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Another month, another issue of OM Magazine. Did you know, August is the last month of summer and its also National Watermelon Day on the 3rd!

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We’re enjoying time in the sun with the family, having the odd BBQ and beach walk with the dog, already dreading the autumn coming because it’s back to school for the kids (are we actually dreading it?) and back to work without a holiday to look forward to! So let’s make the most of this month!

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As always the end of summer means the British Firework Championships are on which is always a spectacular event on the Plymouth Hoe for all the family to enjoy! Bring a blanket and some chairs and relax under the colours in the sky.

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Make some long lasting memories to carry you through the winter that is inevitably around the corner, maybe go to an outdoor cinema at Mount Edgecombe or Royal William yard and enjoy the last of the summer evenings with your partner.

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Enjoy our latest issue, and enjoy the glorious sunshine while it lasts!

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Fruit & Vegetables We’ve seen oranges displayed in plastic trays, wrapped in cellophane – but is there really any need for this when oranges come with their own natural packaging? When shopping in the supermarket, leave the plastic bags and pop your fruit straight into your basket. Even better, shop at a local fruit and veg shop or farmer’s market. They create minimal waste, and if bags are required, you’ll usually be handed a paper one rather than plastic.

Composting If you enjoy gardening (or have a garden you’d like to plant up) start a compost heap. You can make as much or as little compost as you like using vegetable and fruit waste, used teabags and eggshells, as well as grass cuttings and plant prunings. This means that you really will be using up every piece of the vegetables you prepare for meals, and you get nutrient-rich, natural compost for your garden to thrive. Read more about getting started on the Plymouth Council website under their rubbish and recycling section.

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We’ve all ﬁnally come to terms with paying 5p for carrier bags when we go shopping, and already we can see the difference it’s making. It’s great to see people turning up to the supermarket with their own, re-used bags, and it’s exciting to think about the change this is already making to the environment. We’re sure that ladies will have surprised themselves with the amount of shopping they can ﬁt in their handbags when they try!

Learn more about recycling. Some households don’t recycle enough, while others are very keen and start setting aside packaging that can’t actually be recycled. It also varies councilto-council, so if you’re new to the area or move out of it, check what services are available. There is a long list of things which can be recycled, but some common mistakes are crisp packets, plastic bags, Tetra packs (drinks cartons) and cellophane – none of this can currently be recycled from homes in Plymouth.

If you still ﬁnd yourself picking up a new carrier bag each time you’re at the till, buy a bunch of fabric tote bags and keep them in convenient places – by the front door, in the car, under your desk at work, etc. You’ll always have one to hand.

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Kids Get the kids involved with recycling so that it becomes normal for them – they’ll continue to recycle for the rest of their lives if you show them how. Teach them what can go into the recycle bin, and also demonstrate how you cut down on waste. Kids tend to leave much of their food on their plate, so only cook what you think they might eat and teach them about food wastage. A useful activity to help little ones understand why it’s important to recycle is to take them on a beach-clean. Next time you go for a walk along the coast, take bags with you and encourage your kids to pick up bits of plastic and rubbish which litter British beaches, causing an eyesore for visitors and locals, and a big problem for our birds and marine life.

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THIS SUMMER! A recent survey by tourism websites, Stay In Devon and Stay In Cornwall, found that those living in the South West save the most money on holidays each year by staying close to home. It’s not surprising considering the beautiful villages and beaches we’re surrounded by, and the fact that the south-west coast of Cornwall has the only sub-tropical climate in the UK.

PERRANPORTH Perranporth is where you’ll ﬁnd beautiful, sandy dunes! When you aren’t strolling down the long stretch of beach or enjoying the waves, explore the wildlife and forget for a moment that you really are in England. For refreshment you’ll be able to waste many hours eating and drinking at The Watering Hole, which is situated right on the beach! Check out their live music schedule too. Approx. 1h, 10 min. drive from Plymouth

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We could talk about St Ives all day - there’s a reason it’s won numerous tourism awards and attracts so many famous artists. Its location makes it one of the mildest, sunniest places in the UK, which is reason enough to visit. When you’re not lounging on the golden beaches or testing the surf, the town itself has plenty to offer with lots of shops and great places to eat. There are many galleries and museums, the most famous being the Tate St Ives. Once you’ve enjoyed those, you can take a boat trip out to visit the seals! Approx. 1h, 30 min. drive from Plymouth

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Head to the tip of the Lizard and you’ll be standing on mainland England’s most southerly point. With plenty of beautiful beaches, exceptional plants and wildlife and stunning coastal walks, even the most active family will be spoilt for choice. Set up camp on the peninsula and start exploring! Kynance Cove boasts turquoise water and white sand, or head to the beach at Church Cove, Gunwalloe, where you’ll ﬁnd the church of St Winwaloe perched next to the waves. Approx. 2 hour drive from Plymouth

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There are some great hotels and stunning cottages to rent in the area, plus campsites for those keen to make the most of the outdoors and fresh, sea air. Approx. 1h, 15 min. drive from Plymouth

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When the tide is out at Polzeath the beach seems endless. This surfer’s playground is popular with families who can ﬁnd a great spot on the sand even on the busiest days. Treat yourself to lunch at one of the waterfront cafes and restaurants, and keep an eye out for wildlife, as Polzeath is a nature reserve. You might be lucky enough to spot dolphins!

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DARTMOOR Although Dartmoor is full of campsites and cottages to rent, wild camping is actively encouraged here if you stick to their simple rules and respect the environment. It’s not far from Plymouth so it’s great for kids who aren’t keen on long car journeys and, being such a huge place, you can visit time and time again and keep discovering new, stunning spots.

LOOE Looe is a great spot for a break from the city, and it’s surrounded by campsites where you can pitch up the tent or rent a caravan. Kids will love the beach, which is popular in any weather, and the windy streets are packed with shops which will leave you spoilt for choice. It’s also a great place for foodies, who can choose from a pub lunch, pancakes, fresh seafood and ﬁne dining. Even picky kids will ﬁnd something they love!

