September 2022 Waterside & West# PLYMOUTHTOGETHER READ AND SHARE MORE LOCAL NEWS plymouthchronicle.co.uk • Out and About • Local news and views • Charity news • Cross ExperienceRhythms • Dial the Experts • Useful numbers ALSO INSIDE:A pop-up shop offering free school uniforms is helping dozens of SeeForfamiliesPlymouthdetailsPage22 Plymouth Sound National Marine Park celebratedanniversarywithspecialeventsFordetailsSeePage3 Trevi, the charityPlymouth-basedleadingisappealingforwomentoshowtheirwarriorspiritFulldetailsSeeBackPage We are the practice with the ultra-widefield 3D retinal scanner! We can capture up to 82% of your eye in a single image! 109 Victoria Rd, St Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 1RX 01752 366022 www.nigelgainey.co.uk optomap® Retinal image (200˚) Fundus Camera (about 45˚) Indirect Ophthalmoscope (about 30˚) Slit Lamp (with 90˚ diopter Lens) Oceans of food and fun The popular Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour in September • Story and picture on page 23 PlymouthOneGrenneyScottPhoto:
Notice: what can you hear, see, smell, taste and touch. Notice the little things, like the changes in seasons, the smell after a storm or the sounds of theBeingbirds.present in the moment and taking time to reflect on your surroundings and experiences will help you acknowledge what matters to you and make you feel more connected to your environment.
Having been placed with two separate people and started visiting, I quickly felt a rapport with them and was amazed at how much better and lighter I felt in myself. Whilst actively listening and hearing them, I was able to forget about perceived problems of my own. Concentrating on their needs and being privileged to enter their homes and shop for them put my life firmly in perspective and has given me more than I feel I could ever offer them. It keeps me active, engaged and I really look forward to my visits, the responsibility of which I take very seriously.Theopportunity to discuss each visit afterwards with a co-ordinator provides valuable time for reflection and a measured and useful impartial overview of the event from someone else. I feel incredibly privileged to have this opportunity to be involved in such a worthwhile, important and valuable service in the community and it has opened up a new chapter in my life, for which I will always be grateful. I am loving life again. Gail
New online mental health service launched A free digital mental health and wellbeing service is now available in Plymouth. Plymouth City Council has worked in partnership with NHS Devon and other councils to commission Qwell to provide everyone aged 18 and over anonymous and confidential support.Qwell, delivered by mental health provider Kooth, aims to help people manage their own emotional health and wellbeing. It focuses on supporting self-care and provides a safe space for adults to access therapeutic activities, with a peer support community, selfhelp articles and forums and discussion boards moderated by qualified practitioners. Users can also keep an online journal and monitor their wellbeing via an interactive goal tracker. This is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Aswell as the self-help and community support, there is an anonymous oneon-one counselling live text chat and messaging counselling service with a team of professionally qualified practitioners Appointments can be booked in advance or accessed via a drop-in text-based chat and run from midday to 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm to 10pm at the weekend. This means people can access support outside traditional office hours. To find out more about the service visit www.quell.io
As a true ‘Janner’ I was eager to share my wealth of local knowledge about my home city, its history, its unique tourist offer and our local facilities, in addition to utilising my work and life skills. While much of the Mayflower 400 programme had to be cancelled, the activities that were possible were incredibly successful and our volunteer activity was very well received. ‘Mayflower Makers’ volunteering has grown into a general hub, more like a family at times, of Plymouth Community Volunteers. The range of opportunities help keep me actively engaged in the everyday events of our wider society, keep me mentally alert and vital and the varied degrees of physical challenge are healthy for me too in an enjoyable way! I’ve learned so much from my peer volunteers and even more especially from our clients, who we see as our ‘neighbours’. As a result of being a good neighbour I know my way around just about every supermarket and chemist premises in Plymouth, I’ve learned about various diets and allergies, sought out new and often elusive products, shared recipes, stories and histories galore and even picked up tips on cooking, cleaning and growing things! I’ve benefited from free, ongoing training and learning opportunities to support the myriad opportunities offered through Plymouth’s volunteer manager and support team. The positive feedback and thanks received from people are fantastic rewards too, making me feel valued and needed. We have regular, informal gettogethers where complimentary coffee and cake are welcome; tangible recognition of our effective teamwork. ‘Freebies’ are welcome benefits too, further valuing our efforts, whether in the form logo-based baseball cap, fleece, jacket or tote bag, a ballpoint pen or a lapel badge! Being a volunteer is truly amazing in the way in which it so often gives back way more than is given out. I thoroughly recommend it!
From time to time we all face challenges in life and sometimes struggle to cope.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing guide was designed to increase resilience and build on existing strengths to help us face those more challenging times when we encounter them. The five themes in the guide are about connecting with others, learning, being active, noticing the world around you and giving. An easy way to remember them is the acronym CLANG. These stand for: Connect: with those around you, whether that’s friends, family, neighbours, colleagues or others in your community. Reach out to friends, via phone, face to face or online. Nurturing your relationships and connections will support you and enhance your daily life.
Five ways to help improve your wellbeing and resilience
How volunteering can bring benefits for everyone
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with Plymouth City Council, including Good Neighbour Support Volunteers, Event Volunteers (such as with the recent SailGP) or with the library service, youth services, parks and greenGoodspaces.Neighbour Support Volunteers David, Jenny and Gail share their experiences of volunteering and talk about how giving has impacted on their wider wellbeing. If you’re interested in becoming a Good Neighbour Support Volunteer like David, Jenny and Gail, support-volunteernew.plymouth.gov.uk/good-neighbour-visit
Learn: something new or restart an old interest. It doesn’t need to be complicated; it could be as simple as trying a new recipe, reading a book or taking on a different responsibility at work. Learning new skills will give you confidence and you might even have fun at the same time. Be Active: Go for a walk, do some gardening, go dancing or participate in a yoga class. Being active doesn’t mean running marathons. Finding a form of exercise you enjoy is important and should make you feel good.
2 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
Give: something to others, even if it just smiling at a stranger, thanking someone or helping a neighbour.Volunteering your time to help others in your community can boost your own wellbeing too. Being connected to your community, whether that’s at work or at home, can be rewarding and help you feel connected and part of a wider network.Whatare the things that improve your wellbeing? They may not neatly fit into the ‘five ways’ but thinking about your wellbeing and what helps you is important so you can draw upon them when things get tough.
David As a new Good Neighbour Support Volunteer I was recently matched up with an elderly resident and have been visiting her for two weeks now. Helping someone else makes me feel good about myself and it also helps me get out of the house. I like talking to people and having a laugh, which makes me feel happy. For me the benefits of volunteering are that it keeps your mind active, doing the resident’s shopping keeps you fit and you get to meet interesting people. I feel looked after as I have safety and protection from the team and the coordinators.It’sgreatto meet other volunteers at our regular tea and cake socials and we support each other. Jenny Volunteering is a great way to give to others and do something really worthwhile. You can build new social networks, use existing skills and develop new ones and build your experience too – all while having fun and meeting others.
Having been fortunate enough to be employed consistently for 40 years, at the age of 58 I decided to take early retirement and hoped to make all of my time my own to pursue and indulge myself in my hobbies, leisure activities and travel. The pandemic wreaked havoc on so many of my plans, yet opportunities to do alternative and worthwhile deeds had fortunately presented themselves pre-pandemic, with the offer of training to be a ‘Mayflower Maker’ for the Mayflower 400 commemorative programme.
After 40 years of nursing, in February 2022, I found myself in a hospital bed with COVID. The detrimental effect was enormous, mentally, physically and spiritually and when I left hospital, I was no longer fit to work. It impacted my life hugely and my husband, though very willing to help, was unable to do so, as I lay in bed or on the sofa, with no energy or desire to do anything. My life felt suddenly meaningless and I felt a burden, useless and worthless. With long COVID, it was a bleak time for several months, until I heard about the Good Neighbour Support Volunteering scheme, helping those who were isolated. I was apprehensive as I’d lost all faith and confidence in my abilities but I have always been a ‘better self’ when connecting with other people and trying to give and this was an opportunity to try something new, that could be of value.
Eilish McGuinness said: “I’m thrilled to be here visiting the National Marine Park one year on. For us to fund a project, particularly at this scale, an essential outcome is that a wider range of people can be involved in heritage, and this has been seen through these fantastic community events.“The ‘Park in the Sea’ will reestablish the bond between community and sea that has defined Plymouth for centuries and given its sense of place. Thanks to National Lottery players, the project has already begun to reimagine how this landscape and its people can work together, with many feeling the benefits already. What a fantastic legacy to its first year – I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
The Heritage Horizon Awards were launched in 2019 to support ambitious, innovative and transformational projects that will revolutionise UK heritage. These awards help to transform lives and economies and put the UK at the lead of major environmental, cultural and heritage projects and show confidence in the heritage sector to rebuild and thrive.
3September 2022@PlymChronicle FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT YOU. Part-time, Self Employed. Could you deliver the Plymouth Chronicle? Find us on Facebook @PlymChronicle Phone 01752 225623 Or online at cornerstonevision.com Delivering the Plymouth Chronicle every month is an important and valued job, achieved by our fantastic and varied team across Plymouth. Deliver papers, keep fit and earn money! Scan the QR code to apply Contact us to apply
Stand up paddle boarding at Mount Batten Centre as part of the Big Blue Splash event
Youngsters enjoying an archaeology dig as part of the Big Blue Splash event
Councillor Pat Patel, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Culture, Leisure & Sport at Plymouth City Council, said: “We were thrilled to see so many of our community here in Plymouth engaging with the National Marine Park at the Big Blue Splash weekend. “It was the perfect way to celebrate our first anniversary since our Heritage Horizon Award but also a great opportunity to allow everyone to have a chance to shape what our future will look like. We want our future to be guided by the people of Plymouth – to create the people’s Park in the Sea.’” With the first year under their belts, the impact of the project is already being felt across the city. To date, over 6,000 Plymouth residents have engaged at the National Marine Park events, including the open weekend in April, Mini Splash events and Big Blue Splash event.
National Marine Park celebrates first anniversary with a summer of events
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park has marked the one year anniversary of its £9.5m funding from the National Lottery’s Heritage Horizon Award with a range of events. The school holidays began with the fun-packed Big Blue Splash where 2,200 local people took part in free activities including boat tours, yoga, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming in the National Marine Park.To mark the occasion, Eilish McGuinness, chief executive of the Heritage Fund, visited Plymouth Hoe to celebrate the milestone and the ongoing partnership with the city of Plymouth.Plymouth Sound is one of the world’s most important and visually stunning natural harbours and is home to protected marine life and seascapes. The city’s relationship with the water is integral to its identity and sense of place as Britain’ s Ocean City; it is home to the largest naval base in Western Europe, is a global hub for marine leisure industries and is a historic tourist destination where pioneering voyagers set sail. It was only right that this was the setting for the UK’s first Marine Park. One of the main aims of the project is to encourage greater community engagement with the marine environment and help everyone reconnect with the water. After kicking off with the Big Blue Splash, the summer fun continued with the National Marine Park visiting green spaces across the city. ‘Sea in the Park’ will take place at Teats Hill (August 12), Keyham (August 24) and the West End (August 27).
Tim Peake My Journey into Space
Heritage Open Days
Continental Circus Berlin
Various dates
Armchair Adventure Festival Sept 22 to 25 The Armchair Adventure Festival is back for 2022 at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. The event will feature inspiring tales of adventure and exploration, adventurous activities to get involved in, live music and top-quality local beer and food. For more information and to book tickets visit www. armchairadventurefestival.com
British astronaut Tim Peake shares the secrets and science of how and why humans journey into space at the Plymouth Pavilions. My Journey into Space gives audiences a fascinating insight into life as an astronaut, complete with breath-taking photographs and never-before-seen footage. Tickets are on sale now from www.fane.co.uk/timpeake or direct from the venue.
The popular Seafood and Harbour Festival returns in September
Oct 9 Featuring The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road at 3pm. Featuring work from their new album ‘The Alluring Ascent.’ Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache to soundscape of Latin America to English pastoralism. Hear this played on nylon string, steel string, electric, 12 string, fretless, slide, guitarsynth, glissentar guitars and more! Tickets £15 from www.wegottickets/event/547774 or on the door.
Out and About
Masters Summer Show 2022
Your guide to events in the local community and beyond
Postgraduate students from Arts University Plymouth showcase a variety of exciting and dynamic research projects undertaken within the specialist postgraduate community of practice, working across specialisms that include painting, drawing, sculptural installation, moving image, design and ceramics.
Details enchanted-reef/www.realideas.org/whats-on/legend-of-theExhibition
Sept 2 to Sept 18
Sept 4
The ‘Matters Arising’ exhibition will take place at Art University Plymouth’s Studio 11 building on Regent Street, which will be open to members of the public daily from 10am to 5pm.
Sept Phoenix5 Chorale welcome new members for the first rehearsal of the autumn term at St Peter & The Holy Apostles starting at 7pm. The evening will begin with a friendly chat over coffee and cake where visitors can meet members and find out about what it means to sing with Phoenix Chorale. It is a small, friendly group of choral singers who enjoy singing a wide range of music and also try to provide opportunities for young people to perform with the choir. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 7.30-9.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Plymouth PL1 5EG. For more information, visit www. plymouthphoenixchorale.org
The Post Mortem Live arrives at Plymouth Guildhall with six live shows offering attendees the chance to solve a murder working with award winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this four-hour long experience. Tickets from £35. For details visit www. thepostmortemlive.co.uk Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.
Frank ‘N’ Stein’s Teddy Oct 15 to Oct 22 Performed at Soapbox Children’s Theatre Devonport Park this show is suitable for children aged 8 and under and their big people. Frank and Stein accidently break their teddy Victor. Can our two madcap scientists put teddy back together again? With extraordinary science, magical tricks and puppets all based in the Soapbox Laboratory, this fun and inventive show is for children and adults alike. Pay what you can tickets starting at £10 (Children under 18 months are free) For tickets and further information go to www.stiltskin.org.uk and select Box Office.
Aug 27 to Nov 13
Craig and Judith have performed as far afield as the Bahamas and throughout Britain to great acclaim. Their programme is lively and intriguing mixing betterknown music with contemporary and exotic pieces. Tickets £20 from www.wegottickets/event/550059 or on the door.
For details visit www.drawntothewvalley.com/art-trails
Sept 9 to 18 Hundreds of places in the region will open their doors during the week including the Bridging the Tamar Bridge Visitor and Learning Centre providing a unique opportunity to walk directly beneath the road deck and also view the underground anchorage chamber at the foot of the Tamar Bridge. The event takes place on Saturday September 17 between 10am and 12 noon. Pre-booking essential by calling 01752 361577 Jumble Sale Sept 10 St Francis Church Honicknowle from 11am to 1pm. Bargains and refreshments on sale. Admission 20p.
Aug 23 to Sept 3
From the producers of Circus Extreme comes the incredible and jaw dropping Continental Circus Berlin in Plymouth’s Central Park. With an array of brilliant circus acts, music and real youthful energy, it is an international production packed full of comedy, daredevils, dancing and aerial acts, including motorbikes inside the Globe of Death and an amazing high wire act. Tickets from www.circusberlin.co.uk Saltram Classic Car Rally
Sept 19
Ford Park Cemetery’s latest free exhibition is called Plymouth on the Move and explores transport in the city over the years. The exhibition in the Visitor Centre is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm at weekends. Parkin and refreshments available.
Plymouth Art Trail
Aug 27 to Sept 4 Seven local artists open their studios to the public as part of the Drawn to the Valley event.
The popular event organised by Saltram Rotary Club in aid of Devon Air Ambulance takes place in the beautiful setting of the Lyneham Estate near Yealmpton PL8 2L from 11am to 4pm. Many classic cars, motor cycles, tractors and others on display plus food and craft stalls, jazz band, drinks bar and bouncy castle.
Guided Walks
Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival Sept 17 and 18 Seafood lovers are in for a treat as Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to The Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Organised by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, this free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City. Visitors will be able to watch as some of the region’s top chefs create spectacular dishes in the cookery theatre. See story on page 23. Stamp Fair Sept 17 Plymstock Community Centre from 9am to 3pm. Many dealers attending. Refreshments available. Autumn Concert Series Sept 18 Featuring Craig Ogden classical guitar, and Judith Hall, flute at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road at 3pm.
