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Fire up the BBQ Host your own BBQ and help beat Cancer

What’s On Guide A highlight of events happening across the city

Your Dream Bikini Body How to feel amazing in your Bikini this Summer!

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Fun at the Beach

Keep your family safe at the beach & enjoy fun in the sun Health & Beauty Eating & Drinking Leisure & Events Home

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Creative Director Myles Lockwood myles@oracle.uk.net Editor Lucy McGowan BA (Hons) lucy@oracle.uk.net Account Management Myles Lockwood myles@oracle.uk.net Emma-Jane Corry emma@oracle.uk.net Sales Appointments Myles Lockwood myles@oracle.uk.net Ashley Meads ashley@oracle.uk.net Graphic Design Lucy McGowan BA (Hons) lucy@oracle.uk.net Tom Coles BA (Hons) tom@oracle.uk.net Website Design Mike Pitches Photography www.mikepitchesphotography.co.uk Editorial Lucy McGowan BA (Hons) Ashley Meads Photography Tom Coles www.shutterstock.com www.istock.com Competition prize with thanks to: Plymouth Pavilions Follow us on:

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Britain’s Ocean City will be hosting the spectacular live music event ‘MTV Crashes Plymouth’ this summer! The event will feature a number of headline music acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Example, Kiesza and The 1975. It will be broadcast on MTV’s flagship UK music TV channels, MTV Music, MTV Live HD and subsequently across its other music channels, showcasing our city in over 35 countries! Turn to page 32 to find out more about this exciting event.

There is nothing better than a day out at the beach with all the family to enjoy the sunshine. However, it is important to take precautions and keep the little ones safe in the sea. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution share safety measures to help your family stay safe and ensure you have fun in the sun (page 14)!

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men will congregate around the grill, marvelling over their sausages and steaks.

So this year, why not host your own ‘BiG BBQ’ and raise awareness of male cancer?

37,400 are diagnosed with a male specific cancer every year, so Orchid, a UK charity devoted to research and treatment in men’s cancer aim to get men fired up about their health. Get together with family, friends and colleagues to be the BBQ King and help raise much needed funds. See page 24.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Oracle, and thank you to all our readers and advertisers for your continued support.

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Rehabilitation following an Accident If you make a personal injury claim with us, we will work hard to help you get the compensation you deserve. But we also know that you might need specialist medical care, in the form of rehabilitation and support.

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ehabilitation makes a huge difference to the lives of our injured clients. We have direct contacts with many local medical experts, therapists, carers and support workers.

For our unfortunate clients who have very serious or catastrophic injuries, we have strong links with professional case managers. This means that we are able to instruct case managers, support workers and care providers to ensure that you get the care and rehabilitation you need and, just as importantly, when you need it most.

Rehabilitation can give back the independence lost due to injury or illness.

Timely care helps get lives back on track.

When we see our clients we find out what they want to achieve and what’s important to them and their family. Often compensation is far from their immediate concern. We endeavour to put in place a rehabilitation regime that works best for the particular client and their family, so we go to great lengths to make sure they are happy with their programme of support.

Once we understand what rehabilitation you need, we will help plan and put in place your treatment. This may mean we refer you to a specialist medical expert, therapist or case manager. If you already have rehabilitation treatment on the NHS, we will work alongside the NHS to help you access any other additional care and support that you need.

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5 steps to your Dream Bikini Body Wobbly cottage cheese thighs, bloated belly, stretch marks, tummy rolls, saggy glutes... these are just a few things that cross every girls mind as we approach the dreaded bikini season. Personal Trainer Emma Corry reveals how to feel amazing in your bikini this summer!

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his time of year is full of girls hitting the treadmills and steppers at their local gym in the desperate attempt to “tone up” before hitting the beach. The number one goal I hear from my clients during the summer season is to tighten up their core and thighs, so they look good on the beach.

With demanding work, family and life schedules, I know for many women your lifestyle simply does not allow you to spend the time in the gym that you would like; but fear not ladies just follow my simple steps and you will have dimple free thighs and a tummy you will be proud to put in a two piece.

Step 1: Water Intake

Water is the most important tool in banishing the cottage peel look. The National Health bodies state we should be looking to aim for 6-8 glasses a day but if you want to banish those dimples girls then you need to be looking at 2.5 litres a day. Water helps to flush out toxins in the body and will also help strengthen the collagen in your skin, helping to reduce the lumpy look.

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Girls, you do not need to spend 2 hours a day on a treadmill to get your dream body! All too often I see ladies in the gym hitting the cardio machines like life their depended on it and getting crushed when after 4 weeks they look exactly the same.

