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June 2022
Flavour Fest - the South West’s largest food and drinks festival returns to the city in May For details See Page 3
The Box is hosting Plymouth’s first-ever exhibition focusing on fashion in the city down the centuries See Page 13
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Plymouth’s print heritage will be celebrated this year with a three day festival Full details See Page 23
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Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre, is taking a Giant’s Tea Party and Parade to Keyham as part of the community’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on June 2. Story and photos on page 12 Photo: Josh Marsh for Barbican Theatre
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Worried about money and paying your bills? Many people are worried about paying their household bills due to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on jobs and finances and the rising cost of living. There are organisations in Plymouth that can help and on this page you can find a range of support and advice in the city.
Help with energy bills Are your gas and electricity bills causing you to worry? Do you have cold draughts, or is your heating difficult to control?
Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) can help you take control of energy issues, keeping you warmer and saving you money. The news can be a bit overwhelming right now, with headlines about gas shortages, price increases and energy suppliers going out of business. We want to explain a bit about what’s happening and let you know what help is available for you. Firstly, we now know that the price cap rose by 54 per cent on 1 April and is likely to rise again in October. The price cap is a maximum amount that can be charged for electricity and gas standing charges and unit (kWh) rates. Remember if you use more, then you will pay more. The Government has announced some support measures with prices rises: • A Universal Credit of £200 to electricity bills in October 2022. However, this must be paid back at £40 a year from April 2023. It will be automatically added to bills (like a levy) and you cannot opt out. • People who pay Council Tax on properties in
Bands A to D will receive a one-off payment of £150. You should receive this automatically if you pay by direct debit and the name on your Council Tax account is the same as on your bank details. If the names are not the same, or you don’t pay your Council Tax by direct debit, check the Council’s website (www.plymouth. gov.uk) for information on how to apply. If you are having difficulty paying bills, please speak to your supplier. There are several ways that they are now required to help since COVID-19 started. Check to see if you are eligible for the Warm Homes Discount. This applies to some people who claim benefits. More information can be found on the PEC website at www. plymouthenergycommunity.com. PEC can help you talk to your supplier, landlords and housing associations where needed. They can also apply for energy related grants, energy efficiency measures and schemes to tackle cold, damp homes and maximize income. Visit: www.plymouthenergycommunity. com Call: 01752 477117 Email: energyteam@ plymouthenergycommunity.com
Help with money worries Citizens Advice Plymouth says more people living in Plymouth are at a crisis point as the number of food bank vouchers and fund requests have nearly doubled this spring. Residents have asked for additional support such as supermarket vouchers, donations of essential white goods and school uniforms. Even though the situation may be difficult for many people, there is help and advice available. • It is important that you maximise your budget. Use the benefits calculator at citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk to check you’re getting all the benefits you may be entitled to. • Contact your creditors as soon as you know you’re unable to pay your bills as they might be able to offer some help. Missed payments can lead to additional fees, damage to your credit score or even debt collectors being involved. Some energy suppliers can provide further help and make referrals for financial assistance. Plymouth Energy Community can advise you. • If you have Tax Credits overpayments consider
calling the Tax Credits Helpline. If you’re finding the repayments high, ask for them to be reduced. Explain your situation and that you’re struggling to meet your ongoing costs. • Don’t be ashamed to ask for help. Don’t wait for the bills to mount up; get help as soon as you can. Doing nothing will just allow matters to get worse. If you don’t have enough to live on, you might be able to get help with food parcels, housing or fuel costs. Contact Citizen’s Advice Plymouth to explore your options. Visit: Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, PL1 2DA Call: 03444 111 444 Visit: www.adviceplymouth.org.uk
Further help if you’re struggling to pay for food If you’re struggling to pay for food there are organisations, such as Citizens Advice, that can refer you to a food bank.
There are also organisations that will supply free food and advice without a referral and where you can just drop in. These organisations are all part of the Plymouth Food Aid Network and are shown on a map at pfan.adoddle.org. Food Plymouth, the local food partnership, is working
closely with Plymouth City Council, PEC and others to ensure there is a joined up approach to support. There are a range of resources available for anyone struggling with the cost of living crisis in Plymouth: • The ‘Worrying About Money?’ leaflet helps you to find options and get help in Plymouth (visit pfan.adoddle. org/ plymouths-cash-first-approach-leaflet). • The Food Access Guide for Plymouth is an online tool to help you access food-related support (visit foodplymouth.
org/do-you-need-information-about-how-to-access-food). • The Plymouth Food Aid Network website (pfan.adoddle. org) and Facebook page (facebook.com/plymouthfoodaid) connect you with organisations all around the city. • If you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old and you are on certain benefits, you might be able to get free vitamins and Healthy Start vouchers for milk, fruit and vegetables and infant formula milk.
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Flavour Fest returns to the city with a mouth-watering line up
A top line up of local chefs will be displaying their skills in the popular Cookery Theatre
Flavour Fest, the largest food and drink festival in the South West, returns to Plymouth city centre at the end of May with free entry to an enticing line-up of delicious food and drink, interactive family activities and cookery demonstrations.
This year the festival – which takes place from Friday May 27 to Sunday May 29 – will look different with one huge marquee covering the Piazza, filled with food and drink traders, ensuring a great day out whatever the weather. The Cookery Theatre, which gives visitors the chance to pick up new tips, tricks and skills, will be opened by Chris Tanner from Barbican Kitchen at 10am on Friday. He’s followed by a line-up of talented local chefs across the weekend including Peter Gorton, Jacques Marchal, Suphawadee Kaden (Supha’s Street Food Emporium), Ryan Marsland (The Fig Tree @ 36) and Jake Hardington (Salumi Bar & Eatery). The festival’s own take on ‘Ready Steady Cook’ will take to the stage at 1.30pm on the opening day and will include some local well-known BBC Radio Devon and Spotlight personalities and two popular regional chefs. Steve Hughes, chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company which runs Flavour Fest, said: “We’re really excited for the return of this year’s Flavour Fest, which attracts thousands of visitors. It’s a great
opportunity to shop local, supporting the region’s best food and drink producers, while also soaking up everything that Plymouth city centre has to offer. While you’re here make some time to browse the fantastic range of independent stores and high street staples.” Inside the marquee nearly 70 of the region’s best food and drink producers will be selling their creations, with tasty treats on offer including brownies and baked goods, gins, rums and liqueurs, fudge, cheeses and much more. The popular festival bar will be run by official partners Bays Brewery, a family run brewery that creates exceptional, multi award-winning beers. Along Armada Way and around Place de Brest, a wide range of street food traders will be serving up a huge range of treats to tuck into on the day to really add to the festival atmosphere. Enjoy a locallyproduced coffee or indulge in a cocktail, or grab a freshly cooked stone baked pizza or BBQ dish for lunch. Younger festival-goers can also enjoy interactive fun provided by local charity Jeremiah’s Journey, including face painting and a magician. Flavour Fest has also been supported by City College Plymouth and students will be getting involved to assist with the running of the event and gain hands-on work experience.
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Catering students will be supporting the impressive line-up of guest chefs, whilst media and business students will also be soaking up the atmosphere whilst putting their emerging skills to use at this event. Chef lecturers Richard Farleigh and Gemma Outtram will also take to the stage to give a very useful demonstration on cooking nutritious meals on a budget, whilst other members of the hospitality and catering team will be manning the City College Plymouth stall. Laurence Moody, academy manager for Hospitality, Catering and ESOL at City College Plymouth, said: “As the event nears, I know all of the students lucky enough to be involved with this high-profile event are becoming increasingly excited. “Our catering students are going to be supporting some of the area’s top chefs, which is great for both their knowledge and confidence, and will be extremely useful when they start working in industry. “We are also really pleased that we will have an opportunity to support others in the community through our demonstrations of healthy eating on a budget, something that we hope will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of those in Plymouth and the surrounding area. If you are attending this event, make sure you stop by the City College stall.” For all the latest information about Flavour Fest, visit www. flavourfestsw.co.uk.
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The National Marine Park Big Blue Splash is coming to Plymouth Sound on July 23 and 24 and will give locals the chance to try out an amazing range of activities on, in and next to the ocean. Both adults and children will be encouraged to dive in and try out something new across the weekend. Taster sessions out on the water will include stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, guided snorkelling, open water swimming and even SUP yoga – the ultimate test of balance with yoga on a paddle board. On shore activities include rock pooling, art workshops, the chance to try e-bikes and even plogging – a combination of jogging and litter picking that’s beneficial for wellbeing and for the environment. Activities will take place at Tinside Lido, the Hoe Foreshore, Mount Edgcumbe, Mount Batten and at Firestone Bay, and details of how to book will be announced soon. Elaine Hayes, interim CEO for the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, said: “This weekend encompasses everything we’re trying to achieve with the creation of the National Marine Park, encouraging people to engage with the ocean and get more involved in activities in, on and around the water. We know that there are many barriers that stop people from getting involved in water sports, including the cost and a lack of knowledge, so we hope that the Big Blue Splash will start to break down some of those barriers, kick starting a new love of ocean activities and giving people more confidence to get involved.” The Plymouth Sound National
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Plymouth making a Big Blue Splash in July Marine Park is a UK first. The ‘Park in the Sea’ aims to increase community connection with the natural environment to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of the local community and boost the blue economy. The Big Blue Splash event has been funded through the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Heritage Horizon Award, which has been made possible with a £9.5 million grant from the Heritage Fund, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. A number of local companies are supporting the event, including the University of Plymouth, Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, South West SUP, ACE Swimming, Planet Earth Games, the Ocean Conservation Trust and The Rock Pool Project. In addition to the exciting activities taking place on the water, a ticketed ‘Live @ The Lido’ music event will be held at Tinside on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, with three nights of entertainment to enjoy. Performances from Barbican Theatre and a tropical disco party are already being planned. More details about the line-up and how to purchase tickets will be shared soon. For all the latest information about the Big Blue Splash visit www.plymouthsoundnational marinepark.com
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Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.
Gospel Choir Concert July 2 A special evening of top class family entertainment at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Callington Community Gospel Choir welcome you to join them sing, clap, dance along, or just sit and and enjoy yourselves. Free entry donations welcome on the night to charity.
