The Plympton Community Magazine, November 2017

November 2017 | Area 3

KB SECURITY We speak to Kenyon Barker, owner of KB Security to find out more about his background

DAVID CATER - IFA David Cater is an independent financial advisor who has started working with Manning and Co

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS Advent Calendars aren’t just for kids! check out our top alternatives

stay in 4 night o Morocc

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

2

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Myles Lockwood myles@oracle.uk.net

Area 3

EDITOR Libbi Chapple libbi@oracle.uk.net ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Myles Lockwood Emma-Jane Corry emma@oracle.uk.net SALES MANAGERS Myles Lockwood Emily Trace emily@oracle.uk.net GRAPHIC DESIGN Tom Coles Libbi Chapple EDITORIAL Libbi Chapple PHOTOGRAPHY Tom Coles tom@oracle.uk.net SISTER MAGAZINE OM Plymouth www.omplymouthmagazine.co.uk

E TO IF YOU WOULD LIK ADVERTISE FOR AS LITTLE AS £46.10 A MONTH IN THE ITY PLYMPTON COMMUN MAGAZINE please call sales on

691007o.uk 01752 nm agazine.c

www.plympto

The Plympton Community Magazine, Oracle Publications, Unit 5, Bowker House, Lee Mill, Nr. Ivybridge, PL21 9EF Copyright © 2017 The Plympton Community Magazine.

All rights reserved. Nothing in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of the publisher. We have done our utmost to ensure that all the content is correct and accurate at the time of print, but we emphasise that Oracle Publications accepts no responsibility for any mistakes or omissions in this publication. All opinions expressed in The Plympton Magazine are that of the individual contributor and are not always shared by the publication.

Editor’s Note...

November means we are getting even closer to Christmas! Have you turned your heating on yet or do you simply refuse until your teeth are chattering?!

This month we have been testing out some alternative advent calendars. With ever increasing additions to the Christmas market, advent doesn’t just mean chocolate anymore! We have compiled the best alternatives we could find filled with bath bombs, beauty products and scented treats.

We have a Reader Response prize that you simply cannot miss. Fill out the form and send it back to our office to be in with a chance to win a 4 day break in Morocco! Courtesy of Bessaha Holidays, turn to page 27 to find out more about this amazing opportunity.

I hope you enjoy reading, the team will be busy getting excited about Christmas as we prepare the last issue of the year!

Libbi

Libbi Chapple - Editor

Contents

November 2017

5

Helping Hands

22

Countdown to Xmas

8

David Cater

25

Dartington Hall

10

Ford Pets

27

Reader Response

13

Platinum Breaks

28

DCL Vehicle Hire

14

KB Security

32

Bistrot Pierre

16

Sunrise Windows

35

Computer Man

18

GA Solicitors

38

Beacon Electrical

Please Pleasemention mentionThe ThePlympton PlymptonCommunity CommunityMagazine Magazinewhen whenresponding respondingtotoadverts adverts

3

3

!

!"#$%&""'()"*+,-&.( (( !"#"$%&'()*+,*(-.$ $ /0123(450031( $

/+&&$#,+0(.'$ 1+-2.3$/4--+$566&))$ "4(.(6$,.3$!-7&$8()(*$599-(.*7&.*)$ $ :;5$"-4&<+--0$%3=$#4>79*-.$ )61(577( !

4

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Electrical Testing & Inspection

Lighting Design & Installations

Distribution Board/Consumer Unit Upgrades Emergency Light Testing Access Control Systems

Fire Alarm Testing & Maintenance

Cat 5e Data Cabling

Generator Hire and Installation

Fibre Optic Cabling

Emergency Call Outs

Call now: 01752 330 400 Visit: www.ssielectrical.com Email: sales@ssielectrical.com Unit 28 Plympton Park, Bell Close, Plympton, PL7 4JH

• Award-Winning Team • Fully Managed Service • Family Owned and Run • Dementia Specialists • Over 40 Branches Nationwide

Providing Care in the Home for over 28 Years With 28 years of experience in caring for people within their own home, and a commitment to using only directly employed carers, we have the expertise to provide the best care possible from 30 minutes to full-time Live-In care.

Looking for care?

01752 520 705 For more information: www.helpinghands.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

5

RussellsFlooring Ltd Domestic, Commercial & Marine

Carpets

Vinyl

Amtico

Karndean

Anti Slip & Much More

an Karnde from 2 m ÂŁ19.99

Your Local, Plympton Hard Flooring Specialist Visit our new showroom in Plympton: Unit 5, Reynolds Park, 8 Bell Close, Plympton PL7 4FE

01752 34 85 86 W: www.russellsflooring.co.uk

6

E: sales@russellsflooring.co.uk

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

NE

W L SH Y R OW EF U RO RB OM ISH E

D

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

7

BUSINESS PROFILE With over 30 years experience in the financial industry, it’s safe to say that David Cater has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to advising. Having recently become part of Manning and Company, David has found that the support from this new partnership has helped his business to grow.

