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Plymouth Plan: have your say Plymouth residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Plymouth Plan which will help shape the city over the next 15 years.

A new interactive website has been launched which is designed to help users get to the issues they are interested in just by clicking.

For more details see the special feature on pages 16 and 17.

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Plymstock Broadway Shopping Centre will feature a two-day Christmas spectacular in November.

The Christmas lights switch on event in association with Radio Plymouth takes place on Friday November 20. A Christmas craft market runs from 1pm to 7pm and there will be live musical

The new choir - called Funky Bizness Community Choir - is being started by Pete Scott and will be based at Pomphlett Methodist Centre in Pomphlett Road.

The launch will take place on November 12 between 7.15pm and 9pm and sessions will be held every Thursday between the same time each week.

Pete said: “There will be great songs, lovely people and loads of fun. A cappella, four part harmony on the soul and funky end of the music spectrum.

“Everyone is welcome, experienced or

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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performances from local groups and onstage competitions to win fantastic prizes.

The evening will culminate in the official lights switch on at 6.30pm by special guests.

The following day the Christmas craft market takes place between 10am and 3pm and there will also be a chance to meet Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto between the same times. Entry is a £2 donation with proceeds going to St Luke’s Hospice.

New choir for Plymstock A new community choir is being launched in Plymstock in November.

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no experience at all and the first session is free.

“There will be no auditions and if you think you can’t sing, give me a chance to prove you wrong. Songs will be taught by ear, with written music for those who find it helpful.”

Pete has been running a Funky Bizness Choir in Exeter since 2014 and it has proved hugely popular. Pete said: “The choir in Exeter over the last 15 months has been a delight. Let’s create the same in Plymstock!”

To register interest in the choir visit www. funky-bizness.co.uk/join-us-in-plymouth or contact me direct (07896 276577 or peterscott8765@gmail.com)

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One of the country’s fastest-growing retailers wants to open a new store in Plympton.

B&M Retail has grown from little more than 20 stores to more than 400 in the last 10 years. It employs 17,000 people nationally.

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allow the sale of pet foods, food and drink, toiletries, toys, The retailer is seeking permission to open one of its homewards and household goods, non-fashion clothing popular B&M Homestore formats on the site of the current and footwear.

Furniture World store in Coypool Retail Park.

It is seeking ‘a modest change’ in the permitted range of B&M has agreed terms with Furniture World who have goods which can be sold in the store and maintains that indicated that they will be relocating to other premises in the it will be selling mainly bulky goods. the Plymouth area and maintain its existing number of No timescale has been given for the potential opening of employees. the new store, but comments on the planning application The shopfitting and general refurbishment of the new have to be made by November 17. store is expected to cost £500,000 and 60 permanent B&M’s only existing store in the Plymouth area is at jobs will be created. B&M estimates it will increase earnSaltash. ings in the local economy by nearly £1 million.

Meanwhile retail giant Next plc has submitted detailed In its application B&M state: “In essence the company’s plans for its new Next Home and Fashion retail unit at Homestore format is akin to a DIY, furniture and houseMarsh Mills. The 75,000 sqft store will be on two floors hold goods store, which also encompasses a range of and will also include a full-cover mezzanine and an ancillary complementary items.” external garden centre to the rear of the unit.

There will be no alternations to the external or internal Next announced its draft plans for the site in St Modwen layout of the 20,000 square feet store and it would retain Road in the summer and sought public views through an extensive consultation process. the same number of parking spaces.

B&M has applied for a variation of planning conditions to The new dual format store combines traditional Next

Home and clothing goods with an expanded range of bulky home lines including furniture, bathroom and kitchen displays, carpets, tiling and flooring, decorating items and DIY products alongside its new garden and outdoor living products which are displayed in an outdoor sales area and conservatory.

Next has selected the Marsh Mills site as the location for the first purpose-built Home and Garden store in the South West. It will be complementary to the highly successful store opened in Plymouth city centre in 2006.

The proposals provide a substantial investment of over £11m into the local economy and an opportunity to regenerate the currently vacant site with a fully funded scheme which is ready for immediate implementation.

Next say that it will also benefit the local construction industry.

In addition to the transfer of the staff based at the existing Next store at Marsh Mills, the development will create an additional 120 jobs.

Ex-Royal Marine badly injured in Afghanistan blast becomes co-owner of Plympton gym experimenting and trial and error I figured a way to get back into the gym and I found it really helped me focus. It helped me channel a lot of early aggression from the angry days in the beginning and then I rediscovered my passion for training,” he added.

A former Royal Marine who lost three limbs while serving in Afghanistan has become a joint owner in a Plympton gym.

Mark Ormrod has taken up a 50 per cent stake in the Flex Fitness Gym in Valley Road alongside existing co-owner Steve Swatton.

Mark is hoping to expand the business while maintaining the gym’s old school style approach where the emphasis is on the traning rather than turning out in the latest expensive trainers and top.

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, as a Royal Marines Commando on a routine foot patrol in Helmand Province, Mark stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. After an innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital Mark’s life was saved although both his legs were amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive injuries sustained in the Afghanistan conflict.

He continued: I’m hoping to bring my personality and my own energy into the place. One of the things I love quite apart from the training is the social aspect of things, you get a bunch of people in a room that are all interested in training and all speak the same language and are passionate about it. I love being in that environment.”

Steve Swatton is delighted that Mark is coming in with him as a business partner, He said: “It think it’s great. He’s a terrific bloke, a great inspiration for everybody. I’m really pleased he’s come in with me.”

Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast called into the Flex Fitness Gym to speak with Mark. Mark told him: “I’ve always been heavily involved in physical activities since I was about 11 or 12 years old.”

After his devasting injuries Mark was initally pessimistic. “I thought this part of my life had been taken from me,” he said, but as time went by he came to a more positive mindset. “After a lot of

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The Plympton Christmas lights switch on takes place on Monday November 30 between 3.30pm and 9.30pm in the Ridgeway.

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Events at Mainstone Community Centre Oct 31 Family Halloween Party.Tickets available from Carol on 708370; Nov 15 Christmas Fair.Free entry and parking.

11am to 3pm; Nov 20 Plymouth Clarion Male Voice Choir free entry. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Family Night. Tickets available from Carol on 708370 Commemoration Service Nov 1 A service at Emmanuel Church, Mannamead at 3pm for those who died in the last year in the parish. The service would be equally suitable for anyone who wants to remember a loved one whenever they died and they are most welcome to attend. Members of the congregations of Emmanuel and St Paul’s Efford, together with those that have conducted the funeral services will be present.

There will be tea and cake served afterwards to which all are invited.

Tea Dances Nov 2, 16 and 30 Pomphlett Methodist Church 2 pm - 4 pm,live music and refreshments. Join in dancing or sit and listen/sing.

Entrance £2.50. Details from 01752 519168.

Cards for Good Causes Nov 3 to Dec 16 Multi charity Christmas card shop at the Guildhall, Plymouth. Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Cards for Good Causes keeps its operating costs to a minimum, ensuring that at least 70p in every £ from card sales goes to the respective charities. The shop is staffed by local volunteers.

Annual Band Concert Nov 4 Fund raiser for the Royal British Legion Plympton and District at St Mary’s Church, Market Road, Plympton at 7.30pm. Featuring Soundhouse Brass Band. Guests will include Lord Lieutenant of Devon and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Tickets £6 can be purchased from the Royal British Legion Club in Market Road, Plympton. Tickets also available on the door on the night.

Variety Performance Nov 7 and other dates Musicians, poets, comics, actors, the Jolly Jinglers Handbell Ringers and the Comedy Sketch team perform in a show in aid of Give A Child a Chance. St Paul’s Church, Durnford Street, Stonehouse at 7.30pm. Other dates for the concert are Sunday November 8, 2.30pm at Wembury War Memorial Hall; Monday November 9, 7.30pm at the Walrus pub-theatre, Notte Street, Plymouth and Tuesday November 10 and Wednesday November 11 at 7.30pm at the Walrus. Tickets are limited - Saturday and Sunday venues can seat up to 100. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday performances can only seat 20. All ickets cost £3 at each venue and can be reserved by calling the Playwriters Organisation on 07443 498137 Scratch Faure’s Requiem Nov 7 Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise road, Stoke. Rehearsal 2pm. Concert 7pm. All choirs welcome. Call 01752 564847 for details.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association Nov 11 Branch meeting at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford at 7.30pm. The Association annual meeting will be on January 16 at 7.30pm with the annual dinner on January 29 at Boringdon Golf Club, 7pm for 7.30pm.

Details 01752 769169. For any welfare problems please call 01752 343492.

Remembrance in the Park Nov 15 Central Park 10am to 4pm. Music, fun and food day which will also pay tribute to the heroic fallen from wars and conflict with rousing military music, decorated trees and more. There will be activities for children with face painters, bouncy castles and pony rides allowing mum and dad to wander around the stalls with gifts, crafts, arts & local produce. The Royal British Legion Riders Branch will be present selling their poppy merchandise and their magnificent bikes, some of which have travelled thousands of miles raising awareness of the poppy appeal and drumming up donations. Wander around the bikes and marvel at their fantastic badges and decoration. There will be a collection for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Alabare, a charity helping homeless veterans, will also be in attendance and look forward to support from the public for the really necessary cause.

Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre Nov 20 In aid of Jeremiah’s Journey at Boringdon Park Golf Club 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Free entry and free parking. A magical

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Rhymetimes Central Library Every Monday from 11am Every Thursday from 2pm Crownhill Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Efford Library Every Tuesday from 10.30am North Prospect Library Every Tuesday from 2.15pm Peverell Library Every Monday from 2pm Every Friday from 11am (booking needed 01752 305633) Plympton Library Every Thursday from 2pm Every Saturday from 10.30am (Under 5s club) Plymstock Library Every Thursday from 2.15pm (booking needed 01752 306606) Every Saturday from 10am Devonport Library Every Saturday from 11am St Budeaux Library Every Thursday from 10am Southway Library Every Wednesday from 10am Stoke Library Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am West Park Library Every Monday from 10am to 10.30am Storytimes Central Library: every Wednesday from 11am (storytime and crafts) North Prospect Library: every Thursday: 2.15pm to 2.45pm Gadget sessions Get tips and advice on how to make the most of iPads, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and more. Find out how to use your library card to download free eBooks and magazines.

Central Library Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 3.30pm Peverell Library Fortnightly on Thursdays 10.30 to 12 noon Plymstock Library Fourth Friday of the month Plympton Library First Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm Southway Library Last Thursday of the month 2.30pm to 3.30pm Stoke Library Third Monday of each month 2-4pm West Park Library Second Wednesday of each month 2 to 4pm Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome.

Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249 Plympton U3A Fourth Tuesday of the month A new group which meets at 2 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton. There is a guest speaker at each meeting. Members have the opportunity to join a wide range of Interest Groups.

Hooe’s Place Community Cafe Thursdays St John’s Church Hall, Church Hill Road, Hooe, Plymstock.

Freshly cooked lunches at reasonable prices and good companionship 11.45am-1.30pm every Thursday. No 2 and 4 /4a stops outside the church every 10 minutes.

Colebrook Community Centre Regular Events Monday 10am -11.30am Yoga; 12 noon to 3pm; Training Hearing Dogs; Tuesday 10am -11am Children Music; 2pm - 4pm C Friends Over 60s Club; 5pm - 8pm Devon Dogs Training; Wednesday 9.30am -10.30am Pilates; Thursday 11am -1pm Multiple Sclerosis (third week of month); 1.45pm - 2.45pm Pilates; 5pm - 7pm Dog Training; Friday 9.30am -10.30am Pilates; 11am - 1pm U3A (2nd and 4th week of month)1.45pm - 3.45pm Country Dancing 1st and 3rd week of month; Sunday 7.30am -12pm Car Boot Sale at Peacock Meadow. Also sales throughout the winter months inside and outside the community centre. For further details please call Kay on 01752 200046. Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events at Woodford Methodist Community Church CHURCH AND WORSHIP: Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding.

Experienced volunteers in the Sunday Club and Creche, teach and care for children from babies to young teenagers, so you have time to be you. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the Service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

Determined Darren runs to raise money for Rehab Unit Plymouth estate agent Darren Lawson, who suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident last year, will be pounding the streets in November to help raise funds for the Plymouth medical team who have played a huge part in his recovery.

Darren, managing director of Mansbridge & Balment, has set a target of raising £2500 for the Plym Neurological Rehab Unit at Mount Gould Hospital.

He will be taking part in the Plymouth 10k on November 15 - and fittingly the popular event is sponsored by Mansbridge & Balment.

Darren said: “The team at the Rehab Unit nursed me back into the land of the living. These wonderful souls cared for all my needs, showered me, taught me to walk – and talk properly – kept my spirits up, fed me well and gave me a fighting chance to make the excellent progress that I’ve made following my skiing accident and subsequent brain damage injuries.”

Darren said that if he had not been treated at the Rehab Unit at Mount Gould - which has 15 beds for the treatment of adults with acquired brain injuries - he would have had to be hospitalised in Bristol.

“Imagine if we weren’t blessed with the fantastic staff and facilities at the Plym Neurological Unit. In my case, being unable to work through

Monthly Early Traditional Service (followed by Messy Church) 1st Sunday of every month. 9:15am Traditional Service with hymn books, prayer and a sermon. This is a wonderful time of worship with the traditional contents of a Methodist Service with a modern joyful twist. Members of the Prayer Team are available for you to speak with at the close of the service. You are then invited to go into the Hall for hot drinks and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the members of this Church and stay for the Messy Activities or just relax and have a chat over a hot drink.

10.30am - Messy Church begins with a session of arts, crafts, fun and mess in the Hall for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Hot drinks and biscuits are available and the opportunity to stay for lunch at the Church for a minimal cost. The items made are then taken into the Chapel for a very informal short Service. The children are asked about the things they have made, before heading back into the Hall for lunch, or more coffee etc. This is a great opportunity to get to know the church and the people involved in it.

Communion Service 6pm (4th Sunday of every month) Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.15am-10.15am (In the Lounge)In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us.

Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with, amongst friends. You can come in and out as you need and should you need to stay longer or talk to anyone at the end, you will not be turned away. If the doors are locked, knock on the window (room on right-hand end of the church). You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us.

For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Paul on 01752 403270 or Sheila on 338517.

COMMUNITY GROUPS Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year. There’s always time for a chat!

Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm8pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm-7pm Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very

the injury, I would have had to rent a place in Bristol - the nearest equivalent specialist unit.

“I would have probably missed out on my family’s daily visits to my bedside and all the cuddles - which I found to be motivational and inspiring.”

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popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Dance is a great platform for socialising, learning posture and gaining confidence. Learning to dance can lead to a career or for just having fun. Call 01752 343791 for more information.

Women’s Fellowship (Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm - In The Main Hall) Come and join this lovely group, with a vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects. They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians.

Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but have fabulous personalities and lots to share. They enjoy each other’s company and are most definitely young at heart! To find out more about this wonderful group of ladies Telephone Muriel on 345284 or Pat on 348672.

Rainbows (Wednesdays 5.30pm)Woodford’s 2nd Plympton Rainbows Group is a Girl Guiding section for girls aged five to seven and is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, trying out cooking and playing games, as well as many other activities. Rainbows is all about learning by doing. The group work towards a different badge every term, through which they can take part in lots of different activities with girls their own age. To find out more, contact Monica Methven or Rachel Moran Tel. 07854 286945.

Woodford Men’s Meeting 10am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Guest speakers, specialising in a variety of subjects have enthralled those attending. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice! The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. Come along - you will be very welcome and have instant friendship in this cordial atmosphere. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

Pins & Needles Knitting Club 2.30pm (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month). This traditional hobby has bounced right back up in the popularity charts. People of varying ages are now picking up knitting needles and are all most welcome to come and join this group, which handproduce and send knitted goods such as jumpers, blankets and hats for poor children in two areas of Romania and are sometimes asked to produce adult hats for Shekinah

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• continued from page 4 festive evening full of mice pies and mulled wine, over 40 high quality stalls. Treat yourself to beautiful hand-crafted gifts, hand painted ceramics, cards, jewellery, homeware, textiles, toys, art, & lots of festive treats & enjoy live entertainment & Christmas workshops throughout the evening. Don’t forget to get festive in the Christmas Photo Booth courtesy of Liberty Pearl Vintage Photo Booth! Lots of fun activities for the children including face painting and meeting Santa Claus himself.

