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Look out here comes Elmer!

St Luke’s staff get up close and friendly with Elmer.

From left to right: Nancy Funnell, Karen Thorrington, Rosie McTaggart and Tara Versfeld

Elmer, the much-loved storybook character created by Devon-born author and artist David McKee, will be a colourful addition to the streets of Plymouth in 2019. Forty unique elephant sculptures will form a trail in locations across the city - all designed to highlight the work of St Luke’s Hospice. Elmer’s Big Parade was formally launched on March 21 when a special Emer designed by popular local artist Brian Pollard took pride of place.

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Sherford Life SHERFORD PROGRESS REPORT

By Revd Tom Brassil

A brand new start can be very exciting!

Whether it’s a brand new baby in the family, a brand new job or a brand new house in a brand new area, new starts are brimming with potential. And the brand new community of Sherford is no exception.

A lot has been promised in terms of community facilities and amenities: schools, sports centre, community parks and a bustling high street of shops. All are still in the ‘potential’ stage rather than a concrete reality, but the first of these community facilities are now nearing completion. At the same time, the community itself is turning from potential into reality.

Sherford’s first church is also ready to launch as a real live community resource.

As the first Church of England minister appointed to Sherford, I’m responsible for bringing the church together, but my hope is very much wider than that: I would love to see the church at the heart of the community, a resource for bringing people together and a safe space for people to feel at home.

Despite what the news headlines sometimes suggest, the heart of the Christian message is a powerful force for unity. In fact, the Bible is full of stories of people from different backgrounds, cultures and social circles coming together. More than that, the Christian message is deliberately intended to have that effect. As a church, we at Sherford Community Church want to live this out by seeing people from all walks of life come together as a community.

We want to bring Christians together for regular worship, so we can express our common love for God together. But we also want to foster community more generally by bringing everyone together.

How we do this is, to some extent, dependent on the needs of the people of Sherford themselves. But one thing is clear: social isolation is a very real danger. Some new residents are brand new parents. For them the demands of caring for a newborn baby bring practical challenges to maintaining contact with friends and neighbours.

As young parents move to Sherford, we hope they will find a welcoming community in our baby and toddler group running on Wednesday mornings. For other new residents, maybe a lack of mobility due to old age makes socialising difficult. We hope to run regular coffee mornings that are easily accessible whatever residents’ age and levels of mobility. As the community grows we’ll look out for other needs arising too.

Where will this all happen? That is still a question at this early stage! Our primary resource is our house in Vinery Lane, but we hope very much to partner with organisations like Sherford Vale School in the future, whose buildings will be a muchneeded community resource.

Longer-term, we are keen to build a church building that can be used as a versatile community space. A lot to look forward to!

In the meantime, if you have any questions about Sherford life, or if you would like to get involved in any of the church’s groups or activities, please contact me at tom@sherfordchurch.net

TWO YEARS, TWO MILLION BRICKS AND 62,000 TREES New figures have revealed the tremendous progress made in the construction of Sherford in just two years. Since construction began in 2016, over 120 homes have already been completed and another 150 are in progress. Sherford is already a thriving new community with nearly 90 residents now living at the town and more poised to move in.

Emma Smith, sales and marketing director, Sherford Consortium – the partnership of homebuilders responsible for the new community, Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey – said: “As a town set to be home to over 12,000 people, the work and manpower which has already taken place to create Sherford in two years is fantastic. This goes beyond the construction of the homes, as it includes the extensive planning and

infrastructure required to ensure Sherford is a high quality, sustainable new community.

“The past two years have been packed with major milestones, from placing the first brick and opening the doors of the first homes, to welcoming residents and beginning construction of the first school; we are turning the vision of Sherford into a reality.

With work continuing to progress quickly, we look forward to sharing many more exciting news and milestones this year.”

Cllr Michael Hicks, District Councillor for South Hams District Council, said: “Sherford is unfolding before our eyes at a stunning pace. We are part of history in the making as we witness this incredible project and sustainable community come together piece by piece.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of the project is the number of people who now

have jobs and new homes all as a direct result of this development. Although we still have quite a way to go, I can’t wait to celebrate more Sherford milestones in the near future.”

Devon County Council Leader John Hart said: “I welcome the progress at Sherford.

Devon County Council is supporting the construction of the new primary school, which should open by September, and the new High Street link (partly funded by the Department of Transport) to the A38.

“I’m sure these developments, working with the consortium and other partners, will enable prospective residents to realise that Sherford is more than a new town, it’s a lifestyle choice, and the partnership approach in developing Sherford is developing a sustainable, vibrant, new community.”

SHERFORD SCOOPS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD Sherford’s sustainability credentials have already been internationally recognised, with the new community development scooping an award from sustainability assessment scheme, CEEQUAL. Supporting best practice across civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and landscaping projects, and despite being only at the start of its 20-year development, the Sherford Consortium was awarded the accreditation by demonstrating its commitment to developing a sustainable community, going beyond the industry minimum required.

CEEQUAL assesses projects against a set of strict criteria, with submissions having to be able to demonstrate that significant attention and consideration has been made against several factors, including energy efficiency, materials and waste reduction. The rating and awards scheme supports improved project specification, design and construction, rewarding projects and teams which demonstrate distinctive environmental and social performance in their work.

As part of the long-term commitment into creating a sustainable new community, the Sherford Consortium – the network of homebuilders responsible for the town, Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey – has invested more than £1.6m towards eco-friendly initiatives on the site so far.

Paul Boileau, project manager for the Sherford Consortium said: “CEEQUAL is an internationally respected assessment scheme and it is fantastic that Sherford’s sustainability credentials have

already been recognised.

“While still being in the first phase of development, we are focused on sustainable building and construction practices and initiatives at every level, working with the local environment.

This includes looking in detail at the topography and geology of the land, and implementing systems which support the natural landscape, such as sustainable urban drainage systems, wildlife corridors and greenways, while also ensuring residents have access to ample amounts of green space and outdoor areas.

“The commitment to sustainability also extends to our workforce and the new £370,000 Sherford Skills Training Centre, set to open its doors in the

near future, will help contractors and individuals already working at Sherford retrain or learn new skills – addressing the construction skills challenge while also supporting the growth of the South West economy.”

Sherford has also been recognised in the RICS Awards South West, with the development shortlisted in the Infrastructure and Residential Categories.

For more information about Sherford visit www. sherford.org. To find out more or apply to join the Skills Training Scheme, or if you would like more information about the new Sherford Training Centre visit: sherford.org/pages/skills-trainingscheme/93

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SHERFORD UPDATE Construction Milestones

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2016, over two million bricks have been used to date, along with over 7,000 tonnes of cement. As key construction materials, these have been used to create homes, buildings, roads and pavements throughout the community.

• Over 300 workers and 30 apprentices have been involved in the construction of Sherford, with over 160 workers active at the site every day. This includes construction contractors, such as brick layers, carpenters, electricians and plumbers, as well as landscapers, ecological consultants, engineers, architects and groundworkers.

• Over 20 new roads have been created, including the first phase of Sherford’s Main Street, Hercules Road. All of these are set to be named to the theme of constellations, and already include Pegasus Place, Aquarius Drive, Libra Avenue and Dorado Street.

• Over 3.5 miles of drainage has been placed to date, with many of the first homes and residents already benefitting from cuttingedge sustainable drainage systems that mimic nature in the way that rainwater is managed.

ECO-FRIENDLY GREEN SPACE • The Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6m towards eco-friendly initiatives on the site so far, with more to follow.

• To date nearly 62,000 trees have been planted at Sherford, along with 200,000 plants and shrubs. Sherford’s community park, some of which is set to be open to the public in 2018, will provide access to countryside walks around the new town.

Work has also begun on more outdoor space and facilities, with construction to start on multi-use game areas, sports pitches and tennis courts, as well as preparation for play areas and allotments.

• A huge amount of effort has been made to create new wildlife habitats throughout the community, including designing and constructing wildlife corridors. These form a network of green spaces connected across the site, enabling wildlife to thrive and encouraging bio-diversity. Additionally, 2.3km of existing hedgerows have been carefully transplanted to save important seed banks.

• Work on Sherford’s main entrance has now been completed, an impressive 400m long vertical planted wall. This has been embedded with over 30,000 plants, including climbing daisies, ivies, gorse and ferns that have been transplanted from the existing site.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2018 • Completion of Sherford’s revolutionary new £370,000 Skills Training Centre, which is set to open in Spring 2018. The training centre will engage military veterans, apprentices, local contractors, as well as those currently working at Sherford, boosting manual skills by providing training and experience across a number of major construction trades.

• Construction of Sherford’s first primary school, Sherford Vale, is already well underway, with the school set to open its door to the first pupils in September 2018. Representing a £6m plus investment into the community infrastructure, on completion, 420 primary places will be available to children between the ages of 2-11 years old, and is the first of three planned primary schools at the new town.

For those interested in applying, or to find out more information about Sherford Vale, visit: www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk/ page/?title=How+to+apply&pid=22 • The first part of Sherford’s 500-acre community park is set to officially open to the public in the early summer of 2018.

• Work is set to begin later this year on Sherford’s school/town Square, which is expected to be the location for a host of future community events, from local food markets, to school fairs.

• With the first homes now completed, work is already starting on Sherford’s first business and commercial spaces. The layout of Sherford has been designed so that businesses will work harmoniously together to create economic sustainability.

This will generate an abundance of job opportunities for residents, so they can work, live and shop at Sherford.

• Devon County Council successfully bid for £5m awarded to the Department for Transport Government funding in 2017, alongside a Sherford Consortium investment of £3m, and as part of a commitment in improving the region’s transport links, work will commence later this year on delivering the spine route which will be known as Main St. The new route, extending from Deep Lane to the A38, will act as the main access point for the town, unlocking up to 4,200 new homes and 83,000 square metres of employment and commercial space.

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

Doggy Day Out in the Park May 12 Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park A Doggy Day Out in the Park promises a pawsome day out for dog owners. To give you a taster of what the Doggy Day Out has in store, there’ll be a pet shopping village, doggy tea party and a pet photo booth, as well as doggy agility displays with the chance for your dog to be involved. If your pup hasn’t quite got the hang of who’s in charge yet, there will be obedience training workshops with Q&As to give them a few pointers. There will also be the chance to show off what tricks your pet can do in the ‘Pets Got Talent’ competition.

Plymstock Gardening Society Mar 26 Guest speaker Terry Underhill will be talking about Alpines. Meeting at Plymstock United Church, Plymstock Road, Oreston starting at 7.30pm. The hall is open from 7pm and new members are welcome.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month.

Concert by Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir Mar 28 Crownhill Methodist Church 7.30pm. Requiem by Gabriel Faure and other well-loved Easter music.

Admission £5. In support of Water Aid.

Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon May 20 Plymouth Hoe In partnership with Plymouth City Council, Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon is a challenging, yet scenic 13.1 mile course taking in Plymouth’s famous landmarks.

