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Editor's Note...

Is summer over already? September means the start of Autumn, although I have memories of being sunburnt this time last year, so perhaps the sunshine won’t be leaving us just yet (we can only hope!)

I’m sure that many kids are excited about going back to school. The new year is always fun, particularly if they’ve stocked up on shiny, new stationary! Or maybe you have more grown-up children who are starting university, and we wish them all the best with their studies. Check out page 30 for our tips on how to prepare.

And for the rest of us, it’s business as usual! We need to enjoy the last of the light evenings and watch as leaves begin to turn on the trees. Here at OM, we think it’s a rather beautiful time of year.

We’ve been spoilt with events in Plymouth over the last few months, but it doesn’t end here. It’s time for the Ocean City Festival and there are many fun events happening over the course of two weeks. See page 22 for some of our highlights.

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Feng Shui Your Home Feng Shui is a Chinese discipline which can be traced back several thousands of years. It’s the art of placement – the idea that the careful positioning of objects and the things around you can help to channel positive energy.

The Feng Shui Society describes it as, “The art and science of designing harmonious environments based on the profound Chinese understanding of how people are connected to and affected by their close surroundings.”

The discipline has become popular in modern times, but in the past it would help identify safe places for families to live, and choose the best burial sites for the deceased. Over the years, buildings and even entire cities in China have been designed with Feng Shui in mind.

Feng means wind, and Shui means water in English. The perfect balance of these creates harmony which is where Yin and Yang come in. The Yin-Yang symbol is a popular one but one many of us don’t understand. It symbolises balance between two opposites.

This could be dark and light, movement and stillness, etc., and there should never be too much of one or the other.

Plants represent growth, prosperity and luck according to Chinese tradition. Rounded leaves have a calming effect, while plants pointing upwards encourage a boost to succeed – pop one on the desk if you’re growing a business or looking to ace an exam.

Another basic concept is Qi. This is the energy generated by thoughts, emotions, water flow, air quality and colour, and these forces influence how a place and its inhabitants feel.

Then there are the five elements – water, wood, fire, earth and metal. These can be physical or metaphoric and can be used in various ways to influence their surroundings.

Why should the principles of Feng Shui be implemented at home? It’s used to increase wealth, improve health and relationships and protect against misfortune. It can bring happiness and energy and make those living there feel comfortable, settled and closer with nature.

Avoid sharp corners.

Rounded, soft shapes are more harmonious.

The entrance of your home is where positive energy can flow in. If you use a side or back door as opposed to the front door, try to change this so that energy flows into the home correctly. Keep it clutter free, and make it look inviting with plants and a clean doormat. Good light and a clear door number will encourage positivity, ensuring that people can find your home easily.

Keep the space under the bed clear to allow air and energy to flow beneath you while you sleep.

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Consider the connotations of a colour before splashing it onto the walls. Yellow may seem sunny and bright, but it’s far too harsh for a bedroom. Blue is soothing, and green is healing – nature’s colours will make you feel more relaxed.

Water means wealth – good water brings it in, bad water takes it out. Fountains should always run and sinks should have a plant next to them. The drain symbolises wealth leaving the home, and the plant (a wood element) balances this.

If you live by a river or stream, it shouldn’t run behind the home as it symbolises missed opportunities, nor should it flow away from the home as it’s a sign of loss. Instead, it should run at the front of the house, in full-sight of the front door.

Keep electronics out of the bedroom. If you must keep a television in there, keep it far away from the bed and drape a pretty scarf or piece of fabric over it when not in use.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Refurnish is changing the face of second-hand furniture shops, benefiting the environment, the volunteers and employees, and the customers. We speak with David, Chief Executive, about the charity and the fantastic things they do.

Second-hand furniture isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for many it’s a lifeline when an empty house needs furnishing on a near-empty wallet. ReFurnish has branches dotted around Devon, all within easy reach of Plymouth, and their warehouses are brimming with goods which are available to all.

At the Wrangaton branch we met David, who is the Chief Executive of the charity, and he was keen to show us around.

The warehouse is full with unwanted sofas, beds and wardrobes, with a treasure trove of clothes, trinkets, records and bikes stretching across the back wall under a mezzanine floor. Everything is donated and for sale at very affordable prices – one price is standard, another is at a discount for anyone with proof of low income or benefit. Many sofas cost less than £30.

People in need may also be referred by the local council through crisis funds, but helping those struggling to make a house a home isn’t the charity’s only objective.

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reason to get up in the mornings and get out of the house.

A lot of furniture and other unwanted household goods end up at landfill, and most of it is in great, reusable condition, but ReFurnish will collect items for free.

They will then be bought and reused in a loving home, usually by a family who will really appreciate your donation.

“In an ideal world I would like to get the elderly involved because they have valuable skills and experience that they could share with younger volunteers.”

