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March 2019

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Fund to help growth of Plymouth’s co-operative economy A new fund is being set up to help Plymouth people to take more control of jobs, livelihoods and to keep more money in the city.

The Co-operative and Mutuals Development Fund worth £1.259 million is being launched by Plymouth City Council as part of its plan to help its co-operative economy grow.

A co-operative is a self-governing association of people who join forces to meet common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise.

Plymouth had its first co-operative back in 1859, which was set up by Charles Goodenew, a shoemaker in Bretonside.

By 1918 a host of shops, dairies, and butcher shops all worked together as co-operatives, supplying local people with the goods they needed as well as ensuring money made stayed in the city.

Even Nancy Astor was a member of the Cooperative Womens’ Guild.

There are 23 co-operative enterprises already based in Plymouth with a combined turnover of £18.6 million and membership of over 9,500 people. The city’s fish market is run as a co-operative for instance – and it is incredibly successful.

Others include CaterEd, Plymouth Energy Community, Plymouth Credit Union and Nudge Community Builders to name a few.

In the city’s travel to work area there are 96 including Riverford Farm, which is currently converting from a family business to a co-operative.

Cabinet Member for Housing and Cllr Chris Penberthy Cooperative Development Councillor Chris Penberthy added: “We want to see economic growth that benefits as many people as possible – which is what co-operatives aspire to do. It’s not just about jobs and income, it is about creating a sense of involvement and pride.”

Last November the city council announced an action plan to create the right conditions for co-operatives to form, to promote and support ways into cooperation, apply national co-operative strategies locally to support health and social care, digital and freelance workers and encourage and support co-operative approaches in the local wellbeing economy.

He added: “This is big stuff. We have some cracking examples here in Plymouth of how co-operatives can make a difference – look at the amazing work carried out by PEC. “We want this fund to be the catalyst for more great things that will benefit our residents.”

A delegated decision was signed off authorising £1,258,965 to be allocated to the project within the Capital Programme.

It’s the big clean up! @PlymChronicle

Litter pickers have been out in force in Devonport, Keyham and Mount Wise in recent weeks.

The team from Clean Our Patch were joined by local city councillors Bill Stevens and Mark Coker and 14 other volunteers for a major clean up in the Marlborough Street area.

Between them they managed to clear three flytips and a huge amount of other material equivalent to 80 bags of rubbish weighing 600 kilograms.

Some of the more surprising items cleared up included several wigs, a foosball table and a mirrored dressing table.

Two young volunteers reported finding a lot of cellophane flower wrappers and chocolate boxes which they believe were left over from Valentine’s Day. The eight year and 11 year old asked those who buy gifts for loved ones dispose of their waste in a responsible way!

After the pick the volunteers were hosted by Devonport Library who kindly supplied them with hot water and mugs to have a welcome cup of tea. The tea, coffee and cake were donated by Stoke Co-op and were gratefully

Volunteer litter pickers in Devonport

received by the entire group!

The Clean Our Patch team were out again a few days later in Keyham, collecting 23 bags weighing 450 kilos and then in Mount Wise where they cleared 20 bags of rubbish weighing 220 kilos.

Devonport Live Cafe supported the group’s efforts in Mount Wise suppling tea, coffee and cake free of charge - which was much appreciated.

The Clean Our Patch project was launched last year by Keyham woman El Clarke and her partner Ashton Samuels. They

have organised dozens of litter picks across various parts of the city over the last 12 months.

So far this year they have mobilised 215 volunteers, spent 1,790 minutes litter picking and collected an incredible six tons of rubbish.

Upcoming Litter Picks March 9 - Channel Park avenue, Efford, meeting at 10.30am March 10 - Ocean Street, 12.30pm March 16 - Ham Woods (wellies will be required), meeting at Ham House at 11am March 23 - Honickowle meeting on Shaldon Avenue at 10.30am

and plastics from the local community washed up and, in summer, debris left behind by tourists and beachgoers.

“The pattern of the tides here means we get all sorts of plastic washed up on to the sand – last May we managed to clear 45 full bags of rubbish, over two tons of plastic rope, masses of fishing equipment, and even plastic shot-gun cartridges, which

floated across the Atlantic from a shooting competition on the cliffs in Canada,” Craig explained.

“That’s the problem with such a wide and open beach like this, even after our biggest and most effective clean-up, a high tide will mean it’s back to where it was before within days.”

Craig also arranged the safe access of vehicles through the Ministry of Defence firing range

March 24 - Freedom Fields Park meeting at the cafe at 11am March 30 - St Levan’s Park, meeting at 33 College Road, PL2 1NS at 10.30am March 31 - Plymstock meeting place to be confirmed April 6 - King’s Tamerton, meet at Kings Tamerton Community Club at 10.30am April 7 - Faraday Mill, meeting at Unit 21 at 10.30am April 10 - Pennycross Primary, meeting at the school 9.30am April 11 - Mind 10am meeting at Mind April 12 - Collaboration with Saltash Environmental Action.

Meet at Camels Head at 10am April 14 - Saltash Passage 11am (roast dinner in the pub afterwards) April 15 - Plymstock. Meet in Broadway car park 10.30am April 19 - Barne Barton. Meet at KFC at 10.30am April 20 - Collaboration with the Ernesettle Wombles. Meet on Ernesettle Lane at 1.30pm April 20 - Party to celebrate 100th litter pick at Onward House, Greenbank 6pm to 9pm April 21 - Elburton 10.30am King George V Playing Field, Hayes Road - 100th litter pick since March 2018

Navy mobilises locals for a mass clean-up of Cornish beauty spot

Sailors from HMS Richmond and Devonport Naval Base, rallied volunteers to sweep along Tregantle Beach near Torpoint and rid it of the latest rubbish deposited on the oncepristine sands by the ocean.

The beach sits at the western end of Whitsand Bay beneath Tregantle Fort, which is still regularly used by Royal Navy and Royal Marines for live firing.

As a result, access to the shore is limited – especially for vehicles – which largely rules out the council collecting rubbish. Keeping Tregantle clear of rubbish is a labour of love for 35-year-old Chief Petty Officer Craig Brook-Hewitt who organises regular clean-ups (including another matelot-heavy one last spring when he was serving at nearby HMS Raleigh).

The gunner is now assigned to frigate HMS Richmond, undergoing refit in Devonport, allowing him to still enjoy walking his dog at Tregantle… and organise sweeps with the added muscle power of shipmates.

Tregantle suffers particularly from regular dumps of ‘nurdles’, – small pellets used in plastic production while eagle-eyed litter-pickers can sometimes find pieces of Lego lost at sea after a cargo spill off Land’s End more than 20 years ago.

On top of that there is rubbish

which borders the beach, so that the collected litter could be taken away.

“Because the beach can only be accessed on foot, the council can’t get access to clear up the rubbish, so after a storm, or a sunny weekend, it can accumulate,” he added.

Anti-Submarine Warfare Type 23 Frigate HMS Richmond has recently relocated from Portsmouth to Plymouth and Commander Hugh Botterill, threw his full weight behind the initiative. “Dealing with the challenge posed by plastic in our oceans and on our beaches, is a global issue that requires an international response. My Ship’s Company are happy to be able to contribute, even in some small way, to this global issue and of course to show support to our local community”.

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Marine business expanding into Oceansgate and Hearder Court Plymouth-based manufacturing business, Lang & Potter, is expanding to take units at Plymouth City Council’s new developments, Oceansgate in South Yard, Devonport and Hearder Court at Langage Science Park.

Pictured in Market Hall, Devonport, from left, Penny Morgan, Creative England; Ian Hutchinson, Plymouth College of Art; Professor Chris Bennewith, University of Plymouth; Councillor Tudor Evans, Plymouth City Council; Lindsey Hall, Real Ideas Organisation; Charles Hackett, Mayflower 400

iMayflower project given £2.4 million funding boost

A huge boost has been given to Plymouth’s iMayflower project, which now has funding totalling around £6 million thanks to an additional £2.4 million in match funding from the project’s delivery partners.

iMayflower was awarded £3.5 million from the Cultural Development Fund (CDF) last month and will now receive further funding from the six delivery partners: Creative England, Crowdfunder, Plymouth College of Art, Real Ideas Organisation, the University of Plymouth and Destination Plymouth.

A Cabinet paper has been published by Plymouth City Council, revealing more details about the iMayflower project.

Cabinet will be asked to approve the next steps, which includes a funding agreement with Arts Council England and collaboration agreement with the partners in order to access this significant investment and harness the power of Mayflower 400’s cultural programme, with the overall aim of driving growth in the city’s creative industries.

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans, said: “iMayflower is an incredibly exciting opportunity for Plymouth

and is going to have a transformational effect on the city’s creative and cultural landscape, making it an even better place to live, work and visit. I’m delighted to be working closely with our delivery partners to give our developing creative economy the support it needs to flourish.” iMayflower was one of only five successful applications made to the CDF out of around 100 applications made from across England, recognising Plymouth’s significant investment in culture.

As well as building on the initiatives already in place for the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020, the funding will enable a number of new and existing projects. This includes supporting Market Hall in Devonport, a world-class digital hub, to invest in the development of cinematic virtual reality and content for its immersive dome theatre. iMayflower will also see the creation of a major new annual event, the Creative Arts Festival, which will showcase graduate employability and drive creative start-up businesses, and a Smart Citizens programme to enhance digital fabrication facilities - a manufacturing process using computer-aided design.

The key investment areas for the project are: delivering large scale cultural events; growing our cultural and creative sector businesses; a skills and learning programme to upskill young people, communities, graduates and professionals; and access to innovative finance.

The financial support on offer includes help for new start-up businesses, as well as growth opportunities for existing digital technology businesses, with the intention of building a long-term positive legacy following Mayflower 400.

During the course of the project, iMayflower is aiming to engage more than 3,000 people through an exciting programme of workshops, events and courses, support more than 200 businesses and create nearly 350 jobs. iMayflower will soon be recruiting a project manager and project office to coordinate the project delivery.

Plymouth is already home to a dynamic digital sector including advertising, design, radio and TV software, film, visual and performing arts employing over 2,000 people.

Creative industries are also thriving with marketing, fashion, world leading theatre, museums and performing and visual arts employing over 3,800 people.

New Lord Mayor Designate is announced

The Lord Mayor’s Selection Committee has recommended the new Lord Mayor designate for 2019/20.

Councillor Richard Ball has been Compton ward councillor since 2008 and was Deputy Lord Mayor in 2015/2016.

Councillor Ball was born and raised in Plymouth and apart from occasional absences due to his naval career, has lived here all his life.

He trained as an electronic technician serving in naval ships and shore establishments around the world leaving the service in 1977 to enter the Ministry of Defence as a weapons systems engineer specialising in naval radar systems.

Following the privatisation of the royal dockyards, he entered the commercial world and spent the remainder of his career developing DML’s sales and marketing defence portfolio.

Before retiring in 2006 he became the Head of Naval Marketing for DML Defence Systems Division.

His wife Dianne will serve as Lady Mayoress for the year, together they have two children and three grandchildren.

Councillor Ball said: “Plymouth is the city where I was born, raised and where I joined the Royal Navy. Tradition is important to me and I am privileged to be asked to be the Lord Mayor of this great city where the records of former Mayors and Lord Mayors go back to the 15th century.

“My wife Dianne will be Lady Mayoress and together we look forward to representing the city and serving its people.”

Current Lord Mayor Councillor Sam Davey said: “Being Lord Mayor is an honour and a privilege and I wish Councillor Richard Ball all the best for when he takes on the new role.”

The Lord Mayor’s Selection Committee’s recommendation will be formally accepted by Full Council on March 19. Councillor Richard Ball will take over as Lord Mayor from Councillor Sam Davey in May 2019.

Lord Mayor Designate Cll Richard Ball (right) with current Lord Mayor Cllr Sam Davey

Lang & Potter’s marine division is growing, with the company adding two more workshops to their four existing sites and creating 12 new jobs.

David Potter, managing director of Lang & Potter, said: “We’re proud to be a Plymouth-based business that is growing and expanding. Plymouth City Council’s new developments provide flexible spaces for us to base our business and the location of Oceansgate in particular means that we can be closer to our principal customers.”

