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Regular readers will already know that we love to champion the cause of independent local businesses as they are the backbone of the city economy, providing jobs for tens of thousands of people.

We’re pleased to report on two local businesses in this issue which are flying in the face of all the economic pessimism. Our cover story this month features a talented young chef called Fletcher Andrews, who has worked with Masterchef winner Anton Pietrowski in the past.

Supported by his girlfriend and members of his family, they have launched the aptly-named Fletcher’s restaurant in Princess Street, which was previously occupied by Chloe’s.

Just a couple of months after opening, Fletcher is already taking on more kitchen staff and planning to extend day-time opening hours. We wish him and the team every success in the future.

We also report on the success of The Window Dresser, a popular home interiors business based in Millbridge. The business was established more than 20 years ago by Shelley Coleman and was recently acquired by Marie Hewitt, who runs a soft furnishings consultancy.

They have joined forces to offer homeowners and businesses alike a wide range of bespoke soft furnishings - and their skills are in great demand.

Elsewhere in this issue we report on the vital work of two charities - the NSPCC and the Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation Sanctuary. The dedicated team at the NSPCC’s Plymouth Centre provide life-changing support for children whose lives have been affected by abuse, while the Hoofbeats charity has been rescuing and re-homing horses and ponies for more than 20 years.

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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2019 EDITION

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FAB FURNISHINGS!

FABULOUS FLETCHER’S

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Laura Joint meets talented young chef Fletcher Andrews whose new city centre restaurant is already proving to be a big success.

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Photography students from Plymouth College of Art found some stunning outfits for a photo-shoot at one of St Luke’s Hospice charity shops in Plymouth.

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Our comprehensive What’s On section has details of all the big events in the city along with details of activities for all the family.

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Soft furnishings consultant Marie Hewitt has teamed up with Shelley Coleman at The Window Dresser. She talks to Laura Joint about the move.

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PROPERTY MATTERS The Lawson team (l-r) Chris Mervyn, marketing director, Ben Dreher, director, Darren Lawson, managing director and Kevin Buckingham,director

Fresh challenge for Darren as new era dawns for city centre estate agent One of Plymouth’s most instantly recognisable and respected estate agencies is about to enter a new era – led by a managing director who knows he is lucky to be alive to witness it happen.

Mansbridge Balment Plymouth has been re-named Lawson Estate Agents, after Darren Lawson, the experienced property professional who has been in charge at the high street, independent company since 2003, first as Director, then Managing Director five years later.

He is also the man who came close to death on a ski slope in France in 2014, after suffering serious head injuries in a fall, when an annual pre-Christmas holiday with his two young sons nearly ended in tragedy.

Since then, Darren’s incredible recovery from that terrible accident has been well documented.

Emerging from a fourweek coma, he had to learn to walk and talk again with the help of the dedicated medical teams at Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Mount Gould.

Now he is about to face another major challenge, as he looks to build on the success of the long and established heritage that the Mansbridge Balment Plymouth name has become synonymous with.

The new direction for the agency has been an ambition of Darren’s for some time now, but he is quick to stress that, while the name of the business is changing, the way it does business certainly isn’t.

“I have made it my life’s work to recruit the very best estate agency team and I am extremely proud to say that many of those amazing people are still with me today – and still

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utterly committed to our ethos and objectives,” said Darren.

“That’s why I am confident that this transition to Lawson will be seamless and completely professional. Change is good when it is for the better and it is going to be much better for our clients moving forward.

“A business isn’t just about a name, it’s about the people in that business. I am very lucky to be surrounded by the best people, who will make the Lawson customer experience the envy of our rivals.”

The change of name has come about because Darren wanted to better reflect the agency’s strong connection with Plymouth, where it has two High Street branch offices serving Plymouth on Mannamead Road, Mutley Plain and North Plymouth in Woolwell, next to Tesco Roborough.

Having its own individual identity will also enable Darren and the team to forge an even greater sense of family and independence.

It will also be the catalyst for clients to benefit from exciting and innovative new services, with unrivalled levels of support, experience and expertise.

“We now have a real sense of our own individuality and identity. This change will reinvigorate an already distinguished and highly accomplished agency, giving us power to better shape our own destiny for the benefit of all our customers,” added Darren.

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That’s exactly what Richard and Sarah Ackland did at their beautiful home overlooking the golf course at St Mellion in Cornwall.

“The two rooms that were here before were very small and dark and didn’t make the most of the views,” said Sarah. “We asked them: ‘What can you do to open up those views?’ Our other requirement was that we wanted a nice big space where we could sit as a family with our two boys.”

The firm’s solution was to knock down two walls to make one big room and allow for a huge window stretching almost the length of the room, with steel supports above. The result? An immediate ‘wow’ factor, a room full of light, and much, much more than kitchen.

Sarah says she and Richard had “a vague outline” of what they wanted: “But when we sat down with Nathan and Derinda, it was clear that our outline just wouldn’t work,” she said.

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(l-r) Sharon Richardson, Hazel Willmott, Marie Hewitt, Shelley Coleman, Leah Stacey, Harmony Rump

Dress your rooms to impress, with beautiful soft furnishings from The Window Dresser Two of Plymouth’s home interior businesses have come together to create an all-in-one bespoke service under one roof.

Marie Hewitt Interiors has purchased The Window Dresser, the long-established made-to-measure curtains and blinds retail shop and workroom in Molesworth Road, Millbridge.

For customers, the only thing that has changed is that Marie has moved her soft furnishings consultancy into the shop, adding to The Window Dresser’s services. The team of creative seamstresses remains the same and the previous owner, Shelley Coleman, is there three days a week.

Between them, the staff boast 80 years of experience in the industry. Shelley established the business 21 years ago; Marie has worked in soft furnishings for 15 years; Hazel Willmott has 23 years of experience as a soft furnishings-maker; and Hazel’s daughter Leah Stacey has also been a seamstress for 20 years. Working alongside them is seamstress, Sharon Richardson and shop assistant, Harmony Rump.

Marie took over The Window Dresser last year when Shelley was looking to go parttime: “I was always coming into the shop anyway, to commission hand-made curtains for my projects, so this made sense for everyone,” said Marie.

“Now, I can work from here full-time, rather than from home, so that jobs can be turned around really quickly, and everything else carries on just like before. We didn’t need to change anything, so customers won’t notice

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any difference. It’s working really well, we all love what we do and we’re all committed to striving for excellence for our customers.”

The Window Dresser makes beautiful hand-stitched soft furnishings for home-owners and businesses, from cushions, upholstery, and bespoke headboards, to stunning tailor-made curtains with matching accessories. The shop also supplies Venetian, roller blinds and shutters and has a wide selection of tracks and poles.

A free consultation and measuring home visit and full fitting are part of the service.

And, says Marie, customers get all this for a price that

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compares well with high street shops: “People assume that this will be more expensive, but it’s not. We don’t have the overheads, so we can make furnishings that fit perfectly, at a comparative price. And our customers are getting beautiful curtains that are made to last, through the stitch-work and the interlining that protects the curtains from sunlight.

“None of our curtains are ever brought back to us for repairs, and many of the shop’s customers are through recommendations from existing customers.”

But it’s not just about the price and the quality, it’s also about the personal yet professional service: “People can come in and take their time looking at all the fabrics and colours, and we are here to offer advice. Shelley and I are also happy to offer a free home visit so that our customers benefit from our knowledge and expertise.”

