What’s On

Saturday 29 October The Proclaimers

2022 will see The Proclaimers heading into the recording studio to record their 12th studio album, followed by festival appearances in the summer and a 35-date UK & Ireland tour from October to December. Stopping at Plymouth Pavilions with special guest support John Bramwell. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fi re, and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem. The Proclaimers have carved out a niche for themselves in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave, and punk collide. In the process, they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island discs, David Tennant describes his fi rst track by The Proclaimers - ‘I could have chosen any and every track from this band, probably my favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs.’ Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.

Saturday 29 October Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV - and now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his fi rst UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live on October 16. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a trusty Powerpoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger. The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club. The live show will be held at The Quad Theatre at Marjon Arts Centre at 7.30pm.

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Sunday 16 October The Warrior Women Walk

thousands of women each year. So, what are you waiting for? Women as individuals, in teams, business groups and organisations are encouraged to get involved and register for an offi cial place in the Women Warrior Walk.

Local women’s charity Trevi is calling all courageous, strong women to complete their 10k Warrior Women Walk this October. This year, Trevi launches its very fi rst Warrior Women Walk. Join them on as they urge local women to come together and step out in support of those affected by domestic violence and abuse. 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 invites you to take n their warrior challenge! The Warrior Women route will take in some of Devon’s most stunning scenery. The 10k will walk you around the beautiful Burrator reservoir and rugged moorland of Sheepstor - but that’s not all - to test you that little bit further, the charity has planned fun activities to challenge you around the route to bring out the female warrior in you! Trevi hopes that the Women Warrior Walk will become a fl agship event for the charity, reaching hundreds or even

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18 - 22 October Bugsy Malone

First ever touring production comes to Plymouth

The Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed, sell-out production of Bugsy Malone is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth this month (October 18 to 22). The world-famous musical BUGSY MALONE is based on the hit 1976 movie by Alan Parker. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar®-winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a masterclass of musical comedy with one of the most joyously uplifting fi nales in musical theatre. Bugsy Malone stars a talented cast of young performers, aged between 9 and 15 as well as adult performers. Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are fl ying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun!

1-5 November Girl From the North Country

The award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from November 1 to 5. The Broadway production of Girl From The North Country has received seven Tony Award nominations including, Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical – Conor McPherson, Best Orchestrations – Simon Hale, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Mare Winningham, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jeannette Bayardelle and Best Sound Design of a Musical. The production was also nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Girl From The North Country is an uplifting and universal story about family and love which boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan. It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in a time-weathered guesthouse. Standing at a turning point in their lives, they realise nothing is what it seems. But as they search for a future, and hide from the past, they fi nd themselves facing unspoken truths about the present.

16 December to 14 January Shane Richie to star in panto!

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Theatre Royal Plymouth recently announced that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie will lead the cast in this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty as Muddles from Friday, December 16. He will be joined by Matt Terry, Ceri Dupree, Peter Piper and Stephanie McKenzie this Christmas. Shane Richie has been a regular fi xture on prime-time television and known for creating the role of the lovable Alfi e Moon in BBC One’s EastEnders. In addition to his illustrious television career, Shane has many theatre credits to his name, including the London West End and Manchester production of Grease, Boogie Nights, A Perfect Murder, Not Dead Enough and most recently has played the roles of ‘Hugo’ and ‘Loco Chanelle’ in Everybody’s Talking about Jamie in the West End and on UK tour. Shane says, “I am really looking forward to playing Muddles at The Theatre Royal Plymouth this pantomime season. Sleeping Beauty is a great story with plenty of opportunity for big laughs and slapstick jokes which will entertain the whole family. Can’t wait to see you all there!” Joining Shane is the fabulous panto dame and cabaret artist Ceri Dupree. Ceri’s portrayal of Danny La Rue in Cilla achieved acclaim and his extensive repertoire of theatre shows include Hello Dolly, Rock Hard 60s Tribute show, Hot Stuff the 70s tribute show, The Ultimate Hen Party, The Wizard of Oz and The Rocky Horror Show. Don’t get caught snoozing, book your tickets now!

