OM Plymouth Magazine 178 March 2024

FROM THE EDITOR

ith the blossoming of daffodils, crocuses and bluebells it’s a sure reminder that Spring, ladies and gentleman, has finally sprung. The days are getting longer too, from March 17th the sun will start seeing at 7:00pm – now that is exciting. Inside this March edition of OM, we have lots of interesting editorials and some tasty recipes.

We have teamed up with Luke Foster from Man For All Seasons who gives us fantastic tips and advice to get our gardens ready for the spring. If you’re in the market for a new kitchen, then look no further than KF Kitchens, but don’t just take our word for it, take a look at their glowing reviews over on page 10.

On the cover this month we have Kitson Boyce and the wonderful team from their Totness branch. The office is going from strength to strength and they’ve just recruited an exciting new member to the firm, head to page 20 to meet the team.

The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day. Learn about what the campaign theme #inspireinclusion means for women in 2024. We also hear from a local female business owner about their experience in the industry and their advice for future female business owners.

A huge thank you to Pennywell Farm for offering 5 VIP tickets, £5 spend in the gift shop for each child and more!!

I hope you have a lovely month

Abigail

abigail Jones

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Home & Garden

Home remodelling ideas to help make the most out of your space this Spring with gardening tips from Man for All Seasons

If you can’t buy, renovate! Giving your home a makeover can mean more than just the furnishings and a lick of paint. In order to make the most of the space or increase the value of your property, it might be worth thinking about doing some renovating. We renovate our homes and gardens to make the most out of the space and to be able to enjoy them for years to come. We also self-consciously update our homes to improve the market value of the property when it comes to selling down the line. Spending that little bit of extra money and time on things that are built to last will save you more money in the long run.

exterIor

Starting with the exterior of your home is a great way to increase curb appeal and can make a huge difference to the overall look of your home. cleaning or re-painting your windows and doors will help to bring them back to life again and make your home more welcoming.

tired or broken doors and windows can make the whole house feel neglected,

they also let in more drafts causing your energy bills to increase. think about attaching draft excluders or updating your letterbox to ensure heat isn’t escaping from your home.

garages can feel very cluttered very quickly, even the garage door itself can take up that much-needed space. 247 Garage Doors have a unique solution with their electric roller garage doors. Fully fitted, insulated and with 24 colours available to choose from, these garage doors are the space-saving items of the future.

a well installed driveway will add to the value of your property while making it look polished and clean. EVG Landscapes Ltd, offer a full range of surfacing solutions and ground maintenance for driveway installations and repairs with a wide variety of patterns, colours and materials.

InterIor

if you can’t decide on which room to renovate, we would always

recommend doing the kitchen to make the biggest impact on the overall look of the house and on your lifestyle. We spend a large amount of time in the kitchen, it’s where we cook, entertain, socialise and gather for meals so it’s important to get it right. however, if you are renovating to sell, the kitchen may not be the place to spend your money as everybody’s tastes are different and the new owners may end up ripping it out anyway.

KF Kitchens strive to create your perfect dream kitchen with excellent customer service and flawless results. By using established brands such as nolte, Simply Burbidge and kitchen makers, they can offer both modern and minimalist kitchens as well as classic and timeless.

open-plan living has been popular for many years and there are no signs of this slowing down. allowing yourself room within your home to relax and enjoy whatever you like doing is what a home is all about but

having the space to do this is often challenging. Knocking down a few walls will transform your living space whilst increasing the asking price when it comes to selling. Taking down the kitchen wall into the living room or dining area is a popular option to start with.

Kitchens were never supposed to be sociable spaces however, as time has moved on, we are entertaining more, cooking more food at home and using the kitchen space for more than just preparing food. We don’t recommend knocking down any walls before seeking structural advice first!

Flooring obviously runs through your whole home and although it’s not technically a statement piece, it can make a huge impact when it has been refreshed. Even just giving it a good old clean will help to bring light into the room and make the floors feel new again. Herringbone and seagrass flooring are very popular at the moment as we are picking out neutral colours and natural materials. It also provides a base if you then wanted to add a splash of colour to the room. Russells Flooring, based in Plymouth, has a high quality flooring at competitive prices ranging from vinyls, wood and laminate, LTV and carpets.

Extensions and conservatories are a costly decision however, they can increase the asking price of your property by 7%! Adding more natural light into your home instantly creates space and opens the room up. Extensions with Velux windows and bifolding doors will help to flood the rest of the room in daylight whilst making you feel even closer to the outside world.