Another important objective for David is offering volunteering and job opportunities to those who would benefit. “It’s really hard for people who don’t have much confidence or support needs to find something to do where they feel comfortable. I’ve worked with a lot of people who find going out the door to be intimidating. I am aware of the issues faced by people who experience social exclusion, depression, mental ill-health, learning disabilities or loneliness and need a

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“If people want to volunteer they can call the head office or their local branch, then they would come in for a chat with the manager of that shop, followed by an application form and see how they can help. If somebody can only manage a few hours a week initially, that’s fine, although we also welcome people who can commit regularly for longer periods.

“I am currently working on a funding bid to develop a furniture upcycling and repair workshop so we can help people increase their feeling of wellbeing whilst learning new skills in a more structured way than our current smaller workshops.”

David has a background in accounts, teaching, youth and community and care work, which helps him to manage his team of volunteers at ReFurnish. “I was previously working in the care

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industry for about 12 years, and although, people were housed, had money and were receiving medication, they were often spending their days staring at the walls. To have a chance of getting well people need something meaningful to do.”

For David, helping people into work and reducing waste to landfill is a brilliant and rewarding combination. He’s put a lot of effort into securing funding to improve the charity further, and those efforts continue to this day.

Also Refurnish is planning to increase their branches especially north of Devon to create greater economies of scale and reduce the gaps between branches for easier sharing of resources. To help the developments mentioned, Refurnish is seeking volunteers with suitable skills to be Trustees and strengthen the board of the charity.

In Dartington you’ll find The ReSTORE, which is a project combining the skills of local upcycling artists and volunteers to recreate and rejuvenate donated furniture and goods. These items can then be sold in the shop for a better price which goes back into the charity.

Drop-in sessions include furniture repair, upholstery, wild weaving and looming, and David is looking to spread upcycling to other branches. Upcycling is the art of increasing the value of something by

transforming it, usually by sanding wood, using paint, varnishing and re-building.

“Once again it’s all mixed objectives. What we want to do is take things that people don’t want, and repair and remake it into something new to sell, giving it a new life.

At the moment most of the donations we take are put straight into the warehouse for sale, but we’d like to spend time on the furniture and make other things with it.”

There is a constant flow of items coming and going at the warehouse, with vans running from the Wrangaton branch four

days a week. David tells us though that they’re often short of chests of drawers and bookshelves, simply because they’re so popular.

“It’s totally unpredictable what we get in and what’s in demand.

“Our Crediton branch has had various interesting donations such a leather World War II flying helmet with goggles.

“I once found an oil painting that someone put in the scrap because it had a rip in it, but I put it into auction and got £80 for it.

And in Dartington they found a picture that had another picture underneath it, and that sold at auction too.”

It seems that if you love a good treasure hunt, ReFurnish could be a great place to visit. The bric-a-brac is stacked high, and something which someone else has given away could be something you love. We spotted antique Singer sewing machines, delicate decorative bowls and skirts made with Liberty of London fabric during our visit.

If you’re after something on a larger scale and need to furnish a home, there’s plenty to suit every taste and budget. From brightly painted shelving units, to hefty wooden beds and drinks cabinets, these warehouses hold everything you might need.

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Ronan Keating It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Ronan Keating, but he’s not keeping quiet for much longer. He’s been busy working on his brand new album, Time of my Life, and a lot has changed since his Boyzone days, with 40 millions album sales under the Irish band’s belt.

The songs are of celebration, emotion, love and loss and honesty, and all are written with live performance in mind.

This bold chapter comes from his new record label, Decca, as he becomes completely content in the music he’s created and wears his tunes on his sleeve. He’s preparing now for his huge tour, and Plymouth is lucky enough to be his first stop…

How long did it take you to put together your Time of my Life?

It’s the longest I’ve ever taken to make a record. I spent the whole of 2015 writing it which was a very organic process and I wore my heart on my sleeve.

I put a lot of time into this album, a whole year when normally it normally takes three or four months.

It sounds like she’s a really talented lady! Has she changed the way you work and your outlook on your career?

She means a lot to me. She gave me the power to do something like I am now and gave me strength and confidence.

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Now the 38-year-old is pushing on with his new endeavours, with the encouraging support of his kids and talented wife. The album has a different sound to what his audience may used to hearing – his appearance in London’s West End stage musical, Once, got Ronan hands-on with an acoustic guitar, and listeners will be able to hear it in his new music.

to come. It’s taken me a long time to get here, but I’m very proud of it.

You manage new artists and work on The Voice, Australia, is there any particular qualities you look for in new performers?

This is the proudest I’ve ever been about an album!

Yes I just did The Voice, Australia, and got back three days ago but I really enjoyed it out there. There are lots of things I look for and I try to find it in people, and if I can’t find it I create it.

Time of my Life sounds really different to what your fans might be used to hearing – what inspired you?

So you’re acting, working on TV, managing artists and developing new music – it doesn’t sound like you get much free time! What do you get up to when you get some down-time?

It was my time on the show, Once, that inspired me. Playing guitar and singing and acting all night for shows in the West End created the sound of this album, and it’s very organic with a storytelling feel.