D

avid Cater is an independent Financial Advisor working as part of Manning and Co. The Team meet at his office based at The Watermark, to delve a little deeper into his history.

“I certainly didn’t know that I wanted to go into financial services when I was younger. I left school with seven O Levels, and one A level- which was economics as it happens!” David went to King Edward the Sixth Community College in Totnes, and by the end of A levels, like many- he had had enough of education.

In 1987, David was 23 years old and working on a building site with his father. He tells us a story of how he was walking down Totnes high street one day, and came across a woman who had broken down in her Ford Capri.

“I saw this damsel in distress, so of course I went over to help. She told me she had broken down so I offered to walk her to the nearest garage”.

Shortly after, David attended a seminar in Torquay recommended by the woman he had helped. “You’ve got to remember- this was the mid to late 80’s, so it was very Del Boy with the red braces! You’re going to make lots of money- all of that. The pound signs were lighting up in my eyes!” David immediately got sucked into the razzmatazz, and signed himself up.

However, the pull of the presentation wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, as David explains it was back in the days of commission only sales. “At the time I was with a girlfriend of three years, we had just had our daughter and bought our first home. It was really tough!” David stayed with the company; then named General Portfolio for just under a year before moving on.

In 1989, David was working for the Prudential, as part of their home service. His job role was to collect client’s payments for services such as insurance premiums and life policies. “That was probably the best grounding I’ve had in the financial industry; they taught me everything and the training programmes were second to none”.

David soon found that his position had become more of

8

a selling role, after the company decided to rationalise and remove the Home Service. As a result, David left the company in 1993. This then happened again after 8 years working as a Branch Advisor and Sales Manager for Halifax Building Society. Halifax merged with Bank of Scotland, and job roles were once again rationalised.

“

“

Naturally, the pair got chatting and David learnt that the woman was a financial advisor. “We got talking more and more and to be honest, at this point I was working with my dad but with no disrespect, I had no career path there, so this seemed like a good opportunity’’.

It is a constantly changing business but it’s an enjoyable one. No question, the best part is when you’re out seeing people

“I effectively had two options, take a voluntary redundancy package or demote my position back to branch Advisor”. I had been in the industry long enough to be confident that I could find another job, so I took voluntary redundancy. I took 5 months out, it was nice having time to catch my breath!”

David started applying for jobs once again in the new year, and secured a branch advisor position for HSBC. After 7 years, David’s job role changed to a commercial IFA, to service the needs of business clients. This was mainly giving advice to directors and shareholders, rather than individuals. “I really enjoyed it. You were going out to see clients so it was a different environment; it was a more customer faced role”.

The main turning point in David’s career came when he decided to leave HSBC after 11 years. Stressful sales targets meant that the job wasn’t what it was when David had first applied. “I wanted to stay in the industry,

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

- DAVID CATER- INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR but I wanted to become my own boss. So, like most of us- you make that leap of faith”.

“At the time I had a company car, a pension and all of the benefits. That was what I was potentially giving up but it was risk I was prepared to take”. In 2011, David decided to go self employed. He had built up a great clientele through existing customers deciding to make the move with him, and through approaching accountant and solicitor contacts, offering help to their clients if needed. “I was lucky enough to obtain referrals from professional accountant contacts. It was just word of mouth really and it’s naturally grown from there”.

David was a self employed Independent Financial Advisor, but working initially with an agency named Positive Solutions. “Positive Solutions served as a good way of getting set up in business’’. But David found that he wasn’t out facing customers as much as he would have liked. “As the business grew, I found that increasingly, 80% of my time was spent sat in front of my laptop sorting paperwork or on the phone chasing providers and only 20% meeting clients. It shouldn’t be like that”. ‘’This is a customer centric business, and they are at the heart of everything we do, so something had to change’’ Following this realisation and a recommendation from a business friend- David Cater joined Manning and Company in April this year. “Manning’s offered me the opportunity to have the back up and support that I needed. My client bank had grown so much that I needed to service them properly. I am now able to go out and advise my clients without having to worry, as Manning’s have taken away a lot of the admin pressure”.

David Cater Dip PFS Cert CII Call: 01752 837950 Email: davidc@manningandco.co.uk Office: Delamore Park, Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9QP

‘’Everyone, whether they are an individual or a business will need financial advice at some point and that is what we are here for’’. The Financial world is changing constantly and David needs to keep up with these changes through the ongoing qualifications and exams that he has to take.

Current hot topics in the industry are Final Salary pension transfers and Workplace pensions but David and Manning’s offer advice across the range of financial areas from Mortgages and Investments, to more complex areas like Tax planning and Inheritance tax.

David Cater also offers a fee based advice service. “The customer knows exactly what they’re getting, up front.

The client can also decide how they want to pay that fee”.

Customer relationships are extremely important to David, and making sure he is someone they can trust is a priority.

“

“

“

“

Most of my clients come through recommendation, which is what you want. That serves as a true representation of any business

I’ve been in the business for 30 years. I think people trust you after that length of time, and trust you know what you are doing

“I actually came to have an office at The Watermark through networking”. David was made aware there were offices available, put his name down on the waiting list and was successful.“It’s a good base to have and the Watermark has a great working environment. You’ve got the smaller private offices, meeting rooms, the café and every facility that you need is here. I’ve been here for four years now”.