Entries close on April 29 so don’t forget to sign up today.

Spring Fair and Table Top Sale Mar 31 10am to 4pm. St Gabriel Church hall in Peverell.

Raising money for Hope for Children.

Car Boot Sale Apr 1 Endsleigh Garden Centre, Ivybridge starting at 9am.

In aid of Marie Curie. Details tel 07855 586971.

Spring Fayre Apr 7 Pennycross Methodist Church hall in Beauchamp Road from 11am to 1pm. The Friendship Group are raising funds for the local branch of the Parkinson society and church funds. There will be various stalls and light refreshment. All are welcome.

Plymouth Railway Circle Apr 9 Steven Andrews: ‘Maybachs in the West /Tribute to the Warships’. Steven pays tribute to the Maybach diesel engines (featuring D1015 on the main line, Bristol - Penzance) and Warship class with this digital photo and DVD presentation of the locomotives at work in the post-preservation era. All Plymouth Railway Circle Meetings are held at: St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell. Start 7.30pm admission charge £1 (members), £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome.

Plymouth Global Book Club Apr 11 Join in the discussion on The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shulka, a provocative and thoughtprovoking collection of essays by 20 people of colour who write about their experiences of growing up and living in Britain. Free event open to all. Room 417, Babbage Building Plymouth University 7pm to 8.30pm.

Brunel Quilters Exhibition Apr 14 Saltash Wesley Methodist Church, Callington Road, Saltash PL12 6LA. Open 10am till 4pm. Admission £1.

Quilt display, sales table, refreshments, machine and hand-sewing demonstrations. Visiting trader painters of Liskeard. Supported charity Cornwall Air Ambulance. Contact Anne 01752 849461.

Plymouth Area Police Choir Apr 14 St Johns Church, Totnes. Joint concert with The Brixham Orpheus Choir. In aid of church funds.

Brent Singers Apr 22 Buckfast Abbey, 7.30pm. Performing Mozart’s Requiem, Ave Verum Corpus and Laudate Dominum. Tickets £10 from www.buckfast.org.uk/boxoffice

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Apr 23 Michael Beale: ‘The John Woods S&D Collection.’ A selection from the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust’s archive of superb colour slides of the line taken by the late John Woods between 1958 and 1967. [Digitally projected]. All Plymouth Railway Circle Meetings are held at: St Edward’s Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell. Start 7.30pm admission charge £1 (members), £2 (visitors). Visitors are very welcome.

Plymouth Green Book Club Apr 26 Come along and discuss Owl Sense with the author Miriam Darlington. Free event open to all. Room 404, Babbage Building, Plymouth University 6.30pm to 8pm

Not to be missed Bubblicious Family Rave March 30 Soapbox Children’s Theatre Organised by Stiltskin Theatre and Arts Company, join in the fun at this special family friendly dance party, with guest DJs playing an eclectic mix of dance music from old school to new school. There will be parachute games, glowsticks, UV face painting, bubbles, a chalet space and lots more to keep everyone entertained.

All profits from the event will support the work at The Soapbox Children’s Theatre.

Inflatable Theme Park Mar 30 and 31 St Mellion Cornwall’s first ever inflatable theme park is here, boasting some of the South West’s best bouncy castles and slides. Based in the St Mellion car boot field, there will be unlimited access to eight large inflatables at this fantastically valued pop up theme park. Micky and Minnie Mouse will also be popping by to meet the children and there will be free face painting for every child. Food and drink available on site, and plenty of parking will be available.

Man Engine Resurrection Tour April 3 Tavistock Back in summer 2016, a remarkable phenomenon captured hearts and souls across Cornwall. The largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain steamed the length of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, unearthing a deep lode of passion and pride. Now, the big boy is back! The Man Engine is set to re-appear in Tavistock before driving up north into Somerset, South Wales and the North of England.

Bubbles & Gin Festival April 14 Plymouth Guildhall Love Prosecco and gin? Join Miss Ivy Events for the ultimate festival of Prosecco, Cava, champagne, cider, sparkling wines, cocktails and all things gin! Expect Plymouth Area Police Choir Apr 27 St Eustachius Church, Tavistock. To commemorate their 700th anniversary and in aid of church funds.

The Tale of Cockatrice with Mumble May 12 Soapbox Children’s Theatre. 1.30pm and 6pm. Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory, a hideous creature awakens... The Tale of the Cockatrice is based on a legend from British folklore. Combining myth and history, two muddle-headed storytellers use puppetry, object theatre and live original music to conjure up a sophisticated piece of family theatre for all ages.

Story Stomps May 14 & 25 Soapbox Children’s Theatre. 11am to 12.30pm. Come along for an adventure and walk around Devonport, collecting nature on the way. Then it’s back to The Soapbox Children’s Theatre for a craft session followed

quality hand-picked suppliers to offer advice and samples, mixologists showing you how to make your favourite cocktails, a bar with over 30 different types of Prosecco, gin, fizz and cocktails, a selection of woodfired pizzas and antipasti platters, as well as delicious cakes and vegetarian options. There will also be a section of music and singers from jazz to more lively bands to have you dancing!

Easter Fair and Dog Show April 21 Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home Offering hot and cold refreshments, a raffle and tombola, the Easter Fair and Dog Show will provide fun for the whole family, furry friends included! More details to come on the dog show so keep an eye on the Gables Farm Facebook for any updates.

Saltash May Fair May 5 Saltash In 2016, the new committee took the May Fair back to the town and back to its community roots. After two years, with overwhelming positive feedback from residents, businesses, exhibitors and the wider community, it’s back in 2018! With a huge number of local charity and community organisations, with lots of Cornish refreshments, and a entertainment for young and old alike, this year’s May Fair looks to be a day of non-stop fun!

Plymouth History Festival May 5 to June 3 Throughout Plymouth Back for its sixth year, Plymouth History Festival is an annual celebration of Plymouth’s history and heritage, and takes place across the city in a range of venues and locations. Each year, the programme features around 100 different events including exhibitions and displays, guided walks and tours, talks, family activities and special events. This year will be exploring the themes of ‘War’, ‘Enlightenment’ and ‘Health’, marking important anniversaries linked to the Institution of Civil Engineers, the NHS and the RAF. by story telling. Every session is different and whatever the weather, there’s lots of fun to be had!

Dino-saw May 16 - 26 Soapbox Children’s Theatre. 11am and 1.30pm. Join Dino on an adventure to explore the world around her, featuring giant and peculiar plants and some of her favourite big beasties. This is a story to stimulate and develop imagination and encourage discovery of the world around us.

Spring Fayre May 26 Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre. 2pm to 4pm.

With a bouncy castle, musical entertainment, children’s games, stalls, a raffle, glitter tattoos, a BBQ and refreshments, there’s something for all the family.

‘Rustle’ with Paddleboat Theatre Company June 16

Firepower Day May 25 Crownhill Fort Now in its fourth year, Firepower Day is an established highlight of the Plymouth History Festival. See the Fort’s armament in action, as well as plenty of gunfire from rifles, field guns and cannons.

Green Man Festival May 26 and 27 Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park The Green Man is back for its fifth year, bringing the rebirth of the natural world with him. Created by artists and volunteers, this massive figure will preside over a joyous two day event celebrated by the bands Black Friday and Harbottle and Jonas. This free family festival includes such wonders as medieval knights in shining armour, archery for all, a celebration of British wildlife, circus acts, hog roasts, the ArrowBarrows, Lodestone Morris and a mixture of food and craft stalls. There may even be a Viking attack or two…

Boringdon Gin Festival May 27 Boringdon Hall Hotel Join in the fun at Boringdon Hall Hotel for the annual Gin Festival on the Boringdon Hall Lawn and enjoy the finest gin accompanied by food stands, live music and outdoor activities and games including lawn chess, croquet, archery and air rifles. 2017 saw gin stands to include Tarquins Gin, Pinkster Gin, Beefeater Gin, Plymouth Gin, and many more, and 2018 won’t disappoint. Foodies can enjoy a range of dishes on offer such as traditional paella, locally sourced Devonshire burgers, hot dogs, potted Cornish crab and smoked mackerel, vegetarian dishes and a crepe stand.

Summer Garden Fete May 28 Kitley House Hotel With beautiful Dartmoor as the stunning backdrop, the fete will provide a fabulous day out for all the family whatever the weather! More than 40 exhibitors will be setting up stalls in the hotel’s Crystal Room and outside in the gardens, bringing you an exciting range of vintage and artisan products - everything from handmade jewellery and soaps to home and garden, woodwork and the most beautiful and unique gifts. There will be workshops throughout the day as well as entertainment provided for all the family, from the kids to the family pooch with live music entertainment, kids activities and even a charity dog show.

Soapbox Children’s Theatre. 2pm. Paddleboat Theatre Company invites you to help set up camp so that they can tell you the greatest campfire story ever told: where sleeping bags evolve into monsters, rucksacks become friends and torches highlight the forest’s closest secrets. Join in for an interactive family adventure jampacked with puppets, songs and outdoor surprises.

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June 16 - July 6 Soapbox Children’s Theatre. 11am and 1.30pm. There is a squeak and a tantalising toot, a crisp crash and a hilarious hoot. Where does it come from? What does it mean? A whispered word and a scrumptious scream!

Listen to the noises that come out of the horn, can you guess from where they were born? The sound collectors are listening and gathering up a cacophony of sounds to put into the sound machine. Fun, visual and interactive, this piece of theatre will be a joy to all the senses.

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Recycling rates up after introduction of fortnightly collections Recycling rates have improved in Plymouth since the introduction of fortnightly collections, according to the City Council.

Alternate weekly bin collections were introduced in May 2017 and initially led to a number of customer service issues.

Figures published in May showed that recycling rates rose to 38.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2017/18 compared to 36.5 per cent in the first quarter of the previous year.

The statistics showed that reuse or refurbishment of household items has also increased and composting was also higher than the previous year.

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Ian Bowyer, said: “The figures are encouraging; we know this has been a challenge for the city and there is more to be done. We continue to strive to improve the service we offer our residents and ask for your continued support.”

Councillor Mike Leaves, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and the Environment, said: “As part of the Plymouth Plan, we want to achieve a 50 per cent recycling rate for Plymouth by 2034 so we are definitely moving in the right direction it is great to see that more of our residents are recycling, re-using and composting, but we can still do more.”

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City Council bids for Channel 4 hub

Plymouth City Council is bidding for the city to become of Channel 4’s three new hubs once it relocates part of its operation outside London.

The council has written to Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon stating its intent to bid to become a new hub.

The publicly-owned broadcaster last week announced that as part of their drive to increase the regional impact of their network, they would be moving 300 staff out of offices in London to a brand new ‘national headquarters’, with further staff to move to two newly creative hubs, also to be located in cities outside of London.

The city which is chosen to host the national headquarters will benefit from an immediate influx of 300 new jobs, but will also benefit from the many hundreds of jobs and accompanying investment that will support Channel 4.

