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City councillor is shortlisted for top award A Plymouth city councillor has been shortlisted for a top award.

Cllr Chris Penberthy has been shortlisted for the 2019 Cllr Achievement Awards for Innovation and Service Transformation.

This year marks the tenth year that the Awards have been showcasing the achievements of councillors across England and Wales. The Cllr Awards are the only national ceremony to celebrate the important work of councillors. The Awards are a uniquely important way to highlight what local councillors do for their communities, a task that so often goes unrecognised.

Competition was extremely tight again this year with nearly 250 nominations received, a record amount for the Awards. Some of the seven categories up for grabs include Leader of the Year, Young Councillor of the Year, Community Champion and Environment and Sustainability Pioneer.

The winners will be selected by a group of judges made up of local government experts and councillors. Winners will be announced at the Cllr Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on November 5 at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.

Do your children qualify for free school meals?

Free school meals have been provided to many children in the UK since they were introduced by legislation under the Education (Provision of Meals) Act in 1906.

Essential for some, and a great benefit to many, school meals today are a valuable part of school life.

CATERed provides school meals in Plymouth; it is a co-operative trading company which is jointly owned by 67 local schools and Plymouth City Council and they’re passionate about providing the high quality, great tasting and appetising school food to children and young people across the city. Over 86 per cent of their menu is made from scratch every day.

Those of an older generation may scoff (excuse the pun) at the claims of quality and choice on offer today but to be fair, they had meals rather less tasty than those on offer now!

CATERed’s menus are seasonal and are changed twice each year – parents and children can check out the menus at www.plymouth.gov.uk, type ‘catered school meals’ in the search bar.

Plymouth City Council’s figures show that 5,500 children in Plymouth qualify for free school meals, so they can benefit from all those goodies provided by the CATERed team every school day.

There are quite a few parents and carers who have not taken up the free meals offer, so Plymouth City Council is making the application process as simple as possible.

To check whether you qualify for free school meals go to bit.ly/freeschoolmealslink or go to www.plymouth.gov.uk, type ‘free school meals’ in the search bar; or email fsm@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 307410 for more information.

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The Elmer auction in progress Photo: Paul Slater

Elmer will take pride of place at Eggbuckland family’s home A mammoth auction has raised over £320,000 for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth - the equivalent of providing over 350 families with hospice care at home.

Forty of the enchanting elephant sculptures that have delighted tens of thousands this summer as part of Elmer’s Big Parade - each featuring a unique design by a talented artist – generated a staggering £323,750 for the charity.

Led by professional auctioneer Paul Keen of Plymouth Auction Rooms, the star Elmer of the night, by Plymouth-based artist Brian Pollard was snapped up by the Miller family from Plymouth and finally went for a jawdropping £36,000.

One of the Elmer’s was bought by Darren Burt from Eggbuckland, whose wife Tracy died suddenly in June this year, aged just 39.

Tracy was mum to children Brittany, Dylan, Darcy and Cody, and had seen the Elmers and set her heart on this one, so Darren was determined to fulfil her wish.

Darren was at the auction with daughter Darcy, aged seven who was the one raising her hand for the bid. Their auction number allocated was 5 – which happened to be Tracy’s lucky number! This was such a poignant night for Darren as he remembered Tracy. The Elmer will take pride of place in the front garden of the family home in Eggbuckland.

Darren said: “When Tracy died suddenly, I didn’t just lose my wife but my best friend, too. Living without her is really hard and we miss her so much every day.

“Being at the auction with Darcy tonight has been very emotional, but I wasn’t going to leave until I had won the Elmer Tracy set her heart on from the moment she saw it in the summer. Winning the auction means so much, and our Elmer is going to take pride of place

Darren Burt from Eggbuckland with daughter Darcy and artist Dave Smith because my wife was such a special person.”

The charity spends £5.7million a year on patient care giving its service free of charge to those who need it at home, in hospital or at its specialist unit at Turnchapel.

Funds generated at the auction will help ensure St Luke’s expert team is there to make a very challenging time that little bit easier by ensuring dignity for patients and making them as comfortable as possible while also providing emotional, spiritual and practical support for them and their loved ones.

Steve Statham, chief executive of St Luke’s said: “It has been wonderful seeing so many people following Elmer’s Big Parade, enjoying a free family day out. Along the way, they’ve been learning more about the importance of high-calibre bespoke care for people at end of life and the difference St Luke’s makes.

“We never forget that it’s the support from our community that enables our vital service to continue to make a difference. On the auction night you were behind us and stepped up to the mark to make us a force for good when patients and families need us most.

“I am truly humbled by your support and thank you on behalf of our staff, volunteers, patients and their families.

“Two years ago we set out with an aim to ensure this project delivered a special legacy for St Luke’s beyond the trail and our Grand Charity Auction. Elmer’s Big Parade has delivered beyond what we could have ever dreamed of.”

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by Stagecoach South West, supported by Wild in Art, Andersen Press and PL1 Events.

Three months of gas works in Shakespeare Road Wales & West Utilities is set to start a £424,000 project to upgrade the gas network in the Shakespeare Road area of Plymouth.

The work, to upgrade over two kilometres of gas pipes, begins on November 4 and will make sure the gas is kept flowing to heat homes and power businesses in the area. Barring any engineering difficulties, the work is expected to be complete in mid-February.

To plan the work, Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Plymouth City Council to make sure disruption is kept to a minimum. It has been agreed that to keep the local community, road users and engineers safe whilst the scheme is ongoing, traffic management plans will be in place.

These will be signposted in advance, giving motorists time to make alternative plans.

Wales & West Utilities Roxanne Whittaker, who is managing the work, said: “While most of the

gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Plymouth. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.

“We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.

“This work will not only keep the gas flowing safely and reliably today, it will also help make sure the gas network is fit for the future and can play its part in delivering reliable and affordable green energy.”

The Customer Service Team is ready to take calls if residents have any questions about

the work. They can be contacted on freephone 0800 912 2999 or enquiries@wwwutilities.co.uk.

Alternatively, they can be contacted on Twitter @ WWUtilities or Facebook.com/WWUtilities.

Wales & West Utilities has a team of more than 1,000 trained and experienced engineers to help serve the 7.5m people across Wales and the South West of England that rely on its gas emergency and pipeline services.

If anyone smells gas, thinks they have a gas leak, or suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, they should call 0800 111 999 and engineers will be there to help, day or night.

The team is also working on a multi-million pound, 30-year gas pipe investment programme which began in 2002.

Old metal pipes within 30 metres of buildings are being upgraded to make sure homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply now and in the future.

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Children’s charity colleagues are praised by police for their work Two Plymouth NSPCC workers have been recognised by Devon and Cornwall Police for their work in the city, helping children and young people.

Corinne Picton and Shelley Shaw received awards for ‘selflessness’ at the Plymouth Police Commander’s Autumn Awards ceremony at the Guildhall.

Children’s Service Practitioner Corinne was recognised for her role in partnership work involving the NSPCC and Barnardo’s and their co-facilitated EMPOWER group. The group has brought together young people across the city to explore healthy relationships education, developing sessions that have already been delivered to local schools.

Corinne was also involved in the co-creation and delivery of National Citizen Service sessions over the summer with Devon and Cornwall Police, helping to support a group of young people to design a series of posters focusing on child sexual exploitation and grooming, which signpost their peers to where they can access support.

“I was incredibly surprised to be nominated for this award,” said Corinne, who lives in Yealmpton.

“The work I undertook with the EMPOWER group and the National Citizen Service was a real pleasure, made so incredibly rewarding by a fantastic and inspiring group of young people who we worked alongside.”

As development and impact manager for the NSPCC’s Together for Childhood programme of work

in the city, Shelley was commended for her partnership work to progress Plymouth in becoming a trauma informed city.

This would see organisations and professionals place more focus and understanding about how experiences in people’s lives impact on their behaviours, and professionals are already exploring how they can work differently and adapt services with this in mind.

This work includes the need to focus more effort on preventing abuse and adversities happening.

Shelley, who lives in Milehouse, said: “I have really enjoyed being a founding member of the trauma informed network and I am delighted to have received this award for working in an area I feel passionate about.

“I believe as professionals we have a real opportunity in this city to lead the way in taking a trauma informed approach, making the services we offer young people and families as safe, kind, and empowering as possible.”

Together for Childhood sees NSPCC partner with organisations across the city on this preventative work, including Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Safeguarding Children Board, Devon & Cornwall Police, Livewell South West, Barnardo’s, community groups, children and families, the voluntary sector and schools.

Oliver Mackie, strategic service centre manager for the NSPCC in Plymouth said: “I am incredibly proud that Corinne and Shelley

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Lions organise golf day to raise funds for Special Olympics group Plymouth Lions Club are holding a golf day at Staddon Heights Golf Club in October to raise funds for Special Olympics Plymouth and District.

The funds raised will help the Special Olympics team to stage a three day event at Plymouth Life Centre in April 2020 as part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations.

It is anticipated that over 300 competitors from all over the UK, as well as the USA and Europe will be taking part in the event.

The charity golf day is taking place on Friday October 25 and will involve teams of four players - ladies, gents or mixed - in a stableford competition.

The day will include 18 holes of golf, breakfast baps on arrival and a meal after the round. Cost of entry is £160 for a team of four (Staddon members £20 each) and sponsorship is also being sought for hole sponsorship.

There will be a range of trophies and prizes to be won.

For details or entry form contact georgepoad2@gmail.com or tony.old2018@ outlook.com

Shelley Shaw and Corinne Picton pictured with their awards

have been recognised for their work helping to prevent child sexual abuse in Plymouth.

“They work tirelessly on a challenging and often complex issue but always prioritise making the voice of the child and young

person or community as central to everything the Together for Childhood partnership develops.

“This goes beyond professional responsibility to personal investment in Plymouth and making childhood safe in the city.”

Families in Southway, Plymstock and Plympton enjoyed the Above & Beyond Children’s Theatre festival at their local libraries during October half term, led by Plymouth-based company Above Bounds.

Promising a vibrant, affordable and fun-filled day out, there was a wealth of things to do for children aged 0-11 and their families including face-painting, crafts and storytellers.

As soon as children walked through the doors at the libraries they were greeted with a life size yeti, one of the many child-friendly decorations dotted around the room. Among others was Nessie, the Loch Ness monster and an inventive feedback monster which the children could feed their feedback to.

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Production will focus on family’s Wartime Christmas Western College Players are celebrating their 90th anniversary with a brand new community based production to tie in with this year’s commemorations of the 75th anniversary of D Day and 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War.

Based on recorded events and experiences ‘Wartime Christmas’ follows the highs and lows of the Green family over the six Christmases of the Second World War. Featuring the popular wartime music and Christmas songs of the day- audiences will have the chance to singalong whilst they reminisce, or learn, about the trials and tribulations faced by those on the home front during this incredible period in history.

WCP will be performing the play at Derriford United Reform Church Hall on December 7 with performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets are available now from www.wcptheatrecompany. com or call 01752 299938.

Live music, family fun and games in aid of Mind Devon

A day of live music and fun for all the family to raise funds for Mind Devon is taking place in November.

Above Bounds professional actors telling stories and popular Plymouth based Moo Music leading music and rhymes for under 5s.

The meeting room spaces were transformed in to professional theatres, with a wealth of performances for all ages to enjoy. Above Bounds presented their show for under fours, Two Little Kittens, a gentle and endearing story which had little ones transfixed.

