS is a support and friendship group for those diagnosed with an asbestos related condition. Carers and those bereaved also find great comfort and support in the meetings. Members meet on the last Thursday of each month at 12.30pm in the Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth. It is a small and friendly group of people and new members are always welcome. If you would like any further information about MAAPS or the next Tea Dance, please contact Wally Wright on 01752 601750 or go to www.maaps.org.uk. The group can also be found on Twitter @maapscharity. The Plymouth Shopper
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Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 12 noon at Manadon Astro, off St Peter’s Road. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682. Community Herb Clinic Tuesdays 1-3pm Onward House, Greenbank Road. Walk-in for free general health advice or phone for appointments. Herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of any medical condition in an effective, integrated (and affordable) way to suit you. Details Sara Hills 01752 872960 www.herbs-work. co.uk Mums and Babies Group Tuesdays From 10 am till 11.30 am at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth. Mums and Babies is an informal group which offers support and friendship to new and old mums with babies up to 8 months old. Our sympathetic group leaders will spoil you with endless tea,coffee and biscuits whilst you relax. There is a charge of £2 per session. For details ring the church on 01752 708090. Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Dartmoor Rambling Club Exercise by walking and talking, with our club. Wednesday walks 8 to 10 miles by public transport. Weekend walks 8 to10 or 10 to 12 miles by car share or public transport. Dartmoor, countryside, coast. eg. Fox Tor, Crow Tor, Bore Hill, Dewers Tor, Teignmouth, Cadover, Three Barrows. Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info. Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays). Singing for the Brain Thursdays A singing programme to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music. Carers are welcome, with refreshments provided. The sessions are also supported by volunteers. Meet every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at Catherine Street Baptist Church PL1 2AD. Call Tracey Rousell at Plymouth Alzheimers Society on 01752 608900 or Paul King 01752 608909 South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 18
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Focus on rave culture A research project investigating Plymouth’s early 1990s rave culture is the subject of an exhibition opening at Plymouth Arts Centre. Local artist, Carl Slater has been researching video, private archival material and testimonials from DJs, party organisers and revellers for Crowd.Control, opening at the Arts Centre in Looe Street on August 1 until 12 September. A former student at Plymouth College of Art and now a director of KARST gallery in Stonehouse, Slater’s research touches on his Plymouth youth and focuses on the famous Union Street nightclubs. It is a celebration of their use, architecture and character. The centrepiece of the exhibition will be a hypnotic moving image
collage of unseen footage, edited from over 50 hours of video, taken at Plymouth’s early parties including Alpha and Essence. The exhibition also includes sculpture and wallbased works, incorporating some original flyers from the Union Street club nights. Slater also references the parallels between the firsthand accounts of ‘higher’ experiences or spiritual trips at raves and similar transcendental parallels experienced during religious worship. Ben Borthwick, artistic director at Plymouth Arts Centre said: “The emergence of rave culture in the late 1980s and early 90s had a profound and transformative effect on British society. “One of the radical shifts that happened was the migration of club culture from a small number of clubs in London or Manchester to outdoor
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rural and coastal locations. “Plymouth was an important part of this scene, with club nights in huge variety theatres and dance halls followed by after parties with sound systems set up overlooking the beach and sunrise. “Twenty-five years later, aspects of this subculture have been completely absorbed into the normative mainstream, yet Slater’s work reveals a rawness of collective emotion and experience and that is specific to the local scene and extremely resistant to any kind of assimilation.” The exhibition follows a three-month residency by the artist as part of Plymouth Arts Centre’s artists’ residencies programme. Plymouth Arts Centre and Carl Slater are grateful to the Bryan Foster Charitable Trust for their support of Slater’s work.
