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ISSUE 151 JANUARY 2017

Peter Goord Travel celebrates 40 years of success

From trainee to owner for hairdresser Nikki Top spot for Asian restaurant What’s On guide Three cheers for Horticultural Therapy Trust

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Well, that was the year that was!

Well, what a year that was! Who would have predicted that there would have been so much political upheaval in 2016.

Brexit has become part of everyday language and across the pond we wait with some trepidation for the new President of the United States to be inaugurated. It is difficult to predict what all this will mean for Plymouth in the long term, but by my reckoning Mr Trump could be stood on the Mayflower Steps in 2020 as the serving President of the USA as part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations. What a thought that is!

At home the local elections in 2016 led to a change of political power in the City Council with a wide range of new measures introduced to try and balance the city’s books. Some of those decisions - such as fortnightly bin collections - have not been universally welcomed.

It will certainly be interesting to see what happens in the next round of City Council elections in May 2017. While all this has been going on over the last year, there have been some significant signs of positive progress in the city. The announcement in December of the £50 million plans for a five star hotel and luxury apartment block on the site of the former Quality Hotel on the Hoe is really welcome news for the city.

Meanwhile work has continued apace on the huge Beckley Court which now dominates the Plymouth skyline at 22-storeys high. With work due to start imminently on the £42 million Drake Circus leisure complex on the site of the old Bretonside bus station, the city centre is certainly going through a significant period of positive change. And we still have redevelopment of the former Derrys department store and Civic Centre to come!

There’ll be no shortage of big stories and features in the year ahead! In the meantime everyone at Cornerstone notice when cancelling appointments.

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Comprehensive hygienist treatment is also Our aim is to provide a comprehensive choice of Editor: Debbie Girdler available at the practice and is usually high quality family dental care with an emphasis on Designers: Sven Lauch, Diana Mazuru and Naomi Girdler recommended to patients who require help with prevention in a professional but relaxed, friendly, oral hygiene and gum disease after referral from Photography: Roy Perring and Laura Joint caring, and safe environment. We aim to do this by developing and utilising the skills of everyone in the dentist.

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Centre in Central Park. cash, cheque, debit or credit card. Should you Parking is usually available at the park and ride in Contacts: wish to discuss any aspect of payment this must Central Park about 5 minutes away, or alternatively be done with the dentist at the initial appointment.

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CONTENTS JANUARY 2017 EDITION

NIKKI TAKES OVER

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Former trainee hairdresser has become the proud owner of the Plympton hair salon where she started work 17 years ago.

ASIAN DELIGHT

AtKitchen, a new Asian eatery in the Plymouth Market is celebrating after being ranked at No 1 on TripAdvisor.

We meet the lady behind the success

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Plymouth Babylab, based at Plymouth University, is celebrating 10 years of enhancing understanding of child development

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Roan Yeates runs the Coffee Shark business at Derriford and has launched a delivery service for local businesses.

WHAT’S ON

Our comprehensive What’s On section has details of all the events coming up in the Plymouth area over the next few weeks

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Plymouth’s Horticultural Therapy Trust is celebrating a £10,000 grant from Tesco and other important successes

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WEDDING MATTERS

Talented young dressmaker Ailsa scoops prestigious wedding industry award A talented young dressmaker, originally from Plymstock, has beaten off stiff competition to win a prestigious wedding industry award.

Ailsa Munro, who is now based near Saltash, only launched her wedding dress business earlier this year and said it was an ‘amazing surprise’ to win the South West Newcomer of the Year category at the 2017 Wedding Industry Awards Night in Bristol.

Ailsa, who hand-crafts her dresses in a studio workshop in St Dominick, said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to have been considered for either of the awards, let alone actually win one. It’s a bit overwhelming, but I’m really pleased that the work I’ve put in has been recognised, and I hope that it will be a boost to my self-employed business.”

Ailsa has been designing and creating her own wedding dresses since March, providing bespoke, ethically sourced dresses for all styles and tastes.

In winning the Newcomer award, Ailsa was considered by the judging panel to have made the highest-quality impact on the wedding industry, for both the consumers and wedding industry colleagues, of any new business this year.

In addition to winning the regional Newcomer award – which stretches from Cornwall to Gloucestershire – Ailsa was awarded second-place in the ‘Wedding Dressmaker/Designer of theYear’ category, despite only opening for business this year.

Ailsa studied fashion at Edinburgh University, graduating last year. She believes that every bride deserves the dress of their dreams for the special day. All of her dresses are produced from scratch, and the bride-to-be is heavily involved in the design of her dress, from start to finish.

She is planning to take her fledgling enterprise to the next level in 2017 by joining with a collective of wedding industry

Final adjustments...Ailsa working on one of her latest creations

businesses in taking studio space at Mount Wise House as part of an initiative from Danielle Donnelly, who runs The Wedding Hub in Plymouth.

As a result of winning the honour, Ailsa Munro Dressmaker will now be entered into the national finals of The Wedding Industry Awards at the Café de Paris, in Piccadilly Circus, London, on January 12.

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Vote for your favourite wedding photo The February edition of the Plymouth Magazine will include the 2017 Plymouth Wedding Special - a full-colour supplement dedicated to everything to do with the big day. The front cover image for this must-keep feature will be chosen from one of three photographs which have been shortlisted. We want our readers to choose the winning image. For details of the photographers and to vote go to http://weddingphoto. cornerstonevision.com. Closing date is January 9.

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WOMEN AT WORK

From trainee to owner: Nikki’s 17year journey at Skin Deep Hair Salon

Nikki Wilson...proud owner of Skin Deep Hair Salon

Nikki Willson remembers the exact wording of the notice she spotted in the window of her local hair salon in Plympton 17 years ago: “It said ‘Modern apprentice required – apply within’. I was 17-years-old and doing a GNVQ in Business at Hele’s School at the time but when I saw the notice I thought ‘right, let’s give it a go’ – and I’ve never looked back.”

The notice was at Skin Deep Hair Salon in St Stephens Place on the Ridgeway, where, at the time of going to press, Nikki was about to be handed the keys as the proud new owner. The outgoing owner, Nicola Polson, had given Nikki the apprentice position in 1999 and had promoted her from trainee to senior stylist and then salon director.

When Nicola announced recently that she was retiring after running the salon for 30 years, there seemed only one natural candidate to offer the reins to: “Nicola came to me and asked if I wanted to take over the business and I said ‘yes’ straight away,” said Nikki. “I’m so excited! I just want to get stuck in.

“Nicola has been a great role model and is a huge reason why I want to follow in her footsteps and become a businesswoman,” she added.

Going with her instincts and grabbing opportunities has kept Nikki in good stead up until now. Leaving her 6th form studies to take the apprenticeship job might have seemed a risk but those fears were dispelled within a week: “I knew there and then that this was the job I was going to do and that I was going to be good at it,” said Nikki, who specialises in bridal hair. “It just felt right.”

Nikki has 11 staff including three apprentices and several stylists who also started there as trainees, just like Nikki. “We’re kick-starting the careers of other girls,” she said. “I know from my

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own experience that in-salon apprenticeships are the best way to learn. You can’t beat first hand training, and it still has a classroom element at City College Plymouth one day and one evening a week.

“We also have continuing professional development so we get some great people into the salon on special training days to share their skills and experience, and our stylists have trips to London to learn what’s new in the profession. We deliver a very high standard of hairdressing and that’s because of our training and continuing development.”

The smooth handover means that all the stylists will remain, which is great news for the salon’s customers: “Nothing changes as far as our customers are concerned,” said Nikki. “One of the reasons we have long-standing customers is because we have long-standing stylists.

“It’s a happy ship here and people feel this when they come in. The salon is friendly and welcoming and this is especially important for our new customers because walking into a new salon can be a little bit intimidating. That’s not the case here. Our receptionists are also happy to talk through your requirements when you book.”

Nikki and her team offer a free consultation to customers before their first appointment, to learn all about their hair and what they’re looking for: “Our staff care about how our customers feel and we want everyone to leave our salon feeling good about themselves.”

Nikki is already looking ahead to introducing some new products and services. The GHD range will be added to the Redken and Affinage products used by the salon and all of these are also available to buy, as well as a range of accessories and gift vouchers. Skin Deep also offers Olaplex, a new treatment which links broken bonds in the hair.

“To get your hair looking shiny and healthy you need to use the best products,” said Nikki. “So one of the first things I’ll be doing is introducing the GHD range, which is fabulous. I want the salon to evolve and develop over time. It’s also important that we continue to keep on top of new trends and that’s something the staff play a big part in.

“We’re also talking about introducing some Ladies Evenings for busy mums or friends to treat themselves over a chat and a glass of wine.”

Talking of busy mums, Nikki has two very special customers: “My husband Paul and I have two daughters, Jessica, 6, and Hollie, 3. They’re my little helpers and they love coming to have their hair done.”

Skin Deep Hair Salon is unisex and takes walk-ins. Opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9am to 8pm on Thursdays; 9am to 5.30pm on Fridays and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Peter Goord Travel – flying high for 40 years!

At your service...the Peter Goord Travel team with Victor Goord (left) and Anthony Goord (right)

It really will be a Happy New Year for Plymouth’s wellknown Goord family as they and their team celebrate the 40th anniversary of their business, Peter Goord Travel.

When company founder Peter Goord returned to these shores after a spell living in sunny Spain he recognised it was perfect timing to open an independent, family-owned travel agency. He’d already been running an insurance brokerage in Crownhill Road, West Park since the 1960s and decided to buy the property next door to launch the new venture with his long-term business partner at the time, Fred Lewis. That was in January 1977.