Coffee Morning Nov 20 Organised by the newly established Plymouth Area Osteoporosis Support Group. 11am-12.30pm, Central Library Drake Circus. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Please come along and meet the committee.

Christmas Craft Fair Nov 20 and 21 Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke. Free entry.

11am - 4pm - lots of interesting stalls with gift ideas for Christmas and a cafe. (Anyone interested in having a table please contact Marilyn Goldsbrough on 01752 564847).

Christmas Fair Nov 21 Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane, Peverell 11am-1pm Held in aid of Children’s Hospice SW and church funds. Various stalls and light lunch.

Christmas Bazaar Nov 21 Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth. 11am - 2.30pm Stalls, refreshments and ‘new to you’ boutique. 50% of proceeds go to the Mercy Ships (International Hospitals).

RAF Association Plymouth Branch Nov 25 and Dec 16 Future branch committee meetings will be held at ‘Raffles’ Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, at 6.30pm.The association Christmas Dinner will also be held at ‘Raffles’ on Saturday December 12 at 12 noon. Three courses, £17pp, Tel: Branch Sec asap on 07588830230 for further info.

Coffee Morning Nov 28 St Thomas Church Keyham 10.30am onwards. Coffee morning with draw. All welcome Christmas Fayre Nov 28 St Budeaux Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3pm. Tables selling log cakes, gifts, jewellery and bric-a-brac. Refreshments available including pasties. There are a limited number of tables to hire at £5 each. To book call 01752 362161 Book Fayre and Jumble Sale Nov 28 Organised by Independence South West, a small local charity for disabled adults. To be held at 2a Rockville Park, Plymstock from 10am to 4pm.

Coffee Morning Nov 28 St Gabriel’s Church Hyde Park Road, Peverell 10am to 12 noon.

Christmas Fayre Nov 28 St Boniface Church, Percy St, St Budeaux. 10am to 12 noon. Delicious snacks, tea and coffee, wonderful Christmas Raffle, cake stall, gifts, lucky dip and many other stalls. Admission 25p on the door.

Christmas & Toy Fayre Nov 28 Onward House Community Centre, 55, Greenbank Road, Plymouth 2pm to 4pm. Raffle, refreshments and much more. To book a table phone Alison on 07884191870.

Christmas Fayre Nov 28 St Boniface Church, Percy Street, St Budeaux from 10am to 12 noon. Delicious snacks, tea and coffee, wonderful Christmas Raffle, cake stall, gifts, lucky dip and many other stalls. Admission 25p on the door.

Gardening Talk Nov 30 George Kestell will be talking on ‘Perenniel’ to Plymstock Gardening Society 7.30pm at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. The annual meeting will follow with mince pies and coffee, also a bring and buy sale. Non members welcome. Details 01752 407578.

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Mission, asylum seekers and refugees. One of the members makes cardigans, hats and small blankets for the Neo-natal Unit at Derriford Hospital. It doesn’t matter if you have been knitting for years, or have never seen a ball of wool before - the group will openly welcome you and share their knowledge and skills! To join them, please contact Jean Milroy on Tel. 337578.

Community Monthly Coffee Morning 10am-11.30am (1st Thursday of every month). This is a really friendly coffee morning that started as something for the local community in 2014. Since it’s inception, it has developed regular friendly groups of attendees. The ladies who host this regular gettogether welcome everybody to come and have a hot drink and a delicious cake for only £1, whilst enjoying relaxed company in our spacious comfortable lounge. Why not come along and enjoy a stress-free ‘coffee break’ in the company of friends you’ve yet to know! We look forward to seeing you.

Games 4 U 2.30pm-4pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms. The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more about this wonderful group telephone Joyce on Tel. 216343.

‘Woodys’ Youth Group 6pm-8pm. A new group set up for the community by the church. There is a good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this wonderful project. Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondaryage children session 7-8pm.

BAND & CHOIR: Laira Youth Band (Thursdays 7.15pm)The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 from the members of the Sunday school at Laira Congregational Church, it has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, in every corner of the City and beyond. Scores of children have passed through its ranks. Most were taught to read music and to play their instrument whilst in the Band, and many have continued their musical hobby into adult life, some choosing a professional career in music. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service here at Woodford, the Band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

DAILY SESSIONAL CHILD CARE: Woodford Methodist Pre-School (from 8am-3pm) every weekday @ Woodford. The Pre-School established in 1963 hold an Ofsted registration and charity status.They run a breakfast club in addition to the normal sessional day care during term-time.The experienced, qualified team can look after children aged from two to starting school, from 8am3pm, Mondays through to Fridays, in addition to offering a summer play scheme. Mother’s and Toddler’s sessions run Thursdays 1pm-3pm. They have links with neighbouring primary schools and can provide funded sessions for 2-4 year olds and welcome children with additional needs. The Pre-school is quality assured and has a fabulous team of mature and experienced staff. The friendly, fun and safe play environment includes a large outdoor garden, with border gates and fencing, to ensure your child is kept out of danger. They look forward to meeting you and your little one! To find out more, visit the website at www.woodfordpreschool.co.uk or call 337335.

For more information about any of Woodford Methodist events, visit www.woodford-methodist.org or www.facebook.com/Woodford.Methodist.Church Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Activities Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon.

Valannes’s Dance School Children’s Ballet & Tap 4pm to 7pm. Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm. Tel 347227.

Wednesdays: Over 60’s Club 1pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Latin Line dancing 7.30pmto 9.30pm Thursdays: Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults. Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7:30pm week days and from 12pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome.

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Leisure Leagues – Europe’s biggest and most successful providers of 5 and 6-a-side football – are running courses for budding referees. The league donates all its profits to charities and good causes and has received praise from Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Prince

The induction evenings will take place at Devonport High School on Sundays over the next few weeks and anyone interested in the free lessons can ring 0333 123 2340, email referees@leisureleagues.net or visit www. leisureleagues.net/Become-A-Referee.aspx

Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044

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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 Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton.

2-4pm No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431.

Family Events at Elburton Methodist Church Messy Church is held on the first Saturday morning of every month (excluding August), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome to join fun morning of arts, crafts, drama, music and refreshments for the whole family. Toddler Group meets every Friday during term time from 1.30pm to 3pm. A small friendly group with lots of activities for the children, it’s a chance to chat and make new friends. For more details of both events contact Debbie on 215632 Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers.

Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942.

Kreative Kidz Thursdays Pre school messy play sessions, overalls provided, different activity each week, meet new people make new friends £3 per child includes tea/coffee for adults. 12.30pm to 1.30pm To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from age 7 years. Crafts, cookery, baking, woodworking, model making, scrap heap challenge. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10 per session includes materials. Accompanied children welcome. To book email: info:wkuk.org. Every Wednesday

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Carers Hub & Active Life 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Join a gentle health walk around historic Plympton. Are you a carer? Would you like to feel healthier, happier, meet people and have some fun? This walk is open to carers and the person they care for (if they wish to come). We meet at 10.30am outside Plympton Library and the walk ends with the opportunity to purchase refreshments and have a chat (session finishes at approximately 12.30pm). Well behaved dogs welcome! For details contact Larissa Milden at Plymouth Guild’s Active for Life service on 01752 201891 Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www. barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton.

2-4pm No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association The remaining meeting for 2015 will be 11 Nov all at the army reserve centre Derriford at 7.30 pm. The association’s general meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 January 2016 at 7.30pm. The corps annual dinner will be on Friday January 29 2016 at the Boringdon Golf Club Woodford Plympton (7.00pm for 7.30pm) full details later For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the army reserve centre derriford plymouth (c/o RASC/RCT/ RLCAssoc) The Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group Second Friday of the month A growing group of people (over the age of fifty) who meet at the Wolseley Trust Community Building in Wolseley Road next door to Sylvia’s Café, behind the Co-op and Lidl superstores and just down the road from Milehouse traffic lights, from 10.30am to 1pm. We have guest speakers ranging from local members of Parliament to companies like South West Water. We would also welcome anyone over 50 to our social events on most Fridays at the Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth when we have singers, choirs and musicians entertaining us, from 2pm to 4pm.For more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498 Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport.

We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

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.

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• continued from page 6 Onesie Wednesday Dec 2 In aid of Jeremiah’s Journey. The one day in the year where you have an excuse to get all cosy at work, school or at home in your ones and raise money for this Plymouth charity.

The organisation with the best ones photo will win a tray bake at the Boston Tea Party. For information visit www. jeremiahsjourney.org.uk Santa Fun Run Dec 6 Organised by Saltram Rotary Club in aid of Jeremiah’s Journey and Hannahs. A fun run through the city centre where everyone is given a Santa suit and number when they register and take part in the 2.5km run through the city streets. Run starts at 11am.

Ladies Night Dec 4 Christmas shopping and pampering event organised by NCT Plymouth & West Devon Branch at Crownhill Family Centre from 7pm to 9.30pm. Pampering treatments, special guests, stalls, Christmas raffle with great prizes. Entrance £3 in advance or £5 on the door.

RWindband Christmas Concert Dec 5 Saltash Wesley Church 7.45pm. To follow straight after the fireworks display of the Saltash Christmas Lights Callington Road, Saltash. A fantastic selection of festive music including: Stowaway on Santa’s Sleigh, A Winters Night, Snow Day Celebration and a Wonderful Christmas Time. An extremely talented Saltash ensemble led by the infectious enthusiasm of local conductor Ruth Ballantyne.

Refreshments will be served. Tickets available in advance: Adult £5, U16 £2.50 On the door: Adult £6, U16 £4, U10 Free - max 2 per AdultAdvance tickets from: Piglets, Saltash or 01752 844017 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, mezzo-soprano; 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 Christmas Concert Dec 12 Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover at 7.30pm.

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Academy Christmas Concert. This is always a jolly time, so come along and enjoy all the festivity of Christmas with two bands carols, Christmas music and fun. Tickets £7 Children under 12 £5. from band members or contact Alan on 01752844108 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.

Christmas Musical Dec 16 Drake Primary School at St Thomas’s Church 11am. Everybody welcome Christmas Market Dec 19 Outdoor market at Dartmoor Zoo 10am to 4pm. From real reindeer at Santa’s Grotto to market stalls to children’s entertainment, it’s going to be a Christmas market with a difference.

Christmas Carol Service Dec 20 Hyde Park Road, Peverell 3pm to 4pm mince pie and teas.

Christmas Market Dec 20 Indoor market at the Life Centre, Central Park, organised by LEAP events.

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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 Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles.

Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Special Olympics Plymouth and District Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

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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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Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. Ford Baptist Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop. co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are CRB checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning

Top architect for RIBA lecture RIBA South West and Plymouth University are hosting the first ever Plymouth Annual Lecture with the renowned architect Jamie Fobert.

The lecture will take place on Tuesday November 10 from 5.30pm to 7pm in the university’s Portland Square Stonehouse Theatre.

Award-winning Jamie Fobert Architects has established a reputation for innovative and inspiring architectural design in the residential, retail and arts sectors. Working with diverse clients, from cultural organisations such as Tate and Kettle’s Yard to luxury retailers such as Givenchy and Versace, the practice has demonstrated a consistent approach to resolving client ambitions and site complexities into a tactile architecture of volume, material and light.

For booking information visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/riba-plymouthbranch-annual-lecture-with-jamie-fobert-plymouth-university or contact claire.bower@riba.org karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc.

No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition.

Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com We look forward to seeing you!

Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers.

Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942 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 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.

Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764.

Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums

and dads in the same situation.

Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details.

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.

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 Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633.

Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes.

Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.

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

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Ground-breaking development for Hele’s new £1.6m building Building work has started at Hele’s School in Plympton. Classic Builders have moved on site to break ground in order to build a brand new Post16 block at the school.

Funding for this state of the art project was achieved through the EFA Academies Condition Improvement Fund and totalled £1.6 million. The new block, which will be ready in September 2016, will include classrooms, self-study areas and a Learning Resource Room.

Several current year 11 students, who will be the first to take advantage of the new Post-16 Centre, joined the Principal for photos of this momentous occasion for Hele’s.

Representatives from Classic Builders, Year 11 students and Director of Business and Finance at Hele’s School, and Vice Chair of the Governing Body join Principal Justine Mason to celebrate the start of the building works

and excellent progression rates through to university, training or employment for our learners.”

The new build is causing quite a buzz among students, staff and parents alike.

With the Post-16 Open Evening coming up this month Mrs Mason added: “Those students and parents attending will be assured that when they choose to join Hele’s in 2016 we will be offering state of the art Post-16 facilities to complement the high quality teaching and learning we provide.”

Building progress will be posted regularly on the school website. Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast

School Principal, Justine Mason, commented: “This could not have come at a better time for us, what with three years of strong performance at A Level, a culture of high aspiration and challenge for our sixth form students

Green light for lighting up Mount Batten Tower Plymouth’s Mount Batten Tower is the next landmark to have its moment in the permanent spotlight as part of a Council project to light up the city’s monuments.

commander in Cromwell’s Parliamentarian navy.

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of the council said:

Historic England has recently given the goahead for listed building consent to have LED lights installed around the tower of one the city’s oldest fortifications.

They described the proposal as ‘beneficial for the presentation and public enjoyment of the monument’.

A set of 16 lights will be lighting up the walls of the 17th Century tower which stands on a knoll at Mount Batten looking across to the Citadel.

The historic tower is a scheduled monument and takes its name from Captain William Batten, a

“We have some amazing historical structures here in Plymouth and are determined to make the most of them.

“Our waterfront is attracting more visitors in the evening and at night and the whole area is becoming more active, with more cafes and restaurants opening later.

“As people look out to sea, or indeed as people visit the city from the sea, it will be lovely to see these stunning landmarks lit at night.”

Work began on the installation recently. The system is being designed so that the lights will be linked to Smeaton’s Tower and can operate in sequence.

It is hoped that the installations will be complete

by November and details of switch-on events will follow in due course.

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Kingfisher named best chippie in South West Plympton’s Kingfisher Fish & Chips has been named as the best fish and chip shop in the South West in the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Kingfisher will now ‘batter’ it out against nine other regional finalists from the length and breadth of the country to capture the title of Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.

Kingfisher has already won many honours in the past and to get to this stage of the coveted shortlist, it has been appraised across an extensive variety of judging criteria including responsible sourcing policies, shop appearance and facilities, staff training and development policies, marketing and promotional activity and local community involvement.

They also received several mystery shopping assessments and in-depth audits by industry experts, to ascertain the quality of the fish and chips and the levels of customer service provided by staff.

An architect’s impression gives an aerial view of the new building

Work on state-of-the-art STEM Centre to start in spring 2016 Detailed plans for a new fivestorey multi-million pound science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) building have been submitted by City College Plymouth.

Having being crowned the top shop in each of their respective regions, the hopefuls will now put their presentation skills to the test as they are put through their paces in one last judging round.

Kingfisher proprietor Craig Maw said: “We are absolutely delighted with this and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind support and wishes. Fingers crossed for the next round of judging.”

Facing a specialist industry judging panel, consisting of representatives from the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the National Edible Oils Distributors Association, the fish catching and processing sectors, past awards champions and the potato industry, they’ll be quizzed on a diverse range of industry related topics and have to showcase how they successfully run a profitable business.

Held in London on January 19 2016, this final judging round will determine the overall national winner which will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place at The Lancaster London Hotel the following day.

The 51,000 sq ft development on the Kings Road site includes a new three-storey atrium which will link the STEM development to existing college buildings. It will accommodate 450 students and staff.

Construction of the new building will enable the college’s Goschen Centre to be closed and the transfer of some 1600 students, mostly part time, and staff to Kings Road.

The state-of-the-art STEM Centre is designed to inspire and train learners in key priority growth sectors for the city.

The college will receive £2.7m funding for the project from the Regional Growth Fund, while Plymouth City Council has set aside up to £4m funding towards the development.

A view of the building from the current college entrance

The new building will occupy land currently used mainly for visitor parking and the proposals include plans for 200 parking spaces in Stonehouse Creek to be allocated to college staff and students.

If the plans are approved by City Council planners work on the new development is expected to start in February 2016 and be available for education purposes by September 2017.

Deadline for comments on the proposal is October 27.

Going for Gold!

£100,000 appeal target to transform children’s wards at Derriford of a motorbike business. A team parachute jump is planned next spring and a bake off at Derriford Hospital in November.