It’s all about training smarter and getting the job done more efficiently. Workouts do not need to be more than 45 minutes long (good news for all of you with a jam packed schedule). Gym bunnies, you need to step away from endless hours on the treadmill and start adding interval training to your programs. Row for 45 seconds at a steady pace and then for 15 seconds row like a bear is chasing you!

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these for just 10 minutes and you should finish looking like you’ve just got out the shower. Interval training will be your best friend in the fight against those wobbly thighs and tummy rolls.

Step 3: Resistance Work

We are a nation of lazy glutes...yes that’s right; thanks to modern day life making sure we spend most of our days sat on our derrières, our glutes have become lazy. Do this simple butt blasting circuit 4 times a week and you’ll have a peachy bottom in no time!

1) Step ups - Step up onto chair/bench squeezing your glute muscles as you step up. Repeat this for 12-15 reps on each leg. Remember to focus on pushing with your heel. 2) Slam Balls - Standing slams - lifting up the slam ball above your

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head, slam it down on the floor as hard as possible, keeping abs tight as you slam it down, squat down and remembering to focus on pushing up though your heels. Repeat for 30 seconds. 3) Curtsy Lunges - Start standing with your feet hip width apart, and then, keeping your weight in your left foot, take a big step back with your right leg, crossing it behind your left leg (as if about to do a ‘curtsy’).

Slowly bend your knees and lower your body straight down until your front thigh is parallel to the floor, and both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Be sure to keep your abs drawn in and your back straight. Do 15 reps on one side, and then 15 reps on the other. 4) Bridges - Lie flat on the floor on your back with the hands by your side

and your knees bent. Your feet should be placed around shoulder width. This will be your starting position. Pushing mainly with your heels, lift your hips off the floor while keeping your back straight. Breathe out as you perform this part of the motion and hold at the top for a second. Slowly go back to the starting position as you breathe in. Repeat this circuit 5 times. If you need to make the exercises more challenging add weights in the form of dumbbells, tins or bottles of water.

Step 4: Diet

The number one cause for that lovely tummy bloat that we ladies suffer with is down to what we eat. Make sure your diet is clean and full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and try to include a different colour vegetable with every meal. Don’t forget to include plenty of good protein sources and healthy fats. A good guide to follow would be: Breakfast - Greek Yogurt with Fresh berries and seeds, add honey to sweeten.

Mid-Morning Snack - Rough Oat cakes and hummus. Lunch - Chicken, Fish or Tofu with sweet potato and beetroot salad, sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds, Afternoon Snack - Apple and peanut butter. Dinner - Stir Fry Vegetables with either Chicken or Tofu with a tablespoon

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of blackbean sauce. Evening snack - Greek yogurt with cinnamon. Watch your portion sizes and don’t be afraid of adding natural fats in your diet. Hummus, peanut butter, avocados and seeds are great for your skin and helping to banish that orange peel.

Step 5: Avoid Alcohol

Step away from the drinks girls, it’s time to banish the glass of wine in the evening. Studies show that the toxins in alcohol can contribute to the build up of cellulite and can also lead to belly bloat (not the look we’re after when sporting a two-piece on the beach). So if you want dimple free thighs this summer and a flatter tummy, swap the evening glass of sparkling wine for some fizzy flavoured water.

Emma-Jane is a R.E.P.s Qualified Trainer. If you would like information about training with Emma or tips on how to stay healthy, then please contact her on emmajanept@hotmail.co.uk or 07703977069.

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The RWYC is situated in a fantastic waterfront location at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina. Although a private members’ club, we are open to non members for organised events, and the Club’s location and panoramic views of Plymouth sound make it a ideal for wedding ceremonies, for which we are licensed, receptions, parties, corporate meetings and conferences, wakes & charity events. There is plenty of on site parking.

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Stay safe at the beach Splashing, wading and paddling at the beach can be a real treat on a hot day. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution shares precautions to help your family stay safe.

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wimming is a top activity with all ages and can be lots of fun, especially if the sun’s shining.

But drowning is a real danger and even people who know how to swim can get into difficulties if they fail to take safety precautions.

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The British coast is spectacularly beautiful, rich in wildlife and hugely popular, attracting people from considerable distances to enjoy a range of recreational activities.

But the seaside isn’t most people’s usual environment so it’s easy to miss some of the hazards, warns the RNLI. Rip currents and offshore winds can drag you out of your depth while jellyfish, sea anemones and weever fish can leave you with a seaside souvenir you didn’t bargain on.

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lifeguarded beach if possible, and swim between the red and yellow flags.

“We also advise people not to use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas - and never when the orange windsock is flying, as this indicates an offshore wind that could carry you out to sea.

“If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help - and if you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.”

The charity, which is funded entirely by donations and run by volunteers, is hugely busy in holiday periods so is asking people to take precautions to cut unnecessary risks.

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“We want people to have a safe and enjoyable time at the beach. The RNLI’s advice is to choose a lifeguarded beach if possible, and swim between the red and yellow flags.”