When it comes to selling or renting your property, Tech Surveys can aid you in making sure you have an upto-date EPC, as well as Legionella risk assessment. They can also supply you with floor plans available in full colour, black and white or 3D from as little as £30 for a standard 2D B&W plan of a 1–4-bedroom house.

Garden

It’s all systems go in the garden in March. Whether you’re a novice gardener or have your own veg patch, we enlisted the help from expert Luke Foster from Man for All Seasons, to give us the best tips to get our gardens spring ready.

Please can you give 3 top tips on getting the garden ready for spring?

Clean up and prepare: Weeding the borders, pressure cleaning that patio, painting the fence – all remedial jobs that can be done on sunnier, warmer days. Give the lawn a rake to remove leaves, thatch and moss. A feed will always perk things up too. Use a border fork or three pronged hoe to loosely break up the soil in borders this will prevent a build up of pests and diseases but will also allow for compost and mulch to be added for feeding.

Prune and trim: Pruning is essential to promote new growth and flowering in many plants. Remove any dead, diseased or dying branches first and then shape shrubs and trees. Removing a third of the existing growth is a good rule of thumb if you are unsure. It is the best time to lift and divide perennials – also to cut back any that have overwintered. Youll be surprised at how much new growth will be emerging below the undergrowth. Remember though – not all plants should be pruned in Spring so do check if you are unsure.

Plan and plant: its time to get sowing for the year ahead. You can also plan a redesign of your garden as its often nice to get outside as the weather improves. Think about what hasn’t worked previously and look at what can be moved around. Garden centres and nurseries become much better stocked in March / April so have a look around for what offers you can grab.

What are the best seeds to sow this March?

Annual summer bedding can be sown in March under cover.

Summer bedding will provide your garden an abundance of colour and interest through to the autumn. Living in Plymouth – with the higher winds it is important to consider our summer storms so choose hardier varieties such as Calendula, Nasturtium, Cornflower, Cosmos, Snapdragon and Alyssum. All require a well drained sunny position.

If you had to give a budgetfriendly garden design to transform an outdoor space, what would you suggest?

Keep it simple by selecting 2-3 materials and using them consistently throughout your garden. Make use of existing features, as adjusting heights can raise costs. Check out deals at local builder’s merchants. Plants are key for transforming any garden when chosen wisely. Design should suit the size and meet the client’s needs, considering the basics: who, when, what, where, and why. This approach ensures a lasting design that satisfies various criteria.

KF KITCHEN’S: WHAT THREE WORDS

KF Kitchen pride themselves on their feedback. They asked some recent “reviewers” what 3 words they would use to describe their kitchen experience. Here they are with their accompanying kind words and real life pictures.

I wanted a ‘one-stop’ kitchen company as i had some building work to be done and I didn’t want to be organising builders, electricians, plumbers, etc myself. And that’s exactly what KF did for me – all the tradesmen came and went at the right time and there were no delays in getting the job done. kF said: 2 weeks for the builders followed by 1 week for the fitters, and that is exactly what happened. the kitchen installers did a great job fitting cabinets and shelving around an awkward sloping ceiling and window. I would certainly recommend KF kitchens to anyone.

Simon from peverell, plymouth;

Modern, Space, Warmth

i am 3 months into my new kitchen now and i am very happy with it. it is such a transformation from the previous one, fatigued 1990s, that i often find myself saying ‘wow’ each time I walk

into the new one. i chose Burbidge classic with colours: putty and Baltic green. Many hours were spent in the KF showrooms making sure we got the design just right and great advice was given by the expert KF team.

Professional, Seamless, Fun

Fabulous service from start to finish and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend KF Kitchens. nathan and Derinda made the whole process of choosing fixtures and fittings fun and stress free, nothing was too much trouble and nothing was rushed. that same attention to detail was adopted by the team of fitters, the whole process has been enjoyable and i have a fabulous kitchen for our first Christmas in our new home. I only wish they did bathrooms too as that’s our next project. Well done and thank you all.

mr & mrs Burkat;

David & Alison;

Stunning, Sleek, Bright

If you’re looking at having a new kitchen, look no further than KF Kitchens! From the beginning to end, we were patiently guided

and given time to think things through. Nathan’s design was practical and met all our requirements, and Derinda helped us think through the colour choices. It was such a relief to have their expertise in project managing the whole process! All the workmen were keen to do a good job, and took a real pride in their work. They communicated clearly with us and kept us informed of when things would happen. The fact that many of them have worked with KF for many years speaks volumes - it really is a team effort. The transformation is amazing and we love spending time in our new kitchen. We look forward to many years of using it. Thank you Nathan, Derinda and Connor!

