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The main railway line between Plymouth and London needs to be shorter, straighter and designed for future electrification, Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans has told transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. Councillor Evans has told the minister that ‘a make do and mend’ approach will not be acceptable now work to repair storm damage at Dawlish is complete and a £31million programme of works to improve flood resilience on other parts of the line is now underway.
The Government also needed to recognise the economic potential of the Far South West when deciding on the train specification for the Great Western franchise, as well as the relative economic damage being done in the area with the HS2 project.
He said there was still a high degree of uncertainty about how severe weather might affect the main line in the future and this needed to be properly addressed in the West of Exeter study into improving rail resilience which is due later this year.
Councillor Evans said he welcomed the Transport Select Committee decision to launch an inquiry into investment in the railway network and whether Network Rail has prioritised the right schemes for improving resilience. He said the Peninsula Rail Task Force would be submitting evidence about both priorities for the next five years and the longer term.
In a letter to the minister, Councillor Evans said: ”The level of uncertainty should dismiss any proposal that a ‘make do and mend’ option that simply involves the continual patching up of a Victorian railway in the 21st century as being the best answer to providing fast and resilient rail connections to the Far South West.” Councillor Evans said the future solution needed to reduce the mileage and enable fast electric trains to be used to provide competitive rail journey times between Plymouth and the rest of the country.
Tudor Evans: Investment in the rail link is of the utmost importance to Plymouth’s economic growth
He said there was plenty of evidence of demand as passenger growth in the Far South West had exceeded forecasts for more than a decade, despite a reliance on old rolling stock. Passenger journeys had increased by 109 per cent between 2002 and 2012 compared to 55 per cent nationally.
He said: “This issue is of utmost importance not just to Plymouth’s economic growth but the economic success or failure of the South West peninsula as a whole. We will be working together as a region to keep the pressure on the Government to finally address many years of failing to invest in our vital rail infrastructure with a proper, sustainable and fully financed solution.”
Meanwhile, in a letter to the Plymouth Area Business Council, Prime Minister David Cameron revealed that Devon and Cornwall will benefit from the £7.5 billion upgrade to Great Western and added that a total of £61 million has been committed to flood resilience for the railway infrastructure in the South West.
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Charity cheque is finger-licking good! KFC celebrated the success of its Crownhill store by hosting a fun-filled day of activities for local residents. As a way of saying a big thank you to the local community, KFC donated 100 per cent of the store’s profits from the day to the Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre, a charity close to the hearts of many KFC employees. The restaurant team was joined by KFC’s managing director, Martin Shuker and Russel Smith, chief operating Officer who presented the £3000 cheque to Macmillan fundraisers and staff. Martin Shuker said: “It is a great honour to be able to give back to the carers at the Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre who have done so much to support this community over the years. We would also like to say a huge thank you to the local community for making this day special and doing their bit to support such a worthy cause”
Special day for Frank and Valerie
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Dispersal order for Devonport and Stoke
A dispersal order designed to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Devonport came into effect in June.
The order was requested by the police and signed this week as a delegated decision by the Council’s Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Community Development, Cllr Chris Penberthy. The order will be in place round the clock until December 12 and will cover an area bounded by: • Starting at Tamar Street, heading west along Ferry Road, turning north at the junction with Park Avenue A very special couple were officially to junction with Albert Road. joined together when they married at • Encompassing the University Technology College Stoke Christian Centre. Campus, turning west along Milne Place at the edge Frank and Valerie Webster have lived in flats in the same of Devonport Park, heading south along Exmouth complex for some time, and decided to develop their Road and Kings Road. great friendship by tying the proverbial knot at their local church!
They were joined together in marriage by Reverend Paul Rees, in a wonderful service at the church, witnessed by friends and family members covering a great range of ages. The couple wore matching purple and looked wonderful in their Sunday best. All the members and congregation of Stoke Christian Centre would like to formally congratulate Frank and Valerie and wish them many more happy years together as husband and wife!
• Heading west along Devonport Hill, Cumberland Road, into George Street, heading west along Duke Street turning right at the junction with Mildren Way, turning left into Wall Street, turning left at junction of Granby Way into Albany Street, the boundary then incorporating Cornwall Street and Cannon Street, heading north including Queen Street. • Then heading north up New Passage Hill turning west into Ferry Road and back up to Tamar Street completing the boundary. Previous dispersal orders for a similar area have been
highly effective in helping police disperse potential troublemakers before their anti social behaviour had a chance to escalate into more serious crimes. The last one was for the period October 2011 to April 2012.
Cllr Chris Penberthy , Cabinet Member for Cooperatives and Community Development, said: “As a Co-operative Council we want to give people a bigger say about what happens in their local communities. “In Devonport both the council and police have received numerous requests from local residents for us to improve the handling of anti-social behaviour in the area. “Granting this Dispersal Order and combining its powers with other measures in place will help the community and partner agencies prevent crime and anti-social behaviour so that Devonport is a safer place.” The dispersal order will be used as part of a package of measures already in place to combat crime and anti social behaviour in the area which include a range of multi-agency work to engage with problematic street drinkers to offer them access to health and other support agencies, the use of a ‘shop-watch’ system, and jointagency street patrols. A dispersal order means that a police officer can instruct people to leave the area if there are reasonable grounds for believing that the presence or behaviour of two or more people in a public place has resulted – or is likely to result – in members of the public being intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed.
Family fun day Work under way on council’s new city centre ‘shop’
A family fun day at St Levan Park, Ford is being held on Saturday August 23 2014 from 12 noon, hosted by St Levan Park Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
The event includes arena displays throughout the afternoon, children’s entertainer, charity stalls, dog obedience demonstration, many static exhibits (including emergency services) craft/food stands, refreshments, face painting, plate smashing, bouncy castle, charity stalls and Tamar Valley Westerners who will be available throughout the day in addition to putting on an enthralling display. Many competitions will take place during the afternoon including raffle, children’s drawing competition for all ages and a family fun dog show. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact Cyril Steer on cyrilw@live.co.uk for more information on how to reserve your plot. Entry to this action-packed event is free.
Plans to provide a better service for customers as well as bring more people into the city centre have reached a ‘key’ milestone. The keys of the new 1st Stop shop in New George Street have been handed over to contractors Claremont Interiors to transform the empty shop into a city centre base for the council.
The two storey building will be home to the main Council reception for more customer-facing services, including housing options, benefits and general enquiries. Frontline staff and customers have been working to make sure the design of the new offices will be an improvement for customers, with more private appointment booths and less waiting times. Deputy leader Councillor Peter Smith said: “We wanted our shop window right here in the heart of the city – particularly the West End – as it is easier for customers and good for the local businesses. “With an anticipated 70,000 people a year using 1st Stop,
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Feedback from the public has helped shape the look and layout of the office which includes dedicated, enlarged consultation booths for customers with mobility scooters. Staff also put forward their thoughts on the design to make a trip to the council office as smooth as possible, with more self-services facilities. There are plans for a floor walker to point customers to the right desk or area to cut queues.Around 80 council staff will move to the office which is expected to be completed by the autumn with a phased opening. This will include trialling new ways of working such as opening on Saturdays and later opening hours on Thursdays in the run up to Christmas. The council is progressing with its plan to leave the Civic Centre to enable the easier future development of the building and provide flexible, value for money accommodation. The winners of the Newton Abbot Race course competition which appeared in the April edition of the Shopper were: Mr R Hyde; Marcus Richards; Mrs Carter; Mary Dyson; Andrew Hill; Geoffrey Fleming; Maurice Dymond; Debbie Grieve; Julie Le-Vell and Janice Black. Each won a day out at Newton Abbot races.
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Great line-up for Looe Music Festival Looe Music Festival is taking to the stage for the fourth year in a row, sporting a fresh new look and promising a weekend of top music and eclectic entertainment that is even bigger and better than ever.
and main stage headliners, The Brand New Heavies, whose unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades.
One of the best late summer festivals, Looe Music Festival will be in the spotlight from Friday September 19 to Sunday September 21. It promises high energy, back-to-back beats on the beach and the chance to discover new musical acts whilst exploring the picturesque fishing port of Looe in south east Cornwall.
The internationally famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers will introduce the festival crowd to ‘bagrock’. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for bagpipes that leaves crowds breathless. To top off a truly international line-up this year, Hillbilly AC/DC tribute legends Hayseed Dixie will be flying in from America to add a ‘rockgrass’ finale at the harbour.