The children’s wards at Derriford Hospital are set to be transformed if the Gold Dust Appeal target is reached within 18 months.

There are also a number of volunteering opportunities throughout the next year, including collections, awareness events and for those who’d like to get more involved a ‘Gold Dust Representative’ volunteering role.

Full training and 1-1 support is offered. Organisers are looking forward to hearing from you!

Gold Dust is aimed at raising £100,000 to transform the children’s wards, creating a bright, welcoming environment on level 12 at Derriford Hospital. This will include tactile, colourful and interactive displays for patients and their families.

Launched last year it now has a new fundraising manager – Emma Cronin – and a new look and activities and support are gaining momentum.

From the start, Anita Dykes, Matron for Paediatrics, has been the ‘face’ of Gold Dust. She said: “Having looked after children for more than 20 years I know how important a positive hospital experience is so Gold Dust is particularly close to my heart.

“We are offering children the opportunity to be part of this transformation as we will be using some of their artwork and suggestions. This is really important as it is the children who have to spend time here and we want the environment to be as welcoming and cheerful as possible.”

The family of two-year-old Lucas Carhart got behind the appeal after he had to spend one week in Level 10

If you would like to get involved and help to fundraise for Gold Dust, visit the Gold Dust page at www. plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/GoldDust and like it on Facebook.

The Carhart family handing over their cheque to Anita Dykes, Matron for Paediatrics and (above right) toddler Lucas pictured during his time in the High Dependency Unit at Derriford

12’s High Dependency Unit when he contracted meningitis. Granddad Neil plus parents Nikki and Jon Carhart-Williams all got behind the fundraising effort. Organised by the Plume of Feathers pub, in Pool, Cornwall, it included a 24-mile sponsored charity walk, a car boot sale, an auction and a cake sale.

More than £800 was raised.

Nikki said: “Our family will be eternally grateful to Level 12 staff for

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the care, support and compassion they gave us during a very traumatic event. Lucas was 18 months old when he was admitted to HDU with meningitis.

“I truly believe it was due to the rapid diagnosis and treatment Lucas received that he is with us today. The whole team brought such light into a dark situation. We wanted to give something back to the department as a ‘thank you’. We

will continue to promote and support Gold Dust in the future as they gave our son a future.”

One of the youngest star fundraisers so far has been nine-year-old Ellie Cornish, who has raised almost £500 for the Gold Dust Appeal, by completing a sponsored seven-mile walk between her home and Derriford Hospital and holding a bake sale at her school – Chaddlewood Primary.

Ellie’s mum, Lisa, said: “We want to continue supporting the charity as much as we can. Ellie has luckily never needed hospital treatment but wanted to help a local cause so this seemed perfect.”

Anyone can join in supporting Gold Dust. Free fundraising packs giving ideas on activities can be downloaded from the Gold Dust website, including quick and easy ideas to organise some festive fundraising at home, work or at school. Apart from individuals and schools other fundraisers so far have included a rugby Ellie Cornish and her mum Lisa present club (Ivybridge) and the owners their cheque to Anita Dykes

Plans for Plymstock School reunion reveal some fascinating Parliamentary debates

Minister of State for Education and Science advised the chamber that she had a letter from Plymstock highlighting concerns over plans to change the school’s comprehensive status.

The organisers of the Plymstock School Class of 67 reunion are hoping to get the school’s name in the record books by staging the biggest ever single year school reunion in their age group. So far 180 pupils have been traced with nearly 20 teachers.

The Education Bill being debated was as a result of a motion passed in the House in January 1965 which stated the objective of the government should be to abolish selection and separatism of children via what was commonly called the 11+ examination.

However, their research has shown that in the world of printing, certain facts have been unveiled. The names of Plymstock and the school are no stranger to even such illustrious publications as Hansard, the edited, verbatim report of proceedings of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

The intention being that comprehensive education should be the goal, and Plymstock School was now about to enjoy one of its finest moments, being held up as a shining beacon by the Minister for Education and Science as she told the House: “Plymstock is a part of Plymouth which used to be in the Devon County, but because of the areas being altered is now in Plymouth.

On February 23 1967 the ‘Plymouth Order’ – as it was referred to in the House of Lords – was described by the Earl of Gainsborough: “This Order arose as a result of action taken under the Local Government Act 1958, and of the activities during the past six or seven years of the Local Government Commission for England.”

He went on to clarify: “In the case of this Order, we are considering the proposed transfer of a large part of the population of Plympton St Mary Rural District to the City of Plymouth, which already has a considerable population, for a city in that part of the country, of over 200,000; and I do not think it can in any circumstances be said to be a dying city.

“In this case the Local Government Commission was against the transfer of population to the City of Plymouth, and a public inquiry was held.”

The day before the Local Governemnt Boundaries (Plymouth) had been the subject of a debate in the House of Commons and then Tavistock MP Michael Heseltine spoke in connection with a local referendum held on the proposed transfer of Plympton, Plymstock and Wembury to the control of the Plymouth City Council.

Michael Heseltine said: “On the occasion of this referendum, when the 20-odd thousand electors in this area were asked to vote on this issue, over 80 per

“The school at Plymstock was a comprehensive school and the Plymouth Council is now proposing to bring back selection in that area.

Michael Heseltine, former MP for Tavistock pictured with Margaret Thatcher in 1975. Several years earlier Heseltine had pointed out that the vast majority of people in Plympton and Plymstock were opposed to the boundary changes which took the two communities into Plymouth City Council’s jurisdiction

cent did so. A turn-out of over 80 per cent of the people eligible to vote is comparable with the General Election figure. Of that 80 per cent, more than 90 per cent voted against the change.”

However, despite all the debate and local public opinion history shows that the boundary change was approved and Plympton and Plymstock came under the control of the Plymouth City Council.

But the arguments and debates certainly did not finish there, and the parents of Plymstock School pupils had a surprising and significant part to play in what happened next.

The school was clearly a key issue for the City Council, the local people and local MPs. Firstly in a House of

Commons parliamentary debate on July 18 1968, Michael Heseltine asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in which programme he will include the extensions to Plymstock Comprehensive School, in order to convert it into a 10-form entry comprehensive school.

Miss Alice Bacon MP replied: “The extension of this school to 8-form entry size was originally approved for 1969/70 and will be reviewed this autumn with the rest of the programme for that year, but I cannot forecast the outcome.”

And again during the second reading of the Education Bill in the House of Commons on February 12 1970, Miss Bacon, member for Leeds South East, and

“This letter says that the chairman of the Plymouth Education Committee went to a meeting of the parents of the Plymstock Comprehensive school to put this to them and that out of 800 people present there was a vote of 788 to 12 that the school should remain comprehensive.”

This was in fact the closing argument put by the Minister before the matter went to a vote, and the result of that vote was the Ayes 298 and the Noes 224, and the historians among you might like to note that one Conservative MP who spoke with passion during this debate was referred to in Hansard as Mrs Margaret Thatcher (Finchley).

As the Class of 67-74 strive forward with their continued success of tracking pupils from their year, there are still many to be found as they look towards their Reunion Event in July 2016.

Please contact John Miskelly by e-mail at john. miskelly@sky.com for more information about the Reunion Event.

Harvest Festival raises over £300

Woodford Methodist Community Church have proudly presented a cheque for £311.80 to Call South West. The money was raised during the church’s 2015 harvest festival service with donations from the congregation.

The cheque was presented by Mr Ivor Merrin and Mr Mike Sowden of Woodford Methodist Community Church and received by Dr John Makin, Trustee of Call South West.

Call South West is a charity which has been running for 27 years and focuses on helping children and adults in the local area who are unable to speak.

The charity provides communication aids such as i-pads and the use of specialist software to aid communication. They work closely with the local speech therapy teams to link local people with the correct aids to help meet their needs, as discerned through assessment and referral of their own speech therapist.

To find out more about Call South West go to www.callsouthwest.org.uk .

Beautiful brains Choral concert amazing lasers A group of 15 physics students from Hele’s School in Plympton (pictured above) recently attended the Annual Institute of Physics lecture at Devonport High School for Boys.

This year’s lecture was delivered by Natalie Garrett, a biophysics Research Scientist from the University of Exeter and was titled ‘Beautiful Brains and Amazing Lasers’.

Natalie specialises in advanced laser imaging techniques with application to novel nan-particle drug delivery systems in biological specimens. The finding of her research will help the advancement of new medicines to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

The lecture was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Demonstrations included the popping of a balloon with a laser beam and the ability of some substances to fluoresce in specific light conditions. It has opened the students’ eyes to the wide range of possible career paths that can be followed after studying physics at university.

South West Chamber Choir are performing at Plympton St Mary’s Church in November with a concert of sacred and secular music in aid of church funds.

The concert is on Saturday November 21 starting at 7.30pm and the choir will be led by musical director Stephen Trahair, with pianist and organist Mila Collier.

The South West Chamber Choir, a group of some 28 voices, performs a wide-ranging repertoire of smallscale choral music from Elizabethan madrigals and Renaissance polyphony to Bach motets, sacred music

by English and Continental composers from the 16th to the 21st century, romantic partsongs, and works by contemporary composers.

The choir has a regular programme of concerts throughout East Cornwall and West Devon and annual visits to Cathedrals in South West England and Wales.\ Tickets £8 if bought in advance from Hair by Andrew at 92 Ridgeway, JUST4U Jewellers at 101 Ridgeway, or St Mary’s Parish Office at 10 Market Street, Plympton, £8.80 if bought in advance from www.wegottickets.com, £10 at the door

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Stannators past and present welcome pony challenge to Plympton Plympton Stannator John Gilding accompanied by many past Stannators of the town and other local people welcomed members of the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust to Plympton Castle in October.

It was all part of a 100 mile challenge encompassing Devon’s four stannary towns of which Plympton is one.

The 100 mile challenge was a fundraising effort on behalf of the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust and the group arrived at Plympton Castle Green with ponies Jasmine and Billy.

Greeting the group, Stannator John Gilding said: “I do welcome the ponies and their actual leaders here today.

It’s wonderful to think they are going around to the four stannary towns and linking it with the tin mining which naturally Plympton was fully involved with in the 1600’s.”

Stannators past and present welcome the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust to Plympton

Pupils from Plympton St Maurice Primary School were also there to welcome the ponies. They were able to observe Jasmine and Billy at a safe distance and Dru Waterfield from the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust gave a talk to the children and answered the questions they had.

visiting party. Dr Salter, who is a chartered biologist and a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, has early memories of times on Dartmoor and the ponies living there. He explained: “I took my very first baby steps on Dartmoor so the ponies are one of my earliest memories.”

Afterwards Dru told Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast: “They wanted to know what did the ponies eat, what scared the ponies, they were asking about the packs and what were in the packs and they learnt that the ponies were carrying all of our equipment.”

Dr Salter is however keen that the ponies should not become a distant memory for people. He added: “I think the ponies really bring the moors to life, connecting us with the working heritage of the moorland community and giving us a much better biodiversity for Dartmoor in the future. Let’s look after them and they’ll look after us.”

The visit of the ponies to Plympton Castle brought back some special memories for Chaddlewood Councillor, Dr David Salter, who was also at the Green to welcome the

The DPHT is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the group is aiming to raise £5,000 for

Dru Waterfield from the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust talks to pupils from Plympton St Mary Primary School

a conservation grazing project in conjunction with Dartmoor Zoo and the University of Plymouth. Dru said: “That project will hopefully evidence the importance of the ponies to the moor and then that will in turn help secure the future of the ponies.”

The group already provides educational opportunities to local communities. Dru explained: “The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust already provides 100 free educational access visits to schools and groups. We do a two and half hours across our land at Bellever. It takes in medieval Bronze Age history, conservation grazing, Dartmoor ponies, Dartmoor flora and fauna and if they book Paul Rendell they’ll also hear about pack ponies as well.”

Unrelated to the pony visit, Paul Rendell, a well-known Dartmoor historian, is already due to visit Plympton later this month to give a talk on ‘Hairy Hands, Devils and Black Dogs.’

He will be speaking at an event organised by the Plympton and District Civic Society which will take place at St Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30pm on Friday November 13. Non members are welcome, booking is not necessary and people can just turn up on the night.

There is a £2 admission charge.

More details of the DPHT 100 mile challenge and how to donate can be found at www.dpht.co.uk. There is a longer audio interview with Dru Butterfield online in this month’s Plympton Podcast.

Stannator John Gilding chatting with Dru Waterfield from the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust

Pets attend church for blessing Hele’s School takes part in UK’s largest youth consultation People passing by Plympton St Mary’s Church one Sunday in October could have been forgiven for thinking they were witnessing a re-enactment of a well-known episode of the Vicar of Dibley as a steady stream of animals were seen entering the church.

It was though all part a special pet blessing service organised by Cafe Praise to mark St Francis Day and the role of St Francis as the Patron Saint of Animals.

Parishoners brought along their pet dogs, a hampster, a rabbit and also a tortoise. Some children even brought along their favour cuddly toy animal.

The service opened with the singing of the song ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ which refers to the Lord God making all creatures great and small.

Cafe Praise leader, Steve, summarised the story of Noah and the Ark and other songs sung included ‘Who Put the Colours in the Rainbow’ and ‘The Animals Came in Two By Two’.

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The names of all the animals present were read out by the Rev’d Roger Beck who then said a blessing for them all.

The Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill was at the service and afterwards he spoke to Steve from Cafe Praise.

Steve said: “We’ve had similar services in Plympton before. Plympton St Maurice used to have one each year and it’s a really nice chance for people to bring their pets into church.

“Pets are a fantastic part of our wider Christian family anyway and certainly some of our older members the pet can be their only companionship sometimes during the week so it’s nice to bring them in and also for the children to understand how pets and animals in general fit into our wider view of Christianity. It’s easier for children to understand something that they see every day in their real life rather than it is to hit them with some really deep theology.”

The next Cafe Praise service will be in December when the theme will be Christingle.

There is a longer audio interview with Steve from Cafe Praise online in this month’s Plympton Podcast.

The buzz around a school in Plympton over the last couple of weeks certainly got everyone talking about the ‘Make Your Mark’ Ballot!

On October 1, students and staff at Hele’s School took part in the annual ballot, which is the largest consultation of young people in the UK. Young people across the UK were asked what issues matter most to them, this would then help to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons

on November 13.

Ten topics were available to choose from on the initial Make your Mark ballot paper and the five most popular topics among young people will go forward to be discussed at the November debate. The debate will be chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons

John Bercow MP and broadcast live on BBC Parliament.

Mrs Smith, Head of Personal Development at Hele’s said: “We wanted to make the voting as realistic as possible, so students were given time to research each issue, they were given a polling card and the

One of the Hele’s School students casts her vote in the Make Your Mark Ballot

Polling Station was open for one day.

“I was totally overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of both students and staff with around 600 votes placed throughout the day.”

Ghostly goings on at Plym Valley Railway The Plym Valley Railway station platforms and entrance were adorned with, skeletons, ghosts, witches and other frightening sights such as a live axe whielding ‘Grim Reaper’ on Sunday October 25.

This didn’t deter large numbers of children and their parents visiting, in fact most children were adding to the number of terrifying characters to be seen by turning out dressed as their favourite monster.

It was all part of the railway’s popular Halloween event, called ‘Spooky Sunday,’ which this year was organised for the first time by Beckee Demetriou, one of the many volunteers at the Plym Valley Railway.

Andrew Hill from the Plympton Podcast went along for the afternoon.

Beckee told him: “We’ve definitely gone all out on decorations.” These included material draped from the roofs of the train carriages to resemble bats and ghosts suspended from the entrance to the railway with their capes blowing eerily in the wind.

Beckee added: “We’ve just had a sound system fitted which is a first for the railway. It’s quite an improvement.” This added to the experience of the day as this system played screams and other ghoulish noises throughout the course of each train journey.

The PVR currently have a brick appeal ongoing to raise funds to build a signal box and also an extra new station at the Marsh Mills end which will be based on the old Billacombe station.

They are currently preparing for their North Pole Express Christmas train rides for which there are some changes this year. Beckee explained: “We’re not running a November date any more, instead we’re doing an extra weekday event.” That will take place on Monday December 21. The full schedule can be seen at www.plymrail.co.uk The group are currently restoring two additional steam trains and it is hoped the first of these will be ready to bring into use for the start of 2016.

