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This month I’m delighted to report that we are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Plymouth Magazine.

It was in May 2004 that our first edition was distributed in the city and since then we have published every month - apart from one in the early years when we combined our December and January issues.

Today, we’re proud of the fact that the Plymouth Magazine has grown to become not only the largest free distribution magazine of its kind in the city - but also in Devon and the the rest of the South West.

It’s thanks to the continued support of advertisers - many of which have been with us for many years - that we have been able to steadily increase distribution and pagination over the years.

In the last 15 years we have been delighted to highlight all the good things going on in the city as well as reporting on the achievements and successes of individuals, businesses, charities and other voluntary organisations.

In particular we have endeavoured to promote local independent and family-run businesses - which truly represent the backbone of the local economy. The retail sector in particular has had to cope with significant challenges in the last decade-and-a-half and we remain committed to supporting local retailers whenever we can.

There have been a lot of changes in Plymouth over the last 15 years - many of them for the better. We’ve seen the Drake Circus development, regeneration of Devonport and latterly North Prospect as well as the city’s growing prominence in marine industries. We look forward to bringing our readers more good news in the coming months and years.

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CONTENTS MAY 2019 EDITION

COLIN’S TRIBUTE

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TANNERS’ LANDMARK

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Top chefs Chris and James Tanner, who run the Barbican Kitchen, talk about their 20 years serving up fine food for diners in Plymouth.

HOLIDAY GUIDE

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Laura Joint meets up with Neil Stallard of Plymouth’s Host Galleries to talk about their first year in business and ambitious plans for the future.

WHAT’S ON

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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Artist Colin Pethick is using his skills to paint one of the elephants for St Luke’s Elmer Giant Parade - as a tribute to his late wife Zheng who was cared for by the hospice.

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Colin’s mammoth masterpiece inspired by Zheng

Colin Pethick

When gifted local artist Colin Pethick learned of the opportunity to lend his talent to St Luke’s by painting one of the elephant sculptures for this summer’s Elmer’s Big Parade, it was an opportunity he simply didn’t want to miss.

It was the chance to support his local hospice and at the same time pay tribute to his wonderful wife Zheng, who was cared for by St Luke’s before she passed away.

Just recently, Colin has been busy completing his masterpiece at St Luke’s Herd HQ at Western Approach, giving the public the opportunity to see part of his painting process on the rather unusual ‘canvas’ of a three-dimensional elephant sculpture.

Watching him at work and hearing him speak, it is clear Colin’s creation – which he has called ‘The Beauty of Transcience’ – is a real labour of love for Zheng, whom he met while in China.

Her influence and that of her homeland shine through, as does his great affection for her, as he speaks movingly of their time together before Colin with sadly, Zheng, who his wife Zheng had cancer, died.

Having met later in life while Colin – who is also an art tutor – was on an internship in China, the two enjoyed a long distance friendship, corresponding as penpals before Colin returned to Zheng and

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Colin said: “When we met, Zheng was working as an interpreter and she was also an artist, and we hit it off. After we married and she came to live with me in the UK, she did an art degree at the University of Plymouth, which she so enjoyed – she was a really good painter and I learned so much from her.

“We had ten wonderful years together before she was diagnosed. They told us she had this very rare form of lung cancer; there was no history of it in her family.

“It was towards the end that St Luke’s became involved, and it was the Crisis team who got her well enough to stay with me at home because it was her wish to die there. The care was just so good all round and I never would have coped without St Luke’s help.”

Alongside Colin through this heart-breaking time was St Luke’s bereavement support worker Andy Searle, providing a listening ear when he needed it most.

And it was Andy, knowing Colin’s artistic talent as well as his high opinion of St Luke’s, who brought to his attention the opportunity to submit a design for one of the mammoth mob of elephant sculptures for Elmer’s Big Parade.

Colin said: “I just thought, yes, what a fantastic project! And it’s the least I can do to give something back.

“My Elmer is like a little legacy for Zheng, of all the things she liked – the things that got her going as an artist and the things we celebrated. I managed to work them into the design, which I’ve called ‘The Beauty of Transience’.

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references and symbols of transcience, of mortality, that they use there. So the theme is life and death, and how you deal with death.

"It was Andy’s bereavement support that was such a help to me – it made a tremendous difference. He said to me quite early on, 'You’ll find that the good memories will come through. The good things you did together, they will outweigh the bad times.'

"He then really got me to talk about the bad times, and he was right. I found that tremendously cathartic.”

Having perfected his painting, Colin is now looking forward to seeing his Elmer among the others that will make up St Luke’s sculpture trail with a difference.

He said: “It’s exciting! Elmer’s Big Parade is educational and will work on so many levels. It’s lovely to have the opportunity to be involved. I thank St Luke’s, I really do.”

Elmer’s Big Parade will run in Plymouth from July 8 to September 16 and is a partnership between St Luke’s, Wild in Art and Andersen Press, encouraging open and honest conversations about the ‘taboo’ subjects of death, dying and bereavement that can help us all, including schoolchildren who are bereaved and those who strive to support them.

The project will also raise money for St Luke’s – the finale being the auction of the 40 unique elephant sculptures to secure funds to further its compassionate care.

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BUSINESS MATTERS Neil Stallard (left) and Edward Waite

Host Galleries marks first birthday with ‘The Big One’ Exhibition Plymouth’s Host Galleries is celebrating its first anniversary with a major two-week exhibition in May, featuring its three best-selling artists.

The artists include Edward Waite, whose exhibition helped to launch the gallery over the Easter holiday weekend last year. Joining him is Amy Louise, who also happens to be Edward’s wife, and Ben Jeffery. All three are creating brand new collections especially for the exhibition, which is called ‘The Big One’ and runs from May 4 to 19.

There’s a real treat in store for art lovers, with the chance to meet and see the artists at work in a ‘live studio’ at the gallery in Whimple Street from midday to 5pm on Saturday May 4: “I think this Amy Louise must be a first, getting three artists in a live studio at the same time,” said Host Galleries owner Neil Stallard.

“I’ve asked them to create new collections that I think will go down really well here and the pieces will be taking over the entire gallery for the two weeks.”

Edward, who is well known internationally for his cityscapes, is presenting ‘Merging Concepts’ – a collection of 3-D resin pieces; Amy is exhibiting a new set of paintings that show off her quirky take on the natural world; and Ben, who is best known for his striking paintings of superheroes,

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is creating a “British Icon series’ with a twist – paintings of some of Britain’s iconic figures, including Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Cary Grant and the Rolling Stones.

When Neil opened Host Galleries, his aim was to bring something completely new to Plymouth and the wider South West – and it’s safe to say he has succeeded. At the outset, he completely renovated the building to create the stunning space. And, with white leather sofas and tables and chairs, the gallery is somewhere for people to meet and chat about art.

“The first year has exceeded all our expectations,” he said.

“There’s nowhere else with the same offering in the region, which is one of the reasons we get people from all across the South West visiting us.

“And the gallery is constantly evolving,” he added. “Every two to three weeks we ensure the gallery is refreshed with new pieces by UK and international artists so that every time you come in, there’s something new to see. Around that, we also have regular exhibitions. This year, I’m putting the focus on themes and we have some very strong exhibitions with a number of artists in each of them.”

Following on from The Big One, the Flora exhibition from June 2 to 17 features artists Leanne Christie, Jean Picton, Victoria France and Kimberly Harris, and from July 6 to 21, the gallery is hosting

Graffito, a collective of artists who take their inspiration from aspects of urban culture.

Among them is street artist, Mr Cenz, who has 40,000 followers on Instagram: “He is immense,” said Neil.

“He will have the entire back wall of the gallery.

Again, this is something completely new for Plymouth.”

There are further exhibitions later in the year – ‘New Horizons’ in August, focusing on the dramatic style of seascapes and skylines – and ‘Animal Magic’ in the autumn.

For Neil, finding and bringing artists to the gallery is one of the best parts of the job: “My passion is creativity and I love the process of working with the artists, of coming up with something that works for the people of Plymouth. But we are still establishing ourselves and now, it’s about building an offering that people want.”

As part of that, Host Galleries has just taken on a specialist frame-maker and is offering a framing service for customers.

And Neil is also keen to showcase the work of local talent: “We are now working with more local artists, like Martin Bush, Tamsin Pearse, Eve Hayman, Lara Phillips, and our first sculptor, Elisabeth Hadley. It’s important for us to connect with the local art community and it’s something I always planned to do.”

But it’s not just here in Plymouth where Host Galleries is making a mark. The gallery has also hosted three international exhibitions in Los Angeles (with Andrei

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Protsouk), Dubai (with Edward Waite) and at the Sundance Film Festival (with Ben Jeffery): “I’ve been using my contacts overseas to help find new international markets for UK artists and I’m pleased to say that those events were well received.

“Another highlight of the past year for me was when we hosted a charity exhibition here for local people with learning disabilities and autism who are supported by Yourway.

Seeing the look on their faces when they saw their work exhibited in the gallery was wonderful.”

The Big One exhibition is sponsored by Plymouth firm, Sound Financial Management, and there are sponsorship opportunities for other local companies to get involved with future exhibitions – contact Neil to discuss the benefits.

Exhibition show times are 9am – 5.30pm on Monday to Saturday and midday to 4pm on Sundays. Normal opening times outside of exhibitions are 10am – 5pm on Monday to Saturday and midday to 4pm on Sundays.

Visit the Host Galleries website for more about all the exhibitions and artists at the gallery and the new framing service. You can also pick up a free glossy brochure from the gallery and see the very latest information and photos on the Instagram and Facebook pages.

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FOOD MATTERS

Ryan's reader recipe!

