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June 2019

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A group of students on the animation degree course at Plymouth College of Art were treated to a visit to the studios of world-famous Aardman Animation, creators of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and many more.

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Sherford Life Matt and his family Life is a marathon, so we should be able to look forward to the finish line!

It seems to be race season at the moment: a few weeks back we had the London Marathon, and as I am writing this we are looking forward to the Plymouth Half Marathon By Revd Tom Brassil in a few days’ time.

The London Marathon had plenty of stories this year – stories of joy, pain and trials overcome. We had the winner, Eliud Kipchoge, running the second-fastest official marathon time in history.

Then we had those iconic pictures of Hayley Carruthers collapsing just short of the finish line and crawling the last few yards to the end. And for a bit of fun why not look up the video of when the man who ran 26.2 miles dressed as ‘Big Ben’ finally got to the end – but couldn’t fit through the finishing gate!

Of course the race was as much about the local heroes from all over the country as the elite international sports people.

All the people who run raise recognition and money for a huge variety of charities.

From our own locality, Sherford residents were cheering on their own star runner Mel, racing for local charity Jeremiah’s Journey and doing us all proud in the process.

In advance of the main race, we actually had a Sherford mini-marathon the day before, where people of all ages were encouraged to run a mile around the nearby King George V playing fields, all in aid of Jeremiah’s Journey. I just about managed to keep up with our seven-yearold pacesetters over the mile, although I wasn’t good for much else for the rest of the day!

Perhaps running is your thing, but it certainly isn’t mine. What’s more, I’d be willing to bet that there would be far fewer people putting their names down for the London Marathon or the Plymouth Half Marathon if it wasn’t for the charity sponsorship, and the medal and hero’s welcome each runner receives at the finish line.

Extending this out to life in general, it may cause us to ask, “What is waiting for us at our finish line?” Probably the thought behind the question is that it had better be worth all the pain and struggle along the way!

In Sherford Community Church we have spent the last month looking through chapter 15 of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church (a part of the Bible), which is all about what happens when we die. And we have found good news there!

Because if Jesus really did rise from the dead, then we know what is in store for us too: a wonderful everlasting life to look forward to. In marathon terminology, if we are running for Jesus, we can keep going, even through the hardest miles, because we have the most amazing prize to look forward to at the finish line.

If you want to know more, why not join us one Sunday morning?

If you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to chat more about life beyond the finish line, please contact me at tom@ sherfordchurch.net

are pleased to join Sherford community

Matthew O’Connor pictured with a member of the Taylor Wimpey sales team

A Plymouth family say they couldn’t be prouder to be part of their new community after relocating to the new development in Sherford.

Looking for a home that offered more space, Matthew O’Connor, 34, moved to Sherford with his young family after selling their barn conversion in South Devon. Using the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme, the family was able to buy a five-bedroom Willow townhouse from Taylor Wimpey with just a 5% deposit.

Matthew said: “I’d heard a lot of positive rumours about Sherford but my first

impressions were that it was amazing. I’d never seen anything like it. The homes were completely different to what you’d normally see in a new build.”

Matthew added: “I absolutely love the Willow - the brickwork, the height of the ceilings, the sash windows - and every room has so much space, and the kids are definitely happy that we’ve turned one of the five bedrooms into a playroom for them.

Sherford itself is a pleasure to live in and we feel very proud to call it home. The best thing about the development is simply being a part of it. So many people say we’re lucky to live here.”

Melissa Langton, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “It’s always brilliant to hear about our happy customers.

“Anyone who has visited Sherford already will know how impressive the design of our new homes is and the Willow is a real highlight of the development.

“At Taylor Wimpey we’re proud of both the quality of the homes we provide and the initiatives we offer to help make purchasing one of our homes as easy as possible.”

For more information visit www. taylorwimpey.co.uk.

Before...Josiah with his mum Kairen (and hair)

After...Josiah and mum following the head shave

cause. My hair is my signature and a bad hair day is just generally a bad day so the last thing I wanted to do was to shave it off.

“I’m really close with my mum, we’re like best friends. So to see her going through this and to lose all her hair, it’s heart-wrenching.

I don’t want to see my mum like that and I don’t think anyone else would either.”

On Mother’s Day weekend, Kairen did the honours of shaving off Josiah’s full head of hair in front of family and friends.

They visited the Mustard Tree together recently to present a cheque for an amazing £6,710. The Mustard Tree is planning to fund a dietitian one day a week for patients undergoing treatment. Josiah’s generous donation will be able to fund a dietitian for almost 12 months.“ They’re an amazing charity,” Josiah continued. “They help everyone affected by cancer, whether you’re going through treatment or know someone who is.”

Josiah in hair-raising fund raising for Derriford Mustard Tree Josiah Carter from Newton Ferrers has donated a staggering £6,710 to the Mustard Tree after shaving off his hair to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital.

Last year, Josiah’s mum, Kairen, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy, but unfortunately, the cancer spread to her lymph nodes and required chemotherapy.

“Since I first shared the news about mum on social media, we were overwhelmed by all the loving and supportive messages we received,” said Josiah.“I thought this was a real chance to harness all this support and to try and do some good for others who are fighting a similar battle.

“I wanted to do something visible to encourage people to donate to such a worthy

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Plympton salon honoured for their fundraising efforts The owner and staff of a Plympton hair and beauty salon are celebrating after receiving recognition at a national awards ceremony.

The Hair & Beauty Community Awards run by the National Hairdressers Federation and the National Beauty Federation (NHF/NBF) took place at a reception held at the Houses of Parliament in May. The awards were launched in 2019 to recognise and promote the work hair salons, barbershops and beauty salons do to support their local communities.

Kelly Tolhurst, Minister for Small Business, Paul Uppal, the Small Business Commissioner, Mark Pawsey and many other MPs attended the Hair & Beauty Community Awards to learn more about the sector and their contribution to high streets.

The reception was also attended by hair and beauty business owners from across the country who were invited to attend as a result of entering and being shortlisted.

The firm reached the finals in recognition of their charity work. Throughout 2018 Skin Deep Hair raised money and held a charity ball for the charities Ava’s Fund and Pregnancy Crisis Care. In total they raised more than £14000 for these two charities.

Nicola Willson owner of Skin Deep Hair said: “These charities are close to our hearts after they helped support one of our stylists, Kayley, and her partner Gareth when they delivered their baby girl Ava Rose Hendy still born. It’s been an honour to be able to help these charities continue their work and we will continue to support them.

“We’re feeling overwhelmed at the support we have received from customers and friends and family of the salon. We will continue to support our amazing charities - Pregnancy Crisis Care and Ava’s fund.

Skin Deep won a highly commended award for their impressive fund-raising achievements which was presented to Nicola and Kathryn Kaye. Finalists came from across the whole of the UK. Nicola added: “It was an emotional event listening to why and what salons across the UK have done to help within their communities. I am so proud to be a part of the hair and beauty industry and to have received this award for my salon team’s efforts.

“The community keeps small businesses like ours successful and to be able to give back is something the whole team takes pride in.

“It was a nice bonus for us to be welcomed into the Houses of Parliament to sip Pimms and enjoy afternoon tea over looking the Thames from the Terrace.”

Read more about the two charities at www.pregnancycrisiscare.org.uk and www. facebook.com/AvaHWilliams2016

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Plans for new crematorium at Saltram are given the green light

Planning permission for Plymouth’s new crematorium has been granted.

Skin Deep Hair owner Nicola Willson and Kathryn Kaye pictured with their Highly Commended Award

SUCCESS FOR GYMNASTICS GROUP Ocean Gymnastics who train in Plympton are celebrating scooping six medals at a tournament held in Camborne on April 28.

The group has been going for 25 years and became a predominantly tumbling club just over four years ago.

They travelled to the Phoenix Gymnastics Club for the tournament and came away with five golds and a bronze - representing a medal in every level they competed in.

Around 30 children aged between 5 and 15 attend Ocean Gynmastics which is run by head coach Francis Norman.

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His wife, Claire, is also involved and trains the beginners. Speaking of their performance at the tournament in Camborne Claire said: “All the gymnasts were fantastic.”

Parents are full of praise for the club.

Stuart Fisher commented: “Ocean is a fantastic club! My daughter absolutely loves going and really enjoys being involved in every aspect of the club.”

Traci Folaji remarked: “My little girl attends Ocean and has come on in leaps and bounds.

Great interaction from the coaches.”

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The state-of-the-art facility will be built on the east of the city adjacent to Drake Memorial Park off Merafield Road near the Stag Lodge entrance to Saltram Park.

The designs have been produced by local architects Stride Treglown and Aecom show single-storey buildings nestled in green spaces with water pooled around the ceremony rooms.

Inside, light and open ceremony spaces with large windows are in keeping with the desire to provide a modern quality facility.

The plans have been developed with insights from the public and the funeral industry received during consultation events held last year.

Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet member for Customer Focus and Community Safety, said: “The granting of planning permission marks an important milestone in this project. I look forward to seeing work start later this year.”

The new facility will incorporate two ceremony spaces providing differing seating capacity to cater for larger funerals and with the flexibility to accommodate a diversity of faiths and cultures.

The two ceremony rooms will seat approximately 200 people with time slots for funerals generally between 9am to 5pm on weekdays.

There will also be a bereavement suite and ancillary café located at the site entrance, providing refreshments to relatives and close friends of the deceased, prior to or following the ceremonies.

It will feature three modern cremators with the latest abatement equipment to provide clean emissions.

Also included are waiting room facilities, toilets, book of remembrance area and flower room, a reception with meeting room for sensitive discussions, along with landscaped grounds to include memorial gardens and reflection spaces, with public realm planting.

It is proposed that approximately 10 staff will be on site at any one time, with a total of 18 staff being employed across the wider bereavement service.

The new crematorium will replace the existing crematoria at Weston Mill and Efford, owing to their age and outdated facilities.

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Out and About Your guide to events in the local community and beyond

Plymouth Green Book Club May 23 Discussion on ‘Our Place - Can We Save Britain’s Wildlife Before It’s Too Late?’ by Mark Crocker. Guest expert Harry Barton, chief executive of Devon Wildlife Trust. All welcome to this free event at 15 Rolle Building, Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm.

Coffee Morning May 25 Emmanuel Church, Mannamead 10.30am to 12 noon. Yummy cakes and preserves in abundance.

The church is close to main bus routes on Mannamead Road.

Not to be missed venues across the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music. The evening shows include: MTV Push at The Treasury on June 5, featuring some amazing up-and-coming artists; MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on June 6, bringing the best in rock and indie music; YO! MTV Raps at The Hub on June 7, celebrating hip-hop and rap artists; and Club MTV at Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, closing the week with a huge dance party. The line-up so far includes The Amazons, Pale Waves, Ghetts, R3WIRE & VARSKI and more. Visit www.mtvmusicweek.co.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

Spring Fayre May 25 Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre, Plympton from 2pm to 4pm. Free bouncy castle, BBQ, children’s games, live music, face painting, tombola, refreshments, stalls and much more.

Devon Family History Society May 28 Guest speaker Louisa Blight, collections manager for The Box will give a talk on ‘Packing the Box’ and an update on developments. Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain starting at 7.30pm. Doors open 7pm, light refreshments available.

Plymouth Area Police Choir May 31 Grand Summer Concert at Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Compered by Andy Breare.

Tickets at £10. Contact Rod Fowler 01752 339788 Charity Concert Jun 1 Tamar Concert Choir perform popular and classical music at St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 on the door. In aid of church funds.

Coffee Morning Jun 1 Crownhill Methodist Church 10.30am to 12 noon in the church hall with various stalls including cakes and savouries, gifts, toys, jewellery, books, and a raffle. All funds raised will be donated to WaterAid, the charity which aims to provide clean water and sanitation in some of the poorest countries in the world. All welcome. Entrance to the church hall is from Crownhill Road or Crownhill shops car park, with free parking.

YMCA Community 3K Run Jun 8 At All Saints Academy starting at 11am. There are two runs 1.5k for toddlers and less abled and 3k for others. All finishers will receive a medal. The run provides the chance for participants to raise funds for their favourite club, charity or local project. £3 entry for all ages. There will also be community stalls, barbecue and refreshments, inflatables and games. Register online at ymcaplymouth.org.uk/run or at YMCA reception.

Summer Fayre and Grand Draw Jun 8 Organised by at the Hooe and Turnchapel Community Association at the Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre at 2pm. Some tables are still available at £6 and £10, for further details please call Plym 406824.

Summer Fair Jun 8 Emmanuel Church, Manaamead 12 noon to 3pm. All the fun of the Fair. Theme the Natural World: .Gift stalls: Light lunches: Cream Teas: Valuable raffle prizes: Cakes: BBQ: Dancing from the Plymouth Maids & Geraldine Lamb School of Dancing.

Table Top and Craft Sales Jun 8 King’s Tamerton Community Centre 10am to 2pm.

Refreshments available. Tables £5. To book ring 01752 298178.

Summer Fair Jun 9 Hooe & Turnchapel Community Association at the community centre at 2pm. Grand draw, various stalls and refreshments available.

Unity Festival Flavour Fest May 31 to June 2 Plymouth City Centre The South West’s largest free food and drink festival, sponsored by Column Bakehouse, returns to Plymouth with two Bake Off stars making an appearance in the Cookery Theatre.