Mr H from Plymstock;

Impeccable, Excellent, Seamless & Professional

If you’re in the market for a new kitchen, stop your search at KF Kitchens. My experience was unparalleled, defined by ease and Nathan’s exceptional guidance. Nathan’s enthusiasm for kitchen design is palpable – he’s not just working on a project; he’s crafting a masterpiece tailored for you. Throughout our consultations, he was transparent and brimming with innovative ideas, some of which came to him in dreams – a testament to his dedication.

The magic of KF Kitchens lies in their impeccable organization. After selecting my preferences, Nathan orchestrated the entire process. He coordinated with a team of skilled professionals who, like a well-oiled machine, transformed my space without requiring any oversight from me. The level of craftsmanship and professionalism was evident in every detail.

Thanks to KF Kitchens, I was able to embark on what could have been a daunting project with complete peace of mind. The end result is not just a new kitchen, but a hub of my home where every corner reflects perfection and care.

I’m immensely grateful to Nathan and the team. Their work deserves more than just a recommendation; it deserves applause. A massive thank you to all involved for exceeding my expectations.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 8th is a day that belongs to all women, everywhere. International Women’s Day highlights how women all over the world have fought, and still fight, for gender equality.

The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign theme is #InspireInclusion. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can inspire others to understand why women’s inclusion is important, the sense of belonging and empowerment.

currently, women face inequality and bias in all parts of their lives and the workplace is no different. inequality is even higher in women of colour, trans women, and women of marginalised groups. the coronavirus pandemic highlighted how disproportionately women are affected in the workplace. in 2020 alone, women globally lost $8 billion in income. Reports by Oxfam International showed that in the first year of the pandemic more than 64 million women lost their jobs, that’s around 5% of total jobs held by women. By comparison, only 3.9% of men’s jobs were lost in the same period. globally women make up 70% of the health and social care workforce, this sector includes essential but lowwage jobs.

in 2023 women are still being passed over for high-paid roles and are still overrepresented in many low-wage roles, such as waitressing, childcare, and housekeeping.

During the pandemic two of the main reasons that millions of women had to leave their jobs was the lack of childcare available and because the roles they held were the highest casualties of lockdowns. currently, mothers are three times more likely to be responsible for the majority of housework and child care than fathers. Women are also twice as likely to worry about their work performance being judged negatively by employers because of their caregiving responsibilities.

in the last few years, women have made significant gains in representation in the workplace but research shows that bias still contributes to women being passed over for jobs and promotions. it’s clear that we still have a long way to go, so in 2024 we need to campaign even louder. employers and the government need to actively do more to break the bias women face in the workplace. 2024 needs to

see the beginning of more options for women to retrain for higher paid job roles in all job sectors and companies need to offer more flexibility for women with families. companies need to take women’s experiences in the workplace more seriously.

over 60 percent of women state they have faced micro-aggression at work but fewer than half report this behaviour because they are afraid of being labelled emotional or judged incapable. companies need to educate staff members, including senior management, on appropriate behaviour and language to ensure that women do not face negative bias in their workplace.

this international Women’s Day you can join the #inspireinclusion campaign and help forge a better and more inclusive world. as women, we need to come together and actively challenge any bias we encounter. Don’t be afraid to call out inequality when you see it, awareness and education are the key pillars to ensuring that we end gender bias. For the whole of march why not use your social media platforms to celebrate the women in your life, share their achievements, tell them how proud you are of them, be their biggest fan. never forget we are stronger together and by working together we will end inequality for all women!

Information regarding International Woman’s Day and how to join the challenge can be found at

www.internationalwomensday.com

Did you know that there are only 9 female CEO’s in the FTSE 100* (Financial Times Stock Exchange). None are women of colour. There are only 6% of women in the FTSE 350.

*Updated stats from August 2023

Information regarding International Woman’s Day and how to join the challenge can be found at

www.internationalwomensday.com

Ultracardiac - sarah gUndry -

Tell us a little bit about yourselves and your business. After a background in commercial banking, myself and my co director set up Ultracardiac after spotting an opportunity in the market for a more streamlined process for patients. We recognised the need for a community based service, keeping patients out of acute settings and receiving diagnostic services in familiar surroundings closer to home. We also solved the issues of visibility of results between clinicians in a care pathway, eliminating the need for repeat scans saving patients time, and the NHS money.

Have you noticed any bias being a female business owner?

No, I don’t. In fact the majority of the business heads that I deal with within Healthcare are women. Never found it being an issue. In my previous role in banking it was definitely a “man’s world” but I found there were distinct advantages to being a women in that field being able to apply traditionally softer more female traits such as empathy and rapport building.

