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Flavour Fest - the South West’s largest food and drinks festival returns to the city in May For details See Page 3

The Box is hosting Plymouth’s first-ever exhibition focusing on fashion in the city down the centuries See Page 13

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Enjoying summer safely means keeping up our guards against COVID-19 As summer gets under way it’s great to see evidence that COVID-19 rates in Plymouth are reducing.

The virus was spreading very rapidly throughout our community in early spring and while the vaccination programme did a great job in keeping down the numbers getting seriously ill, many people did feel very unwell.

We are now seeing fewer people in hospital testing positive for the virus and surveys carried out by the Office for National Statistics show rates have been reducing across the country. They are still high though – so we do need to remember that the virus has not gone away – and, although we are finding our way through to living with COVID-19, that doesn’t mean pretending it doesn’t exist.

There are a few things we can all do to help to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. We are all looking forward to enjoying the warmer weather and that really helps, because it is far easier to meet friends and family out of doors or to make sure there is good ventilation if you do meet indoors – it is far nicer having windows and doors open in the summer!

If you are going to be meeting with lots of people, or with people who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 perhaps because they have weakened immune systems, then do consider using a lateral flow test.

Although these now cost, they are easily available from many supermarkets and pharmacists. If that isn’t affordable for you, then take a moment to really consider how you are feeling and do think about changing plans even if you are feeling only mildly unwell.

It is also important that if you have a positive COVID-19 test result or feel unwell with symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people. You should only consider going out when you no longer have a high temperature or when you no longer feel unwell.

It is also sensible to continue wearing a face covering when in busy indoor spaces; whether you are just popping to the shops, or getting on a flight for a summer holiday.

We certainly shouldn’t feel embarrassed to wear face coverings in shops and other venues even if many others aren’t.

Living with COVID-19: five things you should be doing

As we all get used to living with COVID-19 it is down to each of us to continue managing the risks to ourselves and others.

By Dr Ruth Harrell

Director of Public Health for Plymouth Washing hands frequently is just a good hbit to get into as it reduces the risk of you catching and spreading lots of nasty diseases, including norovirus and COVID-19.

It goes without saying now that the best thing everyone can do is make sure they are fully vaccinated. We are still supporting walk-in vaccine sessions at convenient places across the city, so please go along to one if you haven’t had all the vaccinations you are eligible for.

We know the pandemic has been tough on our mental wellbeing and that can impact on our lifestyle, so maybe you are wanting to think about the summer as a new chance to get healthier – stopping smoking, maybe moving more, eating more healthily or drinking a little bit less alcohol.

Please do have a look at One You Plymouth www.oneyouplymouth.co.uk for lots of tips and guidance on becoming a healthier you.

I hope you have a fun – and safe – summer.

There are five simple things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community: 1. Get vaccinated to reduce the risk of you getting seriously ill and spreading the virus to others.

If you haven’t had all your vaccines yet you can book one on the NHS website or visit one of the walk-in sessions that are available at various locations around the city.

2. Avoid contact with others if you feel unwell or have flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms and a high temperature. You should stay at home if you can.

3. Let fresh air in to disperse COVID-19 particles when you meet others indoors, especially if they are at high risk from COVID-19. Meet people outdoors if you can.

4. Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue if you cough or sneeze to reduce the spread of particles carrying the virus. If you do not have a disposable tissue, use the crook of your arm – not your hand. Wash your hands regularly.

5. Wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces and when coming into contact with those at higher risk from COVID-19.

While free testing has ended for most people, free tests are still available for various at-risk groups and social care staff. You can buy tests at pharmacies and other stores.

Where to get your vaccine

If you need a first or second dose of your COVID-19 vaccination, or a booster, you can get one at Home Park or the Council’s mobile vaccine van.

The mobile van will be visiting the following locations:

• Sunday 15 May: Plympton Library (10am to 5pm) • Monday 16 May: Tothill Community Centre (10am to 5pm) • Tuesday 17 May: Efford Library (9am to 4pm) • Thursday 19 May: Frankfort Gate (11am to 5pm) • Sunday 22 May: Honicknowle Youth Centre (11am to 5pm) • Monday 23 May: Davie Hall (11am to 6pm) • Thursday 26 May: Frankfort Gate (11am to 5pm) • Sunday 29 May: Plymstock Library (10am to 5pm) Home Park is also offering walk-in vaccinations. Please check the website for sessions for specific age groups. Visit www. plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/get-tested.

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You can check the latest number of COVID-19 cases in Plymouth on the Council’s website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/COVID-19. NOTE: This information was correct at the time of going to press on May 12.

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Flavour Fest returns to the city with a mouth-watering line up

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A top line up of local chefs will be displaying their skills in the popular Cookery Theatre

Flavour Fest, the largest food and drink festival in the South West, returns to Plymouth city centre at the end of May with free entry to an enticing line-up of delicious food and drink, interactive family activities and cookery demonstrations.

This year the festival – which takes place from Friday May 27 to Sunday May 29 – will look different with one huge marquee covering the Piazza, filled with food and drink traders, ensuring a great day out whatever the weather.

The Cookery Theatre, which gives visitors the chance to pick up new tips, tricks and skills, will be opened

by Chris Tanner from Barbican Kitchen at 10am on Friday.

He’s followed by a line-up of talented local chefs across the weekend including Peter Gorton, Jacques Marchal, Suphawadee Kaden (Supha’s Street Food Emporium), Ryan Marsland (The Fig Tree @ 36) and Jake Hardington (Salumi Bar & Eatery).

The festival’s own take on ‘Ready Steady Cook’ will take to the stage at 1.30pm on the opening day and will include some local well-known BBC Radio Devon and Spotlight personalities and two popular regional chefs.

Steve Hughes, chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company which runs Flavour Fest, said: “We’re really excited for the return of this year’s Flavour Fest, which attracts thousands of visitors. It’s a great

opportunity to shop local, supporting the region’s best food and drink producers, while also soaking up everything that Plymouth city centre has to offer. While you’re here make some time to browse the fantastic range of independent stores and high street staples.”

Inside the marquee nearly 70 of the region’s best food and drink producers will be selling their creations, with tasty treats on offer including brownies and baked goods, gins, rums and liqueurs, fudge, cheeses and much more.

The popular festival bar will be run by official partners Bays Brewery, a family run brewery that creates exceptional, multi award-winning beers.

Along Armada Way and around Place de Brest, a wide range of street food traders will be serving up a huge range of treats to tuck into on the day to really add to the festival atmosphere. Enjoy a locallyproduced coffee or indulge in a cocktail, or grab a freshly cooked stone baked pizza or BBQ dish for lunch.

Younger festival-goers can also enjoy interactive fun provided by local charity Jeremiah’s Journey, including face painting and a magician.

Flavour Fest has also been supported by City College Plymouth and students will be getting involved to assist with the running of the event and gain hands-on work experience.

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Catering students will be supporting the impressive line-up of guest chefs, whilst media and business students will also be soaking up the atmosphere whilst putting their emerging skills to use at this event.

Chef lecturers Richard Farleigh and Gemma Outtram will also take to the stage to give a very useful demonstration on cooking nutritious meals on a budget, whilst other members of the hospitality and catering team will be manning the City College Plymouth stall.

Laurence Moody, academy manager for Hospitality, Catering and ESOL at City College Plymouth, said: “As the event nears, I know all of the students lucky enough to be involved with this high-profile event are becoming increasingly excited.

“Our catering students are going to be supporting some of the area’s top chefs, which is great for both their knowledge and confidence, and will be extremely useful when they start working in industry.

“We are also really pleased that we will have an opportunity to support others in the community through our demonstrations of healthy eating on a budget, something that we hope will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of those in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

If you are attending this event, make sure you stop by the City College stall.”

For all the latest information about Flavour Fest, visit www. flavourfestsw.co.uk.

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Woodside Sanctuary, based in Elfordleigh, provides both a temporary and permanent home to 19 different species of animals.

Looking after such a diverse sanctuary is tireless and requires huge commitment and drive, not only to get through the day to day work, but also to fundraise and maintain the buildings, that are home to the animals.

The buildings on site continue to expand in order to meet local needs and those of the animals on site. The sanctuary are grateful to be coming out of a tough Winter where they battled to keep one kennel block warm enough to be able to be used after systems started to fail.

Woodside founder Carole Bowles said: “We have two kennel blocks on site. Both are over 20 years old and have had very little work done to them in the last two decades.

With such cold winters we have noticed that one block urgently needs a new heating system.”

Not only is it needed to keep the dogs warm but with such a variety of dogs in their care, Woodside require a section

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of their kennels to have individually controlled heating.

Carole said: “Over the last 20 years since we designed the kennel block we have seen a big shift in breeds we need to help. The coat on a husky mix to say a greyhound are so different that they require different heating levels so block heating does not work in these ways. Our new system will allow for this.”

The sanctuary have found two local contractors who can carry out the work needed and reduce costs by reusing much of the existing pipework and flooring, but will still need to raise £10,760 for the work to be carried out.

Carole added: “We understand that money for many is tight, especially after the last two years so we don’t like to hold out the begging bowl too often, but if anyone did feel they could support the project, even with a small donation, it would all help.”

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large display commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. Hot and cold refreshments are available during the day. Further details from Dave Watson on 01752 518287.

St Luke’s popular Midnight Walk returns on July 22

Gospel Choir Concert July 2 A special evening of top class family entertainment at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Callington Community Gospel Choir welcome you to join them sing, clap, dance along, or just sit and and enjoy yourselves. Free entry donations welcome on the night to charity.

Exhibition - Yonaoshi Until Jun 11 Featuring paintings, textiles, ceramics, film and sculpture, South West Showcase artist Huhtamaki Wab brings his solo exhibition ‘Yonaoshi’ to the MIRROR at Plymouth College of Art. The exhibition combines influences from Japanese mythology with concepts of ecological collapse and world renewal.

Ball and Boe Jul 8 Two of the greatest voices in the world - Michael Ball and Alfie Box - will be performing in Central Park in July. As a duo, they have now sold over 1.5 million albums in the UK, received two Classic Brit Awards, sold out two headline arena tours and presented three ITV Specials. Tickets from www.ballandboe.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Plymouth Jazz Club May 15 Dart Valley Stompers at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door only. Details from www.plymouth-jazz-club.org. uk. Future events: Pete Canter Quartet on June 5; Dave Vaughan Swingtet on June 19 Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals May 19 and 20 The official tour is back for 2022 and heads for Plymouth Pavilions in May. Directed by Strictly’s creative director Jason Gilkison, the tour will feature an exciting line-up of 10 magnificent dancers and Strictly TV favourites including Australian Open Champion and 2018 finalist Dianne Buswell; two-time Ballroom and Latin World Champion Nadiya Bychkova and Professional World Mambo Champion and 2020 Strictly finalist Karen Hauer. Tickets from www. strictlytheprofessionals.com Lord Mayor’s Day May 21 This popular annual event offering lots of family fun will again be taking place in the city centre welcoming the new Lord Mayor into their role.

Tango Sonoro May 22 Performance by Tango Sonoro, a Devon and Cornwall based band specialising in Argentine tango and Latin music at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Plymouth at 3pm.Tickets £15 available from 01752 770345.