The star of the show this year is Great British Bake Off winner and TV chef, Nadiya Hussain, who will be showcasing her skills to the crowds on Saturday June 1, while runner-up from series eight of the show, Steven Carter Bailey will be giving a demonstration on Sunday June 2. They’ll be joined by a packed line-up of talented regional chefs, keen to demonstrate their incredible cooking skills Festival of Music Jun 9 Music festival in Devonport Park in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. The Real Friends Community & Social Group and sponsored by the Park Pavilion Café have joined forces to create a great family day out in the park. The Bandstand and the park will come alive with the sound of music at 12 noon with Blasé Blues, a fantastic blues band, Talitha, Plymouth Youth Concert Band,Kracken, Overflow, Memory Lane, a country and western band, Ocean City Sound, male voice choir and our headliners are Meltones UK. Not to be missed.With food and drinks available in the Park Pavilion café, a bouncy castle, face painter and a dog show with Woodside Animal Sanctuary it promises to be a big day out for all the family. The Storm Troopers may make an appearance too.

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Jun 11 Guest speaker Dean from Tamar View Nurseries at Main Hall, Harewood House, Plympton 7.30pm start. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle. We also have a refreshment break half way through the meeting.

Till We Meet Again Jun 15 Presented by the ACT Theatre Company at at the William Sutton Memorial Hall at Shelly Way, St Budeaux 2pm. This is the story told through letters sent over the years between friends Lizzie and Phoebe, who grew up together, went to school together, went to their first dance together and went through the war together. All tickets £5. Come along to watch the story unfold and sing along with the cast as they remember those well loved songs sung through the decades. Tickets are available from either Shirley on 07493288461 or Janet on 07854850830.

and share tips with you. The festival also sees more than 100 traders lining the city centre streets, selling the very best regional produce – expect to find everything from fresh fruit and veg to locally made gin, cider and beer, to fudge and baked goods, and much, much more! There will also be a huge range of street food traders selling delicious food to indulge in on the day, so whether you fancy fresh falafel or delicious spicy noodles, there’s the perfect treat for you.

MTV Music Week June 5 to 8 MTV Music Week will be taking over Plymouth, with a huge range of acts performing in

Unity Festival Jun 22 and 23 The popular Unity Festival has been held annually on Plymouth Hoe since 2009 and is set to be a 10th anniversary celebration to remember. The family-friendly free festival, also known as U-Fest, brings together people of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities for a music and culture extravaganza that transforms Plymouth Hoe into a place to experience something out of the ordinary. The weekend will see live bands on the outdoor main stage, acoustic sets in the tent, kids activities including facepainting, story-telling and bouncy castles, and for when you’re hungry there is café seating, catering vendors and table displays for community associations and churches.

The family-friendly free festival, also known as U-Fest, brings together people of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities for a music and culture extravaganza that transforms Plymouth Hoe into a place to experience something out of the ordinary.

Native Makers 8 Market Jun 22 and 23 A two-day festival style makers market at Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard , with the return of native cubs craft, delicious snacks, workshops, free activities and plenty of summer fun. Open 10am to 5pm both days.

children’s charity Action for Children at Methodist Central Hall at 7.30pm. Compered by Rev Darren Middleton and featuring a variety of entertainers, tickets priced £8 for adults and £5 for children are obtainable through www. ticketsource.co.uk/ actionforchildren, by phoning 01752 560206, or at the door.

Charity Concert Jun 22 Tamar Concert Choir perform popular and classical music at Emmanuel Church starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 on the door. In aid of church funds.

Singamusical Jul 13 Presented by the award-winning Choral Foundation at Devonport Playhouse at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Musical director Scott Angell, accompanist Claire Anderson and guest artist soprano Jasmine Smith. Tickets £8 in advance £10 on the door. Available from 01752 365580.

Tickets for the matinee are selling out fast.

Plymouth Camra Beer Festival Jun 27 to 29 At the TA Centre, Prospect Place, Millbay, supporting a military charity. From 12pm to 11pm each day.

The Strange Adventure of Gilbert and Sullivan Jun 29 Presented by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Plymouth at 7.30pm. A new production which promises to be every bit as good as usual! Refreshments available.

Tickets £10 or Over 60s and children £8. On the door or best in advance 01752 564847.

Plymouth Scale Model Show Jun 29 Plymouth Guildhall 10am to 4pm. Numerous static model displays covering 75 years since D-Day, radio controlled models, model railway and traders selling model kits and accessories. Cafe open all day.

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Anniversary Concert Jul 13 Concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of

Eggbuckland Community Festival Weekend Jul 13-14 Charity fundraiser Lorna Empson has organised another action packed weekend. It’s going to be another awesome year and will be even bigger with some great entertainment, including live music from Horse With No Name, Gary Cee and The Cruisers and many more. Please come along to a packed out event with fun for all ages with over 40 stalls, as well as dance schools, magic show, dog show in the arena, bouncy castles, ice cream van, traditional tug ‘o’ war for adults and children and so much more. Proceeds will be donated to a local nursery in Eggbuckland to purchase a defibrillator case. The festival is at Frogmore Avenue, Eggbuckland. Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

Stoke Village Fun Day 2019 Jul 21 A full day of entertainment is planned, bringing the village alive. We can look forward to stalls, inflatables, live music and entertainment, as well as a dog show.

Held at Blockhouse Park, Stoke Village.

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Big Bank Holiday surprise in store at the Plym Valley Railway

People walking in the vicinity of the heritage railway line at Coypool and Plymbridge during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May could well be in for a big surprise.

The Plym Valley Railway are holding a Teddy Bear’s Picnic weekend on May 26 and 27 when lots of children are expected to bring along their cuddly teddy bears to accompany them on the train rides and to picnic in the woods.

Following the popularity of the Teddy Bear’s Picnic in past years it has now become a regular annual event in the railway’s calendar. For more details and booking information visit www. plymrail.co.uk

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HEAD SPACE VOLUNTEER Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who consider that they are approaching a mental health crisis. Volunteers will work alongside staff to provide support in both group and 1:1 settings. People who have experienced a mental health issue, or care for those in mental health distress, can offer a privileged insight and understanding and draw on their own experience volunteering to help others. Comprehensive training and support, and the opportunity to join a successful and likeminded team. All travel costs are covered and you will be able to develop new skills and experiences and have fun whilst helping make a difference To get involved contact David Kinross for an initial discussion. T: 0800 9230 039 E: david.kinross@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk HOSPITAL RADIO PLYMOUTH VOLUNTEERS Hospital Radio Plymouth, the award winning station, celebrates 50 years of broadcasting this year to hospitals around the Plymouth area. We are looking to expand our live coverage of programmes both during the day and evenings. We are looking for additional volunteers to help our charity. If you have what it takes to get involved, then give Robert Goodall a call on 07733 055519.

BOOK TROLLEY ROUNDS Royal Voluntary Library Service Derriford Hospital needs help for the book trolley ward rounds weekdays between 10am - 12 noon. If you are interested in the service and can spare the time, please contact Pat Hamilton on Thursdays 9.30am - 3.30pm on 01752 430880 for further information.

SUPPORT WORKER The Candle Trust are looking for a support worker who understands the needs of people with autism, works in a person centred manner, can engage positively with service users, can undertake personal care, can be flexible with their shifts and has got at least a NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. For more details, please ring Linda on 01752 212168 ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Healthwatch Plymouth is a local service to give the people of Plymouth a voice with regard to their experiences of health and social care services. We are looking for people to talk to other people about their experiences. We operate from various locations across the city. We provide training, expenses (out of pocket and travel), transport and you will be with a positive and supportive team. No experience necessary just the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. You will meet new people, have fun, build your confidence, build on your CV and gain new skills. Contact details are volunteering@ healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or 08009230039.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Primrose Foundation, Plymouth’s only breast care charity supports those going through the breast care pathway, and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers. You’ll be helping at coffee mornings and spending time with patients and their families - so you’ll need to be comfortable chatting and listening.

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Plympton nursing home celebrates CQC rating Meadowside and St Francis Nursing Home in Plympton has announced that it received an overall rating of ‘good’ in a recent CQC inspection.

David and Gina Smallridge, the home’s owners and registered providers, said they were very pleased with the outcome.

In July of 2017 the home had been placed in special measures with an ‘inadequate’ rating. A new management team was assembled and the home worked with its loyal staff team to improve the standards and the quality of experience for residents.

With drive and passion the home invested its energy into improving the quality of experience for everyone. Residents and staff remained the focus for the home’s managers as they strived to improve standards.

CQC rated the home ‘outstanding’ for care and gave an overall rating of ‘good’ in the other four key areas. The inspection report quotes: “People were at the heart of the service, they were truly respected, valued as individuals and were empowered in their care… People were cared for and supported in a service which had a strong and visible person-centred culture.” The report also said: “People were truly respected and valued as individuals and as partners in their care in an exceptional service.”

Earlier this year the home celebrated winning the Peoples’ Choice award in the annual Plymouth City Council ‘Excellence in Care’ awards ceremony. The award recognised the home’s activity coordinators Debbie Cunningham and Gemma Wright who were described as being truly outstanding in their job role. The relative who nominated them said: “They are two diamonds in the organisation sprinkling gold dust over everyone.” He added: “Their warmth and understanding of everyone is exceptional.”

David and Gina said that they are very proud of the home, their staff and their recent achievements.

Back to school for Plymstock congregation After more than 50 years of meeting at Plymstock Chapel, its Sunday congregation has moved premises.

In 1968 an old telephone exchange was purchased and refurbished by a group of Christians with the support of a church in Plympton. This building has received thousands of visitors over the years but for a number of years recently, its size has been an issue on the minds of the people who meet there.

When the church leaders spoke to Plymstock School earlier this year the school was very welcoming to the idea of hiring its main hall to be used for Sunday services.

Since Palm Sunday on April 14 Plymstock Chapel has been meeting in Plymstock School - just across the road from where it met before, but now they have the opportunity to grow and make more people welcome.

Everything else that happens at Plymstock Chapel is continuing in the chapel building on Church Road.

So, mothers and toddlers on a Monday morning, the student drop-in after school on a Monday, the various bible studies and groups that meet through the week are all there as normal. Keep up to date on the website at www.plymstockchapel.co.uk or its Facebook page.

Vital help for people with long term health conditions Improving Lives Plymouth delivers a free, four week course called ‘My Health, My Way’ which helps people develop knowledge, skills and confidence to selfmanage the challenges of living with a long term condition (LTC).

The course is delivered as part of the Longterm Conditions Self Management service at Improving Lives.

Nichola Royal lives with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia (also known as central sensitisation disorder) and she was a delegate on one of the courses held earlier

this year at Improving Lives Plymouth’s Mannamead Wellbeing Hub. Nichola’s job as a biomedical scientist with the NHS became too much for her shortly after the birth of her baby. Chronic fatigue, pain and sensory overload were eventually diagnosed as fibromyalgia after she used her scientific skills to narrow down the options and ask her GP to confirm.

She found it hard to explain to her family, and was getting defeated by her inability to do the things she used to do until she was referred to the Long Term Conditions Self Management team. She joined nine others with a wide range of LTCs and received support from trained volunteers, most of whom live with long term conditions themselves and so have empathy for course delegates.

“It was a relief to be able to talk about my condition with others who had similar experiences,” she said. “It’s a safe place to find tools to manage life.”

People attending the courses (soon to be held in a wider selection of community

venues) can include carers as well as those with an LTC. During weekly, 3½ hour workshops, people gain skills to manage their condition; they set achievable goals, meet others and talk about their experiences.

For someone who is isolated and whose family can often become frustrated with them, the adaptable course can be life changing; it helps them to explain their difficulties to others in a way they can understand.

“The course helps you find ways to explain how you’re feeling to those who love you but often don’t get it,” said Nichola. “It gives you some hope that you are normal, just a different normal.

“I learned to set achievable goals for myself,” she said, “and to accept ‘that’s OK for me’; it helps you become more positive and kind to yourself.”

Long term conditions self management coordinator, Lorraine Grave said that they are looking to expand into more venues, so they need more volunteers. “Ideally volunteers will have their own experience of living with a long term condition; full training is given and we expect them to facilitate two, four week courses a year. The courses are very informal and rewarding - they really take the pressure off the delegates and help them find a better quality of life.”

To find out more or to apply as a volunteer, go to www.improvinglivesplymouth.org. uk or call the Long Term Conditions SelfManagement team on 01752 201892, or email self-management@improvinglivesplymouth.

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One of the organisers, Penny Tarrant said: “We’re looking for people who stand out in a crowd and would like to wear an elaborately embellished coat and a fantastic tricorn hat with plumes.

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Presentation of classic working class play as a one man magic show Townsend Theatre Productions is delighted to announce the return of its critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Robert Tressell’s 1914 novel, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.

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Plympton Stannator Natalie Harrison (pictured left) has just completed her week long stint at the Harewood House coffee bar along with help from members of the Plympton Community Council and a team of supporters from HomeStart, her chosen charity for the year.

Traditionally each Stannator hires the coffee bar for at least a week during their term in office and the profits from the week are donated to the Stannator’s chosen charity.