RNLI top tips to stay safe on the beach • Wherever possible, always swim at a lifeguarded beach. Go to www.goodbeachguide.co.uk to search for listings.

• Always read and obey the safety signs to help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest swimming areas.

• When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them - this area is patrolled by lifeguards.

• If you get into trouble stick your hand in the air and shout for help. If you see someone in difficulty, tell a lifeguard, or, if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

• If you can’t make it to a lifeguarded beach, find out about your chosen beach at www.goodbeachguide.co.uk Check weather and tides before you go.

• Don’t use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas - and never when the orange windsock is flying, as this signals an offshore wind which could carry you out to sea.

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Tuna Burgers Ingredients

Serves 2

• 200g fresh tuna steaks • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • Small knob fresh ginger, peeled & finely chopped • 1 tbsp soy sauce • Handful coriander leaves, chopped • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • Burger buns, lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and avocado to serve

Method

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Chop the tuna into small chunks, then carry on chopping until the tuna is roughly minced. Tip the tuna into a bowl and mix with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and coriander. Shape into two burgers, place on a plate, then freeze for 10mins to firm up.

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Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the burgers for 1-2mins on each side or until done to your liking.

Serve the burgers in toasted buns with lettuce, tomato and avocado.

Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com

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Chinese Restaurants 49 Mayflower St, Plym St. Andrews Cross, Plym Colebrook Inn Colebrook Rd, Plym 10-11 Southside St, Plym 13 Southside St, The Barbican, Plym 3 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton 115 Fore Street, Kingsbridge 203 Billacombe Rd, Plym 17 Derry’s Cross, Plym Top Floor, Southside St, Plym 30a Western Approach, Plym 11 St Andrew’s Cross, Plym 14 Athenaeum Street, Plym 75 Hoe Rd, Plym 80 Royal Parade, Plym 57-59 North Hill, Plym

Beijing Noodle Bar Buffet City China Wok Crystal Dragon Han Dynasty Jasmin Restaurant Jasmine Chinese Ming Dynasty New China Garden Noodle Lounge Ocean Palace Royal Garden The Hoe Cantonese The Wet Wok View Pan Asia Wah Tin

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Fish & Seafood Restaurants Bistro One Inn on the Shore Oyster Shack Platters Squid Ink The Seafood & Pasta Bar The Village Trawlers

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French Restaurants 11 Whimple St, Plym Princess Street, Plym Royal William Yard, Plym

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88 Cornwall St, Plym Sutton Harbour, Plym 23 Southside St, Plym 4 Frankfort Gate, Plym 12 New Street, The Barbican 9 Market Avenue, Plym 19-21 Frankfurt Gate, Plym 150 Cornwall Street, Plym

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Greek Restaurants Lanterns Meze Grill Mediterranean Paphos Shirley Valentine’s The Grecian Taverna The Leandra Zeus

Indian Restaurants Baba Indian Restaurant Cafe Indiya Gurkha Palace Lackys Balti House Mombay Brasserie Nibana Saltash Tandoori Sanjida Shapla Balti Cusine Spice Empire The Eastern Eye The Taste of India

17 Bretonside, Plym 18 Church St, Stoke, Plym 101 Mayflower St, Plym 4 Hooe Road, Plym Penrose House, 4 Lockyers Quay 9 Morshead Rd, Crownhill, Plym 23 - 25 Lower Fore St, Saltash 9 Broad Street, Modbury, Ivybridge 137 Ridgeway, Plym 153 Vauxhall St, The Barbican, Plym 57 Notte Street, Plym 2 Barne Roadm Plym

Italian Restaurants Bella Italia Frankie & Benny’s Morgans Pasta & Pizza Bar Pizza Express Positano Prezzo Trattoria Pescatore

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1 The Barbican, Plym 300 Plymouth Road, Plym Market Street, Yealmpton Old George St, Plym 83 Fore Street, Saltash 3 Old Ferry Road, Saltash Boringdon Rd, Plym Dousland, Yelverton 100 Glen Road, Plym 221 Elburton Road, Plym 31 Lambhay St, The Barbican, Plym 8-9 Howeston Road, Plym Hemerdon, Plym Meavy, Yelverton Noss Mayo, South Devon Quay Road, The Barbican, Plym 159 Citadel Road, Plym

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Spanish Restaurants

68 Ebrington St, Plym Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall Milburn Orchard, Bigbury 12 The Barbican, Plym Lower Chapel St, East Looe 10 Quay Road, The Barbican, Plym 31-32 Southside Street, Plym The Quay, East Looe

Cafe Rouge Chloe’s Le Bistrot Pierre

Admiral MacBride Beefeater Rose and Crown The Bank The Brunel Inn The Boatman The Boringdon Arms The Burrator Inn The Chaddlewood The Elburton Inn The Fishermans Arms The Jack Rabbit The Miners The Royal Oak The Ship Inn The Watering Hole The Yard Arm

30-33 Derrys Cross, Plym Barbican Leisure Park, Plym 19 Princess St, Plym 9 Market Avenue, Plym 16 Barbican Approach, Plym 36 Mayflower Street, Plym Royal William Yard, Plym 36, Admiralty St, Stonehouse

Bacaro Lorenzos Maritimo

6 Quay Road, The Barbican 26 Derrys Cross, Plym Hoe Rd, Plym

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(American, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Moroccan, Portuguese etc.)