Hilarious company The Last Baguette

presented their comedy The Bird Show which had Southway laughing. There were some important topics in the shows too- with Looking Down on Me a show for ages seven and above about dealing with bereavement and I Am Turtle a show for ages five and over about plastic pollution.

Producer Helen Bovey said: “The festival was a real success with over 1,000 people entering the libraries across the three days enjoying the free activities on offer. We saw parents, grandparents, friends and children enjoy the shows from some of the UK’s finest children’s theatre performers.

We hope this festival can continue in Plymouth for many years.”

To follow Above Bounds Theatre Collective visit www.abovebounds.co.uk or @abovebounds on Facebook.

Photos by Gem Ward Photography

The charity ‘bash’ at Marjon University on November 9 features a number of bands with a range of music genres, including Britpop, Garage Indie Rock and Indie Rock n Roll.

The event will also include Premiership Football on the big screen when league leaders Liverpool take on current champions Manchester City. Children’s games and entertainment will be provided during the live match.

Bands appearing include Roadside, Disruptors, Sitting Pretty and Nighshift with special guest Charley Wildsmith.

The ‘bash’ starts at 2pm with tickets costing just £5 including a free beer. Accompanied under 16s are free.

Tickets are available from the bands or Barjon - the Marjon Students Union.

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

Plymouth Railway Circle Various dates All meetings take place at St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell starting at 7.30pm.

Admission charge £1 (members), £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome.

November 18: Alex Green: Privatised or Nationalised - which is best for Britain’s railways? A debate considering the merits of nationalisation of the UK railways versus the case for their continued privatisation. Alex, who is a part time tour manager with Great Rail Journeys, examines the origins of our past and present management structures and debates the merits and disadvantages of each option.

December 2: Barry Stirman: ‘The world of steam in sound and cine.’ Barry treats us to more of his recent travels through digital video. Dec 16: The Mills Railway Year 2019. Our annual celebration of the year’s railway events, as always presented by Bernard who continues to enthuse with this year’s travels, and with his camera reminds us to observe the local as well as national railway scene.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Nov 8 Methodist Hall Saltash at 7.30pm in aid of the Sue Hooper Foundation.

Christmas Sale Nov 9 At Catherine Street Church Hall next to Baptist Church from 10am to 2pm. Tea, coffee, light snacks, cakes.

Good toys, clothing, bric-a-brac - something for everyone!

Plympton Fuchsia and Geranium Group Nov 12 Guest speaker Plymouth historian Chris Robinson.

Meeting will take place in the Main Hall at Harewood House in Plympton starting at 7.30pm. Guests are always made most welcome and there is also a raffle.

There is a refreshment break half way through the meeting where reasonably priced tea, coffee and biscuits are available.

Plymouth Youth Concert Band Nov 15 Concert at St. Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland at 7pm.

Tickets £5. Light refreshments available Autumn Fayre Nov 16 Crownhill Methodist Church 2pm to 4pm featuring lots of stalls plus refreshments. Free entry and adjacent free car-parking for up to three hours.

Table Top Craft Sale Nov 16 10am until 2pm at Kings Tamerton Community Centre.

Refreshments available. Cost £5 per table, to book a table ring 01752 298178 or 07955 962213.

Christmas Fayre Nov 16 St Budeaux Parish Church Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3 pm. Tables selling goods, including childrens toys, cards, gifts, glass and wooden gifts, handbags, jams, jewellery , beads, bric a brac, etc . Refreshments available. Limited number of tables to hire at £5 to book tel 362161.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club Nov 20 Back by popular demand this month’s concert features organist Tony Stace who will be playing at Broadway Community Centre, Plymstock at 7.15pm. Admission £5 including tea/coffee. Free parking. All welcome.

Christmas Fair Nov 22 and 23 Stoke Damerel Parish Centre, Paradise Road, Stoke.

Friday 11am to 3.15pm, Saturday 11am to 2.30pm. Free entry. Delicious cakes and lunches. Plants, books, cakes, cards, preserves, crafts, jewellery, home furnishings and much more.

Table Top Sale Nov 23 Compton Methodist Church from 10am to 12 noon. To hire a table at £5 each please contact Nigel Tel. 706056 or email. norris477@btinternet.com

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Christmas Lights Switch-On Nov 14 Plymouth Loves Christmas Lights! The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of the fantastic Christmas lights and marks the start of late-night shopping in Plymouth City Centre.

Illuminate Festival

Illuminate Nov 28 to Dec 1 The incredible light-based festival returns to Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, marking the official start of the Mayflower 400 commemorative year. The festival offers an immersive experience, with projections and light installations set out across the yard along with live performances and interactive opportunities. Illuminate showcases projections and light art installations from local, national and international artists to provide a vibrant, fun and inspiring experience for Plymouth residents and visitors alike. Families are welcome and there are plenty of interactive and playful workshops for everyone to get involved in, both during and in the lead up to the festival.

For details visit www.illuminate-festival.co.uk Plymouth Christmas Market Nov 28 to Dec 19 Pick up some individual and unique Christmas gifts at Plymouth Christmas Market, located in the heart of the city centre. Log cabins and other seasonal stalls, festooned with fairy lights, will house traders from the South West and beyond, selling everything from handmade jewellery and clothing, to artwork and homewares.

Penguins: A LEGO® Brick Trail Nov 30 to Jan 5 The LEGO® brick penguins are returning to Plymouth city centre this year! There are 20 to find in total, with 19 Rockhoppers and one extra special Emperor hiding in shops throughout the city centre. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs if you find them all, so pick up a trail map from participating Christmas Craft Fair Nov 23 Harewood House, Plympton 10.30am to 4pm in aid of Friends of Derriford Hospital Kidney Unit.

Christmas Fair Nov 23 Mount Gould Methodist Church from 11am to 2pm.

Santa’s Grotto plus stalls, crafts, cake sale, raffle, tombola and much more.

Christmas Bazaar Nov 23 Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth from 10.30 am until 2pm. Father Christmas will be in attendance between 11am and 12.30pm.

Refreshments, lunches, cakes and snacks available.

Cakes, books, gifts etc. with games in the Back Hall.

Christmas Market Nov 24 Plympton Community Sports Centre, Moorland Road, Plympton from 1pm until 4pm. Over 40 stalls with gifts for all as well as festive produce, which will mean you can come along and buy all your Christmas gifts in one hit. There’s also festive activities for the kids too, so they are not under your feet whilst you shop, and a special shopping area for them to buy their presents for their family members, wrap them and label them in secret too.

Not Quite a Christmas Fayre Nov 30 Fundraiser in aid of the Plymouth Guide and Scout Gang Show. At the Betts Guiding Centre in Plympton (behind the police station) from 11am to 4pm. Trader

retailers or the Visit Plymouth website and get hunting!

Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On Dec 1 Round up the family and enjoy the festive celebrations on Southside Street as the Barbican is lit up for Christmas. Father Christmas will be arriving on the RNLI lifeboat to switch on the lights – but watch out, as the Grinch will be roaming the streets and causing chaos! There will be a range of children’s activities and entertainment to enjoy from 12pm, with the switch-on taking place at 5pm.

Polar Bear Explorer Dec 1 to March 1 Set off on an exciting journey across Plymouth’s tables, raffle, tombola, lucky dip, face painting and refreshments. Entry is free.

Christmas Lighting Festival Nov 30 St Edwards Church, Eggbuckland from 4pm to 7pm.

Father Christmas abseiling down the church tower, Morris Dancers, choir, music, refreshments, including tea/coffee, cakes/mince pies and much more.

Plymouth Global Book Club Dec 4 Long-awaited joint meeting with fellow book lovers in Brest discussing a book they recommended, Small Country (Petit Pays) by Gael Faye. A prizewinner when it was published in the original French, it takes the reader from the small world of a boy’s happy childhood in Burundi to the horrors of genocide in Rwanda and civil war in Burundi. It’s a beautifully written and powerful novel, drawn from the author’s own experiences. Plymouth members will be joining the French group by Skype and the discussion will be in English. Meeting meeting: 6.30pm to 8pm, at Plymouth University in Babbage 002.

Christmas Crafts Fair Dec 5 Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell 5pm to 8pm. A Christmas Fair with local, eco-friendly, responsible businesses with hand-made, recycled, reusable and wildlife focused products. Mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas snacks will be served in the restaurant. An indoor event. Free entry.

waterfront this winter, in search of the 20 polar bear cubs hidden in businesses from the Barbican to Royal William Yard. Download your trail map from the Visit Plymouth website or pick it up from a participating business. Learn lots about climate change along the way and by finding the cubs, you’ll be in with a chance of winning some brilliant prizes!

Santa Fun Run Dec 8 Hundreds of Santas of all shapes and sizes will be taking to the streets of Plymouth City Centre for the annual fun event organised by Saltram Rotary Club.

Money raised will go in the main to Hannah’s and Shekinah Mission. For more details or to register go to www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk Plymouth Flower Club Dec 6 Trinity Church Hall, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth starting at 1.45pm. Pamela Lewis, a national demonstrator, will be giving a demonstration entitled Wishing You a Happy Christmas. Guests are welcome at a charge of £7 per person. Further details can be obtained on 01752 265242.

Sterts Choir Dec 7 St Mary’s Church Tamerton Foliot. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Festive refreshments will be available on the evening. £5 entry, tickets will be available to purchase on the night.

Christmas Tree Event Dec 11 to 14 Trinity Church, Tor Lane, Hartley, Plymouth. Daily from 5pm - 8pm and Saturday 4pm to 8pm. Festive refreshments available.All proceeds towards Big Build Project Fund. For further details contact: Fiona on 07554 446875.

Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard club Dec 18 This month’s Artiste is Chris Powell, a former resident organist at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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Special free event for carers in city Caring for Carers are hosting a special free event in November.

The Carers Rights Day will be on November 21 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 11am to 2pm.

The event is designed to ensure carers have the right information at the right time, including knowing their rights in securing legal, advocacy, mental health and benefits advice to support them in their caring role.

Carers are invited to join the free event, try out a special taster therapy session and enjoy a cream tea. Caring for Carers own ukulele group Care2Uke will also be performing on the day.

There will be a wide range of organisations present on the day to provide lots of information to support carers.

For further information or to confirm attendance call 01752 201890 or email caringforcarers@improvinglives.org.uk

Heritage exhibition The current ‘Devonport Heritage’ exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery runs until November 18. The exhibition is open for public viewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Entry is free but donations are welcome.

A quiz night with fish and chip supper is taking place on Saturday November 2. Tickets cost £10 and can be bought in advance from the cemetery office on Plymouth 665442 (weekdays only 10am - 3.30pm).

The craft group will be holding their ‘Meet and Natter’ coffee morning on November 20 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Pop along, join for a tea or coffee, see what the group is about and maybe purchase some lovely craft items.

Christmas starts early at Ford Park Cemetery with its Christmas Fair on Saturday November 30. Stalls will include tombola, homemade cakes, teddy tombola, bric a brac, jewellery and much more. Tickets will also be on sale for the grand Christmas draw.

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Citizens Advice Plymouth recently marked 80 years of providing free, independent and confidential advice for people by throwing a party at Devonport Guildhall for staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

Originally set up during World War Two to respond to the issues faced by people in Plymouth, it originally operated out of Marlborough House on Marlborough Road by North Hill.

Over the years the service has operated out of different locations across the city including Devonport Guildhall and near the Magistrates Court. Today its main offices are at Cobourg House on Mayflower Street.