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Elmer puts St Luke’s ahead of the herd When it comes to encouraging more open discussion around the sensitive subjects of death and dying, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is leading the herd, with a fun and enchanting trail that’s set to add a splash of colour across the city and get people talking.

In collaboration with independent children’s books publisher Andersen Press and creator of public art events Wild in Art, St Luke’s is bringing Elmer the patchwork elephant – the iconic, much-loved storybook character created by Devon-born author and artist David McKee – to Plymouth for Elmer’s Big Parade in 2019, 30 years since Andersen Press first published the Elmer story.

For ten weeks over summer 2019, the eyecatching Elmer’s Big Parade will be adding colour and fun to the city and surrounding areas, where St Luke’s cares for patients with progressive life-limiting illnesses and supports their families and carers.

The 40 unique elephant sculptures, each painted by an established or emerging local artist, will form a trail that will both attract new visitors to Plymouth, curious to see what Elmer is up to, and encourage residents to explore areas they might not have ventured to before.

The sculptures will help people ‘navigate’ the city while increasing awareness of St Luke’s, de-mystifying death, dying and hospice care, and raising vital funds to help the charity look after more patients who need its compassionate care.

The project also includes an interactive app to help people follow the herd, detailing the sculpture locations and enabling them to join the Elmer community by uploading selfies as they go.

Running alongside the trail will be an

engaging interactive educational programme for Key Stage 2 and 3 school children that will aid their understanding of death and dying in an age-appropriate way.

Elmer’s Big Parade was formally launched on March 21 at Ocean Studios, when a bespoke Elmer designed by popular local artist Brian Pollard took pride of place alongside a ‘classic’ bright patchwork Elmer.

Following the launch, artists will be invited to submit their designs from June 2018, with the sculpture trail opening in July 2019.

Speaking about the project, St Luke’s chief executive Steve Statham said: “An elephant never forgets and that’s a key message for us, too. We want to help people create lasting memories and at St Luke’s we are very proud that we can do this for many patients and their families.

“We’re really excited about Elmer’s Big Parade. As well as being full of fun that will spread a big grin across Plymouth and the wider area, it will encourage meaningful discussion about death, dying and bereavement, subjects we often shy away from but would all benefit from being more open about.

“In addition to being a great free and

healthy day out for all the family as they walk the trail, it will also attract new visitors to our city, raising Plymouth’s profile and bringing economic benefits, as well as showcasing a wealth of local artistic talent.”

Charlie Langhorne, director of Wild in Art, added: “By joining forces with Andersen Press and creating a blank 3D canvas inspired by the famous patchwork elephant, we just know that this big parade will have a positive impact on Plymouth’s residents and visitors, and of course St Luke’s. With similar parades featuring Elmer in Ipswich and Tyne & Wear too, we’re excited to be turning the country patchwork for fantastic causes in 2019.”

St Luke’s is offering local businesses and other organisations the opportunity to sponsor one of the 40 unique Elmer sculptures that are set to enchant and inspire. Ultimately, these sculptures will be auctioned off to raise money for St Luke’s, ensuring a fitting legacy for the people and communities of Plymouth and the surrounding areas which benefit from the charity’s outstanding care.

Last year, St Luke’s cared for over 3,400 patients in the local community, living with a life-limiting illness.

Elmer’s Big Parade will weave its way across the city centre, waterfront, Central Park, Mount Batten, Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe, and in addition, a roaming Elmer will be visiting the wider community covered by St Luke’s.

There will also be a bespoke trail of smaller Elmer sculptures designed by local schools and community groups as part of the education programme.

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Plymstock’s Broadway Shopping Centre has received a boost with the opening of The Works, the UK’s leading value retailer of gifts, books and crafts.

Seven new jobs have been created and the 1,600 square foot family-friendly store will be offering customers amazing value, across its entire range of stationery, toys, books and art materials.

The Works now has over 430 stores throughout the country and continues to expand with 50 stores opening each year.

Mark Berry, centre manager at The Broadway said: “We are thrilled to welcome such a fantastic store to the centre.

“We’re dedicated to offering our local customers a strong mix of shops. The Works is hugely popular and sells a wide variety of products suitable for shoppers of all ages, so it really will have something for everyone.”

The Broadway offers local Plymstock shoppers a range of independent and national retail brands, including Iceland, Specsavers, TUI and Warrens Bakery, alongside a weekly market every Wednesday.

Mark added: “We are delighted to have them join The Broadway team!”

Jacqui Taylor, store manager at The Works Plymstock said: “There’s such an overwhelming feeling of community here at The Broadway that we felt it was the perfect location for The Works.

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Appeal for witnesses Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault on Glen Road, Plympton.

Investigating officer, PC Paul Carswell said: ‘At around 3.30pm on Tuesday March 6, we responded to reports of a road rage incident which developed into an assault.

“A car and a van pulled over and a verbal argument began between the occupants. This then developed into a physical assault committed by the two occupants of the van.

“The victim, a 39-year-old man, sustained bruising as a result of the incident.

“We believe that witnesses may have recorded the incident on mobile phones.

“This incident took place near a school, at the end of the day, so I’m hopeful that someone witnessed the incident and may have information that could help the investigation.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police on 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting CR/019502/18.

Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555111 or www. crimestoppers-uk.org

Warning after kitchen fires Staff at Plympton Fire Station have issued a warning to residents after having attended two kitchen fires earlier this month, one at Hillcrest Close and another at Moorland Drive which resulted in substantial damage to the property.

Their advice is to check smoke alarms regularly and also to close internal doors when out of the house in order to reduce the spread of fire and smoke damage if a blaze does break out.

In the Moorland Drive fire 75 percent of the property ended up being damaged by smoke.

Firefighters were called to the incident at around 10.15am on March 18.

On arrival the crews from Plympton and Greenbank got to work extinguishing the fire with the use of four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a covering jet. After gaining entry to the property they extinguished the fire within the kitchen and started checking for hot spots within the property with the use of a thermal imaging camera.

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A huge steel frame has been erected at Langage Business Park as the next phase of building work gets into gear.

All the ground work and preparation work at the site has been completed by local construction contractor Ryearch who have been making great progress since the start of the project last October.

The Council is investing around £3 million to develop and build high quality employment space which will be divided into six different sized units, ranging from 192sq m to 2,794sq m (2,067sq ft to 30,075sq ft).

Council Leader Ian Bowyer, who visited the site to see progress said: “It’s great to see this development come up from the ground – it is a really positive step.

“We’re building high quality and sustainable space like this to satisfy demand from businesses who want flexible spaces ready to move into.

“We have the highest concentration of manufacturing employment of any city south of the Midlands and hope that through this investment, the scheme will provide Plymouth with long term job opportunities and supply chain benefits.”

The project is a key commitment by the Council to help deliver jobs and support the economy in the short, medium and long term.

It will also help the Council as once let, it will bring in a rental income to reinvest in other services the Council provides.

The units will be fully fenced and secure and offer flexible office space (heated, carpeted, lit and ready for occupation) that can be easily extended to suit users specific requirements. There will also be large service yard areas with dedicated parking, cycle shelters, waste recycling zones and poweroperated loading doors.

There will also be energy saving features such as solar photo voltaic systems, efficient heating systems in the offices and increased levels of insulation, which when combined, should minimise carbon emissions and reduce running costs for occupiers.

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Celebrating in style The Best of the Best gathered at a tea party at Hele’s School to celebrate going above and beyond what was asked of them when using the Accelerated Reader programme.

The students from Year 7 and Year 8 had all exceeded their targets for the first three terms.

Staff at the Plympton based school wanted to reward the hard-working students for doing the right thing, even when no-one is looking and for steadily working away at reading and quizzing on books.

Securing such good scores was a testament to their commitment to doing well and to making the most of the daily half hour of school-based reading.

Assistant principal Karl Fonseca was on hand to share in the tea party and to let them all know how their efforts help Hele’s secure a culture of reading.

She said: “This is a fantastic achievement for our young readers. I’m so proud of them!

It’s testament to their hard work and Hele’s School’s commitment to improving literacy for our students.

“One student even achieved ten times her points target! That’s really putting in the groundwork to ensure that literacy skills are fully developed.”

Over 400 Hele’s School students are enrolled on the Accelerated Reader Programme which gives them the opportunity to read challenging and diverse books every day.

The programme helps develop students reading, vocabulary and grammar and Hele’s School are looking for a suitable local organisation or business who would be interested in supporting the programme.

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Storm Emma hit the South West and caused chaos in most areas. However, nothing could stop a group of travel and tourism students and their teachers, from Hele’s School in Plympton, heading off on an education trip to Amsterdam.

Although the weather caused a few problems and delays for the travellers, the trip was an important part of their course, so they wrapped up for the weather and were determined to continue with their plans.

Whilst in Amsterdam, the Year 12 and 13 students went on an Ann Frank tour, explored Harleem - a medieval city, visited the Rijksmuseum and the Heineken visitor attraction.

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everyone agreed, was a visit to Coster Diamonds. Students and staff were escorted to a safe vault and allowed to view (and try on) some of the most beautiful and valuable diamonds.

When studying for their travel and tourism BTEC, students from the Plympton based school are given the chance to visit many major cities and experience what these places have to offer and how important tourism actually is to the economy.

When students were asked to sum up their trip, one of them, Charlotte, commented: “I have so many amazing memories of Amsterdam now.” Dina said: “This trip was amazing and memorable, a trip we will never forget.”

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Councillor Patrick Nicholson and some of Plymstock’s happy residents Elderly residents will now have a drier wait for the bus.

The new shelter has been placed outside retirement development Maple Court on Horn Cross Road, adjacent to Magnolia Court; another retirement home. This was after a local resident, Ms Christine Speed requested the bus shelter at the stop.

Ms Speed said “I would like to thank the council for installing this shelter; it will

improve travelling for myself and all the other residents in the area.

“It’s a bit of shelter that we’ve all appreciated, especially with the weather we’ve been having.”

Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning, said: “We’re pleased that what is a relatively small project bringing so much community benefit

has been delivered here in Plymstock.”

“Care for the elderly is important to us all, and I’m so glad that in this instance we were able to provide this for the residents of the retirement homes and local community.”

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Silent joy for Claire A Plympton mother who set up a baby signing business has spoken of her delight at the recent Oscars success of the movie The Silent Child.

The film was named best live action short film and tells the story of a girl who struggles to communicate. It highlights the isolation of children with the invisible disability of hearing loss and, as a result of this film, British Sign Language and hearing issues, particularly for young people, are being given a global stage.

British Sign Language in schools was also being debated in Parliament last week.

Claire Otton, the Little Signers Club teacher for Plymouth and East Cornwall, said she was delighted with the film’s Oscars success.

She is now providing free sessions where parents and tots of all abilities can go along to learn more about getting started with signing for themselves.