The Weekender Festival Sept 24 and Sept 25 Huge line up of DJs at the popular event held at Newnham Park in Plympton. Also featuring boutique stalls, food village, speciality bars and cocktails and massive afterparties. Return shuttle buses from the city centre every 15 minutes. Tickets and further infrormation from www.weekenderfestival.com
Plymouth Samaritans will be holding their 50th Anniversary Ball at the New Continental Hotel in Plymouth. The evening will feature welcome drinks to a live band - the Smooth Jazz Combo, a quality three course meal, dancing to the Fabulous Swing Kings, a bumper raffle and an auction. The auction will include signed pieces from Adele, Ed Sheehan, Daniel Craig and Mo Salah among other dazzling items. Tickets for the Ball are £55 per head and can be obtained from Mrs Jan Sherriff at janetasherriff@btinternet.com
Gogmagog Sept 23 to Sept 25 Fun show is based on the Plymouth legend of Gogmagog the giant whose figure was once carved into the limestone on Plymouth’s Hoe in Elizabethan times. Performers tell the wonderful and tragic story of Gogmagog through two foolish gardeners Clod and Turf, whose night vigil of protecting the figure from moles, leads them on a fantastical and amusing retelling of the story involving giants, Trojans, puppets, dressing up and humorous songs. Performed at Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport Park. Recommended 5yrs+ and their big people. Pay what you can tickets starting at £10 (Children under 18 months are free) For details go to www.stiltskin.org.uk and select Box Office.
Tour de Moor Oct 9 St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth popular fund-raising event offers cyclists an adrenalin-packed adventure: the hill-filled, 52km mixed terrain route of mud, sweat and gears with other routes for younger and familiy participants. Sign up for the challenge at www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £35 for the 52km or 30km route, and £15 for the 11km route.
Sept 10 and 11 During Heritage Weekend, Ford Park Cemetery’s heritage team are hosting free guided walks lasting around 90 minutes, starting at the Visitor Centre at 2pm each day. Parking and refreshments available. Donations welcomed.
Charity Model Show Oct Plymouth8 Model Boat Club are holding a charity show in aid of Children’s Hospice South West at Harewood House, Plympton from 10am to 4pm. Autumn Concert Series
Legend of the Enchanted Reef – Dome Experience
Send details of your event to info@ cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.
Open Rehearsal and Social Evening
Screened in the Dome at Devonport’s Market Hall enjoy this 30 minute film for the whole family. The clumsy and energetic reef fish Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, live in a colourful coral reef. When an enormous trawl devastates their reef, the three friends have no choice but to set out on an adventurous journey to find a new home.
Sept 2 to Sept 8
Wild Tribe Children’s Festival Sept 11 Fun packed family festival brings art, science and the environment together in the form of entertainment, workshops, music and activities (including a forest school experience). Suitable for Children aged 4-10 and their families. The festival is based in and around The Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport Park. Children’s tickets £9 and adults £12 (Pre schoolers are £6). For tickets and further information go to www. stiltskin.org.uk and select Box Office.
Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps Oct 16 Writer, broadcaster and comedian Dom¬†Joly, best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, is back on the road with his one-man theatre tour, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live at Plymouth’s Quad Theatre on the Marjon campus. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots when he returns to the road to complete his ‘Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps’ tour.Tickets are available at www.comicalentertainment.com
Anniversary Ball Nov 12
The Post Mortem Live Nov 14 to Nov 17
September@PlymChronicle52022 A PRITCHARD PLUMBER & CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEER • Central Heating • Boiler Changes • All Plumbing Work • Free Estimates • Landlord Certs • All work fully Insured & Guaranteed 223130 www.a1plumberplymouth.co.uk Mob:07968 949558 pritchardplumbing@btinternet com C24Hour allOut All major debit & credit cards accepted. Autumn Fayre Saturday 10th September 11am – 2:30pm St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green PL52HN 20p ADMISSION fayres@st-budeaux-church.co.uk All proceeds to to the Hall Development fund £10 BOOKTABLEA Various stalls inc. Crafts, Cards, Jewellery, Cakes, Childrens Toys Refreshments Available Morning Co ee/Tea, Cakes, Pasty lunch Thought For The Day“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become greatMARKtoo.”TWAINslimmingworld.co.ukOpening Monday 5th September Morice Town Salvation Army Church Balfour Terrace, PL2 1RS, Monday's 5:30pm Contact Debz on 07369 223371 Provide affordable rented self-contained flats for former Royal Navy & Royal Marines, WRNS, QARNNS, RN National Service, RFA or RNXS aged over 60, their spouses, partners, widows & widowers. 3 locations: Trafalgar Quarters, Greenwich Greenwich Place, Saltash, Cornwall Greenwich Court, Southsea Greenwich Hospital Sheltered Housing Managed by EnquiriesCESSACto: ian.wilson@cessaha.co.uk Or download an application from: www.cessaha.co.uk
“The Diamond Award is a recognition of the work we have done towards becoming more plastic-free as an organisation— not just when we are picking litter, but ensuring that even our social occasions with our volunteers, our awareness stalls and all the events in which we participate aim to avoid single use plastics,” said Clean Our Patch co founder Ashton Samuels.“Thisaward is a great opportunity to say thanks to our volunteers and our community partners, and to highlight the fact that real cultural change around single-use plastics is possible.” For the last four years, Plastic Free Plymouth have been working with the Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Communities project to gain Plastic Free Community status for the city of Plymouth.
“We also work with schools and community organisations to educate them about the devastating affect of plastic pollution and what we canall do to make a difference in not only our communities, but in our everyday lives.
They achieved the status for the Waterfront area in June 2018, and then went on to gain citywide status a year later in June 2019, working closely with SAS, and with the citywide Plan for Plastic to tackle single-use plastic wherever possible through the Interreg funded Preventing Plastic Pollution project.
“We are excited about the future and wish to be at the forefront of the cultural shift in Plymouth.” Diamond Award for
tojoiningreceivedGoldorganisationwithincampaignplymouthenvironmentplymouth.org/plastic-free-atCleanOurPatchCICsigneduptotheshortlyafteritwaslaunched2018andquicklygainedBronzestatusthehelpofdedicatedvolunteers.ThewentontosecureSilverandAwardsandafteracharterreviewitsDiamondstatusinAugust,onlytwootherorganisationsachievethissincetheprogramme’s development. Ash added: “We host over 40 litter picks a month, encouraging the wider public to get involved, as well as working with businesses to clean up around their sites and encouraging the maintenance of this.
Clean Our Patch
They already have over 300 businesses, community groups, individuals and schools working towards being Plastic Free, and are still welcoming new partners. Further information can be found
Clean Our Patch CIC have become only the third organisation in Plymouth to achieve the status of Diamond Award, as part of Plastic Free Plymouth.
The work is not expected to start in full until early next year, although there will be some site clearance in the Autumn. Because of slippage in timetables as well as delays in the supply chain, some of the work will cross over with the tail end of the Old Town Street/New George Street improvement schemes.Thecouncil will be working closely with contractors and retailers to reduce disruption to the public as far as possible. The decision is being taken under delegated authority and the contractor is being procured via the SCAPE framework. This pre-construction phase includes working up the detailed design involving architecture and landscape architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering services as well as civil and structural engineering services and ecological and arboriculture specialists.Theseare expected to cost in region of £447,700.
Construction materials have been selected for long-term robustness and durability and the intention is to reuse some of the existing materials from Armada Way, including the original granite kerbs and setts, to reduce the carbon footprint of hardCabinetsurfacing.Member for Transport Councillor Jonathan Drean said: “This is one of the key regeneration projects that we have had on the cards for some time. We have secured significant funding from the Government to carry out the work and want to clear the area of clutter and create spectacular views to the waterfront.
The new look for Armada Way will also take into account the prospect of climate change with the introduction of plants and trees that are more resilient to an urban environment. Beneath the ground there will be a new ‘Sustainable Urban Drainage’ (SUDs) system that will form part of a wider strategic network in the city centre. The system includes ‘rain gardens’ and swales which integrate the drainage system with the new planting to make the best use of surface water.
• refurbished Braille Garden and new stepped amphitheatre space for smaller scale
The dated and piecemeal landscaping will be going and in its place will be a new urban park over kilometre long, lined on either side by an avenue of trees. The aim is to create a more impressive route from North Cross roundabout through the city centre and a clear visual link to the sea, which was the original ambition of Armada Way. It is part of an ongoing programme designed to address years of under-investment in city centre streets and spaces. As well as restoring the view to create a more impressive and grand welcome into the city centre, new features will appear including • play and mixed use games areas for all ages
Have you or your partner ever worked with asbestos? PLYMSTOCK 01752 401515 PLYMPTON 01752 345311 PLYMOUTH 01752 663295 www.wolferstans.com Written by HeadCruickshanks,DeanofAsbestos EMAIL: info@wolferstans.com @Wolferstans Our
“At the moment, large tracts of Armada Way are not really used, with some of the more hidden areas attracting street drinkers. “If we are serious about encouraging investment and people back into the city to live as well as work and shop, we need to make it more attractive.”
New-look Armada Way moves a step closer
6 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
•connectivitydramatically improved café seating areas
attractive places to stop and rest for everyone
Every year, asbestos-related diseases affect thousands of people across the UK. This is thankfully reducing due to the non-prolific use of asbestos. However, asbestos exposure in the workplace would have been inevitable over the last 50 years for many tradespeople, manual workers and engineers.
Long awaited plans to make Armada Way a better place are moving up a gear with the appointment of contractors Morgan Sindall to carry out the pre-construction design.
•performancenewrunning water feature with sustainable drainage and biodiversity at its heart • linear tree pits and replacing broken paving at the Piazza
• refurbishing the Sundial and its setting
• water-based play space/dancing fountain jets • bike parking – a mobility hub will be going in at Mayflower Street and will be integrated into the scheme • improved and centralised crossing at Mayflower Street to enhance north-south
“City centres are changing, habits are changing. We want this part of the city centre to come to life again, to be somewhere families play or people meet up.
WHAT IS ASBESTOS AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Asbestos is a fibrous material, widely used in construction, engineering, automotive and shipbuilding industries. When the fibres become airborne, they can be inhaled, which can lead to asbestos related conditions arising many years after exposure. In the Southwest of England over the last 2 decades, some sectors have been more affected than others. Including shipwrights, construction workers, plumbers, electricians, and carpenters, as well as a significant proportion of the local population who worked in the Moredockyard.women are being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases now more than previously. Many of them had worked in public buildings such as hospitals or factories, which would have contained asbestos. Or they might have been exposed to asbestos fibres brought into the family home on their partner’s clothing.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Symptoms to look out for include shortness of breath, chest pains, reduced stamina, weight loss and hot and cold fevers. A lot of these symptoms are very similar to Covid-19 symptoms. However, if you have ever worked in an environment where asbestos was present, this could potentially be the cause.
HOW WOLFERSTANS CAN HELP YOU We have brought many successful asbestos claims forward for people who have worked in both local and national industries, such as those within the local dockyard, power stations, train depots, boiler rooms and old factories. If you have ever been in contact with asbestos, then please contact us and we will keep you updated with any developments in this field. If you have worked with asbestos and have later been diagnosed with an asbestos related condition, then please contact us. Our asbestos experts are here to help you claim for the compensation you require, as well as assisting you with any benefit applications you may be entitled to. Our experts work on a No Win No Fee basis, ensuring there is no risk of you having to pay any costs of representation. experts are here for you when you need us. Get in touch to discuss how we can help you by calling 01752 663295.
We understand planning a funeral for a loved one is one of the hardest and emotionally challenging experiences anyone will ever go though. Price valid at time of publication but may be subject to change. We offer a range of services, priding ourselves on giving personal attention to every funeral, which is tailored to your request. Southwest Funeral Care is an independent family owned business located in Southway, serving Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
Direct
kittens left for dead heatwave lucky to survive of the kittens which was abandoned
Gables Dogs and Cats Home recently took in four abandoned kittens which were dumped in a field and left for dead in the middle of the heatwave. The tiny, eight day old kittens were discovered frightened, severely dehydrated and covered in fly eggs. Local residents were horrified to discover the owners had chucked them out and driven off with the kitten’s traumatised mother. The kittens were difficult to locate at first and they nearly gave up hope of finding them until a local dog owner came to help with his exceptionally well trained Sprockers, who located the kittens after only a few minutes of Althoughsearching.Gables rushed to collect the little kittens and gave them lifesaving care, they were very concerned that they would not survive as they were so dehydrated, floppy, covered in fly eggs and fleas and struggling to breathe in the heat. They were taken to the vets for emergency fluids and the first 24 hours were touch and go. Deputy manager, Ruth Rickard said: “As soon as we heard about these four little kittens we knew we had to help them. Our general manager, Claire Sparkes, is very experienced in hand rearing kittens. She immediately syringe fed them and started removing all the fly eggs to ensure they didn’t get fly strike. “Flystrike is a painful condition caused by flies laying their eggs on vulnerable animals. These hatch into maggots, which eat the flesh of their ‘hosts’. We are so grateful to the people and wonderful dogs who made such an effort to find these vulnerable kittens. If these kittens had not been found they would have died a very horrible and painful death. They still have a long road ahead of them but now that they are in the experienced hands of Claire we know they have the best chance of surviving this horrendous and cruel ordeal.”Itisestimated it will cost Gables an additional £800 for the specialist care these tiny kittens need to help them survive and find new loving homes.Readers can help to ease Gables financial burden by making a contribution to ‘Heatwave Kittens’ Vet Appeal’, please call 01752 331602 or cheques can be posted to Gables Dogs and Cats Home, 204 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7Alternatively1UQ. visit donatepaypal.me/gablesdogsandcatscom/campaign/hwkittenswww.justgiving.orwww.toonline. born
New
The brand new building, which is now in the design stage, will offer essential planned and emergency respite and is intended to make sure customers enjoy their best life with specialist support on hand to help them be as independent as possible, to support education and skills development as well as opportunities for employment.Akeyaspect of the project will be to provide carers and individuals with more flexible options for breaks through the day, evening and overnight. Once complete, the facility will replace Colwill Lodge in Estover, which currently provides overnight short breaks and respite and the Vine in Whitleigh which provides daytime support. There is no other respite provision available in Plymouth for this client group.
£1,995£1,500 No Hidden fees. 01752 651020 southwestfuneralcare@gmail.com
PLYMOUTH 96.3FM or listen online at crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouthBUILDING&ROOFING All 100% positive reviews www.kmbuildingandroofingltd.co.uk/plymouthon ALL PLYMOUTH ENQUIRIES CONTACT ABOVE NUMBERS N e w R o o f s R o o f R epai r s Sla t i n g T il i n g Fla t R o o f P VC Fa s ci a S o f fi t s Gu t t er i n g 01752 218447 07950 264496 Free Quotations and Rapid Response
Depot all set to make way for new care facility
A disused council depot is set to make way for a brand new care facility.
The new centre will combine specialist emergency and planned respite/day care services for people with complex physical and learning disabilities.
7September 2022@PlymChronicle
10% DISCOUNT at Cattedown or Mutley Plain
“Facilities like this are so badly needed and to be able to build right next to Central Park, one of Plymouth’s most loved places, is really special, with clients able to access the park facilities.
E&OE, Terms and Conditions apply. Valid until 30/09/22 See our advert on previous pageSee our advert on page 5
The Council had previously invested £10 million to kick start the scheme, which will provide a range of modern en-suite bedrooms and flats specifically designed to maximise independence and allow support for adults with a wide range disabilities. Spaces for activity and learning as well as sensory rooms and outdoor spaces for relaxation and therapy are also included.
Councillor Dr John Mahony, Cabinet member for Health and Social Care, said: “The demolition of the old depot is an important milestone on our journey to this fantastic new facility.
The Outland Road depot on the fringes of Central Park was once the home of the Council’s parks department but is now lying empty. Following a delegated decision to award a demolition contract, the old buildings will be flattened this autumn, ready to make way for a new purpose-built place for some of Plymouth most vulnerable adults to work, rest and play.
in
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer in store.
Full in house FuneralCremation
One
“The sooner this new facility is completed the better it will be for users of our services and I am delighted it is being sited within Peverell Ward.”
The purpose of the ARE Home is to meet those needs, allowing those with grounds for an application to prepare their new case. Once the application is submitted, they are again entitled to support while their claim is being decided.TheARE Home project will give each person time to be supported back into the asylum system by providing short term accommodation, food and subsistence, one to one mental health support and appropriate legal representation.DCRSarecontacting organisations and individuals as part of the prelaunch stage to generate momentum to reach the financial target. Pledges and donations to support some of the most vulnerable members of the community are welcome.