Young Frankenstein May 25 to 28 Sounds Musical Theatre Company present Mel Brooks’ award Winning musical comedy at the newly refurbished Devonport Playhouse. The celebrated American brain surgeon grandson of the original Dr Victor Frankenstein arrives in Transylvania to inherit his grandfather’s estate - with hilarious consequences! Book tickets online at www. ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or phone 07395 159955.

Shows are at 7.30pm throughout plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

The Wedding Singer May 25 to 28 The Wranglers Theatre Company return with The Wedding Singer at the Muse Theatre, Lipson Academy, Bernice Terrace, Lipson at 7.30pm. Tickets from www. thewranglers.co.uk/wedding-singer-tickets.html Flavour Fest May 27 to 29 Foodie fans are in for a real treat this year as Flavour Fest returns to Plymouth city centre. It’s the South West’s largest free food and drink festival, with hundreds of local producers selling tasty treats and a chef stage with regional cookery stars showcasing their skills.

Freedom Community Festival May 28 and 29 The popular festival is back after a two year absence with some of the best in local music and plenty of family fun, starting at 11am each day in Freedom Fields.

Summer Concert May 28 Plymouth University Choral Society present a celebration of summer music for the Royal Jubilee at St Andrew’s Minster Church at 7.30pm. Music by Dowland, German, Jenkins, Walton and Zadok the

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Priest by Handel. Tickets available through the Arts Institute Box Office on 01752 585050 or email theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk.

Jubilee Celebration June 2 Organised by the Pioneers Project at Bull Point Barracks, St Budeaux at 2pm. Food, drinks, entertainment and bouncy castles. Competitions for best pasty, jam and chutney and best ‘Queen’s Hat.’ Stalls available for individuals and businesses.

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The Big Jubilee Lunch June 2 to 5 The Big Jubilee Lunch is the cherry on the cake of The Queen’s Platinum celebrations happening right across the nation over th e first weekend in June. It’s all about sharing friendship, food and fun – a chance for neighbours and communities to celebrate their connections and get to know one another a little better. The Big Jubilee Lunch is a nationwide act of community friendship, with 2022 set to be a bumper year! For more information and to download a free pack go to www.thebigjubileelunch.com 1 Big Summer Jun 2 to 4 Three days of entertainment on Plymouth Hoe. Each day has been curated to appeal to a plethora of musical tastes, genres and audiences, ensuring there really is something for everyone. Details www.1bigsummer.com One Night of Neil June 4 An incredible collection of stars from London‘s West End, backed by a phenomenal nine-piece band, will bring a concert celebrating the wonderful music of Neil Diamond to Home Park Stadium. Fifty years on from Neil‚‘s legendary ‘Hot August Night‚‘ concerts in 1972, One Night of Neil is set to be an extraordinary celebration of one of the world‚‘s greatest singersongwriters. With over 20 years of stadium concert experience, an expert team drawn from the worlds of Rock and Roll and West End theatre reproduce a stunning show worthy of the icon himself. Tickets available by calling 01752 907700. VIP packages available.

Teddy Bears Picnic and Jubilee Trains June 4 and 5 Plymouth Valley Railway celebrate Teddy Bears picnic day on Saturday and then continue the Jubilee weekend celebrations with a cream tea and train ride on Sunday. Trains will also be running between Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge every Sunday throughout the summer. visit www.plymrail.co.uk for more information.

Anniversary Concert June 10 Plymouth Area Police choir celebrate 50 years of singing with their anniversary concert at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. Guest soloist is

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the well known and acclaimed Catherine Hamilton.

Tickets at £10 from Rod Fowler on 01752 339788.

Music and Laughter June 11 Charity performance by PGS Theatre Company and The Carmenians at the Devonport Playhouse. The show will be a gala of songs and performances from popular stage musicals in memory of musical theatre lover Bridget Tope who died from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2019. All proceeds will go to the MND Association. Shows at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets from 01752 405909.

Ocean City Running Festival Jun 19 Few cities can rival Plymouth’s rich seafaring heritage, its stunning waterfront and natural harbour, its vibrant cultural life and its close proximity to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. Thousands of runners of all ages will be making history by running in the Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival, encompassing the Half Marathon, 5K and 10K. Find out more at www.runplymouth.co. uk.

West Country Poets June 22

A talk by well known speaker, Graham Naylor in the Victorian Chapel at Ford Park Cemetery at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the office at £6.

Plymouth Armed Forces Day June 25 Armed Forces Day returns to The Hoe and promises to be bigger and better than ever, celebrating the military and all the great work they do. This family fun day, in association with Babcock, will include a wide variety of thrilling activities and displays. The main stage will host performances from local choirs and groups throughout the day, and from 6pm, a free evening concert will entertain the crowds with a fantastic range of live music for all to enjoy. You can sing-a-long and dance the night away, with the fabulous backdrop of Plymouth Sound, with a fantastic headline act being announced soon! For more information visit www. plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk Summer Garden Party Jun 25 Dartmoor Zoo is staging an an exclusive adults only evening of fantastic concert band music and a sumptuous hog roast, salads and mini desserts. There will be a silent auction with some fantastic prizes and a fundraising raffle as well as animal talks. Tickets £25 which includes zoo entry, food and a welcome drink. Call 01752 837645.

Plymouth Model Show Jun 25 Taking place at Plymouth Guildhall from 10am to 4pm.

Plymouth’s model clubs will be displaying all types of static scale models along with several traders who will be selling model kits. Other clubs from across the South West will also be taking part. There will be a

Paloma Faith Jul 9 Double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will embark on a huge UK summer tour, performing at some amazing outdoor venues throughout the UK, including a date in Plymouth on Saturday July 9 at Central Park. For tickets and more information go to www.premier.ticketek.co.uk

Open Day Jul 16

The Royal British Legion at 41 Market Road, Plympton is holding an Open Day and all are welcome. There will be entertainment, bric-a-brac, cake stall, arts and craft, barbecue food and much more. The fun begins at midday and entry is free.

Midnight Walk Jul 22 St Luke’s popular fund raiser returns to the city and will see thousands of women taking part. For full details and to sign up for the event visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk/ Sail GP Jul 30 and 31 SailGP will host its Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth for the second year running following a bumper event in 2021 which saw an estimated 27,500 spectators enjoy the spectacle. For full details visit SailGP.com Van Dike Reunion Event Aug 12 and 13 A grand get-together to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the historic Van Dike Club in 1972.

Celebrating the hundreds of rock, folk, progressive, glam rock, punk and new wave bands the Van Dike family presented to Plymouth audiences. The event at Plymouth Guildhall will feature an exhibition area with Van Dike posters, photos, records and Van Dike books and brochures for sale. From 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and 20am to 5pm on Saturday. Free admission. For more details e-mail vandike2018@ yahoo.co.uk British Fireworks Championships Aug 17 and 18 Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guarateed to leave you awestruck.

Charity Black Tie Masquerade Ball Aug 27 A special event at Plymouth Guildhall to raise money for three worthy causes - the Royal British Legion, Mind Devon and Jeremiah’s Journey. The evening will feature a live band, buffet and a raffle with amazing prizes. Doors open at 7.30pm with the programme starting at 8pm and ending at midnight. Tickets for the event cost just £25 and can now be booked on Facebook by searching for Black Tie Masquerade Charity Ball.

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Promoted by the Devon Lord Lieutenant’s Office, the Award is the most prestigious award a UK based company can win and just 200 of these significant accolades are given out each year.

Plympton-based Artemis Optical Limited, were recognised in the Innovation Award category. Artemis is a world renowned company with almost 70 years’ experience in the design and application of high precision, technically differentiated, optical thin film coatings for the photonics industry involving light technology.

It is one of the UK’s largest independent coatings providers with a client portfolio that includes blue chip original equipment manufacturers in the defence, aerospace, security, photonic surgery, medical and analytical instrumentation sectors. Overseas sales grew by 65% across the three-year period with top markets including the United States, Europe, India, Australia, the Middle East and the Far East.

It positioned itself in an advisory capacity leading to new contracts and developed more complex solutions for technically challenging market requirements across a broad spectrum of commercial and defence applications. The company has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years.

Stonehouse-based Services Design Solution Ltd were recognised in the Sustainable Development category. The company started trading in 2004 and provides consulting engineering focused on sustainable construction, supporting the delivery of zerocarbon developments.

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The awards are valid for five years and winners are invited to a royal reception at Buckingham Palace and presented with the award at their company premises by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon. In addition, winners are able to fly the Queen’s Awards flag at their main office, and use the emblem on marketing materials such as packaging and adverts.

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21 Lord Mayor’s Day City Centre 27 to 29 Flavour Fest City Centre

June

2 to 4 1 Big Summer Plymouth Hoe 2 to 5 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

19 Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival Plymouth Hoe 23 Rehabilitation Triathlon hosted by the Royal Marines Plymouth Hoe 25 Armed Forces Day Plymouth Hoe

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9 Paloma Faith Central Park 10 Simply Red Central Park 23 and 24 National Marine Park Big Blue Splash Plymouth Waterfront 30 and 31 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Plymouth Sound

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17 and 18 British Firework Championships Plymouth Waterfront 27 West End Carnival Plymouth City Centre

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The Box was among the winners at the 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) announced in Tartu, Estonia at the weekend.

EMYA is the longest running and most prestigious museum award in Europe. It recognises excellence in the European museum scene and provides an important platform for benchmarking, networking, experience and skills in venues across the continent.

A total of 60 museums were nominated this year and The Box was one of just 12 successful entries. It was also the only UK museum to win an award.

Overall awards were presented to museums based in The Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Spain and Denmark at a special ceremony hosted both online and at the National Museum of Estonia. The jury then awarded ‘Special Commendations’ to The Box and six other museums in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland.

The overarching theme for 2022 was how museums can address the local and global issues that impact their communities. The ‘Special Commendations’ were awarded to organisations that were deemed to have developed new and innovative approaches in their public service and which others can learn from.

The EMYA Jury described The Box as ‘a remarkable regional museum with strong ambitions for its cultural, educational and social effects. With outstanding exhibitions and easy access for all, it has created a new cultural asset for its city and region and is an active advocate for the social change it can bring to its communities.’

It gave particular praise to the design and presentation of its galleries and the way in which it has brought important collections from across the city together. It also highlighted the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition, which was on display when the judges visited, and the way it challenged historic narratives about the Mayflower story.

Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: “This award is a huge validation of the significant investment in the project

by Plymouth City Council, Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Box is an ambitious new institution and this award is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of so many individuals including The Box team.”

The Box is open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays and is free with no need to book. Later this year, it will be one of the host venues for the nationally touring ‘British Art Show 9’.

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Relay For Life takes place in Plymouth in July - and now is the time to sign up!

Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life is a family festival celebrating the power of community fundraising in the fight to beat cancer.

Teams of friends and family fundraise for life-saving research then unite at a weekendlong festival to honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate the progress made in research.

Sign up to Relay For Life Plymouth, which is taking place at Tor Bridge High School, on July 30 and 31. The festival is focused around a 24-hour relay where team members take it in turns to walk around a track to show that together they will do whatever it takes to beat cancer.