With over 30 years experience and a professional service tailored to his personal client base, David Cater has moulded his own success story. “The reason I wanted to start my own business is because I was tired of being targeted. I wanted to be my own boss and have that work, life balance. There is an argument to say that starting your own business brings more stress- but I really haven’t found that to be the case!”

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

9

Our aim is to produce perfectly proportioned, great tasting, 'real' coffee using only the finest Arabica coffee beans, just like the Italians!

Finla Coffee, probably the Best Tasting Coffee you will ever try!

With our top of the range equipment and freshly trained staff we ensure to deliver the same tasting coffee consistently every time

Open for Breakfast 8-11:30am

We also have many other options of hot and cold drinks available including alcohol and 'probably the best hot chocolate in the world!'

Vegan options available Cakes, snacks and freshly prepared sandwiches

NEW!

evening menu food served 6-11pm

Currently taking bookings for Christmas Parties! Call to enquire

12-13 St. Stephens Place, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2ZN 01752 344 336 | finlacoffee@hotmail.com | finlacoffee.co.uk

We stock a huge range of foods, treats, toys, accessories and health products for all types of pet including;

ÂŁ1 OFF! When you spend ÂŁ10 or more Call us on: 01752 342979 or visit our website: www.fordpets.co.uk Off on your holidays soon? Speak to us about small animal and bird boarding 10

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

11

12

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Down to earth, can do approach, national award winning accountants.

Accountancy Services, Company Secretarial, Payroll, Tax Services / Returns, PAYE, Inheritance Tax & Trusts

WOULD YOU LIKE AN ACCOUNTANT WHO HAS FIXED FEES, QUOTES UPFRONT & GUARANTEES THAT IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THEIR SERVICE, YOU DON’T PAY? Look no further, you have found them...

FRIENDLY EXPERIENCED STAFF

What makes us different Award winning firm which doesn’t charge for calls, emails or visits.

Zero risk We operate a strict policy.

If you aren’t happy with our service you don’t pay.

" H.M. Williams have looked after my affairs over the last fourteen years, nothing however small is too much trouble if you are seeking a caring, sensitive and totally professional advisor look no further."

The Lord Zouche -Jimmy Zouche

We also write a range of business books on tax, companies and running a business which are free to our clients.

WE’RE ONLY EVER A PHONE CALL AWAY

Call: 01752 334950 | Web: www.hmwilliams.co.uk | 5 Sandy Court, Ashleigh Way, Plympton, PL7 5JX

www.platinumbreaks.com | 01752 936296

Concorde, Cream Teas and Codebreaking

The great Dorset Steam fair and Beaulieu

Lincolnshire Bomber County

Edinburgh Tattoo

Welsh Treasures and Mint

REQUEST YOUR 2018 BROCHURE: Email platinumbreaks.info@gmail.com Premium Coaching Holidays - Platinum Breaks, going the extra mile Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

13

BUSINESS PROFILE From a local security guard job in Tesco Metro, to a self made business man with over 120 staff members .The founder of the business, Kenyon Barker, had been in the security industry for a number of years before deciding to form his own company. We chat with Kenyon to find out what he had to go through to get to where he is today.

W

ith over 10 years in the industry, KB Security and Training have worked on festivals, private events, close protection and corporate events. The business has had a natural growth since its inception, due to Kenyon building its reputation as a professional, reputable and friendly firm.

“I formed my own security company because I’ve worked in that area for years. I have seen the good and bad companies. This gave me the motivation to decide the only way to bring the security industry above and beyond the standard set was to form my own company”.

“My first security job was when I was aged 21. I worked at Tesco Metro in Plymouth town centre. It was interesting! It was all new to me at the time”. As Kenyon found out, Security can of course be a risky profession.

In just his first week of employment, he was attacked by a customer attempting to steal goods from the store. “I had no official training, but when somebody is coming at you the body has three natural reactions, fight, flight or freeze. Mine was fight in that moment!”

Luckily, Kenyon was not hurt in the process and after working his position for 8 months, family matters meant that Kenyon made the move to Northumberland. He was eventually employed by Aspers Casino in Newcastle. “At this point, I had my Close Protection license. There were a lot of footballers coming in, and a lot of high end clients wanting to spend money. It was a high profile job”.

Kenyon tells us of a major incident that happened when he was 25 years old. “I was working for Phoenix Security, a very professional agency”. Kenyon and another Security operative were attacked by a group of 15 individuals. “This resulted in me being off my feet for over a year”.

“

“

I live by a motto, it is what it is. Life is always going to throw things at you. Stand there and just take it on the chin

“Of course, that night I took it on most of my body! Cuts, bruises and bones, they heal. I was in hospital for 3 weeks and had physiotherapy for a while following on from that”.

At this point, Kenyon was unable to work so had to take the time out to rebuild himself. Resilience is clearly something Kenyon has in abundance, as this didn’t stop him from pursuing his career path further.