This year the festival has a newlook logo and colour-scheme featuring fresh blues and bright yellows that clearly communicate the beautiful beachside location. This year’s hot headliner on Saturday will be Squeeze, who first exploded onto the music scene in 1979 with their legendary album ‘Cool for Cats.’
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Sunday headliners are awardwinning hard core folk punk artist Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls.
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To keep it real on the Friday, Devon-based singersongwriter and filmmaker Cosmo Jarvis will be performing a set on the main stage. He will be supporting pioneers of the London acid jazz scene
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Over 90 bands are already signed to appear in 2014, with a whole host of household names, emerging talent and wildly wonderful acts set to grace the stage.
On Saturday, London-based band Tankus the Henge will be creating drama with their ‘apocalyptic carnival’ inspired brand of music.
Event director and trustee Tanya Brittain said: “Looe Music Festival is thrilled to be back for another year and 2014 is set to be even bigger and better than ever. “We’re so chuffed to confirm Squeeze for our Saturday night and we know they’ll have the entire main stage arena totally rocking. Where else can you soak up the atmosphere of a three-day music festival set in the heart of a Cornish seaside town?” Full price the-day tickets for 2014 are £67.50 for adults, £18.50 for under 18s and under 5s go free. For more information, see www.looemusic.co.uk, follow @Looemusicfest or visit www.facebook. com/looemusic.
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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. 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. 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. 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 1.45pm 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 Country Music Venue First Friday every other month At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240. Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and
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Reiterating his point that ‘poets go out and watch live bands all of the time, and musicians are often found attending poetry readings’, Richard decided the best way forward in adding to the growing culture of Plymouth would be ‘to put them together in the same room, on the same night, and make it happen.’ The other side to this story is that Richard feels there are many literature nights already taking place in Plymouth, but none specifically set up for young writers. And, as a result, there are many young people who are not attending or reading their work at these events for feeling intimidated, or not as welltrained in writing as those older and perhaps more experienced.
The events have been set up by Richard to test the waters, and should they prove to be a success, then Richard plans to continue ‘All Our Poets Are Musos’ on a regular basis, and is encouraging young writers to make themselves known.
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The first of the nights, which will take place at the city’s Tiki Bar, on North Hill, on Thursday July 3, will bring together nine local poets and four of Plymouth’s top bands – Worried Shoes, Black Foxxes, WYFOFBATH, and Luke Scott Dumper – in what Richard is calling ‘an attempt to bridge the gap between the two art forms.’
The event on July 3 features headliners Worried Shoes, along with the second night of its kind on August 14, also at Tiki Bar, which will see wellestablished Plymouth punk rock band The Bedroom Project taking the headlining slot to promote their new record ‘III’.
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Plymouth poet Richard Thomas is starting a series of poetry and music events this summer called ‘All Our Poets Are Musos’.
A poet who has experimented with live music on and off since starting to read his work to an audience five years ago, Richard will be making a point of performing with musicians himself at each of these events in an effort to bridge that gap even more. His collection of poems ‘The Strangest Thankyou’ was published by Kent-based publishers Cultured Llama in 2012. PRODUCE THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT AT: TOTEM St. JOHNS ROAD, CATTEDOWN, PLYMOUTH, PL4 0PA.
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Head to Tiki Bar on Thursday July 3, for the first instalment. Doors will open at 7pm and entry is only £3. Plus, the 20th customer through the door will be the lucky recipient of a book, CD and art bundle courtesy of Plymouth’s own creative talent. To find out more and keep up to date with the events, head to www.allourpoetsaremusos.tumblr.com Want to get involved? Email Richard: richard. thomas17@hotmail.com The Plymouth Shopper
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`• continued from page 4 food and drink from the Tamar Valley by supporting the local growers. Produce available will include fresh bread, vegetables, eggs, apple juice, preserves, flowers and plants, honey, smoked fish, cakes and lots more. World Cup Final July 13 The Piazza Go along and enjoy watching the final football match at this year’s World Cup in Brazil on the Big Screen on the Piazza. The game will kick off at 8pm including all of the build up. MTV ‘Crashes’ Plymouth July 15 The Hoe MTV will be ‘crashing’ Plymouth Hoe this summer to stage a spectacular live music event as part of the city’s ‘Three Towns’ centenary celebrations. Organised in collaboration with the City Council, ‘MTV Crashes Plymouth’ will feature a number of headline music acts including the Kaiser Chiefs. RM 350 South West proms July 16 to July 19 The 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines will be celebrated in Plymouth with a spectacular four-day event at Plymouth Albion’s Brickfields Stadium. Stamp and Postcard Fair July 24 The Guildhall, Plymouth. Featuring between 15 -18 dealers with an excellent selection of stamps, postcards, postal history, coins, cigarette cards and collecting accessories.10 am to 4pm.From the list you can see also that there are further fairs in September and November. Festival in the Park July 27 A summer festival of music, flowers and food events in Devonport Park, organised by the Friends of Devonport Park . Live music on the bandstand from 12 noon to 5pm featuring the Saltash Town Band (plus their training band) from 12noon to 3pm, also from Saltash, the second appearance of the Brunel Ladies Harmony Chorus from 3pm to 4pm and rounding off with an engaging set from two local musicians, Martyn Crocker and Peter Crawford from 4pm to 5pm. All of this accompanied by a variety of stalls including plant sales, good, local food stalls, refreshments and amusements. For more information go to www.friendsofdevonportpark.com, visit Facebook or follow on Twitter @fdevonportpark. Gardening Talk July 28 George Richards will give a talk and presentation on ‘Enjoy your Garden’ to the Plymstock Gardening Society at 7.30pm at the Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Non members welcome £1. Details 01752 403652 Plymouth Bike Night Aug 7, Aug 21, Sept 4 The Hoe Promenade Hundreds of motorcycles of all types, trade/club stands, fast food and a live band. In aid of Help for Heroes. Breakwater to Hoe Charity Swim August 10 The Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer is holding its third annual Breakwater to Plymouth Hoe sponsored swim. The swim is a real challenege at around 4km and it is asked that all those taking part have experience of open water swimming and should be able to complete around 160 lengths of a 25m pool. Jaguar Classic Car Show August 10 Explore Jaguar cars from across the years and enjoy a relaxing weekend on the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. British Fireworks Championships August 12 and 13 2014 will be the 18th anniversary of the championships which is one of the biggest annual displays by professional firework companies in the UK.More than four tonnes of fireworks will be set off over Plymouth Sound, lighting up the skies as the country’s top pyrotechnics companies battle it out for the coveted national title. Flavour Fest August 15 to 17 The South West’s largest food and drink festival and returns to the City Centre’s Piazza. Flavour Fest has continually grown in popularity with footfall figures regularly exceeding 150,000 for the three-day event . Cream Tea August 19 St Boniface Church, Percy Street, St Budeaux 2pm – 4pm. Tickets £2 in aid of St Lukes Hospice
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Modern Sequence Dancing Club Saturdays Tothill Community Centre. All welcome. 7.30pm to 10pm. Details 01752 338110. St John Ambulance Mondays: Cadets – For children aged 10-18 years at St Gabriel’s. New members are always welcome to all the groups. For details about Cadets and Adults contact Neil on 07880 723248. 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. 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 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 Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Lst 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. Saturday Dances Various dates City College Plymouth with Dancing Duo Henry & Jeannie 8pm-11.15pm. Entry £7 on the door. April 5 - Spring Flowers are blooming; April 19 - Easter Dance; May 3 - Oklahoma Hoedown; May 17 - Lilactime Dance; May 31 - Disneyland Magic; June 14 - The swinging sixties; June 28 - Flaming June - If we’re lucky; July 12 - Summer Ball and Birthday Bash; July 26 - Summer Holiday 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 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. 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. 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! 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. Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666810. Plymouth Unitarians Sundays Do you long for a church which accepts that there is value in all the great religions but allows its members to decide what to believe? Do come along and decide if it is right for you. Sunday at 11am at the Unitarian Church, Notte Street.
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It’s time for a ramble!