A new train to arrive at PVR in the past year is ‘The Sentinel’. This is owed by volunteer Dan Phillips who plans to refurbish it and bring it into use at the railway. Dan himself has just qualified to drive Brake Vans at the railway and is now aiming to also be able to drive the full passenger trains.

Dan hopes that when ‘The Sentinel’ comes into use even more train trips can be run at the PVR. He said: “We had over 5,000 passengers this year which is our record, again we’re going to beat that with this Christmas. We ran 33 days this year which will increase to 40 next year, so it’s growing.”

More themed events and some evening runs are among the group’s plans for the future.

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Charities meet over tea in Lord Mayor’s Parlour Representatives from two of Plymouth’s charities met for tea in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour. They were there to collect cheques from the city’s Lord Mayor’s Charity raised during the tenure of the former Lord Mayor Cllr Mike Fox. In all a grand total of £5950.96 was raised during Mike’s period as Mayor which divided equally between three charities with a city link.

Before being presented with their cheques the represented enjoyed tea and biscuits and took the opportunity to ‘share notes’.

Both Eunice Halliday of the Foodbank and Dania Shaw from Alzheimer’s Society said there were popular misconceptions about their work. Eunice pointed out that many felt that they were giving food to people who wouldn’t help themselves. But an increasing number of working people were looking in for food parcels.

“We have supported over 7,000 people in the last year with food, toiletries and other provisions. It’s never just about food but

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by Roy Perring also a listening ear and possible advice.”

Dania said that many thought Alzheimer’s was a condition affecting old people when it can affect anyone at anytime. 3,500 people in the city have been diagnosed and the figure is rising.

Both charities received cheques for £1983.65 and a third charity Help for Heroes is due to receive the same.

Mike Fox who chose the charities when Lord Mayor said he had wanted to help across the city.

He chose Help for Heroes because of the city’s status as a garrison town, the Foodbank due to the fact that many were Former Lord Mayor Cllr Mike Fox presenting cheques to representatives from Plymouth Foodbank and the Alzheimer’s Society suffering because of austerity measures which will include a reduction in tax credit and Alzheimer’s because he wanted to do something for the elderly.

The money is raised throughout the year from events including a carol service and a charity dinner, with people given tours of the Lord Mayor’s Residence at Elliott Terrace on The Hoe also invited to make donations. Individuals and organisations also made donations to the charity fund.

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A brand new employability passport to help young people with their future careers has been officially launched.

Representatives from Plymouth schools and businesses were at Devonport Guildhall to formally mark the rollout of the Passport after a successful pilot scheme last year involving several schools, led by Devonport High School for Boys and Eggbuckland Community College.

The passports will give employers more information about students other than just qualifications, including attitude, punctuality and communication skills. The passport, developed by schools working in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is also being embraced by local businesses that recognise its value to provide better opportunities to create smooth transitions into future employment.

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It’s intended to embed work skills into the curriculum through real life projects and work placements and greater engagement between businesses and schools. This will demonstrate to prospective employers, or higher education providers, the work and employability skills that students have gained.

Leader of Plymouth City Council Tudor Evans said: “It’s really important that our young people not only have good academic qualifications but they are also able to demonstrate some important life skills like organising, managing time and problem solving for potential employers as well.

“Introducing a young people’s skills passport, so that our young people are job ready after leaving school was one of our pledges to the people Plymouth, so I’m really pleased that we are now able to offer our young people more than just academic qualifications in Plymouth.

“The really exciting part of this passport is we are able to link schools with business initiatives such as Building Plymouth and the 1000 Club and that means we can create more opportunities for our young people to work with businesses who can validate their skills.”

The passports require the young people to take part in activities both individually and in teams and both inside and outside of school to develop skills such as communication, planning and time management, and to explore the world of work and possible career paths. Successful completion of a passport will provide the student with a record of

achievement and as such as will give more information about students than just their exam qualifications, and show prospective employers the work and employability skills that students have gained.

Plymouth’s 1000 Club, a network of over 1500 businesses, encourages students to work towards the completion of the passport.

Elaine Budd, the 1000 Club Coordinator said: “Plymouth’s local employers and educators have confirmed the need for more young people to be instilled with attitudes and skills that make them ‘job ready’. The 1000 Club was established to support businesses to create more opportunities for young people and this is a very important initiative to ensure that young people are able to compete in a very competitive job market.”

The Passport will offer three levels of awards, Bronze, Silver and Gold depending on levels of achievement, with progression between levels. Activities from existing initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, can be considered as evidence for different challenge areas within the Employability Award.

The Careers Education, Information and Guidance Network (CEIAG), who led the development of the Passport, designed the

Pictured with students from Devonport High School for Boys and Eggbuckland Community College are Steve Jones, Bailey Partnership, Lynn Harris, careers coordinator at Eggbuckland Community College, Council Leader Tudor Evans and Sue Moreton IAG coordinator at Devonport High School for Boys

award to help students to not only reach these standards, but to recognise the skills they are developing, and receive recognition for those achievements. Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce is also behind the passport, Cate Taynton, operations manager (Projects) for Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce said: “Developing the skills of the next generation is a key lobbying focus for Plymouth and Devon Chamber and Chambers of Commerce across the country.

“Nurturing the business leaders of tomorrow and preparing young people for the world of work are necessary steps in filling the skills gap. Soft skills like communication, teamwork and enthusiasm are just as important as academic qualifications to employers, and with this in mind the Chamber is pleased to support this new initiative that will support young people in developing these important work place skills.”

Library pays tribute to local heroes of First World War Plympton Library has been paying tribute to local soldiers who lost their lives in the Great War. Staff used the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website and other online resources including Find My Past and Ancestry (which are both available for free in Plymouth libraries) to research the lives of servicemen who had a link with Plympton.

The information gathered is being used to create displays paying tribute to each man on the anniversary of his death. It also being added to the Imperial War Museum’s Lives of the First World War website, providing a permanent archive.

Library customers have been contributing to the displays with their own World War One memorabilia, which has included some interesting documents

and objects, including a bayonet.

Councillor Jon Taylor, Cabinet member for Community Services and Transformation, said: “This project has been a labour of love for staff, who have enjoyed using the wide range of resources available in libraries to honour those from Plympton who lost their life in the First World War.” Customer advisor Pippa Franklin said: “The stories of these men are very varied, including those serving as soldiers, marines and in the Navy. Some were very young men, just signed up and some were older, having already served for years before World War One started.

“We have received many positive comments about our displays and some members of the public saying that they are, or probably are, relatives of the soldiers featured.

Turning understanding into action The Plympton based Beacon Medical Group has teamed up with an Ivybridge volunteer to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia.

Local resident Leah Parsons became a Dementia Friends Champion in 2013 following the announcement made by Prime Minister David Cameron to create 4 million Dementia Friends by 2020 and will be running two information sessions with the Beacon Medical Group.

Bereaved mother aims to raise money for memorial bench A bereaved mother whose son died at just two days old is seeking to raise funds for a memorial bench in a special part of Ford Park Cemetery and has enlisted the help of the Lord Louis pub in Glen Road in Plympton.

Danielle Stoneman, who has family living in the town, lost her son Reuben at just two days old after he was born with a number of medical ailments.

Now Danielle has decided to put her energies in trying to raise enough money to place a bench in the ‘Little Angels’ section of Ford Park Cemetery so all mums and dads and other family members can sit and think about their lost little ones.

Speaking to the Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill, Danielle said: “There’s a baby plot, it’s called Little Angels and there’s just no benches around the baby plot at all.”

Danielle who visits there regularly added: “I think it would be nice for all the parents to be able to sit (on a bench) rather than sit on the grass or just stand there.

“I’ve contacted some of the other mums of babies who’ve died as well and they’re all looking forward to a bench being there.”

To kick off the fundraising effort the Lord Louis ran a “pop up shop” for two hours every weekday morning during the final week of October with proceeds going towards the cost for Reuben’s bench. Among the items on sale were DVDs, CDs, toys, clothing, crockery and books.

Danielle is now planning a follow on fundraising evening at the Lord Louis on Friday November 27 when there will be a raffle and live music from Helen G and Femme Fatal.

An online donation page has also been set up at: https://www.gofundme.com/p457jz4g

Baby Reuben pictured during his tragically short lifetime

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about the condition.

Working with the Beacon Medical Group Leah will be running two one-hour Dementia Information Sessions, open to those affected by dementia or for those wanting to find out more.

Leah said: “I signed up to be a Dementia Friends Champion because I wanted to help others to understand dementia and show how we, in our communities all have a part to help those living with dementia. Following the success of the first information session I held in Ivybridge with the Beacon Medical Group we have decided to deliver two more.”

In a fun and interactive way Leah, along with staff from the Beacon Medical Group, will explain what dementia is, treatment that is available, how to support friends and family members with dementia, what research is being undertaking surrounding the condition and information about other local organisations that can provide help.

A session will take place at the Plympton Health Centre, Mudge Way on Tuesday November 10. Both sessions will start at 6.30pm.

Dr David Gwynne from Beacon Medical Group, said: “These information sessions will help tackle some of those misconceptions, turn understanding into action and make it possible to live well with dementia.”

Anyone wanting to attend the Dementia Friends session should contact the Plympton Health Centre by calling 01752 346636 0r 348884. Go to dementiafriends.org.uk to find out more.

MODELS SHOWN AT HAREWOOD HOUSE been based near Wotter and they currently have around 30 members.

Harewood House in Plympton was a picture on October 17 as the City of Plymouth Model Boat Club staged their annual show. It wasn’t just boats that were on display though as exhibits also included helicopters, railways, mine workings, lorries, military vehicles and even a dolls house.

Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast called in to look around. One exhibit which caught his eye was a twenty six inch model based on the Russian ship Kosmonaut Vladimir Komarov. The real vessel was originally a cargo ship and was converted by the Russians in the mid 1960s to a satellite tracking vessel. It was named after Vladimir Komarov who became the first human to die on a space mission when the Soyuz 1 space capsule he was travelling in crashed upon re-entry to the earth in April 1967 as a result of its parachute failing to open.

The model on display in Harewood House was the handiwork of 83-year-old Charles Sells who scratch built it almost 40 years ago.

Andrew Hill spoke to Plymouth Helis secretary, Dave Attis, about the models the club had on display. Dave explained: “They all come in kit form then you assemble them. Some are electric, some run on pump petrol and some run on nitro fuel.

“The electric versions usually last about eight minutes on a charge, the nitro ones 15 to 20 minutes and the petrol you can get 30 minutes.”

Owning a model helicopter is not a cheap hobby though with models costing anything from £500 upwards.

Flying them is subject to various regulations imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority and Plymouth Helis have BMFA approved instructors who are able to teach people what they need to know.

Trains and boats and planes....exhibitors brought a wide range of models to the show at Harewood House. Below: Plymouth Helis brought a collection of model helicopters to the show

There are longer interviews with Charles Sells, Jim Lugar and Dave Attis online in this month’s Plympton Podcast as well as a greater selection of photos and videos from the event on the Plympton Podcast’s Facebook page.

Charles told Andrew: “This model was built in 1977/78 and at that time you could buy loose tea in packets and they had cards in them like cigarette cards. This ship was featured on one of the cards and it immediately took my eye and I thought I’d like to make a model of that.”

It took Charles around eight months to build it originally and he has recently rebuilt some parts of it after getting it back out of his loft. The vessel is powered by two former car windscreen motors which drive the left and right propellers.

Another noteworthy exhibit was a model of a horse-drawn wagon exhibited by Jim Lugar. It had taken him around seven years all told to build it and it is based on a piece of equipment once owned by his father who farmed as H. Lugar at Old Barton, Wembury.

This model of a horse drawn wagon took Jim Lugar seven years to make

Jim said: “I spent many an hour on or in one of them going all over the place, down to Plympton market, everywhere.”

The model is roughly 1:8 in scale and Jim added: “A lot of it’s done from memory and pictures in the old magazines in the libraries,” although he was also inspired by seeing similar wagons previously at places like Morwellham.

combination of oak and ash which were used for the wheels and their spokes with elm being used for the box. Iron was also shrunk onto the wheel rims to form tyres.

His father used to draw hay, straw and corn in the real wagon. The model was made from a

More modern modes of transport on display included model helicopters which were being

exhibited by Plymouth Helis and their members.

Plymouth Helis has been going for over 20 years.

Previously they were based at the site now occupied by Wolf Minerals for the Hemerdon Mine but for the past two years or so they have

Intricate model of a typical Plympton mine working attracted plenty of attention

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Get involved in shaping Special Feature

the future of where you live People across Plymouth are being asked about the land in the city as the next phase of the Plymouth Plan gets underway.

Residents are being asked to

take a good look at their own neighbourhood, as well as the whole city, to give their views on what land should be set aside for homes, which land should be protected as green space and which infrastructure is needed to make this happen, including roads, schools and health services.

Plymouth Plan Part One has now been approved as the one strategic document for the city and sets out what Plymouth should be like by 2031. Plymouth Plan Part Two is asking the questions where and how this should be delivered.

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Each toolkit provides a snapshot so that people can get a feel for what may be needed. It includes statistics and facts so that they can see: • Who lives in their area?

• Which land is going to be considered for development in the future?

• How their local health care facilities compare to others?

• Does their neighbourhood have its fair share of open space?

• Are people who live in their area healthy?

• Is there a crime problem in their area?

• Does the area have good public transport links?

To help make it easier for people to comment, the city has been divided into eight areas and the Council has put together Plymouth Plan toolkits to give people a breakdown of what they need to think about.

Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Infrastructure Mark Coker said: “This is where we get to the nitty-gritty. This is about applying the goals of how we want this city to reach its potential and where we need to build homes, create jobs and improve people’s health and opportunities.

The Council is hoping community groups will have conversations across the city and use the toolkits for lively discussions about what is important to residents and what they would like to see in their area for the future.

“We all recognise we need new homes, we all know that roads have to be planned and built and there is so much more to do before we have a city where we all enjoy the same outstanding quality of life.”

The Plymouth Plan team is setting out its stall at Plymouth City Market every Friday morning to talk to local people about the toolkits.

Events are being planned around the city and the Plymouth Plan team wants to work with and hear from community groups willing to run an event or workshop.

Groups can apply to the Plymouth Octopus Project for free training and guidance on how to host an event and how to really understand the toolkits. On receipt of comments, the group will be entitled to receive £50.

All information about the Plymouth Plan and the toolkits covering each

area is on www.plymouth.gov.uk/ plymouthplan and comments can be made online.

Comments can also be made on the Plymouth Plan Facebook page or on Twitter @PlymouthPlan or email plymouthplan@plymouth. gov.uk Paper copies of all the toolkits will be available to view in all our libraries as well as the 1st Stop Shop in New George Street.

Anyone interested in setting up a consultation should get in touch with pop@zebra.coop The consultation runs until 8 January 2016.

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What does the plan say about around here?

The Plymstock Toolkit covers: Elburton and Dunstone, Goosewell, Turnchapel, Hooe and Oreston, and Plymstock and Radford In this area:

 Over 10 sites have been identified for possible development in the future  There is a lot of accessible green space in Plymstock, including a local nature reserve  One in 10 children in Plymstock live in poverty, well below the Plymouth average  Deprivation is very low in the area

 21 per cent of the Plymstock population is retired  A lot of people cycle to work  Not a lot of crime is reported in Elburton and Dunstone and Goosewell  Nearly 80 per cent of dwellings in Plymstock are privately owned  Only two per cent of houses in Plymstock are shared

accommodation  A lot of change is expected in Plymstock due to its proximity to the Eastern Corridor Strategic Growth Area  Population density is relatively low in the area.

The Plympton Toolkit covers: Chaddlewood, Colebrook, Newnham and Ridgeway, Plympton St. Maurice and Yealmpstone and Woodford In this area:

 A need has been identified for a new primary school  Over 15 sites have been identified for possible development in the future  1 in 10 children in Plympton live in poverty, well below the Plymouth average  Deprivation is very low in the area  Only one per cent of the

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properties in Plympton are shared housing 80 per cent of homes in Plympton are privately owned 11.4 per cent of Plympton residents provide unpaid care for either friends or family, above the Plymouth average 17.8 per cent of Plympton’s population is retired A lot of change is expected in

Plympton due to its proximity to the Eastern Corridor Strategic Growth Area  19.2 per cent of the housing stock in Plympton is detached, almost double the overall Plymouth percentage  There is a high percentage of car ownership and poor take up of sustainable forms of transport here

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A new interactive Plymouth Plan website has been launched to help users get to the issues they are interested in just by clicking.

Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure, Councillor Mark Coker said: “We wanted the plan in one place that people can access from home and from work, but needed to make it easy to navigate as well as keeping it simple and informative.

“It works on many levels.

Developers can click through to pages detailing policy that will be relevant to them. Investors can see how we plan to grow the city and keen sportsmen and women will be able to click onto policies which set out how we will support our champions as well as our grassroots teams and those who want to keep fit.”

The interactive site has been developed by local gaming company Mutant Labs.

Neighbourhood planning manager Hannah Sloggett added: “We wanted to make it funky and fun but also get some pretty important information across.

“We are keen to help people see the link between having a plan and seeing change on the ground. It is not always easy to see the connection but the major regeneration at Millbay for instance, would not happen without having a plan in the first place. We want people to get involved right from the start.”

The whole site is linked to Twitter and Facebook and people will be able to share and like information.

To visit the interactive plan visit: www.theplymouthplan.co.uk

There’s much more detail about all the areas in the toolkits and online. Get involved and #HaveYourSay on these statistics and the land in your local area!

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MONEY MA££ERS with Tony Jopson

Citizens Advice Plymouth are hoping to build a local network of campaigners to influence change at local and national levels and are currently looking for volunteers to support our Settled and Safe campaign in the community, writes Alanna Jones.

The Citizens Advice service is well known for the advice it provides to people with a whole range of issues including dealing with debts, understanding the benefits system, getting to grips with civil court proceedings and dealing with housing problems.

We are less well known for the efforts we make on behalf of our clients to influence change and raise awareness of common problems and basic rights.

In the last year we have worked with the local authority to identify problems with the process of assessing people’s ability to pay for adult social care services, we have promoted awareness of scams, how to avoid them and what to do when you do get caught out.

We have identified common employment problems and are working towards legislative change to protect people from bullying and harassment in the work place and we are actively working with the council and other organisations to make improvements to the private rented housing sector.

We also collate much of the evidence we get about the problems people face to make recommendations to the council when they are looking at policy development.

Over the next year we would like to focus more on our campaign work, particularly in supporting people to influence change in the areas that particularly affect their lives.

We have spent the summer talking to people in the community about the things that most need changing. We spent time

Volunteers needed for community campaigns

talking to people who already volunteer for us and for other organisations and also to people who do not normally volunteer for us, either because of where they live or because they are employed.

Particular concerns that people talked about were: • Local infrastructure: traffic, public transport and parking and isolation of older people • Rogue Landlords and Letting Agents fees and awareness of renters rights • Benefit delays and cuts • Support for people with disabilities • Awareness of employment rights • Consumer rights awareness • Tackling the need for foodbanks The most common issue across the different areas that we went to was around private rented housing, so we are looking for people to support our Settled and Safe campaign. For more information on the campaign, visit the Policy research and campaigns section of www.citizensadvice.org.uk .

We are looking to recruit 12 volunteers from across the city to work in their local communities to generate support for the campaign by getting people to share their stories about private renting experiences, complain about bad letting agent practices and raise awareness of renters rights.

If you are interested in volunteering as a community campaigner, please contact Rob Bourne on 01752 676092.

Universal budgeting improvements will be needed So ‘Universal Credit’ (UC) is starting to bite throughout the country. It hasn’t hit Plymouth yet but is planned to do so at some stage, first in postcodes PL2 and PL4 I believe, possibly in 2016.

The introduction of Universal Credit aims to encourage people back into work by financially incentivising them to obtain a job. It also seeks to simplify the benefits system by introducing a single benefit, which replaces all the following existing benefits: • Jobseeker’s Allowance • Housing Benefit • Working Tax Credit • Child Tax Credit • Employment and Support Allowance • Income Support Once a claim is made for Universal Credit any benefits that it replaces will stop and claimants will start getting Universal Credit instead.

A major change is that the previous benefits are paid at various times and frequencies during a month, whereas UC is just one monthly payment. So instead of multiple smaller receipts at different times in a month, a UC claimant will have one larger sum of money to manage.

UC also requires claims to be made online so internet access is crucial.

As with any welfare reform, those parts of the country where UC has been introduced have invariably experienced teething problems. As well as problems caused by

the delays between one benefit stopping and UC (not immediately) replacing it, UC places a lot more responsibility on the claimants to manage their household budgets.

Many of us have probably heard of the students who ‘blow’ the majority of their maintenance loans on partying during Fresher’s Week having received a huge slug of money into their bank account that is supposed to last them all term!

Well, similar issues have faced recipients of UC; many UC recipients in the North West, where UC was piloted, have got into rent arrears because they are unable to manage their monthly budgets. Suddenly having money in the bank is evidently too tempting for some claimants not to rush out and spend! But what happens when the rent is due?

I can only urge readers who may shortly need to claim UC to brace themselves and to apply a more disciplined approach to managing their personal household budgets. Once funds are received (possibly in advance of bills) set aside the monies you will need for the regular monthly bills (such as rent, rates, light and heat), maybe in a separate ‘savings’ account so that it is there later in the month when these bills become payable.

Help is available; there may be a CAP Money budgeting and money management course available near you. Go to www. capmoney.org.uk and search your area for a course. If there isn’ t one and you want to attend one email me and I will see if I can get one set up in your area.

Alternatively budgeting assistance can probably be obtained from the other organisations listed below.

If you do want to know more about UC the helpline number is listed below. If you do have debt problems please seek independent, professional and confidential help. Apart from ourselves, there are other also organisations that you can contact: Universal Credit helpline 0345 600 0723 Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Plymouth Focus (money advice centre) 01752 669785 Citizens Advice (Plymouth) 01752 520052 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth Telephone: 01752 775068

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‘Thin blue line in danger of disappearing under cuts’ Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans has called for an urgent meeting with top police officials to discuss proposals to close two police stations in the city.

Devon and Cornwall Police announced plans to close police stations and offices across their area in the next five years in a bid to save £29m from its current budget.

Plympton and Beacon Park are in the line of fire for closure together with a property store.

Councillor Evans said: “We know only too well how hard it is to provide essential services with a dwindling pot of money, however the scale and the savagery of these proposals across the region has come as a shock to us – and I’m sure to residents living in the east of the Plymouth and in neighbourhoods around Ham and Beacon Park 18

“Closing Plympton leaves the city with no visible police presence in the east of the city and shutting Beacon Park means that a vital community link has been lost.

“This is a lot of pain for a million quid – under this government the thin blue line is in danger of disappearing altogether. This does have implications for our residents – even just to see a police car or an officer near these buildings sends out a reassuring message.

“I would also like to know why the police, who we work so closely with to improve life for our residents, thought it was acceptable to not tell us about these plans.”

Councillor Evans also called on the city’s MPs to put pressure on the government to provide more funding.

“Everywhere we look, publically funded services are being hacked to pieces – what more has to happen for our MPs to start questioning how little this city is getting.”

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Plymouth Argyle chief executive Martyn Starnes and club captain Curtis Nelson (centre) pictured with youngsters on the Skills Aid programme

A successful scheme designed to support young people in Plymouth to gain important employability skills, with the support of volunteer mentors is back for a second year.

Skills Aid Plymouth (SAP) is a joint project between Plymouth City Council and Plymouth’s Rotary Clubs, who have provided the majority of the volunteer mentors working on the scheme.

It is designed to help pupils understand and gain important employability skills which will improve future chances – in an

increasingly competitive jobs market – and broaden their career options.

The second programme was officially launched at Plymouth Argyle where a group of 20 young people aged 14 to 15 met their new mentors over some team building and a few footie skills.

The event marked the first of ten exciting business hosted event days involving local companies from wide-ranging sectors.

Plymouth Argyle chief executive Martyn Starnes said: “Having supported the Skills Aid Plymouth programme last year we are delighted to have the chance to

help a new cohort of students to gain vital employability skills and to also learn about the whole variety of careers here at PAFC.” Thirteen year old Leo took part in the first SAP and said that he felt he’d gained confidence since being on the project: “We learnt a lot about work. We also saw that the jobs that are available are not just the obvious ones.

“Every business needs lots of different skills, such as communication, team work, planning, good time keeping and leadership. I think the whole experience helped us realise what we need to do to get the jobs that we would really like.”

The schools taking part this year are Sir John Hunt and Eggbuckland Community College.

Ten students most likely to benefit most from the scheme have been put forward by both of the schools.

An additional feature of this year’s Skills Aid is the introduction of the Employability Passport into the programme. This will enable the students to receive endorsements of the employability skills gained from each of the businesses they visit. In addition the students have been assigned personal mentors for one year, who will not only help them with practical learning tasks but will also accompany them on business visits.

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Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666801.

Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Plymouth Radio Club

Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm.

For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652.

Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.

The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The club aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers. We also extend this invitation to all Head & Neck Cancer sufferers.

Please get in touch and come and join us. Club Members usually meet up at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital and the following month we take a trip somewhere – anywhere! Please contact Geoff READ on (01752) 563 800 or email him on geoffnread@ gmail.com.

Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details.

Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth.

The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more?

You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575.

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Audition success at Barbican Theatre Over 120 young people from across the city attended the Barbican Theatre’s Company b dance auditions.

Barbican Theatre opened its doors and welcomed creative motivated young people to audition for a place in the theatre’s renowned resident companies; Company b Theatre & Company b Dance.

This unique award winning theatre nestled in the heart of the Barbican was bursting at the seams with the sheer numbers of young people wanting to train, rehearse, perform and be part of a company of like-minded people.

One auditionee from Company b Theatre said: “It was buzzing. I’ve never taken part in anything like it, there were people rehearsing all over the building. It was tough, but also so much fun”. I am really hoping I get offered a place!”

Both companies train and rehearse with some of the best dance and theatre practitioners working regionally, including Artistic Director Mark Laville and Dance Director Jules Laville. The young performers will also work with other inspirational regional and national artists like Richard Chappell, Mars Tarrab, Company Chameleon, Le Navet Bete, 2 Faced Dance, James Wilton and Bryony Kimmings.

Barbican Theatre’s artistic director Mark Laville said: “The standard has been astonishingly high. We’ve been blown away by their enthusiasm and motivation; these young people are a credit to our city.”

For the young people who are not selected for either company they are offered other opportunities, either within the theatre’s Performance Training programme or to one of the other dance

and theatre groups in the city. This is part of Barbican Theatre’s commitment to provide every young person who attends with relevant progressive pathways.

“We work really hard to ensure that as many young people as possible are made aware of the Barbican Theatre’s professional, affordable and accessible performance training. We do this through school assemblies, workshops

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

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

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.

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

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 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

Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time).

Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information.

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages.

Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981.

Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session.

We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

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.

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

and networking community hubs” said Becky Miles, Barbican Theatre’s dance practitioner.

Over the next few months, Company b will be busy creating their first performances for the Spring 2016 platforms.

Watch Barbican Theatre’s website www. barbicantheatre.co.uk for details of these original performances in the new year.

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.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth.

Meets every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details.

Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club.

KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685.

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

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Eighth anthology of young people’s writing launched Plymouth’s future authors, poets and playwrights have been celebrated at the launch of a special ceremony.

The eighth anthology is packed with around 100 pieces of written work written entirely by the children and young people of Plymouth.

This year’s anthology theme of starlight has framed our local brightly shining stars alongside their partners in Plymouth Massachusetts, as this is the first of the Mayflower 400 anthology set of five that will run right through until 2020. The publication now features the work from children on both sides of the Atlantic.

Earlier in 2015, school pupils were invited to submit their

creatively written pieces, for consideration and over 500 did! The successful young authors were presented with their very own copies of the anthology from the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dr John Mahony, along with book tokens.

The event this year also saw the announcement of the winner of the Young City Laureate competition 2015 that provides an opportunity for young people over the age of 16 to write for the city, for special events. This year’s winner was Jessica Holloway.

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Public Health said: “Yet again I’m amazed by the talent and creativity of our young people.

Some of the pieces of work featured in this year’s anthology are absolutely breath taking. I know that some of the young people who have contributed this year will have a fantastic career ahead of them.”

Young City Laureate winner Jessica Holloway pictured with other young writers, along with the Lord Mayor and Bertel Martin, director of the Plymouth International Book Festival Pupils from Oakwood School (in blue) are Isabel Ashton and Abigail Finnie with the assistant head Sally Cresswell Pupils in brown from Beechwood School are Poppi Weeks, Becky Birchall and Katie Parratt together with assistant head Laura Warren

The anthology is funded by Plymouth City Council and is part of autumn literacy based events that will see many schools and colleges across the city taking part in a range of activities to raise the profile of literacy and English, from the Young City Laureate to the Young Motion Plymouth film awards.

Bertel Martin, Plymouth International Book Festival Director said: “I am pleased Plymouth City Council and Literature Works, the literature development agency for the south west, have continued to support this exciting opportunity. It is great to be able to promote the writing talent of Plymouth through this award.”

Copies of the Plymouth anthology will be sent to all Plymouth schools and libraries for everyone to enjoy.

‘Be the best that you can be at ND!’

The Lord Mayor presents an anthology to one of the youngsters at the ceremony. Below: Young writers from Beechwood and Oakwood Schools

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Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio.

Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951.

Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us.

For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018.

Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation.

St Matthias Church Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411.

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 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.

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 22

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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.

Skills Group training coordinator, Anna Harvey, put Ashley forward for the role at the council. She said: “All employers are looking for the best candidates to bring innovation and new ideas to their organisation.

From the moment I met Ashley he showed a real determination to succeed and a drive to learn new skills. His desire and willingness to improve has helped him to stand out from the crowd.”

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

The first ever Sports Development apprentice taken on by Plymouth City Council has just been named Apprentice of the Year in the Council’s 2015 Star Awards.

Joining Plymouth City Council in 2014, Ashley Piggott had applied for the apprenticeship vacancy through Skills Group, a locally-based independent training provider.

Ashley, 22 from Devonport, has always been interested in sport, particularly football, and after completing his GCSEs started working for Granby Island Community Centre in Devonport as a recreational assistant. However, the pay was not very good so he found work as a taxi operator. When he saw the sports development opportunity advertised he jumped at the chance.

Plymouth City Council’s sports development manager, Louise Kelley, who is Ashley’s supervisor, said: “Over the last year Ashley has been involved in the planning, promotion and delivery of a number of projects, including the Plymouth Games rounders event, Ping!

Plymouth – a mass participation table tennis programme – and a weekly multi-sports session at the Devonport Adi-zone for young people aged eight to twelve years.

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.

Plymouth Squirrels Squirrels collect nuts. Sometimes these get out of control.

We collect things and have the same problem. Do you?

Perhaps we can help. We meet at 7pm at Pilgrim Church, St Levans Road. Easy Parking. Details 07752 351234 Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported

by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www.soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

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.

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

Whilst working on these projects I have seen Ashley develop as an employee and grow in confidence.

“The whole team are really proud of Ashley and what he has achieved.

We are lucky to have such an enthusiastic, hardworking apprentice who is definitely a STAR in our eyes!”

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.

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.

CoGS Kids Club Wednesdays in term time For primary age children at the Church Hall of The Good Shepherd, Marine Rd, Oreston at 3.30pm. Games, cookery. craft, stories, films. For details contact Steve on 213358 or Sue on 480568.

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

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

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

Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.

The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings.

Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation. org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per

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

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Home sought to display model mine workings The search is on to find a permanent display home in Plympton for an intricate set of model mine workings.

Speaking to Andrew Hill for an interview online in this month’s Plympton Podcast John said: “Dear old Bert, he put a lot of time and energy into making it. I’d like to see this on display somewhere permanently in Plympton.”

The model set is the handiwork of the late local author Bert Shorten who had an interest in old mines and wrote the book ‘Plympton’s Old Metal Mines’ which was published in 1985 and contains information on Cann mine as well as Boringdon Park Silver lead mine among others.

John described Bert as ‘a real expert on all the tin mine workings around Plympton’ and added: “In fact he surveyed most of them. There were about thirteen copper mines in the vicinity of Plympton.”

As part of his passionate interest in old mines and their equipment Bert made a set of model replicas. The set was displayed to the public during the recent one day model show at Harewood House organised by the City of Plymouth Model Boat Club.