Last year over 19,000 clients who live, work and study in the city used the service either face to face, over the phone or digitally.

Staff and volunteers helped these clients with over 118,000 issues and had a 97% satisfaction rating with a 100% of clients stating they would recommend our service.

Emma Handley, chief officer said: “We were delighted to bring our staff, volunteers, trustees, stakeholders and funders together to mark 80 years of Citizens Advice with a look back at the

work we have done since the service launched during the Second World War. “I am proud of how our service has continued to adapt down the years to help people with whatever issue they may be facing. It was especially poignant to host our celebration at Devonport Guildhall where we had previously run our service from the cells in the basement “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has ever worked for, volunteered and supported Citizens Advice Plymouth down the years, we could not do what we do without the fantastic people who make up the core of what we do.

“We may be 80 years old as a service, but our mission remains the same, to provide advice and empower the people who live, work and study in Plymouth to tackle the problems they and their families face.”

Across England and Wales Citizens Advice helped 100.000 more people this year compared to last taking the total to 2.7 million people helped across the network. In Plymouth growth of the service continues with a bespoke debt advice drop in clinic operating out of Cobourg House, the Advice Plymouth face to face advice partnership

out of Ernest English House, Buckwell Street and the Universal Credit Help to Claim scheme.

This is part of the commitment announced at the birthday event to look to the future and ensure that putting clients at the heart of everything they do continues.

Last year Citizens Advice Plymouth recruited 62 new staff and volunteers to push forward with an ambitious programme of continual development of their service.

Suzi Cumberland, chief operating officer said: “With Citizen Advice’s 80th Birthday it has been a time for us to reflect and plan for the future.

We are conscious that we are only scratching the surface in terms of reaching those that need access to our service, and we are also mindful that the population of Plymouth will continue to grow.

“Health and Wellbeing data supports the fact that Plymouth is, and will continue, to fall short of national averages across multiple areas and we are also aware of the need to diversify the clients we attract, particularly underrepresented groups.

“These are some of the challenges we will be looking to meet in the coming months and years with an ambitious but important plan to bring our advice and services to more of those who need it.”

Plymouth student, 12, wins police award for his knife crime work Stoke Damerel Community College student Ricky Blight has received a special police award for his research work into young people’s perceptions and experiences of knife crime in Plymouth.

Year 8 student Ricky carried out the knife crime survey with fellow members of Plymouth Youth Parliament - and the findings are so informative that the survey is now being discussed by police nationally.

Ricky was presented with his Superintendent’s Certificate for Selflessness by Chief Supt David Thorne at the Plymouth Police Commander’s Awards Ceremony at the Guildhall in October.

Over 670 completed questionnaires were handed in to the Youth Parliament - many of them collected by Ricky, who was in Year 7 at the time.

Ricky also presented an Assembly to all Year 7 students at the college.

The award citation praised Ricky for being the ‘the key driver in leading the knife crime questionnaire within his school’.

And it said: “The information he collected has been used by many agencies, including Devon and Cornwall Police, who have recognised the incredibly valuable data included and are using it to inform future planning.

“He has exhibited a selfless attitude and has gone the extra mile to assist the Youth Parliament in being successful in raising awareness for young people and keeping them safe.

“This is an ongoing piece of work which is now being discussed nationally.

The Youth Parliament data revealed that 85% of

young people who responded have not considered carrying a knife and 68% don’t know anyone who carries a knife - but 64% say they are concerned about knife crime.

Other findings included: 67% believed the purpose of protection was a very important or fairly important factor in people carrying knives 60% believed fear was a very important or fairly important factor in why people carry knives 49% felt that the purpose of committing a crime was a very important or fairly important factor behind people carrying knives 60% believed status and respect to be only a somewhat important or not important factor 55% believed that gang related activity or affiliation was only somewhat important or not important - but 62% also believed gang culture has a “significant effect” on young’s people

involvement in knife crime.

Ricky said: “Mostly, students down here see knife crime as an issue that affects other areas, like London. But they also believe it is becoming more of an issue in Plymouth.”

Jenny Way, professional youth worker at Plymouth City Council, said: “Ricky truly deserves this award. He worked really hard ensuring students at Stoke Damerel Community College had their voices heard in the knife crime consultation.

“And he always works hard in the Youth Parliament - he is an asset to the group as a whole and to his family. He encourages new members and supports them as the advocate for Stoke on our behalf. He is a delight to work with and support.”

Ricky joined the Youth Parliament after seeing how his elder sister enjoyed being a member: “It’s fun,” he said. “And I like to speak up for other people. But I didn’t think I’d end up getting an award for the work I do!”

Seeing Ricky collect the award was a proud moment for his parents, Antony and Laura. Mr Blight said: “Ricky has a voice and he likes to use it positively. I think that needs to be encouraged.

He collected hundreds of questionnaires as part of this project, which was a huge achievement.”

Sally Bevin, learning manager for Year 8 at Stoke Damerel Community College, added: “The college is very proud that Ricky has achieved this award for work he is doing in the community, and with the way he is representing the college on something that is very much a hot topic nationally at the moment.”

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Devon folklore expert explores family link to the Hairy Hands of Dartmoor Devon folklore expert Claire Casely is looking for further evidence that one of her own relatives was involved in the incident of the Hairy Hands of Dartmoor.

The tale of the Hairy Hands is one of the most infamous of all the Dartmoor legends. In the 1920s, a series of road accidents between Postbridge and Two Bridges were blamed on ‘invisible hands’ steering vehicles off the road.

Claire’s great-grandfather, Samuel Charles Wesley Casely, was working as the prison pharmacist in 1921, when a motorcycle crash killed Dr Ernest Helby, the Doctor at HMP Dartmoor. The doctor was killed instantly - Claire’s great-grandfather was covering the doctor’s duties on that day and had the responsibility of declaring his colleague dead at the scene.

However, there were two girls travelling in the sidecar (the Deputy Prison Governor’s daughters) who survived with just minor injuries. It was the girls who first reported the Hairy Hands which grabbed the motorcycles handlebars.

Several weeks later, a coach driver lost control on the same stretch of road, injuring several passengers. And later, an Army Captain reported a pair of invisible hands which had taken hold of him and forced him off the road.

These incidents all happened on the same stretch of road within a few months of each other, and lead to interest from the national press – spreading the story of the Hairy Hands and leading to lots of theories as to what caused the strange phenomenon on this clear, straight stretch of road.

Over time, the role of Claire’s greatgrandfather has been written out of accounts and Claire is keen to find proof of his involvement and more evidence which may help to finally solve the mystery of the Hairy Hands.

See Moor’s Edge U3A story on page 21.

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This wide-ranging programme will guide the audience through four choral song cycles. In the first half of the concert, Brahms’ famous ‘Liebeslieder Walzer’ – sung in German with piano duet accompaniment provided by Dr Sean Sweeney and Gay Jones – will be followed by Joachim Fischer’s settings of some of Ted Hughes’ Season Songs, centering on autumn and winter.

The second half of the programme includes three of Elgar’s songs ‘From the Bavarian Highlands’ – rousing works written in remembrance of a holiday that Elgar spent in Upper Bavaria – and ends with Shearing’s jazzy ‘Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare’. Tickets, priced at £10 (£5 under 18), are available online from www.trybooking.co.uk/ MCX, or on the door. All proceeds are for Stoke Damerel church funds.

South West Chamber Choir was formed in 1995 and performs mostly in Devon and East Cornwall.

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Big makeover for college’s Students’ Union Students at City College Plymouth are celebrating the launch of the newly refurbished Students’ Union – a dedicated space for students run by the student liaison team.

With funding from the college, the Students’ Union has undergone a huge transformation with improvements made to the interior space and facilities, to create a more comfortable and engaging environment. The whole area is now open, light and more accessible to all students, who range from school leavers through to higher education and adult learners.

The renovations include: the installation of a new flooring and floor covering; the creation of a new chill out space, with easy chairs, sofa bean bags

and a new 65” ultra-high-definition TV; the addition of a new intervention suite, created to provide a quiet area for students to talk or study; and the creation of a new games zone which houses three pool tables, two table tennis tables, an Xbox and PlayStation 4.

In addition, a stage has been installed in the entertainment zone of the Students’ Union with a view to hosting ‘open mic nights’; and a new gym has been installed in the activities room. This new gym space features spinning bikes, rowers, ski machine, weights as well as other equipment.

A group of the college’s media students are currently working on developing wall graphics for the Students’ Union for the different zones, depicting sports, games, entertainment

Newly refurbished Students’ Union facilities

and chill out themes.

Chaz Talbot, student liaison officer at the college, said: “This is now a fantastic space which has drawn nothing but positive responses from students of all ages. Those who’ve returned for the second year of their course have appreciated the amount of effort and financial backing that has been expended to improve this area.

“I’ve been thoroughly impressed with all improvements made to the membership and running of the Students’ Union this term. The students are now beginning to take ownership of their space, under the supervision of the student liaison team, utilising resources available to identify with it. The footfall has increased significantly since the summer break and it is clear to see that students are enjoying the freedom they have within their own area.”

To mark the occasion, Jackie Grubb, principal and chief executive at the college, cut a celebration cake that was made by the college’s catering students.

The event also celebrated the launch of the college’s new well-being mile. This initiative encourages students and staff to take time out of their day to walk a mile-long route around the campus and forms part of the college’s commitment to the health and well-being of its community.

Jackie Grubb, principal and chief executive, cuts the celebration cake made by the college’s catering students

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A group of sailors from Devonport Naval Base have been out helping a community in Plymouth clear up a former school site for local children and families to enjoy.

“This has been a great project to be involved with,” said Probationary Leading Hand Cameron Stewart, who’s idea it was to contact Pat from the Community centre.

“I’m not from around here, but having joined the Royal Navy it’s really good to help the community you are Situated a mile and half from Plymouth’s Naval Base, living amongst. The Navy has a large foot print here in the redundant Barne Plymouth, everyone we Barton Secondary School speak to on the Estate Pat Patel with one of the clean up party site was where service has some connection with families sent their children.

Devonport, you can’t escape Now demolished and the it. Its good seeing the Royal land used for housing, Navy taking a lead.” the green playing fields Throughout Plymouth and football pitches have and Devonport, groups are been retained for the really getting behind the community, but over the years some areas are in various clear-up campaigns. need a little bit of TLC. El one of the founders from “There was once a vast ‘Clean our Patch’ also came Married Quarters here along to the Barne Barton and the school site was a estate initiative and thanked focus for that community,” the Royal Navy for their said Pat Patel, a former dedicated efforts. sailor himself who runs “We have 19 groups across the Tamar View Community Centre nearby. “It’s become the City and have cleared over 65 tons of waste since a dumping ground for all sorts of waste. The Navy guys March last year. It’s really amazing that the Royal Navy have found old toys, Christmas trees, a multitude of have come out today to help us clean up this site, all general household waste and even a paddling pool, as across Plymouth we are seeing some great results, they’ve well as piles of litter.” made a Mammoth tasks seem not so Mammoth.

The Devonport team set about bagging up the waste “It’s pretty awesome really to be part of this huge and cutting back the overgrown fences and pathways movement that is really making a difference and leading around the fields that had become impassable for the estate’s residents. the way to a cleaner and nicer environment.”

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Widening Horizons is bringing hope and inspiring young people in Stonehouse Child poverty in Plymouth is a significant issue that is being tackled by a number of organisations.