This is the proudest I’ve ever been about an album!

You seem to be really excited by the whole process of putting the album together, so do you think it’s something you’ll be doing again in the future?

I’m quite excited about the next album

You’ve performed in about 50 countries over the years – is there one you’d particularly like to go back to with your new album?

I’m going everywhere on this tour! We start in South Africa, then to Scandinavia, then Europe and the UK and Ireland, then Berlin, New Zealand and Asia. I can’t wait to go to Ireland!

I don’t get much down time. Sometimes it’s great to be busy but I’m sure in a few months I’ll be ready for a holiday! Next year I want to take my guitar and travel a bit.

Plymouth is the first stop for the UK leg of your tour, how are you feeling about it?

I’m looking forward to the show. There will be something for everybody with a mix of old and new songs.

Catch Ronan at Plymouth Pavilions on 9th September - www.plymouthpavilions.com Or at the Princess Theatre in Torquay on 30th September

Your wife features on a couple of tracks which is really special, but has she ever done anything like it before?

My wife features in two of my songs - she co-wrote one of them and then did backup vocals in another which is brilliant. My wife did singing when she was younger but this just happened by accident. I was in the kitchen writing and she was singing, having a bit of fun, and I said ‘Why don’t we do something with this and get it out there and get you on the album?’

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When MTV Crashed Plymouth

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Radio Plymouth was delighted to be involved in the event once again and we started ‘geeing’ our listeners up in preparation back in March when the first round of our four website competitions to win tickets to MTV Crashes went live – and the first winners secured their tickets.

Radio Plymouth teamed up with Skills Group who sponsored dual branded ‘glow in the dark’ wrist bands for the event.

These were handed out to the crowds across both nights by our delightful and energetic Lighthouse Crew! We would imagine that many of those wristbands will become treasured memorabilia of the night and kept for years in various shoe boxes under West Country beds!!

Radio Plymouth’s listening demographic is between 25 and 54 but when it comes to promotions like these where precious tickets are up for grabs, the demographic of entrants grow vastly, either with younger listeners getting involved or older parents and grandparents entering to win tickets for their kids or even themselves, and why not?

It’s a great family event and Plymouth must be very proud to host it, for both its own community and for the visitors it draws in.

We caught up with one of our younger ticket winners, Meg from Ivybridge. She

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gave us her thoughts on the night: “MTV Crashes is such an amazing event! It has a little bit of something for every age! ‘Day time acts’ is the perfect opportunity to grab a drink and some food and appreciate the talent on stage.

My favourite late afternoon act was Jonas Blue. He created this fantastic Radio Plymouth’s Jane Atwill, Laura Goodchild, Charlotte Adams, atmosphere where Jemma Jones & Hayley Bowden everyone was put in high spirits, dancing and singing away.

“It was also brilliant to see other star acts like Rudimental, Jess Glynne, Example and Tough Love.

I found the huge crowd fun, approachable and friendly as, like me, they were there to enjoy the music and have an amazing time! I’d definitely recommend this event to everyone!”

MTV Crashes 2016 was even bigger and better than its previous 2 years and we are already stamping our feet in preparation for MTV Crashes 2017! Can it get any better?

We can’t wait to find out.

Jemma Jones interviews Jonas Blue

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OCEAN CITY FESTIVAL

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11th - 25th September 2016 Ocean City Festival is returning for its fifth year, sponsored by City College Plymouth, with over thirty spectacular events taking place across the city. This two-week long festival is a celebration of Plymouth’s waterfront location and its connection with the sea, with events for all ages offering a real variety of education, marine science and technology, seafood and maritime cultural events, with lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

OUR TOP PICKS IMECHE Cardboard Boat Race Sunday 11th / 10am - 5pm The festival kicks off on 11th September with the challengingly fun IMECHE Cardboard Boat Race – entrants make boats out of cardboard and sticky tape with the winner being the boat staying afloat the longest.

New this year will be a pre-built category.

PDSSA Boathouse, Commercial Wharf, PL1 2NX

Plymouth RNLI Lifeboat Open Day Sunday 11th / 12pm - 4pm Also, the Plymouth RNLI will be holding an open day including a tour of a lifeboat. The Sea Portraits Exhibition gets underway and there will be regular tours of the Royal Citadel.

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STEMFest 12th - 16th (primary years 2-6) 19th - 22nd (secondary key stage 3) 23rd (Home Education day ages 6-14) Pupils from schools throughout the South West will be taking part in the National Marine Aquarium’s fifth annual STEMFest with a series of interactive workshops, events and activities with a science, technology, engineering and maths theme. Tickets £7.50 National Marine Aquarium, PL4 0LF

Open Air Cinema Thursday 15th - The Big Lebowski (18) Friday 16th - Dirty Dancing (12) Saturday 17th - Ghostbusters (15) It’s the return of the Open Air Cinema at the Royal William Yard, with a showing of this year’s smash hit Ghostbusters! Also includes a bar offering wine, beer, soft drinks and cinema snacks. £8 standard ticket, also VIP available. 9pm start, doors at 7pm.