Have you noticed any positive changes to the way the world views female business owners?

Gender shouldn’t come into the discussion – just whether an individual is performing and delivering. Women are definitely gaining in confidence to claim the right to the top position….but there is almost a gender bias against men – it’s ok to have “women in business” events, but there would be outrage if there were “men only” functions.

What would you say to a female reader who may be keen to start their own business?

Do it!! It’s tough…really really tough, but that’s the same for men and women!! Be prepared for a phenomenal amount of hard work, sacrifice, risk, exhaustion and stress unlike you have ever felt before….however the pride and sense of achievement when you taste the success you’ve given EVERYTHING to is incredible. I am a more confident determined tenacious woman because of and in spite of my business. Wouldn’t change it for the world!

What’s on

Mothers go free: dartMoor zoo

dartmoor zoo, sparkwell

9th - 10th March

this mother’s Day, we’re offering mums FRee admission to Dartmoor zoo. if you’re looking for a memorable day out, bring your troop along for some fun and fresh air, explore our 33-acre site and learn more about our incredible mothers.

WondergloW light trail

dartington hall gardens, totnes 8th March - 13th april

MarCh 2024

South Devon

life of Pi

theatre royal, Plymouth 5th - 9th March

the Mansion, saltash

friday 8th March

the BSo’s teatime trio is delighted to host this dementia-friendly cake concert, performing well-known classics for all to enjoy with a piece of cake, a hot drink and good company! all are welcome, whether living in the community or in residential settings to this relaxed concert, in which you may come and go as you wish.

the Wizard of oz

theatre royal, Plymouth 26th - 30th March

the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to plymouth. this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.

experience wonderland like never before. Begin this visual journey through lewis carroll’s whimsical tale, alice’s adventures in Wonderland. enter magical forests of butterflies, marvel at floating keys and spot the Cheshire Cat.

PlyMouth briCk festival

Plymouth life Centre, Plymouth sunday 17th March

the Brick Festival events are a celebration of all things lego. With lots to see and do including live speed building competitions, activities, building areas, traders selling bricks and sets and much more. please book your tickets in advance.

Mother’s day afternoon tea

fishbone restaurant, future inn

saturday 9th March

Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, homemade scones, cakes and sweet treats, unlimited servings of tea or coffee, plus a glass of prosecco.

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best new play, and three tony awards! after an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

steel brew Co, royal William yard saturday 23rd March

get ready to groove to the rhythm and unleash your inner 90’s rockstar at the most tubular event of the year! Join us for a night that’s all that and a bag of chips, as we rewind the clock to the golden era of the ‘90s.

CirCus of horrors: dr haze’s Cabaret of Curiosities

Plymouth Pavilions

thursday 14th March

this Fangtastic new show is set to blow your mind with an amazing set, stellar lights, special effects & of course Beautifully Bizarre circus acts,a sinister story and the darkest of magic all performed to an original Rock score.

bso deMentia friendly tea & Cake ConCert

heyday’s baCk to the 90’s Party

Mother’s Day Gifts

We have created a list of our favourite gifting ideas to help treat your Mum to the Mother’s Day she deserves - Sunday 10th March 2024

Flowers, chocolates and a big dose of appreciation are just what the doctor ordered this Mother’s Day. We have found some brilliant gifting ideas to spoil your mum rotten this year!

HANDMADE GIFTS

There is nothing more special than a handmade gift made with love. I have found some brilliant ideas that you can create at home with very little skill involved. Simply search the for the method online and have a bit of fun whilst making them!

• Bath Bombs

• Scented soap

• Essential oil scented candle

• Custom Tea Blends

Paint a piece of pottery for her

GIFT CARDS

When I say gift cards, I don’t mean a £10 gift card taken off the shelf at a supermarket. Have a think about the shops that your mum likes, the products she loves to use or something she has always wanted to do. You can get gift vouchers or gift experiences for just about anything nowadays! You can even get gift vouchers for her favourite local restaurant.

SWEET TREATS

A box of gooey brownies or pink iced cupcakes are a great way to show your mum some love this Mother’s Day. (Unless she is on a strict diet of course) We have so many independent bakeries in Plymouth to choose from including; Yield Bakery, Mila’s Bakery, Jacka Bakery, Mrs Browns, Flapjackery, Early Bird, Lulu’s Bakery, The Rise Bakery and The

Conscious Candy Co. to name just a few.

