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PLYMOUTH GIN We uncovered more about the history of our 228 year old Gin Distillery along with their plans for a sustainable future

MIKE LEGASSICK Find out some great tips and tricks about the world of investing by the author of ‘Your Money and Your Life’, Mike LeGassick

BLAME LILY The Stock family talk about how they opened their first little shop on The Broadway, Plymstock and have since expanded

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Time to top-up the sun cream as the heatwave is on its way! In this issue, we have three business profiles, lots of family friendly events happening in Plymouth like the flight of the Hatchling and the British Firework Championships as well as some tasty recipes for those scorching summer days.

We spoke with Plymouth Gin, England’s oldest working distillery, to find out more about its deep history and its plans for a sustainable future. blame LILY shares their story of how they opened up their first little boutique on The Broadway, Plymstock. They are now expanding and have opened up a second shop a few doors down!

Independent financial advisor for Manning & Company and Author of ‘Your Money and Your Life’, Mike LeGassick shares his tips and tricks of investing.

It’s Cycle to Work Day on the 5th August so it’s time to dust off the bike and head out onto the roads! Find out more about the Cyclescheme to help make your new bike purchase that little bit cheaper.

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alcohol brands in the world and a lot of its success not only came from the great location but the Royal Navy as they took it around the world with them.

Early cocktail recipes like the dry martini recipe had Plymouth Gin listed as one of its ingredients!

The recipe for Plymouth Gin remains untouched whereby Mr Coates would still recognise it today however, the taste has altered due to advances in technology within alcohol production.

We all talk about visiting wine orchards in France and the Guinness brewery in Dublin, but to taste one of the world’s best loved gins, you just need to take a walk down the cobbled streets of the Plymouth Barbican and head to Southside Street which is home to The Plymouth Gin Distillery.

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he Black Friars Distillery has been distilling Plymouth Gin since 1793. The building itself has held many other uses in its time with the oldest part of the building dating back to the early 1400s.

The Refectory Bar is situated in the oldest part of the building and is one of the oldest buildings in the city!

The building’s first use was rumoured to be some sort of monastery with its tall wooden beamed ceilings, arched doorways and stained-glass windows. It was believed to be a monastery to the Blackfriars which is how the building received its name ‘The Black Friars Distillery’ however, historically, Blackfriars were never in this area, it was predominantly Whitefriars which raises questions as to why it got its name. After the monastery, the building had several uses from a debtor’s prison to a town hall but more famously, it was believed to be where the Pilgrim Fathers stayed before they set sail in search of America. A lot of the branding used by Plymouth Gin now resonates back to the history of the building and Plymouth’s maritime origins, for example, the monk and the Mayflower ship.

It was only until 1793 where it became a distilling house with the arrival of Thomas Coates. In search of somewhere to make his gin, Plymouth appealed to Mr Coates rather nicely as it was close to the docks which meant receiving botanicals was effortless and it was easy to ship the products out to the world. In the early 1900s, Plymouth Gin became one of the biggest

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With thanks to Mr Coates, Plymouth Gin has gained the title of the oldest working gin distillery in England.

Although other brands may have been going for longer, they have all moved house whereas every drop of Plymouth Gin has been made in the Plymouth Gin Distillery.

There are a total of five gins in the range, Plymouth Gin, Plymouth Gin Navy Strength, Plymouth Sloe Gin, Plymouth Gin Fruit Cup and Mr King’s 1842 Recipe.

The original Plymouth Gin was carried by the Navy below deck alongside the gun powder however, there were concerns that at 41.2% alcohol if accidentally spilt onto the gun powder it would render it useless as it wouldn’t be able to ignite once wet. Thomas Coates then made a stronger version with 57% alcohol and if the gun powder could still ignite then it could be taken on board the ship. This was then named Plymouth Gin Navy Strength.

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Plymouth Gin has three standard tours that run all year round. The first tour lasts for 40 minutes where one of their expert tour guides will talk to you about the history of the building, the distillery and the

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The Connoisseur’s tour gin itself. You then get three tastings of the original Plymouth Gin, Plymouth Sloe Gin and Plymouth Gin Fruit Cup. Afterwards, you can either stay for a gin & tonic or you can take a miniature bottle away with you, all of this will only cost you £11pp!

The second tour is called the Connoisseur’s tour where you receive a deeper insight into the history of the building, more about the distilling process and the journey of gin. You will then taste the whole Plymouth Gin range with another comparison to taste against.

After you have sampled all the gins, you make your way to the Refectory Bar to enjoy a gin & tonic or again you can take a miniature bottle away with you.

This tour lasts around 1hour 30mins and is £31pp.