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Meridian Festival 16th, 17th & 18th Meridian Festival is a celebration of music and storytelling from different cultures and faiths on the theme of the sea. A very unique event bringing together talented artists.

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Family Fun at Frankfort Gate Saturday 17th / 11am - 3pm Have some family fun in Frankfort Gate and get involved with arts and crafts. Enjoy Mount Batten Watersport’s land-based kayak and meet some creepy critters from Dartmoor Zoo. Frankfort Gate, PL1 1QA

Introduction to Marine Mammal Research Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th Be a marine biologist and discover the methods used to study the underwater world. Have an on-board boat experience as well as different scientific surveying methods, such as photographic identification and passive acoustic monitoring.

Visit www.oceancityfestival.co.uk for boat times and booking details.

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Plymouth Seafood Festival Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th Sutton Harbour and The Barbican will come alive with locally caught seafood as part of the annual Seafood Festival. Free to attend!

Sutton Harbour and The Barbican

The Barbican Raft Race Thursday 25th / 4pm The barbican raft race is back in force! Watch teams battle on the water in a bid to win the race and raise money for Jeremiah’s Journey! Free for spectators.

Mayflower Steps, Commercial Wharf, PL1 2LR

Visit: www.oceancityfestival.co.uk for more information and a full programme of events.

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Raspberry & white chocolate traybake

In the spirit of Great Brtish Bake off we’re treating you with this quick and deliciours traybake. With only ten minutes of prep this is the perfect pudding for a lunch party or a treat with a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Ingredients

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• 375g pack ready-rolled shortcrust pastry • 500g mascarpone • 100g golden caster sugar • 100g ground almonds • 2 large eggs • 250g fresh raspberries • 100g white chocolate, roughly chopped

Method 1. Heat oven to 160c/fan 140c/gas 4. Roll out the pastry and use to line a 30 x 20cm tin. Line with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans and cook for 10 mins. Take out the beans and paper, then return to the oven for a further 5 mins.

2. Whisk together the mascarpone, sugar, almonds and eggs until well blended. Fold in the raspberries and chocolate, then pour into the tin.

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Bake for 20-25 mins until just set and lightly golden. For the best results, chill for at least 1 hr before slicing.

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great contacts within the industry, and knows exactly what it takes to satisfy those seeking work, as well as establishments seeking staff.

Next Generation Education are currently advertising various roles for nursery staff, SEN support workers and primary/secondary school teachers. They believe that these people will all play a vital role in developing and educating the next generation. They understand that parents want senior staff to care about children as individuals and have great pleasure in seeing the candidates they put forward go on to be successful.

Inspire, Influence & Improve The Lives Of Children Education, Education, Education. A familiar and iconic line for one particular politician. Whether you feel this message was adequately delivered is a matter of opinion, but what is for definite, is that the sentiment still rings true, because every parent wishes the best education possible for their children.

To ensure local education is helping to inspire, influence and improve the lives of children – you need talented teachers and support staff. One local recruitment agency, who launched earlier this year, is determined to attract the crème de la crème of education professionals whilst also helping to kick-start the career of graduates who have just finished studying.

The Next Generation Education brand launched in June 2016 by city entrepreneur and owner of the Talem Recruitment Group, Donna Barnes. Its main aim is to provide a diverse range of educational settings with full access to a talent pool of professionals. This spans from nursery staff right up to primary and secondary school teachers.

Next Generation Education are currently seeking teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, nursery staff and child carers. The group has already built fruitful partnerships with local schools and child care providers, and plans to continue building upon their presence through the acquisition of further skilled professionals who share a passion for education.

Improving The Career Horizons For Professionals

Whether it’s at nursery, primary or secondary school level - how warm, friendly and supportive the establishment is and how it approaches education, remains the biggest priorities for parents.

Next Generation Education acknowledge this importance and make it their mission to not only place great workers but provide great human beings too, people that value learning and development, and can guarantee a safe and comfortable environment for children to flourish.

Looking For A Role In Education?

Although the Next Generation Education team have stabilised a presence in the Plymouth area they are determined to attract more professionals. Whether experienced or recently graduated, they want to hear from you! The group are confident that they can improve the career options of anyone working in education.

Let’s inspire, influence and improve together.

For a chance to meet the team, discuss your dreams and find the best job for you – why not contact katy@nged.com or call 01752 229925!

Hiring Now! Are you a teacher or a nursery worker? Do you have experience working in the educational sector or are you about to finish your training/studies?

A recent poll by TES (Times Educational Supplement) reports that in the past year there’s been an 82% rise in teachers feeling more stressed, which could result in them leaving their profession. Despite much of this being reflective of larger classes and overwhelming workloads - influenced by squeezed budgets across UK schools, it’s still a statistic that Next Generation Education are keen to address. By solely concentrating on the education sector, the brand feels that it can offer a greater understanding of the marketplace, discover opportunities that are better suited for individuals and supply the ample amount of support that education professionals deserve.