FLOWERS

A beautiful bouquet is enough to brighten up anyone’s day and is the perfect accompaniment to your chosen gift or card. Head to your local florist and grab either a premade bouquet or, in most florists you are able to pick and choose which flowers you’d like in the arrangement. With a lot of online florists, you can choose an exact delivery day, this means the flowers won’t have to be kept in hiding until the day and they will stay fresher for longer.

Mother’s Day can be an exceptionally saddening day for those who have lost their mums. Adding some gorgeous fresh flowers to her grave or perhaps an artificial flower wreath to withstand the windy coast is a lovely heart warming gesture.

RNLI CELEBRATES 200 YEAR ANNIVERARY AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD WITH A BIG BIRTHDAY BASH

To mark the magnificent milestone of the RNLI’s 200th year, a day of celebrations will take place at Royal William Yard on Sunday 3rd March (10am-3pm). The waterfront destination will host a jam-packed day of free activities, including the chance to climb aboard lifeboats in the marina, watch daring demonstrations, enjoy sea shanty performances, and discover the remarkable history of the RNLI during its anniversary year.

Four Rnli lifeboats, including the Severn class all-weather lifeboat – the largest in the fleet – will be moored in Royal William Yard Marina, which will be the backdrop for live sea rescue demonstrations. The lifeboats and their crew will welcome visitors on board throughout the day, before the flotilla sets sail for a procession –accompanied by a rescue helicopter - across the hoe to close the event.

Adding to the party atmosphere, live music will come courtesy of shanty band, the Tavy Tars, performing songs from the sea. The event will provide plenty of entertainment for all, while also raising funds to help support the work of the Rnli and its 238 lifeboat stations and 242 lifeguard protected beaches.

Family fun

as well as all the action on the water, the RNLI team will provide information and entertainment back on dry land with the RNLI fundraising team, RNLI shop, Water Safety Team, Coastguard Rescue Team, and Dartmoor Search and Rescue all in attendance. at the Rnli stall, children can have fun trying on lifeboat crew uniforms, with

custom-made Helly Hansen kids’ kits. Families can get involved in a RNLIthemed interactive trail, exploring Royal William Yard to uncover fascinating facts about the charity and delve into its remarkable history. Plymouth was one of the first places on the coast of great Britain to have a lifeboat, and has played a pivotal role since the Rnli was founded in 1824.

Live event schedule

• 10am-2:45pm – Severn, atlantic 85 and two tyne class lifeboats will be open to the public to board

and explore, making the perfect activity in between the other live events below:

• 10:30-11 am – tavy tars shanty group performance

• 11:30-12:30 pm – man overboard recovery demonstration

• 12:30-1 pm – tavy tars shanty group performance

• 1:30-2:45 pm – event, activities and final performance from the tavy tars on the green

• 3 pm – all lifeboats depart Royal William Yard and will be joined by a Rescue 924 helicopter for a procession across the hoe foreshore.

Make a day of it

With activity unfolding site-wide, visitors can make a day of it and enjoy Royal William Yard’s popular monthly Good Food & Draft Market, taking place alongside the RNLI’s big birthday bash. The market will run from 10am-3pm on the Green and showcase the region’s best producers and artisans, with food, drink and treats aplenty.

Making it even easier to enjoy the day of celebrations, there will be a free dedicated shuttle bus service running in a loop from the City Centre to Royal William Yard and back every half hour. the hop-on hop-off service has two pick-up points in town and runs from 10am to 3:30pm.

Kitson Boyce

Following the successful merger, Kitson Boyce is continuing to strengthen its presence in Totnes with a fantastic team of legal professionals.

Following the recent merger of Kitsons and Boyce Hatton in October 2023, Kitson Boyce is continuing to strengthen its presence in Totnes with key appointments in its teams, benefitting its clients across the South Hams area.

Kitson Boyce’s Totnes office in Brunel House on Station Road is nestled in the heart of the town centre.

The firm offers an expanded range of services including residential conveyancing, commercial property, wills, probate, family and divorce law.

Kitsons and Boyce Hatton merged on 1st October 2023 to become Kitson Boyce. The firm now has offices in Totnes, Torquay, Plymouth and Exeter.