Ryan Marsland

Here’s the latest in our new magazine feature in which talented chef Ryan Marsland of The Fig Tree@36 restaurant in Stonehouse shares a recipe for one of their popular dishes.

In this issue Ryan introduces readers to one of their popular dishes. Ryan said: "We’ve had hummus on our menu in one variation or another since we opened. It’s such a versatile dish, a quick snack, starter, a light lunch or as part of a meze plate, perfect now the warm weather is coming (he says as the hail beats down on the restaurant window!!)

“Hummus is quite a simple recipe, with just a few core ingredients, but the simplest recipes are the ones that get taken for granted…. I’ve had great hummus, but I’ve definitely had poor hummus as well!

“You can use tinned chickpeas, but I’d always advise going for dried, you have to think slightly in advance, but its worth it, tinned chickpeas have that, erm, well tinned flavour!

Hummus - Fig Tree favourite Ingredients 300g dried chickpeas – soaked in water in the fridge overnight 3 tbsp tahini 6 tbsp rape seed oil 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves of garlic A pinch of cumin seeds 1 lemon squeezed Instructions Drain your soaked chick peas, put in a pan and boil until soft.

Drain and allow to cool.

Put all ingredients except oils into a blender.

As they blend down slowly add the oils, a lot of recipes use just olive oil, I find it too strong, so a combination of olive and rape seed oil works well for me.

The mix will take all the oil.

The secret of a good, light and smooth hummus is the blending, we blend ours for about 5 minutes, the hummus should actually be slightly warm when it has bended enough.

Try tasting it after a minute and then after 4 or 5 minutes, I guarantee you’ll taste the difference.

Now your hummus has finished blending, season to your taste with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

That’s it you’re done. We like to serve ours with fresh lemon, smoked oil, normal olive oil is good also, and lots of fresh bread.

The possibilities are endless though, you can top with spices, feta, goats’ cheese, fresh crunchy veggies, fresh veg purees (carrot/butternut) stirred into your humus give it another twist or a simple pesto, made by blending herbs, parmesan, nuts, garlic, lemon and oil. We also love picking fresh figs from our tree and slicing them on top.

So, as you can see a fairly straight forward recipe but a lovely complex and flavourful dish.

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The couple bought their house in Newton Ferrers last year and one of the first things they did was to completely gut the downstairs, getting rid of the old kitchen: “We ripped it all out,” said Peter. “We wanted to have a much more modern, open plan living area, so the old fireplace had to go to create enough space for a functional kitchen island. When KF Kitchens first came to see us, all that was left was a shell of a room.”

The design dilemma that Peter and Jane faced was that they wanted a kitchen and dining area that was light, bright and had a feeling of space. They also wanted plenty of storage and hi-tech appliances. At the same time, the house is full of character and the kitchen had to reflect that.

Enter Nathan, Simon, Derinda and the rest of the KF Kitchens crew: “The design they came up with achieved exactly what we wanted, a kitchen with straight lines, lots of space and a nice big island area to work on with plenty of practical storage. Basically, Nathan, who

designed it, did what worked – and at a very reasonable cost.”

Jane initially emailed KF Kitchens after learning that they are able to fit kitchens by her favoured kitchen brand, Burbidge: “We went into their showroom one Saturday lunchtime and they fitted us in for a consultation there and then. Nathan was very enthusiastic and offered lots of great advice.

“The other thing that impressed us was that Nathan drew up the design and gave us a cost immediately. It’s important to know what you’re getting for your money at an early stage so you can budget accordingly.

“He’d say: ‘My view is this’ or ‘this would work better than that and here’s why’ – and that sort of advice is very helpful. There are so many options, but they guide you through them very well. They didn’t try to sell us anything we didn’t want. They weren’t pushy. In fact, the whole process was very enjoyable.”

The fitting and associated plumbing and flooring all went smoothly, with the work done within the allotted time schedule. The main part of the kitchen is fitted with Burbidge Barnes shaker style white-painted timber doors, with a Blanco ceramic sink and a Quooker boiling tap. The appliances, by NEFF, are a slide-andhide steam combo main oven; a compact microwave combo oven; a large warming

drawer; a built-in dishwasher and a 60/40 fridgefreezer. Cupboards include concealed waste bin and a larder with attached spice rack and basket-style pull-out drawers.

The island is fitted with Burbidge Barnes shaker style painted doors in a shade called putty. It has four sets of drawers with pull-outs, and a NEFF induction hob. There is also a feature wine rack and book case at one end to maximise the space. The granite worktops were supplied and fitted by Mayflower Stone, and the flooring is timber-effect Karndean stripwood which has been used through into the hall and utility room areas. The utility room, meanwhile, offers an additional sink and matching Burbidge Barnes style storage cupboards.

Jane explained why she chose two different colours for the kitchen: “I wanted neutral colours and the white makes the main part of the kitchen nice and bright. But we went for a slightly different colour as the kitchen moves into the dining area, so that the island complements the furniture in that area. As the walls and units are neutral, we decided we needed a statement feature to tie the room together, so went for a bold patterned granite worktop. For us, the kitchen works perfectly. It’s a blend of old and new, and we are very pleased with it.”

And she added: “I would definitely recommend KF Kitchens. From the design stage through to the fitting stage, it was a very positive experience, handled by an extremely capable and experienced team.”

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Famed for their award-winning approach to modern British dining, acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs and brothers, Chris and James Tanner, are celebrating two decades of serving Plymouth with this year marking their 20th year in the restaurant trade.

At the heart of the city’s dining scene since 1999, and despite not being Devon natives, both Chris and James have become stars of the South West’s food industry, championing local produce and suppliers, while winning a reputation for creating simple, high quality, delicious food.

Opening their first restaurant, Tanners 20 years ago, the brothers have gone on to serve over a million guests, with their Barbican based brasserie, Barbican Kitchen, now a staple on the historic waterfront strip.

Playing a starring role in the resurgence of the region’s dining scene, Chris and James talked to the Plymouth Magazine about the future of the city’s food industry, their favourite memories from the past two decades, as well as how keeping it simple is their recipe for success.

Food for thought

Although born in Kent, the brothers were drawn to Devon after visiting the region as children, with Chris Tanner saying: “Our love affair with the region started more than 40 years ago, and we regularly went on family holidays to Devon’s coast – which included sailing on the River Dart.

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seemed like the perfect setting, offering an ideal mixture of modern and country living.

“The region is also home to some of the best ingredients and produce, with everything from meat and fish to vegetables available just a stone’s throw from our doorstep – for us, there was no better location to launch a restaurant.”

The risk paid off, with the launch of the brother’s first joint venture and fine dining restaurant, Tanners, in 1999, which quickly grew to become one of the city’s most popular eateries.

With their success growing, the brothers soon saw an opportunity to bring casual dining to the city, opening the Barbican Kitchen in the world-famous Plymouth Gin distillery in 2006.

Talking about one of their favourite moments from the past two decades, James Tanner said: “Winning AA Restaurant of the Year for England in 2006 at Tanners was a career defining moment for us, and it felt fantastic to not only earn that level of recognition, but also know that people were loving our approach to food!”

Keeping it simple

Despite making the difficult decision to close Tanners after 15 years to focus on running the Barbican Kitchen, the brothers have continued to go from strength to strength.

Talking about the key to their success, James said: “It’s about offering good food at a realistic price, and while tastes, trends and appetites might change over the years, our approach to food hasn’t.

“We are focused on keeping it simple and not overcrowding a dish, using only the best in high quality, locally sourced ingredients from our network of regional suppliers – many of which have been working with us since day one!

"While our menus are always evolving to reflect what’s in season, we are also known for doing the traditional well – for example, we have been using the same beer batter recipe for 20 years, which has always been one of our diner’s favourites!”

Foodie future

Talking about the future of the city’s dining scene, Chris said: “The future looks good for dining in Plymouth, and we hope to see a few more independent eateries popping up across the city. We would love for people to support them by visiting them regularly, rather than just every once in a while.

“People are also more interested in knowing where the food on their plate is coming from, so it’s important that independent businesses, like ours, support local suppliers – many of which are the best in the country.

"We hope that the Barbican Kitchen will always be part of the iconic Plymouth Gin Distillery, and look forward to welcoming our customers back over the next 20 years!”

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WHAT’S ON

THE LYRIC Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com Apr 18 - 20 WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Join an intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick, oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises on the way.

Apr 22 - 27 HAIR: THE MUSICAL Welcome to the ‘Age of Aquarius’.

It’s 1967 and Hair’s hippie ‘tribe’ youngsters in the East Village of New York are yearning to change the world, questioning authority and the American flag. Wild, colourful, sexually liberated and free, they are united in protest and song, under the shadow of the Vietnam War. Come and join the tribe and relive the summer of love!

Apr 28 ANDY FORD: LIVE AND ALL OVER THE FLIPPIN’ SHOP! He’s back! One of Plymouth’s favourite pantomime stars Andy Ford returns in his own riotous - yet at the same time quite ridiculous - one man stand-up comedy show. Bring the whole family, for a great night of laughter and mayhem!

May 2 - 4 SHEN YUN Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magic world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colourful costuming, high-tech backdrops and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theatre experience like no other.

May 6 - 11 ANNIE Set in 1930s New York, during the Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver

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Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family.

May 14 - 19 CIRQUE BERSERK! Combining contemporary cirque style artistry with adrenaline fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills. Don’t miss the world’s most hair-raising circus act - the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’, live on stage.

May 21 - 25 THE VERDICT Frank Galvin is a washed up veteran lawyer and an alcoholic.

He is presented with one last chance to redeem himself when he is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win. Up against the unforgiving medical establishment and the allpowerful Catholic Church, he courageously refuses an out of court settlement, believing it is negligence that has condemned a young mother. Smelling a cover up, he instead takes the case and the entire legal system to court.