People can take part in Relay For Life as a Regan was diagnosed with cancer at the age of six

team captain, team member or as a cancer survivor.

Regan first started participating in Relay For Life to honour his nan and auntie but he never thought that he would be taking part as a cancer survivor. Regan was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in May 2012, just weeks after his sixth birthday.

In November 2012 Regan had his final operation to remove the last bit of tumour and had his last chemotherapy in January 2013.

Regan said: “I only remember the positive times in hospital. I used to go to Southampton every three weeks for a week of chemotherapy, but never complained, I was always excited about having an Xbox to play on at the end of my bed.

“I made friends with a few children, who always seemed to be in hospital at the same time as me, they really helped me as they were older and gave me tips about eating different things such as fizzy sweets when having chemo so I couldn’t taste it.”

Regan is now 15 years old and doing well at school, loves attending Cadets, playing football and still enjoys gaming.

Cancer Research UK spokesperson Sam Morris said: “Thanks to you, we’ve helped double cancer survival

in the last 40 years. Today, two in four people survive the disease. Our ambition is to accelerate progress so that three in four people survive cancer by 2034.”

During the weekend Relayers participate in an incredible event of celebration and remembrance. They can enjoy a variety of games, music from local performers and hear about Cancer Research UK’s ground-breaking science.

One of the most cherished moments of the

festivities is the Candle of Hope ceremony.

This is an unforgettable experience as the evening is lit up with candles to honour every life touched by cancer.

Sam added: “We are absolutely determined to continue our vital research to create better treatments for tomorrow, but we need your help today. By starting or joining a Relay For Life team, your fundraising will make a difference and together we will beat cancer.”

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Argyle Community Trust signs creative membership deal with Real Ideas Argyle Community Trust, the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club, has taken up residence in a new kind of ‘office environment’, becoming a full Real Ideas member, to take advantage of its flexible workspace, networking, and opportunities to nurture and grow new partnerships and projects.

to help people of all ages to achieve their potential through the power of football, breaking down barriers in relation to disability, employment status, attainment and socio-economic background.

Their new organisational membership includes 24/7 use of the range of facilities that form the Real Ideas campus. In Plymouth these include Ocean Studios at Royal William The membership enables colleagues at Yard, Devonport Guildhall, and Market Hall, a Argyle Community Trust to have flexible world-class space for digital innovation and work area options for hybrid working. Real learning situated in the heart of Devonport.

Ideas’ spaces provide a light and airy hot The Market Hall site is home to the desk style working environment, as well as state-of-the-art immersive dome, a range of bookable meeting rooms, giving a plethora of flexible co-working and inspiring workspaces, organisations and entrepreneurial companies large meeting rooms and event spaces, as ample space to work, as well as connect well as a café-bar. with colleagues, and form new contacts and Real Ideas’ next renovation project is the alliances.

Library building in Liskeard, which along with Plymouth’s Argyle Community Trust aims the library service will offer creative cowork and community space, an exciting new addition to the Real Ideas campus.

The Real Ideas membership scheme aims to encourage ‘creative collisions’ within shared spaces that will drive forwards inclusivity and social mobility.

Lindsey Hall, CEO at Real Ideas said: “There is synergy Argyle Community Trust colleagues enjoying in what we do and their new flexible office environment the work of Argyle

Community Trust. We both have inclusivity at our heart and helping people of all ages to reach their potential. We want to break down socio-economic boundaries, and create opportunity no matter someone’s educational attainment, health or well-being.

It’s a strong alliance that will help grow our work across Devon and Cornwall.”

Dan Hart, head of community engagement at Argyle Community Trust, said: “Working at the ever-impressive Market Hall in Plymouth allows colleagues to choose how they want

Lindsey Hall of Real Ideas and Dan Hart of Argyle Community Trust pictured with colleagues at Devonport’s Market Hall

to work post-Covid, and provides a space for people to safely come together to meet with colleagues and partner organisations.

It also allows us to make new connections with other members – creative people, entrepreneurs and community groups.

“We’ve already opened up new links, partnerships, and potential new projects.”

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FareShare fighting food poverty FareShare South West has opened a warehouse in Plymouth to help tackle food poverty in Devon and Cornwall – delivering food for over one million meals a year, saving 420 tonnes of surplus food going to waste.

FareShare South West is an independent charity as part of the UK’s largest food charity, FareShare, which tackles the issues of food waste and hunger.

FareShare South West takes over 2,000 tonnes of quality surplus food every year that would otherwise have been wasted, and distributes it to over 400 charities, schools and community groups across the South West. The majority of food surplus occurs before food even gets to the supermarket, and FareShare is the only charity to take food from the wholesale level of the food industry.

After four years’ planning, the new Plymouth warehouse will help tackle food poverty in the area. A 2021 study prepared for Devon County Council showed that one in 10 Devon households experienced very low food security, with household members eating less and going hungry due to a lack of money and resources.

With the cost of living on the rise, this figure is likely to increase.

FareShare South West hopes their Plymouth warehouse, which will have the capacity to deliver food for a million meals a year, will not only help stop people going hungry at this tough time, but also enable communities to be more resilient long term.

The Plymouth warehouse is transformational, unlocking a whole new region of untapped affordable food. The regular weekly van deliveries mean that surplus can be collected whenever it arises on the return run. This is especially important for local food producers, who may find themselves with extra food that has a short shelf life and would otherwise go to waste.

As the service expands and more van routes are launched, charities in areas that were previously inaccessible can benefit from a new food supply. For example, the new delivery run to Tintagel charities returns via a major dairy producer in Lostwithiel.

Ginsters has been supplying surplus food weekly to FareShare South West since March 2020. Alice Rumbold, from Ginsters, said: “Our partnership with FareShare South West is a natural fit; our surplus food donations help feed those most in need, and food waste is naturally reduced. The infrastructure and food safety due diligence that FareShare South West have in place to support its

to support and bolster existing food charities across the region.

Over the past four years, this has been a real community effort, collaborating with local charities and food companies to unlock a new supply of affordable food.

“To reach the most people possible, we need to have all parts of the operations running. So, we are looking for volunteers who would like to help in the warehouse and drive vans, as well as local food companies who would like to partner with us to reduce waste while helping the local community.

“The new warehouse is a new support for member charities, but against the dual backdrops of extreme food poverty and high levels of surplus food, we know there is more work to be done.

This warehouse represents our commitment to growing our food redistribution across the Devon and Cornwall regions. Long term, we aim to work with local partner charities to extend our service further into Cornwall.”

Lindsay Boswell, CEO of FareShare UK said: “We’re very proud to be supporting local communities by working alongside frontline organisations in Devon and Cornwall. The new Plymouth warehouse will allow us to create relationships with new suppliers and get good-to-eat surplus from the food industry onto people’s plates, tackling food insecurity and the unnecessary wasting of good food.”

To learn more about how to get involved, visit www. faresharesouthwest.org.uk/

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Plans for new hotel on The Hoe revealed

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Orchestral favourites featured at concerts in Liskeard and Plymouth

Plymouth Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concerts are taking place in June.

Global hotel giant Hilton has announced that it is to develop a hotel in Plymouth on the site previously occupied by the Quality Hotel on The Hoe.

Work is expected to start next year on the 150-bed Hilton Garden Inn, which will also feature a skybar overlooking Plymouth Sound.

Plymouth is one of six cities across Europe which will see the development of Hiltonbranded hotels in the coming couple of years. The others include Berlin, Venice and Bologna.

The Plymouth development follows a franchise agreement with Propiteer Hotels, which was selected by Plymouth City Council to develop the site of the former Quality Hotel, which has demolished after being derelict for a number of years.

Development of the site will also see 142 residential apartments built in three separate blocks.

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Since 2016, Propiteer Hotels has been a strategic partner for Hilton with one of the latest hotel development projects including Hilton Garden Inn in Peterborough, which is due to open later this year. They are also developing a £16m Hilton Hampton Inn at Exeter Airport.

Mike Aspinall, director of Propiteer Hotels, said: “We are delighted to be investing in Plymouth and to have secured this outstanding location. Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth marks a further collaboration with Hilton and builds on our successful partnership. We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the beautiful views of The

Artist’s impression of the Hilton Garden Inn currently under construction in Peterborough

Sound at what will be the finest hotel in the city.”

Graham Dodd, managing director, development, UK & Ireland, Hilton, said: “Plymouth is very high on our list of strategic locations in the UK. “Our aim is to shine a spotlight on Plymouth within our global network, encouraging both domestic and international visitors to this historic city.

“With Propiteer Hotels Limited being a long-term strategic partner for Hilton, we look forward to working closely with them and the council on this fantastic property.”

The first is June 19 at Sterts Theatre, Liskeard followed on June 22 at Plymouth Guildhall, starting at 7.30pm. The concerts feature a programme of favourite works for symphony orchestra.

The concerts open with Verdi’s powerful Force of Destiny Overture featuring the opera’s ominous three-note motif. Within this oftenplayed overture Verdi portrays the operatic drama of love, death and revenge.

Liadov’s symphonic poem, The Enchanted Lake, wonderfully evokes a truly mystical, enchanted lake and takes the listener on a magical journey through different soundscapes.

In contrast, Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus is based on the slave uprising that occurred in ancient Rome and the Suite No2 will be played in this concert.

The Adagio reflects the moment when Spartacus frees his wife Phrygia and the lovers celebrate. This passionate melody became a favourite TV theme for the Onedin Line in the 1970-80s and, for those who do not remember that, more recently in Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006).

Moving again to a more reflective work, Butterworth’s pastoral and nostalgic A Shropshire Lad, Rhapsody for Orchestra was inspired by the war poems of A E Housman, composed between 1909 and 1911, and shows influences of Vaughan Williams, Sibelius and Debussy.

Tchaikovsky’s fantasy overture Romeo and Juliet rounds off the concert. Its central love theme is very familiar, as it is frequently used in film and television and particularly well known as the theme tune for BBC TV’s The Apprentice.

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Mrs Murals has an important message with her paintings on local subways

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Local artist Ellie Johnson, known for her community artworks as Mrs Murals, is collaborating with local schools and social enterprise company Pollenize, along with other local organisations Clean Our Patch and Art and Energy to brighten the local area of Chaddlewood with wild flowers and colourful paintings.

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On World Earth Day on April 22, Pollenize provided every schoolchild with a packet of wildflower seeds for them to sow. It is planned to sow some of these wildflower seeds alongside Mrs Murals’ current artwork at a Chaddlewood subway on Hillcrest Drive, which has a bee theme. Schoolchildren and their families will be able to see where their 36,000 packets of seeds will be making a difference by entering their planting location on an interactive online map.

Ellie said: “The wildflowers will brighten the neighbourhood and help everyone bee happy! One of the aims of this subway art project is to promote the importance of protecting our environment.

“Bees, butterflies and other pollenating insects play a vital role in our eco system and food production, helping plants grow, breed and produce food through pollination.

We’re trying to make a real difference to local wildlife by planting seeds, as well as highlighting our environmental message through art.

“The importance of bees has been highlighted recently in the news, due to the government recently allowing the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in the UK, which can be harmful to bees. UK bee population has been in decline for decades.”