at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www.soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details. Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. For more details telephone 318087. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Pat on Plymouth 700404. Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area. Carers Support Group Last Tuesday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice
Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/ DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information. CoGS Kids Club Wednesdays in term time For primary age children at the Church Hall of The Good Shepherd, Marine Rd, Oreston at 3.30pm. Games, cookery. craft, stories, films. For details contact Steve on 213358 or Sue on 480568. Beit Ezra Saturdays We are an informal group looking at the Jewish roots of Christianity and the place of the Jewish people and Israel today. We meet from 4pm to 5:30pm at Kinterbury House, Kinterbury St, Plymouth. For details see www.beit-ezra.org.il or email david@beit-ezra.org.il Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389. The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. For details visit www. thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877. Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990. Classique Dance Studios Based in Stoke we have classes available for all ages starting from three years old in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, cheer leading, and street dance. Classes run from Monday to Saturday. After February half term we are starting ‘A Day Of Dance’ every Saturday for children from 6 to10 years which includes musical theatre group, cheer leading, street dance, ballet and jazz classes from 10.30am-3.30pm. Anyone interested in joining Classique Dance Studios or the new ‘Day Of Dance’ on Saturday’s please email classiquedancestudios2014@gmail.com www.classiquedance-studios.com Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936.
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Double success for apprentice Ashley at Student of the Year Awards
Zoe rewarded for her outstanding community spirit An Eggbuckland teenager has been recognised for her community spirit at City College Plymouth’s annual Student of the Year celebration. Zoe Coad, is studying a BTEC qualification, which is the equivalent to three A Levels, in sport and has devoted her time to giving back to the local community. Her achievements in the classroom and activities outside of college earned her the Student of the Year accolade. Zoe said: “I was so shocked to be given this award. I just love what I do, so it is nice to be recognised for it. I would love to be a teacher, so I try to involve myself in as many activities as possible to get the best experience.” Her involvement in community activities, like organising school cheerleading competitions, coaching swimming and competing in water
A local man has been recognised at City College Plymouth’s annual Student of the Year awards, being awarded Apprentice of the Year and also winning the employer sponsored Opportunity Award.
polo competitions, were also recognised by The Herald, this year’s sponsors of the Community Award - one of six special awards presented by local businesses and organisations to students who had impressed in their respective categories. Ben Manning, director of quality improvement at the college, said: “The college’s Student of the Year awards celebrate those who have gained fantastic results and have made a contribution to their peers, the college and the wider community. Zoe is a highly engaged and enthusiastic young woman and we’re immensely proud of her achievements.” In total, 17 students were presented with awards by City College’s Curriculum Directors. These students were recognised for making a significant contribution, often against the odds, from across the College’s diverse curriculum. From these winning students, a further six
Ashley Rodd, 22, from Mount Wise, is completing his advanced apprenticeship in Marine Engineering at the college and has dedicated extra time to his studies in order to gain his qualifications.
City College Student of the Year and Community Award winner, Zoe, with her awards
special awards sponsored by local businesses and organisations were presented. The evening event was held in PL1, the College’s plush training restaurant, with a special menu prepared and served by hospitality and catering students. There was also live music courtesy of the College’s music students.
Ashley said: “It means so much to be recognised for my work. I have ADHD, so I can find it difficult to focus, but I’ve been determined to achieve my apprenticeship qualification this year. To also be given the Opportunity Award was a real surprise, because I wasn’t expecting it.” The Opportunity Award recognises those who have taken advantage of the opportunities made available to them at the College. Dr Elizabeth Smith, executive dean of student experience from the University of St Mark & St John, who sponsored the Opportunity Award, explained why they selected Ashley as the winner: “Ashley has risen to the challenge and shown a determination to keep trying. He has also been prepared to receive feedback and devote time to working very hard on his areas of weakness in order to improve.
Ashley Rodd receives his Apprentice of the Year Award from Dr Elizabeth Smith
“This has clearly taken quite an investment of time and effort on Ashley’s part but, despite this, he has been a positive and enthusiastic student.” Julie McLean, head of work-based learning, said: “The college’s Student of the Year event is the perfect way to celebrate the outstanding contributions made to the college and local community by our students. “Ashley has achieved a great deal this year and he has become a real role model to others on his Apprenticeship course who have been inspired by his determination - a very deserving recipient of the Apprentice of the Year Award.”