St Luke’s popular Midnight Walk returns on July 22
Exhibition - Yonaoshi Until Jun 11 Featuring paintings, textiles, ceramics, film and sculpture, South West Showcase artist Huhtamaki Wab brings his solo exhibition ‘Yonaoshi’ to the MIRROR at Plymouth College of Art. The exhibition combines influences from Japanese mythology with concepts of ecological collapse and world renewal. Young Frankenstein May 25 to 28 Sounds Musical Theatre Company present Mel Brooks’ award Winning musical comedy at the newly refurbished Devonport Playhouse. The celebrated American brain surgeon grandson of the original Dr Victor Frankenstein arrives in Transylvania to inherit his grandfather’s estate - with hilarious consequences! Book tickets online at www. ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or phone 07395 159955. Shows are at 7.30pm throughout plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee. The Wedding Singer May 25 to 28 The Wranglers Theatre Company return with The Wedding Singer at the Muse Theatre, Lipson Academy, Bernice Terrace, Lipson at 7.30pm. Tickets from www. thewranglers.co.uk/wedding-singer-tickets.html Flavour Fest May 27 to 29 Foodie fans are in for a real treat this year as Flavour Fest returns to Plymouth city centre. It’s the South West’s largest free food and drink festival, with hundreds of local producers selling tasty treats and a chef stage with regional cookery stars showcasing their skills. Freedom Community Festival May 28 and 29 The popular festival is back after a two year absence with some of the best in local music and plenty of family fun, starting at 11am each day in Freedom Fields. Summer Concert May 28 Plymouth University Choral Society present a celebration of summer music for the Royal Jubilee at St Andrew’s Minster Church at 7.30pm. Music by Dowland, German, Jenkins, Walton and Zadok the Priest by Handel. Tickets available through the Arts Institute Box Office on 01752 585050 or email theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk. Jubilee Celebration June 2 Organised by the Pioneers Project at Bull Point Barracks, St Budeaux at 2pm. Food, drinks, entertainment and bouncy castles. Competitions for best pasty, jam and chutney and best ‘Queen’s Hat.’ Stalls available for individuals and businesses. Contact 07779 019241. The Big Jubilee Lunch June 2 to 5 The Big Jubilee Lunch is the cherry on the cake of The Queen’s Platinum celebrations happening right across the nation over th e first weekend in June. It’s all about sharing friendship, food and fun – a chance for neighbours and communities to celebrate their connections and get to know one another a little better. The Big Jubilee Lunch is a nationwide act of community friendship, with 2022 set to be a bumper year! For more information and to download a free pack go to www.thebigjubileelunch.com 1 Big Summer Jun 2 to 4 Three days of entertainment on Plymouth Hoe. Each day has been curated to appeal to a plethora of musical tastes, genres and audiences, ensuring there really is something for everyone. Details www.1bigsummer.com
Ball and Boe Jul 8 Two of the greatest voices in the world - Michael Ball and Alfie Box - will be performing in Central Park in July. As a duo, they have now sold over 1.5 million albums in the UK, received two Classic Brit Awards, sold out two headline arena tours and presented three ITV Specials. Tickets from www.ballandboe.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk Paloma Faith Jul 9 Double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will embark on a huge UK summer tour, performing at some amazing outdoor venues throughout the UK, including a date in Plymouth on Saturday July 9 at Central Park. For tickets and more information go to www.premier.ticketek.co.uk Chronicle Adverts.indd 2
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One Night of Neil June 4 An incredible collection of stars from London‘s West End, backed by a phenomenal nine-piece band, will bring a concert celebrating the wonderful music of Neil Diamond to Home Park Stadium. Fifty years on from Neil‚‘s legendary ‘Hot August Night‚‘ concerts in 1972, One Night of Neil is set to be an extraordinary celebration of one of the world‚‘s greatest singersongwriters. An expert team drawn from the worlds of Rock and Roll and West End theatre reproduce a stunning show worthy of the icon himself. Tickets available by calling 01752 907700. VIP packages available.
at in aid of The Children’s Society and on July 9 at St Mary’s Church, Brixton both at 7.30pm. Tickets £7 on the door or in advance 01752 880730.
Teddy Bears Picnic and Jubilee Trains June 4 and 5 Plymouth Valley Railway celebrate Teddy Bears picnic day on Saturday and then continue the Jubilee weekend celebrations with a cream tea and train ride on Sunday. Trains will also be running between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge every Sunday throughout the summer. visit www.plymrail.co.uk for more information.
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Plymouth Jazz Club June 5 Pete Canter Quartet at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door only. Details from www.plymouth-jazz-club.org. uk. Future events: Dave Vaughan Swingtet on June 19, Russell Sinclair & The Smokin’ Locos on July 3. Anniversary Concert June 10 Plymouth Area Police choir celebrate 50 years of singing with their anniversary concert at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. Guest soloist is the well known and acclaimed Catherine Hamilton. Tickets at £10 from Rod Fowler on 01752 339788. Music and Laughter June 11 Charity performance by PGS Theatre Company and The Carmenians at the Devonport Playhouse. The show will be a gala of songs and performances from popular stage musicals in memory of musical theatre lover Bridget Tope who died from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2019. All proceeds will go to the MND Association. Shows at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets from 01752 405909.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition June 12 to 17
A Royal display at the Visitor Centre, Ford Park Cemetery. Opening times 11am to 3pm. Free admission.
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The Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir present an evening of well known classics and light music at Plympton St Maurice Guildhall at 7.30pm as part of the midsummer festival. The concert will also take place on June 25 at Sherwell United Church on North Hill
Ocean City Running Festival Jun 19 Few cities can rival Plymouth’s rich seafaring heritage, its stunning waterfront and natural harbour, its vibrant cultural life and its close proximity to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. Thousands of runners of all ages will be making history by running in the Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival, encompassing the Half Marathon, 5K and 10K. Find out more at www.runplymouth.co. uk.
A talk by well known speaker, Graham Naylor in the Victorian Chapel at Ford Park Cemetery at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the office at £6. Plymouth Armed Forces Day June 25 Armed Forces Day returns to The Hoe and promises to be bigger and better than ever, celebrating the military and all the great work they do. This family fun day, in association with Babcock, will include a wide variety of thrilling activities and displays. The main stage will host performances from local choirs and groups throughout the day, and from 6pm, a free evening concert will entertain the crowds with a fantastic range of live music for all to enjoy. You can sing-a-long and dance the night away, with the fabulous backdrop of Plymouth Sound, with a fantastic headline act being announced soon! For more information visit www. plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk Summer Garden Party Jun 25 Dartmoor Zoo is staging an an exclusive adults only evening of fantastic concert band music and a sumptuous hog roast, salads and mini desserts. There will be a silent auction with some fantastic prizes and a fundraising raffle as well as animal talks. Tickets £25 which includes zoo entry, food and a welcome drink. Call 01752 837645. Plymouth Model Show Jun 25 Taking place at Plymouth Guildhall from 10am to 4pm. Plymouth’s model clubs will be displaying all types of static scale models along with several traders who will be selling model kits. Other clubs from across the South West will also be taking part. There will be a large display commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. Hot and cold refreshments are available during the day. Further details from Dave Watson on 01752 518287. Tamar Choir June 25 Concert by the Tamar Choir in the Victorian Chapel at Ford Park Cemetery at 7.30pm. Tickets at £8 are available from the office on 01752 665442.
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The Royal British Legion at 41 Market Road, Plympton is holding an Open Day and all are welcome. There will be entertainment, bric-a-brac, cake stall, arts and craft, barbecue food and much more. The fun begins at midday and entry is free. Midnight Walk Jul 22 St Luke’s popular fund raiser returns to the city and will see thousands of women taking part. For full details and to sign up for the event visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk/ Summer Fayre July 23 Ford Park Cemetery between 11am and 2.30pm and all are welcome. Various stalls. Sail GP Jul 30 and 31 SailGP will host its Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth for the second year running following a bumper event in 2021 which saw an estimated 27,500 spectators enjoy the spectacle. For full details visit SailGP.com Van Dike Reunion Event Aug 12 and 13 A grand get-together to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the historic Van Dike Club in 1972. Celebrating the hundreds of rock, folk, progressive, glam rock, punk and new wave bands the Van Dike family presented to Plymouth audiences. The event at Plymouth Guildhall will feature an exhibition area with Van Dike posters, photos, records and Van Dike books and brochures for sale. From 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and 20am to 5pm on Saturday. Free admission. For more details e-mail vandike2018@ yahoo.co.uk British Fireworks Championships Aug 17 and 18 Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guarateed to leave you awestruck. Charity Black Tie Masquerade Ball Aug 27 A special event at Plymouth Guildhall to raise money for three worthy causes - the Royal British Legion, Mind Devon and Jeremiah’s Journey. The evening will feature a live band, buffet and a raffle with amazing prizes. Tickets for the event cost just £25 and can now be booked on Facebook by searching for Black Tie Masquerade Charity Ball. Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.
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The Box was among the winners at the 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) announced in Tartu, Estonia at the weekend.
EMYA is the longest running and most prestigious museum award in Europe. It recognises excellence in the European museum scene and provides an important platform for benchmarking, networking, experience and skills in venues across the continent. A total of 60 museums were nominated this year and The Box was one of just 12 successful entries. It was also the only UK museum to win an award. Overall awards were presented to museums based in The Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Spain and Denmark at a special ceremony hosted both online and at the National Museum of Estonia. The jury then awarded ‘Special Commendations’ to The Box and six other museums in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland. The overarching theme for 2022 was how museums can address the local and global issues that impact their communities. The ‘Special Commendations’ were awarded to organisations that were deemed to have developed new and innovative approaches in their public service and which others can learn from. The EMYA Jury described The Box as ‘a remarkable regional museum with strong ambitions for its cultural, educational and social effects. With outstanding exhibitions and easy access for all, it has created a new cultural asset for its city and region and is an active advocate for the social change it can bring to its communities.’ It gave particular praise to the design and presentation of its galleries and the way in which it has brought important collections from across the city together. It also highlighted the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition, which was on display when the judges visited, and the way it challenged historic narratives about the Mayflower story. Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: “This award is a huge validation of the significant investment in the project by Plymouth City Council, Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Box is an ambitious new institution and this award is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of so many individuals including The Box team.” The Box is open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays and is free with no need to book. Later this year, it will be one of the host venues for the nationally touring ‘British Art Show 9’. Visit www.theboxplymouth.com
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Argyle’s exciting new signing Argyle Community Trust, the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club, has taken up residence in a new kind of ‘office environment’, becoming a full Real Ideas member, to take advantage of its flexible workspace, networking, and opportunities to nurture and grow new partnerships and projects.