Forty years on and Peter is enjoying his retirement while sons Anthony and Victor take care of business. Anthony is the face ‘front of house’ while elder brother Victor works on the digital and marketing side of the business. Between them they have over half a century of experience.

Many of our readers will be familiar with Anthony. He has been writing the travel page for Plymouth Magazine ever since the 3rd edition – the current edition is the 151st. And he took over from dad Peter as the expert voice on BBC Radio Devon’s holiday slot.

Anthony has seen many changes in the 25-plus years he’s

been in the business. One of the biggest was in 2010 when the insurance business was sold, allowing them to focus entirely on Peter Goord Travel. The sale also enabled them to knock the two shops into one, creating a much bigger area with plenty of space for comfy seating and brochure displays.

There have been huge changes in the world of travel, too, since their dad first opened the doors of Peter Goord Travel.

Back then, short haul package holidays were what almost everyone wanted and they were the foundation of the business: “Dad built the business up very quickly and that was largely through people booking holidays to Spain, Greece and Cyprus,” said Anthony.

“Some of those first clients in 1977 are still coming to us now to book their holidays. In fact, I’m booking holidays for some of their grandchildren!”

The package holidays remain as popular as ever, but one of the changes in recent years has been the growth in long-haul and bespoke holidays. It was an area that Peter Goord Travel was quick to dive into: “We’ve always been able to look after our package holiday customers. But we saw a gap in the market for those who wanted something else, something a bit different. That’s our speciality, offering tailor-made and special occasion holidays such as honeymoons, multi-centre trips and cruises.”

In 2011, Kuoni Holidays approached Peter Goord Travel and asked them to partner Kuoni in the South West: “They were obviously impressed with what we were doing and it was a compliment that they came to us, a small family firm,” said

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Anthony. “Within 18 months we deals from 30 different tour became Kuoni’s top partner store companies.” in the country.”

The world seems a much So what’s the secret to the smaller place now than it did in success? Why do holidaymakers 1977; there aren’t many places come back to Peter Goord that haven’t been opened up Travel year after year? “We’re to tourism. Other previously independent, we can offer popular destinations, however, holidays from any holiday are currently ‘closed’ to tourism company as long as the company because of unrest. It’s another is fully-bonded, which ensures of the changes that Peter Goord our customers’ money is safe,” Travel has had to adapt to. said Anthony.

So which are the top holiday “Offering good customer destinations in 2017? “If you’re service is also very important looking for a short haul holiday to us. I do understand that this year then the Balearics there is a generation out there and Canaries are looking good,” that doesn’t necessarily value said Anthony. “There are a lot Champagne moment...founder Peter Goord (second from right) customer service, but there are a with Victor and Anthony Goord, manager Andrea James and of local flights and we can offer lot of people that do. We also have former manager Harry Toy holidays to these destinations of to be competitive on our prices. all values and durations.

Another of the reasons we’re still “Longer haul, the USA and here and still doing well is that we’ve moved with the times, Canada are probably the most popular choices, then Australia while retaining our friendly service.” and New Zealand and the Indian Ocean. The cruise market The arrival of the internet and online booking was first seen is always popular and our cruise specialist, Tracey, is always as a threat but it’s proved to be quite the opposite. It has busy.” provided them with new marketing tools and can be used to As for Anthony’s own favourite holiday locations, they’re research the quality of potential accommodation providers. like chalk and cheese: “My favourite beach destination is The And, while most people check out the most up-to-date deals Maldives. You feel like you’re on a desert island, you can really online, it seems many holidaymakers still prefer the face-toswitch off. My other favourite destination is Las Vegas, which face experience – especially when it comes to tailor-made couldn’t be more different!” breaks.

While the family will be raising a glass to the past 40 Victor said: “There are some nerves about booking without years, they’ll also be looking to the future – and it seems the taking advice first. Our customers know they’ll get expert, business has plenty more air miles to travel yet. unbiased advice that they can trust. And we can show them everything that’s available. There’s an impression that Peter Goord Travel 443 Crownhill Road, West Park, Plymouth 01752 364186 www.petergoordtravel.co.uk that the national companies have something more to offer www.facebook.com/petergoord and that’s wrong. We can offer more because we can offer

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FOOD MATTERS Roan Yeates with the Coffee Shark team

Roan Yeates is a man on a mission to bring healthy, local, seasonal food to the people of Plymouth.

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café and event catering company. Owned and run by Roan and his wife Jane, Coffee Shark has been serving excellent coffee and fabulous food every weekday for the past three years.

Roan said: “Our motto is that our food looks good, tastes good and does you good. With Coffee Shark, our aim is to create an escape where you can have a change of scenery in your working day.”

Currently only open to NHS, healthcare, and Derriford staff and students, an enterprising initiative means that Coffee Shark’s delicious fare is now available for delivery not just to the hospital but also to surrounding businesses.

Coffee Shark has launched ‘shark boxes’: five different varieties of wholesome food in eco-friendly containers available for delivery or pick up weekdays from 9am to 4pm.

Priced at £5, all of the meals are gluten free, and with options such as oaty chicken on a bed of kale and rice, or falafel, haloumi, salad and tzatziki, they offer a welcome alternative to standard lunchtime fare of sandwiches and pasties.

So if you’re spending the day at the hospital, or visiting a relative, you can order in advance and have a tasty box of food delivered to anywhere Coffee and cakes at Coffee Shark in the hospital or science park area. Or if you’re working in your office at any of the science parks and can’t get away from your desk, you can call Coffee Shark and they’ll deliver to your door.

Roan said: “We really value our hospital staff and the work they do, and we want to help fuel them with great food. But now it’s time to bring our menu to customers from local businesses and members of the public who need something quick, easy and nutritious to eat during the day.”

As well as the £5 shark boxes, Coffee Shark can also deliver any of the items on its extensive menu; just a quick phone call is all it takes and Roan and his team will be happy to help.

And speaking of the team, Roan is supported by dedicated employees both front of house and behind the scenes. From Eliza, Coffee Shark’s head barista, to head chef Simon Alford,

Coffee Shark sinks its teeth into the healthy food business at Derriford a local man who is passionate about healthy eating and the science of nutrition, Coffee Shark staff members have a shared love for what they do.

Simon is now passing down his expertise to Jordan, an apprentice who is just about to successfully complete his first year at Coffee Shark.

The welcoming café is also a place where healthcare staff can meet, and corporate catering has become a big part of its offer.

Coffee Shark regularly caters for large events both at PGMC and externally.

“We have a catering trailer, which is the perfect outdoor kitchen,” said Roan, and with numerous outside catering events already under its belt, Coffee Shark is the ideal choice for anyone in the South West who wants fresh, delicious local food served at their event.

Raised in rural Somerset and New Zealand, Roan has a background in catering and a passion for healthy eating. He started cooking at the age of six, making the most of the vegetables grown at his family home.

This enjoyment of food and love of exotic flavours continued into adulthood; while his weekdays were spent working in advertising, marketing and events, Roan spent

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his weekends cooking at major festivals including Glastonbury, Shamballa and the Secret Garden Party. His ethos that ‘good food should be readily available’ came from that experience, and it now informs the way he runs his business.

Such is his love for great food that Roan has ambitious plans for the future, including taking Coffee Shark to Plymouth city centre.

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AtKitchen’s Asian cuisine hits the No 1 spot!

Pond (right) and members of the AtKitchen team

It’s only been open a matter of months and already its ultra-fresh, tasty food has made it Plymouth’s Number 1 ranked restaurant on Tripadvisor: welcome to AtKitchen Asian Cuisine.

Situated on Plymouth Market’s Mezzanine, and serving during the market’s daytime hours, AtKitchen’s ethos of simple, reasonably priced Asian food has proved a hit with diners since it was opened in May 2016 by Thai-born ownerchef Prisssana Hosakon.

Prisanna, known by her nickname, Pond, opened AtKitchen after moving to Plymouth from London in March 2016: “I moved to London from Thailand 14 years ago and I trained as a chef in London under a Japanese chef,” explained Pond.

“Then I visited Plymouth in 2015 and I really liked it. It’s relaxing and it’s beside the sea so I decided to leave London and move here.”

It was her business partner, Giles Andrews, who spotted the unit among the food outlets upstairs at the indoor market: “Giles did all of the design and building work himself.

He hand-made all the tables and did the kitchen. The little wire men that we have on top of the units was his idea, too.

Within three weeks, we were ready to open.”

Since launching in May she has now taken on five staff – some of whom are cooks who first came here as customers: “I didn’t know anyone at first so I started to ask my customers to spread the word that I was looking for chefs. That’s how I found my staff. Some came to me through word of mouth and others were customers!”

Word of mouth has also helped to alert Plymouth diners: “People come in and taste the food and they tell other people. That’s how we’ve grown and I want to thank them for posting their reviews on Tripadvisor and making AtKitchen Number 1.” At the time of writing, well over 100 customers had posted reviews and AtKitchen had a maximum 5 rating. It also has the highest food hygiene rating of 5.

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The menu is kept deliberately quite small but, because everything is cooked to order, it’s possible to vary the ingredients and degree of spiciness if requested: “Although most people want us to serve our food the way we do it,” added Pond.

Breakfast options are served all day with prices from £2.50 and baguettes such as duck with hoisin sauce or pork with peanut sauce are £4.95.

The main dishes are a combination of Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese.

Noodle soup and rice noodles are £4.95, while curry & rice five spice mains are Noodle soup - braised pork with £5.50. Noodle soup options include chicken; thinly-sliced steak; slow-cooked beef brisket; braised pork with five spice; spicy king prawns; and vegetarian. Curries include stir fried beef & lemongrass; aubergine with chilli & basil; stir fried mixed vegetables; and spicy quid with green bean and basil. Specials, including crispy duck with melon salad, and crab fried rice are £5.95 to £6.95.