14

After building up his employment portfolio rapidly through his diverse range of jobs, Kenyon explains that he was working in Close Protection abroad when everything changed.

Kenyon’s relationship with his wife at the time had failed, and after attempts to rekindle for the sake of the couple’s two children wasn’t working out, Kenyon’s exwife moved up north with the children. “I was a complete mess. I am physically resilient yes, but mentally- I think everybody has a breaking point”.

At this point in his life, Kenyon was living and working in Cornwall. “It was 9 months after a clean break with my ex-partner when she had started to go downhill”. 5 years ago, at the age of 27- Kenyon made the decision to quit everything and fight for custody of his children.

“I had absolutely nothing for them. No clothes, no bed for them to sleep in. My dad was amazing; he helped financially so I could get myself started up again”. Kenyon took on a role as a health care assistant at a nursing home in Plympton, as the hours meant he could spend more time at home. “I needed to get my children sorted; I needed to get myself sorted”.

KB Security was first formed when Kenyon had been

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

- KB SECURITY AND TRAINING working as a healthcare assistant for a year. He decided to set up his own company, working self employed. “I was approached by a previous employer- Expedient Security, to come and be a manager for them”. Kenyon had worked for Expedient in 2012 at the Olympics. “It was such a great experience. Expedient are like family to me now. They helped me set up my own business and continue to support me to this day”.

“

“

Being the managing director of KB Security and Training LTD is a challenging, yet rewarding experience

Kenyon prides himself on the fact that, until recently he hasn’t had to advertise to gain work or staff. He explains that this is down to the reputation he has built for his company. “Word got out that I was a good person to work for, so I had people approaching me”. In regards to taking on new staff, Kenyon explains the importance of a good personal image. “I think this comes from my military background. If you walk in looking like you’ve never seen an iron, it isn’t going to work. I want my guys to look presentable and respectful”.

“I keep my staff happy and that is extremely important.

We do a lot of travelling, a lot of time away from our families. I have to make sure that what they do is acknowledged and rewarded”.

“

“

Respect is very high on my list of priorities, I respect people and I expect to be respected in return. Because of this my team is like one big family, we have that understanding

“If anyone needs me, they can call up at stupid o clock and I will do everything I can to help them. I will always be a friend first, but my business comes just before- they don’t understand what I mean by that but it makes sense to me!”

All together I have 80 SIA and on average about 80 stewards at present. Steve Middleton is my operations manager, and his partner Jayne Elphick does my HR. Without them I would have buckled a long time ago. I took them on this year and they’ve been a real asset to the company”.

KB Security offer their own training programmes.

Kenyon has a contract with Western College, meaning

that he can help people through the necessary courses and offer them an application form to potentially work for him if successful. “I train staff myself. First aid, PI- security is your first point of call. I want my staff to be confident and react straight away in the event of someone approaching them for help”.

“All stewards hold, or are working towards their NVQ level 2 in spectator safety. All Supervisors who hold door supervisor licence have, or are working towards their level 3 and all managers have or are working towards their level 4 spectator safety qualification”.

Kenyon tells us how, for the past two years they’ve been brought in to run Arcadia at Glastonbury. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the set up, it really is a spectacular event! “I absolutely love it. There are huge risk assessments involved in something as big as Glastonbury”. Kenyon explains how the security profession is extremely reactive, and you can’t anticipate anything. “You have to constantly think on your feet”.

So what does the future hold for KB Security? Kenyon explains that he would love to run his own event. “I would like provide the entire security, solely through KB. It would run under my banner, and my logo”. Kenyon also tells us that he would like to break into the Plymouth market a bit more. “I have successful contracts in London. Plymouth is my home. We have contracts with local boxing events but I would love to grow this further”.

With Kenyon’s resilience, determination and professionalism, there is absolutely no doubt that if he continues to grow his business, with the help of his team- these goals will soon become reality.

Email: info@kbsecurity.co.uk 07784 954789 | www.kbsecurity.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

15

SUNRISE ES

WINDOWS BLISHED TA

OF PLYMPTON

Glass and Glazing Federation

16

PVCu WINDOWS & DOORS | FASCIA & SOFFITS CONSERVATORIES | FOLDING/ SLIDING DOORS ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS SECONDARY DOUBLE GLAZING REPLACEMENT SEALED UNITS

01752 339373 www.sunrisewindows.co.uk

Unit 7, 21/23 Market Road, Plympton Plymouth, PL7 1QW

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Could you foster?

Do I need a spare room?

Yes - A child or young person has to have their own bedroom

You will also have other foster carers to help you. We provide 24 hours support and advice.

Can I foster if I am single?

Yes! You can be – single, married or divorced, male or female, a parent with young or grown-up children, someone who’s never had children, a single parent or in a same-sex relationship.

Can I foster if I have pets?

Yes – we would have to check they were safe around children.

Many of our children relate really well to having pets in their home.

Do I need specific qualifications to foster?

No – we will provide you with initial and ongoing training to enable you to advance your skills in caring for children.