Their new organisational membership includes 24/7 use of the range of facilities that form the Real Ideas campus. In Plymouth these include Ocean Studios at Royal William Yard, Devonport Guildhall, and Market Hall, a world-class space for digital innovation and learning situated in the heart of Devonport. The Market Hall site is home to the state-ofthe-art immersive dome, a range of flexible coThe membership enables colleagues at Argyle working and inspiring workspaces, large meeting Community Trust to have flexible work area rooms and event spaces, as well as a café-bar. options for hybrid working. Real Ideas’ spaces Real Ideas’ next renovation project is the Library provide a light and airy hot desk style working building in Liskeard, which along with the library environment, as well as bookable meeting service will offer creative co-work and community rooms, giving a plethora of organisations and space, an exciting new addition to the Real Ideas entrepreneurial companies ample space to work, campus. The Real Ideas membership scheme aims as well as connect with colleagues, and form new to encourage ‘creative collisions’ within shared contacts and alliances. spaces that will drive forwards inclusivity and Plymouth’s Argyle Community Trust aims to social mobility. help people of all ages to achieve their potential Lindsey Hall, CEO at Real Ideas said: “There through the power of football, breaking down is synergy in what we do and the work of Argyle barriers in relation to disability, employment Community Trust. We both have inclusivity at our status, attainment and socio-economic heart and helping people of all ages to reach their background. potential. We want to break down socio-economic boundaries, and create opportunity no matter someone’s educational attainment, health or well-being. It’s a strong alliance that will help grow our work across Devon and Cornwall.” Dan Hart, head of community engagement at Argyle Community Trust, said: “Working at the ever-impressive Market Hall in Plymouth Argyle Community Trust colleagues enjoying allows colleagues their new flexible office environment to choose how they
Lindsey Hall of Real Ideas and Dan Hart of Argyle Community Trust (centre front) pictured with colleagues at Devonport’s Market Hall
want to work post-Covid, and provides a space for people to safely come together to meet with colleagues and partner organisations. It also allows us to make new connections with other
members – creative people, entrepreneurs and community groups. “We’ve already opened up new links, partnerships, and potential new projects.”
Special wedding anniversary celebration Higher St Budeaux Church will be celebrating the 450th wedding anniversary of the marriage of Sir Francis Drake and Mary Newman over the Jubilee holiday weekend.
There will be a celebration in flowers and the church will be dressed in the fashion of the time. Foods and games of the Elizabethan era will also be on display. The event takes place on June 2, 3 and 4 between 10.30am and 5pm. Refreshments and parking available on a limited basis.
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FareShare fighting food poverty FareShare South West has opened a warehouse in Plymouth to help tackle food poverty in Devon and Cornwall – delivering food for over one million meals a year, saving 420 tonnes of surplus food going to waste.
FareShare South West is an independent charity as part of the UK’s largest food charity, FareShare, which tackles the issues of food waste and hunger. FareShare South West takes over 2,000 tonnes of quality surplus food every year that would otherwise have been wasted, and distributes it to over 400 charities, schools and community groups across the South West. The majority of food surplus occurs before food even gets to the supermarket, and FareShare is the only charity to take food from the wholesale level of the food industry. After four years’ planning, the new Plymouth warehouse will help tackle food poverty in the area. A 2021 study prepared for Devon County Council showed that one in 10 Devon households experienced very low food security, with household members eating less and going hungry due to a lack of money and resources. With the cost of living on the rise, this figure is likely to increase. FareShare South West hopes their Plymouth warehouse, which will have the capacity to deliver food for a million meals a year, will not only help stop people going hungry at this tough time, but also enable communities to be more resilient long term. The Plymouth warehouse is transformational, unlocking a whole new region of untapped affordable food. The regular weekly van deliveries mean that surplus can be collected whenever it arises on the return run. This is especially important for local food producers, who may find themselves with extra food that has a short shelf life and would otherwise go to waste. As the service expands and more van routes are launched, charities in areas that were previously inaccessible can benefit from a new food supply. For example, the new delivery run to Tintagel charities returns via a major dairy producer in Lostwithiel. Ginsters has been supplying surplus food weekly to FareShare South West since March 2020. Alice Rumbold, from Ginsters, said: “Our partnership with FareShare South West is a natural fit; our surplus food donations help feed those most in need, and food waste is naturally reduced. The infrastructure and food safety due diligence that FareShare South West have in place to support its
to support and bolster existing food charities across the region. Over the past four years, this has been a real community effort, collaborating with local charities and food companies to unlock a new supply of affordable food. “To reach the most people possible, we need to have all parts of the operations running. So, we are looking for volunteers who would like to help in the warehouse and drive vans, as well as local food companies who would like to partner with us to reduce waste while helping the local community. “The new warehouse is a new support for member charities, but against the dual backdrops of extreme food poverty and high levels of surplus food, we know there is more work to be done. This warehouse represents our commitment to growing our food redistribution across the Devon and Cornwall regions. Long term, we aim to work with local partner charities to extend our service further into Cornwall.” Lindsay Boswell, CEO of FareShare UK said: “We’re very proud to be supporting local communities by working alongside frontline organisations in Devon and Cornwall. The new Plymouth warehouse will allow us to create relationships with new suppliers and get good-to-eat surplus from the food industry onto people’s plates, tackling food insecurity and the unnecessary wasting of good food.” To learn more about how to get involved, visit www. faresharesouthwest.org.uk/
members and protect our communities has helped break through red tape previously encountered when donating branded, chilled surplus food.” Due to the extensive network at FareShare UK, the charity can bring large quantities of surplus food to local charities that the area would not otherwise have access to, coming from over 700 food suppliers across the UK. Alongside this, they can unlock currently untapped surplus food from food companies in Devon and Cornwall, who until now had few options for their wholesale surplus. Shelley Wright, head of region for Devon and Cornwall, said: “We are delighted to open this Plymouth warehouse and use it
Military Deafness – Your Right to Claim Did you know that The British Royal Legion estimates that there are around 300,000 Armed Forces Veterans currently suffering from noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus? This figure only takes into account Veterans. The number of serving personnel who are suffering with NIHL and/or tinnitus is unknown.
Being exposed to excessive levels of noise from mortars, explosions, pyrotechnics, gun and artillery fire, aircraft and vehicle engines, even for a short amount of time can have a lifelong effect on your hearing. Working with constant background noise from ships engines, ventilation and aircraft noise can also have the same effect. Whilst being surrounded by this noise is expected when serving
in our Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence legally owes a duty of care to each and every one of its service personnel to protect their hearing. If this duty of care has been breached – through broken, faulty, ill-fitting or non-existent hearing protection then you could be entitled to compensation. Whilst it may be well known that claims for hearing loss can be brought through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) or War Pension Scheme (WPS), it is not so well known that a civil claim can also be made against the Ministry of Defence. Settlements achieved through civil claims generally exceed anything awarded through the WPS or AFCS and also allow a Claimant to pursue a claim for a number of other possible losses
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HMS Montrose’s latest drug bust The Royal Navy delivered its fourth blow to drug traffickers in the Middle East in as many months as Devonport-based HMS Montrose seized heroin worth nearly £2m.
The frigate pounced on a dhow while conducting a sweep of the Gulf of Oman with an international task force dedicated to stopping criminal and terrorist activity. After a team of Royal Marines secured the suspect vessel, sailors scoured the craft from bow to stern in a nine-hour operation.They discovered numerous sacks hidden aboard – sacks which tests showed contained heroin. The seizure came to 90 kilogrammes, worth £1.8m on the streets of the UK. It brings Montrose’s haul since mid-January to £97m of illegal narcotics – heroin, cannabis and methamphetamines.And it means more than 18 tonnes of drugs have been kept off the streets of the UK – or other countries – since she began operating in the Middle East in January 2019. “The world-leading Royal Navy is demonstrating its value, in this case denying criminals a source of income and keeping drugs off our streets,” said James Heappey, Minister for the Armed Forces. “Our sailors are operating side by side with allies and friends, upholding the international rules-based system and promoting global security.” Royal Marine Commandos from Bickleigh close in on the suspect dhow
Team Montrose show off their drugs haul on the frigate’s flight deck
Lieutenant Chris Bonnick, the Royal Marine in charge of HMS Montrose’s commando detachment – normally based at Bickleigh – said the ship was delighted with its latest success. He added: “Being part of the team that secured the vessel and then discovered the drugs in large sacks hidden within the dhow, was really satisfying. “At 42 Commando we train for this type of work constantly and it is fantastic to see that training
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Orchestral favourites featured at concerts in Liskeard and Plymouth
Plymouth Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concerts are taking place in June.
deliver operational success with our Royal Navy colleagues.” Montrose was working with the Pakistani-led Combined Task Force 150 – one of four naval groups spread across more than three million square of ocean from the Red Sea to the western seaboard of the Indian sub-continent dedicated to keeping sea lanes open and strangling illegal activity on the high seas. They operate under the banner of the Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces, a coalition of more than 30 nations committed to the safety and security in the Middle East. “I am very proud of my ship’s company for their efforts in disrupting the global drugs trade and preventing this illicit activity at sea,” said Montrose’s Commanding Officer Commander Paul Irving. “It requires my whole team to work together in this type of operation, and once again they have delivered.”
The first is June 19 at Sterts Theatre, Liskeard followed on June 22 at Plymouth Guildhall, starting at 7.30pm. The concerts feature a programme of favourite works for symphony orchestra. The concerts open with Verdi’s powerful Force of Destiny Overture featuring the opera’s ominous three-note motif. Within this oftenplayed overture Verdi portrays the operatic drama of love, death and revenge. Liadov’s symphonic poem, The Enchanted Lake, wonderfully evokes a truly mystical, enchanted lake and takes the listener on a magical journey through different soundscapes. In contrast, Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus is based on the slave uprising that occurred in ancient Rome and the Suite No2 will be played in this concert. The Adagio reflects the moment when Spartacus frees his wife Phrygia and the lovers celebrate. This passionate melody became a favourite TV theme for the Onedin Line in the 1970-80s and, for those who do not remember that, more recently in Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006). Moving again to a more reflective work, Butterworth’s pastoral and nostalgic A Shropshire Lad, Rhapsody for Orchestra was inspired by the war poems of A E Housman, composed between 1909 and 1911, and shows influences of Vaughan Williams, Sibelius and Debussy. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy overture Romeo and Juliet rounds off the concert. Its central love theme is very familiar, as it is frequently used in film and television and particularly well known as the theme tune for BBC TV’s The Apprentice. For ticket information please visit www. plymouthsymphony.co.uk.
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Giant way to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Keyham
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Barbican Theatre, Plymouth is taking a Giant’s Tea Party and Parade to Keyham as part of the community’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on June 2.