It was a busy time for Stannator Harrison who, as a keen runner, was taking part in running events during

Equity Release

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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a unique document. A novel of humour and sharply observed characterisation, it is also a passionate defence of socialist ideas and one of the first truly imaginative portrayals of life written from a working-class perspective.

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‘Yezno’, written by Danny Strike, is a thoughtful insight into a turbulent, but loving relationship. Pilot’s Thumb, yet again, explore a significant social issue with their trade mark pithy humour, organic characters and strong narrative.

Catch the show at the Red House Theatre at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Millbay Road on May 25 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9, £7 for concessions and you can book your ticket online at www.wegottickets.com or by calling 01752 480262.

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Plympton Community Council staged their annual May Fair on May 11 with stalls inside and outside Harewood House and a variety of entertainment around the grounds.

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New Ford Park exhibition will feature Plymouth’s lost churches Ford Park Cemetery’s latest exhibition is entitled ‘Plymouth’s Lost Churches’ and opens from May 18 until July 7.

The exhibits tell the story of the city’s beautiful churches which have disappeared over the years, due to enemy bombing or redevelopment.

The exhibition will be open for public viewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Local historian Graham Naylor will give a talk on the lost churches on May 22 at 7.30pm.

Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance from the cemetery office (weekdays only 665442), or on the evening at the cost of £3.

The heritage team will will be heading up a guided walk around Ford Park on Sunday May 26. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm.

The exhibitions and walks are free of charge (donations welcome). The Visitor Centre cafe will be open for all these events and there is free on site parking.

Volunteers from Ford Park will be raising funds by running the Coffee Bar at Harewood House, Plympton from Monday June 3 to Friday June 7. Home made cakes, sandwiches and bric a brac will be on sale.

Friends of Ford Park are holding a Hog Roast and Victorian Fancy Dress event on June 15. Why not go along, join in the fun and dress as your favourite Victorian character. Entrance is 50p and the fun event gets under way at 12 noon.

A new feature this year was the ‘Human Fruit Machine’ which caught the eye of a number of those turning out for the event.

Various well-known figures in the community took a turn at being the humans in the ‘machine’ as they randomly pulled items of plastic fruit from a bag with punters hoping each would select the same item so they could win a prize.

There was live music during the day including a set performed by Plympton’s Rustic Busker, Jay Urquhart.

A selection of vintage cars were on display in the Livewell Clinic Car Park, including a Swift motor car from the early 1900s which was displaying an original 1959 tax disc. Swift was a motor manufacturer based in Coventry and made cars from 1900 to 1931.

Plympton Tennis Club put on taster sessions on the tennis courts and Plympton Cricket Club had a match on the cricket pitch as their Second XI took on Ipplepen.

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‘Nothing will change unless we do’ Story by Erin Downes

Younger generations have started to stand up to fight the devastating and irreversible impacts of climate change around the world.

The #YouthStrike4Climate movement has inspired thousands of students to protest against the seemingly lack of government action to combat the climate crisis putting futures in jeopardy.

In the wake of these protests and the revelation that the human race could have just 12 years to reverse the serious climate change humans have caused, students at Plymstock School have jumped into action to help make the necessary change happen.

Ten members of the school’s Eco Club were at the heart of this push, spending recent weeks focusing on how everyone can become more sustainable to help limit any further climate issues. Towards the start of their work, they spent time delivering an assembly to Year 7 students about environmental pollution and what the school and individuals can do to help tackle the issues facing the world.

With 200 species going extinct every day and water shortages affecting up to 360 million people, according to UK Student Climate Network, education and action is crucial to secure a future for younger generations.

As a group, the Eco Club has already put some of these new initiatives into practice, collecting many bags of litter from around the school site

as part of their weekly litter picks. They have also spent time educating other students on the issue of climate change and raising awareness of the issues through their participation in the school’s drive to become part of the Eco Schools Network.

This educational programme is run globally with around 20 million children across 67 countries taking part in helping to improve environmental awareness. For almost 25 years, the programme has been empowering children to drive change through a simply seven-step framework to achieve an international Eco-Schools Green Flag award.

Plymstock School’s involvement is being led by teachers Olly Hurd-Thomas and Andrew Schindler who have been creating the Eco Committee to help

improve the immediate school environment, raise environmental awareness and develop pupils’ skills.

The students involved in this Eco Club have recently been given the opportunity alongside the Marine Champions Project to discuss the matter further as part of the Wembury Beach Conference.

The conference gave 120 pupils from 10 schools the chance to have their voices heard in conversations about different aspects of marine conservation, all whilst learning more about our beautiful planet.

Students were able to work alongside organisations such as the National Marine Aquarium about plastic pollution, The Shark Trust about the dangers of overfishing and Devon

Wildlife Trust, who discussed climate change as a wider issue. The students involved investigated the impacts of climate change along our local coastline whilst also developing further strategies to make a difference to our environment.

Later this year, once they have had the chance to implement all of their initiatives, they will also be presenting their work at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, allowing them to continue to inspire and encourage others.

Rob Diment, headteacher of Plymstock School said “The students are a real credit to their generation and it is great to see an active group so keen to address the issues many are unaware of.

With continued support, I’m sure they will go on to help make Plymstock an even stronger school.

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Board the beach bus to Bovi!

Beach lovers can take a bus from Plymouth straight to the seaside again this summer.

From Saturday May 25 families will be able to hop on board the number 54 to the popular beach of Bovisand, which overlooks Plymouth Sound.

The ‘beach bus’ will be operated by Target Travel and run until Sunday September 1 – daily during the half term and summer school holidays and at weekends only during school term time.

It will depart from the A11 stop on Royal Parade every hour from 10am until 6pm (except 2pm), returning from Bovisand hourly from 10.30am until 6.30pm (except 1.30pm). Return fares from Royal Parade are £3.50 for an adult and £2.50 for a child.

From Plymstock Broadway return fares are £3 for an adult and £2 for a child. Family saver tickets are also available at £7 for one adult and two children and £11 for two adults and up to three children.

The service, which is financially supported by the Council, will enable families to enjoy a great day out over the summer at the beach or walks along the South West Coast Path.

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Impact of lost pets grows on Woodside sanctuary Plymouth’s Woodside Animal Welfare Trust has been taking in pets for decades, and while many are bought to the charity due to personal circumstances, lost pets are proving to be a growing area of concern.

This National Microchipping Month, Lisa Darcy, deputy manager, said: “We could have reunited pets with their owners far quicker if they’d been microchipped.”

With the highest number of lost pets being cats due to their independent nature, Woodside’s telephone incident book has recorded 78 cats as missing in Plymouth and surrounding areas in the last six months.

Perhaps the most obvious method for returning lost felines, a microchip can allow vets and shelters to scan and receive details about an owner and allow a simple reunion.

However, it is important to make sure your details are always kept up to date with the database company.

When a pet is lost, owners and members of the public can help too. Here are just a few things you can do when a cat is lost or found: • Cats can often be lured home by smell. If your cat has gone missing, try hanging out its

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• If you suspect a returning cat is a stray, avoid feeding it; they could be an opportunist and may decide that your home is better than their own perfectly good and loving one.

They may also be on dietary medication or a special diet, and treats could cause them to become ill.

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• Don’t assume that a skinny cat is a stray.

Cats can live for over 20 years and, while healthy and well cared for, may not look it.

They may also be on medication or have medical issues that can affect their weight.

• While also promoting neutering and spaying, the Trust highlight how entire cats are more likely to distance roam to look for a mate, and can be seriously hurt during territorial fights. It is recommended that your pet is neutered for this reason, amongst many other benefits.

Cats aside, Woodside still cares for 19 different species of pet, and felines aren’t the only animals found and bought to the Elfordleigh Sanctuary.

While stray cats have been in the highest number, Woodside have also taken in other animals who have been found too.

Just this year alone, abandoned or escaped hamsters and rabbits have been taken in, while the charity’s welfare team have also assisted in the capture and reunion of a peacock and lamb with their rightful owners.

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Menopause day aims to help women take control of the change Only half of women who suffer from menopausal symptoms ever seek professional help. Sally Fletcher, a nurse from Derriford, is going through the menopause herself following cancer treatment and was shocked at how little information is available.

Now Sally has joined forces with local GPs, mental health specialists, nutritionists and local businesses to organise a day dedicated to the menopause for the women of Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

The event is hosted by Emmanuel Church in Mannamead on Saturday June 22, from 10am to 3.30pm.

Speakers will talk about the physical and psychological effects of the menopause as well as the effect the menopause can have on a woman’s identity.

Following a menopause friendly lunch, there will be workshops on sleep, nutrition, the workplace, HRT, relationships and re-inventing your life. Participants will also be able to see displays from Livewell Southwest, Plymouth Options and the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

Confidence about body image can be a casualty of the menopause, so Sally has invited Olwyn Friday of Revive Beauty and Esther Friday aka Girl Friday make-up artist along to the event to help inspire women, to promote the concept of self-care and encourage women in their busy, demanding lives, to take a little time out for themselves.

Sally’s message to women going through the menopause is clear. “Please don’t suffer in silence, help is available and you are not alone. So many of us are going through the menopause and I hope by coming together we can feel more in control of this stage in our lives,” she said.

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Bands, solo artists, speakers, dancers, main stage, acoustic tent, children’s activities, bouncy castle, face-painting, food vendors, ponies on parade - Also featuring local dignitaries and Community Projects showcase.

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Friends support The Box’s Native American art commission

Big date at Pavilions Introduces for rising young Plymouth band

Ramona Peters with the Wampanoag Cooking Pot Photo: SmokeSygnals

The Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery (FPCMAG) have donated £2500 to The Box for its first-ever work by a Native American artist.

The funding is for a ceramic cooking pot based on the historic designs that would have been used inside traditional Wampanoag dwellings in the 1600s.

The pot will be one of the many items on display in The Box’s ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition when it opens in 2020, and is being made by Ramona Peters.

Peters, also known as Nosapocket, is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation. Working in partnership with Wampanaog cultural agency SmokeSygnals, she has already started developing the piece and is making great progress.

Once the ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition has finished, the pot will become part of The Box’s permanent collections.

Stefan Aloszko, chair of the Friends said: “We immediately recognised the greater cultural significance of Ramona Peters’ elegant Wampanoag cooking pot.

It’s a work that allows us to appreciate the universal importance of the shared bonds that we experience through culinary heritage and subsequent ideas of home, community and conversation.

“For the Friends, this piece is a most welcome addition to the city’s permanent collections.”

Members of the The Friends recently visited The Box’s construction site for a hard hat tour and officially presented a cheque to The Box chief executive Paul Brookes and exhibition curator Jo Loosemore.

Paul said: “The Friends of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery have helped fund many important acquisitions for our collections over the years.

“We’re very grateful for their continued support, particularly for an object which is so symbolic and which will be a real legacy from our Mayflower 400 activities.”

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One of Plymouth’s fastest rising young bands will play their biggest headline show in June, when they appear at Pavilions Introduces.

The Native is made up of Charlie Noordewier, Ben Andrew, Tom Booth and Harry Youngs, who are all 18, and Max Williams, who is 21. The boys are all local to the Plymouth area and all but Max are studying A Levels at Devonport High School for Boys. Max works for his family’s ice cream business based on Dartmoor.

The formation of the band can be traced back to Charlie and Ben writing songs during their lunch breaks and in between lessons whilst studying for their GCSEs. They were quickly joined by their two friends Tom and Harry at the beginning of 2018 after the group of school mates realised they had a real passion for music.

In June 2018, the band were lucky enough

to win the public vote to play at MTV’s Ocean City Sounds 2018 but were short of a drummer. Max was known from previous gigs and when asked, he stepped up and took on the role with only a week’s notice. Since this he has become a key part of the band, and has solidified the line up now known as ‘The Native’.

With this line up the band has gone from strength to strength, focusing on playing as many shows as possible and writing new material.

The boys describe their music as ‘Indie/ Alternative’ and their sound has been likened to artists such as Fleetwood Mac, James Bay, Amber Run and many others.

Last year saw the release of their debut EP ‘Fall Down’ which has just reached over one million streams on Spotify. They have played at some of the UK’s major festivals including opening up for Bastille at MTV’s Ocean City Sounds, Boardmasters, Port Eliot,

Leopallooza and Tunes in the Dunes.

Their upcoming gig at Plymouth Pavilions on June 22 is their biggest headline show yet and is incredibly important for the band as it will start off their summer season of shows.

Band member Charlie said: “It’s crucial that the Pavilions Introduces shows are supported by the community as it gives local bands the opportunity to play at one of the South West’s premier venues.

“With the closure of venues such as The Hub, support of Plymouth’s local music scene is needed now more than ever. This is a great honour for the band as we will be playing on the same stage as many of our idols we have seen at the Pavilions over the years.”

The band hope to see as many of their fans and new faces as possible. Tickets are available from PlymouthPavilions.com.

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Four Plymouth building projects up for awards...

Four of Plymouth’s recent property projects have been shortlisted in the 2019 Michelmores Property Awards.

The annual awards celebrate exceptional property and construction projects located in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Cornwall, across ten categories.

Oceansgate Phase 1 in Plymouth, has been shortlisted in the Project of the Year (over £5m) category. Balfour Beatty and Plymouth City Council have come together to create Endeavour House, a new office and industrial space.

The project aims to support a community of like-minded businesses, and has links to innovators and academic research organisations.