What support is available?

You will have your own social worker who will guide and support you in caring for a child or young person.

Do I have to be a British citizen in order to become a foster carer?

British citizenship is not required to be a foster carer in the UK. However, you would need to be to be a full-time resident in the UK. Will a police record stop me from fostering?

Not necessarily. The law states that the only criminal convictions that prevent people from fostering are those that relate to an offence

against children or a sexual offence. Minor offences should not count against you in your application to foster.

Can I foster if I have a longterm health condition?

It depends on your condition – you need to be able and fit enough to physically and psychologically care for a child.

EMAIL info@fosteringfoundation.co.uk VISIT www.fosteringfoundation.co.uk CALL 01822 618068

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

17

legal advice For more than 200 years GA Solicitors has advised the people and businesses of Plymouth. With seven specialist departments, we can help with a variety of legal issues.

WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE INJURY

CONVEYANCING

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

BUSINESS

FAMILY

EMPLOYMENT

RESOLVE I INNOVATE I SERVE I EXCEL www.GAsolicitors.com I 01752 203500

18

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

19

20

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Plympton

Community Magazine

od Ave

ee Ln

or y

Dr

Area 3

H ick

For more info t: 01752 691007 e: info@plymptonmagazine.co.uk

The Plympton Community Magazine is your local monthly magazine delivered to Plympton households & businesses.

Area 2

rive

The

wo

Area 1

Ly n

The Mead

one D

Cherry Tr

K ingst

St. Stephen’s Cleaners Laundry and Professional Dry Cleaners

Duvet Cleaning Specialists...

SPECIAL OFFERS!*

£12.50 any size Polyester £14.50 any size Feather Offer ends 30th November 2017

It's that time of year to bring out the Winter Duvet.

Refresh it with our expert cleaning service.

Before you put the summer duvet away, why not have it professionally cleaned so it's all ready and fresh for use again when warmer.

Are your Ugg Boots looking a little tired and dirty? We can professionally clean them for only £22!

We also expertly clean Leather, Suede and Sheepskin shoes, rugs, coats including reproofing at no extra cost.

before

after

01752 339191 *excludes toppers and XXXL thick duvets

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

21

COUNTDOWN

to Christmas

Whether you are young or old, everyone loves the feeling of ripping open a door on the advent calendar to signify another day closer to Christmas! Take a look at these alternative calendars filled with festive scents, fruity treats and flavours to really get you ready for the big day!

The Naked Marshmallow Co £13.00 | www.nakedmarshmallow.co.uk Ever keen to push the boundaries, The Naked Marshmallow Co have created the worlds first gourmet Marshmallow Calendar. Each door reveals a handmade festive flavour including: S’mores, Candy Cane, Humbug, Gingerbread, Mint Choc Chip and Choc Orange.

The Marshmallow calendar is made completely in the UK, and contains zero artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives. If this isn’t the perfect excuse to put your feet up with a gooey marshmallow topped hot chocolate every. single. day. of. december.. then we don’t know what is!

Wreath Advent Calendar £24.99 | www.yankeecandle.co.uk

Everybody knows a Yankee Candle lover! This 24 day Wreath Advent Calendar features Yankee Candle tea lights in six amazing festive fragrances, two of which are new to their 2017 collection. ‘Spiced White Cocoa’ which is, of course- as deliciously amazing as it sounds! and ‘The Perfect Tree’, balsam and fir-scented with festive snowy branches, join four other signature christmas smells.

We can’t think of a more perfect way to get in the christmas spirit than to fill your home with a different festive scent every day!

Luxury Vegan Truffles £23.95 | www.chocally.co.uk As the vegan market is rapidly growing, we just had to include a dairy free calendar! This gorgeous luxury advent from Chocally features 24 dairy free truffles in a vairety of different flavours. Hidden inside every numbered truffle is a surprise for your taste buds. Can you name the flavour before peeking under the chocolate to see?

This advent is packaged beautifully, and has a real handmade feel. You’ll have to try hard not to devour the whole box before December is over!

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

12 Days of Christmas £67.50 | www.lush.co.uk

This huge box of Lush goodies would make an excellent gift as well as being a great way to countdown to Christmas. Not following the traditional 25 door openings, Lush have compiled their 12 best christmas treats for you to unwind from all the stress the festive season brings.

The first thing you’ll notice is the gorgeous smell - that’s before casting your eye on the amazing colours and the array of treats inside! Our favourites are the Snow Fairy shower gel (of course), and the Bucks Fizz Body Conditioner will leave you smelling fresh and fruity all day long.

Wine Advent Calendar £69.99 | www.thepipstop.co.uk Calling all wine lovers! If you are looking for a boozy way to bring in the festive season, then look no further. This 24 door advent from The Pip Stop features miniature bottles of red, white, chocolate, rose and mulled wine.

What better way to kick back and relax after a hard day battling the stress of the town, than to light the fire and open a door to a festive tipple.

This advent is the only way to guarantee a very merry countdown to Christmas!