Marie added: “We get really good testimonials, and what customers say is that they appreciate the way that we really care about our work. We are as passionate about their furnishings as they are. The attention to detail, the experience, the creativity, and the friendly service from start to finish is something you’re unlikely to get with the national companies.”

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Marie’s commercial clients include the Dart Marina Hotel and the Thurlestone Hotel, but the Window Dresser team is also busy with domestic customers: “Our work is suited to all requirements and budgets,” said Marie. “We do everything, from multi-million pound new-builds to a small window.

“We have noticed that home owners are increasingly looking for soft furnishings that are made for them and is different to what’s available in the shops. A lot of our customers have large windows that need a made-to-measure solution, but the curtains or blinds also have to be beautiful, because it’s a focal point of the room.”

For anyone contemplating a new look for their home interior this year, whether traditional or contemporary, The Window Dresser has a vast selection of fabrics from major brands to inspire ideas. Suppliers include Harlequin, Sanderson, William Morris, Linwood, Blendworth and Prestigious. The shop has all the newest sample books, and Marie and Shelley have regular meetings with the brands’ reps to ensure the latest designs are available to customers.

“We make it an enjoyable experience for our customers,” said Marie. “Just pop in for a chat or give us a call to make an appointment. We will guarantee you our time, our care and our passion, and you’ll be able to meet the talented women who make your furnishings.”

Turnaround for commissions is approximately 4-6 weeks from the point of order. The shop-workroom is open 9.30am to 5pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays.

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FASHION MATTERS PCA Photographer: Mi Kelly Model: Abi Baldwin

Sustainable s supports comp With an estimated £140million of used clothing being sent to landfill each year in the UK*, one of the city’s bestloved charities has joined forces with talented students to show that buying outfits second hand not only boosts our wardrobes and wallets but benefits the world at large, too.

When first-year commercial photography students from Plymouth College of Art sought St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth’s help for a ‘high end’ fashion shoot with a difference, the charity – which has over 30 shops across Plymouth and surrounding areas – was keen to help, giving them free rein to raid the rails of its city centre Drake store in Cornwall Street to find suitably stylish secondhand items.

With the students having mixed expectations about the quality and range of items they might find there, the experience proved a real eye-opener for the budding photographers – Ben Given, Bethan Madeley, Catherine Hyde, Mi Kelly, Paris Netherton and Rosie Hartshorn – as well as producer, student Alice Conway, models Laura McGowen and Abi Baldwin, plus the hair and make-up team of City College Plymouth students involved.

Not only were they blown away by the bargain prices of the impressive range of high-quality pre-loved dresses, coats, shoes and accessories, they pooled their talents to make the outfits look a million dollars in the images they captured against the suitably elegant backdrop of Mount Edgecumbe House in Cornwall.

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Student photographer Mi Kelly said: “Initially, we were a bit sceptical and weren’t sure we’d find enough high-quality items in a charity shop, but we couldn’t have been more wrong.

“Our trawl netted really well-made clothing and great accessories that with a bit of savvy styling looked fantastic in our photographs. It has changed my perception of charity shops – you can find treasure there!”

Also impressed was the students’ tutor, Lecturer Carri Angel. She said: “The majority of our students have grown up with ‘fast fashion’, where many brands promote cheap items designed to be disposed of after minimal wear.

“These students are the influential image-makers of the future so it’s important that we challenge them to be part of the solution to the problem. They’ve proved that secondhand in no way means second rate.”

So pleased is St Luke’s with the fashion shoot photographs, it is planning to display them in the Drake charity shop windows shortly.

Shop manager Julie Brickfield said: “It’s great that while the images are high end, the outfits sourced from our shop are absolute bargains – a whole outfit perfect for a charity ball for just £35! Just shows you can be stylish in a sustainable way, all while supporting a fantastic local cause.” *Figure from Wrap UK

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FOOD MATTERS

Top team...Fletcher with sister Tolon

Fabulous food and a relaxed atmosphere on the menu at Fletcher’s Just a couple of months after opening Fletcher’s restaurant on the edge of Plymouth city centre, talented young chef Fletcher Andrews is already taking on more kitchen staff and planning to extend day-time opening hours. He’s also introducing new dishes to the menu – and looking to make the most of the outdoor space.

Fletcher moved in to what was formerly Chloe’s restaurant in Princess Street late last year – and it was all hands to the pump in the run up to Christmas and New Year: “We got the keys on 14 November and opened on 16 November!” said Fletcher. “We had to work like mad to turn the place around.

At times, there were 15 of us in here, painting, decorating, installing, and getting the place ready.”

It’s a huge step for 23-year-old Fletcher, who worked with 2012 Masterchef winner Anton Pietrowski at the Treby Arms in Sparkwell when the gastropub earned its Michelin star and 2 AA rosettes. He spent five years at the Treby, where he rose to be head chef.

He has plenty of support in his new venture, which is a real family affair. His girlfriend Jessica Harkcom is in charge of front-of-house and admin; his sister Tolon and her boyfriend, George Roberts, work front-of-house; and Fletcher’s brother Chris also works at the restaurant. Fletcher’s mum and dad help out behind the scenes, too.

The restaurant, to the rear of the Theatre Royal car park, offers relaxed fine dining, with a la carte, pre-theatre and set menus.

At the time of writing, Fletcher was adding new dishes – including quality burgers – in response to the demand from people who work in the area and want a quick lunch before heading back to work.

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But Fletcher’s is more than a restaurant. It also welcomes people who want somewhere nice to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, which are served with home-made petit fours. And, after food service finishes on Friday and Saturday evenings, it becomes a classy table-service cocktail venue for discerning customers who want a quiet, late night drink away from the crowds.

Outside, Fletcher is smartening up the front courtyard with tables, chairs and outdoor heating, ideal for a drink and a light lunch or an al fresco evening meal. He is also creating a barbeque area for special occasions and bank holiday weekends.

Plymouth-born Fletcher says that getting his own restaurant is a dream come true: “This is what I always wanted to do. I’d been looking for somewhere for a little while, but nothing really came up.

As soon as I found out that this was up for sale, I jumped right in and purchased it. It’s a great location and 34 covers inside is a nice size.”

He’s had the best possible preparation. After training at City College, Fletcher worked with the New Continental Group before being taken on at the Treby Arms: “I was very fortunate to work with some highly skilled chefs at the New Continental Group, and then with Anton,” said Fletcher.

“Anton was totally inspirational, he could create something amazing out of almost nothing, he was always full of new ideas. I like to think that that creativity and ability to adapt dishes has rubbed off on me.”

Fletcher has retained Chloe’s sous chef, Lois Aerts – “he’s a real star in the kitchen” – and is taking on an apprentice: “We had to start with a small menu but having additional kitchen staff means we can start to add more things,” said Fletcher. “I’ve always worked in fine dining, but I want it to be in a relaxed atmosphere, which is what we’ve achieved. We’ve pitched it at mid-price range, and the set menu is excellent value.”

FOOD MATTERS Dishes on the a la carte menu are between £7 to £26, while the set and pre-theatre menus are £18 for two courses and £22 for three courses.

The front-of-house team can suggest wines to match your food.

Starters include dressed crab; ham hock, smoked cheddar and apple terrine; and soup of the day. Current mains include honey-glazed duck breast; pan-fried sirloin steak; pan-fried cod with brown shrimp and chive beurre noisette; fish and chips with mushy peas, pickled onion and tartar sauce; and beetroot risotto.