According to Plymouth City Council’s figures, over 9,000 children in the city live in poverty and in the West - in the Devonport, Ham and St Peter and the Waterfront wards - the picture for ‘multiple deprivation’ is up to five times worse than those in the East, in wards like Dunstone.

Communities all over the city face their own challenges, and given a chance people will rise to meet them. Plymouth City Council, charities and an increasing number of businesses are working together to make things better.

Tackling issues in the Stonehouse area, Widening Horizons was launched by the Millfields Trust in 2008, supporting and enabling Year 5 pupils from the seven Stonehouse primary schools to explore new and challenging learning experiences with visits to a number of different workplace venues.

As the programme grew, the Trust set up Millfields Inspired to deliver the work long-term.

Children take part in up to seven work experience days in a school year, with a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements in mid-July. The aim is to inspire them to believe in themselves and a better future, and to realise that their education can lead them out of the difficulties that many of their families face, into good employment opportunities.

Businesses and organisations who provide hands on learning experiences for Millfields Inspired include: National Marine Aquarium, City College Plymouth, Plymouth University School of Medicine, Peninsula Dental School of Excellence, Brittany Ferries, Princess Yachts, Mayflower Marina, Foot Anstey, Plymouth Citybus, EE, KARST Gallery, Building Plymouth, DHSB, Scott College, Blue Screen IT, Well Connected and Antony Estate.

“The children can experience a wide variety of roles in such a range of organisations,” said Millfields Inspired development manager, Josanne Stewart. “They get to go into a real workplace and experience what actually goes on. They have enquiring minds, they ask questions like ‘Can I do that?’ We aim to say to them ‘Yes, you can!’”

This encouragement is often set against a backdrop of difficulties at home for complex reasons.

Widening Horizons provides more opportunities for families in the Stonehouse area to engage with their children’s education.

“When I first served as a local school governor, many years ago, we would see maybe one or two parents at a parents’ evening,” said Sam Philpott, a director at the Trust and one of the founders of Widening Horizons.

“Our most recent graduation saw 85 parents applauding the efforts of their children. That means we’re reaching whole families as well as the young people.”

Jill Braid is a teacher at St George’s primary school in Stonehouse. She voiced what many teachers from the seven local schools think about

the programme when she wrote to Josanne: “Thank you so much for organising such a brilliant year, the children have really enjoyed their experiences.

A brilliant opportunity for our students.”

Widening Horizons doesn’t just give a good experience to local primary school children. It aims to develop long term change as part of the Millfields Trust’s overall aim to uplift the community’s self-esteem and put realistic hope back on the agenda, even in tough times.

A comment from a grateful Mum recently showed how they are managing to do that: “My son went to City College to look at construction industry training and had the chance to make a wooden key-holder in their joinery department. Now he wants to be a carpenter and so he is working at school to achieve that.”

Widening Horizons is providing real-world work experiences that inspire, encourage, and enable children to believe enough in themselves to overcome some of the difficulties that they face.

Along with others in our brilliant city they’re changing the landscape for the future and helping Plymouth to realise its full potential.

If you want to find out more, or if you’re a business owner who could provide support, Josanne Stewart would love to hear from you.

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Discovery College wins Community Grant Discovery College, part of Honicknowle based charity YMCA Plymouth, has been awarded a Petroc Community Grant, funded by the European Social Fund. The grant was awarded to support their successful #Futures project – an employability programme helping local young people who are not currently in employment, education or training.

The programme has been running for four years, enabling over 60 young people through mentoring and training to take their next steps. The course supports those who have struggled to find work or stay in education and find themselves disengaged or excluded.

Taking a different approach to traditional employability programmes, the course builds participants skills and confidence through a variety of activities. These range from enterprise tasks to crafts and personal finance. The project culminates in the young people managing and running their own community event.

In partnership with south west charity, Families for Children, the course takes place at Lopwell Barn, an inspiring location which is nestled along the River Tavy, in the Tamar Valley ‘Area of Outstanding Beauty’.

The Petroc grant was awarded to Discovery College to help them reach more young people, enabling them to take part

in more off-site activities as well as provide much needed resources and equipment. The ESF project was designed to support small organisations to re-engage disadvantaged people, enabling their progress to employment.

Tom Lavis, head of Discovery College said: “We’re extremely pleased to have been awarded this grant which recognises the outstanding contributions our staff make to support our local young people.

“As a small charity and college, we receive little external support, so a grant like this will make a big impact. The grant will enable us to purchase Participant Albert with his new resources and materials, as well as offer a greater quirky handmade clock range of opportunities for participants.”

Talking about the programme, Chloe, a previous #Futures participant said: “It helped me to get out of the house and do things that I wouldn’t normally do.

“As well as gaining the qualifications I needed, the course enabled me to progress to University. I’m really thankful for all the support I received.”

To find out more about #Futures or other vocational training at Discovery College, visit discoverycollege.org.uk. For more details about PETROC, visit petroc.ac.uk

Plymouth’s compassion for end of life care is officially recognised

Plymouth has been recognised as the first compassionate city for those at end of life in England!

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The accolade for Plymouth is from Public Health Palliative Care International in recognition of the commitment the city has made – and work already under way - towards meeting the objectives of the End of Life Compassionate City Charter.

This charter provides a framework outlining social actions relating to death, dying and loss, to be delivered in partnership with communities and individuals for the benefit of everyone in the city.

A compassionate city or community is one that recognises that care for one another at times of crisis and loss is not simply a task solely for health and social services but is everyone’s responsibility.

It was in May 2018 that St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth hosted the Plymouth, a Compassionate City: What can you do? conference attended by organisations ranging from schools and places of worship to solicitors, GP surgeries and voluntary groups and Plymouth City Council.

While acknowledging the great progress the city has made in creating compassionate communities for homeless and prison populations, key speaker Professor Allan Kellehear of Bradford University challenged Plymouth to do more, stating that: “Every day people die and hearts are broken.

Death and dying are more than medical issues and caring for those affected is not just the role of the doctor and the chaplain. End of life care is everyone’s responsibility and we all have a practical role to play.”

He asked the city to adopt a public health approach to dealing with the lasting impacts of death, dying and loss on individuals in our city and to implement the End of Life Compassionate City Charter. Having a city-wide end of

life network working in partnership with the City Council, as well as other public bodies and local charities, will ensure Plymouth is a city that does not shy away from the ‘taboo’ subjects of death, dying and bereavement but talks openly about them.

Across the city, people will be more informed and compassionate towards those facing end of life, or experiencing loss and bereavement. Delegates demonstrated overwhelming support for the charter and the creation of an end of life network for Plymouth and the surrounding communities that is made up of individuals, groups and organisations working together to deliver the charter’s aims.

Councillor Kate Taylor, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: “The Compassionate City Charter for end of life care gives us all a framework to work towards.

“The challenges it will help us meet are particularly pertinent to Plymouth as a growing city with a rising number of over-65s. Death and dying are more than medical issues and caring for those

affected is not just the role of doctors, we all have a role to play. We fully support this approach and will work with our community to turn aspiration into action.”

CEO of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Steve Statham added: “This charter is about how we can work together towards extending the support we give to people at a most difficult time in their life”.

The initiative which is being coordinated and led by Gail Wilson, deputy director of Clinical Services at St Luke’s, said:“Across the city and the wider communities there are many examples of individuals and groups going the extra mile to support people during times of sickness, bereavement and loss, from providing a listening ear to helping with practical things such as walking the dog and collecting shopping.

“I have been amazed by what various organisations and individuals across the city have achieved in the past 18 months, with the support of the compassionate community team at St Luke’s.”

For more information about the EOL Compassionate City Charter visit www. plymouthcompassionatecity.co.uk

Notre Dame was the first in the city to be recognised as a Compassionate School. Pictured (from left) arte teacher Angie, student Anabel and St Luke’s Deputy CEO George Lillie

Welcome to Whitleigh Big Local Bringing together local talent, ambition, creativity and energy making our community an even better place to live.

TWO FOR JOY! Shona and Shiela, the ladies behind Whitleigh Litter Pickers, have rebranded as Whitleigh Magpies.

Alongside clearing countless patches of natural beauty and social spaces of an incredible amount of litter, these clean space ambassadors are inspiring the community at large to make picking up litter a priority in the local area. With thanks going to the Eco Club at St Peter’s RC primary and the congregation of St Chad’s for their participation in keeping Whitleigh Sparkly. Contributions from Councilor Dave Downie and Whitleigh Big Local have allowed for the purchase of equipment and high viz jackets to be handed out to volunteers. If you are inspired by the hard work of the Magpies get onto the Whitleigh Big Local facebook page and find a pick near you!

Whitleigh’s Got Talent The Brainchild of Phil Wickett, Whitleigh’s got talent fills the community event gap between Summer Fete and Christmas Fair.

Designed and implemented co-operatively between Phil, Zoey Harrison, Bev Smerdon of Lifeplaylearning, Rachel and Tom from Salvation Army, the minister at St Chad’s Rob Fowler, Pippa St John of Whitleigh Big Local, and Dave Griffiths, owner of the local cafe, Porkies.

The talent show aims to be a community strengthening point of focus celebrating the best that Whitleigh has to offer.

Even with this wealth of input, the response from the community has been overwhelming, with tickets and talent slots filling up faster than anyone could have predicted. It seems that the volunteer efforts of this ragtag group of community focused individuals have captured the imagination and interest of the community at large and this is to be the first of many Whitleigh Talent focused shows, with plans in the works for a second show next year with double the audience capacity or more.

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Dates for your diary!

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Community Litter Pick, November 3rd, meet at St Chads Church at 3.15pm

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Whitleigh’s got Talent, Salvation Army, November 8th.

Four Greens Community Hub Facebook page @4GCTPlymouth

Celebration of Social Enterprise. November 23rd 9-3pm

Facebook page Whitleigh Youth Work

Christmas fayre, Whitleigh green, 14th December 2pm - 6pm

Salvation Army Facebook page @PlymouthWhitleighSalvationArmy

Nativity production, St Chad’s, 22nd December.

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Installation of historic naval figureheads is underway at The Box including big ‘King Billy’

Council Leader Tudor Evans gets up close with the huge King Billy figurehead

The installation of 14 gigantic Royal Naval figureheads is well and truly underway at The Box.

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The monumental sculptures, all of which were carved between the 1830s and 1860s, are arriving from conservation studios in London, Helston and North Devon.

Their ground breaking restoration has taken nearly two years and was kick started in 2017 with funding secured from Interreg through its ‘Maritime, Military and Industrial Atlantic Heritage’ (MMIAH) project.

Delivering, unloading and installing the figureheads began on October 18 and is set to take around a fortnight and they are arriving in batches of three or four at a time.

Some are over four metres high and the largest, known as ‘King Billy’ weighs around two tonnes. Working with objects of this scale means that at least four technicians are needed to manoeuvre each of them into the building.

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One of the most badly damaged of the figureheads was HMS Topaz a three-quarter-length female bust carved in 1858, whose ship was responsible for removing two of the Easter Island statues that are now in the British Museum’s collection.

Topaz had wood rot throughout 90% of her structure but conservators used extraordinary techniques including Sonic Tomography to save her carved outer shell, before carefully replacing the rotting wood and repainting her.

Tudor Evans, Plymouth City Council Leader said: “Seeing the figureheads that have arrived was just awesome.

They are huge. It was brilliant to get a sneak peek at them and see just how remarkable they are up close.

Returning them to their former glory so they can go on display is a huge achievement for all those involved.