24 Days of Beauty £45.00 | www.thebodyshop.com This is one for the skin care enthusiasts! Packed with 24 of their best miniature products, you can be sure that every day of December will promise a mini fruity treat.

Our favourites have to be the mango lip butter, and the gold glitter dust! Not to mention the fact that The Body shop was the first company to be certified with the leaping bunny logo, so you can be confident that every single product is completely cruelty free.

Advent for two £26.00 | www.hotelchocolat.com This advent was made with couples in mind. Enjoy opening a door every day together and tucking into gorgeous miniature truffles by Hotel Chocolat. Including flavours such as Raspberry Rush, Pecan Praline and Butterscotch- you may find that this calendar should come with a trust warning! Self control is necessary to ensure you don’t scoff both of the chocolates before the other half notices.

With a diverse range of flavours included to suit any taste, this calendar is a staple for any couple, siblings or friends who just love to share!

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

24

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Your local, reliable & affordable fully-insured handyman service Property Maintenance Painting & Decorating Tiling • Renovations Laminate Flooring

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

General Handyman

10% OFF

WITH THIS AD QUOTE ‘PLYM MAG’ WHEN ENQUIRING

Call today for a free quote - all jobs considered

07954 717181 • contact@ps-handyman.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

25

20ft Containers from £99 p/m inc. VAT

DRIVE UP STORAGE UNITS Located in Crownhill & also near city centre • Very competitive rates • Yard space to let • Also caravan / motorhome / boat storage • CCTV • Secure • Wind & watertight • Flexible terms

t: 01752 22 44 55 e: info@juststorage.co 26

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Bessaha Holidays

For a truly Moroccan Experience

Bessaha Holidays are offering a complete hospitality package for one lucky winner, who will receive a 4-night stay, for two guests, at Riad Zanbaq.Your stay will include:

www.bessahaholidays.com

● 4 nights stay in one of their Garden rooms ● full board basis ● Fresh towels & linen ● Airport transfers to and from Agadir airport ● Use of all onsite facilities, including the swimming pool and garden ● A visit to the local market ● A day trip to the historical city of Taroudant As well as visits to the beach

Bessaha’ is an Arabic word meaning ‘be good to yourself’, and this is the cornerstone to all our experience holidays.

Terms & conditions apply. The holiday must be taken by April 2019. Flights are not included. Airport transfers from Marrakech can be arranged for an additional charge. Alcohol is not included.

Located in the south of Morocco, near Agadir, Bessaha Holidays’ Riad is nestled in the tranquil Moroccan countryside, and commands panoramic views of the Anti Atlas Mountains. The Riad provides the ideal setting to relax, unwind, and enjoy a slice of traditional Moroccan culture.

What type of businesses would you like to see advertise in Plympton Magazine?

WIN! A 4 night stay for two people in a Traditional Morrocan Riad!

Where did you pick up your copy of this magazine?

...just answer these questions!

NAME:

What do you like most about Plympton Magazine?

ADDRESS:

If you could change something about Plympton Magazine, what would it be?

AGE:

POSTCODE: CONTACT No: EMAIL:

Which businesses have you used from the magazine and why?

Please send to: Plympton Community Magazine Reader Response, Unit 5, Bowker House, Lee Mill Bridge, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9EF, By 30th November.

Please read the terms and conditions before entering this competition

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

27

28

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Plympton What’s On Guide Sunday 5th November

Friday 24th November

Festive Petfest Festive PetFest will bring you over 40 pet specific stalls selling products for you and your special pets just in time for Christmas, as well as workshops for adults and children, a best dressed competition, a dog show run

by Gables Farm (all proceeds go to Gables), plus a pet photobooth and lots more!

Entry is just £2 with under 12’s free.

10am-3:30pm Tavistock, Pannier Market

Victorian Christmas For the first time in 5 years, Harewood House and grounds will open for a special Christmas season.

You will be able to explore state rooms and kitchens in the house which will be dressed by Michael Howells, award winning Set Designer from ITV’s Victoria series, which used Harewood House as a major location.

The event runs from Friday 24th November- Sunday 31 December from 10am until 6pm. Tickets are available from Harewood House’ website: harewood.org/ whats-on/event/victorianchristmas-at-harewood/ 10am-6pm Harewood House

Sunday 3rd December

Wreath Making Workshop Join us for our festive wreath making workshop.

You’ll learn how to make a wreath using festive florals and natural greenery. All materials are included and you’ll take your creation home to enjoy throughout the festive season. Event starts from 3pm and costs £40 per person.

Boringdon Hall 3pm onwards

Wednesday 15th November

Feel Better With a Book Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

10:30am-12pm Plympton Library

Saturday 18th November

Enchanted Christmas Feel Christmassy as the garden transforms into a festive craft and food fair.

Then explore the enchanted house, magically decorated for Christmas.

10am-4pm Saltram House

Monday 27th November

Plympton Christmas Fayre- Ridgeway The Ridgeway will again host a great night of festive fun and frolics with gifts and Christmas fair for all.