Among the desserts are chocolate mousse, caramelised banana and honey lime with banana purée, honeycomb and vanilla ice cream; lemon tart, served with Italian meringue, yoghurt, raspberry sorbet and lemon balm; toffee and limeglazed sticky toffee pudding, served with banana, honeycomb and salted caramel; and selection of five cheeses, with quince, apple, grapes, pickled celery, chutney and crackers.

There is also a special set menu for Valentine’s week.

The restaurant uses locally-sourced seasonal produce where possible, so the menu will be tweaked at different times of the year. Some of the dishes are gluten-free and all the dishes can be adapted to meet dietary requirements, with 24-hours’ notice: “We are really happy with the menu,” said Fletcher. “We put a lot of thought into it, and people are loving it. Now, we can start to build on it.”

As for his hopes for the restaurant, they’re pretty simple: “We’re all very passionate about what we are doing here, the food we’re cooking, our customer service, and the ambience, and we just want people to have a great time. As long as we can fill the restaurant, and our customers leave with a smile on their faces, we’ll be happy.”

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Feb 19 - 23 HORRIBLE HISTORIES: AWFUL EGYPTIANS From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you to enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!

Feb 19 - 23 HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE TUDORS From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.

Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audiences!

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‘razor sharp’ revival of Mamet’s Olivier and Pulitzer prize winning masterpiece, Glengarry Glen Ross. Set in an office of cutthroat Chicago salesmen, pitched in high stakes competition against each other, four increasingly desperate employees will be do anything, legal or otherwise, to sell the most real estate. As time and luck start to run out, the mantra is simple: close the deal and you’ve won a Cadillac; blow the lead and you’re screwed.

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Mar 18 - 23 ROUGH CROSSING Two famous, but desperate playwrights are stuck on an ocean liner headed for New York, feverishly trying to rehearse their latest show before reaching land and opening night. But they are constantly distracted by their delicate composer’s attempts to end it all, having overheard his lover confess her feelings to the leading man. Add an absurdly unorthodox waiter, a mistimed lifeboat drill and a vanishing glass of brandy and soon the sharp Atlantic winds turn to world-class gales of laughter as these colourful characters become tangled up in a typically Stoppardian string of absurd events.

Mar 27 - 29 LOOPSTATION From the creators of A History of Everything and Fight Night, Loopstation is a large-scale performance with live music that explores some of the familiar

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patterns that shape our lives - our daily routines. Nine performers build a world on a revolving stage, where today is always a bit like yesterday, but not necessarily like tomorrow.

Mar 30 NISH KUMAR: IT’S IN YOUR NATURE TO DESTROY YOURSELVES Nish Kumar is taking his brand new show on a nationwide tour of the UK. There will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction and whether it will lead to the end of days. Good fun stuff!

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 Jan 22 - 26 SNOW WHITE Think you know Snow White?

Think again! In a fifties fairytale wonderland, Snow is hard at work in her Aunt Trish’s Beauty Salon, curling the Three Little Pigs’ tails, sharpening Big Bad’s teeth and setting Prince Charming’s quiff.

But when she accidentally glances into the secret Magic Mirror, Aunt Trish sets out to destroy her niece forever. The only way Snow can survive is to head underground.

Jan 29 - Feb 2 INTRONAUTS In the not-too-distant future, people can buy personal cleaners called Intronauts; miniaturised human workers injected into their bodies in order to carry out essential maintenance. Tiny submarines travelling through

Theatres & Shows what comes before and Bohemian Rhapsody. Duffer comes to the Barbican Theatre fresh from a critically acclaimed sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it earned Shah his second nomination in a row for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

the arteries - what could possibly go wrong? Green Ginger’s new show will propel audiences into a madcap, microscopic journey deep within the human body.

Taking its cue from classic sci-fi movies, and fuelled by absurd visual comedy and innovative puppetry, Intronauts offers an intoxicating inner body experience that is out of this world.

Feb 7 - 23 YOU STUPID DARKNESS! Everything’s been falling apart for a while now. In a cramped, crumbling office, four volunteers spend a few hours every Tuesday night on the phone to strangers telling them everything is going to be ok. As the outside world disintegrates around them, Frances, Joey, Angie and Jon teeter on the edge of their own personal catastrophes.

Their hopes and fears become entangled as they try, desperately, to connect with the callers and with each other.

Mar 7 - Mar 23 GOD OF CHAOS God of Chaos is an outrageously funny and provocative new play about the world of online censorship. turn indeed…

Castle Street, Plymouth BOX OFFICE: 01752 267131 www.barbicantheatre.co.uk Feb 22 AHIR SHAH: DUFFER Ahir Shah returns with a brand new stand up show about life and what comes after, death and www.cornerstonevision.com

Mar 8 JOHN PEEL’S SHED/CIRCLED IN THE RADIO TIMES Writer and theatre maker John Osbourne returns to Plymouth, with a double bill of two unique storytelling shows. John Peel’s Shed features a selection of records previously owned by the late John Peel. Many are very rare recordings by obscure and now defunct bands, and this is a unique opportunity for any Peel fans. Circled in the Radio Times is a new storytelling show about finding a pile of old copies of the Radio Times and piecing together someone’s life by the programmes they have circled.

Mar 9 MY GENERATION: THE WHO STORY An interactive celebration of the greatest band of all time! This one of a kind tribute show takes you on a journey through the decades from The Who’s origins as the kings of mod, through their ground-breaking albums, right through to the present day.

Mar 23 JD KING’S ELVIS The highest rated best Elvis impersonator in the world is JD King; he performs an Elvis tribute show that even the King himself would be proud of.

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Jan 25 ANNIKA SKOOGH LATIN QUARTET Annika is a multi-lingual jazz singer and songwriter with a natural talent. She brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances and is making a name for herself on the jazz scene as a vibrant and soulful singer with a playful stage presence.

Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9 FREE CUBA PARTY Latin tunes and cocktails with the B Bar’s resident DJ playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, son and more.

Jan 31 BLOWING MY OWN TRUMPET Blowing My Own Trumpet are an exciting band from Exeter.

The band features international trumpeter Claude Lamon and exciting singer, songwriter and pianist Josephine Lamon with Neal Jolly on bass. Their unique style and sound features original songs, taking you on a voyage through jazz, folk and pop, right through to the sounds of Africa.

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Feb 1 THE BLUE BOTTLES The Blue Bottles are a no nonsense raw funk band that play a mixture of original and rare funk covers from the dim and distant past. With many plays on Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show and 7 inch records out with Tramp Records, these guys have carved out a great niche in the UK funk scene. If you like your funk with a bit of grit and a non-stop groove, this is the band for you.

Feb 2 THE KINGSTONS Exciting five piece contemporary band based in West Devon, who have a fresh, unique sound incorporating an eclectic blend of influences with a passion for ska and reggae.

Feb 6, Mar 6 COMEDY NIGHT On the first Wednesday of every month, the comedy night at the B Bar features some of the best stand ups on the circuit, showcases some great up and coming talent and is always a sell out show.

shows at some of Europe’s biggest and best known blues, jazz and roots music festivals for the last five years or so, establishing a big following in the UK.

Feb 7 THOMAS FORD Howling one man blues band Thomas has been playing sold out

Feb 8 THE CABARATS An unorthodox quartet, playing Balkan ska, reggae folk and circus

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dub, on a mission to enchant the world with their sensational blend of sounds.