British Sign Language has obvious benefits for those with hearing difficulties but it also provides a wonderful connection and understanding for everyone when other members of the community can join in too.

Babies and toddlers can let their parents

know what they need, reducing tantrums and distress. Pre-schoolers and older children can use it to support language development, spellings and literacy.

Children and adults with other invisible disabilities find signed communication a lifeline. Many other people will remember having learned the signed BSL alphabet at brownies or cubs and, with a little practice, it will all come flooding back.

Little Signers Club Plymouth and East Cornwall is a thriving community where signing for tots, their parents, and grandparents is being shared in a fun, inclusive environment at friendly classes every week.

Claire commented: “It’s lovely to see all the little ones totally engaged with signing.

They have a natural instinct for it and they bloom as soon as they realise that they are understood. Signing is such an incredible activity to do and the parents who come along to classes enjoy adding a new skill to their repertoire too. It really has something for everyone and it’s so easy to learn!’

Little Signers Club was launched in February 2010 and the successful teaching

scheme is now being licensed out across the country. In addition to its British Sign Language based classes for children and parents, the organisation publishes delightful ‘Rhyme and Sign’ Adventures, which children of all ages and abilities love.

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To register interest in Little Signers Club Plymouth and East Cornwall’s free signing sessions, or to arrange a free session at your local baby / toddler group / Children’s Centre, or to join a local class, please call 07414628855 or email claire@ littlesignersclub.co.uk Story courtesy of Plympton Podcast

Gardeners’ show hit by the snow The Plympton Gardeners’ Association Spring Show was one of a number of community events to succumb to March’s cold weather and snow.

The event had been due to take place at Harewood House on Saturday March 24 but concerned organisers discussed at length at their committee meeting on March 8 as to whether the event should still go ahead.

Show secretary Paul Hutchings told his committee colleagues that he had spoken with many of last year’s exhibitors in the daffodil and spring flower classes and had come to the conclusion that there would be a dramatically reduced number of entries thus

making it impracticable to stage the show.

Speaking after the committee meeting Mr Hutchings said: “Unfortunately due to weather the PGA have had to cancel this year’s Spring Show. The sustained cold has damaged or stalled the daffodils and flowers so we could not guarantee exhibits of any suitable number and quality.”

It is believed to be the first time in the association’s 70 year history that they have had to cancel one of their shows. Despite this set back the Plympton Gardeners are looking ahead to other events lined up for 2018.

Mr Hutchings added: “On a brighter note

work is now well under way to put together an ‘Introduction to exhibiting at a show’ event for our meeting on May 3. This will be open to the public and aimed at encouraging exhibiting at a show by explaining the entry process, answering any questions and offering guidance and tips for each of the various sections that make up our shows.”

The event will take place at Harewood House at 7.30pm that night.

The PGA is also committed to staging its regular summer show which will be on Saturday August 18 at Harewood House and for which schedules will be available shortly. (story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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Plymstock’s Broadway shopping centre helped support local shoppers by hosting a local advice clinic in collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police.

Supported by Trading Standards, Plymstock City Council and Age Concern, free advice and confidential consultation was given throughout the day, providing shoppers with direct access to information on a variety of topics from safety and security to support available in the local area.

Broadway shopping centre manager, Mark Berry, said: “Our local community is always at the heart of everything we offer.

“The shopping centre is a hub for the community and we’re proud to be able to help by joining forces with the Devon and Cornwall Police.

“It was a fantastic day and everyone who attended found the help they needed, which is exactly what we all aimed to achieve.”

Sergeant Rachel Ward, of Devon and Cornwall Police, added: “We’re so grateful for The Broadway for providing the opportunity to really connect with the Plymstock community.

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Students from schools in Plympton and Plymstock were among hundreds of youngsters who took part in the Big Bang@ City College event.

The event, supported by Babcock International returned for a third year and this time it was bigger than ever.

It has now expanded to a full day of interactive activities, encouraging budding scientists, techies, engineer and mathematicians to explore STEM opportunities in the city.

Covering everything from cyber threats to cells, seaweed to earthquakes, Big Bang@ City College saw pupils from local primary and secondary schools engage with activities based around science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Local schools involved included Chaddlewood Primary and Plymstock School.

The pupils got the chance to take part in exciting workshops led by science communicator and TV presenter, Simon Watt.

His workshop ‘Playing With Your Food’ took place in the College’s hospitality building and explored the science of cooking.

Medical workshop specialists, Medical Mavericks, gave the young people a chance to monitor and examine their hearts using an ECG and ultrasound machine, see what it’s like to go under the knife with keyhole surgery tools, draw blood from a dummy arm and measure their lung volume and age. The STEM-focused company also talked about the various careers in medicine.

The event featured interactive stands and hands-on activities delivered by a range of local STEM organisations, businesses, employers and City College staff, including: Shark Trust, Becton Dickinson, Biovault, BluescreenIT, Building Plymouth, Careers South West, Engineering Development Trust, Institution of Civil Engineers, Institute of Physics and The Box. City College’s STEM hub officer, Andy Robinson, said: “This event encourages enjoyment and interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. Big Bang@ City College Plymouth is all about giving young people from across Devon and Cornwall the chance to discover the opportunities and wide range of careers available through STEM subjects.

The range of organisations and activities on the day showcased just some of the fantastic work taking place across the City, whether in marine science, manufacturing or innovative technologies. STEM subjects form a huge part of Plymouth’s economy, and the energy and enthusiasm at the event will hopefully have inspired the next generation of STEM workers.”

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A creative local family of divers Kim, Kay and Dave Vaudin have pooled their skills to bring their two companies together under one roof with the launch of a marine themed art studio at Mount Batten.

Envisaged very much as a working studio, visitors will be able to view all stages of the creative processes.

Kim and Kay of ‘Deep Impressions’ have been painting underwater scenes and marine life for over 15 years.

Complementing this, Dave has run an established picture framing business for many years and has more recently branched out into making bespoke wooden surfboards, marine crafts and furniture.

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Deep Impressions, located in the Western Hanger at Mount Batten will be opening at Easter with a launch open day on Good Friday from 10-5 pm, all welcome.

Kim said: “We are very excited to finally work together under the same roof producing artwork and crafts which celebrate the sea and it’s marine life”.

Starlite light up the stage Two years of planning for the Plympton based Starlite School of Dance came to a grand climax this month as the group put on a fundraising musical performance to raise money for Coeliac UK. A theatre full of people turned out in the snow to Ivybridge Community College to witness the spectacular entitled ‘Magic of the Musicals’ which was performed in

the presence of the Stannator of Plympton Andrew Hill and his partner Charlotte Willis who were invited civic guests to the show.

The show consisted of two acts comprising choreographed dances to songs from a variety of different musicals ranging from the Sound of Music, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Grease to name just a few.

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Deep Impressions not only produce their original underwater paintings and fine art prints but have undertaken many commissions. In 2015 the Marine Biological Association on Plymouth Hoe hosted the international ‘Biology, Ecology & Conservation of Elasmobranchs’ Conference and commissioned them to design a logo in the form of a painting.

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trade fair, festivals of the sea and at Plymouth University’s Sherwell Centre.

David Vaudin has been picture framing for local customers and artists for years and the new studio space is a great place to discuss customers framing requirements with lots of samples to view.

In addition, David draws from his 3D design background and woodworking skills to build wooden surfboards and unique furnishings for the home. During the open day, he is happy to discuss current projects underway at the studio, and display some of his work to date.

A special feature to act one involved show organisers Sophie and Lucy who run the Starlite Dance Band put on a ‘Coeliac Performance’ to the tune one of the Gary Jules song ‘Mad World’.

Coeliac UK is a cause very close to the hearts of the two sisters as Lucy was very ill from the age of 15 and was diagnosed at the age of 18 as having Coeliac disease.

The choreography of the ‘Coeliac Performance’ involved Lucy portraying in her dancing symptoms of the disease, such as stomach pain, bloating and fatigue while her sister Sophie elegantly sang the words of the song ‘Mad World’.

During the rest of the show the scores of young children and adults involved put on an impressive display of dances, involving a number of different costumes, many of which were brightly coloured.

Among one of the moving performances in act two was ‘the letter’ from Billy Elliot. This sketch involved the reading of a letter Billy’s deceased mother wrote for him to read when he became 18 but which he had not waited until then to open.

The show came to a dramatic climax when the whole

cast came on stage to the song ‘We’re All In This Together’ from High School Musical.

Sophie and Lucy were then presented with surprise bouquets of flowers from the cast in recognition of their efforts training the dance band to put on the show.

Speaking to members via the group’s social media page afterwards Sophie said: “Wow where do I even start! Two years of gradual build up to this one day and you completely smashed it! I cannot even begin to tell you how proud we are of everyone. Thanks to all our lovely parents for all your help especially in the recent few weeks! We are overwhelmed by the comments we have had today, I must say we have an extremely talented bunch of children!”

Stannator Andrew Hill said: “This was a very impressive performance and a big well done to everyone involved for such an entertaining show.”

The event was doubly impressive as a matinee performance had been put on in the afternoon as well as the main show in the evening. (story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)

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Apprenticeships work for Rhianne and Abigail Two young people from Plymstock have been sharing their experiences of apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week celebrations.

They both attend City College Plymouth, which is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the country, with success rates 14% above the national average.

Working with more than 1,300 local employers, the college’s apprenticeship programme has been rated as ‘outstanding’

by Ofsted.

Rhianne Walkey, who is a digital marketing apprentice and Abigail Bunt, a business administration apprentice, were positive about the benefits of the career pathway they chose.

Rhianne went down the ‘traditional’ educational route, completing her A Levels and going on to university-level study, however, she Rhianne Walkey

felt just as unsure of her future at 21 as she did at 16. Now six months into a digital marketing apprenticeship at City College, Rhianne has finally found the right career path.

“I am enjoying the challenge and the fastpaced nature of the job. No two days are the same, and I often find myself out and about as I create content for the College’s various social media platforms. I have already gained experience in different aspects of marketing and I get the opportunity to use my creative skills.

“As someone who has started an apprenticeship later in life, I feel I’m finally where I am supposed to be; I am taking ownership of my own learning. Vocational pathways are for everyone - I would highly recommend them to anyone of any age if you are looking to start a new trade or try something different.”

After seeing how much success her brother had while completing his apprenticeship, Abigail Blunt, 22, decided to look into the opportunities available, eventually applying to study a business administration apprenticeship at City College.

“I thought apprenticeships only covered hair and beauty, construction or engineering but there is actually a massive range of options available - and the options aren’t just for young people. There are so

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many benefits such as earning whilst learning and getting on-the-job training.

“One of the great things about my apprenticeship is that I can take additional courses alongside my training and they are all paid for by the College. So far I have been offered Excel and minute taking programmes to help with my development.

“I would 100% recommend an apprenticeship.