Helen added: “When someone has a cardiac arrest, the minutes before an ambulance arrives can be crucial to the patient’s survival. If there is a defibrillator available, it should be Accordingused.”tothe British Heart Foundation, less than one in 10 UK people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This is mainly due to there being not enough people prepared to perform CPR and there not being a defibrillator nearby.
Plymouth opticians invest in lifesaving defibrillators
DCRS – usin its Fresh Claims Project – will unpick the failed claims and re-package them with fresh evidence ready for submission.
Lisa’s experience has had a profound effect on her. “I was always quite stressed at work and lived life ‘very full on’ and now I’ve seen the value of taking life a bit slower, making time for the people I love and the things I enjoy.”Lisa said she has re-found her faith during this period of her life. She explained: “There were two moments in particular when my life nearly ended. “I was told by staff that I shouldn’t be here after the severity of the trauma. Also, I made it out of hospital several weeks earlier than they thought I would and I am convinced that a higher power was there for me.”
I needed staff to be strict with me, and sometimes to care gently. They coped with me when drugs made my behaviour difficult. They even went the extra mile to paint my nails and stop for a chat and a laugh. The staff care about every patient’s dignity. Rehabilitation is more than just getting your body working again,” says Lisa, “it is the rebuilding of every part of your life.” The team worked tirelessly to help Lisa recover. She will never forget their kindness, good humour and professional care.
Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support is preparing to launch a Crowdfunder to raise £36000 for an Appeal Rights Exhausted (ARE) Home, which will provide a safe space for those asylum seekers who have no support from the Home Office.
Lisa (fourth from right) pictured with some of the staff from Plym ward of the neurological rehabilitation unit
Lifesaving defibrillators have been bought by Specsavers in Plymouth to provide rapid support to people in cardiac arrest. Automatic external defibrillators can be the difference between life and death, and the staff learned about the machines’ importance when they attended a first-aid course. The course inspired them to buy the defibrillators and install them in the stores at Armada Way and Plymstock, where they can be used if needed in an emergency by the public. Staff at the stores have been trained to use the defibrillators if their help is ever needed.
It is a multi-agency project with PATH managing the lease agreement and property; Livewell Southwest providing mental health support; Provide Devon providing food parcels and Migrant Legal Project representing each tenant once the work has been completed by DCRS.
When an asylum seeker has their claim refused and they have exhausted all possible avenues to appeal, they become ARE. At this point, they have no right to work or rent and are no longer entitled to support. They are therefore destitute and at severe risk of exploitation.
An individual has the right to apply for asylum and to present evidence that has not been considered by the Home Office before. However, without housing and support, accessing legal representation is nearly impossible.
8 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
Details: Sort code 08-92-99 Account 65216402
Lisa now has a sense that God was watching over her and there is a purpose in her life being saved. She still has questions, but also a profound belief that something bigger is behind the opportunity she has to go on living.Although there is still a way to go with her recovery, Lisa has a new sense of gratitude for each day and for all of the people around her who have helped her and loved her through this traumatic, but ultimately, enriching time.
“Defibrillators are one of those things that, hopefully, we never have to use, but having them here gives us the ability to respond very quickly if we have to.
Helen Rixson, ophthalmic director at the stores, said: “After some colleagues and I attended a St John Ambulance First Aid Training course, we felt we wanted to support our community by purchasing two defibrillators for our stores.
The Crowdfunder is due to launch at the beginning of September and run through to December. The project will give each person six months to be supported back into the asylum system and in turn provide a second chance to have the same rights as the rest of society.
Crowdfunder campaign to support asylum seekers has a target of £36000
Lisa Matthews from Plymstock has a story that highlights how life can change dramatically in the space of a day. Friday April 8 was a normal day for Lisa at her job as SEN team leader at Plymstock School. Later, she was relaxing at a friend’s house like many Friday evenings, but on arrival she felt ill almost immediately and knew there was something seriously wrong. Lisa, who is 51, said: “I lay on the sofa and started to feel really strange, almost cocooned within myself. My neck began to hurt really badly and my head was unbelievably painful. I asked my friend to call for an ambulance. As I waited, I felt burning hot and my neck felt on fire. I was told the ambulance couldn’t come straight away as they had priorities elsewhere, but as I deteriorated they rang back and an ambulance was sent.” Later that night, a bleed on the brain, a subarachnoid haemorrhage, was identified. Lisa had two emergency surgeries over the next 24 hours. The next three days were spent in intensive care where Lisa’s life hung in the balance. Her family were warned that she was in a life-threatening condition. For quite some time she was unable to do anything for herself and could not even communicate. However, being a fighter, Lisa survived. On the May 4 she moved to Mount Gould Hospital to start a long period of rehabilitation, then returned to Derriford to have a shunt fitted to keep fluid from the brain. Two weeks later she was able to return to Mount Gould where she stayed until she could return home, three months after initially being taken ill. She has amazed everyone with her fantastic progress.Lisahas now taken the opportunity to pass on huge thank yous to the NHS staff who have saved her life and cared for her. “I want to pay tribute to the staff at Mount Gould who worked so hard to take me from the sick person I was on arrival, to prepare me for life at home again. Kate, one of the wonderful nurses, said to me: ‘Derriford saved your life, we are going to give you your life back,’ and with kindness and patience, this is what they “Sometimes,did.”
“We really want to raise awareness about the defibrillators, letting people know that we have equipment that genuinely could save lives.”
Defibrillators give a high-energy electric shock to the heart of someone in cardiac arrest. This is an essential part in trying to save the life of a person in cardiac arrest.
Lisa praises all the NHS staff who nursed her back from the brink
Of known outcomes of asylum applications in 2021, 52% of initial asylum applications were refused according to Home Office Immigration Statistics.
9September 2022@PlymChronicle SCAN ME 17-18 September
Babcock begins work to extend life of Devonport-based HMS Argyll
Plymouth Samaritans are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a grant worth almost £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. The £9,700 grant will enable the charity to use its jubilee as a springboard to attract new volunteers and callers; extend community partnerships; and improve the delivery of its communications.Theintentionis to develop a volunteer base which better reflects the community that Plymouth Samaritans serves and to reach new audiences within the community. The scope of the project will cover Plymouth, Tavistock, Liskeard, Saltash, Callington and Torpoint. The grant will enable the delivery of a wideranging programme of outreach activities to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. This will include reaching out to neighbourhood wellbeing initiatives, community groups, local employers, and schools. Part of the grant will be used for the costs of the branch’s 50th Anniversary Ball on November 12, and various other outreach events across the city, which will provide a focus and launch pad for this community initiative. Funds have also been allocated for the purchase of a mobile digital display system to enable the branch to target their communications at outreach events.
Big Lottery boost for Plymouth Samaritans
HMS Argyll in dry dock at Devonport
Babcock has started a post-life extension (LIFEX) on the Royal Navy’s 30-year-old Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll at Devonport. It is the first Type 23 to undergo a postLIFEX upkeep, adopting a new innovative approach to re-certification at the facility’s Frigate Support Centre (FSC). Babcock will overhaul equipment and carry out design changes for new capabilities such as communications upgrades and mixed crewing. The Duke Class frigate will also receive a full spray coat of paint the outer bottom and ship side. Sarah Hilder, project manager for HMS Argyll’s upkeep, said: “HMS Argyll presents a huge opportunity to demonstrate Babcock working in collaboration with our customer throughout the planning period and by implementing new efficient and innovative processes we are striving to complete the project in a reduced timescale compared to a standard upkeep.” Work began immediately with the vessel being prepared for a Lloyds structural survey to achieve an early full ship assessment in just nine weeks. HMS Argyll, at 4900 tonnes, was built by Yarrow Shipbuilders at Glasgow and was launched in Commissioned1989. in 1991, HMS Argyll is the longest-serving Type 23 frigate and was the first to undergo upkeep within the LIFEX programme in 2015. After she returned to the Royal Navy in 2017 Babcock has continued to deliver the Type 23 life-extension programme across the fleet. Babcock’s recent milestones on the programme include HMS Somerset achieving ready for sea date and commencing sea trials earlier this year, HMS Iron Duke recently undocking and HMS St Albans preparing to flood up later this month.
Norman Holmes, Plymouth Samaritans director, said: “This grant gives us an opportunity to extend our reach to vulnerable groups who are struggling with their emotional health and to improve the way we communicate with them. It will also help us extend the range of our services and increase the diversity of our volunteer base.”
Levinsky Hall - a new classical music venue bringing world-class musicians to Plymouth
you’re
Plymouthbenefits/universal-credit/www.citizensadvice.org.uk/on:residentscanaccess
your
The ONS states that 88% of adults in Great Britain reported an increase in the cost of living in May 2022. Knowing what help and services can access from Citizens Advice can help in difficult circumstances.
•
you
Mathilde Milwidsky Photo: Jurgen Bauer
you
• Support to
Dr Robert Taub, director of music, The Arts Institute said: “I’m very excited about our upcoming concerts in the beautiful Levinsky Hall. It’s a very comfortable place to enjoy concerts, and its ample stage area allows us to bring in internationally acclaimed ensembles as well as soloists and chamber music. The concert hall itself is a wonderful addition to the art gallery and cinema already in place in the atrium of the Roland Levinsky Building.
They
The
debt advice on 0808 278 7910, or speak to the national CA Debt helpline on 0800 240 4420 or via webchat.
via help.firstUniversalIfmessenger.web-chat-service/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/www.citizensadvice.org.uk/webchatorFacebookyou’rethinkingaboutclaimingCredit(UC)forthetimeorreapplying,wecanOurtrained Help
your
With a Steinway Model C Grand Piano now in Levinsky Hall along with new on-stage acoustic panels, the two Autumn concerts - Romantic Piano and Virtuoso Violin kick off an exciting season that highlights both compositional and instrumental virtuosity in works ranging from the Romantic era to the present day that are fresh and daring in their expressive qualities.
Concert Listings: Romantic Piano Levinsky Hall Saturday October 15; Pre-concert talk: 7pm; Performance: 7.30pm Robert Taub, piano with a programme of Beethoven: Sonata in C minor, Op.13 Pathétique; Schumann: Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6 and Chopin: Sonata in B minor, Op.58. Romantic Piano brings together expressive, intimate, passionate and exciting music. In this special programme of works by three composer/ pianists, Robert Taub will start with the stormy Pathétique Sonata of Beethoven, a proto-Romantic work that was an immediate hit: it sold out of its first printing almost immediately. Next is a set of highly personalized musical characterisations of an imaginary society by Schumann, his Davidsbundlertanze, with vivid musical symbolism of his yearning for his beloved Clara. The concert concludes with the thundering sonorities of Chopin’s mighty Sonata in B minor, the final of his three sonatas, composed five years before he died at age 39. Each work on this programme is deeply involving and expressive; the programme as a whole is a journey into the gripping soul of Romanticism. Virtuoso Violin Levinsky Hall Saturday November 12 Pre-concert talk: 7pm; Performance: 7.30pm Featuring Mathilde Milwidsky, violin and Huw Watkins, piano performing Bartok’s Rhapsody for violin and piano No.2; Huw Watkins’ Arietta for violin and piano; Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 for solo violin and Huw Watkins’ Partita for soloAfterviolin.the interval they will perform Walton’s Sonata for violin and piano and Ravel’s Tzigane for violin and piano. Fresh from a summer of concert performances throughout the UK and abroad, Mathilde Milwidsky continues the inaugural Musica Viva season with an imaginative programme of exciting violin works – both solo and collaborative. Mathilde is performing with pianist and composer Huw Watkins in expressive, stirring and demanding works of Ravel, Bartok, Walton, and Watkins himself. And ever an adventurous virtuoso, Mathilde is also playing two solo violin works: Paganini’s 24th Caprice, a violin showstopper and Huw Watkins’ dramatic 2006 composition Partita for solo violin, commissioned by the BBC. For tickets or more information visit www. plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/events or call 01752 600600.
our
UC • Help you
Plymouth University’s Levinsky Hall is to be the new venue for a programme of classical music. The showcase venue on the ground floor atrium of the Roland Levinsky Building, will present the Musica Viva Concert Series which brings internationally acclaimed performers to the Plymouth community to inspire, educate, challenge, and unite audiences by presenting leading musicians in public concert performances, open rehearsals, and informal talks.
Our
4. Online: Online advice content is available 24/7
you
Dr Robert Taub, director of music at the Arts Institute Photo: Dom Moore
you
you
The
Even though our Cobourg House office has been closed since March 2020, our services have continued and are available over the telephone, via webchat or online self-help pages. Here’s a brief overview of some local services that may help address various problems. best way to contact us about any problem is by calling the Adviceline on 0808 278 7910 skilled advisers will explore your situation and needs and empower you to take next steps. They may refer for further help to services. line is usually very busy. Therefore may want to contact us to Claim advisers can guide through the process, whether looking for answers to quick questions or step-by-step support to make claim. can: Work out if can get answer queries as make own claim submit first correct apply for additional also offers free British Sign Language Help to Claim service via the SignVideo website.
your claim • Support to
payment – helping you
The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund supports people, their carers and anyone in the family affected by Leukaemia and bloodrelated cancers with KKLF grant applications and holistic support for many problems. To access the service call 01752 507711 or visit our website for more Weinformation.workinpartnership with four energy providers and assist their customers with holistic advice that includes access to funds, debt advice, benefits advice, income maximisation and energy efficiency advice: The OVO Energy team works with OVO Energy to assess applications from OVO clients to their Fund. OVO customers with debts in excess of £150 self-refer via the OVO Energy Fund website. EDF Energy customers can get help with the EDF Energy Support Fund. Contact EDF Energy helpline 0808 156 6666 or use webchat on our website for extra information. Bulb members who are experiencing fuel poverty or financial hardship can access the Bulb project that helps with Bulb Energy Fund enquiries. You must be referred by Bulb to access the service. Utility Warehouse customers who may be experiencing or are at risk of fuel poverty or financial hardship can get support with applications for the Financial Assistance Scheme or debt write-off through the Customer Support Scheme. To apply for support, call Utility Warehouse on 0333 777 0777. For more information about all services, visit our org.ukwww.citizensadviceplymouth.website:
10 September 2022 @PlymChronicle Rising costs made us squeeze our budgets.
financial support, check evidence or prepare for work coach Contactappointments.theservice Monday to Friday (8am to 6pm) via: 1. Telephone: 0800 144 8 444 (If you need to get advice in a different language, ask for an interpreter.) 2. Webchat: us/help-to-claim/about-us/contact-us/contact-www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ 3. Relay UK if you can’t hear or speak on the phone. You can type what you want to say to 18001 then 0800 144 8 444. Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Plymouth www.citizensadviceplymouth.org.ukservices278 7910 @citizensadviceplymouth
“One of the perspectives of our Musica Viva concerts is to play old music as if it is new, and new music as if it is old. In other words, play old music with the same excitement and freshness as new music with ink barely dry on the pages, and new music with the same deep convictions that we bring to music that has already withstood the tests of time. “Colleagues suggested that I play the opening concert in Levinsky Hall in October, and I’m particularly pleased and honoured to do so with a programme of exciting works that use the piano to its utmost. And for the November concert, we’re all thrilled to be bringing in the brilliant young London-born virtuoso violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.”
0808
you
Visitors to Royal William Yard are being invited to travel back through time to learn what Plymouth was like 380 million years ago. The University of Plymouth and Royal William Yard have joined forces to create a new interactive Geo Trail, enabling families to embark on an exciting exploration of the city’s past. They will be able to discover that Drake’s Island was formed from volcanic rock; learn about Plymouth’s once tropical climate; see evidence of weird and wonderful ancient sea creatures; and feel fossilisedtheremains of old coral andRoyalWeavingreefs.throughWilliamYardalongtheSouth
Dr Jodie Fisher, an Earth Science technician at the University, said: “The Plymouth we know and love today was a very different place 380 million years ago. The legacy of this fascinating period can be found hidden in plain sight within the geology of the local area and in almost every building at Royal William Yard - you just need to know what to look for.
“The Geo Trail will give people a new perspective on Plymouth’s past, and shows how geoscience can tell us so much about our history and our planet.” Hailey Cattle, regional marketing manager for Urban Splash, added: “Royal William Yard is steeped in history and has a rich and fascinating past.