Feb 10 SUNDAY SERMON Brought to you by the Neil Burns Organ Trio and featuring Neil Burns on guitar, Martin Jenkins on organ and Ric Byer on drums. The

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two rising stars of the UK folk, pop and rock scene.

Feb 15 CLAUDE BOURBON Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, Middle Eastern and Russian stylings into unchartered territories.

Feb 28 SASKIA GRIFFITHS-MOORE Contemporary folk singer, blending simple acoustic songs with modern moods, melodies and meanings, and has been performing full time on the folk and acoustic circuit for three years, singing at folk clubs, theatres and festivals alike.

Feb 16 ALEX HART BAND Devon’s Alex performs all over the country with her Taylor guitar and her west country - country sound and is picking up rave reviews across the country with regular air play from Radio 2 and national BBC radio shows.

groove heavy hard swinging trio will be playing a selection of Blue Note gems and originals, followed by a jazz jam session afterwards.

Feb 14 FORKED! Apple and Snakes presents the very best in internationally renowned spoken word

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performers and their very own homegrown talent.

Feb 21 LIAM JORDAN Folk-rock singer songwriter Liam Jordan’s new album fuses folk, country, gospel and rock in a travelling blues band style format, forging strong subject matter with powerful and emotive production, and nodding a respectful head to songwriting greats such as Bob Dylan, Springsteen and more recently, Jason Isbell.

Feb 22 ELIZABETH & JAMESON A stunning collaboration between

Mar 1 SWINGOLOGY Swingology perform gypsy swing in the style of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. The swinging guitars and soaring clarinet solos are evocative of the soundtrack to 1940s Paris. Swingology will be performing as a quartet of two guitars, double bass and clarinet.

Mar 2 BLACK FRIDAY For over a decade, Black Friday have been playing their footstomping mix of high energy, home-brew folk across Cornwall, Devon and far beyond. Their music is influenced by their celtic roots and folk heroes and their catchy original folk-punk songs take on folk favourites by the likes of Flogging Molly and Pogues that will keep you dancing all night.

Mar 7 THE TREES Plymouth’s four-woman supergroup play with vocal harmonies and their wideranging inspirations to offer a unique and special show.

Mar 8 WE ARE LEIG Led by the songwriting team of vocalist, Louise Victoria, and drummer, Mark Whitlam, We Are Leig deftly span the balance of jazz sensibilities with the groove and sound world more associated with neo soul, r’n’b and down tempo genres.

Mar 14 JACK BARRY - COMEDY IN THE B BAR In the last year, acclaimed stand-up and compulsive over-sharer, Jack Barry, has been reading up on love and relationships. He’s definitely not an expert but he’s been appointed by his parents as their couples therapist to save their marriage. Come and see the show for thrills, spills, and slip ups. It’s good clean fun, but don’t take your parents.

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MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0333 772 7727 Jan 26 CIRCUS OF HORRORS PSYCHO ASYLUM This spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts, all woven into a sensational horror story and the darkest of magic - taking the show to a whole new level, a rock and roll roller coaster of a show with a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek, you’ll certainly die laughing.

Feb 3 DON BROCO The rock band from Bedford, formed in 2008, had a hiatus when all four members went off to university. A pact to return to playing post-graduation stuck true and the ensuing exposure led them to appearances at Camden Crawl and Download Festival, as well as a coveted support slot alongside big hitters Enter Shikari in 2009. Flash forward a few years and 2013 saw the band hitting the UK Top 40 for the first time with their single ‘You Wanna Know’. This was followed by a development in their sound, which by 2015 had grown to encompass funk, dance and new wave influences.

Feb 9 PAUL CARRACK Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road.

The stirring, performance based set features a stunning line up, with Paul on keyboards and guitar; his vastly experienced colleague Jeremy Meek on bass; and two hugely renowned players completing the core line up, Robbie McIntosh on lead guitar and Steve Gadd, universally acknowledged as one of the top musicians in the world, on drums.

Feb 20 CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN The most exciting new guitar band to burst through in the UK is Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Admitting to being happily of ‘no fixed abode’ due to near constant touring and recording since the release of their debut album in 2014, McCann leads Johnny Bond (lead guitar), Benji Blakeway (bass) and Bob Hall (drums) into

a refreshed campaign, bidding to eclipse their previous, towering achievements and take the next step as established festival and arena headliners.

Feb 21 PETER ANDRE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS The Celebrating 25 Years tour will see Peter encompass his musical journey through the years, performing his best loved hits from his early years to his most recent tracks.

Feb 28 PROFESSOR BRIAN COX Professor Cox makes challenging ideas accessible to all, exploring the vast, possibly infinite universe and our place within it from earth to the edge of the cosmos.

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Mar 2 BRIT FLOYD: ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to the stage in 2019 with its most ambitious and best production yet, a very special 40th Anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, ‘The Wall’. The Brit Floyd show has truly become a phenomenon, a show that is as close as fans will get to experiencing the magnificence of a Pink Floyd show live.

Mar 7 DARA O BRIAIN: VOICE OF REASON Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock the Week, Star Gazing Live, Robot Wars and Go 8 Bit. Catch www.cornerstonevision.com

one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers in this brand new show.

Mar 8 BILLY OCEAN: THE BEST OF BILLY OCEAN Following his sold out tour, British soul icon Billy Ocean will be performing the best of his greatest hits and favourite tracks. Billy Ocean is the biggest selling black recording star Britain has ever produced and has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date. Having achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter, Billy has collected multiple Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide in the pop charts including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland and the UK. @PlymMag

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Music great trumpeter John Shillito with clarinet ace Zoe Lambeth.

Timeless tunes!. Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouthjazz-club.org.uk Feb 22 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR St Stephen’s Church, Saltash at 7.30pm. In aid of church funds.

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Music Jan 27 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Magnolia Jazz Band playing in traditional New Orleans style.

Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Feb 3 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Roger Marks with the Martin Dale Quartet. The leading local trombonist joins the region’s best jazz quartet for an evening of popular mainstream jazz. Details 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Feb 7 BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Plymouth Guildhall Conducted by Michael Seal with Ning Feng on violin. Playing Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave), Brahms: Violin

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Mar 2 WEST DEVON CHORALE Plymouth Roman Catholic Cathedral Music for Lent featuring organist Richard Line and including works by Vaughan Williams and Haydn. Details 01752 776479 or at www.wegottickets. com/westdevonchorale Riviera Ramblers appearing at Plymouth Jazz Club in February

Concerto and Dvorak: Symphony No. 8. Tickets from Theatre Royal Box Office, 01752 267222 Feb 16 DIVERTIMENTO STRING QUARTET Sherwell United Church, North Hill Made up of Mary Eade and Lindsay Braga on violins, Andrew

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Gillett on viola and Vicky Evans on cello. Playing Mozart, Britten and Debussy. Tickets from 01803 863677 Feb 17 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The Riviera Ramblers. A relatively new six piece band featuring

Mar 3 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill ‘1959, The Golden Year of Jazz’. A celebration of the most creative year in jazz history. The Neil Maya Quartet celebrates one of the greatest years in jazz history, covering the release of iconic albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and others of the period. Details 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

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Major Events Champion Jack Laugher, European Champions Grace Reid and Lois Toulson, and will also see the competition return of Olympic medallist Tom Daley. This event will be showcasing the best of Britain’s diving talent, as the focus is on for the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020.