As the evenings get longer, warmer and lighter there is no better time to go for a walk. The Ramblers is encouraging people to make the most of their summer evenings by heading out for a stroll in the South West. The Ramblers has hundreds of free walking routes throughout Great Britain that people can download and walk at their own leisure this summer. Simon Barnett, director of walking development at the Ramblers, said: “There is something really special about a sunny British summers evening and many people will want to make the most of them. “To help people get out and about after work and enjoy
the last rays of sunshine we have hundreds of free walking routes available for people to download and walk - and hundreds more if you become a member. “Not only will you be enjoying the balmy summer evenings and beautiful scenery of the South West, you will also be experiencing all the health benefits walking has to offer.” Ramblers Routes offers people the opportunity to search for a route near them and filter the options by distance, theme or feature, so even if people don’t have time for a long walk in the evening they can choose a shorter route. Alternatively, Ramblers groups throughout the country run summer evening walks. To find a group walk to go on, visit www.ramblers.org.uk/ walksfinder.
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.
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.
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.
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 February to the end of April we will practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. No previous dancing experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.
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 Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers, in the Plymouth area. Are you a Laryngectomee, or do you know someone who is? We also invite any other Head & Neck Cancer patients to become members of PLC. Why not get in touch and come and join us? Club Members usually meet at 10.30 am on the second Tuesday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford and the next month we take a trip somewhere… anywhere! For further information, please contact Geoff Read on (01752) 563800 07745 819 828 (text only). Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) Last Thursday of each month. DCRS is a charitable organisation in need of volunteers, as well as any second-hand clothing, linens and small kitchen tools. Please call 01752 265952 or pop into 7 Whimple Street for more information. 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 Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. 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
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 Intervarsity Club Last Tuesday of the month Plymouth Intervarsity Club is a club dedicated to meeting people, making friends and having fun in the form of social, cultural and sporting events. Look at our website www. plymouthivc.org.uk or come along to our club night, the last Tuesday of each month. Phone Patrick 01752 338292 or 07964565338 for details. 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. Plymouth Forum This friendly retirement group welcomes new members. We offer a range of leisure activities to keep you active in body and mind and make new friends. Activities include coach outings, coffee mornings, longer and shorter walks, illustrated talks, music for enjoyment, book & poetry reading, table games (words or numbers), talks on landscape, lunches. All this for £25 a year membership. Come along to a coffee morning held every Thursday at Sherwell Church Hall, North Hill, 10.15-11.45am. Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info. 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
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New programme of road repairs gets under way across city A major 12-week programme of road resurfacing and reconstruction was due to get under way in Plymouth on June 23. The programme, which will run through to September, will see 37 whole roads and larger sections of road across the city resurfaced. These roads were already identified through the council’s regular inspections as requiring repair and have also suffered further damage during one of the wettest winters on record. As well as resurfacing, the works will include structural reconstruction in the worst affected areas and they will be carried out alongside an improved day-to-day road maintenance programme. Roads are selected for repair based on the Department for Transport’s Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme, which is aimed at providing best value for money by delivering efficiency savings of 30 per cent by 2020. In support of this new approach there are now 10 gangs carrying out permanent first-time repairs to individual potholes, including two operating at night on busier roads that cannot be closed to traffic during the day. Plymouth City Council’s highways contractor Amey will begin the resurfacing programme on Glendower Road in Peverell. The June phase will see 8,086 square metres of resurfacing done on five of the 37 roads. These works follow on from a five-month programme in 2013 that saw 32 whole roads or large sections of road resurfaced with 142,000 square metres of tarmac – the equivalent of 14 football pitches. Two other surface treatment programmes will start this summer in parallel with the resurfacing works – preventative micro-asphalting on roads showing the first signs of deterioration, as well as large-scale patching to areas requiring special attention. This follows micro-asphalting on 13 roads last year. Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “The Council is continuing its investment in the city’s roads as it’s a major priority for the people of Plymouth. “We’ve worked hard to make extra resources available to our contractors Amey and this is the second year we’ll be spending an extra £2 million on road repairs, as part of our commitment in 2013 to spend an additional £20 million over 10 years. “The Government gave us £1.57 million to help tackle the severe winter damage to Plymouth’s road network this winter after having cut out our overall budget by £64.5 million over the next three years.” Local residents and businesses near the works are being notified in advance by letter and, where road closures are required, diversion routes will be signed. Access to properties will be maintained when and where possible. Each month we will report the works completed and the roads next being resurfaced on the council’s road resurfacing works page at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ roadrepairs
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Igniting a passion for art
Youngsters aged between 11 and 15 year in Plymouth are being invited to take part in a two-day course which leads to a nationallyrecognised Arts Award, equivalent to a GCSE. The course which runs at Plymouth Arts Centre is called Ignite and is the starting point for the Arts Award which can be continued at the Centre on the Barbican during the autumn. During the twoday course, participants will experience the exhibition in the Centre’s Gallery by artist, Charlie Woolley and experiment with materials to make things in response to this exhibition, which focuses on the artist’s interest in subcultures.
The participants will also make film backdrops, customise clothes and print on fabric. Ignite takes place on Wednesday July 30 and Thursday July 31. Each day starts at 10am finishing at 3pm and the cost is £15 for the two days. Booking is essential on 01752 206114 and places are limited. Sculpting, part of the city-wide Summer Mix programme of events for children, is also on the agenda at Plymouth Arts Centre on August 18 and 19 August and this twoday, free course can also be used to begin an Arts Award qualification. More information about both courses and details about other activities at Plymouth Arts Centre are available at www.plymouthartscentre. org.
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 Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections and accompanist needed. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.
Jujitsu – Tamerton Club Mondays and Wednesdays. For anyone aged 6 and above. The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.45pm – 9.30pm, at Saint Mary’s Church Hall in Tamerton Foliot (Church Row Lane, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth PL5 4NZ) Anyone interested in joining can contact 07866 720361 or come to one of the classes. Beginners are always welcome. The first week is free. More information and exact time of classes can be obtained by visiting the website www.jujitsu.uk.com 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. 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. Parent and Toddler Playgroup Thursdays (during term time) At the Reading and Recreational Hall, Butt Park Road, Honicknowle, from birth to school age. £1.50 per child per session - to include a snack. From 10am until 11.30am. For more details please contact Judith on 01752 789190 or Jane on 01752 774205. Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. We have a programme of varied indoor activities. For more details call Mike on 669408. 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
Make a Difference Plymouth Support Group Mondays For parents or carers of children with additional needs or disabilities - either diagnosed or going through the process. Runs every Monday morning during term time from 10am at the Barne Barton Resource Centre, but open to anyone who can get there. Group is run by Kerry McManus, a mum of an additional needs child. For further information visit the group’s Make a Difference Plymouth page on Facebook 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 Snack N Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and lonely from 11am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner at St Andrew’s Church. Community project run by trained counsellors and a student in training. Go and have coffee, tea, chat and a slice of home-made cake. All for 50p per session. 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. St Budeaux Tennis Club The Club has vacancies for new members, both senior and junior. Come along for free visits and see the facilities. Three all weather courts (two floodlit). All standards of play from beginners to league level. Cost only £60 a year for adults and £15 for juniors. Coaching available. For details call 01752 365526 or e-mail dwilliams66@toucansurf.com 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.
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Co-operative approach to provision of school meals Schools across Plymouth are cooking up a national first with the City Council to guarantee hot school lunches will continue to be offered to children through a new city-wide cooperative company. A report to Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet outlines plans to create a jointly owned Local Authority Trading Cooperative Company, which will see the majority of schools in Plymouth owning 49% of the school meals service and the council 51%. A decision by Government as part of the School Funding Reform saw budgets for school meals, once held centrally by councils, handed over to individual schools in April 2013. The move was met with mixed responses across the country, summed up by Jim Wallace, Headteacher at College Road Primary. He explained: “In theory, putting the budgets for school meals directly into the hands of schools sounded good, but in reality it was a real challenge for many smaller infant, primary and special schools. Commercially the figures just didn’t add up and there was a real risk that we wouldn’t be able to continue to offer hot lunches to our children. That just wasn’t acceptable. “We are very fortunate in Plymouth to have an outstanding Education Catering Service so we’ve been happy to put our heads together to come up with a solution. And we think we’ve cracked it. Our new cooperative will guarantee all children and young people in Plymouth continue to get a decent hot meal at lunchtime and that’s what really matters.” It is understood Plymouth’s School Food Co-operative will be the first of its kind in the country, different from other areas because it is a truly collaborative arrangement, working on the principle of ‘one school, one vote’. This means each and every school involved in the co-operative will have their say and will have the controlling influence over how it is managed and developed. Working with the Plymouth Association of Primary Headteachers the move will bring together the pooled budgets of 64 primary schools, five special schools and one Alternatively Complementary Education Service to form a city-wide co-operative company. It will be made up of staff transferred from the Council’s awardwinning Education Catering Service whose Conditions of Service, hourly rates, hours and lengths of service will be unaffected. Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Public Health, said: “Our school meals service is a shining star within the industry and has led the way for many years in how to best deliver nutritious and delicious meals in our city’s schools. “Now this trail-blazing service continues to break new ground as we form a Co-operative with schools to ensure it is the best it can be for the benefit of children and young people. “We know that a good meal at lunchtime helps with concentration in the afternoon, and for some of our most vulnerable children, it may be the only hot meal they get to eat each day.”