Pack picnics and search for rivers to swim in, waterfalls to listen to, tors to climb and cosy pubs for a refreshing drink. If time is an issue, save the holiday and head here for a day out instead! Approx. 30 min. drive from Plymouth to Princetown

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If you’re looking for entertainment, head here in September for the impressive Looe Music Festival, with the stage set-up right on the beach.

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PLYMOUTH’S BEST BUSINESSES Mike LeGassick has been oﬀering ﬁnancial advice for over 20 years, but he’s not your standard Independent Financial Advisor... “People either live too long or die too soon,” Mike LeGassick tells us as he explains his thinking behind his career as a Lifestyle Financial Planner. “Everything I do comes down to those two things. People either live too long, and you think “what’s wrong with living too long?” But with no money it’s not living, it’s existing. And if you die too soon or unexpectedly you could leave your family high and dry with no income coming in and everyone’s left to pick up the pieces as well as mourn.” Mike is Plymouth born-and-bred and started out working in retail when he left school. He knew someone who worked in insurance and was offered a position in the industry – 21 years and countless exams later and he’s still heavily involved with it, and he’s got a good understanding of what his clients really want. “People aren’t remotely interested in whether this fund is better than that one or if this pension is better than another. This is just industry noise. None of which really matters – they just want to know that they’re never going to run out of money and that they can get from A to B in a way that they can understand, is affordable and makes sense.”

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“All this ‘product stuff’ is subjective and revolves around opinion. Besides and more importantly, none of it revolves around the truth.The Truth about Money though is far bigger than that. The Truth about Money changes people’s lives. It revolves around one undeniable fact. A fact that no one can argue with. THAT LIFE IS NOT A REHEARSAL! Precious time is slipping away and we all know that the older we get the quicker time seems to pass us by. And then sooner than you imagined you can’t do some things anymore. Aches and pains creep in, knees and hips need replacing, you’re just worn out, knackered.

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Next stop is a wheelchair and final stop is you are dead. Time is our most precious commodity so never forget that.” This is why Mike calls himself a ‘Lifestyle’ Financial Planner, rather than a standard IFA. He works with Manning & Company, which is a team of Independent Financial Advisors based near Ivybridge. He asks his clients about their dreams and the things they’d like to do before they find they no longer can, such as round-the-world trips, taking up new hobbies and challenges they may like to attempt, all those things we have always wanted to do. Products are just tools in the box we use from time to time. Clients are only ever interested in the end result. “The good news is that everybody is living longer, and the bad news is that everybody is living longer.” Although we might now have longer to save, our money needs to last us many more years with people desiring to retire early. Time also applies to life insurance and many of us question the age at which we should start thinking about it. Most people take out insurance once they’re settled down, perhaps with a house and kids and bigger responsibilities, but this could be expensive if saving money over the long term is important. “I wish I had [set up life insurance] when I was younger and healthier because I would have saved tens of thousands of pounds and I really regret that. When we’re young, fit and healthy everyone thinks they’re immortal so why would you want life cover?”

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“I could’ve insured myself for £1 million until my desired retirement age when I was younger and it would have cost me a fraction of what it will today aged 50. Putting money aside to protect our families if the worst happens and for our golden years often means sacriﬁcing a few things. Mike believes he could have retired at the age of 45, had he known at the age of 20 what he knows now simply by going out just a little less and putting away some money a little earlier. So it seems that although we might not consider the need for a Financial Planner until we’re older, Mike has plenty of lessons for those in their twenties. One of his dreams was to write a book – and he’s done it. Due to be released next year, it brings together everything Mike has learnt over his years in business and as an advisor, working with many clients in various circumstances, and he hopes it will help others plan better and avoid

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be amazed how willing many people are to offer some pearls of wisdom because it’s nice to be asked for advice”

“It’s a book of life lessons and how your attitude plays a big part. I have learned that it’s your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude because as Henry Ford said, whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re probably right”

“If you’ve done relatively well and reached your sixties with your health intact, and the kids are off doing their own thing, they’re now where you were not so long ago - 20 and ready to take on the world. You’ve now got all the time and money, but maybe not the get up and go you had when you were 20.”

Most of us are aware that we should surround ourselves with people who help us to grow, Mike admits that he has been lucky in this department, but says that, “Some people resent success and don’t want the best for you, and these are the people you have to cut loose in your life. Listening to dogma and naysayers will only bring you down so try to mix with positive, creative people”

Mike does occasionally meet clients who have left everything far too late. “It reminds me of a cartoon I once saw where a client tells his adviser that he intends to retire on Monday, but has saved nothing and says to his adviser that this is his opportunity to become a legend!” “Part of what I do sometimes is to tell people things they don’t want to hear. But if I don’t do that I’m not doing my job properly and I’m not telling the truth. Worse than that is that I am giving them false hope. Time goes so quickly and before you know it, it’s gone.” “Some people just exist in retirement, and older people these days sometimes have to choose between heating or eating because not everyone can do both, which is a terrible set of circumstances and a horrible place to be.” Therefore, most of his clients don’t care about various funds and accounts, they just want to know if they’ll be okay when they reach their older years. “Life’s not fair in the way it works because when you leave school you’re as ﬁt as you’re ever going to be in life. You’ve got all the get up and go and the drive to do a million things, but you haven’t got the money to do any of it.” “So you get into a relationship, settle down, get married, have kids, your career’s going in the right direction, you’re now earning more money, but you’re spending more now than you were when you were younger because you’ve got a couple of kids and a mortgage.” “You get into your forties which for many is your best earning bracket and also the peak of your career, and you’ve still got a

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“Everything we ever do has a beginning and an end and the same goes for our ﬁnancial plans. People never plan to fail – they just fail to plan and I don’t imagine this will ever change.”