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Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk The Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the Swarthmore Centre on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Memory Cafe, Devonport Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month A new memory cafe has opened in Devonport. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth, the cafe is for people with memory problems and their carers. The cafe, which is located at the Salvation Army Hall in Haddington Road is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. The cafe is open for social, music, film, discussion and company. Exercise Classes Various days For over 60’s and less abled people. St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12 noon. Thursdays Life Centre 1.40pm-2.45pm. New Extend Movement to Music classes for the less able Mondays at Miles Mitchell Village Hall 11am to 12 noon and Thursdays 2pm to 3pm at St Bartholmew’s Church Hall. Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951. Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston
Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Join us from November onwards for rehearsals for Rogers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Visit the website www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information. Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome. Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080 Singing for the Brain Mondays The Alzheimer’s Society hold Singing for the Brain on every Monday, ( not on Bank Holidays ) at the William Venton Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymstock. Do you enjoy singing? Why not go along and increase your well being with our singing for the brain programme specifically designed for those living with dementia. Carers are welcome too. Join them every Monday between 2pm and 3.30pm. Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391. Contact and Conversation Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 2pm at St Barnabas Church, next to the doctor’s surgery off Stuart Road. Contact, conversation, tea and cakes. Everyone welcome, free to all. Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777. Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month
The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them. Male Carers Drop in Meets twice a month Held at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate St, Plymouth. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Carers can bring along the person they care for and they will be looked after while the carer has a break. December 4 and December 18. 2015 dates to fol low. Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482 and Gloria Ward 01752 776978. Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894. Carers Hub Third Wednesday of the month Do you care for a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, or just to unwind with other Carers? The CARERS HUB runs a support group at the Beacon Library in North Prospect on the third Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm. For more details call Sarah 256020. Sunday Sale Second Saturday of the month Book stall, games, refreshments and bric-a-brac sale, 2pm to 4pm Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth. All in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and CHICKS’. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 07527687804 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures. Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2pm for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. You would receive a very warm welcome to any new mambers. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.
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t is the end of our charity year which means time to reflect on our achievements. With the help of our community and volunteers we have been able to offer support to over 300 grieving children in Plymouth and the surrounding area. During the year we have run three group programmes for bereaved children and their parents/carers. These have helped children who have had someone special to them die through any cause of death. They have a chance to meet others and to know that they are not alone in their experiences. We have continued to run Stepping Stones, our group for children who have a parent with a terminal illness. Inevitably through the last year this
Abseil England’s Highest Waterfall Join Jeremiah’s Journey as we abseil down Canonteign Falls, near Exeter on Sunday 20th September. Registration costs just £25, minimum sponsorship £25.
Stepping Stones Clay Art group has experienced its own bereavements as some of the ill parents have died. The group remains a strong and safe place for the children, providing an anchor at a time of uncertainty. Plymouth College of Art
Join #TeamJeremiah We are always up to something so come and join in the fun! You could donate a couple of hours as part of our volunteer team. We run stalls, hold buckets, dress up and make lots of new friends along the way.
Some of our Fundraisers! has opened its doors to the families and is a great space for us to run our group sessions. Alongside this the children and families have received about 400 therapeutic support sessions from our two Project Coordinators. This has given individual children or whole families the chance to express how they are feeling and explore ways of coping with a difficult life event. There have been some fun days out which have given the children and families an opportunity to step out of the sadness, if only for one day. The children have spent time with our friends at The Donkey Sanctuary at Ivybridge for an Easter Egg Hunt. They have met up at Christmas time for a party with the Ice Princess from Upon A Wish and our teenagers have made mocktails with Tigermilk.
Plymouth’s Annual Photomarathon Enjoy taking photographs on your phone or camera? Come along to our annual Photomarathon at Plymouth College of Art on Saturday 26th Sept. 6 hours, 6 topics, 6 pictures, 1 city! Don’t miss it!