Smaller tapas-style dishes such as summer prawn rolls, green bean with peanut dressing, pork dumplings with soy dip and calamari with spicy coating are £3.95. These are popular with groups wanting to share a number of dishes.

“Some people can’t make up their minds what they want so they say ‘you make something up for me’ and we do,” said Pond.

AtKitchen does not sell alcohol but has a selection of made to order healthy smoothies as well as teas and coffees, including Vietnamese coffee.

The rapid success of AtKitchen means that Pond is now considering opening a second restaurant: “I’m surprised that this has all happened so quickly,” she said. “Our customers are now asking if we can open somewhere in the evenings so that’s my dream eventually.”

So is she pleased she made the move to Plymouth? “Oh yes, I love it and the people are so friendly. I’m very glad I came here. What makes me really happy is seeing people enjoy our food and telling their friends about us.”

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WHAT’S ON The Lyric Royal Parade Plymouth Box Office 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com Dec 16 to Jan 14 SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS With star of stage and television Lesley Joseph and Blue pop sensation Duncan James leading a sensational cast, the Theatre Royal Plymouth’s pantomime will be the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and special effects.

Jan 17 to Feb 25 MAMMA MIA! Join the ultimate feel-good party at Mamma Mia!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face

to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.

Feb 27 to Mar 1 ROOM ON THE BROOM Join the Witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children and up and their grown-ups, in the Oliviernominated show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Mar 3 and 4 DANZA CONTEMPORÁNEA DE CUBA Last seen in the UK in 2012, Cuba’s vibrant flagship contemporary dance company will present an exciting programme choreographed by some of today’s most soughtafter choreographic names. For more than five decades Danza Contemporánea de Cuba’s hybrid and hothouse dance blend of African-Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and influences from classical European ballet has been evoking the sensual heart of the Cuban spirit through vigorous and highly physical contemporary dance.

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Mar 8 to Mar 11 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET CINDERELLA David Bintley’s Cinderella is a glorious, award-winning celebration of ballet – an enchanting fairy tale with sumptuous designs by John Macfarlane, designer of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s famous Nutcracker. Praised by audiences and critics alike, Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog, that capture every imagination.

Mar 10 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET FIRST STEPS A perfect introduction to ballet, this hour-long, interactive show is a feast of dance, music, costumes and lots of fun. Specially adapted for children aged three to seven, the amazing Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers and orchestra perform excerpts from Cinderella accompanied by a storyteller introducing the children to the music, leading characters and sharing some of the technical magic and wizardry.

Mar 11 BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET CLASS ON STAGE Ever wondered just how ballet dancers do what they do? This is your chance to look behind the scenes and watch Birmingham Royal Ballet’s talented dancers in their final preparations for a performance of world class.

Mar 16 to Mar 18 THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON Following his sell-out success with Needles and Opium at The Barbican, London in 2016, internationally renowned director and performer Robert Lepage brings his critically-acclaimed The Far Side of The Moon to Plymouth. This visually stunning production tells the story of two estranged brothers brought together by their mother’s death. Phillipe; an introvert philosopher, looking to the stars for meaning in the universe; and his successful brother, Andre, who takes a much more pragmatic view on interplanetary mysteries. Performed by Yves Jacques and punctuated by Laurie Anderson’s otherworldly score, The Far Side of the Moon takes audiences on a spellbinding, funny and technically exquisite journey, highlighting the poetry that sometimes hides in human life. This epic production will be performed in only three UK cities,

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Drum Theatre ROYAL PARADE PLYMOUTH Box Office 01752 267222 Nov 29 to Jan 14 THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Following sell out performances of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Stuff and Nonsense return to the Theatre Royal Plymouth with their latest production. Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive and energetic production is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style; with unending energy, great storytelling and, as always, a show for all the family.

Jan 24 to Jan 28 HOME Exploring a new and unknown world, Home immerses audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a multi-sensory story of discovery.

Home is the latest bold and exciting production from Frozen Light.

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Feb 7 to Feb 11 BE BRAVE AND LEAVE FOR THE UNKNOWN The award winning and critically acclaimed RedCape Theatre return with their new show Be Brave and Leave for the Unknown - a story of love, loss and courage told through the hands of a piano player and the lens of a photographer. Inspired by true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations, RedCape’s exhilarating new show explores the nature of bravery both epic and domestic, large and small.

Feb 14 to Feb 18 THE THING THAT CAME FROM OVER THERE! The Thing That Came From Over There is a fast-paced rollicking ride, mixing paranoia, suspense and hilariously gruesome deaths.

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shocks, spine tingling silliness, and blood curdling terror. With comedy and thrills galore, the show features visual gags, verbal wit, giant puppetry, and even a little bit of live music.

Feb 21 to Feb 25 TANK Inspired by the Dolphin House experiments, Breach’s Fringe First winning Tank rips the story apart to explore the violence of language, the power of culture, and what happens when you inject a cetacean with LSD. In 1965, a researcher lived with a dolphin for ten weeks to try and teach him to speak English.

It was part of a NASA-funded research project into humananimal communication.

Feb 28 to Mar 4 INFINITY POOL Multi-award winning writer Bea Roberts tells a tender and truthful comedy like no other, using projectors, party rings and PowerPoint. Emails unopened, cup-a-soup undrunk, a secret in the stock room; Emma Barnicott’s pines for a world beyond her trading estate office. When she meets a man online, Emma must decide if the chance of a fantastic love is worth trading for an imperfect life. “Completely different and deliciously quirky… this original show proved painfully funny and oddly moving.” The Guardian

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sax, Steve Dow on guitar and Jim Rintoul on bass this gig is a must for all Latin music lovers.

Jan 7 and Jan 8 FREE CUBA PARTY Latin tunes and cocktails with the resident DJ playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, son and more.

Jan 11, 25 Feb 8, 22 CAFE ACOUSTICA B Bar’s fortnightly showcase of unplugged talent, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Mullen.

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Jan 6 MARTIN DALE LATIN TRIO This trio will be performing 2 sets of well-known Brazilian/Latin jazz standards as made famous by the great musical combination of “Getz and Jobim”. Playing songs such as Wave, Corcovada, Triste, No More Blues, Ipanema, and many more! With the authentic sound of Martin Dale on tenor

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Jan 14 ICONS OF THE 80S The 80s are back as three legendary stars – Go West, Nik Kershaw and T’Pau – join forces for a truly incredible concert experience. With millions of albums sales and iconic hits such as We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, King Of Wishful Thinking, Wouldn’t It Be Good, The Riddle, I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Heart and Soul and the classic China in Your Hand, this authentic eighties triple header is not to be missed.

Jan 21 JACK WHITEHALL Multi award-winning stand-up comic Jack Whitehall is back on tour and bringing his brand new

live show to theatres across the country. It is the biggest tour ever from one of the UK’s hottest comedy stars.

Feb 10 BUSTED Following the release of their brand new single in over a decade, the disco-tinged new single, ‘On What You’re On’, pop trio Busted are pleased to announce a UK headline tour. James, Matt and Charlie first broke onto the music scene in 2002 with their tonguein-cheek ode to Matt’s school teacher Miss MacKenzie, ‘What I Go To School For.’ Within just two years the three-piece had become the biggest band in the country, with four number one singles, two triple platinum albums, a total of five million records sold, and over 750,000 ticket sales including and a record-breaking run of thirteen Wembley Arena shows.

Feb 23 to 26 LORD OF THE DANCE 2017 Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce a return to the UK in 2017 for a 23 city Nationwide tour. Fresh from hugely successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences around the globe with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast.

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Feb 27 KAISER CHIEFS Fresh from a run of sold-out UK shows and soon to be headlining at V Festival, Kaiser Chiefs have announced a brand new single Hole In My Soul and their first arena tour in two years in support of the forthcoming album Stay Together.

Mar 3 MIKE + THE MECHANICS Mike + The Mechanics are an English pop/rock supergroup formed in 1985 as a side project of Mike Rutherford, one of the founding members of the band Genesis. The band is known for their hit singles ‘Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)’, ‘All I Need Is a Miracle”, “Word of Mouth” and “The Living Years”.

Mar 9 ELBOW Elbow announce their most extensive tour since 2008 with multi-night residencies in Dublin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester alongside returns to towns last visited around the release of ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’. The final tour of previous album ‘ The Take Off and Landing of Everything’ in 2015 saw the band play their longest ever theatre residences in London and Manchester. The decision to

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Mar 13 and 14 MICKY FLANAGAN Sold out Mar 15 CIRCUS OF HORRORS The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation “The Never-ending Nightmare”. The

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Mar 18 SCOTT BRADLEES POST MODERN JUKEBOX Postmodern Jukebox, the ever-growing collective of performers – now with a roster of over 70 rotating cast members - has spent the past few years amassing nearly 500 million YouTube views and two million subscribers, performed on “Good Morning America,” topped iTunes and Billboard charts, and played hundreds of shows to packedhouses around the world.

Mar 21 CRAIG DAVID It has been the most talked about and relevant return to music by an artist in decades! Having sold over 15 million albums, achieving 16 Top Ten hits and multi-platinum status in more than 20 coun-tries, taking over festival stages around the world, selling out headline tours in seconds, to securing a residency at the iconic Ibiza Rocks Hotel …It’s official, Craig David is back and in a big way!

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You Me at Six at the Pavilions British rock band You Me at Six have gained a reputation as being one of the best live bands in the UK, with sold-out tours that have seen them headline both Wembley Arena and the O2.