“For most people they never really get ahead in the game of life”

For most people they never really get ahead in the game of life

It’s tough to get your head around, but Mike believes that this is why it’s so important to plan for the future. It may mean that you’re able to do all the things you’d like to do, while continuing to live the ﬁnancially stable lifestyle that you desire.

It’s clear that Mike’s fresh, jargon-free approach to financial planning works he appeared on the list for The Times Top 250 IFAs in the UK this year, which is based on client reviews through VouchedFor.co.uk. Vouched For is the Trip Adviser for financial professionals. Many of his clients come through the website after prospective clients read what his existing clients have to say about him and the service he delivers or through word-of-mouth. Mike works hard for this recognition, and is also co-director and founder of the Plymouth Business Network which has been going for five years. It allows the 45 member businesses to network, chat and share referrals, something Mike believes is incredibly important to move your career and aspirations forward and to keep business local.

And if you don’t? “You bury your dreams and aspirations because time moves on and life gets in the way and what was once a burning ambition sadly fades to just a pipedream. Later in life that can turn to regret and you don’t want that. Mike is incredibly passionate about people getting as much as they possibly can from life and hitting the right work/ life balance, and sees his client’s lifestyles and goals without any emotional attachment. For this reason, his advice is practical, understandable and meaningful. Throughout his career he’s helped many people to realise dreams they never thought they could. For Mike? His ambitions are to travel as much as possible and write a book. He’s already achieved the latter, so we hope to see him ﬂying off to the many countries he hopes to see over the coming years after helping so many others do the same.

Call Mike now at Manning & Company: 01752 837950 Email: mikel@manningandco.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON PLYMOUTH? Your guide to what’s on in and around Plymouth this month YARD SESSIONS Wind-down with live music on a Friday evening at Royal William Yard. From 5-7pm, be entertained by talented, local singers and musicians, before treating yourself to a delicious dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Yard. In August they have Joanna Cooke, Alex Hart, Lizzie Corish and Chris Davis for you to enjoy (Friday evenings, in that order, throughout the month).

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Royal William Yard 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August

FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS It’s time again for us to ﬂock to the Hoe (or a quiet spot you may have discovered) to watch companies compete in the World Famous British Firework Championships. A fun fair will take over the Hoe for the weekend, offering plenty of entertainment before visitors get to cheer for their favourite ﬁrework displays. As always, grab a spot early!

Plymouth Hoe / 16th - 17th August

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PLYMOUTH PRIDE

This year’s Olympic Games will be broadcast on the Big Screen on The Piazza throughout the event. There will be various viewing times for different sports and plenty of space to sit and take a break from the shops.

Visit Mount Edgcumbe this month to watch either Bridesmaids (19th) or Star Wars (20th) on their outdoor cinema screen. The ﬁlms will start at around 9.30/10pm, when it’s dark enough. Take chairs, blankets and warm clothes and get cosy under the stars! Visit www.plymouthartscentre.org for ticket information.

This free, family-friendly LGBT pride festival will begin on the Hoe at 1pm after a colourful parade through the city centre, which starts at the Jigsaw Garden (near the Money Centre) at 12pm. Plymouth Pride celebrates diversity and talent within Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities in the city.

Mount Edgcumbe / 19th - 20th August

Plymouth Hoe / 13th August

The Piazza / 5th - 21st August CLASSIC CAR SHOW & COUNTRY FAYRE

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The annual car show and fayre will take place this month at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. Classic, American, kit cars and military vehicles will be on show, with plenty of stalls and refreshments. Hop across the river on the Cremyll Ferry or take the car via Torpoint. Event runs 11am - 5pm.

Mount Edgcumbe / 7th August

GOOD FOOD MARKET The market takes place on the green at Royal William Yard on the ﬁrst Sunday of the month. Over 50 food and drink stalls will come together from across the region, offering plenty for visitors to see, taste and buy. Pennywell Farm will also be popping along with their roadshow! The market is open 10am-3pm.

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SEA SWIM: HEAD ABOVE WATER Throughout August you can catch the Sea Swim: Head Above Water exhibition at the Peninsula Arts Gallery. Through ﬁlm, sculpture, drawing, photography and poetry, the swimmer’s experience is explored, with its sensations, stories and psychological impact. Free admission, open Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm, Saturday: 11am - 4pm.

Peninsula Arts Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University 23rd July - 3rd September

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Test Drive a New Apartment

he panoramic sea views, private landscaped gardens and convenient location of Edgcumbe Court on the Stonehouse Peninsula in Plymouth could be your first step into a new world of retirement. Owned and managed by Nazareth Care Charitable Trust, this new development offers contemporary, purpose built retirement apartments specifically designed for comfort and security. These days, when we make any important purchase we like to take time to explore the advantages or disadvantages that the new choice will bring – for example, when we buy a new car many of us take up the option of a test drive. Any change is important, but nothing more than moving to a new location, especially if this entails leaving a family home in exchange for a new lifestyle. That is why Nazareth Retirement Villages have pioneered their own ‘Trial in Style’ scheme. For those who wish to try out the concept of living in a retirement village there is the opportunity to undertake a stay of up to 5 days in a brand new fully equipped and furnished apartment. This enables the location to be explored and the benefits of the on-site social and leisure facilities can be enjoyed, including a daily 3 course lunch in the restaurant.

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Sales Manager Kay Knowles says ‘We find that many of our residents have lived in their existing home for a considerable number of years. The thought of moving can be quite intimidating particularly if they live on their own. Our ‘trial in style’ scheme is our way of helping them to decide whether Edgcumbe Court is right for them.’