The third tour is called The Master Distillers tour whereby you receive everything on the Connoisseur’s tour and you get to distil your very own 200ml bottle of gin at the end for £48pp!

They have an exciting new tour available very soon called The Smeaton’s Tower Experience. Sean Harrison, their Master Distiller will steal you away from the 21st century for 5 hours and take you up to the top of Smeaton’s Tower for a gin & tonic overlooking The Sound. Next, he will take you to the Barbican Kitchen for a traditional fish & chips (dietary requirements taken into account) and will then guide you on the Master Distillers tour and teach you how to make your own 200ml bottle of gin. They currently only have 4 dates for this experience within the next couple of months as the Master Distiller is very busy distilling all of the gin!

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The amazing work that the team at Plymouth Gin do, doesn’t stop at the doors of the distillery. They have teamed up with the National Marine Aquarium to support the Plymouth based charity, Ocean Conservation Trust. Plymouth Gin has a huge connection to the ocean and maritime history, so it felt only right to use their established platform to good use and inspire the public to ‘leave nothing but footprints’ behind. The campaign is run by Ben Fogle, wildlife presenter and keen advocate in the hopes they can encourage people to protect our beautiful country and to leave it the way it was found.

Plymouth Gin has led by example and has volunteered to attend many litter picks throughout the year, in and around Plymouth. They helped clean up the Barbican on the 13th of April, just after the stage one lockdown restrictions were lifted and they were also at the SailGP, clearing up any litter left behind.

Within the walls of the distillery, Plymouth Gin have made some positive changes by thinking more sustainably. They have completely eradicated singleuse plastic in all of their products, online, in stores and in the distillery. Everything they use now is either recyclable, compostable or biodegradable, even down to the shipping of their gin.

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INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY Annually on the first Friday in August, we raise a glass to celebrate International Beer Day! The end of summer is looming but the start of another weekend gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our love of beer.

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eer is something many of us can agree on, and it’s from that, plenty of us have solved many problems over the years with a few pints of beer.

Beer is one of the oldest drinks the world has ever known. In fact, there have been beer recipes unearthed by archaeologists that were written on clay in 4300 B.C. and ceramic bottles that were still sticky with beer from 3400 B.C. The evidence was found in ancient Babylonia and Mesopotamia and has been consumed by nearly every country and culture ever since. A lot of people in ancient Egypt drank beer as part of their daily diet.

The recipe for beer came about unexpectedly after the first few grains had been fermented which made a bubbly, flavoursome product. The person sceptical to try the fermented drink was surprised to be greeted by a lovely little buzz, he smiled and said ‘Wow!’.

“By the Middle Ages, Christian monks were brewing beers and introduced the use of hops. Until then, beers were brewed with local additives like dates and olive oils to add flavour. Today’s beers continue to be brewed with hops, herbs, or fruits that add flavour.

Macro, micro, or craft, the art of brewing beer today remains a craft that employs age-old techniques carefully perfected over centuries and millennium.” – www.nationaltoday.com International Beer Day was founded in Santa Cruz, California by Jesse Avshalomov in August 2007 whilst enjoying a few beers with his friends.

His reasons for founding International Beer Day were: • Gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer • Celebrate those responsible for brewing and serving beer • Unite the world under the banner of beer, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day After the founding of International Beer Day, it is now being celebrated in 207 cities, 50 countries and 6 continents across the world!

Fun facts about beer • The average beer consumed in the UK is decreasing gradually after hitting its peak in the mid-2000s, especially among young people. The

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average consumption per adult today in the UK is about 9.7 litres per year.

• The most popular beer drunk in the UK is Guinness.

• After water, beer is the most consumed drink of all time.

• The oldest working brewery dates back to 1040 and is located in Munich.

• The Czech Republic drink an average of 320 pints a year per person which puts them at the top.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH MIKE LEGASSICK Mike’s success within his career has grown from years of study and hard work but most importantly, it has stemmed from his likeability and trustworthiness that he has maintained throughout his life by business colleagues and clients that he has met along the way. The trust of a client and the ability to be liked by many people allows the relationship between Mike and the client to become strong, which is paramount when dealing with clients hard-earned life savings. What started as a job collecting monthly premiums on a rainy day in Plympton has evolved into a means of educating readers and clients on all he has learnt over his lifetime to give you a head start in controlling your money and your life.