Save on electric With over 1700* hours of sunshine in Plymouth each year, now is the per fect time to take advantage of renewable energy. Reduce your reliance on fossil fuels; save money on energy bills whilst lowering your carbon footprint and expor t surplus energy back to the grid via an SEG (Smar t Expor t Guarantee) tariff Invest in solar energy *Stats taken from Met Of fice Contact Carbon Saving Group, your local expert installers, to book a survey for solar panels in your home today.
One of the Geo Trail markers
“Known for its collection of incredible historic buildings and proud Naval heritage, this is a relatively recent chapter in a much longer story; one that goes back many millions of years. There is always something new to discover here, and we’re excited that the Geo Trail offers visitors from near and far a chance to explore and celebrate our distant past.”
11September 2022@PlymChronicle
Free theactivityfamily-friendlylaunchesforsummerholidays
Step back in time on newPlymouth’s‘GeoTrail’
West Coast Path, the free walking route takes visitors on a voyage of discovery into the Devonian era. Suitable for all ages and a fun family activity for the summer, a free printed Geo Trail guide will be available from the welcome suite at Royal William Yard’s Gatehouse. It includes a trail map with nine stops, each one marked by a distinctive plaque on the wall featuring a QR code. Scanning the QR codes will reveal videos of geologist Dr Jodie Fisher explaining how to spot the fossils at your fingertips and sharing fascinating facts. The trail turns Royal William Yard into a living museum, bringing history to life in a whole new way by letting you find and feel fossils. From the natural landscape of Devil’s Point, to the building blocks used to create Royal William Yard’s grand buildings, the Geo Trail reveals remains in the rocks and stories in the stones. For those keen to find out more, head to royalwilliamyard.com/geo-trail
12 September 2022 @PlymChronicle PRICE VisitGUARANTEEMATCHPlymouth’sLargestMobilityShowroom Launceston 01566 774 030 Plymouth 01752 546 222 www.uniquemobility.co.uk Unit 1 & 2 Drake Mill Business Park, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PS We guarantee not to beaten on price against any other showroom * *Price match guarantee with any retail mobility showroom within 20 miles of our stores. Largest selection of transportable and auto folding scooters in Plymouth Road legal scooters from only £1995 Folding powerchairs weighing from only 13kg Next day delivery on Electric Rise & Recline Chairs Straight and curved stairlifts with installation in only 7 days
As part of this 18-month long project, pupils of Cann Bridge School were the first set of young people to be the next generation of budding green workers. They set up a full day of outdoor lessons at Saltram which included pond dipping, den building, fun games and a huge group nature identification quiz. More schools are due to take part as part of this outreach section of the programme.
A group of pupils making sculptures with clay and twigs. Photo: SG Haywood Photography Pupils enjoying pond dipping at Saltram. Photo credit SG Haywood Photography
Dot added: “Working with the school at Saltram was a great opportunity to be a part of an exciting new campaign. I feel very strongly about everyone, especially young people, connecting with nature in a way that will inspire and motivate them to care for their surroundings, learn new skills and to see the range of potential work in the environmental sector.“Ipersonally never considered these potential opportunities when I was younger so it’s really encouraging to see young people learning and engaging in this way.”
National Trust at Saltram has been helping young people to connect with nature and become junior urban rangers. The Trust has been working in partnership with Plymouth City Council and the Real Ideas Organisation to create the award-winning Plymouth Natural Grid. The Plymouth Natural Grid (PNG) collaboration began by recruiting Urban Ranger Kickstarters, creating opportunities for 10 local young people to develop skills for the workplace. Five more positions were created in April with discussions about extending the award-winning scheme. Part of the project includes working with schools to help create the next generation of local Junior Urban Rangers, passing down their newly developed skills to inspire more nature loving advocates in the future.
Dot Tye, who took part in the Kickstarter scheme and is now an assistant ranger with the PNG project, said: “I’ve felt really grateful to have been given this opportunity and feel incredibly lucky. It has been a perfect step in between education and full-time work. Learning new skills and knowledge from the rangers and my colleagues has been beneficial and this Kickstarter placement has done that really “Workingwell.’outdoors has had such a beneficial impact on my mental well-being - connecting with nature and like-minded others. As well as this it’s shone a different light on Plymouth as a city and its efforts in becoming a greener city, which helps me feel hopeful in this time of environmental crisis.’
National Trust at Saltram is helping young people to connect with nature
Jez McDermott National Trust general manager, for Saltram said: “The Urban Ranger Day hosted at Saltram was such a remarkable success for everyone involved. We could not be prouder of the partnerships we are working to build with Plymouth City Council and Real Ideas to create and run the PNG project. This event just shows how important and beneficial it is to engage our local young people with nature in their immediate green spaces within Plymouth.”Councillor Bill Wakeham, Cabinet member for the Environment and Street Scene, said: “Young people are so particularly important to future biodiversity, so I’m delighted that the council is part of this fabulous scheme. If we can instil a life-long love of nature in young people, then the future of our city will be in great hands.’Over the next year the National Trust Urban Rangers will go on to inspire hundreds more Junior and Future Urban Rangers, so do get in touch if you or your school want to join them on their mission in caring for the environment.
FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT YOU. Part-time, Self Employed. Could you deliver the Plymouth Chronicle? Find us on Facebook @PlymChronicle Phone 01752 225623 Online at cornerstonevision.com Delivering the Plymouth Chronicle every month is an important and valued job, achieved by our fantastic and varied team across Plymouth. Deliver papers, keep fit and earn money! Scan the QR Code for our online application form. Contact us to apply
Soon
At
Miloš will be carrying 11kg in his backpack during his journey as he takes on 130,000 feet of ascent and descent all to raise money for the Veterans Aid charity, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
They
Miloš Stankovic on his 725 fundraiserkilometre
Miloš, who now works as a senior healthcare assistant at Derriford, said: “Homelessness and crisis among Britain’s veteran community are nothing new. Much of the nation’s navy and army was laid off at the end of the Napoleonic wars. Within ten years homelessness and destitution in this community were so acute that the government’s solution then was to pass the Vagrancy Act of 1824 making it illegal to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales. “Over a hundred years later the problem remained largely unresolved. The Veterans Aid charity was founded in 1932 to address exactly the same problem. Astonishingly, nearly 200 years after the Vagrancy Act was passed, the problem still persists well into the 21st century.
Miloš Stankovic, who works at Derriford Hospital, is taking on a 725km solo hike through the Grande Traversée des Alpes to raise money for Veterans Aid.
Speaking about her experience, Tracey said: “What stood out to me was the solidarity and pride of the Ukrainian people; they were all helping each other through crisis and so welcoming and thankful for us just being there and showing our support.” Husband and wife team Dan and Tracey took aid to treat wounded veterans and refugees at the specialist Respiratory Hospital. They also visited a local children’s hospital at the request of Derriford Consultant Paediatrician Denise Ullmann, who also offered her support. experienced an air raid warning and were offered shelter. Tracey added: “It was a surreal experience, being sat in a shelter eating dinner normally and knowing you’re safe when someone else out there might not be.” the end of their ten-day trip, Dan and Tracey met Olena Mosiychuk in Prague. Olena is a military medic refugee who has also been volunteering to take aid and medical relief to Ukraine. Olena’s sponsors have now set up a sister organisation alongside PUMA called ‘Lev Hearts’ to help continue giving medical aid to wounded children and refugees. on the experience, Tracey said: “The war is far from over, it’s getting worse and our help is still needed.”
To find out more about PUMA, visit their Facebook group, or donate via the Go Fund Me page. PUMA was founded by Iain Sherriff and Rupert Jones from Plymouth University soon after the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Derriford staff deliver medical aid to Ukraine
Now Miloš has taken on a new challenge, the GR5, otherwise known as the great hike.Tabbing is a term that comes from the Parachute Regiment word TAB, which stands for ‘tactical advance to battle’.Over recent years it has become more generally associated with any load carrying over distance.
13September 2022@PlymChronicle Electric Cooker EDP503W £299.99 • 50cm Wide • Double Oven GREAT PRICE Single S/SteelOven CIFY81X £229.99 • Fan Oven & Grill • ProgrammableTimer GREAT PRICE Fully DishwasherIntegrated DIN15C20 £289.99 GREAT PRICE • 14 Place Setting • 30min Mini Wash 7Kg MachineWashing WTK72041W £229.99 • 7Kg / 1200rpm • 28min Full Load Wash GREAT PRICE Great Prices Great Choice Great Service 01752 787600 263 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 3JP Also at Plymstock, Totnes and Kingsbridge www.beaconelectrical.co.uk upto INSTALLATIONSERVICESAVAILABLE Also available in silver and black
Tracey Halton (seated) helped handover medical supplies in June
A veteran himself, Miloš served over 20 years in the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment of the British Army before retiring as a Major. However, at the end of 2020 he joined UHP as part of the mass vaccination team, providing vital help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Derriford Hospital neonatal sister Tracey Halton started her annual leave in June, she had plans to watch the tennis and celebrate her anniversary with husband Dan Halton. Little did she know that she would be on a plane joining her husband in Ukraine with an hour’s notice, to provide medical aid to a hospital in Uzhhorod with the group Plymouth Ukraine Medical Aid (PUMA). after PUMA was launched Olha Danko, Speciality Neonatal Doctor for Plymouth NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) from Ukraine, stepped in to help her home country. She contacted a hospital in Uzhhorod in western Ukraine where she had trained, and it wasn’t long before more UHP staff offered support. Tracey’s husband Dan Halton and friend Ali Piper were at the forefront of the PUMA’s first trips to Ukraine when the team met two Ukrainian women at the Slovakian border to drop-off medical supplies in April 2022. the next trips, supplies were donated directly to the hospital, but unfortunately, during the third trip Ali fell ill so could not continue the journey to Ukraine. This is where Tracey selflessly stepped in at a moment’s notice.
During
The trek, which started on August 8, will see Miloš traverse hundreds of kilometres over multiple days as he travels down from Lac Léman to the Mediterranean. Although this isn’t Miloš’ first time navigating the route, he has taken the challenge further this year by travelling solo and aiming to beat his previous best time of 17 days, 20 hours and 50 minutes set in 2019.
“As a veteran I consider myself fortunate to have a roof over my head and have my basic security and safety needs met. Others I have served with in Northern Ireland, the Persian Gulf and the Balkans are not so fortunate. They deserve our help. Veterans Aid is one way to give it to them.”
To find out more about Miloš’ journey, donate to Veterans Aid or see where he is via live GPS, visit his website, Tabbing4Fun
Reflecting
MILOŠ GOES F ROM JABBING TO TABBING
“Whether it’s Plymouth’s Afghan veterans or their family members, they are in danger for supporting British Forces and we have a moral responsibility to help these individuals.
One year on from the fall of Kabul, the Government’s two resettlement programmes, the Afghan relocations and assistance policy (ARAP), the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme (ACRS) have been widely criticised for logistical difficulties in processing resettlement applications.
“This level of recycling is unusual in the museum sector and we hope national colleagues will be able to learn from our experience. We’re delighted that we can continue to share the story of the impact of the Mayflower’s voyage, while minimising the environmental impact of such a major temporary exhibition.”
MP calls for action over ‘abandoned’ Afghan refugees in Plymouth
The Above and Beyond Award recognises individuals or businesses that have gone the extra mile to support their organisation and the wider coach and bus industry since 2020. Outstanding Customer Experience rewards the individual or team that has put their customers’ experience at the forefront of their thinking and intends to keep it there.
Many
In June 2022, the Government confirmed that just two of over 3,000 applications for the ARAP scheme were processed between April and June 13, with the backlog of applications waiting to be processed reaching 23,000 between October 2021 and June 2022.
Admission is £5 for adults, £2.50 for children and £3.50 for seniors/ students. A family ticket is also available at £12. Follow the Mayflower Museum on Facebook at facebook.com/ TheMayflowerMuseum Youcanfindoutmore and access a number of resources linked to the original Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy and Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America exhibitions from the ‘Past Projects’ section of www.theboxplymouth.com
The Mayflower Museum on Plymouth’s Barbican has re-opened following a major overhaul of its displays led by a team from The Box. The refurbishment brings together the learnings from the Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy exhibition, which was on display in the city during 2020/21, and the Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America exhibition which toured nationally over the same period. Both shows were created by The Box in partnership with members of the Native American Wampanoag Nation. Visitors to the Mayflower Museum can now enjoy an enhanced experience over three floors, starting with an introduction to Wampanoag history and culture, alongside stories of earlier English voyages to America. An animation called Turtle Island, which was created for children and young people, is on show for the first time and helps tell the story of the emergence of America. Images featuring faces of the descendants of the Mayflower passeners as well as descendants of the Wampanoa people who met them just over 400 years ago are also on display.Thephotography is the result of partnerships with the New England Historical Genealogical Society in Boston, and SmokeSygnals, a Wampanoag cultural development organisation.
A new children’s trail will help younger visitors learn about more Wampanoag life and culture, as well as the Mayflower and its passengers. Visitors can also reflect on the range of activities and events that went ahead as part of Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 commemorations, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, including the No New Worlds light installation, The Hatchling and the Mayflower Autonomous Ship. They can also view new material from an Indigenous Plymouth trail, which reflects on new research into five centuries of Native American arrivals into Plymouth. Councillor Pat Patel, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Leisure & Sport said: “I’m really proud of what’s been achieved at the Mayflower Museum over the last few weeks. The refurbishment has created a new and improved visitor experience, with so much for people both young and old to discover. It’s an important legacy from the city’s Mayflower 400 programme, and a great way to continue our commitment to presenting the story of the Mayflower story in a much more balanced way.”
Luke Pollard’s team helped Plymouth families who were effectively stranded in Afghanistan last year. By working with an immigration lawyer and Government departments, he supported the safe return of over 10 children who attend local schools. He also organised meetings for council officials and senior staff at impacted schools to discuss what could be put in place after their traumatic experience. Plymouth residents remain concerned about extended relatives who are still in Afghanistan. In March Luke met with Plymouth-based Afghan interpreters who served alongside UK forces in Afghanistan to discuss their frustrations with the Government’s slow processing of applications and hear their wider feedback about how the city can better support their community.
Luke Pollard MP: “We have a moral responsibility”
Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: “Most of the information panels, banners and wooden graphics from the Legend and Legacy exhibition have been re-purposed at the Mayflower Museum.
Plymouth MP Luke Pollard has called on the Government to do more to help Afghanistan’s ‘abandoned’ citizens who hope to resettle in Plymouth, on the one year anniversary from the Taliban takeover in Kabul.
14 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
Citybus boss nominated for top industry award
A follow-up meeting is being organised for this Autumn.
The MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport said that promises to Afghans who served alongside British forces in Afghanistan have been left ‘unhonoured’ and has called on the Home Office to ‘speed up’ processing applications for Afghan citizens.
A total of 68 finalists are competing across 15 categories, including two new categories.
By contrast, around 75,000 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived in the UK through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
The Mayflower Museum is located above the Tourist Information Centre on The Barbican and is open 9am5pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am4pm on Sundays.
“The generosity and warmth shown towards Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s illegal invasion shows what can be done if there’s political priority. It is time we remembered the promises made to those who served alongside UK forces in Afghanistan and had their applications processed and routes for family reunion established.”
Richard Stevens, managing director of Go South West – which includes Plymouth Citybus –has been shortlisted for a top award. He is a finalist in the Manager of the Year, Large Operator, in the routeone Awards 2022. Now in their 16th year, the bus and coach industry’s premier recognition scheme rewards excellence among operators and individuals. A diverse judging panel of industry experts have drawn up a shortlist of potential winners from an exceptional selection of entries. The finalists are now one step closer to being recognised as the best in the business at the awards ceremony event in Birmingham in November.Eventdirector Helen Conway said: “After two years of disruption across the sector, we are delighted to host the routeone Awards again in November. As ever, the Awards seek to reward people and operators for their exemplary achievements at a fantastic in-person presentation evening where we can truly celebrate the best in our industry. It is a huge achievement to be shortlisted, and we wish all our finalists the best of luck.”
Mayflower Museum reopens after major refurbishment
Luke Pollard said: “A year on from the Taliban’s takeover, Plymouth’s Afghan community have been abandoned by the Government. Too many are still in temporary accommodation, and the promises made to many of them about relocation and family reunions have been left unhonoured.
- 7am 30th Aug - 3pm
Council Leader Richard Bingley said: “These figures show just how important our manufacturing sector is to the city. Plymouth has a sound foreign direct investment base and we have traditionally punched higher than our weight because of our global connections.
