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Detailed plans for the construction of the groundbreaking Plymouth Studio School at the Marjon site in Derriford have been submitted to Plymouth City Council. The new school will be built on land previously occupied by the Flying Start Nursery, which has recently relocated to a brand new purpose-built unit nearby.
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The proposed two-storey Studio School will have five classrooms, a gym and fitness area, multi-purpose sports hall, resource centre, meeting rooms and changing rooms.
A number of young sporting stars have already signed up for the new school, while the teaching team already includes Commonwealth Gold sprinter Katherine Endacott, top sports performance coach Jon Rhodes and Steve Mooney, a former England squash and RFU rugby coach.
The Plymouth Studio School will specialise in sport, leisure and tourism and hospitality event management. The first intake of students will arrive at the Studio School this month and will be housed in temporary accommodation at Marjon’s while the new building is constructed. When it opens its doors in September there will be up to 60 Year 10 students aged 14 and 15 and up to 40 Year 12 students aged 16 and 17. The Plymouth Studio School will offer
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Andrew’s frying high in top fish and chip awards Andrew Hillier of the Barbican’s Harbourside Fish & Chips has been named as one of the UK’s top six fish friers after he was shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Andrew, 22, from Plympton, will now have to compete at the highest level as he goes up against the five other contenders ‘fishing’ for the top prize. Andrew’s colleague nineteen year old Lisa Lishman also competed as one of the top 10 young fish friers, but didn’t make it to the final six.
the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Training School in Leeds, Yorkshire. Their skills were truly put to the test as they demonstrated their preparation and frying techniques before undergoing personal interviews and assessments in front of four separate judging panels. The six finalists will now receive a mystery judging visit at their respective workplace, combined with another test of their skills and knowledge whilst in their own working environment. This final round of judging will determine the first, second and third winning places which will be announced at the 2016 awards ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel in January next year.
To get to this stage and secure a place in the coveted shortlist, the friers have undergone a gruelling judging process involving telephone interviews and exam questionnaires.
Celebrating the best young fish friers across the country, The Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award encourages the younger generation in the industry to nurture their individual skills and talent to become positive role models for other young people working in the fish and chip sector.
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£500,000 makeover for city landmarks Marathon swim A £500,000 programme of safety and maintenance works across several of Plymouth’s best known landmarks will get underway in the autumn.
The programme of works include resurfacing the children’s pool at Mount Wise, stabilising the cliff face at West Hoe and demolishing the old fruit store in How Street.
gardens below to be brought back into use.
Repairs to Elizabethan and Merchant Houses –These include extensions/upgrades to electrical systems including alarms. The repairs also include structural timbers which due to the age and status of the building require specialist treatment and conservation.
Council Leader Tudor Evans approved the funding for the project and said: “We want to make sure Plymouth remains an enjoyable place to live and visit so these works are absolutely essential.
Replacement lift at Tinside –The lift within the Lido needs a major overhaul. Regular repairs have been undertaken to keep the lift in operation, but this year the repairs indicate that replacement is the best option for future years.
“We have a limited pot of money so we need to do as much with that money as we possibly can, so we look after the assets in Plymouth that mean the most to people.
Mount Wise pools repairs –The complete surface to the children’s pool needs to be replaced due to ongoing damage from the elements in the winter months.
“We already have climbers up on the cliffs at West Hoe repairing the adverse effects of the elements so this area can be brought back into use.”
How Street demolition – The former fruit store in the Marquand building on How Street has been closed for several years and is in a dilapidated condition, although boarded up the building is vulnerable to trespassers.
The full programme of work includes: West Hoe cliff stabilisation – The cliff face to the east of West Hoe Park has begun to erode and break away causing rocks to fall to the shrubbery and public footpath below. A programme of stabilisation is required to prevent further erosion and allow the footpath and
Retaining walls at Crabtree Close – Retaining walls are in a poor condition and need to be stabilised. The works will be finished in time for the start of the summer season in May 2016.
Puttin’ on the Glitz for St Luke’s Bigger, better and glitzier – the St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth charity ball returns to Plymouth Hoe on Saturday September 19 for a 1920s themed night of glamour and goodwill. ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ promises a night that Gatsby would be proud of, with gorgeous costumes, sing-a-long entertainment and a delicious threecourse dinner to throw you back to the roaring twenties. The University of Plymouth has again offered the use of their graduation marquees free of charge for the event on Plymouth’s seaside landscape - adding the moonlit splendour of views of the Sound to an already enchanting schedule. Senior events Fundraiser at St Luke’s, Emma Winter said: “It’s
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A Royal Navy engineer and a Babcock worker will be taking the plunge in September to raise money for Derriford’s Snowdrop Appeal. Warrant Officer Leon Harvey, who is propulsion manager on HMS Argyll and Malcolm Lyons, who works in the Dockyard, will be taking part in the annual Dart 10k swim on September 5. They are also organising a charity fete at the William Sutton Community Hall in Miles Mitchell Avenue, Crownhill on September 12. The pair chose to support the worthy cause officially known as the Jasmine and Central Delivery Suite Snowdrop Appeal - because it is a local charity. The Snowdrop Appeal aims to raise £300,000 to create a new specialist suite for bereaved parents of still birth, miscarriage and early baby loss at Derriford. The new unit will be sited away from the busy maternity area to help ease the trauma and loss for bereaved parents.
colleagues and clients. The event was extremely well organised, very high standard of food, great selection of beverages, and fun entertainment.
More than £115,000 has been raised so far and Leon and Malcolm are hoping to add a significant sum to the appeal.
Bringing the razzle-dazzle to the evening’s entertainment will be performances from the Plymouth Gilbert & Sullivan Fellowship, a glitzy disco, casino tables and food provided by award winning caterers, Fosters Events.
“The venue, red carpet welcome, flowers and lights – together with the stunning setting overlooking Plymouth Sound – set for a truly impressive event. Don’t forget your pocket money; as the auction is bound to have a few things worth bidding for”.
It’s a fantastic marathon swim journey from the town of Totnes down the Dart estuary to Dittisham. The course is marked not by inflatable buoys but by landmarks - the Cormorant Tree, the white rock, Sharpham boat house and the Bow Creek.
Paul Philpott, managing director at Fresh Air Studios Ltd hosted a table at St Luke’s last ball in the graduation marquees: “We had an amazing time at the St Luke’s Charity Ball, entertaining both
All-inclusive tickets at £45 per person cover all of the above and a welcome drink on arrival. Get the date in your diary and book your place at www.stlukes-hospice.org. uk/glitz
going to be a great night ‚– get dressed up, learn to dance the Charleston, sing along and soak up the stunning scenery. Supporting our critical work across the community doesn’t get much more glamorous!”
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Congratulations to the winners of the Pennywell Farm competition in our July issue. First prize went to Carol Uren from Weston Mill. Four runners up prizes went to Aliean Anderson from Cattedown, Claire Conlon from Plympton, Colin Bucknell from St Budeaux and Emeline Shears from Lipson.
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Take a walk on the wild side! Plymouth people are being encouraged to take a walk on the wild side and gear up for the South West Coast Path Challenge in October. The event, backed by TV adventurer Monty Halls, aims to set a new world record for the number of times the Coast Path can be covered in one month while raising funds to protect the coastline for future generations. Walkers can create their own Challenge of one mile, five miles, 100 miles, or the entire 630 mile National Trail, every mile counts! A special section on the South West Coast path website provides information on what other people have pledged and view the recommended itineraries. Alternatively participants can join one of four organised 10 mile Challenge events taking place each Saturday throughout October in all four counties through which the Coast Path travels. Plymouth is to host a walk from Admiral’s Hard to the Mount Batten Centre on Saturday October 24. Britain’s Ocean City reveals a wealth of historic maritime heritage from a
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rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800. Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Marie 343386 for more information Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk RAF Association The association would like to remind all members, that branch meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (22 July, 26 August, 23 September, 28 October and 25 November) at Raffles, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plymouth at 6.30pm Current members are welcome to attend the meetings and any who wish to join the RAF association also. It is also hoped to arrange some form of social gathering in the near future. Watch this space. Tel: 07588 830230 for further information. Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all. Fridays: 1pm to 4pm Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes. Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to
at the same time!” The National Trust, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of its coastline appeal, is the event’s charity partner. It costs at least £1,000 every year to look after one mile of Coast Path, keeping it open and accessible to the public and it needs your help! Cost: £10 individual registration or £20 for organised walks, plus fundraising target of £30 Details www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/ swcp-challenge
one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome. For more details of club activities please visit www.plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118. Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Carers Hub 4th Tuesday of month Do you care for a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, to unwind with other carers? The Carers Hub has started an evening support group at Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth from 5pm-7pm. For info call Sarah Austin at Age UK on 256020. Special Olympics Plymouth and District Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm £4 at the Life Centre. Plymouth Pisces swimming club from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Life Centre subs £2 each week £4 membership. Tamar View disco 7pm to 9.30pm once a month Monday evenings. Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £1.75 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre. The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £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: July to Berkeley Castle in Gloucester, August to Dartmouth for their Regatta, September to Chedworth Roman Villa.