Their marine company, which specialises in luxury yacht furnishings, have been working closely with Princess Yachts for many years and have become market leaders in their industry.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “I am delighted to welcome another fantastic tenant to Oceansgate and Hearder Court. Expanding our marine and manufacturing industries is crucial to ensuring growth and better jobs across the city.

“The aim for Oceansgate was to create a marine enterprise zone which would bring suppliers and customers closer together, thanks to the site’s proximity to companies like Princess Yachts and Babcock, so it’s fantastic to see that providing real benefits for local businesses.”

Lang & Potter join the Marine Business Technology Centre, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Surejust and Trend Marine as tenants in Phase 1 of Oceansgate, which was completed last year.

Steve Hindley, chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Oceansgate is a world class marine enterprise zone, and is part of the wider Heart of the South West Enterprise Zone package which provides prime sites for businesses in the area’s most valuable sectors.

“The LEP is proud to have supported the development of phase 1 at Oceansgate through its Growth Deal funding of £1.5m and a Growing Places loan of £5m. It’s an excellent example of partnership working with the council, the LEP, national and European government funding and the private sector. I welcome Lang and Potter to their new premises at Oceansgate and wish them every success here and at their other sites in Plymouth.”

Minister for Local Growth, Jake Berry MP, said: “The Government is committed to boosting economic growth across the whole of the UK so I’m pleased to see this new development attracting a wide range of innovative companies which will create high-value jobs for local people and help grow the local economy.

“This £1.5m Local Growth Fund investment in Oceansgate will support businesses in Plymouth to develop and put the city at the forefront of the UK’s worldleading marine sector.”

Work on Phase 2 of Oceansgate is expected to start later this year. Any businesses in the marine sector that are looking for new workshops or office space can find out more by contacting the Council’s letting agents, JLL (01392 429305, tim.western@eu.jll.com) or William Lean (01752 228800, will@williamlean.com)

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Out and About Your guide to events in the local community and beyond

Table Top and Craft Sale Mar 9 Kings Tamerton Community Centre, 10am to 12 noon.

Refreshments available. Cost of table £5. To book a table ting 01752 298178 or mobile 07955 962213.

Richard III Society, Devon & Cornwall Branch Mar 9 A meeting celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Branch. Old photographs, old friends and a talk on the history of the branch. 12 noon to 3pm in the Ford Park Visitor Centre. Refreshments available and new members welcome.

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Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Mar 12 Main Hall at Harewood House, Plympton starting at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Derek Luther, president of the British Fuchsia Society, a knowledgeable and interesting speaker. Meetings generally last for a couple of hours. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle with a refreshment break half way through the meeting.

The Mermaid’s Magical Purse Mar 14 to Apr 6 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park A magical adventure of storytelling theatre with amazing puppets, delights and surprises along the way. For information www.soapboxtheatre.org.uk A Christian View on Climate Change Mar 15 Organised by Christians in Science and featuring Dr Anthony Hereward at the Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University 7.30pm. Free entry and all welcome. For more information visit www.cissouthwest.co.uk Plymouth Area Police Choir Mar 15 Elburton Methodist Church, Elburton at 7.30pm. In aid of church funds. Contact Jenny Weymouth on 404407.

Walks with History Mar 16, Apr 20 and May 18 Oasis Café, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse from 10am to 1pm These events take place once a month and include walks, workshops, guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and coffee will be available. For more information please see https://www.facebook. com/100HomesStonehouse Table Top Sale Mar 17 Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth 10am to 12 noon. To book a table (which will be provided) call Jill on 01752 249337.

Spring Fayre Mar 23 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall,The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3 pm. There will be several tables selling goods, including children’s toys, gifts, jewellery and beads, bric-a-brac, etc.

Refreshments available. There are still a limited number of tables to hire at £5 to book call 01752 362161.

Table Top Sale Mar 30 Saltash Wesley Methodist Church in the sports hall 9am to 11.30am. Tables cost £4. Contact Bob Cartwright 01752842069 to book a table. There is a coffee morning in the church at the same time.

Shopaholic Fashion Show Mar 30 Back by popular demand at Trinity United Reformed ChurchTorr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth. In aid of the Big Build Project. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Clothes are from high street and online retailers such as M&S, Next, Monsoon, White Stuff, Joe Browns, Jaeger, Phase Eight and many more. Admission £5 to include a welcome drink. Ideal Mother’s Day gift! Please text Fiona 07554 446 875 to book tickets before they sell out!

Polar Bear Explorer Until March 3 Polar Bears need our help and they’re bringing an important message to Plymouth this winter. From now until March 3, a total of 20 Polar Bear cubs will be let loose across Plymouth’s Waterfront. The cubs will be hiding in Sutton Harbour, The Barbican, Hoe, Millbay and Royal William Yard. Each cub will have a Bear Fact with them, telling us about the Arctic and the oceans, how plastic is affecting their home and how we can all help. Your task is to become a Polar Bear Explorer and find each of the Polar Bear cubs with their Bear Facts. For more information and to download the Polar Bear Explorer brochure and map go to www.visitplymouth.co.uk Rich Hall’s Hoedown Mar 23 Red House Theatre, Millbay Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Tickets from www.laughablecomedy.com Tamar Bridge 10k Mar 24 A new running event staged by the organisers of Britain’s Ocean City 10k and Britain’s Ocean Mother’s Day Snow Drop Planting Mar 31 Saltram House Mother’s Days are made of moments like these. Treat your Mum to a blooming lovely day out at Saltram and plant a snow drop in the garden together. Free event, but normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed.

Crochet for Beginners Apr 6 Crafts By You, 3 Moon Street, Plymouth from 2pm to 5pm. Learn the art of crochet from different crochet forms to the tools and materials used. During the workshop attendees will learn how to make a scarf and follow crochet patterns. A delicious afternoon tea will also be provided. £28 per person.

City Half Marathon. A chance to make history by taking part in the first 10k challenge across the Tamar Bridge. The race starts at 8.30am at Kings Tamerton Community Centre and the route takes runners across the bridge and along a circular route around St Budeaux before finishing at Kings Tamerton Community Centre. Registration is now open at www.runplymouth.co.uk Men’s Day Out Mar 30 One of the city’s best-loved charity events is back for 2019, with a multitude of men set to get together to stride the streets, enjoy banter with their mates and show their support for the vital work of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. Men’s Day Out is a charity walk with a difference: a guys-only gathering giving men the opportunity for a great day out with the boys, walking a 12km route through Plymouth city centre which takes them past some of Plymouth’s most famous sights, including The Barbican and Plymouth Hoe waterfront. They’ll then enjoy a wellearned pasty and pint, returning to Albion’s ground in time to see the club’s not-to-be-missed clash with Birmingham Moseley. Powered by IU Energy, the event will see up to 2,000 men – many in fancy dress – out in force to raise funds for the specialist end of life care given by St Luke’s across Plymouth be holding their annual art exhibition and sale at Plymstock Library from 9am-6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A great chance to see the varied work of local artists as the exhibition will have around 80 plus original framed pictures and many unframed browsers to thumb through. Watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels on a wide choice of subjects that will tempt you to be happy and healthy by giving up chocolate and buying a painting for a life time’s reward! Do come and look in on us and who knows you may be inspired to join us.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Apr 6 - 22 This year, Saltram House will be running the eggcellent Cadbury’s trail for the whole two weeks of the Easter holidays. £2 entry, booking not needed.

Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir Apr 12 The Choir presents ‘Seeking the rainbow through the rain’ at Crownhill Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 each are available from Maureen Blatchford on 01752 292118 or at the door. Early arrival is recommended as seats are unreserved and these concerts are usually popular. Free parking is available in the car park adjacent to the church behind Crownhill shops.

Art Exhibition Apr 11 to 13 Plymstock and District Art Society (PANDAS) will

Spring Fayre Apr 13 Pennycross Methodist Church, Beauchamp Road from

and surrounding areas. Among them will be those walking in memory of loved ones cared for by the charity at home, in hospital or at the specialist unit at Turnchapel. Registration for the event is £32, which covers a t-shirt, pasty, pint and rugby ticket as well as the logistics of the day. It is the donations and sponsorship raised by participants that helps take St Luke’s specialist care to more people who desperately need it. And, for those who raise or donate over £100, there’s an extra free pint! To register, visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ fundraising or call 01752 492626 for further details.

Retro Rum and Gin Festival Apr 6 Plymouth Guildhall Miss Ivy Events is pleased to bring the first Gin and Rum festival to Plymouth. On offer will be a bar with 40 different gins and rums, plus a cocktail bar serving an array of different cocktails to suit all taste buds! On arrival, you will receive a welcome drink of either rum and coke or gin and tonic. Get your dancing shoes on as there will be live 70s and 80s music throughout the day from local artists including the ever popular Little Miss Mojo. Feel free to dress up in retro era costume and have your photos taken in the photo booth! Prize for the best dressed couple!

10.30am to 12.30pm. In aid of ‘Hotizon’ and church funds.

Caterpillar May 1 to May 11 Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park.

A theatre show for babies from six months to the age of eight years. Created to delight and immerse tiny audiences and their big people! The show follows the tale of two caterpillars, Bob and Bob and the journey that they go to become butterflies. With live music - a delight for the senses! For information www.soapboxtheatre.org. uk Historical Association History Talk May 14 Laura Quigley, author and historian is giving a talk entitled Plymouth Under siege: Plymouth and the Civil War. 7pm at Lecture Theatre 2, Rowland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University.

Plymouth Camra Beer Festival Jun 27 to 29 At the TA Centre, Prospect Place, Millbay, supporting a military charity. From 5pm to 11pm each day.

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RNLI’s Stormy Stan handing out medals

Youngsters make a splash The Making Waves Together project had a pool party at Plymouth Life Centre to celebrate the final session of 12 weeks of swimming lessons for beginner swimmers.

The Project receives funding from Sport England to encourage children and families to join in water-based activities.

With special guest Stormy Stan and some of the crew of Plymouth Lifeboat, the children showed what they had learnt to their supporting families, Life Centre managers who came especially to watch, as well as BBC Spotlight and Cllr Rebecca Smith.

The children were all presented with a

medal by the lifeboat crew for knowing if they ever see any one in trouble in the water to call 999, ask for the Coastguard and not to enter the water themselves. #respect the water. The Life Centre gave them a voucher for family swims while Stormy Stan gave lots of high fives.

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New city-wide network to be launched to give power to the people The people who know best about their communities are the people who live in their communities - that is the view of the new Neighbourhood and Communities Network, which has been established to give local people a voice and enable them to bring about positive change where they live.

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The network which is being set up by the Plymouth Octopus Project (POP+), launches on Saturday March 2.

It will enable residents, community and neighbourhood groups to collaborate and share experiences across the city and, crucially, connect them with fellow participants from statutory agencies, such as the city council, police and Livewell South West.

A digital platform - Our Plymouth – has been created to support the network and enable all partners to work more collaboratively.

Ernie Edgcumbe, who has been employed

by POP+ to set up the network, said it’s a radical step forward: “In recent years we have seen significant amount of money spent in some areas in Plymouth but, at the same time, we know that some communities have felt that they had little say in the process.

“This network has been set up to give a voice to individuals, communities and neighbourhood groups; to help enable them to make their own decisions, to help empower them to influence decisions made by others and to support them to help them succeed.”

The Neighbourhood and Communities Network believes that ‘Every Community Matters’. It recognises that areas of Plymouth have largely, and historically, been working in isolation but, as Ernie Edgcumbe explained more can be achieved through collboration; “Being a part of a central city-wide forum, run and led by local people, will help groups and organisation become stronger and more resilient as well as helping to bring about the change that local people feel is needed.”

The launch of the Neighbourhood and Communities Network is on March 2 from 10.30am to 3.30pm and will take place at Age UK, Astor Drive, Mount Gould.

Those attending will be able to hear more about the aims of the network, meet other participants and start planning how they can work together to make Plymouth a better and fairer place for all.

To register please visit Eventbrite https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neighbourhoodand-communities-network-launchtickets-55154113438 or call POP+ on 01752 395131.

8 March 2019

Babcock Devonport apprentices raise £4000 for charities

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£10,000 dream wedding for Plymouth couple

Eleven business and administration apprentices based at Babcock’s facilities in Devonport have joined forces to raise more than £4000 for two charities.