In the Education Project of the Year category, Scott Medical & Healthcare College in Stoke, has been shortlisted. The studio college provides 18 specialist classrooms, break-out spaces, a gym, and also a multifunctional atrium. This project aims to support young people aged 13-19, looking to work in medicine, nursing, health sciences and social care.

Sherford has been shortlisted in the ‘Residential Project of the Year (36 Units and over)’ category. This project will consist of 5,500 homes, with three distinct neighbourhoods, including four schools, community facilities, and a 500-acre community park.

Scott Medical & Healthcare College - shortlisted for award

In the ‘Residential Project of the Year (35 Units and under)’ category, Lakeside in Plymouth has also been shortlisted.

Formerly a residential care home, the site has now been transformed into highquality, affordable, rented units and shared ownership homes, which are being let and sold to local people.

Emma Honey, head of property at Michelmores, said: “The shortlist this year includes some highly impressive and

innovative projects, which highlights the talent and professional excellence present in the sector.”

The winners of each category will be announced at an Awards Dinner on Thursday 13 June 2019 at Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter. The awards will be presented by actress and comedian, Sally Phillips.

To book tickets for the Awards Dinner and for further information contact: awards@ michelmores.com or call 01392 688688.

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Plenty of future-themed fun for the whole family at Lord Mayor’s Day

WALK IT EVENT IS RETURNING TO CITY THIS JULY Plymouth is one of eight cities up and down the country staging the WALK IT event to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.

Titan the Robot pictured at a previous Lord Mayor’s Day Photo: Rob Nankivell

Lord Mayor’s Day returns to the city centre on Saturday May 25 welcoming the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to the role.

This year, the family-friendly event is themed around science and the future, with a world of discoveries to be made and lots of scientific, technological happenings.

The star of the show this year is the eight foot tall Titan the Robot, who will be appearing on stage and in the Piazza twice during the day. There’s a huge programme of entertainment planned including the ‘Planet Trail’, supported by the Plymouth City Centre Company.

The trail will entertain children on a journey around the city centre with the chance to win amazing prizes including an Amazon Fire Kids tablet.

For an immersive experience, families can step inside the Science Dome to explore the surface of Mars and the Moon via the 360 degree projector, which uses real NASA

surface terrain data, or try on the National Marine Aquarium’s Virtual Reality headset for a virtual dive around one of their tanks.

On the stage, visitors can enjoy performances from local dance and theatre groups and choirs including the Military Kids Choir.

There will also be lots of activities taking place on the Piazza and in Guildhall Square, including free circus skills workshops and appearances from the Plymouth Party Princesses.

Two alien visitors will also be making a visit to Plymouth from outer space, interacting with young visitors using humour and physical theatre. Community groups and charities will be showcasing the work they do in Plymouth with stalls set out along New George Street and Armada Way, alongside a number of food and craft stalls.

Councillor Pete Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Lord Mayor’s Day is a brilliant day out for the whole family, with lots of exciting activities for children of

all ages to get stuck into and enjoy.

“But it’s also an important celebration of all the fantastic people, charities and groups in our city that work hard, supporting our communities and helping to make it a great place to live.”

As a new addition to this year’s event, free tours of the Council House will be given throughout the day by the Lord Mayor’s Macebearers.

Visitors can discover more about this impressive building and the intriguing artefacts kept there, as well as learning all about the role of the Lord Mayor in Plymouth (advance booking required).

Councillor Richard Ball is currently Lord Mayor Designate and will be officially inaugurated as Lord Mayor of Plymouth on May 17, ahead of the event. Councillor Terri Beer will be Deputy Lord Mayor for the year. Lord Mayor’s Day takes place from 10am to 4pm on May 25. For more information and the full event schedule, head to visitplymouth.co.uk.

...and council shortlisted in national awards Plymouth City Council has been shortlisted in the Co-operative Council of the Year category at the Co-operative of the Year Awards.

The Co-operative Council award, sponsored by the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network, recognises the best practice demonstrated by local authorities and celebrates the great work delivered at a local level.

Plymouth is a co-operative council, with co-operation one of the key values in the Corporate Plan, ensuring that the council works together with partners in order to best serve the interests of the city and its communities.

This joint partnership working has led to the creation of the new Plymouth Plan and Joint Local Plan, as well as Crowdfund Plymouth and support for social enterprises.

Plymouth City Council has also played a key role in the creation of new co-operative businesses including PEC Renewables, CATERed and Four Greens Community Trust.

Last year, Plymouth became the first

council committed to doubling the size of its co-operative economy.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Co-operatives are a great driver for positive economic growth which benefits the whole community and there’s some amazing work already being done in Plymouth.

“We’re committed to supporting the city’s co-operative economy and are incredibly proud to be one of just six councils shortlisted for this award.

“The winners will be decided by a public vote, so we’re asking you to please cast a vote for us – it would be such a fantastic achievement and a celebration of all the good work done by Plymouth’s cooperatives.”

There are 23 co-operative enterprises already based in Plymouth with a combined turnover of £18.6 million and membership of over 9,500 people. By 2025, the aim is for Plymouth to have double the number of co-operatives, the turnover, the number of members and the number of employees.

In November 2018, the Council adopted an action plan which includes strategic actions designed to promote and support co-operatives which has so far included innovative funding, hosting staff and community asset transfers.

Plymouth City Council will also be celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight from June 24 to July 7, with a programme of events and activities.

The awards are organised by Co-operatives UK, the network for Britain’s thousands of member-owned businesses.

Ed Mayo, secretary general of Co-operatives UK said, “Judges were particularly impressed with the diversity of entries for the awards and the shortlisted co-ops all have very inspiring stories to share. We wish them the very best of luck in the public vote.”

To vote for Plymouth City Council, go to www.uk.coop/COTY_Shortlist. Voting closes at midnight on June 13.

The winners wil be announced at the Co-op Congress event in Manchester on June 21.

This year the event starts and finishes on The Hoe on Saturday July 13 and organisers are hoping that the fabulous turn out last year will be repeated - or even bettered this year.

Last year a total of 230 walkers took part, covering either the 5km or 10km route around some of the city’s favourite locations. Their efforts raised a total of £11,000.

One of the walkers who took part in last year’s event said: “I just loved the whole atmosphere. My sister who has Crohn’s Disease was able to talk to others about it and they all knew how one another were feeling. It was such an enjoyable day.”

People can register as an individual or as a team and will receive a free t-shirt with the £14 registration fee. Children are £7 to register and they also get a free WALK IT t-shirt.

Walkers are being challenged to raise £100 or more - a sum which could help pay for 2,000 people to get the information they need about Crohn’s and Colitis.

Walkers will explore the city’s sights before returning to the event village at The Hoe for a great afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.

Organisers are also keen to hear from volunteers who can help on the day.

Nationally WALK IT has grown massively from 3,500 participants to over 5,000 and this year it is expected that more than 7,000 people will be part of these incredible events around the country, helping to raise crucial awareness and funds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). These chronic, debilitating illnesses affect mainly young people, and there is no cure.

WALK IT is one of the fastest growing charity events in the UK and every 30 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

The chances are most people will know or work with someone who has IBD. For information or to register visit www. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/walkit

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Missing wallaby returns home A wallaby which went missing from a special education facility on the edge of Plympton has returned home.

Bespoke Engaging Educational Services (BEES) at Newnham have a number of wallabies and two of them went missing on the evening of May 8 after being spooked by something.

One was quickly located at nearby Newnham Park and returned to its ‘mob’ but despite a search continuing overnight and into the morning the second wallaby could not be located.

Later the next day, however, the absconder was seen trying to get back in with his fellows in their paddock.

The returning wallaby was noticed by Ryan from Longcause Special School who regularly send pupils to BEES. Ryan along with a fellow pupil from Longcause and a team from BEES safely guided ‘Jimmy’ back into the paddock to be with his kinsfolk.

Nathan Potts from BEES said: “We’d like to thank those members of the public that took the trouble to contact us with sightings, and who sent us messages of support on social media.

We’d also like to thank our neighbours at Newnham Park for allowing us access to their grounds so we could expand our search. Both of the animals are well and seem unfazed by their escapade.”

Appeal for foster carers in Pymouth Plymouth City Council has joined forces with councils across Devon on a mission to find people with time, energy, motivation and a spare bedroom who are able to care for some of Devon’s most vulnerable children and young people as part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight campaign from May 13 to 26.

Story courtesy of Plympton Podcast

MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 APPLICATION FOR QUEEN ANNE BATTERY WAVESCREEN REPAIRS MLA/2019/00037 Notice is hereby given that Marina Developments Limited, Queen Anne Battery, Plymouth, PL4 0LP has applied to the Marine Management Organisation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Part 4, for a marine licence to undertake ongoing annual maintenance/repair works to the existing wavescreen at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina. Plans showing the position of the works may be inspected at (1).

Copies of the application and associated information may be viewed on line in the Public Register at www.gov.uk/check-marine-licence-register.

Representations in respect of the application should ordinarily be made by:

- Visiting the MMO public register at https://marinelicensing.marinemanagement.org.uk/mmofox5/ fox/live/MMO_PUBLIC_REGISTER/search?area=3 and accessing the ‘make a comment’ section of case reference MLA/2019/00037;

However, we will also accept representations via the following formats:

- By email to marine.consents@marinemanagement.org.uk; or alternatively - By letter addressed to Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH

In all cases, correspondence must:

- Be received within 28 days of the date of the first notice (2); - Quote the case reference; and - include an address to which correspondence relating to the representation or objection may be sent.

The Marine Management Organisation will pass to the applicant a copy of any objection or representation we receive.

(1) Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth, PL4 0LP (2) 17th May 2019

Thumbs up for new road layout Over two thirds of respondents to an online survey have indicated a controversial mini roundabout at the top of Cot Hill has improved traffic flow in the area.

The roundabout was recently installed after more than five weeks of roadworks at the site to recontour the pavements and paint the mini roundabout onto the road surface.

Some locals had preferred an alternative proposal of simply changing the traffic flow at the junction in favour of traffic exiting right toward Haye Road and having give way lines across Merafield Road for traffic coming from Underwood.

However, despite some people saying they didn’t feel it would make a difference, the roundabout was the favoured option in a past consultation with residents in the area. Since the work has finally been done and the new layout bedded in, the majority of people now seem to accept queues at the top of Cot Hill have reduced as a result and that the scheme has proved to be an improvement on traffic flow at the junction.

463 people voted in an online poll conducted by the Plympton Podcast in which respondents were asked of the new layout “Has this improved traffic flow along Cot Hill and Merafield Road?” 316 (68%) said Yes and 147 (32%) replied No. (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

Playwriters’ programme The Playwriters Organisation have a busy summer programme lined up in May and June with most of the events taking place at the The Playwriters Theatre, upstairs at the Noah’s Ark in Courtney Street in the heart of the city centre.

Dates in May include: May 17: Noah’s Ark, 10am to 12 noon, an open-mic morning for prose, everyone invited to bring any prose they have on the subject of ‘Journeys’. Free.

May 22: Function Room, Noah’s Ark, 7.15pm-9.30pm. An Evening with...

Pete Cummings and Marilyn Warbis, playwriters. £3. A mixture of new poems,

plays and prose from these talented authors.

May 24: Noah’s Ark, 10am to 12 noon.

A journey through my life - a comedic monologue - with Mike Ford. Free.

May 29: Function Room, Noah’s Ark, 7.15pm-9.30pm. ‘A Place of Shelter’, a new play by Jim Gibson. £5 on the door, £3 advance. Homeless in Thatcher’s Britain, Lester enters a temporary place of shelter...

Friday May 31: Noah’s Ark, 10am to 12 noon. An open-mic morning for poetry, everyone invited to bring any poetry they have on the subject of ‘Journeys’.

Free. For details visit www.playwriters.org

Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign which raises the profile of fostering and encourages more people to consider this rewarding career.

Nationally, 9,070 new foster families are needed in the next 12 months alone to care for a range of children, with the greatest need being for foster carers for older children, sibling groups, disabled children and unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

The overarching theme of Foster Care Fortnight 2019 is ‘change a future’. The theme reflects the fact that foster care doesn’t just transform the lives of the young people who are fostered; it also has the power to change the lives of foster carers, their families and all those who are involved in fostering.

Fostering can be for as little as a few weeks or a few months until a child is able to return home to their family or longer term until a child grows up and is able to move on to independence.

Foster carers can be single or couples; with or without children; retired, unemployed or working.

What matters most is that potential carers have time, space, commitment, patience, a caring nature and skills to work with children and their families.

“Fostering is immensely rewarding,” said Plymouth based foster carer Rosemary Kinder.

“You can have difficult days. Many children who come into care find it difficult to trust and have confidence in the adults around them.

As a carer you help promote self- confidence by sharing your life, home and providing opportunities and experiences that hopefully enable each child to reach their full potential.

“You have so much support from the local authority. It’s not like you are left on your own to deal with things, there is always someone there to help, 24 hours a day.

“But you have to go in with your eyes open; there are some very difficult times but being a foster carer is amazingly rewarding.”

Rosemary is encouraging anyone in Plymouth who is passionate about providing support for children and young people to contact their local council and discuss the possibility of becoming a foster carer.