Rich Hall’s Hoedown is at the Red House Theatre in March

Major Events Various dates LEAGUE ONE FOOTBALL Feb 9 Argyle v Portsmouth Feb 23 Argyle v Rochdale Mar 9 Argyle v Luton Town Mar 12 Argyle v Shrewsbury Mar 23 Argyle v Bristol Rovers

Mar 23 RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN Red House Theatre, Millbay Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Tickets from www. laughablecomedy.com

NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Feb 2 Albion v Cinderford Feb 16 Albion v Rotherham Mar 9 Albion v Darlington Mar 30 Albion v Moseley BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Feb 10 Raiders v Leicester Feb 17 Raiders v Worcester Mar 3 Raiders v Surrey Mar 17 Raiders v London Lions Until March 3 POLAR BEAR EXPLORER Polar Bears need our help and they’re bringing an important message to Plymouth this winter. From now until March 3, a total of 20 Polar Bear cubs will

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be let loose across Plymouth’s Waterfront. The cubs will be hiding in Sutton Harbour, The Barbican, Hoe, Millbay and Royal William Yard. Each cub will have a Bear Fact with them, telling us about the Arctic and the oceans, how plastic is affecting their home and how we can all help.

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Bear Facts. For more information and to download the Polar Bear Explorer brochure and map go to www.visitplymouth.co.uk Feb 1 - 3 BRITISH NATIONAL DIVING CUP 2019 Plymouth Life Centre Plymouth has a host of the best of British divers, including multi Commonwealth and European

Mar 24 TAMAR BRIDGE 10K A new running event staged by the organisers of Britain’s Ocean City 10k and Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon. A chance to make history by taking part in the first 10k challenge across the Tamar Bridge. The race starts at 8.30am at Kings Tamerton Community Centre and the route takes runners across the bridge and along a circular route around St Budeaux before finishing at Kings Tamerton Community Centre.

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Wild About Plymouth will be holding one of its popular events at the National Marine Aquarium in February

Feb 20 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: THE HISTORY OF WATER National Marine Aquarium What makes water and why is it so important for life on Earth? Join in the fun at the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) to find out the answer! Discover more about the planet’s most important substance and some of the animals that live in it. After the event, you can explore the NMA and view the 400 different species it looks after.

Please meet outside the front of the Aquarium. £7 per person.

Booking essential.

Mar 9 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: BIRDS IN FLIGHT The Devon Bird of Prey Centre, Newton Abbot Join in the special expedition to find out more about the birds at the Devon Bird of Prey Centre and the journeys they would take in the wild. Remember to bring your camera - this is an event you’ll want to remember. Booking includes entry to the Centre, a guided tour, and travel to and from Plymouth via coach. Drop off/pick up point is Milehouse Park and Ride. £8.50 per person. Booking essential.

Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Jan 26 WASSAIL Join in the fun in the Orchard to

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scare away evil spirits and bless the crop for 2019 in the ancient custom of wassailing. Huddle round the bonfire after to sample the fruits of last year’s crop with traditional food, juice and cider.

Adults £10, children £7, booking essential. Call 01752 333500.

Feb 15 WHAT’S ON THE MARSH? Drop by the Bird Hide on Riverside walk to meet the Rangers and find out about this habitat for wildlife.

Free event, booking not needed.

Feb 16 - 24 FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN Rain or shine, there’s something fun to do every day this half term at Saltram. Free event, but normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed.

Mar 31 MOTHER’S DAY SNOW DROP PLANTING Mother’s Days are made of moments like these. Treat your Mum to a blooming lovely day out at Saltram and plant a snow drop in the garden together. Free event, but normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed.

Mount Edgcumbe Cremyll 01752 822236 www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk Mar 2, 9 LEARN THE CRAFT OF CROCHET A friendly two week course for beginners. Week one, learn the basic stitches, take some time to

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practice, then week two will be all about reading the patterns.

A kit will be provided with hook, yarn and instructions to get you started. Places are limited, so early booking is essential. £25pp.

Mar 2, 20 CAMELLIA WALK An opportunity to join the Curator of the National Camellia Collection, held by Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, on a conducted tour of the collection that currently numbers approximately 1,000 cultivars.

Meet at the Dry Walk Car Park.

Tickets £5pp. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must on this outdoor adventure.

Mar 9 HATS AND FLOWERS CROCHET WORKSHOP Learn how to create a basic beanie hat, and how to make flowers to decorate it with. You will need to bring a 3-3.5mm hook and 70-100gms of double knit yarn in a colour of your choice. A variety of colours will be provided to create a contrasting flower with which to embellish your hat when finished. Places limited, so booking essential. Tickets £15pp.

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your own apple tree. There will be more than 20 local apple varieties to choose from. No need to book, just drop in. You’ll be able to take away a grafted tree for only a fiver, limited to a maximum of two per person.

Feb 16 - 24 HALF-TERM TRAIL AT COTEHELE Wrap up warm and get out and about on the Cotehele estate on this fun free trail.

Mar 15 SPRING PUDDINGS AT THE EDGCUMBE TEA-ROOM Join in for an evening of sweet treats inside the historic Edgcumbe tea-room on the banks of the river Tamar on Cotehele Quay. Start with a bowl of soup, then indulge in four homemade desserts created from the best of the season’s ingredients. If you love puddings, this is a night out you won’t want to miss. Try different recipes every season. £20pp, book via 01579 351346 Mar 16 - 17 DAFFODIL WEEKEND AT COTEHELE Delight in the variety of daffodils across the estate. Come and see the wonderful collection of daffodils grown on Cotehele Estate. There will be a display of historic and new varieties of daffodils plus a guided tour of daffodils in the garden and daffodil sculptures. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. @PlymMag

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New home for independent cinema in Plymouth After an incredible 40 years of films at Looe Street, Plymouth Arts Centre’s cinema has moved to a new home and formally opened to the public in January.

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Thanks to backing from Plymouth City Council and the support of over 200 backers to a recently run Crowdfunder, Plymouth Arts Centre’s unique cinema is secure and is now relocated to its new home and doubled in size, while allowing it to remain wholly independent.

The new 118-seat auditorium has been built in Plymouth College of Art’s city centre building at Tavistock Place over the Christmas and New Year period.

The new venue opened to the public on January 11 with special screenings of Stan and Ollie, on the day of the film’s release in the UK. The cinema will continue to screen the best in independent British, American and world films, with a few old classics for good measure. The French Film Festival UK will also be featured in the first week of February for a selection of the finest new French cinema.

Chair of Plymouth Arts Centre’s Board of Trustees, Andrew Brewerton, said: “Moving from the Looe Street address is emotional for many people, but the fact is that it is no longer fit for purpose. Audiences are the heart of Plymouth Arts Centre and the thing that drives it forward.

“It will continue to be run by Plymouth Arts Centre’s Cinema programmer Anna Navas and the team from Plymouth Arts Centre, who will take special care to bring the quality and breadth of films, friendly atmosphere and grown-up cinema experience with them.”

Tim Bolton, Vice Principal at Plymouth College of Art, said: “Plymouth College of Art shares many fundamental values with Plymouth Arts Centre and we have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship spanning numerous years. “We’re confident that the new, enhanced space will improve the viewing experience for cinema-goers, and hope that together our shared resources will enable Plymouth Arts Centre to continue their mission to bring independent cinema to the city.”

Special offers To celebrate the opening of the new venue, there are a number of offers available Attend one of the Discovery screenings and enjoy watching a film in the new cinema for only £2.50 per ticket. There are three Discovery screenings in January and February which are Suspiria January 30, 8.15pm: The Old Man and the Gun February 14, 6pm; and Green Book February 28, 8.30pm. The £1.50 online booking fee is also being waived for any booking made online until the end of February.