The firm currently has a broad range of legal professionals working from its Totnes office. These Include:

Lauren Jeffrey – Solicitor, Residential Property

Matthew Bryant – Partner, Commercial Property

Charlie Siegle – Partner, Private Client

kate Barton – Partner, Family

Kyle Rich – Trainee Solicitor (qualifying 1st March 2024), Employment and Corporate

Sarah Watson – Totnes Office Manager & Residential Property Legal Assistant

Sophie Carruthers - Chartered Legal Executive, Residential Conveyancing

Suzanne Broughton - Chartered Legal Executive, Commercial Property

Cheryl Baxter - Partner, Commercial Property

Kitson Boyce recently welcomed Residential Property specialist, Lauren Jeffrey, to its growing Property team in the firm’s Totnes office. Lauren’s focus is on growing the firm’s Residential Property offering in the Totnes area, advising individuals across the region on all residential conveyancing matters including sales and purchases, both leasehold and freehold, remortgages, transfers of equity and shared ownership matters.

Commenting on her recent appointment, Lauren said: “It’s a very exciting time to be joining Kitson Boyce and I’ve already developed

some wonderful relationships with clients and agents in Totnes who value a personable and proactive conveyancing service. I’m looking forward to strengthening the range of services provided by the team, bringing new clients on board, and ultimately helping add to Kitson Boyce’s reputation as a leading provider in legal guidance and client satisfaction.”

Following the firm’s recent merger, Matthew Bryant, Partner in Kitson Boyce’s Commercial Property team is championing the development of the firm’s Totnes office and has big plans for 2024. Matthew expresses excitement over the enhanced services the firm now offers its clients from its central Totnes office, including residential conveyancing, commercial property, private client work and family law.

“Expanding our range of legal services and offering to clients in Totnes and the surrounding area has always been part of our strategic ambition. With the success of our recent merger and current recruitment drive, we’re looking for major growth of our firm in the region,” said Matthew.

“We are absolutely delighted to have welcomed Lauren recently whose experience builds on the extensive team capabilities we already have across the region. She is already making a fantastic impact within our residential conveyancing team and with our clients and contacts within the Totnes business community. Lauren’s appointment further cements Kitson Boyce’s growing presence in the South Hams market and grants access to a full range of legal services to support both existing and new clients in the area,” he added.

The services which the Totnes branch offer are;

• Residential conveyancing

• Commercial Property

• Wills and Estate Planning

• Probate

• Family and Divorce

The merger combines over 250 years of legal excellence and builds upon the firms’ histories of delivering outstanding client service and trusted advice to companies and individuals across the South West.

At the core of the new firm’s identity

lies an unwavering dedication to people, with both Kitsons and Boyce Hatton taking great pride in the calibre of employees, the excellence of their legal advice, and their shared reputation for outstanding client service.

Kate Barton, Partner in Kitson Boyce’s Family team said: “The merger represents an exciting opportunity to propel our firm to new heights, and reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our shared vision is clear: to build a stronger organisation that benefits not only our valued clients but also offers unparalleled growth prospects for our talented team. Together, we will be better equipped to navigate the evolving legal landscape, and offer an even higher level of service and expertise.”

Kitson Boyce’s Totnes office is based at Brunel House, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HW. There are various events in the pipeline for the year ahead including exhibiting at the Totnes Show on Sunday 28th July 2024.

To discover more about Kitson Boyce, the legal services they offer and to keep up to date with all their latest news and events, please visit: www. kitsonboyce.co.uk.

Lauren Jeffrey - Solicitor, Residential Property

Matthew Bryant - Partner, Commercial Property

Kate Barton - Partner, Family

guide

editors guide to the latest and upcoming releases...

kung Fu panDa 4

Starring - Jack Black, Viola Davis, Awkwafina

after being selected to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of peace, po (Black) must train a new warrior. however, a powerful shape-shifting sorceress (Davis) has her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom and plans to re-summon all the master villains. po teams up with a quick-witted corsac fox and discovers heroes in the most unexpected places.

Released: March 8th

Ricky Stanicky

Starring - Zac Efron, John Cena, Andrew Santino

this comedy follows three best friends who, twenty years ago, created a fake person to take the blame of a failed prank. Still using this alibi to get out of every uncomfortable situation in life, the girlfriends and wives want to meet the illusive Ricky Stanicky (cena). But little do they know, the guys have hired an out-of-work actor.

Released: March 7th

imaginaRy

Starring - DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Betty Buckley

Jessica (Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her own family, when her youngest stepdaughter finds a stuffed bear in the basement. Forming an eerie attachment to the bear named chauncey, alice begins to playing games with the bear which turn sinister, Jessica soon realises that chauncey is much more that the stuffed toy they believed him to be.

Released: March 8th

Dune: paRt tWo

Starring - Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

on the warpath of revenge, paul atreides (chalamet) reunites with chani (zendaya) to seek out the conspirators who destroyed his family. Doing what he can to prevent the terrible future only he can foresee, paul faces the choice between the love of his life or the fate of the known universe.