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part of their regular care routine - but many diabetics are simply unaware of the potential risks of not having regular treatment. Treatment with the NHS is increasingly limited to those who are deemed to be at ‘high risk’ so it is vital for diabetics to ensure they make their own arrangements. When we treat patients - whether they are diabetics or not - we always check three different nerves in the feet and ensure the blood flow is normal. We also look for other signs such as dry skin, cracks, deformities of the toes, even high arches or wounds that have not healed. These can all indicate that the patient has diabetes. This was the case when I first saw one of my patients last year. Retired chief constable Ron Butler, who is in his late 70s and now lives in France, was on holiday in England visiting his daughter who lives in Modbury.‚ Concerned for her father’s toenails, she booked an appointment for him to come and see me. His nails did need looking after, but whilst doing my routine checks I noticed that he had an unusual wound on the back of his heel which he confirmed had been there for some time. He thought it was an old pair of shoes causing the problem. Ron also presented with a loss of feeling in his feet which he was not aware of and a very high arched foot.
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I recognised these as being potential signs of diabetes. Excessive sugar levels attacking the nerves in the feet, changing the foot’s architecture, causing damage, then impairing healing.
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I recommended that he see his daughter’s GP as soon as possible for a blood test. This confirmed that Ron had Type 2 diabetes. Ron said: “I didn’t realise I was ill until I felt much better. With a good diet and determination to look after my garden I have lost two stone. My sugar levels are now well controlled and my foot has healed.”
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He is now fully aware of the need to have his feet checked on a regular basis and comes to see me every time he is in the UK. To make you more aware of diabetes and how prevalent it is becoming the next time you are on a bus in Plymouth just think that one person on the bus is a diabetic and they are completely unaware or have not been diagnosed yet. Look out for the signs.
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To battle the scorching temperatures in Devon this week, animals at Pennywell Farm have been resorting to a British summer classic to cool down, the humble ice lolly. Goats and miniature ponies have been enjoying ice-lollies to fight the summer heat. Instead of a regular ice-lolly, the Pennywell Farm version is a tasty frozen apple pop that has been a real hit with the farm animals. The popular family attraction based in Buckfasleigh is celebrating its 25th Birthday. Pennywell Farm wins many awards and so far this year has taken Best Green Business in the Herald Express Business Awards, Best Visitor Attraction in the South Devon Tourism Excellence Awards as well as being Highly Commended in the National Farm Attractions Network Awards for Customer Service.
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Pirate Parties are a big hit at the Mount Batten Centre The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is open all year round and welcomes families, friends, individuals, businesses and schools to participate in many water and land based activities. The Centre commands stunning views looking out towards Plymouth’s historic Barbican area, the Hoe and across to Mount Edgcumbe. It is perfectly situated on the tidal estuary of The Sound, making it an ideal, and safe, location for the thousands of people, of all ages, that use the Centre each year – whether for recreational or professional use. The Centre has recently added Stand Up Paddleboarding to its growing list of activities; the world’s fastest growing watersport is only available at a small number of venues in the South West. The Centre has also held over ten Pirate Powerboat Parties since launching the idea earlier this year – these fun, and safe, children’s parties offer something a bit different for the birthday boy or girl and their friends. As one parent recently emailed and said “Following our daughter’s birthday party with Mount Batten Pirate Party
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Who wants to be a billionaire? We’ve recently read in the papers how Plymouth man Chris Dawson has made it into the list of UK based billionaires.
And I’m pretty sure Chris has worked for this fortune himself rather than having inherited it. It’s the result of many years of hard work, long hours and significant opportunities (not to mention probably risks) taken.
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The Trussell Trust, which runs the country’s largest network of food banks, recently reported that the number of people using them has tripled over the past year, with the numbers of food banks available doubling in this time too. I see the poorer end of the personal wealth spectrum in my work with clients of Christians Against Poverty (“CAP”), a charity for whom I am a debt coach one day a week. There are three CAP centres now in Plymouth, based at Plymouth Christian Centre, St Budeaux Parish Church and Hope Baptist Church in Peverell, which cover pretty much all the local post codes. CAP seeks to serve the poorest in our community, advising on and assisting with plans to relieve debt and implement good domestic financial management and budgeting. So we might think we all want to be billionaires but as I’ve alluded to, this probably doesn’t come without some problems and stress. However, we likely wouldn’t choose to be at the poverty end of the spectrum either. Maybe there’s some wisdom after all in the proverb “give me neither poverty nor wealth. Feed me with food that I need for today” (Proverbs 30:8). Recent research has revealed that up to 69% of people with debt problems do not seek any assistance. If you do have debt problems please seek independent,
professional and confidential help. Apart from ourselves, there are other also organisations that you can contact: Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Plymouth Focus (money advice centre) 01752 669785 Citizens Advice (Plymouth) 01752 520052 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG
Aggie Weston memorial is spruced up A special memorial at Weston Mill cemetery has been given a spruce up – the city’s tribute to Agnes Weston. One of Plymouth’s favourite adopted daughters, Agnes Weston was buried at the cemetery with full naval honours in 1918 for her work providing a place for a home onshore for sailors. Agnes (1840 to 1918) was born in London and began hospital visiting and parish work in Bath, before founding the Royal Naval Sailors’ Rests, or clubs for sailors, at Devonport and Portsmouth. The Devonport Sailors’ Rest was opened in 1876. In its first year 127,000 servicemen visited the rest and 10,488 had spent a night there. It was destroyed during the Devonport Blitz of 1941, but the foundations of a new five storey building in Albert Road were laid in 1958. For 3s 6d a night, a serviceman could have a bed-sitting-room, with hot and cold running water, an electric shaver socket, a combined wardrobe and dressing-table, and a bed with a foam mattress. For shorter stays he could have a cabin, half the size of the bed-sitting-rooms, for 2s 6d per night. Breakfast cost two shillings. This building was closed at the end of 2001 and in 2003 was redeveloped to provide flats and apartment accommodation.
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A specialist mason carried out the clean-up which involved special chemicals to remove green staining and lichen as well as checking the stability of the statue. Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet member for the Environment said: “Aggie Weston became synonymous with Devonport and sailors and she is a name we do not want to forget. It’s a nice opportunity to remind people that this memorial is here and that we as a Council and a city have not forgotten her legacy.”
Pictured at the refurbished memorial are Coun Kate Taylor, who represents the Devonport Ward and Coun Brian Vincent
Busy month ahead at Ford Park Cemetery There’s a busy calendar of events at Ford Park Cemetery in July. It starts on July 5 with a walk entitled ‘Notable Ford Park graves’. The walk will be approximately 90 minutess and will visit graves of people of importance such as the Scott family and George Hinkley VC. Please wear sensible footwear and clothing. The walk is free of charge (donations welcome). Refreshments will be available. This is followed on Saturday July 19 with the annual Bug Hunt in conjunction with Wild about Plymouth from 11am - 1pm. On the evening of July 19 there is a Quiz Night, tickets for which cost £6 (to include a pasty/tea or coffee) and are available weekdays only
from the Cemetery office on Plymouth 665442 (9.30 am to 3.30 pm). This event will take place in the Visitor Centre at 7.30 pm. On Sunday July 20 there is a Table top sale starting at 12 noon. Among the items on sale will be craft, books, bric a brac and home made cakes. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon. And finally Saturday July 26 sees the start of the third exhibition of the year entitled ‘Plymouth goes to War’ which looks at life at home and away at the start of The Great War. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and weekends 12.30 pm to 3.30pm. Refreshments are available during this time,this exhibition continues until Sunday September 21.
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Fancy a plod for charity?