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inance was never something Mike was interested in. If you had asked Mike as a teenager, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Mike would have shrugged his shoulders, and not for one second thought he’d become an Independent Financial Advisor (specialising in pensions and investments) and a Behavioural Investment Coach. He loves his job and the responsibility that comes with it.

his first day in Plympton well. It was raining and miserable and he didn’t really have a clue what he was doing. He should have been joined by his supervisor to show him the ropes but was instead left to his own devices. He vividly remembers thinking to himself ‘What on earth am I doing here?’ But something inside of him made him keep going, day after day until he learnt more and more about the profession he was unknowingly falling into.

Mike never really applied himself at school and ended up with just a handful of CSE’s in his pocket and left for the world of full-time work. He fell into the world of retail as soon as he left King’s Tamerton School at age 15. With retail, he learnt a lot about sales and talking to people but the main thing he learnt was that working in a busy retail environment on a bank holiday wasn’t for him.

He then progressed to work for an insurance company and then Lloyds TSB. Mike began to see his passion growing for the finance profession and decided to take more exams and gained more qualifications to become what he is today, an independent financial advisor with over 30 years experience. He specialises in pensions and investments and is passionate about telling people the unvarnished truth about money without the useless jargon and how to invest wisely and reduce investment management costs. You could say he is the Martin Lewis of the investment world.

Snooker was and still is, a fond passion of Mike’s ever since he was 13. He played for Devon and on the Pro-am circuit and met a lot of people in the snooker fraternity that became close friends of his. One friend who worked for Pearl Assurance approached him and said ‘You’re friendly, you’ve got a good sense of humour, and you get on well with people, that’s half the battle. Why don’t you apply for a job with Pearl Assurance?’ Mike thought to himself, well it’s got to be better than retail on a bank holiday weekend, so he took the aptitude test and by the skin of his teeth, he passed it and soon after, he was hired at age 23.

Mike remembers his first day working for Pearl Assurance as if it were yesterday. His role at Pearl Assurance was essentially to collect premiums from his customers in Plympton and encourage them to invest in regular savings plans. Sadly, this type of saving has long gone which is a shame as it engendered a savings mentality. Mike remembers

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To be an ‘independent advisor’ doesn’t mean he works on his own, far from it. Mike has a fantastic personal assistant called Sharon, and a great support team back in the office in Ivybridge. The independent part means that he has access to every single provider to ensure the best fit for the client.

8 years ago, Manning & Company, based in Ivybridge approached Mike and asked him to join them to which he told us ‘was the best move I have ever made.’ 4 years ago he became one of the directors of the company.

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and he proves this daily with his clients and did this with myself, the Editor and Myles, the managing director at our interview with him. To be able to understand how people think and creatively phrase the question or explanation has been mastered by Mike through his 10 years studying behavioural psychology. As he felt the profession needed some simplicity, Mike decided to write his book called ‘Your Money and Your Life.’

‘Your Money and Your Life’ is a collection of firsthand stories, examples, and simple steps to follow that have stuck by him through the years and things that he wished he had known when he was younger. The book is written on topics that have been widely discussed for hundreds of years, so it is no surprise that he can’t re-invent the wheel, however, Mike has developed a certain way in which it has been written that will make you think ‘Nobody has ever explained it to me in that way before – That makes so much sense now!’

The book is composed of two sections. The first half is largely about life lessons and it is important to note, this book is not only about money but also about life choices too. Chapters include Planning for the life you choose, the mistakes we make with our money and how to avoid them, wishes won’t bring riches, and how not to be a workplace prisoner. The second half of the book is focused on investing and your behaviour around money. There is even a section on regret.

Flowing through the whole book is an underlying theme of ‘Life is not a rehearsal’ which is something Mike believes very strongly in.

Mike has also designed a website to educate his clients and readers to keep them on the right track when it comes to their finances and mindset. The website, www.saverbehaviour.co.uk is comparable to an educational tool, full of bite-sized information and easy to understand video content to educate yourself around money and investing. Amongst some fantastic tools embedded into the website is a calculator which shows historically how much you would have amassed if you began investing just £1 a day in the stock market from the day you were born. We were

both shocked when we did this for ourselves. We weren’t even close to guessing how much this would have been worth today. Mike likes to carry out this exercise with his clients and they are, more often than not, shocked by the results. Therefore, his golden piece of advice to anyone is ‘Start early’ because you are unlikely to ever be able to make up for the lost time.

The book and the website are not just about money, they are about changing your perspective on things.

Mike has done this in a way that is thought-provoking, creative and motivational, highlighting all of the common financial ‘blind spots’ that we make daily without being aware of them. However, reading is one thing, but doing is quite another. If you don’t push yourself, nobody will do it for you. This is where the psychological aspects come into play. Mike will run through scenarios that help you to see things from a different perspective and in turn, reveal a more capable version of yourself and how to be successful.