Mrs Murals has just finished painting the third subway in Chaddlewood and plans to have all subways in the area painted with nature related themes by the beginning of August.

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The majority of women in prison have histories of trauma, abuse, and victimisation, with at least 60% of women being the victims of domestic abuse.

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Plymouth’s first-ever dedicated fashion exhibition at The Box highlights centuries of stories An exhibition currently on display at The Box is paying homage to the city’s fashion past and future.

Fashion through the ages is featured in the exhibition

‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ – runs until September 4. It features garments that date back to the 1700s and accessories that date back to the 1500s, and explores contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft.

The exhibition marks the very first time the city has staged a show dedicated to fashion, with highlights from The Box’s fascinating costume and textile collection displayed alongside paintings, drawings, film and archival material to tell important local and international stories.

A paper dress from the 1960s foretells the future of fast fashion, while a 300 year old silk gown tells the story of the global textile trade. A new hand-made green, black and white latex dress titled ‘Brand Me – Flag Me’ has been created thanks to a unique collaboration with Plymouth-based Westward mend’ ethos of the post-war period.

Bound, to represent the past and present of The role fashion has played in global garment production in the city and make a trade and the contribution made by some bold contemporary statement. of Plymouth’s most well-known garment Terah Walkup, Curator of Art at The manufacturers of the recent past are also Box said: “Realising this exhibition and explored. the partnerships that ‘Dress Code’ has ‘Little Black Dress’ was created in 2000 involved has been a dream come true. I’m

by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri who is proud to have created an exhibition that presenting a range of works in spaces around showcases historic garments alongside a new The Box until the autumn completes the contemporary acquisition, and to be able to give The Box’s visitors a rare glimpse into the breadth Italian artist of our collection.

Maurizio “The exhibition has already Anzeri’s Little sparked so many conversations Black Dress from local memories to new interpretations by current fashion students. I’m enjoying seeing so many visitors chatting about and sketching what’s on display.”

Elsewhere in ‘Dress Code’, visitors can see beautiful silk dresses from the 1700s, accessories from the Victorian era, a glass bead dress from the ‘roaring twenties’ and garments representing the ‘make do and

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Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: “The crossover between fashion and art has always been extremely strong so we’re delighted to be showing Maurizio Anzeri’s sculptural dress within ‘Dress Code’.

“It’s also a bit of a coup for us as it’s the first time Maurizio has shown this work in a public exhibition.”

The Box will host a series of informal Bitesize talks connected to the exhibition on selected dates during the summer.

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‘Identity Parade’, a fashion show delivered in partnership with Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre and featuring creatives and fashionistas from the South West will take place at The Box on May 27. More information is available from the ‘What’s on’ section of www. theboxplymouth.com.

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Samaritans to celebrate 50 years of support to community

Plymouth Samaritans are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year with a range of events and activities to mark the significant milestone.

The intention is to reach out to the local community and work in partnership with local groups and organisations to raise awareness about suicide prevention, emotional health and well-being and listening skills. This fits in with the Samaritans National Strategy.

The branch has a wide-ranging programme of outreach activities for 2022.

This includes reaching out to local staff and employers including DWP and Co-op, local schools, community groups and wellbeing initiatives across the c.ity The branch also provides a service to Dartmoor Prison which is funded by the Home Office and are also engaged in outreach work with the Exeter branch of Samaritans at Exeter Prison.

The Samaritans Centre in Oxford Place where volunteers carry out their work of listening to people in distress is being modernised to provide a high-quality working environment in which to do this valuable work.

To maintain a steady source of income to support branch activities, a shop called Sam’s Place has opened in Plymstock Broadway selling high quality goods and clothing donated by local people.

This year’s annual meeting will be held on July 22 at the Copthorne Hotel with guest speaker Felicity Harding, the daughter of Chad Varah who founded the Samaritans.

She will unveil a plaque to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the branch.

Keith Leslie, national chairman of the Samaritans will also be attending, so it will an ideal opportunity to discuss his perspective on the future strategy for the organisation.

The event is open to members of the public who would like to hear more about the work of the Samaritans and its history and purpose.

Finally, the branch is holding a ball on November 12 at the New Continental Hotel to cap off the anniversary celebrations and to raise much needed funds.

Organisers are encouraging members of the public who support the cause to attend.

Tickets for the Ball are £55 per head which includes drinks on arrival, a three course meal and dancing to the Swing Kings alongside a raffle and auction.

For details contact Norman Holmes on 07753 933 177 or email norman.holmes@ live.com The Plymouth Branch is an independent charity in its own right. It is entirely run and staffed by volunteers and has to raise all of its funds itself. It costs £30,000 a year to run the branch.

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Special event at Devonport Guildhall focuses on wellness A community interest company launched by a Devonport mum is running a special event in June to help people improve their health and wellbeing.

Pillars of Wellness & Wellbeing CIC, established

by Lauren Packham, is hosting a wellness day at Devonport Guildhall, sponsored by Real Ideas and supported by funding from POP. The event on June 18 will run from 9.30am to 5pm, and there will be multiple speakers throughout the day, delivering presentations, as well as workshops and stalls for wellness-focused businesses.

Speakers include David Rees (meditation), Jo Thyssen (The Yoga Loft), Carlie-Jean (nutrition/ diet), and ex professional footballer turned life coach Martin Pemberton. Michael Allison from California will deliver a presentation from the USA about a science backed approach to optimising resilience.

This event is low cost/free - anyone prebooking, free or paying, will be entered into a prize draw and the money raised through ticket sales will go to Plymouth Samaritans.

Anyone who makes a donation to enter on the day (suggested amount £3) will be entered into the prize draw, as will anyone who confirms they have walked to the event or travelled on public transport.

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased with prizes worth over £200!

Lauren said: “The idea of this event is to provide people with some useful tools that they can take away with them that day and implement into their lives. There is a wealth of information, and by coming along and listening to our speakers and visiting our stall holders, you are bound to find something helpful that you didn’t know about,

Lauren Packham with partner James and daughter Amber

that can help with your mental and physical wellbeing.

“Creating the community interest company was born out of necessity. As a mother working fulltime, which was hard enough pre-pandemic, COVID made things much worse and it can’t be just me feeling that way,” she added.

“Pre-existing mental health issues surfaced and I was also diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. It was while this was at its worst that I realised there is no magic pill, and it’s a combination of many things that make you well, not just one thing.

“I also wanted to share some specific information that has been incredibly helpful to me; this is something that is not ‘mainstream’ but has been very effective.

Lauren added: “This event is for people who are

struggling, but who are willing to hear the advice and take the steps required to get themselves happier, healthier, and more resilient.

“We all have the power within us to help ourselves, and with NHS services stretched to their limits and waiting lists being so long, now is the time to look after ourselves and each other. It is often those who need the help the most that need to hear about the things they can do, who need to be empowered to help themselves and realise there is hope.

“So if you are someone or you know someone who is struggling with their mental health or a chronic condition, come along and spend the day with us - it could just change your life. Booking is recommended.”

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Happy birthday to the bank that keeps on giving!

Plymouth’s Timebank is celebrating 10 years of serving the city.

Instead of dealing in currency, Timebank deals in ‘time’ and it recognises that practically everyone had time to give and something to trade.

Now, a decade after it began in Whitleigh, there are eight branches open across the city, including Barne Barton, North Prospect and Honicknowle running more than 40 Timebank sessions a week.

From knitting to dog-walking, book-keeping to gardening; hairdressing to tech, everyone has a skill or a willingness to deposit into their account.

With their credit each individual is then ‘repaid’ with other people’s time and their skills. It’s a circular economy where no money ever changes hands.

As Zoe Nile, from Timebank says, it’s the most fun anyone can have going to the bank.

“We bring people together, promoting kindness, compassion and unity. Our members regularly blow me away with their enthusiasm and generosity, sharing their skill and abilities in order to help their fellow members and create a sense of wellbeing for all.

“I am proud to be a member of Timebank myself, and thoroughly stand behind our motto ‘Give an hour, make a day.’”

There are more than 400 individuals banking with Timebank and sharing their skills, hobbies

Liza, Zoe and Sally from Timebank celebrating its 10th birthday with the Lord Mayor Cllr Terri Beer and her Consort husband Colin

and interests. Far from focussing on the financial aspects, Timebank scores on socialising.

A lot of the trading takes place around regular sessions fortified with tea and cake. On the trading floor, while skills and services are banked so

conversations flow and relationships flourish. It’s a win-win situation for everyone but, the greatest return, flows to the community.

For information about Timebank South West call 01752 875930 or visit www.timebanksw.org

Busy programme of Jubilee events at Ford Park Ford Park Cemetery has a busy programme of events in June many of them linked to the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

An exhibition featuring a Royal display will be held at the Visitor Centre between June 12 and 17. Opening times are 11am to 3pm daily and admission is free.

A talk by Janet Cowlard on the Queen’s Dedication to Duty takes place on June 15 in the Victorian Chapel at 2pm. Tickets available from the office at Ford Park are £3.

This is followed by a Royal Cream Tea served in the Visitor Centre at Ford Park Cemetery on June 18 between 2pm and 4pm. Tickets at £5 are available from the office at Ford Park. Limited tickets available.

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YMCA launches free gardening and horticulture workshops

YMCA Plymouth is offering free horticulture and gardening workshops for all ages in its new community garden, located behind its centre on Honicknowle Lane.

The sessions are led by YMCA’s experienced team of gardening volunteers, who have developed the garden over the past couple years to provide fresh produce for local people in need.

Now the team is looking to share their knowledge in fun and practical workshops for all ages and abilities. The workshops are running each Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm until the end of the summer and will equip participants with a range of green-fingered skills.

Individuals, families and community groups are welcome.

Free gardening workshops

YMCA’s garden volunteers

Each workshop is free for anyone to drop-in and will include learning about cultivating different plants and seeds, as well as the practical skills needed to develop and maintain a growing space - whether that be a small garden, allotment or balcony.

Additionally, you can learn about what to recycle in the garden and the different types of produce that can be grown throughout each season.

The garden has seen ceaseless activity throughout the pandemic, thanks to its

team of dedicated volunteers. The team have worked tirelessly to help grow a whole variety of fruit and vegetables for local people facing difficulties putting dinner on the table.

Food grown in the garden is donated to local food crisis charity, Provide Devon, and to young people directly supported

by YMCA Plymouth’s Discovery College.

During the past 18 months over 1,000 kilograms of fresh produce from the garden has been donated to those in need.

To get involved in the workshops, simply turn up to any of the sessions at YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3NG, on Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm.

To find out more about the garden project, visit: www.ymcaplymouth.org.uk/ community-garden/

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Free business support for 18 to 30-year-olds in Plymouth The Prince’s Trust is offering help to young people who want to start their own business.

The charity’s free Enterprise programme supports those aged between 18 and 30 years old to turn a business idea into reality, or simply explore if self-employment is right for them, and no previous experience is needed.

The three-day course runs monthly and helps those taking part to form and explore a business idea, alongside learning about everything from business planning and marketing to sales, budgeting and tax.

Bradley Oliver, owner of Epic Laser Designs, took part in the programme and has since launched his own business.

