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A Royal Navy sailor from Plymouth is officially a masterchef having been named top chef in the armed forces.
Petty Officer Daryl Hall, aged 30, has been awarded Armed Forces Caterer of the Year. He impressed by treating the 220 ship’s crew to fine dining and world cuisine despite the challenges of cooking and restocking a warship at sea during a 2015 deployment to the Gulf and Mediterranean. Daryl was nominated for his creative hard work during HMS Richmond’s nine-month deployment on counter-drugs and counterpiracy operations.
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Daryl said: “It was an Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Shepherd, Head of Defence honour to receive the award Food Services presenting the award to Petty Officer and it is also reassuring to Daryl Hall know that efforts to go the for their achievements.” extra mile are recognised.” When Daryl was not cooking up a storm He also coached and mentored his team, teaching them fine-dining specials despite in the kitchen, he also served as a member of the ship’s boarding team who difficulties with replacing stores and with were involved in the seizure of millions of limited core ingredients. His skills in pounds of illegal narcotics. the kitchen received accolades from the ship’s company but also from visiting VIPs.
Originally from Barnsley, Daryl now lives with his partner Natalie.
Lieutenant Commander Neil Caswell, logistics officer on HMS Richmond said: “This was a just reward for a thoroughly professional caterer who worked incredibly hard throughout Richmond’s nine-month deployment.
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Vicar and a Janner on their chopper bikes for charity! Two Milehouse men, Father Richard Silk from St Bartholomew’s Church and Phil Reed an engineer from Devonport Dockyard, have cycled over 100 miles on chopper bikes – the iconic children’s bikes which became popular in the 1970s to raise cash for a local charity. The intrepid duo raised over £1,500 for St Luke’s Hospice. They took ‘Route 27’ from Ilfracombe to Plymouth - a common route that many keen cyclists have ridden over the years. Many riders do it in just one day but Father Richard and Phil wanted to do something a little different and chose to have some fun on chopper bikes. The ‘grown up’ kids had on simple aim - to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice, a place of extreme importance to the people of Plymouth, the South Hams and Dartmoor and their families who rely on their valuable help. Before their journey Father Richard said: “Two fortysomething blokes messing around on their choppers may sound fun, but it’s not that easy! These choppers are small for us and so will be quite a challenge but the big challenge is to raise funds for St Luke’s.” The journey was 107 miles long and lasted over four days stopping overnight at Bideford, Okehampton and Tavistock eventually returning to a welcome party at the Mayflower Steps on Plymouth Barbican Saltash businessman Steve Tibbs of M&T Plumbing has spoken of how pleased he was to take part in the last leg
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of the unusual cycle ride. Having come across details of the ride on Facebook, Steve, whose local plumbing business has been in the family for over 20 years said he was keen to join in the fun being a big chopper enthusiast himself. Steve said: “When I came across Father Richard and Phil’s ‘A Vicar and a Janner on their Choppers’ Facebook page I couldn’t resist getting in touch and asking to get involved! I’m part of a group of local chopper enthusiasts, known as the Kernow Kroosers and we all own chopper bikes which we regularly go out for rides on together.” Steve was touched by St Luke’s in the past as he sadly lost his brother in law with St Luke’s providing him and his family with much-needed support. “When I saw that they were doing the ride in aid of St Luke’s I couldn’t resist giving them a donation of £700, with the help of some of my suppliers,” said Steve. Steve and the Kernow Kroosers joined Fr Richard and
Phil part way through the last leg of their ride back to Plymouth and helped to spur them on the finish line. After returning Phil said: “It was tough going and a lot hillier than we had hoped for. We had to leave behind our trailer on day three as it was just too heavy to take with us and spending two nights sleeping on the floor of a church hall and a community centre also took its toll. “We were motivated and spurred on by all out supporters on Facebook, the lovely people we met on the journey, the riders that joined us on the last leg and the kind donations that people were sending as we took our journey all who we can’t thank enough.” Having enjoyed their experience Father Richard and Phil are thinking about what their next chopper challenge could be next year... To donate to their cause visit the donation page at https://fundraise.everydayhero.com/uk/vicar-and-janneron-their-choppers or find them on Facebook simply by typing in ‘vicar janner chopper’.
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Nicola raises thousands for children’s charity A Plymouth woman has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise £8,000 for a charity that is helping her sister’s family stay together while her nephew is seriously-ill.
A special event is being held in Plymouth to celebrate excellence in the city’s care sector in May.
Nicola Franklin, 31, successfully reached the peak of the highest free-standing mountain in the world for Ronald McDonald House Charities, an independent charity that provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital. Nicola’s sister Lisa and brother-in-law Ben were first given a place to stay at the Charity’s House in Manchester, one of 14 Houses in the UK, when their baby son Dylan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2014. The couple were staying with Ben’s family in Burnley over Christmas when they were told that Dylan would need to have treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, over 200 miles from their home in Aldershot, Hampshire. Ben and Lisa were able to stay at Ronald McDonald House Manchester for four months while Dylan was poorly in hospital in early 2015 and have unfortunately had to return as Dylan relapsed in August. This return to the House has also brought
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Creative team Rosie Drake-Knight and Emily Dymond have been working on Native Makers since 2014, when they hosted their first event. “We had a vision of a local marketplace for high quality products, made by South West based emerging craftspeople,” said Emily. “We started Native Makers because there was nothing like this already. We wanted to be a part of something like this in Plymouth and so we had to create it ourselves. If there were two of us who wanted this kind of platform then we knew there would be more so we gave it a go! That was two years ago and look at where we are today - on the cusp of our fourth event with over 50 emerging, local makers in our current cohort. We are constantly amazed by the support and encouragement from everyone who has followed our journey so far.’ Native Makers 4 looks to be a much larger event than ever before, with foodie exhibitors, live music from Knee Deep Festival and all kinds of creative entertainment, not to mention the shopping opportunities! Rosie and Emily describe the summer event to be a festival style day out.
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usually available and many buses stop outside the Co-op. Our social meetings are held in Kings Tamerton Community Centre, PL5 2BH (the No 16 bus stops outside) and we have a variety of acts to entertain us, from cabaret to country & western, and these meetings are from 2pm to 4pm on some Fridays. Non-group members pay £2 but this includes a very good buffet and we always have a raffle. Anyone over the age of 50 looking for good company and interesting meetings can get more information from Mrs Margaret Williams (Secretary) Tel; 01752 350498 or email; tomag42@hotmail. co.uk Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music. Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details. Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Plymouth Life Centre (Central Park near Plymouth Argyle ground) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £7. Bring your own soft drinks and and snacks. Early tea and coffee available at cafe. January 30 Fireglow Evening; February 13 - Valentine Ball with charity draw (evening wear preferred); February 27 - February Romance in Pink; March 12 Heralding Spring in green & white; March 26 Easter Dance with chocolate draw; April 9 Birthday Bash; April 23 - Red & White for St George; May 7 - Kaleidoscope of Colour; May 21 Lilactime; June 4 English Country Garden; June 18 Flaming June. Kreative Kidz Thursdays Pre school messy play sessions, overalls provided, different activity each week, meet new people make new friends £3 per child includes tea/coffee for adults. 12.30pm to 1.30pm To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from age 7 years. Crafts, cookery, baking, woodworking, model making, scrap heap challenge. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10
new makers may be eligible for half price stall fees. Rosie added: “Our events are a chance for emerging designer makers to sell their work or promote their creative service in a high quality, low cost way. “Many young creatives or new graduates start out their creative journey with no appropriate selling platform. Our events are purely for up and coming artists, new designers, graduates or creative small business owners.” Applications are open now and you can apply online via their website, www.nativemakers.co.uk Native Makers 4 is on Saturday July 16 at Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard. For up to date information on the event follow Native Makers on Facebook.
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Plymouth Unity Festival - ‘uFest’ has taken place on Plymouth Hoe in the summer since 2009 involving local churches, schools, cross community groups and Christian ministries in Plymouth. It continues to attract both local visitors and tourists with a mix of styles in Christian music, children’s events and family attractions. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/ plymouthunityfestival
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The visitor centre cafe is also open during the exhibition times, selling home-made cakes,tea,coffee and various other refreshments. On Sunday May 8 Ford Park’s heritage team will lead an ‘atmospheric’ evening walk in conjunction with the Plymouth Blitz exhibition. The walk is free of charge (donations welcome). Meet outside the visitor centre where the walk will start at 8pm. On Wednesday May 11 Laurence Axworthy will give a visual and audio talk with his own personal interpretation of the Plymouth Blitz, using the ‘bomb map’ of the city.
Last but not least, on Wednesday May 25 there is an illustrated talk by Di Lawer entitled ‘Get your Skates On’ focusing on the history of Plymouth’s roller skating rinks. Anyone of a certain age who may of spent their youth around the roller skate rinks of Plymouth will find this talk very nostalgic. Tickets cost £2 and and can be obtained from the cemetery office (weekdays only) on Plymouth 665442.
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There will be fun activities for all ages, with everything from live music, children’s entertainment and bouncy castles to businesses large and small, charity and community stalls and various takeaway food vendors to keep visitors going all day long.
The heritage team will be leading a second walk on May 21 in conjunction with the exhibition. Meet at the visitor centre,where the walk will start at 2pm. The walk is free of charge (donations welcome). Again refreshments are available from the visitor centre cafe.
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People of all ages, backgrounds and communities unite for a giant music and culture extravaganza on the city’s waterfront. uFest transforms Plymouth Hoe every year as live bands take to the stage throughout the weekend.
Ford Park’s second exhibition ‘Sports and Sporting Personalities’ opens on Saturday May 14, with the same opening times as the Blitz exhibition.