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Eating & Drinking Local Directory Pub Food

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Eating & Drinking

Riverford are mad about veg - it’s at the heart of everything they do. Here we have some delicious recipes from our favourite farmers, as we encourage you to join them and live life on the veg. SERVES 4

Lamb Stew with Baby Summer Turnips Lamb stew needn’t be a dark and heavy affair. Summer turnips have a sweet, almost radish-like taste, that’s lighter than their winter cousins. White wine instead of red and the addition of some vibrant green veg and herbs at the end also lighten things. Olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 2 celery sticks, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1kg lamb neck, cut into 3–4cm chunks 1 glass of dry white wine 1 bay leaf 500ml hot chicken stock 4 baby turnips, peeled 100g French beans, topped, tailed & sliced 100g double-podded broad beans 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 1 mint sprig, leaves only, chopped Small bunch of parsley, chopped ½ lemon Salt and pepper

SERVES 2

Heat the oven to 170°C/Gas 3½. Heat a little olive oil in a large casserole pot and gently cook the onion, carrot, celery and garlic over a low heat until beginning to soften and take a little colour, about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and set to one side. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Turn the heat up to medium, add some more oil to the pan and brown the lamb on all sides. When nicely golden, add the wine and scrape the base of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Cook until the wine is reduced by half. Return the veg to the pan, add the bay leaf and pour in the stock so that the lamb is just covered. Season with salt and pepper, cover the casserole and transfer to the oven for 30 minutes. Cut the turnips into thick wedges, add to the casserole and cook for a further hour, or until the lamb is tender. Add the French and broad beans to the pot and simmer on the stove for about 5 minutes to cook them. Just before serving, stir in the mustard, parsley and mint leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

New Potato & Chorizo Hash with Asparagus & Egg You can either fry or poach your eggs for this recipe. Use the freshest eggs for making poached eggs, so the white seals around the yolks (adding the vinegar helps with this too). 600g new potatoes, scrubbed & cut in half, or in quarters if larger Sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying & roasting 250g asparagus, trimmed Splash of sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 red onion, finely diced 2 cooking chorizo sausages (200–250g), skinned & meat crumbled Handful of finely chopped parsley Splash of white wine vinegar or cider vinegar, if poaching your eggs 2 eggs Salt and black pepper

Heat the oven to 210˚C/Gas 7 or heat a cast-iron griddle pan over a high heat. Put the potatoes in a pan of salted water, bring to a boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, until tender. Drain and lightly crush with a potato masher or fork. While the potatoes are cooking, if you want to poach your eggs, put another pan of water on to heat to a bare simmer (no bubbles). Toss the asparagus in 1 tablespoon of oil in a baking dish. Add a splash of sherry or red wine vinegar, the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 8–12 minutes (depending on the thickness), until tender. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and cook slowly for 10 minutes to soften without colouring. If it starts to catch, add a splash of water and reduce the heat. Add the chorizo, increase the heat slightly and fry for 4–5 minutes, to cook the chorizo through. Stir in the potatoes and warm through. Stir in the parsley and season to taste. If poaching your eggs, add a good splash of vinegar to the simmering pan of water. Crack the eggs into individual ramekins or small bowls. Use a spoon to swirl the water so it looks like a whirlpool. Gently drop the eggs into the water, one at a time, and poach for 3 minutes. Alternatively, fry the eggs in a little oil to your liking. Sprinkle the eggs with a little extra salt before serving on the potatoes and asparagus.

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Wild Foraging For most of us, stocking the kitchen cupboards involves a trip to the supermarket, but have you ever considered doing your food shop in the wild? There is plenty to be picked once you’ve learnt the basics, and all of it is free! Every season brings with it a fresh batch of tasty greens, seeds and fruit, so get outdoors and enhance your family meals with some interesting, new flavours!

Sweet Chestnuts

Dock Leaves

Wild Garlic

Rose Petals

Nettles

Gorse Flowers

Elderflowers

Dulse Seaweed

Wild foraging is fun for kids who get to grow up surrounded by nature, exploring the different flavours which grow around them, and it’s also great for grown-ups who get to stock their cupboards for free. Your local library or bookstore will have plenty of books to help you get started, and, of course, the internet is bursting with information. Learn which parts of a plant are edible, which species to avoid and how to prepare and cook your ingredients, and you may find yourself with a new hobby!

Foraging & The Law According to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, permission is required from the landowner before any plants can be picked. The Act also lists protected species which should never be picked. Therefore, it’s usually considered theft to take something from another’s land, but there is an exception in the case of wild plants and mushrooms under the Theft Act 1968, as long as anything taken will not be exchanged for money or reward. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2001 gives people the right to roam on land defined as mountain, moor, heath or registered commons.

The Family Foraging Kitchen The Family Foraging Kitchen is a social enterprise that provides wild food education through foraging walks, cookery classes and courses in traditional countryside craft. A percentage of profit made from their ticketed walks and courses allow them to provide the same service, for free, to those experiencing local food poverty in the community.

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THE FAMILY FORAGING KITCHEN What time of year is best for wild foraging? This is one of the most popular questions I’m asked and people are always surprised by the answer: ALL YEAR ROUND. Seriously. From the young tender, nutrient rich greens and wild garlics of spring, edible ﬂowers of early summer that are followed by a hedgerow spice trail of wild seeds, to late summer fruits through to the nuts, roots and fungi of autumn. In the winter we see fresh new greens rising again. Oh – and I’ve yet to touch upon the times of year where one can enjoy the 800 varieties of edible seaweed that we have growing along our British coastline. The more you learn about wild food, the greater it connects you to what is available and at its best seasonally. Get yourself a wild food diary and each month, record what you discover, the stage of its growth and appearance, and record what recipes you create in your kitchen using these new ingredients. Invest money in some good botanical guides and the timeless classic wild food bible: Richard Mabey’s Food for Free (the hardback version). If you can and have one near you, source a reputable wild food teacher to take you through one full year of wild food in your area (we regularly run monthly sessions within our community). This is an educational investment that will allow you to access free food forever, for a lifetime.