He said: “The support and information from The Prince’s Trust was outstanding and encouraged me to keep going with my idea. I am so pleased I joined the programme and I’m very thankful for what it offers.”

Participants also receive the support of a mentor to help them work towards their business launch afterwards – one of the many free resources on offer.

Bradley added: “Since completing the programme, and gaining my mentor Martin, both myself and the business have grown.

The mentorship is everything I hoped for and more. A quick text, email, call, or meeting is all it takes whenever I need advice.”

The Prince’s Trust also works with young people aged 16 to 30 to build confidence, develop new skills, and kickstart careers through a variety of opportunities across Plymouth and beyond.

Anyone looking to explore self-employment or other support can find out more by visiting www.princes-trust.org.uk or calling 0800 842 842.

Don’t miss a trick, be scam aware Each year millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers. Sometimes the impact is ruinous for people losing their savings in the space of a telephone conversation or just a simple click of a mouse. Therefore, Citizens Advice Plymouth takes part in the national campaign to raise awareness of scams. using all their guile to trick you into parting with your money.

Scammers come in all shapes and sizes and are always very sophisticated. So, beware! Action Fraud warns that people lost more than £50 million to remote access scams and £4 million to ticket scams last year.

Scammers quickly exploit our fear, willingness to help or zeal to gain more money. They do everything they can to appear legitimate. Don’t be embarrassed if you have been taken in. Get help straight away, the longer you wait, the more damage they can do.

Here we reveal some of the most recent scams to watch out for:

Costs of living scams In these days of increasing costs, scammers are targeting people worried about managing the rising prices. They are

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Recently we have found that doorstep sellers are trying to sell “better option tariffs” for fuel prices. If someone gets in touch about a great energy price deal, beware. The golden rule is that if it sounds too good to be true, then it is too good to be true.

Fake Ukraine Fundraisers Action Fraud has received reports of bogus requests to fundraise for victims of the war. Scammers often use global events or tragedies as the opportunity to prey on your compassion and willingness to help those in need. They use various methods to con donors, including asking for donations or selling T-shirts. Never click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails or respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial details.

Be cautions when donating to an online fundraising page – poor English, such as spelling mistakes or grammar, could mean the page isn’t genuine.

Council Tax Rebate Fraudsters also use the UK Government

Scheme as an opportunity to gain people’s bank account details. If someone calls or emails pretending to be from the council and asks for your bank details, hang up or don’t click on any links. Councils will never call or email asking for your bank details.

WhatsApp friends and family impersonation scam If you get a WhatsApp message from an unknown number that claims to be from your family or a friend in need, it might be a scam. Fraudsters will give a reason why they’re using a different number, like ‘they’ve lost their phone’, then they might ask for some financial help.

Never give your bank details or pin number to someone over the phone. Call your family or friend from a number you trust to check if it’s genuine. Never call a number from the message. If you think it’s a scam, report it on WhatsApp.

Think - check details carefully. Does it feel right?

Call – contact someone you trust or use another device and contact the company directly.

Report - if you think someone you know is being scammed, don’t be afraid to report it: •

Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice on what to do next and report the scam to Trading Standards. Contact them online or by phone on 0808 223 1133.

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For help with online scams, contact a Citizens Advice Scams Action adviser by calling 0808 250 5050. For more information about other types of scams, visit the Citizens Advice website.

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Report the scam to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

If someone contacts you out of the blue by phone, email or text message: Stop – don’t click, don’t reply. Take five before you respond.

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Energy rebate update from city council

Households in Plymouth that pay their Council Tax by direct debit are due to receive the Government’s £150 energy rebate within the next few weeks.

Plymouth City Council has let a contract to a software supplier to enable its Council Tax collection system to be used to make the payments .Those who pay by direct debit can expect to receive their payment by mid-May. The council will then let other households know how to apply for the rebate. Households in council tax bands A to D are eligible for the £150 payment, which is being offered to help families with the rising cost of living.

Brendan Arnold, the council’s service director for Finance, said: “We have always been keen to pay the £150 rebate as quickly as possible but there are a number of steps we need to take to make it happen and we have a duty to ensure we minimise the risk of errors when dealing with payments on this scale.

“Like many other councils we need to make changes to our collection system which is designed to receive, rather than make payments. Work with an external supplier to do this is under way and the payments will be made in the next few weeks.

“We strongly encourage people to pay their Council Tax by direct debit anyway but those who pay in this way will receive their rebate first.”

Householders can change their Council Tax payments to direct debit by visiting by new. plymouth.gov.uk/pay-your-council-tax

Donation boost for Hamoaze Plymouth based charity Hamoaze House is to receive a £1,000 donation from leading regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes Cornwall.

The charity applied for the funding from the Persimmon Community Champions scheme, which was established to provide assistance to the region’s charities, organisations and good causes.

Jan Hogan from Hamoaze House said: “Our charity was established almost 25 years ago when it was first granted charity status.

“Our main activities involve the provision of day support rehabilitation for those in the community affected by multiple vulnerabilities and complex needs, with a focus on the problematic use of drugs and alcohol. This work includes assistance and support for families and friends.

“We are also funded to deliver a hidden harm project which supports children whose lives are affected by parental use of drugs and alcohol. Alongside this we run an alternative programme of activities for young people who may be at risk, on a reduced timetable or in danger of being excluded from school. We also offer after school clubs, sports clubs, life skills coaching with positive activities and a youth club.

“The property we operate in is mainly carpeted throughout and has received significant wear and tear over the years, so we are looking to replace several areas where this is significant. We undertake a lot of our own fundraising, such as with a Just Giving Page and through our charity shop. We also have an onsite Coffee Box café, where service users volunteer as part of their paths to recovery.

“We are extremely grateful to Persimmon Homes Cornwall for this donation which will enable us to get our new carpets fitted and make our premises much nicer for all who use them.”

For more information on Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme and to apply visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity

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Access can provide a perfect pathway to higher education In September, former City College Plymouth student Chloe Shaw started a degree in architecture aged 31.

Chloe was one of tens of thousands of mature students that year to start a university course after completing an Access to Higher Education (HE) diploma. And, like hundreds of thousands of people before her, Chloe is now on course to her dream career via the Access to HE route.

Rachel Feaviour, manager of the Access to Higher Education provision at City College Plymouth, said: “Society has this idea that you go to university soon after completing A Levels and that this is the only route into many professions. Life doesn’t always work that way, and Access to HE is that second chance.”

Access courses are designed, in particular, for people who did not go to university from school and have been out of education for some time providing a second chance at university and a graduate career.

Whilst nursing, science and social sciences are among the most popular Access courses, City College offers Access

courses in business, engineering, computing, law, humanities, social work and creative subjects such as journalism, art, music and games design. They cover the relevant subject knowledge and will help students develop their academic skills, ensuring they are prepared for university.

For those aged 19 to 23 who don’t have a Level 3 qualification, an Access course might be free.

All other Access students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan, which will cover the cost of tuition fees: other financial support might be available depending on circumstances.

Rachel said: “The term loan can be off-putting, but many don’t realise that if you go on to complete a uni-level qualification, you don’t have to repay the Advanced Learner Loan.

“A lot of people do it for their children; others do it for their partner. But ultimately everyone is doing it for themselves, investing in their futures and succeeding in their chosen career.”

Learn more about Access at the Adult Education Drop-in on Wednesday June 8 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Wayne’s marathon effort to help the homeless A Whitleigh man is in training for the London Marathon and aims to raise funds for the homeless and people with addictions.

Wayne Wheeler, who is 52, had his own battle with drug and alcohol addiction earlier in his life and now hopes to raise £2,500 for the Salvation Army, who do so much good work for people who are struggling.

It will be Wayne’s first marathon - but he has completed several half marathons in the past and will be taking part in this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon with his 23-year-old son Zach.

A former professional boxer Wayne is now an active member of St Chad’s Church in Whitleigh having become a committed Christian two years ago.

Wayne was born and brought up in Whitleigh and had a challenging home life as a child, with lots of rows and arguments.

He struggled at school with reading and writing because of dyslexia and obsessive compulsive disorder and was frequently punished for misbehaving.

In his 20s Wayne mixed with the wrong crowd in Stonehouse and his lifestyle spiralled into chaos. By the age of 21 he was homeless and had become heavily involved in drug dealing as well as other crime.

He ended up living in run down property in Stonehouse until his mum and sister persuaded him to go home.

Wayne Wheeler They managed to secure a place for

Wayne at Broadreach - a rehabilitation centre in Plymouth - where he spent 13 weeks, before spending eight months at another drug treatment centre in Cornwall.

It was a turning point in Wayne’s life as he embarked on the the Twelve Steps, a recovery programme originated by Alcoholics Anonymous. It provides a spiritual foundation for personal recovery from the effects of life-controlling addictions.

Raising funds for charity is nothing new for Wayne. He has raised money for Broadreach and organisations helping victims of abuse in the past which included abseiling off Drake Circus.

Wayne said: “My passion now is to help other people less fortunate than me and I’m so pleased to have got a place in the London Marathon on October 2 to support the Salvation Army.”

Wayne trains in the gym on a daily basis and also helps run boxing classes at St Chad’s alongside the vicar, Rob Fowler, who was also a keen boxer in his youth. Wayne is helping others to train for the upcoming half marathon and also coaching a man who wants to take part in white collar boxing.

Wayne, who is a support worker, said: “Despite my age I’m still pretty fit and I’m really looking forward to taking part in the London Marathon.”

Wayne has a fund-raising page on Just Giving and would welcome any donations.

To support his efforts go to www. justgiving.com/Waynewheeler22

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Plymouth University ranks as one of the best in the world for marine research and teaching The Marine Station is a cutting edge facility providing direct access to Plymouth Sound for students and researchers (Credit University of Plymouth)

Plymouth University has maintained its position as one of the world’s top five universities for marine research and teaching in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022.

The rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In relation to SDG 14: Life Below Water, the University was ranked fourth out of more than 450 universities for the quality of its marine research and teaching and its efforts to reduce the impact of campus activities on the marine environment.

It was also ranked 15th worldwide for SDG 13: Climate Action, recognising its work to drive climate innovation, its efforts to reduce energy use on its campuses, and its preparations for dealing with the consequences of climate change.

In its second appearance in the rankings, the University increased its scores in the majority of other categories, and confirmed its place among the top five per cent of global universities for its commitment to sustainability.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Judith Petts, said: “These results reinforce our long-term commitment to sustainability, our climate and the marine environment. Our whole systems approach is enabling our researchers to identifying the major challenges facing our planet, and providing the connections through which they can be enacted across industry, policy and society.

“By embedding sustainability practices in our courses, we are generating the leaders of tomorrow and empowering them to deliver public and environmental good. We are also translating our expertise into action, setting ambitious targets on our own campuses and inspiring other organisations in the South West and beyond to follow our lead.”

Over the past year, the University has continued its ambitious programme of marine research and teaching, and participated in a number of high profile local and global partnership initiatives.

It is the key academic partner in the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, and was instrumental to it being awarded £9.5 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to make its vision of a park in the sea a reality.