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• continued from page 4 as part of Plymouth History Festival reflecting on attitudes to race and racism. Rolle Building room 114, Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm. Summer Sunday Fayre May 29 Organised by the Friends of Devonport Park from 1pm. Line up on the bandstand features Soundhouse Brass, local jazz and blues band The Organisation, Jeff ‘the horse’ Horsey, the bluesman from Bodmin who wowed eveyone with this set last year plus the Devonport Park’s own Community Choir. There will be the usual variety of food, craft and refreshment stalls plus the ever popular Dog Show so do make a date and keep in touch for up to date information by finding us on Facebook, twitter or visit www.friendsofdevonportpark.com. Battle of Jutland Memorial Event May 31 The 100th anniversary this year of the WW1 naval Battle of Jutland is to be marked on Plymouth Hoe with a special public memorial event. A military ceremonial parade, religious service and wreath-laying will take place at the Royal Naval War Memorial starting at 10.30am. The event is being hosted by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and jointly organised with the Royal Navy. Attendees include MPs, serving and former military personnel and descendants of those who fought in the battle. The public are welcome to attend. An Evening with Ann Widdecombe June 3 St Stephen’s Church, Saltash. Doors 6.45pm for 7.30pm start, Tickets £5 each available from Roger on 01752 843766 or Piglets Fore Street. Table Top Sales and Coffee Morning June 4 St Boniface Church Hall, Percy Street, St Budeaux from 10am to 12 noon. In aid of the Shoeboxes for children project and St Budeaux Churches Together Messy Church. Refreshments available. Tables £5 each. To book please contact Mary Shotton on 01752 569871 Summer Fair June 4 Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre 2pm.Stalls, draws, refreshments & more. All very welcome. To hire a table, please call 406824. Bus Rally Jul 16 and 17 A celebration event marking the closure of the Plymouth bus and coach station at Bretonside and Exeter bus station. A cavalcade of buses will set off from Exeter at 10.30am and travel to Bretonside. On arrival a bus and coach running day will take place from Bretonside from 12.45pm to 5.15pm. Plymouth heritage bus running day and classic vehicle rally will take place the following day, July 17. Vehicle entries are now being accepted and details can be found on Facebook Plymouth bus weekender or at wwww.plymouthcitytransport. co.uk or www.dgot.co.uk.
Lord Mayor Designate announces Deputy Lord Mayor Designate Councillor Pauline Murphy has announced that Councillor Sam Davey will be her Deputy for the year. Councillor Sam Davey, who represents Stoke ward was a deck officer in the Merchant Navy and also a police officer in Sunderland. He moved to Plymouth in 1979 to attend the School of Maritime Studies. He liked Plymouth so much that he decided to stay here, working at the Marine Biological Association, Blue Circle Cement, the Child Support Agency and finally in administration in the Faculty of Art at Plymouth University before retiring in 2014. His daughter Bethan Davey will be the Deputy Lady Mayoress for the year. Councillor Davey said: “I am proud that Councillor Murphy has asked me to be her Deputy Lord Mayor and will help and support her in representing the city of Plymouth and its residents.” Councillor Murphy said: “I am delighted to announce that Cllr Sam Davey has agreed to be my Deputy Lord Mayor for the municipal year 2016-17. Councillor Davey will be a valued asset to the Lord Mayoral team and will give 100 per cent in his role. He will be an excellent ambassador for the city of Plymouth and I am looking forward to working with him and his daughter Bethan who will be his Deputy Lady Mayoress throughout my year as Lord Mayor” Councillor Davey will take up his role in May. 6
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Tuesday Coffee Morning St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross. The church cafe is open from 10 am until 12.30 on Tuesday mornings, selling coffees/teas/cake/biscuits, also locally produced organic honey and preserves.Come along to chat, read the newspaper or join in at the puzzle table. There is a small selection of books to borrow and leading up to Christmas there will be a Traidcraft stall, selling fair trade tea/coffee, Christmas cards and small gifts. Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session. Carers Hub & Active Life 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Join a gentle health walk around historic Plympton. Are you a carer? Would you like to feel healthier, happier, meet people and have some fun? This walk is open to carers and the person they care for (if they wish to come). We meet at 10.30am outside Plympton Library and the walk ends with the opportunity to purchase refreshments and have a chat (session finishes at approximately 12.30pm). Well behaved dogs welcome! For details contact Larissa Milden at Plymouth Guild’s Active for Life service on 01752 201891 RASC/RCT/RLC Association For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the army reserve centre derriford plymouth (c/o RASC/ RCT/RLCAssoc) Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800. Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Marie 343386 for more information Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all. Fridays: 1pm to 4pm Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes. Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.
Plymouth Film Festival line up A weekend of entertaining short films, informative workshops and fun parties is on offer for everyone at the third annual Plymouth Film Festival. The Festival, which takes place at Plymouth Arts Centre in Looe Street and Rumpus Cosy in Derrys Cross, features films and activities for all tastes. The Festival is scheduled for the weekend of May 13 to 15 and starts with an opening party on Friday evening at Rumpus Cosy where there will the chance to meet and network with this year’s festival filmmakers, as well as enjoying live music, food and wine and beer. The festival attracts hundreds of entrants from around the world with the best chosen to be screened over the weekend. British filmmaker and best-selling author Chris Jones will be present two workshops on Saturday. Known for his excellent Guerilla Filmmaking Guides, Chris has gained a wealth of knowledge and
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experience in filmmaking and has written and directed a number of successful short and feature films under the film company he owns, Living Spirit Pictures. His short film Gone Fishing starring Bill Paterson was premiered at BAFTA in 2008 and has since gone on to receive over 30 festival awards and prizes, achieving the prize for Best Narrative Short by the Producers Guild of America and making it into the final 10 short films long-listed for the 2009 Academy Awards. One of the highlights of the weekend
Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Special Olympics Plymouth and District Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm £4 at the Life Centre. Plymouth Pisces swimming club from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Life Centre subs £2 each week £4 membership. Tamar View disco 7pm to 9.30pm once a month Monday evenings. Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £2 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre. The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £2 each week. Plymouth Boccia Mondays from 11am to 12 noon at the Life Centre £2 each week. Wednesdays from 10.30am to 11.45am at the Life Centre £2 each week. Saturdays from 10am to 11am at the Jan Cutting centre £3 each week National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your Trust membership by joining the Plymouth Centre for even more activities. During the winter there are talks. This summer there are coach visits to: April to Treslissick House and gardens; May to the Trengwainton Garden; June to Mapperton House; July to Montacute House; August to Tyntesfield House and Village, September to Barrington Court. Membership is only £4 per person or £6 for two people at the same address. For more information and an application form call Russell on 01752 266608. Age UK Plymouth Bridge Fridays Friday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate Street, Plymouth. Do you play bridge and would like to join a friendly, social group. £2 per session which includes tea and biscuits. Details phone 776881. Tots Time - St. Jude’s Mondays during term-time From 9.30 to 11.30 in the Upper Hall at St Jude’s Church on Beaumont Road, babies and toddlers are welcome with their carers at £1.50 per session. Tots Time provides toys, craft, snacks, drinks, singing, etc. For more details phone 078604573727.
is the Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening when winners will be announced in eight categories including the Grand Prix Award, best fiction, best documentary, best comedy, best animation, best student film and an award for the film which receives the most votes from audiences over the weekend. In addition legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins will be a guest judge, helping the other members of the film jury to select the winner of the Roger Deakins Award. For more information about the festival visit www. plymouthfilmfestival.co.uk
Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. Ford Baptist Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop. co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are CRB checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187. Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com We look forward to seeing you! Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056.
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Judith and Martin living the dream There’s nothing more Plymouth couple Judith and Martin Soper enjoy than looking after their three grandchildren.
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But their mid-terraced St Budeaux home needed more space, so they decided to extend upwards and outwards to give themselves the home of their dreams in readiness for Martin’s retirement from the Dockyard in a few years’ time.
One of Judith’s favourite features is the full length Artline pull out larder with a series of spacious shelves which provides a huge amount of storage space for jars, cans, packets and much more.
“We decided to have a loft extension to give us a total of four bedrooms and extend at the back of the house to provide a much bigger kitchen and dining area,” said Martin.
“I love my new larder,” said Judith. “Everything is instantly visible - no hunting around the back of cupboards looking for a long lost bottle of sauce,” she said.
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Judith, who retired from her job as a teaching assistant three years ago, said: “We virtually lived out of our front room for the best part of six months and Martin even created a temporary kitchen in the lounge while all the work went on.”
“Their fitter Peter was brilliant,” said Judith. “He installed all the bedroom furniture and then moved on to the kitchen when the builders had finished the major works.
The loft extension created a brand new master bedroom overlooking the Tamar Valley and Judith wanted fitted bedroom furniture to complete the transformation. “I visited a number of showrooms and eventually found KF Kitchens who had an excellent display of fitted bedrooms,” she said.
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Nearly nine out of ten primary age children get the school of their choice Thousands of Plymouth primary children have found out which school they will be going to in September. The latest figures show that 97.32 per cent of city children (2095) were allocated one of their three preferences this year. 89.44 per cent received their first choice of school. 6.09 per cent of children received their second choice and 1.79 per cent their third choice. Just 2.68 per cent of children did not receive any of the schools they listed as a preference and so were allocated a place at the nearest school with a vacancy. This figure has improved from last year, only 82 children compared to 112 last year. Letters confirming school places for September 2016 were posted today. Those parents who filled out an online application form were emailed with their results. Parents then have two weeks to respond to the offer which can be done online. A total of 3077 applications were submitted for primary school places this year. That compares with 3045 last year, when the council was able to match 88.12 per cent of families with their first choice of primary school. Assistant director for Learning and Communities, Judith Harwood, said: “We know what a stressful time it can be when you find out which school your child has been allocated, so we work really hard to make sure we are able to match the majority of children with their first choice of school and to support families when this isn’t possible. “As a council we are determined to ensure parents and their children have choice over their education, so we are continuing to invest in our schools through expanding existing ones, encouraging the development of new schools where appropriate and helping to construct new school buildings. “We are currently building two permanent primary school expansions and a new three form entry primary and nursery academy all due to open in September 2016.” The city council has a statutory duty to provide enough school places across the city. Currently there are enough spaces within the city to accommodate everyone who has applied for a school place and there is a reasonable bank of surplus spaces (approximately six per cent). Judith continued: “Unfortunately, it is not always possible to offer your child a place in your preferred school. Any parent who is unhappy about the school place their child has been allocated can call our school admissions team on 01752 307166. “Lines are open between 11am and 3pm or email us primary.admissions@plymouth.gov.uk. “If we were unable to allocate to your first, second or third choice and offered you an alternative which you either need further information about or would like to know about other alternative options please contact us; we work with individual families to support them in finding the right school for their child.” Parents are also being reminded that for any school they ranked higher than the one allocated, their child will automatically be placed on a waiting list for that school and will be considered if a vacancy comes up between now and the start of the school year. Full details of admissions guidance and appeals information can be found by visiting www.plymouth. gov.uk/schooladmissions 8
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • continued from page 6 Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week. Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746. Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers. Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942 Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people. Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318. Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance. Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wendesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee,and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces. City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 206204 for more details. Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timothy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801. Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764. Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation. Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479. Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details. Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317.