As part of their ongoing training programme, the group developed a fundraising programme for St Luke’s Hospice and Meningitis Research Foundation; whose vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia.

The apprentices hosted a series of events over a two week period and secured some impressive prizes for their raffle, including a £200 Brittany Ferries voucher, a Plymouth Argyle match day experience for two, a £100 Love 2 Shop voucher courtesy of Duradiamond Health Care and three signed Plymouth Argyle shirts.

Thanks to the generosity of Babcock colleagues across the site, the total amount raised exceeded £4000, which has been split equally between the two charities.

Nicola Keen, corporate fundraiser at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, said: “Last year we launched ‘Patches’ - a pre-bereavement programme for children who are going to lose a loved one in our care. Sadly we support a number of patients who are under the age of 40 and have children.

“In the last 12 months we have seen 137 children cared for through Patches. We know by intervening early with pre - bereavement support it stops serious mental health issues in later life. It costs £500 a child to be supported through Patches. Babcock’s fundraising team raised an impressive £2,000 and this amazing amount of money will not only support children through Patches, but also enable a patient to receive specialist end of life care in their own home where they would prefer to be, with things that are familiar to them.”

Rob Dawson, director of support at Meningitis Research Foundation said, “Meningitis and septicaemia are deadly diseases that can strike without warning, killing one in ten, and leaving a third of survivors with life altering after-effects, some as serious as deafness, brain damage or limb loss. We’re extremely grateful to Babcock’s fundraising team. The funds raised will help us enormously to continue our research, awareness and support programmes.”

Forder Valley Link Road: Balfour Beatty recommended A report recommending Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for Plymouth’s new Forder Valley Link Road will be considered by the Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet on March 5.

The international infrastructure group has been selected via a public sector procurement framework, having already advised on the feasibility, design and pre-construction stages of the scheme.

It will deliver all civil engineering activity for the programme, including road widening, bridge construction, retaining walls, drainage works, traffic signal installation and road reconstruction and surfacing.

The Forder Valley Link Road is one of the biggest infrastructure projects the council has ever embarked on. It has been awarded £22.56 million by the Department for Transport (DfT) and £4.7 million from Highways England, demonstrating its regional significance.

Colin and Rachel outside Pentillie Castle

A Plymouth couple are celebrating after winning their dream wedding worth over £10,000.

Colin May and Rachel Franklin were among more than 40 couples who competed in the 'Win a Wedding' competition at the award winning Pentillie Castle, near Saltash.

The prize was drawn as part of Pentillie Castle's wedding fair in February.

Entrants, visitors and exhibitors gathered round in eager anticipation for the draw to see Sammie Coryton, owner of Pentillie Castle, dip her hand into the box of entries to announce

Schools in Plymouth mark Safer Internet Day

that Colin and Rachel had won.

“Tears started flowing from the Pentillie weddings team,” said Lisa Rockey, Pentillie’s weddings co-ordinator. “ We already knew Colin and Rachel - and how much they wanted their dream wedding at Pentillie.”

In fact the couple had been to the Castle the very day before to look at Pentillie as their preferred wedding venue. They returned to the wedding fair the next day to try their luck at winning the wedding of their dreams.

But so small did they think their chances were, they actually left 15 minutes before the winners were announced. They were promptly asked to turn

round and come back - which they did immediately!

“We were stunned - and then absolutely thrilled,” said Rachel. “Pentillie Castle was our number one choice, but we didn’t in our wildest dreams think we’d be able to win a wedding there.

It’s an absolute dream come true - we are both really excited,” Sammie Coryton said: “We’re absolutely delighted for Rachel and Colin. We knew how much they had wanted to get married at Pentillie.

We’re thrilled they’ll be able to enjoy the luxury wedding package we’ve put together - so kindly contributed to by all of our brilliant suppliers - to whom we owe a huge thank you!”

Schoolchildren in Plymouth have been learning how to keep safe on the internet with a range of activities on Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day is led by the UK Safer Internet Centre – a partnership of three leading charities – Childnet International, the Internet Watch Foundation and South West Grid for Learning, (SWGfL) – with a shared mission to make the internet a better place for children and young people.

The aim of the day, which supports the wider ICT National Curriculum, was to teach children how to use technology safely and respectfully, keep personal information private, and identify where schoolchildren and their families can go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet.

Among the local schools taking part was Weston Mill Community Primary Academy, who held an assembly on the day to teach pupils about consent online. They key points about consent are: • If something makes you worried, uncomfort- able or upset it’s always okay to say no.

• If you’re sure you’re happy with what will happen next then it’s okay to say yes.

• If what you’re doing online might affect somebody else, always ask their permission first.

• If you’re unsure or need further support then speak to an adult for help and advice.

Weston Mill also posted messages throughout

Children at Weston Mill Community Primary Academy learn about Safer Internet Day

the day through their Twitter account @ DiscoveryMAT. The day was also supported by Plymouth Safeguarding Children’s Board, Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police, who promoted internet safety messages through their web and social media channels.

Lucy Carpenter from Weston Mill Community Primary Academy, said: “The children have been making posters and pledges about how they can make the internet a better and safer place, and we also held an assembly about online consent.

In the assembly, we looked at what happens when children may be asked for permission on websites and apps, what happens to their personal

information online, and how they can affect other people online such as their friends, when they post things online without their permission.”

Andy Bickley, Independent Chair of Plymouth Safeguarding Children’s Board said: “As a Safeguarding Board we are committed to ensuring the safety of our children and young people in Plymouth and with more and more young people having smartphones and tablets, keeping them safe when they’re online is increasingly important.”

Find out more about keeping your children safe on the internet: Devon and Cornwall Police: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/parenting/ protecting-your-child-online

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Nearly half of the 45 finalists in the 2019 Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards are from the Plymouth area.

The finalists, named at a special event at Pentillie Castle, will now progress to the next stage of the prestigious business awards.

Although only in its sixth year, the number of applications continue to grow, making the finalist selection process harder than ever.

“We received more than 1,300 nominations and applications for the 15 award categories, which highlights the huge contribution that women in business are making to businesses in Devon and Cornwall,” said Venus Movement founder Tara Howard.

Launched in September, participants have been whittled down to the Finalists stage through a combination of sponsor panel and public judging.

The Venus Awards – dubbed by Channel 4 as 'The Working Women’s Oscars' – celebrate the vital contribution that women in business make to the local, regional, and national economy, and are unique in that anyone can nominate a friend, client or family member.

One of the judges, Katie Harland, human resources and communications lead at Cornish Mutual said: “Judging the Entrepreneur of the Year award is a privilege but also a challenge - the standard of entries was so high. However, our three finalists really stood out because of the challenges they had overcome. Each one of them took considerable risks to launch their businesses.

“At Cornish Mutual we strive to ensure our employment opportunities are available to everyone and nearly half of our staff work in a flexible way. So, it was interesting to hear how our finalists had overcome some of the difficulties of operating in traditionally male-dominated environments. Through their businesses, the three finalists are now changing people’s lives and are a true inspiration to others.”

The Devon & Cornwall 2019 Venus Awards will culminate in a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on March 29 at St Mellion International Resort.

Among the finalists from Plymouth are: Heather Hughes of CITB and Abi Jones of AJ Architects (both in Woman in Construction); Mel Mackie of Ollylolly, Helen Woolley of Rockpool Trading and Michelle Havill of Babiroo (all in Small Business of the Year), In the Inspirational Woman in STEM category Carly Britton, who launched the Babble App and Tina Joshi of the University of Plymouth are both named as finalists.

Jo Lines of Plymouth-based Novahomes Sales & Lettings is a finalist in the Employer of the Year category.

Hannah Shead, chief executive of Trevi House is named in the Inspirational Woman of the Year section while Laura Fraser-Crewes of The Sunflower Women's Centre (part of Trevi House) is listed in the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Director of the Year finalists include Patricia Duff of Radio Plymouth while Nicola Keen of St Luke's Hospice is among the Networker of the Year finalists.

Laura Edmunds of Serendipity Sea Crafts is named in the New Business of the Year category, while Marjon University's Emily Beaumont is among those listed for the Influential Woman of the Year award along with Lucy Findlay of Social Enterprise Mark CIC. Gemma Harper of Kiddi Kraze Events in Plymouth and Rebecca Hempsell of The Eleven Plus Tutors are finalists up for the Business Mother of the Year accolade.

In the Customer Service category, Jade Scott of Vospers in Plymouth is a finalist.

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Plymouth women shine in Venus Awards

Photograph courtesy of Poppy Jakes

10 March 2019

Trailblazing schemes up for national planning awards

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Two pioneering schemes that are changing lives in Plymouth have helped Plymouth City Council reach the final of the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Excellence.

The Council’s City Change Fund – which uses an online crowdfunding platform to distribute funds – and Data Play – which works with local talent and tech companies to explore how data and technology can deliver services in new ways – have been shortlisted for the awards, which will be announced in April.

Since 2015, the Council has pledged over £250,000 on 60 projects with the Crowdfund Plymouth platform, raising over £1.5 million in the city. Projects have included many from social enterprises who are delivering projects that are close to local peoples’ hearts. Campaigns have included improving local green space, such as Collings Park Trust to a sonic art silent disco at Devil’s Point.

The City Change Fund uses Crowdfund Plymouth to distribute funds raised by developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy. While most of this Levy is spent on big things that keep the city running like roads, schools and parks, some can be allocated to great local projects.

The Council uses the Crowdfunder website to distribute the ‘neighbourhood proportion’ and pledges up to 50 per cent of a project’s costs (up to a maximum of £20,000), if they met the legislation and Council’s criteria and priorities.

Data Play offers access to a range of open data and statistics from national and local data sources and information on topics such as population, ethnicity, employment, health, deprivation and crime.

It aims to use skills and resources readily available in planning services, the community, and the digital tech sector to explore ways of using data to create new products and services. So far nine Data Play days, 17 products in development, various spin off events and an open data platform have been delivered.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure said: “These two projects are trail blazers and have really taken off in Plymouth.

The City Change Fund has helped some incredible projects come to life which has motivated and inspired thousands of people and Data Play is opening up opportunities for organisations and entrepreneurs.

The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established awards in the UK planning industry.

Running for over 40 years, they celebrate exceptional examples of planning and the contribution planners make to society.

High flying Roger Edgecombe

A Plymouth lecturer has gone back to the classroom after taking on the challenge of learning to fly.

Carpentry lecturer, Roger Edgecombe, at Cornwall College Saltash, has always found a need to challenge himself both mentally and physically.

Roger said: “As a lecturer I feel it is good to put yourself in the student position to keep in touch with the feelings they go through as we teach them,” he continued.

“I had always seen flying as inspirational and something other people could do but not me. Finally as I approached my 60th birthday I wanted a new challenge. It was then that I realised that the only thing stopping me from learning to fly was me.”

Roger, from Mutley, joined Bodmin Airfied, but due to the poor weather couldn’t take to the skies.

Making the most of the situation, Roger sat two exams enabling him to pass his Air Law and Human Factors courses before he had even started his flying lessons.

“As I approached the aircraft, a Cessna 152, for my first flight I was both nervous and excited,” Roger explained.

“Once we were in the air and the control was handed over to me, I was surprised at how quickly I relaxed, became familiar with the controls and didn’t cause the airplane to become unstable in the air.”

Roger is now ready for his next two theory exams and his flying has come a long way.

“I’m now starting to learn how to take off

Roger Edgecombe at the controls

and land in preparation for my first solo flight,” he said.

“It’s a huge milestone and I feel a real sense of achievement. I would encourage everyone to challenge themselves, to go outside of your comfort zone.”

Roger said people will be surprised how far they can push themselves to achieve things they never thought they could.

“The reward is an increased self-confidence and the excitement of knowing you are

Bid for more lifesaving lifejackets

Plymouth City Council is looking to keep more fishing crews safer at sea by extending its successful lifejacket scheme.

The council has won more funding through European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for 60 more E250 lifejackets with personal locator beacons.

The council was awarded £77,000 from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the Maritime Management Organisation last year for the scheme to help reduce loss of life and accidents within the local fishing industry.

Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “Fishing is one of the key industries in Britain’s Ocean City, but it is also one of the most dangerous, which is why we wanted to do our bit to support this important sector.