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`• continued from page 4 school groups, choirs, singers, dancers and cultural activities, there’s a whole host of entertainment. Bring your chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy this gorgeous pet friendly park on a family day out. The event will also feature a dog show with 12 categories in aid of Gables Cats and Dogs Home, Flyball displays by Two Bridges Flyball Club and the chance for members of the public to get their dogs involved too, and agility class demonstrations by the Prince Rock Dog Club. There will be activities for children with face painters, bouncy castles, pony rides and market stalls with gifts, crafts, arts and local produce. Bring your chairs or rugs and enjoy this gorgeous, pet friendly park for a fantastic family day out. Free entrance to the public with free parking nearby further details from : 07802896505 or www.leapsw.com Open Grounds at Crownhill Fort Sept 25 Built in the 1860s to protect the Dockyard from French attack, Crownhill Fort is the best preserved of Plymouth’s defences. The Fort will be open to the public throughout the afternoon. Cannon firing, talks on the Fort’s weaponry and guided tours are not to be missed. Admission £5 adults, £2.50 children, £12 family. Plymouth Seafood Festival 2015 Sept 26 - 27 The Seafood Festival will bring the Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and fishy dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic locally caught seafood. Table Top Sale Oct 10 Women’s Rendezvous@Hope are organising a table top sale at Hope Baptist Church Hall 10 am till 12 noon Peverell Corner, Peverell. Admission 20p. Tables £5 each payable in advance please contact Ray and Cindy Hedges telephone 01752 364292. Christmas Concert Dec 5 Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth. University of Plymouth Choral Society & Sinfonia. Simon Ible, conductor, Laura Mitchell, soprano; Angela Simkin, mezzosoprano; Ross Scanlon, tenor; Christopher Cull, baritone. Featuring Pergolesi: Magnificat in B flat major; Mozart: Missa Brevis No.2 in D minor. Plus carols for audience participation. Tickets: £15, £13 Call 01752 58 50 58 www.peninsula-arts. co.uk Carols by Candlelight Dec 15 St Matthias Church, North Hill, Plymouth. Plymouth University Carols by Candlelight at 7.30pm. University of Plymouth Choral Society Simon Ible, musical director. Members of the public are invited to join students and staff of Plymouth University in this traditional service of carols and readings.
Colebrook, Newnham & Ridgeway Monday October 19 7pm Colebrook Community Centre, Peacock Meadow, Plympton Eggbuckland Thursday, September 10 7pm St Edward’s Church Hall, Church Hill Ernesettle Wednesday, September 9 6.30pm St Aidan’s Church, The Green Higher Compton, Mannamead & Mutley Joint Meeting Tuesday, September 15 6.30pm Compton Methodist Church, 2 Revel Road Honicknowle & West Park Thursday, September 10 6.30pm Tesco Café, Transit Way Lipson & Laira Thursday September 10 6.30pm Lipson Community College, Bernice Terrace Plympton St Maurice, Underwood & Yealmpstone Saturday, September 12 10am Plympton Library, Harewood, Ridgeway Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston & Mt Batten Tuesday, October 13 7pm Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Road 6
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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to the UK this autumn after a highly successful first Tour in 2014. On September 6, Plymouth will host the tour’s inaugural open-air screening under a sea of stars at Mount Edgcumbe. As the sun goes down, audiences will be able to relax on the lawn while soaking up the atmosphere of the 18th century Cornish gardens, before settling in for a captivating evening of ocean-themed films set against the stunning backdrop of the Orangery positioned by the bay. Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.
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Heart-stopping shots of big wave surfing and adrenalin-inducing scenes of divers swimming with white sharks will leave audiences on the edges of their seats. The films also encourage viewers to dive head first into ocean culture as the festival is filled with touching interviews and insightful narrations from the characters whose lives are inspired by the ocean. Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the
us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746. Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056. Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years. (Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week. Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people. Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it. Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318. Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance. Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am. New families welcome. Please call Kate Timonthy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801. Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764. Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at
creatures that call them home. Venue: Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth.Times: 7.45pm (doors and restaurant/bar open 18.30) Tickets: £13/£11 concession (group discount for 6+ available) General Info: A full bar service and refreshments will be available from the Orangery Café which will remain open for the duration of the event. Audience members are also welcome to bring picnics and blankets.
Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation. Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479. Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details. Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317. Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome. Portal Writers Tuesdays The Portal writers are a helpful group of writers who are dedicated to helping first time and have a go writer. Meet Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon at Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close, Southway. Tea or coffee. Contact Gloria Lane on 01752772686. Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788. Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317. 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
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Fire service family’s success by degrees Double celebrations took place in the Harvey family as Brian and Patrick received their fire engineering degrees from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Both men, from Trenewan in Cornwall, studied part-time for their undergraduate degree while working full-time for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. They travelled north four times a year for two week study blocks, all with the support of their employers. Fifty-seven year old Brian has worked for the fire service for 38 years and is currently a Fire Safety School Manager,
for the fire services Training Academy based in Plympton. Patrick has been a firefighter at Camels Head Fire Station, in Plymouth, for five years. Brian said: “I’m thrilled and excited to have graduated, especially at the same time as my son. As an ‘oldie’ I never thought I would ever get a university education. I feel very lucky and privileged to have had the opportunity. I would encourage any person contemplating taking on study later in life to put any doubts behind them and give it a go. Age is no barrier; in fact it can even be an advantage. It’s your attitude that counts.” “I have devoted most of my working life to the Fire and Rescue Service,” said Brian. “I knew I had a solid background in this field, but there was still much to learn. I felt this degree course would give me new knowledge, widen my horizons, deepen my understanding and improve
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“I found the course to be different every day. It’s been fascinating, inspiring, thought provoking and challenging but it’s been worthwhile. I believe I have already benefited professionally and personally from the information and experiences gained at UCLan and believe it will be of great benefit throughout my future career in the fire service.”
NEW CITY CENTRE MANAGER APPOINTED FOR PLYMOUTH Jon Walton, a businessman with over 30 years’ experience working in the retail, leisure and marketing sector, has been appointed as the new Plymouth City Centre Manager following a thorough recruitment process.
the horizon which I am keen to bring to fruition alongside the businesses I will be representing.”
Starting his new role on October 12, Jon will be responsible for delivering the Business Improvement District’s five year business plan from 2015-2020 and will work alongside Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Destination Plymouth and businesses located within the City Centre BID boundary.
Chair of Plymouth City Centre Company, Douglas Fletcher, said: “Through a long, thorough recruitment process we are delighted to welcome Jon into this role. With extensive experience in retail, marketing and events we are confident that Plymouth will reap many rewards as a result of his appointment.”
Jon said: “Being passionate about the high street and the advantages BID’s can provide not only to businesses but to the whole shopping experience I am thrilled to be able to take up this role in Plymouth. Looking through the business plan there are a number of exciting projects on
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Plymouth City Council has commissioned LDA Design, an independent design, environment and sustainability consultancy, to generate and test ideas for development in the city centre and to turn these ideas into deliverable proposals that will form part of the Plymouth Plan.
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“We’re taking those opinions, looking at projected retail trends as well as properties and public spaces across the centre so we can shape an exciting and vibrant future for the civic, retail and cultural heart of Plymouth.
Cabinet Member for Finance and city centre champion, Councillor Mark Lowry said: “As part of our award-winning Plymouth Plan, shoppers, retailers and visitors gave us very clear opinions about making more of the area’s heritage, strengthening shopping as well as making better links to surrounding areas.
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Jon is currently the shopping centre manager in Dundee as well as the chair of the Dundee BID and city action group DD1. He also holds a lead role in the tourism strategy group and education sector strategy focussing on retail and hospitality as careers.
As part of the masterplanning exercise, LDA Design will identify key sites and development opportunities as well as look at possible improvements to streets and public areas within the city centre.
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“The Plymouth Plan will open an exciting new chapter for the city centre and provide the blueprint for change.” Initial masterplan options will go out for public consultation later this year as part of the Plymouth Plan consultation on the Area Assessments. LDA Design is supported by retail and property specialists Bilfinger GVA and transport and engineering specialists WSP Parsons Brickerhoff. LDA Design has over 30 years of experience and have previously worked on the Millbay Masterplan. Other notable projects include Birmingham East Side, Porth Teiger Cardiff Bay, Exeter Vision and Princesshay.
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Premiere of Disney’s Peter Pan Junior to be performed at Devonport Playhouse DJR School of Performing Arts will be celebrating their fifth Anniversary by staging the Plymouth premiere of ‘Disney’s Peter Pan Jr’. A cast of 45 children aged 6 to 16 years present the Disney classic at the Devonport Playhouse from Thursday September 17 to Saturday September 19, nightly at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 3pm. The cast includes Ethan Hunter as Peter Pan, Jessica Luscombe as Wendy, Bailey Cameron as John Darling, Christopher Jewell as Michael Darling, Kieran Pruett as Captain Hook, Oran Underwood as Mr Smee, Sophia Bedaton as Tiger Lily and Holly Scholes as Tinkerbell. A wonderful score features ‘You Can Fly’, ‘Following the Leader’, ‘Mother of Mine’ and ‘Never Smile at a Crocodile’. Tickets cost £8 for adults, £7 for all concessions, Family ticket at £25 and block bookings of 10+ at £6 each and 20+ at £5 each. Available now on ticketsource. co.uk/djr (online bookings) or through our box office on 07856723225
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. 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. Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company. Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649. Circle Dance 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month. Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. The Regency Room, Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music.Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details. 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.
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TEA, CAKES AND CONVERSATION AT ST BARNABAS Do you live in Millbridge, Pennycomquick or Stoke? Are you looking for company and for conversation? If so, then come to ‘Contact’ at St Barnabas church (just off Stuart Road by the doctor’s surgery) - conversation, tea and cakes on Tuesdays. Starts on Tuesday September 8 at 2pm and meets every week. Just drop by and join in! There is also a Macmillan coffee morning at St Barnabas Church on Friday September 25 starting at 9.30am. Offers of cakes or general help, more than welcome - just contact us via the church website: stbarnacles.wordpress. com.
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Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.
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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.
St Luke’s launches accumulator challenge St Luke’s new Accumulator Challenge is pitting the city’s business brains in a dash for cash.
St Luke’s Scott Jenkins...splashing the cash
Take £50, the brightest of the local business community and add a healthy dash of competition. Leave to raise for the month of October. Serve the much-needed funds for the local hospice charity with a garnish of surprise. St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is cooking up a new challenge for the area’s business whizzes with the fast and furious Accumulator Challenge. Starting off with £50, the local charity is throwing down the gauntlet to teams from local companies to auction, fundraise, invest, run and organise their way to the biggest profit in 30 days.
explained: “We were looking for a new idea to get our corporate friends involved and we think the element of competition of the Accumulator Challenge should be a great mix of fun and competitive spirit.