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The hugely successful Plymouth Armed Forces Day is returning in June as a transformed spectacular two day event - Armed Forces Weekend.
The Armed Forces Weekend will be introducing some brand new spectacles including; The Rifles Freedom of the City Parade led by The Band of The Rifles, 29 Commando Royal Artillery’s Feu de Joie and Devonport Field Gun’s Association Junior Field Gun Competition.
The award winning event - Silver in the Devon Tourism Awards and Bronze for the South West Tourism Awards - raises awareness, acknowledges and supports the Armed Forces community, celebrating the incredible contribution they make to the country.
They will join two of the main attractions; a thrilling air display and a Saturday evening entertainment concert.
Plymouth City Council is hosting this two day event in association with Babcock. Mike Whalley, Babcock director for warship support said: “Babcock International Group is very proud to support Armed Forces Weekend in Plymouth and is looking forward to once again joining with the local community to celebrate the occasion with serving personnel, veterans and their families.”
“Therefore, we decided to extend the event to a two day extravaganza, with a range of new features to entice the community to keep coming back and to celebrate how proud we are of Plymouth’s naval and military history.
Due to the huge appetite of the public for this annual event, which saw around 50,000 visitors take to The Hoe in 2015, it will now take place over two days with much more to see and do. This extravagant weekend will take place on Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26, providing a whole host of exciting entertainment, airshows, military displays and parades that will attract visitors from far and wide. The weekend will include an RAF and Allied Air Force Memorial Service as well as a Parade of Standards, Cadets and Veterans. A number of arena displays will feature during the weekend which will include Military Bands, a Field Gun Crew Competition, Cadets Programme and Combat Displays. A Bustling Veterans Village, Royal Navy Village, Army Village and RAF Village supported by the Royal Marines will be on show for the local community to experience.
Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said; “Since 2008, Armed Forces Day has gone from strength to strength, becoming more popular with the local community each year.
“Armed Forces Weekend continues to honour our service men and women and I personally would like to say a huge thank you to the Armed Forces community and look forward to celebrating the outstanding contribution the Forces make to our country. “This event is an incredible showcase for Plymouth and we are pleased to once again be working with such fantastic sponsors.” Commodore Ian Shipperley, Naval Base Commander, Devonport, added: “We are all really proud to be supporting Armed Forces Weekend this year. “It is an ideal opportunity for the local community across the South West to show the depth of support for our military personnel, veterans and their families. This will be the second year I have attended in Plymouth and I am looking forward to what I am sure will be a wonderful day.” For more information visit the website at www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk.
Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome.
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.
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.
Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company.
Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788. Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317. 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. Details Dave Crawford 01752 407047 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 arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633.
Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649. 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 666801. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am
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Rising music star recognised at college awards
A musical star in the making has been recognised by City College Plymouth at the Student of the Term awards.
of recording and production. Esther’s compositions and performances show a real rising star in the making and I expect great things for her musical career.”
Esther Cole, 17, from Peverell is studying music at the College and had impressed both her lecturers and fellow students with her broad range of musical talents.
The Student of the Term scheme recognises and rewards students who are making a positive contribution to their course, the college or the local community - over and above what is expected.
Her voice will also be familiar to many people in Plymouth from her community radio show and acoustic performances in venues across the city.
There is an overall winner for each of the college’s curriculum areas, and these are all put forward for three further, special awards: the Students’ Union Award, the Governor’s Award and the Principal’s Award.
Mark Trewin, director of Creative, Cultural & Digital Industries, said: “It is so rare to find a young performer who is so accomplished across a broad musical spectrum, as well as on the technical side
On receiving her award, Esther said: “There are so many talented people on my course, so I was
really surprised to be recognised. I love performing and being able to explore the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff too.” Esther received a certificate and a prize at the ceremony held in the College’s PL1 Restaurant. The event was attended by the Student of the Term winners and their families, as well as their nominating tutors, senior members of college staff and college Governors. For more information about apprenticeships and the music courses on offer visit cityplym.ac.uk/ events or call 01752 305300.
Pictured right: City College student Esther Cole receives her award from Mark Trewin, director of Creative, Cultural & Digital Industries
Student rides rollercoaster to success
A young theme park enthusiast mixed business with pleasure when he got a tour of two of the country’s most popular attractions as part of a work experience trip for his college business course. Isaac Elwood, 16, from Devonport, who is studying for a Diploma in Business at City College Plymouth, was given a tour of Alton Towers Resort and Thorpe Park after writing to the bosses at Merlin Entertainments to tell them about his dream of becoming a theme park manager. Isaac said: “I’ve always loved visiting theme parks - we used to go to loads around the world on family holidays - so from when I was quite young, I knew that I wanted to be a theme park manager.
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“I was given a tour and got an eagle’s eye view of how the park operates. Everyone was so friendly and answered my endless questions. They think I’ve got real potential and that’s really inspired me to go for it. I really appreciate the time and effort they spent on me because they have a busy schedule.
A young student who came to Plymouth from Africa has been honoured at City College Plymouth’s Student of the Term awards. Bryan Nahimana, 18, is originally from Burundi, but now lives in Central Plymouth. He has been studying English at the college and really impressed his lecturers with how quickly he has adapted to life in the UK.
“Of course, I also got to go on some of the rides too. There’s too many to choose a favourite, but I love Nemesis because it still gives me a thrill every time I ride it!”
Teresa Gardner, Director of Business, Hospitality Care and Science, said: “Bryan had to adapt to life in Plymouth very quickly, and he did so with politeness, kindness, good humour and great patience. He has also thrown himself into the local community, participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and undertaking a ten mile hike along the South West Coast Path in the pouring rain!”
Isaac’s initiative taking and determination in organising his trip to the theme parks was recognised by his lecturers when the college awarded him the Student of the Term award.
“When I wrote to the guys at Merlin, I didn’t know if they’d even get back to me; so when they invited me for a tour, I couldn’t believe it! I’d visited both Alton Towers and Thorpe Park before, but this was something special.”
Teresa Gardner, faculty director for Business, Hospitality, Care and Science, said: “We encourage our students to be resourceful and create their own opportunities. Isaac now knows exactly what he needs to do to achieve his dream job and it has given him a great focus.
Isaac was given special access to both parks, speaking to the directors of the various teams who keep the parks running, from the director of human
“He was a very deserving recipient of the Student of the Term award, which recognises those who go over and above what is expected of them.”
Bryan’s community spirit recognised
The Student of the Term scheme recognises and rewards students who are making a positive contribution to their course, the college or the local community - over and above what is expected. Isaac receives his Student of the Term Award from Teresa Gardner, faculty director for Business, Hospitality, Care and Science at City College Plymouth
On receiving his award, Bryan said: “I am delighted to be in Plymouth and to get this award. I have been working hard to improve my English and hope to continue my studies at the college to find a good career.”
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Snowdrop Appeal’s fund-raising boost negligence department at Wolferstans Solicitors, holds the position of charities secretary and after presenting three potential charities to the committee, the Charity of the Year has been nominated as the Jasmine and Central Delivery Suite Snowdrop Appeal.
The Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division is a network of young legal professionals who offer support to each other and promote the values and benefits of the legal profession in the city. Part of their work involves fundraising and they have announced that they will support the Snowdrop Appeal as their Charity of the Year in 2016. The committee is chaired by Kyle Klesniks, a paralegal in the employment team at Wolferstans Solicitors. Kyle coordinates the running of the Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division alongside the secretary of the committee, Chloe Hamblin, trainee solicitor at Curtis Whiteford Crocker and 12 other legal professionals across the city.
Kyle Klesniks said: “I have been involved with the Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division for several years and I am lucky to be leading such a reliable and enthusiastic group. We have a several events coming this year and I am confident that we will raise a lot of much needed funds and awareness for such a valuable cause.”
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Their initial aim was to raise £1,000 which rapidly became a £100,000 target towards setting up a new specialist unit for bereaved parents of still birth, miscarriage and early baby loss at Derriford Hospital, situated away from the busy maternity area to help in easing the trauma and loss they will experience in such tragic times. They have developed the appeal and provide specialist support for families to help them through their bereavement and loss with experienced specialised staff and now aim to reach £300,000.
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“We have a number of events planned, from family fun days, to mud runs, quiz’s and our infamous summer ball to name but a few.” The Snowdrop Appeal was set up by Greg and Jen Phillips in 2009 after losing their daughter, Jasmine, at 32 weeks.
A significant part of the work conducted by the committee is to source sponsorship opportunities and to fundraise for their chosen Charity of the Year.
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A spokesman for the Snowdrop Appeal said: “Greg, Jen and everyone at the Snowdrop Appeal were absolutely shocked but delighted to hear from Helena confirming that their appeal had been chosen for this year’s Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division’s Charity of the year. “Having such an enthusiastic team behind you is instrumental in succeeding with an appeal and we know that all of Helena’s colleagues from many different local Plymouth solicitors will help both raise our profile and also help to raise such needed funds towards the appeal. “We are sincerely grateful for everything they can do and also for choosing us as their charity of the year for 2016, and look forward to working with them over the next year”. In the UK today, sadly 17 babies a day are still born or
The appeal has been recognised for their efforts, and in 2015 they were awarded the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award, with the funds raised so far entirely due to individual fundraising efforts. If you do wish to support Plymouth Junior Lawyers there is a link to their Just Giving Page: www.justgiving.com/Plymouth-JuniorLawyers-Committee They have a keen following on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin where they regularly announce their next fundraising events and networking events.
Plymouth social enterprise up for national accolade Plymouth based social enterprise, Iridescent Ideas, has been shortlisted for a national award. The firm, which has an office on Union Street, has been nominated for the national ‘Making a Mark’ competition run by the Social Enterprise Mark. The prize recognises the impact made by social enterprises across the country. The award is decided in Strictly Come Dancing style with half the points based on a public vote and half from a panel of expert judges. Gareth Hart, director of Iridescent Ideas, said: “It is great to receive national recognition like this and it goes to show that a small business, like us, can make a big difference. “We’ve been working hard to help people in Plymouth and the South West set up and run successful social enterprises and to make Plymouth one of the leading cities for social enterprise in the UK.” Richard Cobbett, assessment manager at the Social Enterprise Mark, said: “Iridescent Ideas has shown the difference and impact they make in simple, easy to understand terms. “They give their stakeholders – in this case, fellow social enterprises – a clear idea of their scope and ability to make a difference for them and, through them, for the wider community of Plymouth.”
The Iridescent team at its office in Genesis, Union Street, from left Lucy Blackley, Paul Read, Gareth Hart and Mel Tucker
Plymouth residents are being urged to vote for Iridescent.