Mike says the primary objective of any investment is to maintain its purchasing power so invest with prudence in mind, not performance. Anything above this should be deemed a welcome bonus. Investing wisely for your or for your children’s future can be done safely with the help and guidance of Mike. Your retirement funds should enable you to maintain your standard of living without fear of running out of money.

Most people just think, I’ll save something over the years and that should give me enough, however, most people forget about inflation which erodes the purchasing power of your money over time. The £50,000 you managed to save over the years won’t be worth £50,000 in the future.

Think about it like this, if Mike said to a client, ‘I have a great investment idea for you, you put your life savings in here, and it is guaranteed to lose 2 ¼% each year.’ You just wouldn’t do it! This would be madness, but this is the effect inflation has on people who sit on cash for years in a low paying bank account.

Another well-worded scenario Mike likes to ask his clients is ‘Do you believe you could save 20% of your income each month?’ Most people say no, however, later, he asks another question, ‘Do you think you could live fairly comfortably on 80% of your monthly income?’ Most people think they could. To be able to live on 80% of your income is effectively to be able to save 20% of it. It was just phrased differently. Mike tells us that a lot of the work he does with his clients is psychological and once you overcome that hurdle, you have passed the most difficult part. Unfortunately, emotions generally trump logic, and this is where Mike can help.

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Trusting the stock market with your money is something humans are not well-equipped to do. It can be daunting. Mike tells us ‘One of the biggest mistakes investors make is that they confuse volatility with permanent loss.’ He then began to explain that the process of investing money into the stock market is comparable to a rollercoaster. As you strap yourself in, your mind is full of different emotions from fear to excitement and adrenalin and you experience the steep climbs and sharp drops and bends and loop the loops. This is volatility. Midway through a loop the loop and people are screaming ‘get me out of here!’, get me off this ride! – If you had managed to get out of your seat while upside down, that would be permanent loss. Yet you keep going until the ride reaches the end and you come out of it unscathed.

Markets go up and down all the time, but long-term history has proven they go up much more than down over time. Explaining concepts like these to clients is key to managing their expectations.

Mike has only ever invested his clients’ money in things that have always worked. i.e., investing their money in a huge collection of the greatest business in the world. He will never invest their money in fads, flavours of the month, or things that just happen to be working now. This is not investing. This is speculating.

He recommends that clients take a ‘sloth-like approach’, to investing. Looking at the value every day will not help you in any way, just let time do its thing. This way you won’t be panicking about any temporary drops in the market and therefore won’t be tempted to withdraw it at the wrong time. Imagine if house prices were reported every day on the news.

Thankfully, they aren’t so people don’t care to look.

Warren Buffett is regarded as the greatest investor that has ever lived and is a great example of someone who has great patience when investing.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos approached Warren Buffett and asked, ‘Your process is so simple and proven to work, why doesn’t everyone do what you do?’ Warren replied, ‘Because no one wants to get rich slowly Jeff.’

Mike has phrased his questions so well over the years that he can determine whether a client understands investing or not in no time at all. He asks his clients, ‘Do you know what Black Monday was in 1987?’ This was the single biggest stock market crash in UK history. And then he asks them, ‘Do you know what the

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FTSE 100 is?’ It is the 100 biggest companies in the UK. ‘Imagine you had £100,000 invested in the FTSE 100 and the news came on reporting the biggest stock market crash in UK history. ‘What do you think your £100,000 is worth right at that moment?’ Most people say ‘zero’. In fact, the stock market fell by 22% in 48 hours, but you haven’t lost any money because you haven’t cashed it in – remember the rollercoaster, don’t get out when you’re upside-down. If you thought you would have lost all your money, that would have meant that the 100 largest companies in the UK went bust overnight. And for that to happen, it would be Armageddon territory and your money would be meaningless anyway. Lack of understanding of the stock market means you could potentially make some bad decisions.

The stock market is now way higher than back in 1987. Stock markets will suffer big temporary dips occasionally, but they have always come back stronger to reach new highs.

The book is for everybody, whether you have just finished your education, halfway through your life or just about to retire. He is certain that everybody will learn something from it and if the reader follows it through with actions, then they will save tens or even hundreds of thousands through their lifetime.

And where does Mike see himself 5 years from now? ‘I love what I do, and I will continue to ensure my clients remain on the right track.’ He may reduce his hours and pass on clients to younger members of the team but ultimately, he doesn’t want to stop. Another book may make an appearance in the future focusing solely on how to be a better investor.