Where are the best locations for foraging? Look to public footpaths, common and park lands, coastal paths, beaches, nature trails, woodlands and even graveyards! Find out (if you can) that

your strip of favourite hedgerow is untreated from herbicides or pesticides often used in farmers’ ﬁelds, ensuring a safe harvest. Avoid areas beside really busy roads too (small country lanes are generally okay) and look out for dog faeces - the biggest curse to the wild foodie!. Foragers rarely share their best gathering grounds, however for a few hints, the hedgerows, footpaths, woodlands and beaches upon the Rame Peninsula in SE Cornwall is our treasure trove of fabulous wild edibles. There are also a whole host of green spaces in Plymouth available to the urban forager.

The easiest food to find, pick and prepare for the beginner: SPRING: Nettles, dock leaves and wild garlic. We believe that nettles and dock leaves should be the national foods of Britain. They grow abundantly EVERYWHERE and can be used in any recipe that calls for the use of spinach, chard or cabbage and allow you to be wonderfully creative. Nettle and blue cheese tortellini pasta is a must to try! They cannot be confused with anything potentially harmful and are one of the highest nutrient-rich wild foods, especially in iron and vitamin C (not to mention tasty too). All dock leaves are edible and are in the buckwheat family – even their seeds have their uses and are rich in omega oils. Layer the leaves under pasta sheets in a lasagne for a real treat! SUMMER: Elderflowers and then elderberries! The flowers are fantastic dipped into a quick chickpea batter, lightly fried and then dusted in sugar and cinnamon. They make a nice wine, cordial and champagne too. The berries can be baked into pastries, cooked into syrup or dried for later use. Rose petals add a fabulously sweet floral delicacy to summer salads and sweets. All roses are edible, even garden varieties, and can be mild to having a deep, sweet Turkish Delight flavour. Common hogweed seeds (when picked with care) are a wild summer spice that taste akin to cardamom and sweet orange – and are a fabulous addition to Asian-inspired dishes. Blackberries are obvious but are so easily recognisable that they are not to miss a mention for those late days of summer.

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AUTUMN: Chestnuts are our favourite treat, roasted after a long family walk and are such fun to squash carefully out of their prickly shells with a wellie boot. Rosehips are fat and juicy and can be made into jams, chutneys, sauces and even (from the large Rugsa rose) be used in place of cherry tomatoes! Hawthorn berries also make an amazing substitute for tomatoes in the use of homemade ketchup. WINTER: Bright yellow gorse ﬂowers are rich in protein, are a natural antidepressant and lift up any salad on a winter’s day. They have a delicate coconut taste if picked on a sunny day – and taste like young pea pods if not. Hairy Bittercress is a small member of the cabbage family, but has a mild peppery taste that is similar to rocket and works well as a substitute for basil in home-made pesto, or as a simple salad or garnish. Young alexander shoots are commonly found in coastal hedgerows in winter months, but were originally Mediterranean plants that the Romans used as a forerunner of celery and asparagus. The stalks are great chopped-up and fried in a little butter and topped with parma ham (take care with Umbeliﬁers though and make sure you have 100% ID, as there are some deadly members in this family).

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Carrot Flapjack

There are few better uses for the last couple of carrots in your veg box. These very easy savoury flapjacks are good to make with children – and excellent snack or lunchbox fillers. Add in some sesame or pumpkin seeds, or a little grated apple for sweetness. These also freeze brilliantly, so make a double batch and keep some safe for another day.

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 150g rolled oats • 175g carrots, finely grated • 175g cheese, grated • 1 egg beaten • Pinch of mixed dried or fresh herbs • Small knob butter • Salt & pepper

Method 1.

Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas 4.

2. In a bowl mix the oats, carrots, cheese, egg and herbs well. Season and press into a 20cm square flapjack tin that you have base lined with baking parchment. 3.

Dot the butter on top. Bake for 25 minutes in the oven until set and browned.

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SUICIDE SQUAD Starring: Jared Leto, Will Smith, Margot Robbie

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Your guide to the films hitting cinemas this month

A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency. Maybe the worst hero’s in the world? When a chance of redemption is given to this group of dangerous criminals who have nothing to loose, can they pull together as a team and put their past behind them to help society, or will they regress to their self-interested roots?

Released: 5th August

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Starring: Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig

Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco

An animated movie about Frank the hotdog’s quest to discover the truth about his existence, with the help of his savoury snack friends on the shelves at shopwell supermarket. Unaware of their fate, they all live in hope of being taken home in a shopping trolley to the ‘great beyond’. However, they discover the horror of their new home and team up to try and make it through the summer. It might look like a kids movie, but it’s deﬁnitely one for the adults!

Vee (Emma Roberts) is an average high school senior who ﬁnds herself involved in the latest internet trend where every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous community of “watchers”. The game of truth and dare leads her to popularity, money, and fellow player Ian (Dave Franco) resulting in them teaming up to play the game together before things take a turn for the worst.

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BLINKY BILL THE MOVIE

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An adventurous young koala Blinky Bill (Ryan Kwanten) embarks on a journey across the wild and dangerous Australian outback in the hope of ﬁnding his missing father who disappeared 10 years ago. Enlisting the help zoo koala, Jacko the frillnecked lizard, the trio embark on a daring mission into the vast Australian outback, where danger is never far away. Can they overcome the outback and ﬁnd Blinky Bills father?

A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who betrayed him. Judah ben-hur enrols in a story of assassination, slavery, and ultimately, revenge. The ﬁlm follows Judah’s time spent aboard a vessel as a galley slave (a rower), ultimately training as a charioteer. But will he ever manage to return to Rome and exact revenge upon his former friend?

Released: 19th August

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WOMEN OF THE PLYMOUTH The Plymouth Business Network has been meeting every week for almost five years. We meet the women who make use of the network to help their business flourish.