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They can see all the nominees and vote for Iridescent here: www.socialenterprisemark. org.uk/making-a-mark-competition-shortlist
There are an estimated 150 social enterprises in Plymouth employing around 7,000 people.
Voting lasts until the May 27 and the winner will be announced at a national conference in Manchester in June. Other well-known businesses in the competition include The Eden Project and Cockpit Arts.
The shortlist has been selected from the network of over 200 social enterprises accredited by Social Enterprise Mark CIC.
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The competition highlights examples of how accredited social enterprises are creating considerable social impact within their local communities and in wider society.
Work starts on Mount Batten Tower
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Work has started on Plymouth’s historic Mount Batten Tower which could help the building attract more visitors.
said: “This is an historic building and needs to be handled with care. Installing new rails means we have to lift some fairly heavy granite flagstones and we need to be mindful that it is a scheduled monument.”
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Contractors will be putting up scaffolding around the tower ahead of a programme of work which will see a new rail or balustrade installed around the top of the tower as well as handrails on the outside staircase.
The work programme had to be cleared by Historic England to make sure it does not compromise the structure.
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The 400-year-old tower will be made more watertight with new drainage installed and stonework repointed.
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Earlier this year the Council opened up the tower to the public to get their thoughts and ideas of what they would like to see at the tower.
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The Council also commissioned consultants Levitate to put together a feasibility study to see how the tower can be opened up and the history of the headland better celebrated. From next week contractors Westcountry Stonemasons will be erecting scaffolding around the tower for the project which is likely to take around six months. Karen Brimacombe, product and contract management team leader
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pass away shortly after birth. This is something that touches the hearts of so many, and they certainly are a charity that the Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division are delighted to support.
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Other aspects of the project involve removing bitumen from around the tower, tidying up the interior and rewiring. The historic tower takes its name from Captain William Batten, a commander in Cromwell’s Parliamentarian navy. It was built during the Commonwealth period and held up to 10 guns on the upper floor to protect the eastern side of the Plymouth estuary and defend the entrance to Cattewater and Sutton Harbour. From 1913 the headland was used as an airbase by the Royal Navy and then the Royal Air Force. Plymouth City Council secured £155,000 for improvements to the tower including £84,000 from Historic England, £50,000 from the Coastal Revival Fund.
£300,000 donation keeps St Luke’s crisis team nurses on the roads Hundreds of families in Devon will continue to receive specialist care at home for loved ones at the end of their lives thanks to a six figure donation to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. The hard-working local hospice charity has just received a £300,000 gift from the Garfield Weston Foundation to part-fund their crisis team for the next two years. The money will support the St Luke’s crisis team who work in partnership with local health providers to support families at home and prevent unnecessary or emergency hospital stays. Fundraising manager Emma Cronin pictured with five year old Mason Vosper and Paediatric Matron Anita Dykes
Gold Dust Appeal hits £30,000
Derriford’s Gold Dust Appeal has reached an important milestone in its £100,000 fund raising campaign.
The Gold Dust Appeal aims to raise the six figure to create bright, exciting and welcoming wards for local children and young people at Derriford Hospital. The appeal has now reached £30,000 - almost a third of the way towards the total. Emma Cronin, Gold Dust fundraising manager, said: “We want to be able to care for children in a stimulating and sensitive environment with bright and spacious surroundings, which will provide greater comfort and privacy for children and their families. “A big thank you to everyone who has
helped us so far – organisations and individuals alike. Momentum is growing now and, although we still have a long way to go to reach £100,000, we have some fantastic events coming up for everyone to get involved in and we always welcome new ideas and support. Let’s reach our target to transform Derriford’s children’s wards.” Mason Vosper, aged five, joined Anita Dykes, Matron for Paediatrics, to put stickers on the wall chart and was dressed as a super hero. Mason is the first to sign up the appeal’s children’s fun run. More details to follow soon. For more information about the Gold Dust Appeal and how to get involved visit www. plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/golddust or like the Gold Dust page on Facebook.
This is done by providing a 72-hour window of specialist care to stabilise symptoms or facilitate prompt discharge from hospital. In 2015, the St Luke’s Crisis Team supported 332 people with end of life conditions to stay at home with their families. They also supported carers and loved ones who may be under immense pressure to respond to a rapidly changing situation. Maggie Draper, head of community care at St
Luke’s said: “We are absolutely delighted at the fantastic news that the Garfield Weston Foundation are so impressed with our service, that they are helping to fund it over the next two years.
receive the care they need at home when they need it most.”
“Staff are thrilled that their compassionate work has been recognised and this grant enables us to continue to deliver and develop this service further enabling more people to
Their aim is to support organisations that have effective solutions to help those most in need, from small community groups to large national institutions.
Garfield Weston is a family-founded, grantmaking trust which has been supporting charities across the UK for over 50 years.
Steve Statham appointed as CEO St Luke’s Hospice is officially under new management as Steve Statham, the charity’s longserving deputy chief executive officer, is handed the reins of the top job. Steve has 12 years of experience with the hospice, originally overseeing the support services
and facilities, before taking up the post of acting head following management changes last year. “I’m delighted to be able to take on the challenge of the new role,” said Steve. “I truly believe in our vision of a community where no-one has to die alone in pain or distress so my priorities are pushing what we do to more areas, more people and more places.” St Luke’s currently works with
around 3,200 people each year via its teams supporting people at home, at the specialist unit in Turnchapel or from Derriford Hospital. It’s also one of the largest independent retail chains in the region, managing over 30 shops across both sides of the Tamar Bridge. Originally from the Midlands,Steve and his partner Dawn have lived in Lydford since 1991.
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Festival has youngsters Spellbound in Devonport Park The sun shone on the Soapbox Theatre in Devonport Park for the Spellbound fairy and goblin festival which took place over the weekend of April 16 and 17. Hundreds of children of all ages turned out to enjoy a whopping selection of walkabout entertainment around the mini festival site. Organised by the Stiltskin Theatre and Arts company the sunshine on Saturday added to the magic of the performances. There was also the opportunity for youngsters to create art of their own. A storyteller took his audience to various parts of the festival ground on a ‘Tiny Tour’ whilst goblins excited an attentive young crowd with their gruesome act. Their audience lapped it up. The two days of fun also included music for the grown ups, as well as craft and food stalls. Youngsters are being encouraged to visit Stiltskin Theatre’s spring show Caterpillar. Performed by Stiltskin Theatre Company with live musical accompaniment from cellist Olga Ogomanic the show ‘‘Caterpillar’ is for little people up to the age of five. Designed to delight and immerse tiny audiences and their big people with colour, movement, sound, touch and visual enchantment, engaging their imaginations and telling the life story of caterpillars and their emergence as a butterfly.
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There are performances from May 19 continuing into June and tickets at £6.50 each are available from the Stiltskin Arts and Theatre Company website. As space is strictly limited it is advisable to book early. Stiltskin are a not for profit children’s theatre and arts organisation and they are developing the Soapbox Theatre into a unique venue for theatre and arts events for children and their families. All profits from the Spellbound Festival will go the much needed development of the Soapbox Theatre to create an even better experience for children when they visit in the future. Tickets can be booked on line at www.stilstskin.org.uk
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Food waste? It’s a valuable resource!
People living in Plymouth or Exeter, unlike residents in the rest of the Devon, have no access to a household food waste collection service. Householders in the South Hams were the first to be offered this facility in 2002. If food waste recycling operated here in Plymouth, householders would be able to keep their brown bins or black bags free from nearly all the messy, smelly bits of rubbish.
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skins, the tough leaves of a pineapple, tea bags and coffee grounds, meat and fish bones and other inedible parts; these items are not attractive but they’re still full of nutrients and should be dealt with responsibly.
Food waste is what attracts seagulls and foxes, and we’ve all seen the consequences: rubbish bags torn open so that their contents are scattered across pavements and back lanes. A separate collection would mean that householders could securely lock food waste away in special bins which could then be collected and taken each week, for example, to the Anaerobic Digester (AD) at Langage Farm, just outside Plymouth.
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Story by Pat Bushell of Transition Plymouth You probably know the ice cream that Langage produces, but are you aware that this is a great example of the ecologically responsible ‘circular economy’? The AD unit at Langage creates electricity to run the farm as well as producing a rich fertiliser that goes back onto the fields. This results in lusher grass growth, eaten by the cows whose milk is then made into the ice cream we know. With this system all the goodness, the nutrients in the food waste, are recycled back into the food chain. In the
circular economy everything is recycled and there is no waste. This is why some of us got together in 2014 as Plymouth Food Waste Partnership, with the intention of changing the way food waste is dealt with in the city. The group expanded to include people from commercial organisations, the city council and community groups in Plymouth, as well as individuals who were simply concerned about this issue. We have been awarded a lottery grant to produce a feasibility study and to hold awareness raising workshops in schools, and have also been chosen as one of the runners-up in the Sainsbury’s Waste Less,
Save More initiative this year.
So what happens to food waste now? Unsorted waste collected by the City Council all goes to the Energy from Waste plant (EfW), known locally as the Devonport Incinerator. This plant makes electricity, but leaves behind ash that needs to be disposed of. Apart from the recycling, all of Plymouth’s waste now ends up there. It’s an example of the old linear economy, that is: resources are used up creating rubbish which then needs to be disposed of. Doesn’t the circular economy make more sense? We think so. If you would like more information, please contact Penny Tarrant at penbilly@gmail.com
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Spring success for Stoke fair bodes well for summer event
The success for the Stoke Village Spring Fair held at Blockhouse Park has given encouragement for an even bigger Summer event.
The regular fairs held at the Youth and Community Centre at the Blockhouse usually attract around 10 stalls selling all sorts of produce and crafts. Profits help the local STAR (Stoke Traders and Residents) organisation which is looking to improve both aspects of the
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Andrew said, “We’ve had a great response from the village and it continues to grow. It would be good to eventually revive the carnival.”