May 26 THAT’LL BE THE DAY Highly acclaimed for its stunning live entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining rock and roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock and roll!

Jun 4 - 8 MATTHEW BOURNE’S ROMEO & JULIET Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story.

Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together.

Jun 11 - Jul 6 LES MISERABLES After nearly a decade sine the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed Broadway production of Boubil

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and Schönberg’s musical Les Miserables will be coming to Plymouth. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century.” Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 51 countries and in 22 languages, Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Drum Theatre ROYAL PARADE PLYMOUTH Box Office 01752 267222 Apr 15 -18 WOODLAND TALES WITH GRANDDAD Briarbush the old dog fox returns home to his den after a long day’s hunting to find his neighbours from the opposite valley distraught and scared. They have a message to tell him, a message, which could affect the future of his beloved woods. Briarbush knows there is only one human he can trust, a kindly man known by others as Granddad, a man who could help, and persuade the human people to change their ways, a man of kindness and compassion. But is there enough

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Apr 24 - 27 THE DEPARTMENT OF DISTRACTIONS The Department of Distractions: an organisation so clandestine you won’t have heard of them.

Until now. They say their job is to plant stories in the world “to make life more interesting”. Others would argue that their job is as much to stop us looking in certain directions. But things are starting to unravel. A story they started has got out of hand, they’ve lost control of it and now they’re in danger of being exposed. How far will they go to maintain their anonymity? How much are you willing to believe?

May 7 - 11 NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2019 The National Theatre Connections festival is a celebration of young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts.

Each year, ten new plays are commissioned for young people to perform, bringing together some of the most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. With 30 Partner Theatre festivals taking place across the country, Connections 2019 will involve at least 5,000 talented young people.

Theatres & Shows Jun 11 - 15 WE CAN TIME TRAVEL Since he was a boy, Dom has been receiving messages from the Traveller, a mysterious voice, at the edge of time. Join him for an experiment in DIY time travel as he sets out to change his fate.

Jump into a world of analogue synths, cassette tapes, live looping, epic storytelling and roaring songs to raise a rallying cry for our times.

Jun 19 - 22 2,000 STORIES This is a show about stories; the ones that have stayed with us, the ones we have forgotten and the ones we may have been forced to hear. Who decides on a selection of stories we are told and are we really listening anyway?

The spectacular production of Les Miserables is at the Theatre Royal from June 11

May 14 - 18 LET ME LOOK AT YOU A gay man wanders through Soho, thinking over losses and triumphs of the past 50 years of gay experience. There, right across the street, he spots a young motorcyclist parking his bike and is impelled to cross the road and introduce himself. Both hilarious and deeply moving, this celebration of LGBTQ+ history blends solo theatre with stand-up to glorious effect.

May 21 - 25 ARM Mireille and Mathieu unpack their paraphernalia at a flea market. Objects and toys they pick up turn out to be bursting with stories. These little scenes, gentle, poetic, cruel or comical, follow in quick succession.

Within this happy delirium, nothing is taken seriously, it’s a field of exploration, of absurd experiments. Surrealistic Belgian humour bursts with delightful absurdities and hilarious scenes.

Jun 4 - 8 THUNDER ROAD Part quintessentially British first aid training course, part ‘Thelma and Louise’, Thunder Road tells a story like you’ve never seen before, that will ring true in your heart and make you laugh until you cry. www.cornerstonevision.com

Jun 25 - 29 SEPTEMBER TIDE In a Cornish harbourside house lives the gifted, beautiful widow Stella. When Cherry, Stella’s daughter, brings her artist husband Evan home for the first time, Stella is shocked by the bohemian incompleteness of their marriage. She finds herself attracted to Evan and soon they are clearly in love, although much left unspoken. How can a mother admit to such feelings and contemplate their impact?

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WHAT’S ON Apr 27 STUART GOLDSMITH: END OF Stu’s back with a comic odyssey on how it works out in the end, and whether anyone cares.

Intelligent stand-up comedy for everybody, but of particular interest to people over thirty who’ve lost touch with all their old friends and can’t eat just one pain au chocolate. Featuring ultimates, absolutes and surprisingly few conclusions.

Apr 27 PLYMOUTH COMEDY CLUB Plymouth Comedy Club returns to the Plymouth Athenaeum for their first night of hilarity in 2019, where you can expect the usual trio of top stand up comedians, plus resident MC Chris Brooker.

May 11 THE VIEW FROM BEHIND THE FUTURISTIC ROSE TRELLIS Ravioli Me Away invite you to experience The View From Behind The Futuristic Rose Trellis, a poetic, vivid and generous multimedia extravaganza. The performance enthusiastically sings and dances its way through inner and outer realities, sifting through characters to reveal moments of golden clarity shared

by all. Escape escapism through this vivid, witty-wry opera about greed, aspiration and freedom.

CASTLE STREET, PLYMOUTH 01752 242021 www.b-bar.co.uk Apr 20 ANDY QUICK Andy’s Band create a cocktail of feel good funk, roots and wild blues. The tunes have a life of their own and the sound is impossible to pin down. Andy is a multifaceted songwriter and as with his first project Land of the Giants, this new live show has evolved into a fascinating mash up. Think soulful vocals, playful lyricism and enormous choruses wrapped around big beats and throbbing bass.

Apr 21 AGS CONNOLLY & LEO RONDEAU Oxfordshire’s own Ags Connolly returns to Plymouth with Texan based Leo Rondeau to bring a night of intimate acoustic

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by David Allen Coe, Johnny Paycheck and Guy Clark, Ags is a traditional country singer songwriter, who proudly supports the Ameripolitan movement, which is the rise of new music with traditional roots influence.

Leo Rondeau deals in stories candid, honest and plainspoken.

While country music is ostensibly known for wearing hearts on shirtsleeves, Rondeau is a musician for whom the man and the music are inextricable.

Comedian Stuart Goldsmith is appearing at the Barbican Theatre in April

Apr 24, May 8, May 22, Jun 12 CAFE ACOUSTICA Great local talent, hand picked by singer songwriter Jessie Mullen, performing their own original compositions.

Apr 25 KATE FERGUSON BAND Kate Ferguson Band are a fresh jazz duo that perform a mixture of popular standards and their own compositions. The bewtiching voice of Kate Ferguson intertwines perfectly with the be-boppin’ tones of Rich Hamer’s guitar playing to create delightful and care free jazz music. Between them, Kate and Rich have performed all over the UK and BBC Radio. Watch this space…

Apr 26 HOT CLUB OF STONEHOUSE Hot Club of Stonehouse bring the gypsy jazz of 1930s Paris ball musettes to present day Blighty.

Sultry, insouciant and swinging, their authentic Hot Club sound is uniquely anointed with the balmy and incomparable vocals of the divine Miss Becky Brine.

Apr 27 MATTHEW GORDON PRICE BAND Matthew Gordon Price is an alternative folk musician who provides an emotional narrative, with an honest and heartfelt performance, hinting at comparisons to Damien Rice, Marcus Mumford and Glenn Hansard.

Apr 28 BROADWAY AT THE B BAR Plymouth Performing Arts Academy are proud to present ‘Broadway at the B Bar’, an evening of musical theatre, showcasing some of the most exciting and freshest talent in the area. The evening will be hosted by Leanne Rogers, who has appeared in a number of productions in the West End and around the world, appearing alongside the likes of Alfie Boe, Matt Lucas and Joe McFadden

to name but a few. Leanne will be accompanied by the musical director Chris Hamilton, and members of Plymouth Performing Arts Academy.

May 1, Jun 5 COMEDY NIGHT Comedy night features some of the best stand ups on the circuit, showcases some great up and coming talent and is always a sell out show.

May 2 WASHBOARD RESONATORS The Washboard Resonators are a duo who play foot-stomping blues, vaudeville, ragtime, hokum, skiffle, swing and folk like it was the 1920s, 30s and 40s. On stage, you can expect a varied and entertaining show with upbeat songs, harmonies, tap dancing and an array of old instruments, including washboard, resonator guitars, banjo, ukulele, snare drum, suitcase bass drum, spoons and their very own invention - the kazoosaphone.

May 3 JOINT CHIEFS A modern acoustic based country band, playing classic and original songs with a swinging twist. It’s music to drink beer by with stories of things that happen all over…

May 4, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 15 FREE CUBA PARTY Latin tunes and cocktails with the B Bar’s resident DJ playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, son and more.

May 9 ASPARAGUS THREE Formed by experienced local jazzers, Asparagus Three play stripped back standards on sax,

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May 15 WEDNESDAY NIGHT MAGIC The return of the hugely successful magic showcase featuring some of the best performers around and some up-and-coming young mystery makers.

May 16 JACK COOKSON & LUKE ENGEL Local young folk singersongwriters double headline show. Resplendent finger style guitar and brilliant songs original, popular and traditional.

guitar and double bass. Expect space, unusual arrangements and curtain shirts.

May 10 NEIL BURNS ORGAN TRIO Featuring Neil Burns on guitar, Martin Jenkins on organ and Ric Byer on drums, this groove heavy hard-swinging trio play a selection Blue Note gems and originals.

May 11 SUPER CUMBIA Y LA LIGA DE LA ALEGRÍA Super Cumbia y la Liga de la Algería (Super Cumbia and the League of Joy) is a group of economic heroes from the planet ‘Cumbión’. They arrived on Earth to protect us from sorrow with their Power Cumbia! Through dance, humour and colourful coral songs, they revitalize our whole body to get us moving.

May 17 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 1940’s Paris. Swingology will be performing as a quartet of two guitars, double bass and clarinet.

