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editor's note.. Our city is set to come alive this month when the Ocean City Festival returns, celebrating everything that makes Plymouth so special! We can look forward to a whole range of fun ﬁlled events for all the family during the twenty day festival. The exciting programme invites residents and visitors alike to explore everything the city has to offer and raises awareness of our role as a leading ocean city. Events will include chef demonstrations, live music and cultural events, just to name a few and aims to attract thousands of visitors to Plymouth’s historic quayside. One of the highlights of the twenty day event will be the Plymouth’s Seafood Festival, which will include a Quayside Market and Cookery Theatre among other exciting activities. To ﬁnd out more, turn to page 18. Last month saw the 100th Anniversary since the day Britain entered one of the

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costliest conﬂicts in history - the First World War. The war touched so many people’s lives and affected them in some way or another. Have you ever wondered what it was like to be living in our city during this time? Turn to page 28 for some interesting facts about the impact the war had on local people’s lives. Finally, a big thank you to all our advertisers and readers for your continued support. I hope you enjoy this issue of the Plymouth Oracle and I’ll catch up with you next month.

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People consider a healthy lifestyle as exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet, but does this necessarily mean you are ‘healthy’?

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Oceans of fun this September

Plymouth and the Great War

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Self help ideas to keep you smiling, whatever life throws a you The Ocean City Festival returns, celebrating everything that makes Plymouth so special Some interesting facts about the impact of the First World War on local people’s lives A bumper guide of events happening across the city You have the chance to own a piece of Plymouths sculpture trail Some of the best ﬁlms being released over the coming month

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Beat the habit for Stoptober! Are you one of the six million people in the UK who want to stop smoking? Well, next month is “Stoptober” and so it is your chance to save your health and your wealth! fter all, even if you smoke just ﬁve cigarettes a day then you will be spending, on average, £730 a year on the habit. Just stop for a minute and think about all the things that you could spend that money on, perhaps you would like to go on a family holiday? Put money towards a car, or save up for the MOT? Perhaps head off for a weekend away? However you decide to spend the cash then surely it has to be better than spending it on a habit which is likely, ultimately, to cause pain and death. It’s

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been estimated that half of long term smokers die prematurely and so lose an average of ten years of their life for this expensive habit. As an ex-smoker myself I always thought I would struggle to stop but with a spot of willpower and the help of a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist then I was surprised at how easy I found it to be. In fact, the success of the therapy was a key reason why I decided to retrain and become a hypnotherapy practitioner myself. I am fully qualiﬁed and insured with a practice in Plympton where I help people quit in the course of a single two and a half hour session. The number of ex-smokers in the UK is greater than the number of people who actually still smoke. Although around 10 million people still light up that number is falling as 60% of smokers want to quit

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for good. Working with a fully qualiﬁed, fully insured hypnotherapy practitioner, who also belongs to professional bodies, can really help beat the habit for good. Duncan Little is a member of AfSFH, NCH and the CNHC and has both the HPD and DHP qualiﬁcations following training with The Clifton Practice (Bristol). Contact details for Duncan Little: 01752 421302 / 07765 363746 duncan@duncanlittlehypnotherapy.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Should I make a claim? Only 1 in 4 people who have suffered a personal injury are likely to bring a claim for compensation. Surprisingly, the latest research from YouGov indicates the number of people bringing a claim has actually declined over the last year.

his is not as some might have expected, particularly with reports in the media about personal injury claims on the rise. The poll showed the main reason for people not making a claim was because they did not think their injury was bad enough to warrant compensation. 35% of people who had suffered an accident or illness decided not to claim, as they did not believe their condition was serious enough. Abraham Kallis, partner at Chris Kallis Solicitors, explains: “Sometimes, even a fairly minor accident can have long-term consequences. Generally speaking, if you have suffered an injury which will give you significant symptoms lasting for more than a few weeks, come in and speak to us, as you could be entitled to compensation in excess of £1,000.00.” Around 9% of injured people did not think their case would be strong enough and 5% did not bring a claim because they were worried about

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the costs. Chris Kallis Solicitors offer free consultations to discuss potential claims with new clients. “Let us advise you” says Alistair Tawse, also a partner at Chris Kallis Solicitors. “If we think your claim has a reasonable chance of succeeding, we will act on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis, and arrange an insurance policy which means there is nothing for you to pay if the claim fails.” 7% of those surveyed felt the claim would take too long. Chris Kallis explains: “It is true that some claims take a long time, as this is often

Contact Chris Kallis Solicitors to arrange a meeting to discuss your claim without any obligation. Telephone 01752 225060 or email: info@chriskallis.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

What does a healthy lifestyle mean to you? A ‘healthy lifestyle’ is a concept that has received significant attention in recent years. Depending on who you are, a healthy lifestyle can mean many different things.

eople often consider a healthy lifestyle as being physically fit and exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, having a particular body shape and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. Sure, in being physically fit and well-nourished there are countless benefits to your physiology, but this does not necessarily mean you are ‘healthy’. Recently a high profile figure passed tragically whilst battling with depression. Without mentioning names, you probably know who I am talking about. He was physically fit and participated in regular exercise, but would you consider him healthy? Thinking about health as a whole, it is important to consider what contributes to our health. With the World Health Organisation (WHO) defining health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’, it is now widely recognized that health is a multifaceted concept, with each element being of equal importance. Exercise is only a portion of the pie, excuse the pun. However, tending to each of these aspects of health and finding that balance is sometimes not that easy. Juggling work commitments in order to pay the bills, with spending time with your friends, family and partners, we often do not give ourselves the time out to simply relax and recharge, let alone find the time to exercise. Amongst the roller coaster that is life, things can run away with you; we are all human after all.