The five-man band from Surrey will be heading to Plymouth on April 5 as part of a UK tour which starts in Manchester and ends at London’s Alexandra Palace.

The 2017 dates will follow the release of what will be their fifth studio album, the highly anticipated Night People, which is due for release in early January.

The album will help to cement their status as one of the most important rock bands to emerge from the UK. It was recorded in Nashville at Black Bird Studios with Grammy award-winning producer Jacquire King (Kings Of Leon, James Bay) and mixed by Andrew Scheps (Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chilli Peppers).

You Me At Six began as most bands do: friends coming together and playing music to pass the time. United by their love of bands such as Fall Out Boy and Blink-182, the quintet started out practicing in their garages and playing shows for friends.

Slowly building a fan base across the UK, thanks in part to MySpace, You Me At Six began touring the country, letting their fan base grow organically. By the summer of 2007, with over a million plays on their MySpace page, the band played a support slot to a sold out crowd at London’s Underworld club and it was clear this band was a cut above the rest.

You Me at Six have had a hugely successful career to date, selling over 600,000 albums globally. The band have had three top five albums including a UK number 1 on their last release, Cavalier Youth. With new tour dates scheduled and anticipation building for their upcoming album, it looks like 2017 is going to be another huge year for the band.

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Dog lover Lesley has a new spring in her step Taking her beautiful Bernese Mountain dogs for walks every day is one of the joys in life for Lesley Cox from Plympton.

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“I spend most of the time wearing wellington boots so that I can take the dogs for a walk,” said Lesley. “I know they are not particularly good for your feet, so I guess that didn’t help the situation.

“I started to get pain up the back of my heel about 18 months ago, and found it increasingly difficult to walk properly on one of my feet. I bought some walking boots, which helped for a while, but as soon as I took them off I was in agony again.”

Determined to keep up the daily walks, Lesley started taking pain killers, but the situation got so bad that she was forced to visit her GP. “I was advised to do different foot exercises and also had steroid injections in my heel,” said Lesley. “It helped for a while, but the pain just returned.”

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Music Band. Craig Milverton is joined by his talented daughter, vocalist Elisha May, and son Ben on guitar plus one of Britain’s best mainstream jazz drummers, Nick Millward, and top bassist Sandy Suchodolski (BBC Big Band, John Wilson Orchestra, Ronnie Scott’s etc.).Details 01752 721179 or www.

Music Dec 31 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Plymouth Jazz Club New Year’s Eve Party with the ‘Enjoy Yourself’ Jazz Band - an evening of fun and lively traditional jazz with a bar and buffet. Tickets £15 includes buffet. Details 01752 721179 or www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk Jan 15 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Featuring the Great Western Jazz Company. Entertaining traditional jazz from a very versatile band.

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Feb 10 PLYMOUTH AREA POLICE CHOIR St Budeaux Methodist Church 7.30pm. Details from Bob Sheldrake 01752 406995.

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Jan 29 CARLTON BIG BAND The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Rd, Plymouth Swing/Jazz/Ratpack/Latin at 12.30pm. Tickets £7 Advance/£8 on door from Duke of Cornwall 01752/275850 or Kerrys Music, 01752/227120 Feb 3 PLYMOUTH CLARION CHOIR Kings Tamerton Community Centre at 2pm For the Fifty Plus Action Group.

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Feb 19 PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Crownhill Featuring the highly popular Savannah Jazz Band from West Yorkshire/Lancashire making their annual visit to Plymouth Jazz Club.

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Barbican and Athe in important new p Barbican Theatre have announced a new partnership with the Plymouth Athenaeum to bring Le Navet Bete’s new show Dracula: The Bloody Truth to it’s stage in April.

The show will see the opening of the historic Athenaeum Theatre for the city of Plymouth at Easter once again.

Barbican Theatre first met Le Navet Bete in 2008 and have worked closely with them ever since on six co-productions. Following sell out versions of two previous Christmas productions - The Wizard of Oz and Robin Hood and His Merry Men – this year’s Barbican Theatre Christmas production of The Jungle Book has been another massive success.

Sheila Snellgrove, chief executive of Barbican Theatre said: “Le Navet Bete’s work is now so successful it deserves a larger stage. We want to keep them in the city and support their careers, so we met with Owen Ryles at The Athenaeum last summer.

“Gradually a partnership developed to re-open the Athenaeum for theatrical performances, with Dracula as the first production. The Plymouth Athenaeum is held so dearly in the hearts of so many Plymothians and I’m thrilled we can play a part in

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bringing theatre back to its stage,” she added.

Plymouth Athenaeum dates back to 1812, founded originally as The Plymouth Institution and renamed the Plymouth Athenaeum in 1961, after its home was rebuilt following destruction during the Blitz of 1941.

The Plymouth Athenaeum theatre closed in July 2009, although its charitable society has remained open for use by members and a wide-range of activities, including lecture, talks and art and literary groups.

So it is very much hoped the partnership between Barbican Theatre and The Plymouth Athenaeum will be the first step in bringing more performances to the theatre.

Owen Ryles, honorary general secretary of the Athenaeum, said: “The Athenaeum has such a rich and cherished heritage as a theatrical venue. We are very excited to be working with a high-calibre organisation such as the Barbican Theatre to relaunch shows on our stage.

“We believe that this will be the start of an on-going, long-term partnership that will provide a pathway for the growth of both organisations. We share common values: the promotion of learning and the development of local talent and skills. And I am sure that audiences will love the opportunity to see such a great show as Dracula in April.”

Dracula: The Bloody Truth, produced by Le Navet Bete in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre is a theatrical retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. This brand new comedy theatre show will take audiences on a journey across Europe from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby and into the world of the supernatural, educating us all on the perils of dealing with vampires.

There will be a total of 10 performances of Dracula: The Bloody Truth at the Athenaeum between Thursday April 6 and Saturday April 15 (seven evening and three matinees. Age guidance 8+).

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Major Events Various dates LEAGUE 2 FOOTBALL Dec 31 Argyle v Crawley Jan 14 Argyle v Stevenage Jan 28 Argyle v Blackpool Feb 11 Argyle v Exeter Feb 14 Argyle v Leyton Orient Feb 28 Argyle v Notts County NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY Jan 14 Albion v Esher Jan 28 Albion v Fylde Feb 11 Albion v Coventry Mar 4 Albion v Blaydon BRITISH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Jan 29 Raiders v Leeds Force Feb 5 Raiders v London Lions Feb 12 Raiders v Glasgow Rocks Mar 5 Raiders v Sheffield Sharks Until Jan 1 ENCHANTED SALTRAM For the first time Saltram House and Gardens will be washed with a glow as some of its most loved areas are bought to life during the cold nights. Bobble

hat at the ready, you’ve never seen the garden look like this before. Brighten up dark winter nights with a stroll around the enchanted illuminated gardens and see the house magically decorated throughout with inspiration taken from some well-known fairy tales. Did Cinderella leave her shoe on the coals? Have you tumbled down the rabbit hole? Decadently decorated trees and magical interventions make the house feel enchanted.

Until Jan 3 NUTCRACKER TRAIL Armada Way Santa has been busy touring Plymouth getting lots of toys for all the boys and girls this Christmas. On his travels he has left behind 20 Nutcrackers who have been told to find out what presents children are asking for.

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Until Jan 3 SNOWFLAKE TRAIL The Barbican & Sutton Harbour A six week long Snowflake trail with competition prizes. Enjoy a family day out and collect the names of the 20 Snowflakes located at the Royal William Yard, Millbay, Hoe, Barbican and Sutton Harbour - all within walking distance of one another.

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Major Events

History Festival dates announced The dates for the next Plymouth History Festival have been confirmed as Saturday May 6 to Sunday June 4.

This will be the fifth time the annual celebration of the city’s heritage has taken place. So far more than 600 events have been enjoyed by thousands of people, all of whom have had the opportunity to find out more about many different aspects of Plymouth’s proud history.

Each year the festival programme includes a range of exhibitions, displays, special events and family activities. It also features a large number of guided walks, illustrated talks and behindthe-scenes tours.

Venues range from libraries, community halls and churches to country houses and historic landmarks.

Councillor Glenn Jordan, Cabinet Member for Culture said: “The History Festival has become a well-loved fixture on the city’s annual event calendar so we’re very

Members of the Age of Chilvary Group at Plympton Priory during the 2016 History Festival

pleased to be able to confirm the dates for 2017. Each year provides another opportunity to showcase many of the fascinating stories and characters that have played a part in the story of Plymouth.

Just as they have done in previous years, we’re hoping as many people as possible will get involved.”

The festival will kick off on Saturday May 6 with ‘Local

Weddings Proms Baby showers Gala dinners Birthdays

Studies Day’ – a special event packed with talks and presentations about heritage including the Restoration, the Victorian era and an update about the History Centre project.

Other events during the festival will include a nationally touring exhibition looking at ‘Britain in the Fifties’ as well as displays and special events marking

the 50th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester completing his historic solo circumnavigation of the world.

It will also feature the first ‘Plymouth Festival of Words’.

Building on the success of the former Plymouth International Book Festival, this event will be organised through a partnership between Literature Works, Plymouth University, Peninsula Arts, Plymouth City Council and the local community, supported by Arts Council England.

Organisers of events that they would like to see included on the programme should email the details to museumevents@plymouth. gov.uk by January 22. Event organisers are asked to provide as much detail as possible, including the venue address, start and finish times, booking and admission details. There is no specific theme for the festival but all events must have a clear link to the history of Plymouth.