“It’s been a phenomenal success. Look at #wearitforthem – families of fishing crews who

land catch in Plymouth have been proudly sharing their pictures on social media. We’ve had calls from across the country, from Cornwall to the Highlands, asking about how they can copy this scheme.”

The life-jackets have in-built locator beacons and were distributed by Saltash company, MarineCo. The project was designed with input from fishermen’s representatives and the emergency services to create a more coordinated community approach to training and equipment to reduce the number of fishermen’s lives lost at sea.

The scheme has cross-party support from councillors and MPs as well as the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities, RNLI, Maritime Coastguard Agency and importantly, the fishermen and their families.

expanding your own experience,” he added.

Curriculum Lead for Technology at Cornwall College, Jamie Rowley, said the College is “proud of Roger’s ambition”.

“He is always up for a challenge, we look forward to our first flight with him at the controls!”

For more information about Technology courses offered at Cornwall College Saltash, please visit www.cornwall.ac.uk or contact the College on 0330 123 2523.

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12 March 2019

@PlymChronicle Rob Watson, Marine Business Technology director, and Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, at the official launch of the MBTC

Saltram Rotary president Robert Jones presents the cheque to Soo Brizzell and John Hamblin of Shekinah

Local charities receive cash boost from the Santa Fun Run

Saltram Rotary president Robert Jones presents the cheque to Kate Snewin and Helen Taylor of Jeremiah’s Journey and (below) to Charlotte Nicholls and Jason Ryder of Dame Hannah Rogers Trust

New technology centre offering smart solutions for marine industry

The official launch of the new Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC), based at Oceansgate in Plymouth, attracted more than 100 representatives from key marine organisations from across the region.

Three local charities have been presented with cheques totalling nearly £7,000 at a special celebration at Staddon Heights Golf Club.

The money was raised from the Santa Fun Run organised

by Saltram Rotary Club in December which attracted nearly 900 Santas, young and old alike.

Representatives from the three charities - Dame Hannah Rogers, Jeremiah’s Journey and Shekinah - attended the dinner with staff from Nuffield Health and Brights Solicitors, along with the Plymouth City Centre Company chief executive Steve Hughes.

Cheques for £2250 were given to each of the charities on the night - other Rotary charities will also benefit from the fun run, as any additional funds received will be distributed throughout the year.

Saltram Rotary’s president, Robert Jones, who presented the cheques said: “We would like to thank all of the Santas who took part in the fun run, all of the people who helped make the event happen, the City Centre Company for their continued support, all of the run’s sponsors and Nuffield

Health’s physios who made the fun run’s warm up one to remember.”

Soo Brizzell, from the homeless charity Shekinah, said that they were delighted and honoured to be one of the main charities for this year’s fun run.

Their dedicated team, at Shekinah, welcomed the support of Saltram Rotary Club as all money raised will help fund the vital support needed for people who are currently sleeping on the streets in the local community.

Dame Hannahs’ charity fundraiser Charlotte Nicholls said they were overjoyed to have been one of the chosen charities and were grateful to Saltram Rotary for the continued support that they have shown Hannahs over many years.

Cindy Willcocks from Jeremiah’s Journey said: “Jeremiah’s are delighted to receive a significant sum of money from Saltram Rotary Club to help support children and young people who are either living with someone who has a terminal illness or who have experience of the death of someone special to them.”

The launch revealed more information about the centre’s offering, including the development of the Plymouth Smart Sound ‘proving area’, where organisations can ensure new technology works for a specific purpose.

MBTC Director Rob Watson gave an overview of the services to be offered, which have been developed following consultation with marine businesses. The emphasis will be on cutting edge technologies including marine autonomy, alternative propulsion, advanced manufacturing, environmental monitoring and modelling, cyber security and the internet.

Central to the offering is the development of Plymouth Smart Sound, a 350 square mile area of water in and around Plymouth Sound where businesses can conduct trials to prove new marine technology.

With support from leading

marine businesses, the MBTC will be investing in new equipment and test kit to use in the Smart Sound, building on the existing Western Channel Observatory run by Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “The centre offers up some spectacularly exciting opportunities, particularly with Plymouth Smart Sound which will provide access to an amazing array of natural environments.

“This unique new facility is going to give businesses in the region a huge advantage and put Plymouth on the map, not only nationally but internationally too.

“All of this is absolutely critical to our ambitious plans to grow the marine sector in Plymouth, allowing us to support high-tech marine businesses to develop new products.”

The MBTC is a partnership led

by Plymouth City Council with the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Marine Biological Association.

The centre has received funding enabling it to run for the next three years, with £2.6 million from the European Regional Development Fund and contributions from all

the partners, bringing the total investment to £4.5 million.

The MBTC’s headquarters are located in Phase 1 of Oceansgate in Devonport, putting it at the heart of Plymouth’s marine business community.

Steve Hindley, chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “I welcome the Marine Business Technology Centre at Oceansgate, the new venture will provide essential services to the marine sector, which is one of our area’s transformational economic opportunities – bringing the most potential to raise productivity and prosperity.

“Oceansgate is a world class marine enterprise zone, and is part of the wider Heart of the South West Enterprise Zone package which provides prime sites for businesses in the area’s most valuable sectors.

“The LEP is proud to have supported the development of phase 1 of Oceansgate through its Growth Deal funding of £1.5 million and a Growing Places loan of £5 million. It’s an excellent example of partnership working with the council, the LEP, national and European government funding and the private sector.”

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Plymouth St John volunteer is national Cadet of the Year

Mary Oshinyemi celebrates after being named national Cadet of the Year

Busy people in Plymouth who struggle to get to the doctor in working hours can now see a GP during evenings and weekends.

A teenage first aider from Plymouth has a Royal appointment after being named St John Ambulance’s national Cadet of the Year at the charity’s annual competition.

Seventeen-year-old Mary Oshinyemi was one of 32 young people vying for the title during the national event, at Eastwood Hall in Nottinghamshire in February.

“Winning feels incredible and unbelievable,” said the Devonport High School student who lives in Peverell. “I honestly thought I was going to come away with nothing except happy memories of an amazing weekend.

“St John Ambulance is a caring community that supports you through your whole life.

Anyone who’s thinking of joining should do it, because it’s an opportunity that opens so many pathways.”

Her first aid skills were among those tested during Cadet of the Year and Mary has already put them to good use, including helping friends who felt unwell during GCSE exams and treating a youngster who suffered a head injury on the beach.

From delivering presentations on St John Ambulance’s future and being interviewed by the charity’s chief executive, Martin Houghton-Brown, to group discussions and designing a uniform for space age volunteers – using old newspapers, bin liners, tin foil and cling film – Mary and her fellow cadets underwent a rigorous set of challenges.

They will now represent St John Ambulance

Mary Oshinyemi with her proud family

Evening and weekend GP appointments now available in Plymouth

at ceremonial occasions throughout 2019, including the St John’s Day event at St Paul’s Cathedral in June, and the annual Young Achievers reception where they will meet HRH The Princess Royal, the charity’s Commandant in Chief, Youth.

“Our Cadet of the Year competition is always one of the highlights in our calendar and this weekend has been truly inspirational – huge congratulations to Mary,” said St John Ambulance’s Chief Volunteer, Ann Cable, who led the team of assessors putting the cadets through their paces and joined Surgeon Rear

Admiral Lionel Jarvis, Prior of The Order of St John’s Priory of England and the Islands to present the awards.

“She’s a confident cadet who will be a real asset as an ambassador for our charity, internally and externally, spreading the word about the opportunities, possibilities and benefits that come with being a member of the St John family,” Ann added.

“All of the cadets have been fabulous; I’m lucky to work with so many talented young people who have each told their own story about how they have travelled through St John – many overcoming personal challenges along the way.

“Their energy, enthusiasm and passion for making a real difference in their communities is aweinspiring and I wish Mary and her fellow winners great success in the future.”

St John Ambulance has just launched a major recruitment drive to expand its youth team, thanks to a £560k grant from the Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) distributed via the Youth United Foundation (YUF).

To find out more about opportunities for volunteering with young people at St John Ambulance visit www.sja.org.uk/ youthroles

The aim of the GP improved access service is to make it easier for people to get an appointment at a time that suits them.

The new scheme is an extension of the usual GP practice services that patients across Devon will be used to – it is not a walk-in service. Patients will still need to contact their GP practices directly to make an appointment if they want to see a GP between the longer opening hours during weekday evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

When using the improved-hours service, patients might not be able to see their usual doctor. However, the GP they see can also prescribe medication or refer the patient for further treatment if necessary.

Dr Dafydd Jones, a GP in Plympton, said: “Good access to GP services is very important and our aim is to increase the number of appointments available and extend opening times.

“We know people lead busy lives so we want to make it easier for patients to get an appointment and by making appointments available in the evenings and at weekends, we can ensure patients can see a doctor or a nurse at a time that is more convenient for them.

“If the need isn’t urgent and the patient would prefer to see their usual GP or practice nurse, they should book an appointment with their usual practice during normal opening hours.”

Patients are advised to contact their own GP practice for more information about the improved access service and how they can make appointments.

Improved access to GP appointments is just one of the ways the NHS is helping you to stay well this winter.

Other winter advice from the NHS includes: • Think MIU! If you or a loved one have an injury or minor illness this winter, remember your local Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). Highly qualified staff are at Kingsbridge, Tavistock and Cumberland MIUs 365 days a year.

For more information, click on www. plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/miu • NHS 111. NHS 111 is now available online (111.nhs.uk) as well as by phone (dial 111) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The online service uses the same clinical algorithms as the phone service, taking you through questions about your symptoms to receive tailored advice on what to do next and where to go, and if needed, you will be connected to a nurse, emergency dentist or GP. • Try your pharmacy first if you have a minor illness and are not sure whether to visit your doctor. GP practices and hospital emergency departments are often under even more pressure at this time of year and pharmacies can provide a fast route to medication for minor ailments like aches and pains, sore throat, coughs, colds, flulike symptoms, runny noses, earache and skin rashes.

• It’s not too late to get your flu jab. Older people, very young people, pregnant women and those with underlying disease, particularly chronic respiratory or cardiac disease, or those who are immunosuppressed, are at particular risk of severe illness if they catch flu. People in at-risk groups qualify for a free vaccine – talk to your GP practice or local pharmacy for details.

14 March 2019

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St Luke’s Hospice take over Toys ‘R’ Us site

Local charity St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is to move into the empty Toys ‘R’ Us store on Western Approach.

Plymouth City Council and the charity have just agreed a temporary lease arrangement which will see a charity shop set up within the store.

As well as stocking furniture, the shop will also be the artists hub for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, before the 40 individually designed Elmers hit the city this Summer.

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth Commercial Director, Mike Dukes said: “This is a very exciting venture for us and will be our largest shop in Devon and Cornwall.

“Our shops provide a vital source of fundraising to enable us to deliver compassionate care to patients and their families when they need us most. We estimate that we will generate enough income to support over 200 patients and their families with a whole package of care at home in the duration of the lease.

“But we can’t do it alone, donations of good quality furniture and sofas are urgently needed, we also need volunteers that are so vital to the operation of the shop. We aim to be open on March 4, but donations are welcome now, just visit the website or give us a call on 01752 964455 for information about our free seven day a week collection service.”

The council acquired the long-hold lease on the building last year after Toys ‘R’ Us went into administration and the shop shut its doors.

The council recently made the store’s 165 car parking spaces available to the public to park in addition to the 880 spaces available in the Council-owned Western Approach multi storey car park.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet member for Finance and City Centre Champion said: “We have long term plans to regenerate Colin Campbell Court and Millbay, which was why the building presented such a great opportunity for us.

“But regeneration takes time so it’s great to see an empty building brought back into use while we plot and plan the next chapter of the city centre.

“Having the building occupied is better for the fabric of the building, but it also means we can encourage more people down here and helps a great charity to carry on with their work.”

The other section of the building is currently rented by British Heart Foundation. They have been consulted about their new neighbours.

First World War artefacts to be featured in national archive Plymouth University is hosting an event in March which will see First World War artefacts digitised as part of a campaign to create a national archive.

Lest We Forget: Keep Their Stories Alive is an ambitious project, run in partnership between the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and the University of Oxford to create a national digital archive.