With the amounts raised by each team updated in real time, and the winner only revealed at a November awards ceremony, it’s a great recipe for team building and entrepreneurial skills, with a bit of friendly rivalry on the side.
Businesses have an important role in helping us raise the millions we need to support the community – we love to see them get stuck in and show us what they’re made of.”
Lorna Damella, corporate fundraiser
Participants will be invited to a drinks reception in September to present their business plan and size up the
The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The club aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers. We also extend this invitation to all Head & Neck Cancer sufferers. Please get in touch and come and join us. Club Members usually meet up at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital and the following month we take a trip somewhere – anywhere! Please contact Geoff READ on (01752) 563 800 or email him on geoffnread@gmail.com. Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Family Time First Saturday of the month All welcome at the free family cinema club from 10 am with tuck shop & coffee bar at St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. The films, all suitable for 5 to 11year olds, finish at 12 midday and are followed by family time in the games hall & cafe until 2 p.m. For further information please contact Lyn on 01752 706728 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.
Plymouth Electronic Organ and Keyboard Society Meets 3rd Monday of the month Parkway Sports and Social Club, Ernesettle Lane, Ernesettle, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Players and listeners more than welcome to join our friendly club for an evening of music.
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.
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.
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,
competition. Once the teams are into October anything’s allowed as long as it’s legal and passes health and safety. The fundraising pack is full of ideas and support on publicising your involvement and the St Luke’s team (and your rivals) will be keeping a close eye on progress. So, if you think you’ve got what it takes to come out on top then register at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ accumulator or call the Fundraising Office on 01752 492626.
reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575. Second-hand book stall Every second Saturday in the month 2pm-3.30 pm, at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. In aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503. Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676. Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099. The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade.org. uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and
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New term of optimism in Plymouth schools As September hits us once again, families across the city have bought uniforms, books and stationery, shined new shoes – possibly for the first and last time – with the greatest enthusiasm to start well and with the best intentions, writes Karen Pilkington.
boundaries in group learning,
Its encouraging to discover that these efforts are mirrored by existing teachers in our schools, as well as aspiring professionals and the bodies that are there to train them.
And Gillian explained that schools are now looking at Progress 8 as a way of measuring development in a much fairer way between schools across a range of 8 subjects including Arts, PE, Technical subjects and Music.
In Plymouth we are fortunate to have a long history of teacher training. The University of St Mark & St John’s constituent colleges, St Mark’s and St John’s were both founded around 1840 in London by two eminent Victorians, James Kay Shuttleworth and Rev Derwent Coleridge, son of the famous poet. Both men were part of a circle of novelists, philosophers and politicians and were influential in developing new methods of learning, including the teaching of phonics, as well as being social reformers, believing that pauperism could be eradicated through education. There has been much in the press regarding the failings of current education, which, coinciding with suspicion about the many changes that are being made to GCSE’s and A levels, can cause concern to parents, as well as disillusionment within teachers themselves. Reformers zeal However, an interview with Gillian Golder, recently appointed as director of teacher education at Marjon, shows that the same reformers zeal that Marjon’s was birthed in, continues today in a desire to work with teachers to develop and enhance real opportunities for all young people. Gillian is personally committed to the respect of individual learners within diverse learning communities, having spent years as a teacher of Physical Education with a special interest in inclusive practice Her own journey from full time teacher to going back to school for further qualifications in professional development in education makes her uniquely suited for her new role. The new University post means that she will oversee initial teacher training provision for early years, primary and secondary, as well as develop partnerships with local schools, to support and encourage ongoing research and professional development amongst their staff. Latest research into education is looking at the many different ways learning takes place, and is advocating that top down teaching is not only difficult for children to follow, but also teachers themselves! New think tanks are now advocating that the best learning and development takes place over considerable time – suggesting that teachers are enabled to take professional development courses lasting up to a year to really equip them to bring the best possible techniques and information back into the classroom.
Studio schools in Plymouth are pioneering theoretical learning combined with the practical world of work for 14-19 year olds – engineering at UTC; leisure, tourism, sports and event management at the Plymouth Studio School which opens its doors this September; and the Stoke Damerel Studio School scheduled to open in 2017 to train those interested in health care and medical professions.
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Traditional academic study are also being encouraged towards best practice with a reform of the GCSE system starting in 2016, returning to exam based qualifications. Gillian Golder, director of teacher education at Marjon
So many subjects – IT, computing, modern languages, music, maths and science are constantly developing, not just new ways to discover and learn, but new data, new theories, and new discoveries from professionals in their field. In this fast paced, changing world, teachers need to be committed to their own learning in order to bring the latest research back to their students. Gillian is able to work alongside all our different styles of schools to support and develop the remarkable people committed to teaching our children. She explained: “As well as new research developing curriculum, we also have access to the latest thinking on developing behaviours in young people to enable learning, and support self-disciplined, harmonious environments where learning can take place”. “Teachers also need more training to evaluate and assess attainment so that results achieved can be a fair representation of the students ability, and be a fair measure when compared nationally.” This is good news for parents who are all too often fed horror stories in the media about unruly behaviour in schools, results scandals and fears of failing to teach adequate skills. Many ideas which were on the fringes of education are now becoming mainstream. Many schools in Plymouth are experimenting with more personalised learning where students can choose for themselves which topic they would like to focus on; combined learning, whereby projects provide the focus for teaching key skills; and learning for life – skills to prepare young people for the adult world. As a city there are now many choices for our young people, comprehensive schools and academies, selective schools, faith schools and free and studio schools – encouraging them to pursue alternative educational routes if these seem more suitable. The choice is impressive – the School of Creative Arts catering for 4-16 year old is pushing
Gillian added that by getting recruitment right, schools will be able to draw upon their greatest resource, the teachers themselves. This all starts with selecting the right trainees to become qualified teachers. If you know you want to teach then the undergraduate three year degree with qualified teacher status in primary and secondary education is the best route. But not every one makes their mind up before doing a degree so Post graduate certificates in education and school direct routes into teaching are available. New programme School Direct is a new programme designed to attract talented professionals into the classroom. There is a salary option for those who are already skilled, for example in computer science, medicine, banking, technology, as well as options for experienced classroom assistants to continue working whilst training as teachers. However you train to become a teacher, with Marjon, trainee teachers will be mentored by existing teachers and spend far more time in classrooms, consistently in the same class, which is great news for parents with children at primary, and where the trainee can provide additional learning support, enable smaller group work, one to one support and all the other vital requirements in a class of 30. School Direct and traditional routes into the profession can all be accessed right here in Plymouth, together with support for all our teachers to develop their own research, practice and innovative ideas alongside the demands of their working life. We should be very proud of our University of St Mark and St John Plymouth. The drive of its founders to make a positive difference in the in which we, by educating the next generation, is alive and well in Gillian Golder and her colleagues. And the talent that is being released into our schools is of the very best calibre. Parents and children in Plymouth now have many options before them, but can rest assured that whatever they choose, they can be confident that others share their desire for the best that education has to offer in the 21st Century.
Open Evening Year 4, 5 & 6 Children
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Principal’s welcome at 5.00, 6.00 & 7.00pm, followed by tours
Friday 25th September 9.00am Further tours for year 4 & 5 children & families
Tor Bridge High, Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN Telephone: 01752 207907 Email: receptionhigh@torbridge.net
Childcare - Open To Everyone
7 Ofsted registred childcare settings offering Full day, Pre schools, holiday clubs and under 2 years care. We have free funded places available for 2,3 and 4 yr olds.
Eggbuckland 01752 796079
Widewell 01752 788345
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Hillcrest Cl, Plympton Full day care. (holiday play sessions available open 50 weeks a yr, 0-8yrs)
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If you are a young person who wants a different experience from school, then knowing what your options are and getting the right information is essential to planning your next steps. Although you need to stay in education or training until your 18th birthday, that doesn’t mean that you have to stay on at school. Young people have several choices: you can continue to stay in full-time education at school; attend college on a full-time, vocational course; continue your studies part-time at college while working or volunteering; or you can apply for an apprenticeship, which allows you to earn while you learn. College business student, James Lillie, 17, knows the importance of getting advice on the options available. He explained: “When I was at school, I just assumed it was a process of school, sixth form, then university, because they didn’t really inform you about other options like college or apprenticeships. I’m just glad I have the confidence now to be able to make those decisions and
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what can City College Plymouth offer you? take advantage of the opportunities available.” City College Plymouth offers free drop-in information evenings so that you can get the advice you need on vocational BTECs, apprenticeships, professional courses and university-level Foundation Degrees. Level 3 BTECs are the equivalent to studying three A Levels and can be a practical route to university or higher-level training for those who are looking to move on from school.
At the college you can study a wide variety of subjects from bricklaying to hospitality, hair and beauty to plumbing and everything in between. You can apply even if you haven’t achieved a grade C or above in GCSE maths and English. Our professional, vocational and technical study programmes enable you to study these part-time alongside your chosen course in a format which is tailored to your subject area; so all the
work that you do is directly supporting you in your future career. The college has excellent links with local employers and our industry-standard facilities ensure that you receive the best true-to-life, vocational training and that you leave us work-ready, with great employability skills. The college’s award-winning careers team will also be onhand to offer high quality, impartial careers advice, and college staff will be there to discuss the support which may be available to you, including funding, childcare and travel costs. Attending a drop-in evening is a great way to get the information you need to help you make the right decision on your future. City College alumni include city achievers like Michelin starred chef, Anton Piotrowski; city innovators like Princess Yachts’ managing director, Chris Gates and city leaders like polar explorer, Antony Jinman. So why not find out where City College could take you? At the drop-in events, you will get the opportunity to: • speak to experienced careers advisors for free impartial advice and guidance • explore which of our professional, vocational and technical study programmes or apprenticeships is right for you • find out how you can improve your GCSE English and maths grades alongside your chosen course • talk to our knowledgeable staff about funding and learning support. Be part of it! If you are interested in the options available at City College Plymouth, then come along to their free course information drop-in events every Wednesday throughout September, from 4pm to 6pm at Kings Road. Visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/events or call 01752 305300 for more information.