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Pension Wise advice Advice Plymouth is the partner organisation of four charities in Plymouth; Age UK Plymouth, Routeways, Plymouth Guild and Citizens Advice Plymouth. Citizens Advice Plymouth runs the Pension Wise service for a large proportion of Devon and is a vital service for many. It is widely agreed that pensions are confusing. From the terminology to the vast amount of potential avenues available; there are lots of obstacles between you and a clear, well-informed decision. The government recognised this and in response created Pension Wise. Pension Wise is a free, impartial government service that helps people approaching retirement to go through their options so they can make informed decisions about their pension pot. James Smith* accessed the Pension Wise service in November. Mr. Smith contacted his local service after seeing the national advertisement on TV and felt that it was time he understood his pension options more clearly. He made an appointment with Citizens Advice Plymouth and felt that “as a first step to looking forward it was very good.” A Pension Wise appointment will help you go through your options so you can make confident decisions that are best for you and your family. The appointment is usually 45 minutes long and is tailored to the individual, taking into account the value of their pension pot and their plans for retirement. Be aware that an appointment is not regulated financial advice – it provides impartial guidance and does not recommend products or providers. The service is there to help everyone understand what it’s all about
By Anna Salisbury of Advice Plymouth and then this enables the individual to clearly look into their options. The dedicated team at Citizens Advice Plymouth offer face to face appointments at any of these locations: Plymouth, Exeter, Totnes, Paignton, Torquay, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton abbot. Citizens Advice was chosen by HM Treasury to work on Pension Wise due to their expertise at helping people understand their circumstances and the next steps available to them. Mr. Smith said of the service “It was an ideal place to go, with plenty of stuff to look into.” You can get information and guidance online at www.pensionwise.gov.uk. You can also book an appointment with a guidance specialist on the phone or faceto-face. A pension wise appointment may help you if you: • are approaching retirement or are 50 or over • have a defined contribution pension • are thinking of accessing your pension • have not had a guidance appointment before Call 01752 502695 to book an appointment. *An alternative name has been used for the client’s privacy and protection.
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Should we stay in or come out?
That’s the question we will all be answering as (and if) we vote in the EU referendum on June 23 as to whether the UK remains in the European Union. In the meantime we will all no doubt receive literature though our doors, have the opportunity to watch TV presentations and review the posts of Facebook friends who have strong views on the subject. These will mainly seek to argue strongly one way or the other and provide many reasons why their view is justified and seek to persuade us to vote as they recommend. I am not going to use this column to seek to sway you one way or the other but I will attempt to give you an honest and researched view of whether it is really best for the UK to stay in or come out of the European Union. Here it is…are you ready?…..the answer is… “no one really knows”! Much as people will try to convince you otherwise, for me this is the true position. The world is now so complex and so many matters are interlinked with others that it is impossible to accurately predict the effect of such an action on an individual country, European or even global stage. Certainly the financial world is very complex. The global economy is still extremely unbalanced and seemingly becoming more
so as interacting weaknesses continue to amplify each other. The goals of balanced growth, balanced economic policies and a safe financial system still elude us.
Whether we stay in or come out of the European Union, many of the main problem issues will remain in our economy. We spend more than we earn, both as a country and indeed (for many people) as individuals. Such economics are not sustainable in the long run both on a macro (national) or micro (individual) level. Whatever the outcome we will need to get our own books balanced. As a country the effects of this situation are now being manifested in cuts in many public services and benefits. Many at the poorer end of our society seem to be suffering disproportionately more than those who are better off financially. As individuals we are being forced to look at our own household budgets more carefully to work out those items of expenditure we really have to make and then cutting out some of the more “luxury” items, which we may not now be able to afford. Some still have the legacy of high levels of debt to deal with. Low interest rates are possibly keeping the full manifestation of this problem subdued but this could change if the much predicted interest rate rise occurs, even at a small level. If you are struggling with unmanageable debt and require assistance, then seek independent,
City College is one of only a few colleges to buck the national trend by being awarded a ‘Good’ rating. The annual report by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills emphasises just how challenging it is to achieve a good outcome at inspection. It is, therefore, all the more impressive that Ofsted has praised the College for providing “good education and training” to their students. As the premier FE college in Plymouth, City College has 13,000 students studying a range of vocational qualifications, part-time courses, university-level Foundation Degrees and higher education courses, Apprenticeships and other work-based learning options. Inspectors spoke to students, staff, parents and employers to get a clear overview of the breadth, depth and quality of what the college offers. The results show that the college scored highly across the board, with their student satisfaction, teaching, courses, Apprenticeship programmes, facilities, 14
Over £2,300,000 of developer contributions are to be allocated to a number of projects designed to help the city grow and flourish.
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safeguarding policies, English and maths provision and leadership team all receiving praise in the report.
organisations. They use these well to develop a curriculum that reflects the employment priorities of the city.”
The college’s award-winning Apprenticeship programme was also highlighted, with inspectors reporting that apprentices “make very good progress, with a higher proportion than the national average completing their programmes successfully” and that they receive “particularly good advice and guidance” to “match them well to training opportunities offered by employers”.
Phil Davies continued: “We are incredibly fortunate in Plymouth. We have a considerable number of employers in the city who recognise the advantages of engaging in a meaningful dialogue with their local college about their future workforce and the development of their skills base. They ensure that the courses we run are employer-led, that they support economic development and that they are aligned to the priorities of the city and wider region. The result is that we have highlyskilled students who leave us work-ready.
Phil Davies, principal and chief executive of City College, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have maintained our status as a ‘Good’ college with outstanding features. I am extremely proud of the team at the College, our students and employer partners for helping us to achieve this result. Students are happy to study here and the report is full of praise for the work we do. We can all - students, staff and alumni - be proud of the City’s College.” The “experience and expertise” of the college’s Board of Governors and Senior Leadership team was praised by inspectors who noted that: “Leaders have developed extensive links and partnerships with employers and employer
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Apart from my firm, there are other also organisations that you can contact: Useful numbers for those with debt problems: Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Plymouth Focus 01752 669785 www.plymouthfocus.co.uk Citizens Advice (Plymouth) 0844 8269717 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG Telephone: 01752 775068
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City College celebrating ‘good’ Ofsted result Students and staff at City College Plymouth are celebrating after being rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted following their inspection in March 2016.
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“We are fiercely ambitious for the College, the City and the region. This latest report is not just good news for the college, but also great news for Plymouth. Maintaining our status as a ‘good’ college is an irrefutable quality mark for our students, businesses and local community who can have real confidence in their city’s FE College and the services we provide. “We will continue to build on our successes and further develop our provision to the benefit of our students, employers, community and the city’s economy.”
meets every month to allocate capital funding or authorise more detailed work to various projects. As a result the council will formally allocate £2,345,000 from its Community Infrastructure Levy to projects which are making a difference to the lives of people in the city.
The CIL is a fund made up of contributions developers have made to counter the effect of development. This financial contribution is then distributed according to an agreed list which can range from transport and leisure facilities to open spaces. • £850,000 to support improvements to public spaces around the city centre including supporting businesses through a shop front improvement scheme and redesigning outside public areas around the new-look Bretonside leisure complex. • £300,000 to the new-look Central Library which opened last month and £245,000 allocated to the European Marine Site (which is the Plymouth Sound and its estuaries) to create an action plan detailing key projects needed to protect the site within the context of a growing city. • £950,000 contribution to support the ongoing regeneration of North Prospect. The contribution is to bridge a financial gap which is threatening PCH’s ability to deliver this massive transformation. It will help pay for work associated with Phase 5 of the redevelopment programme and could entail providing or improving open spaces and play areas, traffic calming and parking facilities, installing main sewers to treatment plants as well as flood prevention measures. The council is to also buy a specific property in the city centre as an investment opportunity. The council is currently the freeholder of the property and the acquisition will lead to a good rental income. The sale negotiations are currently under way so the council is not in a position to say which property it is considering. The board has also supported a plan for a new national standard allweather hockey pitch at the College of St Mark and St John. The council has indicated it is prepared to support the college’s bid for funding and is likely to make a contribution once it has considered a more detailed business case.
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Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month. The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477. Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652. Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527. Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124. The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The club aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers. We also extend this invitation to all Head & Neck Cancer sufferers. Please get in touch and come and join us. Club Members usually meet up at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital and the following month we take a trip somewhere – anywhere! Please contact Geoff READ on (01752) 563 800 or email him on geoffnread@ gmail.com. Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org 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. Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings. Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks. Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575. Second-hand book stall Every second Saturday in the month 2pm-3.30 pm, at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. In aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s. 16
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History Festival has events for all ages The 2016 Plymouth History Festival starts on runs Saturday May 7 and continues until Sunday June 5. This is the fourth year that the month-long celebration of Plymouth’s history has taken place and details are now live at www.plymhistoryfest.wordpress.com. This year’s programme includes exhibitions and displays, special events, family activities, talks, walks and tours. One of the major highlights of the festival is the popular Pirate Weekend which takes place on May 14 and 15 in the Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour. There will be an Open Day at Crownhill Fort between 12 noon and 5pm on Friday May 27 with cannon firing at 2pm. Devonport Park will be the location for a children’s treasure trail, starting at the Pavilion Café from 11am to 2pm. The Devon Family History Society will be running a fun trail for youngsters aged between 5 and 14 with badges and
certificates for all who take part. Exhibitions explore subjects such as the Blitz, Charles Darwin, the Battle of Jutland and the history of Plymouth’s sports and sporting personalities. Walks take place all over the city enabling people to follow in the footsteps of famous figures such as the Parkers of Saltram and the Beatles as well as discover some of the lesser-known aspects of Plymouth‘s heritage. Talks cover topics as diverse as Agnes Weston, Lawrence of Arabia, Boer War soldiers, historical mining landscapes and the 1970s. They are set to take place in venues as varied as the Plymouth Synagogue, St Andrew‘s Church, Ford Park Cemetery and the Athenaeum. Other special events include an Open Day at the Devonport Naval
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503. Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676. Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099. The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade. org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218. 5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18
Heritage Centre on May 30, a Medieval Tournament in Plympton St Maurice on May 14 and 15 and Local Studies Day at the Robbins Conference Centre, Plymouth University. Families can enjoy arts and crafts
years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time). Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981. Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311. Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 The Rainbow Experience First Tuesday of each month Social/Support group for older lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people (50ish and over) living in and around Plymouth. Meet at Plymouth Arts Centre, Looe Street, Plymouth, (near Bretonside bus station) at 2.30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month. It provides a safe, non judgemental and encouraging atmosphere for LGBT people to meet and share experiences. For more information contact David on 07722 019423.
activities, a children’s quiz and the chance to meet a costumed re-enactor dressed as a World War I nurse, and more. For more information visit www. plymhistoryfest.wordpress.com
Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. 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 from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090. Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704. Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club. KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685. Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503. Exercise Classes for over 60s Wednesdays Keyham Methodist Community Hall 10.15am-11.15am Exercise classes for the over 60`s and registered disabled. Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 408951. Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon
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Road testing a UK first in Plymouth Recent studies show that 76% of adults in the UK now own a smart phone, suggesting that we are hurtling towards a digital revolution that some of us are struggling to keep up with, writes Karen Pilkington.