How do you fancy ‘plodding’ nine miles around Dartmoor in the stunning countryside, stopping off at pubs and ending with live music and great food? All whilst making a difference to local children… Sound good? Local charity Jeremiah’s Journey are running their annual event to raise funds for children and their families who have experienced or are anticipating the death of someone special. The event takes place on Sunday July 6 and starts at The White Thorn in Shaugh Prior, registration from 10am and the walk starts at 11am. Last years’ event was a huge success with over 150 people taking part, the charity hope to top that this year! There’s a fancy dress theme for those wanting to go all out, which is children’s television, last year some Smurf’s took part and of course our mascot Jeremiah will be there to join in with the fun.
“This year participants can enjoy music from ‘Last Orders’ who will be playing on everyone’s return whilst enjoying a well-deserved BBQ.”
There are refreshment stops along the way, as you go via Cadover Bridge then on to The Royal Oak in Meavy and the Skylark in Clearbrook, ending up back at the White Thorn for a well-deserved BBQ and live music. Event organiser Sarah Nuttall Worsley, said: “It’s a very relaxed day out for all the family, everyone can walk at their own pace, enjoying the pit stops along the way.
To find out more about this event or the charity in general please visit www.jeremiahsjourney.org.uk or call Sarah on 01752 424348.
Sherborne dance tradition. It is great fun and a good way to keep fit and have a great social life. To find out more contact us via the website www.plymouthmorrismen.org.uk, phone Dan on 07794 848 425 or just turn up and give it a try. No previous experience necessary. Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings. All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Kathy 07780 931456. Table Tennis Club Wednesdays A new table tennis club has been formed and is now in full swing at St Budeaux Methodist Church Hall. Held every Wednesday at 10 am for weekly two hour sessions. No experience is required. The club’s primary intention for those over 40 allows for a measure of healthy exercise coupled with a degree of competition. Annual membership fee of £1 is available with a £1 for each Wednesday session attended. 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. 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.wutanplymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 Whist Drive Wednesdays Plymstock Parish Hall, Church Road, Plymstock at 2pm
Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. St Matthias Church Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411. Traditional English Dance (Morris) Wednesdays The Plymouth Morris Men meet at the City Bus Social Club Milehouse every Wednesday from 8pm till 10pm from Now until May the 1st when their dancing out season starts. They are looking for some men to help take forward the
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“Over the past two years we have been very lucky and have enjoyed glorious sunshine on the day of the walk. All participants thoroughly enjoyed the lovely scenery and the chance to have a drink (or two!) and a spot of lunch at the pubs along the way.”
Mervyn Orchard, Jeremiah’s Journey trustee and participant from last year’s walk said: “The Parish Plod is one of my favourite fundraising days of the year; it’s a great family day walking between pubs over the very scenic Dartmoor whilst raising funds for children that have lost a parent or close family member through death.”
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
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The backdrop of the Moors adds an extra element to this day of fun.
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 and Fridays For people who love to sing in the shower!Mondays 6-7pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Fridays 11-12noon at Colebrook Community Centre, Plympton (Peacock Meadow) only £2.50 per week Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Market Stalls First Saturday of the month College Road Primary School, Keyham 1.30pm to 3.45pm. Clothes, jewellery, cards, cakes, knitted goods, toys, and more. Details 07948 315198. 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. National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your NT membership and join the NTPC for even more activities. During the winter there are talks given at Saltram and lunches and other activities. In the summer there are coach outings to NT properties, houses and gardens. The walk group has walks on the first Saturday of the month (4 miles), ending with a pub lunch. For an application and information, call Rusell on 01752 266608. Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with your plotting or characterisation? The Plymouth Writers Circle meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer school holiday). Table top sale and coffee morning Every second Saturday every other month St Budeaux Methodist Church, Victoria Rd 10-2pm, £5 per table. Free entry with a small donation for epilepsy and Autism charities. April/June/August/October. 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 Plymouth Life Centre Community Table Tennis Club Thursdays
9pm to 10pm, must be over 16 unless by invitation. Run by ETTA Plymouth Development Coach Mike Naylor, the club offers friendly, fun and affordable table tennis sessions that cater for all abilities. There are 15 tournament tables with two robot feeders that are fun but challenging coaching aids where you can take the 20 ball robot challenge. All equipment is provided, there is no need to book so just turn up on the night and see Diana. Prices are £3 per hour or £5 for 2 hours. For further details contact Mike on 07792 849945.
Tamar Canoe Association Thursdays (and various Wednesdays & Sundays) A friendly, fun and local Canoe and Kayak Club based under the Tamar Bridge at Saltash. We offer trained coaching at levels 1 upwards in disciplines such as general skills, surf, open canoe & sea, as well as leisurely paddles up the estuaries. Club nights are Thursday @ 7pm April to the end of September. We also arrange Sunday trips around local rivers (all year), camping/kayaking tips away, white water (Sundays in winter) and pool sessions (winter) and social activities throughout the year. Beginners courses Wed Evenings for six weeks Session 1 April 2 Session 2 May 28 & Session 3 July 9 or two Sundays July 13 and 20. Canoe England Go Canoeing Free day taster in June Tel: (01503) 264468 or www.tamarcanoeassociation.org.uk Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Fitness and fun touch rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com. Councillor Advice Surgeries Saturdays Meet your local St Budeaux Councillors Bowie, Damarell and Wheeler. Every Saturday 1030 to 12 at the St Budeaux Library St Budeaux Square. If you have a problem with Council Services or wish to discuss a matter in your area please drop in for advice. Regular events at the Crown Centre, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church. Barne Barton Coffee Morning Wednesdays (term time) For parents of children going through the process or already diagnosed with special needs or disabilities. If interested ring 01752 365658. Plymouth Squirrels Squirrels collect nuts. Sometimes these get out of control. We collect things and have the same problem. Do you? Perhaps we can help. We meet at 7pm at Pilgrim Church, St Levans Road. Easy Parking. Details 07752 351234 Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice 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 Emma 07596193009 (Youth Band) for further details. Exercise Classes Thursdays and Tuesdays 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 1.30pm-3pm. Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951. Pensioners & Fifty Plus Pensioners Action Group Second Friday of the month The Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group meet on the second Friday of each month at the Wolseley Trust Community Building, 27, Wolseley Close, Plymouth. starting at 10.30 am until 1 pm, there is easy access, parking is available, and on many bus routes. .We often have guest speakers on topics of interest to our members and are currently arranging social events. Anyone over the age of 50 would be very welcome, bring a friend. Please join our group
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Fascinating facts in the ‘Book of Wonder’ Over 100 amazing facts about Plymouth have been brought together in a lovely book that will help show off Britain’s Ocean City.
The publication features a mixture of quirky and fascinating knowledge nuggets all beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs and designs that will catch the eyes of movers and shakers in the region, Whitehall and beyond. The information is a combination of modern and old, industry and commerce which all help sell Plymouth as a place with a fascinating past, a lively present and an incredible future. Did you know? • Plymouth is the greenest city in the UK with 40 per cent of the city green space • Houdini challenged carpenters from Devonport naval base to make a box from which he could not escape. He was nailed inside the box at his show at the Palace Theatre and escaped in 12 minutes • Scott of the Antarctic was a Plymouth Boy – he’s one of the top 100 Britons
It also provides a snapshot of how important many companies in Plymouth are:
• Kawasaki ‘s Plymouth factory supplied the hydraulic motors that were used to bore the Channel Tunnel Plymouth has the highest number of post-war listed buildings outside London and is unique example of a 20th Century city • Wrigley’s Plymouth factory produces over 3 million packets of chewing gum… in a day Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “It’s a fascinating and easy read with lots of lovely pictures. I go to lots of meetings to champion the city’s case for more funding for services and to encourage more investors so that we can create and keep good jobs here.
City Council leader Tudor Evans pictured at the launch of Plymouth’s Book of Wonder
“Many people I talk to are incredibly busy and don’t have a lot of time – but this should make them sit up and take notice. This is a great tool for inward investment.” The Book of Wonder will be given out to potential investors as well as at exhibitions. A copy of the book can be downloaded on the council’s website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/invest
Work under way to convert old rail bridge for cyclists and pedestrians Work to breathe new life into Plymouth’s disused Laira Rail Bridge is now under way. The £3.1 million scheme, funded through the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, will see the former rail bridge restored and converted into a new walking and cycling route over the River Plym. Built in 1887, the Laira Rail Bridge stopped carrying passenger trains in the 1960s and freight trains in the 1980s. It is believed the last train crossed the bridge in 1987 and since then it has fallen into disrepair.