This follows the first tea party event held at Keyham Green Places in March 2022 where the party-goers met the giants designed and made by members of the Keyham community – including members of the Scouts, Keyham Krafties and Wolseley Wanderers – and also enjoyed a picnic, treasure hunt, music, junk band workshops and crafting. Suzie West, Barbican Theatre’s talent development lead, who is producing the event said: “We’re so excited to be coming back to Keyham with our biggest and most fun Giant’s Tea Party and Parade yet, to help the community enjoy their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. We wanted to give communities in Keyham, Ford and Devonport an extraordinary event that reflects their identity - and have loved building the giants they designed and bring the characters they wanted to represent their community to life.” The Keyham Giants project has involved schools and community groups from the Keyham, Ford and Devonport area. They will be spending time with specialist community art leaders, puppeteers,
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musicians and theatre companies to build their own Plymouth Giant puppets for a Giant Jubilee Tea Party and experience a community arts event of giant proportions. These community groups, trusts and partners set up in each residential area will be given funding and a team of community creatives, cultural partners and the specialist support they need to build their very own giant, who represents their community spirit and culture. Suzie added: “The community groups already came together to build their giants and puppets in March and we’re so happy they will come together again to make each giant a parade fit for royalty! They will also work with the parade performance teams to design the music and theme of the final giant tea party, and route they want their Giant to Photo: Gemma Ward parade along. It’s going to be so
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much fun for everyone involved!” The giants’ parade will start from 12 noon on Thursday June 2 travelling along the residential streets with music and movement. The parades will meet at North Downs Park at around 1pm for a giant tea party, where all are invited to join in. There will be additional activities, plenty of cake and roaming performances for the public to see and be part of, before and after the giant’s tea party, as well as party games and other fun family friendly activities planned at the Wolseley Trust and Scout Hut towards the end of the afternoon. All events are free and everyone is welcome to join in as much as they want to. Sarah Taylor, chief executive of WolseleyTrust, said: “The Wolseley Trust is delighted to be working with the Barbican Theatre on this special event and look forward to celebrating the Jubilee with all our community on the day. It has given such a valuable and fun opportunity for groups in our area to come together and celebrate their community. We are very grateful to the Barbican Theatre for bring this to our area and for sharing their energy and creativity with us all!”
Trevi partnering in pioneering Women’s Centre pilot for women in prison Plymouth based, award-winning women’s charity Trevi is partnering with The Nelson Trust to deliver an innovative new pilot to establish a Women’s Centre in Eastwood Park Prison.
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The pilot is funded by the Ministry of Justice’s Local Leadership and Integration Fund to improve outcomes for prison leavers. It is widely acknowledged that women are often swept up into the criminal justice system as a consequence of disadvantage, including poverty,
homelessness and substance misuse. The majority of women in prison have histories of trauma, abuse, and victimisation, with at least 60% of women being the victims of domestic abuse. The Women’s Centre will ensure that women are at the centre of joined up services addressing underlying needs, which will improve the lives of women and their families. In addition to the Women’s Centre project’s core vision for women leaving prison, Trevi will also
be able to link women with other services they provide. This includes their Spark Project Assertive Outreach Programme, which supports women facing multiple disadvantage to help keep them safe from violence and abuse. The programme also includes street outreach in various locations and a 24/7 free text service where women can get a call back from a practitioner out of hours, and follow up support the next working day.
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Plymouth’s first-ever dedicated fashion exhibition at The Box An exhibition currently on display at The Box is paying homage to the city’s fashion past and future.
‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ – runs until September 4. It features garments that date back to the 1700s and accessories that date back to the 1500s, and explores contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft. The exhibition marks the very first time the city has staged a show dedicated to fashion, with highlights from The Box’s fascinating costume and textile collection displayed alongside paintings, drawings, film and archival material to tell important local and international stories. A paper dress from the 1960s foretells the future of fast fashion, while a 300 year old silk gown tells the story of the global textile trade. A new hand-made green, black and white latex dress titled ‘Brand Me – Flag Me’ has been created thanks to a unique collaboration with Plymouthbased Westward Bound, to represent the past and present of garment production in the city and make a bold contemporary statement. Terah Walkup, Curator of Art at The Box said: “Realising this exhibition and the partnerships that ‘Dress Code’ has involved has been a dream come true. I’m proud to have created an exhibition that showcases historic garments alongside a new contemporary acquisition, and to be able to give The Box’s visitors a rare glimpse into the breadth of our collection. “The exhibition has already sparked so many conversations from local memories to new interpretations by current fashion students. I’m enjoying seeing so many visitors chatting about and sketching what’s on display.” Elsewhere in ‘Dress Code’, visitors can see beautiful silk dresses from the 1700s, accessories
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The Environment Agency has agreed to test water quality at Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay during this year’s swimming season, following calls by Luke Pollard. This data will support the official application to the government to designate Devil’s Point as a bathing water. If the application is successful, this would trigger a legal duty on the government to regularly test the water at Devil’s Point and to publicly report the results. Devil’s Point is a popular bathing location but swimmers have been left in the dark about how
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from the Victorian era, a glass bead dress from the ‘roaring twenties’ and garments representing the ‘make do and mend’ ethos of the post-war period. The role fashion has played in global trade and the contribution made by some of Plymouth’s most well-known garment manufacturers of the recent past are also explored. ‘Little Black Dress’ was created in 2000 by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri who is presenting a range of works in spaces around The Box until the autumn completes the exhibition. The wearable sculpture was made for and worn by the iconic fashion editor Isabella Blow. Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: “The crossover between fashion and art has always
been extremely strong so we’re delighted to be showing Maurizio Anzeri’s sculptural dress within ‘Dress Code’. It’s also a bit of a coup for us as it’s the first time Maurizio has shown this work in a public exhibition.” The Box will host a series of informal Bitesize talks connected to the exhibition on selected dates during the summer. The talks are free although advance booking is required. ‘Identity Parade’, a fashion show delivered in partnership with Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre and featuring creatives and fashionistas from the South West will take place at The Box on May 27. More information is available from the ‘What’s on’ section of www.theboxplymouth.com.
MP helps take first water sample at Devil’s Point Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay are one step closer to becoming an official bathing water, with local MP Luke Pollard collecting the first water sample there alongside the Environment Agency.
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clean the water is. Mr Pollard launched a campaign in January 2022 to designate it as an official bathing water, sparked by concerns around raw sewage discharge into Devon’s rivers and the sea. Nearly 1,000 Plymothians signed Mr Pollard’s campaign petition earlier this year, which he presented to Parliament in March. Luke said: “I’m a wild swimmer and I want to see more people take a dip in the sea, but for that to happen we need to better understand the quality of the water we are swimming in. “We’re so lucky to have Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay on our doorstep.“Our campaign is gathering pace and I’m glad the Environment Agency has begun sampling the water to support our application, but there’s more to be done. I’m going to keep fighting for Devil’s Point and
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Samaritans to celebrate 50 years of support to community
Plymouth Samaritans are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year with a range of events and activities to mark the significant milestone.
The intention is to reach out to the local community and work in partnership with local groups and organisations to raise awareness about suicide prevention, emotional health and well-being and listening skills. This fits in with the Samaritans National Strategy. The branch has a wide-ranging programme of outreach activities for 2022. This includes reaching out to local staff and employers including DWP and Co-op, local schools, community groups and wellbeing initiatives across the c.ity The branch also provides a service to Dartmoor Prison which is funded by the Home Office and are also engaged in outreach work with the Exeter branch of Samaritans at Exeter Prison. The Samaritans Centre in Oxford Place where volunteers carry out their work of listening to people in distress is being modernised to provide a high-quality working environment in which to do this valuable work. To maintain a steady source of income to support branch activities, a shop called Sam’s Place has opened in Plymstock Broadway selling high quality goods and clothing donated by local people. This year’s annual meeting will be held on July 22 at the Copthorne Hotel with guest speaker Felicity Harding, the daughter of Chad Varah who founded the Samaritans. She will unveil a plaque to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the branch. Keith Leslie, national chairman of the Samaritans will also be attending, so it will an ideal opportunity to discuss his perspective on the future strategy for the organisation. The event is open to members of the public who would like to hear more about the work of the Samaritans and its history and purpose. Finally, the branch is holding a ball on November 12 at the New Continental Hotel to cap off the anniversary celebrations and to raise much needed funds. Organisers are encouraging members of the public who support the cause to attend. Tickets for the Ball are £55 per head which includes drinks on arrival, a three course meal and dancing to the Swing Kings alongside a raffle and auction. For details contact Norman Holmes on 07753 933 177 or email norman.holmes@ live.com The Plymouth Branch is an independent charity in its own right. It is entirely run and staffed by volunteers and has to raise all of its funds itself. It costs £30,000 a year to run the branch. People can donate to Plymouth Samaritans atwww.justgiving.com/ samaritansplymouth or text PLYM to 70450 to donate £5
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Special event at Devonport Guildhall focuses on wellness A community interest company launched by a Devonport mum is running a special event in June to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Pillars of Wellness & Wellbeing CIC, established by Lauren Packham, is hosting a wellness day at Devonport Guildhall, sponsored by Real Ideas and supported by funding from POP. The event on June 18 will run from 9.30am to 5pm, and there will be multiple speakers throughout the day, delivering presentations, as well as workshops and stalls for wellness-focused businesses. Speakers include David Rees (meditation), Jo Thyssen (The Yoga Loft), Carlie-Jean (nutrition/ diet), and ex professional footballer turned life coach Martin Pemberton. Michael Allison from California will deliver a presentation from the USA about a science backed approach to optimising resilience. This event is low cost/free - anyone prebooking, free or paying, will be entered into a prize draw and the money raised through ticket sales will go to Plymouth Samaritans. Anyone who makes a donation to enter on the day (suggested amount £3) will be entered into the prize draw, as will anyone who confirms they have walked to the event or travelled on public transport. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased with prizes worth over £200! Lauren said: “The idea of this event is to provide people with some useful tools that they can take away with them that day and implement into their lives. There is a wealth of information, and by coming along and listening to our speakers and visiting our stall holders, you are bound to find something helpful that you didn’t know about,
Lauren Packham with partner James and daughter Amber
that can help with your mental and physical wellbeing. “Creating the community interest company was born out of necessity. As a mother working fulltime, which was hard enough pre-pandemic, COVID made things much worse and it can’t be just me feeling that way,” she added. “Pre-existing mental health issues surfaced and I was also diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. It was while this was at its worst that I realised there is no magic pill, and it’s a combination of many things that make you well, not just one thing. “I also wanted to share some specific information that has been incredibly helpful to me; this is something that is not ‘mainstream’ but has been very effective. Lauren added: “This event is for people who are
struggling, but who are willing to hear the advice and take the steps required to get themselves happier, healthier, and more resilient. “We all have the power within us to help ourselves, and with NHS services stretched to their limits and waiting lists being so long, now is the time to look after ourselves and each other. It is often those who need the help the most that need to hear about the things they can do, who need to be empowered to help themselves and realise there is hope. “So if you are someone or you know someone who is struggling with their mental health or a chronic condition, come along and spend the day with us - it could just change your life. Booking is recommended.” For more information visit www. pillarsofwellnessandwellbeing.com/whats-on
Happy birthday to the bank that keeps on giving! Plymouth’s Timebank is celebrating 10 years of serving the city.