Bert passed away in 2008 after which his model mine works set was entrusted to local historian John Boulden MBE.

The model set consists of an engine house, a blowing house, a kibble, an ore crushing stamp and a pumping engine.

An ideal display location is likely to be on table about six feet in length with a means of protecting the model set behind a glass screen or similar.

Any offers or suggestions of a suitable display location can be made to John Boulden via the Plympton Podcast whose details are in the advert on page 3.

The model of the mine workings

Contractors unveiled for new coach station

Shoppers will continue to be able to park close to West End shops in the temporary car park at Mayflower West in the crucial run up to Christmas.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets and City Centre Champion has pledged to the city’s West End traders that work on the new coach station and car park that could affect parking would not start until after this critical period has ended.

Students learn so much from their visit to Dartmoor Zoo A group of 20 Plymouth students have come to come face to face with lions and tigers!

The group spent the day at Dartmoor Zoo as part of the Plymouth’s successful Skills Aid Plymouth scheme. The students got to learn all about zoo budgeting, promotion and management skills Skills Aid Plymouth (SAP) was piloted last year to give some of Plymouth’s young people extra support.

It’s a joint project between Plymouth City Council and Plymouth’s Rotary Clubs, which have provided the majority of the volunteer mentors working on the scheme. It is designed to help pupils understand and gain important employability skills which will improve their chances in an increasingly competitive job market and broaden their career options.

Each young person has been assigned a personal mentor who will accompany them on a series of nine business led visits hosted by local organisations. The first group of mentors, who have been recruited on a voluntary basis from across the city, completed their training earlier this year.

The schools taking part this year are Sir John Hunt and Eggbuckland Community College. Both schools have selected ten students most likely to benefit from the scheme.

Benjamin Mee, Director Dartmoor Zoological Park: “I’m

really pleased to be asked to take park in the Skills Aid Plymouth scheme again. We really enjoyed taking part last year and I’m delighted that we are again able to support this initiative in getting young people equipped with skills for the workplace. Here at Dartmoor Zoo we ‘re absolutely passionate about creating rich learning opportunities and it is a great pleasure to see young people benefit from them.”

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Public Health said: “It’s fantastic that Ben and his team at Dartmoor zoo have decided to take part in Skills Aid Plymouth for a second year.

“Ben’s story really is inspirational and I know the young people who took part last year really took a lot away from meeting him. The SAP project really is about helping our young people to achieve by offering a little extra guidance and support to ensure they stay on the right track.”

An additional feature of this year’s Skills Aid is the introduction of the Employability Passport into the programme. This will enable the students to receive endorsements of their Employability Skills gained from each of the Businesses they visit. In addition the students have been assigned personal mentors for one year, who will not only help them with practical learning tasks but will also accompany them on Business visits.

The SAP scheme was launched recently at Plymouth Argyle.

He said: “I have spoken to the traders and listened to their worries about the impact this work will have on their busiest season. This is why we are working with the contractors to ensure the car park will remain open to shoppers until the New Year.

The promise comes as the Council unveiled the contractors for the new and more welcoming coach station to be South West Highways.

The company has been named as the preferred bidder to build the coach station in the West End of the city following a competitive tendering process.

Councillor Lowry said “For a long time we’ve wanted to make the entrance to Plymouth more welcoming and more in keeping with a modern, thriving city that wants to attract many more visitors.”

The new facility will be built on the site of the now demolished Mayflower West multi storey car park.

Chair of the Plymouth City Centre Company Doug Fletcher said: “This project will improve the all-important first impressions to visitors coming by coach, so we appreciate it’s importance, but we are reassured that the Council is listening to what traders are saying and will keep the car park to encourage people to shop here in the West End over Christmas.”

Once completed, it is hoped the new location for the coach station will lead to more people walking in and around the West End of the city centre, leading to a busier feel and hopefully more tills ringing in shops nearby.

The new coach station will have seven coach stands that will serve National Express and Megabus. Features include real time passenger information systems, blue badge holder drop-off bay, customer help points, ticket machines, toilets, cycle stands, CCTV and ornamental lighting.

The old Lloyds Bank building in Armada Way will be transformed into an indoor ticket office and waiting room, with toilets, comfy seating, ‘real time’ information screens, ticket office and a food and drink concession. A separate procurement exercise to fit out this building will get underway shortly.

As well as the coach station, the contract includes building a car park with blue badge holder bays, drop off and pick up taxi/private hire bays. As with the coach station, the car park will have lighting and CCTV systems to make it safe and secure for users.

Access to the new facility will be improved with enhancements to the entrances from Market Way, Cornwall Street and Mayflower Street. The design took into account comments from traders as well as the public following a consultation in September 2014.

The new coach station will replace the tired outdated coach station at Bretonside, which is being redeveloped as part of a major investment package proposed by British Land, the owner of Drake Circus and the UK’s largest listed retail landlord.

SWH Construction Director Peter Davies added: “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract which will help transform the welcome Plymouth gives to passengers coming in by coach.

“We have considerable experience of working on complex projects and are keen to ensure that we will enjoy good relationships with our neighbours during the building process.”

Planning permission for the scheme was granted last March and final programming details are being agreed with South West Highways over the next few weeks.

No pens today please students!

Hele’s School held its first-ever ‘No Pens Day’ in October.

look at their learning through a different lens. Our staff were overwhelmingly positive about the experience.

Far from being a day where ‘we do no work’, as some of pupils gleefully thought, the school decided to have one day where oral literacy took precedence over the written word.

Principal, Justine Mason, was delighted by the energy and creativity demonstrated on the day, by both teachers and students. She said: “The deep learning that was evident across all a wide range of curriculum areas was a joy to behold.”

There is a wealth of evidence which shows that if pupils have the opportunity to verbalise their thoughts before writing, their writing and understanding is dramatically improved. It also builds confidence, eloquence and helps pupils to find their voice.

Plans are underway for another No Pens Day next year.

No doubt, thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work of staff, it will be bigger and noisier and more creative than the last!

It proved to be an overwhelming success, with staff and students alike! The many and varied ways staff found to teach key concepts was inspirational. From hand-made puppets in languages, to marching around ‘Constantinople’ in history to a liberal application of chocolate to solve maths problems, the whole school was alive with different activities.

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The French Connections Plaque unveiled to mark Napoleon’s link with Plymouth

Twinning visit to Brittany marked with presentation of Napoleon picture During the recent annual twinning visit to Brittany, Marilyn Goldsbrough, chair of Plymouth Brest Twinning Panel presented a picture of Napoleon on HMS Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound by Jules Girardet to Reza Salami, deputy mayor of Brest on behalf of the twinning organisation.

A plaque to mark the amazing 10 days Napoleon Bonaparte spent captive in Plymouth Sound was unveiled today – exactly 200 years since his arrival in St Helena on 16 October 1815.

Mr Salami subsequently visited Plymouth to meet the Lord Mayor, members of the Royal Western Yacht Club, Cllr Brian Vincent, Sarah Gibson of the Waterfront Partnership, and representatives of Plymouth Morris, Maids, Plymouth Pipe Band and other dance teams, in order to present an invitation for the City of Plymouth to take part in the four yearly maritime festival BREST 2016.

The monument – a piece of stone from St Helena embedded in granite from Dartmoor prison – where thousands French prisoners were held during the Napoleonic wars – was unveiled by Alain Sibiril, Honorary Consul of France in Plymouth and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth together with Mrs Kedell Worboys, St Helena Government UK representative.

The United Kingdom, and in particular Plymouth as a twin city, is an official country guest alongside Russia, the USA and Portugal. A large surface area of exhibition space is to be reserved for each country.

Mr Salami also announced the success of a recent European grant application submitted by both cities, which has awarded 500,000 euros for a joint educational project with secondary school pupils.

Napoleon was held in Plymouth onboard HMS Bellerophon from July 26 to August 4 1815 following his defeat at Waterloo while the British Government decided his fate.

Thousands of people from Plymouth and much further afield, came to try to catch sight of the ‘Fallen Emperor’; a man the British had been fighting for some 22 years.

He was sent into exile on the South Atlantic Island of St Helena. Napoleon and the Bellerophon left Plymouth Sound and he was transferred to HMS Northumberland for the long voyage south. He died on 5 May 1821, in exile, on St Helena.

At a moving ceremony overlooking the Sound where thousands rowed out in boats to see Napoleon, Monsieur Sibiril told the crowd the day was also about the enduring peace between the two nations. He said: “2015 is an appropriate time to commemorate the enduring peace which has prevailed between our two countries as friends and allies. These stones and plaques will not only be another historic landmark for our maritime city but are intended to help ensure our close relationship endures.”

The plaques on Madeira Road have been funded by Alain Sibiril with the help of Plymouth City Council,

Unveiling the plaques...Alain Sibiril, Honorary Consul of France in Plymouth and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth together with Mrs Kedell Worboys, St Helena Government UK representative

the Franco-British community, St Helena Tourism and Brittany Ferries.

Representatives from HMS Northumberland, together with officers from the French Navy, were also guests at the ceremony – along with another rather large guest – the Brittany Ferries vessel, Pont Aven – appeared in the Sound and blew its horn in appreciation.

The volcanic stone embedded in the Dartmoor Granite comes from Longwood House, Napoleon’s home on St Helena, which was transported to Plymouth by the French Navy and Brittany Ferries.

It bears the inscription ‘May our hearts be open to friendship and our arms reach across the sea to unite our two nations is inscribed on the plaque,’ written by Mrs Melisande Fitzsimons, a French poet living in Plymouth.

• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR • continued from page 22 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 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.

Singing for the Brain Mondays The Alzheimer’s Society hold Singing for the Brain on every Monday, ( not on Bank Holidays ) at the William Venton Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymstock. Do you enjoy singing? Why not go along and increase your well being with our singing for the brain programme specifically designed for those living with dementia. Carers are welcome too. Join them every Monday between 2pm and 3.30pm.

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; 24

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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.

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.

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.

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 members. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.

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’.

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

SOUPER new way to support community projects A brand new event launches in Plymouth in November, designed to create instant grants to help good ideas and projects across the city get off the ground.

Taking place at Devonport Guildhall at 7pm on Thursday November 12, the event is Plymouth’s take on the now legendary Detroit SOUP, and will be the city’s first ever micro-granting dinner where people will come together for an evening of food, fun and entertainment and the chance to vote for their favourite idea to walk away with the donations from the door.

People coming along to Devonport SOUP will be asked to make a £5 donation at the door, which will give them soup, salad, bread and a vote. During the evening four people will pitch their idea to the audience, who will then vote for their favourite. The presenter with the most votes receives all the donations made on the evening to use to get their idea off the ground.

Devonport SOUP will be run by Devonport Live, in partnership with RIO and with support from the RSA South West, along with a number of community and voluntary sector organisations in the city.

Clint Jones, development manager for Devonport Community First Partnership said: “What I love about

the SOUP concept is that it is not just about funding projects – it’s about bringing people together and making connections and doing something fantastic for your neighbourhood. SOUP is a brilliant way to redevelop, reorganise and reimagine where you live – the projects that get funded are up to you!”

Ed Whitelaw, from RIO and the RSA South West Chair said, “At the RSA we’re interested in social change and we’re always keen to find ways of supporting the work of our Fellows such as Clint.”

Projects can be anything from art installations to filling a pothole to starting an exciting new business.

If you have an idea that you think will change your neighbourhood, or the wider city, for the better, and you’d like to be in with the chance of presenting at the first ever Devonport SOUP just to go www.devonportsoup.org and submit your idea.

Deadline for submissions is Friday October 30 with shortlisted projects being informed by Friday November 6.

Devonport SOUP, Plymouth’s first ever microgranting dinner, takes place on Thursday November 12, from 7pm at Devonport Guildhall. To submit an idea to present, or to register for tickets visit www. devonportsoup.org

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Experience Inspiring stories of courage fear has a power to immobilise and destroy life. I often hear people ask ‘why does God allow suffering’ and whilst I genuinely understand the question, I have to understand the purpose of the cross; my own conversion experience and like millions across the globe point to Christ’s suffering to realise what He achieved within His own free will to redeem mankind It was stunning, similar to the Pride of from spiritual death.

This verse is read Britain TV programme which celebrates I believe in eternal life and I also believe out in our churches the best in humanity and I think should that without free will there is no such thing at Christmas, but be compulsory viewing for all since it as true love. Christ, in His humanity, had Christmas makes no challenges a cynical world with what is the freewill choice of not going to the cross, sense without Easter. best in humanity. but for the sake of us all, he did. That is Ultimately, He is the This is best demonstrated by people why he is the ultimate hero. greatest and toughest in horrendous circumstances, finding Just before His crucifixion and prayer human and divine something redemptive out of hellish in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus soldier. Not just experiences and courageously turning addresses Peter’s violence. Matthew 26 because of what He these negatives to the good. On the wall v 52 – 54. Then Jesus said to him, “Put endured through His crucifixion, but what of a young person’s home was a sign that your sword back into its place; for all those He spiritually achieved in disarming Satan said “God gives his hardest battles to his who take up the sword shall perish by the as Jesus Christ descended in to hell itself toughest soldiers” which I really respect, sword. Or do you think that I cannot appeal and took back the ‘keys of death’ but see it more a case of “God doesn’t to My Father, and He will at once put at Book of Revelation 1.

Verse 17 -19 “When give the hardest battles to His toughest My disposal more than twelve legions of I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead soldiers, He creates the toughest soldiers angels? How then will the Scriptures be man. And He placed His right hand on fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way? through life’s hardest battles”. Believe me, me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first neither am I advocating masochism.

It takes real courage to live selflessly and and the last and the living One; and I was that is why we need God who in Christ is Cross Rhythms is currently interviewing dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, selfless and a servant of all. That is why some courageous people who have had and I have the keys of death and of we need His power to live life even when a spiritual experience with God and they Hades. Therefore write the things which we don’t recognise those moments when are powerful stories because it takes real you have seen, and the things which are, he is holding us up. courage to face the truth of ourselves and and the things which will take place after I believe Jesus encourages us to the circumstances we find ourselves in as these things. become fully human with His Love as the part of the human race.

In these increasingly insecure times, foundation. By the way, I love As I’ve often said if I wasn’t Christmas. It celebrates His doing what I’m currently doing I’d birth, heralding the good news Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity.

He is also a Fellow probably be working more with of freedom for everyone who Gilead Foundations (rehabilitation) of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms trusts Him as Saviour through Charity, a social ministry that Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ His life, culminating in His death Cross Rhythms collaborates with. plymouth. Also download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google Play on the cross and resurrection, Why? Because there is nothing which we celebrate at Easter. and the Apple app store.

I recently watched a wonderful programme about child heroes celebrating how these young people were selflessly giving up their own aspirations to care for others.

more inspiring than witnessing people succeed in life coming out of horrendous difficulties and through courage and selflessness fighting against the odds, winning and building something positive in their lives.

We only see the outer person, but God see’s the heart. We don’t know people’s story and therefore that is why we’re called not to judge without first discerning and lovingly understanding the facts.

The law deals with injustice and grace the cause of the offence. Ultimately, in Christian understanding, it is God who judges all.

A personal conviction and spiritual faith in Jesus Christ enables a person to see the world in a way that helps process some of the massively painful situations that life throws at us all. This isn’t about creating a positive mental attitude, although that can help, but it is about focusing on the Cornerstone of Christianity which is Christ’s death and resurrection on the Cross in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.

At Christmas we focus on the statement in the book of Isaiah 9 v. 6 “For a child will

be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace”.

VITAL CONTRIBUTION OF FAITH GROUPS IN SERVING SOCIETY Churches and faith groups from across Plymouth have launched a powerful new report in association with UK charity Cinnamon Network, providing clear evidence of the large scale social action impact and economic value these groups are having in the local community.

The Cinnamon Faith Action Audit for Plymouth was launched at an event in the City’s Council Chambers hosted by Churches Together in Plymouth and is the most detailed and comprehensive report of its kind to date.

“We wanted to do this survey to build on our understanding gained from a previous survey in 2010.

Seeing how the work in Plymouth has changed in this time, and comparing Plymouth with other parts of the country should help us be more strategic and identify areas to target.”