Hear them speak: www.fathershouse.org.uk
The King’s, Tavistock, PL19 9AZ at 10:30am Worship Centre, Estover, PL6 7LF at 7:30pm on 96.3FM or online at24th Aug 1st Sep No Pit . Their story of how God brought healing from childhood trauma and repaired a broken marriage.
Big business investments in Plymouth
bit.ly/CRPlymouthPlayer Listen to RhythmsinterviewtheironCrossPlymouth: 18th Aug - 4pm
- 8am Authors of
There are many more but more information cannot be made public because of commercial sensitivities.
Too Deep
EVENT...
Over ten years, Sanctuary Supported Living’s Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services (PDAS) refuge has provided help in a crisis for 450 women and 548 children, who have often had to flee domestic abuse or violence at short notice, and so have little or no possessions of their own. As well as co-ordinating safe transfers for women to its 11-bed refuge or safe houses, the team at PDAS provide a vast range of support for all victims of abuse, including practical, non-judgemental advice, protection, safety planning, courses for building confidence and self-esteem, and advice on housing options. As PDAS marks the milestone ten-year anniversary, domestic abuse related referrals and demand for refuge services continues to increase – especially since the pandemic which triggered a steep rise in demand for its services.Localservice manager, Katy Fisher, who has more than 13 years’ experience with domestic abuse and has managed the Sanctuary Supported Living service since 2010 reflected on the ongoing importance of the right to feelShesafe.said: “While it’s an incredible achievement to have provided refuge and safe accommodation for so many people fleeing domestic abuse, more help needs to be done to support victims, and we continue to work hard to provide a safe haven.
Tops Day Nurseries receive Gold Award
For the last four years Tops have been working with Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) Plastic Free Communities project to gain Plastic Free Community status for the city. Tops have gone above and beyond the SAS requirements, by banning more than three single-use plastic items including cling film, carrier bags, food bags, aprons, and wet-wipes, replacing them with reusable containers, homemade, washable and flushable wipes and other eco-friendly alternatives. Not only this, but Tops have also been very proactive in promoting less plastic by asking suppliers about their plans to reduce waste, make their products recyclable, and to deliver less often. The nursery children taking part in local beach cleans and street cleans and want to be proud of their local area.
15September 2022@PlymChronicle For more information email info@fathershouse.org.uk or call 01752 225623 FathersHouseSW Peter & Jill du SaturdayFeu24th Sept
The King’s, Tavistock, PL19 9AZ at 7:30pm Sunday 25th Sept
Tops Day Nurseries, which has five settings in the city, have been made Gold Award holders by Plastic Free Plymouth. The group has nurseries in Prince Rock, Efford, Stonehouse, Bretonside and Devonport as well as one in Torquay.
One major investment, for instance, was Facebook or Meta as it is now called. The social media giant invested £100m over a few years into Plessey to further develop augmented and virtual reality technologies here in Plymouth.
The new gold award comes shortly after Tops achieved a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, for providing inspiration and being genuinely driving change in the Early Years Sector. Amanda Vardy, regional manager, said: “I am so proud of the managers and their teams, they have worked really hard on their pledge and to receive the gold awards. This award makes it clear that we are doing our utmost, in the hope that many more will join us to provide a better environment and future for our children”.
NEXT
Other major investments include: • Amazon £10m into new distribution centre creating 100 jobs • Barden £7.4m safeguarding 375 jobs • Becton Dickinson investing in a new multi million building.
To contact PDAS, call 0800 458 2558 or email mailto:PDAS@sanctuary-housing.co.uk. In an emergency, callFor999.more information about PDAS’ refuge accommodation and the practical support available for victims of domestic abuse, visit www.sanctuarysupported-living.co.uk/pdas.
The
Tune in
The Prince Rock Tops team with the Gold Award
Katy Fisher and Sue Collins from PDAS
Plymouth based companies are attracting millions of pounds of foreign investment creating and securing quality jobs, with more investments on the horizon. Latest figures sent to the Department for International Trade show the city manufacturing sector, in particular, have been quietly turning the wheels of investment, both in people, skills and technology over the last three years – despite the pandemic and its aftershock on the global economy. Statistics collated by the Council’s Economic Development team show that across the last three years £231,547,000 worth of foreign investment – mainly from American parent companies – came to city businesses.All together the investment helped secure 449 new jobs and safeguarded a further 379. The pipeline for next year looks promising with 16 projects worth £27,300,000 and the creation of 1,022 jobs on the cards. And that figure does not include project investments and job generation for the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, which is expected to create 1,000 new jobs in the first two years and attract £100 million investment.
The Department for International Trade recently published its figures ending March 2022 and the statistics show the number of foreign direct investment was up three per cent with 1,589 projects, bringing with it an economic impact of around £7 billion.
“We are in a great position post-Covid and post-Brexit to build and flourish. We have to grab the opportunities that come our way.”
Refuge in Plymouth marks ten-year milestone in fight against domestic abuse
listen
“Domestic abuse can happen to any one of usit doesn’t matter where you live or work, or what background you have, or what age you are - and we want to be able to help as many people as possible and enable them to rebuild their lives without violence.”
A domestic abuse service is commemorating the tenth anniversary of its women’s only refuge in Plymouth.
For more information, email SkillsLaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk
The Skills Launchpad Plymouth team is hosting events across the city to promote engaging and fun learning opportunities with local residents.
Argyle Community Trust, Bill’s Boys, Bonnie’s Brunch, Building Plymouth, Care Journeys, Citizens Advice, City College Plymouth, Clarion Housing, CSW Group, Devon Mind, Discovery College, East End Development Trust,
WE’RE HIRING burtssnacks.com | 0800 023 7404 recruitment@burtssnacks.com | Plymouth PL6 7BP We are now recruiting for a range of opportunities at our Plymouth based factory, producing premium hand-cooked snacks. Join us on our journey and become part of an award-winning, independent business. OPEN E SPECIALISINGVENINGINMEDICALANDHEALTHCARE EDUCATION w w w.scottcollege.co.uk | 01752 987010
There will be free activities for everyone who drops by and for all the family to enjoy, including face painting, hair and beauty demos, playdoh activities, pot decorating and seed planting, as well as the chance to speak with local training and community support organisations.
Students from across Plymouth who have just received their GCSE results are being offered one to one help and advice. For those uncertain about their choices and the next steps, the Youth Hub, part of Skills Launchpad Plymouth, is open to support young people, their parents and carers with impartial information, advice and guidance covering skills, training, education, careers and jobs. To access this free help, people can browse online resource or signup for one to one support at www. skillslaunchpadplym.co.ukThroughoutAugustandSeptember, the Youth Hub is also offering summer drop-in sessions every Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm to 3pm, on the first floor of Barclays Bank in Plymouth city centre, no appointments are necessary. Alternatively, local people can drop into the Skills Launchpad Plymouth community roadshow event happening at YMCA Plymouth in Honicknowle on August 31. Councillor Charlotte Carlyle, Cabinet member for Education, Skills and Children and Young People said: “This is an exciting time for many of our young people, but we appreciate that it can also be an unsettling and anxious “Understandably,time. the results they receive can cause some anxiety or confusion over the next steps. With exam results being unveiled over the next fortnight, the Youth Hub is a safe space where young people can drop in to receive advice and support that is right for them. “Working in city-wide partnership, this service ensures that it brings all the opportunities together including careers advice, current apprenticeship and employment opportunities, better understanding of further study including further and higher education, training options, as well as pre-employability support such as CV writing.”
Jenny Endean, young person service development manager from Livewest said: “We are really excited and proud to be supporting and promoting the community roadshows. This is a great opportunity for our residents to find out what city-wide partners have to offer which will help them to see their potential and reach their dreams.
16 September 2022 @PlymChronicle Applications for September are open! Animal Care Business Services Health Care Hair & Beauty Childcare & Education Information Technology St. Andrews Cross St.wnToOld Royal Parade ExeterSt WEHEREARE Study at the South-West’s top training provider for learners satisfaction, based in the heart of the city. At Achievement Training we can guide you through your journey… For more information on apprenticeships, visit achievementtraining.com y
“Working with all our partners in a collaborative manner is the only way we can respond to the many challenges faced by young people in our communities and to make our city an even better place to live where all young people have a bright future.”Thefollowing week the community roadshow will then pop-up between 11am and 2pm at YMCA Plymouth in Honicknowle on August 31.
Councillor Charlotte Carlyle, Cabinet member for Education, Skills and Children and Young People said: “Our Skills in the Community Roadshow offers a brilliant opportunity to engage with local people in their home locations. These events have purposefully been pitched as ‘fun, fun, fun’ events rather than ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’.
Skills in the Community Roadshow at YMCA
YOUTH HUB IS ON HAND TO HELP NEXTDECIDESTUDENTSONTHEIRSTEPS...
Cllr Charlotte
Carlyle Could you deliver the Plymouth Chronicle? FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT YOU. Part-time, Self Employed. Phone 01752 225623 Visit cornerstonevision.com Scan the QR Code Delivering the Plymouth Chronicle every month is an important and valued job, achieved by our fantastic and varied team across Plymouth. Deliver papers, keep fit and earn money!
New hotels are now in Plymouth and more are on their way –including the £9 million Moxy alongside the Plymouth Pavilions. And more people are living in the city centre, which is what the City Council wants to encourage. The city also needs to respond to the threat of climate emergency – and encourage everyone to get greener on the go – with better routes and paths for cyclists and walkers, stronger public transport links and reduced reliance on the private car. These schemes are all about reviving and rejuvenating the city centre and the Old Town Street New George Street improvement project is the first. Civic Square will get a makeover as part of Plymouth’s High Street Heritage Action Zone, a partnership between Historic England and the Council and will see the restoration of important heritage features as well as new additions to make cycling, walking and public transport more attractive.Detailed design work is underway for a radical new look for Armada Way, which will start at the end of the year. At the same time a number of transport schemes – including small changes to Mayflower Street and more significant improvements to Royal Parade will start as part of Plymouth’s Transforming Cities Fund programme.Theaimis to persuade people out of their cars and to more sustainable travel – including buses, e-cars, bikes and walking.
One of the key figures in the field of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies has praised the city’s sector and its potential following a recent Immersive Futures event, hosted by Plymouth Culture and produced by Creative UK.
Council leader Richard Bingley said: “This is a very exciting time for this industry and it’s great to hear so much work is going on here in Plymouth to apply these technologies, to research and develop and importantly, to create high skilled and high value jobs.
The Council has also been awarded significant funding from the Future High Streets Fund to transform key buildings – the Civic and the Guildhall – and give them a new lease of life.
The impressive immersive dome at Devonport’s Market Hall Artist Mark Hannon pictured in Mannameadhisstudio
The bold design is the brainchild of local design agency 51 Studio who were commissioned by the City Council to come up with something to add colour, creativity and a talking point to the city centre while a host of projects to make the city look and feel better get underway.
Visit www.markhannon.co.uk Plymouth painter who puts satire in the frame
Think singer-songwriter Van Morrison in a Morrison’s van and you get the picture! For his latest painting, ‘Jam and Cream’, Mark has commissioned a special slidable frame which you can use to slide either jam or cream on top depending on your taste or preference: “But it’s not actually jam and cream, it’s the bands, The Jam and Cream,” said Mark. “I painted both the bands using various photographic references for each, so they’re interpretations of live performances from their heydays.”
The exhibition follows recent success for Mark’s paintings, including having his work chosen for the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists’ Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London for the second year running.Thepainting selected this year was ‘Boris Boris’, depicting Boris Johnson standing on huge pork pies with ‘Trust Me’ written behind him. The painting chosen last year was of three people from three generations sitting silently on a street bench in Glasgow as the country emerged from lockdown. Many of Mark’s paintings reference music, world affairs and politics, and you might spot the influence of the French painter, Magritte, in some of them. He also does portraits and still life paintings:
Work has restarted on the Old Town Street New George Street improvement scheme. Contractors Morgan Sindall have moved onto site for the next phase of the work to get underway. It is the second phase of a three part project and involves further enabling works ahead of the main landscaping phase.
The agency used the simple shapes from the original Plan for Plymouth as well as features from Plymouth’s distinctive architecture to create simple eye-catching patterns which will appear in various guises across the city centre as schemes get underway. It will also include illustrations of the work that’s planned.
The Immersive Futures event was just the start and key partners such as Real Ideas, University of Plymouth, Falmouth University and Exeter University are looking to collaborate with businesses, funders and investors to put the far SW Immersive Cluster on the map.
The Market Hall immersive dome is the first of its kind in Europe and one of a handful of its kind around the world. Created in collaboration by Real Ideas Organisation, Plymouth City Council and the University of Plymouth, it offers a 360 degree visual and 19 channel surround sound experience, making it the perfect location to talk immersive tech.
“There’s often no particular logic to my paintings,” said Mark, “and although some obviously have messages, there are some that come under the nonsensical/surrealist/humorous banner, just a simple play on words.”
Immersive technology leading the way for future high growth jobs in Plymouth
17September 2022@PlymChronicle
A report based on 2017 data predicted that in Plymouth if growth continues at the same rate, by 2030 digital technologies will be worth £124m to the Plymouth economy and businesses will employ 2,438 full time equivalent people.
A Plymouth artist whose work has received national recognition has teamed up with the B-Bar at the city’s Barbican Theatre to stage an exhibition of paintings. The exhibition by international selling artist Mark Hannon runs from September 5 until the end of the year and features around 15 original works and a selection of prints. Mark has entitled the exhibition ‘Deep and Meaningless’ because he says it reflects the surreal, satirical, and humorous nature of his work, which can often at the same time be thought-provoking. The paintings and framed prints are on display in the foyer and either side of the stage area in the bar. Some of the prints with appropriately fitting humour are also strategically placed in the ladies and gents to raise a chuckle.
The event came as a report by the UK Creative Industries projects that with the right investment, the sector could recover faster than the UK economy, growing by over 26 per cent by 2025 and contributing £132.1 billion to the economy in GVA – over £28 billion more than in 2020 – more than the financial services, insurance and pension industries combined.
For Mark, this is a return to the paint brush after working many years in graphics, primarily as lead designer for BBC Spotlight, until he left to take up painting again a few years ago. Almost all of Mark’s paintings are acrylics on canvas or board, painted in the loft studio of his home in Mannamead.
While most people are aware of virtual and augmented reality uses in entertainment, it is increasingly used for other applications. Aerospace engineers use it to help wire aircraft. VR is used to help paraplegics regain control of their lower limbs.
“We want to make the city look as good as possible while improvement works are ongoing. These new hoardings will not only help camouflage some unsightly work, but they will also give people a sense of Plymouth’s history, as well as emphasising the unique nature of the city’s architecture.”
City centre improvement project restarts
The event at the Market Hall in Devonport saw creatives, technologists, investors, funders, educators and businesses come together to discuss the global growth in the sector and how Plymouth is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this to create economic and social benefit locally.
Plymouth has been recognised as a national and international hub for immersive technology, with the potential to lead business transformation and high-growth jobs.
There will also be more work beneath the surface of the street, including deep drainage and connections for the rainwater and drainage systems as part of the rain garden and sustainable urban drainage system. This work is below ground – above ground the tired eighties landscaping has been removed and the plan is for a modern brighter more environmentally friendly public space. As well as a new play area, features include new islands of greenery, places to sit and rest, a small performance area as well as new trees andTheplants.contractors will also be putting up hard hoardings around the site to hide the construction work and make the location lookAndbetter.some big, bold designs with a nod to Plymouth’s past and future will be popping up around the site and elsewhere.
The ‘Deep and Meaningless’ exhibition came about after a catch-up between Mark and the owner of the B-Bar, Colin Foster: “We’ve known each other for many years, and we got chatting. Colin said he’d love to showcase local art so I’ve been working on new paintings which I think will work well in that setting.” All the originals and prints are available to purchase and can be reserved during the exhibition. The paintings can be viewed during the B-Bar’s usual opening hours.
Councillor Jonathan Drean, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “We’d like to thank people – particularly the businesses –for their patience and I’m sure they will be as pleased as I am to see work restarting to create this amazing new feel to our city centre.