Director at Manning & Company, Behavioural Investment Coach, member of the Parliamentary Financial Review Team and the UK Leaders Council, 2nd in the South West for Top-Rated Advisor by client reviews on ‘VouchedFor’ and not forgetting, great friend to his clients, Mike has gained a lot of knowledge, understanding, and trust throughout his career that he would now like to share with you, the reader.

To buy his book, head to www.lulu.com or Amazon and other online book retailers. It comes in hardback, paperback, and Kindle versions with varying prices from £2.99-£29.95. He is also releasing an audiobook version very soon!

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THE HATCHLING Artists impression produced by Trigger

World’s first flying puppet to take to the streets and skies of Plymouth on the 14th-15th August 2021!

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his August, theatremakers Trigger will stage The Hatchling, an extraordinary outdoor performance bringing a universal myth to life. A giant puppet in the form of a dragon will appear in Plymouth and roam through the city before taking flight in a unique feat of artistry and engineering. Created in collaboration with a world class team of immersive theatre makers, puppetry specialists and champion kite flyers, the event aims to bring people together to celebrate freedom following a year of isolation.

The World Premiere of The Hatchling, which is free to attend, will invite the public to take to the streets and accompany the dragon on her epic two-day journey.

The performance has been created with 25 partners including The Queens Harbour Master, Plymouth University and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Upon hatching the dragon will explore her surroundings, stopping traffic as her curiosity takes her through the city and she meets the public. At sunset on Sunday 15 August, she will undertake a miraculous metamorphosis into a kite, unfolding her wings spanning over 20m. Flying from a cliff top, she will soar into the sky and across the sea in a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle featuring lighting design by Mat Daw and a choral score by Ruth Chan.

The Hatchling was conceived by Angie Bual, Artistic Director of Trigger, who was inspired by the dragon as a global symbol. Whilst found in stories in every ancient culture around the world, the dragon is revered and respected in eastern mythology but often considered menacing in western folklore.

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The event will bring together people from all walks of life to participate in a shared experience, opening up conversations around migration and freedom of movement.

The project is a collaboration between a team of leading UK creatives including Mervyn Millar, part of the original creative team of the acclaimed stage production War Horse, and Carl Robertshaw, a designer who has created sets for the London 2012 Olympic Ceremonies, collaborated with artists including Ellie Goulding and Kylie, and is a 5-time sport kite world champion.

Standing at over 6.5m tall, The Hatchling is the largest ever puppet to be solely human operated. It is constructed from super lightweight carbon fibre weighing less than a piece of hand luggage, allowing it to be operated by a team of 36 puppeteers working in rotation in groups of 15. Designed in collaboration with a paleontologist, she will be the largest ever flying creature, surpassing the size of the prehistoric pterosaur on which she is based.

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Angie Bual, Artistic Director of Trigger, says: “We’re thrilled to be bringing The Hatchling, which has been six years in the making, to life this August. This show is a love letter to the city, and has been created with the support of partners across Plymouth from industry, academia, sport, culture and more. Plymouth will become a world stage for an event that celebrates the talent and energy of the people who live there.

The Hatchling asks us to celebrate our commonalities over our differences - no matter your heritage or age, everyone has a connection to the dragon. When she flies, it will be a moment for all of us to reflect on freedom of movement, and what that means for each of us. The power public art has to unify us has never been more important.”

Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, says: “Plymouth has been the starting point for some of the world’s most historic journeys including those of The Mayflower, Darwin and Shackleton, and for thousands of emigrants setting off all over the world. The Hatchling will be another unique journey starting from the city this summer. It will be a world-class cultural event set against the beautiful backdrop of Plymouth Sound.”

The Hatchling has been made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and support from Plymouth City Council and Mayflower 400. It will be delivered in partnership with a range of event partners, alongside 5 academic research projects conducted by the Brigstow Institute at the University of Bristol Community groups and creative organisations from across Plymouth are preparing to welcome The Hatchling.The public are being invited to take part in the show across the weekend. Theatre Royal Plymouth are looking for people to join their regular groups to create a fitting welcome for the dragon. No performance experience is required, but people are being asked to register their interest and availability for rehearsals at theatreroyal.com/thehatchlingbepartofit.

A number of groups are already preparing to take part in the two-day event including Barbican Theatre Plymouth, who are creating new work especially for The Hatchling. On Saturday 14 August, 30 singers from

Plymouth City Roller Derby The Lost Sound choir will perform a lullaby to send The Hatchling to sleep after a day of exploration. The following day, performers from Plymouth Roller Derby will encounter The Hatchling on the Hoe before she undergoes a miraculous transformation, unfurling her wings and flying off the coast in a world-first attempt.

The epic finale will take place to the melodies of Mayflower A Capella group who will perform a musical soundscape with a blend of 26 voices harmonising together.