It has also continued to lead a number of pioneering projects, including a long-running initiative monitoring ecological recovery in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area and launching FISH-INTEL, a €4million project to identify the environmental conditions a range of important marine species need in order to thrive.

It has also worked with a range of partners to share its expertise nationally and internationally and, closer to home, formed Marine Research Plymouth – with the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory – to anchor Plymouth as the go-to UK destination for marine-related research and innovation.

Beach wheelchair will be a delight for disabled youngsters

The Mayflower Museum, located in the same building as Plymouth’s Tourist Information Centre on the Barbican, is getting a refresh ahead of the busy summer season thanks to The Box.

The ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition, which was displayed at The Box from September 2020 to January 2022 as part of the commemorations for the momentous 400th anniversary of the ship’s voyage, will now live on inside the Mayflower Museum.

Elements of the exhibition will be incorporated into the existing displays at the Mayflower Museum, which explores the story of the historic journey that took place from Plymouth to America in 1620.

All three floors of the museum will be used to tell the story of the passengers as well as the Wampanoag People, ensuring that the story of the Native Americans who met them and helped ensure their survival is represented. The changes will increase the size of the existing Mayflower Museum exhibition by 30 per cent.

There will be lots for the whole family to enjoy inside the refreshed spaces, including interactive

exhibits, films and a children’s trail to follow.

The third floor also boasts fantastic views over Plymouth’s historic harbour and the Mayflower Steps monument, which marks the approximate spot where the ship left more than 400 years ago.

Victoria Pomery, CEO at The Box said: ‘We’re delighted that all the hard work that went into the development of this major exhibition at The Box will now have its own legacy at the Mayflower Museum. The Mayflower story is an inherent part of our city’s history.

“This refresh will bring the narrative at the Mayflower Museum up to date and mean that local, national and international visitors to Plymouth can continue to engage with it in its new home on the waterfront.”

The newly refurbished attraction is expected to reopen in June.

Although the Mayflower Museum will be closed while work takes place, the Tourist Information Centre will remain open as usual (summer opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm).

For all the latest updates, follow facebook.com/ TheMayflowerMuseum.

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Plymouth based charity Friends and Families now have a beach wheelchair worth £3000 to offer families thanks to a generous grant from Devon County Council and Parent Carer Forum Devon.

The all-terrain beach wheelchair, which is light, stable and robust, will enable families with children who use a wheelchair to enjoy the sand and the sea with ease.

Jessica Butland, parent to Grace, said: “Taking a child in a wheelchair onto a beach is really difficult. The wheels spin in the sand, and the salt water can erode the metal.

“But the beach wheelchair solves all of this and makes going to the seaside so much easier. Grace loves it too – especially when splashing in the sea!”

Tim Tod, CEO at Friends and Families said: “Something as simple as going to the beach can be inaccessible for children in wheelchairs.

“Specialist equipment is expensive, especially if only occasionally used, so we are delighted to offer the beach wheelchair as part of our Lending Library so our families can enjoy time at the beach.”

Friends and Families supports and empowers families with disabled children in Plymouth and the surrounding area. The charity provides practical advice, support, and fun activities to children with a disability and their families.

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Community spirit is alive and well in this Compton road A quiet road in Compton has seen an outpouring of community spirit in recent years.

Growing success for firm’s tree planting initiative Plymouth-based online builders’ merchant CMO Group is moving closer to achieving its goal of planting two acres of trees within two years, with the first 2,500 saplings now taking root thanks to the support of the local community.

As part of the company’s ongoing ‘CM Grow’ initiative, CMO has committed to planting 5,000 new trees in total and has already raised an impressive £22k of its £30k fundraising target.

Two thousand of the trees have now been planted at Poole Farm in Derriford, a community farm that’s focused on community involvement through health and wellbeing, education and conservation. The young tree whips were planted to form a mosaic of different forest habitats in the area. A further 500 trees have also been planted at Newnham Meadow Park.

Over 100 people helped plant the trees, with staff at CMO, which is the UK’s largest online-only retailer of building and construction materials, keen to get their hands dirty, alongside friends, family and members of wider community.

Further support for the campaign has come from national charity Trees for Cities, who has partnered with CMO to help identify the local sites and bring its ‘CM Grow’ campaign to fruition.

Launched by CMO at the beginning of 2021, the campaign forms part of the company’s wider commitment to its environmental, social and corporate governance responsibilities.

The ambition behind the CM Grow campaign is also inspired by the company’s desire to improve the air quality and natural landscape of Plymouth where its head office is based, whilst also reducing its own carbon footprint.

Commenting on the CM Grow initiative, CMO’s chief operating officer, Sue Packer, said: “We operate in an industry where the need to reduce carbon emissions and become more energy-efficient is paramount and this awareness and desire to make a real positive impact runs through all our business operations.

“It’s also the thinking behind our CM Grow campaign which has been inspired by our commitment to helping to improve the local area around where we work and live. We are grateful for all the support so far and the fact that we are now able to see tangible results with the completion of our first planting season has been really exciting. We’re not finished yet though, and we’re now focused on hitting our total target which will allow us to plant more trees and make an even bigger difference”.

Alongside its own efforts, CMO has received support for the campaign from other local businesses as well as allowing customers to make donations when placing orders with the online builders’ merchant. This is set to continue as the company looks ahead to raising funds to plant the next 2,500 trees and complete its very own forest!

Park Road, a quiet cul-de-sac with just 29 properties, is partly maintained by Plymouth City Council, but the upper part is rough, unmade, unadopted and unmaintained.

Because it is an unadopted, or private, road the residents in that part have to carry out their own maintenance and upkeep of the road.

About 10 years ago the residents in the unadopted part decided to band together and form a residents association, the Park Road (unadopted) Residents Association.

They agreed to pool their resources, and time, and energies, and see if something could be done about the state of their road’s surface.

They started by organising working parties to try and cover over the worst bits with concrete.

It was not uncommon for them to buy sand and cement and chippings, at their own expense and mix and lay up to a ton of concrete in a weekend.

They have also power washed a long wall, of the walkway in front of the bungalows, prepared and repaired lots of damaged rendering, coated it with a special stabilising solution, and then finally painted it with two coats of wall paint.

One of their projects was to install CCTV. There are five cameras, at two positions, so the road is very well covered.

Already on at least two occasions they have been of great help to the police in catching

Park Road residents busy at work on the latest stage of resurfacing

opportunist thieves.

But, after several years, it became clear that repairing the road surface in this manner was both costly, and time consuming, and was not the answer.

Then one of the residents, with many years experience in the building industry, and up to date knowledge of modern processes, suggested a new approach, called resin bound.

This was much more costly than anything attempted

before, running into thousands of pounds. But one resident decided to carry out this process on his part of the road, at his own expense, and with a little help from some other residents.

The result was watched for several months to see how it would wear, and it was found to be satisfactory.

Then the second section of road was tackled, with a similar process, this time with all the residents contributing. and

with a grant from the council, as it was a community project.

The cost for this section was between £2000 and £3000 with all the labour given free by the residents themselves.

Recently the third section was completed – there are four sections in all – and the results are truly outstanding. The total cost, so far, is in excess of £7000, almost all of it raised by the residents themselves.

Park Road resident Paul Cox said: “It’s not all been simply hard work, there have been other benefits. The occasional street party, when the residents and their friends, have let their hair down and enjoyed themselves.

“Then there is, perhaps, the most important benefit of all.

That, what was, ten years ago, a road of individual residents has now become a real living community.”

During Covid restrictions one of the residents was ‘pinged’ and the family had to self-isolate.

So an email was sent round asking if anyone could help.

Almost at once there was a knock on the front door and there was a neighbour holding out a testing kit.

Within five minutes a further four offers of help arrived.

A few years ago a Christmas card, with the following verse, was sent: ‘In this season of goodwill it is nice to remember how much we have achieved together and what a real community we have become.’

Paul added: “Which just about sums up this, perhaps, unique road, set in a quiet suburb, of the biggest, and busiest, city in the south-west.

Cloudy the cat is hoping for a much clearer future Gables Dogs and Cats Home have recently taken in a stray cat with a badly damaged eye.

Cloudy, as he has affectionately been named, was being fed by several people but had not seen a vet for over five years. As a result, his damaged eye became swollen, infected and ulcerated and he was in constant pain and discomfort.

It is unclear what caused the damage to Cloudy’s eye but after an examination Gables contracted vets, Filham Park in Ivybridge, concluded the most likely cause was blunt force trauma such as a kick or a collision with a car.

Cloudy was given pain relief and started on a course of antibiotic eye drops in an attempt to get the infection in his eye under control.

Sadly Cloudy was in too much pain and he could not tolerate having the eye drops. With the damage to his eye so severe, it leaves Gables with only one course of action, the complete removal of his eye.

Cloudy is also suffering from gingivitis and severe tooth decay so will need a dental to help him feel more comfortable. It is difficult to predict an accurate age for Cloudy due to the severity of the decay on his teeth but the vet estimated he is only around seven years old.

Despite everything that Cloudy has been through he remains a very affectionate cat who just wants some fuss, attention and a lap to curl up on.

General manager, Claire Sparkes said: “Although Cloudy has clearly had a rough time as a stray he is a very sweet boy. Although we are disappointed we cannot save his eye, we are really pleased he has found his way to us so we can put an end to his pain and make his future more comfortable. He has already become a favourite amongst the cattery staff and once he is well enough for us to begin the search for a forever home, we are sure he will have people queuing up.”

Cloudy...on the mend

It is estimated it will cost Gables £800 for all of Cloudy’s surgeries and after care, as well as basic care such as flea and worm treatment and vaccinations.

Readers can help to ease Gables

financial burden by making a contribution to ‘Cloudy’s Vet Appeal’ by calling 01752 331602 or visit www. justgiving.com/campaign/cloudy or www.paypal.me/gablesdogsandcats to donate online.

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£500,000 boost for pioneering technology to empower people with Parkinson’s disease A project to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to manage their care from home via pioneering technology has received a funding boost of nearly £500,000.

Led by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, the home-based care pathway has recently benefitted from NHS Transformation’s Digital Health Partnership Award.

The unique pathway, launched in 2019, was co-designed by people with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s clinicians and nurse specialists, and provides a novel innovative care solution combining at-home monitoring with the ability for patients to ask for healthcare practitioner input and support when they need it.

To provide an objective measure of their Parkinson’s movement symptoms, patients wear a wrist-worn device called a Parkinson’s Kinetigraph (PKG). The cutting-edge gadget, containing sensors, is worn around the clock for six days to monitor patients’ movements at home.

The information it collects is relayed to the Parkinson’s team who can look for signs that their medicines need changing or that other interventions might be needed. The device also buzzes to remind people to take medication, which they can confirm with a swipe.

People on the pathway receive information about Parkinson’s, symptom tracking cards, a Parkinson’s passport to explain to others what is important about their Parkinson’s, and a phone number and email to contact directly for support.

Following contact, their clinician will then see them within ten days – with around four in five of these appointments taking place over video call.

However, people on the pathway are also required to fill out ‘pen and paper’ questionnaires to capture non-motor aspects of Parkinson’s, such as mood disturbances, bladder and bowel symptoms or difficulties with thinking and memory, for which therapy changes might also be needed. This relies heavily on the postal system and the manual input of results.