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Education Training Find out what’s on offer for you after your results - join UTC Plymouth at their next Open Day If you didn’t get the results you hoped for at GCSE or A Level or you’ve had a change of heart on what you want to do next, join UTC Plymouth for their next Open Day on Thursday September 17 from 5:30pm to find out how they could transform your future. UTC Plymouth is the perfect choice for students who have an interest in engineering. UTC Plymouth offers a unique
opportunity to enjoy a practical and theorybased education. Along with teaching the core subjects, UTC Plymouth will focus on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) to create the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the world of engineering. Combining classroom teaching with sessions in high-quality learning spaces and workshops, students apply traditional theory to real life projects to gain a better understanding of how it is used in the work place. Students will get to grips with the latest in cutting-edge technology, to reflect the equipment used in industry, for a truly hands-on experience. UTC Plymouth
provides a number of pathways for students, including GCSEs, A Levels, BTEC courses and apprenticeships, with 20 students having achieved apprenticeships with some of Plymouth’s biggest employers including Babcock, Wrigley’s and Princess Yachts after just two years at the College. The Open Day is a great opportunity to tour the facilities including the college’s state-of-the-art workshops, talk to current students and teachers and ask any questions you may have. To register to attend the Open Day and to find out more information about UTC Plymouth, visit www.utcplymouth.org.
Stars shine brighter at Marine Academy Plymouth – Year 5 and 6 Open Days in September Marine Academy Plymouth will be opening their doors to potential students for their next open days on Thursday September 10 and Thursday September 17. For students currently in Year 5 or 6 and transferring into Year 7 in September 2016 or September 2017, the open days offer the opportunity to tour the campus, meet with students and teachers, learn more about what studying at Marine Academy Plymouth entails and discover more about the opportunities on offer for students. As an all-through campus for students aged 0 – 19, Marine Academy Plymouth pride themselves on their ability to nurture and encourage students to be innovative, creative, spirited, curious and pioneering to help them discover their talents and transform their future. Whilst specialising in marine, which embraces science, maths, technology and the environment, Marine Academy Plymouth also place an important emphasis on the core subjects of English and maths. They also offer access to opportunities for education outside of the classroom, including additional courses and activities before and after school, at the weekend and in holidays. Focusing on the individual student’s needs, Marine Academy Plymouth help each one of their students realise their ambitions.
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To find out more, join Marine Academy Plymouth at their September open days. Join them at 5.30pm on Thursday September 10 or at 9am on Thursday September 17 for the Principal’s welcome followed by the tour. For more information, visit www.marineacademy. org.uk or call 01752 213939.
EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL WITH THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Year 5 & 6 Open Events 10 September – Join us at 5:30pm 17 September – Join us at 9am Call us on 01752 213939 Visit www.marineacademy.org.uk
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Open Evening Monday 14th September 2015 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Open Day Wednesday 23rd September 2015 9.30am - 10.30am 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Making the right choice of secondary school is one of the most important decisions you, as a family, make. We are a smaller school and we know all of our students as individuals; we are caring, supportive and aspiring. In joining Sir John Hunt you are joining our family, where we will challenge each young person to excel “To Greater Heights”. The College and community are proud of our academic success, incredible facilities, outstanding care and guidance and the range of inspirational activities on offer both within and outside of College. Don’t take our word for it, come and have a look. Find out how we can help your child to be the best that they can be! If you are unable to make our open events then please feel free to contact Mrs Jordan on 01752 201020 or email newintake@sirjohnhunt.plymouth.sch.uk to make an alternative arrangement.
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Education Training Two mums with an ausum vision for an innovative new school Two Plymouth mothers are leading the campaign to create an innovative free school in the city to meet the needs of children and young people who are on the autistic spectrum. Adele Marshall and Jane Dennis both have children with high end autism and have struggled for a number of years to find suitable education for them. After 18 months of campaigning, rallying support and bringing together a team of dedicated volunteers with a wide range of educational skills and other experience, the vision for the Ausum Academy Plymouth was realised.
Notre Dame and its head, heart and hands approach to education Notre Dame is Plymouth’s only comprehensive school for girls.
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Part of a worldwide network of schools founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame, this is a Catholic school that welcomes all those who want to learn in a supportive, caring and aspirational environment.
This year the school sees its 150th anniversary of its founding in Plymouth, and there is a lot to celebrate!
Notre Dame offers a broad and balanced curriculum, with increasing choice and focus as students’ progress through the school, alongside a wide range of extra curricular activities. From sports clubs and drama to music, art and science there is plenty to choose from. Older students benefit from a vibrant Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme as well as a whole range of trips and visits including a triannual Enrichment Week, and regular Dimension Days. An ongoing commitment to providing students with the best of facilities can be seen in the modern 4-court sports hall, fitness suite and library complex, along with our newly extended classroom block. Notre Dame also benefits from dedicated drama studios as well as specialist technology and art workshops. The school Chapel, with its Angelus Bell ringing twice a
Notre Dame was judged by Ofsted in its latest inspection as being a ‘good’ school and a Diocesan Inspection rated us as ‘outstanding’. Girls from across Plymouth and beyond enjoy what the inspectors recognised as a ‘very strong family and faith atmosphere’ and are supported in their progress because ‘relationships between teachers and students are excellent’. This, together with ‘excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development’ means Notre Dame students are ready to make the most of their futures. In the past year, the school has seen students leave to take up a whole host of opportunities, including Oxford University, beginning work or starting apprenticeships. Whatever their plans, Notre Dame girls are prepared because of the school’s focus on education of the whole child: ‘head, heart and hands’. For further information, please call 01752 775101 or visit our website at www.ndonline.org
In a month’s time they will submit a 100-page document to the Department for Education in a bid to secure funding for the new free school. To stand any chance of success they need Plymouth City Council to commit to taking places at the new school and also have to provide evidence of the need for such an establishment. Jane said: “We have met with the local authority on a number of occasions and they do recognise that Plymouth does have a gap in its educational provision. We also have the support of around 120 families who have confirmed that their child or young person would benefit from a school like the Ausum Academy. “We would encourage any parents or carers who have children on the autistic spectrum to fill in our parent support form, which can be found on our website at www. ausumacademyplymouth.co.uk. “The more parents who complete this form the better chance we will have of securing the chance to present our proposals to the Department for Education,” added Jane. Adele said that they would also welcome the support of more volunteers who could help take the plans forward. “We would love to hear from people with experience in autism and education provision and especially someone with legal expertise to help with the whole legal framework.
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Jane Dennis (left) and Adele Marshall...leading the campaign for a school specifically for children on the autistic spectrum
“We already have a dedicated core team supporting the initiative and have recently established a leadership team with particular expertise at secondary level.” Earlier this year the initiative received the backing of the Free Schools Network, a charity which helps individuals, groups and other organisations to establish free schools. The Network gave invaluable advice to the Ausum team and also provided funding for marketing and other activity. The Ausum story started around two years ago when Adele, who lives in Peverell, contacted Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile to see if he could help with the problems she was facing finding suitable education for her son. He suggested that Adele explore the possibility of establishing a free school tailored to the needs of youngsters with autism. Adele said: “He asked me if I would be prepared to lead the project and I knew if I didn’t do something, more and more families would experience the same problems as us.” Adele posted a petition on Facebook looking for support from other parents and carers and Jane contacted her to share the problems she had faced with her son. The pair soon realised that there were scores of families in the same position in Plymouth and decided to embark on the campaign for a free school. Jane, who lives in Plymstock, said: “It is estimated that as many as one in six of school age children in Plymouth are on the autistic spectrum - which is significantly higher than the national average. “Ausum will meet the specific needs of those children with autism for whom placement in a traditional special school for children with learning difficulties is not appropriate, but who nonetheless struggle to manage within a mainstream setting. “The aim is a specialist child centred provision that nurtures the child as a whole, using flexible timetables and therapeutic approaches in an autism sensitive environment to cultivate a students strengths, as well as develop social and emotional connections.” Adele said that the proposed school would cater for around 100 children aged between four and 19 and if they are successful in their bid for funding, would open in 2017. “It may come too late to be of significant benefit for our sons, but we have to fight on for families who are just coming to terms with these difficulties.”