May 19 SUNDAY SERMON Monthly jazz gig/jam session, hosted by the Neil Burns Organ Trio. Great vibes all night, amazing thai food served and musicians and singers alike encouraged to join in the fun.

May 23 ALICE GULLICK Alice’s music is an ageless blend of folky acoustic roots with a tinge of Americana.

The passionate energy of a young singer songwriter shines throughout her haunting vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Alice performs with her acoustic guitar and as well as her original music, she performs a wide range of covers in her own unique style.

May 24 THE UKEABILLIES Originating from deep down in rainy Plymouth comes a four piece band, the Ukeabillies.

Playing popular tunes with a bluegrass twist, and a little bit of music which is modern-ish, singing their songs with a bit of soul, a genre which they call ‘uke and roll!’ They take ‘ukegrass’ and ‘uke and roll’ to the masses.

May 25 JADE GALL QUARTET Jade Gall is a highly celebrated UK-based saxophonist and flautist, hailed as having a ‘big, strong tenor sound with a beautiful sense of melody and swing… a musician to look out for in the future’ says top UK trumpeter Steve Waterman.

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WHAT’S ON Theatres & Shows pop fields, she has performed alongside top-class musicians from around the world and has featured on BBC Radio broadcasts.

Carus Thompson is on stage at the B-Bar in May

May 30 CARUS THOMPSON Like an Australian Springsteen or Mellencamp telling engaging and intelligent stories through song, Carus paints vivid lyrical pictures, singing of characters and situations we can all identify with. A true troubadour, Carus has been on the road since 1995, recording, writing, playing and exploring Australia, Europe and beyond.

May 31 HAMER & CO Hamer and Co are a smoking hot jazz outfit with a difference.

Experienced guitar players Rich and Frank Hamer blend everything from hot and swinging to cool and mellow. Shows frequently feature special guest players, who join the guitarists to form a truly sublime ensemble.

Jun 6 ANDY QUICK Land of the Giants frontman Andy Quick returns once again to do a solo show for B Bar. Described as a ‘soul punch of indie rock and roll

and electro blues’, Andy admits he’s obsessed with writing songs and it’s not hard to tell why when they’re THIS good.

Jun 7 MAE KARTHAUSER Mae Karthauser is a British songwriter with a rich,

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Jun 8 LOST IN SPACE A madcap mix of funky ska, retro grooves and gypsy stomp, from full brass to hot strings, this seven piece band plays at least fifteen instruments, just not all at the same time. If you are struggling to pigeonhole them, then think Gogol Bordello meets James Brown and Amy Winehouse.

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MILLBAY ROAD, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 0333 772 7727 Apr 19 THE SPECIALS One of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time, release ‘Encore’, their first new music release for 37 years. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary Two-Tone label in Coventry in 1979, and also marks 10 years since the band reformed to play some of the most vital and joyous live shows in recent memory.

Apr 27 THE VAMPS The Vamps have picked up over 2 billion streams globally and have 8.4 million monthly listeners and 1.7 million followers on Spotify.

May 3 FASTLOVE Original band members come together to celebrate the music of George Michael! Direct from London’s West End and touring around the world, Fastlove has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon, bringing to life a respectful and moving tribute to the late great George Michael.

May 4 THE BAND OF HM ROYAL MARINES: BY REQUEST Following the success of the Royal Marines Band in Concert, the RM Band Plymouth returns to the Pavilions! By Request will give you, the audience, the chance to select some of the items that will be performed on the night. From January, an online poll has run, giving you, the concert goers, the chance to vote. Once the vote has been counted, the most popular items will be included in the programme, it’s that simple! Keep an eye out on social and local media for further details.

May 6 PETER PAN Comedy legend Bobby Davro and star of Strictly Come Dancing and CBBC’s Tracy Beaker Dani Harmer present the Easter Panto, Peter Pan! Join the boy who never grows up. With an all-star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines, lots and lots of laughter and flying that will thrill the child in all of us, come and soar to new heights with Peter Pan this May bank holiday.

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WHAT’S ON Theatres & Shows Michael Ball - who is celebrating a No 1 in the album charts - is appearing at the Plymouth Pavilions in May

May 9 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute band to Fleetwood Mac, returns with its ‘Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood

Mac’s legendary Peter Green era. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

May 14 - 15 BILL BAILEY: LARKS IN TRANSIT Larks in Transit is a compendium of travellers’ tales and the general shenanigans of twenty years as a travelling comedian. With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old McDonald and re-imagines the Stars and Stripes.

May 18 MICHAEL BALL: COMING HOME TO YOU Multi-platinum recording artist and national treasure Michael Ball is visiting Plymouth, supporting his new album Coming Home To You - which went straight to No 1 in the album charts when it was released in March. Having received critical acclaim for his performances in the West End and on Broadway, the radio and TV host has since sold millions of albums and toured multiple continents across the world.

May 22 - 23 STRICTLY COME DANCING Direct from BBC One’s award winning prime time TV show Strictly Come Dancing, this glamorous production will bring together some of the much loved Strictly Professional dancers as they take to the stage to dazzle with their dance prowess. Audiences will enjoy the incredible talent of these worldclass dancers as they perform exquisitely choreographed Ballroom and Latin routines.

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May 25 THE GUILTY FEMINIST: LIVE The Guilty Feminist podcast has become a comedy phenomenon with over 50 million downloads since it launched in late 2015.

Comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests explore the noble goals of 21st century feminists whilst confession the insecurities, hypocrisies and paradoxes which undermine these goals.

For this special touring version of the show, Deborah will be joined by some of your favourite comedians, guests and musicians from the podcast for a celebration of how far we’ve come, and a conversation about what remains to be done.

Jun 1 ADAM KAY: THIS IS GOING TO HURT Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this electrifying evening of stand up and music. The accompanying book, “This is Going to Hurt”, is a Sunday Times bestseller and is being turned into a major BBC series. Copies will be available to purchase and for signature after the performance.

Jun 6 MTV PRESENTS: THE AMAZONS & PALE WAVES The Amazons were the most hotly tipped band of 2017, earning themselves a place on MTV’s Ones to Watch list among others. From BBC Radio 1 and 6Music A-lists, to rounding off the campaign with a sold-out tour, The Amazons are now a rock band poised for greatness in 2019. Pale Waves are an English indie pop band from Manchester, formed in 2014. It was founded originally as Creek when lead singer and guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie met drummer Ciara Doran. The band was then joined by guitarist Hugo Silvani and bassist Charlie Wood, completing the line up.

Jun 7 KINGDOM COME CHURCH Join Love South West for a night of worship and prayer. Hosted

by Olly Ryder, a pioneer and leader of Love South West and Sarah Yardley, a Californian based in Cornwall, serving full time with Creation Fest UK and Tubestation. Leading worship is Jon Hudson, part of the Worship Central UK Team, overseeing the South West hub, who is passionate about seeing people encounter God and the local church set on fire with worship.

Now Paul can enjoy his weekend footie!

Paul Fenton enjoys refereeing knockabout football when his seven-year-old son James plays with his friends in Looe.

They love that time together as busy dad Paul often works away from home but until recently it was always a painful experience.

“My feet hurt during and after with all the running,” said Paul. “I never put much thought into my shoes. I had three priorities: shopping quickly, for a cheap price, with a bit of comfort thrown in. I never considered that shoes could have such an impact on my health.”

Years of buying inappropriate footwear worsened Paul’s foot health, resulting in pain, unsightly hard skin, slightly deformed toes and thickened nails. His first trip to Foot Solutions and City Centre Chiropody in Plymouth’s Royal Parade has changed all that.

“The free foot health assessment was something I never knew could be done in a shoe shop,” he said. “From that, they found Brooks trainers that fitted perfectly. The improvement was immediate.”

Now weekend footie, without pain, is something Paul looks forward to with James and his pals.

Paul also needed shoes to wear in his job; he spends hours filming conferences, driving between UK venues and needed to look smart and have comfort at the same time.

“Foot Solutions came up with the goods again,” he said. “While I was being fitted for the shoes, Karen Scowcroft from the clinic upstairs (City Centre Chiropody) suggested I see about improving the damage I’d done wearing the wrong types of shoes.”

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Make a date to join the Plymouth Race for Life People in Plymouth are being encouraged to make a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

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This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life. There are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place at The Hoe on Sunday June 16 and Central Park on Sunday September 29.

Ruth Chamings, Cancer Research UK’s Plymouth event manager, said: “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting. They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Devon access to the latest treatments.

“You don’t have to be sporty to take part. You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.

Ruth added: “Our Race for Life events have been women-only since they started, over 25 years ago. But we now feel the time is right to open them up so that everyone - women, men and children – has the chance to participate together.

“One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer, at some point during their lifetime. Sadly, this means nearly everyone is touched by the disease, either directly or through a loved one or friend.

“To make a significant difference in the fight against cancer we need to harness as much energy and commitment as possible – so what better way than involving everyone in the community in our events.”

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Sponsored by Nash & Co Solicitors, this ‘night to remember’ will see ladies of all ages ‘stepping out’ on a 3, 8 or 13 mile route across Plymouth, lighting up the night to remember their loved ones, creating new memories with friends and ‘enjoying the rhythm of the night.’

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Major Events Various dates LEAGUE ONE FOOTBALL Apr 22 Argyle v Barnsley May 4 Argyle v Scunthorpe NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Apr 13 Albion v Loughborough BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Apr 14 Raiders v Worcester Apr 21 Raiders v Bristol May 11 - 12 PIRATES WEEKEND The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour Head to the waterfront for a swashbuckling day of fun. The award-winning family event returns to Plymouth waterfront for another year and promises a great adventure-filled day out.