Released: March 1st

Spaceman

Starring - Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Paul Dano

Jakub procházka (Sandler), an orphan who was raised in the Czech countryside, has become the country’s first astronaut. When a dangerous solo mission to Venus is just too good to pass up, procházka only realises that the marriage he left behind may not be waiting for his return. Desperate to return he is helped by a mysterious ancient creature hiding in his ship.

Released: March 1st

GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEw EMPIrE

The fearsome Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal undiscovered threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. Diving deeper into the origins of these Titans and the mysteries of skull Island.

Released: March 29th

rOAD HOUsE

A remake of the Patrick swayze 1989 version, Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Dalton, an ex-UFC middleweight fighter who ends up working as a bouncer at a rowdy bar in the Florida Keys, only to discover that this paradise isn’t all it seems.

Released: March 21st

ArTHUr THE KING

based on an incredible true story, Mikael Lindnord (wahlberg) is the captain of an adventure racing team. On the gruelling 435 mile race, the team befriend a wounded stray dog who accompanies them on the 10 day event. After naming him Arthur the King, he leads the way to an unforgettable adventure.

Released: March 15th

THE AMErICAN sOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGrOEs

Enjoy this comedy as it follows a young man, Aren (smith), as he is recruited into a secret society of magical black people, who dedicate their lives to making white people’s lives easier. He then begins to question the value of using supernatural advances to do the very thing he’s felt obligated to do his whole life.

Released: March 15th

DAMsEL

Millie bobby brown stars as Elodie in this action,

only to find that the

use her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Elodie must use her wits and will to survive the fire-breathing dragon as she’s thrown into a cave with no escape.

Released: March 8th

GHOsTbUsTErs: FrOZEN EMPIrE

Ghostbusters new and old much join forces, when an ancient artifact is discovered and unleashes an evil force. They must band together to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. who you gonna call?

Released: March 22nd

fantasy, adventure film. The dutiful damsel is betrothed to a handsome prince,

royal family plan to

Starring - Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Rachel House

Starring - Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor

Starring - Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard

Starring - Justice Smith, Aaron Coleman, Gillian Vigman

Starring - Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett

Starring - Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu

BARS & COCKTAIL

the treasury

annabel’s

le Vignoble

the Slug and lettuce

the Refectory

SeedSip

Seco lounge

the Blues Bar & grill

Barbican Botanics gin

the Bottling plant

honky tonk

Brewdog

ocean View

catherine Street, plymouth

Vauxhall Street, plymouth

Royal William yard, plymouth

Berkeley Square, plymouth

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ASIAN RESTURANTS

Buffet

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nibana

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mombay Brasserie

ganges and gurkha

himalayan Spice

papa Raj

the thai house

Bengal Flavour

Wagamama

kuku Sushi & Robata

kyowa

B-Bar

Royal

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PUB FOOD

Rose and crown

the imperial

the Boringdon arms

the three crowns

the chaddlewood

the elburton inn

the Fishermans arms

the Jack Rabbit

the miners arms

the Royal oak

the Ship inn

the Ship

the george inn

the navy inn

the odd Wheel

the mussel inn

the treby arms

the Waterfront eddystone inn turtley corn mill

the harbour

Rockfish

Seafood & pasta Bar

the Village Restaurant

harbourside

the Boathouse

plym Fish Bar

Kingfisher

atlantic Fryers

platters

Fishbone Restaurant

pier masters house

the hook & line

tilt

the artillery tower

the greedy goose

Rock Salt

Salumi

the Fig tree @ 36

Quay 33

St elizabeth’s house

Barbican Steakhouse

Barbican kitchen

Fusion Restaurant

Jolly Jacks

Steve’s Brasserie

the Bridge miller & carter

the Dock

the Foxhound inn

cosmic kitchen

hub

manuka plymouth

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LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