Andrea Powell, service manager for Family Placement at Plymouth City Council, said: “There are still many myths about who can foster but all that really matters is that carers have the time, commitment, space and personal qualities to offer a secure and stable home to a child or children who have been separated from their birth family.

“We all know that a childhood is too short to waste and we’re looking for people who can open their home and heart to a child who has had a difficult start in life and to help them to reach their potential.”

Full training and support is given to foster carers, who are matched to one or more of the different foster care schemes, depending on what suits their lifestyles and commitments.

Carers are also paid an allowance and receive a competitive fostering fee. Training and support is an ongoing commitment to all foster carers.

Anybody interested in finding out more about Fostering for Plymouth can contact the fostering team on 01752 308762 or visit www. fosterforplymouth.co.uk

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RESIDENTS GIVE THUMBS UP TO NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Voters in Plympton St Mary created local history on May 2 when more than 90% of those voting decided to back the Plympton St Mary Neighbourhood Plan, put together by a group of local residents, in Plymouth’s first ever planning referendum.

The plan will now be adopted as part of Plymouth City Council’s planning policy for the ward.

The adoption of the plan is the culmination of three years of hard work for members of the Plympton St Mary Neighbourhood Forum who exercised their rights under the Localism Act to formulate the plan and ultimately bring it to a

referendum in the ward. They were assisted and supported along the way by ward councillors and officers from Plymouth City Council.

The plan tackled issues such as housing, leisure, well-being, heritage, green spaces, transport and education.

The forum held a full consultation over several weeks around eighteen months prior to the referendum involving exhibition meetings in Woodford, Colebrook and Plympton Library.

These meetings attracted a good attendance and the forum took into account hundreds of views given about the initial draft plan before completing the referendum version.

In the three weeks leading up to the referendum volunteers delivered

over 5000 double sided leaflets about the Neighbourhood Plan and the referendum to every home in the Plympton St Mary Ward.

Just over 36% of electors in the ward turned out to vote on the referendum question “Do you want Plymouth City Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Plympton St Mary to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”

A simple majority of votes cast was needed to determine the issue and in the event the answer was overwhelmingly in favour with 3,240 people voting yes to the question and just 344 voting no.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

Plymouth Saturday 13 July 2019

Take on a 5km or 10km walk, enjoy breathtaking sea views and help raise vital awareness and funds for those affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. WALK IT starts and finishes at The Hoe. Challenge yourself to raise £100 or more - this could help pay for 2,000 people to get the information they need about Crohn’s and Colitis.

To register or for more information, go to: www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/walkit

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The scouting parade leaving St Mary’s Church at the end of the service

Scouts celebrate St George’s Day A St George’s Day Service was held for Plym District Scouts at Plympton St Mary’s Church on Sunday April 28 in the presence of Sir Gary and Lady Streeter and the 2017/18 Stannator Andrew Hill who was deputising for current Stannator Natalie Harrison.

Beavers, cubs and scouts proceeded into the church holding their standards as a processional hymn was played.

Prebendary Robert Harris gave a captivating address, getting the congregation to identify a number of flags which came up on a display screen inside the church.

With varying degrees of recognition flags such as those for Brazil, Ethiopia and Catalonia in Spain came onto the screen as the congregation mused on what the relevance of all these flags was.

The penny came close to dropping as the England flag was revealed and Prebendary Harris eventually put the congregation out of their suspense by informing them that Saint George is the patron saint of all those locations and that the relevance of this to the service was that he is also the patron saint of Scouting.

During the course of the service Graham Barnes was presented with a 20 year service certificate for his involvement with Scouting, Ross Drummond received one for 10 years and Emma Drummond was recognised for completing her training as a section leader.

A collection was taken in aid of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a military charity dedicated to supporting children who have lost a parent serving in the British Armed Forces.

(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

Wheelie good challenge for teams

Registration for the second annual Every Ride Counts challenge is now open.

The workplace cycle challenge, organised by Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion team, pits teams from organisations in Plymouth against each other to achieve the most bike trips through their daily commutes.

The ‘wheelie’ good competition runs during June and takes in Bike Week during June 8 to 16. It’s all about encouraging more people to get out and about on their bike, reducing car trips in Plymouth throughout June and beyond.

Last summer’s challenge had 86 employees from ten different organisations making up 23 teams to take part in the challenge. A team of four cyclists from Babcock International won Best Team in Every Ride Counts 2018.

This year’s challenge

will see teams competing again for the top place, and each bike trip they take, whether a long or short journey, counts.

More prizes are up for grabs, including the Every Ride Counts Workplace Award, nominated by employees for being a cycle-friendly employer.

Registration to enter Every Ride Counts closes on June 7.

Increasing the number of people cycling to work and leaving the car at home can improve the health and wellbeing of staff, cut down travel costs to work and help solve limited office parking spaces. It also reduces traffic

congestion and leads to lower carbon emission.

One of last year’s participants said: “I have often thought about riding my bike to work, but always found an excuse not to! This was just what I needed to get me to take the plunge and I have carried on cycling into work now the Plymotion event is over and intend to do so until the weather gets pants again!”

A prize of £100 worth of vouchers is on offer for best team (four in a team) and best individual. There is also a prize draw of £50 worth of vouchers up for grabs when people register.

To find out more about the challenge, go to the Plymotion website or contact Plymotion@ plymouth.gov.uk. You can also follow the Facebook page and Twitter account.

Register online at www. plymouth.gov.uk/parkingandtravel/ cycling/everyridecounts2019

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Plymouth College of Art achieves Baccalaureate World School status Plymouth College of Art has become the first college of its kind in the South West to be awarded International Baccalaureate World School status.

Step out for children and raise funds A children’s charity is calling on Plymouth residents to put their best foot forward and step out for children.

Members of the Plymouth Support Group of Action for Children are preparing to change a child’s life for good by organising the ‘Step out for Children’ sponsored walk to help its work with some of the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children.

Step out for Children, a national series of sponsored walks, has seen local communities join together to raise thousands of pounds over the years.

This year’s walk takes place on Saturday June 8, starting from Clearbrook Village Hall at 12.30pm. Long or short routes will be available. The hall will be open from 11.30am, with registration starting at 11.45am. For more information or a sponsor form, please contact Maureen on 292118.

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The college’s Palace Court campus for 16 to 19-year-olds joins a global community of schools including Auckland in New Zealand, Hiroshima in Japan, and Washington, USA, all offering an internationallyrecognised framework of career-related education for post-16 students.

The International Baccalaureate Careerrelated Programme (IBCP), will be taught in conjunction with its existing A Levelequivalent UAL Level 3 Extended Diplomas.

This means that for the first time, from September 2019, all 16 to 19-year-olds in the region will have access to this world-class framework of education, combining vocational skills with academic excellence.

The International Baccalaureate Organisation is a global not-for-profit organisation founded in 1968 that is active in 147 countries and has had 1.3 million graduates to date, from an international network of over 4,700 schools and education providers.

As an IB World School, Plymouth College of Art is currently the only non-private education provider in the South West offering the IBCP. After

• Family ticket to performance at The Plymouth Athenaeum on Wednesday 7 August (7:30pm) • Meal for 4 at The B-Bar on Wednesday 7 August • Three Musketeers programme signed by Le Navet Bete • Set of Three Musketeers badges • Meet Le Navet Bete and have your photo taken with them on the Three Musketeers set

Plymouth the current closest IBCP provider within the UK is a private school based in Wiltshire.

Matias Shortcook, Dean for Pre Degree at Plymouth College of Art, said: “Our Extended Diplomas already offer excellent preparation for a career in the creative industries, which is something that we believe in passionately at Plymouth College of Art, but we also want to provide students with the opportunity to pursue the academic diversity that can be achieved by combining our Extended Diplomas with the IBCP. “21st century life places complex demands on graduates looking for work.

The IBCP empowers students to become self-confident, skilled learners, ready to pursue careers on an international stage. And that’s one of the things that will have the biggest impact on students who choose this route. In these times of global uncertainty, the IBCP will give them the personal skills and international perspective to work in any country around the world.”

To find out more about the IBCP, how it differs from other qualifications and how it can prepare students for competitive degree-level education, visit the Pre-Degree Open Day at Plymouth College of Art’s Palace Court campus on Saturday June 15 from 12pm to 4pm or drop in on results day to discuss options, on Thursday August 22.

“Hilarious…highly entertaining” Theatre News

“Side-splittingly funny” Broadway World

“Masterful physical comedy” The Argus

Armed only with a baguette and his questionable steed, join hot-headed D’Artagnan as he travels to Paris full of childish excitement and misplaced bravado to become a Musketeer.

Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely. With four actors and over 30 characters this will be their most hilariously chaotic adventure yet!

Supported by a top notch band of brothers including longtime co-conspirator (and funny man director) John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), internationally renowned choreographer Lea Anderson MBE (The Cholmondeleys) and critically acclaimed set designer Ti Green (Touching The Void Bristol Old VicNational Tour) this show is set to be the company’s biggest and most riotous to date.

Le Navet Bete and the award-winning creators of smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth, bring their hilarious new comedy adventure to the Plymouth Athenaeum, that will have you rolling with laughter from here to the French countryside.

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Scouts rewarded for life skills Interest in Scouting has increased significantly in recent years with waiting lists now in place to join.

The Plymouth District, which covers everywhere west of the Plym, now has over 800 young people involved in its programmes, supported my 300 adult volunteers.

At a recent event to celebrate the highest accolades in scouting, District Commissioner for Plymouth, James Littlejohns, spoke of his heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who form the backbone of the Scouting movement.

He said that Scouting is indeed a force to be reckoned with with 11 out of the 12 astronauts who have walked on the moon having been Scouts!

The recent awards ceremony, held in Four Greens Community Trust Building in Whitleigh, honoured the young people who had recently completely Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards through Scouts and to bequeath the Queen’s Award for Scouting, the pinnacle of awards for Scouts.

Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson, one of Devon’s Deputy Lord Lieutenants, presented the awards and spoke of his admiration for Scouting, both as a former head of the Royal Navy’s training organisation and as chair of Trustees at the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust where he sees the added value of achieving such awards in future careers.

Awards were presented to Kushla Magee (Bronze DoE), Matthew Noble (Bronze DoE), Tom Perkins (Silver DoE), Zoe Woods (Silver DoE and Chief Scout Diamond Award), Louis Robinson, Matt Bull, Amy Jarvis (Gold DoE), Dino Squara, Kiera Vickery, Beth Little and Cameron Walker (Gold DoE and Queen’s Scout).

Scott Fearn was given the Commissioner’s Commendation and the Scouts Dragon Award for camping out every month in the year, and volunteering to support a group of DoE candidates

Pictured above..Scouts who received their awards from Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson

who were cycling over three days for their awards and desperately needed another person to validate their trip.

It was clear the young people loved what they do! Scott seemed to be more than happy under the stars, and Dino, who is studying A levels at Hele’s School and wants to attend drama school explained that Scouting was a great experience.

“I’ve been involved since I was five,” said Dino.

“I’ve made lots of friends and learnt things I’ll hold onto for life - everything from social skills to fire making.”

Reunion for swimming community

A reunion for who people have been connected with swimming in Plymouth over the last 60 years is taking place in June.

The reunion is for anyone who has been involved with any aspect of swimming either as a swimmer, diver, water polo player, committee member, coach, fundraiser or volunteer.

At previous reunions people have come from as far afield as New Zealand, as well as various parts of the UK. This year swimmers from London, Oxford and several other places around the country, including Devon and Cornwall, have confirmed they are attending.

The reunion is being held at the Caffeine Club, Tavistock Place on June 22 starting at 7pm.

Attendees are welcome to bring a friend or family member for an event which promises to be a night of nostalgia.

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When slowing down is important...

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By Ian Pilkington, Trustee of Cross Rhythms Plymouth

Experience

Slow down. I heard those words at 5am recently. It was in that quiet, inside space where sometimes words drop like whispers of wisdom and pull you up short before you have time to edit them.

Some may say it was the voice of conscience, or self-talk; some may say it was the ‘still, small voice’ of God who speaks to us in the deepest places. Take your pick, but for me I’m going with the still small voice.

Slow down. Funny thing to hear, seeing as I’d just woken up. I lay still, thinking over the last few days.

I’d taken time out, deliberately to regain lost resources of patience, good temper and kindness. My colleagues at work were very pleased I was doing this. Family too.

Slow down. I thought I was, gardening and occasionally thinking of the ‘bigger picture’ of where the business is going outside of the micro detail. But the Voice was softly persistent.

Slow down. I had enjoyed the end result of the work in the gardens, yet that sense of something missing still remained.

As I lay there quietly, another question arose out of my heart: ‘Did you enjoy the process?’ The answer – No. I hadn’t enjoyed that very much. I was looking forward to the end of hours of work when I could sit back, crack open a beer and relax in the results and say ‘Aaaaaahhh that’s better.’

Slow down. I was so fixed on the goal that I treated the process as just the way to get there as fast as I could. I had been blessed to take some precious time, time that can’t ever be recovered, Ian Pilkington and instead of enjoying that time I had ploughed through it unheeding.

I have no recollection of whether it was warm, sunny (it was) or even if the birds were singing.

So, I’m slowing down. I’ve noticed, as I slow down, that my responses to my children are different. Instead of barking with just enough edge to get their attention and get that job done, I’m a bit gentler.