Keeping on top of your health With the speed and pressures of modern life directly influencing peoples’ health, there is a growing interest in the many ways we can better our health and wellbeing. Alongside the obvious examples such

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as taking part in regular physical activity and eating a varied diet, more people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to improve their health. CAM refers to a diverse group of therapeutic treatments with a history of origins outside of mainstream medicine and are not generally considered part of conventional healthcare. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used instead of conventional medicine in order to treat an illness or condition, whereas complementary treatments are used in conjunction with traditional medicine. You may have experienced or have an awareness of such therapies including massage, acupuncture, reflexology,

“we often do not give ourselves the time out to simply relax and recharge, let alone find the time to exercise”

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aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and yoga, as well as counselling, physiotherapy, chiropractic and sports therapy to name a few. These therapies and professions are fantastic approaches that you can use to look after your physical, psychological and social well-being as they often share a focus on the integration of treating the mind, body and spirit. The benefits of these therapies include being specific to your personal needs, non-invasive; causing few if any side-effects, and as previously mentioned are often enjoyable, relaxing experiences.

Talking Therapies The stereotypical view of talking therapies including hypnotherapy, counselling and psychotherapy are way off the mark. If you immediately think of laying on a couch talking about your childhood or a swinging pendant then you may find it interesting to know that this is a myth.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Talking therapy may include discussing the past if it is helpful in a particular situation, but current therapies focus on solving problems in the present and building a positive future to enhance your quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be ‘ill’ to benefit from talking therapies and seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness; in fact it is the opposite. In seeking help, you are taking positive steps to improving your state of mind which directly affects your overall health and well-being. Talking therapy has been proven to help with anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships difficulties, parenting, disturbed sleeping patterns, weight management, fears and phobias, addictive behaviours, confidence and self-esteem, life direction and pursuing your goals, among many others. Many of us go through periods in our lives where we feel like things are getting on top of us and we don’t know who to turn to for help. Talking therapies however can help you to relieve these pressures, gain an understanding of feelings and emotions and take control of your life.

Physical Therapies Physical therapies such as Chiropractic, Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy are treatments that broadly focus on movement and incorporate manual therapy such as massage, with therapeutic exercise and the application of other treatments such as acupuncture to alleviate pain and restore functionality. They are used to diagnose and treat people with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing, such as muscular weaknesses and imbalances and movement restrictions, which often can often lead to pain. Dysfunctional movement patterns and living with acute or chronic pain can make it hard to perform activities of daily living and if not addressed can lead to reduced physical activity levels and sedentary living, which is associated with many other problems that negatively impact our

“The application of treatments such as massage and acupuncture are also known to promote recovery, relieve muscular tension, stress and anxiety and promote relaxation”

health. Physical therapies are frequently used for rehabilitation from sporting and nonsporting injuries, recovery from surgery and can help you to move safely and efficiently, reduce pain and improve your fitness levels. The application of treatments such as massage and acupuncture are also known to promote recovery, relieve muscular tension, stress and anxiety and promote relaxation. Physical therapies are so diverse they can help you with many physical ailments but the overall goal of each is to restore physical functioning and correct movement patterns through improving your mobility and range of movement, thus helping you to recover from injury or surgery, prevent future problems and remove the need for prescription drugs.

A final thought Leading a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge with everything that comes with day to day life. However, there are qualified health professionals trained to help you with your specific needs. If you are looking to make a positive lifestyle change and improve your health and wellbeing, an experienced personal trainer is a good place to start. Personal trainers can not only help to improve your fitness using safe and effective exercise techniques, but they can provide you with motivation and support and they can offer nutritional advice to assist you with weight management. Depending on their level of training and experience, some personal trainers may also have additional qualifications and expertise working with specific health

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conditions, with injury rehabilitation or in sports massage which can often complement exercise training and help keep you in top shape.

Tip: When seeking a health professional, make sure they have the relevant qualifications and experience for what you require. Working with a health professional that you feel comfortable with is also an important consideration to ensure that you enjoy your experience and complete your programme or plan of treatment. You can use Capes Health Professionals to find out everything you need to know about your professional before getting in touch at www.capesuk.com or by calling 01752 395385. Article by Ryan Buckle and Alice Thatcher. Ryan holds BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Physical Activity and is Director and owner of Capes Health Professionals at www. capesuk.com. Alice is business director at Capes Health Professionals and also holds a BSc (hons) degree in Health, Exercise and Physical Activity as well as qualifications as a Level 3 Personal Trainer, GP Exercise Referral Instructor and a Level 3 gymnastics coach.

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Keep Calm & Carry on Have you ever wondered how some people manage to cope when things go wrong and others just fall to pieces? Here are some self help ideas to keep you smiling, whatever life throws a you! By Elaine Keith-Hill Acceptance Learn to accept what you can’t change and see each problem as a challenge to work through, rather than an obstacle to block your path. Try and see the good that can come out of the problem and see it as a learning curve.

Relaxation Don’t get uptight and angry if things don’t go your way. You will feel better placed to deal with an argument or a difficult situation if you take ten deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling as slowly as you can. This will help you unwind, ready to face your problems without anger and emotional turmoil. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body.

Time Out Give yourself allocated ‘me’ time every day, when you can relax and unwind. If possible, find a calm place where you can just be yourself and settle down with a good book, watch a feel good film or even take up a craft you enjoy.

“Regular exercise is associated with improved mental well-being and a lower incidence of depression.” Get Fit

If you keep your body fit and exercise regularly, you will begin to feel happier and healthier. Make time for your favourite sport each week, go for a swim or go to the gym. Walking in the countryside, gardening, surfing and body boarding or dance classes are also great examples of enjoyable way to keep fit. Regular exercise is associated with improved

mental well-being and a lower incidence of depression.

Move On Don’t fall into the trap of worrying about things that you regret doing, as dwelling on past mistakes will only bring you down. Let go of these thoughts and leave them where they belong; in the past. You can’t change what’s happened but you can shape your future, seize the moment and concentrate on the positive things in your life.

