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Supermarket chain Lidl has submitted its plans for a new neighbourhood store on the former Megabowl site in Plympton. The proposals were submitted at the end of July, with the consultation period closing at the end of August.
a further 560 signing an online petition. Letters and e-mails from individuals supporting Lidl have also been received.
If planning approval is granted, work is expected to start later this year with the new store opening in 2015.
A number of local residents have objected to the proposals, mainly on the grounds that the new stores will create more traffic problems in Cot Hill, Merafield Road and Plymouth Road.
In addition to the 11,500 sq ft Lidl food store, the application includes the construction of a similar sized Home Bargains store. The plan allows for nearly 150 parking spaces on the site. Home Bargains is a variety discount retailer selling branded goods at discounted prices. Its range includes household products, health and beauty, toys and games, pet food, home furnishings and limited clothing range. The new developments will create an estimated 70 new jobs. The Lidl proposal has received overwhelming support from the local community with more than 1,400 people signing a petition in favour of the plan and
The proposals allow for a left turn only into the Lidl store from Plymouth Road, with traffic leaving via an exit onto Plymouth Road. A firm of transport specialists commissioned by Lidl have confirmed that the development complies with both national and local policies and provides ample opportunity via foot, cycle, public transport and motor cars. Lidl carried out an extensive consultation process in June, during which local residents were invited to view the plans and comment on the proposed planning application. Members of the Lidl property team were on hand to answer questions or concerns.
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Appeal for more school governors in Plympton Several schools in Plympton are looking to recruit governors.
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the important role of school governors and the vital need to recruit more volunteers. Adam Balzano of an organisation called School Governors One Stop Shop said that there were currently more than 100 governor vacancies across 50 schools in Plymouth. They had been approached by Plymouth City Council to help in the recruitment campaign. Plymouth City Council runs an extensive governor training programme covering topics such as accountability, evaluation and monitoring and roles and responsibilities. Adam, interviewed by Andrew Hill on Hospital Radio Plymouth, said: “There is always a need for school governors and Plymouth is not unique in having so many vacancies.” He revealed that Hele’s School currently has five governor vacancies, Old Primary Junior Academy four vacancies and Boringdon Primary School and Longcause Community Special School one vacancy each. Adam said that governors were usually required to attend around three meetings each term - involving a total commitment of between six and 10 hours. He said that prospective governors did not have to have children at the relevant school or live within the catchment area. “A desire and enthusiasm to do something for education is the main requirement,” he added. Anyone interested in becoming a governor can contact Plymouth City Council on 01752 307480 or visit www.becomeagovernor.com.
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Plympton family who are All Stars in every way! A theatre group for adults with learning disabilities is so popular that there are 200 people on the waiting list to join.
plus. We meet for rehearsals every week and take part in a whole range of events, such as the Lord Mayor’s Day, the Wolseley fun day and also put on two big shows every year.”
The All Stars Theatre Group was formed by Plympton couple David and Janet Halifax 10 years ago when they struggled to find activities for their disabled daughter Emma, who is now 34.
“We would love to do more, but without more volunteers and more finance, there is only so much we can do.”
Janet, a retired psychiatric nurse, said: “We have 20 people in the group at the moment aged from 21 up to 60
Flowers and fond memories of Karen Mike and Theresa Daley opened their beautiful garden in Colebrook to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice in August in memory of beloved friend, Karen Rodda who died in 2010, aged only 37. Karen was an adventurous person who loved life, travelled the world and made a great contribution to the world of social work.
Story by Eliza Stevens and friends are also regulars: ‘We love it, I am just nosey!’ St Luke’s open garden scheme has gone from strength to strength over recent years; there are now 25 households in and around Plymouth taking part in the event over the summer, ranging from country houses to private back yards. The three Colebrook households involved on this one weekend raised over £900 through their garden trail, which included a raffle and delicious tea and cakes.
This was the latest in a series of fundraising events put on by friends and colleagues.
Theresa said: “St Luke’s were really supportive to Karen; she Karen Rodda - passed away in 2010 loved gardening so this is a The season is not over: you can good tribute and a lovely way of saying thank you. My visit Lewtrenchard on September 7 and Mothecombe garden has never been so tidy!’ House on September Many of the visitors were regulars at St Luke’s open garden events. Gordon and Lisa Collingwood go to open gardens on most summer weekends.
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Lisa said: “It is a lovely thing to do, we have been all over. You meet nice people and pick up ideas for your own garden. Ordinary homes and gardens are much more interesting than stately homes.” Marian Metters
St Luke’s provides palliative care for 3,500 patients every year and needs to raise £4.5 million to keep the service going.