58 Notte Street, The Barbican Arribas Barbican Approach, Plym B E D Restaurant 8 The Parade, The Barbican Blues Bar and Grill 80 West St, Tavistock Browns Hotel Barbican Leisure Park, Plym Chiquito 1 William Prance Rd, Plym Fishbone Restaurant 162 Exeter Street, Plym Heaven 101 Mayflower St, Plym Koishii Royal William Yard, Plym Las Iguanas Barbican Leisure Park, Plym Nandos Royal William Yard, Plym River Cottage 41-42 Southside Street, Plym Rocky’s 4 Royal William Rd, Plym Seco Lounge Sir John Hawkins Square, Plym The Mission 90 Vauxhall Street, Plym The Vauxhall Quay 51 Notte Street, Plym Yukisan Royal William Yard, Plym Wagamama 153 Vauxhall Street, Plym Zuzimo!

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Your guide to Plymouth’s hidden treasure Businesses located in and around Plymouth’s historic Barbican area have joined forces to create a new map and guide for visitors, showcasing many hidden gems.

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embers of the Association of Barbican Businesses (ABB) have produced this guide – Plymouth’s Historic Barbican – for visitors and locals who want to discover the history surrounding the harbour.

Featuring the iconic Barbican ‘prawn’, the guide gives a brief description of what people can expect on a ‘day out on the historic Barbican’. It also provides details on how to get to the Barbican, whether coming from Plymouth’s city centre, Mount Batten or the Royal William Yard.

Illustrated by local artist and historian

Chris Robinson, the guide highlights all of the association’s businesses, including places to eat, information services, art galleries, gift shops and local attractions such as the National Marine Aquarium.

With many cobbled alleys the guide helps highlight the many businesses that can be found off the beaten track, as well as amongst the listed buildings and old warehouses.

Ben Shearn, ABB member, managing director of The Treasury group, trustee of Jeremiahs Journey Charity and Board Member of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said: “The ABB have produced this map and guide to assist visitors in exploring the many unique and wonderful businesses the Barbican offers. We hope the map will guide people through both the main streets and the more hidden alleys to give a little history of the area and to increase the visitors dwell time and experience of Plymouths most historic area.”

The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership

has helped to marketing the map as part of services offered to businesses in the BID agreement. The map and guide will be available at the Tourist Information Centre, through local businesses and can be downloaded by visiting www. barbicanwaterfront.com.

Sarah O’Leary, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership BID manager said: “It is fantastic to see the businesses in the BID area working collaboratively to showcase what the Barbican has to offer. Many of these businesses are small, independent traders and their shops really are a hidden treasure worth finding.”

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Fire up your BBQ & beat the Big C In gardens all over the UK this summer men will congregate around the grill, marvelling over their sausages and steaks.

So this year, host your own BiG BBQ and raise awareness of male cancer.

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en seem to love nothing better than comparing tips about the best barbequing techniques and boasting about their culinary skills.

What they don’t love, however, is talking about their health - despite the fact that 37,400 are diagnosed with a male specific cancer every year.

So this summer Orchid, the male cancer charity, and celebrity chefs, the Fabulous Baker Brothers Tom and Henry Herbert are calling on men across the country to stoke up their grills and get their bangers out to host their own Big BBQ and raise awareness of male cancer.

The initiative aims to get men fired up about their health and get together with family, friends and colleagues to be the BBQ King and raise much needed funds for Orchid, as well as awareness of testicular, prostate and penile cancers, highlighting signs and symptoms and encouraging self checks.

More than 2,000 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year, and rates are increasing.

It is the most common cancer in men aged 15-35 years and is twice as common today as it was 20 years ago.

Signs and symptoms include a mass in the testicle, a change in the size or texture of the testicle and a heaviness in the scrotum.

Risk factors include undescended testicle, family history of the disease, mumps or repeated testicle trauma.

Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and most patients will be treated within a fortnight of diagnosis.

Prostate cancer is one of the four most common cancers in the UK and over 35,000 men are diagnosed every year.

It is the second most common cause of fatal cancer in men with 10,000 deaths every year in the UK alone. The majority of cases occur in men over the age of 60 although men in their 40s can be affected.