Make Lists Write down what you need to do the next day before you go to sleep so that you are not worrying about forgetting things that need to be done. Tick off the things that you have managed to do at the end of each day and transfer any tasks that are left to a new list for the next day. If you are unnecessarily worrying about an issue write this down too, as it will release anxiety and relax the brain.

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Meditate

Try calming your mind by finding a space to be still and quieten your mind. Be aware of the sounds and sights around you and just focus of the moment. Trust that you will receive everything you need in life by producing positive thought.

Treat Yourself Make time to do things that make you happy. Maybe plan a holiday or a spa day with friends and family as something to look forward to. Give yourself a weekend break away from the phone and day to day worries and chores. Surprise others with acts of kindness. Research has shown that being kind to others not only increases their level of happiness, but yours too! When you are positive, your brain becomes more motivated and opens your mind. Follow these steps and you will start to notice a dramatic difference in your happiness and wellbeing.

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New talent is on its way! With Plymouth University Summer is almost over, and with September approaching Plymouth University are eager to welcome our new arrivals for 2014!

he Student Jobs team have already begun preparations for the many events that will occur this September, beginning with Arrivals Weekend. In 2013 we recruited approximately 400 Student Ambassadors for these September events. During Arrivals Weekend we had Student Ambassadors stationed at each of the Halls of Residence to welcome our new students, and to assist the families with moving in their belongings. We were very proud to provide the students responsible for ensuring that our new arrivals settled into their new home as smoothly as possible. And we are looking forward to having this privilege again for September 2014. Welcome Week then follows this, where many events and activities are organised for the new arrivals, such as the Welcome parties for the different faculties. Within this Week again our Student Jobs team are responsible in the recruitment of the Student Ambassadors that help with the preparation of these events, help encourage new students to participate and to help supervise these activities. Additionally, the Graduation ceremonies will take place in September, in which our team will be responsible for recruiting students to work as the

“We were very proud to provide the students responsible for ensuring that our new arrivals settled into their new home as smoothly as possible”

“We encourage external employers in Plymouth to contact our Student Jobs team, as when the students return in September many will be eager to secure a parttime job!” hospitality staff. Therefore, our new arrivals and returning students will have a variety of work opportunities that they can get involved with! In addition to these opportunities, our students are keen to get in contact with local employers. We encourage external employers in Plymouth to contact our Student Jobs team, as when the students return in September many will be eager to secure a part-time job! With one of the largest talent pools in the South West we can help provide you with gifted, enthusiastic and hard - working candidates for your vacancies. We aim to be that crucial link between our students and local employers. As from day one at Plymouth University we have a strong

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focus on employability, and will offer excellent support to students eager to build their CV’s and improve upon their future employability. Student Jobs will gladly manage the entire recruitment process for you. Over the years Student Jobs has developed strong long term relationships with clients, and will always ensure that your business is fully understood before entering the recruitment process. Once we have all the necessary information we will advertise your parttime vacancy using our dedicated vacancy website. Additionally, we will circulate all opportunities through our Twitter feed ‘@PlymUniJobs’. Furthermore, our team will happily manage the applications and create a shortlist of the most suited candidates. We have no fee, therefore we can offer you a prompt and efficient service that will lower recruitment costs and provide you with the perfect candidates! As an employer or a student, if you are in need of our services or simply would like more information on our Student Jobs team – please contact studentjobs@plymouth.ac.uk or phone 01752 587722.

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Another Reason To Take Part In Charity Event The South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA) is announcing some special offers this month, which will give walkers another reason to take part in their 2014 charity event.

he Great South West Walks event is this year’s initiative to raise funds to carry out improvements to the Coast Path alongside raising money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). This event, running between the 20th and 28th September, offers a chance for everyone to take part in one of 100 specially selected coastal walks, across Dorset, Exmoor, Devon and Cornwall. The Early Bird Offer means that anyone booking on to one of the 100 walks will be able to purchase the Great South West

Walks T-shirt, sold with a free water bottle, for £5 until the end of the month. Also, if walkers book on to selected walks which are supported by South West businesses, they can take advantage of exclusive special offers including Spa Breaks and Winter and Early Spring offers at the fabulous Carbis Bay Hotel, Cornwall, and a free walking book and 10% off holiday cottages voucher from cottages4you.

“the SWCPA are encouraging as many people as possible to sign up in order to raise funds for such important causes” Whether walkers want to take advantage of the promotions on offer or if they want to show their love for the Coast Path, the SWCPA are encouraging as

many people as possible to sign up in order to raise funds for such important causes. Ken Carter, Chairman for the Great South West Walks is thrilled to see people signing up to support the Coast Path and CHSW, saying: “It is fantastic to see support for the event already; only weeks after the walks went live on the website. We expect to see many more signing up over the next few weeks and are looking forward to a successful nine days in September.” To take part in the 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.

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LEISURE

The Ocean City Festival is returning to our shores for a twenty-day festival of fun with over 30 events to choose from.

rganised by Plymouth City Council, and sponsored by Ocean BMW, the festival runs from Monday 8th to Sunday 28th September, extended from the popular thirteen day event that took place last year. The festival is designed to offer an exciting programme of events to entice residents, visitors, scientists and adventurers alike to explore the city and discover all it has to offer. It also aims to raise awareness, nationally and internationally, of Plymouth’s role as a leading UK ocean city, for research, leisure, heritage and local produce. Events will include chef demonstrations, live music, entertainment, aquatic leisure and cultural events to celebrate Plymouth and its links to the sea. The event aims to attract thousands of visitors to Plymouth’s historic quayside areas and to highlight the city’s standing in ocean Culture, Business, Science and Education.