Hop aboard the two tall ships that will be docked in Sutton Harbour and imagine you’re sailing the high seas. Back on dry land, you can meet Plymouth’s very own Captain Jack Sparrow, Jonty Depp,

May 19 RADIO ACTIVE ‘REACTIVATED’ WITH ANGUS DEAYTON Red House Theatre at Plymouth School of Creative Arts Angus Deayton (Have I Got News For You, One Foot In The Grave, Nighty Night), Helen Atkinson Wood (Blackadder, The Young Ones, QI), Michael Fenton Stevens (Benidorm, My Family) and Philip Pope (Only Fools & Horses) reunite to take classic scripts from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show on the road.

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Angus Deayton and the cast from Radio Active ‘Reactivated’ - appearing at The Red House Theatre

for such parody bands as The Hee Bee Gee Bees and Status Quid.

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talented local and celebrity chefs - you can expect this year’s event to attract more than 100,000 food lovers to the city.

May 19 BRITAIN’S OCEAN CITY HALF MARATHON Plymouth Hoe Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon, in partnership with Plymouth City Council is back in 2019. A challenging, yet scenic 13.1 mile course, taking in Plymouth’s famous landmarks. Register today to avoid disappointment!

Jun 5 - 8 MTV MUSIC WEEK Various venues MTV is returning to Plymouth this summer with an unforgettable four day music extravaganza.

Running from June 5 to 8, MTV Music Week will see a huge range of acts perform in the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music.

May 25 LORD MAYOR’S DAY Armada Way This popular annual event will again be taking place in the city centre, welcoming the new Lord Mayor into their role. Great fun for all the family, the carnival atmosphere centres around the Piazza where the stage is set for a fabulous day of entertainment.

The fun starts at 10am and continues into the late afternoon, so head into town with the whole family for a great day out.

May 31 - June 2 FLAVOUR FEST Armada Way The South West’s largest food and drink festival returns! The weekend event will see the Piazza transformed with stalls brimming with local delicacies, live music and a marquee bar. With more than 100 traders showcasing the best regional produce - as well as cookery demonstrations from

Jun 29 PLYMOUTH ARMED FORCES DAY The Hoe Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day will be returning again this year -starring the Red Arrows display team. Armed Forces Day is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along and show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their families. Across the Hoe, a number of ‘villages’ will showcase the various Armed Forces, with vehicles and equipment on display, information about recruitment and military personnel to meet. There will also be the Parade of Standards at the start of the day, an air display in the afternoon and a free evening concert.

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WHAT’S ON Apr 15 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: SUPER STOVER Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot Enjoy the great outdoors in one of Devon’s most scientifically important sites. You’ll be joined by one of Stover Park’s expert rangers who will take you on a special nature ramble around the ancient lake. Explore the different habitats and try to spot the mini beasts, plants and birds that call Stover Park their home. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear sturdy shoes! Free. Booking is essential via Eventbrite.

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Family Events

The Green Man event returns to Mount Edgcumbe in May Photo: Roy Perring

Saltram House Plympton 01752 333500 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram Apr 6 - 22 CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT This year, Saltram will be running the eggcellent Cadbury’s trail for the whole two weeks of the Easter holidays. £2 entry, booking not needed.

May 25 - Jun 2 MAY HALF TERM Something to keep you going until summer! Pick up a 50 things activities booklet at the Welcome Centre and get cracking on a range of activities and trails. You can dress up in the house and explore the park with its bike pump track and play trail. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply.

Mount Edgcumbe Cremyll 01752 822236 www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk Apr 14 ANNUAL CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT Hosted by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park group, details to follow.

Apr 17 BACK TO THE TUDORS What was life like 500 years ago?

Discover why Mount Edgcumbe House was so modern and unique when it was built. Look at the collections to find out more about this fascinating period in history. 11.30am - 12.30pm.

Tickets £5pp and include entry to the House and Earls Garden on the day.

Apr 24 SPRING GARDEN TOUR Take a tour of the Grade I listed gardens and historic buildings while they are surrounded by beautiful spring blooms. 11am -

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Apr 27, May 4 LEARN THE CRAFT OF CROCHET A friendly two week course for beginners. Week one - learn the basic stitches, take some time to practice and 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.

May 5 DOWSING FOR BEGINNERS Sceptical? Why not try out the ancient art of dowsing? Develop a new skill! Meeting on the terrace in front of the house and don’t forget your wire coat hangers! £5pp.

May 12 INTERNATIONAL FRISBEE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Disc golf is a flying disc game, as well as a precision and accuracy sport, in which individual players throw a flying disc at a target. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. Why not come along and see if you’re the best?

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Earls Garden, find out what’s hidden away in all the nooks and crannies. Starting at 11.30am, the talk will last approximately an hour. Tickets include entry to the House after the talk and should be booked in advance. £5pp.

May 25 - 26 GREEN MAN EVENT The giant figure of the Green Man returns as a centre piece looming over, sitting on his throne of leaves and bark. He will be presiding over stalls, entertainment, refreshments and lots of activities. Entry to the event is free, all day parking £5 per vehicle.

Buckland Abbey Yelvertonl 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bucklandabbey Until Apr 25 CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Can you help find all the Medieval bunnies before they cause real mischief? These silly rabbits have been caught snail jousting, playing the bag pipes and much more! Once you have found all the bunnies, you can claim your special chocolaty reward. £2 entry, booking not needed.

Jun 8 - 9 VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT WEEKEND Fancy trying something new? If you’d like to get involved with the

work done at Buckland Abbey, whether its room guiding or helping on events, they’d love to meet you for a chat. Why not come along and find out more?

Cotehele Calstock 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele Until Apr 25 CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Win a Cadbury chocolate prize on this annual hunt around the garden. Pick up a map, follow the clues and use your senses as you explore the garden. The trails are suitable for ages 3 and up and is fun for a family to do together. £2 entry, booking not needed.

Apr 25 - 26 NANCY BELLE BOAT TRIPS FROM COTHELE QUAY Climb aboard the 22ft Nancy Belle and take a ride up the river. The Shamrock’s support boat Nancy Belle will head up the river Tamar past riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley towards Morwellham Quay.

Throughout the trip, there will be commentary on the valley’s fauna, flora and history. The trip will last approximately two hours. £15pp, booking essential.

FOR THE LOVE OF GARDENING! You would be forgiven for thinking that Tamar View Nurseries was part of a large national chain, such is the extent and variety of the product lines it sells.

However, this remarkable garden centre is owned and run by local couple Mike and Pauline Hooper and managed by a team who have levels of energy, passion and enthusiasm that leave many of us gasping in awe.

Both the overall manager, Anthea, and shop manager, Dean, have spent most of their lives working with plants. They naturally choose good quality from reputable suppliers, simply because they love growing things!

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“Tamar View is known as the Gardeners’ Garden Centre” explained Anthea.

“We buy locally, reducing freight and packaging which keeps the plants healthy - although our seed potatoes come from Scotland as the harder winters mean that they are more disease resistant.”

This wealth of background knowledge means that Anthea, who does most of the buying, is able to get the best value for money from her suppliers, passing on those savings to customers with serious discounts while stocks last on offers that change regularly.

And those savings are not just on plants and all you need to grow them, but can also be found on a wide range of garden furniture, homeware and gifts.

Shop manager, Dean and his team are always on hand to direct customers around the expansive shop floor to help them find what they are looking for, and to give advice from their extensive product knowledge. They currently stock the widest selection of plants and garden furniture ever, so there is loads of information to find out. Customers can feel free to enjoy browsing with the certainty that if they need help it is readily available.

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Be prepared to loosen your belt a notch, without needing to empty your wallet.

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The final word to sum up Tamar View’s unique atmosphere goes to nursery manager, Hazel, who has worked in the garden centre for over 12 years: “We are like a family here and work as a great team. As we are an independent centre we like to source locally as possible, which includes finding my husband who is the assistant shop manager!”

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Music Apr 21 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill New Orleans Heat. A very popular seven piece traditional jazz band with a national and European reputation. Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk May 4 DIVERTIMENTO STRING QUARTET Sherwell United Church, North Hill Made up of Mary Eade and Linsay Braga on violins, Andrew Gillett on viola and Vicky Evans on cello.

Playing Haydn: String Quartet in E flat op 33 no 2, Beethoven: String Quartet in D op 18 no 3, Bruch: String Quartet no 1 in C minor. Tickets £15, £13 in advance, under 26s free, from Divertimento 01803 863677 or email enquiries@divertimento.uk.com

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a sparkling harp recital, taking her audience on an entertaining journey through the history of harp music. She will perform captivating harp solos from five centuries. Refined Renaissance, glittering Baroque, naughty Victorian Fairies and contemporary music all find their way into her recital programme, interspersed with the stories behind the music - tales of romance, scandal and tragedy.

Tickets from the Duke of Cornwall Hotel 01752 275850 and www. wegottickets.com/event/457786

Harpist ElizabethJane Baldry will be performing at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel on May 12

May 5 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill The University of Plymouth Big Band. Bringing youth and vigour to the classic big band repertory of swing and later styles. Come along to support, encourage and enjoy the music of these talented and enthusiastic youngsters.

Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

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May 10 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR Ridgeway Methodist Church, Plympton Performing along with the Torpoint Ladies Choir. Tickets Chris Roper 01752 814144 or on door.

May 12 ELIZABETH-JANE BALDRY Duke of Cornwall Hotel Elizabeth-Jane Baldry presents

May 16 DANTE QUARTET OPEN REHEARSAL Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University As part of the Musica Viva Concert Series. Free admission, booking advised from www. plymouth.ac.uk/arts-institute May 17 DANTE QUARTET Plymouth University Sherwell Centre Accompanied by Robert Taub on piano. Playing Debussy: String Quartet, Szymanowski: String Quartet no.2 and Shostakovich: Piano Quintet. Ticket details to be announced.