Asha Easton, Immersive UK Lead KTN, which is the UK’s leading membership organisation for immersive technology, said: “I have been blown away today by the amazing Market Hall and the array of partners who have come to the table. “There is a lot of potential in Plymouth and this part of the South West to create a more holistic funding opportunity for all the partners in this area and to make this a hub for immersive technology. This is an area I don’t feel has had enough exposure and we would love to highlight more because of the great work takingImmersiveplace.” technology is becoming increasingly common, from headsets for gaming to QR codes that show film content on information panels and training staff in technical skills.
“The networks are all in place, the next generation of developers are already studying here and between them these organisations are attracting key talent to Plymouth and building a powerful reputation for immersive excellence.”
Plymouth Lions Club has its first-ever female president since it was founded nearly 60 years ago after Jill Owen received the ‘Chain of Office’ from outgoing president Jeff Horgan. Jill is following in the footsteps of her late husband who was president of the club for 2007/8. He caused quite a stir of discontent at the time as he proposed that the club should admit lady members.
Post box victory for Stoke campaigners
National active travel commissioner, Chris Boardman, said: “As a nation we need healthier, cheaper and more pleasant ways to get around for everyday trips. Active Travel England’s mission is to ensure millions of people nationwide can do just that – so it’s easier to leave the car at home and to enjoy the benefits that come with it.
Jeff Horgan hands over the chain of office to Jill Owen Lions Club members pictured at the official handover at the Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club
“This is a big win for teamwork, for stoke village and for the hundreds of people who have signed the petition calling for its return. We did Jemimait!”
18 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
The official handover took place at the Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club and provided the opportunity to reflect on Jeff’s two years as president. He oversaw a number of successful events to raise funds for local and national communities.
Jill takes over as the first-ever female president of the Plymouth Lions Club
Luke and Stoke Ward councillors Jemima Laing, Sally Cresswell and Tom Briars-Delve have been putting pressure on Royal Mail to reinstall a post box and recently took the case to Plymouth City Council’s planning committee.Lukehad presented a petition to Parliament in July 2021 signed by hundreds of Stoke residents calling for the return of the post box. In response to the petition, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, added his support to the calls. Details of the location for the new post box will be confirmed by Royal Mail shortly. After Royal Mail confirmed they will restore Stoke Village’s post box, retrospective planning permission was given for the illegal removal of the original post box by the Conservativedominated Planning Committee. Royal Mail intend to install a stand-alone post box on the street instead of a wallmounted post box.
Social prescriptions - walking, wheeling and cycling - will be offered by GPs as part of a new trial in Plymouth to improve mental and physical health and reduce disparities across the country.
The Government has awarded £12.7 million in multi-year funding to 11 local authority areas in England. The funding will go towards several pilot projects in each location, including adult cycle training, free bike loans and walking groups.Plymouth will receive £1.2 million for schemes including adult cycle training, cycle repair and maintenance, led group cycle rides and a walking buddy programme. The pilots must be delivered alongside improved infrastructure so people feel safe to cycle and walk. The pilots, a commitment in the Government’s Gear Change Plan published in 2020, aim to evaluate the impact of cycling and walking on an individual’s health, such as reduced GP appointments and reliance on medication due to more physical activity. For the first time, transport, active travel and health officials will work together towards a whole systems approach to health improvement and tackling healthWalkingdisparities.andCycling Minister Trudy Harrison said: “Walking and cycling has so many benefits – from improving air quality in our communities to reducing congestion on our busiest streets. “It also has an enormous positive impact on physical and mental health, which is why we have funded these projects which will get people across the country moving and ease the burden on our NHS.”
President Jill Owen has pledged to increase the membership of the club and to this end requested all present members to make an effort to talk to friends and family to encourage new younger members to enjoy not only the service in the community but also the social aspects of the club’s activities to prove it’s not all about work, but Lions can have fun as well! On behalf of the members of the club she presented Jeff Horgan with an engraved walking stick complete with a Lions Head handle and an inscription to commemorate his safe tenure of the Lions Club of Plymouth over his two difficult, but successful, years in office.
Royal Mail has confirmed that it will install a new post box in Stoke after a year long campaign by the community, spearheaded by Luke Pollard MP. Luke Pollard has promised he will continue to fight for Plymouth’s community facilities ‘big or small’, after Labour’s year-long campaign to restore the post box in Stoke Village forced a successful U-turn by the Royal Mail. Royal Mail have confirmed to Plymouth City Council and local MP, Luke Pollard, that they have now accepted the case for reinstalling a post box in Stoke Village and plan to install a new post box within 14-16 weeks.
Former Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman ‘We need healthier ways to get around’
This included essential personal needs for women and backpacks for children at the Women’s Refuge, funds for Derriford Hospital Children’s Charities, computers for local children and deserving adults, funds for the Brain Tumour Research Team at Plymouth University, equipment St John Ambulance trainees, funds for Local Blood Bikes, support for two local foodbanks and also for a number of individuals in need of financial help. In addition, the club have provided assistance with the Plymouth soup run, collecting and delivering food from local bakeries to the homeless hostel, plus help with Plymouth and District Mayflower Special Games.
Laing, Councillor for Stoke Ward, said: “I am so pleased that this community facility is going to be reinstated. I know how much it means to people and businesses in Stoke Village. Luke, the councillors, the businesses and residents have all worked together on this to get to this point. “I can’t wait to see the post box back in the village in the coming months.”
Luke Pollard said: “Stoke village should never have lost its post box, and I’m delighted we now have written confirmation we are getting a new post box. “It has taken a year of campaigning in Westminster and Plymouth, but that work has paid off. As a proud Janner I will never let our community be worse off and will fight to protect our community facilities big or small.
“Moving more will lead to a healthier nation, a reduced burden on the NHS, less cancer, heart disease and diabetes, as well as huge cost savings. This trial aims to build on existing evidence to show how bringing transport, active travel and health together can make a positive impact on communities across England.”
PLYMOUTH GPS TO OFFER WALKING AND CYCLING ON PRESCRIPTION IN £1.2M PILOT
The pilots will be delivered between 2022 and 2025 with on-going monitoring and evaluation to support continued learning.
In the latter part of his presidency, he has upheld the motto of the Lion International Foundation of ‘We Serve’ by committing himself and the club members to distributing £6000 to local charities which serve the community with essential needs.
National Marine Park engagement programmes could also use the refurbished space for education and ocean conservation initiatives.CouncilLeader Richard Bingley said: “These projects have been carefully selected as schemes which have the potential to make the biggest difference to our economy and to the people who live here.
Three key projects are being put forward to drive change by making the most of the opportunities made available through the area’s new Freeport status as well as help create a city where everyone can reach their potential.Theprojects intend to deliver innovation, infrastructure and skills across the city through:•Marine innovation – through the delivery of a Freeport innovation centre, housing high value businesses, innovation and start-ups.
Freeport Innovation Centre Building on the city’s reputation as a hotbed of innovation, the bid features plans for a 2,400m2 Innovation Centre at Oceansgate, a new mobility hub including electric charging facilities for cars and bikes, alongside spaces reserved for car club users to ensure that the operation of the Innovation Centre is carbon net zero. The centre will be in the recentlydesignated Freeport tax site at South Yard and will leverage opportunities to grow the sector by providing a focal point for technological advances in the marine and defence arena.
The aim is that 10 per cent of these new jobs will be taken by people who are currently unemployed or inactive.
“Improvements to the port, for instance, have the potential to have a huge knockon effect – encouraging more hauliers to consider Millbay as an option, which creates massive opportunity for our businesses and residents.“Weare also keen to ensure the next generation of workers have the skills they need to be part of the city’s success story and to have access to these better jobs and better pay.“We have said higher value jobs is a priority for this administration and need to tackle the lag between Plymouth and the rest of the UK – our workers have an average £50 less a week.
The officers carried out the operations following an increase in complaints about drivers refusing long journeys from the city centre.
Plymouth’s waterfront and port look set to play leading roles in the city’s plans to level up, create more opportunity for local people and continue to grow high value sectors.
Luke Pollard, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP, who has been involved in the bid since the start and provided formal priority support, said: “I wanted a bold and innovative levelling up bid and that is what, after much teamwork, we have submitted.
The drivers will be interviewed under caution in relation to offences under the Town Police Clause Act 1847 for refusing journeys without reasonable excuse.
Pending the outcome of any court case, they could then face the Taxi Licensing Committee so that members can review whether they consider the drivers to be a fit and proper person to continue to hold a taxi licence.
• Private Hire vehicles also have the plate number on their doors • Hackney Carriage vehicles also have the plate number on the partition between the driver and the passenger. To report any issues go to www.plymouth.gov. uk/howdidIdo
Plymouth taxi licensing officers carried out test purchase rides of hackney carriages over the last month. Of 17 tested, two refused to take the test purchasers home to Southway.
Taxi drivers who legalfaresrefusedfaceaction
Transformed waterfront Investment and upgrades to Tinside to ensure the stunning 1930s lido can continue to operate safely and improve the visitor experience. Improvements to Tinside Cove buildings to the east of the pool are part of the pitch with more facilities such as toilets, showers, lockers and café within the unused buildings to attract more visitors, especially residents, to improve health and wellbeing. Unused parts of the pool complex could be transformed into a learning area with a Maritime Digital Hub to inspire the next generation of marine engineers.
“This bid builds on our strengths as a city and will help create new jobs and grow the skills we need to succeed.
The modelling estimates this will create 211 direct jobs, paying an average £31,700 – higher than the average wage for the area of £25,200.
Plymouth’s bid to raise £43m and create high quality jobs
Appeal for witnesses
Councillor Richard Bingley Leader of Plymouth City Council
Two taxi drivers who refused to take potential passengers home to Southway could be facing legal action.
The vast majority of the city’s licensed taxi drivers look after their customers and make sure they get home safely. For example, all taxi drivers are vetted, enhanced DBS checked, and have had safeguarding and ambassador training.Unfortunatelythe city council has received some complaints about drivers refusing to take customers to outer parts of the city or overcharging and some hackney carriage drivers not using their meter. The council can can take action in these circumstances, but need some basic details:
A new passenger boarding bridge and modernising the terminal building to improve the passenger experience and welcome to Plymouth is also part of the bid which will improve Plymouth’s reputation as a key port for travellers to and from the UK.
19September 2022@PlymChronicle
Plymouth is pitching for £19,946,417 of investment under the Government’s Levelling Up fund to unlock a £43.551m package of transformational infrastructure projects.
Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information in connection with a report of an incident which occurred outside the Tesco petrol station at Woolwell on Sunday May 29 at around 2pm. It was reported that the victim, a 15 yearold male, was followed by a large group of youths who were verbally abusive to him whilst walking from the park in Woolwell to Tesco petrol station. Police are trying to trace a female with a pushchair who is believed to have spoken to him and walked with him for a time during the incident. They are also trying to trace a male driving a silver BMW who helped him at the scene.
A force spokesman said: “We understand that this was some time ago but ask for anyone with information, or anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please make contact by phoning 101 or contact police via www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/ contact quoting crime CR/049367/22.”
Photo: Jay Stone
“We have said higher value jobs is a priority for this administration and need to tackle the lag between Plymouth and the rest of the UK – our workers earn an average £50 less a week. We need to change that and we need to look in particular at places such as Devonport and St Peter and the Waterfront whose residents are still experiencing higher levels of unemployment, below average educational attainment and shorter lives.”
Modernisation of port infrastructure at Millbay Proposals to improve infrastructure at Millbay to increase capacity for ferry passenger and freight. Improvements include more border control booths, better traffic management to allow swifter boarding and disembarking. Quicker turnaround times for freight is likely to reduce journey times, improve productivity for hauliers and encourage more freight traffic to use Millbay.
• Modernisation of port infrastructure – upgrading port infrastructure to meet the export demand created by our Freeport, supporting business growth, high value jobs and international trade.•Transformed waterfront –repurposing derelict buildings to engage, inspire and train our future workforce. Raising aspirations to enable access for all to high value jobs and providing an attractive place to invest, work and play.
“We need to change that and we need to look in particular at places such as Devonport and St Peter and the Waterfront whose residents are still experiencing higher levels of unemployment, below average educational attainment and shorter lives.”
“Each MP, working with their council, gets the chance to bid for up to £20m and this is an ambitious pitch that will drive growth in our city if “Plymouthapproved.isBritain’s Ocean City and this bid is forged out of a shared conviction that we can lead the way in renovating our waterfront, boosting trade and creating jobs.
“It is a fine example of how working together delivers more than working alone. It is a bid I’m proud to back.”
• the vehicle registration number OR • the licence plate number – these are at the back of the vehicle and are white for a hackney carriage and yellow for a private hire vehicle.
On Cross Rhythms Plymouth you can hear a number of people sharing their life stories and why they believe what they do. You can listen to these interviews whenever it suits you on the listen again pages on crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth.
“This means those living in One Devon will be able to benefit from a clinically robust service, with a team of experienced practitioners and professional counsellors that can provide support. No matter the issue or situation, both Qwell (and Kooth.com) are here to help.”
By Chris Cole, Founder of Cross Rhythms charityExperience THE Influencing society for good
Sturtridge have found a new direction to their work due to lockdown – making collages by using images and text to create new work. Nature is a particular inspiration for Beth Munro and Sylvia Hofflund. Living next to the sea, Beth is a printmaker working in linocut, etching and monotype and is motivated by a deep concern for the natural marine environment and finding ways through art to gently remind people of our connection to nature. Sylvia Hofflund’s delicate watercolours reflect her close observation of the colours, textures, shapes and patterns in nature which inspire her to paint. She responds to the changing seasons, celebrating that everything in nature is ephemeral and beautiful. Textiles are the main focus for Jillian Morris and Hannah Wisdom. Jill is a weaver and will be running various drop-in workshops in the mornings and giving weaving demonstrations in the afternoons. She will also be holding a raffle, with the proceeds going towards Plymouth Soup Run (St Matthias Team) to buy supplies for the team to prizedistribute.Themainwillbe a full day celebratesmakesBattenstudiobasedtextileHannahworkshop.weavingisaartistatherinMountandworkthatthe coast and the associated wildlife, heritage, customs and culture. She creates her designs by sewing recycled fabrics onto discarded sea charts. The final artist, Allie Cole enjoys working with various forms of printmaking, painting, textiles and mixed media getting her inspiration from both nature and architecture, especially Dartmoor and the coastline around Devon and Cornwall. Transformation in colour and texture over time provides her with an everchanging landscape to work from. Full details of the event can be found in the online brochure available at com/art-trails/www.drawntothevalley.
Dr Sarah Wollaston, Joint chair of the One Devon Partnership said: “This is a great example of how One Devon is working together to improve the health, wellbeing and care of our communities, removing traditional boundaries between services so people get the support that they need.
Artists opening up their studios to the public
20 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
When Reverend Les Isaac OBE got up to speak at the London Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast on July 5, he didn’t know his words would end up being the catalyst for change at the very top of British government.
Chris Cole Listen to Cross Rhythms Plymouth on 96.3FM or online at the new Cross Rhythms Plymouth website at www. crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth
If this article has impacted you and you want to learn more about Christian faith email info@crplymouth.co.uk.
“This new online support service has been designed to complement our existing mental health services and focuses very much on providing support to help people build resilience and ways of managing their emotional health and wellbeing now and in future.”
Dr Lynne Green, chief clinical officer at Kooth Plc said: “NHS Devon and Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils have really raised the bar when it comes to the wide choice of mental health care, services and support it is offering residents.
Children and young adults aged 11 to 18 across Devon already have access to the professional support Kooth. com offers for emotional wellbeing and mental health. Both services are confidential and designed to work as part of wider mental health services across One Devon. One Devon is the name of Devon’s health and care system working in partnership, which includes NHS organisations and local councils, as well the many other local organisations, groups and communities who work together to improve the health, wellbeing, and care of people in Devon.
lockdown.thebeenartistsmonthsoverbeopportunitybothhaveart.whyaboutthemselvesartistshowandtheymakeManypeoplefoundaneedandtomorecreativethepastandtoohavechangedbyexperienceofGayKentandMarianne
“This project has been launched as a direct response to the increased need for support for emotional health and wellbeing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New servicehealthonlineanonymousmentalsupportlaunched
The Bible tells us that ‘God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart’ 1 Samuel 16:7 ‘Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech’ Proverbs 4: 23-24.For more than 40 years I have been working out my existential questions of faith as a Christian. I shared my testimony in the May issue of the Chronicle and I ended that article by encouraging the readers that should they have a personal belief in Jesus Christ, then like Les Isaac take every opportunity to share their faith and testimony because it is the power of God to influence our society for good. Many of the values we share, even in a secular society have their foundations in the Judeo/Christian world view and narrative.