The Plymouth Business Network invites business owners and managers to come together once a week over breakfast. Members share their tips, ideas and concerns, and they often give presentations to the group to inspire others and promote themselves. But this is more than just coffee and a catch-up. The friendly and welcoming group has built up a fantastic network of professionals during its five years, offering the benefits of new friendships and support when it’s needed. Members come from varied backgrounds and industries, with very different stories about how they got to where they are today. From printers to chimney sweeping to finance and even hypnosis, networking can benefit many business owners. The aim of anyone joining the network is to put their name and brand out there to be heard. While new clients may not come directly from the group, members actively promote each other, hence, they’re keen to include people from all industries.

Julie Mazzoni QuickStore UK Julie’s background is in import/ export in manufacturing, something she had 20 years experience in before she was made redundant. She went on to work for a shopfitting company which had clients all over the world. “It was a very busy business which required dedication, integrity, patience and grit.” Eventually the business ceased trading, but there was a new venture and Julie’s MD wanted her to be part of it. She became the Centre Manager of QuickStore Business Centre/Self Storage Saltash. Her centre is a franchise of QuickStore UK, which has its head office based in Plymouth. The QuickStore Business Centre has serviced offices, meeting rooms and self storage. Quickstore also offers shredding, scanning and packaging amongst other services.

And if you’re having a bad week at work, or losing your way, PBN is the best place to be for positivity and an energising boost when you need it. You cannot put a price on the support they offer.

Julie finds PBN incredibly useful. “Networking makes it possible for all of us to engage with each other, sharing trends, advice and business. I have met amazing people and those relationships have turned into tangible, valued business partnerships.

We got chatting to five women whose businesses have thrived since joining Plymouth Business Network. They share their entrepreneurial stories and discuss how the group has been so useful for them.

“It’s there to support you, cheer on your accomplishments and, most of all, it is a key part of relationship building for you and your business.”

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BUSINESS NETWORK Carol Moulding Moor Print Carol did not plan to start her own business but an opportunity presented itself and she grabbed it. Started in 1982 just after the birth of her second daughter, it had its challenges. Over time a client base was formed and a lot of these customers are still with Moorprint today. Both old and new clients are always welcome and everyone gets treated with the same personal friendly service which sets Moorprint apart from their on line competitors. Many customers arrive via word of mouth which is a great credit to the friendly professionalism offered during consultations and meetings. Moorprint offer stationery and promotional printing. They offer a value for money product where quality is not compromised. Enquires welcome. They offer both short run digital printing and longer run full colour offset printing.

Thashna Ainley Reverence Chiropractic Care Thashna grew up in Jamaica where she was a runner up in the Miss Jamaica World competition and runway supermodel, She then met her now ex-husband, fell in love, and moved to England to study. After finishing her Bachelors in Biochemistry and Physiology, Thashna wanted to become a cardiac surgeon, however after becoming pregnant she changed career interest to Chiropractic. When she graduated she started working in Plymouth, but after a few set-backs in both her personal and professional life, she took a year out. Several of her past patients kept asking when she planned to start practicing again and after one too many requests, she went back to it in her own business, Reverence Chiropractic Care.

Carol has been attending PBN for four years. “I am very grateful for the support received from the members of the group, not only for placing orders with us but for their invaluable support and advice when needed. It is a joy to see everyone each week to chat and see how things are with them in their world. Nothing gives me greater pleasure in recommending other people in our group to my clients knowing they will be treated with the same personal honest service as given by ourselves”.

“Two and a half years into my own business, and I’m really enjoying it as it also allows me to be close to my daughter through her teenage years.”

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Catherine Everett Flower Fayre

People People HR Joan worked in the marine industry for eight years before spotting a gap in the market for an HR managed services provider. She was regularly approached by small businesses for HR advice, as many could not justify a full time HR professional. In addition to her HR knowledge, Joan completed her Masters Degree and opened her own company, People People HR, just over a year ago. A number of her clients come from either networking or a personal recommendation. “That’s one of the most important aspects of professional networking - the girls all know me, recommend me and I then get the opportunity with potential clients to develop and gain their trust.” Joan has been a member of the network for six months and has been busy working on developing her business and the launch of a new website. “Five years from now I would like to have built a business that includes a number of associates who specialise in different areas of HR, as currently I deal with all aspects and look forward to handing over a job to a member of my team who can apply their expertise. Currently I have an established network of qualified and experienced individuals who are HR experts in their specific discipline whom I can call for advice, but it would be nice to have that capability in-house.” Visit: www.peoplepeoplehr.co.uk

Thashna gives regular health talks in the community and the other ladies at PBN agree that she is incredibly inspiring. “I’m not a sales person so I find networking allows me to be inspired and also allows others to be inspired by me, which is really fantastic.”

Catherine took over management of Flower Fayre three years ago when a new owner bought the building. It made a lot of sense for Catherine to get stuck in – she’d been helping out at the florists since the age of 11, sweeping the floors for her aunt. Catherine once tried to head away from floristry – “I did have a two year gap after a mad moment when I was 18 and wanted to explore what else was out there, and I worked a few temporary jobs.” Her friends and family were convinced that her skills were wasted, and she headed back to Flower Fayre when the management opportunity arose. Shortly after taking over she arranged a complete re-brand. “We had a complete new and fresh look which I believe was an important step to take the business to where it is now.” Her wedding sales hit the roof last year, and PBN helps her to continue growing the business. “PBN has worked fantastically, I joined three years ago and I would never look back. If you’re not always getting business you’re always going to get support from PBN.” Catherine is currently seven months pregnant and has been working hard to ensure her team are ready to help with the running of the business while she dedicates some time to her new child. Visit: www.flowerfayre-plymouth.co.uk

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LOCAL MORTGAGE ADVISER WINS FIRST TIME BUYER AWARD AT INDUSTRY OSCARS Over the last year I have spent a considerable amount of time coaching and developing other advisors in the business, and I now mentor all new staff coming into the ﬁrm.”

ortgage Advice Bureau South West is celebrating a win at the ‘Oscars’ of the mortgage industry as broker James Webster has scooped the ‘Best Broker: First Time Buyers’ at the recent British Mortgage Awards. The British Mortgage Awards 2016, held on 7th July at the Westminster Park Plaza in London, were judged by a panel of industry experts and recognised the outstanding achievements of the most deserving individuals in the UK mortgage industry. The First Time Buyer Award is given in recognition of those who have consistently delivered high quality advice, as well as demonstrating an understanding of the speciﬁc needs of the ﬁrst-time buyer.