For tickets:

www.theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2022-sleeping-beauty/

Pudsey Day of Morris

More than 250 Morris dancers and musicians will be pouring into Tavistock on Saturday, November 19 to perform for the 7th ‘Pudsey Day of Morris’. After a two-year break due to Covid, the colourful event, hosted by Meavy based Dartmoor Border Morris see Morris friends travelling from all over the South West. With a little help from the BBC, the plucky Morris sides will be out and about collecting for the BBC’s ‘Children in Need’ appeal. Morris dancing might well be centuries old, and no one really knows how or why it started, but it’s a popular past time with folk who like to keep fi t and are not afraid to make a fool of themselves. Dancing to live music is good for the heart, soul and mind whether you are the dancer or a musician. Dartmoor Border Morris have organised six ‘Pudsey Day of Morris’ and have, to date, collected around £9,000 for the BBC Children in Need appeal. The day will obviously will start around 10am with three different dance spots in and around Tavistock market. Each hour, there will be two Morris groups performing in all three dance spots, then on the hour, they will stop for a rest, then get replaced by a new Morris group. The event will run through ‘till 4pm, where everyone will retire to the Stannary Arms in King Street, for a well earned rest and a proper Morris music session. All the visiting Morris groups would love members of the public to turn up and support the great cause, but not only that, they would love people actually ‘have a go’. During the day people actually ‘have a go’. During the day there will be plenty of opportunities to not there will be plenty of opportunities to not just stand and watch, but to pick up a stick just stand and watch, but to pick up a stick and get shown an easy dance. Likewise, and get shown an easy dance. Likewise, members of the public can come & have a go joining in the music session. It’s all free to go joining in the music session. It’s all free to attend and join in! Just a small contribution into the buckets for the BBC Children in Need appeal. Meavy based Dartmoor Border Morris have been running for some 21 years and meet every Wednesday in Meavy Parish Hall from 7.30pm throughout the winter, then dance out at various pubs across Dartmoor during the summer. They dance in the traditional Border style, wearing tatter jackets refl ecting the wonderful colours of Dartmoor. Visit www.dartmoorbordermorris.com

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4 December Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s next blockbuster

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir are staging their blockbuster on Sunday, December 4 at 7.30pm in Plymouth Guildhall with a performance of Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus. Based on fact both ancient and more recent, the plot and back story are as enthralling as anything that you will see on the big screen. Handel’s music depicts the changing moods of the Jewish people as their fortunes vary from dejection to jubilation. With victory achieved the chorus sing two of the most well-known pieces ‘See, the conqu’ring hero comes’ and ‘Sing unto God’ before an ending where peace is fi nally restored. The choir are delighted to be welcoming four fi rst class soloists: Natalie Montakhab (Soprano), Kate Symonds-Joy (Mezzo-Soprano), Greg Tassell (Tenor) and James Cleverton (Baritone). Natalie is a former fi nalist of the Handel Singing Competition, a major annual international singing event.

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Until 17 November As Heath Flowers Bloom exhibition launches

A photography exhibition devoted to the paths and rivers of Dartmoor is being held at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown, . The exhibition As Heath Flowers Bloom features work by Jake Tebbutt, a photographer working in and around the South West of England currently studying for a BA (hons) in Photography at the University of Plymouth. Tracing the rivers, woods, valleys and moorland that make the National Park, As Heath Flowers Bloom is a photographic exploration of the landscape. Working in collaboration with the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project, and the farmers who help manage this environment, Jake’s study follows the routes often used by those seeking to protect the area, nurturing it for future generations. Rebecca Martin, Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Visitor Services Manager, said: Open to all!‘We’re delighted to be putting on this exhibition and showcasing Jake’s work. Many people will know Dartmoor for its tors but its rivers, woods and valleys are equally as fascinating and have their own stories to tell. ‘At the same time people can browse our retail range and pick up books, guides, leafl ets, or gifts - many of which are sourced locally. Visiting our exhibitions helps support locally-based artists as does buying local, and we look forward to welcoming people.’

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DIARY DATES

October 8 Get your dancing shoes on for Dartmoor Zoological Society’s Charity Ball

Following on from the roaring success of its fi rst ever, sell-out charity ball, the 2022 event is being staged at Boringdon Park Golf Club.Raising vital funds for DZS, the evening will be hosted by the entertaining BBC South West presenter, David FitzGerald, and include red carpet drinks reception, three-course dinner, charity auction and raffl e and live music from Joey The Lips. To book tickets visit bit.ly/DZSCharityBall2022

October 9 St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth Tour de Moor cycling event.

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.