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We are urgently looking for families to adopt babies through this process.

Families for Children have always specialised in placing the most vulnerable children with secure and loving adoptive families. We are currently looking for families to adopt babies and very young children through the Fostering to Adopt program.

Fostering to Adopt helps prevent delay for babies by being placed with Adoptive families sooner and therefore prevents unnecessary moves in and out of foster care this in turn provides consistent care for the child and reduces possible future harm and it supports the child in developing healthy attachments.

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Families for Children want you.

Families for Children are looking to recruit local people in your community to fulfil our newly created roles of Volunteer Fundraisers.

Would you like to be part of a Volunteer Fundraising Committee that will raise awareness of the charity across the South West and help us raise vital funding?

Families for Children finds loving and supporting adoptive families for the most vulnerable children and then provides Adoption Support Services that help families to achieve positive change that will last a lifetime.

If you could offer us your fundraising ideas, host a coffee morning, run a challenge event, or offer us some of your valuable time to make a difference, we would like an informal chat with you to find out more.

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Are They Ready for

University?

Going to uni can be difficult for teenagers. Make it easier for them by teaching them everything, from boiling an egg to washing clothes to managing their money...

INSURE THEIR STUFF

LAUNDRY LESSONS

You’ve had home and contents insurance for years, but it’s probably not something your kids will have taken notice of.

Remind them to get themselves covered and explain the importance of protecting their possesions. Student halls and houses aren’t immune to flooding and fires, and those without insurance could lose everything should the worst happen.

Endsleigh is reccomended by most universities as they’re tailored specifically for students. Check out their gadget bundles, and they have options to add on extras such as instruments and sports equipment.

They might help out around the house, but would you trust your teenager with your washing? Student halls will have a laundrette and there will be washing machines in shared houses, but a lot of students start university without the knowledge of how to do their washing properly. To avoid them sleeping in the same bedding all year or having more clothes in the wash basket than in the wardrobe, teach them a few simple lessons:

SET UP A STUDENT BANK ACCOUNT It’s important for students to set up a student account, rather than continue with their regular current account. Fees are much lower, the banks are generally kinder and there are often freebies involved.

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How to split clothes into whites, darks and colours What can and can’t be tumble dried How to wash delicates How to use detergent and fabric softener

Tip: Pack them an airer for hanging wet clothes to dry

Remember, it’s okay for a student to use their overdraft facility, as long as they use it wisely. Student accounts are the only type of account to offer fee free and interest free overdrafts, so students won’t pay back more than they borrowed. This facility usually lasts for a few years after graduation to give them time to pay it back, before regular fees and interest rates start to apply again.

Some of the best deals this year: Santander - free 4-year railcard to save money on train fares HSBC - £60 Amazon voucher, up to £3,000 overdraft limit and they won’t allow you to go over your set limit (no scary fees) Natwest - free 4-year National Express coachcard

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STUDENT EATING HABITS Your teenager could be a fantastic cook, in which case, you have little to worry about when it comes to them eating at university.

However, some students have trouble boiling an egg. Make sure that they know all the basics before they head off - baking potatoes, easy pasta sauces, quick and simple meals, freezing and defrosting food and cooking on a budget.

Take them on their first food shop. This is easiest on the day you help them move in because they’ll start getting to know their local supermarket. You might want to spoil them but try to avoid doing so - teach them clever budgeting tricks.

Check out Asda’s Student Shopper Cards. You keep one and your son/daughter keeps the other. When you top it up the balance transfers to the student card for them to spend in-store.

You’ll know how much is being spent and won’t worry that they’re going without food.

LEAVING THEM TO IT

STUDENT LOAN TALK

It would be very tempting to invite your child home everytime they call and sound a bit panicked, but they need to settle.

Heading home every weekend will only mean that they miss out on important bonding time with new friends. If they really are floundering, a visit home wouldn’t be a problem, but remind them that you’re only ever a phonecall away and sometimes that can relax a homesick student just as much.

Hopefully your son/daughter has been through the entire process of applying for student loans and are awaiting their first payment.

Many quickly forget that this amount needs to last them until the new year. If your child is receiving the full amount available, it will need to cover their rent and food for around four months, so teach them to put aside enough to keep a roof over their head and food in the kitchen so that they can see how much they have leftover for spending.

On the other hand, don’t be surprised if you rarely get a call in those first weeks. The most outgoing students will dive into university life with ease and will be busy exploring their new home.

When you say goodbye after moving them in, try not to show it if you’re upset. Your teenager might be doing a good job of holding it together but could crumble at the sight of their mum in tears.

Others could be quite happily ushering you out of the door, keen to get comfortable and meet their flat/housemates.

If you’re supporting your child financially, transfer money regularly and of a certain amount. Remember, they’re studying most days, probably won’t eat like a king and student bars often charge only around £2 a drink. Teach them to budget by only sending them the money they need.