In that space, my youngest (seven going on 16) has started to make her own choices to help around the home and to simply do what she’s asked.

Not always (oh Heaven!) but enough to make me realise that when I shortcut quickly to the barked command in order to get the job done, she hasn’t even time to grow in her own choices. Slow down, indeed.

Thinking back over the years bringing up her older brothers, I marched them through life from goal to goal; at times I treated relaxing as a task.

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So we all missed some simple pleasures.

Always moving on to the next task, all of which were undoubtedly important, at least to me.

There are definitely times to run, times to focus and times to just dig in and get on with it. But not all the time.

As someone who has struggled with mental health issues I know the results of that ‘always on’ mind-set pretty well.

I’d prefer to slow down than crash, and I’m enjoying the thought of the people around me benefiting from that, too.

Slow down. Last word goes to the Good Book, a promise that there’s a time for all of it and there’s Someone who can replace those lost resources: ‘(God) gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.’

(Isaiah chapter 40 verse 31)

Calling all Plymouth choirs!

Mayflower 400 needs you Do you lead a choir or singing group? Your group could be part of a momentous, global event on Plymouth Hoe for the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, one of the most influential journeys in global history and a defining moment in the shared history of Britain, the US and the Netherlands. Plymouth was the Mayflower’s final departure point in the UK and the city is the lead partner in the commemorations.

As part of Mayflower Week, a major four nations ceremony is being planned for Wednesday 16 September 2020.

The ceremony organisers are looking for existing choirs and vocal groups from Plymouth and the surrounding area to take part in the event. While event details are being kept under wraps for now, there will be a new piece of music for the chosen choirs to learn and perform during the ceremony.

A wide range of singers are wanted to create a stunning musical performance. This includes people of all ages, backgrounds and differing experience levels – from beginners to fully trained singers.

The event offers the chance for a significant number of people to be involved, but to ensure the right balance of singers, choir leaders must complete an online application form for their group to take part.

Applications must be submitted by Sunday June 9 and all choirs will be notified of the outcome at the beginning of July 2019.

Choir leaders will be required to attend a session to learn the piece of music in January 2020 and then teach it to their groups during normal rehearsals. There will be a full rehearsal in September 2020, just ahead of the main event.

For more information visit www. mayflower400uk.org

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Your guide to community events in your area Plympton Library Family History Help Desk Tuesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am Get help and advice in tracing your family history.

Booking required.

Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am Thursdays, 2pm - 2.30pm Saturdays, 10.30am - 11am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

IT for Beginners Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to ‘Learn My Way’. Staff will be on hand to help.

Feel Better with a Book Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Book Group Thursdays, 6pm - 7pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Board Games Evening Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm Drop in for an evening of gaming in a family friendly space. Games will be available, but feel free to bring your own.

Hello World - Coding and Making Saturdays, 9.30am - 10.30am After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Memory Conservatory Mondays, 2pm - 4pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

Plymstock Library Feel Better with a Book Tuesdays, 10am - 11.30am Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Film Show Monthly, second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Join in the fun for a free showing of a classic film.

Check with the library for this month’s title.

Hello World - Coding and Making Tuesdays, 4pm - 5pm After school club for anyone interested in coding and digital making. For 8 to 13 year olds.

Rhymetime Thursdays, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Saturdays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for the under 5s.

Lego Club for Grown Ups Thursdays, 6pm - 7.30pm Lego is not just for children! Why not join the Lego group for grown ups? The Lego is provided, you provide the building skills. No booking needed.

Share a Story Saturdays, 10.30am - 11am A weekly drop in session where you can read stories and do activities together. Each week follows a different theme.

Lego Club Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm Do you have a big imagination and like making things? Why not join the Lego group? For children aged 6+.

Film Show Monthly, third Monday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Join in the fun with a free film show. Check with the library for this month’s title.

Plymstock Library Writers Group Amateur authors of stories and verse seek similar minded people for the sharing and discussion of each other’s work. We meet in the Plymstock Library on

the first Thursday of every month for 2 hours starting at 5pm. Interested, then come along, or should you want more information on the Plymstock Library Writers Group ring Tom on 01752 208735.

Plympton Litter Picking Group First Saturday of month From 10.30am to 12.30pm - come for as little or as long as you like and join in with our merry-band of litter-pickers! All ages welcomed. Bring your own gloves, everything else that you need is provided.

We often have tea and cakes afterwards. It’s good exercise, enjoyable and a pleasant way to meet new people. We tackle different areas of Plympton, so the meet-up venue varies, for information email peacham2@hotmail.co.uk, 07877353465 or visit Plympton Library where it will be added to the What’s On book.

Plympton Painting Group A fun thing to do! If you are interested in any sort of drawing/painting, why not join? Meeting in the multipurpose room at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month between 7pm and 9pm. There are great speakers, most of the time demonstrating watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels and drawing - a wide variety to suit everyone!

Don’t worry if you haven’t got the right equipment members are happy to share and advise. It is a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love to paint. Come and see for yourself at one of the meetings, and enjoy the fun. Ring Gill on 01752 340544 for more information.

Plymstock Gardening Society Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston from 7.30pm to 9pm. The hall is open from 7pm and there is parking available at the rear of the building. Visiting speakers on a range of topics with tips for jobs to do in the garden in the coming month.

There is tea and coffee and a raffle. New members and visitors are made very welcome and disabled access is available.

Plympton Gardeners Association First Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at Harewood House, Plympton.

We have talks from visiting speakers on gardening topics, monthly and annual competitions for members and we hold two flower and produce shows every year. We also run a Trading Hut during the growing season where gardening supplies can be bought at competitive prices. Visit www.plymptongardeners.com for more details.

Plympton and District U3A General meetings of the group are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton at 2pm. Visitors will be made most welcome. Last year was very successful and many outings were enjoyed by our members. Outings groups include: Garden visits, bus-pass outings, theatre visits, stroll with a camera, dining club, long & short walks. See our website for more details https://u3asites.org. uk/plympton/welcome Join us and share a year of possibilities. Contact: Maggie Holmes on 01752 957044 Coffee Morning First Wednesday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a friendly coffee morning 10am to 12 noon.

Cost is £2 that includes a second cup of coffee and homemade cake. Everyone welcome. Come and make new friends.

Age UK Activities Age UK Plymouth’s William Venton Centre in Plymstock provides a wide variety of regular, friendly activities for over the 50s and carers.

A range of social and creative activities for all abilities: Freshly cooked lunches are available daily at just £6 for three courses.

Mondays Card and Puzzle Group. £3.

Art and Craft, also on Wednesdays, if you enjoy being creative, come along and join this friendly group.

1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Music for the Memory. 2pm - 3.30pm. Free.

Busy Fingers Knitting Group, also on Wednesdays and Fridays. 9.30am - 11.45am. £3.

Reading Group, every third Monday of the month.

10.30am - 12pm. £3.

Daredevil Rosy flying high Dame Hannahs supporter Rosy Holland is bravely celebrating her 70th birthday with a Wing Walk!

Having celebrated her 60th birthday with a flight in a Tiger Moth, daredevil Rosy was keen to take on a new challenge to celebrate her 70th.

The Wing Walk takes place at Bodmin Airfield on July 2.

As she approached her big birthday, Rosy decided that she was not ready to slow down yet and wanted to take on a new challenge. She decided to support Dame Hannahs when she met a young person helped by the charity and also read about the Wing Walk in the press. Rosy retired from teaching 15 years ago and has led a busy and active life ever since.

Rosy has already raised £3,000 for Dame Hannahs but is still busy fundraising. In all her fundraising efforts she is supported by her husband Ken and children Andrew and Clare and their families.

Keen photographer Ken has given some photography presentations of their recent trip to India and also raised money for Dame Hannahs.

Tuesdays Tai Chi for beginners and improvers. 10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm. £4.

Bingo. 1.45pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Walking football run by Plymouth Argyle.

1.30pm - 2.30pm. Suggested donation £2.

Wednesdays Relaxing Yoga. 10am - 11.30am. £6.

Singing Group. 1.45pm - 3.45pm. £3 Thursdays Short Mat Bowls. 9.30am - 12pm. £3.

Art Group. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

Line Dancing. 2pm - 3.30pm. £5.

Fridays Scrabble. £3.

Computer Lessons. Come and learn new skills from getting online safely to reading emails. Booking required, free.

Quilling. A unique skills rolling, shaping and gluing paper to create interesting designs on cards and paintings. 9.30am - 11.45am and 1.30pm - 3pm. £3.

Memory Lane Group, for carers and the with memory loss. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3.

For more information please ring 01752 405632 or visit www.ageukplymouth.org.uk Sequenced Dancing Tuesdays Plymstock Community Centre Tuesdays 2.30pm4.30pm. All welcome. For information call 01752 251313 or 668017.

Plym Valley Sugarcraft Guild Meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Norley Hall, 70-74 Plymstock Road, Plymstock.

We are a friendly group of likeminded people of varying ages and skills, from beginners to the very experienced. We hold various demonstrations and workshops each meeting from flower making to how to stack a cake. Contact chairman Ros Hawkins at roshawkins@talktalk.net or secretary Carol Tweedie caroltweedie@hotmail.com More details at www. bsgregion6.com and Facebook page Plym Valley British Sugarcraft Guild.

Sandy’s Plymchords U3A Fun Choir Tuesdays Chaddlewood Farm Community, Glen Road, Plympton 10am to 12 noon. Singing lots of popular songs in unison. No need for auditions or to be able to read music. For information ring Sandy on 01752 930524 Hooe and Turnchapel Ladies Group Meet on the first and second Tuesday of the month, 8pm at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre.

Call 01752 311931 for more details.

Plymstock ‘Wednesday Wives’ An independent group of women who meet for a varied programme including speakers, workshop

evenings, games, meals out and visits, and of course, chat!! We welcome all ladies (married or not) to the Hall at the United Reform Church Plymstock Rd, on Wednesday evenings (not first one in the month/and not school holidays generally) from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

We have tea/coffee and a light supper which we take it in turns to provide. For details/dates please contact Jacky Partridge 01752 231139 ansaphone on.

Monthly Market Third Saturday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a monthly market with crafts, jewellery, cakes, bric a brac and books etc. 10.am - 1.pm. Good refreshments available. Free entry.

Why not pay us a visit?

Sir Joshua Reynolds Women’s Institute Third Tuesday of month Harewood House, Plympton at 7.15pm. Speakers, refreshments, bring and buy table and bookstall.

Occasional competitions to enter including poetry, photography or sewing. There is also a walking group, two book clubs and quizzes and swimming sessions.

Some members meet together for card-making, patchwork, knitting and sugar craft. There are also coach trips and visits to local places of interest.

Everyone is most welcome and, for a small fee three monthly meetings may be attended whilst deciding if you want to join.

Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome. Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249 Woodford Methodist Community Church Church and Worship Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding. Experienced children’s workers in Junior Church teach and care for children from toddlers to teenagers with age-related activities.

Those with babies and very dependent children are welcome to join in with this group. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

Monthly Early Traditional Service (followed by Messy Church) 1st Sunday of every month. 9.30am Traditional Service with hymn books, prayer and a sermon. This is a wonderful time of worship with the traditional contents of a Methodist Service with

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a modern joyful twist. Members of the Prayer Team are available for you to speak with at the close of the service. You are then invited to go into the Hall for hot drinks and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the members of this church and stay for the Messy Activities or just relax and have a chat over a hot drink.

Messy Church - begins at 10.30am with a session of arts, crafts, fun and mess in the Hall for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Hot drinks and biscuits are available and the opportunity to stay for lunch at the Church for a minimal cost. The items made are then taken into the Chapel for a very informal short Service.

The children are asked about the things they have made, before heading back into the Hall for lunch, or more coffee etc. This is a great opportunity to get to know the church and the people involved in it.

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‘Overflow Praise & Worship’ service 6.30pm - 8.30pm on 2nd Sunday of every month. Time in God’s presence:- worshipping, giving thanks, praying and sharing what God has laid on your heart in an awesome and amazing way. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am (In the Lounge).In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us. Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with among friends. You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us. For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Sheila on 338517.

Discovery Bible Study Group Tuesdays 10.30am every fortnight. For details contact 07906 888689 Christian Youth Bible Study Group (age 10 - 13 years) Tuesdays 6pm -7.30pm. Contact 07562 376224 for details FABS Bible Study House Group Wednesdays 7.30pm (fortnightly). Contact 07906 888689 for details.

Community Groups: Woodford Community Pre-School Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm during term time.

Short Mat Bowls Tuesdays 6.45pm in the Hall.

Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year. There’s always time for a chat! Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore and Charlotte Smith School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm-7pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm6pm. Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Call 01752 343791 for details.

Women’s Fellowship (Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm - In The Main Hall) Come and join this lovely group, with a vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects.

They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians. Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but have fabulous personalities and lots to share. For details contact 07906 888689 Woodford Men’s Meeting 10.30am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start

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Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon.

Valannes’s Dance School Children’s Ballet & Tap 4pm to 7pm. Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm.

Wednesdays: Over 60’s Club 1pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Latin Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm Thursdays: Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults.

Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7.30pm week days and from 4pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome.

Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, Bums, Tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Les Misérables comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth from June 11 until July 6.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of Les Misérables in 2009, to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, it has taken the world by storm. Originally touring the UK throughout 2009/10, and concluding with 22 performances at the Barbican, this production was hailed by audiences and critics alike.