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Until Jan 3 WATERFRONT SNOWFLAKE TRAIL Enjoy a family day out and collect the names of the 20 snowflakes located at the Royal William Yard, Millbay, The Hoe, Barbican and Sutton Harbour - all within walking distance of one another. Attractive prizes to be won including Apple iPADs. Download the Snowflake Trail booker at www.visitplymouth. co.uk

Jan 21 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: NATURAL HISTORY SCIENTISTS Davy Building, Plymouth University Come along for a quiz with a difference and a chance to see inside one of the labs at the University. We will be donning our lab coats and investigating some weird and wonderful animals, just like real scientists. Peer down a telescope, examine skeletons and more! This event is suitable for children aged 5+.

Jan 19 HOME EDUCATORS: TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Smeaton’s Tower, The Hoe 11am to 12.30pm Are you educating your child or children at home? Why not bring them to Smeaton’s Tower which guided sailors to safety in the 1700s and was then dismantled and rebuilt on the Hoe in 1877?

John Smeaton based his design on an oak tree and the light at the top was originally provided by 24 huge candles. Come and get a birds-eye view of the Hoe from 72 feet up!

This event is suitable for children aged 5 and up. Adults £3. Children £1.50 (5-16 years). Under 5s go free. Family £8.50 (up to 2 adults and 3 children). Pay on the day but advance booking is essential by emailing: charlotte.gunn@ plymouth.gov.uk

Feb 4 ONCE UPON A TIME A LONG, LONG TIME AGO Part of National Storytelling Week 2017 at Waterstones Children’s Section in Drake Circus, Sessions 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. Join artist-led workshops celebrating National Storytelling Week 2017 and let your imaginations run wild as you work with illustrator Jo Larsen Burnett. These sessions are most suitable for children aged 4-12 but everyone is welcome! Activities will include arts workshop and storytelling. Free. No need to book.

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12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. Make your own Roman bracelet or shield and find out more about Roman weaponry and jewellery.

Take part in an object handling session which will include Roman artefacts and our amazing replica armour. This event is most suitable for children of 4 and over but everyone is welcome! £2.50 per child. Advance booking and payment by February 14 or pay on the day.Book online at www. motromans.eventbrite.co.uk

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Feb 16 WILD ABOUT PLYMOUTH: AQUARIUM AQUA LAB 11am to 12:30pm. Meet at the National Marine Aquarium for a very special hands-on science show. Take part in live experiments and discover the hidden secrets of the seas. You’ll get the chance to get messy with experiements after the show and see some cool creatures up close. Tickets to this event will also enable participants to look around the Aquarium afterwards. This event is most suitable for children aged 4 and upwards. Adults £6. Children £4 (3-16 years). Under 3s go free.

Advance booking and payment by 10 February 2017 are essential due to limited numbers. Book online now. There are public car parks and on-street parking around

Mar 7 INTERGENERATIONAL ARTS WORKSHOP Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth 2pm to 6pm Are you a grandparent with preschool grandchildren? If so, this special event in collaboration with our ‘Arts and Minds’ project, could be just your thing! ‘Arts and Minds’ provides painting, drawing, ceramics, craft and textile workshops for people living with early-stage dementia and their carers/relatives. Come along and find out more about the beautiful Ford Park Cemetery and use it as inspiration to create a piece of art. A tour of the cemetery plus tea and cake will also be available. Free. No need to book.

Mar 2 WORLD BOOK DAY 2017 Central Library, 167-171 Armada Way, Plymouth 10.30am to 12.30pm. Join the World Book Day workshop and use some of the special objects from our collection as inspiration to make and illustrate your own book. Free. No need to book.

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Until Jan 1 ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS Brighten up dark winter nights with a stroll around the enchanted illuminated gardens and see the house magically decorated throughout with inspiration taken from some well-known fairy tales.

Jan 2 to Feb 28 PUDDLE TRAIL Get your wellies on for a splash around Saltram garden. Hunt for the biggest puddles and then plot them on your trail sheet using the puddle shaped stickers. Don’t worry if it’s a dry day you’ll be spotting plants and flowers too.

Jan 8 to Feb 16 A WINTER WALK AMONGST THE SNOWDROPS As the snowdrops frame the pathways take some time for yourself and enjoy a brisk winter walk. Return in February to plant a snow drop with our garden team. www.cornerstonevision.com

Jan 14 WASSAIL! Bring whistles, pan lids and wellies as we bless the orchard at Wassail. Join us in the Saltram Orchard to scare away the spirits and bless the crop for 2015 in the ancient custom of wassailing. Spend the rest of your evening in the Cafe to sample the fruits of last year’s crop with apple cakes, juice and ciders whilst watching or joining in with the Dartington Morris Men. Buckland Abbey Yelverton 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bucklandabbey Until Jan 2 CHRISTMAS AT BUCKLAND: THE FIRST NOEL Celebrate the Christmas season as local NAFAs groups fill the barn with festive joy with their seasonal interpretation of the carol, The First Noel. For details visit website.

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Jan 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28. 29, & Feb 4 WINTER WALKS Dust off the cob webs and enjoy a self-led walk around the Buckland Abbey estate with the frosty crunchy leaves underneath your feet and a slice of delicious homemade cake in the restaurant.

Jan 8 WASSAIL! Grab your bells, bring along your pot and pans and join the team at Buckland Abbey for their annual Wassail from 12 noon to 4pm.

Dartmoor Border Morris will be joining in to ensure we make as much noise as possible to help awaken the trees from their winter sleep and to wish them a bountiful new year as they perform a mummers play in the Great Barn and lead the wassail in the orchard.

Jan 17 VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY Have you ever thought about volunteering at Buckland Abbey?

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and a way to learn new skills and make friends.

Come for a chat, meet the team, enjoy some tea and find out how we can work together.

Cotehele Calstock 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele Until Dec 31 CHRISTMAS FLOWER GARLAND 60TH ANNIVERSARY When the residents of Cotehele first hung a modest, floral, Christmas display in the hall six decades ago, little did they know

Did you struggle getting in & out of your loft this Christmas? &

Pirate Weekend in May Plymouth’s popular Pirate Weekend will be held over the weekend of May 13 and 14 this year.

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Jan 10 to 12 APPLE TREE PRUNING WORKSHOPS An introduction to apple tree pruning with Cotehele’s gardeners.

Part theory, part practical. Tools provided, but wrap up warm.

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Feb 13 to 15 BUSHCRAFT FOR KIDS Build a shelter, light a controlled fire and learn survival skills in the wild. This activity is run by Jack at Serious Outdoor Skills - read about jack: www.seriousoutdoorskills. co.uk. Suitable for children aged 7 to 15. Cost £6. Wear warm clothing.

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Paediatric consultant Myooren Wimalendra and his wife Emily, who is a paediatric nurse, moved into their detached Glenholt home at the end of 2013.

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happy with the layout of the kitchen.

There was a lot of wasted space and a peninsula breakfast bar which really didn’t work well.”

The couple visited two sets of neighbours who had recently had new kitchens installed in their search for a company to carry out the work.

Myooren said: “They were both beautiful kitchens and we contacted both of the companies involved to talk through what we wanted.

“It was KF Kitchens who impressed us enormously. Not only did they come up with some really excellent ideas, but were also able to give us a pretty precise guideline estimate of what the cost would be.

“The other company were unwilling to give us an estimate as they said it depended on the final specification.”

The couple spent several sessions with Nathan and Derinda Damarell at the spacious KF Kitchens showroom at Faraday Mill selecting the style of their new kitchen as well as choosing the appliances.

“Nathan was brilliant,” said Emily.

“He came up with some really positive design suggestions for our new kitchen which really took our breath away.

“It was also lovely to sit down with Derinda and discuss the colour schemes and finishes available and then see them presented as 3D impressions through their CAD software.

“Derinda was really helpful and between us we came up with a really stunning colour scheme.

Nathan also designed the new kitchen to make the most of all the space - including, to our delight, an island with built in NEFF induction hob and extractor hood.”

The couple chose a Cashmire

grey gloss finish for the majority of cupboards, doors and kitchen units, along with Avola Grey textured wood finish for a number of drawers and doors.

A trio of eye-level NEFF ovens feature along the length of one wall, while another wall houses a built in Miele fridge, Smeg freezer and Artline pullout larder.

The NEFF ovens, all featuring slide and hide doors, include a combination steam oven and two full size ovens featuring Circotherm technology.

The NEFF appliances also include a fully-integrated built in dishwasher which has a nifty timelight device which projects the time left to finish the programme onto the floor.

Myooren also chose a Quooker tap providing constant boiling water as part of a granite doublesink arrangement. Blanco Stellar Silestone quartz worktops installed

by Mayflower Stone are featured throughout.

New low energy lighting, a designer radiator in Anthracite grey, plinth heater and wood effect Karndean flooring completed the stunning new kitchen.

Myooren said: “We couldn’t be happier with our wonderful new kitchen. The way the whole project was handled was exemplary from start to finish. They advised us it would take three weeks to complete the installation - and they were spot on.

“The team of skilled tradesmen particularly their fitter Kevin - liaised closely with each other and with us throughout ensuring that there were no delays.”

Emily added: “What could have been a very stressful time - particularly with our two young daughters - turned out to be a very pleasant experience. We are thrilled with KF Kitchens and can’t thank them enough.”

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Exhibitions and Other Events

Film news from Plymouth Arts Centre Plymouth Arts Centre’s Bringing in Baby programme continues in January with the screening of A Street Cat Named Bob on January 12 at 11am.

Parents, grandparents and carers of babies under 12 months old can enjoy the film without having to worry about baby making too much noise!