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The new scheme will bring the familiar local landmark back into use as an important travel route by creating a safer, traffic-free link for walkers and cyclists. It will connect existing walking and cycling facilities near The Ride (east of the river) with the Laira Cycleway (west of the river) and form part of the National Cycle Network Route 27.
The old timbers and rail tracks have been removed in preparation for the works, along with an abandoned gas main. Work to refurbish and strengthen the fabric of the bridge structure is now getting get under way, starting with grit blasting to the ironwork ahead of a full repaint. A new deck and parapets will be installed to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists, including a steel access ramp at the eastern end of the bridge and a new length of cycleway linking the bridge to the existing Laira cycleway at the western end. Lighting will also be installed along the length of the bridge and cycleway ramp.
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Sun 20th July 2014 | 7pm The University of St Mark & St John Chaplaincy Centre Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH Christen is a second-generation leader. He met Jesus for himself as a teenager when he was healed overnight from an advanced non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Christen has planted churches, mobilised youth teams, led congregations and served in mission contexts in the UK and overseas. He is the author of the books The Supranatural Life and The Supranatural Hope. He has also begun to produce The Jesus Centred Bible series of mini-books to give the reader the tools to see Jesus more clearly on every page of the Bible. For more infomation visit www.supranatural-life.com
Most of the works are taking place off-road, away from busy traffic routes, so there should be minimal disruption to the highway network.
College students promote skin cancer awareness at special event
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “This is a really exciting scheme that will breathe new life into the Laira Rail Bridge and create a safer, traffic-free link for cyclists and walkers. The bridge has been lying dormant for over 20 years so it will be great to see it refurbished and brought back into use.” The Laira Rail Bridge walking and cycling scheme will draw on the £4.33 million provided by the DfT for the council’s three-year Plymotion project.
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City College Plymouth students held an event to promote skin cancer awareness at the College’s Kings Road site. Beauty therapy students, aged between 16 and 20, held the event which aims to raise the awareness of skin cancer. The students offered a free skin analysis on the College’s skin scanning machine, to identify areas of sun damage and gave information on how to look after skin. Beauty student Esta Dinnis, 18, said: “The event started a little slow to begin with but before long we had staff and students queuing up to get their skin tested. It was great to be part of such a successful and worthwhile event.” Academy manager for beauty at the college, Emma Edwards, said: “We are trying to raise awareness across the College, particularly with students, to encourage them to be more safety conscious in the sun and make them aware of the skin treatments we offer in Creative Solutions, the College’s industry-standard training salon. “It is important that people are aware of the dangers of the sun and that skin cancer can affect anyone.” To find out more about the range of beauty courses on offer at the College call 01752 305300.
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Plymouth business backs drivers in Rally for Heroes A leading Plymouth company is sponsoring two brothers who are competing in this year’s Rally for Heroes drive across the UK and Europe.
former member of the armed services including their families. The Rally for Heroes has become a landmark fundraising event for them so we are very proud to sponsor Scott and Ric as they attempt this driving marathon for such a great cause.”
UTC Aerospace Systems – which employs over 270 people at its Southway site – is sponsoring Scott Turnbull and his brother Ric who will visit 11 countries and travel 2600 miles in the eight-day event.
Scott Turnbull has served for 15 years in the Royal Corps of Signals and has completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They will return to Plymouth on Armed Forces Day June 28. They will be one of 50 cars competing in the rally, helping to raise around £100,000 for SSAFA, www.ssafa.org.uk, a charity which provides lifelong support for UK forces and their families. Also taking part is Devon-born Jim Morrison, who is the regional fundraiser for SSAFA. His co-driver will be Army reservist Jamie Hull, who suffered 60 per cent third degree burns to his body when the aircraft he was piloting caught fire. UTC supplies advanced equipment which helps ensure troops are able to operate effectively and as safely as possible in today’s tough, often complex battlefield scenarios. Stuart Cooper, business development director at UTC Aerospace Systems in Plymouth said: “Our technology is designed to offer support to the troops when on operations, but they also need organisations that provide strong support away from the field. “SSAFA does a remarkable job helping any current or
He is the only driver to have completed both previous Rallies for Heroes, doing so in 2012 with his wife and baby daughter. This year, with his daughter now a lively toddler, his older brother Ric will be his co-driver in their Skoda Octavia vRS car. For more information on the event go to: www.rallyforheroes.com.
Rally for Heroes drivers Jim Morrison (left) and Scott Turnbull (right) pictured with Mike Barnes, business development manager of UTC Aerospace in Plymouth
Community invited to join new Trust Plymouth people living in the north of the city are being invited to sign up for a scheme that could unlock careers, opportunities and skills for their family and friends. A recruitment campaign is getting off the ground for more people to join the Four Greens Community Trust. The rallying call is sounding out across Whitleigh, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, West Park and Manadon to encourage as people to get involved in the trust which could transform the fortunes of the area. The Council has set aside property and land in the area – worth around £3 million – which could be run by the community for the community. The former Whitleigh care
home is already earmarked as the trust’s headquarters and a possible base for new businesses. To encourage people to sign up – and to help existing local businesses – special membership offer are available. Members can benefit from discounts from local suppliers A team from the trust will be on the Blue Bus including the Prince’s Trust and Working Links to support, advise and signpost to jobs, enterprise, training, CV writing at the following locations: June 30 – Whitleigh Green, 9.30am to 12 noon; Ernesettle shops, Hornchurch Road 1.30pm to 4.30pm July 3 – Honicknowle youth and community centre, Honicknowle Green 9.30am to 12am; Tesco, Transit Way, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award venues Plymstock and Plympton Duke of Edinburgh’s Open Award Centre - for 14-24 year olds to complete their Award. You can lean about opportunities to achieve through activities on or off the water. Monday nights 6.30pm at Mount Batten Watersports Centre Efford Duke of Edinburgh’s Open Award Centre - for 14-24 to complete their Award. Sessions and activities run by qualified youth workers. Wednesday nights 6.30- 8.30pm at Efford Youth Centre
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Road, Plymouth. Players wanted, of any age over 18. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit club - Martial Arts based at Whitleigh Schools campus (off Lancaster Gardens). Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art for Men and Women. Sessions Monday and Fridays (Juniors 7+ and Adults) 7-9pm www. plymouthaikido.co.uk or contact David/Tre Worsley Tel: 403325; Phil Smith 07795026939. Blaze Family Fun Morning Second Saturday of the month St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm Plympton Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild First Monday of the month (except January) Any interested ladies are welcome to join us for meetings with speakers, events, tea and biscuits! 2pm at Harewood House, Plympton. Call Joan on 01752 336167 for details. 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. Nov 22 ‘For Such a Time As This’ with John Swanstone. For details visit www. thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877. 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. Penlee Local Art and Craft Group Wednesdays Meet at the Diggin It Meeting Room at Penlle from 12 noon until 2pm. All welcome. This is a group for all levels of artistic or craftworkers to make friends and socialise, exchange ideas and perhaps even organise local exhibitions. Small contribution to room hire needed depending on numbers. Please telephone Teresa if you are interested on 07955 476727. Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Hospital Health and Leisure Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830 Plymouth Youth Cycling. Various days Free coaching for 10-16 yr olds. Thursdays (mountain bikes) 5pm-6.30pm Life Centre and various locations across Plymouth; Wednesdays HMS Raleigh (road racing bikes).
We can teach you manuals and jumps and how to ride like the Tour de France winners. No fancy gear needed. Bike, helmet and a sense of adventure! For locations and times find us on Facebook. Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600 Global Champions Make a difference with the Global Champions youth club at the Plymouth YMCA. Giving young people aged 13-25 the opportunity to explore the values behind global issues and see how it relates to faith. With the chance to connect with other cultures across the globe using video messaging, fundraise and even buy your very own cow for Africa! Meet new people, take part in games, activities, projects and workshops. Global Champions helps you to get your voice heard. For more information call YMCA on 01752 201918. 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. Organic Gardening course Thursdays New course started in May based at Keyham Green Project. Thursdays 9-30am-3-30pm. The course will help teach learners about organic gardening and develop design skills in a beautiful green space in the heart of Keyham. Places are limited: please ring Sandie Morrison on 569340 to book your place email kgpcentre@hotmail.com or for more details about Permaculture email Tess Wilmot.eclipse.co.uk Plympton Painting Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, at 7.15pm Painting workshops and demonstrations by professional artists, and meet in the Annex to the RC Church in Vicarage Road at 7.15pm. For further info please call 336461 or email ronscreech@onetel.com Broadway Organ Society Third Wednesday of the month Organ concerts held at Plymstock Community Centre, top of Broadway car park. Concerts start at 7.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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Childhood memories from the 1950s
I recently wrote a book for Amberley Publishing called ‘1950s Childhood’.