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Deputy Leader of the Council, Peter Smith, said: “I love this festival! It helps us to shout about the fantastic opportunities our city has by being by the sea. Spread over twenty days there is plenty of time to get involved, with events taking place in a range of venues across the city including The Barbican, Sutton Harbour, The Hoe, Plymouth University and the Royal William Yard.” The Challenger Conference for Marine Science, organised by the Plymouth Marine Science partners on behalf of the Challenger Society for Marine Science, is the first event to take place. Held at Plymouth University this event is aimed at young scientists and those studying or working in the industry with talks taking place over four days covering topics such as the polar oceans in a changing climate. Film-lovers can enjoy the authentic ‘Plymouth Arts Centre Experience’ with an open air cinema on the green at Royal William Yard from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th September. Starting at 8.30pm each night, enjoy showings of Roman Holiday, Sing-a-long-a-Grease and Dawn of the Planet of Apes. In addition a month-long international film festival, It’s All About the River, brings an exciting series of new works from

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BAFTA nominated artists and popular and cult classics to be screened at iconic waterfront locations along the River Tamar From Friday 12th September to Sunday 12th October. Returning for its fourth year, the Ecover Blue Mile will be joining the festival and setting sail from the Mayflower Steps on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. This fun and challenging water race follows the waterfront into Plymouth Sound and finishes in the heart of the bustling Barbican. The National Marine Aquarium will be opening its doors again to schools for STEMFest. The event, open to both primary and secondary school pupils provides hands-on educational activities including taking part in a mass engineering challenge as well as performing ocean chemistry. The aquarium will also be hosting Aquarium Lates – an adult only evening on Thursday 25th September. A spectacular celebration of culture,

“The event aims to attract thousands of visitors to Plymouth’s historic quayside”

cuisine and commerce will take place at Japan400 Plymouth, organised by Plymouth University and taking place from Friday 26th September to Wednesday 1st October. A Japanese-style matsuri fair and a recreation of the homecoming of the tall ship The Clove in Sutton harbour will highlight Plymouth’s crucial role in the 400-year story of British-Japanese relations. Plymouth’s Seafood Festival is a main highlight of the events which will see the Barbican and Sutton Harbour come alive with an array of activities and entertainment. Funded by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, this event takes place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September, the last weekend of the Ocean City Festival. It will include a Quayside Market, Cookery Theatre Programme, Catch of the Day and The Little Nippers Crabbing Contest. Visits to Plymouth’s historic buildings and landmarks including the Merchant’s House, Elizabethan House and Smeaton’s Tower are among other activities taking place during the twenty days.

“Events will include chef demonstrations, live music, entertainment, aquatic leisure and cultural events to celebrate Plymouth and its links to the sea”

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Chicken Curry with lime leaf, lemongrass and mango Ingredients

For the curry paste

• 6 lime leaves (2 finely chopped) • 1 small red chilli • 6 lemongrass stalks, tough outer leaves removed, finely chopped • 3cm piece ginger, peeled • small pack coriander • 2 tbsp soft brown sugar • 3 tbsp tamarind purée

Serves 4

For the curry

• 2 tsp vegetable oil • 400ml can coconut milk • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved • zest and juice 2 limes • 100g fine green beans • 2 small mangoes, chopped • cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Method

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Blend the chopped lime leaves with the rest of the curry paste ingredients in a food processor. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the curry paste and cook on a medium heat for 2-3mins. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken, lime zest and juice, then season and cover. Gently simmer for 30mins until the chicken is tender.

Remove the lid and cook for a further 10mins. Add the green beans, mangoes and whole lime leaves and cook for 5mins. Add extra coriander leaves just before serving with hot jasmine rice. Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com

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BUSINESS LEADERS GEAR UP FOR OCEAN CITY FESTIVAL Plymouth’s Ocean City Festival is returning to our shores with an impressive programme of events running from Monday 8th to Sunday 28th September.

his spectacular twenty-day festival, organised by Plymouth City Council and sponsored by Ocean BMW Plymouth, will include over 30 events celebrating everything that makes Plymouth’s waterfront location – and its relationship with the sea – so special. Business leaders and event organisers got together at the National Marine Aquarium to celebrate the breadth of events being held this year. Designed to appeal to all ages, the events offer a real variety including seafood, aquatic activities, marine conservation, education, marine science, an international film festival plus hands on family fun. The festival also has an important business theme, which focuses on Plymouth’s broad range of marine companies and expertise, a key employment sector within the city.

“There is an exciting programme of events planned which cater for a whole range of communities” Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Co-operatives, Housing and Community Safety said: “Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, is a wonderful setting for a festival like this. There is an exciting programme of events planned which cater for a whole range of communities from businesses to schools, from marine experts to young scientists and from residents to visitors. “Throughout the month some of the

events that people can get involved with include tours around our shores and historic sites, an international film festival, open air cinema experience, marine science conferences, the Ecover Blue Mile, STEMFest, Japan400 and many, many more.” The Plymouth Seafood Festival takes place during the Ocean City Festival and is a main highlight of the event. Head to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September to celebrate the city’s fantastic locally caught seafood. Here people can see local and celebrity chefs showcase their fantastic quality seafood, taste mouth-watering produce, get hands-on with filleting fish and wander the quayside market where live entertainment will add to the festival feel of the streets. There will be a spectacular celebration of culture, cuisine and commerce at Japan400 Plymouth, where a Japanesestyle matsuri fair and a recreation of the homecoming of tall ship The Clove will highlight Plymouth’s crucial role in the 400-year story of British-Japanese relations. A month-long international film festival, It’s All About the River, brings an exciting series of new works from BAFTA nominated artists and popular

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and cult classics to be screened at iconic waterfront locations along the River Tamar in September and October. Chris Arscott, Chairman of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Director of Destination Plymouth and Chairman of the Ocean City Festival said: “Working with a number of key marine and waterfront organisations, we have seen this event grow year on year and attracts upwards of twelve thousand people. The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) funds the Plymouth Seafood Festival, a main attraction during the three weeks, and we are very much looking forward to showcasing what our waterfront has to offer.” Ocean City Festival is organised by Plymouth City Council and delivered in partnership with Plymouth University, the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science, Sport Environment, the Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Plymouth City Centre Company, the Culture Board and Destination Plymouth. For more information about the festival visit www.oceancityfestival.co.uk.