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Working in partnership with Amey, the local highway services provider, Plymouth City Council, and supported William Nel Barker with the Changify app by Plymouth University and Real Ideas Organisation, There will be representatives from Amey and/or the the Design 4 Social Change team are looking for council present on scheduled dates shared in advance to 200 amazing local road users to sign up so they can engage, discuss, and celebrate the fact that having a say download the app to their smart phone which will enable does make a difference. them to take pictures of issues of concern, share them The pilot is also looking for local businesses who would with other app users including those with the ability to do host the meet ups. Cafés, coffee shops and pubs are something about them. great places to get together and hosting does not just Paul Anderson, Plymouth account director at Amey said: mean increased footfall, but also the opportunity to “We are hoping Changify Smarter Streets will enable contribute to the discussions. us to further tap into the views of Plymouth residents. Would better parking, cycle lock ups, or a pedestrian Feedback from stakeholders is normally gathered crossing make for better access to local businesses? through consultations and meetings but through this Local hubs also keep the pilot micro local, easy to get to, innovative prototype we will be able to collate real-time and keep the numbers in each group friendly.
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College is Fairtrade winner
City College Plymouth has won two awards at the 2016 South West Fairtrade Business Awards.
The college won a gold award in the Best Fairtrade university or college category for the third year in a row and was recognised as the overall winner in their category. General Manager for the college’s catering supplier Aramark, Mark Jones, also received a silver award in the Best Fairtrade Advocate category. Laura Parry, sustainability officer at City College Plymouth, said: “We are delighted that the college has been recognised for the work they do promoting Fairtrade. It was also wonderful for Mark to be recognised for the second year running. We are continually looking to improve our provision of Fairtrade products and we actively raise awareness of Fairtrade to both staff and students within the College and to the local community.” The ceremony, held at the At-Bristol Science Centre, was the culmination of
March’s Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations in the region - which included City College’s Fairtrade Brunch organised and hosted by students studying at the college. The brunch forms part of the ‘Sit Down for Breakfast, Stand Up for Farmers’ campaign, highlighting the fact that many farmers in developing countries provide food for us, but don’t get paid enough to feed their own families - an injustice Fairtrade seeks to redress.
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Businesses that use and sell Fairtrade products make a significant contribution to reducing poverty in developing countries and helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Fairtrade also enables businesses to achieve transparency in supply chains demanded by the Modern Slavery Act 2015. City College Plymouth achieved its status as a ‘Fairtrade College’ in 2008, meaning that it has made a commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade products throughout the college. The Plymouth Shopper
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • • continued from page 16 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017. 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 Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018. Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio. Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951. 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. 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. 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. Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434. This year is the choir’s centenary. 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 Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd 18
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Fringe Festival returns
Plymouth Fringe Festival launched last year returns in 2016 with nearly 50 events featuring theatre, dance, comedy and interactive performance by artists drawn from across the globe.
Taking place during the half term week of Monday May 30 to Saturday June 4, venues include the Theatre Royal, Barbican Theatre and The House as well as more unexpected places such as The Nowhere Inn – and for those adventurous audience members who like to catch multiple shows, there will once again be discounts for those who wish to buy more than one ticket. This year’s festival includes some of the most exciting companies from across the UK as well as the very best in home-grown talent from the South West with companies such as Toast of Plymouth Fringe 2015 Award-winners Bring Your Own Theatre Collective and Documental
including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information. CoGS Kids Club Wednesdays in term time For primary age children at the Church Hall of The Good Shepherd, Marine Rd, Oreston at 3.30pm. Games, cookery. craft, stories, films. For details contact Steve on 213358 or Sue on 480568. Beit Ezra Saturdays We are an informal group looking at the Jewish roots of Christianity and the place of the Jewish people and Israel today. We meet from 4pm to 5:30pm at Kinterbury House, Kinterbury St, Plymouth. For details see www.beit-ezra.org.il or email david@beit-ezra.org.il
Scratchworks Theatre Company at the Plymouth Fringe Festival
Theatre returning with new shows alongside new faces to the festival such as award-winning comedian Rob Gee and NOVA, whose Invisible City amassed a number of five star reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. With over 1,500 people attending shows as part of Plymouth Fringe Festival 2015, this year’s festival in May is sure to be a celebration of
Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays). Singing for the Brain Thursdays A singing programme to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music. Carers are welcome, with refreshments provided. The sessions are also supported by volunteers. Meet every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at Catherine Street Baptist Church PL1 2AD. Call Tracey Rousell at Plymouth Alzheimers Society on 01752 608900 or Paul King 01752 608909 South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 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. Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Regular events at Oasis, 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 10am to 12 noon art group; 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. 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 Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe
theatre and live performance not to be missed. Plymouth Fringe Festival is curated by Toast in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Barbican Theatre and Peninsula Arts, and is supported by Arts Council England and Plymouth Culture. Details of the full programme for the Plymouth Fringe Festival can be found at www. plymouthfringe.com
in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. For more details telephone 318087. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area. 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 Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details. Carers Support Group Last Tuesday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Library 10am- 1pm on the last Tuesday of the month. 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 well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/ DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment
Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389. The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation. org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877. Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990. Classique Dance Studios Based in Stoke we have classes available for all ages starting from three years old in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, cheer leading, and street dance. Classes run from Monday to Saturday. After February half term we are starting ‘A Day Of Dance’ every Saturday for children from 6 to10 years which includes musical theatre group, cheer leading, street dance, ballet and jazz classes from 10.30am-3.30pm. Anyone interested in joining Classique Dance Studios or the new ‘Day Of Dance’ on Saturday’s please email classiquedancestudios2014@gmail.com www.classiquedance-studios.com Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936. 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 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.
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Personal conviction, belief and democracy While walking along a beach, an elderly gentleman saw someone in the distance bending down, picking something up and throwing it into the ocean.
according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Such is the reality of the spiritual journey. Prayer is often defined as a relational process of communication between us and God. So for many of us “It makes a difference to us.”
As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish one by one and tossing each one gently back into the water. He came closer still and called out,
A brief examination of the life of Jesus Christ will reveal that His life, authority and power was undergirded through communication with His Father in heaven. So at least from His perspective prayer worked/works.
“Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”
The most significant referendum vote for a generation is taking place on June 23rd whether to exit or stay in the European Union. Just before this momentous vote we have local votes on May 5th which impact on our lives locally.
The young man paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean.“ The old man smiled, and said, “I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” To this, the young man replied,
The vote in June is going to be a major nation changing decision which by definition is going to impact on us all with massive consequences at least in the short term, whether we like it or not. It seems that the most important issue is economic and control of our borders, but I think it may have deeper reverberations upon us all. This is a complicated issue.
“The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.” Upon hearing this, the elderly observer commented, “But, young man, do you not realise that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can’t possibly make a difference!” The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish, threw it into the back into the ocean past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.” This age old story is applicable when individuals are being challenged by others about the actions and choices they make which may seem hopeless or absurd. ‘What’s the point?’ a person will say to the individual with a strong conviction and world view doing something that seems pointless.
So what is the point of all this? I think there is a variation on this story about starfish when it comes to comparing it to voting in a democratic society. During the last national elections there was an initiative called ‘Show Up’ which encouraged people of whatever political persuasion, to at least show up and vote. So all of us should at list familiarise ourselves with the issues at hand.
My head and heart are in conflict over this massive decision of this referendum in terms of how to vote and therefore in examining the issues I will engage in prayer. I Many people are motivated in life through personal conviction. And a conviction of will pray for our leaders in the political sphere as they strive to put forward the issues how people see life is part of living within our liberal democracies. Free will and free of the referendum. Also, we are encouraged to pray for those in authority because choice and acting responsibly for the good within our common humanity are part of they are empowered through our election of them into political office, to make the maturing process as human beings. these political strategies work. Regardless of the outcome, at least in conscience, I will know that from my faith As a Christian, I have a belief Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow perspective I was engaged in in the power of prayer. I have the process of contributing to of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms experienced answer to prayer as I have endeavoured to Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ our common good even if my prayer only had the impact live my life through the good plymouth. Also, download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google of saving one starfish as and bad times with varying Play and the Apple app store. represented by ‘one vote’. degrees of success and failure,
History in the spotlight on Local Studies Day Plymouth’s annual Local Studies Day will take place on Saturday May 7 with a day of presentations that celebrate the history of Plymouth. The event, which will kickstart this year’s History Festival, will be held at the Robbins Conference Centre from 9am to 4.30pm. It will also include a series of small displays highlighting current projects and activities from local history societies. A packed schedule for the day includes seven different presentations from local history experts. The University of Exeter’s Derek Gore will look at new evidence for Vikings in the South West. Not a lot of people know that Plymouth’s Cattewater Wreck was the UK’s first protected wreck – the Mary Rose actually came second! Martin Read from Plymouth University will explain more about Plymouth’s own Tudor ship, highlighting the outcomes of new research and scientific analysis. Playwright John Nash and actors from the Barbican Theatre will discuss how performance can help people understand history, drawing on their experience of bringing the city’s historic Elizabethan House to life last year with their production of ‘The Spice Box’. Taxation is very topical at the moment and well-known Devon historian Todd Grey will remind attendees that taxes were just as popular in the period 1550-1640! 2016 sees the continuing centenary of World War I and the 75th anniversary of the Blitz so, fittingly, Dr Ian Hodgins from the Ford Park Cemetery Trust will talk about the ‘Victors and Victims of War’. The day will round off with a step back to into the ‘Plymouth Beats’ of the 1950s courtesy of the South West Film and Television Archive and South West Image Bank, plus updates on future projects from the Council’s libraries and arts and heritage services. Tickets for Local Studies Day are £12, with an optional buffet lunch available for an extra £10. Bookings can be made online or by calling the Museum and Art Gallery on 01752 304774. The closing dates are April 29 for those who wish to book with lunch and May 6 for admission only. Local Studies Day is jointly organised by Plymouth City Council and the Old Plymouth Society, with the support of Plymouth University’s Peninsula Arts.
Work of talented quilters on display The artistic skills of a group of dedicated quilters will be on show at Mount Gould Methodist Church in May.
could find was based in Elburton, but then it moved to Yealmpton and I found driving down country lanes on a cold winter’s night rather daunting.