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Janet added: “We would love to run another two groups but without more volunteers and more funds it is just not possible. It costs around £4500 a year to run the group: every weekly session costs us around £40.” Their work is not all about theatre performances. They recently produced a special self-help DVD for people with learning difficulties called ‘Help them to Help You’. It provides helpful advice and information on how to deal with a whole range of issues, such as dealing with noisy neighbours, applying for bus passes, contacting the police in the event of bullying, returning goods to a shop and hospital passports. The DVD was funded by Devon Community Foundation and supported by Plymouth City Council, Devon & Cornwall Police, Talbys of Plympton, Ridleys and Bay Training. Members of the All Stars Group are featured in the DVD. The DVD can be found on YouTube and can also be purchased for £15 including postage and packing.
All Stars are always grateful for any help or financial support. “We have a lot of individual sponsors who give us small amounts on a regular basis, but we would appreciate more financial assistance.” David and Janet were delighted recently when David Richardson of Plympton-based Richardson Legal Services offered to sponsor the group. David had helped the couple with wills and trusts to provide financial protection for Emma in the future and Janet decided to invite him and his partner Alison along to their 10th anniversary production.
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“The performances really help boost their selfconfidence. Some of them could hardly speak when they first joined and now they can sing and dance and tell jokes at ease,” added David, a retired retail manager.
Janet added: “There is a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding around the whole issue of people with learning disabilities and we would love to run a programme in schools to help youngsters understand the needs of vulnerable people who often can’t speak for themselves.”
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She said that members of the group are given CDs so that they can learn their songs and dance routines and the ‘great bunch’ of volunteers coach the group in their performances.
David Richardson said: “The show was absolutely fantastic. Some of the members of the group have difficulty speaking, yet they danced and sang and told jokes.”
Marian Metters with friends Joan Brown and Sylvia Collings
“The group is a very worthy cause and they have difficulty finding funding, despite the fact they have 200 adults with learning difficulties on their waiting list. I was delighted to offer my support and a share of our profits will now go to the group to help them provide this fantastic service and to continue to put on shows.”
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If you would like to know more about the All Stars Theatre Group and their work - or to help with sponsorship of their activities - contact David and Janet Halifax on 01752 513862
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Council playing fields in Plymstock have been handed over to a community sports club as part of the Council’s commitment to give valued assets back to the community. Horsham Playing Fields have now been officially transferred to the trustees of Plymstock Albion Oaks Rugby Football Club. It is the first Community Asset Transfer to be completed under the council’s ‘community asset transfer’ policy. Now a new era is set to begin for the club that will allow it to instigate improvements to the pavilions and playing fields to make it a more welcoming place for local people and visiting teams. The club previously leased the site under a long lease, but was unable to attract external funding for improving the site because of the lease’s conditions. A revised long lease has now been agreed which will enable the club to secure funding. Ownership of the club under a community asset transfer involves giving local people and community groups more control over where they live and the facilities near them.
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Southway Playcare After School and Holiday Club Southway Community Centre, Southway PL6 6TB. After school club from 3pm £5 per hour; holiday sessions 8am to 6pm £18 per day; 10am to 6pm £12; 8am to 3pm £12; 10am to 3pm £8. Ofsted Reg No EY398796. Daily sessions throughout the summer holidays. For details contact Hayley or Wendy on 01752 703581. The Imaginators Various dates Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery Fun, free sessions for pre-school children and their parents/carers. 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesdays during term time. Advance booking is essential on 304665. Community Fun Day Sept 7 1pm to dusk at Mount Wise swimming pools/Mutton Cove. Quality food and crafts stalls and marquees. Live music, Stiltskin providing children’s activities and storytelling, puppetry, swimming activities in the free admission pool, children’s fairground rides, Plymouth Albion rugby players, Plymouth Raiders basketball and others will be on hand, sports activities from the Council’s sports development unit, community stalls, face painting, hog roasts, magicians and so much more. Treasury Bar supplying cocktails and drinks. Plymouth’s Lord Mayor and other dignitaries will be attending. All Things Vintage & Artisan Sept 7 The ‘All things Vintage & Artisan’ @ The Edge event runs from 11am to 4pm in the Stables Courtyard at Mount Edgcumbe (by the house). Local, talented artisan makers and vintage sellers will be showcasing their wares - with an array of clothes, crockery, homewares and lots more! Vintage inspired entertainment will run throughout the day in the Courtyard area. Free entry. For more details go to www.missivyevents.co.uk Good Food Market Sept 8 Royal William Yard The market showcases some of the best local food and drink in the South West. Visit www.royalwilliamyardnews.wordpress.com Open Church Sept 10 to 13 St Gabriel’s, Peverell Park will be open from Wednesday to Saturday 10am until 4pm each day. Tea and Coffee all day. Ploughmans lunches available. Come and visit this beautiful church – floral displays – Great War Exhibition – exhibition of vestments etc etc. For further details ring 310048 RASC/RCT/RLC Association Sept 10, Nov 12 The corps association will hold meetings these dates with the AGM on Jan 14 2015 at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford at 7.30pm. New members welcome. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held on Friday Jan 30 2015 at Boringdon Golf Course, Plympton. For details call 01752 769169. If there are any welfare questions, contact 01752 343492 or write to the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, c/o RASC/RCT/RLC Assoc. Carers Hub Plymstock Sept 12 ‘Do you look after a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, to unwind with other Carers? The CARERS HUB is starting a support group at Plymstock Library on Sept 12 from 10am-12pm on the second Friday of the month. For more info call Bev 201890. Church Tours Sept 13 An invitation to visit St Budeaux Parish Church (Higher St Budeaux) on to look around the beautiful historical church and the recently refurbished church tower and the bells. This is in support for the work of the Devon Historic Churches Trust. The church will be opened from 11am - 3pm light refreshments. Food & Craft Market Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 Devonport Guildhall - These food and craft fairs will be held on the second Saturday of every month Column Bakehouse will also be open for that much needed pick-me-up, selling refreshments and of course their famous signature loaves of bread. Stalls are available for exhibitors in Devonport Guildhall’s Main Hall, Mayor’s Parlour and outside on the front steps. 10am – 4pm Table Top Sale Sept 13 Trinity United Reformed Church Torr Lane Hartley from 10am until 12 noon, admission 20p. Monthly Food & Craft Market Sep 14 and Oct 12 Marrowbone Quay, Sutton Harbour - On the second Sunday of each month from 11am to 4pm – next to The China House
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New performance training classes at Barbican Theatre Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre is gearing up to welcome a new year of dance and theatre training, with Little Entertainers, Boys Dance, and Company j, adding to the success of Moves, Junction and Company b last year. The theatre’s specialist dance and theatre performance training gets young people working with and performing alongside professional artists. Whilst developing dance and theatre technique they build confidence, make new friends and have fun. No experience is required but enthusiasm and commitment are essential. Free taster sessions are an open invitation to have a go and see how you fare. Little Entertainers is a playful, energetic class for five to seven year olds; in Moves eight to 11 year olds learn techniques which unlock their creativity and Junction, for those aged 12 and over, is a vibrant mix of styles and genres which feed into performance-making. The brand new Boys Dance will see boys developing solid technique, building strength and gaining quality performance experience. Company b Dance, Company b Theatre and Company j are Barbican Theatre’s three cutting edge performance companies for young dancers and actors aged 14 to 25. They work together to create quality performances that reflect and challenge the world they live in. Auditions take place in the evenings from September 23 to 25. Barbican’s FORCE programme aims to inspire and grow leadership and social enterprise in developing arts practitioners. Not only do young people in are locked, knock on the Lounge window (room on righthand end of the church). For more information contact Paul on 403270 or Sheila on 338517. Women’s Fellowship Tuesdays 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Come and join this group of lovely ladies, with their vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects. The group enjoy watching various films and slide shows. They are a really friendly, welcoming group who have lots of stories to tell about their lives through different situations and stages, as Christians. They have regular outings, which include visits to choirs and enjoy each other’s company. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. For details call Muriel on 345284 or Pat on 348672. Rainbows Wednesdays 5.30pm Woodford’s 2nd Plympton Rainbows Group is a GirlGuiding section for girls aged five to seven and is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. For details contact Monica Methven or Rachel Moran on 07854 286945. Woodford Men’s Meeting Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am The Men’s Meeting, gives a cordial welcome to any men who may wish to join this convivial group. A time for tea and coffee usually starts each session before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. To find out more and request a programme, ring Harold on 01752 337085. Pins and Needles Knitting Club First and third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm This traditional hobby has bounced right back up in the popularity charts. People of varying ages are now picking up knitting needles and are all most welcome to come and join this group, which hand-produce and send knitted goods such as jumpers, blankets and hats for poor children in two areas of Romania and are sometimes asked to produce adult hats for Shekinah Mission, asylum seekers and refugees. One of the members makes cardigans, hats and small blankets for the Neo-natal Unit at Derriford Hospital. It doesn’t matter if you have been knitting for years, or have never seen a ball of wool before – the group will openly welcome you and share their knowledge and skills! To come and join them, please contact:- Margaret on 346751 or Jean Milroy on 337578.