As part of his nomination James received testimonials from clients, his Business Principle Matthew Johns and Sales Director of Mortgage Advice Bureau, Gareth Herbert.

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Gareth comments, “James consistently goes the extra mile to deliver a ﬁrst class experience for his customers and ensures that they understand each part of the process. “The number of recommendations he receives from customers’ friends and family is a true indicator of his credentials. His attitude and professionalism are second to none and you can see why he continues to be hugely successful. I am delighted he has been recognised at this level and hope others in our industry will look to him for inspiration.”

James, who has been a broker with Mortgage Advice Bureau for 7 years, comments, “I was completely taken aback by the award win and am so pleased to have been recognised for my work with first time buyers. I have always been heavily involved in first time buyer activity and began my career in a dedicated first time buyer centre. “My team and I have worked hard to increase the volume of people we deal with, this has meant record numbers. Being able to increase the number of mortgages you deliver is one thing, but the real skill is increasing volumes while still maintaining an excellent experience for your customer. “My love for this particular sector has stayed with me and I am now in a position where I can share that knowledge.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Ashley Smith took over H.M. Williams Chartered Accountants last year. We speak to him about how he got to where he is today and his success so far.

Ashley started out working in a petrol station after he completed his A Levels, and found an advert for a trainee accountant in his local paper where he lived in Cornwall. Having helped his self-employed dad with his books growing up, he was already good at maths and thought, “Why not?” “So I found myself just before the really busy tax return season – I joined at the end of November – going to this little village practice. The boss was already playing catch-up during a really busy time due to one of his employees being off work, and there were only two people at the practice.” “I rolled up and he sat me down and explained how it all worked. The role encompassed reception as well as taking bookings for the upstairs practice which was a natural health clinic, which is a little bit different. It was quite useful to head up there the day after the Christmas party!” Although Ashley had done bookkeeping before, he learnt a lot on the job. His ﬁrst learning curve was to understand the

handwriting of an accountant, which is typically a bumpy scrawl across the page. “It was like learning another language, but after six years there I could read it perfectly.” Being based in Cornwall, the location occasionally proved difficult. “We were at a particular location in Cornwall on a hill, where if there was heavy rain the leaves would clog up the drains in the car park. The neighbours would help to try and unblock the drains whilst I was in the office trying to block the water from coming in!” Over time, Ashley worked on more accounts with more responsibility, and found himself looking elsewhere for a new challenge. “I walked into the office to the same faces and realised that I wanted something more interesting, which is what led me to a bigger firm in Truro. I was there for three years and I dealt with bigger clients and started going out to their premises.” By this point, Ashley had decided that he’d like to run his own firm one day and, not ready to get comfortable, he checked out the commute from his Cornwall home into Plymouth – it would take the same amount of time as his commute to Truro. He started looking into accountancy firms in the city and landed himself a new role in 2007. “I got a job here at H.M. Williams. Hugh [business partner] was in his early sixties and Tim, the other partner, was only a

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year younger than Hugh. I took the job with the view that if I was good enough I would step up and go from there.”

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It’s a busy time at H.M. Williams – Ashley has gone from employee, to business partner, to owner of the accountancy ﬁrm since he joined in 2007. He’s been making a few changes while gaining and maintaining the respect of his loyal team, and the future looks good.

I took the job with the view that if I was good enough I would step up and go from there

Ashley commuted across the Tamar Bridge for a few months, but anyone who regularly makes that journey will know how tiring and mundane it can become. His wife found herself a job in Plymouth and they commuted together for a while before deciding to move into the city. Because Hugh went to Eton, H.M. Williams isn’t your normal ‘run of the

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mill’ small firm. As well as dealing with small businesses I have dealt with former cabinet ministers, large landed estates and Lloyds underwriters. Hugh started the firm after buying a farm near Tavistock. He started to help a woman there with her taxes, as well as assisting his family members, and over time learnt enough to enable him to open H.M. Williams in 1973. Much later, his business partner, Tim, retired in 2013 and Ashley took his place as partner with Hugh. Hugh then went on to retirement and Ashley bought the business to take on as his own. He’s proud of the ethos behind the company and plans to continue its growth. “The practice has always been a case of trying to look after the clients – we’ve got a couple of consultants which enable us to deal with cases much bigger than you would find in a normal practice of our size – but it’s trying to be a friendly and approachable bunch of people that build up a relationship with clients.”

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“After being an employee and working my way up there is the line you’re crossing and you sit there and think “I don’t want to fall out with anyone” – I needed to gain some respect. But it’s been easier than expected because everyone’s like a family here.”

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the work load. He’s recently introduced these after spotting the need for it while he was an employee, but his main concern was getting on well with the team.

You build strong relationships and it pays off!

Ashley also cares a lot about supporting local charities. Their nominated charity of the year is Jeremiah’s Journey, so they do what they can to raise funds and awareness for them, and he also works with Twelves Company in Plymouth. Ashley is also a trustee of the Plymouth Round Table charity, which has helped a number of local people – for example, a child who had cancer was being looked after at hospital in Bristol, so they offered money to the parents to help them cover their travel from Plymouth. They were incredibly thankful. Ashley also joined the Plymouth Round Table, of which he is the current chairman, after meeting someone involved with

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it whilst playing golf. The organisation raises money for local charities and gets members involved with a lot of social events, including two 10K races a year in Plympton and travelling around on the Santa Sleigh at Christmas to collect donations, plus he has also managed to squeeze in a few trips abroad with them, one being the Venice carnival in 2015. For now, Ashley is looking to progress the business further and push the H.M. Williams name. This seems to be going well for him so far, after being listed on this year’s The Times Top 200 Accountants in the UK. This is down to great reviews left by his clients on the website VouchedFor.co.uk. “You build strong relationships and it pays off!” “I think it’s all about raising a proﬁle, although we’re a small ﬁrm we do things properly,” Ashley explains. We hope that things continue to move forward for him, in the same way that his career has progressed over the years. He plans to network as much as he can to meet other business owners and potential clients, because, after all, “Plymouth does business with Plymouth.”