Now the NHS funding boost is set to digitally integrate this – as well as all their data and the ability to contact their clinician – into the patient’s electronic records over the next year. It will allow a patient to complete their questionnaires electronically via an app, with their information being seamlessly uploaded to their digital record.

This will ensure the data is available to all involved in the patient’s care, allowing both

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Project leader Dr Camille Carroll, associate professor in Neurology at the University of Plymouth

patients and clinicians to make better informed decisions.

The project is led by Dr Camille Carroll, associate professor in Neurology at the University of Plymouth and an honorary consultant neurologist at University Hospitals Plymouth.

She said: “With the number of Parkinson’s patients exponentially increasing, it has been increasingly difficult for us to use existing healthcare resources to meet demand and provide good quality care. With our new care pathway we can empower people to take control of their condition and better manage their Parkinson’s at home, and importantly, access specialist care when they need it.

“Usability is key, and we have worked directly with Parkinson’s patients and their families to develop the best care possible, including the use of digital technologies. Our holistic assessments help to provide reassurance and guidance for patients. We are able to see patients when they need to be seen and free up clinic capacity for those not on the pathway who need face-to-face appointments.

“This funding award will allow us to unblock some of the barriers to scaling up the pathway, significantly reducing the administrative burden for patients and staff, which in turn will allow us to make it available to many more people with Parkinson’s.”

On average, two people are diagnosed with

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Sounds Musical back on stage to ‘continue the magic’ One of Plymouth’s oldest and celebrated amateur dramatic musical companies is returning to ‘the show must go on’ mode after a difficult and challenging two years.

Parkinson’s in England every single hour per day.

Parkinson’s UK estimates, with population growth and ageing, this is likely to increase by a fifth by 2030.

It is hoped that utilising complementary digital tools to support care and self-management at home will not only enhance patient experience and provide quicker access to services, but it will also make the pathway more scalable, with the ultimate goal to help improve patient outcomes and ease pressure on the NHS. Hundreds of patients have already been issued with the watch in the Plymouth scheme, which could be rolled out across the country to the around 145,000 people who have Parkinson’s.

John Whipps, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007, said: “The problem is that Parkinson’s changes from day to day, and even throughout each day. Under the traditional system, you have to remember all your concerns and symptoms between visits, ensure you can attend the appointment, have the stress of getting to hospital on time, and then remember to tell your consultant how you are. But with the PKG it really gives you confidence as you know it gives accurate readings to your clinical team, and you don’t need to rely so much on your own perception.”

Dr Carroll and her team are now set to work with Livewell Southwest and Patients Know Best to develop an integrated data platform and automated patient flow management system, as part of the project.

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Founded in 1911, Sounds Musical Theatre Company’s last production, Wind in the Willows in 2020, received rave reviews, managing to perform its run just as lockdown was declared. The following two pandemic years saw the group stage three virtual performances, keeping the momentum going and staying in touch with audiences.

Sadly, following the deaths of three respected members, the company lost key advocates. Loyal stalwart Pat White, served refreshments during rehearsals, organised fund raising and ran front of house in the Athenaeum and Devonport Playhouse for 23 years.

South West’s theatre world was devastated when ‘legend’ David Bailey, a frequent performer with Sounds since 1998 died in March. He had always wanted to play the part of Badger in Wind in the Willows – and this was to be his last performance with them.

Edward Gigg was a company member for 60 years, father figure, chairman for many years and president for the last several years. He will be remembered for his passion for local amateur theatre, and for his support and guidance in encouraging members to ‘continue the magic that live theatre can offer.’

Sounds are nowproud to continue their tradition of presenting their annual full musical production, with Young Frankenstein from May 25 to 28 at The Devonport Playhouse.

The award winning monster musical comedy is brought to life on stage in an all singing raucous comedy, where Dr Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous Frankenstein continues his grandfather’s experiments which yield madcap success and monstrous consequences.

Sounds Musical Theatre Company continues to grow with the show’s announcement bringing in a wealth of new talent led by musical director Kristy Marcer-Griffiths and director Amanda Paddison.

After such a gap in being able to perform on stage the Company are now looking forward to entertaining audiences old and new.

Show tickets are available on www. ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or by calling 07395 159955. Further information can be found at soundsmusical theatrecompany. co.uk

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20 June 2022

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According to that wealth of information on the internet that is Wikipedia, hope is defined as ‘an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large.’

Hope is such an important aspect of our lives. It can be a major factor in keeping us in good mental health as we look ahead to the future and have things to look forward to.

Hope in relation to circumstances changing for the better was a major help for me through the Covid 19 pandemic. In the difficult times of lockdown, especially in January of 2021 which I personally found the most difficult, I would cling on to the hope that one day the restrictions would be lifted and we would have times of fun and freedom once again.

At times this felt like it might never happen but as we head towards the summer of 2022 these measures are no longer in place and are, I hope, a thing of the past.

I write this in all sincerity with awareness of the difficulties many people are still facing as a result of Covid 19 whether because of infection to themselves or loved ones.

As we move ahead into 2022 it is great to

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Real hope in challenging times...

By Dave Simpson, Station Manager Cross Rhythms Plymouth

difficult set of financial circumstances where see people able to do the things they really the future looks hard and it isn’t going to be enjoy again. My social media feeds are once possible to do some of the things you might again full of photos of friends going abroad previously have hoped for. on holiday and planning trips for the future.

Perhaps you find yourself in ill health With things opening up I have booked and you’re restricted physically in doing the tickets to a number of gigs across the things you once loved. country to see bands that I The challenge that is have enjoyed listening to for common to all of us is time. many years.

We’re mortal after all and the Having these events ageing process affects us all. in my calendar gives me Many people reach middle things to look forward to age and struggle mentally. and this rhythm of life A major reason being the is an important part of future doesn’t seem as developing hope. hopeful as it used to. It’s It doesn’t need to be big easy to feel like the best things either, I find myself days are behind you. naturally thinking ahead to There are things we can the coming weekend and all do to instil a bit of hope what I might get up to and in our day to day lives like even simply the evening and planning future events or what I might eat for dinner! making plans to spend time Every single one of these Dave Simpson with loved ones. gives me some measure of But is there anything we hope of something to come can lean on to provide hope in the future that is going to in the face of those very real challenges of be good. life?

Whilst this is all true and important, life For me personally and for many millions isn’t that simple. For some of us looking to around the world our hope is in the the future with hope is really difficult. promises of the Christian faith.

It might be that you find yourself in a very

There is no promise that life will always go smoothly, in fact far from it when you consider certain parts of the bible!

However there is the promise that God will be with us in all the things we go through both good and bad providing us real comfort and help in times of need.

In the face of a world that offers us both good and challenging times and the certainty of the ageing process the hope of the Christian faith is that God offers us life beyond death where the difficulties of this life will be no more.

This hope is far more than just an optimistic state of mind but is rooted in the person of Jesus and a faith that has spanned all continents and impacted millions of people over thousands of years.

It is what we are motivated by at Cross Rhythms Plymouth so if this interests you do listen to the station on 96.3FM and online at crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth and if you have questions we’d love to hear from you via info@crplymouth.co.uk.

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Plymouth’s largest multicultural festival and family fun day is back!

After two years without a physical event, Plymouth Hope Football Festival and Family Fun Day returns on Saturday 18 June at Brickfields Sports Centre.

Launched in 2009 to help foster the foster community and social cohesion, it has become an annual event where people from all walks of lives come together to celebrate togetherness.

The event is also attended by many community groups, charities, businesses, colleges, and universities to launch Refugee Week. The festival marks the official launch of the contribution of refugees locally and in the UK. Plymouth Hope itself has been a great testimony to locals and refugees working together to support the local community. Refugee Week is an occasion to raise awareness and encourage many individuals who support those who seek sanctuary in the UK and enable them to contribute time and skills to the local community.

David Feindouno, founder and chair of Plymouth Hope said: “We are so proud to have started over a decade ago such an event that speaks volume every year in our city

Anthony and Amy Ewens pictured with a group of friends, walking the Drakes Trail in aid of the blood bikes charity. Photo: Amy and Anthony Ewens

Blistering performance!

Blood bike volunteers from Plymouth battled blisters to walk 21 miles and raise funds for the Devon Freewheelers charity.

and across the region.

“A celebration that has echoed across the country for its uniqueness in bringing people together and providing a platform for many to fly the flag for their culture, music, sports or simply share food.

“For 2022, there could not be a better time to put a smile on people’s faces after some tough months when everyone had to chin up to comply with health advice and other COVID-19 rules. We simply look forward to welcoming everyone to come and have fun.”

The festival brings people together from all walks of lives who take pride in showcasing

their cultures and traditions through music, art, sports, and games from around the world.

This year’s event is also held as part of the Unify Plymouth programmes aimed at fostering community cohesion in Plymouth.

With over 35 local football teams already confirmed in the football tournament, participants will also enjoy live music non-stop and many more to be enjoyed on the day. Entries are still be taken in the football tournament for adults, female, and youth for all ages.

Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities for families including bouncy castle, bungee runs, children’s play area, henna tattoo, drumming workshops, sports, food from around the world and DJs and bands from Bristol and London.

The festival takes place from 10am to 5pm and tickets can be obtained by registering via the Eventbrite page.

Married couple Amy and Anthony Ewens, volunteers for Devon Freewheelers, recently walked the Tavistock and Plymouth Drakes Trail, raising £200 for the blood bikes service, which supports the NHS and community for free.

The couple, who were joined by ex and serving military friends, completed the trail in eight hours and were ‘hobbling’ with blisters when they limped across the finish.

Amy, aged 29, said: “It’s the furthest I have ever walked in my life. My legs started to get a bit tight around three hours in and I could start to feel the blisters developing.

“We were about a mile out of Plymbridge when they burst on one foot and Marsh Mills when they burst on the other foot.”

The group walked the 21-mile trail with pit-stops along the way, arriving back at the Barbican in the evening in time to catch the last ferry back to Mountbatten.

Amy said: “When we got off the ferry we were hobbling. It was agony.

The walk from the ferry should take about five minutes but it took us 20 minutes. It took two days for my legs to stop hurting.”

Ambulance driver Amy, and 32-year-old blood biker Anthony, who serves in the Royal Navy, are gearing up to announce their next Devon Freewheelers fundraiser.

Last year the couple went head-to-head in a virtual challenge to walk from Land’s End to John o’ Groats for the Devon Freewheelers.

Anthony, and blood car driver Amy, competed against each other both individually completing a distance of 874 miles, spread over several weeks.

Amy, who has been volunteering for the charity for around two years, forged ahead finishing first - a month before husband Anthony, who was on duty with the Royal Navy.

Russell Roe, Devon Freewheelers CEO, based in Honiton, said: “The charity relies on fundraising to keep the blood bikes on the road, so we are always indebted to our supporters. “It’s all thanks to the selfless volunteers, like Amy and Anthony, that the Devon Freewheelers can offer its services for free.”

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Plymouth leads the way with the launch of first charging network for electric maritime vessels The UK’s first e-marine hub of shore-side charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth.