Everyone who visits The Box when it opens next year is going to be completely wowed by them.”

The figureheads are set to be displayed in an impressive flotilla in the main entrance to The Box. Thirteen of them will be suspended from the ceiling while King Billy will stand on the floor with an eye catching display of nearly 300 ship’s badges behind him.

Other figureheads in the collection also have extraordinary histories including HMS Sybille, inspired by the ancient Greek oracle, who played an active role in the capture of Canton during the Second China War, HMS Centaur who fought pirates on the coast of West Africa and served during the Crimea War in 1855 and HMS Calliope who was stationed in Australia during the early 1850s and deployed to New Zealand in 1848 during wars with the Maori including the attack on Ruapekapeka.

To find out more about the history of the figureheads and their restoration go to www. theboxplymouth.com/figureheads

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City centre revamp approved Plymouth’s shopping heartland is to get a new look as the city gears up for a new wave of visitors to come flocking in.

Exciting plans to transform Old Town Street and the upper end of New George Street have now been given the green light by the city’s planners as Plymouth gets ready for the opening of not one, but two, major developments.

The countdown is now on for the opening of the £50 million Barcode complex with a 12 screen Cineworld cinema, 15 restaurants and bars, while next year, The Box, Plymouth’s epic new cultural attraction, which will house art galleries as well as museum exhibitions and archives collections, will open.

Cabinet Member for Finance and city centre champion Councillor Mark Lowry said: “We’re on the cusp of massive change in the heart of Plymouth. We’re now counting down the weeks until these projects open and few cities will be able to offer visitors and residents so much in one place.

“These projects are game changers, we need to make sure that people who come to the city centre to enjoy these new attractions are impressed with what they see at all points of their day.

Making sure the spaces around these key new developments are attractive, modern and look good, is vital.”

The programme is a collaboration between British Land (who own Drake Circus, The Barcode and the blocks which house House of Fraser and Debenhams) and Plymouth City Council, with the Council carrying out the public space improvements as part of the Better Places programme and British Land improving and expanding the retail offer in Norwich Union House and providing new Pavilions in the streets.

The new look will see more trees and gardens planted to make the most of Plymouth’s 20th century modernist architecture. Spaces will also be created to encourage small events and places to linger or meet up and new play space.

David Pollock, head of Major Retail Developments at British Land, said: “We are pleased to be working with Plymouth City Council on improving this key public space and repositioning parts of the retail offer around Drake Circus Shopping Centre and the new Barcode leisure complex. The work will serve to enhance both the existing offer and the new development which is due to open to the public in a matter of weeks.”

The work is expected to begin next year.

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• Better connection between Drake Circus and Drake Circus Leisure (The Barcode) and the rest of the city centre • Space for on-street retail – British Land are proposing a number of new pavilions • New modern seating • A more attractive setting for existing retail

• New tree planting carefully arranged to allow clear sightlines to shopfronts.

• Improved public realm environment which promotes pedestrian priority • Ageing street clutter will be cleared and the feel of the street ‘refreshed’ so that the city can continue to attract investment from the world’s biggest retail brands.

...and a starring role for the Prysten House A tired forgotten corner is to be turned into a new public square to show off one of Plymouth’s oldest buildings as part of Mayflower 400 preparations.

The area outside the 15th Century Prysten House is to get some love and attention with plans to replace the 1970s paving with beautiful granite paving and an Elizabethan Garden pattern marked out with cobbles. New trees will be planted and new street furniture installed.

A planning application for listed building consent is being submitted this week by the Council so that the work directly outside the former merchant’s house can get underway in the new year. The location is also set to be included on the Mayflower trail. But it’s not just furniture and floors that are getting a makeover, flora and fauna will be putting on a show for Mayflower, thanks to volunteers from Minster Church of St Andrew’s and the Mayflower Makers.

The group plan to add even more colour in the churchyard overlooking the newly created square and they are using the minister’s magnificent Piper window as inspiration.

John Piper was a major contributor to the artistic landscape of 20th-century Britain. He worked as a painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and theatre sets. He collaborated with the likes of John Betjeman and Benjamin Britten.

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The volunteers have already put their first planting event in the diary for October 26 and have more planned across the winter.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Tudor Evans

added: “Prysten House is a stunning building which survived the Blitz and looks magnificent next to the Minster. But it is surrounded by some rather uninspiring concrete.

“That’s going to change. With the help of the lovely volunteers at the minster and the Mayflower Makers, we are going to turn this corner into a place people want to sit and enjoy. Can’t wait.”

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The community of Ernesettle is leading the NSPCC’s flagship Together for Childhood programme with organisations across Plymouth working with local residents to develop and test ways to best protect children. The Together for Childhood team provide the latest monthly update on its work to keep

Together for Childhood: Stacey Heath (University of Exeter), Jacky Wood, Sally Walker, and Helen Huntley

children safe from sexual abuse.

SUSTAIN-ing work in the community Feeling connected and comfortable in the community where you live or work can play an important role in keeping people within that area safe. Over the last few weeks Ernesettle residents have been meeting weekly with members from the wider Together for Childhood programme to discover ways they can develop new relationships in their community, and strengthen existing ones.

By using a model developed by the University of Exeter called SUSTAIN (Strengthening Urban Societies Through Actualizing Identities in Neighbourhoods), the group has been working together to build on connections they have already established.

It has helped reinforce how strong the Ernesettle community is, whilst highlighting the need for change in some areas, and how they can add to the good work already happening.

SUSTAIN has been increasing the community’s awareness and ownership of child protection by increasing awareness of the importance of social links, mapping community subgroups, creating a

sense of common identity, establishing collective goals and aspirations, and maintaining resilience.

This, going forward will help with the contextual safeguarding aims of Together for Childhood - this means the community understanding better how children and young people form different relationships at school, home, in their neighbourhood, and even online – and how sometimes these relationships may be abusive.

In knowing this and how to respond effectively to a young person if they disclose information, it will help keep children and young people safe from abuse.

Community engagement lead for Together for Childhood Jacky Wood said: “As a SUSTAIN member you develop a deeper understanding of the importance of social groups and how they interact and connect to help build a sense of unity and worth within communities, identifying any barriers and challenges.

“There are already some great ideas and motivation from community members to build a sustainable community. The outcomes from our

first programme have been big and we hope this will enthuse people to come along to the next programme of SUSTAIN scheduled before Easter 2020.”

Going forward, Jacky and a community member will jointly deliver a second free course for 10 other local residents, with the University of Exeter overseeing the programme. Anyone interested in joining the course can get in contact with Jacky via Plymouth.Servicecentre@nspcc.org.uk or 01752 422577.

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Speed limit is lowered on Forder Valley Road The speed limit along Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road has been lowered to 30mph, ahead of main construction work on the Forder Valley Link Road scheme.

As announced earlier this year, the limit along both roads is being reduced to ensure the safety of all road users and workers throughout the scheme construction.

While the main works are not expected to get under way until November, lane and footway narrowing on Forder Valley Road is in place while Wales and West ‘cap off’ a gas supply.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and infrastructure said: “Work has been pressing ahead to relocate utilities and prepare the site and we are getting very close now to the start of main construction work.

“The speed limit reduction has been implemented to keep everyone – including site workers – safe.

“This is one of our biggest ever road projects but I want to assure drivers and pedestrians we are doing everything we can to keep traffic moving while also maintaining a safe working environment.

The Forder Valley Link Road will create a muchneeded alternative link between the A38 and the north of the city, avoiding Manadon Roundabout and the A386 Tavistock Road. Full details of the project and improvements around the Forder Valley interchange (Leigham roundabout) can be found at www.plymouth. gov.uk/fordervalley.

For scheme updates and advance notifications of road layout changes please email fvlrcomms@ balfourbeatty.com with name and contact details.

Nature Reserve closure Meanwhile, a small area within the Forder Valley Nature Reserve will be closed from next month while works to build a drainage pond for the Forder Valley Link Road are carried out.

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The entrance at the bottom of Novorossiysk Road and the two short sections of footpath linking to it will be closed from November 4.

All other footpaths will remain open, along with the access points on Sheepstor Road and Longbridge Road.

A number of improvements are being made within the nature reserve as part of the scheme, including tree planting and enhancements to watercourses, wet woodland, wildflower meadows and grassland.

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Doors are open at Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub The Veterans and Family Hub, provided

by Improving Lives Plymouth, is a unique service supporting veterans and their families.

It was co-designed by veterans who together with their families can access a wide range of support that is specific to their needs, including social activity, peer support and mentoring, benefits advice and support to carers. It works with a range of organisations and charities in the city to shape better pathways to employment, mental wellbeing, welfare, housing advice and financial information.

Staff at the Hub, at Improving Lives’ building on Buckwell Street, are either veterans or their family members, so they understand first-hand the specific needs that ex-service personnel have. They can provide information and advice, alongside support to access statutory services if a need is identified.

Kay Kellett found this help invaluable when a friend recommended the veteran carers’ support group. Kay is a former WRNS whose husband Tony served in the Royal Marines Band Service and has lived with a debilitating

condition called Ataxia for many years.

After making initial contact, they were visited at home by Ann-Marie Woollacott (veteran carers support co-ordinator) who carried out a statutory carers assessment on behalf of the local authority to see what support could be provided.

“I didn’t realise we were entitled to any help,” said Kay. “Ann-Marie arranged an occupational therapist assessment and after that we had lots of things put in at home to help Tony.” That included grab rails just where Tony needs them, and the correct size walking sticks for Tony who is taller than the average man. “She also helped me apply for attendance allowance which is great – I didn’t know it was available for us,” added Kay. Tony was supplied with an iPad in partnership with the Royal Navy’s project semaphore, which helps veterans over 65 who are digitally isolated to access personal IT equipment.

Kay is so impressed with the support she and Tony are receiving that she decided to volunteer with the Veterans and Family Hub. “I didn’t realise I was a carer, and I didn’t

know about the support we were missing,” said Kay, “so I want to help other people like us.”

Kay finds the social side of meeting with other veterans and their families and taking part in activities really helpful, Kay and her family attended a trip to Dartmoor Zoo alongside 97 other veterans and family members, this was provided free of charge thanks to Tesco bags of Help, The Hub have a variety of other events taking place on a regular basis.

The Hub also runs a lounge at Ernest English House, where people feel

comfortable to just drop in for a coffee or tea and a chat, “It’s a place just to be, to have some banter and to build trust,” said Ann-Marie. “Our doors are open for family members to come and get support for themselves or their veteran, who often don’t like to ask for help themselves.”

Are you a Veteran, or a family member of someone who has served? The Hub is for veterans of the armed forces, reservists, those who completed national service and their families. Coffee and tea and camaraderie always available. It is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm by appointment or feel free to drop-in at the hub Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am – 2pm For more information, the Hub is at Improving Lives Plymouth, Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, PL1 2DA. Tel 01752 201766. www.improvinglivesplymouth.org. uk/veterans-and-family-hub

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Lottery funding for new projects in Plymouth

Local charity Timebank South West, is celebrating after being awarded almost £9,000 in National Lottery funding to support a new pilot project in Plymouth called ‘Plan It, Cook It, Share It.’

Bowden said: “We are delighted that The National Lottery Community Fund has recognised our work in this way.

This project will count towards helping people to combat loneliness and to cook a healthy meal on a budget”.

The project will provide a monthly Timebank South West has been sit-down ‘meal night’ to bring people running since 2011 and has eight together to have conversations and Timebanking Hubs based in Barne socialise over dinner.