Instead of dealing in currency, Timebank deals in ‘time’ and it recognises that practically everyone had time to give and something to trade. Now, a decade after it began in Whitleigh, there are eight branches open across the city, including Barne Barton, North Prospect and Honicknowle running more than 40 Timebank sessions a week. From knitting to dog-walking, book-keeping to gardening; hairdressing to tech, everyone has a skill or a willingness to deposit into their account. With their credit each individual is then ‘repaid’ with other people’s time and their skills. It’s a circular economy where no money ever changes hands. As Zoe Nile, from Timebank says, it’s the most fun anyone can have going to the bank. “We bring people together, promoting kindness, compassion and unity. Our members regularly blow me away with their enthusiasm and generosity, sharing their skill and abilities in order to help their fellow members and create a sense of wellbeing for all. “I am proud to be a member of Timebank myself, and thoroughly stand behind our motto ‘Give an hour, make a day.’” There are more than 400 individuals banking with Timebank and sharing their skills, hobbies
Liza, Zoe and Sally from Timebank celebrating its 10th birthday with the Lord Mayor Cllr Terri Beer and her Consort husband Colin
and interests. Far from focussing on the financial aspects, Timebank scores on socialising. A lot of the trading takes place around regular sessions fortified with tea and cake. On the trading floor, while skills and services are banked so
conversations flow and relationships flourish. It’s a win-win situation for everyone but, the greatest return, flows to the community. For information about Timebank South West call 01752 875930 or visit www.timebanksw.org
Busy programme of Jubilee events at Ford Park Ford Park Cemetery has a busy programme of events in June many of them linked to the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
An exhibition featuring a Royal display will be held at the Visitor Centre between June 12 and 17. Opening times are 11am to 3pm daily and admission is free.
A talk by Janet Cowlard on the Queen’s Dedication to Duty takes place on June 15 in the Victorian Chapel at 2pm. Tickets available from the office at Ford Park are £3. This is followed by a Royal Cream Tea served in the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery on June 18 between 2pm and 4pm. Tickets at £5 are available from the office at Ford Park. Limited tickets available.
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YMCA launches free gardening and horticulture workshops
YMCA Plymouth is offering free horticulture and gardening workshops for all ages in its new community garden, located behind its centre on Honicknowle Lane. The sessions are led by YMCA’s experienced team of gardening volunteers, who have developed the garden over the past couple years to provide fresh produce for local people in need. Now the team is looking to share their knowledge in fun and practical workshops for all ages and abilities. The workshops are running each Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm until the end of the summer and will equip participants with a range of green-fingered skills. Individuals, families and community groups are welcome.
Free gardening workshops
YMCA’s garden volunteers
Each workshop is free for anyone to drop-in and will include learning about cultivating different plants and seeds, as well as the practical skills needed to develop and maintain a growing space - whether that be a small garden, allotment or balcony. Additionally, you can learn about what to recycle in the garden and the different types of produce that can be grown throughout each season. The garden has seen ceaseless activity throughout the pandemic, thanks to its
team of dedicated volunteers. The team have worked tirelessly to help grow a whole variety of fruit and vegetables for local people facing difficulties putting dinner on the table. Food grown in the garden is donated to local food crisis charity, Provide Devon, and to young people directly supported by YMCA Plymouth’s Discovery College. During the past 18 months over 1,000 kilograms of fresh produce from the garden has been donated to those in need. To get involved in the workshops, simply turn up to any of the sessions at YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3NG, on Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm. To find out more about the garden project, visit: www.ymcaplymouth.org.uk/ community-garden/
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Free business support for 18 to 30-year-olds in Plymouth The Prince’s Trust is offering help to young people who want to start their own business.
The charity’s free Enterprise programme supports those aged between 18 and 30 years old to turn a business idea into reality, or simply explore if self-employment is right for them, and no previous experience is needed. The three-day course runs monthly and helps those taking part to form and explore a business idea, alongside learning about everything from business planning and marketing to sales, budgeting and tax. Bradley Oliver, owner of Epic Laser Designs, took part in the programme and has since launched his own business. He said: “The support and information from The Prince’s Trust was outstanding and encouraged me to keep going with my idea. I am so pleased I joined the programme and I’m very thankful for what it offers.” Participants also receive the support of a mentor to help them work towards their business launch afterwards – one of the many free resources on offer. Bradley added: “Since completing the programme, and gaining my mentor Martin, both myself and the business have grown. The mentorship is everything I hoped for and more. A quick text, email, call, or meeting is all it takes whenever I need advice.” The Prince’s Trust also works with young people aged 16 to 30 to build confidence, develop new skills, and kickstart careers through a variety of opportunities across Plymouth and beyond. Anyone looking to explore self-employment or other support can find out more by visiting www.princes-trust.org.uk or calling 0800 842 842.
Don’t miss a trick, be scam aware Each year millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers. Sometimes the impact is ruinous for people losing their savings in the space of a telephone conversation or just a simple click of a mouse. Therefore, Citizens Advice Plymouth takes part in the national campaign to raise awareness of scams. using all their guile to trick you into parting with your money.
Scammers come in all shapes and sizes and are always very sophisticated. So, beware! Action Fraud warns that people lost more than £50 million to remote access scams and £4 million to ticket scams last year. Scammers quickly exploit our fear, willingness to help or zeal to gain more money. They do everything they can to appear legitimate. Don’t be embarrassed if you have been taken in. Get help straight away, the longer you wait, the more damage they can do. Here we reveal some of the most recent scams to watch out for:
Costs of living scams In these days of increasing costs, scammers are targeting people worried about managing the rising prices. They are
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Recently we have found that doorstep sellers are trying to sell “better option tariffs” for fuel prices. If someone gets in touch about a great energy price deal, beware. The golden rule is that if it sounds too good to be true, then it is too good to be true.
Fake Ukraine Fundraisers Action Fraud has received reports of bogus requests to fundraise for victims of the war. Scammers often use global events or tragedies as the opportunity to prey on your compassion and willingness to help those in need. They use various methods to con donors, including asking for donations or selling T-shirts. Never click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails or respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial details. Be cautions when donating to an online fundraising page – poor English, such as spelling mistakes or grammar, could mean the page isn’t genuine.
Council Tax Rebate Fraudsters also use the UK Government
Scheme as an opportunity to gain people’s bank account details. If someone calls or emails pretending to be from the council and asks for your bank details, hang up or don’t click on any links. Councils will never call or email asking for your bank details.
WhatsApp friends and family impersonation scam If you get a WhatsApp message from an unknown number that claims to be from your family or a friend in need, it might be a scam. Fraudsters will give a reason why they’re using a different number, like ‘they’ve lost their phone’, then they might ask for some financial help. Never give your bank details or pin number to someone over the phone. Call your family or friend from a number you trust to check if it’s genuine. Never call a number from the message. If you think it’s a scam, report it on WhatsApp.
Think - check details carefully. Does it feel right? Call – contact someone you trust or use another device and contact the company directly. Report - if you think someone you know is being scammed, don’t be afraid to report it: •
Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice on what to do next and report the scam to Trading Standards. Contact them online or by phone on 0808 223 1133.
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For help with online scams, contact a Citizens Advice Scams Action adviser by calling 0808 250 5050. For more information about other types of scams, visit the Citizens Advice website.
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Report the scam to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040
If someone contacts you out of the blue by phone, email or text message: Stop – don’t click, don’t reply. Take five before you respond.
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16 June 2022
Energy rebate update from city council
Households in Plymouth that pay their Council Tax by direct debit are due to receive the Government’s £150 energy rebate within the next few weeks.
Plymouth City Council has let a contract to a software supplier to enable its Council Tax collection system to be used to make the payments .Those who pay by direct debit can expect to receive their payment by mid-May. The council will then let other households know how to apply for the rebate. Households in council tax bands A to D are eligible for the £150 payment, which is being offered to help families with the rising cost of living. Brendan Arnold, the council’s service director for Finance, said: “We have always been keen to pay the £150 rebate as quickly as possible but there are a number of steps we need to take to make it happen and we have a duty to ensure we minimise the risk of errors when dealing with payments on this scale. “Like many other councils we need to make changes to our collection system which is designed to receive, rather than make payments. Work with an external supplier to do this is under way and the payments will be made in the next few weeks. “We strongly encourage people to pay their Council Tax by direct debit anyway but those who pay in this way will receive their rebate first.” Householders can change their Council Tax payments to direct debit by visiting by new. plymouth.gov.uk/pay-your-council-tax
Donation boost for Hamoaze Plymouth based charity Hamoaze House is to receive a £1,000 donation from leading regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes Cornwall.
The charity applied for the funding from the Persimmon Community Champions scheme, which was established to provide assistance to the region’s charities, organisations and good causes. Jan Hogan from Hamoaze House said: “Our charity was established almost 25 years ago when it was first granted charity status. “Our main activities involve the provision of day support rehabilitation for those in the community affected by multiple vulnerabilities and complex needs, with a focus on the problematic use of drugs and alcohol. This work includes assistance and support for families and friends. “We are also funded to deliver a hidden harm project which supports children whose lives are affected by parental use of drugs and alcohol. Alongside this we run an alternative programme of activities for young people who may be at risk, on a reduced timetable or in danger of being excluded from school. We also offer after school clubs, sports clubs, life skills coaching with positive activities and a youth club. “The property we operate in is mainly carpeted throughout and has received significant wear and tear over the years, so we are looking to replace several areas where this is significant. We undertake a lot of our own fundraising, such as with a Just Giving Page and through our charity shop. We also have an onsite Coffee Box café, where service users volunteer as part of their paths to recovery. “We are extremely grateful to Persimmon Homes Cornwall for this donation which will enable us to get our new carpets fitted and make our premises much nicer for all who use them.” For more information on Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme and to apply visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity
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Access can provide a perfect pathway to higher education In September, former City College Plymouth student Chloe Shaw started a degree in architecture aged 31.
Chloe was one of tens of thousands of mature students that year to start a university course after completing an Access to Higher Education (HE) diploma. And, like hundreds of thousands of people before her, Chloe is now on course to her dream career via the Access to HE route. Rachel Feaviour, manager of the Access to Higher Education provision at City College Plymouth, said: “Society has this idea that you go to university soon after completing A Levels and that this is the only route into many professions. Life doesn’t always work that way, and Access to HE is that second chance.” Access courses are designed, in particular, for people who did not go to university from school and have been out of education for some time providing a second chance at university and a graduate career. Whilst nursing, science and social sciences are among the most popular Access courses, City College offers Access
courses in business, engineering, computing, law, humanities, social work and creative subjects such as journalism, art, music and games design. They cover the relevant subject knowledge and will help students develop their academic skills, ensuring they are prepared for university. For those aged 19 to 23 who don’t have a Level 3 qualification, an Access course might be free. All other Access students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan, which will cover the cost of tuition fees: other financial support might be available depending on circumstances. Rachel said: “The term loan can be off-putting, but many don’t realise that if you go on to complete a uni-level qualification, you don’t have to repay the Advanced Learner Loan. “A lot of people do it for their children; others do it for their partner. But ultimately everyone is doing it for themselves, investing in their futures and succeeding in their chosen career.” Learn more about Access at the Adult Education Drop-in on Wednesday June 8 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Babcock’s major regeneration of Devonport will provide big boost for local businesses and jobs Babcock has started a series of major infrastructure projects at its Devonport facility.