Hosted by the University of Plymouth's School of Humanities and Performing Arts, the public will be met by a team of experts and trained volunteers, where they will learn more about their artefacts and each item will be recorded into the archive. Previous Lest We Forget events have seen members of the public bringing in rare objects, such as a splatter mask to protect tank drivers’ eyes.

Dr Elaine Murphy, associate professor of Maritime/Naval History at the University of Plymouth said: “We are delighted to be hosting this event, and we hope lots of staff and students, as well as the general public, will come along to have their artefacts and the stories behind them recorded for posterity. Students from our History and English programmes will be on hand to ensure the day runs smoothly, and help the experts provide lots of information about these objects that people may not previously have been aware of.”

Andrew Fetherston, chief archivist at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, said: “Archives provide a vital link with the past and it is always amazing and gratifying to see how much it means to people when we are able to reveal the stories behind their precious family mementoes.

"Thanks to the funding of the Heritage Lottery Fund we are able to preserve our First World War heritage for current and future generations by digitising these objects through Lest We Forget: Keep Their Stories Alive. We hope this event inspires the local community across Plymouth and Devon to learn more about their First World War past.”

The event takes place at Crosspoint, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building on March 6 between 2pm and 6pm.

Council litter enforcement set to begin Council environmental enforcement patrols have begun in Plymouth from Friday 1 February.

The refreshed service will continue enforcement aimed at deterring littering, fly-tipping, fly-posting and dog fouling and control and will enable a more flexible approach to keeping our city clean.

This service has been born from the Council’s earlier decision to cancel its contract with Kingdom Services Group, who had provided the service since March 2018.

Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet member for Customer Focus and Community Safety, said: “I’m really pleased to have bought this service back in house, giving us the freedom to focus on our own priorities.

"We have promised to ensure that Plymouth is a green and pleasant city and I believe that this move will go a long way to delivering on that.”

So what’s changed?

The Council is now delivering this service in-house, going its own way to focus on its own priorities, having previously worked with Kingdom.

With full responsibility for keeping the city clean, it makes sense that the Council take full responsibility for enforcement as well.

The Council has recently improved the signs in a number of parks and will continue to do so to ensure that local rules on dog fouling and control are clear.

More information on dog control can be found at www. plymouth.gov.uk/dogcontrol Will there still be Fixed Penalty Notices?

Absolutely. Just because the Council are now enforcing themselves, it doesn’t mean that there will be more leniency for those caught offending.

Environmental crimes will still be punished with FPNs. The cost of FPNs are currently £80 for littering, £100 for dog fouling and control, £80 for fly-posting and £400 for fly-tipping.

All of the revenue received will go into paying for the service, with surplus invested into infrastructure and equipment to help keep the city clean.

What can residents do?

Talk to the Council. Report things. Tell them where the problems are. Be the eyes and ears. Does your area have a particular issue with litter? Is dog control at a particular children’s play area getting you down?

Log on to the Council website, tell them where you saw it and when, with as much information as possible to help identify perpetrators.

Here’s the link: www.plymouth.gov.uk/envirocrime

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Leading members of Plymouth’s construction industry gathered to launch their ‘Adopt a Street’ project – the Road to Mayflower - as part of their community engagement efforts towards commemorations for Mayflower 400.

The project as a whole will strive to create a world-class visitor impression to those arriving in the city via Embankment Road, running from Marsh Mills roundabout to Cattedown roundabout.

Over 100 VIPs from the city came together to celebrate the launch at the Plymouth Snowsports Centre, which included the lighting of the ski slope for the very first time in colour as a taste of what’s to come.

Working in conjunction with Illuminate and the first of a number of Road to Mayflower lighting projects, the aim of lighting the ski slope is to capture the public’s attention on the approach to Plymouth and to create a landmark legacy feature on arrival into Britain’s Ocean City.

The event also offered attendees the chance to learn more about the project including plans to create an urban silver birch forest at Marsh Mills roundabout and installing vibrant colourful public art along the main gateway to the city centre.

Emma Hewitt, skills co-ordinator at Building Plymouth, leading in partnership the Road to Mayflower project, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people join us to celebrate the launch of our Road to Mayflower project.

"We’ve had such an incredible level of interest from local businesses and organisations and we’re looking forward to seeing the project take shape with private sector investment and grant funding, as well as time in kind dedicated to deliver.

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Karl Friedrich, partner at Hoare Lea who is leading the lighting aspect of the project, said: “The illumination of the Plymouth Snowsports Centre ski slope gives the opportunity to transform a The ski slope will be illuminated currently ‘blank canvas’ and offer an to welcome guests into the city exciting introduction to the Road to Mayflower project and Mayflower400 of Plymouth and the continued professional itself. It will also support the regeneration development opportunity for the Ski Centre.”

Charles Hackett, chief executive of Mayflower 400 said: “The Road to Mayflower is an exciting project. Exciting in the ideas and plans for this main route into Plymouth, but also exciting in that the construction sector of the business community have come together to make a difference for their city, as part of the Mayflower 400 commemoration year.”

The Road to Mayflower project is managed by a working group led by Building Plymouth and includes key organisations in Plymouth: AECOM, Arcardis, AWW, Currie & Brown, Elixel, Hoare Lea, Illuminate, Kier Construction, KPMG, Pymouth College of Art, StrideTreglown, SWH Group, Womble Bond Dickinson and YGS Landscapes.

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New community garden opens at YMCA Plymouth Local people have welcomed the completion of a new community garden and orchard at local charity, YMCA Plymouth based in Honicknowle Lane.

Officially opened in mid-February, the new garden, dubbed the ‘Learning Landscape’, has been developed with the help of the Fruitfull Communities project and YMCA Plymouth’s Discovery College.

Over 20 fruit trees have been planted that include varieties of apple, cherry, kiwi, plum, pear and many more. Alongside the trees, the garden has a series of raised beds for the community to cultivate vegetables, herbs and other kinds of plants.

Students from Discovery College as well as children from the local Cabin Nursery have already been busy making use of the space planting fruit and vegetables - hopefully to provide them with healthy nutritious food later in the year!

In addition to building and planting, the Discovery College students led on the design and concept of the garden and took part in a series workshops to teach them about how to look after, manage and sustain the environment.

YMCA Plymouth now aims to use the space to deliver more projects where young people can engage with the outdoors and learn how to cultivate and grow different plants.

The space is also available to the wider community to utilise.

Vic Hibbert, support services director at YMCA Plymouth said: “From its inception this garden was created to be used by anyone in the local community; whether that’s to grow their own vegetables in the raised beds, harvesting surplus fruit, or for local groups to use for outdoor education.

“Now it’s ready to use, we’re excited to invite anyone to get in touch with us and get involved.”

The charity also aims to use the space as a tool for helping with metal health and take advantage of the therapeutic benefits for people with additional needs.

Vic said: “The space helps promote mental wellbeing which is good for everyone, but as a charity that works with people with a spectrum of disabilities, we’re especially keen to find ways of offering sessions for those people. Ultimately, inclusivity and community is what YMCA is all about and we’re delighted this new garden is able to be of benefit to everyone.”

If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch with Vic Hibbert at YMCA Plymouth by phone on 01752 761004 or by emailing: vic.h@ymcaplymouth. org.uk

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Bake Off winners head to Flavour Fest

Fans of the Great British Bake Off are in for a treat at this year’s Flavour Fest in Plymouth, with series six winner Nadiya Hussain and series eight runnerup Steven Carter-Bailey both appearing in the Cookery Theatre.

Nadiya will be the star of Steven the show on Saturday June Carter-Bailey 1st, making two appearances in the Cookery Theatre and demonstrating some delicious cooking.

She said: “I’m really excited to visit Plymouth and meet everyone at Flavour Fest! It’ll be great to try some of the South West’s amazing local fresh produce.”

Since winning the Great British Bake Off, Nadiya has presented a plethora of programmes for BBC including The Chronicles of Nadiya, Nadiya’s Asian Odyssey, Nadiya’s British Food Adventure and Nadiya’s Family Favourites. Her cookery books and books for children have reached bestseller status and she regularly writes for media including The Times and has featured in the BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women list.

Steven Carter-Bailey will be giving a demonstration on Sunday June 2nd. He was the runner-up in the eighth series of the Great British Bake Off, going on to win The Great New Year Bake Off in 2019. Since his time on the show, he has travelled around the UK appearing at food festivals and acting as a roving food reporter for ITV London News, as well as teaching classes at

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He said: “I can’t wait to join you all in Plymouth! This is such a wonderful event, celebrating food and drink in such a beautiful location.”

Steve Hughes, chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company, said: “Flavour Fest attracts more than 100,000 visitors to Plymouth every year, and I’m sure that this year will be even bigger and better than ever.

“The event provides a huge economic boost to the city centre and gives all our businesses the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer and attract more customers.

“We’re really excited to have Nadiya and Steven appearing in the Cookery Theatre and sharing their skills with the audience.

I’m sure they’re going to be incredibly popular!”

Flavour Fest, sponsored by Column Bakehouse, is Plymouth City Centre Company’s leading summer event and this year will take place in Plymouth city centre from Friday May 31st to Sunday June 2nd.

It’s the South West’s largest free food and drink festival, with more than 100 traders selling the very best regional produce and delicious street food. A packed line-up of talented regional chefs, including the Tanner brothers, will also join Nadiya and Steven in the Cookery Theatre to share tips and tricks with visitors.

For all the latest news and more information about Flavour Fest, visit www.flavourfestsw.co.uk

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Plymouth Samaritans reach out to schools and colleges

Plymouth Samaritans are working with schools and colleges to address the issues of mental health and emotional awareness.

The charity is raising the profile of the range of Samaritans support available to teachers and pupils including talks and distributing information to students about emotional health.

Working with teachers and young people it has also developed a web-based teaching resource called Developing Emotional Awareness and Listening (DEAL) which is designed for young people aged 14 years and above. It covers a number of themes including emotional health, coping strategies, dealing with feelings and connecting with others.

The charity also provides Step by Step where specially trained Samaritans volunteers intervene to assist a school community through the most difficult time imaginable: the suicide of a young person.

Samaritans Step by Step volunteers bring fully researched, tested plans which can guide the school’s response to fast moving events.

Volunteers can also provide emotional support directly to staff.

These resources are all free to schools and colleges.

Janet Sherriff, Plymouth Samaritans director said: “We need to get to grips with the mental health and emotional awareness of our young people as a matter of urgency. It is important that we talk – and listen – to young people about how they feel. Early intervention is the key to suicide prevention. This is why we have decided to devote time and effort to reaching out to schools and colleges.”

Maths Centre of Excellence unveiled City College Plymouth’s new Maths Centre of Excellence has been unveiled to a group of stakeholders from across the city.

The college was named as one of just 21 general further education colleges in the country to receive Government funding to become a Maths Centre of Excellence. The launch gave representatives from education and business the chance to discuss plans for improving the city’s maths skills and addressing current and future skills gaps.

Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the Centre.

Over 450 students sit their Maths GCSEs at the college each year. Students who study GCSEs do so for a number of reasons: to retake and gain better grades in order to progress to higher level study or into employment; to develop their career; and for interest as part of a lifelong learning programme.

Nadia McCusker, director of quality improvement and english and maths at City College Plymouth, said: “Our lecturers are real experts in their field, making learning engaging and relevant to our students. Their innovative methods of teaching and the way they build our students’ confidence resulted in Maths GCSE students gaining an impressive 99% pass rate.”

If you would like to improve your GCSE Maths grade to increase your employment prospects, or access better career options then give the college a call on 01752 305300 or visit www. cityplym.ac.uk/maths.

Artist’s impression of the new Lady Astor statue

Lady Astor statue designer selected

The installation of a statue commemorating Nancy Astor, the first female MP to sit in the UK Parliament, has moved a step closer after an artist was chosen to sculpt it.

Hayley Gibbs has been announced as designer of the statue by the judging panel for the committee that ran a successful Crowdfunding campaign to raise the required money to commission it: “I am so honoured and excited to have my design selected for this groundbreaking piece of public art,” she said.

The target of £125,000 was smashed on January 30, allowing the committee to move onto the commissioning stage.

The statue is planned to be erected in Plymouth later this year to mark the 100th anniversary of Lady Astor’s election as MP for Plymouth Sutton on November 28th, 1919.

Dr Jacqui Turner, historian and international Astor scholar at the University of Reading, is a member of the Lady Astor Statue Appeal committee and was on the judging panel to choose the designer.