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 8 young people. Contact the development team at plymouth. battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218. 5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time). Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information. Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981. Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth at 10 am till 11.30 am. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090. Plymouth Proprietary Library Writers Group First Saturday of the month Located in the oldest library in Plymouth the group covers a wide range of genres in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Encouragement is given in creative writing at all levels in the ambience of the oldest historic institution in the city (Est 1810). Full benefit of literary events and facilities is given to library members. Group meets 10am to 12 noon. For details call 01752 660515. Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311. 16
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Into the Light to be performed at Buckfast Abbey
A scene from Into the Light
Following on from last year’s lively adaptation of Godspell, Into the Light is a thought-provoking and beautifully written piece that will be performed at Buckfast Abbey from September 7 to 12 by the Torbaybased Unleashed Theatre Company. Based on St John’s Gospel, it follows a group of refugees fleeing from Eastern Europe in the late 1930s at the start of the outbreak of the Second World War, who as they travel tell the ‘greatest story’ on Earth. For Unleashed Theatre Company, this piece has real significance as it takes them right back to their roots. Martin Harris, the company’s artistic director, says: “It is great to be returning to the piece where in one sense Unleashed Theatre Company first began. This play was the very first project we ever produced 13 years ago. If you’d told me then that we would be doing community theatre in 2015 to the extent that we are now doing, I would never have believed you. “We recently premiered a brand new musical for children called Timothy’s Song, also performing it at Buckfast Abbey’s Storytelling Festival at the beginning of July; Into the Light will be performed in the second week of September. Earlier in the year we were awarded funding to run a community drama group for homeless people and anyone in recovery from addiction, which we run every week in Torquay. In February 2016, we are presenting 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. 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.
a gala performance of Under One Roof, a benefit production for Leonard Stocks Homeless Centre.” Unleashed has always been about inclusion, engaging with the local community and presenting productions that genuinely have something really relevant to say no matter how shocking or edgy the subject. Although they class themselves as a Christian Theatre Company, their policy is of complete inclusion regardless of age, gender, race, disability or sexuality. Martin continued: “In Into the Light, Murray Watts’ amazing script brings to life the Gospel of John with a real message of hope that everyone will be able to relate to. “Setting it in this particular era where the Jewish people were particularly hounded out, persecuted and Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503. Exercise Classes for over 60s Wednesdays Keyham Methodist Community Hall 10.15am-11.15am Exercise classes for the over 60`s and registered disabled. Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 408951. Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org Plymouth Local Exchange Trading Scheme (LETS) Every second Saturday of the month (except August ) New members are always welcome. Meet in the Unitarian church hall in Princess Street from 2pm till 3.30pm. We exchange goods and services using our own currency ‘the plum’. For further details phone 706582 or visit the website www.plymouthlets.org.uk Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017.
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 Community Choir Mondays Choir meets from 7pm to 8.45pm at Salvation Army, Armada Way, Plymouth. New members welcome. Details from Alison on 01363 774324 (www.alising.co.uk) .
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
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.
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.
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
decimated in the Holocaust, gives it a current resonance with what is happening today with the persecution of Christians all around the world. “Murray Watts’ script doesn’t hold back and yet brings to life with real humanity the ministry and final days of Jesus, but in a way that is so topical, accessible and painfully moving. We have assembled a cracking cast and this production really lends itself to the open air theatre space at Buckfast Abbey where it will be performed.” Adults £11, under 18s £9.00 (unreserved). Seats available from 7pm, performance starts at 7.45pm. Tickets are available from the Abbey Bookshop and Abbey Giftshop. For telephone bookings please call 01364 645506. Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio. Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951. Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018. Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. 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. Community Herb Clinic Tuesdays 1-3pm Onward House, Greenbank Road. Walk-in for free general health advice or phone for appointments. Herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of any medical condition in an effective, integrated (and affordable) way to suit you. Details Sara Hills 01752 872960 www.herbs-work. co.uk
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Importance of teaching moral values in the home William Temple, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1942 -1944, stated the following: “The Church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not its member.” What does this mean? There are various interpretations, but let’s consider two. For some it certainly applies to what is recognised by many in the ‘public square’, that the Christian faith communities generate the greatest provision for social action and care outside of government departments in terms of voluntary time given, buildings and financial resource. This is a major reality and needs consideration as austerity within the public sector continues to bite. Another aspect of William Temple’s statement worth considering is the freedom to share why Christians do what they do in the ‘public square’.
At the time of writing this article a Christian teacher has made the headlines for the way he responded to being stabbed by a young student in his class. What has captivated the media is Mr Vincent Uzomah’s response to his attacker at the end of this traumatic experience. It is his personal faith which has captivated the media when they look at this traumatic experience. The 14-year-old boy who stabbed supply teacher Mr Uzomah, and bragged about the racially-motivated attack on Facebook, has been sentenced to 11 years detention. The boy - who cannot be named - stabbed Mr Uzomah, 50, in a classroom at Dixons Kings Academy, Bradford, on June 11.
was Mr Uzomah’s genuine concern for this disturbed student and his hope that he would now consider how he evaluates the rest of his life, having been given the prison sentence he has. Forgiveness was a major factor which Vincent, as a Christian, obviously understands, practices and ‘walks in’ and applies to his young attacker. The challenge for all of us is that we now live in a global village, which, when observed through international media, means we all experience events as never before. As soon as major things happen, we know about it. It can be challenging for those, especially the elderly, who have lived long enough to evaluate these changes after living through crises like the last World War. Whether it is the persecution of Christian Communities, especially in the Middle East, or violence on our
streets or in our schools, many ordinary, wonderful people are concerned at the way the world is going. As older citizens say to me, they are really concerned for the future. To sustain ourselves in challenging times it comes down to the conviction which undergirds our individual worldviews. It may come down to values and how we see life. Why are we here; what is life all about and what happens when we die? If we believe that there is no absolute morality, then the conclusion is that anything is permissible. The concern Vincent had for his attacker was that this child was obviously ignorant of so many things. The question raised by Vincent is whether it is the schools’ responsibility or that of us all as parents to engender the correct human values into our children? I think values, whatever we consider them to be, are best taught in the home with the parents lovingly taking responsibility for their children’s attitudes.
This is, or should be, motivated through a relationship with Jesus There are no such things as perfect Christ so that any good works are not What came across on the interviews families, but we need to support each done out of self-righteousness, but on the BBC’s Newsnight programme other as we bring up our children. An an acknowledgement that all good interesting observation to end things come from Him. There on is that the church is still is excellent news in the Gospel Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow the biggest provider of youth of Jesus Christ, including the of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms groups in the UK. Church can freedom of speech and of be a great environment for religious conscience, which is Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ the support that young people the cornerstone of a mature plymouth. Also download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google Play (and people of all ages) need and liberal democracy from a and the Apple app store. in life. religious perspective.
Love cycling in Plymouth with HeartSWell Families and cycling enthusiasts can enjoy one of two scenic bike ride events this September and help raise money for a Plymouth based heart charity.
can get their face painted and have fun on the bouncy castle.”
Organised by Heartswell South West, and sponsored by Vospers, both rides will start and finish at Saltram Park on Sunday September 13. On returning to the park everyone can enjoy a family fun day with lots of stalls, games and activities.
Starting at 9.30am everyone will set off from Saltram Lodge following the cycle trail through the estate to
Clem Spencer, chairman and treasurer of Heartswell, said: “Cycling in Plymouth over the last few years has really grown and is something that is enjoyed by people of all ages. We have been hosting these charity bike rides for a while now and we want to be able to offer something to everyone, no matter what their cycling ability. “It’s going to be a great day that the whole family can enjoy. Whether people would like to take their time and leisurely make their way to Clearbrook and back or want to cycle the more challenging route, both rides will provide that feel-good factor that cycling does. “And that’s not all, we also have a fantastic family fun day for when people get back or for family members that would rather walk the Saltram grounds and wait for their friends and family to get back. People can bring a picnic and take a look at the stalls from local traders, whilst kids
Individuals and families looking for an easy-going, offroad trail can sign up for the 14 mile ride through Saltram and along the beautiful Plym Valley.
Coypool where they will join the National Trust Plym Valley cycle path. Cycling through woodland this trail will takes cyclists along the old Great Western Rail track. Glorious views of the countryside can be seen over the breaktaking viaducts as they make their way to Clearbrook.
Lee Moor, Wotter, Elfordleigh, Colebrook and finishing back at Saltram. This bike ride is suitable for confident cyclists as it incorporates on-road sections. On returning to Saltram everyone will receive a certificate for completing the routes and will be rewarded with a family fun day. Taking place from 11am until 4pm there will be a number of stalls to explore whilst children enjoy having their face painted, meeting Mr Bounce as well as jumping around on the bouncy castle. Susannah Knowles, group marketing manager at Vospers, said: “We are proud to support Heartswell South West by sponsoring their cycling fundraising events. It is great to see the Plymouth community join together to take part in both the family fun ride and also the more challenging road cycle, we wish all those taking part the best of luck”
For those looking for a more challenging route that will get the heart pumping, Heartswell have arranged a second route which encompasses Plymouth and the South Hams.
Heartswell is a local heart charity, based in Plymouth, supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry. Located near Derriford Hospital, the charity raises funding to enable them to provide lifesaving equipment such as Defibrillators to local businesses as well as fund specialist counselling services at Derriford and across the region.
Starting at Saltram House at 9am this 50km (31 mile) cycle route rides through Plympton, Smithaleigh, Ermington, Ugborough, Bittaford, Ivybridge, Cornwood,
For more information about these events, and to register for the rides, visit www.heartswell.org.uk or call Rachel Rainbird on 01752 315929.
A number of changes are being made to bus services in and around Plymouth next month. Stagecoach will be taking over the operation of First South Devon on September 6 and is planning several changes to the network. Plymouth Citybus will also be reviewing its services as a result.