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‘As someone who has started an apprenticeship later in life, I feel I’m finally where I am supposed to be’

Sue Reed, head of work-based learning and schools partnerships at City College said: “Many apprentices are school leavers and young people, but there is no age limit for those interested in completing an apprenticeship. This means that high-quality apprenticeships are now accessible to those who are looking to retrain in a new field at a later stage of their working lives.

“Apprenticeships benefit all involved, from the businesses that use them to grow or develop their teams, to the wider community which sees people of all ages engaged in learning whilst earning a wage.”

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Plymstock School students pictured with author Sally Nicholls during their visit to Hele’s School

Encouraging students’ English skills Plymstock School has celebrated its annual Reading Festival. The aim of the week-long event is to celebrate literature and cultivate a love of reading for students.

As always, the school organised a huge range of activities for students to take part in.

One of these was the opportunity for students to take part in a visit from children’s author Ally Kennen.

Whilst completing an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, she wrote her first book ‘Beast'.

This was shortlisted as a finalist for the Carnegie Medal, which recognises the best children's books of each year. She also appeared on the longlist of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 2010 with her fourth book ‘Sparks' and again in 2012 with her novel ‘Bullet Boys’.

Students were able to hear about her life as well

as her writing process in terms of how she writes her books. The day was thoroughly enjoyable for both students and teachers, and was valuable in helping students to develop their own English skills.

Whilst special events such as these are hugely important, part of the school's ethos is to incorporate reading and writing into everything students do, even outside of normal English lessons. In every subject, from languages to science, there is a significant focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar (known as SPaG).

As well as this, once a week students are expected to take part in reading sessions, in which they spend half an hour doing silent reading. It is suggested that students who read for up to 30 minutes per day can show a difference of over one year's worth of schooling compared to those who never read for enjoyment,

meaning it is a very important skill to encourage.

To continue to cultivate a culture of reading, the school library also runs activities such as ‘Readathons’ and theatre visits throughout the year, as well as a regular book club.

Recently, the members of this club were even taken on an extracurricular trip to visit Hele’s School to meet Sally Nicholls. The students had been reading her book ‘Things a Bright Girl Can Do’, which is based on the Suffragettes.

The Year 7 and 9 girls on the trip listened to a talk on the Suffragette movement and spent time with her, having their books signed and answering further questions. A huge thank you to Ms Elliott, Hele’s School and the Plymouth Library Service for organising the opportunity, as well as Mr Freeman for driving everyone.

experience which was different to simply being sat in a classroom.

They were also able to hear about the conditions that these prisoners lived in from their own perspectives, and get an honest opinion about the services provided, as they were both very open about their crimes and about their lives in prison.

Another criminology student, Dylan Buckingham, said: “It helped to give everything we’ve learned in criminology a real life application. It also gave us a chance to apply some of the theories that we have learned over the two years.”

Meeting the inmates was also beneficial in that it allowed students to see that not all criminals fit the stereotypes, with Hannah Caton describing it as ‘crazy’ as, even after hearing about the serious crimes they had chosen to commit, she could see their remorse.

Wil Sprenkel, head of Sixth Form, said it was ‘a really eye-opening visit that gave us the opportunity to speak to prisoners serving very long sentences and ask far reaching questions about their crimes and life in prison.’

He also emphasised how unique an opportunity it was, as the two prisoners, given the nature of their crimes, would have never been allowed to visit a school.

“We are incredibly grateful to Channings Wood Prison for arranging this opportunity for our students and thank both the officers and the two inmates for allowing the students to visit and learn more,” he said.

Students get a taste of life behind bars A group of A level students studying criminology at Plymstock School were given the opportunity to visit Channings Wood Prison recently.

The Category C Prison is located in the village of Denbury, near Newton Abbott, and houses just over 700 inmates. Accompanied by four members of the teaching staff, students were given the opportunity to meet some of the prison inmates.

Students were given the chance to spend a few hours with inmates, learning about their crimes, life in prison, rehabilitation work, and how they are preparing for life outside prison.

One of the inmates was three years into an eight year sentence, and the other was 17 years into their life sentence, after both having being convicted of serious crimes.

Students were also given the opportunity to discuss the prison officers’ perspectives on prison life and the challenges they often face, especially as prison budgets continue to fall. Although this was challenging for many to hear, as they learnt about some of the injustices of the system due to the cuts, it helped them to understand some of the real issues of the justice system.

Emily Wilson, one of the students on the trip, said she was shocked at ‘how much mental health is a problem in prison’ and that it was sad to see that ‘it is sometimes up to the inmates to look after one another’.

All of the students involved thoroughly enjoyed the trip and found it hugely beneficial, with many of them describing the trip as ‘surreal’ due to it being a unique

Erin Downes Chronicle reporter Erin Downes is currently studying in the sixth form at Plymstock School.

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Auschwitz visit one year on... and the memories that still haunt

We often hear stories of the horrors experienced by the victims of concentration camps in the Second World War, however it isn’t until you visit them yourself that you truly realise the horror of it, writes Erin Downes.

In March last year, four Plymstock students – Zack Allen, Leoni Massey-Clamp, Lois Teasdale and myself – were given this opportunity through a visit to both Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camps in Poland.

The trip was arranged as part of the Lessons from Auschwitz project from the Holocaust Educational Trust, whose aim is to educate young people from every background about the Holocaust.

As part of a seminar to prepare us for the visit, Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich told her story, helping us to further understand the effects of the discrimination on the population. In a bid to ensure her safety, her family sent her – along with her cousin – to live with a couple, hoping they could pass as Christian children visiting their family.

When they returned as teenagers she discovered her mother and sister had been killed by the Nazis.

She was subsequently separated from her father and brother too.

Mala was held in Bergen-Belson Concentration Camp, suffering years of abuse and mistreatment.

Although she survived, Mala was taken ill due to the disgusting conditions, taking her weeks to recover. from occurring again. She was awarded the MBE for She was then sent to safety in Sweden with a her work. group of other young Six million Jews children. and 11 million other “When I look up to that sky I remember Not expecting people needlessly the faces of the fallen victims of Hitler’s any of her family to died during the be alive, Mala was crime and it inspires me to be a better Holocaust, but surprised to receive a person, to treat everyone with respect and to these staggering letter from her brother appreciate life, because we could have it so figures often make Ben in England, the it more difficult to much worse, just like they did.” only other member comprehend. These of her close family to victims were not just have survived. She joined him in England and has a number, but real, innocent people, just like you since devoted much of her life since to tackling or me. discrimination and helping to prevent such horrors During our trip, Zack Allen described the Holocaust

as ‘timeless.’ He added: “Despite the prisoners being gone, the brick walls and structures are still as prevalent as they were 80 years ago. The horrific tragedies of Auschwitz will forever be remembered.”

Unfortunately, we can do nothing to change the suffering they endured.

However, it is possible for us to share the testimonies of those individuals who were victims of the Holocaust, to stop other atrocities like this from happening again.

We can work together to encourage love and acceptance within our society, whether that is now, one year after our visit, or in 20 years, when there will be fewer survivors left to share their stories themselves.

One of the students from the trip, Leoni MasseyClamp, said: “Sometimes when I look up to the sky, it looks like the same sky that reached across Poland when I went on the trip to Auschwitz.

“It reminds me of how passionate I still am about equality and togetherness and the hardship the Jews and other ‘undesirables’ faced under the harsh Nazi rule.

“When I look up to that sky I remember the faces of the fallen victims of Hitler’s crime and it inspires me to be a better person, to treat everyone with respect and to appreciate life, because we could have it so much worse, just like they did.”

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‘Cardboard sculptor’ visits Hele’s Staff and students at Hele’s School in Plympton were excited about their latest visitor to the Plympton based school.

James Lake, a sculptor based in Exeter spent the day at the school working with Year 9 art students.

James has worked with cardboard for the last 20 years and believes that there are so many options with cardboard, providing strength and versatility which gives him so many choices for his work.

James is known and respected for manipulating

cardboard to a form that is way beyond its original use.

James has had many commissions across the country including creating a butler at the Gotham Hotel in Manchester and hands at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Among those getting their glow on will be Julie Barton and Diana Powell. Julie, 51 is a long-serving member of the team at Toshiba in Plymouth before she left to train as a nurse, Julie will join several fellow ‘Toshettes’ for the charity walk.

Julie is putting on her trainers in memory of her sister-in-law, Donna, who passed away aged 51 in 2016, and close friend Toni, who died last November, also aged 51. Both were looked after by the specialist team at St Luke’s.

Julie said: “Toni and Donna were both such special people and died far too young.

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When it comes to celebrating the life of someone special, hundreds of women across Plymouth choose to remember their loved ones by joining with likeminded ladies to light up the night with an abundance of colour and sparkle.

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“Donna had such an engaging personality.

She was a real individual and loved by all who knew her. I will always remember Toni’s crazy humour and her strength. Even the week before she died, she was determined to make it into town to buy herself some new clothes – and she did.

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RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO SUPPORT SPRING FAIR

Nearly 200 people turned out to Harewood House on Saturday 17 March for Plympton Community Council’s annual Spring Fair.

The event was officially opened by the Stannator of Plympton Andrew Hill. The nominal door admission price of 20p per person was donated to the Stannator’s chosen charity, The Elder Tree, raising just over £35. The Elder Tree provides one to one befriending and a range of other services to the socially isolated.

The fair gave many local organisations and some small businesses the opportunity to raise funds. Stalls included those put on by Cystic Fibrosis, Macmillan Cancer Support, Plympton Gardeners Association, Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home and Derriford Intensive Care Unit to name just some.

Hot drinks and refreshments were available and the event concluded with the Stannator announcing the winners of the various prize draws which were run at the fair.

Stannator Hill said: “On behalf of the Community Council I would like to thank those people who braved the rather cold weather to support this event and those who had stalls.

We are now focusing on our next major event which will be the May Fair on Saturday May 12.”

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Hele’s on Spotlight and spotlight on Hele’s The team kindly showed the excited students the well with the project. They went on to produce an BBC School Report gives young people aged bulletin and programmes used to film the Spotlight outstanding news bulletin and wealth of varied between 11 and 19 the chance to become a lunchtime news and go on to the Spotlight set for a and interesting articles, all of which are available journalist for the day. quick visit, which was very exciting. via the Hele’s School website.

Each year, students across the country team up The day also involved visiting the radio to research and report the news on Live Day station and going behind the scenes with in March. This year, students from Year 7, 9 the research team upstairs. The students and Post-16, from Hele’s School in Plympton, were given a wealth of information, including joined together to report the news. careers guidance and advice for how to work The students created their own news towards working in the media and at the BBC, bulletin, wrote feature articles, live news which greatly enthused the students. articles and to top it all off, a selection of The opportunity to give the students insight the students had the chance to speak to into the media industry helped them consider BBC Radio Devon live on air to share their their long-term vision for their careers, and experience of the day.

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

Booking required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check with the library for this month’s title.