Over the next 10 years Babcock will develop state of-the-art facilities to meet the evolving requirements of the UK’s Royal Navy. Since 2020 the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock initial contracts worth around £140 million for infrastructure design and enabling works that will support the Astute class submarine, which is currently replacing the Trafalgar class SSN submarine. This is the first stage in a multi-year development programme for Devonport that will see improvement projects span many years. These major upgrades will enable deep maintenance work packages for the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines. Dock upgrades to support the Astute operational programme will enable optimisation of maintenance on the platforms between HM Naval Base Clyde and Devonport dockyard. Work has begun with the demolition of existing infrastructure including office blocks around the site’s 10 Dock facility. Over the last five years 10 Dock has seen the successful delivery of landing craft platform maintenance and a major overhaul period of an Albion Class Landing Platform Dock ship. In parallel with the 10 Dock project, preparations are also underway for an extensive project for the adjacent 9 Dock. This project, managed by an integrated Bechtel and Cavendish Nuclear programme delivery team, will deliver maintenance, life extension and facility improvements to the dock for the Vanguard Class submarines. Babcock’s Devonport facility is co-located with HM Naval Base Devonport and forms the largest naval support site in Western Europe. As well
Babcock regeneration - pictured from left John Oliver, strategic infrastructure director, Babcock, Cdre Peter Coulson and Neil Thumwood, head of Submarine Disposals and Devonport Infrastructure at the Submarine Delivery Agency
as surface ship life extension and maintenance programmes, onsite operations focus on the deep maintenance of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, for which Babcock is the UK’s sole provider. The infrastructure works, led by Babcock, alongside the Ministry of Defence and in collaboration with delivery partners Costain, Mott MacDonald and Mace, will create new jobs, provide opportunities for the national and local supply chain and support local community initiatives. Dominic Kieran, chief executive – Nuclear, Babcock said: “The demolition of the first building is a major milestone. These projects will secure the site’s long-term future, readying our operations infrastructure for decades to come to
support the delivery of critical national defence outputs, while providing around 200 new roles and supply chain opportunities in the region.” Neil Thumwood, head of Submarine Disposals & Devonport Infrastructure at the Submarine Delivery Agency said: “The start of works in 10 dock is an important landmark in the Ministry of Defence’s continued investment in Devonport to support the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy, Submarine Delivery Agency and Babcock are all working together to provide the right facilities to support the Royal Navy Fleet of the future. We are committed to providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and working closely with the local community.”
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18 June 2022
Cloudy the cat is hoping for a much clearer future
Cloudy...on the mend
Gables Dogs and Cats Home have recently taken in a stray cat with a badly damaged eye.
Cloudy, as he has affectionately been named, was being fed by several people but had not seen a vet for over five years. As a result, his damaged eye became swollen, infected and ulcerated and he was in constant pain and discomfort. It is unclear what caused the damage to Cloudy’s eye but after an examination Gables contracted vets, Filham Park in Ivybridge, concluded the most likely cause was blunt force trauma such as a kick or a collision with a car. Cloudy was given pain relief and started on a course of antibiotic eye drops in an attempt to get the infection in his eye under control. Sadly Cloudy was in too much pain and he could not tolerate having the eye drops. With the damage to his eye so severe, it leaves Gables with only one course of action, the complete removal of his eye. Cloudy is also suffering from gingivitis and severe tooth decay so will need a dental to help him feel more comfortable. It is difficult to predict an accurate age for Cloudy due to the severity of the decay on his teeth but the vet estimated he is only around seven years old. Despite everything that Cloudy has been through he remains a very affectionate cat who just wants some fuss, attention and a lap to curl up on. General manager, Claire Sparkes said: “Although Cloudy has clearly had a rough time as a stray he is a very sweet boy. Although we are disappointed we cannot save his eye, we are really pleased he has found his way to us so we can put an end to his pain and make his future more comfortable. He has already become a favourite amongst the cattery staff and once he is well enough for us to begin the search for a forever home, we are sure he will have people queuing up.” It is estimated it will cost Gables £800 for all of Cloudy’s surgeries and after care, as well as basic care such as flea and worm treatment and vaccinations. Readers can help to ease Gables financial burden by making a contribution to ‘Cloudy’s Vet Appeal’ by calling 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/cloudy or www.paypal.me/gablesdogsandcats to donate online.
18 June 2022
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Stoke Fun Day promises to be bigger and better than ever Following the success of the Stoke Village Fun Day 2019, The Village Hub, Stoke Traders and Residents Association (STARS), and Diverse Events are once again bringing Stoke Village alive with an annual Fun Day event on July 17. This year the event will be even bigger - taking over more of Blockhouse Park and extending the summer events – to run during July, August and September – with brand new art activities and the return of Sunset Sounds. A Crowdfunder appeal has been launched which will provide funds for the following activities: • Stoke Village Fun Day - A full day of entertainment is planned, bringing the village alive. There will be stalls, inflatables, live music and entertainment, as well as a dog show. • Summer art activities - Free art workshops during July, August and September, exploring the nature, culture and heritage of Blockhouse Park. Try out making sun prints, have a go at leaf pounding, or even get high-tech and make something in augmented reality. • Sunset Sounds - Open-air live music events at the top of Blockhouse Park, in the historic redoubt fort. Enjoy the amazing panoramic views across Plymouth and soak up some weird and wonderful sounds. The Village Hub is a place for residents of Stoke and Morice Town to meet, create, care and grow. Activities radiate outwards from a previously disused retail space on the high street in Stoke village which the Hub took on and renovated in Autumn 2020. The Village Hub’s mission is to build on existing community spirit, working with local people to bring a bit more colour into all everyone’s lives. They provide opportunities that enable anyone in the community to connect through learning, signposting, cultural activities and having fun in
a safe and caring environment. They also host a community larder, a local veg box scheme, regular drop-in and advice sessions, community litterpicks, peer learning workshops, a monthly Culture Club, and art and craft and gardening groups. Plans for the Stoke Village Fun Day are well underway, with permissions agreed and in place. Stoke Traders & Residents, local businesses and local people are all ready to go, and excited to recreate the success of the pre-pandemic community spectacular in 2019 when Devonport Road was closed for the first time. Over the last six months, the Village Hub has been working with its new creative community builder to find out more about all of the talented and creative folk who live in the area. For the summer art activities, they want to employ a range of local residents and Plymouth-based creatives to support more people to come together and try new things. Existing art activities are always popular, and often fully booked - so this will give
organisers a chance to make sure more people can take part. The Village Hub has also been working to support local musicians to get together and play music at Blockhouse Park. Sunset Sounds was established by local Stoke barber Phil Loft in 2021, and everyone is looking forward to this growing and becoming a more regular event during the summer. The plan is to bring free, relaxed live music events to Blockhouse Park and bring people together to enjoy it in the open air. Organisers have set an ambitious target for the project, and are hoping to secure 50 per cent of the target through Plymouth City Council’s groundbreaking City Change Fund. This means if at least £3250 can be raised from supporters, the City Council will match this so that the £6500 target can be met. For details visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ stoke-village-summer-of-fun and for details of The Village Hub’s activities go to thevillagehub. org.uk.
an innovative curriculum. Right from early years, it captures pupils’ interests and imagination’. The report adds: ‘Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One said, ‘The school goes above and beyond every single day.’ And that, ‘Pupils with SEND achieve highly in all subjects’. Headteacher, Siobhan Meredith who has been the headteacher at Marine Academy Primary since 2015, was thrilled with the report. She said: “This Ofsted outcome is a credit to every stakeholder at Marine Academy Primary. We have a fantastic staff team who work incredibly hard to make sure they deliver an excellent curriculum and always put children first. “The Marine Academy parents have played a huge part, most significantly in supporting their child’s learning but also in their unfaltering support for the Academy too. Finally, this successful grading is a credit to the effort that our children put in, their impeccable behaviour and exceptional manners. We could not be prouder of the incredible human beings that they all are.”
Claire Jones, Head of School added: “Marine Academy Primary truly is a special place to learn and work because ambition, love and an unfaltering moral purpose is at the heart of everything we do. We are so proud that Ofsted recognised that everyone within the Academy truly does embody ‘work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.’ Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said: “This is an absolutely glowing report. Ofsted has rightly reported that we have many outstanding teachers and high aspirations for our children. The report details our outstanding initiatives which have brought about excellent and consistent development of personal and lifelong learning skills for our children, and I am particularly pleased that Ofsted has recognised our outstanding work to develop pupils’ opportunities beyond the academic.” The Ted Wragg Trust has four schools in Plymouth – Marine Academy primary and secondary schools, All Saints Academy and Lipson Co-operative Academy.
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted for Marine Academy Primary A Plymouth primary school is one of the best in the country having been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for the second time.
Ofsted inspectors judged Marine Academy Primary in King’s Tamerton ‘outstanding’ for the second time placing them in the top 10 per cent of schools in the country. Rating Marine Academy Primary, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, as ‘outstanding’ in every category, the Ofsted inspectors praised all school staff and leaders throughout the report, noting: ‘They are highly successful in raising pupils’ aspirations and reducing social disadvantage. Leaders place no ceiling on any pupil’s learning or ambitions’. The report, which covered everything from the quality of education and how the academy is led and managed to its pupils’ behaviour and attitudes, and their personal development reported that: ‘Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable. Leaders have developed a culture where only the very best will do’. ‘Leaders meticulously plan opportunities to enrich the curriculum. Pupils benefit enormously from first hand experiences to complement their learning. These include visits to places of worship, talks from experts and residential trips to London and Paris’, said the report. The inspectors added: ‘The headteacher and other leaders set exceptionally high expectations. They are determined that all pupils leave the school as confident and lifelong learners’. And, say the inspectors: ‘Leaders have crafted
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2 to 4 1 Big Summer Plymouth Hoe 2 to 5 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
19 Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival Plymouth Hoe 23 Rehabilitation Triathlon hosted by the Royal Marines Plymouth Hoe 25 Armed Forces Day Plymouth Hoe
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9 Paloma Faith Central Park 10 Simply Red Central Park 23 and 24 National Marine Park Big Blue Splash Plymouth Waterfront 30 and 31 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Plymouth Sound
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17 and 18 British Firework Championships Plymouth Waterfront 27 West End Carnival Plymouth City Centre
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20 June 2022
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According to that wealth of information on the internet that is Wikipedia, hope is defined as ‘an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large.’