A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been switched on in prominent locations along the perimeter of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

This includes the world’s first 150kW charging facility at Mount Batten, the UK’s first 75kW site at Queen Anne’s Battery, and a 25kW installation at the Barbican landing stage.

Further installations are now being developed along the city’s waterfront, with additional sites also being identified in Devon and Cornwall with a view to providing electric charging facilities every 10 miles along the counties’ southern coastline.

The charging network has been created through the Marine e-Charging Living Lab (MeLL) initiative, a consortium led by the University of Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Princess Yachts Limited and Aqua superPower It directly responds to the UK government’s Clean Maritime Plan for maritime net zero, and its drive to increase the UK’s current percentage of clean electricity to 100% by 2035.It has also been designed to offer commercial enterprises of all sizes with a sustainable, cost-effective and time-effective means of making the switch from diesel to electric power.

Research by the University, carried out during the planning stage of the project, has shown it has the potential to reduce port emissions by 96.60% in the next 30 years.

As a result it could significantly cut the sector’s impact on the climate, and reduce the damage caused by harmful gases on both human and environmental health.

Sarah Fear, project and knowledge exchange manager at Plymouth University and lead of the MeLL project, said: “The Clean Maritime 2050 strategy underlines how crucial it is that the sector moves forward, and includes a number of ambitious net-zero objectives.

“That includes the increased electrification of commercial vessels, but if there is no infrastructure in place you cannot support the growing number of businesses looking

A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been installed around the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Photo: University of Plymouth

to employ this technology. This charging network is a game-changer for Plymouth’s forward-thinking marine enterprises, and our ongoing research in this field is enabling the city and region to blaze a trail in clean maritime innovation.”

Dan Turner, low carbon city officer for Plymouth City Council, said: “This is a landmark project boasting the UK’s first marine charging network and demonstrating Plymouth’s commitment to decarbonisation and strengthening its position as the UK’s leading testbed for marine innovation and tying into the delivery of the National Marine Park and Freeport.

“The Government’s Clean Maritime Plan clearly states the need to reduce carbon emissions from marine transport and by delivering this network of charging infrastructure the partnership has helped to remove one of the key barriers to the uptake of electric vessels.

“We are proud to have worked with fantastic partners in the delivery of this

The 150kW charging facility at the Mountbatten Ferry Terminal Photo: Aqua superPower Ltd

project and without their support and collaborative working this extraordinary achievement would not have been possible.”

Alex Bamberg, CEO of AQUA superPower, said: “This is the realisation of an important project that started at the end of last year to further Plymouth’s reputation as a centre of excellence in clean maritime innovation.

“In deploying our dedicated marine fast charge network as part of the project, we are creating the right landscape towards decarbonisation of the marine environment, responding to the Maritime 2050 route map for maritime net-zero.

“We are proud to have delivered our installations on time to challenging deadlines and greatly appreciate the support of our project partners, the University of Plymouth, Plymouth City Council and Princess Yachts.”

Nick Smith, head of product planning at Princess Yachts, added: “Princess Yachts cannot exist without the draw of our oceans and waterways, therefore we must work harmoniously to protect and enhance the marine environment.

“As a business, we have an ambitious sustainability roadmap and are on our journey to deliver on customer expectations as well as prepare for the future of our industry. While a full battery electric yacht may not be feasible with existing technology above around 12m, the MeLL project and its legacy has real world relevance and benefit to the growing interest we see in hotel service batteries and hybridisation.

“The benefits are marked with charging times nearly 40 times faster than many marina shore power connections, and the launch of this project in our brand home of Plymouth is fantastic for the city.”

The MeLL project has been funded by the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, as part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition.

It furthers the city’s reputation as a centre of excellence in clean maritime innovation, and complements existing and emerging initiatives including Oceansgate, Smart Sound Plymouth, the Plymouth Freeport and the UK’s first National Marine Park.

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Plymouth pupils swap classroom for the beach to study wildlife More than 70 children from six schools across Plymouth and South Devon gathered at Wembury beach at the end of April to help celebrate the region’s wonderful marine wildlife.

The Marine Wildlife Champions Beach Conference was organised by Wembury Marine Centre, which overlooks one of Devon’s most popular beaches and most wildlife rich rocky shores. The beach and rocky shore, which are five miles to the east of Plymouth, were the focus of the outdoor event which was aimed at raising the profile of marine conservation.

Wembury Marine Centre is run by Devon Wildlife Trust. Experts from the charity’s Wilder Learning Team were joined on the day by others from the Ocean Conservation Trust.

Together they worked with Marine Wildlife Champions – pupils drawn from schools including Old Priory, Wembury and Sparkwell Primaries, UTC Plymouth and Brook Green Centre for Learning.

The conference will see experts and students working together at a series of outdoor workshops and activities which will include rockpooling, stream dipping and climate change themed sessions.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Coral Smith manages the Wembury Marine Centre. Coral said: “We were really pleased to welcome school groups back to Wembury Beach, especially after the long months of COVID-19, which made outdoor education trips very difficult. We were also really excited to be working with colleagues from Devon Wildlife Trust and the Ocean Conservation Trust to enthuse and engage the next generation of Marine wildlife Champions in South Devon!”

Students and teachers who attended the Wildlife Champions Beach Conference were also the first to see and use a new marine education resource pack which has been developed by Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Learning Team and funded by South West Water.

The pack has been designed to help schools learn more about the marine environment and how they can play an active part in championing its protection. Elements include tips on identifying common marine species, the threats posed by invasive ‘alien’ species and practical lesson plans aimed at helping teachers put together innovative and exciting marine based learning.

Coral added: “We can’t wait for schools to start using this resource pack and begin to integrate ‘ocean literacy’ into their curricula, as well as learning about and appreciating the amazing marine wildlife we have right here on our doorstep. Most importantly though, we hope this pack will help pupils and teachers work together to take practical action to raise awareness of our fragile oceans and encourage everyone to protect and safeguard them for the future.”

The Wildlife Champions Beach Conference and resource pack have been supported by South West Water.

Customer service director, Jo Ecroyd, said: “We’re excited that students will be able to start using the new marine education resource packs and can come together to be inspired about the wonders of the marine environment.

“We play a vital role in protecting the natural environment but we can’t do it alone.

Partnerships like this provide a great platform to collectively raise awareness and encourage people to play their part in protecting the natural environment.”

The resource pack and more details about the work of Wembury Marine Centre can be found at www.wemburymarinecentre.org

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City to celebrate the best of print with packed programme of events and three-day festival in October A new arts festival, Print in Action has been launched at Ocean Studios in the Royal William Yard with the aim of bringing printmakers together and celebrating print in all its inspiring forms.

Ever since Plymouth School of Art was founded in 1856, the city has been a destination for artists and makers, but this is the first time there has been a city-wide focus on printmaking and the extraordinary talent in the area.

Led by Real Ideas and the community of printmakers at Ocean Studios, Print in Action is a six-month programme, and will include a series of workshops, masterclasses, talks and discussions, culminating in a three-day festival from October 21 to 23.

The festival launches with a summer residency for emerging creatives at Ocean Studios. The residency enables print artists to have access to specialist print facilities and work spaces, as well as helping them to make connections with other like-minded creatives. Use of facilities during Print in Action will provide an outlet to showcase and market their work.

Also running across the festival are a series of workshops for children, aged between five and 11. They will get the opportunity to use collage, texture and drawing across a variety of print techniques.

From May, there will be a series of classes held at Ocean Studios, to learn about a variety of print techniques including screen

Print in action: Francesca Hawkesworth, Beth Munro, Alan Qualtrough and Lindsey Hall

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Francesca Hawkesworth, programme co-ordinator, at Real Ideas said: “Print in Action is about shining a light on the wealth of printmaking currently happening in and around Plymouth. It is also about creating new opportunities for emerging makers, and building connections and collaborations to help our talented printmakers with their skills and routes to market.

“We are still pulling together the programme for the rest of the year, but we already have a phenomenal line-up of masterclasses in the pipeline with printmakers from Plymouth and the surrounding area keen to share their ideas, creativity and techniques in print with others.”

Beth Munro, is a printmaker based at Ocean Studios, who reflects her interest in the natural world, through a variety of print techniques. She will run a series of print tutoring workshops during Print in Action and said: “During lockdown, we saw unprecedented interest in printing. Having time during lockdown enabled many people to re-connect with their creative side. We’re keen to help people develop those interests and become part of a creative community down here at Ocean Studios or in other provisions in the city. I think it is an exciting time to get involved in this Print renaissance.”

“Plymouth has a first-class College of Art and the University which is producing the next generation of artists. It’s important for them to try various techniques, learn from artists and utilise the facilities we have in Plymouth to help nurture our arts and cultural industries. Plymouth’s art scene is thriving and we need to continue to develop this. Creative spaces, such as Ocean Studios goes a long way to achieving this, but as a sector, we need to collaborate, share techniques and best practice if we are to keep print art alive.”

Alan Qualtrough, who runs the Kiss and Bite letterpress studio will also run print workshops throughout the festival. He said: “There are brilliant facilities at Ocean Studios and a lot of professional help is available to improve your skills. Step up your creativity a level or two by joining up with our friendly artistic community.”

To see the full programme of events and for further details, visit: realideas.org/ whats-on. Creatives who would like to run a Print in Action activity, can get in touch via programme@realideas.org.

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24 June 2022

24 June 2022

PLYMOUTH SOLDIER JOHN MAKES REGIMENTAL HISTORY IN ESTONIA

Lance Corporal John Livingston, 36, from Plymouth and his Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank crew have made regimental history, whilst serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence.

The four soldiers normally based with the Royal Wessex Yeomanry in the South West of England are believed to be the first fully formed crew from the British Army’s Armoured Reserve Regiment, to serve on Operations since the Second World War. The last time a reservist tank crew from the regiment’s antecedent units deployed was almost 80 years ago in 1944, when the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry were deployed to Italy and took part in the advance on Rome.

John, who lives in Mutley, achieved the historical milestone whilst deployed with the Royal Tank Regiment Battlegroup on Operation Cabrit, the name of the UK operational deployment established to demonstrate that the Alliance stands united, to respond to any threat to the security of the Baltic Sea region.

Originally from Oxford he has been with the Yeomanry for seven years, his only other overseas tour was to Germany last year.

Explaining his role on the 72-tonne tracked vehicle, he said: “As the operator, I lower the ammunition into the gunner so he can fire at the target.

“I also help out and assist the commander, listen to the radios but quite possibly the most important job is making sure everyone has hot meals and drinks.”

The part time soldier who has been working alongside the Danish, French, and host nation Estonian forces continued: “I work for the Theatre Royal Plymouth, in a

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“I’m part of two different worlds, on the one hand the performing arts and theatre is something I’ve always loved, and then to come out here and do something completely different, to be part of the British Army is an amazing feeling.”

The Royal Wessex Yeomanry formed in 1971 through the amalgamation of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, and the Royal Devon Yeomanry were

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When asked about being part of his regiment’s history in their 50th Anniversary year, he said: “To serve on operations is something I’ve always wanted to do, to serve on operations as part of the first Reservist tank crew since the Second World War that’s something special.

“To do it as part of our regiment’s anniversary just adds to the significance of what we are doing out here.”

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