Risk factors include age, a family history of prostate cancer and ethnicity.

(Afro-Caribbean men have high incidents of prostate cancer). A diet rich in fat, red meat and dairy products may increase the risk of it developing.

Signs and symptoms may include problems passing urine, needing to urinate more frequently or urgently, problems getting or maintaining an erection or pain during ejaculation, unexplained urinary infection, blood in the urine or a pain in the groin, back or hips.

Dependent upon the aggressiveness of the cancer and how far it has progressed, treatments can include active

surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.

Thankfully cancer of the penis is very rare in Europe and there are only around 360 cases a year in the UK. It is most often diagnosed in men over 60 and while the exact cause is not known, it is thought to be related to general hygiene, and it is much less common in men who have been circumcised.

However being informed and aware of male cancers, knowing the warning signs and symptoms, making regular monthly self checks, and getting early treatment does make a real difference to the outcome so it’s essential that men start putting their health on the menu.

To organise a BiG BBQ simply visit www.the-big-bbq.co.uk to download a comprehensive information pack, which includes posters, celebrity chefs barbecue recipes, games and top tips on everything you need to make your BiG BBQ a massive success.

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“ Men of Britain – it’s time to put your sausage on the line.

Let the fight back begin” Tom and Henry Herbert, The Fabulous Baker Brothers

Make your BBQ unique this summer. The BiG BBQ Team have been beavering away to put together some suggested themes to help you plan a fun and exciting BBQ.

BE BOLD AND BRITISH How about cooking up some great British sausages and burgers followed

You could even throw in a competitive game of British croquet.

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The more adventurous, the more fun it will be, so start thinking about your theme today!

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Award-winning Plymouth Independent Hotel Unveils £400k Expansion Following a £400,000, sevenmonth refurbishment 12 new bedrooms at The Grosvenor Plymouth are ready for guests.

The award-winning hotel on Elliot Street has expanded into the adjoining property to increase its size from 29 to 41 bedrooms, a new breakfast / function room and new lounge.

Owner, Paul Bennett believes that these are the first new independent hotel bed spaces in Plymouth for a number of years.

Paul Bennett, owner of The Grosvenor Plymouth

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aul Bennett, owner of The Grosvenor Plymouth said “I am watching Plymouth develop before my eyes, but as is common knowledge there just isn’t enough quality bed spaces in the City. As we’ve seen with so many recent closures of small, medium and large accommodation providers, it’s a tough business to be in. With so many review sites now controlling the industry, customers expect more than ever and I believe that without the reinvestment it can become a slippery slope very quickly. I realise that sometimes this isn’t for the want of trying because if the guests don’t come, then there is nothing to put back in. I know that this continual reinvestment is what is required to keep our occupancy high - obviously along with the immaculate levels of customer service, cleanliness and a nice hearty freshly cooked breakfast of course!”

Paul is delighted with the work and is glad that it’s been finished in time for Plymouth’s busy summer season. The hotel is ideally located just 50 yards from the Hoe and a close walk from the town centre, Theatre Royal and Pavilions so becomes extremely popular for a wide spectrum of clientele.

Paul said “Our pricing structure is slightly unusual in that we have the same tariff all year round. We don’t put prices up and we don’t put them down. That way every guest under our roof has paid the same and that sits well with me. It also allows guests to know whether we are an affordable option for them without having to trawl the net for hours to find the best price.”

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Opening of The Grosvenor Plymouth expansion

Paul added “We have regular workers from labourers to barristers, provide accommodation for local footballers to artists performing at Pavilions and have even had Heston Blumenthal stay over and try our locally sourced breakfast now not many people can say they’ve cooked for Heston!”

The hard work of the last few months is already paying off with the hotel seeing record levels of occupancy and with the sun forecast throughout this summer, the future looks bright for Paul and his staff at The Grosvenor Plymouth.

For more information contact Paul Bennett at The Grosvenor Plymouth: Tel: 01752 260411 Email: info@grosvenor-plymouth.com or visit: www.grosvenor-plymouth.com The Grosvenor Plymouth was named ‘Best Hotel & Accommodation’ in the 2013 Plymouth City Centre & Waterfront Awards.

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Leading Cleaning Franchise comes to Plymouth!

Our modern lives are becoming busier and busier. With all the stresses and strains of daily life, household chores often get left on the backburner.

Luckily there is now an easy and cost-effective solution in Plymouth.

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They are very different from most providers because their staff are highly trained, full-time professional cleaners; totally reliable, fully insured and CRB checked. They are supplied with the latest cleaning equipment and professional cleaning products and use their own exclusive Tri-Colour™ System, developed in association with Unilever, which ensures a perfect hygienic clean each and every time!