This production inspired the hugely successful movie version starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne.

This brilliant new staging has scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, and has to date with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice!

The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

Pins & Needles Knitting Club 2.30pm (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month). This traditional hobby has bounced right back up in the popularity charts. People of varying ages are now picking up knitting needles and are all most welcome to come and join this group, which hand-produce and send knitted goods such as jumpers, blankets and hats for poor children in two areas of Romania and are sometimes asked to produce adult hats for Shekinah Mission, asylum seekers and refugees. One of the members makes cardigans, hats and small blankets for the Neo-natal Unit at Derriford Hospital. It doesn’t matter if you have been knitting for years, or have never seen a ball of wool before - the group will openly welcome you and share their knowledge and skills! To join them, please contact Jean Milroy on Tel. 337578.

Games 4 U 2.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms. The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more contact Joyce on 216343.

‘Woodys’ Junior Skate Group (Ramps) 6pm-7.30pm. A good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this project.

Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondary-age children session 7-8pm. Contact 07562 376224 for details.

already been seen in North America, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, Manila, Singapore, Dubai and Broadway.

The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Tickets can be booked online at www. theatreroyal.com or by calling the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222.

Youth Club for 11 – 16 year olds Fridays 7.30pm – 9pm at the Rees Centre.Contact 07562 376224 for details.

Laira Youth Band (Thursdays 7.15pm). The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 from the members of the Sunday school at Laira Congregational Church, it has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, in every corner of the City and beyond. Scores of children have passed through its ranks. Most were taught to read music and to play their instrument whilst in the Band, and many have continued their musical hobby into adult life, some choosing a professional career in music. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service here at Woodford, the Band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

St Peter’s Lutheran Church Larkham Lane/The Dell, Plympton, Plymouth. Church and Worship: 11am Service every Sunday. Weekly Wednesday evening Bible Study. Coffee morning 10am-noon every first Wednesday of the month.

Contact 01752 336240 for details.

Colebrook Community Centre Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events Monday: Diabetic group, 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Tuesday: 2 - 4 over 60’s group 4 - 7 Dog Training Wednesday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Thursday 2nd week of month: 9.30 - 1 Fostering Thursday 3rd week of month: 10 - 1 Multiple Sclerosis 1.45 Pilates Friday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates; 11 - 12 Children’s Language class Friday: 1st and 3rd week of the month Country Dancing Car Boot Sales at Peacock Meadow & George Park & Ride March - October Available for hire suitable Children’s Birthday Parties Contact Kay for further details tel 01752 200046 Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th

Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next.

Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Fairbairn 07718749008.

Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Sonia on 514119 for more info.

Sandy’s Songbirds Wednesdays A thriving, happy mixed choir. No auditions. No need to be able to read music either. This is a fun-filled community choir meeting weekly with refreshments and raffle too. Wednesdays 10 am to 12 noon at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre in Glen road behind the Coop. For details contact Sandy on 07737 461431.

Hooe’s Place Cafe St John’s Church Hall, Hooe. Open to all. 10.30am 11.30am for coffee. Freshly cooked lunches from 11.45am - 1.30pm. St John’s Church open through the hall 10.30am - 2pm. The only bus now travelling to Hooe is No. 2B every 20 minutes stopping outside the church.

Past Times Past Times group was started over 20 years ago to encourage people, especially those on their own or new to the area, to share their hobbies, knitting for charity, cross stitch, board games, quizzes or just pop in & enjoy some friendly company & a cup of tea. We also have a list of other groups, clubs & activities available in Plympton. We meet on the 4th Monday of each month, at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton 1.30pm until 3.30 pm. More details are available from the parish office Monday to Friday 9am until 1pm 01752 348525 Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7:30pm at Hooe and Tunchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Weekly raffles and late raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

Table Top Sale Second Saturday in the month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables and Craft 9am to 1pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park). A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to

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books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free. There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321.

Circle Dance Thursdays Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, PL8 2HF. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music.

Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun.

Call 01752 880196 for details.

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Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session.

Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www. woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Based in Elfordleigh. Tel 01752 347503.

Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every other Saturday from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017.

Off Key Singing Group Mondays For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years.

Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area.

Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more info.

Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock.

Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact Mike on 794281.

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking, quizzes, bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering a good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday

the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk.

National Phone 01590 610 936.

Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth to play casual badminton.

All adults welcome including over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Book Stall, Social Call Second Saturday of month Join in the games and fun at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. Books, tea, coffee and cake for sale. 2pm to 4pm. Proceeds to support the local Samaritans and the Smile train, an overseasd medical charity, repairing hair lips and cleft palates.

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919

Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150.

Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated.

Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Refreshments £1.

Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

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Basketball England has announced that Slam Jam, a revolutionary new grassroots basketball programme which aims to introduce the sport to primary school aged children across the country, is coming to Plymouth.

Slam Jam, which has been created in partnership by basketball and educational experts, is a landmark programme for Basketball England, representing a notable investment into the grassroots level of the game.

Slam Jam will be delivered in both school and community locations in Plymouth with fun-filled sessions lasting between 45-60 minutes.

Running for six to twelve weeks, it has been designed to provide children with their first experience of basketball and an achievable playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

Fun Club Fridays in term time Fun filled club for primary school aged children from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Plymstock Chapel, Church Road, Plymstock. Games, crafts, stories, songs, tuck shop etc. 50p entrance.

Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7.30pm At Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre.

Tea, coffee & biscuits. Weekly raffles and meat raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

SING Every Thursday in school term times Plymouth Community Choir at Pomphlett. Great songs, lovely people and loads of fun! Do you want to sing with us? We meet on Thursdays 7.15pm-9pm at Pomphlett Methodist Church Centre (just behind Morrisons in Plymstock). We sing songs at the soul funky/world music end of the spectrum. Visit www. singdevon.com. Or ring Pete Scott on 07896 276577.

First session free! Book online or by phone.

Yoga Classes Run for all levels in Staddiscombe and Oreston, mornings and evenings. For details contact 07779 679305 or email annamarie193@sky.com Plymouth Miniature Steam Plymouth Miniature Steam is a group of like minded enthusiasts who have an interest in steam engines, model engineering , or any interesting engineering artefact or machine, the club runs a miniature railway in Pendeen Crescent, Southway. for the benefit of members and the local community, Pictures of our activities can be seen on our website (www. plymouthminiaturesteam.co.uk). Some members are able to build their own miniature railway engines and traction engines as well as a wide range of other large scale models, these are often seen in use at the railway, the club caters for both junior and senior members of all abilities and can train new members in engine management and construction. We run an apprenticeship scheme for junior members under 18, and welcome new members of all ages that want to get involved and learn new skills. Contact Rob Hitchcock on 01822 852479 for further details.

timescale to develop all the basic skills and techniques to both understand and enjoy the game. With minimal equipment required (basketballs, bibs, cones), the programme can also be delivered almost anywhere.

Targeted specifically at seven to 11-year olds, children have been involved in every part of Slam Jam’s design, from choosing the mascots and characters to developing the games and drills which form the sessions.

Over 1,000 children have already enjoyed the benefits of Slam Jam during a pilot period earlier this year, with 97% of participants saying they want to continue playing the game. Basketball England is aiming to introduce 180,000 new children to basketball through the programme.

Children and parents looking to find their local Slam Jam programme can visit www. basketballengland.co.uk/slamjam.

Flamenco Beginners Lessons Thursdays Friendly and social group with a passion for Flamenco and Spanish culture. Lessons are for beginners but more experienced dancers are welcome as we use a range of levels where students can develop their technique through hand and arm movements and foot tapping. Flamenco is a fun way to exercise whilst learning this fiery and emotional dance.

Meet at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (dance studio) 6-7pm Sevillanas Rumbas & Castanets 7-8pm Compas of 12 & Rumbas. For details call Mercedes on 07848836630 or FB Mercedes Romero Flamenco Salsa and more.

RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) Dates of branch meetings for 2019 are as follows: March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings will start at 10.30am, followed by a coffee break around 11am, all held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please try to come along to these meetings and show support to your Branch and the committee and also help to keep the association alive.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Branch meetings are now held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists after their drill session. The branch meetings will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre Brest Road Derriford and the dates for 2019 are as follows: May 14, July 9, Sept 10, Nov 12. The AGM will be on Tuesday Jan 14, 2020 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can to give support to your committee, in order to keep the branch alive.

If any member need support please contact the branch secretary or welfare officer. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held mid January 2020.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm.

Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit

Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Jacqui on 07814 355844.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets first and third Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details see www. clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk CSPA Second Tuesday of the month The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance meet at the Raffles Club, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley from 10.30am to 12 noon. All members of the Plymouth and District branch are welcome to attend. For more information call 01752 946896.

Dancing Duo Fortnightly on Saturdays The Elm Community Centre, Estover PL6 8EU 7.45pm to 10.45pm with Henry and Jeannie. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Old Time and more. Free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own soft drinks and snacks. For more information call Jeannie on 01803 325905 or visit www. dancingduo.co.uk Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

Devon Army Cadet Force Voluntary uniformed youth organisation which allows young people aged from 12 to 18 to gain a wide variety of skills and experiences. There is no commitment to join the military, you don’t even need an interest in the military. Parade two nights a week at eight different locations in the Plymouth and surrounding areas. For details of local detachment and further information please call 01752261525. The telephone line is not manned 24 hours so please feel free to leave a message.

Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc. net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.

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Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation.

Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit the website at plymouth.fnf.org.uk Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www. meditationinplymouth.org

City date for comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry will be appearing in Plymouth later this year.

Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children’s television including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.

He will bring his latest show ‘Lenny Henry: Who Am I Again?’ to Plymouth Pavilions on November 10.

In the first half of the evening, Lenny will take the audience through a jam session of funny and sad memories and stories - from growing up in the Black Country, puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism. With his mother’s mantra of

‘H’integration’ echoing in his ears, Lenny will recount setting out on his rollercoaster ride of a career - but at every stage wondering: Am I good enough? Is this what they want?

In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience. Audience members will enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Lenny figure out ‘Who Am I Again?’ Under 14 to be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.

Tickets available at www.theticketstore.co.uk or by calling 0333 772 7727.

GraceNotes Acapella Group Mondays, Burraton Community Centre, Saltash.

7.30pm to 10pm. GraceNotes Acapella is a ladies close harmony acapella chorus who sing a wide and varied repertoire from traditional barbershop songs, through to modern Disney classics! Competing both locally and nationally, as well as performing at many singouts throughout the year, new members are always welcome! Rock up to a rehearsal and see what we do!

Email gracenotessaltash@gmail.com or find them on social media for more information.

Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.

11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn. mckenzie1@nhs.net Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks. To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Krafty Kidz Tuesdays Childrens activity workshops from ages 5 to 16. Cooker, crafts and STEM activities. £5 per session includes materials. 5.30pm to 7pm.To book email: info@wkuk. org. Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Wk’d Wednesdays Adults activity workshops - activities range from crafts, cooking, woodworking, furniture up cycling, sewing. £10 per session includes materials. Accompanied children welcome. To book email: info@wkuk.org. Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

Moors Edge U3A Second Thursday of the month New members welcome. Meets at the Woolwell Centre PL6 7TR. Guest speakers and a variety of social events.

Growing number of interest groups including bridge for beginners, wine tasting, weekenders, jazz, Spanish, art appreciation and still more to start. Details of groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703

Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than 50 years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café) in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BY behind the Co-operative Superstore, just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start at 10.30am and end at 1pm, on the second Friday of the month many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car, parking is usually available. We also have regular social events held on alternative Fridays which are held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. There is a bus which stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single/£20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498/ mail tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

Play-writing, Performing, & Creative Writing The Playwriters Organisation meets on Monday nights (6-8pm) for Creative Writing & Acting, Wednesday nights(6-8pm) for Acting & Theatre Production, Friday (10.15am-12.30pm) for Play-writing & Creative Writing.

All sessions are at the Playwriters mini-theatre above The Noah’s Ark, Courtney St (behind WHSmith).

Contact on 01752786777 for more details or go to www.playwriters.org.

Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &

Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm.

Details 01752 256633.

Plymouth Archers Tuesday and Friday Archers who are registered with Archery GB are very welcome to come along. We run taster and beginner’s sessions throughout the year and have very good indoor and outdoor facilities at Stoke Damerel Community College. For more information visit www.plymoutharchers.co.uk or contact the chairman on 01752 784051 mobile 07443432375.

The club is open to anyone over the age of 10 and the school has very good disability access. We also arrange social activities throughout the year.

Sessions take place between 7pm and 9pm.

Plymouth Petanque Club A friendly club and a great way to be active for people of any age and ability. We meet for social games every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. Average attendance is about 25 -30 players.

These sessions are suitable for new players as we play to basic rules with the emphasis on fun, and we always stop halfway through for tea and biscuits (or cake for celebrations!) and a chat. We play at Brickfields Sports Centre and further information can be found on our newly updated website. www. plymouthpetanque.org.uk Plymouth Karate Academy Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed

by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are DBS checked, and teach Shotokan karate. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@ plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £3 (1st session free) Contact Dave 07983605639, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet

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every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more. If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Proprietary Library Weekdays except Friday The Library has moved into new premises in the former doctor’s surgery in St Barnabas Terrace in Stoke. The library is now open and continuing to run its usual activities which range from reading and poetry groups to monthly lunchtime talks and coffee mornings. Suggestions as to new groups and ways which the library can reach out to the wider community are always welcome. Open every week day except Friday from 11am-3pm. So why not take advantage of the free parking and call in for a coffee and a look round?

Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764.

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject.

There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club We play in the Plymouth Life Centre at the bowls hall on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 1.30 pm and Friday morning from 12 noon to 2 30pm. In the summer we play on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Hoe from 10 30am to 1.30pm .If you require any more information please contact Colin Harris on 01752 222184.

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 Plymouth Bridge Club We meet for sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm, or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1pm. It is thought that learning a foreign language or playing bridge is conducive to maintaining a healthy brain. The former is difficult whilst the latter is much easier. We also offer teaching for beginners and intermediates either Monday mornings at 10.15am or Thursday evenings at 7pm. Why don’t you call Steven Lacey on 07990 521570 or email admin@plymouthbridge.co.uk and come along and join our friendly and conveniently situated members owned club, just off Mutley Plain.

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We meet the second Thursday of every month at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like to join us, come along to a meeting. A list of current events is at www.plymouthmagiccircle.co.uk Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people

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aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981.

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Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth.

Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. More information at plymouthwoodturners.org.uk Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, no longer in full time employment looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3A and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Crowne Plaza from 10am to 12pm. Coffee available on arrival. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 70 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc.

The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture.

Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader.

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of

The group, which meets at Chocaccino in the Barbican, first heard about BASICS - which stands for British Association for Immediate Care Schemes - in April last year and after finding out more about the charity’s work decided to fund raise for it.

Jude, the Chocaccino knitting group organiser said: ”Although the Knit Group has been going now for several years, it was only three years ago that we discussed the issue of fundraising.

“In 2016 we each produced a few Poppies - some in crochet and some knitted. By the end of the venture we produced 100s of them raising around £300 for the British Legion.

“We then decided to support on an animal charity called the Cinnamon Trust. During 2017 we raised £200 to enable them to upgrade some of their facilities in Hayle.

“So early in 2018 we had a group discussion as to who we would next support? Fatima, in her role as a GP, told us about all the amazing stuff BASICS Devon guys do. So that was us sold!”

Jude said they raise the vital funds by knitting, music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc. co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information.

Plymouth Die-Cast Model Collectors Club First Wednesday of the month A club for anyone interested in or a collector of old toys, Dinky, Corgi, Tinplate etc. Meetings are quite informal, any club business is discussed along with a good gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. The meetings are held at the Jan Cutting Centre, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth from 7pm - 9pm. New members are always made very welcome with no charge for a first visit.

For further details or information please contact Paul Simmons, telephone 01752 846250, or check out the Club web site www.plymouthdiecastclub.com.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6.30pm-7.45pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk

Dr Marc Epps from BASICS receives the cheque

A group of knitters in Plymouth have raised over £600 for BASICS, the local lifesaving charity.

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crochet or sewing small seasonal items such as Easter chicks, bunnies, daffodils as well as Christmas items and hearts for Valentine’s Day. Their efforts this year were boosted by Joanne, one of the group’s members, who bravely had her hair shaved off, raising over £300 in the process to boost the overall total.

BASICS Devon volunteer responder Dr Marc Epps from Plymouth went along to see the ladies to thank them for their hard work, as they reach an amazing £606.50 and will continue to support BASICS Devon this year.

He said: “This donation will make a real difference to the local community. It will help to ensure the volunteer doctors have current medical equipment and can continue to provide immediate access to specialist emergency medical care at the scene of illness or accident.”

BASICS Devon want to say a huge thank you to the Chocaccino Knitting Group for their continued support and look forward to the rest of the year with them.

For further information, to donate or get involved please visit: www.basics-devon.org.uk Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session.

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well estab lished walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 519452. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact 01752 550492 or 07810065982.

Boys’ Brigade Various dates and Venues For more information visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk or Facebook, Boy’s Brigade Plymouth. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Judes Church (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members very welcome. Age groups: Anchors (5-8); Juniors (8-11) and Company/ Seniors (11-18). The Boys’ Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people.

Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall with break in between for refreshments. Nice friendly atmosphere and a variety of music sung. Why not come along and see what it is all about. Musical director Catherine Davies, accompanist Olga Drougaleva. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit well-respected community based Martial Arts club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable, interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs. Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices. Checkout www.plymouthaikido. co.uk or Facebook Page. Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who

@PlymChronicle trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682.

Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles. Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try.

We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www. soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band).

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High School for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem. Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Tea Morning Wednesdays Plymouth Unitarian Cafe 10am - 12 noon. Why not drop in for a bit of relaxation, a cuppa, knitting, a game, some reading or colouring? Or just have a sit down and rest. Dementia friendly. Tea/coffee and a biscuit 60p. All money taken goes to our charities for the year, Plymouth Samaritans and the Smile Train The Specials Wednesday Club For adults with learning disabilities. YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane from 6pm to 8pm £3 per week.

Further information www.sopd.org.uk The Arts Society South Devon We are part of The Arts Society, the National Association, and have about 250 members. We hold monthly evening lectures on a wide range of Arts topics, occasional morning lectures, Study Days, Tours, Visits and Concert visits. We would be pleased to welcome new members and introductory guest visits are available. See website for programme information and other details (www. theartssocietysouthdevon.org.uk) or contact Jim Stevens, Membership Secretary (jst74@hotmail. co.uk).

Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm

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for St Mary’s in Plympton After the debacle of their cancelled concert at Harewood House last December there were thankfully no such admission hitches for the Easter concert at Plympton St Mary’s Church put on by Sandy’s Songbirds and the U3A Plymchords.

Concert-goers attending the church enjoyed a selection of songs on the theme of ‘A Time for Love - Songs for the Easter Season’ and raised over £400 to help towards the upkeep of the church in the process.

The concert involved a mixture of songs sung jointly by the two choirs, some by each of the choirs in turn, poetry narrations

by Sandy Van Soest and some audience participation in a sing-a-long of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.

One of the songs - If I had a Hammer - was performed with

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prompts, including a bell and two blocks of wood to create a hammering sound.

The choirs have pledged to return to the church for another concert around Harvest Festival time.

Church Warden Phil Smith said: “It was a truly good evening which has raised over £470, now refreshment donations have been added to the total. Thanks so much

– 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff READ by texting 07734 517682. Geoff is unable to answer verbally! Alternatively, you can email Geoff at: Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com Plymouth and District Parkinson’s Group Gentle exercise led by a fully trained physiotherapist every week at four locations.

Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall Milehouse contact 556651; Tuesdays 10.15-11.45 at Plymstock United Church Plymstock Road: contact 402340; Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon at Mount Gould Methodist Church Hall: contact 560289; Wednesdays 1.15pm-2.45pm at Emmanuel Church Hall Mannamead: contact 768890. A monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Emmanuel Church Hall; Monthly Drop In with Dance Session: Contact 55665; Carers coffee meet first Monday of the month: contact 704075.

Other activities include lunches, outings, and an annual holiday.

Dartmoor Rambling Club The Dartmoor Rambling Club is a long established Rambling Club based in Plymouth. We have a regular programme of walks on alternate Wednesdays and at some weekends. The Wednesday walks generally use public transport from Plymouth City Centre to the start of the walk. Wednesday walks are usually about 8 to 10 miles on Dartmoor or on the coast and are taken at a pace to suit the participants. The weekend walks may use cars for transport and may go a little further afield. We are a small group looking to welcome new members. Our annual subscription is just £5. We can email you our programme if you email johnskinner@tinyworld or more details can be obtained by phoning John (Chairman) on 01752 782454, John (Treasurer) on 01752 218476 or Ron (member) on 01752 674230.

Plymouth City Roller Derby Roller Derby is in your city and recruiting now! The only Roller Derby club in the West Devon - East Cornwall region, Plymouth City Roller Derby has been an active bouting club since 2010, achieving a clean sweep of wins for our female travel team at all our 2018 British Championship bouts. We are

to Sandy and the performers and those who supported us by donations and ticket sales.

“Such events can really help us maintain this ancient church with all its needs. We wish to provide a venue which is not only a church but, with its great acoustics and full PA system, can also be a wonderful concert hall for the young and not so young of Plympton.”

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a skater owned and operated CIC and accepting new starters. Roller Derby is a full contact sport, participants must be 18+. sessions Wednesdays 8-10pm at YMCA John Kitto for all new recruits, 1st taster session free, £5 per session thereafter. 2nd session 2 participants for the price of one if bringing a friend. No skating experience required to begin. See www.plymouthcityrollerderby.co.uk/join-us for more details.

Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311.

Devon Family History Society Fourth Tuesday of month Come along to our meetings and hear interesting and varied talks. Occasionally, we hold members evening where people can give a resume on their family history. If anyone is hitting a brick wall, members will offer advice on how to resolve it. Meetings take place at Sturgeon Hall, Mutley Plain, (parking is free),starting at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are available. Any queries on membership or meetings please contact markparkman@icloud.com Discovery Writing Group First Friday of the month A small community of writers who meet to write and discuss writing, and to encourage one another to maintain our creative momentum. Prose, poems, scripts, whatever. All welcome. Writing games and exercises, opportunities to share work and publishing possibilities. Latest info on Plymouth cultural activities over free beverages. Donations welcome. Meet at The Clipper on Union Street 10am to 12 noon. Details James Bridgwater 07506716546 bridgwaterjg@gmail.com Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes.

Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill).

Contact Emily on 07478 257080.

National Trust Plymouth Centre St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 19 Larkham Lane, Plympton. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Entrance is £3 for members and £4 for non-members, which includes light refreshments. For more information regarding membership please contact Judy Unitt on 01752 290437 or email judy.ntt@gmail.com

Age UK Plymouth 01752 256020 Adoption UK 0844 848 7900 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 088 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Carers UK 020 7378 4999 Childline 0800 1111 Christians Against Poverty (Debt Advice) 0800 328 0006 Crossline Listening Service 01752 666777 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677 Devon & Cornwall Food Association 07410 977598 Disability & Information Advice Line 01302 310123 Drug Addicts Anonymous: Helpline 07818260811 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 Osteoporosis Support Group 075958 500314 Overeaters Anonymous 07000 784 985 Parentline Plus 0808 8002222 Relateline 0845 1304010 Samaritans 116 123 Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Shelterline 0808 8004444 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 West Country Landlords Assn 01752 242980

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It’s a grand day out at Aardman for Plymouth students!

Thirty animation students from Plymouth College of Art have visited Aardman Animations in Bristol for a day of workshops with the internationally-acclaimed animators.

Among the party of BA (Cons) Animation students was Elliot Rowe, a former carpenter and boatbuilder from Elburton, who was so enthused by the hands-on skills offered

by Aardman that he returned to Aardman Academy soon after for further modelmaking training.

The students attended a workshop led

by Jim Parkyn, a senior Model Maker with almost 20 years industry experience. He taught students the process of how to model the Aardman character Morph, first seen on television in the 1976 BBC show Take Hart.

He has also worked on animated movies including Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and The Pirates!

A second workshop was led by Neil Pymer, a creative director at Aardman working on the studio’s interactive and immersive projects. Neil, who was nominated for a BAFTA for his work on BBC’s Escargot Escape Artistes, taught students how to build and prototype their own interactive stories. Elliot said: “I’ve been a fan of Aardman Animations since watching Morph on Art Attack as a boy.

Visiting the Aardman studios was a dream come true for me, particularly when senior model maker Jim Parkyn led a workshop on how to make our own Morph models.

“Aardman offer such incredible opportunities, because not only do they

Student Elliot Rowe from Elburton

teach you these invaluable skills, you’re also getting a chance to work under and network with respected figures in the animation industry. I feel like I took a part of Aardman away with me that will be with me for the rest of my life.

“Growing up I struggled at school because of my dyslexia and my family felt like I needed a practical trade, so as a result I became a fully qualified carpenter and boat builder. But I’ve always had a passion for art and animation, and Plymouth College of Art have helped me discover the worlds of stopmotion animation, set and prop fabrication.

I’d been working in carpentry since I was 14 years old. “ I’m 27 now, preparing to graduate in BA (Hons) Animation, and because of the skills I picked up along the way I feel like now I can design and build anything.”

Tim Pattinson, senior lecturer and programme leader for BA (Hons) Animation at Plymouth College of Art, said: “One of my first teaching jobs in North America involved bringing a studio pipeline model for animation into a Higher Education environment - creating a pipeline for creating and delivering animation assets to deadline, in the same way that students will be expected to when they go on to work in the industry.

“A layout artist from Disney features came to visit us and was blown away by how successfully we’d implemented that live studio model within the classroom.

That’s what I’m putting into practice now at Plymouth College of Art, preparing students for work at the big animation studios, which is why we’re so fortunate to have an internationally-respected studio such as Aardman based in Bristol, so close to us.

“We’re very grateful to everybody at Aardman for making us feel so welcome and giving students such an excellent opportunity to network and learn invaluable skills.”

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Students get animated!

A group of students on the animation degree course at Plymouth College of Art were treated to a visit to the studios of world-famous Aardman Animation, creators of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and many more.

• Full story and more photos on back page