All types of faith groups who meet a wide range of social needs including homelessness, social isolation, debt and addiction, were invited to take part in the Plymouth Cinnamon Faith Action Audit in early February this year.

also focused on the need for stronger partnerships to develop between the voluntary sector and the City Council, Police and other agencies in order to ensure help was being given ‘where and when needed most’.

Faith groups often have community based assets that include buildings as well as social networks and skilled volunteers which can be made available for the benefit of the wider community – such as helping with the collection and redistribution of aid for the Syrian refuge crisis.

Among other crucial statistics the survey reveals that the time alone given by churches together and other faith groups through social action projects in the city was worth over £8 million, impacting 120,000 people.

The report highlighted that at a time when budget cuts, changes to benefits and rising housing costs are affecting many in our city, there are groups of committed and faith-driven individuals who are stepping into the gap to support projects such as Foodbanks, Street Pastors, Christians Against Poverty, and Shekinah Mission.

Cinnamon Network’s aim in undertaking the Cinnamon Faith Action Audit nationally was to take a pragmatic approach and recognise that the new government will face a challenge in reducing the deficit.

On a national level this puts time given by UK faith groups into their communities at over £3 billion a year, supporting 48 million beneficiaries.

Faith groups employ over 400 paid staff to oversee projects and activities which are supported by nearly 4,000 volunteers.

Cinnamon Network’s vision is to see local churches and other groups respond to this growing issue in partnership with others.

Local sponsor for the Plymouth Cinnamon Faith Action Audit Chris Clewer said: “It was a privilege to have so many of the churches and faith groups who took part in this audit, members of the police, local agencies and city councilors join us today as we launched this exciting new report.

The report also disproved the stereotype of churches and faith groups predominantly working with women and children as it identified that paid staff and volunteers were actively working with people from all ages and with men and women in almost equal measure.

Cinnamon Network hope that the evidence provided in this report will inspire a greater confidence that faith and faith-based social action is a force for good in society.

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Popular Christmas Fayre at Ford Park Cemetery Ford Park Cemetery’s popular Christmas Fayre will take place on November 28 in the Visitor Centre and Chapel. There will be various stalls, crafts, homemade bakes, tombola, Body Shop stall and lots more.

This year there will be two special guests at the event.

For the first hour there will be a surprise visitor for the children, while the other special guest will be there all day.

Helen West, principal and founder of Plymouth financial advisers, West Financial Management has just returned from an exhilarating and highly informative Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Membership Committee meeting at their headquarters in Park Ridge, Illinois, Chicago.

There will be something for all the family, along with refreshments including mulled wine, mince pies and cream, teas and coffees. Christmas draw tickets will be on sale with a top prize of £100 and many other attractive prizes.

Anyone wishing to purchase a table (cost £10) please contact the Cemetery Office (weekdays only) on 01752 665442 for further details. There will also be the opportunity to purchase or order your Christmas wreathes.The fair gets under way at 11am entry is 20p.

The present exhibition ‘Devonport High School: the Early Years’ continues until November 22 and is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The annual Christmas Carol Service will be on Wednesday December 2 starting at 6.30pm. The choir from Hyde Park School will provide the entertainment.

Tickets for this event cost £5 and can be purchased in advance from the Cemetery office.

The weekend of December 5 and 6 sees the return of the popular ‘Illuminated Christmas Village’ - a magical Christmas wonderland in miniature. The event is open from 2pm to 5pm both days and entry is free (donations welcome).

On Saturday December 5 there will be a wreath making workshop, where participants will be able to make their own Christmas wreath to take home. It takes place at the Visitor Centre between 10am and 3pm and costs £15.

Bring food to share for lunch, but tea coffee and biscuits will be provided.

To book a place contact the Cemetery Office between 10am and 3pm or after hours speak to Maggie Heath on 01752 480267. All are welcome - but places are limited so early booking is recommended.

Meanwhile the Christmas Draw will take place on the afternoon of December 6 starting at 3pm.

BIRD WALK IN FORD PARK CEMETERY There will be an autumn bird walk in Ford Park Cemetery on Saturday November 21.

Members of the Smoke Free South West team in Plymouth with sniffer dogs

Sniffing out illegal tobacco sellers Stronger Communities, said: “All tobacco is harmful, but illegal tobacco poses an additional threat to our children and communities, because it is sold at pocket money prices by criminals who are not interested in asking for proof of age.

There are three levels of membership, Court of the Table (COT) which is three times the member qualification and Top of the Table (TOT) which is twice the COT qualification.

Illegal tobacco is known to make it easier for children to start smoking, as it is sold at cheap prices, and is also known to make communities more attractive to criminals, who can have links to organised crime.

“This isn’t just about shops and retail premises selling illegal tobacco. Younger people may visit ‘fag houses’ to buy cigarettes. It puts them into risky situations with adults who might also be selling alcohol, drugs or who might take the opportunity to exploit the relationship that gets built up over time.”

“The philosophy of MDRT is that the more you do for others, the more you do for yourself. They say that after attending MDRT your life will be changed forever. This has been so true for me,” she said.

Trading Standards officers from Plymouth City Council, supported by Smokefree South West, were joined by specially-trained tobacco detection dogs, Scamp, Phoebe and Yoyo, at the Illegal Tobacco Mobile Unit at the Sundial in Armada Way. The dogs, which are all ex-rescue dogs, have helped officers across the country sniff out thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco, which is often hidden in unusual locations.

The information about where the illegal tobacco was being sold has often come from members of the public.

The ‘Keep it Out’ campaign has been running for five years and aims to help the public know what illegal tobacco looks like; what the dangers are, and encourages them to keep their eyes open and report illegal tobacco being sold in their neighbourhood.

Andrea Dickens, deputy director of Smokefree South West, said: “If you see it, please report it, this isn’t about some ‘harmless bootlegging,’ it’s about keeping criminals out of your neighbourhood and children and young people safe from harm and a potentially deadly habit.

A recent survey shows that the public are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of illegal tobacco. 82% of adults in Plymouth surveyed agree that illegal tobacco is a danger to kids because they can buy them more easily and cheaply, whilst 57% agree that it brings crime into local communities.

“At this time of year the Cemetery is one of the most reliable places to find Black Redstarts, so will be searching for them, as well more common species such as Buzzards, Great Spotted Woodpeckers and Meadow Pipits.”

Last month Plymouth’s Trading Standards team seized over 130 pouches of illegal hand rolling tobacco from a house in Whitleigh. The tobacco was believed to be sold for £9.50 a pouch whereas the legitimate price is around £17.50.

The sale of illegal tobacco is a criminal offence. Anyone wishing to report the selling of illegal tobacco can report anonymously online to Trading Standards at www.stopillegal-tobacco.co.uk or call the Illegal Tobacco Hotline (operated by the Tackling Illegal Tobacco for Better Health Partnership) on 0300 999 0000. They cannot trace your call and will never ask for your name.

Faure’s Requiem at Stoke Damerel

Councillor Philippa Davey, Cabinet Member for Safer and

Participation is £10 and the concert is £5, tickets at the door. Further details can be obtained from Marilyn Goldsbrough on 01752 564847 or marilyngoldsbrough@ hotmail.com. All proceeds to Stoke Damerel Church restoration fund.

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Richard Green, senior trading standards officer for Plymouth City Council, said: “Trading Standards along with Public Health colleagues are determined to crack down on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco.

Chairman of the Trust, John Boon, who is leading the walk, said: “November is a great time for birds in Ford Park Cemetery. We hope to see winter thrushes such as Redwings, Mistle Thrushes and Fieldfares that love the hawthorn and yew berries we have in abundance.

All choirs and singers are welcome to rehearse from 2pm onwards, followed by a refreshment break and the concert at 7pm, with Sidnee Ponsford in her debut solo, singing Pie Jesu.

Helen was enthusiastic about the trip and the philosophy of the organization which she is so much a part of.

“There is a lot of work being done across the region to tackle illegal tobacco but we need the public support to help us. Please tell us about where illegal tobacco is being sold, either in person at our mobile illegal tobacco unit, go online or via our hotline.”

“It is a top priority for action, because smoking remains one of the UK’s biggest causes of preventable death and the availability of cheap, illegal tobacco makes it harder for people to give up smoking.”

Trefor Farrow will once again be taking up his baton to rehearse a Scratch Faure’s Requiem at Stoke Damerel Church in Paradise Road on November 7.

The purpose of the committee was to discuss the qualifying criteria for the worldwide membership. There is a qualifying criteria to join the association either by individual production measuring income, premium or commission payments.

Local enforcement teams and their sniffer dogs took to the streets of Plymouth to ask for the public’s help in tackling the sellers of illegal tobacco.

Since the campaign first launched, the number of smokers buying illegal tobacco in the South West has fallen by more than a fifth (20%) in just three years, from 20% of smokers in 2010, to 16% in 2013.

The walk starts at 10am at the Visitor Centre.

Refreshments will be available in the Visitor Centre after the walk. Suitable footwear is recommended.

The organisation was formed in 1927 and is the premier association for financial professionals. Helen has been a life and qualifying member for 15 years with three Court of the Table qualifications. West is planning to qualify in 2016 and attend the 2017 Top of the Table meeting.

The South West campaign is part of the wider Tackling Illegal Tobacco Programme which draws together local authorities in the South West with HMRC, Trading Standards, police forces, Scambusters, Crimestoppers and other key partners to tackle this issue.

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Leading care provider embarks on recruitment drive Mears, the leading provider of home care and support services, is embarking on a recruitment drive in Plymouth for care workers.

Mears has multiple support worker positions available and is looking for a range of full-time, part-time and shift workers to help people in and around the Plymouth area.

Mears provides services to people who require extra support to help them continue living at home. It assists individuals of all ages, including disabled people, individuals with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, or those just needing a little bit of extra help at home.

Elysha Evans, recruitment officer for Mears in Plymouth, said: “Our employees in Plymouth come from all backgrounds and previous careers, and many find

enormous job satisfaction from working so closely with people and knowing that you make a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.

“Our care workers help people with a variety of everyday tasks we take for granted, such as bathing, shopping, cooking and cleaning. But the focus is also about helping individuals to get out and about within their local community, whether it’s a trip to the library, a swim at the local pool, a visit to the hairdresser, or simply going for a walk.

“Support workers range widely in age, from 18 to over 65, and come from all walks of life. Previous experience is not necessary, as Mears provides full staff training, plus ongoing support to progress and develop your career.”

Anyone interested in working for Mears in Plymouth can get in touch by contacting elysha.evans@mearsgroup.co.uk or 01752 764210.

Students join the Royal visitor on HMS Albion The Royal Naval amphibious assault ship HMS Albion received the royal seal of approval when she was visited by Her Royal Highness in Plymouth.

Her Royal Highness toured the warship to receive an up-date on the work in dry dock. During her visit she met workers and also helped inspire a group of young guests to study science and maths and take jobs on similar engineering projects.

The two-year upgrade and upkeep in Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard, began in April and includes key upgrades to greatly enhance the ship’s capability for the Royal Navy to perform in future challenging and demanding operational situations.

The joint MOD/Babcock strategy to encourage students to study science, technology, engineering and maths (jointly known as STEM) was announced during the visit with a launch event for over 120 students with engineeringrelated challenges for them in the huge dry dock and teachers from across Plymouth, on-board HMS Albion.

Babcock managing director warships, Mike Whalley, said: “As the UK’s marketleading engineering support services company Babcock has a big interest in encouraging young people to consider careers in engineering and are proud to announce the joint STEM strategy with the Royal Navy for the Devonport site.

“The aim of the strategy is to encourage more young people to take up STEM qualifications by providing interactive, focused and also fun learning opportunities with local primary and secondary schools and further education establishments.

HMS Albion’s refit will involve 300 people, including 20 Babcock apprentices making the ship the perfect location for young people interested in cutting edge engineering to get involved in STEM-related activities. The STEM project will help refresh Babcock’s pool of talented engineers on Royal Navy projects, requiring 60 graduates and 100 apprentices a year.

Commodore Ian Shipperley, Devonport Naval Base Commander, said: “We are delighted her Royal Highness Princess Anne has visited Albion in the naval base

Princess Royal on the bridge of HMS Albion

to reacquaint herself as lady sponsor of the ship. The refit is going very well. She is also very interested in the STEM initiative.

“Bringing children onto a warship is the best way of bringing engineering alive because engineering is traditionally seen as a dry subject in the way it is taught in the classroom.

Surely no potential young engineer can fail to be inspired by seeing as fascinating a project as a warship under refit’’ Georgina Knight, 15, of Plymouth High School for Girls, visited HMS Albion, and wants to become an engineer. She said: “I’ve enjoyed doing the activities today involving engineering puzzles. It was really good to see the warship and all the

work on it. I was interested in seeing all the pipe work.’’

Melissa Kuo, 17, of Devonport High School for Girls said: “I have improved my teamwork skills doing these engineering challenges today on the ship. My school encourages us all to study science.’’

Over 100 alterations and additions will be completed on HMS Albion as part of the upkeep, while the major maintenance programme will include the overhaul of all engines and a complete strip-down and extensive work on all systems.

This upkeep period will see more than 20,000 sq metres (equivalent to three football pitches) of tank blasting and preservation undertaken, over 40km of

Students taking part in a science lesson on board HMS Albion

new electrical cables installed, and in excess of 1.5km of new pipe work. HMS Albion is scheduled to leave Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard to start sea trials in mid

2017. When she returns to the fleet following sea trials, HMS Albion will replace sister ship HMS Bulwark as one of the Royal Navy’s key capital ships.

Have a safe winter - use professional tradesmen Plymouth City Council’s Public Protection Service is reminding people to use professional tradesmen when having any work carried out on their heating appliances and chimneys this winter.

In the last year, at least 68,000 homes in the UK escaped deadly gas incidents because qualified engineers switched off dangerous appliances. Nearly half of these incidents were caused because a gas appliance had not been regularly serviced and had been left in a poor state.

Councillor Philippa Davey, Cabinet Member for Safer, Stronger Communities said: “It is absolutely vital that people have their heating equipment and chimneys checked regularly to ensure they are safe. We want to highlight the importance of only using professional people to carry out work and not to rely on unqualified friends or family members. We recommend using a business that is a member of the Buy with Confidence Scheme.

People think nothing of booking their car in for its annual check but totally overlook a boiler which is working nonstop ensuring heat and hot water is always available.”

Jonathan Samuel, managing director for Gas Safe Register, said: “We know from our own investigations that one in six gas appliances in the UK are unsafe, meaning far too many people are victims of preventable gas related incidents.

These simple top tips will help everyone to stay gas safe: • Get all of your gas appliances safety checked once a year by a registered engineer and sign up to a free reminder service at www.StayGasSafe.co.uk • You can use an engineer that is a member of Buy With Confidence scheme www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk • Check for warning signs that your appliances aren’t working correctly, such as a lazy yellow flame instead of a crisp blue one, black marks on or around the appliance

and too much condensation in the room.

Lots of households in the South West use solid fuel appliances. A good chimney is essential to the continuing efficient and safe operation of all solid fuel burning heating and cooking appliances.

Chimneys should be regularly checked or surveyed to ensure that they are structurally sound, well-maintained and able to cope with the demands of modern heating appliances.

Chimneys and flues serving solid fuel appliances and open fires should be swept at least once a year. They should be swept before the start of the winter as birds may have nested the previous spring. Do not burn wet or unseasoned wood as this will leave excessive deposits increasing the risk of fire. A professional

chimney sweep should also be able to identify potential problems with the chimney liner.

Adam Raw, another member of the Buy with Confidence scheme, said: “When the days get shorter and the evenings are cooler people tend to light a fire without thinking about the last time the chimney was swept. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of having a professional sweep attend the property before the fire is lit for the first time.

“A chimney fire can be devastating, even more so if it is a thatched property.

“This is our busy time of year and you may not get your chimneys and flues cleaned as fast as you would like but it is worth the wait – better safe than sorry.”

“Our Trading Standards Officers make detailed checks on these businesses to ensure they have the necessary qualifications. They also ensure they have good customer care and that all staff members have criminal record checks (Disclosure and Barring Service Check).

A full list of local traders can be found on the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or you can call 01752 304147.

Karen Bryant from Select Appliances, who is a member of the Buy with Confidence scheme, said: “It is imperative that gas users understand how essential it is to keep their appliances serviced by a properly qualified gas engineer.