With 11 offices across the UK, the brand’s growth shows just how much their customers really value their services. Husband and wife duo Stuart and Gail May, have now brought Myhome to Plymouth, and are

already establishing a loyal and valued customer base.

Director Gurmukh Randhawa said: “We are really looking forward to filling in all the territories between Perth and Plymouth over the coming years and discussing this fantastic business opportunity with more prospective franchisees.”

The Myhome service is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client, so they will personally visit the client at the property to assess their

requirements. Paul Stutz, owner of the Chertsey branch, explains: “Most of our clients give us a set of keys to their home, so for their own peace of mind it is good to meet face to face. They need to feel a complete sense of trust and reliability in both me and my team as they are placing the security of their home in my hands.”

The company was first formed and developed in association with Unilever and all clients are protected by the Myhome no quibble guarantee: Myhome get it right or you get it for free!

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What’sOn

JULY 2014

CATS - THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH

WIMBLEDON ON THE BIG SCREEN

COMMERCIAL PLYMOUTH

SHOWING UNTIL 7TH JULY, THE PIAZZA

OPEN UNTIL 13TH JULY

Enjoy the British summer in front of the greatest tennis players in the world. With tennis displays, refreshments and seating available, these matches offer fun for all the family and an opportunity to bring down a picnic and spend quality time with friends and family in the city centre.

A history of businesses that provided employment in Plymouth during the twentieth century.

THRILLER LIVE SHOWING UNTIL 5ND JULY, THEATRE ROYAL

The exhibition will be open to the public on Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 3.30pm, Saturday & Sundays 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

There is no charge to view the exhibition but donations are welcome.

LOVE AND INFORMATION

Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its record breaking fifth year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances.

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This multimedia production assembles a spectrum of characters and a kaleidoscope of ideas. In our information driven world are we bound together or have we disconnected?

2ND - 5TH JULY, THE DRUM, THEATRE ROYAL This fast paced play conjures a dizzying array of moments from people’s lives. A patient, a scientist, a mother, an informer, an interrogator, a friend, a sacked employee, an insomniac, a dreamer, a recluse, a schizophrenic, a linguist – all try to make sense of what they know.

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IMMORTAL CHI 6TH JULY, PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS Immortal Chi is a brand new spectacular fusion of jaw dropping Chinese Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous and beautiful costumes and original musical score.

This world class team, have created an original concept, incorporating traditional Chinese Wushu techniques with acrobatics, traditional weaponry, authentic Chinese musical instruments and stunning Chinese drum girls who create a vibrant contemporary feel.

A breathtaking explosion of movement and multimedia, this is a feast for all the senses.

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LEISURE ALL THINGS VINTAGE & ARTISAN MARKET 6TH JULY, MOUNT EDGCUMBE Local talented craft sellers and Vintage traders unite to offer a unique shopping experience in the stunning grounds of Mount Edgcumbe. Over 30 traders will showcase their wares with clothes, jewellery, crockery and lots more!

The Vintage theme will also be complimented with Vintage inspired entertainment.

Starting on Sunday the 6th July, the event will continue through August and September on the first Sunday of the month 11am – 4pm. For more details see www. missivyevents.co.uk.

20TH CENTURY BOY 7TH - 12TH JULY, THEATRE ROYAL The brand new musical inspired by the life of Marc Bolan, explodes onto stage this summer, 37 years after the iconic star’s death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the story of the life of Marc Bolan and his band T. Rex.

WORLD CUP FINAL 13TH JULY, THE PIAZZA Come along and enjoy watching the final football match at this year’s World Cup in Brazil on the Big Screen on The Piazza. The game will kick off at 8pm including all of the build up.

There will be limited seating available as well as a drinks bar and hot food catering.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS 14TH - 19TH JULY, THE LYRIC, THEATRE ROYAL Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering oneliners.

MTV ‘CRASHES’ PLYMOUTH 15TH JULY, PLYMOUTH HOE MTV Crashes Plymouth is a one-off spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council. It will take place on Plymouth Hoe on and feature a number of headline music acts including chart topping British band Kaiser Chiefs. The event will be broadcast on MTV’s flagship UK music TV channels MTV Music and MTV Live HD and subsequently across its other music channels, showcasing Britain’s Ocean City in over 35 countries. As well as live

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coverage of the performances, MTV will be screening interviews with the acts, filmed in various Plymouth locations.

romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: BUG HUNT

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, Cats is a magical musical like no other.

19TH JULY, FORD PARK CEMETERY The summer holidays are nearly here and what better way to celebrate than by joining the team for a Giant Bug Hunt? Search for spiders, beetles, and other creepy crawlies in the undergrowth from 11am -1pm. Experts will be on hand to help identify your finds.