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

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

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

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

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

Lego Club Saturdays, 2.30pm - 4pm Do you have a big imagination and like making things?

Why not join the Lego group? For children aged 6+.

Summer. The Hall is open from 7pm and new members and visitors are very welcome.

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

We have talks from visiting speakers on gardening topics, monthly and annual competitions for members and we hold two flower and produce shows every year.

We also run a Trading Hut during the growing season where gardening supplies can be bought at competitive prices. Visit www.plymptongardeners.com for more details.

Plympton U3A Fourth Tuesday of the month The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton. New members are welcome to come along from 1.30 p.m. to have a cup of tea/coffee and to find out more about Plympton U3A and the wide range of Interest Groups which are available for you to join. The meeting itself starts at 2p.m. with a guest speaker each month. For further information visit our website; u3asites.org.uk/ plympton or contact Maggie on 01752 957044.

Coffee Morning First Wednesday of month St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton hold a friendly coffee morning 10am to 12 noon.

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

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

The activities include: Card and Board Games Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Variety of card and board games, hosted five times a week. Everything from Scrabble and Monopoly, to Mahjong and Whist. All games cost just £1.60 Tai Chi for Beginners & Improvers - Improvers every Tuesday at 10am-11am, Beginners every Tuesday at 11.15am-12.15pm. Learn the basics of the Chinese Martial Art, which focuses on slow and gentle movements, combined with deep breathing and relaxation exercises.

Health benefits include increasing the strength of leg muscles, reducing stress and improving balance and general mobility. Cost £3.50.

Bingo Every Tuesday, 1.30pm-4.30pm. An afternoon with a friendly group costs just £4, which includes bingo tickets.

Indoor Games Wednesdays and Thursdays. Activities include darts, carpet bowls, pool, all for just £1.60.

Sessions run from 9.30am-12pm on Wednesdays, and from 10am-12pm on Thursday. Computer Lessons Every Thursday. Free IT lessons cover a range of skills, from getting online safely, how to access the internet, or using and reading e-mails. 10am-12pm.

Arts and Crafts Group Every Thursday. Do you like arts and crafts, and want to join a friendly and social group? For £1.60 you can join in creative activities from 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Busy Fingers Knitting Group Every Monday and Friday.

Groups are held every Monday 9.30am-12pm, and every Friday 9.30am-12am, and costs just £1.60.

Quilling Every Friday. Learn a new unique skill rolling, shaping and gluing paper to create interesting designs and patterns on cards and pictures. Classes cost just £1.60, and run from 9.30am-12pm.

Memory Lane Group Every Wednesday and Friday. Music and singing for the memory. Carers and those with memory loss are more than welcome, and sessions run from 1.30pm-3.30pm. It costs just £1.60.

Chatterbox Coffee Morning Every Tuesday and Friday.

Good company and a chat in a friendly environment from 10am-11.30am on Tuesdays, and 9.30am-11.30am on Fridays. Cost £1.60.

Reading Group every third Monday of the month. Come along and enjoy a monthly reading group on Mondays, 10am-12am. Cost just £1.60. For more information on any of these events please ring 01752 405632.

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

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

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Plymstock Gardening Society Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road Oreston. The next meeting is on 23 April when Bill Beck of Fry’s Nursery will be talking about hanging baskets and bedding plants for the Spring and

Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome. Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249

Bastille to headline at Ocean City Sounds Indie pop band Bastille will headline Day One of Plymouth’s new music event Ocean City Sounds, part of the MTV Presents series, on Thursday July 26.

The chart-topping, award-winning band have sold more than 11 million singles including ‘Pompeii’, ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’, ‘Flaws’ and ‘Good Grief’. Most recently they hit the UK top 10 after collaborating with Craig David on the track ‘I Know You’.

Formed in 2010 by lead singer Dan Smith, who was soon joined by Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson and Plymouth-born drummer and Argyle fanatic Chris ‘Woody’ Wood, Bastille have released two albums in the UK which both rocketed to number one. The band have also been nominated for a Grammy, Billboard Music Awards and five BRIT awards, winning British Breakthrough Act in 2014.

Chris ‘Woody’ Wood is one of Plymouth Argyle’s most famous fans and is looking forward to performing for the audience on Plymouth Hoe. He said: “I’ve wanted to play on The Hoe for years and I was so jealous Colebrook Community Centre Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events Monday: Diabetic group, 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Tuesday: 2 - 4 over 60’s group 4 - 7 Dog Training Wednesday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates 4 - 5 Children’s Language class Thursday 2nd week of month: 9.30 - 1 Fostering Thursday 3rd week of month: 10 - 1 Multiple Sclerosis 1.45 Pilates Friday: 9.30 - 10.30 Pilates; 11 - 12 Children’s Language class Friday: 1st and 3rd week of the month Country Dancing Car Boot Sales at Peacock Meadow & George Park & Ride March - October Available for hire suitable Children’s Birthday Parties Contact Kay for further details tel 01752 200046 Woodford Methodist Community Church Church and Worship Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding. Experienced volunteers in the Sunday Club and Creche, teach and care for children from babies to young teenagers, so you have time to be you. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the Service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

Monthly Early Traditional Service (followed by Messy Church) 1st Sunday of every month. 9.30am Traditional Service with hymn books, prayer and a sermon. This is a wonderful time of worship with the traditional contents of a Methodist Service with a modern joyful twist. Members of the Prayer Team are available for you to speak with at the close of the service. You are then invited to go into the Hall for hot drinks and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the members of this church and stay for the Messy Activities or just relax and have a chat over a hot drink.

watching other acts play there year after year.

I can’t believe we’ll finally get to perform there.”

MTV will continue its relationship with the Council as media partner; supporting Ocean City Sounds on-air and digitally. In addition, a TV highlights show – ‘MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds’ – will be produced and broadcast on MTV in the UK. As previously announced, Plymouth City Council is selecting, booking and announcing artists for Ocean City Sounds, and will be producing the event.

Tickets cost £25 and there is an event pass with access to both days for £45. VIP tickets are also on sale, offering an exclusive viewing area, food, welcome drink and VIP toilets.

Buy tickets now at www.theticketstore.co.uk/ oceancitysounds or by calling the hotline on 0845 146 1460. All tickets are subject to a £2.50 booking fee.

For more information, visit oceancitysounds. co.uk, follow @OceanCitySounds on Twitter or like the Facebook page (facebook.com/ oceancitysounds).

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

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

‘Overflow Praise & Worship’ service 6.30pm - 8.30pm on 3rd Sunday of every month. Time in God’s presence:- worshipping, giving thanks, praying and sharing what God has laid on your heart in an awesome and amazing way. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.15am-10.15am (In the Lounge).

In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us. Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with among friends. You can come in and out as you need and should you need to stay longer or talk to anyone at the end, you will not be turned away.

If the doors are locked, knock on the window (room on right-hand end of the church). You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us. For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Sheila on 338517.

Community Groups: Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice

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a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year.

There’s always time for a chat! Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm8pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm-7pm. Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Dance is a great platform for socialising, learning posture and gaining confidence. Learning to dance can lead to a career or for just having fun. Call 01752 343791 for more information.

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

They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians. Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but have fabulous personalities and lots to share. They enjoy each other’s company and are most definitely young at heart! To find out more about this wonderful group of ladies Telephone Muriel on 345284 or Pat on 348672.

Rainbow Girl Guides Rainbows is a section of the Girl Guides organisation which is all about developing selfconfidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Our group is not running at present, but there are other groups in the area.

To find a group go to www.girlguiding.org.uk and register your details.

Woodford Men’s Meeting 10am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Guest speakers, specialising in a variety of subjects have enthralled those attending. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice! The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. Come along you will be very welcome and have instant friendship in this cordial atmosphere. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

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

Games 4 U 2.30pm-4pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms.

The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more about this wonderful group telephone Joyce on Tel. 216343.

‘Woodys’ Youth Group 6pm-8pm. A new group set up for the community by the church. There is a good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this wonderful project. Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondary-age children session 7-8pm.

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

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and Craft 9am to 2pm. These table top sales are held in Plymstock Community Centre (top of Plymstock Broadway Car Park). A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails and there is something for everyone from antiques to knitted gloves and hats to books and records and jewellery. We hope to bring something new each month. Entry is 20p per person but children are free. There is a selection of hot and cold refreshments. Enquiries to Paula 01752 342321.

Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton. 2-4pm. No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431.

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

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

Call 01752 880196 for details.

An Easter wonderland will return to Royal William Yard on Sunday April 1 featuring special guests The Invisible Circus.

There will be a magical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Easter egg hunt and a special Good Food Market.

There’ll be an extra special appearance from street performer, Rimski’s Bicycle Piano.

Chase him as he brings music, entertainment and a little more madness to the Yard.

This spectacular event will be delivered by the world renowned Invisible Circus, who have previously thrilled crowds at the Yard with their amazing Weekend of Wonders.

Set against our regular Good Food Market, which showcases some of the best food and drink that the South West has to offer, there’ll also be fun for the whole family with the Horizons Charity Egg-squisite Easter egg hunt.

Join the hunt to find Eggs-citing clues which reveal a mystery phrase, which, when said aloud to the Horizons Charity volunteers, will unlock a chocolatey festive Easter egg!

Emily Handslip said: “Easter is a great time parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon.

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

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

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

Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7:30pm week days and from 12pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome.

Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, Bums, Tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044 Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next.

Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482 Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at

to visit The Yard and this Easter Wonderland promises to be tons of fun for kids - if ever so slightly mad! We’re really looking forward to the mayhem and magic - and also hope people will enjoy the opportunity to also try out the good food market and the chance to relax in our great range of bars, restaurants and shops.

Visitors to the Easter Wonderland can also book as special Easter lunch at the Yard in Bistrot Pierre, Las Iguanas, Ocean Studios, Prezzo, Seco Lounge, Le Vignoble, Wagamama and Wildwood, while looking at spectacular views of the harbour a few steps away. There’s also the chance to visit our bakehouse stores, wine bar, shops and galleries.

A trip to the market by water could make the visit even more memorable, thanks to the Royal William Yard Ferry, which enables visitors to enjoy wonderful views of Plymouth Sound and Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, en route.

Or visitors can also travel to the Yard by bus, bike or foot. Parking is also available at the Yard - please note, a pay and display ticket must be displayed upon arrival.

7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome. Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Sonia on 514119 for more info.

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

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

Hooe & Turnchapel Ladies Group Meets at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Speakers on various subjects, all ladies welcome. For more information please ring Plymouth 311931.

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

Table Top Sale Second Saturday in the Month (not January) Plymstock Community Centre: Vintage, Collectables

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

Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

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

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

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

Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am.

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National Trust Plymouth Centre (NTPC) The group helps members to make even more of their NT membership and meet like minded people. During the winter months there are talks as listed: April on Mrs Ronnie, the Royal Matchmaker by Janet Crawford.