Jeremiah at The Donkey Sanctuary
The National Marine Aquarium, Reel Cinema, Dartmoor Zoo, Clay Art and Jackie Gale Art have also provided family activities amongst other kind organisations. We have had incredible support from you, our community. As a local charity, fundraising has to be constant to ensure that we can be around to help the next child and family who might need us. Thanks to you over the last year we have been able to achieve that. We have some exciting events planned over the next 12 months that we hope you will get involved with. Our small but amazing team of volunteers would love you to join them if you can spare a couple of hours, you would be helping to make such a difference. And so to next year where more children and families will need our support. With your help we can be there for them and develop their resilience, not just for now but for the future. It has been lovely to share our work with you and we hope that you have found it insightful. If you would like to make a donation to ensure that we can continue our work with local grieving children please fill in the form below or visit www. jeremiahsjourney.org.uk For enquiries about volunteering opportunities please get in touch with us on info@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk
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£80 could pay for our Project Coordinator to provide help and support to any family that contacts us over the phone (this covers one day’s worth of calls).
September Skydive Are you seeking a new challenge? We are looking for people to sky dive from 15, 000 feet on Sunday 27th September near Honiton. Minimum sponsorship is £450. We’d love to see you there! The Plymouth Shopper
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Electoral registration campaign sees surge in Plymouth voters A campaign to increase the number of voters in Plymouth has been deemed a success by a national body and shortlisted for a national award. The Electoral Commission has published a report praising Plymouth City Council’s individual electoral registration campaign in the run up to the 2015 local and general election. The Council worked in partnership with Plymouth University and UPSU (Student Union), Plymouth Community Homes, Plymouth Community Healthcare and Derriford Hospital to maximise impact. As part of a drive to encourage the 250,000 eligible Plymouth voters to turn out, key areas were targeted with historically low turnout of voters. The areas targeted (also known as electoral wards) were Drake, St Peter and the Waterfront, and Sutton and Mount Gould. The campaign has also been shortlisted for this year’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards, in the Public Sector Campaign category. The campaign saw an increase from 4,233 registered voters in Drake ward in December 2014 to 6,768 in April 2015, while in St Peter and the Waterfront there was a increase from 8,983 t0 10,529. The national report states: “One example (of a campaign) is
Plymouth City Council, which developed a targeted campaign at their four most under-registered wards – two of which were the areas housing most of the student population. Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “We are delighted with the success of our local registration campaign, which added thousands of people to the electoral register, and it is great to see our campaign featured in this national report. “It is a prime example of how you can achieve greater success by working with local partners and by not using a ‘one size fits all’ approach. It is fantastic that so many students have signed up to register as we are always looking to encourage younger people to engage with politics. “We hope to learn from this and build on the success with future campaigns.” A range of methods were used to engage local people including: • Plymouth University – approximately 25,000 students (10% of our total city population) were targeted via two debates, three registration drives on campus, e-marketing, UPSU blog site. • Plymouth Community Homes – 20,500 homes were reached via newsletters and e-newsletters. • Plymouth Community Healthcare
– 3,000 staff reached via intranet and staff noticeboards. • Derriford Hospital – 6,492 staff were reached via intranet. The student campaign was driven by UPSU – and in particular the 201415 President Sarah Bowman – with support from the University, which facilitated events and assisted with a targeted marketing campaign. Ruth Titmuss, the new President of UPSU, said: “Students at Plymouth University really got involved with the SU’s campaign to register to vote, and it is great to see how effective we were in supporting student engagement with national politics. “We had great fun encouraging students through activities including ice-cream give-a-ways, pizza freebies, laser tag and the general election debates were a real hit.” In addition there were a total of 10,939 page views to the Elections Voting section of the Plymouth City Council website, and more than 33,000 impressions on twitter. Plymouth is included as a case study on page 44 of the national report. For more information read the national Electoral Commission report at www.electoralcommission. org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0006/190941/May-2015-pollspublic-awareness-activity-report.pdf. The CIPR PRide Awards will take place in October.
Ham Woods now flying the Green Flag Ham Woods Nature Reserve has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag. The Green Flag Awards are the national standard of excellence for parks and green spaces
am absolutely delighted, I know that Ham Woods is a nice place to spend time, now the Green Flag gives it a recognised seal of approval which tells everyone else that it is worthy of a visit. A huge well done to all friends and volunteers.”
This is the first time that Plymouth City Council has submitted Ham Woods to be considered for a Green Flag and now the council are proud to be able to say that Ham Woods is one of only a very few Nature Reserves to be given the award.