market Street, yealmpton

28 Western Road, ivybridge

Boringdon terrace, plymstock

11 the parade, plymouth

100 glen Road, plympton

221 elburton Road, plymstock

31 lambhay St, plymouth

8-9 howeston Road, plymouth

hemerdon ln, plympton

meavy, yelverton

noss mayo, South Devon

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21 Sutton harbour, plymouth

3 Sutton harbour, plymouth

10 Quay Rd, plymouth

32 Southside St, plymouth

35 Southside St, plymouth

2-4 commercial Wharf, plymouth

11 St Stephen Rd, plymouth

6 glen Rd, plymouth

58 Faringdon Rd, plymouth

12 the Barbican, plymouth

1 William prance Rd, plymouth

12-13 madeira Rd, plymouth

Royal William yard, plymouth

68 ebrington St, plymouth

Durnford Street, plymouth

Finewell Street, plymouth

31 Stonehouse Street, plymouth

18 millbay Road, plymouth

36 admiralty Street, plymouth

33 Southside Street, plymouth

longbrook Street, plymouth

61 notte St, plymouth

60 Southside St, plymouth

50 exeter St, plymouth Richmond Walk, plymouth

new continental, millbay Road

55 Shaw Way, plymouth

Sutton Wharf, plymouth

king point marina, plymouth

kingsbridge Road, Brixton

Sir John hawkins Square, plymouth

melville, Royal William yard

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SPRING TIME

Recipes

We have gathered together some delicious recipe ideas that are simple to re-create at home this Spring.

Slow-cooker Beef Stew

Serves - 4

IngredIents

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

• 3 carrots, halved and cut into chunks

• 2 bay leaves

• ½ pack thyme

• 2 tbsp tomato purée

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 beef stock cubes or stock pots

• 900g beef for braising such as skirt, cut yourself for bigger chunks or buy ready-diced

• 2 tsp cornflour (optional)

• ½ small bunch parsley, chopped

• Buttery mash, to serve (optional)

1

Fry the onion and celery in 1 tbsp oil over a low heat until they start to soften – about 5 mins. Add the carrots, bay and thyme, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker. crumble over the stock cubes or add the stock pots and stir, then season with pepper (don’t add salt as the stock may be salty).

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3

clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs.

If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like. leave to cool before freezing.

Chilli Corn & Spring Onion

Quesadilla

Serves - 2

IngredIents

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ finely chopped onion

• ½ finely chopped red chilli

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• 200g canned sweetcorn, drained

• 3 spring onions, sliced

• 1 lime, zested

• 2 large flour tortillas

• 30g cheddar, grated

• 30g mozzarella, grated

• chilli sauce, to serve (optional)

1

2

heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for 10 mins or until softened. add the chilli and ground coriander and cook for 1 min more. Stir through the sweetcorn, spring onions and lime zest. Season to taste.

pile the mixture on 1 tortilla, then top with the cheddar, mozzarella and the second tortilla. heat a frying pan over a high heat. When hot, add the quesadilla, cook for 2 mins on one side, then turn it over and cook for 1-2 mins more, or until the cheese is melted. cut into four and serve with some chilli sauce, if you like.

Simple Salmon with Spring Pasta Serves - 2

IngredIents

• drizzle of olive oil

• 2 salmon fillets, skin removed

• 2 slices prosciutto

• 200g asparagus, trimmed and cut into short lengths

• 150g pasta (we used dried egg pasta)

• 175g mixed peas and podded broad bean (frozen is fine)

• 5 tbsp mascarpone

• zest and juice ½ lemon, the rest cut into wedges

• small bunch tarragon, roughly chopped

1

Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the oil over the bottom of a large roasting tin or baking dish. Season the salmon with black pepper and a little salt, then wrap a piece of prosciutto around the middle of each fillet. Roast for 10 mins, then toss the asparagus into the oily tin and roast for 5 mins more.

Meanwhile, boil the pasta following pack instructions, adding the peas and beans 2 mins before the end of cooking. Once the vegetables and pasta are just tender, reserve a cup of the cooking water, then drain. 2 3

Remove the salmon from the tin, then add the mascarpone, pasta, 3 tbsp of the cooking water, the lemon zest and juice, and tarragon. Season to taste and toss until the pasta is covered with creamy sauce. Serve with the fish and a lemon wedge.

Rhubarb Crumble Cake

Cuts into 8 Slices IngredIents

• 250g pack of butter, softened

• 250g golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 5 large eggs

• 300g plain flour, plus 7 tbsp

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 300g rhubarb, washed, trimmed and finely sliced 1

2

3

Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and grease and line the base and sides of a deep 20cm round cake tin with a little of the butter and baking parchment. Put the butter, 250g sugar and vanilla into a big mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy with an electric whisk.

Beat in the eggs, one by one, then fold in the 300g flour and baking powder. Spoon out 85g of the batter, and stir the extra 7 tbsp flour and cinnamon into this with a cutlery knife so it becomes crumbly.

Fold the rhubarb into the rest of the cake batter and scrape into the prepared tin. Scatter over the crumble mix followed by 1 tbsp sugar. Bake for 1 hr 15 mins, until a skewer poked in comes out clean –you’ll need to lay a sheet of foil on top after an hour if the cake is browning too much. Cool for 15 mins in the tin, then finish on a wire rack.

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