It may be tempting to step in when problems arise, but these money lessons will stay with them for life.

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Your guide to what’s on in and around Plymouth this month PARTY ON THE FARM This one-day festival at Old Newnham Farm is in aid of St. Luke’s Hospice and The Multiple Sclerosis Society. There will be local food from The B-Bar Thai Noodle Bar and ‘Ahoy! Fish and Chips’, and live music from local favourites including Vince Lee, and the popular funk band, Freshly Squeezed. Ticket info on Facebook: Party on the Farm 2016.

Old Newnham Farm, Plympton 16th September

PLYMOUTH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The Barbican and Sutton Harbour will come alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic seafood. There is also a crabbing competition, catch of the day, Plymouth fish auction and many different chefs on stage teaching the public how to make healthy and fresh food.

The Barbican / 24th - 25th September

OCEAN CITY FESTIVAL

gIN FESTIVAL

GRAN FONDO

We’ll be celebrating everything that makes Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City. There will be many exciting events which will appeal to everyone in the family, such as seafood and maritime events. We’ll also be welcoming back the fantastic Cardboard Boat Race, RNLI Open Day and Open Air Cinema!

Plymouth Gin & Tonic Festival returns with over 100 different gins to try including some of the best gins from around the world! This event lasts all day and into the night, and it has tons to offer such as a gin bible, sampling, a free goody bag, gin talks, cocktail demos, a gin garden party and live entertainment! Over 18’s only.

The second stage of the eagerly anticipated Gran Fondo is this month and will host the 100-mile route and The Medio 70-mile route. Riders will go from moor to coast in both Devon and Cornwall, both starting and finishing in the Royal William Yard. Attracting over 300 cyclists, it’s anticipated to be very popular!

Plymouth Guildhall / 3rd September

Royal William Yard / 18th September

Various Locations, Waterfront 11th - 25th September

PLYMOUTH LIVE MUSIC NIGHT Located on the Piazza come and enjoy live music performed by some great, local musicians! From 7pm until 10.30pm you can enjoy hearing Martyn Crocker, Roadside and The Sound. Entry to the event is completely free, and refreshments and a bar will be available.

The Piazza / 2nd September

PLYMOUTH ART WEEKENDER This three-day event will take over the city and celebrate Plymouth as a contemporary art destination, with confirmed artists including Douglas Gordon, Myriam Lefkowitz, Jock Mooney and Holly Davey.

There will be participatory events for all ages and large scale exhibitions in public spaces.

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LOOE MUSIC FESTIVAL With over 90 bands confirmed, five stages and three days of great fun, LMF is back to mark the end of summer! Dance the night away on the beach, discover new music and explore the beautiful town. Acts already confirmed are Bryan Ferry, Fun Lovin Criminals, Wilko Johnson, Craig Charles and many more! Weekend tickets are still available and day tickets start at £30.

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What Options Do I Have With My Final Salary Pension Scheme? By Mike LeGassick

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irst of all, let me say that final salary pension schemes offer excellent indexed linked benefits for life and should never be transferred out on a whim without good reason and detailed advice.

But a lucky few could be about to become the source of new-found jealousy among the “gold-plated” pension community.

This is because when it comes to asking their scheme if they can take a “transfer value” for their pension – instead of waiting and taking the pension itself – some people are being offered far more money than others. And this is the case even where similar levels of pension income have been promised.

The issue is hugely important right now, as some pension savers look to take advantage of the new access rules that came into effect last year. These will allow “money purchase”, also known as “defined contribution”, pension savers to access their cash at once from age 55.

But savers with final salary schemes could access their benefits in cash form only if they first request a transfer value and move the money.

Calculations based on real transfer values requested by employees are showing employers offering anything between 16 and 70 times the pension they were going to receive from their employer. Generally speaking, the bigger your employer, the more generous your transfer value is likely to be. Large financial companies, banks and insurance companies tend to offer the best transfer values. Big airlines and telecoms businesses are also offering generous-looking deals, as well as oil

companies and other non-financial FTSE 100 companies.

Some firms are prepared to offer such generous transfer values that if savers took the cash and invested it, they would not need to achieve very high investment returns in order to obtain the same benefits as originally promised, but only many years earlier.

“Unfunded” public sector pensions, such as the NHS, Firefighters, Teachers and Armed Forces schemes, stopped letting people transfer out after April 6 2015.

How do companies calculate how much cash you’ll get?

The transfer value is supposed to be the amount that your employer has put aside to pay for your benefits when you reach 60 or 65. Pension schemes consider factors such as whether you have a spouse or partner named on the policy, and your age.

They then use a process called “discounting” to work out the “present-day” value of your benefits, using assumptions about investment returns and future inflation, among other factors.

The reason some companies are offering more generous transfer values than others is that some have adjusted their calculations to reflect current low interest rates, whereas others haven’t.