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Shekinah Mission links with spooky Halloween at Central Park fun day An initiative to provide Christmas goody bags to the homeless of Plymouth after their Christmas lunch took one step closer when a Music, Food and Fun Day at Central Park celebrated Halloween and acted as a collection hub for charitable donations.

Organiser Annette Laurie of LEAP became aware of the Shekinah Mission aim to cook Christmas Dinner on December 22 for 80 local homeless people and provide them with goody bags and presents of useful items.

there were a couple of times when I definitely had lump in the throat moments.

“We even had two ladies drive all the way up from Wadebridge in Cornwall with lots of items that they had also been collecting for Syrian refugees. Another lady found £10 in the Park and donated that – by the time the event was over, we had a car full of toiletries, socks, hairbrushes, some food and sweets – all which had been on the list from Shekinah.

As well as wanting to get involved in the December activities, Annette said: “I became very aware that I was privileged enough to be in a position with my events, that I could send out a message to traders and event visitors alike, to let them know that we were collecting and could pass items over to Charlotte Moyse of Ford Shekinah – winner of children’s fancy dress parade “This made it very possible for people to attend one place and drop items off. As the with Kerry Valentine of day rolled on, it became very humbling and Scarey Knights

Local PCSO’s checking out some dubious characters

“We are aware that not everyone who wanted to donate could get to the event so we are happy to collect in more items from people at our November Remembrance in the Park event on November 15 and pass it on” Along with the usual range of activities for children and stalls for adults, there were some spooky goings on with characters from Scarey Knights wandering around, children’s weird and whacky science activities and a children’s fancy dress parade – which was won by Charlotte Moyse, aged nine from Ford.

To find out more about future events or to get involved visit www.leapsw.com

Here they grow again!

Springtime this year at Mount Gould Methodist Church saw a piece of unused ground turned into a superb small allotment in which the children in the church family grew all sorts of garden produce.

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After a group of men in the church cleared and levelled the ground, raised boxes were made, square plots installed and manure donated - as was a greenhouse.

Once the ground work was completed children from the Junior Church and Boys Brigade Company planted lots of different vegetables including potatoes, onions, runner beans, peppers, radishes as well as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse.

The children also had a sunflower growing competition, while a wildflower border was planted from donated seeds. This became quite a talking point with people from the neighbourhood.

Teaching the children how to grow food was very well received and everyone was pleased with how successful the allotment garden had become this season.

St Luke’s patient Reg is king of the road thanks to his sons’ matchless efforts A Plymouth family has united to painstakingly restore a vintage bike for their much loved Dad, currently a patient at St Luke’s.

Reg Rowe, aged 80 from Estover is receiving specialist care for prostate cancer so has had to put on hold his project to restore a rare vintage 1958 Matchless 500cc motorcycle.

Over the last two years Reg had meticulously restored each and every part of the vintage bike, but thought he wouldn’t see his dream become a reality as his illness took a turn for the worse.

His family could clearly see how devastated he was not to see his pride and joy fully assembled, so son-in-law Peter and son Andy secretly took on the project.

Andy from Southway explained: “All our lives we’ve heard Dad talking about his Matchless.

In the last sixth months we have taken it from its initial stages of a frame and wheel, to looking like a motorcycle again. Hopefully Dad is pleased with it - that is what it is all about.

It is very emotional for us all to see Dad so happy.”

Peter and Andy surprised their father by delivering the bike to the hospice at Turnchapel and arranging afternoon tea with family, friends and St Luke’s staff.

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Youngsters pictured with the allotment garden

Reg said: “I am lost for words, the bike looks amazing. Thank you Peter and Andy for making it possible and getting my bike back on

Reg Rowe (front right) with the restored Matchless and (below) how it looked before Andy and Pete started the restoration work

the road. I am so proud of the boys.

“I feel a bit emotional. Hopefully I will be able to have a ride, even if it is just around a field.

What they have done is an amazing job”.

With his medical symptoms now under control, Reg will soon move to a local nursing home. He will always treasure this special moment when he got to see his 1958 Matchless back to its former glory.

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Apprentices climb to new heights...

Skills Group Sport & Leisure students have been awarded funding from Sportivate to try out new sporting activities, and have chosen climbing at the Life Centre in Plymouth.

England, a national organisation that is committed to helping people and communities ‘create sporting habits for life’. In Plymouth, Sport England work with Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit to reach as many young people as possible.

In October a group of 13 Skills Group students attended their first climbing session, something none of the learners had ever tried before. It was the first of five weekly sessions, during which the students will receive professional rock climbing instruction. The aim is that they will all develop confidence, competence and a lifelong interest in rock climbing.

Georgia Finch, a Skills Group sport and leisure student, said: “The Skills Group course has involved lots of different sporting activities, helping us to decide what we’d like to specialise in. I’ve been abseiling before but not tried climbing. It was brilliant!

Sportivate is a £56million National Lottery funded initiative that is part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy. It aims to give more young people the chance to discover a sport they will love. The funding is distributed via Sport

“The facilities at the High Sports centre are really good – there’s a 16 metre climbing wall and a bouldering wall where you get to hang upside down and when you fall there’s a nice soft landing!

“I’ve always been into football – and played for Morley Rangers from when I was 7, but now I love the gym.

I’m always up here using the Life Centre gym, and I’m planning to train as a personal trainer.”

Skills Group Sport & Leisure trainer, Dave Shurmer, said: “Skills Group has been working closely with the Council’s Sports Development Unit, looking at how we can support their participation programmes. The Sportivate funding is enabling us to open up a new activity to our own students, using a specialist facility in the city.

Sam Burnett, the owner of Burnett Autocare, Stonehouse, explains why he is keen to employ apprentices in his business.

“These students are embarking on a career in the sport and leisure industry, and the Skills Group learn2work course is preparing them for an apprenticeship and employment in this exciting sector.

Sam’s interest in cars was what got him started on the apprenticeship route. Sam said: “Being a mechanic is something that I’ve always had a passion for; I’ve been ‘tinkering’ with vehicles since I was 14 years old.

“I am very grateful to the council and Sportivate for this opportunity to broaden the range of sports they could go on to coach in the future.”

“The apprenticeship allowed me to train in a working garage, where I learnt alongside experienced mechanics.

It gave me the confidence and skills to take my learning to the next level. I decided to train as an MOT Assessor, which I am now fully qualified in.”

Skills Group offers ‘learn2work’, a course designed to prepare young people to take on an apprenticeship in child care, construction, engineering, hairdressing, and sport and leisure.

The company also delivers apprenticeships in business administration, care and early years, automotive and teaching and education.

Skills Group student Georgia Finch tackling the bouldering wall at Plymouth’s High Sports

Local businessman says apprenticeships are the ‘best thing’ for his garage

The training provider currently has over 180 vacancies across Devon and Cornwall, which can be seen on its dedicated recruitment website, at www.apprenticeships4me.com.

Apprenticeships enable young people to ‘earn while they learn’, gaining nationally recognised qualifications alongside training in their chosen industry.

“Upon completion, apprentices leave with improved job prospects and a wealth of industry experience under their belt, making them very appealing to prospective employers.

Sam continued: “Doing an apprenticeship was the best thing that could have happened to me. Apprenticeships

open up the opportunity to get into the trade, whether that is plumbing, electrics or mechanics, and I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the opportunity to apply for one. Now, as a business owner, I’m seeing the benefit of apprenticeships from the other side.

“When I opened the business, the first thing I did was take on an apprentice. It was the best thing for the garage - watching my own apprentice grow and seeing the massive advantages he is bringing to my business.

“It’s also great to be able to work in partnership with City College Plymouth. They provide him with the skills he needs during his one day per week in the College workshop, which I can then reinforce when he’s back in the garage for the other four days.

“We have been able to train our apprentice as we would like, with our strong work ethic, and he gets the added benefit of learning and earning a wage at the same time.”

To find out more about City College’s apprenticeships and the automotive course options starting before Christmas visit the Open Day on Saturday November 7, 10am - 1pm, at Kings Road, or visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/ events or call 01752 305300 for more information.

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PLUMBERS MATE - Required on a part time basis, experience preferred but not essential, own transport essential. contact Clive, clivegavin@hotmail.co.uk

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GENERAL - Are you interested in make up or cosmetics? Do you have the passion and drive to succeed? If yes and you want to start earning 20% commission and free make up right away. Call Gemma on 01752 564639 / 07989 972734

RESTAURANT MANAGER – College Road Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join the school team, to focus on making its lunchtime fantastic for all students. Some tasks will be completed within the school and some within the kitchen environment. £7.85 per hour, 10 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (pro rata). More information on www.collegeroadschool. co.uk to apply please send CV and covering letter to college. rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk

GENERAL - Companion required for young at heart lady aged 70. 4-5 hours per week, £10 per hour. To visit and occasionally take out. Must be reliable. Genuine replies only.

More details Anne on 01752 783694.

CLEANERS FOR PRE-VETTED PRIVATE HOMES – You choose how many hours a week you want to work between 10 and 20 and who you’re happy to work for. If you are mature, have good references and preferably a car and DBS (police check), we have lovely clients who will appreciate you. To earn £8 an hour please call Marc on 01752 395595.

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.

VOLUNTEER - Plymouth Natural Health and Healing is looking for a receptionist at the centre. No experience is

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Memory Matters SW, dedicated to improving the lives of those living with

HAIRDRESSERS - Marnies Hair & Beauty is looking for two fully qualified hairdressers with own clients to join the team at a well stocked happy salon 50% split chair rental S/E in Colebrook Village, Plympton. Hours to suit. Call Marnie on 331777 or mobile 07979 345262.

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.

COMPANION – Companion help for lady 70 to visit and occasionally take out (day or evenings). 3 to 4 hours per week, £10 per hour. Genuine replies and references. For more information call 01752 783694 for Anne TIMEBANKING - With timebanking you volunteer your time when and how you want. Do a small job for someone, earn time in the bank. Use that time to have something done for you or gift the credit to someone else.

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It’s safely sharing your time and talents locally:penny@ timebanksw.org.uk 01752 395131 www.timebanksw.org VOLUNTEERS -YMCA Plymouth requires volunteers to run its coffee bar three nights a week for just a few hours.

Evenings required are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested please contact Vic Hibbert, HR Manager on 01752-761004 or e mail vic.h@ymcaplymouth.org.uk VOLUNTEER -Volunteer needed with a clean driving licence to drive a transit van for three hours on a Sunday.

Please call Claire or Tracy at the Cats Protection on 01752 255193.

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Charity opening so many doors... sharing the best aspects of different cultures are mutual.

Most businesses would falter at a £60,000 drop in turnover overnight, but that is exactly what happened to Open Doors International Language School (ODILS).

If you would like to get more involved in the work of such a ground breaking local organisation, there are a number of ways to support them.

• A donation of £50 will provide all of the stationery and supplies needed by a student who has no access to funds to pay for his training.

Early this year the government applied a 24% cut to the national adult skills budget for 2015/2016, adversely affecting their provision for teaching those with English as a Second Language in the city.

• Volunteers are always welcome who train as teaching assistants, offering one to one support to help with form filling, as well as peer to peer support for example in nursing.

However, true to the roots of the charity, director Cassie Roberts, ploughed deep into her internal strengths, and despite losing funding of £180,000 in total over the last four years, ODILS has maintained a stable turnover in the period.

• Open Doors also run courses for those interested in becoming interpreters or gaining professional qualifications themselves as TESL teachers.

Cassie maintains that the origins of ODILS are not down to her own whims. She, along with her husband, had intended to sell up in the UK and move overseas as volunteer missionaries.

However after a directional word given to them at a local church said to “stay where you are and I will bring the nations to you”, she suddenly felt the need to train as to teach English as a second language (TESL) teacher back in 2000.

Unbeknown to her, that was the same year that Plymouth became a ‘dispersal city’ one of the places in the UK where refugees and asylum seekers were sent by the British Government. Cassie started out working for a local college.

When Open Doors began there was a shortage of good teachers and so in 2006 Open Doors started to train teachers and have now trained over 300 local people to teach English as a Second Language.

In 2015, Plymouth is shortly to be welcoming another small batch of Syrian refugees under the Government’s new directive – although this time Open Doors, like many other charities nowadays, cannot depend on funding to provide the essential service it provides to enable newcomers to the city to integrate as quickly as possible.

Open Doors now fund vulnerable people themselves,

• Finally the charity is looking to recruit trustees with experience to share in ICT, education, finance and social media to help secure the future for this remarkable organisation.

For further information please contact them directly on Facebook, on 01752 258770, or pop in to 28 Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank PL4 8QL or online at www. odils.com.

Teachers and trustees at the Open Doors International Language School

via their business model which offers classes to the many people that come to live and work in Plymouth that need to be able to read, write and communicate well – health professionals, overseas students, as well as many individuals doing key jobs in local industries and organisations throughout the city.

The charity maintains that learning to read, write and converse in English is vital to help those people and their families integrate in the city, as well as provide key skills if and when they decide to return home.

It also means that the students at Open Doors have a positive view of English life and British values - one of support and cooperation, which is a great advert for our city.

The good impressions formed can lead to successful businesses choosing to locate here from overseas, as well as providing a pool of highly trained, professionals willing to work here to enable our public services to continue to be the best they can be.

Autentico Open Day

Stoke’s Ecletic Interiors are running a free Autentico Chalk Paint open day in November.

The city can also continue to welcome overseas students who pay to access the high quality of education available, which in turn feeds back into all the opportunities our local universities and colleges can offer.

The event takes place on November 28 between 10am and 2pm and includes demonstrations of Autentico products as well as a 10 per cent discount on all Autentico products on the day.

The demos will include use of art medium, crackle glazes, paint finishes, wax finishes and paint finishes.

Open Doors have released a short film recently highlighting the ways that some of their volunteers have been impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of all the students, showing that the benefits of

There will be free refreshments on the day. Ecletic Interiors, 29a Devonport Road, Stoke Village. Call 01752 659467 for details.

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Mark makes a move into a totally new world of work Working for a removals company can take its toll - as Millbridge’s Mark Gears found to his cost.

He spent 23 years with one of the country’s leading removals businesses until a serious shoulder injury which required surgery led to a totally new direction in his life.

Mark, 42, spent 17 weeks off work after the operation on his shoulder at Derriford Hospital and during that time he decided that it was time to for a big change in his working life.

Over the years Mark had come to appreciate antiques and other collectables and during the last ten years had been acquiring a wide range of items for himself.

“A few years ago I recognised that I could not stay in the removals business for ever and if I didn’t make a change it

Councillor Mark Coker (front) with (left to right): Council senior project and contract manager Nathan Sanders, SWH site agent Jim Wright and SWH build manager Richard Towl Mark Gears and the new shop in Wilton Street

would be too late to make a difference,” said Mark.

The shoulder injury proved the catalyst and coincided with Mark noticing that a corner shop in Wilton Street - two doors away from his home - had become available.

“It’s an ideal size and location and decided that it was now or never and handed in my notice in September,” said Mark.

He opened his new antiques and collectables

business called ‘Then and Now’ soon after and hasn’t looked back since.

Victorian, Edwardian and more modern items on display in the shop.

“It’s a big risk giving up a job where the money came in every month without fail to run a business with no guarantee of how much money will come in.”

This includes a big selection of clocks and watches, porcelain, silver, jewellery and die-cast toys and models.

But Mark has no regrets and has already made a positive start. He uses social media extensively to advertise his latest acquisitions and also has a huge selection of

He welcomes enquiries from buyers and sellers alike and can be contacted on 07913 824303 or visit the shop at 18 Wilton Street, which is currently open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm.

Laira Rail Bridge walking and cycling scheme now complete The second phase of the Laira Rail Bridge walking and cycling scheme is now complete.

A bridge has been installed over The Ride to extend the popular new link even further towards Saltram Meadow and Plymstock and a permanent access ramp has been built.

The work, which also included fabrication of the bridge and making the necessary alterations to the highway, was carried out by South West Highways (SWH) and took around four months.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning, said: “It’s been great to see so many walkers and cyclists using the new path over Laira Rail Bridge and this extension now takes them safely over to the other side of The Ride. We’d like to thank everyone for their patience while this final phase of the scheme was completed.”

The Laira Rail Bridge scheme connects existing walking and cycling facilities near The Ride (east of the river) with the Laira Cycleway (west of the river) and forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 27.

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