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see people that look physically ill because they’ve put themselves under such pressure and have buried their heads in the sands fire fighting for so long and they simply don’t know how to face things. Some people do bring it on themselves and it can be hard to sympathise in those circumstances but more often than not things have gone wrong through no fault of their own. Turnover may have dropped due to say, competition from large Superstores or the internet that they can’t compete with. Their business might have had a

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large debt incurred because one of their own customers has been bankrupted or placed into Liquidation. They might be ill and unable to manage the businesses they once could. Whatever the reason we help to guide them through whatever insolvency procedure, if any, is necessary. Burying their heads in the sand will only make matters worse as the pressure from creditor’s increases and robbing Peter to pay Paul will only last for so long before the walls come tumbling down. Some business owners will have put off taking advice from a licensed Insolvency practitioner like me because they might already think that rescue is not an option and the only choice left is to liquidate, which they don’t want to hear. One Director that finally came to see me had put it off for months purely because he was worried about the staff being made redundant. He wasn’t aware of the government scheme in place to pay employees most, if not all, of their redundancy and notice money that might become due to them. Once I explained it, he was visibly relieved. I often have to remind clients that their business was successful for a certain length of time and they should focus on remembering the good times rather than the perceived bad times at the end.

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The corporate veil protects Directors (in most cases) from being personally liable for company debts and although it’s not a nice thing to have to do, sometimes the best thing is to Liquidate a company or enter bankruptcy and wipe the slate clean. When I’ve been instructed by Directors to Liquidate their company many have later told me they wish they’d done it sooner and when I see them again I can see the weight has been lifted from their shoulders and they look like a different person. People seem to think the world is going to end if they go bankrupt or liquidate their company when actually at the end of the day, it’s just money. They may have had their pride dented a little, but if they have their health and family it helps them realise there’s more to life. Have you been putting off taking advice regarding your financial difficulties? If so give me a call on 01752 786800 to arrange a free initial meeting. I won’t bite, I promise! We cover insolvency advice throughout the Southwest. Check out our website at www.nevilleco.co.uk to look at the services we offer.

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PLYMOUTH AND THE GREAT WAR Have you ever wondered what it was like to be living in Plymouth during the Great War? Anne & Mike Corry reveal some interesting facts about the impact of the war on local people’s lives.

n August 4th 1914 at 11pm Britain declared war on the Empires of Germany and Austria/Hungary. At the same time the three towns of Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport were talking and arguing about a plan to combine into a new County Borough. Plymouth and Stonehouse were close to agreement but the people of Devonport were not convinced. Legend has it that the Fortress Commander, the man in charge of all the military preparations in the three towns, was getting impatient. Major General Penton is said to have called the civic leaders together and told them to sort themselves out or he would do it for them. Whether that’s true or not, the first elections to the new Borough Council of Greater Plymouth were held in November 1914. It was a miserable day and the turnout was poor but a council was elected and got down to the business of running a town at war. It would be another 14 years before Plymouth could call itself a city. During the war, General Penton issued a military order to close the pubs for six weeks. When they reopened, drinking was strictly controlled. The pubs closed at 9pm and women were not served drinks after 6pm. Notices went up requesting patrons not to buy drinks for servicemen. Within weeks the request became an order and then the ‘no treating’ rule. You weren’t allowed to buy a drink for anyone else or accept one.

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In one case a man was fined for buying one for his own wife; she was fined for accepting it and the landlord was fined for serving him. The rest of the country adopted the rules early in 1915, a slightly dubious first for Plymouth. On the eighth of August, war preparations were already well under way. One Plymouth resident, a Mr Eares, wrote to a friend in London describing the

“You weren’t allowed to buy a drink for anyone else or accept one. In one case a man was fined for buying one for his own wife” town as being like a city under siege with long queues at the food shops and roads clogged with military transport. He wrote, Plymouth “has been infested by regular and territorial troops. The Guildhall, skating rinks and schools are filled and at Devil’s Point this evening I was confronted by a barbed wire entanglement and a redoubt of sandbags.

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The Hoe lights are to be extinguished at 10pm and an Officer was heard to state in a tramcar last night that the Fortress guns were to be tested and the dwellers told that those who remained in residence did so at their own risk.” Many of the town’s school buildings were taken over as military hospitals, including Salibury Road and Hyde Park. They began receiving their first casualties within a few days of the war starting. Plymouth had been designated a safe port, away from the submarines that plied the Channel, and ships arrived bringing not only the wounded from France and Belgium, but also thousands of Commonwealth troops. Some were destined for the training camps at Crownhill, others passing through North Road and Friary railway stations. On the first day of the war, the whole country came under the Defence of the Realm Act, which gave the Government control over virtually every part of people’s lives. There was a whole list of things you couldn’t buy or sell, including cameras and binoculars and fireworks. It was forbidden to feed bread to livestock. Lights facing the sea were blacked out and others had to be shaded. Making

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sketches or taking photographs of sensitive areas were banned. The Act gave the military powers to commandeer vehicles and horses and the government could compel landowners to turn their land over for food production. The war office was desperate for supplies, especially ammunition, and engineering workshops and even garages around the country were converted to munitions works. Plymouth and Devonport technical schools made shell cases. Andrews Garage in the Crescent turned aluminium blanks to make fuses. There was a shell factory in Prince Rock and a sizeable one in the lanes behind Union Street. There was also the Naval Ammunition Works at Bull Point. As the men went off to war, voluntarily at first and under conscription from 1916, someone had to stay behind to do the vital work. Dockyard workers were given a special exemption, and they couldn’t join up even if they wanted to. They had a silver badge to wear to prove that they weren’t “shirkers” otherwise they’d have

Maristow Ward, 1914 © Plymouth City Council (Arts and Heritage)

been given a white feather, but they still got a lot of ill feeling. The Yard was working round the clock and the men were getting overtime. However, more men were needed at the front and as the workforce diminished, it fell to women to make up the shortfall. Before the war the government and the Suffragettes were almost at war. In 1913, Emmeline Pankhurst, their leader, was arrested as she tried to land in Plymouth from a liner from America. The following year she spoke at Plymouth Guildhall to a standing ovation. The Suffragettes used their organisation to set up training schools and labour exchanges to get women into the jobs left by the men.