A range of free outdoor activities and events are taking place across the city’s parks and green spaces as part of Love Parks Week and throughout the summer, some of these will take place at Ham Wood Nature Reserve including Weaving and Woodcraft on July 30 and Scything on July 28.
This accolade is only thanks to the hard work and dedication of Friends of Ham Wood who have worked tirelessly with officers from the council, planting trees, improving access and the environment and making Ham Woods a pleasant place to be. This is the second award that has been won by the Friends of Ham Wood in recent weeks. They have also been given the Devon & Cornwall Police Partnership Community Volunteer Awards - Community Group of the Year, because of their efforts to deal with incidents of arson and graffiti, reporting incidents quickly and clearing them up. Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “I
The Green Flag scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. It is also seen as a way of encouraging others to achieve the same high environmental standards and creates a benchmark of excellence in green spaces. To meet the Green Flag Award standard the judges are looking for green spaces to be healthy welcoming places that are safe and secure, clean, well-maintained and sustainable. The management of the green space must involve the community, pay attention to conservation and heritage and include marketing of the site.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Memory Matters SW, dedicated to improving the lives of those living with dementia needs volunteers to support craft activities, games, making tea , socialising and generally helping members have fun. Plymouth Activity day clubs run on Mondays and Fridays 10-4.If you can spare some time please contact us on 01752 692264 or kate@memorymatterssw.co.uk or visit www.memorymatterssw.co.uk VOLUNTEERS - Plymouth Play Association and Scrapstore currently has vacancies for volunteers to help in our scrapstore, shop and warehouse or to collect scrap in our van. We also need more people to sit on our management committee. Please contact our manager, Lesley, via manager@plymouthplay.org or call (01752) 256633 for more details. VOLUNTEERS - Needed at Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) in the city centre, for Reception Duties and/or Food Parcel preparation. Can you spare 3 hours once a week or fortnight any weekday (except Tuesday) 10am-1pm. Call 01752 265 952 or email pat_dcrsc@ btinternet.com for more information.
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required at Greenshoots Pre-School in Laira. Small, friendly pre-school offering a home from home atmosphere for children aged from 2 years 9 months to 4 years. Flexible and enthusiastic childcare assistants required to provide staffing cover as needed. Contact Katusha Edwards on 01752 228272. VOLUNTEER -Volunteer needed with a clean driving licence to drive a transit van for three hours on a Sunday. Please call Claire or Tracy at the Cats Protection on 01752 255193. GENERAL – Would you like some extra cash or saving for something special .Work from home. Be your own boss. Choose your own hours to fit round family commitments or employment. Would like up to 80% discount of products ,15% discount from Dorothy Perkins then look no further I need you!! for more information please contact Mel 07950006144 HOME HELPERS – Professional, reliable home helpers wanted for weekend work, in the Plymouth area. DBS/CRB preferable, own car essential. Call Claire on 07801 931987 GENERAL – Leonard Cheshire Disability. West Devon Enabling Scheme. Do you have a few hours to spare a week? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a person with disabilities while having fun and gaining new skills then give me a call. No experience needed. expenses paid. Call Alex on 01752 331653 or email alexandra. dixon@LCDisability.org you wont regret it .
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Dancing his way to a dream career dance and he almost quit pursuing his dreams.
A talented young dancer from Plymouth is taking the next big step in his dreams of a professional career after winning a place at one of the country’s top performing arts schools.
“Actually I was going to give up when I was 13 because I had a enough of all the pressure and stuff,” he said in an interview with the Plymouth Shopper. “And then my dancing teacher told me ‘Does it really matter what they think? You can do what you want to do!’ The teacher’s advice helped him through and JP carried on living his dream against the odds.
Eighteen-year-old John-Patrick Davie who grew up in Devonport and now lives in Higher Compton, was earlier this year offered a fullyfunded place with the Millennium Performing Arts in London.
His mum Jo, 42, who is a primary school teacher, also played a key role in JP’s development. Being passionate for dancing herself she supported JP all the way through.
Millennium Performing Arts has an outstanding reputation and has already helped many young people from the Plymouth area to achieve their dreams. They include Gemma Fuller and Samuel Holmes who has never stopped working since his graduation from Millennium.