This will be a great start to the summer holidays and will get you ready for some bug hunting in your own gardens! Admission is free and there is no need to book. Meet in front of the Old Chapel at the cemetery.

TABLE TOP SALE 20TH JULY, FORD PARK CEMETERY Ford Park Cemetery are holding a Table Top sale from 12pm - 3pm. Stalls will include Bric a Brac, Jigsaws, Books and the all important cake stall. There will be refreshments, including cream teas throughout the day.

CATS 21ST - 26TH JULY, THE LYRIC, THEATRE ROYAL Don’t miss Cats, Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical as it returns to the Theatre Royal Plymouth for 1 week only!

This wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and

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PEOPLE OF PLYMOUTH 1914 26TH JULY - 21ST SEPTEMBER, VISITOR CENTRE, FORD PARK CEMETERY Discover a local perspective on the life of families in Plymouth during the early months of the Great War in 1914. Free admission and no need to book. Exhibition opening hours are 10.30am - 3.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday and 12.30pm 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

WEST SIDE STORY 29TH JULY - 9TH AUGUST, THEATRE ROYAL Direct from a sell-out season at London Sadler’s Wells and following international critical acclaim, West Side Story comes to Plymouth!

With ground breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production is thrilling audiences once again.

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MTV Crashes Plymouth Hoe this summer!

MTV will be ‘crashing’ Plymouth Hoe this summer to stage a spectacular live music event as part of the city’s ‘Three Towns’ centenary celebrations.

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he spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday 15th July and feature a number of headline music acts.

It follows other massively popular MTV Crashes events staged in Glasgow, Belfast and Manchester.

MTV Crashes Plymouth will be one of the highlights of the city’s ‘Three Towns’ centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since Devonport, Plymouth and Stonehouse joined to form Plymouth as it is known today.

The event will be broadcast on MTV’s flagship UK music TV channels MTV Music and MTV Live HD and subsequently across its other music channels, showcasing Britain’s Ocean City in over 35 countries. As well as live coverage of the performances, MTV will be screening interviews with the acts, filmed in various Plymouth locations.

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We’re really excited to be working with MTV to host this fantastic event, which will bring the local community and visitors from all over the UK and beyond together in celebrating one of the most important dates in Plymouth’s history.

“We’ve made sure that only a nominal fee is charged for tickets to help cover

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the costs of staging the event and when the acts have been announced I think everyone will agree this is great value for money.

“This is an amazing opportunity to promote Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City on a worldwide stage and will cement Plymouth’s reputation as a leading venue for major national and international events, as well as a vibrant centre of music and culture.”

Duncan Currall, Chairman of Destination Plymouth added: “We are delighted that Plymouth City Council is to be partnering with MTV, the leading global music brand, on this event. Destination Plymouth, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and City Centre Company BIDs and Plymouth City Council are all working closely together to deliver the visitor plan for the city.

“Hosting major music events and working with leading global brands is part of the long term strategy to position

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“Hosting major music events and working with leading global brands is part of the long term strategy to position Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City and to increase visitor numbers to the city by over 20 per cent by 2020” Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City and to increase visitor numbers to the city by over 20 per cent by 2020.

MTV has recently announced that chart topping singer and rapper Example will be joining BRIT Award winning band,

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Kaiser Chiefs

Example The 1975

Kaiser Chiefs, along with Kiesza and The 1975 in what is set to be Britain’s Ocean City’s gig of the year!

Further acts will be added to this already appealing line up promising an event to rival any other.

Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson said: “We’re looking forward to this gig.

Plymouth Hoe looks a pretty great spot to play”.

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This will be a unique opportunity to see an amazing range of music acts live on Devon’s picturesque coast line!

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THE ANOMALY

Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half humanhalf vampire, a guardian of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discreetly within our world. Her calling is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi.

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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES IN CINEMAS FROM 17TH JULY A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

Stars Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Andy Serkis.

AND SO IT GOES IN CINEMAS FROM 18TH JULY A self-centred realtor enlists the help of his neighbour when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.

Stars Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton.

HERCULES IN CINEMAS FROM 25TH JULY Having endured his legendary twelve labours, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

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EARTH TO ECHO JOE

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An ex-con, who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.

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The Great South West Walks 2014 Opens For Bookings With 100 stunning coastal walks to choose from, the Great South West Walks 2014 is now open for bookings.

These specially selected circular walks by the South West Coast Path Association, will take place across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset from 20th – 28th September.

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alkers can look forward to taking part in easy and family friendly strolls as well as challenging and rough terrain treks; many of the walks have themes such as history and wildlife, mining heritage, foraging, Jurassic geology and even a barefoot hike - each guided by an expert walk leader.

The event will raise vital funds for the South West Coast Path Association and Children’s Hospice South West, through these sponsored walks, which will go towards the improvement of the South West Coast Path and supporting children with life limiting illnesses.