This is the true-life story of an injured stray tabby cat named Bob who adopted homeless drug-addict James Bowen (played

by Luke Treadaway) and turned his life around in the most spectacular fashion – together, they’ve sold five million books.

So far, so upbeat: yet this is still a slyly subversive film with a social point to make as it highlights James’s isolation in a cold, hard-faced London which responds better to animals than its hopeless humans. A standout performance from Treadaway.

The bar will be open for drinks and snacks. A hot or cold drink is included in the ticket price.

Brad Pitt and Marion Cottillard star in Allied (15) which is screened on a number of dates between January 13 and January 19. Allied is the story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance

Local exhibitions Mar 18 and 19 DAFFODIL WEEKEND AT COTEHELE Come and see the wonderful collection of daffodils grown on Cotehele Estate. New this year we’re going to experiment with making daffodil sculptures. There will be a display of historic and new varieties of daffodils plus a guided tour of daffodils in the garden. 11am to 4pm.

Until Jan 7 ASTRO RAGGI Megan Broadmeadow Plymouth Arts Centre In the 1970s Pasquale Quadri invented the Astrodisco, a disco light with lenses, mirrors and a motor that produced a web of beams and movement the disco world had never seen before. For her solo

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fighter Marianne Beausejour Cottillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of war. A stylish, period drama with Cotillard and Pitt both at the top of their games.

Award-winning The Birth of a Nation (15) is screened on January 27, 28 and 31 and February 1 and 2. This explosive double Sundance-winner tells the true story of Nat Turner, an enslaved preacher who became the radical leader of an 1831 revolt. Turner, a literate slave and preacher in Virginia is forced to preach submission to his fellow slaves by his cash-strapped owner. As he both endures and witnesses countless terrible atrocities, he begins to orchestrate an uprising in the hope of leading his people to freedom. A thoroughly timely film - given the momentum behind Black Lives Matter and the increase in racial clashes in the US - Birth of a Nation asks audiences to take a cold, hard look at America’s brutal past, and ask: what has changed, and what has stayed the same?

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exhibition at Plymouth Arts Centre Megan Broadmeadow’s installations takes us into the magical world of the Astrodisco. Welsh artist Megan Broadmeadow lives and works in Bristol. Her immersive installations and sculptural work include combinations of videos, lights and illusions.

A graduate of The Slade and Goldsmiths College, Broadmeadow was awarded the 2015 -16 Mark Tanner Sculpture Award. Free entry to the exhibition. Gallery Opening Times Tuesday-Saturday 1-8.30pm.

Jan 21 to Mar 18 MALCOLM LE GRICE: PRESENT MOMENTS AND PASSING TIME Peninsula Arts Gallery & Plymouth Arts Centre Come and see an exhibition that spans 50 years of innovation in painting, film, video and digital art in an exhibition that celebrates the ground-breaking work of Plymouth-born Malcolm Le Grice, who has exhibited across the UK, Europe and in New York. This is a History Centre partnership project delivered by Peninsula Arts and Plymouth City Council (Arts and Heritage).

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Is your face starting to sag around the jaw-line and lower cheek and mouth? Unfortunately, this sagginess happens as we age, some people sooner than others, but it happens for sure! Also it happens if you have lost a lot of weight or have been unwell.

Dr Ruth Harker of the Erme Clinic is able to offer the brilliantly innovative Silhouette Soft Thread treatment at the Erme Clinic.

Dr Harker said: “The results of the no knife, skin lifting treatment are discreet and natural. Dubbed the ‘puppet lift’ by the popular press, this might be the right treatment for you!”

Dr Harker, deals with a wide range of skin problems and will do her best to help patients, whatever the problem is and will suggest the best skin care plan.

Now that this thread technique has been thoroughly researched and established Dr Harker has introduced it at her Skin Clinic. The highly specialised threads are made in the USA and have been developed over the past six years. Over 130,000 procedures have been performed with stunning results.

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doctors and Dr Harker, a highly experienced doctor, trained in Harley Street in London for this procedure.

She said: “You only have to be brave for a few seconds for the local anaesthetic injections, which are similar, but smaller to those at the dentist. The threads are painlessly introduced and tightened and produce a lift similar to if you push the sides of your cheeks up towards the temples.

“The result is subtle but good and can often take five or 10 years off your appearance and last up to 18 months to two years. The threads are similar to the dissolvable sutures used inside your body by surgeons. Along the threads are bidirectional cones which stimulate collagen production in the connective tissue under the skin surface. All the components are totally resorbable, biocompatible and biodegradable.”

In the one treatment there are two actions: an instant lifting effect, and then as the weeks and months go by a secondary regenerating action for gradual and natural results. Phone the clinic to request a call back on 075 302 544 05 and visit the Erme Clinic website www.ermeclinic.co.uk Dr Harker will then have a chat with you and answer your

1 in 5 Bowel Cancer Diagnoses Missed A study in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that one in five bowel cancer patients diagnosed when presenting in an emergency situation from 2005 to 2006 had ‘red flag’ symptoms that should have been picked up earlier. A similar number had been to see their GP on multiple prior occasions with symptoms.

Whilst the study suggests that the majority of the emergency patients did not have such alarming symptoms in advance of their presentation as an emergency, those that did had symptoms including rectal bleeding or blood in the stools, a change in bowel habit and stomach pain.

Earlier, non-emergency, diagnosis at the stage at which patients present to their GPs would make a better outcome more likely.

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of symptoms of bowel cancer (colon and rectal) earlier and result in referral of patients to hospital for specialist investigations promptly to maximise the effectiveness of relevant treatment.

As a firm specialising in representing victims of medical negligence, Wolferstans have acted and continue to act for clients and their families in cases where opportunities for an earlier diagnosis of bowel cancer have been missed.

In one such case, Wolferstans acted for the widow of a 52 year old man, who consulted with a GP on nine occasions over a period of seven months, initially with pain associated with defecation and with additional symptoms of painful rectal bleeding, weight loss and poor appetite. The GP prescribed treatment for haemorrhoids, eventually making a routine (later upgraded to urgent) referral to a specialist.

An examination under anaesthetic revealed a tumour. Surgery was performed but, sadly, it was too late and the client’s husband died.

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Wolferstans also acted for a disabled man who saw his GP with a two to three month history of passing blood in his stools. Again,

haemorrhoids were diagnosed. He saw his GP three more times with the same symptoms.

The symptoms developed over six months to include more bleeding and abdominal pain which was treated as an infection. One year on, he was passing blood clots and was experiencing increased stomach pain. Despite the lengthy history, only a routine referral to a specialist was made. The specialist diagnosed cancer of the rectum and investigations revealed that the cancer had spread to the lungs requiring surgery and chemotherapy. Wolferstans succeeded in obtaining an admission of liability and recovered damages for their client.

In an ideal world our services would not be needed, but if you think you may be the victim of medical negligence, and would like to have a free initial discussion, without any obligation, please contact Ann Ball on 01752 292374 or email her at aball@wolferstans.com.

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If this is not the correct treatment for you (for example if you have very little flesh over the lower face, or at the other end of scale a large excess of jowl and neck tissue) Dr Harker will try to help you and advise the best treatment.

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Dr Harker added: “So do get in touch if you feel a thread lift might be the physical improvement you want and psychological boost you need.”

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Chance of a lifetime for young people to take part in sailing adventure Eight young people aged between 14 and 18 will begin the adventure of their life in April next year as they sail 1735 nautical miles around the coast of Britain – and applications for those eight places are open now!

and compliment the National Curriculum and every activity on board will deepen the understanding of the core subjects both to the participant and the class as a whole.

From the outset the challenge will use a number of social media platforms, along with email newsletters written by the Aspire360 is being organised by Plymouth based Morvargh participants to engage with a wider audience.

Sailing Project and is open to young people from across the Schools will be able to keep in contact with ‘their’ student UK to apply. It will begin and end in Sutton Harbour, and is and questions can be sent to them via email to be answered expected to take five weeks to complete. The team will set off during the voyage allowing the rest of the class and school to on Sunday April 2. benefit.

The crew of young people who will have very little or At each location events and visits have been planned to no sailing experience will be supported by a team of eight allow the participants to gain a greater understanding and adults. They will turn right out of Plymouth Sound and sail in appreciation of the importance of the sea to our country as a clockwise direction on Morvargh well as discovering more about our Sailing Project’s 57 foot ketch, Helen rich history and geography.

Mary R. Helen Mary R will be fitted with The start of the event will also a tracker allowing live position mark the day that Morvargh Sailing updates to be displayed on an gets back into the water following interactive chart with on the three years of fundraising after the website and young people will also devastating realisation that the write daily logs to be uploaded. rigging would have to be renewed The application process for any for commercial coding (the licence to young person in the UK is available operate at sea). at www.morvargh-sailing.co.uk/ Captain Matthew Barraud said; aspire360-application-process “The young people will swap the A pack of information for comforts of home for single bunks, interested schools can applied a moving deck and having to learn for by emailing vicky@morvarghhow to cook, clean and look after sailing.co.uk each other as they get used to their ASPIRE 360 is already Morvagh’s Tall Ship the Helen Mary R and (below) Captain new home. oversubscribed and so there will “At 57 feet, and weighing 30 tons, Matthew Barraud be a selection process to choose the our Tall Ship, Helen Mary R is as long best young people to sail on this life as five cars and weighs the equivalent of two changing voyage. Aspire360 has partnered with double decker buses! The largest sail, which the the Mount Batten Watersports and Activity Centre young people will have to manually hoist, is 60ft in Plymouth to help them with the difficult task. tall and 40ft wide.