In advance of The Hatchling’s visit, designers and makers in Plymouth are creating their offerings.

Plymouth College of Art students have joined Trigger’s costume department to make outfits for performers, and Mother’s Who Make are producing individual textile works that will be stitched together during the weekend to form a huge quilt for the sleeping dragon.

Elder Tree will be participating in knitting and crochet work on Saturday before hosting a mass Tai Chi Class on the Sunday.

Plymouth communities are also getting involved through the Real Ideas Organisation who are working with families to create windsocks which will fly on the Hoe on Sunday evening.

The Conscious Sisters are working with local groups around the city to make lanterns which will be shown in a parade with the help of Nudge Community Builders.

After Plymouth, The Hatchling will continue her journey to London to head a procession of more than 5,000 performers at Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, taking place on Sunday 5 June 2022.

She will take to the streets of London with her baby dragon, heading a procession of more than 5,000 performers which will pass iconic landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

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CYCLE TO WORK DAY Cycle to Work Day is an annual awareness day set up to encourage people to cycle to work and to spread awareness of the benefits this has on the body, mind and the planet.

This year, the campaign will take place on Thursday 5th August.

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he Cycle to Work Day organisation is believed to have started in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists and has since grown in popularity in the UK. Although it has become a widely known awareness day in our calendars, only 6% of British workers cycle to work therefore there is still work to be done.

Cycling to work not only keeps you fit and starts your day off right, but it also helps dramatically reduce fuel emissions and general traffic on the roads during rush hour. If you cycled to work every day for a year, you could be saving over £3,000! Unfortunately, a lot of people say they would like to but are put off cycling to work due to the distance, the time it would take and the fear of an accident.

In the Netherlands, one of the most common modes of transport is cycling and from that, they have prevented about 6500 deaths each year. Dutch people also have a half-a-year-longer life expectancy because of cycling. High levels of investment in bike paths, bike racks, traffic calming and other policies have helped the Dutch to feel safe cycling on roads and in return,

have one of the highest cycling levels. Opting to cycle to work instead of taking a car has been proven to have huge health benefits however, our unpredictable British weather doesn’t help to persuade people to make the change.

In an ideal world, we all wouldn’t mind a leisurely 15-minute cycle to work on a flat surface on a sunny day however, it’s not always that quick and easy.

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BRITISH FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS Tom Coles Photography

The annual British Firework Championships have been displaying their beautiful firework displays in Plymouth since 1997. Last year they had to cancel the event due to the Covid-19 pandemic however, this year, they are back with a BANG!

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his year, the British Firework Championships are being held on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th August in our very own Ocean City. The fireworks will be let off on the Mountbatten breakwater creating a safe stage for the large-scale pyrotechnics. The natural curvature of Plymouths coastline creates an amphitheatre of endless viewing platforms which enables everyone to have a decent view of the display.

the promenade. There will be a whole host of fun happening on the Hoe with a funfair, live music from Heart FM and some delicious food stalls!

The prime viewing areas fill up rather quickly so if it’s a nice day, it’s worth holding onto a good location and getting there early. Although The Hoe and Madeira Road are the main viewing platforms, you can also get a brilliant view from the Queen Anne’s Battery, Mountbatten itself or Jennycliff.

The annual event celebrates six professional display companies as they compete to win the crowd and the judges’ favour! Three teams will compete on both evenings with a 10-minute performance and then the winner is announced at the end of the competition.

Every sixth year, the champion-of-champions takes place, where the winners from the five previous years go head-to-head and battle it out to be crowned the champion-of-champions!

Due to the competition’s popularity, it is now recognised as the premier annual display in the UK which has done wonders for the city by attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The busy nature of the event may cause some disruption on the roads therefore, our best advice is to use Plymouth’s Park and Ride facilities to enter the city if you are coming to watch from further afield. As seen in previous years, the event does get fairly busy and although social distancing guidelines have been relaxed, it is still important to be careful when in large crowds.

The Hoe is located in a prime viewing spot therefore all of the entertainment will pop up on the Hoe and

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t is important to note that fireworks can cause distress to animals. Here is the advice to pet owners given by the British Firework Championships.

Cats

Keep your cat indoors. Close all windows and curtains and switch on music or the television to drown out the noise. Leave your cat to take refuge in a corner if it wishes. Do not try to tempt it out as this could cause more stress.

Dogs

Exercise your dog during the day. Never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off. As with cats, keep your dog indoors, close the curtains and play music or turn on the television to drown out the noise.

Let your dog hide if it wants to take refuge under furniture or in a corner. If you have a dog or cat that is particularly prone to becoming distressed, seek the advice of your vet.