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Boiler Service just There is also an exclusive 2 for 1 offer for Plymouth Magazine readers! Treat yourself and a guest to any film in the new cinema for the price of a Full Price ticket. To redeem the offer, quote ‘241PACMAG’ when booking online or at the Box Office. The offer is valid on full price tickets for films showing until February 28, and limited to one application per customer. Full Price tickets cost £9 for evening screenings and £7 for matinées.

Where to find the new cinema The new cinema is located inside Plymouth College of Art’s main campus at Tavistock Place. Go through Plymouth College of Art’s main entrance and turn right, for the Box Office and Café/Bar. Disabled access is available via a wheelchair lift and there are four wheelchair spaces in the cinema. Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday: 5pm-8.30pm; Saturday: 1pm-8.30pm Sunday and Monday Closed To find out more about Plymouth Arts Cinema’s new programme and book tickets visit www.plymouthartscentre. org

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Feb 1 ANATOMY LAB LIVE The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Road Dinner and dissection evening based solely around surgical techniques.

The 2019 tour focuses on surgery and the corrective intervention methods used to treat pathology. You’ll learn the mechanism of diseases and how this affects the gross anatomy as you gown up ready for live theatre working on real specimens. After your two course evening meal, the drapes will go up (literally) and a fully working state of the art operating theatre will reveal the patient. Your dining table will extend to become a draped theatre table as you call for ‘suction’ and we begin examining and preparing the delicate organs structures using the real surgical equipments. A focused evening event built by medical academics to strengthen understanding of how the human body works.

Whether you’re a beginner, an undergraduate student or a practicing professional, the hands on dissection will teach and refresh everything you need to know about the human body.

Until Mar 16 BIRDS, ROCKS, RIVERS, ISLANDS Levinsky Gallery, Plymouth University Birds, butterflies, streams, pastures, moors, beaches and seas around us fill many bookshop shelves and the pages of critical reviews. Such preoccupations have also flourished within the visual arts, in particular fine art and photography programmes in universities such as Plymouth.

Jem Southam, who was Professor of Photography at the University of Plymouth until 2018, and one of the UK’s leading photographers, has contributed enormously to this field with a series of extended photographic works which explore the social and cultural legacies of post-industrial landscapes. In this exhibition, he shows, for the first time, a series of studies which he has made while travelling and walking, featuring a number of key natural features, as well as using a number of different cameras and capture systems, and a variety of printing methods.

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CHARITY MATTERS Hoofbeats founder Sharon Vieira

Equine sanctuary faces winter challenges From humble beginnings nearly 20 years ago, Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation Sanctuary has grown year on year.

A little known charity based on the outskirts of Plymouth, Hoofbeats has been hard at work successfully rescuing and rehoming over 150 horses and ponies of every shape, size and background. With around 25 residents currently in their care awaiting forever homes or being rehabilitated by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the sanctuary faces rising costs in winter and is seeking help.

Sharon Vieira, founder of Hoofbeats said: “Winter has always been a difficult season for us, with wet and cold weather meaning our horses require extra help against the elements.”

Caring for so many horses comes at a hefty cost; the charity predicts that their hay bill alone will be over £6000, with residents expected to eat their way through around 20 bales a month.

“Add on the cost of feed, regular maintenance and waterproof rugs, and winter can be a daunting time, ” added Sharon.

If this wasn’t enough to worry about, Hoofbeats fears the new microchipping law will add to rising costs. Introduced last October in the hope of preventing abuse and improving welfare, the law requires all equines to be microchipped and gives owners just two years to complete

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the procedure. With such a large number of residents, Sharon explained how this will be expensive.

"Each microchip costs between £20 and £30, plus the cost of the vet who will carry out the procedure. We also can’t forget our more difficult horses and ponies with behavioural problems and fear of humans.”

Currently negotiating a minutely rate with local vets, Hoofbeats’ fundraising efforts are already well under way as a result.

Despite increasing winter costs, the team at Hoofbeats remain positive. Focusing on spreading the word about their charity, Sharon explained that they have remained relatively unknown until recently.

“We’ve been under the radar for too long so this past year we’ve really pushed ourselves to raise awareness of our work.”

Having entered a competition run by a social media company, the sanctuary won a promotional video which was released last November. The charity hopes that the new emotive four minute video will help explain the work Hoofbeats does to both ‘horsey’ and ‘non-horsey’ folk alike.

Showcasing their ‘as natural as possible’ set up, the video follows the Hoofbeats horses and ponies as they run as a herd and interact just as they would in the wild. Striving to use whatever rehabilitation and training methods work best for each individual, the sanctuary also prides itself on taking the time it takes with each resident to find them their forever

loving home.

"With so much to cover, fitting all these elements into the short video time frame was no mean feat – but we are incredibly pleased with the end result” said Sharon.

Sharon praised longterm supporter ‘The Farmyard Café’ which does a fantastic job at spreading the word on Hoofbeats’ behalf.

“Being in close A welcome donation proximity to the for the sanctuary Hoofbeats site, the cafe enables us to provide a warm and welcoming place for volunteers to use as a base.

Not only this, but local people can learn of our work through the donated space that we now use as a charity horse-wear shop; and we have definitely noticed a rise in interest in our work as a result.”

Having heard of the charity’s imminent winter plight through staff at the café, Plymouth’s masons were recently able to assist the sanctuary, giving a £500 donation to help with their rising costs.

Despite this generous donation, there is still a long way for the sanctuary to go in terms of costs, and the team are hard at work fundraising as we speak.

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Dorothy, who is 78 and lives in Staddiscombe, had a hip replacement operation last year having already had both knees replaced since 2000. “My other hip needs replacing as well, but I don’t have a date for that yet,” she said.

With her mobility impairment, Dorothy had found it increasingly difficult getting in and out of her bath.

“I was really worried that if I fell in the process I could easily crack my head on the sink. It was a bit of a nightmare and I was constantly frightened that I might have an accident.

“I knew I needed a new bathroom, but wasn’t sure how to proceed. Then my neighbours told me about their new bathroom and invited me to have a look at it,” she added.

“I was really impressed with their new bathroom and knew straight away that was what I needed!”

The neighbours’ bathroom had been supplied and installed by Dream Bathrooms, a family business based in Compton. So Dorothy contacted the company and met with proprietor Steve Short.

“Steve was wonderful,” said Dorothy. “He gave me lots of help and advice in deciding how to convert my existing bathroom into something suitable for me, given my mobility problems.”

Steve said: “Dorothy had a bath which was quite deep and difficult to access as well as a large sink which presented a potential hazard if she fell or tripped. There was very little room to move in the bathroom as it was previously laid out.

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Dorothy’s bathroom dream has come true install the biggest shower we could to make life much easier and safer for Dorothy.”

Steve designed a totally new layout for Dorothy’s bathroom, featuring a spacious shower with low level access and grab rails for added safety.

A new comfort height toilet with concealed cistern, featuring soft closing seat and cover was also included, along with a stylish marble sink and vanity unit. A ladder towel rail and bathroom cabinet with mirror were also installed.

Fittings included chrome rainfall shower head and separate rinse attachment and chrome mixer sink tap The bathroom was completely clad with floor-to-ceiling shower panelling featuring contrasting blizzard sparkle and classic marble finish.