More information on the #Aspire360 Round “It will be a challenge which will see them battle Britain Challenge can be found at www.morvarghstrong winds, freezing temperatures and rough sailing.co.uk/roundbritainchallenge. seas at times throughout the trip; as well as Morvargh can be followed on many social marvelling at our beautiful coastline under sunmedia platforms: Facebook: www.facebook. drenched skies. com/morvarghsailing; Twitter: twitter.com/ It will be a feat of pure physical, mental, MorvarghSailing; Instagram: www.instagram.com/ emotional and academic endurance, but one morvarghlife/ or instagram.com/morvarghsailing; which will leave the young people changed Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/morvarghforever. They will make strong bonds with their sailing-project and You Tube: www.youtube.com/ crew mates, increase their own understanding channel/UCa01kmw2YWcVV08VB8jMBSw of themselves and their boundaries and most Morvargh Sailing Project was incorporated as a importantly have the confidence that they can try Community Interest Company (social enterprise) and excel at anything!” in January 2010. Since then they have taken many At the heart of ASPIRE360 are a number of young people sailing on Helen Mary R based in educational objectives; not only will the young people be Sutton Harbour, Plymouth. encouraged to push their personal boundaries throughout, Morvagh use offshore sailing because it is an unforgiving they will also learn about themselves as individuals; in their natural environment that provides a sense of risk and relationships with others and importantly improving their adventure to the participants; whilst allowing them to academic skills. develop over a range of disciplines. Its guiding principle is The whole five week trip has been designed to link into simple, to: Use Sail Training to Inspire & Change Lives.

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TRAVEL MATTERS Cala Fornells Bay in Majorca

So many reasons why Majorca is first choice for holidaymakers I’m in no doubt that many holidaymakers choose Majorca because it’s seen as a safe bet. The majority of our regional airports have flights to the island throughout the summer so it’s no small wonder over two million of us take the plunge every year. Tens of thousands venture from Exeter and Bristol Airports alone.

feeling nothing inside the imposing medieval walls of the city will be able to live up to first impressions.

It is definitely worth a brief tour of the inside of the cathedral, but in truth compared with its imposing exterior it all seems a little underwhelming. The Rose Window, certainly one the largest stained-glass panels I’ve ever seen, probably just about justifies the effort.

I’m not a great one for standing taking It is difficult to think of a more compelling photographs preferring to lose myself in the combination of short flying times (about 2½ atmosphere of the places I visit. hours), a wonderful Mediterranean climate and For that reason Palma is one of my favourite white sandy beaches. What I find so fascinating cities. The old part of town feels so authentic with and I suppose what keeps me going back ‘time after time’ is the many faces of this Spanish its labyrinth of high-walled narrow streets and occasional courtyards. If you have a travelling jewel. companion stick together, I seem to get lost every Like most visitors I tend to base myself in a time I visit. I invariably discover a hidden- away beach resort, but invariably after a day or two of bar or café, then frustratingly I can never find it relaxing in the sun I start to get itchy-feet and feel the urge to explore……. again. It’s all part of the enchantment.

Away from its medieval roots Palma is a The capital of Majorca, Palma, could fill a

By Victor Goord smart and vibrant capital city. It boasts the week’s holiday on its own. Buses on the Island of Peter Goord largest marina in the Mediterranean and if you are frequent and easy to use so there’s no Travel excuse to let the opportunity pass you by. The enjoy seeing ‘how the other half live’ there’s no shortage of mega yachts to drool over. It’s just sight that greets you on arrival is the magnificent one of those places where you can drift seamlessly between gothic La Seu Cathedral. the ancient and the modern; really quite surreal.

It is quite simply stunning and no one could blame you for

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Alcudia Promenade

Majorca is a large island, much larger than most people anticipate and as a result there are numerous resort areas dotted around its coast. I won’t pretend that I’ve covered all of its 1400 square miles, so instead I will focus on the three places I have enjoyed most.

The perfect all-round family resort has to be Alcudia on the north coast with its long stretches of sandy beach and shallow child-friendly waters. If a couple of hours on a bus to Palma seem a little daunting Alcudia has plenty of history of its own. The gated old town dates from 14th-century with charming cobbled streets and pavement cafés. As an added bonus there’s even some Roman ruins thrown in.

Although Alcudia does get quite busy at the height of season in July and August, it is by no means Majorca’s nightlife hotspot. That title and somewhat dubious reputation goes to Magaluf and its quieter, but none less busy neighbour Palma Nova.

In recent years these two towns have attracted the young and lively from all over Northern Europe and are extremely popular with stag and hen groups. Just 20 minutes from the airport they seem tailored made for partying weekend breaks and as a result their appeal to families and older couples is rather limited especially in the months of July and August.

That said, they do ‘exactly what it says on the tin’ and I have had some memorable holidays in Palma Nova.

I suppose what is so special about Majorca is that you can choose the exact balance of nightlife, culture and relaxation to suit your mood. Today I’m in the mood where my personal favourite is Cala D’or on the south-east coast. Who knows which resort I may fancy tomorrow?

In Cala D’or you get an authentic Spanish flavour with what I would term a sophisticated, but still fun night-time atmosphere. I love spending time at the chic marina with its many trendy and perhaps a little expensive bars and restaurants. Strangely I find with Majorca that a half-board hotel stay works very well for both a variety of dining and keeping a lid on the budget.

Away from the main resort areas the Island has a green but rugged countryside making it wonderful to explore. A mountain backdrop accompanies you as you meander along gradually narrowing roads to get to the heart of the Island.

You can really only capture the scale of the place when you take in the breath-taking view from a hill-top vantage point.

If you’re prepared to get up early many of the towns and villages hold weekly markets which are in full swing by 8am.

In typical Spanish style the stall holders begin packing-up in the late morning with their days work done. It’s easy to find out where each days markets will be held and I know many tourists who plan their whole holiday around taking in the best ones.

If hiring a car seems like too much hassle there are numerous organised tours, shopping visits and boat trips to choose from. I think the local bus service is good enough to do most things for yourself and the extra sense of adventure is priceless.

Whether it’s your first time or like me you’re making your umpteenth visit you just don’t tire of Majorca, it really does have it all…

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A charity cake sale in Plymouth’s Devonport Naval Base has raised £800 The bakes were made by naval base contractor ESS employees Lauren Marlow and Jo Day and event organiser Royal Naval leading rating Hannah Nelder and Jacqueline Clink at the HQ of the Flag Officer Sea Training organisation.

Hannah, who has organised similar events when serving in warships, said: “I decided to organise this as I have found it is a great way to bring personnel together to raise morale and socialise in a more informal environment. It also has the added bonus of raising money for good causes.’’

Charities benefiting will be Jeremiah’s Journey, and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

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RESEARCH MATTERS

Plymouth Babylab is celebrating a decade of research into the minds of children.

The first baby came to visit the Babylab on January 17 2007 after Caroline Floccia and her postgraduate students conducted the first recruitment session in the city.

Since its first launch, over 5,500 babies have come through the Babylab’s door, participating in hundreds of studies.

Allegra Cattani of Babylab said: “A big thank you to all the parents, toddlers and young children who have helped us over the years to answer many of the intriguing questions in the Developmental Psychology.

“During the past decade, the Babylab has supported the research of academic colleagues, undergraduates, and postgraduate students in their dissertations to successfully complete their studies at the University of Plymouth.

“Through the participation of the young babies and toddlers, we have learned how they distinguish different sounds, perceive mispronunciations of words, recognise their own accent from another - for example Plymouth from Scottish – and how children separate the sounds they hear into word units.

Two recent projects looked into the knowledge and production of words of children aged two. Both of these projects aimed to assist health care professionals in the early identification of children that may need speech, communication, or language support. The identification of an at risk child for language impairment or delay within the early stages of development can lead to early interventions by speech and language therapists to address these issues before the child goes to school.

“Looking specifically at English-speaking children, we adapted a card game to look at the skill of common words, actions, and descriptions used. This game was standardised

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using 367 children aged between 19 and 37 months. We constructed percentile levels for every month where a given child can be compared to other children of the same age. We hope that health care professionals will use the card game for diagnostic use in clinical settings,” added Allegra.

“As for our bilingual participants, the Babylab was the headquarters of the large-scale UK Bilingual Project. In this study, we gathered the English vocabulary of over 400 24 month old children. Parents of the children participating, completed a number of online questionnaires, using a list of words in English and the additional language.

“This was followed by a 10 minute phone call asking questions about the amount of time their child is exposed to the two languages in question. The ultimate goal is to create a free online tool to conduct early screening of children exposed to two different languages.

As well as these studies, many others have investigated other areas in child development such as children committing errors in the size of objects, spatial mapping in the brain, political attitudes, autobiographical memory, movement control, and the understanding of other people’s emotions, to name but a few.”

To celebrate its 10th birthday, Babylab have a brand new collection of small fluffy animals to give to the children as a thank you for participating and visiting them!

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CHARITY MATTERS

Three cheers for Plymouth’s

A Plymouth charity has triple cause to raise a toast to 2016, after it collected two awards for its work and a welcome £10,000 grant from supermarket, Tesco.

The Horticultural Therapy Trust (HTT) is a small charity that works with people of all ages who experience disability, disadvantage or exclusion, by connecting them with nature in its ‘Gardening for Growth’ initiative.

The trust is based at Penlee Valley allotments in Stoke but its two part time staff and founders, Deb Hoskin and Dennis Trewin, also take the work out to local communities, schools in areas of deprivation, and residential care homes in its outreach programme.

In 2016 HTT won ‘Outstanding’ in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ RHS Britain in Bloom awards and ‘Silver’ in the Environment Project category of Plymouth in Bloom, for Gardening for Growth, Penlee Valley allotments. Awards were also received at High Street School (Silver) and at Marlborough Primary and Parkwood Residential Home (both Outstanding), whom HTT outreach to.