May 18 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY AND SINFONIA SUMMER CONCERT St Andrew’s Minster Church Playing Mozart: Requiem, Bruckner: Locus Iste, Mozart: Eine Kleine Nacht Musik and Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus. Tickets £16 (£6 for students and under 26s) from the Arts Institute Box Office 01752 585050 or from www.plymouth. ac.uk/arts-institute May 18 SOUTH WEST PHILHARMONIA AND CHORUS Plymouth Guildhall Playing Fedor Vrtacnik: Les Miserables Concert Suite and Dan Forrest: Lux - Dawn From on High.

Details from www.swpac.co.uk or 01579 343392.

May 19 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Emily Bacon’s Good Time Gang.

Emily Bacon is a talented vocalist leading this great traditional ‘New Orleans’ style band from the North East of England. Details 01752 721179 or visit www. plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk May 23 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ORCHESTRA SUMMER CONCERT Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University Free admission, booking advised from www.plymouth.ac.uk/artsinstitute May 31 PLYMOUTH POLICE CHOIR Methodist Central Hall Grand Summer Concert. Further details and tickets contact Bob Sheldrake on 01752 406995.

Jun 2 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Fraser Weekes Quintet. Popular

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Jun 16 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Gittisham Hall Jazz Band. A fine local traditional jazz band featuring great trumpeter and personality Graham Trevaton.

Details 01752 721179 or visit www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Jun 19 PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Plymouth Guildhall Playing Vaughan Williams: Wasps Overture, Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves, Walton: Facade, Gershwin: Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess, and Copland: Appalachian Spring. Tickets available from Mannamead News on Eggbuckland Road, call 01752 661451, wegottickets.com or on the door.

Jun 22 TAMAR CONCERT CHOIR Emmanuel Church, Mannamead Tickets £7.50 Jun 29 WEST DEVON CHORALE Minster Church of St Andrews Directed by Michael Johnson, with Richard Line on organ.

Playing British choral classics, Taverner: Dum Transissett Sabbatum, Anon: Rejoice in the Lord Always, Byrd: Haec Dies, Purcell: Remember not, Lord, Wesley: Praise the Lord, Stainer: I Saw the Lord, Harwood: O How Glorious, Ireland: Greater Love, Wood: O Thou the Central Orb, Howells: Like as the Hart, Macmillan: The Gallant Weaver, and Vaughan Williams: O Clap Your Hands. Tickets £12 (£10 in advance), children and students £3 from the choir administrator on 01752 776479 or online at www.wegottickets.com/ westdevonchorale

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45 Southside Gallery owner Mathias Landwehr

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45 Southside Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Founded in 2009, the aptly named 45 Southside Gallery is located on Southside Street in the heart of Plymouth’s historical Barbican.

From the outset the gallery aimed to support the creative community, showcasing hand crafted work by established and emerging artist from around the South West.

Today the gallery specialises in ceramics, glass and metal work but also wood, textiles and mixed media.

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There is a fabulous variety of work that changes frequently throughout the year. In addition, they hold temporary feature exhibitions in spring and autumn.

Gallery owner Mathias Landwehr said: “We love what we do, we support all sorts of artists from Devon and Cornwall and feel it is really important for the general public to easily access the abundance of talent here in the South West, our website has lots of information about all the artist and their work and an online shop!

“The gallery is basically a grown up sweet shop full of yummy things to feast your eyes upon.”

For the 10th anniversary, 45 Southside Gallery is showing its appreciation to its loyal customers for supporting them in the past 10 years and the future by holding a bank holiday 10 per cent discount promotion on May 5 and 6. The gallery is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm, seven days a week.

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For more information visit www.45southside.co.uk or call 01752 224974

Local exhibitions Unti May 22 EXHIBITION: THE UNKNOWN KNOWNS The Levinsky Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth In a world where data is as valuable as land, how vigilantly are we protecting our most prized assets, and how much of ourselves is available on the open market? By sharing our personal preferences, thumbprints and 3D face scans, how easily can we be tracked and influenced and who is watching on the other side of the tele screen?

In ‘The Unknown Knowns’, Plymouth based curator Vickie Fear brings together artists using appropriated material to expose hidden truths and ask questions about the world we live in, making connections between artists who draw from a range of sources, including public archives and popular culture. Contained in these works are conversations about privacy, media influence, propaganda, colonialism and truth. Are we living in science fiction? What are we really scared of?

And if the known unknowns are the things we know that we don’t know, what don’t we know that we know?

Until Jun 1 MEETING THE ARCHIVE: STEVEN PAIGE The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art Meeting the Archive is the culmination of the practice component of the artists PhD including new and existing work that investigates how artists are able to draw attention to the instability and heterogeneity of archives. This exhibition is made up of a series of moving image works created through seeking and responding to instructive footage in collections within institutions. The work takes a playful approach to watching bodies ‘perform’ and then uses re-enactment strategies to interpret and physically explore new ways of understanding the archive. Within this, Paige’s ongoing interests in personal betterment, instruction-led activity, humour and his lived experiences are played out.

May 4 - 19 HOST GALLERIES 1ST YEAR CELEBRATION EXHIBITION Host Galleries, Whimple Street Meet the artists in person, this is a first for any gallery. During the show, there will be four of the gallery’s top selling artists going in for the day celebrations. All four artists will be in the gallery performing a ‘live studio’ where they will be working on new paintings during the day. www.cornerstonevision.com

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Free valuations available at Plymouth antiques fair Following the successful first fair held in November, Plymouth Antique and Collector’s Fair returns to the city in May. The next Fair will take place on May 5 in The Guildhall in Plymouth, with doors opening at 9.30am.

The Fair was set up with the intention of combining traditional antiques with specialist collector’s items. It offers a wide range of interesting and affordable treasures to suit every pocket.

The foyer will feature an amazing display of original movie posters available to buy, along with interior vintage goods.

Upstairs other trusted experienced traders have on offer ceramics, glass, lace, toys, silver, jewellery, metal ware and much more. The specialist collector’s area offers stamps, post cards, militaria and coins and banknotes.

Local auctioneers and valuers, Eldreds, will be on hand to give free valuations and advise on anything vintage or antique visitors may wish to bring along, with a special focus on jewellery, silver and collectables.

Refreshments and light snacks will be available to purchase from The Barbican pasty shop, which you can enjoy at your leisure in the cafeteria area.

Doors open at 9.30am with an entry fee of £3 and last admittance is 3.30pm.

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Plymouth History Festival returns for a seventh year

Plymouth History Festival returns for the seventh year in May. Since it began in 2013, the festival - which highlights Plymouth’s diverse history and heritage - has featured hundreds of events which have been attended by thousands of local residents and visitors.

From talks, guided walks and behind the scenes tours, to performances, family activities, exhibitions and displays – there’s always something for everyone on the jam packed programme.

This year the festival will run from May 4 to May 31 and will feature scores of different activities and events.

Celebrating Plymouth is always the central theme of the festival. For 2019, event providers are also being asked to consider the themes of ‘Empowerment’, ‘Journeys’ and ‘The Great Outdoors’.

Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader said: “Plymouth History Festival goes from strength to strength every year.

Plymouth has such an amazing history and the festival

programme always gives people a chance to discover more about it. I hope as many organisations, societies and individuals as possible will get involved and I am looking forward to the 2019 festival being a big success.”

The popular Local Studies Day opens the festival programme on May 4 at the Roland Levinsky Building in Plymouth University, running from 9am to 4.30pm.

It will feature a packed programme of speakers and specialist exhibitors from across the area.

Visitors will be able to discover more about the region’s community, social and archival heritage and be a part of it, as this event is facilitated for the first time by members of the community heritage networks. Topics explored this year include the Elizabethan House, community archives and what’s next for Plymouth as the city awaits the opening of The Box.

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‘Hartley Gardens of Eden’ – a modern paradise in Mannamead Interest in one of Plymouth’s premier new build projects, hailed as a haven of style and contemporary living, is gathering pace.

The prestigious development at Hartley Gardens may still be in its infancy construction wise, but three plots have already been sold - such is the demand for the range of

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three, four and five-bedroom properties Combining traditional architectural styles with the best in contemporary living, the high-quality specification and outstanding decorative finish of each home is appealing to a very particular type of purchaser.

Chris Mervyn, marketing director at Lawson Estate Agents said: “Both the style and build quality of the homes, and of

course its enviable location, meant the development was always likely to appeal to professionals and those looking for a contemporary designed new build property with superb finishing touches.

“This certainly appears to be the case and demand is certain to get even higher as the show home nears completion. It will have a real wow factor!”

Given Hartley Gardens is situated in one of Plymouth’s most desirable post codes, it’s little surprise that every property in the development is built to the most exacting of finishes and boasts outstanding specifications. This includes, energy efficient, gas fired central heating, integrated appliances and underfloor heating on selected plots.

Superior specification is matched by a commitment to security and peace of mind. There’s a high security front door, mains linked smoke detector with battery backup and 10-year Premier Guarantee Warranty.

It is a development that caters to the most discerning of buyers. Combining light airy interiors, stunning contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, it oozes modernity and is very much a lifestyle choice for now – and into the future.

But it is a site steeped in heritage too as it was once home to Hartley House and its famous resident, Major General Sir Leonard Rogers, a renowned professor, physician and lecturer in tropical medicine.

A founder member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Sir Leonard is perhaps best known for pioneering the treatment of cholera with hypertonic saline.