The work also involved complete replastering, new downlighters to replace the old strip lighting and matching grey cushion vinyl flooring.

Dorothy said: “I’m absolutely delighted with my new bathroom.

It has made such a huge Dorothy chats to Steve Short of Dream Bathrooms difference. IT has made life much easier and I feel so much safer and happier now.”

The bathroom transformation project took just five days and Dorothy was impressed with the Dream Bathrooms team.

“They kept the mess to a minimum and always tided up each night, which was greatly appreciated. The quality of the workmanship was second to none.”

Dream Bathrooms have carried out similar projects for homeowners all across the city. They are experts in the installation of disabled and easy access bathrooms, wet rooms and walk in baths and showers.

Steve said: “We are a family run business with traditional old fashioned values that we pride ourselves on. We always go the extra mile to deliver exactly what our customer wants.

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TRAVEL MATTERS

Taking in the sights and sounds of Singapore and Bali

Victor and Lisa enjoying the sights of Bali

The first thing I realised when planning my own holiday to Bali was that it was going to involve a lot of flying.

The idea of a three-night stopover in Singapore along the way seemed the perfect way to break the journey and take in a city that had long been on my wish list.

Lisa and I love city-breaks with New York far and away our favourite. Something we have learned on our many visits there is that the braver we are in terms of exploring the more we enjoy our time away. So how to approach a new and mysterious place we may never visit again? Obviously, I asked a travel agent!

My brother Anthony had been to Singapore 10 years ago and recommended we hire a driver for the day to show us the main sights. This was great advice, but I was worried that unless we organised something before we travelled, valuable time would be lost sorting things out on arrival.

To be honest when I texted the telephone number on the business card Anthony’s driver had given him all those years ago, I didn’t expect much. To my surprise Patrick OK Ngo replied within a couple of minutes and after a quick check on his prices I booked a 11am pick-up for our first morning.

The flight from Heathrow to Singapore takes around 13 hours and we were glad to stretch our legs rather than riding the many electric-walkways to baggage reclaim. The airport is vast, clean and super well-organised. It wasn’t a shock when our cases appeared on the carousel almost instantly.

What was rather unnerving was how few of our fellow passengers were staying here, clearly the vast majority had opted to fly onwards without a pit-stop.

Our taxi transfer was standing-by and we were whisked to the Pan Pacific Hotel within a few minutes hardly having a moment to take in our new surroundings.

Therein lies the problem with city breaks; by the time you’ve got your bearings it’s time to leave.

The hotel was of a good standard and we upgraded to a Club Room to gain Victor and Lisa with access to a champagne breakfast and tour guidePatrick evening drinks with canapés. Although a

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little more expensive than a standard room this gave us some structure to our stay and helped a lot with daily budgeting. There were certainly some guests taking full advantage of the 'free-drinks' and why not you’re on holiday.

I still had my doubts as to whether Patrick our tour guide would turn-up, but at 10.50am my telephone buzzed, and he was waiting in reception. The

By Victor Goord beauty of having a private tour is the opportunity to explain what you of Peter Goord would like to see and at what pace.

Travel We saw lots, quickly and took full advantage of Patrick’s knowledge getting him to point out shops, bars and restaurants that we would explore later.

By 4pm we had seen all the major sights, ridden the cable car and wandered around Chinatown in Patrick’s reassuring company. Thanks to this wonderful orientation the next couple of days were filled with adventure combining a bit of walking, public transport and the local version of Uber.

It is amazing how much cheaper and more exciting a city becomes when you know your way around.

Apart from the opportunity to break-up the journey our Singapore stay gave us the chance to book gentle lunchtime flights for the onward journey to Bali. It was lovely to arrive at The Elysian in time for afternoon tea and still catch the last couple of hours of sunshine sitting beside our own private pool before dinner.

I’ve noticed increasingly our customers try to avoid night flights and early hotel check-outs when booking their own holidays and it certainly makes sense.

You can often make your whole travelling experience so much nicer by paying a little more for convenient flight times.

The town of Seminyak is the busiest and most commercial in Bali and we had chosen The Elysian Hotel very carefully

noting its position set back from the main drag, but still close to the beach.

The distances were walkable, but it’s important to bear in mind the humidity when considering where to stay and occasionally we used taxis in the evenings.

Indonesia remains fundamentally a Third World country and although you are perfectly safe this doesn’t stop the locals doing their best to fiddle you out of a few extra 'dollars' whenever possible. This is best illustrated by the constant warning you are given by the hotel and tour operator staff to only use the official Blue Bird Taxi Group.

These drivers are easily identified as their cars are a unique pale blue colour and bear a distinct bluebird logo. All their fares are monitored and metered.

On our second evening I confidently hailed down an official looking taxi only for Lisa to pull me back at the last moment. I had inadvertently mistaken a cunningly named 'Blue Biro' taxi with its virtually identical livery for the real thing. Apparently, this would only have resulted in a hugely inflated price for our short journey, perhaps £10 instead of £2, but it was an eyeopening experience.

Most visitors to Bali enjoy a twin-centre holiday combining the scenery and culture of the north with a separate beach stay. As we only had a week, we decided to hire a driver and take a couple of day trips from our Seminyak base. This allowed us to make visits as diverse as ancient temples, a coffee plantation and a monkey forest, but I think in truth we probably only scratched the surface of this fascinating country.

The main objective of our stay was a relaxing sunshine

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break and The Elysian delivered this faultlessly. The hotel is made-up of just 27 private villa style rooms each with its own high-walled garden featuring a private pool and sun deck.

Experiencing the ‘Bali If you preferred, Swing’ at Ubud was one of the highlights of the breakfast could be trip served directly to your villa and the quality of the food was excellent. I found myself craving their delicious Banana Pancakes every morning, just writing this article has my mouth watering, how strange it is what we remember most?

Seminyak runs seamlessly along the beach into its slightly more traditional neighbours Legian and Kuta. The three combined offer an incredible array of places to shop, eat and drink. I don’t think the word commercialised captures quite how busy it is.

Contrast this with our visit to Ubud in the heart of Bali where it felt like you could breathe in the culture. I found the eclectic mix of magnificent terraced fields, ancient monuments and an altogether quieter way of life quite charming. It’s hard to imagine we were on the same island.

Bali is about extremes and it is possible to find a balance here to suit almost any tourist. Our long walks along the beach, stopping off at an impromptu bean-bag beach bar for a cool drink and stumbling upon new places to eat each day gave us the battery recharge we needed.

I hope we will get the chance to visit again one day and perhaps allow ourselves more time to really get to know this wonderful country. I feel there are a lot more adventures to be had in alluring Bali.

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FAMILY MATTERS

Ana Broad (left) and Sam Wolf from Plymouth NSPCC Centre

Life-changing work of the NSPCC in Plymouth Children as young as four whose lives may have been turned upside down by sexual abuse are being helped to rebuild their lives by a dedicated team of NSPCC workers in Plymouth.

Children’s service practitioners Ana Broad and Sam Wolf have opened up about the therapeutic sessions they run at the children’s charity’s local support centre at Cattedown, which includes early-intervention work with young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour.

Ana Broad said: “We are very honest with children about the reason they are coming. We don’t shy away from that. It’s important for them to know that we know what happened and while we won’t push them or hurry them to talk about it, it isn’t a secret.”

Children get to know their practitioner through weekly, hourly sessions that last up to a year. Their safe carer will also be supported as they’ll often be feeling shocked or confused themselves. They have an important role to play in helping their child move on in a positive way.