It would be hard for a child of today to imagine life for a child back in the 1950s. There was no internet, mobile phones (most homes didn’t even have a landline) or any type of digital camera, digital music player or many of the other appliances that we take for granted nowadays.
Writer Derek Tait has written a book on childhood in the 1950s. He shares some thoughts on the subject here. Derek has had many other books published including Plymouth at War; Images of England: Plymouth; Saltash Passage; Memories of St Budeaux; Plymouth Hoe; Mount Edgcumbe; Plymouth Tales From the Past; Plymouth Through Time; Saltash Through Time and Rame Peninsula Through Time. Derek’s website can be found at www.derektait.co.uk
Few homes had televisions and the ones that did could only watch in black and white with only two television channels available. Their screens were tiny and it wasn’t unusual, if one person had a tv in the street, for their neighbours to come in and watch it too.
Outdoors, children played in the streets either kicking a can or football around, playing hopscotch, skipping or playing ‘it’ (tag). If it was spring or summer, children would play marbles or if it was autumn, they’d all find the nearest horse chestnut tree to play conkers. Children with a bit of knowhow (and help from their dads) would build wooden go-karts using discarded bike or pram wheels and any wood that they could find. Roaring downhill on a home-made gokart was a hairy experience although many had makeshift brakes.
Music came from a gramophone player with heavy shellac records, usually playing at 78 rpm. Later, when more modern vinyl records came in, pop records were available, playing at 45 rpm. Indoor entertainment mostly came from reading books or listening to the radio. Gathering around the radio to listen to the latest serials, dramas, comedies and news was something a family all did together.
There were few cars about then, especially in the back streets, so it was quite safe to have agame of football in the street without coming to any harm. Many more people talked to their neighbours and many left their doors open. Everyone knew their local ‘bobby’, by name, and he would patrol the beat (on foot) looking out for any misdemeanours. Kids could be brought home (sometimes by the ear) by the local policeman for crimes such as cherry knocking (knocking on doors A young boy, complete with cowboy outfit, and his grandad and running away), scrumping (pinching apples) or even for running across the road. Schools were more strict places and anyone who stepped out of line could get the cane, strap or be given lines. There’d be no talking in class and the teachers would expect to be called ‘Sir’ or ‘Miss’ as would all adults. Spelling, multiplication tables and fractions were all taught parrot fashion and would be expected to be learnt by the time the teacher gave a spontaneous test. The cane could be given for talking in class, not working fast enough, bad handwriting, running in the corridor, backchat or numerous other minor offences.
Biggles books were well-read for boys and his adventures would be re-enacted in the playground
Cowboy programmes on TV were very popular especially the Lone Ranger
More children played outside and either
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pretended to be cowboys and Indians, Robin Hood and his Merry Men or war heroes. It wasn’t unusual to see gangs of boys playing war games in the street and pretending to machine gun each other. If there were woods nearby, they’d also be climbing trees or building dens. Bomb sites also made an ideal playing ground and there was much to find such as discarded guns, hand grenades and various other items. There was no health and safety in those days! Of course, with the Blitz, Plymouth changed greatly over the 1950s as much was rebuilt. Rebuilding started soon after the end of the war but continued well into the 1960s. Plymouth was seen as a modern city back then but would still seem like an alien planet to most children of today who are used to the digital world. There was something special about a childhood back then which seems to have been lost over the years. Perhaps it’s just me, I am getting older!
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VOLUNTEERS - Volunteering at Plymouth Mind. Come and get involved with Plymouth Mind to celebrate its 30th year. We have opportunities for fundraisers, artists, musicians, gardeners, and those who are looking for work experience. Contact Lesley@plymouthmind.com VOLUNTEERS - Needed by Ford Park Cemetery with strimming experiance, as well as gardeners, help in the Visitor Centre cafe and at our many events,to help us build on the ongoing vision of this Historic cemetery. HOURLY HOME CARE WORKERS Sunshine Care requires Hourly Home Care Workers to work in Plymouth and its’ surrounding areas. Are you a driver? Shifts available are 1500-2300 or to suit your flexible lifestyle 1700-2300. You must also be available to work every other weekend. For this position own transport and flexibility is essential. Please Call Craig or Angie on 01752 237588 for further information or to request an application form, you can also apply online at sunshinecare.co.uk where you can view our full range of vacancies and services. Live In Care Workers Live In Care Workers required; Can you work for a minimum of 2 weeks at a time covering Plymouth, Cornwall, Exeter Devon,Bristol,Birmingham and other areas in the South West? You will be living 1-1 in clients own homes, travel & food allowances accounted for and we provide a 4 day intense induction that exceeds regulatory standards. Please Call Craig/Angie on 01752 237588 for further information or to request an application form, you can also apply online sunshinecare.co.uk Agency Care Workers We have flexible
shifts to suit your lifestyle on a week to week basis. Drivers desirable but not essential. Mornings, evenings, nights and weekend shifts’ available in Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon. Pay is from £7.76 + Please Call Craig/Angie on 01752 237588 for further information or to request an application form, you can also apply online at www.sunshinecare.co.uk GENERAL - How committed are you to making your dreams a reality? I’m looking for hard-working, dedicated people with a real drive to succeed. Part-time work around your current commitments working alongside a global leader in the health and well-being industry. Quality, ethical products, full training and support. Anne 07815 778656 CLEANERS - For pre-vetted private homes. You choose how many hours a week you want to work between 10 and 20 and who you’re happy to work for. If you are mature, have good references and preferably a car and CRB, we have lovely clients who will appreciate you. To earn £8 an hour please call Lynda on 01752 227828. HOMECARE ASSISTANT WANTED H & H Healthcare Ltd are currently looking to employ experienced, empathetic carers who would like to work part time evening hours in and around Plymouth. We offer tailor made support plans for each individual and provide a range of services to enable our clients to live happily in their own homes. You must have a good approach and attitude to this type of work. A reliable car and a full driving license is essential. Good geographical knowledge of Plymouth
isn’t essential but of great benefit to this position. We offer competitive pay rates with bonus scheme. A personal safety alarm is provided and a good training package is available to further your skills and qualifications. Please contact the office on 01752 344233 for further details or contact us on Facebook or via our website. VOLUNTEERS - Needed by local charity which administers Ford Park Cemetery to help in the Visitor Centre Café. For details please contact John Boon on HOST FAMILY - Needed for students for three months. Good rate of pay. Please contact Glynis on 07808 894927 (evenings). VOLUNTEERS - Green spaces are essential in a big city. Moor View Park, just off Mutley Plain, is one such green space, recently awarded the Green Flag for upkeep and community events. Volunteers needed to help build on the ongoing vision for this park . Email jeannehinton@ talktalk.net or ring 674885. GENERAL - Warehouse operative required For local steel stockholder. Main duties will include picking orders, goods inwards & general warehouse duties. A forklift licence would be an advantage but not essential. This is a part time position. Please email your cv to amanda.hancock@ avonsteel.co.uk VOLUNTEER - Could you be a volunteer for a carer who cares for someone with Dementia? Do you have patience, empathy and time to spare? If so you could be just
who we are looking for. Training and on going support for you. If so Please contact Ellie Cannon for further details on 01752 256020 VOLUNTEERS - Plymouth YMCA are seeking volunteers to assist in their coffee bar. Help is required between 1200-1400 weekdays or some Saturdays/Sundays. The work will involve serving customers and assisting the cook. If you are interested please call Vic Hibbert, HR Manager on 01752-761004 or e mail on vic.hibbert@ plymouthymca.co.uk GENERAL - Handyperson required by a residential home Monday – Friday 8am-1pm. Job description on request. Seniorcare assistant required by a residential home to administer medication Saturday and Sunday Morning 7.30am-2pm. NVQ3 required plus a Medication training certificate. Please send CV to margaretb@ keychange.org.uk SUPPORT WORKER - Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Lifeways Plymouth as a Support Worker. You will be required to work some unsociable hours on a shift basis within the Plymouth and surrounding areas. In return we offer a competitive salary, training and much more. To apply please co ntact Sue on 01752 777222.