Hope is such an important aspect of our lives. It can be a major factor in keeping us in good mental health as we look ahead to the future and have things to look forward to. Hope in relation to circumstances changing for the better was a major help for me through the Covid 19 pandemic. In the difficult times of lockdown, especially in January of 2021 which I personally found the most difficult, I would cling on to the hope that one day the restrictions would be lifted and we would have times of fun and freedom once again. At times this felt like it might never happen but as we head towards the summer of 2022 these measures are no longer in place and are, I hope, a thing of the past. I write this in all sincerity with awareness of the difficulties many people are still facing as a result of Covid 19 whether because of infection to themselves or loved ones. As we move ahead into 2022 it is great to
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Real hope in challenging times...
By Dave Simpson, Station Manager Cross Rhythms Plymouth
difficult set of financial circumstances where see people able to do the things they really the future looks hard and it isn’t going to be enjoy again. My social media feeds are once possible to do some of the things you might again full of photos of friends going abroad previously have hoped for. on holiday and planning trips for the future. Perhaps you find yourself in ill health With things opening up I have booked and you’re restricted physically in doing the tickets to a number of gigs across the things you once loved. country to see bands that I The challenge that is have enjoyed listening to for common to all of us is time. many years. We’re mortal after all and the Having these events ageing process affects us all. in my calendar gives me Many people reach middle things to look forward to age and struggle mentally. and this rhythm of life A major reason being the is an important part of future doesn’t seem as developing hope. hopeful as it used to. It’s It doesn’t need to be big easy to feel like the best things either, I find myself days are behind you. naturally thinking ahead to There are things we can the coming weekend and all do to instil a bit of hope what I might get up to and in our day to day lives like even simply the evening and planning future events or what I might eat for dinner! making plans to spend time Every single one of these Dave Simpson with loved ones. gives me some measure of But is there anything we hope of something to come can lean on to provide hope in the future that is going to in the face of those very real challenges of be good. life? Whilst this is all true and important, life For me personally and for many millions isn’t that simple. For some of us looking to around the world our hope is in the the future with hope is really difficult. promises of the Christian faith. It might be that you find yourself in a very
There is no promise that life will always go smoothly, in fact far from it when you consider certain parts of the bible! However there is the promise that God will be with us in all the things we go through both good and bad providing us real comfort and help in times of need. In the face of a world that offers us both good and challenging times and the certainty of the ageing process the hope of the Christian faith is that God offers us life beyond death where the difficulties of this life will be no more. This hope is far more than just an optimistic state of mind but is rooted in the person of Jesus and a faith that has spanned all continents and impacted millions of people over thousands of years. It is what we are motivated by at Cross Rhythms Plymouth so if this interests you do listen to the station on 96.3FM and online at crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth and if you have questions we’d love to hear from you via info@crplymouth.co.uk.
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Plymouth’s largest multicultural festival and family fun day is back! After two years without a physical event, Plymouth Hope Football Festival and Family Fun Day returns on Saturday 18 June at Brickfields Sports Centre.
Launched in 2009 to help foster the foster community and social cohesion, it has become an annual event where people from all walks of lives come together to celebrate togetherness. The event is also attended by many community groups, charities, businesses, colleges, and universities to launch Refugee Week. The festival marks the official launch of the contribution of refugees locally and in the UK. Plymouth Hope itself has been a great testimony to locals and refugees working together to support the local community. Refugee Week is an occasion to raise awareness and encourage many individuals who support those who seek sanctuary in the UK and enable them to contribute time and skills to the local community. David Feindouno, founder and chair of Plymouth Hope said: “We are so proud to have started over a decade ago such an event that speaks volume every year in our city
Anthony and Amy Ewens pictured with a group of friends, walking the Drakes Trail in aid of the blood bikes charity. Photo: Amy and Anthony Ewens
Blistering performance! Blood bike volunteers from Plymouth battled blisters to walk 21 miles and raise funds for the Devon Freewheelers charity.
and across the region. “A celebration that has echoed across the country for its uniqueness in bringing people together and providing a platform for many to fly the flag for their culture, music, sports or simply share food. “For 2022, there could not be a better time to put a smile on people’s faces after some tough months when everyone had to chin up to comply with health advice and other COVID-19 rules. We simply look forward to welcoming everyone to come and have fun.” The festival brings people together from all walks of lives who take pride in showcasing
their cultures and traditions through music, art, sports, and games from around the world. This year’s event is also held as part of the Unify Plymouth programmes aimed at fostering community cohesion in Plymouth. With over 35 local football teams already confirmed in the football tournament, participants will also enjoy live music non-stop and many more to be enjoyed on the day. Entries are still be taken in the football tournament for adults, female, and youth for all ages. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities for families including bouncy castle, bungee runs, children’s play area, henna tattoo, drumming workshops, sports, food from around the world and DJs and bands from Bristol and London. The festival takes place from 10am to 5pm and tickets can be obtained by registering via the Eventbrite page.
Married couple Amy and Anthony Ewens, volunteers for Devon Freewheelers, recently walked the Tavistock and Plymouth Drakes Trail, raising £200 for the blood bikes service, which supports the NHS and community for free. The couple, who were joined by ex and serving military friends, completed the trail in eight hours and were ‘hobbling’ with blisters when they limped across the finish. Amy, aged 29, said: “It’s the furthest I have ever walked in my life. My legs started to get a bit tight around three hours in and I could start to feel the blisters developing. “We were about a mile out of Plymbridge when they burst on one foot and Marsh Mills when they burst on the other foot.” The group walked the 21-mile trail with pit-stops along the way, arriving back at the Barbican in the evening in time to catch the last ferry back to Mountbatten. Amy said: “When we got off the ferry we were hobbling. It was agony. The walk from the ferry should take about five minutes but it took us 20 minutes. It took two days for my legs to stop hurting.” Ambulance driver Amy, and 32-year-old blood biker Anthony, who serves in the Royal Navy, are gearing up to announce their next Devon Freewheelers fundraiser. Last year the couple went head-to-head in a virtual challenge to walk from Land’s End to John o’ Groats for the Devon Freewheelers. Anthony, and blood car driver Amy, competed against each other both individually completing a distance of 874 miles, spread over several weeks. Amy, who has been volunteering for the charity for around two years, forged ahead finishing first - a month before husband Anthony, who was on duty with the Royal Navy. Russell Roe, Devon Freewheelers CEO, based in Honiton, said: “The charity relies on fundraising to keep the blood bikes on the road, so we are always indebted to our supporters. “It’s all thanks to the selfless volunteers, like Amy and Anthony, that the Devon Freewheelers can offer its services for free.”
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New Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity hub opens in Devonport Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have opened a walk-in centre at the heart of Devonport Naval Base inside HMS Drake’s shopping village in Plymouth. There to cut the ribbon was, Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Maddi Bridgeman.
The new regional hub for RNRMC is set to be a strong physical presence within HMS Drake, giving the charity an opportunity to increase its profile with the serving community, and make people more aware of the support available to them and their families. Prior to this, the Charity’s staff would have had to visit on day trips or occasional overnight stays. It is hoped this unique ‘shopfront’ will provide a welcoming and accessible space to drop-in for advice, get support and generally find out more about RNRMC, including volunteering opportunities. Adrian Bell, chief executive of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity said: “The support from the Naval Base Commander and his team
Deputy Mayor Councillor Maddi Bridgeman pictured with (from left) Bill Oliphant, Cdre Peter Coulson, and Adrian Bell
in providing the charity with such an overt presence in Devonport, is truly a watershed moment for us,” said “It has enabled unprecedented engagement by the charity with its
beneficiaries across the Naval Base and the Southwest. More importantly it gives us a direct interface with the serving personnel and their families in and around Plymouth and explain
what we can do for them.” Commodore Peter Coulson ADC, Naval Base Commander for Devonport said: “The opening of this new ‘Drop-in’ centre for the Naval Base in HMS Drake’s main catering facility, will become a focal point for serving personnel and their families. “I would like to thank the RNRMC for all their support to the ships and units that frequent Devonport and know that their continued efforts are greatly appreciated across the whole Naval Service. “RNRMC have also very supportive during the pandemic, where people were isolating before joining their ships across the world, especially over Christmas periods.” Over the past five years a total of 76 separate grants have been awarded in support of projects in HMS Drake Devonport Naval Base. These include funding for the refurbishment of both the Junior Rates and Senior Rates messes, creation of a boxing ring, audio and televisiual equipment, and even yacht sails.
New wellbeing centre will be a ‘beacon of light’ for students University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust chief executive, Ann James, has officially opened a new wellbeing hub at City College Plymouth.
The new hub, which is called The Lighthouse Wellbeing Centre, is an integral part of the college’s health and wellbeing strategic action and will see the wide range of student support services brought together under one roof. City College Plymouth’s chief Executive, Jackie Grubb, said: “At the college, we believe you cannot build the workforce of the future without a holistic approach to education. We are not only developing the skills and knowledge that are essential for students’ future careers, we are seeking to improve their health, wellbeing and confidence ensuring they are ready to go out and actively contribute to the local economy and their communities.” The Lighthouse Wellbeing Centre, which was named by students, will house the college’s vital pastoral support, mental health and counselling teams, and will provide a secure space for students who might be struggling with their emotions or anxieties. Jackie added: “We are here for our students first and foremost and we could not have set up this new centre without their input. We felt it was important for our students to feel a sense of ownership over this facility, which is why we invited them to choose its name. “We received some brilliant suggestions but we eventually chose The Lighthouse Wellbeing Centre. Lighthouses are widely considered symbols of
City College Plymouth’s chief executive, Jackie Grubb, and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust chief executive, Ann James, pictured with students and staff outside the new Lighthouse Wellbeing Centre
hope and safety, and we also loved the nod to Plymouth’s iconic Smeaton’s Tower. We hope this centre will be a beacon of light for those students requiring support.” The Lighthouse Wellbeing Centre is just one of a handful of ways students can seek help with their health and wellbeing. All students can access 24-hour support via Health Assured, and the college has started using the mental fitness skills development platform, Fika, as part of its weekly tutorial programme.
Ann James, said: “This is a fantastic development to support students. The focus on wellbeing is a beacon for the future and again, City College, Plymouth is leading the way in holistic support for students.” City College students also enjoy access to a free onsite gym and a range of wellbeing activities, and the college has its own foodbank which provides food, clothing, hygiene products, baby items, pet food and household items to those facing financial hardship.
Oddfellows offer helping hand to Salvation Army’s ‘Devonport Lifehouse’ A large collection of shower gels, shampoos, razors and soaps and many other personal hygiene products were recently donated to the Salvation Army’s Devonport Lifehouse facility by the Oddfellows Friendly Society in Plymouth.