She said: “The dream of raising a statue in honour of the first woman to sit in Parliament is now closer than ever.

“Nancy Astor changed the course of politics forever when she won the 1919 Plymouth Sutton by-election and walked into a Parliament that had until then entirely consisted of men. Raising this statue is the next step in celebrating the contribution women have made to British politics in the decades

since, and what they will achieve in the decades to come.”

The fundraising campaign for the statue was led by Plymouth Women in Business Networking Community Interest Company.

Project lead Alexis Bowater said: “100 years ago Plymouth made

history when it voted in the first woman to take her seat in Parliament and now it’s doing it again by raising the first statue of the first female MP in the House of Commons.

"Hundreds and hundreds of people are part of this project

to see Nancy Astor stand again in Plymouth and now we are absolutely delighted to know what that will look like.

Particularly exciting is that the community is going to be able to get involved through workshops and I absolutely love that idea.

This is a project by the people for the people and they are going to be able to continue to have a hand in it which is brilliant news.”

The project is backed by Prime Minister Theresa May, the Astor family, and prominent female politicians, past and present, including Betty Boothroyd and Harriet Harman. The statue fundraising campaign is also supported by former Plymouth MPs Linda Gilroy, Alison Seabeck, Dame Janet Fookes, Lord Owen and Cllr Andrea Johnson of Plymouth City Council.

A total of 12 bids to design the statue were received, with the judges whittling them down to one.

Judges for the Lady Astor Statue Appeal included: Emily Astor, grand-daughter of Nancy Astor, representing the Astor family, Andrew Brewerton, Plymouth College of Art, Louise Pasterfield, Sponge UK; James Brent, Plymouth Argyle; Ian Bowyer, Conservative Leader, Plymouth City Council; Peter Smith, Deputy Labour Leader, Plymouth City Council; Sarah Gibson, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and Dr Jacqui Turner, Reading University.

For more information or to donate to the project visit www. ladyastorstatue100.co.uk www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ladyastor-statue-100-campaign

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Plymouth gets new, purpose-built sexual assault referral centre

From left to right: Clair Borrill – Crisis Worker Devon & Cornwall SARC, Donna Down – Crisis Worker Devon & Cornwall SARC and Lesley Hancock – SARC Manager Devon & Cornwall SARC

Plymouth’s new Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) was formally opened in February, coinciding with the start of national Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

The facility, run by Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT), is a new, purpose-built environment that will provide support to people who have experienced rape or sexual assault.

The new Plymouth SARC provides improved 24-hour access to services for women, men and children who have been sexually assaulted. Services include immediate medical care, medical advice, crisis workers, forensic medical examination and onward referral to sexual health and independent sexual violence advisors (ISVAs).

The state-of-the-art adult forensic facility is complemented by a new website that provides clear advice, support and self-referral options for those who have experienced rape or sexual assault, which can be with or without the need for police involvement. There is also guidance for professionals from other organisations who may need to refer people to Plymouth SARC. The new premises were formally opened by Deputy Lieutenant of Devon Brigadier Simon Young, who was joined by NHS staff, members of Plymouth City Council and representatives from other local organisations.

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Plympton Rotary’s Youth Speaks competition The effects of Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Blue Planet’ series has certainly struck a chord with the young members of Plympton’s community with pollution and especially ocean pollution being a theme of several of the competing teams at the Plympton Rotary heat of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition.

As head judge Peter Reid remarked, the planet will be in safe hands when these children are in charge as adults!

Linda Bertram was in charge of organising the local heat, which is one of the many youth competitions run by Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland.

She said: “This speaking competition in particular covers a wide range of skills, including performance, presentation, the gathering of their ideas on topical subjects and then delivering them within a time limit.

“This is no mean feat whatever your age and many of these youngsters put some of us Rotarians to shame.”

The winners of the local heat, held at Boringdon Park Golf Club were: Boringdon A in the Junior category who spoke on ‘Ocean Pollution’, Hele’s A on ‘Are Computers More Intelligent than the People who Use them?’ in the Intermediate category and the winners of the Senior category where Hele’s B who spoke on ‘Life is an Escape Room’.

The teams now progress on to the Plymouth Area final due to take place in February and hopefully will then go on to the District and maybe National finals. Plympton Rotary know that all of the teams will do the club proud.

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Jesus offers us an alternative, one which says ‘you can’t do this on your own, because you were never meant to. Involve Me, come to Me, ask Me about your goals and I’ll even give you my rest so you can accomplish them. Let me ‘yoke’ you to my plans for your life, they’re designed to fit you like a glove.’

This isn’t some self-help, selfactualisation theory, which would advocate giving up what you’re doing and finding some blissful existence free of all stresses and strains. Jesus’ own life was right in the thick of all of that. But He knew how to draw aside and find a resource in God His Father, which empowered him to get back into a life of serving so many people.

For me, that evening after work, I realised I WAS trying too hard, alone in my own strength and skills in a headlong rush from one job to the other. I needed to pause and find a better way. We’re wired for relationship, with God (if you can go along with that) and each other. That’s how we find the energy, inspiration and motivation to get so much done.

£22.5m investment in Forder Valley Link Road is confirmed

Plymouth City Council is celebrating news that a £22.56 million investment earmarked for the Forder Valley Link Road has been confirmed by the Department for Transport (DfT).

The business case for the scheme, which will create a much-needed second route between the A38 and Derriford avoiding the often heavily congested Manadon Roundabout, has now been approved.

The Forder Valley Link Road will not only help reduce journey times and improve traffic flow but also provide essential infrastructure needed to unlock growth in the north of the city.

It will connect William Prance Road with the junction of Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road, making it easier to get to destinations such as Derriford Hospital, the University of St Mark and St John and Plymouth Science Park.

The scheme will also open up the potential for new bus links from the east of the city and provide safer walking and cycling routes.

Enabling works got under way at the end of January and the first of 14,500 trees have already been planted as part of a landscaping scheme designed to counter any loss of wildlife habitat. (see story on page 16).

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Infrastructure, said: “The Forder Valley Link Road is one of the biggest infrastructure projects this Council has ever embarked on.

“It will provide vital extra capacity on Plymouth’s road network and help deliver new jobs and homes in the north of the city.

“We submitted a strong, compelling business case so we’re really pleased the DfT has now confirmed the funding it had earmarked for this regionally significant scheme.

“It’s great that Plymouth is continuing to build on its track record of securing major investment in these large-scale transport infrastructure improvements. I would like to thank council officers who have worked so hard on the scheme.”

The Forder Valley Link Road has already been successful in securing £4.7m from Highways England.

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Carpets - Rugs Complete fitting service - Free estimates Large Showroom (5-7 Byard Close, PL5 2AQ) Tel 01752 361 096

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ELECTRICIANS GIFFORD ENERGY & ELECTRICAL LTD

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STEVE ELECTRICAL Fully qualified and insured electrician • Free estimates/no call-out fees • all electrical work considered • Over 20 years experience • Friendly, local, family run business • NICEIC cert • Rewires • Certification for minor or major work Very competitive prices/ high quality work.

Will beat all other reasonable quotes.

• Call Steve 07894 208842

FENCING & DECKING

Absolute Fencing & Decking Ltd The No. 1 Fencing & Decking Company in Plymouth

Specialists in Fencing • Decking • Gates • Patios

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GARAGE DOOR SERVICES PLYMPTON & SOUTH HAMS GARAGE DOORS – Local family business; repairs and servicing, new garage door installations, remote electric operators for new and existing doors, electric gate automation, electric/manual roller shutters.

Free estimates and surveys. Tel 01752 348488 www.psgdoors.co.uk

GARDEN & LANDSCAPING

01752 341613 www.evglimited.co.uk

• Tree removal • Tree & hedge reduction • Stump grinding • Turfing • Hedge trimming • Grass cutting • Clearances • All aspects of fencing • Tarmacing, block paving & resin bond • Landscaping • Decking • Retaining walls • Construction • Hardwood logs delivered

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MDN Tree and Garden Services Tree Surgery Hedging Fencing and Soft Landscaping mdntreeservices@outlook.com 07984296871 or 01752 851032 R.J.B GARDEN SERVICES LTD GARDEN MAINTENANCE, HEDGE & GRASS CUTTING, LANDSCAPING Tel: 01752 319510 Mob: 07985 040658 Email: rjbgardenservice@gmail.com Find us on Facebook RJB Garden Services Ltd

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS ERB PAINTING & DECORATING

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22 March 2019

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

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Your guide to community events in your area Devonport Library RIT for Beginners Mondays, 2pm - 3pm Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Hello World - Coding and Making Mondays, 4pm - 5pm Coding and digital making for children aged 8 to 13. Including: Scratch, CodeCombat, MakeyMakey, Micro:bit and more. No booking required.

Work Club Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

Rhymetime Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s.

Share a Story Fridays, 2.30pm - 3.30pm A weekly drop in session for under 5s, where you read stories and do activities together. Each week follows a different theme.

Craft Group Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat.

North Prospect Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Feel Better with a Book Wednesdays, 10am - 11.30am Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Hello World - Coding and Making Thursdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Coding and digital making for children aged 8 to 13. Including; Scratch, CodeCombat, MakeyMakey, Micro:bit and more. No booking required.

St Michael’s Open Church Project Every Tuesday St Michael’s Church, Albert Road from 10.30am to 3.30pm. First and third Tuesdays craft day; bring something to do and some lunch to share. Second tuesday coffee and cake in aid of charity. Fourth Tuesday lunch club: make a donation towards costs.

Fifth Tuesday Drop in: the kettle will be on! Everyone welcome. For details contact Revd Tim Buckley on 01752 666544.

Youth Club Wednesdays during term time For youngsters aged 7 to 16 meeting at St Budeaux Methodist Church. Details Plymouth 511857.

St Budeaux Latch-on Group Wednesdays Tamar Folk, The Barn, Barne Barton 11am to 12 noon. Offers breastfeeding support to parents both ante-natally and post-natally. Trained professionals and peer supporters are on hand to help mothers overcome any feeding difficulties or to offer support in continued breastfeeding. Contact your midwife, health visitor or check out the website for more information www.plymouth-latchon.org.uk Blaze Family Fun Morning Second Saturday of the month St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm Regular events at Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Road Monday Line Dancing from 7pm; Karate from 7pm; Tuesday Companion club for 45 years and over 1pm - 4pm; Junior Kickboxing 6pm -7pm; Wednesday Salsa from 7pm Thursday Junior Kickboxing 6pm-7pm; Sunday Music quiz with raffle from 9pm. Further details Tel 01752 363352 St Budeaux Tennis Club The Club has vacancies for new members, both senior and junior. Come along for free visits and see the facilities. Three all weather courts (two floodlit). All standards of play from beginners to league level.

Cost only £60 a year for adults and £15 for juniors.

Coaching available. For details call 01752 365526 or e-mail dwilliams66@toucansurf.com

St Budeaux Library is now closed and the new library is expected to open in 2019. Hours at West Park Library have been extended until the new library opens.

Regular Events at William Sutton Memorial Hall, St Budeaux Mondays: Stumblers and tumblers, parent and toddler group 10am to 12 noon; Gardening group (OK Timebank) 11am to 1pm; Memory Lane band practice 6pm to 9pm; Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm AOD Dance School (except school holidays); Wednesdays: Sutton parent and tots 9.30am to 10.30am; Grab a Bite 11am to 1pm; Community goals (young people’s football) 4pm to 5pm; Thursdays: Computer club 10am to 12 noon; Ready2Work employment support 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Pop-up library Every Wednesday Library Services will be at the Barn in Barne Barton with a Pop-Up Library from 10am until 4pm. Visitors will be able to browse a selection of books, pick up reservations and attend activities.

Barne Barton Coffee Morning Wednesdays (term time) For parents of children going through the process or already diagnosed with special needs or disabilities.

If interested ring 01752 365658.

Memory café On Fridays the team will be at the Community Centre in St Budeaux Square from 10am to 2pm which will include the popular Memory Café.

Councillor Advice Surgeries Saturdays Meet your local St Budeaux Councillors Bowie, Winter and Wheeler. Every Saturday 1030 to 12 at the St Budeaux Library St Budeaux Square. If you have a problem with Council Services or wish to discuss a matter in your area please drop in for advice.