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Delays in benefit processing leave disabled people in hardship By Alanna Cohen of Advice Plymouth People with disabilities are experiencing unacceptable delays in the processing of their benefit applications leaving them struggling financially and too disheartened to shout for or to expect change. As part of the welfare reforms a new disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced last year to replace Disability Living Allowance. The benefit is not means tested, it is given in recognition of the extra financial needs that people with disabilities experience regardless of other sources of income and it is given based on day to day difficulties with ordinary activities such as showering, eating or managing finances and correspondence or planning and undertaking journeys. For some time now, our volunteers at Advice Plymouth have been reporting that the PIP application process is not going as it should. So the social policy team attempted to contact 37 of our clients who were assisted with PIP application forms between July and December 2013. Of the 18 clients that responded, 13 had not yet had a decision on their application. The DWP have told us that they expect claims to be processed within five or six months which is far longer than their original target but the reality for most of our clients is that they are waiting longer still. The 13 clients that have not had a response (some of these say they have had no contact at all) have been waiting between five and nine months without a decision. Only three of them have waited less than six months. Three of the respondents that had received a decision had waited less than six months, the others had waited over eight months. One client had waited this long only for her application to be rejected. She experiences severe mental health difficulties and struggles due to lethargy brought on by her medication. She believes the decision is wrong but does not have the energy to appeal or even to seek advice about appealing. Most of the clients that we spoke to were seriously struggling financially; experiences included not leaving the house due to not being able to afford any transport, not eating enough and losing weight and not paying bills and accumulating debt. Not one of the respondents had put in a complaint; the general feeling was one of being beaten down and resigned to the wait or just afraid to rock the boat in case it makes the situation worse. The brunt of austerity is being borne by those least equipped to handle it either financially, physically or emotionally so it is up to all of us to ensure that the DWP and our MPs are aware of this problem and take action to improve the situation. If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with a PIP application, do not be afraid to make a complaint (guidelines are on the DWP website) or ask your MP to take action on your behalf.
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How forgiveness can bring true freedom
During the Second World War, Eric Lomax, a British officer, was captured by the Japanese and sent to a POW camp, where he was forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Peninsula of Malaysia. During his time in the camp, Lomax was tortured for building a radio. Years later and still suffering the psychological trauma of his wartime experiences, with the help of his wife Patti and best friend Finlay, Lomax decided to find and confront one of his captors. He returned to the scene of his torture after he tracked down the Japanese officer Takashi Nagase ‘in an attempt let go of a lifetime of bitterness and hate.’
The film, The Railway Man, with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman is based on this true story and is an amazing account of the real freedom that can be achieved through truth and forgiveness. Living in the developed world we all have the privilege of living with a degree of political freedom in our civil societies. However, this is only partial freedom. In my opinion and experience, true freedom is an internal reality which can be achieved through alignment to the One who bought that freedom for us who put our faith in Him. This principle of forgiveness can also be a liberating principle for those without faith. It is a spiritual and moral
law which helps us as human beings, because being bitter about life and injustices is similar to taking poison whilst waiting for the other person to die. Neither does this mean that we don’t feel the anger against injustice, nor manifest anger. Passivity and turning a blind eye is moral cowardliness. ‘First They Came for the Jews’, by Martin Niemöller First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the Communists and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me. The most famous Holocaust poem, ‘First They Came for the Jews,’ was written by Martin Niemöller, a Lutheran pastor and theologian who was born in Germany in 1892. At one time a supporter of Hitler’s policies, he eventually came to oppose the Nazis and as a result was arrested and confined to the Sachsenhausen and Dachau concentration camps from 1938 to 1945. After narrowly avoiding execution, he was liberated by the Allies in 1945. Letting people go through forgiveness is not a ‘wimpy’ process. To exercise these moral principles requires great courage and it doesn’t mean that all of a sudden you like the people who hurt you. This forgiveness does, however, do two things. It releases the person who has been violated and it also releases the violator.
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 Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth
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Collaborative way has real strengths I have in the past spoken about the importance of having a will prepared properly and pointed out that solicitors do provide an excellent service at low cost in this regard. This goes side-by-side with a high level of consumer protection. I have recently had two conversations regarding executors. These are the people appointed in the will to wind up the deceased’s finances and then who distribute the estate in accordance with the provisions of the will. You can appoint anybody to be executors, but I would advise people to think carefully about who should do the work. In one of my conversations the person explained that he wanted to create a trust. He then explained that the beneficiary of the trust may want to move during the time the trust was in place. He also wanted to exclude a member of the family who would normally benefit due to their drug use. When he explained that his first choice of executor was the parent of the excluded drug user my alarm bells rang. I pointed out the potential problems that may arise running a complicated trust. I also explained how difficult it would be for the parent of the excluded person to be objective, supporting a beneficiary knowing that their child was being excluded. My second conversation was with a person who is now an executor. The other executor is the widow and is finding it difficult to cope with the loss of her husband. My friend has discovered that there are far more assets in the estate than initially thought, including a number of valuable antiques. A trust has again been created. Dealing with this has proved incredibly time consuming and it looks like it will remain that way for many months to come. She has to deal with this at the same time as holding down a demanding job. An error made in this process could open her up to potential claims by the beneficiaries. Both of these situations merit the appointment of solicitors as executors. A solicitor provides objective legal advice. In the unlikely event of an error all parties are protected by the high level of consumer protection we as a profession provide.
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Derriford cancer care teams up for national award Derriford’s cancer care staff have a double cause for celebration, after two oncology teams were shortlisted for a national award. The Acute Oncology Service and the Plymouth Prostate Homecare Service Pilot have both been shortlisted in the Cancer Care category of the respected Patient Safety and Care Awards. The teams now go to head to head, up against each other and another eight shortlisted finalists to see who is the overall winner. The shortlisting reflects the hard work done by staff in the Oncology Unit at Derriford Hospital. The Acute Oncology Service provides patient assessment and support within 24 hours of emergency admission for patients with acute cancer-related complications such as toxicity arising from chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The service is delivered by a team of consultant oncologists and clinical nurse specialists.
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Consultant oncologist Dr David Sherriff said: “Introducing a new service to a large organisation is always going to be challenging. However, over the past year we have been privileged to work with many different teams across the hospital and recruit some excellent and highly motivated staff to help run the Acute Oncology Service. “I was really pleased to see that in only a few months our vision of the service changed from theory to reality and is already having an impact on patient care. We are proud to be able to represent the Oncology Department and Derriford Hospital at the Awards.” The Prostate Homecare Service Pilot has seen 37 patients receive oral and hormonal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, in their own home. The study, which has been running for over 12 months, found that fewer hospital visits and receiving care in their home meant that patients found their treatment
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less stressful and more convenient, whilst improving their understanding and satisfaction with the service. Dr Sarah Pascoe, cnsultant clinical oncologist at Derriford Hospital said: “We are really pleased with the pilot and how well it has been received by our patients. We know that receiving treatment can be a very stressful for our patients, so anything we can do to help alleviate some of that stress is a very good thing. We are extremely proud to be shortlisted for an award for the work we have done to improve care.” The national Patient Safety and Care Awards are a joint collaboration run across the country by Nursing Times, Health Service Journal (HSJ) and NHS Employers and to be shortlisted is a real accolade. Both teams have been to London to present their work to a panel of judges. The teams will find out who has won when they attend the awards ceremony in Park Lane, London on July 15.
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The great commitment and care given by staff to patients at the Plymouth Dialysis Unit has led to the team being shortlisted for a national Patient Safety and Care Award. The team at the Estover Unit, led by Sister Anca Ichim, are down to the final nine in the category of Managing LongTerm Conditions. The national Patient Safety and Care Awards are a joint collaboration run across the country by Nursing Times, Health Service Journal (HSJ) and NHS Employers and to be shortlisted is a real accolade. The shortlisting reflects the work the dialysis team have done in setting up dialysis for patients in their own homes. This enables patients who need regular dialysis to have more independence and control over their own lives.
The Dialysis Unit cares for more than 130 patients and the team is committed to promoting patient independence. The dialysis team went to London in June to present their work to a panel of judges. The staff will find out if they have won when they attend the awards ceremony in Park Lane, London on July 15. Sister Anca Ichim said: “We have worked so hard to make life better for our patients, particularly those using home dialysis, giving them more control and independence. “We have done this with no new resources and we are very proud of what, together with our patients, we have achieved. “When we found out we were shortlisted we were so pleased and excited. We gave the best presentation we could and now we are looking forward to a great evening and finding out whether we are the overall winners.”
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