And in December, the charity learnt it had won a £10,000 grant from Tesco’s Bags of Help fund. The money will go toward repairing the vandalised poly-tunnel, buying a disability access composting toilet for the site, and a pizza oven for participants to cook the food they grow.

Deb and Dennis can be found at the allotment each Wednesday and Thursday, together with up to 20 participants for whom gardening in the peaceful, nurturing environment is extremely therapeutic. The participants are from all walks of life; some have been affected by accidental injury or physical illness, others by mental health issues. For all of them, meeting up in this Celebrating the awards success setting, being outdoors and

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learning how to grow food and plants has, in turn, helped them to grow.

Showing us around on a crisp sunny morning just before Christmas, Dennis says: “In the middle of summer this is a riot of colour – but it was just a bramble patch when we took it over. In that sense we had a blank canvas so we could create specific areas. For example, we were able to create sections with various levels where people of differing disabilities can work together. Over in the corner we have a wildlife area where we grow things that encourage wildlife – Ben loves this area especially – and we have a small sensory garden. At the top we have the poly-tunnel and the art shed where people can sit quietly. And everything has been designed by the participants themselves.”

Deb, a qualified counsellor, is now also leading a new HTT programme for homeless people to visit the allotments on Friday mornings, using some additional adjoining space that the charity has just taken over: “We are working with Devonport Lifehouse on this,” said Deb. “The work only started at the end of November and the feedback we’re getting is that the work is already bringing a sense of value, belonging and self-worth.”

HTT will be five-years old in July. It was set up by Deb and Dennis following the collapse of the Groundwork organisation: “Deb and I used to run the Horticultural Healing Project on their behalf,” explained Dennis. “‘Our’ project was changing people’s lives. One of our participants hadn’t left the house for seven years until they got involved with us.

“We felt we couldn’t just leave all these people with nothing, so we set up HTT. Participants continued with us and together we have continued to create HTT. One participant has been doing this now for over 15 years.”

Horticultural Therapy Trust It’s when you hear the from various trusts and grants participants’ own stories that you such as Awards For All (Lottery) really learn why the allotment is and Santander. The charity so special. Shareen comes here rents the allotment from twice a week: “It’s amazing, it Plymouth City Council, but the has completely changed my life. rental is due to increase from It’s a really safe space and it has just over £200 two years ago to given me the confidence to try just over £700 in 3 years’ time. new things. Doing this reconnects This is one of the reasons why you with nature. It’s the simplest HTT is calling on local business thing but it does so much for your to step forward to sponsor the wellbeing. It makes you mindful charity. because you have to be in the Although Deb adds: present. Nature continues to blow “Plymouth City Council has been my mind.” supportive to HTT since its very Jeanette has a bipolar condition. beginnings when they dug over She catches two buses from her the plot for us, ready to begin.” home in Plympton to come to the Deb and Dennis do a lot Flourishing growth at the Horticultural Therapy Trust allotments allotment. She says it’s worth every of the work in their own time, bit of the effort: “I was in the Glenborne Unit when I first especially towards applying for funding, because, says Deb: came here a couple of years ago and it was the occupational “We see how life-changing this is for those who come here health team there that told me about it. It’s very peaceful and and it’s what drives us. Gardening seems a relatively small relaxing up here, it calms my head. It’s made a big difference thing, doesn’t it, but in this environment it’s making a massive to my life. Even the adult services and the mental health difference.” services say that they’ve noticed a big change in me.”

Visit the website for more information and contact Another participant, Carlton, says it had transformed details and for a link to the Facebook page, which his life, too: “I had no confidence before but since I started has videos from the allotment’s wildlife cam of the coming in January 2016, my confidence has shot back up.” resident foxes, badgers and other animals. www.

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January gardening job Happy New year everyone, wishing you health and plenty of dry gardening time!

Well, for me 2016 seemed to go by quite quickly, or is that just what happens when you get older? That’s Christmas over for another year – but we will be heading off this month and early next month to buy for Christmas 2017!

As usual the most popular tree was the Nordman Fir in the 6ft size. I have to say though the Norway Spruce we had from our local grower were absolutely amazing – they looked good in the field but when they arrived I think it would be safe to say they were the best in Plymouth.

Generous on sizing, really bushy, great shapes, they were cut fresh so needles lasted really well, I will definitely be getting more and more trees from this grower. It was lovely to see lots of new faces at the garden centre this year and many people buying a real tree for the first time.

We had the usual fun of handling some of the really big trees up to 16 feet tall. But we are made of strong stuff here although I must be getting older as my muscles seemed to ache more this year!

So January - well I would like to be warming up in the Bahamas or somewhere, but as I am not it’s very much a tidy up and get ready for Spring month with plenty of jobs to do in the garden especially if the weather is fairly mild and dry!

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Pots of colour...City Glamour is a key theme for 2017

Jobs for January

• Recycle your Christmas Tree for mulch or as we do with some of the rejects we use the tree to make a hedge to try and keep the deer out!

• Clean pots and greenhouses ready for Spring • Prune apple and pear trees. Remember to thin the tree out - don’t just prune all the top back.

• Start forcing rhubarb • Remember to keep feeding the birds and putting water out for them. Suet based treats are best in the winter.

• Start planning your seed and vegetable growing • Keep protecting tender plants from frost by either moving into the greenhouse or fleecing.

• General tidy and clear debris from the borders.

• Clean the patio with a good cleaner to avoid slippery areas.

• Once your Christmas Tree has gone, fill the space with a lovely houseplant. Some suggestions are Chamaedorea Elegans (Parlour Palms) beautiful, graceful and easy to look after. Dracena Fragans, tall and slender, easy to take care of. Dypsis Lutesceus (Areca Palm) classical palm shape and elegant. Ficus Benjamina a customer favourite which is nice and bushy. We also suggest all the general favourites like Orchids, Kalanchoe, African Violet, Peace Lily and Anthuriums.

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Trends for 2017

There will be a number of new additions as always in our plant area. There are always lots of new bedding plants, but this year our visit to a bedding supplier saw an emphasis on ‘pot’ gardening recipes with ‘City Glamour’ a key theme which is great for us here in Plymouth where we have smaller gardens and courtyards.

This type of gardening is really our thing: a big display of colour in a smaller space! The pots they have used in their examples are all from suppliers we use so it’s easy to replicate their ideas.

We will see new Impatiens, Bacopa, Petunias, Begonias all suitable for pots or baskets.

Petunia Night Sky looks stunning, Marigold French Fireball is impressive, Begonias Salmon Crush, Peach Shades, Shooting Star and Scarlet Burst are ones to look out for.

A pink Bidens, Nemesia Aroma Lollipop stand of mixed Plums and Custard, plus many planting - adding a touch of other Nemesias and Calibrachoa colourful bling to your front Can Can Violet and Cherry door or garden Blossom plus lots more. We have to encourage our local suppliers to pick up these varieties and produce them. It’s going to be a

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bs and trends for 2017 very colourful spring and summer – let’s hope for plenty of sunshine to get the most of the plants this year!

Perennial Plants: I see a growing trend in perennial plants every year with more and more people wanting to plant their borders just the once. This also gives reassurance that the plant comes back the following year and seems to give beginner gardeners more confidence in the ability to take care of their plants.

All the cottage garden type plants are really popular. This really ties in with the growing demand for encouraging wildlife into your garden.

Wildlife gardening grows in popularity every year as people create wildlife havens in their garden. More wildlife saves us time and jobs as it encourages predatory wildlife into the garden to eat all the pests that attack our cherished plants. This helps reduce the use of chemicals in gardening.

Watching butterflies and dragonflies is also really lovely!

Sadly for us we are seeing a decline in the bulb market which is something I am going to try and work on this year. Bulbs offer great value gardening and with planting combination packs some border design has been done for you.

It seems, though, that people prefer plants as they can come on stream much more quickly. If we have a mild winter it seems many skip bulb planting which is sad.

Take the Tete a Tete which used to be a bulb purchase, but now we sell so many plants it competes with the packs of bulbs. Again when beginners buy the plant they have instant success , the bulb can be seem less reliable if you don’t know how to grow bulbs.

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There is a large range of fairies, houses, doorways, swings, streams, bridges, animals, gnomes and even a vegetable patch! This will continue to grow in popularity as more and more products come onto the market including themed products such as the ‘Beach’ and ‘Medieval’ collections.

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FIVE CHANCES TO WIN A 6 WEEK MEMBERSHIP

The Plymouth Magazine has teamed up with Marjon to offer readers the chance of winning one of five 6 week gym and swim memberships worth £45 Everyone is looking to get fitter in the new year and there is no better way to start with a 6 week membership at Marjon in Derriford. The membership includes unlimited use of the gym which benefits from an extensive range of cardio, weights and functional fitness equipment and unlimited use of the 25 meter indoor heated pool.

To be in with a chance simply answer the following question – How long is Marjon’s swimming pool?

And don’t worry if you don’t win, the 6 week membership is available to anyone for £45 before the end Of February 2017 with no contract and no joining fee.

Terms and conditions – Normal Marjon Sports Centre terms and conditions apply which are available by visiting www.marjon.ac.uk Membership is only available to those aged 16 years or over.

Prizes need to be claimed with 1 month of being notified you are a winner.

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Prize: WIN ONE OF FIVE PRIZES OF A 6 WEEK MEMBERSHIP! Please send your completed entry coupon to the University of St Mark and St John, The Plymouth Magazine, 28 Old Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4PY by the closing date of 31.01.17. Please put your name below with contact details.

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