Book Group Monthly, last Saturday of the month, 10.30am 11.30am Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month, there will be a different book to read and discuss.

St Budeaux Library

St Budeaux Senior Citizen’s Club 2nd Friday each month. Methodist Church, Victoria Road, St Budeaux. Details from Barbara 01752 368581 Regular Events at St Budeaux Community Centre Monday Zumba 7pm to 8pm; Wednesday St Budeaux Water Colour Group 10am to 12 noon; Weekly Lunch Club 12 noon to 1.30pm; Bingo 1.3opm to 3.30pm; Thursday DC Disco for disabled 6.30pm to 9.30pm; Friday St Budeaux Library Memory Cafe 11am to 2pm; Bingo 6.30pm to 9.30pm St Budeaux Square Club Activities Monthly lunch club second Thursday each month 11.30am to 2.30pm to various destinations; last Wednesday of month A Gathering 11am to 4pm speakers, entertainment three course freshly cooked meal £6. Starting April 17 monthly coach trips to varying destinations; Knitting & Crochet class second Tuesday of month 2pm to 4pm; Astorians Dance Band last Wednesday of month 7pm to 10.30pm.

Little Fish Toddler Group Wednesdays Organised by Devonport Baptist Church at the Devonport Live Cafe from 10.30am to 12 noon during term time. Open to all with no charge (refreshments are available from the café), all our staff and volunteers are fully DBS checked.

Knitting Group Wednesdays The Real Friends knitting and crochet group meets every Wednesday in the function room in Devonport Park 2pm-4pm. It’s free. If you like knitting or you just want to make new friends do come and join us.

Red Velvet Cinema Every other Wednesday.

Come along and watch a Classic film, such as

Pavilions staff raise funds for CRY Staff at Plymouth Pavilions have raised nearly £2,500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Championed by Stewart Woodruff, house officer at Plymouth Pavilions, and supported by colleagues, a total of £2452.90 was successfully raised for the charity.

Stewart said: “Following the sudden passing of my wife in 2013, the coroner suggested that my children have their hearts monitored. I approached CRY and since then, the support they have provided to my family and I has been fantastic.

“I nominated the charity as a way of saying thank you. I will always be grateful for everything they have done for us during such a difficult and testing time.”

To raise the funds, a 20 mile cycle ride was organised and four members of staff took part, starting from the Plymouth Pavilions and cycling to Clearbrook and back. Alongside this, a week of fancy dress took place and comedian Adam Hills agreed to a bucket collection following his performance.

Stewart continued: “I am really proud of the total amount raised and would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my colleagues for getting involved and for everyone who generously donated. I hope to continue fundraising for CRY in the future.”

Chief executive of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Dr Steven Cox, said: “As a charity, we are always immensely grateful to the teams of dedicated fundraisers across the UK who do much to support

Casablanca or Some Like it Hot, then share your memories of the film and where you saw it over tea and cake. We aim to take you on a trip down memory lane through conversation & companionship. If this sounds just the ticket then join us every other Wednesday at 10.30am at the Mayor’s Parlour in Devonport Guildhall. For more information 941342.

St Budeaux Writers’ Group Fortnightly on Thursdays Meetings are held every fortnight at St Budeaux Library on Thursday evenings 5.30 to 6.30pm. For more details, email sallytenbury@yahoo.com.

There are writing themes each meeting, but if there is anything that writers would like to bring to the meeting, then they can do so.

Stoke Christian Centre events Memory Cafe second and fourth Mondays of month from 2pm. If you have a relative or friend, with memory loss or dementia, then we would love you to come & join us. The café is very informal and includes music, art and other activities. Contact: Rev Alison Richardson on 01752 562982. Contemporary Worship for everyone with the Worship Band at 6.30pm on every fourth Sunday of each month.

Sure Footing - Strength & Balance Exercise class Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am starting November 8 Multi Purpose Room, Brickfields, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4N. Cost £4per class Sure Footing uses chair based, chair supported and standing exercises with a focus on strength & balance. The Otago Exercise Programme is used for the prevention of falls. The class is suitable for people with reduced mobility, at risk of falling and those that have fallen and rehabilitating. To book a place and for more details call Rosie 07581 510498 Fun Fitness Sessions Various dates In the gym and in the park for children, teenagers, families and pram fitness. Call Fizz for more details 07976568477 Fizz Fitness Gym 180 Albert Rd, Plymouth Community Cafe Every Thursday in term time Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road between 10.30am and 2pm Community cafe run by learning support students of City College Plymouth, serving tea, coffee and cakes baked and prepared by the students.

Baby and Toddler Group Friday mornings in term time St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross.

us in our ongoing mission to prevent cases of young sudden cardiac death.

“Whether a cake bake or a cricket match, running a marathon or taking part in a sponsored walk – we really do value every penny raised and every effort made by our fundraisers. The efforts of Plymouth Pavilions to raise over £2,450 for the charity is fantastic and will be essential in ensuring that we can achieve our ambitious aims.

“Unfortunately, YSCD is not rare and at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die suddenly from a previously undiagnosed heart condition every week in the UK. “In 80% of these cases, there will have been no signs or symptoms of a heart defect until it is too late, which is why CRY believes screening is so vitally important. As such, CRY now tests over 29,000 young people each year, aged between 14 and 35.”

“Anyone interested in booking a screening should visit www.testmyheart.org for more details.”

To find out more about the charity, please visit www.c-r-y.org.uk The group runs from 10.00 until 11.30am every Friday during term-time in the church lounge. There is a large selection of toys, a craft table and the session concludes with nursery rhymes and action songs.

A charge of £1.50 for one adult and accompanying child/children and £1 for extra adults covers all refreshments and craft materials. We hold occasional Tabletop Sales in the church hall to support the Children’s Hospice Southwest.

St Pancras Playtime Thursdays St Pancras Church, Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross.

10am to 11.30am term time only. An activity morning for pre-school children and their carers. Lots of fun, craft, messy play, singing and dancing. £1.50 per session which includes a healthy snack for the children and tea/coffee for adults.

Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service.

Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Ready2Work Work Club open to all.

Fridays: 1pm to 4pm Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays.

Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317.

Country Music Venue First Friday every other month (not December) At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240.

Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Last Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come.

Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company.

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Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649.

Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wednesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces.

City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 350145 for more details.

Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details.

Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist. org.uk Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays OA friendly mixed group of singers meets at St Aubyn’s Church, Chapel Street, Devonport, PL1 4GJ, Monday evenings from 6pm-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary. New members please telephone 01752 318087 to check venue and holidays.

Carers Support Group Last Monday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers?

Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Community Centre 10am- 12 noon on the last Monday of the month.

Beit Ezra Saturdays A Messianic Fellowship, meets on a Saturday (Shabbat) at Engage, St Levan Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL2 3BG from 4pm to 6pm. Contact: 01752 922014

Newly qualified social workers celebrating

The latest group of newly qualified children’s social workers have been presented with certificates of completion by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Sam Davey, at a special ceremony.

The certificates mark the successful completion of the social workers’ assessed and supported first year in practice.

Newly qualified social workers have made a significant contribution to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in the city.

The City Council is committed to supporting staff and students in their learning and development and has created a dedicated Academy of Social Work to oversee this. The academy has run a successful Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for a number of years and recognises the achievement as significant through award ceremonies held once a year.

Melissa Carter, one of the newly qualified social workers said: “The ASYE year has been invaluable to my career as a social worker and has been a fantastic experience and thanks to receiving incredible support and training from the academy, my manager and my team, I have had opportunities to increase my knowledge, skills and confidence as well as my understanding of the role

Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk

of a children’s social worker.

The ASYE in Plymouth is varied and well planned with courses and training, opportunities for reflection with peers and with more experienced social workers.

This support has enabled me to manage increasingly complex situations.”

Neelam Bhardwaja, service director for Children, Young People and Families said: “Having a skilled and motivated workforce, committed to lifelong learning, is essential to ensure the delivery of high quality services to children, young people and families in the city. “

The City Council is currently looking for graduates who are passionate about working with children and families and who want to make a career move into children’s social work through the regional Step-up-to Social Work scheme, a fast track programme that aims to target high calibre entrants into the profession.

The application is open on the Department for Education website until March 18.

Find out more about the Academy of Social Work on the website www.plymouth. gov.uk/childrenssocialcare/ academysocialworkplymouth

Godly Play Club Tuesdays St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. From 4pm to 5pm for 4 to 11 year olds. An imaginative approach to storytelling using 3D figures and then doing some ‘wondering’ about the story. Children can choose which artwork they would like to do and each session is always followed by a feast! All children welcome to this free club. email lyn. crews@talktalk.net to book your child’s place.

Friendship Club Alternate Wednesdays For the over 55s at King’s Tamerton Community Centre. Meet new friends, bingo, raffle, tea and biscuits, and every month from May until September a trip to the coast. For details ring Ida 01752 368841.

Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance. Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa and more.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk.

National Phone 01590 610 936.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: Feb 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings will start at 10.30am, followed by a coffee break around 11am, all held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. The Branch AGM, will be on March 6 at 12 noon, followed by a lunch break again at Raffles break. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and also help to keep the association alive.

Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates.

Devonport Folk Music Session Stoke Inn Third Sunday of month Stoke Inn [opp Co-op] 2pm-5pm. Parking at the pub or free public car park in Church Street. Bring your voice, your instruments, your friends. Singers and listeners all welcome.Food menu available. Details stokeinnplymouth.co.uk 01752 515749 Buses 34, 70 - nearest stops on Devonport Road. TrainDevonport Station See www.flaxey-green.co.uk for details Playtots Baby & Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays in term time St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road. Plenty of space for children to pay and parents, grandparents and carers to meet and make friends. Good variety of toys, crafts, snack, story and rhyme time all included in these fun sessions. From 9.30am to 11.30am. Just come along or contact Lyn on 01752 706728 for more details.

dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk

Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process.

From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389.

Coffee Morning First Saturday of each month at St Budeaux Methodist Church Hall, offering free coffee, cake and chat. Also the chance to play board games such as Scrabble, Triominoes, Rummikub etc and even a game of table tennis. Please join us each month from 10am12 noon.

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RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meetings are now held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists after their drill session. The branch meetings will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre Brest Road Derriford and the dates for 2019 are as follows: March 12, May 14, July 9, Sept 10, Nov 12. The AGM will be on Tuesday Jan 14, 2020 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can

to give support to your committee, in order to keep the branch alive. If any member need support please contact the branch secretary or welfare officer. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held mid January 2020.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm.

Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth to play casual badminton.

All adults welcome including over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog

CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Old Time and more. Free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own soft drinks and snacks. For more information call Jeannie on 01803 325905 or visit www.dancingduo.co.uk Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

Devon Army Cadet Force Voluntary uniformed youth organisation which allows young people aged from 12 to 18 to gain a wide variety of skills and experiences. There is no commitment to join the military, you don’t even need an interest in the military. Parade two nights a week at eight different locations in the Plymouth and surrounding areas. For details of local detachment and further information please call 01752261525. The telephone line is not manned 24 hours so please feel free to leave a message.

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

Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation.

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm

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- 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

7.30pm to 10pm. GraceNotes Acapella is a ladies close harmony acapella chorus who sing a wide and varied repertoire from traditional barbershop songs, through to modern Disney classics! Competing both locally and nationally, as well as performing at many singouts throughout the year, new members are always welcome! Rock up to a rehearsal and see what we do!

Email gracenotessaltash@gmail.com or find them on social media for more information.

Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from ages 5 to 16. Cooker, crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info@wkuk. org. Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops - activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10 per session includes materials. Accompanied children welcome. To book email: info@wkuk.org. Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events.

Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action GroupIf you are more than fifty years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café in Wolseley Road), behind the Co-op just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do

Apprenticeships key to solving chef shortages A leading restauranteur says the key to solving the looming problem of a shortage of chefs lies in encouraging more young people to take up apprenticeships.

Andrew Savery has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry and currently serves up traditional English food with a twist at the First and Last Bistro in Ermington.

Spotting the potential in a young man working part-time in the kitchen, Andrew contacted City College Plymouth to set him up as an apprentice.

He’s now becoming an integral part of the operation, enjoying the experience he’s gaining at a quality bistro while learning valuable new skills at the College.

It is this approach Andrew believes the wider industry needs to embrace if it is to fill a growing ‘black hole’ of emerging talent willing to don chef whites.