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning said: “We welcome Stagecoach’s expansion within Plymouth and are pleased to hear about their plans for investment in the local bus network with a more modern fleet and particularly the purchase of new buses. “We look forward to working with the company over the coming weeks to help them deliver the reliable and good value services with regular frequencies they have committed to provide.” All areas will continue to be served by alternative services with the exception of Glenholt where the nearest service will be the high frequency 100/101 Park & Ride service from the George Junction. Also from September 20 there will be changes to bus departure points on Royal Parade with the introduction of two new shelters on the Theatre Royal side. Information on where to catch your bus will be displayed in all shelters on Royal Parade from September 13. Full details of all the changes and the alternative services to those that have been withdrawn can be found on the Council’s website www.plymouth.gov.uk/buses
Council agrees to spend £1.1m on improvements to disabled people’s homes in city Plymouth City Council has approved more than £1m to improve disabled people’s homes in the city. The total figure agreed under an executive decision £1,145,000 – means more than 170 homes in Plymouth will have a number of improvements including: • Stair lifts • Level access showers • Ramps • Improved wheelchair access • Accessible kitchens Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “As a council we are committed to doing all we can to improve the lives of disabled people and to help people live more independently. “I’m really pleased to be able to sign off this executive decision because the Disabled Facilities Grant enables us to make a huge difference to people’s lives. The grants mean we can make homes more accessible and give disabled people a better quality of life. “Last year we agreed 164 grants to help disabled and elderly people receive adaptations in their homes. This work helps people to live independently in their own homes, keeping them and their carers safe.” Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Cooperatives and Housing for Plymouth City Council said: “This work is so important – rather than having to look at providing new homes for disabled people it is much better if we can make improvements to people’s existing homes so that they can stay in their own familiar environment.” Plymouth City Council uses agreements set up across Devon and Cornwall to reduce the cost of good quality adaptations. Disabled Facilities Grants are offered to those eligible up to a maximum of £30,000. If you feel you could benefit from home adaptations please call the Major Adaptations Team on 307 303. The Plymouth Shopper
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 16 Mums and Babies Group Tuesdays From 10 am till 11.30 am at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth. Mums and Babies is an informal group which offers support and friendship to new and old mums with babies up to 8 months old. Our sympathetic group leaders will spoil you with endless tea,coffee and biscuits whilst you relax. There is a charge of £2 per session. For details ring the church on 01752 708090. Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Dartmoor Rambling Club Exercise by walking and talking, with our club. Wednesday walks 8 to 10 miles by public transport. Weekend walks 8 to10 or 10 to 12 miles by car share or public transport. Dartmoor, countryside, coast. eg. Fox Tor, Crow Tor, Bore Hill, Dewers Tor, Teignmouth, Cadover, Three Barrows. Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info. Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays). Singing for the Brain Thursdays A singing programme to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music. Carers are welcome, with refreshments provided. The sessions are also supported by volunteers. Meet every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at Catherine Street Baptist Church PL1 2AD. Call Tracey Rousell at Plymouth Alzheimers Society on 01752 608900 or Paul King 01752 608909 South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 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 the Crown Centre, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church. 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 Market Stalls First Saturday of the month College Road Primary School, Keyham 1.30pm to 3.45pm. 18
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Talented fine art graduate Andy secures residency at KARST Fine Art graduate Andy Cluer, from Plymouth College of Art, has beat off the competition to be selected for a residency at Plymouth contemporary art space KARST. The residency will give him an opportunity to practice his art in a unique workspace, in partnership with other cultural organisations and artist groups.
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.
Andy, 22, said: “I was over the moon when I was offered the residency, after submitting my work and going through the interview process. KARST is a really good space to carry on my practice. The freedom of the environment and international artists surrounding you are something you can constantly have a dialogue with.”
Carl Slater, gallery director at KARST, said: “From his degree show at the college, it was obvious that Andy had an excellent level of critical engagement with his practice. Over the last two years he has also been very proactive and visible as a young artist in the city. We sensed his hunger and eagerness to achieve good things and realised we could offer him the mentorship and development he needs to help him progress” Andy Cluer’s latest work, ‘Ou-Topos Ferrier, 2015’, features a pair of concrete structures, one physically destroyed by a sledgehammer. Aiming to represent failed utopian structures, it combines Andy’s interest in installation art, collage and sound, and was on display as part of the Best of Summer Show (BOSS) exhibition in the Gallery at Plymouth College of Art. Clothes, jewellery, cards, cakes, knitted goods, toys, and more. Details 07948 315198. 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. Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. For more details telephone 318087. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net 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.
Beit Ezra Saturdays We are an informal group looking at the Jewish roots of Christianity and the place of the Jewish people and Israel today. We meet from 4pm to 5:30pm at Kinterbury House, Kinterbury St, Plymouth. For details see www.beit-ezra.org.il or email david@beit-ezra.org.il Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.
Andy, who was born in Newton Abbot but now lives and works in Plymouth, was highlighted as one of ten students to watch in the 2015 Summer Show at the college, for his work exploring failed architectural structures. He has been selected by KARST for a sixmonth residency at their Stonehouse exhibition space and artist studios.
KARST is a contemporary art venue, comprising a free public gallery and artists’ studios, with charitable status. It was founded in 2012 as an artist-led initiative designed to showcase current and experimental visual art, and is popular among students at the college for its range of exhibitions and events. International and renowned artists such as Martin Creed, Francis Alys and VestAndPage have exhibited in the space since it opened.
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Open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm, the BOSS exhibition showcases some of the best, stand-out student work from the Plymouth College of Art’s annual Summer Show, which sees the college’s city centre campus transform into one big public exhibition space across all artistic disciplines, recognising and celebrating creative excellence, innovation and ambition. Hannah Jones, gallery producer at Plymouth College of Art, said: “Andy has been a committed student and benefited from being actively involved in the opportunities that the college offers. Andy has worked as a volunteer for the Gallery for the last two years and regularly attends our free events programme. His work looks fantastic in the BOSS exhibition and we are looking forward to seeing him establish himself further as an artist.” 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. Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth. Players wanted, of any age over 18. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/ DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information. CoGS Kids Club Wednesdays in term time For primary age children at the Church Hall of The Good
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 Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830 Plymouth Youth Cycling. Various days Free coaching for 10-16 yr olds. Thursdays (mountain bikes) 5pm-6.30pm Life Centre and various locations across Plymouth; Wednesdays HMS Raleigh (road racing bikes). We can teach you manuals and jumps and how to ride like the Tour de France winners. No fancy gear needed. Bike, helmet and a sense of adventure! For locations and times find us on Facebook.
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CATERing for city youngsters during the summer holidays Staff from CATERed Plymouth’s new school meal provider - didn’t let the school holidays stand in the way of being able to dish out healthy grub to Above: Becky Doran (CATERed team), Mary Pilkington and Teggan Crocker receiving bags with tuna sandwiches and Katie Fremli (CATERed team). Top: CATERed team packing lunches children. budget has to stretch further for food and They took part in their first ever Big there is little left for activities and treats. Summer Food Tour to help make sure “We hope that our big summer food tour that some children, who would normally has helped some parents who may be receive free school meals are not missing struggling with the summer break by out during the long summer holiday. providing their children with our healthy Street Scene said: “This is an ideal target for Plymouth City Council is managing the project, Children will be able to follow Around 200 lunches were given out each which started in August and was expected to a proper path to a play area, nutritious lunch in bag.” the fund. Children have carved a path in the day on a first come first served basis at take two weeks to complete. Access to the thanks to funding from the grass from one side of the park, but it can get The CATERed team, dished out the seven locations across the city. play area will still be available via existing operators of the Langage very muddy and look a bit shabby. free lunches to children at Mount Wise, Radio Plymouth’s lighthouse crew paths during the construction works. Power Station. Deans Cross Plymstock, Asda at Estover, “This will enable a new footpath to be created provided free face painting. Once the path has been made, more trees will Honicknowle Green, Kit Hill, St Budeaux, Work is due to start on a path to Patna Park in the park so that children and families Providing extra meals during school be planted in the park through the Pymouth in Stonehouse as part of the Big Greenspace Yeo Close Play Park, Efford and can get to the play area without getting too holidays can be a real struggle for many Tree Partnership, working with the Council Challenge, jointly run by South Hams District Blockhouse Park, Stoke mucky.” families and there is evidence that the and the Patna Green Group. Council and Plymouth City Council, to improve CATERed currently serve 2.5 million meals Balfour Beatty, the contractors building a city’s food banks experience a peak in parks and other green spaces in the area. The aim of the Langage Landscape Fund to Plymouth school children each year. It is nearby housing site, has also offered free demand during the school holidays. provided is to carry out planting and The scheme is supported by the Langage 49 per cent owned by schools and 51 per reclaimed Plymouth limestone to complete the Managing director of CATERed, Brad landscaping works to reduce the landscape cent by the council and brings together the Landscape Fund from the development of work with new wall extensions. Pearce said: “We know that for many and visual impact of the Langage Energy the Langage Energy Centre at Plympton and pooled budgets of 61 Plymouth primary Chair Zita Moyse from Patna Green Group families the summer holidays are a Centre, to address climate change and one of its aims is to support landscape and schools, five special schools and one said: “I am delighted that the work is starting struggle with the children at home 24/7 benefit communities in areas affected by the planting schemes involving the community. alternative complementary education which fulfils a long held aspiration of ours.” and no free school meals, so the weekly development” Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet member for service.
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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 18 Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600 Organic Gardening course Thursdays New course started in May based at Keyham Green Project. Thursdays 9-30am-3-30pm. The course will help teach learners about organic gardening and develop design skills in a beautiful green space in the heart of Keyham. Places are limited: please ring Sandie Morrison on 569340 to book your place email kgpcentre@hotmail.com or for more details about Permaculture email Tess Wilmot.eclipse.co.uk Broadway Organ Society Third Wednesday of the month Organ concerts held at Plymstock Community Centre, top of Broadway car park. Concerts start at 7.45pm. Everyone welcome. Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk The Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the Swarthmore Centre on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk 20
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Memory Cafe, Devonport Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month A new memory cafe has opened in Devonport. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth, the cafe is for people with memory problems and their carers. The cafe, which is located at the Salvation Army Hall in Haddington Road is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. The cafe is open for social, music, film, discussion and company.
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.
Exercise Classes Various days For over 60’s and less abled people. St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12 noon. Thursdays Life Centre 1.40pm-2.45pm. New Extend Movement to Music classes for the less able Mondays at Miles Mitchell Village Hall 11am to 12 noon and Thursdays 2pm to 3pm at St Bartholmew’s Church Hall. Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951.
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.
Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Join us from November onwards for rehearsals for the Pyjama Game. Visit the website www.soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information. Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome. Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080
Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482 and Gloria Ward 01752 776978. Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894. Carers Hub Third Wednesday of the month Do you care for a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, or just to unwind with other Carers? The CARERS HUB runs a support group at the Beacon Library in North Prospect on the third Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm. For more details call Sarah 256020.
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.
Sunday Sale Second Saturday of the month Book stall, games, refreshments and bric-a-brac sale, 2pm to 4pm Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth. All in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and CHICKS’.
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.
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.
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.
Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2pm for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. You would receive a very warm welcome to any new mambers. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.
Male Carers Drop in Meets twice a month Held at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate St, Plymouth. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Carers can bring along the person they care for and they will be looked after while the carer has a break. December 4 and December 18. 2015 dates to fol low.
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On a ‘Greecy’ slope to disaster? As I write we’re well into another August of mixed weather in this country, which might unfortunately put off last minute would be visitors to the area. However, where it’s hotter, tourists are flocking; take Greece for example - Athens airport expects 25 million arrivals this year, up from 21 million last year. Greece is evidently preferred as a wonderful place to take the family, compared to resorts with more unreliable weather and resorts where terrorism has been a threat. But hang on a minute, Greece has a huge debt to repay. Wasn’t Greece recently defiantly protesting against the countries from whom many of these tourists come, about austerity measures levied on Greece as a consequence of its huge indebtedness? Wouldn’t you expect Greece to use its ‘holiday destination’ leverage to inflict some pain on its lenders? Well not really as it would be a real own goal by Greece; it can at least obtain some income from its holiday trade – if it effected such a protest, holidaymakers and their host countries might be annoyed and inconvenienced in the short term but ultimately they would simply holiday elsewhere and the Greek economy would be in further meltdown. So what about this situation in Greece where the country can’t possibly repay the debt it already has, let alone the further £86 billion ‘bail-out’ recently negotiated? Why would lenders continue to lend to a completely
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For the past few years, Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance (PDAA) have been committed to making Plymouth a Dementia Friendly city. The National Dementia Friendly Awards 2015 has shortlisted Plymouth under the “Best Dementia Friendly Community Initiative” category. Ian Sherriff, chairman of the PDAA said, “Being shortlisted as a finalist for this award is in recognition for all the hard work, energy and passion that the PDAA membership and PCC has put in over the past four years. “Our work has also been recognised by teams of public sector workers and academics from Japan, Australia and latterly, Holland.” Councillor Ian Tuffin, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, said: “As a council we are committed to working with our partners to help Plymouth to become a more Dementia Friendly city. “We are absolutely delighted that Plymouth has been shortlisted for this award – this is recognition for every organisation in the city that has done their bit and agreed to become more Dementia Friendly. “This supports our aim of being a co-operative city where everyone does their bit.” The PDAA has an ever-growing membership of organisations from a wide variety of sectors across the city, such as: healthcare,
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insolvent borrower? One might reasonably ask whether the lunatics have taken over the asylum. However, the alternative of NOT lending Greece further money opens the door for such potentially serious problems that evidently no one is prepared to risk it (yet). If Greece defaulted on its debt it would leave the Euro, and many countries and organisations would then have to realise huge debt write offs themselves. This would likely lead to other countries defaulting on their debts, the domino effect of which could be a global financial tsunami, the final result of which could be catastrophic. The balloon of debt therefore continues to be inflated and we continue to wonder if and when it will actually burst. I read that the Greek problem is partly caused by its citizens and Greek companies not paying over to its government all the tax legally due by them. Countries are made up of individuals and eventually the behaviour and morality at a micro level is evidenced on the macro stage.
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What if all people considered the effect of their actions on society as a whole? What if people decided to lay down ‘their rights’ occasionally? If you do have debt problems please seek independent, professional and confidential help. Apart from ourselves, there are other organisations that you can contact:
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For instance someone running a ‘cash’ business decides he or she is paying too much tax and it’s ‘not fair’ so they don’t declare all their cash takings; or maybe a builder offers a “cash job” to a customer without charging VAT. So a large corporate entity might also seek to avoid paying tax, with much larger scale effects. We all know this stuff goes on – and probably on a larger scale than we realise!
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Plymouth City Council has a Dementia Friendly Toolkit to provide organisations with guidance and information on how to become more Dementia Friendly. Following a recent audit of PCC car parks, Plymouth is also on its’ way to having the first dementia friendly car parks across the city centre. At present, there are over 3,000 people with a diagnosis of dementia, living in Plymouth and this figure is predicted to rise to approximately 3,667 by 2020. So, it is vital to keep the momentum going and remember that, as Ian Sherriff said: “There is still lots more work to do so that ALL people with dementia and their carers in Plymouth can say ‘I am fully accepted and feel part of Plymouth.” Dr Shelagh McCormick, a GP in Plymouth and clinical lead for mental health in the Western locality of NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS NEW Devon CCG), said: “Being diagnosed with dementia can be a very worrying and
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“NHS NEW Devon CCG has a joint strategy together with Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, Torbay Council and NHS South Devon and Torbay CCG to enable people to live well with dementia. “We are delighted that health services in Plymouth, working in partnership with Plymouth City Council and other organisations, have now been recognised for the work they’ve done to make Plymouth a friendly place for people with dementia.” Plymouth City Council has a Dementia Friendly Toolkit to provide organisations with guidance and information on how to become more Dementia Friendly. This can be downloaded from the Council website at: www. plymouth.gov.uk/dementia If you would like to find out more about the Dementia Friendly work in Plymouth and how your organisation can get involved, contact the Dementia Friendly City Co-ordinator, Claire Puckey, on 01752 398922 or email claire. puckey@plymouth.gov.uk You can also sign up to be a Dementia Friend. The Alzheimer’s Society aims to create four million dementia friends by 2020.
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Settled and safe: a renter’s right Citizens Advice is campaigning for better protections for private renters. Private renters deserve a home that is settled and safe but currently are not able to benefit from the same protection as consumers of other goods and services. Emma Handley, CEO Citizens Advice Plymouth says “Currently private rented housing stock is a big issue for the city and through continued campaigning and support of Plymouth’s Private Rented Housing Charter, we aim to improve renters rights for the future.” The charter is available on the Plymouth City Council website. We believe that no renter should ever have to pay excessive or inexplicable fees for basic services. We want to see an end to extortionate letting agents’ fees. We believe that no renter should be subject to harassment or illegal eviction by rogue landlords. We want to see an end to retaliatory evictions when tenants complain about property in disrepair. Consumers have more rights to repair when leasing a car than renting a flat. They have stronger rights to refund when paying for goods than when renting a property. Taxi drivers are more tightly regulated than landlords. If you are renting a property, you do have the right to know how much a new home
is going to cost and should not be hit with unfair or hidden fees if using a letting agent. As of 27 May 2015, the Consumer Rights Act has made it an offence for letting agents to withhold information on fees in their advertising or in any other information given prior to signing a tenancy agreement. Renters can now report hidden fees to trading standards and letting agents could face a fine of up to £5,000 if they are not complying with the law. You do have the right to fair and transparent tenancy agreements. Your deposits should be protected in a government approved scheme. You have the right to report problems with rented property to the council or to trading standards and should not face eviction as a result. From the 1st October 2015, the Deregulation Act makes it illegal for a landlord to issue a possession notice within six months of an unfulfilled repair request as long as the tenant has reported the issue in writing and the local authority has served an improvement notice. For advice on housing visit Citizens Advice or Shelter at the Advice Plymouth drop in on Buckwell Street, call Advice Line on 03444 111 444 or visit www. adviceplymouth.org.uk NOTE Plymouth Charter for Private rented housing can be found on the following link http://www.plymouth.gov. uk/homepage/housing/privatehousing/ plymouthcharter.htm
Paul Davis, (left) chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society pictured at the opening of the Shackleton Room with Walter Combstock and Jon Morcom, directors of the Duke of Cornwall Hotel
Room dedicated to memory of Shackleton Members of the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society met at one Plymouth’s leading hotels for the dedication of a room to a great explorer. Many had visited the Duke of Cornwall Hotel just one year earlier when a much larger crowd attended a conferenceto celebrate the Centenary of the departure of the Endurance from Millbay Docks, on its journey to the South Pole. The explorer in question was Sir Ernest Shackleton who had stopped overnight at Plymouth’s Duke of Cornwall Hotel before boarding his sailing ship, The Endurance, as it sailed out through the Sound. The expedition had planned to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent. Sadly this didn’t happen, instead it became recognised as an epic feat of endurance when Sir Ernest rescued all of his men, 27 of them, bringing them back home without a single loss of life.
Inspired by last year’s celebrations, which coincided with the hotel’s own 150 year anniversary, Duke of Cornwall directors Jon Morcom and Walter Combstock decided to pay tribute to the explorer by dedicating a room to him.
oversees the hotel’s bricks and mortar had chosen a room in the round ‘tower’ on the south-west side of the building to convert into the Shackleton Room. Being split into a rest area and a bedroom with en-suite facilities the room is more of a small suite.
Above the dining room and below the distinctive tower, the Shackleton room has views south west, towards Millbay Docks itself. Meeting in the Hayward Room, members of the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society were treated to a drinks reception by the hotel.
Papered throughout with a beige and silver paper and rich red carpet there are several tributes to its namesake.
After a welcome by director Jon Morcom and Paul Davis, the Society’s chairman reflected on why they were enjoying their lunchtime together. Paul was followed by Donald Kerr, who is the grandson of the Endurance’s second engineer. He read an extract from his grandfather’s diary entries. After a toast to Shackleton there was an opportunity to visit the room itself in small groups. Walter Comstock, the director who
The rest area has large photographs of Shackleton adorning the walls whilst the bedroom has a generous supply of books on the hero for guests to read. The hotel operates a rolling programme of upgrading rooms on a regular basis, each of which is given its own distinctive personality. It is expected that many of the Shackleton Room’s guests will be corporate visitors although already some feed-back suggests that it may very well be booked because of its Shackleton appeal.