A new free and confidential digital mental health and wellbeing service for adults is now available across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. Qwell (www.qwell.io), delivered by mental health provider Kooth, will ensure that every adult living in the Devon has access to a choice of support to managing their own emotional health and wellbeing.
To access the service, visit the Qwell website, enter a postcode and complete a short registration process. Once registered, Qwell can be accessed 24/7 via any internetconnected device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Seven artists are opening their studios across Plymouth to welcome visitors as part of the annual, free Drawn to the Valley event between August 27 and September 4. All the artists taking part are inspired by Plymouth and its surroundings and visitors can enjoy varied and thought provoking work as well as the opportunity to talk to the
And thanks to the BBC, Rev Isaac’s message of the need for humility and integrity in public life didn’t just influence a politician’s decision, but also reached millions of people on television and online.
NHS Devon, working in partnership with Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils, has commissioned Qwell to provide all adults aged 18+ with free, anonymous, confidential digital mental health support. Qwell offers a safe online space for adults to access therapeutic activities and content including a peer support community. This includes self-help articles, forums, and discussion boards that are moderated by qualified practitioners.Qwellusers can also keep an online journal and monitor their wellbeing via an interactive goal tracker. This will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sitting alongside the self-help and community support, is a one-on-one live text chat and messaging counselling service with a team of qualified practitioners. Appointments can be booked in advance or accessed via a drop-in text-based chat which runs from midday to 10pm on weekdays, and from 6pm to 10pm at the weekend. Anyone over the age of 18 living in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay can access support from Qwell without a referral from a health professional. There is no criteria to qualify for support.
As I write this article on July 15, I’m listening to President Biden’s speech (I think I can multi-task), as he addresses the Palestinian leadership in Bethlehem commenting deeply and powerfully on the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, born in a stable in Bethlehem 2000 years ago as God becoming human and Who is increasingly influencing the world for good. The challenge for every person who puts their trust in Jesus Christ is to consider supporting your church leadership by sharing your own faith throughout life’s opportunities. We are encouraged through the Bible to share our faith with others. This is the primary means and growth of the 360 million Christians who live in countries where the freedom of speech and religious conscience is persecuted. While we do not live in a country which persecutes religious faith, we do live in such a time as this from the story in the book of Esther, when it has never been more important to give an account for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Overcome fear within and motivated by the love of God reach out to your neighbour with good thoughts, action and where the opportunity presents itself a positive, non-religious conversation.
But Sajid Javid, whose resignation as the UK Health Secretary started the wave of ministerial departures that brought the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to resign, told the BBC’s Sophie Raworth it was Rev Isaac’s sermon that made him decide to quit. Sajid Javid said: “It might sound a bit strange, but I was listening to the sermon by this amazing man, Reverend Les Isaac – you know, he started Street Pastors. I was listening to him talking about the importance of integrity in public life, and just focusing on that, I made up my mind. I went straight back to my office and drafted the resignation letter and went to see the prime minister later in the day.”
The handy guide to Plymouth trades & services Dial the Experts Want to reach 92,000 homes around Plymouth by advertising in Dial The Experts? Call Dave on 01752 225623 Email dave@cornerstonevision.com www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk PLUMBINGPLASTERING& HEATING SERVICES A R PLASTERING & BUILDINGFrom a small repair to the whole house All Internal & External Work undertaken • Plastering • Rendering • Building work • Decorating • Damp proofing • Tiling • and more Free estimates call Alex on 07904755491 ERB PAINTING & DECORATING Decorating internal & external • Plastering Renovations • Flooring • General maintenance Garden decking & fencing • Friendly & reliable Tel: 01752 559753 Mob: 07796 961036 email: ellis-ball@hotmail.co.uk Special OAP Rates Internal/External Plastering • Spar Dash Specialist UPVC Facias, Soffits and Guttering • Painting Decorating • Coving • Prompt Polite Friendly Service No Job Too Small • Free Estimates 01752 368601 • 07971 741068 www.stevebennettplastering.co.uk • facebook.com/plasterersofplymouth STEVE BENNETT PLASTERING BLINDS & ELECTRICALCARPENTERSCURTAINS MALCOLM WILLS CARPENTRY All aspects of carpentry. Home Improvements, Alterations, Flooring and Doors, Small jobs undertaken. Senior Citizens Rates. Call for an estimate: 07599 888841 or 01752 255154 ALLWOOD INSTALLATIONS Trading Standards approved company Bespoke joinery • doors • staircases • bars Box frame windows • counters • PCstations. Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms. All associated plumbing,electrical & tiling Tel 07704448835 www.allwoodinstallations.co.uk 01752348648 allwoodinstallations@icloud.com We won’t be beaten on price or choice! Comprehensive Range of Styles & Fabric Free Measuring, Quotation & Fitting Discounts for Multiple Blinds 01752 300923 | 07765 www.ukblindsplymouth.co.uk033470 UK Blinds Plymouth Ltd GARDEN & LOCKSMITHLANDSCAPING OVEN CLEANING SERVICES The Door Doctor - 24 hr Locksmith • Lockouts • Lock Changing/Fitting • Specialist UPVC Door & Window Repairs • Replacement Glass • Free Quotes 30 PERCY TERRACE, PLYMOUTH, PL4 7HG Tel 01752 516877 Mob 07989 599969 GREENS OVEN CLEANS Let me give your oven a new lease of life Call Trevor on 07501 trevgreen4@gmail.com645208FullyInsured Landscaping • Gardening • Natural Stone Walling • Fencing Block & Brick Walls • Patios • Decking • Ground Maintenance Block Driveways • Pressure Washing • Turfing Artificial Grass Free estimates • 22 yrs experience ROB'S LANDSCAPES 07506 739819 robslandscapes@icloud.com REMOVALSROOFING • Emergency roof repair specialist • Concrete tiles • Natural slate • Lead valleys • Flashings All building & construction work undertaken. 45 Years experience in the building industry. Tel: 01752 787708 Mob: 07977949898 LES PIKE CLEAN GUTTER 07305970731PLYMOUTHDIRTY OR BLOCKED GUTTERS? SERVING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. 5 STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS FREE QUOTE - CALL OR TEXT Top Banana Removals / Waste Removals MAN IN A VAN. Cheap rates. Small & large jobs catered for including deliveries. From small items to full house/waste removals. No hidden charges. Reliable friendly service. 01752 318579 - 07982244690 GUTTERING PAINTERS & DECORATORS ROWE NET Electrical & Home Automation Do you find it hard to get someone to come and do a small job? • Fully Insured • Fully Qualified Electrician • NIC EIC Registered • No job too small or big • Free Quotations • Reasonably Priced • Satisfaction Guaranteed Call 01752 548766 or email info@rowe-net.net S.G.F Decorating Services Plastering & Decorating Specialist Painting - Plastering - Wallpaper - Interior & Exterior Work - Over 30 years experienceC.S.C.S Registered - Friendly & Reliable 07859 804389 stevefull@live.co.uk A.S. DECORATING & MAINTENANCESpecialising in full room skims/decor • Maintenance • Repair • Plastering • Flooring • Tiling • Kitchen & Bathroom fitting 16 Lympne Ave, Ernesettle, Plymouth Tel 01752 771457 Mob 07966 639129 Email: a.sdecorating@hotmail.co.uk R.C. Electrical - Ryan Cross Fully qualified ‘Approved Electrician’ Which? Trusted Trader & Reviews on Yell.com • Over 19 years experience • FREE quotes • info@rc-electrical.netwww.rc-electrical.net07813195943 All plumbing, heating and gas work undertaken • Servicing, installation and repair • Gas Safe • • No job too small • 24 hour emergency call out • VAILLANT approved installer Tel 01752 778440 Mob 07875136429 MIKE JARVIS PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES J&S RUBBISH REMOVALS House/Loft/Garage/Garden Clearances Licence carriers. Discount for OAPs. Free estimates Call Steve today to take it away Tel: 01752 600570 Mob: info@js-rubbish-removals.co.uk07929000918 C. Wilson Tree Surgeons Tree Felling • Crown Reduction Pruning • Stump Grinding • Hedge Cutting Quality Logs Delivered NPTC Qualified - Fully insured FREE QUOTES 07366474535 BATHROOMS Plymouth family run independent bathrooms & kitchens We supply & install or supply only with all trades directly employed Visit our showroom at Bounds Place Millbay PL1 3LS - 01752 663010 Jobel - Bathrooms & Kitchens J & M ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN House & Building plans Extensions • Conversions • Alterations Planning & Building regulation applications Fast & efficient service 01752 936125 07745 392764 jjmmdesign@yahoo.co.uk • www.jmdesign.org.uk ARCHITECTURE STAIRLIFTS & ACCESS Uplifto - STAIRLIFTS New & reconditioned Reconditioned stairlifts from £750 with 12 months warranty New stairlifts from £1400 with 3 year warranty Sales, Service and repairs of all makes and models Plymouth based company 01752 336077 - admin@uplifto.co.uk Storm Proof Garden Fencing Professionally Installed 25 year CallColourfenceplymouth.co.ukwarrantyFreeQuotenow!01752544944 Free Quote B Williams Plumbing and Heating Reliable plumber no job too small from tap washers to central heating systems. Free quotes gas safe registered. No call out charge, recommendations can be given. 07971572632 www.bw-plumbing.co.uk BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION L D Building and Construction Bricklaying, General Building, Garages, Patios, Extensions, Block/Brick Walls Contact us for a FREE estimate. Mob: 07378862003 Email: ldbuildingandconstruction@gmail.com Our qualified engineers can supply, service and repair all makes of mobility scooters, stairlifts, and home lifts. Please call Best Mobility for a sensible quote. Re-conditioned and new equipment available. bestmobilitywww.bestmobilityplymouth.complymouth@yahoo.com08002851956·07974377582 STEVE ELECTRICAL Fully qualified and insured electrician • Free estimates/no call-out fees • all electrical work considered • Over 25 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 BLOCKED, BROKEN OR DIRTY GUTTERS? Call us for a FREE quote. Also PRESSURE WASHING for Driveways and Patios. Prompt efficient service from a local family business. Call Tim or Tammy on 07467 297363 TOTALLY GUTTERED WALLPAPER SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS BLINDS FABRICS FREE ESTIMATES 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE MARIE HEWITT AT THE WINDOW DRESSER 01752 567354 info@mariehewittinteriors.uk Studio: 70 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2AL KITCHENS KITCHEN REPAIR SERVICES We expertly repair and replace old broken drawer boxes and drawer runners. Hinge replacements and carcass repairs. Call for a FREE QUOTE 07912677711 We cover Plymouth and surrounding areas. Plymouth Plumbing & Gas We cover all plumbing, heating, gas and drainage jobs. Gas Safe registered. - No call-out fee - OAP Discount -12 Month guarantee - 1-2 hour response 01752 656 035 7am-7pm All jobs done from a slipped slate to house renovation Trading standards approved and Buy With Confidence Member Tel: 01752 267507 - Mob: T.CLARKEtclarkebuilders@outlook.com07967150441BUILDING&ROOFINGPROPERTYMAINTENANCE FRESH Mobile Car Valeting Your local valeter, Daniel, is taking bookings in your area. Full range of services available from an Exterior Safe Wash through to our Signature valet. Book Now at www.freshcarvaleting.com 01752 717660 AUTOMOTIVE KSR Licensed Disposal REMOVAL OF WASTE Cheap rates for OAPs, For a FREE Estimate, CALL Kevin: 07810 450940
Plymouth’s Lord Mayor Sue Dann attended
The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is one of only eight Freeports planned for England by the government, it will provide an economic boost to the region, deliver thousands of jobs during its delivery and encourage millions of pounds of inward investment to Plymouth, South Hams and the wider region.
Volunteers, councillors and church leaders celebrate the opening Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, has been appointed as the first Ambassador for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Lewis was the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world. He was also the first to swim across the North Pole, and the first to swim the length of the English Channel from Land’s End to Dover.
A ‘pop-up’ shop offering a free service to kit out the city’s children for school has opened its doors in the city centre for the summer – helping 175 families in its first week. The Uniform Store opened at the end of July and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in New George Street between Tesco and MenKind throughout the summer holidays.Morethan 500 families used the service last summer and people were queuing right up New George Street on the opening day.
New Ambassador for National Marine Park
“This is a much needed resource for families who are struggling to kit out their children ready for the new term in September,” said Cllr Dann. “It really was a pleasure to catch up with the volunteers who made it happen.”
Interim CEO appointed for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
He believes that every person needs to get involved – ‘whether they are scientists or schoolchildren, swimmers or sailors, people involved in fishing or shipping, or members of the Armed Forces.’ As Ambassador, Lewis will connect with organisations and individuals from around the globe, further strengthening the work being done by the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
A national recruitment campaign will be launched shortly to find both a permanent Chair and CEO for the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Limited company with both posts expected to be filled by early next year. The Freeport will officially be operational in the autumn once the Full Business Case has been approved.
Uniform Store providing vital help for Plymouth families
“Anyone can use the shop and anyone can donate - it is free of charge to all regardless of circumstances, although some wish to give money towards the running of the store, which we welcome,” explained Arthur. “For example one mother of three said she could afford to pay something for what she had received, just not the £300 it takes on average to buy new for a single child, so she popped a tenner in the box as she left.
Richard May
“When we began this in the lockdown we expected the need to tail off a bit in the postcovid world. Instead what we have seen is it increasing fourfold or more. “Whilst we are chuffed that it is going so well and serving so many people, I think we would prefer there not to be that need in the first place.”
the opening and paid tribute to the volunteers who run the shop and sort and clean the uniform.
“There were queues past Tesco all morning with people waiting to get in,” said Arthur Goode from Vineyard Church who joined forces with the Redeemer Church Plymouth team to open the shop for a third summer running.“Oneof our volunteers came into the team room on the first afternoon almost in tears –touched by how amazing he felt being able to help these families.
Richard May said: “It is a privilege to be supporting Adrian and the board as interim CEO for the next six months as we work together with our range of partners to launch the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport. Having led the project since the bid stage in late 2020 this role enables me to keep both hands on the wheel as we steer towards the final business case being signed off and Freeport becoming operational across all three sites at South Yard, Sherford and Langage.”
Councillor Mark Shayer, board member of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport added: “I’m pleased to announce that Richard May has been selected for the position of CEO of the Freeport after a selection process involving a panel from all three Councils involved in the venture. “To his credit he’s led the development of this project since 2020 and has intimate knowledge of all its aspects. This is a pivotal moment and opens the door to an ever accelerating programme of key milestones leading to the Freeport reaching its full potential.”
“The Uniform Store are not only helping the environment by recycling school uniform they’re providing a lifeline for hundreds of families in our city,” said Luke. “They’re showing the very best of Plymouth generosity and public service.” Arthur has plans for what the future of the Uniform Store might look like and he believes the project needs ‘a permanent high street presence.’“Thatway we can tackle the other needs families have around schooling, parenting and community support. We are connected to a number of other charitable projects seeking the same thing - wouldn’t it be good to have a one-stop solution we could all share?” said Arthur.“Acommunity department store perhaps? Watch this space…” The Uniform Store is open from 10am to 3pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in August at 35 New George Street, Plymouth PL1 1RW.
Lewis was instrumental in the creation of the largest protected area in the world in the Ross Sea in Antarctica, and has protected over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean. He has been calling for at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans to be protected by 2030.
Lewis Pugh in front of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park with Councillor Sue Dann, Lord Mayor of Plymouth, and Elaine Hayes, Interim CEO of the National Marine Park
Local MP Luke Pollard also visited the shop on its first day, he said it was ‘heart-breaking’ to see more and more families struggling to afford uniforms for their children.
The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has appointed an interim CEO to guide the high profile public-private partnership project over the next six months.
22 September 2022 @PlymChronicle
“We all depend on the oceans for our survival, and now they need our protection. We all need to get involved.” said Lewis. As an Ambassador of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Lewis will encourage the public to take an active interest in the oceans. “People protect what they love,” he said. “And right now our oceans are threatened by serious over-fishing, pollution and the fast moving impacts of the climate crisis.”
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Limited, a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, was formed recently and is currently being led by Interim Chair, Adrian Bratt, Executive Director at Princess Yachts. It is a condition of Freeport designation, that an independent company is formed which has a chair and board of directors.
Richard May, currently Head of Oceansgate and Marine Investment for Plymouth City Council took up the interim CEO role at the beginning of August.