How to tell if you’ve been offered a good deal To calculate your multiple, you need to divide the transfer value by the annual

income in today’s money. You should be able to work this out from your statement.

Multiples will vary depending on your age, when the pension starts and how generous pension increases are, up to retirement age and in payment. If you are relatively young, your transfer value could be lower than an older person’s and still represent good value. This is because you have longer to invest and can afford to take more risk.

What happens to my pension when I die?

After you die, most final salary pension schemes will only pay half of the pension you were receiving to your spouse until they die or a qualifying dependent child no longer becomes dependent. If you have neither of these then the pension dies with you. So if you stay in the final salary scheme, your family would inherit considerably less than if you had personal pensions. Under the new Personal Pension Freedom rules if you die before 75 then your spouse or children will inherit all of your pension tax free. If you die after 75, which I guess is the plan, then they will still inherit all of the money, but they may pay some tax if they are a tax payer when they choose to access the money, but the wealth stays under your roof until it is all gone.

Be very wary of anyone calling you unsolicited offering you a deal on your pension that seems too good to be true.

There are many scams going on at the moment because of the new pension freedom rules. Please give me a call to discuss your options.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Barry W.P. Bennett & Sons is the successful Yelverton based branch working with Raymond James Investment Services Ltd. We speak to Barry Bennett about his past, his business, his family, and the future...

Just five minutes into a conversation with Barry Bennett, and we already understand how important the family is to the continued growth and future success at Barry WP Bennett & Sons. Based in a bright office in Yelverton on the beautiful Moors, the whole family help him run their bespoke Private Client Investment Management and Financial Planning business with the back-office regulatory, research, IT and compliance support provided by Raymond James Investment Services Ltd. At the core of their philosophy and their purpose is looking after their private clients, small businesses, charities and trusts to consistently earn more from their investments.

Barry explains: “We combine personal, tailored bespoke, integrated financial planning with quality, blended, global, ‘total return’, diversified ‘in house’ investment management service to align our client’s money with the outcomes they are seeking for an ‘off-the-peg price’”.

Barry is finding that “increasing the clients’ retirement income is the most common theme at present in an environment where deposits interest rates are lower than ever.” This is now their target market and the current area of greatest demand of enquiries for their services from those individuals either planning for or already in retirement.

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We give a bespoke, quality service for an off-the-peg price

The essential part of their process is their friendly ongoing client engagement which they find helps their clients evolve greater confidence to what is possible with their money.

Barry says about an often ‘hidden benefit’ on the added value of professional advice is that: “Interestingly we have found from client feedback a positive intangible beneficial sideeffect is a significant improvement in the general ‘peace of mind’ and ‘sense of well-being’ in their attitude and confidence towards their own money.

Surprisingly this contrasts with their earlier feelings which were an odd combination of concern, uncertainty, mystery, worry and even with some elements of guilt with their attitude towards their own money in that they suspected and felt that they were not making the best use of their own money in terms of their outcomes and the impact on their own ‘quality of life’.”

The core investment outcomes they provide for these clients in retirement are driven by 3 investment priorities to provide outcomes which:

Hence they are continually looking to meet and advise discerning individuals who are serious about seeking improvement in their ‘quality of life’ in putting in place a ‘Way Forward’ with a long term strategic plan to optimise their money to align with their chosen outcomes.

• Monthly pay out on 5% per annum income of assets held • Preserve capital value over the long term • Look to grow capital value over the long term to hedge against long-term inflation

Barry is well experienced and qualified to offer professional advice being both a Chartered Financial Planner, the industry “gold” standard, a Stockbroker (aka “The Dartmoor Stockbroker”) and a Chartered Wealth Manager. He is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society as well as a

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Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments.

Simon, Barry’s elder son, with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Bath), has also qualified as a Financial Planner, Stockbroker and Wealth Manager and Henry, Simon’s younger brother, is also gaining practical business experience with the intention of following this same path over the next few years following on from his 3 years in London in gaining his Financial Services Bachelor’s degree.

Barry has an interesting and varied past. He served in the British Army as a Royal Engineer Officer for 20 years leaving after the 1st Gulf War in 1993.

He was privileged to have served with 59 Independent Commando Engineer Squadron RE as a green beret which first brought him to Plymouth where he met his wife Karen and Headquarters 5 Airborne Brigade as a red beret. He commanded 57 Training Squadron RE;

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- BARRY W.P. BENNETT

On Tuesday 27th September 2016, Barry and his family are hosting their flagship marketing event for 2016 with a seminar called ‘The Value of Professional Financial Advice’ at Dartmoor Zoo. Barry and Simon will be joined by supporting presenters Ross Lamacraft of Woodford Investment Management who will give an overall Macroeconomic update, and Trevor Sayce of Henderson investment Trusts, to speak about the power of longterm increasing dividend income and total return investing.