The group, which is called the Pilgrim Patchers, was started by Pat King and meets every Monday morning at the church between 10am and 12 noon.
“So with another lady we started our own group called Sound Stitchers at Tothill Community Centre.
Pat had been a member of the Quilters Guild in London before she moved back to Plymouth in 2002. Pat said: “The only local group I
“Seven years later the group is still going strong and meets on the second Monday of the month at Plymouth Highbury Trust from 7pm to 9pm.” Pat then decided that there was a need for a daytime group and Pilgrim Patchers was formed and they have met at Mount Gould
Methodist Church for the last three years. Pat later started the Goulden Girl Stitchers to meet the needs of absolute beginners and this group meets every other Thursday from 10am to 1pm. “We have made a Christmas quilt and a Remembrance Day quilt for the church and this year will be the first show at the church.” A number of other craft groups meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church on a weekly basis, including a cardcraft group which meets on Tuesdays and a group called Cro/Knit Stars who enjoy crocheting and knitting on a Thursday morning. The show will be held on May 14 in Mount Gould Church Hall from 10am and will feature the work of the Pilgrim Patchers, Goulden Girls and the other craft groups. There will also be a sales table and goodies from a local trader. Admission is £2 with proceeds going to church funds and the Plymouth Branch of SSAFA. For more information contact Pat King 01752 240560. The Plymouth Shopper
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Eggbuckland trio cook their way to chef team title Eggbuckland Community College are the overall winners of City College Plymouth’s annual Young Chef Team Challenge.
The winning team, Alys Doe, Daniel Boucher and Callum Walker, impressed the judges with their innovative and well-presented dishes.
Drawing fierce competition from schools across Plymouth, the competition asked teams of three student to design a three course menu that was suitable for top athletes, Plymouth Raiders’ players, Duane Bailey and Michael Vigor.
Sam Selby, youth liaison officer at the college, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for any budding chefs to experience working in a real life restaurant environment.
The dishes had to reflect the healthy, high energy requirements of Raiders’ athletes diets, as well as fitting to the students’ personal tastes and being pleasing to the eye. The teams were given three core ingredients - salmon, pork and pineapple - to base their culinary creations on. Both Duane and Michael were on hand to taste the food and announced Eggbuckland as the winners at the College’s PL1 Restaurant. Helping the Raiders’ players to judge this year’s competition was City College Plymouth’s Hospitality and Catering Academy Manager, Chaz Talbot.
“We’re really excited to be working with local schools, the fantastic judges and Plymouth Raiders again for this annual event. Each year the standards rise and the young chefs produce high quality food, showing plenty of culinary skills. Congratulations to Eggbuckland Community College for a well-deserved win.” Prizes were also awarded to the team that produced the best individual course: the best starter was awarded to Devonport High School for Boys, the best main went to Lipson Academy B Team and the best dessert went to Lipson Academy A Team. The other schools competing this year included Devonport High School for Girls and Lipson Academy.
The winning Young Chef Team Challenge team from Eggbuckland
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for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080 Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information. Singing for the Brain Mondays The Alzheimer’s Society hold Singing for the Brain on every Monday, ( not on Bank Holidays ) at the William Venton Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymstock. Do you enjoy singing? Why not go along and increase your well being with our singing for the brain programme specifically designed for those living with dementia. Carers are welcome too. Join them every Monday between 2pm and 3.30pm.
Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391. Contact and Conversation Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 2pm at St Barnabas Church, next to the doctor’s surgery off Stuart Road. Contact, conversation, tea and cakes. Everyone welcome, free to all. Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777. Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them. Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894. Sunday Sale Second Saturday of the month Book stall, games, refreshments and bric-a-brac sale, 2pm to 4pm Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth.
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 07527687804 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail. com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures. Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10.30am for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. All new members will receive a very warm welcome. Please ring 01752 513197 for details. Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-to-be. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parents-to-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 Community Coffee Morning Fridays 10am-12pm Enjoy delicious English and Romanian home made cakes, a great cup of tea or coffee, and of course, some good company. Everyone welcome. Ford Baptist Church, Alfred Road, Plymouth, PL2 1QB Self defence classes Small but well-respected martial arts club. Classes most nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults. For details visit www.budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366. Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock. Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact the Secretary Colin (401018). Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm. Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14. To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) The association are hoping this year to increase the membership of RAFA, that means approaching ex-members of the RAF and serving members. If any of you know of friends or relations who may wish to join please get in touch. Branch committee meetings will be held as usual on the
fourth Wednesday of each month. Dates for 2016 are Apr 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, and Dec 14, to which old and new members are invited, should they have any problems or wish to join up. Meetings are held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plain, Plymouth at 6.30 pm. The AGM this year will be on Wednesday March 2, same venue at 6.30pm all welcome. For further information please contact the branch secretary on 07722 338090 especially prospective new members. South Devon Decorative & Fine Arts Society (SDDFAS) We are part of NADFAS, the National Association, and have over 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome some new members and introductory guest visits are available. Visit www. southdevondfas.org.uk for programme information and other details. Plym Valley Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild Third Monday of the month The group meets at at Norley Hall, 70-74 Plymstock Road, Plymstock. We are a friendly group of likeminded people of varying age and skill, from beginners to the very experienced. Forthcoming events March 21 Janet Pavey Cat-n-Hat (members £3 non members £5) Apr 18 TBC; May 16 AGm and flower demon by Yvonne Lamerton (£2/£4); June 20 Ann Pickard Bride & Groom (£4/£8); July 17 Carolyn Harvey Sunday workshop TBC; July 18 Carolyn Harvey Various sugarcraft techniques TBC. More information from secretary Ros Hawkins 408759. Dartmoor Rambling Club Enjoy the countryside and get exercise by walking and talking with our club. As well as Dartmoor we walk the countryside and coast. Wednesday walks are 8 to 10 miles by public transport and also some weekend walks- eg. Buckland Monachorum, Lydford, Hemerdon Mine, Three Barrows, River Lynher. Call Russell 01752 266608 for more info. Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482; President Gloria Ward 01752 776978 and Chair Janine Capstack. Website www.pmosc. btck.co.uk Plymouth Morrismen Wednesdays Plymouth Morrismen are looking for new members for the coming season. They meet at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 8pm on Wednesdays. Everyone most welcome. Dances will be taught and by May you will be able to dance in public on our outings in the Plymouth area. In the summer we will also be going to France for their sea time festival, Tonbridge, Southhampton, Yeovil and Par. Visit the website at www.plymouthmorrismen.org.uk for details and the full programme. But best of all come and meet us there is a lot more to tell or call 01752 337564. Central Park Dog Walkers Association Daily Meet at 10am and 2pm every day at the Golf Cafe near Plymouth Life Centre. Very friendly and informal. For help and advice for all ages.
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EU Referendum June 23 time to make up your mind
#EUreferendum 23rd June 2016 TIME TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND!
Up until recently, many of us may have considered we could determine membership of the European Union with a penalty shoot out - at least we thought we would get a better public response this way, writes Karen Pilkington.
WANT TO KNOW THE FACTS? Question time style Debate Independently and unbiasedly chaired by University of Plymouth Students’ Union and 38 Degrees members from Plymouth
However in just the last few weeks, indifference has given way to much more consideration, and it seems that the great British public are intending to take the matter seriously.
WEDS 18TH MAY | 6:30PM RolanD levinsky lectuRe theatRe, Plymouth univeRsity
For many of us, we find ourselves in a situation where we urgently need to know more to be able to make an informed decision on how to vote on June 23.
Register for your FREE ticket on j.mp/eu-referendum-debate Post your questions on facebook.com/38degreesPlymouth
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Congratulations to Teresa Tyler-Smith who was the winner of the Zuzimo
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in our March edition. She won dinner for two.
For this reason, a group of 38 Degrees members in Plymouth, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth Students’ Union have organised a debate, whereby local people can
put their questions to a panel with regard to answering the referendum question, “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?”. 38 Degrees is a not for profit political activism organisation that campaigns on a wide range of issues, bringing together ordinary people in the UK to work together, independent of any political party. The debate will be strictly impartially chaired to ensure that local voters can be given facts to help them make their own decision. Questions are being asked for by those who register for the event to be put to the speakers in a Question Time Style debate. The debate will be held in the Roland Levinsky Lecture Theatre in Plymouth University on Wednesday 18th May at 6.30pm. Tickets are free, but need to be pre ordered, either via the online ticketing service eventbrite, or by
contacting the Student Union directly. There will be three speakers on each side chosen from the Vote Leave Campaign, Stronger In Campaign and the Green Party. Speakers will include a mix of political persuasions on both sides as, according to the Daily Telegraph, “Public opinion toward the EU cuts across traditional divides, disconnecting the established parties and their voters”. Simply put, this is not a right/left issue. They will answer questions put to them by members of the audience. Questions are welcomed on the 38 Degrees Plymouth Facebook site, Facebook. com/38degreesPlymouth; by emailing info@ upsu.com or by phoning the Students Union on 01752 588372 and leaving an answer phone message. Tickets can also be requested using the UPSU phone number or email address or via the eventbrite link j.mp/eu-referendum-debate.
Devon Chamber of Commerce responds to business calls for clearer information ahead of referendum Devon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an event on May 13 at the Moorland Garden Hotel to provide clear, factual information from both sides of the EU debate, following results from its recent Quarterly Economic Survey poll where 58 per cent of businesses said they would be interested in attending an event to hear from both sides.
With the EU referendum due to take place on June 23, Devon Chamber of Commerce has surveyed businesses in the county to understand current views on where businesses sit on the EU debate.
factual information from both sides of the EU debate.
Despite a majority expressing the need for further information more than half of businesses (66%) believe that leaving the EU could pose a risk to the UK economy.
It runs from 8.30am to 10am on May 13 at the Moorland Garden Hotel to hear from the speakers present and pose questions to the panel to help provide clearer information on the impact that the EU referendum could have on the UK’s economy.
Speakers at the event will include representatives from the Stronger In Europe, Vote Leave and Open Europe campaigns, with a focus on sharing clear,
Businesses from across the county are invited to join the Chamber at this breakfast event.