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“Our philosophy has always been to let our clients know what the fees are going to be.” Ashley is keen to network in Plymouth to secure new business. “It’s quite nice that clients have come through referrals and have stayed with us and don’t change accountants. Now it’s a case of getting out and about.” A few things have changed since Ashley took the reins. Hugh didn’t work on a Friday, but Ashley ensures that even if he isn’t in while the ofﬁce is open he can be contacted via his mobile or email, and there were no timesheets to keep track of

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Reasonable needs – what is justifiable?

nne Shears, a Solicitor with The Family Law Company in Plymouth, looks at the way reasonable needs are considered during a divorce. By Anne Shears In a recent judgment, Mrs Justice Roberts awarded £53 million to former supermodel Christina Estrada, who was divorcing her billionaire husband, Saudi businessman Sheikh Walid Juffali, after a 12- year marriage. To date this is the largest ‘needs award’ made by an English Court. The Judge made it clear that this division of the ﬁnances was to meet Ms Estrada’s reasonable needs. Taking into account her own resources, Ms Estrada’s settlement is valued in the region of £75 million. A lump sum payment of £53 million may seem incredible to most people. But to give some perspective, it is reported that Ms Estrada’s solicitors were of the view that her former husband is worth £8 billion, although Mr Juffali’s position was that his worth is in the region of £113.8 million. The judge said Ms Estrada described their lifestyle as ‘magical’. The BBC

described how she included within her statement of income needs a requirement in excess of 1m a year for clothing. Her list includes: • £40,000 a year for fur coats • £109,000 a year for haute couture dresses • £21,000 a year for shoes Generic application of the judgement Whilst Ms Estrada’s list may seem extreme and the circumstances of this case are far from standard, such a judgment can be applied to those of us with more moderate finances. In most cases there will only be sufficient financial resources to consider the most basic needs, but this can result in it being justifiable for the Court to depart from a straightforward equal division. In all cases the Court will be looking to divide finances to meet both of the parties’ requirements. Generally these are that they both need suitable accommodation and an income. The needs of children are always the first consideration of the Court. The needs of the parties are not looked at in isolation – the Court will take all the circumstances of the case into consideration including the standard of living enjoyed by the family before the breakdown of the marriage. In looking at each party’s need for accommodation, the Court will also take into account any children including their ages and where they are likely to spend the majority of their time. On occasion there will only be enough money for one parent to house with the children and in those circumstances the housing needs of the children will be considered over those of one of the parents.

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Anne Shears It is sometimes appropriate for one of the parties to pay to the other a sum of money each month (known as spousal maintenance) to enable them to adjust to the change in their circumstances. The Court will look at this income need, the ability of the paying spouse to pay and, as far as is possible, will aim to make an Order that facilitates the parties achieving independence as soon as they can. It is important for parties to be realistic about their needs and to take careful advice following separation to make sure they can move on with sufﬁcient provision for their respective futures. The Family Law Company has the expertise needed to make sure clients receive fair treatment. We offer a very reasonable ﬁxed fee divorce service, which makes all of the costs, including the Court fee, clear upfront, helping to ensure that the divorce process is as stress free and swift as possible. For more information please visit: www.thefamilylawco.co.uk Tel: 01752 674999 Email: enquiries@thefamilylawco.com The Family Law Company, Princess Court, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2EX

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Have Fun with the Family on Rainy Days It’s August and we’re hoping for the sun to shine throughout, but of course, we’re prepared for a few days of rain. The kids are off school though and you’re going to need back-up ideas for when the weather is too miserable for them to be running riot outside. Here are a few things to get you started…

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Head into the depths of the aquarium where the weather outside doesn’t matter. They have plenty of activities on for kids throughout the summer, so even on nicer days it’s worth a visit to keep little ones entertained. Remember that your tickets allow you re-entry for one year, so keep hold of them for the colder months when you may want to visit again!

Bad weather means the roads along the coast will be less busy, so pack up the car with drinks, snacks and sandwiches and head out for a drive. There are lots of places in Cornwall to park up and admire a beautiful view, regardless of the weather, and there’s nothing cosier than sitting in a warm, dry car while the rain comes down. It certainly wastes a few hours!

Home Bake-Off If the weather outside isn’t particularly summery, fill your home with the smell of bread and cakes and get the kids involved. Plymouth City Library has plenty of cookbooks to choose from, or search for recipes online. If you’re feeling confident, aim to make a range of sweet and savoury and throw a picnic on the living room floor afterwards to eat your creations!

Head for a Swim Although the weather might stop you and the family taking a dip in the sea or lido, Plymouth has a few places you can head to if you need a fitness-fix. The Life Centre might surprise you with the amount of activities they have on offer, with a climbing wall and tennis as well as their Olympic-sized pool, and other pools are based at Marjon and in Plympton.

Home Cinema Some planning and prep will get the kids very excited for this. Rent or buy a film and draw up posters (crafty kids can help) for it and pin them up around the house announcing the time of the film showing. Come up with some fun cinema snacks and pop your own popcorn, before switching off the lights in the evening and getting seated on the sofa.

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Embrace it! A little rain never hurt anyone, so get the family wrapped up in waterproofs and head out for a stroll around the Barbican or Hoe, or brave the beach if wind and waves aren’t a problem! There will always be a good pub or cosy café to warm up in.

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