She got him involved in the Plymouth Children’s Theatre workshop, where JP along with children aged between three and 18 performed at this years Pick n Mix show. “My mum has always been supportive,” said JP, “she always helped me go for what I wanted to do.”
Gemma is currently appearing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London’s West End and is not only a member of the cast, but is also the dance captain for the show.
Last year he decided to pursue his dancing career rather than go into sixth form by doing a pre-vocational year at Jason Thomas Performing Arts in Truro. Then he applied for places at performing arts colleges.
Samuel’s last appearance was in Kiss me Kate at the famous Old Vic in London where he played the role of Gremio. John-Patrick, who most people simply call JP, will be joining Millennium Performing Arts in September to embark on a Level 6 Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre. It covers all the subjects required for those wishing to achieve a career in musical theatre including singing, acting, jazz dance, contemporary dance, tap, ballet and musical theatre history. The course is supplemented by classes in voice, core strengthening, musicianship and
workshops and lectures. John-Patrick is now busy looking for work in London to cover his living costs. Inspired by his younger sister Natalya, JP started dancing when he was little. Between the ages of 11 and 13 he decided that he wanted to make a career out of his passion for dance and began taking dance classes. In a similar scenario to the Billy Elliott story, JP was bullied and ridiculed when he started to
The audition at Millennium Performing Arts went so well that they offered him a fully funded place through the Dance and Drama Award scheme. Jo, who his running the Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop, said that she was delighted and proud for her son. “I would never have thought that JP would get a fully funded place at one of the best performing arts colleges in the UK.”
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Luc spots a gap in the tattoo removal market
A young entrepreneur from Stonehouse has embarked on his latest business venture specialising in tattoo removal.
Luc Cross, who is 23, ran a successful sweet shop in the city centre before selling it recently to finance his latest enterprise. He has invested in hi-tec laser removal and Laser Lipo equipment for his new business which is located in a former hair salon on Ford Hill. Luc said: “Like many people of my age I have been building my tattoo collection for quite a few years. Some have been done professionally, but many are the result of amateurs with tattoo guns. “I was not happy with some of them and started looking into having a couple of my amateur tattoos removed, but had difficulty finding anywhere that I would be comfortable going into. “It seemed odd that there are tattoo studios that cater for everyone, but there aren’t the same sort of places to get them removed or faded. “I did a lot of research and found a fantastic machine that not only does tattoo removal, but also hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation reduction and more. “My aim is to have a relaxed, easy going
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atmosphere where these is no judgement or embarrassment and also a safe and hygienic setting. Luc has undertaken all the necessary training with the specialist equipment and now offers treatments by appointment at his clinic in Ford Hill. He launched the business a month ago and has already received a number of glowing testimonials on his Facebook page. For more information visit www. the-mdb-group.com The MDB Group 62c Alexandra Road, Ford Tel 07747 606106
Sailors are a dab hand A task force of sailors from HMS Raleigh has visited Parkwood House Nursing Home in Plymouth to help with a redecoration project. The team of sailors from Stonehouse Division spent an afternoon at the home in Stoke where they help prepare some bedroom doors for painting as part of an initiative to personalise the residents’ rooms. The sailors also spent time chatting to the residents and took part in a game of bingo.
training, mainly communication and team-working. None of the others have really done anything like this before and I have, so I basically organised them and got things going. “In Stonehouse Division we’ve visited residential homes before, mainly to get to know the residents. This is the first time our group had actually been hands-on and helped to improve the aesthetics of the place, and it was really good.”
Stonehouse Division is HMS Raleigh’s rehabilitation unit, caring for trainees who have suffered injury or illness. A Trainee engineering dedicated programme is technician (Weapons implemented to support Engineering) Aaron Foulkes each one on the road to brought his experience from recovery with the ultimate civilian life to the task. He aim of returning them to said: “I was a roofer before Trainee engineering full training. The length I joined up so manual technicians Kieron Phillips of the programme varies labour jobs are great for and Josh Bellew busy at me. We used some of the work at Parkwood House depending on their injury or illness. skills we’ve learned during
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