Barton, Devonport, Efford, Ernesettle, The funding will Honicknowle, create a new post North Prospect, for someone with Stonehouse, and south west community and Whitleigh. The cooking tuition pilot will initially experience to help guide residents run in Barne Barton and Whitleigh. and deliver training.

Timebanking is a different way LiveWest housing association has people can volunteer their time and provided match funding and in-kind skills to help others. Its informal support to help the sustainability of and flexible approach fits around the project. people’s way of life so anyone can LiveWest’s Justine Cheffers, get involved as and when they can. community connector said: “We The only currency is time so for every already support timebanking in hour that someone gives they earn an Barne Barton and we are keen to hour in return to ask for something help our residents to take part in this back that they want or need from any great project. We will offer free food Timebank member. For example, an hygiene training to our participating hour of gardening is worth an hour of residents who want to enhance their dog walking or art tuition or baking or CVs to increase their chances of IT support. employment”.

The new funding will help support It is hoped that the project will resident-led cooking sessions aimed have a lasting positive impact on at increasing skills to plan and cook health and well-being in the two healthy homemade meals and build communities through residents confidence to create new recipes that taking part, increasing their cooking can be shared and handed down to skills, building confidence to make the next generation. new recipes and handing down that Timebank South West’s chair Jo knowledge to others.

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Navy police raise funds for cancer support

Members of the Royal Navy Police at Devonport Naval Base have taken part in the 2019 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Royal Navy Police team, with support from their colleagues at the Ministry of Defence Police dog section, provided cakes and sweet treats galore, for everyone to support the Macmillan Charity Day. The role of the RN Police based at the Western HQ in Plymouth is to provide a vital policing and investigative service to

establishments, ships and units in the area, deterring, detecting and preventing crime.

But one of the organisers of the Devonport event, Leading Hand (Police) Samuel Parfett, has his own personal reason to support the Macmillan charity.

“We may be the RN Police, but first and foremost, we are sailors – and understand that unfortunately cancer is something that can effect anyone at any time. That’s why we’ve decided to put on this event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

“I lost my grandmother to lung cancer when I was quite young. Every time she came to visit she would be carrying one of her famous fruit cakes.

“So I’ve joined friends and colleagues in thinking of loved ones who’ve been effected by cancer, and those who have sadly lost their battles. Together we’ve raised lots of money for this really worthy cause.”

In total the Royal Navy Police raised over £122 and would like to thank all those who took time out to join them and gave their support.

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Start your evening with a three course, pre-theatre meal for two at The Mission. Tucked away in the quiet surroundings of John Hawkins Square, conveniently located between the city centre and the Barbican, The Mission is in a beautiful 19th century building.

Their pre-theatre menu includes classic British dishes, freshly cooked and made with quality local produce. It’s the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a gathering of friends before enjoying some of Plymouth’s cultural highlights.

Following your delicious dinner, you’ll head to the intimate Barbican Theatre for A Grimm Christmas. This adult-only show is a fresh alternative to sickly sweet festive treats, promising a spin on the fairy tales you thought you knew – before Hollywood sprinkled sugar on them!

Co-produced with The Wheel, the show sees the Brothers Grimm reclaiming the dark and gruesome tales that have become sanitised and sweetened for children. They’ll be retelling traditional folklore but completely uncensored, with plenty of menace and gore to thrill and delight you on A Grimm Christmas Night. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember – and a special treat for adults to enjoy during the festive season.You can see it at the Barbican Theatre from 12 to 23 December.

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Devonport leads the way at school leaders conference

The Royal Navy in Plymouth and the City Council are leading the way with a conference to discuss opportunities to support service children in the region.

Held at HMS Drake in Devonport the conference focused on ideas across the local education sector to better support the unique aspects of service children’s education.

Those attending heard from first-hand experiences of dealing with service issues and concerns raised through their current work.

Along with the Royal Navy and Plymouth City Council, other organisations attending include the Naval Families Federation, Military Kids Club and infant and primary schools representatives. The conference also highlighted the particular challenges for commonwealth and veteran families.

This first event was an opportunity to share with families the good practice across Plymouth that exceeds that of other local authorities, in terms of time devoted to schools with service children, the support networks drawn upon and, crucially the capacity Plymouth has to

respond to the voice of its young people.

Commodore Peter Coulson ADC, Naval Base Commander, introduced the conference along with Councillor Pauline Murphy from Plymouth City Council.

“The Royal Navy in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is holding this first School’s Leaders Conference in HMS Drake,” said Cdre Coulson.

“The aim of the day was to increase awareness of the context and challenges surrounding the children of service personnel and veterans. We aim to share information and advice that will improve support for the schools, by the Naval Service and Service Charities.”

Councillor Pauline Murphy, Armed Forces Champion, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our Naval heritage here in Plymouth, and supporting the children whose parents serve in the Armed Forces is something I care about enormously.

“There is already fantastic work being done in Plymouth – we are leading the way, but highlighting the issues these children and families face and sharing our expertise will help us identify where further help can be given.”

Radical fund generates new wave of community activists The successful launch of a pioneering fund in Plymouth has seen more than £40,000 committed to small-scale community projects across the city and encouraged several hundred people to participate in social activism, some for the first time.

Plymouth Octopus Project, which supports city-based charities and social enterprises, says it has been overwhelmed by the response to its Street-to-scale fund which has led to a wide-variety of community initiatives being set up by a wide-variety of people. With most of the money allocated, the organisation, also known as POP+, has placed temporary restrictions on the fund while it considers what it can learn from the experience and what happens next.

From Arabic to angels; fish to the flicks and medicine to musicians, the breadth of projects that have been funded to ‘do some good’ in Plymouth through the Street-to-Scale fund has been both imaginative and inspiring: Rock the Block recently held a community silent disco in Stoke; Bloody Marvellous has been set up to help reduce period poverty and Adelaide Angels are bringing together a community in Stonehouse.

Cerys Lewis from Collective Good, which has received £1000 to provide hygiene packs to people at Plymouth hostels, said Street-to-Scale is helping individuals make a real difference where it is needed.

“We’re providing essentials to

people like soap, toothpaste and socks, simple things that give people a bit of dignity. We know that people have to choose between food and toothpaste, and we know, you’re going to choose food, aren’t you?”.

Cerys speaks from experience: when she was 17, she lived in a hostel and knows what a difference having – or not having - these basic items can make to someone’s life.

Matt Bell, the CEO of POP+ said the fund is unlike anything he has seen before. He believes it is this originality that attracts and enables individuals who have an urgency to make a difference. “Street-to-Scale is like letting a thousand flowers bloom.

We’re seeing projects spring up all over the place, helping all sorts of people, in all sorts of ways. It’s really exciting to see how we can build on this experimental phase to see what comes next,” he said.

POP+ is now considering how the popularity and ease of Street-to-Scale might shape decisions regarding the next, imminent, period of funding.

With more than £1m available, experiences-shared and lessons-learnt from this radical initiative may well influence the development of more significant funding opportunities across the city in the future and, in doing so, create further positive change for communities.

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Former hostage Terry Waite shares his story as part of Mayflower 400 anniversary Former hostage, humanitarian and author Terry Waite took centre stage at Devonport’s HMS Drake, at a themed talk commemorating the Mayflower 400 anniversary.

Welcomed to Devonport by Commodore Peter Coulson, Naval Base Commander, the event in the Warrant Officers and Senior rates mess saw Terry Waite share his story of his time as a hostage in Beirut, some 28 years since his release in November 1991.

Terry spent 1,760 days in captivity and twenty years later he travelled back to meet his jihadist captors. His personal journey and

recovery are testament to the notion that hardship can often be a source of strength; and event organisers say his experiences can be assimilated to those of the pilgrims who set sail on the Mayflower some 400 years ago.

Craig Moore, from Plymouth law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, and sponsor of the talk said; “We’re really pleased to support the Mayflower 400 initiative and to welcome Terry to this headline event in Plymouth.

“Terry’s experience was unique and fascinating to hear him speak about surviving his ordeal and indeed how he came to terms with the aftermath.”

Terry Waite speaking at the event

Terry Waite shared his personal account of his ability to face the unknown, to build trust and the physical and mental capacity he had to exercise to deal with the hardships that he

faced. Terry also shared his insights into the importance of staying mentally active in the face of death as well as ways in which he was creative in situations where there was little or no support available.

He believed that when forced to, humans discover resources that enable them to cope in extreme situations.

“Over 400 years ago the Pilgrims set sail to find a new life for themselves in unknown territory,” said Terry Waite.

“The personal qualities they required then are the same as those required today: courage, innovation and conviction. In remembering that voyage we can take inspiration from the fact that human beings have the capacity to adapt and change.

History has much to teach us.”

Mayflower 400 commemoration sits at the very heart of the special relationship between Britain and the US. The official programme in 2020 will comprise over 400 events that will span four nations – Britain, US, Netherlands and Wampanoag – and is anticipated to yield a significant impact on the business turnover across the UK Mayflower Compact destinations.

The event was one of a series of seven themed talks that will take place over a two year period commemorating the Mayflower’s 400th year anniversary and the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the UK and the US.

Knowing your value and loving yourself THE

Experience A wise man once said ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. The sentiment behind this statement is one which I am sure the majority of people agree with. Indeed living this out forms the foundation of a healthy society. Whilst it is easy to agree with the statement, putting it into action daily is the hard part.

A close friend commented to me recently that the key to this is in the second part, to love others as you love yourself. My instant reaction to that was it seems somewhat selfish. However the more I have reflected on it, the more I see it is true.

We live in an interesting time in history. A time where through social media we publish more about ourselves than probably at any other time in history.

A time where arguably the most popular photo is the selfie.

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in their life, which is approximately one every day. That being an average, it means a significant number of people will take many more than that!

Does all this focus on ourselves mean we love ourselves more than ever before? I would argue not.

In fact I would argue we love ourselves less than in other times in history.

Research by Dove in 2017 pointed out that 61% of 10 to 17-year-old girls in the UK have low selfesteem and according to the office for national statistics in 2018 the UK male suicide rate of 17.2 deaths per 100,000 represented a significant Dave Simpson increase from the rate in 2017.

These are just a couple of sad statistics which suggest we don’t generally love ourselves well.

We live in an age of constant comparison.

Companies want us to compare ourselves with celebrities and online influencers

to buy products they are promoting. We compare ourselves with our friends and family members through the things they post about themselves on social media.

Yet what we are shown is almost always the best bits of their lives and presents us with an inaccurate and highly edited view of people around us which can lead us to feel less successful, less beautiful, less valuable and generally love ourselves less.

We are designed to know love. To be loved and to correctly love and value ourselves. When we know we are worth something we see more clearly that other people are too and we treat them better as a result.

When we try to love others and we don’t know we are loved it leads to jealousy, frustration and can fester into bitterness.

All ensuring we can’t genuinely love others at all. As someone once said, ‘you can’t give

what you haven’t got’.

The next time you look in the mirror, really look. Recognise you are unique. As a result you are valuable and choose to love yourself.

The wise man who made the statement to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ was actually Jesus. Directly before he said this, he is quoted as saying ‘love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength’.

To love others is hard. To love yourself can be even harder. I don’t really believe it is enough to just choose to love yourself.

I believe that love has to come from somewhere and it is my belief that to love yourself you have to know you are loved.

This may be true in the relationships you have with people.