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VOLUNTEER TREASURER TRUSTEE Required by Greenshoots Preschool, a Charitable Company supported by a close team of trustees (volunteers). Role will involve attending meetings, and, with support, oversee financial affairs. Some accounting experience needed. Enhanced DBS check paid for. For further information, contact Rebecca on 07966681038 or mlle.bex@googlemail.com. VOLUNTEERS - Greenacres care centre are looking for volunteers to assist our activity leader with entertainment and activities for our elderly clients. For more information phone Julie on 01752 674111 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Memory Matters SW, dedicated to improving the lives of those living with dementia needs volunteers to support craft activities, games, making tea , socialising and generally helping members have fun. Plymouth Activity day clubs run on Mondays and Fridays 10-4.If you can spare some time please contact us on 01752 692264 or kate@memorymatterssw.co.uk or visit www.memorymatterssw.co.uk VOLUNTEERS - Plymouth Play Association and Scrapstore currently has vacancies for volunteers to help in our scrapstore, shop and warehouse or to collect scrap in our van. We also need more people to sit on our management committee. Please contact our manager, Lesley, via manager@plymouthplay.org or call (01752) 256633 for more details.
VOLUNTEERS - Needed at Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) in the city centre, for Reception Duties and/or Food Parcel preparation. Can you spare 3 hours once a week or fortnight any weekday (except Tuesday) 10am-1pm. Call 01752 265 952 or email pat_dcrsc@ btinternet.com for more information.
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Supersize rats on the rise! Rats in the UK are getting bigger due to the increasing volumes of food waste that are readily available to them. Rats are commonly found in residential gardens because they can easily find food and water and safe places to live. You may be unaware that rats are sharing your garden with you. Rats and mice can be found everywhere. They have well developed senses and the ability to adapt to almost every environment – as such they are one of the most invasive species in the world. They live in any
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situation that provides food, water and shelter. Rats could be living in your compost heap or under your shed or decking areas. They can eat the food that you put out for the garden birds or the animals you keep as pets, e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, etc. Even if you put bird food on a bird table, rats are good climbers and have no problem accessing them. They also scavenge on food waste from rubbish and can get into your bins if they are not closed properly or have holes. Rats breed rapidly, they become sexually mature at three months and each female may produce up to 12 litters of between six and eight young in a year. Rats and mice carry many nasty diseases such as salmonella, listeria and Weil’s disease. These can be spread to humans by constantly urinating. They can move easily between homes and gardens because they can squeeze through holes as small as pencils and are good climbers. Their teeth grow throughout their lives and so the rodents are constantly gnawing. This can cause structural damage to properties and risks of fire and floods from gnawing through pipes and cables. Therefore, rats become a public health problem when they are found in your homes and gardens. Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their homes and gardens free from rodents. Plymouth City Council can help you with this. We can locate the source of the problem and treat it using methods that ensure the safety of the public and minimise damage to the environment. We can treat for rats in private homes and gardens, social and private housing properties and commercial businesses. Finding rats and mice in your home can also be very stressful. We can offer a comprehensive but sensitive service. The council’s Pest Control Officers are fully qualified and the service has accreditation from the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence Scheme. The treatment of rats and mice in a private house is only £48.50. You can also obtain a quote for commercial properties, blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation. Pest Control can be contacted on 01752 304147 or e-mail pestcontrol@plymouth.gov.uk. Further advice can be found on our website www.plymouth.gov.uk/rodents
Chamber of Commerce seeks new chief executive Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new chief executive to lead and develop its growing responsibility for representing over 800 businesses in the region. It follows the announcement that current chief executive, Peter Hartland, will step down on September 18. Peter, the Chamber’s popular and successful chief executive, has during his 14 month tenure achieved a great number of notable outcomes for the Chamber, including the recent expansion of the Chamber’s accreditation to cover Devon, positive progress for an improved railway as part of the Chambers campaign for improved connectivity and as a champion for business across the region, through the efforts of Peter and his team; the Chamber has seen growth in its membership as more and more businesses take advantage of the benefits the Chamber can give them to improve their competitive edge. Peter Hartland said: “It is with great regret that I announce my departure from the Chamber. Having taken up the position last year I have formed many positive relationships with our member companies and strategic partner organisations across the city; working together we have taken steps towards securing a positive stepped change for our economy. Due to ill health within my family, I have taken the difficult decision
to step back from work, so that I can spend time with my loved ones. I wish the Chamber team and our strategic partners every success for the future; I have enjoyed working with everyone and thank them for all their hard work and support.” Richard Stevens, Chairman of Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce said: “Peter has been a fantastic leader for the Chamber and it is with regret that the Board and I have to say farewell, he leaves with our sincere thanks and very best wishes. The Chamber has a bright future ahead of it, with emerging opportunities arising from post recession inward investment in our City and our expanded geographical representation. As the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Plymouth & Devon, the chief executive reports directly to the Chamber Board of Directors and is responsible for the implementation of Board polices and management for related activities. Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce is seeking a chief executive who will be the official spokesperson for the organisation and responsible for increasing membership through the continuing development and implementation of strategic long term goals to meet the needs of the members. Details of the vacancy can be found on the Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce website: www. plymouthanddevonchamber.co.uk
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One distributor found a set of keys left in a front door. He dutifully tried to knock and let them know, but no response. Because he knows the stree ts well, walking them for years, he had a sense all was not well. He called the police, and it turned out after several days that the householders had gone abroad on holiday in a bit of a hurry, leaving the house and car keys in the door. Needless to say, they were very relieved and grateful to receive their keys back from the police! A Backchecker, who may well knock on your door to verify our Plymouth Magazine or Shopper delivery, is a retired insurance man - well used to doorstep etiquette. He enjoys walking, meeting new people & earns while he burns (calories!).
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Stoke Damerel College students celebrate record A Level results Students at Stoke Damerel Community College have been celebrating a record set of A-level results. Staff and students gathered at the college on August 13 to open their brown envelopes and vice principal Martyn Cox said he was ‘extremely proud’ of the students’ achievements. “We’re celebrating record A-level results today and I’m particularly pleased with the A*grades our students received in maths,” said Mr Cox. “What is also very rewarding is that all of our Year 13 students who want to study at university are going.” Students are taking up places at universities across the country including King’s College, Sheffield, Exeter, Plymouth and Brunel.
“All the staff here have been so supportive so I’m really pleased I’ve got such good results,” said Mariah. “It’s made all the hard work worth it.” As well as improved A Level results, BTEC results are also up on previous years. “Our students are going to be studying subjects from Midwifery to Engineering and everything in between,” said Mr Cox. “There are lots of staff here this morning to be part of this important day with students they have known for many years and to celebrate with them,” he added. “It’s a highlight of our year and it’s lovely to see staff, students and their families came to the College today to share in everyone’s success.”
Ali Jan is off to Sheffield to study maths having gained A* in both maths and further maths. “It’s just sinking in, “ said Ali – who plans a career in the banking sector after completing his four-year Masters course which he begins in September. “I’m really excited and pleased, I can’t wait to get started.” Irina Ichim is also going to Sheffield to join the same course as Ali – also with an A* in maths under her belt. “I’m so pleased with my results,” said Irina, who also gained A Levels in further maths and chemistry.
Organiser Jennie Morgan (centre) pictured with husband Dave and Aimee Corless
“I have really enjoyed my time at Stoke Damerel and am looking forward to this next stage of my life.” George Wilton said he was ‘over the moon’ with his results which mean he can take up his place at King’s College, London to study history. “It’s a big relief to know I’ve secured my place on the course,” said George. “I’ll start in September 2016 after spending a year here at the College as a teaching assistant in the Science and English departments.” Fellow sixth form student Mariah Tobin will be studying 3D Design at Plymouth University and has also been awarded a Unite Foundation Scholarship.
Celebrating their A Level success...Ali Jan, Martyn Cox, and Irina Ichim
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Superb total of £5000 raised for Crohn’s charity Walkers, riders and cakemakers have raised well over £5,000 for the Crohns & Colitis UK charity. Friends and family of Stoke’s Jennie Morgan rallied round to organise a 20 mile walk, 100 mile cycle ride and a cake sale - with an original target of £1,000. Jennie said: “I am really proud of what we have achieved - raising more than five times our initial target.” Their efforts were in support of Mike Clarke, 25, who was first diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease in late 2009. He had been studying music at St Austell College and played bass in a local band making appearances at the White Rabbit and other venues in the South West from Exeter to Camborne. Jennie said: “He also enjoyed riding BMX, but unfortunately despite many treatments the disease became progressively worse and he had to quit the band and riding as he was too ill to continue. “Mike has spent the past three years being admitted to hospital many times culminating in an ileostomy in October 2013.
“Although initially this seemed to relieve some of the symptoms it wasn’t long before the disease took hold again and eventually after being admitted to hospital in March it was found that an abscess had resulted in a perforated bowel and urgent surgery was required to remove his entire colon. I am pleased to say he is on the road to start leading a normal life.” The fund raising initiative started when Jennie and her husband Dave - both keen cyclists - decided that they wanted to ride from the north coast of Devon to the south coast. “We heard about Mike and felt that we could turn our 100 mile ride into a fund-raiser for the Crohn’s charity,” said Jennie. Zoe Oliver, a friend of Jennie’s decided to organise a 20 mile walk from Liskeard to the Jamaica Inn and back and then Theresa Saunders put on a cake sale to help the cause. The 20 walkers raised nearly £1500, the 10 riders raised nearly £3700 and Theresa’s cake sale added almost £550. Jennie added: “I would just like to place on record my sincere thanks for everyone who took part and all the individuals and organisations who supported us in so many ways.”
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