Ken Carter chairman of the Great South West Walks project team, is delighted to be able to announce the walks saying: “This year’s event is gearing up to be fantastic, with a real variety of themes and types of walks in place. These celebrate the South West’s strong heritage and history, which walkers will be able to experience alongside helping to support the Coast Path and CHSW.” One of the walks chosen for Cornwall is a circular walk at Perranuthnoe, near Helston.

This walk will be led by National Trust Barefoot Ranger Julie Hanson, with

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Julie will be leading this walk barefoot and encourages anyone who is interested in partaking to join her in the sensory phenomenon that is barefoot hiking – by walking barefoot you can experience the Coast Path like never before.

Walkers can try the barefoot experience for the entire route or, for the more tentative, short stretches if slip on shoes are worn.

Julie will also be explaining which wild foods and hedgerow findings can be eaten along the route through foraging techniques.

Julie Hanson, National Trust Barefoot Ranger, is delighted to be able to lead a walk as part of the event saying: “I am really looking forward to leading the Barefoot Hike as part of the Great South West Walks as I feel it is a truly unique way of experiencing the Coast Path. There are many benefits to walking barefoot alongside foot health – plus there is no way of getting closer to nature and being more a part of the environment than feeling the path between your toes. I hope lots of participants join me!”

This walk is one of the Great South West Walks’ easy routes at 2.3 miles and

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For Dorset, one of the walks is a Historical Tour at Church Ope Cove in Portland, led by walk leader Andy Straw.

This walk will showcase the scene of possibly the first Viking raids of our country at Church Ope Cove, as well as visiting ruins of the pre-Norman St Andrews Church.

It will take in the East Wears, where Sir Christopher Wren selected the very stone he used for the re-building of St Pauls Cathedral in London and see the point at which the stone was loaded on to barges.

Andy Straw, (Volunteer Coast Ranger and SWCPA Representative) for the Isle of Portland, is delighted to be able to lead a walk as part of the event saying: “This stretch of the South West Coast Path is steeped in history and has a rugged beauty. The walk certainly has an eerie atmosphere as giant eyes watch you as you walk! I am excited to lead this walk as part of the Great South West Walks as I hope to be able to take the participants on a journey through time to explore the exciting moments of the past that this area experienced.”

At 2.6 miles this walk is one of the Great South West Walks’ Moderate

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One of the walks chosen for Somerset is a ‘landscape that inspired the poets’ walk, to be led by Alistair and Gill Campbell.

This walk will start at Yenworthy on Exmoor and is 7.4 miles - more challenging for the experienced walker.

The walk will follow a route through the stunning landscape which inspired 18th century poets William Wordsworth, Robert Southey and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who together founded the Romantic Movement in England.

Walkers will follow Coleridge’s footsteps along the South West Coast Path where he was known to have often walked and, just off this route, penned his famous dream poem Kubla Khan.

Alistair and Gill Campbell, authors of the Porlock Walks book and conservation volunteers, are delighted to be able to lead this walk, saying: “This is a stunning area of the South West which is clearly inspiring for many creative people. We are looking forward to sharing this section of the Coast Path with all those who enjoys the romantic views and environment of this area as part of the Great South West Walks. Who knows, we might even be inspired to write some poetry ourselves!”

One of the walks chosen for Devon is a Jurassic Coast Geology walk at Beer in

“This is a stunning area of the South West which is clearly inspiring for many creative people. We are looking forward to sharing this section of the Coast Path with all those who enjoys the romantic views and environment of this area as part of the Great South West Walks.”

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This moderate walk of 5.3 miles will showcase a stretch of the breathtaking Jurassic Coast with walk leader Mike Green explaining some of the points of interest at this World Heritage Site.

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The cliffs document 180 million years of geological history, including Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock formations.

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Mike Green, Jurassic Coast Ambassador, is delighted to be able to lead a walk as part of the event saying: “The Jurassic Coast is a fantastic part of the South West’s heritage and I am honoured to be able to share some of its wonders as part of the Great South West Walks. Many people admire the coast without understanding how it was formed and its story, so it is fantastic that they will have the opportunity to learn about its history alongside supporting the Coast Path and CHSW.” For anyone who just can’t wait until September, they can get an early chance to take part in this and four other Great South West Walks with BBC Radio Devon as part of their Walk Devon series - contact the South West Coast Path Association at info@swcp.org.uk for more details.

To take part in the September event, participants can visit the Great South West Walks website and choose one or several of the 100 walks that they would like to participate in at www. greatsouthwestwalks.co.uk Alternatively, registration can be made via telephone by calling the South West Coast Path Association on 01752 896237.

Further information about the organisations and the walks can be found on the website, or on Twitter @ LoveSWCoastPath or Facebook /SWCPA

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