In addition there is usually coach events each month from April to September. Membership is only £4 or £6 for couples. For more information and application form call Russell on 01752 266608

given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525.

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking, quizzes, bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering a good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

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

50p entrance.

Friday Night Bingo Fridays 7.30pm At Hooe and Turnchapel Community Centre. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Weekly raffles and meat raffle once a month. Why not give us a try! Contact 01752 408441 for more details.

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

First session free! Book online or by phone.

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

Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

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

National Phone 01590 610 936.

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

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919 Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s

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Kreative Kidz Tuesdays Crafts, Science and cookery- age 6 months - preschool 12.30pm to 2pm. £5 or £4 if booked in four week blocks.

To book email: info:wkuk.org Unit 34 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth.

Doggy charity fete at Chaplins An exciting ‘Doggy Spring Charity Fete’ organised for Woodside Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in conjunction with Chaplins and Miss Ivy Events, is to be held at Chaplins in Plympton on Sunday, April 8.

This pawsome Charity Spring Fete will be host to a huge range of activities and fun for all the family, particularly the four-legged Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary.

Free. Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk Costa Healing Rooms Meet at Costa, New George Street, c/o Old Town Street every Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm Dartmoor Gliding Friendly Flying on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call 07873 483001 for details or Google Dartmoor Flying.

Dartmoor Rambling Club Enjoy the countryside by walking and talking with our club. Membership is only £5 per year. You are welcome to try one or two walks before you join.

As well as Dartmoor, we walk the countryside and coast. Wednesday walks are usually 8 to 10 miles and by public transport. Walks include; Dousland to Princetown, Horrabridge and Peek Hill, River Plym, Burrator, Tavistock Canal, South Brent area, Shaugh Prior and Dewerstone, Spurrels Cross, also off moor!

members, with a charity dog show, workshops including canine first aid, agility classes, a doggy tea party, a ‘temptation alley,’ grooming demos, pet photobooth, charity raffle and a range of stalls.

The event will begin at 10.30am and run until 4pm, entry costs £2.50 per person, U16s free, with all proceeds being donated to Woodside and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Yealmpton to Ivybridge, Anthony, Torpoint, Bere Ferrers to Ernesettle, Saltash onwards. For more information call Russell on 01752 266608.

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

Families Need Fathers (FNF) Second Wednesday of every month Monthly support meeting 7.30pm to 10pm at the RAOB Club, 41 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EZ. If you are separating or divorcing and are worried about not seeing your children, please come to our monthly meeting for support, information and advice. Talk to people in a similar situation or who have been through similar experiences and understand the family court process. FNF is a registered charity founded in 1974 that helps thousands of parents every year. We believe that each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children’s development and that children have a right to enjoy a loving relationship with both parents after separation. Meetings are open to mothers and fathers and to family members and friends who would like to attend with or on behalf of a parent. For more information, please call Andrew Bull (general secretary) on 01752 793 325, e-mail us at info@ plymouth.fnf.org.uk, or visit our website at http:// plymouth.fnf.org.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 Healing Rooms Meet at Shekinah Traning Centre, 24 Stonehouse Street, Plymouth on Mondays at 7.30 - 9pm (Not bank holidays)

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

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

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

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Phobias Support Group Meets on Mondays at the Estover Elm Centre at 6.30pm. For details contact Daniel on 07500 837703 Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group If you are more than fifty years old and live in the Plymouth area we invite you to come to our regular meetings and meet some new friends. On the second Friday of each month we have free meetings and invite MPs, local councillors, local businesses, anyone able to speak on issues that affect older people, to come and talk to us. These meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building (next to Sheila’s Café in Wolseley Road), behind the Co-op just down from Milehouse traffic lights going towards St Budeaux.

These meetings start 10.30am and end at 1pm, many buses stop outside the Co-op and if you come by car parking is usually available. We also have regular social meetings and would like to advise everyone that these will now be held at the Oak Villa Sports & Social Club in Ferndale Road, Plymouth (PL2 2EL) just down the road from Weston Mill Cemetery. The No 13 Target Travel bus stops quite near it, and there is a large car park virtually next door to the hall. These meetings are from 2pm to 4pm and we supply a very good buffet and as with all of our meetings we do have a raffle. Members of our group have free access but non-members will be asked to pay £2. Anyone intending to come regularly to these meetings would find it more economical to pay the £12 single £20 double annual membership fee, and would also be eligible to take advantage of our subsidised taxi scheme (£2 each way). Members are also able to enjoy our regular meetings when we have short mat bowls, darts and other activities, and come to the two meals out every year. So anyone looking for good company and interesting meetings and would like more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams 01752 350498 or email tomag42@ hotmail.co.uk Performance Training (5-25s) Barbican Theatre’s dance and theatre workshops enable young people to build their confidence and learn new skills and techniques alongside professionals. Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131.

Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £2 (1st session free) Contact Lee 07414677003, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported

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

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

by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Health and Wellbeing Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm.

Details 01752 256633.

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

Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available.

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

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

Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018.

Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to 18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. St Bartholomew’s Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 12 till 1. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page

Volunteer ‘treasure hunters’ wanted When it comes to boosting your skills, making new friends and improving your health, there’s nothing quite like volunteering.

Giving some of your spare time – whether it’s an hour or two once a week or several days a month – to help a good cause has been shown to do all of this and more while providing critical support to help charities like St Luke’s.

Volunteers are absolutely vital to the operation of St Luke’s and they couldn’t do what we do without them. From students to retired people and from a wide variety of backgrounds, they generously give their time in a host of different roles across the organisaton.

While many are based in their shops, others give their time to help in the cafe at the specialist unit at Turnchapel, become befrienders to patients or marshal at key fundraising events, such as the Neon Midnight Walk and Tour de Moor.

And there’s another way fantastic volunteers pitch in – hunting for treasure at the charity shop distribution centre at Huxley Close in Plympton.

It’s at the warehouse that each year thousands of donated items are given by people who choose to drop them off there Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact David on 01752 402981.

Plymouth Radio Club Second Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.

rather than in the charity shops.

Clothes, coins, crockery, books, records, toys, games, jewellery - the sheer variety of the items we receive is something to behold! And all of them need careful sorting, which is where St Luke’s volunteers come in.

“We call these volunteers our treasure hunters,” said Mark Kendall, logistics and recycling manager.

“That’s because they’ve developed a good eye for spotting the interesting and unusual – and sometimes highly collectable – items that can help us raise that bit more money for St Luke’s.”

On Saturday April 21, there’s an opportunity to find out more at the open day at the charity shop distribution centre in Plympton. From 11am to 3pm and open to everyone, it’s a family-friendly event with activities for children and a barbecue, as well as guided tours and taster sessions giving insight into what it’s like to be a ‘treasure hunter’ for St Luke’s. Those who attend will also see the recycling side, which generates income for the charity too.

For more information, www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/volunteer or call 01752 401172 and ask for volunteer services.

Plymouth U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Moors Edge U3A Second Monday of the month If you are retired, looking for new interests and to make new friends, then come along to the next monthly meeting of the Plymouth U3a and listen to our speaker. We meet at The Holiday Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Coffee available on arrival and an option to stay for a reasonably priced two course lunch in the restaurant. U3A (University of the 3rd Age) is organised and run by volunteers, there are over 60 groups to find out about and maybe join, creating opportunities for continuation of learning. A non member can attend as a visitor, further information can be obtained via the welcome and promotions desk on the day, or in advance by telephoning 01752 563551, joining on the day is also an option. We look forward to meeting you.

Plymouth Fishkeepers Society First and Second Wednesday of the Month. 8pm at the Hyde Park Social Club. If you are interested in the hobby of keeping tropical fish and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. Interests

among members are diverse, and there is without doubt someone in the society who can answer questions covering most aspects of the hobby. The society caters for newcomers to people who have been in the hobby for a long time. Just bought your first fish tank? Then Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is the place for you.

Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the The Quaker House on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 1415, Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth.

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

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

Terms are 12 weeks long and we sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail. com. We look forward to seeing you!

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

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

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

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

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

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for all Disabilities Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

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

Under 5s free. Annual membership £5.

Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 4” the fourth book in a popular series of local walks.

Plymouth Inter Varsity Club We are looking for lively, interesting people who want variety in their social lives and would like to mix with others in a friendly, local social group run by its members, for its members. We enjoy a wide range of activities eg meals out, cycling, themed party nights, walking, canoeing, theatre, reading group and weekends

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away. Want to know more? You can go to our website www.plymouthivc.org , look at what we do and complete an enquiry or contact us direct on 07542 125575.

Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade. org.uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth.battalion@tiscali. co.uk or call 01579 346218.

5th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm). Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp (8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life. Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 7plymouth.boys-brigade.org.uk Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

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

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

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

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environment. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Saturday mornings 10am to 11am Contact Georgina on 07807184279 Special Olympics Plymouth and District The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £2 each week.

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

Easter is just around the corner and with it comes a host of unmissable horse racing to keep the whole family entertained.

Families heading to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Easter Saturday are in for a treat, with children 16 and under going free and General Admission tickets starting at just £12.

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will receive a free chocolate Easter egg and, once in the course, kids will have hours of fun with the new play equipment in the Family Enclosure.

The gates at Newton Abbot Racecourse will open at 11.45am on Easter Saturday, with the first race scheduled for 1.45pm. Visit the website at www.newtonabbotracing.com for more information.

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two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk RAF Association (Plymouth Branch) On April 1 2018 the Royal Air Force, will be 100 years old, (1918/2018), having been formed by the amalgamation of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. Special events to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, will be held throughout the UK. The Plymouth Branch of RAFA will be involved especially during the period between September 9 and 16. Watch this space! Dates of Branch Meetings during 2018 will be on Wednesday March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24 and finally Nov 28.

Meetings will start at 10.30am followed by coffee break at 11am all held at Raffles Club Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth. The Branch AGM will be on March 7 at 12 noon followed by lunch at Raffles Club. We look forward to meeting members old and new. Please make the effort to join us during 2018.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association (Plymouth Branch) This is to advise members that the Branch meetings will now be held on a Tuesday evening at 8pm, in order that we may be able to meet up with the Army Reservists, after their drill session. The Branch Meeting will be held as usual at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth and the dates for 2018 are: May 8, July 10, Sept 11 and Nov 13. The Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 8 2019 at 8pm. Please attend as many meetings as you can, the committee needs your support, if you wish to keep the branch alive.

Road to Recovery Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting every Friday at St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill. Doors open 6.30pm. Meeting 7pm- 9pm. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. Family, friends, health professionals etc also welcome. Contact: Matt 07766 006 153 or Jo 07918 141715. AA Helpline: 0800 9177 650.

Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone. From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and

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

Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service.

Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www.soundhousebrass. co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Shotokan Karate Club Shotokan Karate club in Devonport High school for Girls on Monday and Friday evenings for all ages and grades starting at 6pm. This is an authentic Japanese art, taught in the same disciplined manner instilling personal responsibility for actions, promoting confidence and self esteem. Karate taught in this environment is deemed to be beneficial for all ages and genders. All Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.Contact club secretary Steve on 07518471142 or Colin on 07968061887. Shotokan Karate Club in Eggbuckland Community college Drama studio on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 for all ages and grades. . An authentic Japanese art, all Instructors DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Contact Georgina on 07807184279. Children’s Shotokan Karate Class in St Budeaux parish church hall, specifically for ages 7 to 12 years old, parents can train alongside their children in a relaxed and friendly

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

Tel. 07949 839088 The Pythagorean Society First Friday of the month held at Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, Outland Road, PL2 3PY. 7 pm – 9 pm. We have a different topic each month with a guest speaker, covering a wide range of esoteric subjects. Please see our website for details www.pythagoreansociety.wordpress.net or email mail@pythagoreansociety.net The Plymouth Regional Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our group is specifically aimed at head and neck patients, their partners and/or carers. Our support group will also welcome anyone who wishes to join us for whatever reason. You don’t have to be a cancer patient to join us but those cancer patients without a support group of their own will be made especially welcome. Due to the nature of this particular disease, most of our members are from the older age group. We meet up once a month and take a trip out somewhere away from the clinical environment. We might also be able to help with transport if necessary. Please contact: Geoff Read on (01752) 563 800 or email him on: geoffnread@gmail.com Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation.

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

Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet on 07742 983311 Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am Special Class: Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill). Contact Emily on 07478 257080

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Improving Lives Plymouth was established in 1910. For over 110 years the charity has been wrapped up in the life of the city and has played an important part in Plymouth’s caring services.

Formerly known as Plymouth Guild, the new name better reflects the range of services it provides, supporting and inspiring people to improve their health and wellbeing.

They do this by running information, advice and support services for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. They also support organisations to provide volunteering programmes and they help prospective volunteers find interesting and rewarding volunteering opportunities.

There are 60 paid staff and over 80 volunteers across Improving Lives’ services, led by the charity’s chief executive, George Plenderleith.

George joined as a welfare officer in 1983, supporting people with disabilities. The role was a complete change of career.

“I had served as a navigation officer in the Merchant Navy for eight years,” recalls George.

“When I left the service, in between jobs I watched a TV programme about elderly people being abused. I had a ‘light bulb’ moment, turned to my wife, Carol, and said ‘I want to help people in need’.”

Two years later, with a CQSW qualification from what was then Plymouth Polytechnic, George joined the Plymouth Guild of Community Service, and has never looked back. In 1997 he was appointed as director (later re-named chief executive) of the organisation he had served faithfully for 14 years.

George explained why he has stayed so long: “I’m here because it is such a privilege to work here. You touch a lot of people’s lives, and the change you can make gets you out of bed in the morning.” He says the job is more than delivering services, “We make time for people, as well as using our expertise to support them.”

For George, this includes looking after his staff and volunteers. He believes that by taking time with his team, they will do the same with the people who come for help.

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service managers have been in George Plenderleith post for over 10 years. “People want to work for Improving Lives when they experience the ethos of the organisation and see the impact it has through its range of services.”

The scale of help that this team offers is staggering – over 17,000 people accessed their services last year. Support is provided for those with hearing and sight loss, long term health conditions, and learning disabilities.

Plymouth’s many veterans and their dependants can find support to navigate and choose services that best meet their needs; and the often ‘unseen’ numbers of carers who look after a partner, family member, or friend with an illness or disability can find advice, and training, as well as support groups to help them.

Volunteers play a vital role in the delivery of services, with a wide range of opportunities available. “Like every charity we are always open to volunteers,” says George, “and if we do not have a suitable vacancy, we can include people in Volunteer condition. With help, they began to discuss how Connections so it’s always worth applying.” her condition affected her, and through this Volunteer Connections creates connections straightforward process they gained a mutual between volunteers, voluntary organisations and businesses to make volunteering happen in the city. understanding and saved their marriage.

“One family with a disabled member came to Improving Lives’ joined up, wraparound services us for information and advice about benefits. We are motivated by enthusiasm and passion. “It helped them access £30,000 in owed benefits. It can be likened to disaster relief sometimes,” said was life-changing for them.”

George. “We often meet people at the point of Like George says, stories like these make it crisis and offer help, then we find the tools to worth getting out of bed in the morning. If you equip them to move forwards in life themselves.” would like to get involved with Improving Lives There are many examples of how Improving Plymouth, either as a volunteer or by supporting Lives has fulfilled its aims. George recalls just the charity with a donation to help sustain and two: “A lady with a long-term health condition develop some of its services, there is more came to us for support. In a communications information on the website. For information, advice workshop, she realised her marriage was and support and to find out more, go to www. in serious trouble because she had never improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk or call 01752 201766. been able to talk to her husband about her

BY DAVE SIMPSON STATION MANAGER OF CROSS RHYTHMS, PLYMOUTH

A man named Jesus lived some 2,000 years ago. His existence as a historical figure is unquestionable and better documented than even Julius Caesar. He claimed to be from God. In fact, as well as being a man he claimed to actually be God. A ridiculous claim surely! The problem is he went around healing people, walking on water and generally doing miracles that backed up his claim of divinity.

His message to people was especially radical.

The followers of God at the time were under Roman rule and wanted, even expected, God to forcibly overthrow the Romans and establish a new kingdom of God on the earth. Instead Jesus preached a message of love. That God loves everyone on the earth and wants to dwell with mankind. Jesus said people should love God, love each other, love themselves and even love their enemies! He even healed Roman soldiers to show he wasn’t joking! Jesus did acknowledge that he came to start a kingdom on the Earth, but rather than a visible nation he said it would be within those who followed him. That God would dwell with mankind in their hearts and give real life, joy, hope and peace. That God’s kingdom would be within us.

The most remarkable thing about how Dave in the studio God showed himself through Jesus is that Jesus died. Not an ordinary death

I wonder what Easter means to you? Is it a chance to eat your weight in chocolate? An overdue long weekend perhaps or a chance to see family members? Or is it something more?

Many people in the UK today question the existence of God. Whether identifying as an atheist or simply an uncertain agnostic, for many, the fact that we can’t physically see God leads to unbelief. After all, surely if there was a God wouldn’t it make itself known? Surely it would come down to earth, show through demonstrations of power that it is God and alter the course of history?

Well whatever Easter means to you, at the heart of this celebration is a story about exactly that.

either but death on a cross. Crucifixion. The most brutal form of capital punishment the world has ever seen was used on God. Surely if Jesus was God he would have stopped that? He wouldn’t have let those around him lead him like a lamb to be slaughtered? Well the accounts of his life written by his friends and followers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John say he put up no fight whatsoever. In fact he let it happen.

You see this was all a part of the plan. God knew that the world wasn’t perfect. Mankind wasn’t supposed to be separated from God, but in allowing humanity the freedom to choose God we had to have the freedom not to. We had to have the freedom to choose evil as well as good. This evil is in the heart of man. Whether it leads to a little white lie or murder it is still in there, in our being. To bring change to the world God knew this had to be dealt with. But what to do when you love the very people who have turned away?

On the cross Jesus didn’t simply die but he took on all the evil, selfishness and sin of every man, woman and child who will ever live. God himself took the punishment, giving mankind a new start. A clean slate. A chance to reconnect with God and have God dwell in our hearts changing us and bringing life from within.

Astonishingly it didn’t end in death. The eye witnesses at the time reported that Jesus came back to life and showed himself to people three days after being killed! He had come to bring humans back to a relationship with God to live life to the full both now and after death.

This relationship with God is not something forced upon anyone. It is however something that has transformed countless millions of people’s lives and is offered to all. At the heart of Easter is God, with arms wide open, inviting us to know Him.

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Natalie Harrison has been elected to be the town’s next Stannator and will take over from current postholder Andrew Hill at an investiture ceremony in June. Mrs Harrison has worked behind the scenes on the Plympton Community Council for many years, both in committee roles and organising events.

Former Stannator Rose Hamley has also been elected as the new chairman of the Community Council taking over from Fred Lethbridge who has completed the maximum term in office of three years.

In fact Fred ended up in the chair for three and a half years as a result of initially taking up office midterm when the previous chairman suddenly had to step down due to ill health.

At the Community Council AGM on March 19 Councillor Patrick Nicholson proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Lethbridge for his service as chairman, a proposal which was heartily applauded by those present.

Mrs Harrison will become the 39th modern day Stannator and the 18th woman to hold the office. She said: “I’m very honoured that the members of the Community Council have elected me as their Stannator for the forthcoming year. I’m really looking forward to attending a lot of events and representing the people of Plympton at events across the city.”

Mrs Harrison hopes to encourage more community groups to join the Community Council as part of her ambitions for the year ahead.

Rose Hamley said she was “delighted” Natalie had been elected. Talking of her own election as the new Community Council chairman Mrs Hamley added: “I am very

From left to right: Rose Hamley, Natalie Harrison and Andrew Hill privileged and honoured to be the chairman of the Community Council. It is a very good body made up of a lot of very good

‘I am very pro Plympton and I think that my main ambition in life is to put Plympton well and truly back onto the map. I think it’s important to promote us as we get rather overlooked.’

- Community Council Chairman Rose Hamley associations, clubs and whatever in the Plympton area. I am very pro Plympton and I think that my main ambition in life is to put Plympton well and truly back onto the map.

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Emmie Readman, Plymouth City Council natural infrastructure officer, Freya Martin and Councillor Patrick Nicholson, open the refurbished Boringdon Close play park

I think it’s important to promote us as we get rather overlooked.”

A third woman to receive recognition at the Community Council AGM was Phyll Twiss who has been the bookings secretary for the Harewood House coffee bar for many years. The coffee bar has raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities over the years and has become a community hub for many people to socialise in. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers as a thank you for her valuable work over such a long time.

There are longer audio interviews with Natalie Harrison and Rose Hamley online in the April edition of the Plympton Podcast.

A Plympton schoolgirl has cut the ribbon at the new and improved Boringdon Close play park.

Nine year old Freya Martin was the guest of honour at the park where antiquated and tired equipment has been replaced by a dynamic ‘supernova’ roundabout, a bird’s nest swing, and much more.

Freya, who lives nearby, wrote to her MP to ask for more modern and challenging equipment to be added to her park. She even included some ideas for designs!

The MP then contacted Plymouth City Council who were already including the park in the ongoing play improvements programme.

Freya said: “I’m so pleased that my design has been used and that the park has been improved! I can’t wait to play in it with my friends!

Boringdon Park is the latest of 32 parks to have had a makeover as part of the programme, called Hands Up for Plymouth Play.

The play improvements plan as a whole aims to fulfil a standard set out in the Joint Local Plan which will provide local outdoor play within 400m of people’s homes.

Throughout the duration of the first phase, comprehensive engagement with local residents has enabled communities to have their say on the type of equipment they want to see in their local park.

This will continue throughout the second phase of the project.