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don’t just happen in that one hour a week," said Ana. “It might be they have a session with us and for the rest of the week they have thoughts pinging around their head. We need to be sure there is someone at home who can recognise what they need and support them through it.”

Each child will choose the therapy room they want to be their safe space for their time on the programme.

“The children, in a lot of cases, have missed out on predictability and safety, so for them to know exactly what to expect each time is reassuring,” added Ana. Children’s toys, sand pits, dolls houses, puppets and plastic figurines adorn the rooms, helping them communicate through play.

Ana works with children on the Letting the Future In programme, which helps young people who have been sexually abused come to terms with their past and look towards the future.

“I ask children to place people on different islands in the sand. Always island is safe and it’s their island they have ownership of,” said Ana. “Sometimes island has a bridge and the child has the key to the gate so those people can only come over

sometimes. And then they have far away island where they can put dangerous people.”

The three-island method helps children indicate who the offender or offenders may be.

Ana added: “It is important they feel free and safe to talk about whatever they want to in that room and that is respected.”

Practitioners will be honest with children that if they need to talk to their parents, the police or managers for safeguarding reasons then they will.

“I’ve had children draw me pictures of themselves with loads of worries around them and by the last session there are just a couple of worries,” she said.

“One little girl I was seeing was a whole ball of emotions and was hurting herself because she was really muddled up about what happened. She was only four when she arrived. I saw that little girl change from a chaotic bundle of emotion to a much calmer child.

“I love my work. I am proud of the little people I see and I wouldn’t do anything different.”

The work Ana, Sam and their teams do can be life-changing for children and their families.

Turn the Page, which supports children who are displaying harmful sexual behaviour, is quite different, but in both programmes the emotions are the same for the child - anger, frustration, guilt, shame and fear.

Often children harm another sexually because of their own childhood experiences. Sam helps children recognise how

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they are behaving, what the triggers may be and aid them manage any harmful sexual thoughts they may have.

“Research shows if a young person completes this programme through adolescence it has a huge implication on stopping that behaviour before it escalates,’ she says.

“Young people are very different to adults. They may start to display harmful sexual behaviour because of neglect, domestic abuse, blurred sexual boundaries or access to sexualised material.

We want to get them the support they need as soon as we can.”

By safely working through their past experiences, Sam helps them identify healthy and harmful behaviour. The sessions are child-led and they’re given the time to talk about what’s happened.

“A lot of young people come in very nervous, full of shame with their head down and offer no eye-contact,” said Sam. “Over time you build a therapeutic relationship with them and you see massive change as you go on a journey with them. Their confidence and knowledge grows and you see their ambition and drive for things to be a lot more positive.”

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By Derek Anderson & Fiona Newton of Plymouth Garden Centre You don’t have to wait long for colour to start coming in the garden and in February we see lots of our familiar favourites bursting into bloom.

Snowdrops are quintessentially reminiscent of woodland walks in late winter. They are the first signal that the seasons are preparing to change and things are on the move. They are a real stalwart that pushes on through regardless of the weather, easily shrugging off snow and frost. They can flower as early as January or as late as March depending on the season, but they generally come to their peak in February.

The white hanging flowers are delicately scented and release a honey like scent that fills the air in warm days. They generally grow to a height of 15cm (6ins), depending on the variety, with the tallest being 22cm (8.5ins) and the smallest being 5cm (2ins).

The spread after a few years can be between 30-60cm (1-2ft), but if left undisturbed they can form impressive carpets of white flowers in spring. Snowdrops can grow in most positions but prefer a shaded to partially shaded position ideally beneath shrubs or trees, where they can be left undisturbed. They will grow in most soil types but prefer a soil that doesn’t dry out too much in the summer.

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Plant of the month Our plant of the month for February is the Camellia. It’s a shrub with truly spectacular flowers. Nothing at this time of year can compete with the beauty and size of its flowers.

The flowers are similar to roses in appearance and come in a wide range of colours from white, cream, pink, red and bi-coloured and can completely smother the plant. They are bright and showy and worth a spot in any garden. They can be grown in beds, borders or pots and need very little looking after.

The only requirement they need is that they prefer acidic soil, so as long as you plant them in ericaceous soil or feed them with an acidic plant fertiliser they will be happy. They prefer a shady spot but will cope quite happily with full sun if kept moist.

Camellias can vary in size from 2.4m (8’) to 5m (15’) depending the cultivar, so always make sure you check the labels.

They can however be kept to a suitable size with pruning.

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February f bursting in available such as You’re Beautiful, Truly Loved’ and All My Loving. For those who don’t like roses, why not give a red-themed arrangement, planted with primroses and tulips. We have a beautiful deep red double primrose aptly named ‘Valentine’ that looks great in pots and will make a beautiful, heartfelt gift.

Speaking of primroses, they, like snowdrops, are another classic British woodlander. These pretty little plants never fail to impress and bring cheer in the gloomiest of days. The native variety holds a special place in the heart of many gardeners but it has been slowly disappearing from our woodlands and hedgerows over the years due to loss of habitat.

Help revive this much loved British native by planting a few in your garden and letting them spread. From the original native primrose, many new varieties have been bred and growers have introduced a primrose variety in every colour of the spectrum, including double, single, stripped and bi-coloured blooms. There is one for every taste and colour scheme.

Their large blooms and bright, bold colours make them perfect candidates for filling your pots and baskets at this time of year. They require very little maintenance, other than a little deadheading and will reward you with glorious colour throughout the entire spring.

Plant them with spring flowering bulbs such as hyacinths, daffodils and tulips and you will have perfect, low maintenance, show stopping pots for months.

They prefer a rich, fertile soil that doesn’t dry out, Westland’s Jacks Magic is perfect for them, in a partially shaded Lungwort spot. However if you are using them in your spring pots and baskets, then they will cope with full spring sun as long as they don’t dry out.

When you change your baskets and pots over in the summer, just plant your primroses in a shady spot, out of the baking summer sun.

A great group of companion plants for snowdrops, camellias and primroses are Pulmonarias (also known as Lungwort). These wonderful plants provide masses of flowers in spring, in shades of blue, pink, purple, red and white. They are native to Europe and some varieties grow wild in Britain which makes them perfectly able to thrive in British gardens. The most readily available Pulmonaria is Pulmonaria officinalis, which is often thought of as an old

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favourites nto bloom cottage garden plant, however with new recent introductions, such as Pulmonaria Blue Ensign, they are starting to be viewed as trendy and quite contemporary. This is a variety that produces green, velvety strap like leaves that the purest blue star shaped flowers stand above, from afar, it resembles a giant gentian. Unlike other varieties the flowers remain blue and don’t fade.

Many Pulmonarias start out blue or purple and fade to pink or red, meaning that a single plant can have many clusters of different coloured flowers at the same time. After they have finished flowering, they then put on a fresh flush of foliage, the foliage in its own right is enough reason to grow them. The leaves tend to be green, with silver spots, blotches, streaks or near enough entirely silver.

They are very attractive and compliment summer flowering perennials such as the acid green flowers of Euphorbias (especially those with plum coloured foliage), the pale green leaves and vibrant flowers of Hemerocallis and the pretty golden grasses, such as Carex or Hakonechloa. The best place to grow Pulmonarias is in a cool, shady place, under trees or shrubs or at the base of a shady wall or fence is perfect. Pulmonarias hate drying out in summer, this can cause them to get mildew, keep them moist and it won’t be an issue.

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