Andrew said: “The industry has this high profile on TV, which should be great for recruitment, but really it’s a victim of its own success.

“People think they are either going to be miserable in a pressure cooker of a kitchen or that they have to be the crème de la crème.

have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 or email tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

All sessions are at the Playwriters mini-theatre above The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St (behind WHSmith).

Contact on 01752786777 for more details or go to www.playwriters.org.

That’s where our mantra really comes in: simple, rustic, seasonal. I say to our younger team members to ‘be your own chef’ - get your skills and then you can choose where you work, the hours you do and the kitchen you run.”

Andrew is keen to encourage others in the industry to consider apprenticeships or offering work experience opportunities to ignite a love of cooking.

“Initially, it looked like there was a lot of paperwork, but the support team at City College Plymouth walked me through it and made it quite simple,” Andrew said.

“Starting work can be quite daunting for a young adult, so the benefit of apprenticeships is that they have college support and training but also get to experience what it is really like to work in the industry.

Andrew added: “We must invest in these young people for the future of our industry.

When I retire, I want to be able to go out for a good meal - not settle for something deep fried and cooked with an automatic timer because those crucial chef skills have been lost.

To discover how the college can help support an organisation’s training needs, contact the college’s Business Engagement Team on 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players.

These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com

Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375.

The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year.

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout

Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to

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informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm.

Details 01752 256633.

Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round?

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

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject.

There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club We play in the Plymouth Life Centre at the bowls hall on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 1.30 pm and Friday morning from 12 noon to 2 30pm. In the summer we play on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Hoe from 10 30am to 1.30pm .If you require any more information please contact Colin Harris on 01752 222184.

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981.

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

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

Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, no longer in full time employment looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3A and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10am to 12pm. Coffee available on arrival. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 70 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis. naylor@aol.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader.

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

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

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The two lucky winners of the city centre’s Christmas trail, Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail, met at Waterstones to be presented with their fabulous prizes by Steve Hughes, chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company and Mark Collins, head of commercial and marketing at Plymouth Citybus.

Lucas Patey, age seven, won the family weekend trip to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, courtesy of Plymouth Citycoach, and four-yearold Joseph Whiting won the Penguin Feeding Experience at Living Coasts, courtesy of Living Coasts.

Both children were absolutely delighted with their prizes, and enjoyed finding the 20 LEGO brick penguins hidden in shops and businesses throughout the city centre.

Steve Hughes said: “It’s been fantastic to see families,

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Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable, interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido. co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

friends and school groups taking part in the Penguin LEGO brick trial. We were delighted to see the retailers getting behind this campaign too, with their spectacular window

Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Jan Cutting Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm. New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit.

For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com.

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

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

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session.

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 519452. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact 01752 550492 or 07810065982.

Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk

displays. The trail was a great way for the whole family to explore the fantastic retail offer in the city centre, whilst taking part in this family-fun activity”.

or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays).

New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall with break in between for refreshments. Nice friendly atmosphere and a variety of music sung. Why not come along and see what it is all about. Musical director Catherine Davies, accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

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

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try.

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

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem.

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DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. . An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

Further information www.sopd.org.uk The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the National Association, and have about 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome new members and introductory guest visits are available. See website for programme information and other details (www.theartssocietysouthdevon. org.uk) or contact Jim Stevens, Membership Secretary (jst74@hotmail.co.uk).

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk.

Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group.

We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary.

Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations. Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890.

A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075. Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday.

Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken

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England boxer inspiring Council tax in local women into fitness Plymouth to A local boxer for England is proving to be a knockout inspiration for women in the area looking to get more active.

Level 3 Sport student at Duchy College, Chantel Whiting, who holds an impressive professional boxing record, has been chosen to be an ambassador for Devon Girls Can. Devon Girls Can is a campaign to inspire women and girls to take their first steps towards leading a more active lifestyle.

Rising star Chantel, who previously studied at Tavistock College, was last year selected to represent the country after impressing the England coaches at a national competition. She is now aiming to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.

“I was approached to be an ambassador for Devon Girls Can, something I’m really proud to be involved in,” said Chantel.

Each ambassador focuses on a sport which is important to them and Chantel is working with Women Boxing in Plymouth, holding classes twice a week.

“For any women who may be unsure if it is for them or

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not, I would just say give it a shot. You just need to find a sport that is right for you.

Sport is great for you in so many ways,” added Chantel.

“I am really enjoying the sport course at Duchy College, for anyone looking

at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@ tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. see www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/join-us for more details.

Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311.

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are

to get into a career in the sport industry I would really recommend it.”

Sport lecturer at Duchy College, Luke Chapman, said: “It is fantastic that Chantel has been acknowledged for her efforts and enthusiasm toward sports.

“She works so tirelessly hard on her fitness and to be recognised as an ambassador to inspire other women in Devon to either reengage or find a physical activity to inspire them is a credit to her efforts,” he continued.

“She thoroughly deserves her title.”

Active Devon represents the campaign locally and has already inspired more than 1,000 girls to feel great.

The 2019 campaign will provide lots of events with support from ambassadors like Chantel.

The events are part of the national sport campaign, This Girl Can, which is funded by the National Lottery.

For more information on the range of sport courses available across the Cornwall College Group visit www.cornwall.ac.uk or contact the College on 0330 123 2523.

available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill).

Contact Emily on 07478 257080.

Stonehouse History Group Third Saturday of the month Meet from 10am to 1pm at Oasis Café, Manor Street, Stonehouse. Meetings include walks, workshops, guest speakers, films and presentations and much more. Every month will be different. Please consider coming along and joining us and to help establish the membership of the group. Tea and Coffee will be available. For more information visit www.facebook. com/100HomesStonehouse/

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Plymouth City Council has agreed the lowest Council Tax increase in Devon and Cornwall despite facing huge financial pressures due to Government funding cuts and rising demand.

Plymouth’s increase for council services is 2.99 per cent with the overall tax increase once other police and fire precepts are added will be 4.04 per cent.

The council has set a revenue budget of £185.5 million to provide more than 300 local services next year and a £355 million capital budget to invest in the city’s infrastructure over the next five years.

Capital expenditure in 2019/20 will total £130 million and feature major schemes such as the Plymouth Rail station regeneration (£15m), Oceansgate (£8.7m), The Box (£15.33m), Forder Valley Link Road and Northern Corridor (£22m) In setting its budget the council has had to deal with further Government cuts to its funding. The Government has now cut Plymouth’s revenue support grant by £749 million over the last 10 years, including a £6.8 million cut for the next financial year. It has also cut its public health grant by £405,000. At the same time the council has faced increased costs for next year of £17.4 million.

One of the biggest challenges is providing adult and children’s social care with £12.6 million of additional costs as more people need support and the cost of contracts for looking after people increase.

Hall of fame project success Colebrook SW in partnership with Fotonow have been working on a project to explore and celebrate the history of the William Sutton Memorial Hall in St Budeaux and surrounding estate.

The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Clarion Futures.

Since the project began in October 2018, Colebrook SW and Fotonow, supported by a number of volunteers, have delivered a series of open events for people to come and share their memories and photographs that form part of the history of this interesting hall.

A number of people who remember what the hall was like in times gone by have been interviewed and these along with photographs and other research will form the basis of a booklet and short film which is being made with support of local young people who are being trained in Media/Film-making by Fotonow.

There are another two open events at the hall on March 14 and April 11 from 10am to 12pm and anyone who has memories of the hall and area is encouraged to come forward and be included in the project.

There is also a Facebook group called The Hall (St Budeaux) which people can post comments or photographs on, or e-mail deastley@colebrooksw.org or 01752 211247.

The project will end as part of the Plymouth History Festival week with a celebration event at the Hall on May 18, 11am to 2pm, and will include a short film, an exhibition, a free booklet, live band and refreshments.

Commenting on the project, Dawn Eastley community projects manager for Colebrook SW said: “It is a tribute to National Lottery players, Clarion Futures, our volunteers, and local peoples’ support that the project has been a success and we have ensured that the history of the hall and surrounding area has been captured for future generations.”

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Soundhouse Brass (Plymouth) was formed as far back as 1928 as Plymouth City Mission Band based on the Barbican. As the name suggests it is thought that this was based on a temperance ideal and, given that a number of players enjoyed a drink, the name was changed to Plymouth Silver Band in the early 1930s.

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The junior band on stage following a tour of three junior schools in Plymouth last year

youth band within the community.

Drawing on their good fortune the band members immediately changed the name to Soundhouse Brass Plymouth and in the 16 or so years since those initial first steps in the Soundhouse, the band can be rightly proud of its continuing development.

The Senior Band has been extremely successful over the last few years winning several trophies and qualifying for the national finals. But the Youth Band is also making headlines.

With more than 35 junior players from the ages of six to 18 within its ranks it has won first prize trophies at the West of England Bandsmen’s Festival in Bugle and at the South West Brass Band Association Contest in Torquay in each of the last three years.

Both bands are keen to perform in public and they also arrange their own concerts throughout the year. Soundhouse are always looking for new players, either, enthusiastic starters for the training band or experienced players for the senior group.

Musical Director of the Senior Band is Lee Clayson, who has more than 25 years service as a cornet player in the Army, the last five being as a tutor to young musicians at Knellar Hall. In the four years that Lee has been with Soundhouse he has achieved promotion twice from the third to first section.

The Youth Band musical directors are senior band players Gary Thompson and Neil Mitchell supported by a team of band members and parents.

The Band is grateful for the continuing support of the Plymouth Youth Music Service and, of course, the headmaster and teachers of Tor Bridge High School Sadly, the group recently lost Garth Wright – their long time President – and the band performed at his funeral in St Andrew's Minster Church.

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Defence Secretary underlines key future role for Plymouth Plymouth and the South West will continue to play a central role on defence, according to Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Plymouth and the wider South West continue to play a key role in the future of the UK’s armed forces, while criticising Labour’s defence policies.

The Defence Secretary spoke at a dinner in Plymouth attended by around 175 Conservative Party representatives, including MPs, councillors, officers and members.

Mr Williamson announced recently that all eight of the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 26 frigates would be based in Devonport, helping to secure its status as the largest naval base in western Europe.

He has also confirmed that amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark would be retained while 3 Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines would stay in Plymouth.

“Plymouth is synonymous with the armed forces and I’m determined to keep it that way,” said Mr Williamson.

“With threats increasing and becoming more complex worldwide, Plymouth will continue to play a central role in the defence of the UK by homing our next-generation Type 26 frigates.

“The defence sector is vital for the regional economy, employing thousands of people and supporting hundreds of local businesses.

“Indeed, the Ministry of Defence spends over £5 billion in the South West - more than any other part of the country.”

Mr Williamson praised Plymouth’s ‘proud record of support for military veterans’ and the efforts of local MP Johnny Mercer to bring the issue to prominence.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson pictured with Sheryll Murray MP for South East Cornwall and Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer

“Plymouth continues to be at the forefront when it comes to supporting veterans, including through the Armed Forces Covenant, the city’s innovative approach to housing and the Veterans Care Navigation Service, which provides a single point of contact for veterans seeking assistance,” he said.

“Johnny Mercer has led from the front and, working closely with the veteran community, local authorities, charities and the health and social care sector, is carrying through on his pledge to make Plymouth a centre of excellence for veterans care.”

Mr Williamson said the government would continue to meet the NATO commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence and was putting in an additional £1.8 billion over

2018/19 and 2019/20 to support the armed forces.

He also confirmed commitments to renew Trident and provide the best possible support for serving personnel, families and veterans.

“I’m very proud of the brave men and women who make up our world-class military, in the South West and beyond, and we must ensure they have the capabilities they need to keep us safe,” Mr Williamson said.

“That’s why we have the biggest defence budget in Europe and the second largest in NATO. “On the other hand, Jeremy Corbyn and Labour would put the security of the country at risk.”

New ships should be based in Plymouth, say MPs Two days after his visit to Plymouth, Gavin Williamson announced that the Government is to purchase two Littoral Strike Ships, as part of the Royal Marines’ amphibious armoury.

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Johnny Mercer said: “Gavin Williamson’s announcement could herald the start of a

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She has appeared on BBC Introducing, been interviewed on local radio and her pop ballad made it into the I Tunes Top 200 Chart within days of its release.

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