In fact I hope it is and this is tremendously valuable. However there is one who loves you unconditionally and always has. It is in loving God and knowing his love for you that you can then love yourself and truly love others.

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Your guide to community events in your area Crownhill Library Rhymetime Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11am and 2.15pm - 2.45pm Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Libraries also run regular story times for under 5s.

Support for uni lady footballers

Chatterbooks Tuesdays, 4pm - 4.45pm Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12.

Lets Work It Out! Mondays Weekly drop-in at the Efford Youth and Community Centre (Blandford Road PL3 6HU). Friendly help and support for all ages and abilities in a relaxed environment Mondays 2-5pm. Basic computer skills, job searching and CV/application writing, voluntary/ work placements and training courses, benefits advice and free tea and coffee! Starting March 14.

To find out more call Becky on 07933916513 or email letsworkitout@mail.com

Memory Café Tuesdays 10am -11.30am. Drop in for reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

IT for beginners Tuesdays 11am-12noon. Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to “Learn My Way”. Our staff will be on hand to help.

Lego Club Saturdays 2pm-4pm. Do you have a big imagination and like making things? Why not join our Lego group for families?We provide the Lego, you provide the building skills!

Craft group Mondays 10am-12noon. For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat. Share your skills or learn something new in a friendly and fun setting.

Times Tables Club Weds (every 2 weeks) 4pm-5pm. Join us every other Wednesday to make and play games to help you learn your tables!

Feel Better with a Book Mondays 2.15pm-4pm. Enjoy the power of great novels, stories and poems read aloud in a small friendly group.

Estover Library Knit and Natter Second and last Monday of the month, 10.30am 11.30am For anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or any other crafts. Bring along what you’re working on or drop in for a chat.

Reading Café Last Saturday of the month 10.30am-11.30am. Meet up last Saturday of the month to have a cuppa and talk about what you’ve been reading.

Family History Help Saturdays 10.30am-12 noon. Drop in for help and advice on tracing your family history.

Rhymetime Tuesdays 10.15am-10.45am. Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Southway Library Work Club Mondays, 9.30am - 11.30am Get help with searching for jobs, CVs, basic IT skills, interviews and more.

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.

Book Group First Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 3pm First Wednesday of the month, 4.45pm - 5.45pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

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.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm

Book Group Second Thursday of the month, 2.15pm - 3.15pm Meet up to talk about what you’ve been reading. Each month there will be a different book to read and discuss.

Family games session Saturdays 10am-3pm. Join other families for a variety of games every Saturday.

welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo. com or check out our website www.widewellstriders. co.uk

Representatives from University of Plymouth Ladies Football Club (UPLFC) were thrilled to receive a cheque for £250 from Plymouth Soroptimists. The donation will go towards paying for transport to their matches. Plymouth Soroptimist President Jenny Jarvis said: “We are delighted to provide support to this fantastic group of young ladies and we wish them every success in their forthcoming fixtures. It’s great that UPLFC are clearly so committed to both their studies and women’s football.”

Rhymetime Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am - 10.30am Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.

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

Memory Café Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Drop in for a reminiscence, arts and crafts, singing or to see a friendly face and have a cuppa.

Lego Club Thursdays, 4pm - 5pm The Lego is supplied, you supply the imagination and building skills.

Writers Group On the second and last Thursday of the month, 6pm - 7.30pm For anyone with an interest in writing stories or plays.

Drop in.

Family History Group Fridays, 2pm - 4pm Get help and advice on tracing your family history.

Knit and Natter Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pm. Do you enjoy knitting?

Come along to our weekly group and meet new people who enjoy a chat.

IT for beginners Mondays 2.30pm-3.30pm. Aimed at beginners, find out what you can do online by signing up to “Learn My Way”. Our staff will be on hand to help.

Code Club Tuesdays (term time only) 4.30pm-5.30pm. Code Club is a national network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children. Children follow modules of projects to learn about and develop coding skills using Scratch, HTML & CSS and Python.

Chatterbooks Fridays 4pm-5pm. Chatterbooks are reading groups for children aged between 8 and 12.

Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays Youth music group for nine to 18 year olds. Meet at Courtlands School Eggbuckland (term time).

Staffed by volunteers who teach guitars, keyboards, drums, singing and flutes and clarinets. We support local events and twice a year hold concerts in the Devonport Playhouse. The children are only charged £1 per week. www.plymouthmac.co.uk Dancing Duo Fortnightly Saturdays With Henry and Jeannie at Elm Community Centre in Estover (near Asda) for ballroom, Latin and sequence, old time and more. Time 7.45pm to 10.45pm free parking. Entry £6. Bring your own drinks and and snacks. For more information call Jeannie Clark on 01803 325905 or visit the website at www.dancingduo. co.uk SPECIAL NOTICE: New Year’s Eve Ball

December 31 starting at 8pm. £6, bring your own food and drink.

Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome.

Plymouth Dog Training Club Meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788.

Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For details visit www.pmhc.co.uk

Ernesettle Toddlers Group Meets Wednesday mornings 10am-11.30am at St Aidans Church, Ernesettle during term time. email awoolcock@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

Parents, Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am-11.30am.

Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503.

Events at Mainstone Community Centre Beginners line dance class 6.15 pm -7.15 pm Thursday evening. Cost £4; Bingo every Wednesday night,cost £6; healthy activities hour, Monday 11 am to 12 noon.

Free to all ages, all abilities.

Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities

Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-tobe. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parentsto-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Thursday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Clearbook Village Hall at 7.30pm. For details visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

Singing 4 Fun Thursdays We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For details call Janette 07854 850830.

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.

Socially, we will be enjoying ‘High Tea’ at Yelverton Golf Club and our date for Xmas Lunch has been set for December 15. Details of our Groups etc can be found on the Moors Edge website, Facebook and reminders are now put on Streetlife.

Whitleigh: Tea, Toast and Timebanking Wednesdays 10-12.

Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Share a cuppa and a chat with local people. Everyone welcome. 01752 875916 Whitleigh: Mini Allotment Group.

Alternate Wednesdays 12-1pm. Four Greens Community Trust Hub, 15 The Green, Whitleigh. Come and potter in our little garden. No experience necessary. 01752 875916 Bingo at Leigham Community Hall Wednesday night bingo eyes down 7pm; Barnardo’s Children’s Centre, Whitleigh Monday: Parenting Groups. Call 875933 for more information; Garden Time - come and play outside 11.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday: Sensational Babies - sensory experience for pre-walkers 9.30am to 10.45am; Bump Buddies - for pregnant ladies and partners 1pm to 2.30pm. Booking essential.

Wednesday: Garden Time - come and play outside 11am to 12 noon; Thursday: Midwife clinic appointments only 9.30am 4pm; Latch-On group 10am to 11.30am; Step by Step for children with additional needs 1pm to 2.15pm; Friday: Community

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Regular Events at William Sutton Village Hall, Crownhill Mondays: New Age Kurling for over 50s 12.30pm to 2pm; ACT Community Theatre group 7pm to 9pm; Tuesdays: Knit & Natter 1.30pm to 3.30pm; Wednesdays: Lace making 7pm to 9pm (except summer holidays); Fridays: Yoga 10am to 12pm (except school holidays); Saturdays: Bingo 2pm to 4pm; Katie Su School of Dance Mondays 10am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm; Wednesdays 4pm to 6.30pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Every second Sunday 11am to 1pm Plymouth O Gauge model railway group.

Remembrance Festival Concert tickets on sale now

Derriford Townswomen’s Guild Second Tuesday of the month at 2pm (except August) We meet at Derriford Church Hall, Powisland Drive Drive, Derriford, Plymouth. Visitors are very welcome to come to our meeting to see if they are interested in joining our Guild. We usually have a speaker and if you decide to join our guild we also have a gardening club, craft group and social studies group. A coffee morning is held each month and there is also a scrabble group and bridge club. For further information you can contact our Secretary Jenny Homeyard on 01752 781291.

Sensational Babies Tuesdays and Wednesdays A baby group with some sensory experiences for prewalkers. Tuesdays at Whitleigh Children’s Centre 9am to 10.45am; Wednesdays at Southernway Children’s Centre 9.30am to 10.45am.

Car Boot Sale Every Sunday George Park & Ride PL67HB Sellers 7am Buyers 7.30am. Cars £7 Vans £10-£15.

Refreshments and toilets on site. All funds raised go to Colebrook Community Centre which is a totally self funding charity. For further details please contact Kay 01752 200046.

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.

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: Oct 23 and Nov 27. Meetings are held at held at Raffles Club, Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth and start at 10.30am. Other dates for future events include: Sunday Sept 15 at 11am for ‘Battle of Britain’ Service at St Andrew’s Minster, Royal Parade (all welcome); Saturday December 14 at 12 noon, annual Christmas lunch at Raffles Club. 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 help to keep the branch alive!

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) Will members please note that the bimonthly meetings have changed to Wednesday evenings at

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Remembrance Festival Concert at Plymouth Pavilions on Friday November 8.

Organised by the Federation of Plymouth & District Ex Services Associations, the concert will feature the Band of the Royal

7pm: Sept 11 and Nov 13, still held at the Army Reserve Centre, Derriford. The AGM will now be held on Wednesday January 15 2020 at 7pm at the same venue and the Corps Annual Dinner will again be held at the Boringdon Golf Club, Plympton on a Friday towards the end of January 2020. Further details to follow. Please try to attend these functions to show support to your Branch and the Commitee and help keep your Branch alive!

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 the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk.

National Phone 01590 610 936.

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 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

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Marines Plymouth, soloist Rebecca Nelson from the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Ocean City Sound choir and the Plymouth Military Wives. There will also be a Drumhead Service and a cadet display by members of the Plymouth Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet

Corps and local Scouts.

Tickets cost £10, to include a programme and flag, and are on sale at the Pavilions Box Office on 0333 772 7727 between 10am and 2pm) or alternatively online at www. theticketstore.co.uk.

Ghostly events on Dartmoor Guest speaker at the October meeting of Moor’s Edge U3A was Paul Rendell who recounted myths, legends and stories of ghostly happenings on Dartmoor.

The most well-known of these is the Hairy Hands, an evolving story of a malevolent spirit grabbing the steering wheel or handlebars of vehicles travelling on the B3212 particularly near Postbridge and causing accidents.

Another story is about the appearance of flowers on (Kitty) Jay’s grave - Kitty was a betrayed housemaid who could not be buried in consecrated ground because she committed suicide.

Paul also explained about how Conan Doyle came to set the story of the ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ on Dartmoor (there is no Baskerville Hall - his coach driver was called Baskerville and he thought the name sounded aristocratic).

However, when staying at Princetown he heard the story of an evil squire called Richard Cabell who was buried in a tomb in Buckfastleigh with a huge stone placed on it and a large building over it - this was to lay his soul to rest after stories of him leading a phantom pack of baying hounds over the moor.

He also recounted the story of Vixana the witch of Vixen Tor who enjoyed creating thick mists so that travellers would become lost and get sucked into a bog.

Paul added that some of these stories are common to other parts of Britain and even other countries.

Members of the Walkers Group followed the route of the Tavistock Canal and this month they walked from Cothele to Calstock and back and had lunch at Tamar Nursery at Saltash.

The Garden Visits group paid a return visit to Lukesland near Ivybridge to view the glorious autumn colours of plants such a Monkshood, Japanese Maple and a Strawberry Tree and afterwards they enjoyed hot drinks and cake in the Old Billiard Room.