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131 Independent Commando Squadron RE(V) and 1st Field Squadron RE. Barry was educated at Welbeck College; RMA Sandhurst; Queens’ College, Cambridge where he obtained a Master of Arts in Engineering; a Cambridge Blue (cricket); and skippered Cambridge LX Freshers Rugby. He captained the Army and Combined Services at cricket. However, he considers his major accomplishment has been being fortunate to have been married to Karen for now almost 30 years and having 3 children, Simon, Natasha & Henry. Barry and Karen have lived locally in Yelverton since 1993 from where he has been in Financial Services running his own businesses for 23 years.

We encourage our clients to tell us what they want to achieve with their money

Natasha, Barry’s daughter, and Marketing Manager, explains: “We like to choose and support interesting local “jewel” locations like The Dartmoor Zoo. This has now become part of a series, the theme we call ‘Moor from the City’ of annual marketing events previously holding successful seminars to coincide when the “new” Rembrandt was exhibited at Buckland Abbey in 2014 and in 2015 at the beautiful Garden House, Buckland Monachorum. These events have a dual purpose of acting as ‘an existing client appreciation and update day’ as well as promoting ourselves to new potential clients and local fellow professional connections. Once again we have an excellent response to this fun and informative event with already more than 80 guests confirmed to be in attendance. The ‘day out’ also includes a guided Zoo tour; a Falconry Display and a buffet lunch.”

Barry and Simon offer a free initial consultation without obligation to see if we might be able to be of help individuals seeking better outcomes with their money.

If you’d like to consider how you can plan to increase your retirement income and make your money do more for you call Barry or Simon’s Yelverton Office on 01822 855060 or email: barry.bennett@raymondjames.com or simon.bennett@raymondjames.com.

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Separating when you have older children

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veryone knows that separating when you have children is tough. Who tells them, how do you tell them? Is there a better time to tell them, in the morning, in the evening, during the school holidays?

Do children react differently at different ages?

You could argue that a younger child might handle separation and divorce better, as they are able to adapt quicker to the new situation.

But how does separation affect older children?

This is a tough question to answer, because every child is different.

Teenagers, however, are going through immense change in their own lives. Their bodies are changing and their brains are developing. Emotions are all over the place. School has become more intense, with important exams looming, GCSEs or A Levels. The last thing a teenager needs is for the one stability in their life, their parents’ relationship, to fall apart.

Teenagers are more on the ball than young children in terms of seeing through a situation. If one parent has embarked on an affair, for example, a teenager may well have picked up the undercurrents already.

This acuity does work in a positive way, too. Teenagers may have been aware for some time of the cracks in their parents’ relationship. So a discussion about separation might come as no surprise.

The teenage daughter of one friend had actively been looking up houses to buy for her mum, some months before the subject was raised!

If you are the parent of teenagers, what do you need to think about if you are considering separation?

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Do you stay together for the sake of the children, their emotional stability and their education – maintaining the family structure for security? Or do you believe it will be better for everyone concerned, in the long run, if you and your partner separate?

There’s no easy answer to that, of course. At the end of the day a sterile atmosphere with estranged parents trying to rub along can be as difficult as the shock of a separation. If there’s another person involved, the teenagers may find themselves keeping secrets to protect their mother or father.

If you do decide to separate, the absolute key is to try to keep clear of the ‘blame’ culture. As hard as this is, if your children are the most important thing in your life, it will make sense. Don’t ask a child to choose which parent they love the most – they won’t be able to.

Stay amicable, if at all possible. Unless there are very good reasons, don’t make it difficult for the other parent to have access to their child, it will backfire on you.

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society, the image of a happy, ‘normal’ family unit remains a strong one, although this is gradually changing.

It’s important that you don’t have a tantrum yourself if the teens kick up.

Remember that you are the grown up here. This might be a time to keep your own tears for private, or for times when you are with your close friends. The adult needs to be strong and offer stability, even if it is thrown back in their face.

No one is kidding you that this will be easy, but teenagers are young adults.

They can adapt and they will, at some point, be able to understand that you are allowed to have your own happiness.

If you are considering separating and you need advice on any aspect, The Family Law Company offers a free initial half hour appointment.

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Bridget jones Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey

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Your guide to the films hitting cinemas this month

After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), Bridget Jones’s (Zellweger) “happily ever after” hasn’t quite gone according to plan.

Released: 16th September

the beatles

Tour Stop 148

Starring: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Starring: Michael Buble

The Beatles: eight days a week

From Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard comes a special cinematic event - an extraordinary insight into the touring years of the biggest band in history, The Beatles.

Released: 15th September

Tour Stop 148 presents a front row seat to the superstar’s phenomenally successful sold out To Be Loved Tour, which finished in 2015 and was seen globally by over two million fans.

Released: 26th September

Deepwater horizon

the girl on the train

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Kurt Russell

Starring: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux

On April 20th, 2010, the world’s largest man-made disaster occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico.

This story honours the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone's lives forever.

Released: 30th September

Rachel, who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen and is entangled in the mystery.

Released: 7th October

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