Appropriate then, that Hartley Gardens is perfectly located for easy access to Derriford and the Nuffield Hospital, as well as being close to range of leisure pursuits, including a tennis club.

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Properties blend traditional architectural styles with bold contemporary living spaces.

For example, the threebedroom semi-detached Hawthorn is a stunning, two storey house that’s available with guest cloakroom and a living room with adjoining kitchen/diner on the ground floor.

The first floor boasts two good sized, double bedrooms, including a master bedroom complete with en-suite shower room and a third bedroom.

There’s parking for two cars too.

The four-bedroom detached Periwinkle offers open space with its generously sized living, dining and kitchen area.

There’s also a study along with utility room, guest cloakroom and integral garage. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms including a master with en-suite shower room, a family bathroom and an additional single bedroom.

The Elder is a five-bedroom detached house and is the last word in beautiful design and open plan living. There’s a stunning, generously sized kitchen/diner with equally spacious living room. Again, it offers a study downstairs, along with a utility room, cloakroom and access to a double integral garage. Upstairs, two of the four good sized, double bedrooms boast en-suite shower rooms with the addition of a good sized, single bedroom and a family bathroom. The Elder occupies a generously sized plot and offers great views across the city.

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From the Maldives to Malaysia – top tips for year-round holidays

This month I would like to share with you my suggestions for the best time of year to travel to various destinations.

My tips are not only when the weather is at its best, but also, in some cases the best value for money, or the quietest.

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The Maldives: This collection of tropical islands is one of the world’s ‘year-round’ destinations. If you’re looking for that picture-perfect blue sky, and minimal rainfall, January is a great time to visit with showers at a year-round low and eight hours of sunshine. It’s a perfect temperature to relax and indulge in the most breath-taking surroundings.

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Thailand: Lying in the centre of the tropics, Thailand’s rainfall can vary dramatically month to month as well as between different parts of the country. However, whether you’re at a beach part in Phuket or laying in a hammock in Koh Samui, February is a perfect time to choose.

Temperatures rarely fluctuate and showers are at their lowest of the year.

March

India: It’s hard to find a country with such a diverse culture as India. After the full moon of each March, the people celebrate the festival of colour, Holi. I’m sure you have seen the pictures of streets awash with vivid colour as dyed powder and water are thrown around. Do not wear your best clothes! If this is a little too much for you, March is a perfect

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time to visit the serene backwaters of Kerala where the festivities are a little calmer.

April

The Caribbean: I could mention all of the Caribbean Islands from November through to May being great destinations for winter sunshine. January and February tend to be the driest months, but by avoiding hurricane season June-October you can normally rely on excellent weather. Flying direct to Antigua, St Lucia or Barbados make these islands more attractive, or you could consider a Caribbean cruise instead seeing a selection of the islands all on one holiday.

May

Mauritius: The beautifully diverse island country of Mauritius has much to offer for sunseekers with its sublime mix of tropical warmth and cooling breeze. May is a great time to visit as cyclone rain drops off and a humid heat of its summer decreases. What’s more, prices tend to be the lowest this time of year.

June

Italy: One of my favourite countries in the world, Italy has so much to offer. Historic cities, lakes and mountains in the north to beach destinations in the south, there is somewhere for everyone’s taste. June is a good month as the weather is very warm, and again prices are less than the peak summer month.

Bali: This tropical Indonesian island is one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world. Temperatures are pretty level each month so Bali is certainly a ‘year-round’ destination. With its beautiful beaches, tranquil retreat and lush jungle interior it’s popularity is no surprise.

July

Seychelles: Unlike many other Indian Ocean and Caribbean beach destinations, the Seychelles tends to have its driest weather during the summer months. Hotels are generally of a high standard and remote, so be careful with the cost of food and drinks if not included in the package.

TRAVEL MATTERS South Africa: This is winter in South Africa, but because of the lack of greenery you have a much better chance of catching a glimpse of the ‘Big Five’ on game drives in Kruger or Shamwari. If you decide to visit the cosmopolitan city of ‘Cape Town’, July is also a prime season for whale watching.

August

Namibia: Still relatively unknown to many tourists so it’s a good choice if you’re looking for something quieter. A mix of national parks, sand dunes and authentic African towns makes it a very unique destination. August is an excellent time to visit not only for the cool and dry weather but also the abundant wildlife you can spot.

September

Sri Lanka: It shares a lot of cultural heritage with it’s busier neighbour India. Perhaps the most popular (and cost effective) way to view the Sri Lankan landscape is to hire a car and driver, offering local insight and an authentic take on the cultural highlights at a pace that suits you.

Kenya: During September the stunning natural wonder known as the Great Wildebeest Migration moves North from the Tanzanian area of the Serengeti to the lusher pastures of the Masai Mara in Kenya. Renowned for perhaps being the

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October

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November

Dubai: Known for its luxury hotels, stunning beaches, excellent service and year-round warm weather, where rain is a rarity. November the temperature drops to a comfortable 25 degrees, perfect for not just a single centre holiday but also as a stopover to various African and Asian holiday spots.

December

Malaysia: See the orangutans of Borneo, taste the wondrous flavours of Penang or experience the tranquillity of Pangkor Laut. December (before the Christmas peak) is a great time to visit to get the most for your money. Food is heavily influenced

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Or perhaps you’re looking for something that’s greener and softer than your tired-looking patio, a surface that the children can play on safely.

Recent advances in technology means that artificial lawns now look just like the real thing and more and more homeowners are choosing to have them installed. Yelvertonbased family firm, Green Scheme, have been designing and installing artificial lawns for 10 years and say the looks, feel and durability have all improved beyond recognition in that time.

Owner Simon White believes there are a combination of factors why so many people in the Plymouth area, especially, are making the switch: “With all the hills in Plymouth, a lot of homeowners have gardens that have steep slopes,” he explained. “Mowing the lawn can therefore be very difficult, particularly for older people.

“But we are finding younger people are also choosing an artificial lawn. They have busy work and family lives and they don’t have the time to be constantly mowing the lawn. When they do get some ‘down’ time, they’d rather spend it relaxing in the garden. Another factor is that many new homes have small lawns that don’t warrant expenditure on a lawn mower, so homebuyers are getting an artificial lawn installed as soon as they move in.”

Green Scheme don’t simply offer a ‘remove and install’ job for customers. For those who also have borders or an irregular shaped lawn, Simon can design the area to make the borders bigger or smaller, according to the customer’s requirements.

“Having borders keeps the effect looking very natural,” said Simon. “Some people have made their borders bigger over the years to reduce the amount of lawn they have to mow.

We can restore the lawn and borders to their original size if that’s what the customer wishes. We can also put a focal point in, for example, if the customer wants a central bed to plant a feature in the middle of the lawn.”

One recent happy customer is Brian Crawford, from Plympton St Maurice. Brian wanted to remove the lawn at his 18th century cottage while retaining the charm of his country cottage garden: “It’s beautiful in the summer, a riot of colour.

But a large Acer tree shaded the lawn a lot of the time, so it was always tatty, covered in leaves and basically looking in poor shape. It was high maintenance.

“Now, it’s a piece of cake. All I have to do is clear the leaves

with a stiff brush or the leaf-blower, and even that’s not really necessary. It means I can concentrate on the pruning and the borders and not worry about the lawn. I can sit and read a book out there instead!

“And it looks entirely authentic – I don’t think anyone would look at the lawn and think it’s not real.”

For Brian’s lawn, Simon and a colleague used a special metal edging to help shape it, so it fits perfectly with the borders.

Brian chose a ‘bowling green’ effect lawn in vibrant green, but Green Scheme also offer a more informal ‘meadow’ grass which has a muted olive colour. The grasses have a realistic brown root mass at the base which creates a very authentic finish overall.

The diverse range of grasses means there’s something to suit everyone. There is a pet-friendly range and grasses that are tough enough to withstand family football games.

One of the advantages of a mud-free artificial lawn is that it allows outdoor play all year, whatever the weather.

The lawns come with a UV stability guarantee so they will not fade in the sunlight. A quick brush up with a stiff brush to clear fallen leaves and an occasional check that no airborne seeds have taken root, and the lawn should stay looking great for years to come.

“It is in effect a carpet for the outdoors – the only difference is that it’s easy to clean,” said Simon. “If you spill some red wine, it just washes off. And if there is any accidental damage, we can cut out that area and replace it.”

Green Scheme celebrates its 10th anniversary later this year. As well as artificial lawns, the firm also installs other low maintenance garden surfaces such as non-slip Millboard composite decking that has a 25-year guarantee.

Because it’s not made of wood it will never rot; it just needs a wash-down once or twice a year: “It looks like wood, but it doesn’t have the maintenance headaches,” said Simon. “With the composite decking and the artificial grass installed together, the only thing left to do is to tend to the plants.”

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The company also offers a service for schools, playgrounds and other public spaces. Contact Simon or Emma in the office for an initial chat or fill out the contact form on the website.

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ART MATTERS

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Currently, Becky’s colour-of-choice is Ultramarine blue. It was her blue-inspired installation that caught the eye of the judges of the 2018 Delamore Arts Prize, awarded each year to the most promising artist to graduate from Plymouth College of Art’s Painting, Drawing and Printmaking Course.

The prize includes a cash sum to help the artist at the start of their career and the opportunity to exhibit at the monthlong Delamore Arts and Sculpture Exhibition which takes place at Delamore House & Gardens in Cornwood every day in May, each year.

The award is judged on the work shown at the college’s end-of-course exhibition. For Becky’s exhibit, she created a blue room with blue resin lenses for the ceiling light source and three white plinths. Each plinth had a small pile of colour pigment sitting on the top – one yellow, one blue and one red.