Small animals

- such as rabbits and guinea pigs living outside should not be forgotten. They can also become very stressed from loud noise. Bring small animals indoors or into an outhouse or garden shed to give them extra protection.

Horses

Horses often bolt from firework noise and become injured. Always make sure horses, ponies and donkeys are stabled while fireworks are being let off. Make sure fireworks are not in view by closing the stable door.

Playing music during the displays can also help to calm horses and reduce the effects of sudden noise.

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Two amazing shops with a big impact on the local community - we interviewed Carole and Graham Stock to find out about opening a larger store on the Broadway, Plymstock. As soon as the Stock family opened their doors on the 7th September 2019, in popped a very excited customer who followed up with the words ‘This is exactly what the Broadway needs!’ And it has been the same ever since.

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oth Graham and Carole have always been in the jewellery business and have been designing jewellery for 30 years. Graham has worked in the fashion and jewellery industries most of his working life.

The two met in London and owned a retail shop when they were only in their twenties. Carole concentrated on the design and the buying whereas Graham focused on the selling and the retail. A perfect team you could say!

Graham also works as an independent consultant for various jewellery brands which means he travels to places such as China, Hong Kong, Canada and Thailand. He also works as a guest presenter on the QVC Shopping Channel.

The family moved down to Plymstock 15 years ago from London as they both always wanted to live by the sea. Once settled, they both realised that something was missing - those independent boutique shops that you would typically find in places like Salcombe, St Ives and Marbella. They felt that it was

their calling to bring a bit of glamour into Family owners from left to right Plymouth.

Lily, Carole & Graham Carole and Graham created their own jewellery brand 10 years ago because of their love for jewellery design and named it Lily & Lotty - Lily being their youngest daughter and Lotty being their middle daughter (their eldest daughter Chloe runs a successful yoga studio in Cornwall). This brand is still stocked in jewellers up and down the country and of course is available in blame LILY. Living in Plymstock, the couple watched the old HSBC bank being converted into two smaller shops.

One day on a visit to the Broadway, Carole decided to make an unplanned enquiry as to what the rent would be for a small shop. This seed then grew into a vision of both Carole and Graham owning a small Boutique shop in Plymouth, and both being quite ‘gungho’, they just said, ‘Let’s do it!’ Just 6 months after enquiring about the rent, the family opened blame LILY to the public.

The shop’s distinctive name is due to the couple’s youngest daughter Lily, a quirky, theatrical and fun-loving girl who helps out at the shop in between her studies as a fashion student in Plymouth.

Before opening, the couple worked tirelessly to make their shop look fabulous. The floors were handpainted and stencilled by Graham and Carole and they sourced second hand and antique furniture which they updated or painted it themselves, adding unusual props and displays as well as great lighting.

The shop exterior is adorned by a gorgeous flower arch which changes at Christmas time with fairy lights and winter flowers. When walking into blame LILY, you can appreciate the love, care and attention to detail the family have put into the store. The stock is always

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beautifully displayed - ‘It might be like an Aladdin’s Cave but the products are always stylish and unique, and at reasonable prices.’

You really do experience all of the senses when walking around the boutique. The incense sticks are constantly on, they have a great music playlist and they sometimes pop open the prosecco on a Saturday afternoon!

Predominantly aimed at a female market, they sell clothing, a large selection of Sterling Silver and fashion jewellery, watches, gifts, handbags, accessories and homewares. Their products are constantly changing with the seasons and Carole works hard to source the right products at the right price.

‘That is a skill in itself! It’s a 7-day-a-week job’ Said Graham. blame LILY are also the only stockist in Plymouth of Katie Loxton bags, candles and accessories; Powder Designs socks and scarves; Joma Jewellery and Ted Baker gifts. They also stock a huge range of Vendula and Bessie handbags and purses.

There is also a small men’s section with a choice of watches, wallets, socks, belts, leather bracelets and stainless-steel jewellery – popular for men’s gift ideas.

They have recently opened a larger shop a couple of doors down and their small shop currently sells shoes, bags and scarves. They will also be stocking slippers and nightware just in time for Autumn!

The small team of 7 all share something special in common and it is the ability to make the customers happy. The retail staff like to go above and beyond to ensure their customers have a wonderful shopping experience and leave with a smile on their face. All purchases are beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, and then placed into a blame LILY branded bag, fully complimentary. They want their customers to feel special and well looked-after.

Their Facebook page is worth following as they are always posting about new products or doing videos of fashion shows with their staff who love to model.

This is a great way to keep up to date with special offers and new stock arriving.

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They are even thinking of planning their very own fashion show, here on the Broadway!