The Pride of the West with St Andrew’s Lodge of the Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows, which meets at the St.Budeaux Community Hall, chose this cause for their gifts in view of the valuable services provided by the Salvation Army in the city at their 24 hour, seven day a week supported residential, medium term accommodation
centre for single adult males or females who are experiencing homelessness. The items were packed into cases and delivered by Oddfellows members directly to the ‘Devonport Lifehouse’ where they were gratefully received. Michael O’Leary, chair of the Plymouth Oddfellows said: “This is a practical gift made by our members to a local cause which does so much good in the community. It is heartening to see just how the Oddfellows have supported their own members recently, raised funds for the Red Cross appeal for aid to the victims of the conflict in Ukraine as well as continuing to support local
good causes. We are one of the country’s oldest friendly societies and we continue to live up to our objectives offering friendship and support not only to our members but to others as well.” Meeting monthly and on other occasions and with all the benefits of a friendly society, the Oddfellows always welcome new members and all enquiries should be directed to the Provincial Secretary, Peter English on 01209 200810, by email to peter.english@oddfellows.co.uk or via the Oddfellows website: www.oddfellows.co.uk where there is a wealth of information about the society and the many benefits it offers its membership.
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Plymouth pupils swap classroom for the beach to study wildlife More than 70 children from six schools across Plymouth and South Devon gathered at Wembury beach at the end of April to help celebrate the region’s wonderful marine wildlife.
The Marine Wildlife Champions Beach Conference was organised by Wembury Marine Centre, which overlooks one of Devon’s most popular beaches and most wildlife rich rocky shores. The beach and rocky shore, which are five miles to the east of Plymouth, were the focus of the outdoor event which was aimed at raising the profile of marine conservation. Wembury Marine Centre is run by Devon Wildlife Trust. Experts from the charity’s Wilder Learning Team were joined on the day by others from the Ocean Conservation Trust. Together they worked with Marine Wildlife Champions – pupils drawn from schools including Old Priory, Wembury and Sparkwell Primaries, UTC Plymouth and Brook Green Centre for Learning. The conference will see experts and students working together at a series of outdoor workshops and activities which will include rockpooling, stream dipping and climate change themed sessions. Devon Wildlife Trust’s Coral Smith manages the Wembury Marine Centre. Coral said: “We were really pleased to welcome school groups back to Wembury Beach, especially after the long months of COVID-19, which made outdoor education trips very difficult. We were also really excited to be working with colleagues from Devon Wildlife Trust and the Ocean Conservation Trust to enthuse and engage the next generation of Marine wildlife Champions in South Devon!” Students and teachers who attended the Wildlife Champions Beach Conference were also the first to see and use a new marine education resource pack which has been developed by Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Learning Team and funded by South West Water. The pack has been designed to help schools learn more about the marine environment and how they can play an active part in championing its protection. Elements include tips on identifying common marine species, the threats posed by invasive ‘alien’ species and practical lesson plans aimed at helping teachers put together innovative and exciting marine based learning. Coral added: “We can’t wait for schools to start using this resource pack and begin to integrate ‘ocean literacy’ into their curricula, as well as learning about and appreciating the amazing marine wildlife we have right here on our doorstep. Most importantly though, we hope this pack will help pupils and teachers work together to take practical action to raise awareness of our fragile oceans and encourage everyone to protect and safeguard them for the future.” The Wildlife Champions Beach Conference and resource pack have been supported by South West Water. Customer service director, Jo Ecroyd, said: “We’re excited that students will be able to start using the new marine education resource packs and can come together to be inspired about the wonders of the marine environment. “We play a vital role in protecting the natural environment but we can’t do it alone. Partnerships like this provide a great platform to collectively raise awareness and encourage people to play their part in protecting the natural environment.” The resource pack and more details about the work of Wembury Marine Centre can be found at www.wemburymarinecentre.org
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City to celebrate the best of print with packed programme of events and three-day festival in October A new arts festival, Print in Action has been launched at Ocean Studios in the Royal William Yard with the aim of bringing printmakers together and celebrating print in all its inspiring forms. Ever since Plymouth School of Art was founded in 1856, the city has been a destination for artists and makers, but this is the first time there has been a city-wide focus on printmaking and the extraordinary talent in the area. Led by Real Ideas and the community of printmakers at Ocean Studios, Print in Action is a six-month programme, and will include a series of workshops, masterclasses, talks and discussions, culminating in a three-day festival from October 21 to 23. The festival launches with a summer residency for emerging creatives at Ocean Studios. The residency enables print artists to have access to specialist print facilities and work spaces, as well as helping them to make connections with other like-minded creatives. Use of facilities during Print in Action will provide an outlet to showcase and market their work. Also running across the festival are a series of workshops for children, aged between five and 11. They will get the opportunity to use collage, texture and drawing across a variety of print techniques. From May, there will be a series of classes held at Ocean Studios, to learn about a variety of print techniques including screen printing, linocut, mono-printing, collagraphy, and dry point. Learning and collaboration throughout the year will be consolidated at a special Festival weekend, in October, where suppliers, educationalists, venues and printers can come
Print in action: Francesca Hawkesworth, Beth Munro, Alan Qualtrough and Lindsey Hall
together to share their expertise and services and market their unique prints to the public. Francesca Hawkesworth, programme coordinator, at Real Ideas said: “Print in Action is about shining a light on the wealth of printmaking currently happening in and around Plymouth. It is also about creating new opportunities for emerging makers, and building connections and collaborations to help our talented printmakers with their skills and routes to market. “We are still pulling together the programme for the rest of the year, but we already have a phenomenal line-up of masterclasses in the pipeline with printmakers from Plymouth and the surrounding area keen to share their ideas, creativity and techniques in print with others.”
Beth Munro, is a printmaker based at Ocean Studios, who reflects her interest in the natural world, through a variety of print techniques. She will run a series of print tutoring workshops during Print in Action and said: “During lockdown, we saw unprecedented interest in printing. Having time during lockdown enabled many people to re-connect with their creative side. We’re keen to help people develop those interests and become part of a creative community down here at Ocean Studios or in other provisions in the city. I think it is an exciting time to get involved in this Print renaissance.” “Plymouth has a first-class College of Art and the University which is producing the next generation of artists. It’s important for them to try various techniques, learn from artists and utilise the facilities we have in Plymouth to help nurture our arts and cultural industries. Plymouth’s art scene is thriving and we need to continue to develop this. Creative spaces, such as Ocean Studios goes a long way to achieving this, but as a sector, we need to collaborate, share techniques and best practice if we are to keep print art alive.” Alan Qualtrough, who runs the Kiss and Bite letterpress studio will also run print workshops throughout the festival. He said: “There are brilliant facilities at Ocean Studios and a lot of professional help is available to improve your skills. Step up your creativity a level or two by joining up with our friendly artistic community.” To see the full programme of events and for further details, visit: realideas.org/whatson. Creatives who would like to run a Print in Action activity, can get in touch via programme@ realideas.org.
Shirley looking forward to a travelling retirement Administrative officer Shirley House was thanked by Captain Paddy Allen of SURFLOT for her dedicated service and presented her with a special Certificate of Valediction, on behalf of the Commander Surface Flotilla, Commodore Tim Neild. “I would like to pass-on the appreciation and gratitude of Commodore Neild,” said Capt Allen. “Shirley has worked for the civil service for 35 years in and around Plymouth, and for the past 20 in Defiance building, supporting people of the surface and submarine flotillas for the past 18 years. “This is our chance to thank her for all the hard work and challenges she has overcome along the way. We all wish her a wonderful, peaceful retirement, travelling the world herself now and letting others do the work.” Part of Shirley’s Certificate of Valediction from
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Date for unveiling of Jack Leslie Advertise to statue to be announced in June over The date for the unveiling of the Jack Leslie statue at Home Park will be confirmed after Plymouth Argyle’s fixture list for next season is announced in June.
Organisers of the Jack Leslie statue campaign plan to centre the unveiling event around a home game in late September or early October. After an incredible fundraising effort, the campaign is in the final stages of delivering its key objective – a bronze statue of the pioneering footballer outside Home Park, the stadium where he plied his trade. Born in East London, Jack Leslie signed for Plymouth Argyle in 1921 and scored 137 goals in 400 appearances before injury forced his retirement in 1934. Lauded as a true Argyle legend, he is now known as the first black footballer to be selected for England in 1925, Sculptor Andy Edwars pictured with but his place was denied before the game Jack Leslie’s granddaughters Lyn, took place due to the colour of his skin. Gill and Lesley Leslie’s three granddaughters, Lyn, Gill and Lesley, who have supported the effort from Hughes statue, and the recent Sir Alex Ferguson the very start, were recently able to see the work statue at Aberdeen. at sculptor Andy Edwards’ studio. He has been working on this statue for nearly It was an emotional moment for them. They a year, researching and working on scale models. said: “It’s fantastic. We can’t believe the likeness Now he’s putting the final touches on the one and and Andy has truly captured the essence of a quarter life-size sculpture of Jack Leslie. granddad. You can see that sparkle in his eyes, Andy said: “Statues have to stand in for their that wonderful smile that he had. It’s so much subject, so we have to make sure to get everything more than looking at a picture. His emotions come right. Not just the detail, but the character has through in the sculpture. It’s incredible. It may to come over too. For fans, they will never have have taken a hundred years, but he will now be been able to walk around an image of Jack before, known for the great goal scorer that he was.” but for his family, I know this is very emotional. Andy Edwards is a renowned sculptor who has When they visited my workshop recently, it was created many of the country’s top sporting works. emotional for me too. The next time we meet will These include the Stanley Matthews monument be in Plymouth when Jack makes his triumphant at Stoke City, Liverpool’s Bob Paisley and Emlyn return to Home Park. I can’t even dare to imagine
what that will be like. I just hope we’ve done him proud, but as the saying goes, we’ve left nothing on the pitch in terms of effort.” The full-size clay sculpture will soon be moulded and then cast in bronze. It will then be installed on a stone plinth in the area outside the Lyndhurst/Devonport End corner, the busiest area on matchday. Campaign co-founders Greg Foxsmith and Matt Tiller said: “We are incredibly excited to announce our unveiling plans as this is the culmination of a huge effort. Thousands of football fans from Plymouth’s faithful Green Army to the other clubs Jack was associated with, West Ham and Barking, and many more across the nation and globe have made this happen. We are so grateful to them and can’t wait to see the monument revealed. It will stand as a fitting tribute to Jack Leslie the player and tell the story of the injustice of 1925.” Plymouth Argyle has fully supported the project and chief executive Andrew Parkinson, said: “We are delighted to see the Jack Leslie Campaign press forward, and we are really looking forward to seeing the statue of an Argyle great take pride of place at Home Park. Congratulations to everyone who has made it possible – including a huge number of Argyle fans who contributed to the fundraising effort. As well as telling an important story, Jack’s statue will look fantastic alongside other stadium improvement works taking place in the seasons ahead.” Many individuals and businesses have contributed, and the campaign welcomes further donations. They will be used to create a legacy fund for the maintenance of the statue and help continue spreading the story of Jack Leslie far and wide.
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