Promoted by The Plympton Chamber of Commerce, there will be a Children’s Lantern Parade, lots of great music, stilt walkers, street entertainers and Santa in a sidecar. The fun starts at 3pm to get the season under way and there’s loads to see including the Christmas Lights Switch-on at 6.30pm From 3pm Ridgeway, Plympton

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

29

WestcountryWalks

L

iving in one of the most beautiful parts of the country certainly offers us an advantage when it comes to walking and exploring.

There are simply hundreds of wonderful places to find and remember whether you prefer panoramic views or cool woodland areas or evocative tors on Dartmoor; there is something for everyone.

Grab your walking shoes and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travel to some of the most breathtaking destinations in the Westcountry. Remember your sunscreen and sunhat, your dog and your camera too, breathe in that fresh summer air and enjoy a fun, cost effective family day out. Happy Hiking!

Glen before you encounter The Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cauldron which you can hear before you see it with its white foaming water battering against the black rock. There are alternative, easier, and shorter routes for disabled people and those who are less fit but the sights at Lydford Gorge are well worth visiting.

A walk at Plymbridge Woods and Valley offers you the chance to experience the soothing Plym River and a wide variety of wildlife. as well as trees such as oak, ash, sycamore and chestnut.

Lying to the north-east of Plymouth, at the edge of the city, Plymbridge Woods comprises some 200 acres of woodland and meadows. It is hard to believe that about one hundred years ago it was the centre of local industry whereby china clay and granite were mined and transported down to Plymouth by rail.

The deepest gorge in the entire Southwest is Lydford Gorge.

It is a National Trust Property between Okehampton and Tavistock on the edge of Dartmoor. The gorge is surrounded by ancient woodland and wildlife and the full walk is around three miles long, and takes approximately two hours. Walking in the gorge is strenuous and arduous and the National Trust do emphasise this and suggest good walking shoes. The walk is extremely rugged, with uneven surfaces, slippery paths and vertical drops but the benefits of this riverside walk are amazing. To begin you will encounter Lambhole Wood - a mix of lime, elm, hawthorn, cherry, laurel, and horse chestnut trees and as a result, a haven for birds and animals. The White Lady Waterfall is not to be missed; the waterfall is 90ft high and the rushing water comes down almost vertically. Oldcleave wood is full of oak trees and then Tunnel Falls is where a series of potholes have formed due to erosion. Next is the calming Pixie

30

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

The Old Cann Quarry is a good place to spot Peregrine Falcons but many other birds such as woodpeckers, wood warblers, jays and buzzards are also frequent visitors here. Keep an eye out for mallard ducks and kingfishers along the water’s edge and don’t be too surprised to see otters, deers, stoats, badgers and weasels. The walk is pure wildlife haven. If you feel full of energy you could walk the entire length of the Plym Trail from Point Cottage, Laira Bridge, Plymouth, to Clearbrook on Dartmoor but that is 7.5 miles long. Plymbridge Woods is free to enter.

Dartmoor is the largest area of wild open countryside in the whole of southern England. Its wild open heather and bracken covered moorland is interspersed with deep wooded river valleys, topped by granite tors. There are many, many walks to go on but a particular one takes in some of the better known tors. The village of Lustleigh lies east of Dartmoor, where open moorland meets the Devon countryside of wooded hills and fields. Start in the lane above Lustleigh, up the footpath into the woods.

At the junction of two paths take the upper one and climb high above the River Bovey. At the end you will find Hunters Tor and the Ancient Hill Tor, follow the path down to the right and then take the dog leg to Peck Farm, returning to your car along the path on the lower slopes of the wood. The Iron Age hill fort on Hunter’s Tor is Lustleigh’s main attraction to tourists.

GUIDED WALKS www.walkitcornwall.co.uk combines guided walks with packages at certain hotels as well as day walks. www.discover-cornwall.com is a Blue Badge guide and offers walks with a literary and artistic interest across Cornwall.

Don’t forget that Cornwall can offer you amazing visits to the moor too. Cornwall’s highest summit is Brown Willy at 420m and there are views across the wild expanse of Bodmin moor. You may even get a glimpse of Tintagel and Fowey. Drive north east of Camelford on the A39 Bude road, take the minor road to Tregoodwell and continue to the car park at the end of Roughtor Road.

With so many walks in the Westcountry to choose from, what are you waiting for? It’s time to grab the picnic, lace your shoes and explore...

www.walkingincornwall.info here you can download walks for free for specific areas. www.southdevonwalkingholidays.co.uk Walking experiences in South Devon, including Dartmoor and the coast. www.southwestcoastpath.com The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking.

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

31

Providing the help you need

We can help with:

The private client team specialises in Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney Tel: 01752 603040 Email: advice@kitsons-solicitors.co.uk website: www.kitsons-solicitors.co.uk

• Immediate support and advice following a bereavement • Finding out what the assets of the estate are • Establishing the assets value • Completion of HM Revenue & Customs forms • Making the application for a Grant of representation • Realising and transferring assets • Distribution of the estate • Establishment and management of will trusts

We can help you make sense of the paperwork and guide you through the process. We will only do as little or as much as you want us to.