October 28, 29 and 30 Craft and Art Fair

Browse a range of high quality, affordable art and craft works in a variety of media at Walkhampton Memorial Hall, PL20 6JX. Friday to Sunday 10:30am to 5pm. Free entry, refreshments and raffl e available. Proceeds for the village hall and Walkhampton church. Enquiries to Isobel Parris on 01822 855041 or parris67@btinternet. com

December 3 Christmas with Phoenix Chorale

Enjoy a choral medley of music for Christmas with carols old and new, works by Eric Whitacre, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg, Billy Joel and rounded off with Handel’s rousing Hallelujah Chorus. 7.30pm at

St Peter and The Holy Apostles, Plymouth, PL1 5EG. For details visit plymouthphoenixchorale.org

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September 30 The Jersey Boy Quartet

October 8 Sausage and Beer Festival

October 29 Halloween Party

November 26 Pink here

December 4 Christmas Fayre and tree lighting

The popular coffee mornings are on the fi rst Saturday of each month from 10.30am until 1pm. October’s coffee morning on Saturday, October 1 will also double up as Shaugh Prior Apple Day, where you can come and get your apples crushed so bring along your fruit and containers and sign-up for a free tree which has been organised by the Climate Change group. This will also be the very fi rst of our monthly Country Markets with stallholders selling a fantastic array of local produce.

November 26

It might seem like a long way off but the annual Christmas market will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 10am until 2pm, so get it in your diaries and on your calendar now! Last year’s event was a great success with stall holders offering a huge variety of affordable, creative gifts and goodies.

December 2

Another date for your diary is a Christmas carols, mince pies and mulled wine evening on Friday, December 2 from 7.30pm. The Food Lovers Club is held at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month. This is a very informal event where you just bring a plate of food and a bottle of something to share and meet up with new people. For further information contact Liz Nicholls on 07903 912111 or Viv Jenkins on 07876 572120. Thanks to the Jubilee weekend, a regular Village Hall Social Night was established and is held on the last Tuesday of each month. On Tuesday, November 29 the hall will screen the England v Wales World Cup match. The hall also hosts a popular twice weekly playgroup during term time and also a Bottoms Up fi tness class at midday on a Wednesday. The hall has a website - www.shaughpriorvillagehall.co.uk - where there is a host of information.

MOOR’S EDGE U3A Moor’s Edge U3A is open to anyone retired or semi-retired. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Woolwell Centre at 2.30pm. Within the group there are many interest sections which cater to those who wish to sit and chat, get out and about or are creative. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/moorsedge/events to see what is planned and its Facebook page for additional photographs of what has been happening at Moor’s Edge U3A.

Diary Dates for meetings 2.30pm at the Woolwell Centre the second Tuesday of the month: October 11 Annual General Meeting and talk from Glen Bird

The Bootneck Baker. Glen has been in the fi nal selection for The Great British Baker and was reserve in 2017.

November 8 Chris Robinson will give a talk on Plymouth History.

December 13 Christmas Party

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30 September - 6 October Crimes of the Future (18)

Dir. David Cronenberg, Canada/Greece, 2022, 107 mins. Cast. Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart. Crimes of the Future is a MUBI GO fi lm Every week MUBI selects a brand new fi lm that can be seen for free in cinemas - and if that fi lm is playing with us, you can see it for free at Plymouth Arts Cinema. All with a MUBI GO subscription. For more information visit mubi.com/go

30 September - 5 October Moonage Daydream (tbc)

Dir. Brett Morgen, US, 2022, 140 mins. Moonage Daydream is an immersive cinematic experience; an audio-visual space odyssey that not only illuminates the enigmatic legacy of David Bowie, but also serves as a guide to living a fulfi lling

1 - 6 October Both Sides of the Blade (tbc)

Dir. Claire Denis, France, 2022, 116 mins, subtitled. Cast. Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin.

7 -12 October Don’t Worry Darling (tbc)

Dir. Olivia Wilde, US, 2022, 122 mins. Cast. Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles.

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Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021. At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.” “In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.” Little could Richard Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name. The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his son - Oscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat). Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware. From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth. In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a conscious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP. The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers. “There are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations” Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021. At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.” “In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.” Little could Richard Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name. The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his son - Oscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat). Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware. From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth. In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a conscious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP. The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers. “There are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations” Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021. At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.” “In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.” Little could Richard Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name. The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his son - Oscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat). Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware. From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth. In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a conscious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP. The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers. “There are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations” in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021. At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.” “In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.” set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name. The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his son - Oscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat). Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware. From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth. In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a conscious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP. The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers. “There are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”