Carole mainly focuses on the buying and sourcing of products and Graham primarily does the retail and selling with his skill of displaying products to attract customers. The couple are so happy to have had the opportunity during lockdown to expand to a larger premises, enabling them to increase their stock selection and also giving customers more room to browse. blame LILY has proved to us, and I’m sure it will to you, that they are no ordinary clothing and jewellery shop. They are a community of friendly, helpful and caring people who put the customer’s satisfaction above anything else. Their stock is like nothing else in Plymouth, it is affordable, unique and you really will find something different. Support your local business, come on in and have a browse. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm (ish), slightly later in November/December.

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SUMMER SCORCHER RECIPE IDEAS Enjoy our favourite refreshing recipes perfect for a hot summers day. From BBQ goodness to ice cold cocktails, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Aperol & limoncello cocktail (Serves 4 - Easily doubled) • • • • •

100ml vodka 100ml limoncello 1 tbsp triple sec 200ml Aperol or Campari 300ml orange juice

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ONE Mix together all the ingredients in a jug.

Chill until ready to serve. Pour into 4 highball glasses with ice. Decorate with citrus skewers.

Smoked salmon & avocado sushi (Makes 32) • • • • • • • • •

300g sushi rice 2 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar 1 large avocado juice ½ lemon 4 sheets nori seaweed 4 large slices smoked salmon 1 bunch chives sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to serve

ONE Put the rice in a small pan with 600ml water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 mins until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir through the vinegar and sugar, cover and cool.

TWO Skin, stone and slice the avocado. Put in a bowl and squeeze over the lemon juice, turning the avocado to ensure the pieces are covered.

THREE Divide the rice between the nori sheets and spread it out evenly, leaving a 1cm border at the top and bottom. Lay the salmon over the rice, followed by the chives and finally position the avocado across the centre.

FOUR Fold the bottom edge of the seaweed

over the filling, then roll it up firmly. Dampen the top border with a little water to help it seal the roll.

Repeat to make 4 rolls. At this stage, the rolls can be wrapped individually in cling film and chilled until ready to serve.

FIVE Using a serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 rounds. Serve with sweet soy sauce for dipping.

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Vegan kebabs with avocado dressing (Serves 4) • 3½ tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves , crushed • 1 tsp chilli flakes • 3 rosemary sprigs, finely chopped • 4 Portobello mushrooms , each cut into quarters • 4 peaches , destoned, each cut into quarters • 2 large courgettes , each cut into 8 chunks • 2 large red onions , each cut into 8 wedges (leave the root on) • 1 avocado • 1 lemon , juiced • ½ tsp wholegrain mustard • large bag rocket , watercress and spinach salad • 2 tbsp toasted mixed seeds • 8 metal skewers

ONE Mix 3 tbsp oil with the crushed garlic, chilli

flakes and rosemary. Thread alternate pieces of mushroom, peach, courgette and red onion onto each skewer – you can get two pieces of everything on each. Brush the kebabs with the flavoured olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, then set aside. The kebabs can be made the day before and kept in the fridge.

TWO Heat the barbecue or a grill to its highest

setting. Meanwhile, blitz the avocado, half the lemon juice and 50ml water to a smooth dressing and season to taste. Whisk the remaining lemon juice, remaining ½ tbsp olive oil and mustard together, then toss with the mixed rocket salad and toasted seeds.

THREE Barbecue or grill the skewers for 4-5

mins on each side or until cooked through and nicely charred. Pile onto a platter and serve with the avocado dressing and salad on the side.

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Citrus-spiked sea bass (Serves 4) • 2-3 large oranges • zest 1 lemon (use the juice below) • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 x 300g whole small sea bass , scaled, gutted and slashed a few times down each side

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2 oranges , segmented juice 1 lemon 4 tbsp olive oil 2 bags watercress handful small capers handful pitted green olives , roughly chopped

ONE Finely grate the zest of 1 of the oranges and add to the lemon zest. Mix with the olive oil, then drizzle over the fish and season. Cut the rest of the oranges into slices about 5mm thick. When the coals are ashen, arrange the orange slices over the barbecue in groups the length of each fish. Char the orange slices on 1 side, then flip them over and lay the fish on top of them – this stops the fish sticking. Barbecue the fish for 5-8 mins on each side (turning them carefully), or until the flesh flakes away easily when prodded.

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beforehand), make the salad. Put the orange segments in a large bowl with the squeezed juice from the rest of the oranges and the lemon juice. Season and stir in the olive oil. When the fish is cooked, toss the watercress in the orange dressing with the capers and olives. Serve the fish with the salad.

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