Kitsons LLP, Ashleigh Way, Langage Business Park, Plympton, PL7 5JX

Joyeux Noël Celebrate Chri mas at Bi rot Pierre and enjoy great value, provincial French dishes 3 course lunch £18.50 3 course dinner £26.95 Book now New Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP

01752 262 318

32

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

FREE

We know one pair of glasses is often not enough to meet HSS `V\Y ]PZPVU YLX\PYLTLU[Z ZV ^L HS^H`Z VɈLY `V\ H

2nd Pair of Single Vision

LENSES VY LX\P]HSLU[ ]HS\L VɈ any other lens options.* When you buy a pair of complete new glasses

Junior eyewear included

Interest Free Finance

Iris Visioncare

Practice

*Terms and Conditions apply.

See website for more imformation

Noakes Habermehl & Kerr

OPTICIANS 62 Ridgeway Plympton 01752 345269 Practices also at: Ivybridge, Crownhill, Stoke Village, Saltash and Callington

www.nhkopticians.co.uk

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

33

Specialists have an advantage

The same is true in family law Moles are specialists as they can dig deep underground.

At The Family Law Co we are specialists too; we have developed a deep understanding of all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation & financial matters, co-habitation agreements and grandparents’ rights.

Contact us for specialist advice on all areas of family law.

Family law isn’t just what we do, it’s all we do Tel 01392 421 777 | 01752 674 999 www.thefamilylawco.co.uk

34

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

Growing Business in Plymouth & the South West since 1947 Accounts preparation Tax Returns Tax Planning Bookkeeping Payroll Registered Auditors

Specialising in business start ups with great fixed rates.

Guiding you so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall foul of HMRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many rules...

For advice or an appointment please contact Geoff or Ben 01752 665134 info@haroldduckworth.co.uk 41 Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth. PL4 6EX

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

35

Recipe: www.bbcgoodfood.com

20-minute Beef in Red Wine A rich and warming one-pot casserole for one Ingredients

• • • • • • •

Serves 1

1 tbsp olive oil 200g sirloin or rump steak 1 small onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, finely sliced Pinch dried oregano Glass red wine 200g can chopped tomatoes

Method 1. Heat the oil in a pan. Fry steak for 2 mins on each side until brown. Remove steak to a plate, then throw the onion, garlic and oregano into the pan. Fry for 5 mins until starting to turn golden.

Tip the wine and tomatoes into the pan, then simmer for 10 mins until thickened and rich. Slice the steak into chunks, return to the pan with any juices, then simmer for a few mins to reheat. Serve with pasta, chips or some fried potatoes.

2.

Recipe: jamieoliver.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION!

Would you like to have your photography published on the Front Cover of Plympton Community Magazine?

Send your photograph/s to libbi@oracle.uk.net along with your name and where it was taken, for the chance to have your photograph printed on the next front cover!

Terms & Conditions: Photographs must be taken in the Plympton area and must be no smaller than 3MB and no bigger than 15MB. Competition ends 30th November

36

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

We love anything electrical •

Domestic Services

Commercial Services

Industrial Services

• Extra sockets

• New fit outs

• Equipment installations

• Full Re-Wire’s

• Full rewires

• Lighting circuits & lights

• Emergency lighting

• Full electrical installations

• Shower circuits

• Catering installations

• Security lights

• PAT testing

• Emergency lighting

• Out-houses & garages

• Distribution Boards

• Service contracts

• Consumer units upgrade • Landlords Inspections

• 3-Phase solutions

Electrical Testing & Inspection for domestic, commercial & industrial

Extremely competitive rates. Over 25 year's experience For a no obligations quote call...

t: 01752 338495 m: 07802 827636

e: info@jahelectrical.co.uk w: www.jahelectrical.co.uk Unit 7, Reynolds Park, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, PL7 4FE

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts

37

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE

. SUPER SERVICE . COMPETITIVE PRICES . PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION 263 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. PL2 3JP www.beaconelectrical.co.uk

01752 787600

Pennycomequick 01752 222003 Plymstock 01752 492122 Totnes 01803 863448 Kingsbridge 01548 853116

38

Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk

DEVONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NO.1 FOR

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

SPREAD THE COST INTEREST FREE

with our popular finance options

Call for your FREE quote

Say Yes to AGS...

0800 0933449

Please mention The Plympton Community Magazine when responding to adverts www.agswindows.co.uk

39

Moorland Heating Ltd Heating & Gaswork Specialists

We can supply and fit a replacement Vokèra Condensing Combi Boiler for

5 YEAR GUARANTEE

£1000 (plus VAT)

We can supply and fit a replacement Vaillant Condensing Combi Boiler for

6 YEAR GUARANTEE

£1300 (plus VAT)

We can supply and fit a replacement Worcester Condensing Combi Boiler for

7 YEAR GUARANTEE

£1500 (plus VAT)

www.moorlandheating.co.uk

36

Reg:206258

T:01752 338810 M:07793 148902 info@moorlandheating.co.uk Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.ukTRUSTWORTHY TRADESMEN