Becky, 21, has recreated the installation for Delamore Arts – by taking over a potting shed at the house: “They’ve given me full reign over the shed, so with some help I’ve been able to give it a complete makeover,” said Becky. “The shed isn’t as big as the room at the college, so there will be one large plinth rather than three, to allow visitors the space to move around the exhibit.”

When Becky started the piece as part of her Ultramarine Blue Project, she could simply have made a traditional painting … however: “It turned into something much bigger – it was a blue light experiment that ended up as a blue room!

I try to push everything I do, and this is a perfect example of that.

“I was looking into the value of blue,” she explained, “because centuries ago the pigment used to create blue paint, Lapis Lazuli, was more expensive than gold.

That’s why the Renaissance artists used blue very sparingly – it had to be for something special, like Mary’s cloak. I was fascinated by how unobtainable the colour blue was in any raw form, so I created a lens, by filling a mould with resin and adding thin blue pigments into the resin, as a way to preserve and possess the precious colour and make it obtainable forever.

“I then project light though the lens, which fills the surrounding space with an immersive, ethereal blue hue. By doing this, I make the colour unobtainable again - this is my way of performing a kind of alchemy using science, art and nature.

“This is when it started to develop into an installation, because I wanted something that immersed the viewer into it. I’m interested in the science of colour and how we perceive colours in different lights, which is where I got the idea of placing colour pigments on top of the plinths in a blue room.

“I am encouraging participation from the viewer so they can move around the room and get in touch with the colour blue, almost like they are floating in a void. And there is an opportunity within the installation for the audience to get involved and to question what we think we know about colours, for example, if we perceive colours differently depending on the surrounding environment. Does that change the reality of the colours - by altering our understanding and therefore definition of what we see? Do colours exist just because we perceive them? Do we all see colour the same way? What is colour?”

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Becky will also be exhibiting some of her paintings, which continue the blue theme and will also include gold leaf – “but used differently to how gold leaf is traditionally used in art”.

The invitation to exhibit at an established regional event is a chance for Becky not just to show and sell her work – last year’s Delamore Arts attracted a record 8,000 visitors – but also to network with other artists and sculptors and discuss potential collaborations.

Becky has a studio in Ivybridge but prefers to work from home – she uses the front room of her house in Greenbank as her studio: “Everyone has to start somewhere, and Delamore have given me an amazing start. It’s a wonderful venue and it will be a great experience for me. Ultimately, I’d love to be a full-time artist with my own studio at home, and I’m a believer that if you’re passionate about what you’re doing, then opportunities will come along.”

Becky is the third winner of the Delamore Prize, which was

ART MATTERS introduced by the owners of Delamore, Gavin and Nicky Dollard, as part of their work in supporting local artists. Gavin said: “We were really taken by Becky’s extraordinary use of colours and light through an unusual medium. The result is a stunning light show that’s not often seen. I hope that visitors to Delamore will enjoy seeing it, too.”

This year, around 150 painters and sculptors are exhibiting at Delamore. The main exhibition of paintings takes place in the house, with Becky’s installation in the specially created ‘Blue Room’ and the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Art having a dedicated exhibition space in Delamore’s Stables Gallery. The sculptures are set within the gardens.

The annual event has raised around £120,000 for its chosen charities since the first exhibition in 2003. This year’s charity, Children’s Hospice South West, are creating a memory tree in the garden, where visitors can write a message and hang them up.

Visitors should give themselves a full day to enjoy the exhibition and gardens, and there is a café selling home-made snacks. Opening times are 10.30am to 4.30pm every day in May including weekends and bank holidays. Admission is £8 and includes a printed catalogue.

Parking is free and dogs are welcomed in the car park field and around the lake, but not inside the formal gardens. www.delamore-art. co.uk.

You can see more of Becky’s work at her website, www.becky-elia.com.

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GARDENING MATTERS

By Fiona Newton and Rebecca Rose of Plymouth Garden Centre Our living spaces are no longer confined to the four walls of our houses. Gardens are an extension of our homes, and with summer just around the corner, we want them to be colourful, bursting with plants and life. But with our often busy and hectic lives, and our gardens becoming smaller, can you achieve this? Simply… yes, you can. Read on.

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Being a garden centre in a city, catering for small outside spaces has always been a part of our heritage. Without large gardens and borders, container gardening is very popular with urban living. Asking a couple of our long-serving will fill the spaces in your container quickly, easily and happily. members of staff, they remember when pots and containers Its trailing nature and simple flowers (available in white, pink started to become popular back in the 1980s, but choice was and blue) will serve to enhance your thriller plant. It’s also small. The first decorative style pot was the blue boule, it was quite tough so is a really good long flowering choice. the only choice, and everyone had one. Now we have every Calibrachoa (also known as ‘Million Bells’) - another spiller size, shape, colour, even texture that you could desire but plant, it flowers profusely but is ‘self-cleaning’ so you don’t blue is still the number one selling pot colour! have to worry about deadheading the abundance of flowers.

Now that it’s May, baskets and pots are a popular choice for It’s available in lots of colours to suit all themes! many reasons, and although Lysimachia Goldilocks is then used as a long trailer almost anything can be grown for hanging baskets to add to the overall structure and in a pot, we have a lovely appearance of a lovely blooming hanging basket. summer recipe that is one of Now that your pots and baskets are our favourites and suitable filled with an explosion of colour, it’s for hanging baskets or ground time to think about the rest of your containers. It will bring instant summer garden. If you fancy a taste of colour to your garden. the Mediterranean, we love our Italian Following the standard specimens, hand-picked by us at the ‘Thriller, Spiller, Filler’ growers nurseries in Italy. technique, here are the plants Mediterranean themed gardens are that we love to use: a popular choice in the UK, and perfect for city living as they are based around Begonia –There are two paving, stones and gravel, not grass. Plus, types of begonia we like to Mediterranean plants tolerate drought use in our pots. The ‘non-stop’ and are typically easy to grow and require begonias are your thriller Clay pots little care. Clay pots are a staple for a med plant. They are the centrepiece. Maintaining a neat, upright, garden, and we have many of these too! compact shape, with, as the name suggests, continuous, Olive trees are a must double-bloom flowers throughout summer. The trailing - they’re unmistakable with their silvery variety of begonias act as your spiller. Cascading over leaves that shimmer in sunlight. They grow the edge of the container, their large, colourful flowers exceptionally well in a large pot, providing contrasting gently with the delicate flowers of your filler a focal point for the garden. More mature plants. Begonias last a really long time so your hanging specimens have wonderfully shaped tree baskets or pots will look fabulous for longer. All our trunks and this is often their main feature. begonias are grown locally within ten miles!

Another must for the Mediterranean Geraniums – an alternative to the non-stop begonia garden is the climber Trachelospermum, also as your thriller. Giving height, their blooms contrast known as Star Jasmine. It will twine and climb beautifully with the deep shade of the leaves and remain on anything, but is particularly spectacular as a compact, neat centrepiece.

Olive tree grown over an arch or pergola, the sweet Bacopa – your filler plant. Low growing and vigorous, it

Plant of the month Euryops –also known as the Savannah Daisy or African Bush Daisy. The first thing you may notice is that it is yellow. A colour many gardeners stay away from in Summer months. Perhaps Spring brings so much yellow we are ready for other colours, perhaps yellow can be too much under the long summer days of sun.

However, this pretty shrub defies all this. It has a perfect ratio of flowers to leaves, growing to a spherical shape with the gentle daisy-shaped flower heads standing above the leaves like the aura around the sun. It’s no wonder people say it is illuminating.

The leaves themselves have an almost magical glow, more viridian in colour, a chrome-grey-green, which makes the flowers stand out whilst softening the yellowness.

Flowering all season and into autumn, it is evergreen and perfectly suited to the Mediterranean garden.

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Cape in Africa, it needs little water, full sun in a sheltered spot but is drought tolerant. It is only half-hardy so will need some protection in winter. Regular deadheading is a must, but only light pruning is required. It’s also perfect to grow in a container, choose an understated pot and let the plant bask in admiration from your visitors.

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Although we are in full Spring mode, let them sit in a porch or greenhouse for a week or so, ensuring any risk of frost has passed and allowing them to establish.

An established plant will have a better root system and helps increase their drought tolerance over the summer months.

As the days become drier, ensure you are watering your thirsty crops enough. Veg like tomatoes, cucumber, courgettes etc need a lot of moisture, but make sure you don’t overdo it and waterlog the soil either.

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Add a little fertiliser to your Spring bulbs, this will help them store the nutrients they need before you dig them up to store and produce an even greater display the next year!

Pests, pests and more pests. Check roses for aphids or blackspot and treat accordingly. Check all plants for vine weevil, caterpillars, cabbage worm, evidence of slugs, snails. It is easier to treat when caught early so make it as regular as deadheading.

scent of the flowers filling the air. It can fill a trellis quite quickly and is strong so it is an excellent choice.

It is evergreen, but with red and green leaves that change colour throughout the year. The dark green leaves during flowering makes the pure white flowers really stand out, but by turning red/bronze through winter it always looks beautiful wherever you grow it. Interesting evergreen foliage is a must for the Star Jasmine city garden, so that the concrete landscape never looks bare or unappealing.

The Photinia is another plant which is really popular at the moment. It is an excellent choice for screening and hedging but also as an architectural lollipop in a pot.

Its popularity is based on its colour and again, as an evergreen shrub it provides all year colour and needs very little maintenance.

Now that we are heading quickly Photinia for summer, start making the most of the longer and increasingly warmer evening. Have a barbecue, grab a blanket and curl up in your arbour with a good book. Enjoy your outside living space! Happy Gardening - Becky and Fiona www.cornerstonevision.com

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