The Book Club have been reading books by Hilary Mantel and the playreaders have completed reading ‘Invisible Friend’ by Alan Ayckbourn.

At the History meeting the topics discussed were the history of Plymouth Sound from the Ice Age to the defensive forts surrounding it, the Prayer Book

Rebellion of 1549 and ensuing atrocities, Oakham Shire Hall and its horseshoe collection and the occasions in the past when Parliament was prorogued.

The newly formed Quiz Group have participated in quizzes at Yelverton Golf Club, Clearbrook, Tavistock, the Woolwell Centre and Saltash, where they achieved second place.

The Photography for Fun group have had a monthly challenge of either ‘Footwear’ or ‘September Song Lyrics’ and have engaged in a mini workshop on using only manual settings on their cameras.

Unfortunately, the Science and Technology group were prevented by weather and traffic from completing their field trip to the hydro turbine house at Castle Drogo.

The Wine Tasting group sampled four wines this month - a Rosso de la Cruz from Spain, Isla Negra, Merlot from Chile, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia and Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Weekenders have eaten some delicious lunches at The Dock at King Point Marina, Dartmoor Diner near Roborough and The Village in the Barbican. These meals are always popular and occasions for a good chat and laughter.

Other groups which have met this month are Darts, Scrabble, Bridge for Beginners and Singing for Fun. Each second Thursday of the month the Moor’s Edge U3A group meet at the Woolwell Centre at 2.30pm.

If you are retired or semi-retired why not come and join us? We welcome visitors to attend twice at these Members’ Meetings before deciding if they would like to join. After joining there are a variety of groups to participate in and new friends to be made.

Future meetings at the Woolwell Centre:Thursday, November 14 2.30pm. Speakers John & Liz Lawson The History of Lawsons; Thursday, December 12 2.30pm.

Christmas Party; Thursday, January 9 2020, 2.30pm.

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Mayflower funding still available for community projects and events

2020 may be fast approaching but there’s still time to apply for Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding!

Mayflower 400 Community Sparks has been set up to support grass-roots community, arts and cultural activity in the city. Community grants of up to £3,000 (or £5,000 in exceptional circumstances) are available for projects that can be delivered by November 2020.

If your group or local community are keen to commemorate the Mayflower 400 year, these grants could help make your ideas a reality.

Two rounds of Community Sparks funding have already taken place with 29 projects having been given the go ahead.

They include town criers, street parties, picnics, film festivals, tea

dancing and a host of creative projects. The deadline for the next funding round is midnight on October 31 and the scheme is looking for projects that enhance peoples’ wellbeing and explore at least one of the following elements: fun, adventure, legacy or inclusion.

The overarching themes for Mayflower 400 are imagination, humanity, freedom and futures. You can find out more about the vision for this special moment in time at www. mayflower400uk.org To apply for Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding, download an application form from www.plymhearts.org/ arts-and-culture/mayflower400community-sparks For help and support with your project idea email: fiona.evans@ plymouth.gov.uk

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Environmental focus for tenth celebration of Social Enterprise activities in Plymouth One of the UK’s leading celebrations of ethical business is returning to Plymouth in November for its tenth year.

The Social Enterprise City Festival started as a half-day event in 2010, but is now a week-long celebration showcasing the broad range of social enterprises in Plymouth and the impact they’ve had on the city and wider community.

Chair of Plymouth Social Enterprise Network, Gareth Hart said: “This year’s theme is climate change and the environment. We recently made our own ‘climate emergency’ declaration and we want to find out more from people in the city about what changes they think social enterprises can implement to combat climate change.”

There are already a number

of businesses in the city with an ecological focus, such as Plymouth Energy Community, Borrow Don’t Buy, Plymouth Play Scrapstore and Bikespace, and it’s hoped these businesses will provide insights which can guide the rest of the city.

Last year’s event saw around 1,000 people take part in 15 events across the city covering topics as diverse as mental health support, energy poverty and a gin festival!

This year’s event is set to be even bigger, with exhibitions, workshops, pub quizzes and a conference.

There are 24 events across the city from Monday November 18 to Friday November 22, plus national speakers confirmed for the conference taking place on Thursday November 21.

Gareth Hart said: “We believe that we all need to take action to

make a difference and I urge you to come along to our events to find out more about what social enterprises in Plymouth are doing to conserve, protect and enhance the precious world we live in.”

To find out more about the events taking place, visit https:// plymsocent.org.uk/social-enterprisecity-festival-10th-anniversary or go to the Plymouth Social Enterprise Network Facebook page.

This year the festival is sponsored by the Heart of the Southwest Enhance Social Enterprise Programme, School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington, Plymouth Energy Community, Iridescent Ideas CIC, Real Ideas Organisation and PKF Francis Clark: Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers.

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A mentoring support scheme that will provide for women in the Royal Navy has had its launch at Devonport Naval Base.

Known as the Naval Servicewomen’s Network Mentoring Scheme, it is set to help women in the naval service by providing support and give advice as well as sharing knowledge, from others that have similar experiences.

The scheme has been put together by Petty Officer Maggie Edwards, Commander Kara Chadwick, Lieutenant Mikaela Rees-Swindon and Leading Medical Assistant (LMA) Luena Thomas from HMS Vanguard.

Luena said: “This is about spreading the word across the Naval Service, that there’s a mentoring scheme out there for Naval Service women.

“A mentor can be anyone that has particular experience and is able to give advice to someone who lacks that experience. It’s about guiding people through to their goals and helping them achieve whatever they have a mind to do. With the correct mentoring and guidance, in a way which will help them accomplish the best they can possible do.”

Organisers are keen to point out that everyone serving has experiences to share and are particularly in demand from those with less time served in the Naval Service. They ae currently putting together a database of mentors from across the Navy that will build a wealth of knowledge to share.

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“We hope that people will sign up to be mentors and give their advice on how they overcame things during their career. I think it’s an absolute fantastic idea and something I would have used if it was available back when I was younger, during my earlier career.”

Luena volunteered as a mentor because she thought her back story would interest others.

Joining up into the Warfare branch she transferred initially to the medical service as a LMA, before qualifying to serve as a submariner.

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allows me to give advice and pass on my knowledge. I think this really starts in training and continues through your whole career. When I joined we didn’t have a network and were told what you needed to do or achieve, if you didn’t match up, that was it, but nowadays it’s all about coaching and guiding recruits.

“My advice will always be, don’t be afraid to think you can’t achieve something, I’ve always put myself down a peg or two, but now I’ve come to realise that I can do anything I want, it’s all about that guidance and mentoring and getting that nudge in the right direction. And someone saying, you know what...you can do this.”

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Johnny Mercer MP, said: “Maisie and Harry will inspire thousands with their ingenious idea, and the Armed Forces are honoured to help make it a reality.

“I’m really proud that Armed Forces personnel have once again stepped up to show their support for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

It’s great to see the people of Plymouth joining forces with service personnel to support the Poppy Appeal, which benefits so many deserving veterans.”

Bobby the pony from the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Riding School in Bickleigh also made an appearance, parading around the playing-field to the delight of the Maisie’s classmates.

As a special thank you the riding school have kindly donated five riding lessons to Maisie to fulfil her dream of learning to ride.

Maisie’s mum Victoria said: “Maisie wants to get people to remember our Armed Forces past, present and future. It is important to her that people remember, and she is passionate about helping children understand Maisie and Harry with HMS Drake personnel what it means to remember.

“Her love for her father is at the centre of this. Every Remembrance Day she stands tall with us as a family and squeezes our hands as we gently cry together.

“She and Harry are our strength,” added Victoria.

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Maisie has been there to help in his recovery from day one and has become passionate about raising money for charities who support ‘injured hero’s like her Daddy’, running her first fundraiser bake-sale aged just four years old.

Soldiers from Derriford Army Reserve Centre, sailors from Devonport Naval Base and Royal Marines from Stonehouse Barracks mustered outside the Mead’s house to help the covert operation of dropping poppies through neighbours’ letter boxes and decorated the street and school late into the evening.

Petty Officer Sean Keetley, a Royal Navy sailor from HMS Drake, said: “We had a notice at work about Maisie’s mission and I jumped at the chance to come and support her. It’s so important to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict but also those serving in the Armed Forces today, and it’s particularly special to see this awareness raising initiative come from someone so young.

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Eight-year-old Maisie Mead and her little four-year-old brother Harry, who are pupils at St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School in Derriford, came up with the idea to get their local community involved in this years’ Poppy Appeal – a cause close to the family’s heart.

The family live on Bluebell Street in Derriford but have temporarily changed the name to ‘Poppy Street’ with the support of local service personnel.

Maisie said: “My Daddy was a soldier and both my Grandad’s were in the Army. I am so proud of them and want to thank our service men and women for keeping us safe.

“Remembrance Day is so important. I want to bring it to my neighbours and help them remember with us. When I told my Mummy and Daddy what I wanted to do they smiled and said they are very proud of me and would help me make it happen.”

James Mead (34), the children’s father, served with the Army in the Royal Logistics Corps for 12 years. Sadly, he suffered a life-changing back injury four years ago and was subsequently medically discharged from the military at the age of 31.

James said: “As a veteran of the Armed Forces and coming from a military family, Remembrance Day is very important to me. My family’s lives have been created around the services and now we are proud members of our ever-growing veteran community.

To see Maisie take this into her heart is so amazing; she makes me very proud. My family are my strength and I could not be prouder of them.”

Maisie and Harry have witnessed their Dad go from being incredibly fit and active to being wheelchair bound and having to have years of rehabilitation, including time spent in the former Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court.

From more than three hundred UK BIDs, just nine projects have been shortlisted to receive the ‘BID Industry Favourite 2019’ award including a Plymouth Waterfront project. It’s now up to the public to choose the winner!

The industry favourite award is new for the UK BID industry which celebrates the best of BID work across the country, decided by public vote. Plymouth Waterfront Partnership has already been shortlisted for Special Recognition from British BIDs for its efforts in reducing single-use plastics in partnership with local businesses and organisations including Environment Plymouth, Plymouth City Council, the National Marine Aquarium, the University of Plymouth and others during 2018.

This partnership secured the ‘Plastic Free Plymouth Waterfront’ accolade from Surfers Against Sewage as a result of the commitments of businesses, community groups and schools to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic.

This exceptional work was applauded as Plymouth Waterfront became the first city district in the UK to achieve the status and now the partnership work has been recognised for yet another national accolade.

Cllr Pete Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council and a Director of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said: “Plymouth City Council works together with partners to serve the best interests of our city and its communities. It’s great news that the city partnership that worked hard to secure the Plastic Free Plymouth Waterfront accolade is now being recognised within the national BIDs industry. I’ll be voting for Plymouth’s Waterfront and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the public vote for Plymouth’s Waterfront too.”

Plymouth Waterfront Partnership went on to further support the city’s efforts to reduce single-use plastic when the BID partnered with the National Marine Aquarium to put on last year’s Polar Bear Explorer trail.

The trail is due to be repeated again this Christmas, this time adopting the theme of climate change.

Sarah Gibson, Waterfront manager and chief executive of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said: “Plymouth Waterfront deserves this national recognition. For Plymouth Waterfront to be in the running for both a Special Recognition Award and the BID Industry Favourite 2019 Award is absolutely brilliant. It’s all down to the public vote so we need everyone who loves Plymouth Waterfront to vote now!”

To cast a vote for Plymouth Waterfront, visit the British BIDs website awards page at: https://britishbids.info/services/national-bidawards. Voting closes on October 31.

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