“Dockyard workers were given a special exemption, and they couldn’t join up even if they wanted to” In Plymouth, women worked in the munitions factories. They made their own uniforms and became telephone operators and delivered mail. Before the war there were no women tram drivers or conductors, but by 1915 there were 2,500. With so many servicemen passing through and so many young women living and working away from home and parental control, the government feared for the nation’s morals. Mary Allen and Margaret Dawson set up the first volunteer police force for women. They

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had no powers of arrest and generally stayed away from anything to do with crime. Their main task was to look after the morals of the factory girls. They patrolled the streets checking for couples in doorways and moving them on. They even knocked on doors if they thought

“In Plymouth, women worked in the munitions factories. They made their own uniforms and became telephone operators and delivered mail” a man had spent too long in a house where he wasn’t living. At one point they called for the Belevedere on the Hoe to be boarded up. Plymouth’s police women counted Nancy Astor among their number, although it’s doubtful if she actually went on patrol. If you came to Plymouth from abroad you had register with the police stating where you were from, what you were doing and where you were going next. Hotels and boarding houses also had to keep a register of aliens and enemy aliens were not permitted to reside in sensitive areas, such as Plymouth Hoe. Although, that didn’t stop Princess Adolphe von Wrede from living in a suite at the Grand Hotel on the Hoe. She had come to Plymouth from France but she had no passport. She claimed to be

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PLYMOUTH HISTORY French but she was AustroHungarian and an enemy alien. She was a singer, very beautiful and extremely wealthy. Her jewels were valued at £30,000 which is well over a million pounds today. The Princess came to the notice of Lt Col Drury, the head of intelligence at Plymouth and he had her arrested by a very reluctant Chief Constable. Drury discovered that she had a villa in France that was being used by German officers; she was in regular contact with people in Berlin; her brother was a senior German officer and her daughter was married to the Chief of Staff of the German governor in Belgium. However, the magistrates were not impressed and refused to let Drury present his evidence at the Princess’s trial. Drury said that she gave them the “glad eye” and they fined her £5 for not registering properly. She was allowed to stay on the Grand, watching the warships come and go and continuing her correspondence with Berlin. A Danish electrician named Abdon Jappe wasn’t so lucky. He got into conversation with two men, telling them that he had contacts in Denmark and could make them rich selling contraband goods there. He wanted £10 for his passage to Copenhagen and £5 for his papers. He even worked out a code so they could communicate in secret. Unfortunately for him, the two men were detectives and Mr Jappe got three years with hard labour.

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and fried replaced bacon and there were recipes for marmalade made out of carrots. The Co-op was one of the largest suppliers of food in Plymouth and they began their own rationing system in 1917 after a disastrous potato crop. Soon Co-op members had cards for bread and sugar as well as potatoes. Instead of buying from the shops, members had to wait for the potato vans to come to their area and then produce their membership cards and potato tickets. The vans came on Saturdays and the Herald published the schedules like railway timetables. It was 1918 before official rationing came into force. Local committees set their own limits and the Plymouth Food Control Committee fixed the meat, margarine and butter rations at 1/4lb of butter or margarine and 1lb of meat per person per week; if you could find any.

Troops on the Hoe, 1914 © Plym Council (Arts and Heritage)

“An ever present problem for people in Plymouth was the shortage of food.”

An ever present problem for people in Plymouth and all over the country was the shortage of food. In the Second World War rationing was in place from the start but in 1914 there was no system for sharing food supplies. Britain relied on imported food, so the German U boat blockade was a real menace and many basic foods were in short supply and some even disappeared altogether. In the Evening Herald, “Mother’s Friend” gave advice on how to make things go further. You could use split peas as a substitute for mashed potatoes, cold oatmeal sliced

If you had any free time you could watch the “Battle of the Somme” at the Cinedrome in Ebrington Street or support Plymouth’s successful ladies football team. For the better off, the town even boasted a ladies riﬂe club. Charlie Chaplin’s ﬁlms, also at the Cinedrome, were considered too exciting for children. Indeed, children were becoming a problem. Schools were commandeered for other use and many of the male teachers were away at the Front. Schooling was sporadic and with so many women working, children were roaming

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the streets and getting into trouble. One gang had found a way of making fake pennies out of bottle caps and using them in vending machines.

“Schooling was sporadic and with so many women working, children were roaming the streets and getting into trouble” One machine on the Hoe contained 90 of them, worth almost 8 shillings, about half a week’s wages. Punishment was harsh. According to the court report one of the three lads was beaten with a stick. Another was too old for birching and went to gaol, while the third was found to have tuberculosis and let go. Some adults could be pretty foolish too. Plymouth magistrates ﬁned Gladys Farr ten shillings for trying to light a cigarette at work. She worked in a factory packing gun powder. There is a lot more information about Plymouth in the Great War at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. An exhibition is open until the end of November which includes interesting stories, images and ﬁlms. Go take a look, you may be surprised at what was going on your home town. Mike and Anne have prepared various talks on what it was like to live in Plymouth in the Great War and are doing one called ‘Plymouth’s Forgotten Voices’ at the Museum on the 11th November at lunchtime. They are also available for group talks.