Further information can be found at www. devonchamber.co.uk
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WORK FROM HOME – Mel’s Magic makeup team are looking for individuals who would like to earn some extra money selling a well known brand Avon, hours to suit, discounts on your favourite brand, great commission. Why not become a representative or sales leader today you don’t even have to go door to door and you have your own personal on line shop please contact Mel 07950 006144 for more information on this great opportunity. COMPANION – Help for young at heart lady to visit and to take out. Must be reliable, no ties, caring, and genuine replies. Available day and evening and some weekends and school holidays, flexible hours. No time wasters please. £10 per hour, four hours a week including weekends. Crownhill area if possible. Call 01752 783 694 for further details. PART TIME STYLIST – Qualified stylist required. Self employed position 50/50 share with owner, in a well equipped friendly salon in Southway . Clients waiting immediate start. Tel: 788488 ask for Danielle PART TIME BARBER – Qualified barber required. Self employed position 50/50 share with owner, in a well equipped friendly salon in Southway. Immediate start. Tel: 788488 ask for Danielle HACKNEY BADGE HOLDING TAXI DRIVERS REQUIRED – To perform ad-hoc or regular part time school transport work. Payments are made weekly with no office fees, DBS checks are performed free of charge. Drivers must be reliable. Call 07894874793 for further info. CLEANER - Cleaner wanted to clean lovely holiday properties. £7.60 an hour, 12 hours plus as season
progresses. Join a happy friendly team. Call Christine on 07941908677 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Plymouth and West Devon Branch of the National Childbirth Trust are seeking volunteer committee members, specifically a new branch secretary, treasurer and membership secretary. You can get involved as much or as little as you like, but need to be able to commit a minimum of 2-4 hours every 4-6 weeks to attend meetings. Support will be given. For more information, please contact Linda Ludlow, branch co-ordinator, PlymouthAndWestDevon@nct.org.uk or look at our website www.nct.org.uk/Plymouth VOLUNTEER GARDENERS - The Royal Naval Preschool Learning Organisation is a local charity operating seven Jack and Jills Childcare settings around the city and Torpoint and is looking for volunteer gardeners to help children and staff learn about growing vegetables and flowers in the play and outside areas. If you can spare a couple of hours a week and some gardening knowledge then please contact 01752 788 345 extn 1 & 2 for more details. All volunteers will be vetted and undertake a DBS check for the purposes of safeguarding. VOLUNTEER TRUSTEES – The Royal Naval Preschool Learning Organsiation a local charity operating multi childcare sites in the Plymouth and S.E. Cornwall area is looking for volunteers to expand the board of trustees . Any interested parties please contact 01752 788345 extn 1& 2. CLEANER - Domestic cleaner/housekeeper required. Join a friendly team. Employed. P/t only. Up to 14 hours per week. Experience and car essential. Police checks. Tel 369933 for more details.
SELF EMPLOYED HAIRDRESSER – For two days a week - Thursday 9 - 5 and Saturday 9 - 4. Shape Hair salon, Higher Compton. The telephone number to contact is 01752 771100 between 9-5pm. HOME HELPERS/CLEANERS – Wanted for Plymouth and surrounding areas. DBS/CRB and own car preferable, good rates of pay. Mark at plymouth@ extra-help.co.uk BEAUTY THERAPIST – We are looking for an experienced, fully qualified beauty therapist to join our team. Hours, pay & conditions will be discussed at interview. Part or full time hours. Only fully qualified with at least five years beauty therapist experience are sought. Please call 07866447795. Confidentially guaranteed EXPERIENCED BARBER/HAIRDRESSER - Required to work in well established, busy city barbers shop on Mutley Plain. The successful applicant will be required to work on a self employed basis for five days a week to include some weekends. Please contact Gary on 01752 252447 if interested. VOLUNTEER - Handy person needed by charitable disabled children’s group in Plymstock to generally help with maintenance of equipment, some decorating, gardening, minor repairs to premises One or two sessions per month to be mutually arranged, Bus fares covered and DBS check. Contact Beckly Centre on 01752 484433 VOLUNTEER - Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre is looking for a part time Volunteer Receptionist at the centre at Outland Road. No experience is necessary, training will be given, travel expenses will be paid. If you are interested please contact the chairman on 01752210279.
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Let’s work it out in Efford
A recent study conducted by University College London Department of Epidemiology and Public Health posed the question, does the phrase ‘bored to death’ have any basis?
The study concluded that those who report being bored are more likely to die younger than those who are not bored. It also stated that boredom is almost certainly a proxy for other risk factors and could be a trigger for harmful behaviours such as excessive drinking, smoking, taking drugs and low self esteem. This is not surprising to anyone who has experienced painful periods of not being able to find meaningful work, and is just the reason behind a new initiative in Efford. “Let’s work it out” is an aptly named drop in session run every Monday from 2pm to 5pm in the Efford Youth & Community Centre on Blandford Road. Organised by volunteer, Becky Turner, it offers a friendly atmosphere, free tea and coffee, and childcare to those looking for stimulus in the afternoon. There is access to four laptops Becky Turner owned by the centre, and, with free wifi, participants can bring their own devices along and get support in job searching, writing cv’s, online shopping, and just enjoying the feeling of becoming more proficient and competent using today’s technology. Becky also volunteers at a similar club run by Shekinah,
By Karen Pilkington
and is grateful for the support of Shekinah’s drop- in centre manager Nabs Mirza, to help her create the same supportive atmosphere at the Efford centre. “The centre is owned by Plymouth City Council and there is youth work on most evenings, explained Becky. “However, during the day, there is little happening in the area for young adults, those with more complex needs, the unemployed, and older people, especially since the closure of the Heart of Efford Community Partnership. “Not having enough to do during the day can feel really isolating so its been fantastic that Plymouth City Council have allowed us the use of the building on a Monday afternoon. “The building is purpose built with a great kitchen, and lovely inside. It could offer so much to the local community although even locals are often unsure of sharing time and expertise to help us all make the most out where to find it. of life. “We want to ensure that those “The free childcare offered by Noah’s Ark Efford for those living in the area, as well attending sessions is another example of a local business as others travelling in from helping those in the community find their feet.” outside, can get to benefit from Becky continued: “We have support from lots of other its use. organisations as well, so this is a real collaborative effort. “ When my husband and I Barnardos send us a link worker, Alison Harrison to help; moved to Efford, we were so we have a couple of volunteers who work with I-grow Care pleased to see children playing and Support, myself and Vicky Kemp; a member of Efford outside. The whole community Christian Fellowship, Jeremy Frost and I’ve roped in my comes alive in celebrations like Bonfire Night and sister and husband as well! communal events,and really seem to enjoy each others If you would like to get involved you can call Becky company. on 07933916513, email letsworkitout@mail.com “The Let’s Work it Out project is just another way of or visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ enabling the community to help support each other, letsworkitoutefford
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Tami Skelton, nutritionist and director of Food is Fun, said: “It has been an amazing year working with the families and seeing the difference that Grow, Share Cook has made to people’s lives. The people that have taken part in the cooking sessions with us have become much more confident through having the access to more fresh vegetables by receiving free veg bags, and also having the knowledge of how to cook them.
A celebration event has taken place to mark one year of volunteer cookery sessions with residents. The Grow, Share Cook sessions up at Plumer House, the headquarters for Plymouth Community Homes, led by Tami Skelton from Food is Fun, have now been taking place for a year as part of the Our Plymouth volunteer initiative.
“They have also been sharing their recipes and passing on their experience and knowledge to their families – it’s all about teaching people valuable life skills.”
The aim of Grow, Share, Cook, is to mobilise volunteers to grow more fresh fruit and vegetables, the development of community gardens and the distribution of the food to those in need, as well as healthy cookery sessions.
Zoe Nile from Plymouth Community Homes said: “Our Plymouth has created a renewed love of home cooking and healthy eating. Grow, Share Cook has enabled our residents to discover new skills in the kitchen, through PCH hosted cooking sessions, cooking healthy meals. Plymouth Energy Community has provided a great help in reducing energy bills keeping homes warm for less. Our partnerships have ensured a true sense of wellbeing has been achieved across the city.”
Since Grow, Share, Cook and Our Plymouth were launched 23,360 meals have been given to 1,611 people; 85% of participants say they now have a healthier diet; 89% of participants say that Grow, Share, Cook has helped improve their cooking skills; 103 families have been receiving free fortnightly fruit and veg boxes and 216 pots and pans have been donated in the pots and pans amnesty. Our Plymouth is based on the Cities of Service volunteer model and Plymouth is one of seven cities in the UK to be selected to take part. Cities of Service is based on an American volunteer scheme initiated by the former Mayor Bloomberg and has been adapted for the UK by the Cabinet Office and Nesta. Locally Our Plymouth is coordinated by Plymouth City Council working with a range of local partners. The celebration event was aimed at Grow, Share, Cook volunteers and participants and was attended by around 30 residents plus Our Plymouth volunteers and representatives from a range of local partner agencies. There were people of all ages at the event, from preschool to pensioners, the youngest of which was three year old Lilly-Ruth Robertshaw. Lilly attended the event with her mum Sarah
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Robertshaw, who said: “We have really enjoyed going to Grow, Share, Cook and getting the veg boxes, and the kids have enjoyed exploring the different vegetables and recipes. Lilly’s favourite vegetable is carrots.” Friends Gwen Wengradt and Val Sneddon, who both live in Ernesettle, also attended the event. Gwen said: “It’s been great coming to the Grow, Share Cook sessions and we have all learned a lot of new recipes as a result. I really like making the savoury cupcakes and have tried lots of different recipes.” Darin Halifax, chief Cities of Service officer for Plymouth City Council, said: “We are really pleased with the
success of Grow, Share, Cook and the difference it has made to people’s lives so far. “The project has worked really well with the help of our partners Food Is Fun, Plymouth Community Homes, Tamar Grow Local, Plymouth City Council and most important of all, the volunteers and participants – we couldn’t have done it without them all. “The aim of the celebration event was to say a big thank you to all those who have taken part. “The healthy cooking sessions at Plumer House have been really popular and people have taken their learning back home and shared it with their families.”
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Rachael Forster for Tamar Grow Local said: “Our Plymouth has real potential to change lives through its holistic approach to tackling issues in the city such as fuel poverty and healthy eating. At the peak of the project we were delivering 100 veg bags a fortnight to front doors across the city, all sourced from Tamar Grow Local growing projects, Tamar Valley growers or English farms which is fantastic both for the recipients who get really fresh food and the small local growers who are benefitting from increased sales. “It’s been a project that has really brought people together and a project we have been really proud to be part of.” To find out more about Our Plymouth, contact Darin Halifax on 01752 305446 or email darin.halifax@ plymouth.org.uk. The Our Plymouth website can be accessed at www.ourplymouth.co.uk. You can also follow Our Plymouth on twitter at @ourplymouth
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