Adrian Bratt, interim Chair said: “An immense amount of work has been done to get the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport ambition to the point of realisation, it is great to have Richard onboard so that we can hit the ground running, get the whole Freeport operational so that the city and wider region can begin to grasp the opportunities that enterprise offers.
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park is the first of its kind in the UK, protecting marine diversity to help the ecosystem better withstand the effects of climate change; improving access and engagement to the natural and maritime heritage; and ensuring that citizens can enjoy the significant benefits that the sea provides.
Elaine Hayes, Interim CEO of the National Marine Park, said: “We’re delighted to announce Plymouth-born Lewis Pugh is the first Ambassador for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. As well as being the UN’s Patron of Oceans, he has an incredible record of achievement in both the sporting and environmental world, and it’s great he will be sharing his experience and ideas with us.“This appointment will mean the work being done by the UK’s first Marine Park will be stronger and better connected and its impact will be greater. He’ll also make sure we are doing the right thing in our aims to help protect the environment, create jobs and ensure the good health and well-being of those who use the park.”
The secrets of the deep and its inhabitants will also be explored by the team from the National MarineStreetAquarium.foodwill be in abundance with stalls along The Parade, Quay Square and West Pier. They’ll be selling delicious food and drink to enjoy on the day as well as special treats to take home. Trawler boats from Interfish will be moored alongside, and visitors can find out about the fisherman’s experiences out on the ocean.
Photo: Scott Grenney One
Big treat for seafood fans
Plymouth Argyle has been supportive of this fan-led project from the outset and will welcome supporters and VIPs from the football community to Home Park for the unveiling.Theceremony itself will take place at midday on Friday October 7 and a crowd of footballing dignitaries, campaign sponsors and supporters, as well as many members of Jack’s family, will gather for the big reveal.
The campaign commissioned Andy Edwards, a renowned artist who has created many of the top sporting works in the country, including the Stanley Matthews monument at Stoke City FC. He has just put the final touches to his work, which is now being cast in bronze at Castle Fine Arts Foundry. Meanwhile, Plymouth construction firm Ryearch, which has been delivering the Home Park improvements this summer, has laid the foundations and will work with the foundry to install the final piece. The statue will stand atop a granite plinth inscribed with information about Jack’s exploits, while the surrounding landscaping will commemorate key sponsors of the Campaignproject.co-founders, Greg Foxsmith and Matt Tiller, said: “We are delighted to announce the unveiling after a long, but hugely rewarding journey. Telling Jack’s story in Plymouth and across the UK has been inspiring to us and those who have heard it. To have the support of so many is incredible, and we can’t wait to reveal the final work. The statue and plinth will celebrate Jack’s life and achievements as well as tell the story of that injustice of 1925. It will be a proud moment for everyone involved when the monument is revealed outside Home Park where Jack plied his trade for so many years.
Born in East London, Jack Leslie signed for Plymouth Argyle in 1921 and scored 137 goals in 400 appearances before injury forced his retirement in 1934. Lauded as a true Argyle legend, he is now more widely known as the first Black footballer to have been selected for England in 1925. Within days, his name disappeared from the team chosen to play Ireland in October that year. Back in the 1920s and 30s, Jack Leslie was a huge hit with Plymouth fans as the team won promotion to Division Two in 1930 and then became club captain.Buthis talent also won him fame across the nation. The Daily Mail wrote of Jack in 1933: ‘Had he been white, he would have been a certain English international.’
Jack Leslie’s three granddaughters, Lyn, Gill, and Lesley, who have supported the effort from the very start are looking forward to the unveiling, which is certain to be an emotional day.
Ceramic shells will be used to create the bronze statue
Seafood fans are in for a tasty treat as the Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour on Saturday and Sunday September 17 and 18 September. There will be free fishy fun for all the family and the chance to taste some of the finest fayre the ocean has to offer.
The Jack Leslie statue will be unveiled outside Home Park Stadium at midday on October 7. The statue will commemorate the pioneering footballer who scored 137 goals for Plymouth Argyle in the 1920s and 30s. He was called up for England in 1925 but later denied his place due to the colour of his skin. Work on the 12ft tall monument continues apace with the statue being cast in bronze this month. Foundations have now been laid by Plymouth firm Ryearch and the statue will stand outside Home Park at the ‘popular corner’ outside the Lyndhurst and Devonport stands. The brainchild of two Argyle fans, Matt Tiller and Greg Foxsmith, the Jack Leslie Campaign raised more than £100,000 in the summer of 2020 to create a fitting tribute to this local and national legend. Since then, together with a committee of volunteers, Plymouth Argyle Football Club and Jack Leslie’s three granddaughters, they have worked to bring the statue project to fruition.
“We are all so excited to see the completed statue of Grandad and join family and supporters at the unveiling. It will be amazing to see him, at long last, being acknowledged for the brilliant footballer he was, and we hope this monument inspires the youth of tomorrow to reach for their own goals.”
Jack Leslie statue unveiling date announced
Meanwhile experts at Plymouth Trawler Agents will show just how to fillet, prepare and eat a sustainable catch. They’ll also have a fantastic display showing species found in the local waters. At 4pm on Sunday the fish will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Fisherman’s Mission charity.There will be plenty of fun for children too, including scallop shell painting, ‘hook a duck’ with the Fisherman’s Mission, colouring-in and the walking trail to seek out resident artist Debbie Mason’s 10 beautiful sea life illustrations.
Plymouth
Organised by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP), the free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible, sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City, home of the UK’s first National Marine Park. Cooking demonstrations, street food, crafting, entertainment and children’s activities - including a how to catch a ‘Fish Finger’ workshop and a sea life trail - will all be on offer over the two days. Throughout the weekend the Cookery Theatre on West Pier, next to the Mayflower Steps, will be busy with chefs from some of Plymouth’s popular restaurants; including Supha’s the Treasury, Rockfish, St Elizabeth’s House, the Boathouse and Hook and Line. They will be joined by colleagues from the University of Plymouth and Cornwall and City Colleges, to share how they cook and prepare delicious seafood recipes.
The Ocean Conservation Trust will be entertaining and challenging the crowds with games to play, including a sinking sharks STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) challenge, a fisherperson dress-up game, how to catch a ‘Fish Finger’ workshop, as well as a variety of artefacts on display. At 11.30am on both days from their stand, visitors can learn more about the inner workings of the squid with a fascinating dissection! On Saturday, it’s the much-anticipated return of the Cardboard Boat Race. With just cardboard and sticky tape, participants will put their skills to the test and build a boat to sail a course around the harbour.Thetest of this awesome IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) event is to be the last one to sink! This sticky-backed ship-building challenge will take place on Saturday between 9am and 4.30pm at the PDSSA Boathouse, Commercial Wharf.OnSunday also on Commercial Wharf, the Barbican Theatre will be putting on a great familyfriendly comedy show at 3pm. Laugh along with Plymouth Assembleth’s ‘Shodysse’ a hilarious romp through mythology – suitable for ages eight and upwards.ThePlymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival is presented by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, with the support of event sponsors Eco-Plug, Sutton Harbour Group, Sound Seafood, Venton’s Devon Cyder and Plymouth City Council. Find out more about the Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival at www.visitplymouth.co.uk/ seafoodandharbourfest
The following day, as the Pilgrims welcome Accrington Stanley to Home Park, will be a chance for thousands of fans to see the statue for the first time. The game will be a tribute to Jack Leslie and send out a message to celebrate and welcome diversity in sport and the community. More details of the event will be announced as the date approaches and found on the campaign website: https://jackleslie.co.uk/unveiling/ Individual contributions are welcome via the Crowdfunder site: www. crowdfunder.co.uk/jack-leslie-campaign
23September 2022@PlymChronicle Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard 999 or 112 Police general enquiries 101 Derriford Hospital 01752 202082 NHS 111 Electricity, Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105 Gas, Wales & West Utilities 0800 111999 Water, South West Water 0344 3462020 Environment Agency (Emergency) 0800 807060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Emergency Numbers Age UK Plymouth 01752 256020 Adoption UK 0844 848 7900 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 088 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Carers UK 020 7378 4999 Childline 0800 1111 Christians Against Poverty (Debt Advice) 0800 328 0006 Citizens Advice 0300 3309 043 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677 Devon & Cornwall Food Action 01752 651800 Disability & Information Advice Line 01302 310123 Drug Addicts Anonymous: Helpline 07818260811 Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre 01752 203670 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 National Christian Helpline 0300 111 0101 NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 Osteoporosis Support Group 075958 500314 Overeaters Anonymous 07000 784 985 Parentline Plus 0808 8002222 Relateline 0845 1304010 Samaritans 116 123 Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Shelterline 0808 8004444 Stop Hate Crime 24/7 Helpline 0800 138 1625 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 West Country Landlords Assn 01752 242980 Helplines The Met Office 0870 9000100 Weathercall 0870 6004242 RAC 08000 828282 Green Flag 0800 400600 Rail Travel, national enquiries 08457 484950 Plymouth Citybus 01752 662271 National Express Coaches 08717 818181 Brittany Ferries 08705 360360 Cremyll Ferry 01752 822105 Torpoint Ferry 01752 812233 Tourist Information 01752 266030 Passport Office, National Helpline 0870 5210410 Theatre Royal 01752 267222 Barbican Theatre 01752 267131 Devonport Playhouse 01752 606507 Plymouth Pavilions 01752 936363 Plymouth Pavilions Ticket Store 03337 727727 Cineworld 03303 33444 Vue Cinema 0345 308 4620 Tourist Information 01752 306330 National Trust Saltram 01752 333500 The Box 01752 304774 Plymouth Arts Centre 01752 206114 Plymouth Life Centre 01752 606900 Brickfields Recreation Ground 01752 563320 Manadon Football Dev’ment Centre 01752 201918 Plympton Swimming Pool 0870 300 0020 Plymouth Pavilions 0845 146 1460 Megabowl, Coxside 0871 5501010 Tourist Information 01752 306330 The Beckly Centre, Plymstock 01752 484433 Please note that whilst the Publishers have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of telephone numbers in this Directory, and dates in the What’s On section, no responsibility can be accepted for any errors. NUMBERSUSEFUL EntertainmentTravelLeisureWeather If you think your organisation would benefit from being listed in our Useful Numbers guide please e-mail your details info@cornerstonevision.comtoor write to: Plymouth Chronicle, 28 Old Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth Tel 01752 225623
Last month’s answers
Scan the QR code for answers
All of Trevi’s services are delivered by a dedicated and trauma informed team of women-only support workers, therapists, teachers, and specialist practitioners who work with every woman to address the trauma in her life and help her understand how it manifests so that she can begin to heal, grow and move forward.Trevihopes that the Women Warrior Walk will become a flagship event for the charity, reaching hundreds or even thousands of women each year. Women as individuals, in teams, business groups and organisations are encouraged to get involved and register for an official place in the Women Warrior Walk. For more information and to register, visit women-walk/trevi.org.uk/warrior-
Advertise to &Watersidehomes24,000overinWest
The October edition of the Plymouth Chronicle in Waterside and West will be published on September 23 with a copy deadline of September 12. The Waterside & West edition is one of four hyper local editions delivered to a total of more than 90,000 homes throughout theWecity.welcome submissions but cannot guarantee publication. We accept press releases in the form of text documents and images in JPG or TIFF format (high resolution please).
Women in Plymouth are being encouraged to show their warrior spirit by taking part in a 10 kilometre walk to help support women affected by domestic abuse and violence. Local women’s charity Trevi is calling on women to complete their first-ever 10K Warrior Women Walk on Sunday October 16. The Warrior Women Walk is an opportunity to connect with friends and other amazing women. They hope the 10k challenge will bring together women who have been affected by trauma and abuse, whether personally or a loved one; women who want to see a future without violence against women and girls and women looking to have fun with their girlfriends and raise money for charity.
Trevi supports more than 700 women annually who have been affected by domestic violence or abuse. 80% of the women they support through their Jasmine Mother’s Recovery residential rehab centre and 56% of women accessing their Sunflower Women’s Centre have or are experiencing domestic abuse. Lucy accessed Sunflower’s services and said: “I left my 22-year marriage three years ago after domestic abuse, and Trevi saved my life. I came to Sunflower, did the courses and became a peer mentor to other women. It gave me so much confidence and self-worth. I am now employed by Trevi and love being with the women!”
24 September 2022 @PlymChronicle September 2022 Waterside & West # PLYMOUTHTOGETHER READ plymouthchronicle.co.uk viewsLocalOutCharity ExperienceRhythmstheExpertsnumbers ALSO INSIDE:offeringpop-upfree school uniforms helping dozens of SeeForfamiliesPlymouthdetailsPageNationalPlymouthanniversarycelebratedspecialFordetailsSee Trevi, leading chasityfortheirFullSee We are the practice with the ultra-widefield 3D retinal scanner!We can capture up to 82% of your eye in single image! 109 Victoria Rd, St Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 1RX01752 366022 www.nigelgainey.co.uk Ophthalmoscope 30˚) Oceans of food and fun The popular Seafood and Harbour Festivalreturns the Barbican and Suttonin September Story and picture on page 23 PlymouthOneGrenneyScott The Plymouth Chronicle is published by Cornerstone Vision Limited, 28 Old Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4PY. Registered in England Company Number 05563986. Printed by Newsquest, Weymouth. 01752 225623 or toForinfo@cornerstonevision.comemailwww.cornerstonevision.commoreinformation,ortotalkoneofoursalesadvisors,callChronicle Crossword Sponsored by Cross Rhythms Plymouth Across 1 Jagged mountain range (6) 5 Athens is ruined - quick! (6) 8 Main vessel (8) 9 Push a pawn (4) 10 UNCLE's Napoleon --- (4) 12 Kind of potato (5) 13 Get to know (5) 14 Set of changes (4) 16 Prescribed amount (4) 17 Former Egyptian President --- Mubarak (5) 18 Prepares for publication (5) 20 Potential measure (4) 22 Observed (4) 23 Accordance with the rules (8) 25 Gazes fixedly (6) 26 Free from liability (6) Down 2 Ice house (5) 3 Soft toy (3,4) 4 Exclamation of surprise (3) 5 Joy (9) 6 Land between Honolulu and Sydney (5) 7 Turning green? (7) 11 Tub additives blast hats off (4,5) 15 Rudimentary component (7) 16 Communicate (7) 19 Hidden (5) 21 Abate (3,2) 24 "Turn to the right!" (3) Answers Scan the QR code. Or check the next edition of the Plymouth Chronicle. Or visit plymouthchronicle.co.uk/chronicle-crossword Across: 6 Abdicate, 8 Yaks, 9 Salad dressing, 10 Climatologist, 14 Reincarnation, 17 Weatherperson, 20 Anon, 21 Solidify. Down: 1 Lira, 2 Bandit, 3 Cereal, 4 Eyesight, 5 Akin, 7 Braille, 11 Monotony, 12 Our, 13 Show-off, 15 Ageism, 16 Nipple, 18 Etna, 19 Reds.
Join the Warrior Women!
The Warrior Women route takes in some of Devon’s most stunning scenery including Burrator Reservoir and the rugged moorland of Sheepstor. The charity has planned fun activities to challenge participants around the route to bring out the female warrior in them. Carrie Tecza, Trevi’s engagement officer said: “We are so excited about launching the Warrior Women Walk – it is a fantastic opportunity for women to come together to recognise, remember, celebrate and support the work we do with women affected by domestic abuse and violence in the city and beyond. “Sadly, domestic abuse, addiction and mental ill health are rising. Every six seconds in Britain, another woman is assaulted in her own home and in the year ending March 2021, there were nearly 850,000 recorded incidents of domestic abuse related crime in the UK. “We’re transforming despair into hope by providing vital traumainformed services for women and children. This simply would not be possible without the support from our local caring and compassionate community. “The vital support that we receive from events like this means that every day, we can help support women and children who have experienced trauma and abuse and need our help to turn their lives around.”Trevireports that Plymouth is one of the largest cities on the south coast with a high prevalence of domestic violence. With a year on year increase of 21%, domestic violence accounts for 27% of all crime in Plymouth compared to the national figure of 16%.
The Waterside and West Chronicle is delivered door to door every month to homes in Stonehouse, Mount Wise, Devonport, Stoke, Keyham, Millbridge, Milehouse, Beacon Park, Pennycross, Ford, North Prospect, Ham, Weston Mill, Barne Barton and St Budeaux.