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SEPTEMBER 2014

THE SATURDAYS - PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS PEOPLE OF PLYMOUTH 1914

stories in the words of who were there, those who led the way and those who followed in the 100th anniversary year of the First World War.

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 to 3.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday and 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

SMALL WAR 2ND - 13TH SEPTEMBER, THE DRUM, THEATRE ROYAL

Plymouth Bike Nights are held on Plymouth Hoe Promenade in support of Help for Heroes and Jemeriah’s Journey charities. There will be hundreds of motorcycles of all types, trade stands, fast food and a live band. 5TH SEPTEMBER, THE PIAZZA

Three more local bands take to the stage for a fantastic evening of free entertainment, sponsored by C and G Catering. Enjoy music from Jessica and

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The Theatre Royal Plymouth and SKaGeN presents Valentijn Dhaenens’s SmallWar set in a field dressing station behind the front lines in 1914. Performed against a video matrix Small War tells its

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the Rabbits, Sitting Pretty and Vicious Kitten. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in this radical new staging exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever.

PLYMOUTH PORT AND PLACE 9TH - 27TH SEPTEMBER, CITY MUSEUM

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LEISURE Visit this permanent gallery at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery and explore the story of Plymouth and find out how and why our modern city has developed. Navigate your way through themes such as ‘Safe Harbour’, ‘Naval Port’ and ‘Plymouth Journeys’. Learn more about the Amalgamation of the Three Towns – celebrating the centenary of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse joining together, and explore how the sea, the military and centuries of conflict have helped to shape modern Plymouth.

OPEN AIR CINEMA 11TH - 13TH SEPTEMBER, ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

Enjoy the authentic ‘Plymouth Arts Centre Experience’ at Royal William Yard, taking place on the green of the former Royal Navy yard, complete with bar and the menu of ice-creams, snacks and popcorn, along with wine, beer and soft drinks.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: HISTORIC SITES 12TH SEPTEMBER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Enjoy some of Plymouth’s most historic maritime-related properties for one day only as the city marks the annual Heritage Open Days celebration. The Elizabethan House is laid out in the style of a historic sea captain’s home and visit Smeaton’s Tower, which was originally built out on the notorious Eddystone Reef!

THE OCEAN CITY FAMILY QUIZ 12TH SEPTEMBER, NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM

A classic quiz with an Ocean City twist! Bring all the family and dive into six puzzling rounds of Plymouth’s history, entertainment, nature, water sports, geography and bizarre general knowledge. You’ll need to put all of your heads together to be crowned the winners of The Ocean City Family Quiz.

BATTEN BAY BIOBLITZ 12TH -13TH SEPTEMBER, MOUNT BATTEN

Join a 24 hour race to record the wildlife in and around Batten Bay. Activities will include: bug hunts, rock pooling, arts and crafts, fish surveys, bat walks and more. The event is organized by the Marine Biological Association with support from Plymouth University’s Marine Institute, SWFish and many other organizations.

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Setting off from the historical Mayflower Steps like the Pilgrim Fathers, this fun and challenging tidal course follows the waterfront into Plymouth Sound and finishes in the heart of the bustling Barbican.

CALAMITY JANE 17TH – 20TH SEPTEMBER, THE LYRIC, THEATRE ROYAL

Jodie Prenger stars as the gun-toting disaster-prone Calamity Jane in the Watermill Theatre’s stage version of the classic musical film. This brand-new production features a cast of actormusicians including Emmerdale’s Tom Lister as Wild Bill Hickok, performing the Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the Award winning Secret Love.

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production with Paines Plough presents James Graham’s bold new play set against a backdrop of Tory cuts, high unemployment and the deregulated economy of 1970s Britain.

THE DEFINITIVE RAT PACK 20TH SEPTEMBER, PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS

The Rat Pack epitomised ‘cool’ in the 1960′s. Their impromptu sell out shows caused a stir and attracted the rich and famous. It was a must have ticket to see the three artists joke around and sing some of the finest songs ever written. To call them a tribute act or impersonators would truly undervalue the years of experience and dedication they have put into their portrayals. Book now for a night to remember!

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Join the Beach Rangers for family fun on the shore and find out about Plymouth’s amazing marine life. There will be rockpooling, art activities, face painting and much more! Discover and learn what’s living along Plymouth’s shores and how you can help protect our beaches.

THE SATURDAYS 23RD SEPTEMBER, PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS

This multi platinum-selling band have become a household name in the UK. Renowned for their energetic live performances, The Saturdays have embarked on three nationwide headline tours (including 2011’s All Fired Up arena tour, their biggest to date). The Saturdays have also become unavoidable on screens across the nation, not least as part of their own fly-onthe-wall TV shows The Saturdays 24/7 and What Goes On Tour. It’s clear that The Saturdays have become the UK’s foremost girl group.

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A celebration of the sixties, the rock ‘n’ roll swagger of the Rolling Stones is brought to life in Rooster. Four Elements and The Strange Charm of Mother Nature are also performed.

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Live music, swing dancing, interactive workshops, beauty parlour, tearoom and lots more! Entry £2.00 (under 12’s free) For more details go to www. missivyevents.co.uk.

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The harbour will come alive with an exciting quayside celebration of the city’s fantastic locally caught seafood in this annual event. There will be a number of food stalls for you to sample and buy, as well as a Sea themed crafts and awareness area. A Cookery Theatre will also be located on the Barbican, with local and regional chefs demonstrating seafood dishes.

WORLD WAR CONCERT 27TH SEPTEMBER, FORD PARK CEMETERY

World War 1 concert and sing-along. Tickets for this event cost £7 and are available from the cemetery office, week days only 9-30 am to 3-30 pm. The concert will take place at The visitor centre at 7-30 pm.

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The Carlton Big Band will be playing at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel on Sunday 28th September from 12.30pm to 2-30pm. Enjoy live jazz from the twelve piece Big Band from the sounds of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Kenton and Glenn Miller with a scattering of Latin and pop classics. Advance tickets are available at £7 from Kerrys Music Shop: 01752 227120 and The Duke of Cornwall Hotel: 01752 275868 or £8 on the door. For enquiries call Elaine on 01752 668042.

PETER ANDRE 30TH SEPTEMBER, PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS

Peter Andre has announced his first major UK tour in two years including his first performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The new tour will see Peter on stage with his band performing all of his hits including ‘Mysterious Girl’ and ‘Behind Closed Doors’ plus songs from his previous studio albums ‘Revelation’, ‘Accelerate ’ and ‘Angels and Demons’.

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Own a piece of the Making Waves trail Plymouth’s very own sculpture trail, Making Waves will bid farewell to the city in September, but members of the public have the chance to own a piece of it as the sunfish statues will be sold at auction.

aking place at the National Marine Aquarium on 18th September, the auction will be compered by BBC Radio Devon presenter David Fitzgerald, and aims to raise £25,000, which will be used to support marine conservation programmes. 14 of the sunfish statues that have been placed at key sites around the city since March will go under the hammer, while the 15th statue sponsored by the National Marine Aquarium, ‘Beneath the Surface’ will be included in a raffle. Tickets to attend the Making Waves auction are available now for £25, which includes entry into the Sunfish statues

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raffle. Enquiries to attend should be sent to makingwaves@national-aquarium. co.uk. All funds raised from the Making Waves auction will be used to support marine conservation programmes, including the Ocean Sunfish project being led by the National Marine Aquarium. Sunfish are susceptible to commercial fishing, plastic pollution and global warming; however it is currently unknown to what extent. The funds will allow the Aquarium to investigate changes to the world’s oceans and the consequential effects this will have on marine life. The Making Waves trail features a series of sunfish statues, designed by Plymouth City Council Apprentices and tells the story of the city through a network of trails. Each statue features individual artwork created by the Making Waves Artists, who were selected by the statue sponsors, which include Brittany Ferries, Plymouth University, National Apprenticeship Service and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Dr. David Gibson, Managing Director at the National Marine Aquarium who spearheaded the Making Waves project, commented: “We’re delighted to be

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“All funds raised from the Making Waves auction will be used to support marine conservation programmes” hosting the Making Waves auction at the National Marine Aquarium and offer the public the chance to come along and own a piece of the trail. The sunfish statues have been a welcome addition to the city over the last few months – although we’ll be sad to see them go, we’re thrilled the funds raised will be used to support marine conservation projects, including the Aquarium’s very own Ocean Sunfish project. “We are very grateful to the businesses, designers and teams of apprentices who have helped make this project such a success – and the local residents and visitors to Plymouth who have enjoyed the trail over the last few months. We hope the people of Plymouth will get involved in the auction and help us to achieve our continued ambition of driving marine conservation through engagement.”

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SEPTEMBER 2014

THEY CAME TOGETHER DEMENTAMANIA IN CINEMAS FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER A frustrated ofﬁce worker ﬁnds himself caught between the realms of his deranged imagination and the mundane reality of his everyday existence.

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The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing.

IN CINEMAS FROM 3RD SEPTEMBER A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts. Stars Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz and Rob Corddry.

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP IN CINEMAS FROM 3RD SEPTEMBER A woman wakes up every day, remembering

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THEY CAME TOGETHER IN CINEMAS FROM 5TH SEPTEMBER When Joel and Molly meet, it’s hate at ﬁrst sight: his big Corporate Candy Company threatens to shut down her quirky indie shop. Plus, Joel is hung up on his sexy ex. But amazingly, they fall in love, until they break up about two thirds of the way through. Stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler and Bill Hader.

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A MOST WANTED MAN IN CINEMAS FROM 12TH SEPTEMBER A Chechen Muslim illegally immigrates to Hamburg, where he gets caught in the international war on terror. Stars Grigoriy Dobrygin, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Homayoun Ershadi.

THE BOXTROLLS IN CINEMAS FROM 12TH SEPTEMBER A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow. Stars Elle Fanning, Simon Pegg and Toni Collette.

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Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a note written on his music sheet

Stars Bill Nighy, Dominic West and Andrew Scott.

WOLFCOP IN CINEMAS FROM 12TH OCTOBER As a series of strange and violent events start happening, an alcoholic policeman realizes that he has been turned into a werewolf as part of a larger plan, so he investigates with the help of his partner and his friend. Stars Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio and Jonathan Cherry.

WISH I WAS HERE IN CINEMAS FROM 19TH SEPTEMBER Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who ﬁnds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family. Stars Zach Braff, Joey King and Pierce Gagnon.

MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT IN CINEMAS FROM 19TH SEPTEMBER A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional

THINK LIKE A MAN TOO IN CINEMAS FROM 19TH SEPTEMBER All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event. Stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and Wendi McLendon-Covey.

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GET ON UP IN CINEMAS FROM 26TH SEPTEMBER A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most inﬂuential musicians in history.

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IN CINEMAS FROM 26TH SEPTEMBER

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SERENA IN CINEMAS FROM 19TH SEPTEMBER In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton’s timber empire becomes complicated when it is learned that his wife, Serena, cannot bear children.

A former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in Boston comes out of his retirement to rescue a young girl and ﬁnds himself face to face with Russian gangsters. Stars Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz and Marton Csokas.

THE GOOD LIE IN CINEMAS FROM 26TH SEPTEMBER

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A Sudanese refugee is taken in by a straight-talking American woman in their new home in the United States.

GRAND PIANO

Stars Corey Stoll, Reese Witherspoon and Kaitlyn Ervin.

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