dance, theatre, tech and arts FORCE learn teaching, technical and arts management skills, but they also receive mentoring and accreditation through Arts Awards and Sports Leaders UK. The theatre has been developing talent and creating opportunities for young people since 1980. It has a national reputation for working closely with new and emerging artists, currently Le Navet Bete and previously artists such as Matthew Bourne and Connor McIntyre (Pat Phelan in Coronation Street) who said: “The door is always open, nobody is excluded. This place is about access, empowerment and giving people a place to express themselves. Whatever you go on to do in life, that experience will stand you in good stead.” Classes range from £60 - £70 per term (roughly £6 per class). Barbican Theatre also run a bursary scheme to reduce the cost of the classes for people who are on low income. To find out more about Barbican Theatre’s Performance Training classes, visit www.barbicantheatre. co.uk or call 01752 267131 Laira Youth Band Thursdays 7.15pm The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 and has performed hundreds of concerts over the years. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service at Woodford, the band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more go to (www.facebook.com/lairayouthband) or telephone Tony Hollick on 01752 216784. Games 4U Second and fourth Thursday of the month 2.30pm to 4pm A group of very friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms to play various board games from the very easy to the quite demanding. For details call Joyce on 216343. Woodford Methodist Pre-School Every weekday from 9am to 3pm. Established over 50 years ago the Pre-school looks after children aged from two to five years. The experienced, qualified team run daily sessions in addition to offering a Summer play scheme. Mothers and Toddlers sessions run Thursdays 1pm - 3pm. They have links with our neighbouring primary schools and can provide funded sessions for 3 + 4 year olds and welcome children with additional needs. Visit the website at www. woodfordpreschool.co.uk or call 337335. Community Monthly Coffee Morning First Thursday of the month 10am to 11.30am A new event that has only been running for a few months, but has already developed into a friendly group of regular attendees. The ladies hosting this event welcome everybody to come and have a hot drink and a delicious cake for only £1. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Activities Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Sunday: Car boot sale 10 - 2 at Countyman’s Choice farm shop in add of charity for Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre telephone Tony on 07855 586971 Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon. Valannes’s Dance School Children’s Ballet & Tap 4pm to
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`• continued from page 4 Carers Hub North Prospect Sept 17 ‘Do you look after a family member or friend? Would you like somewhere to go for information, advice, to unwind with other Carers? The CARERS HUB is starting a support group at North Prospect Library on Sept 17 from 1pm-3pm on the third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Sarah 256020. Monthly Food & Craft Market Sep 20 and Oct 18 Plymstock Broadway - On the third Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm Gardening Talk Sept 20 Mr Robin Blythe-Lord will be giving a presentation on the History of Langdon Court and Garden to Plymstock Garden Society at Plymstock United Church Hall, Plymstock Road Oreston at 7.30 pm. Non Members welcome £1. Details 01752 403652 Autumn Fayre Sep 20 St Budeaux community hall, The Green, Crownhill Road 122pm Admission 20p. Various stalls and refreshments available. Last Night of the Proms Sept 28 Starting at 12 noon at Devonport Park and featuring the Royal Naval Volunteer Band with the Devonport Park Community Choir. Plenty of wonderful music to listen to and join in with which will include the ever evocative “Sunset”. Local band Sod’s Opera kick start the event at 12pm and there will be the usual variety of food and craft and plant stalls to enjoy. A free event not to be missed which brings to a close the Friends of Devonport Park summer festival of music, flowers and food. Table Top Sale Oct 11 Organised by Women’s Rendezvous at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Peverell, 10am to 12 noon. To book a table at £5 each ring Marion Brown 01752 783984. Admission on the morning is 20p and all are welcome. Butterfly Ball Oct 18 Organised by Friends of Daisy Chain in support of the Children’s Hospice South West at Boringdon Park Golf Club. 7pm for 7.30pm - until late. 3 course dinner - coffee & mints; two bands; prize draw. Black Tie. £39.50. For more information and tickets contact: Gill: 01752 311795 or 07941324780 Liz: 01752 269245 or 07722857232 Autumn Harvest Market Oct 25 Devonport Guildhall Join in the seasonal offers for this Harvest Market of food and crafts from 10am – 4pm Pensioners and 50 Plus Action Group Forthcoming events Nov 7, Plymouth Clarion Choir, 2pm to 4pm Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth. Community Centre, Plymouth. Non members £2 including buffet. Booking advised. Dec 12. Schoolchildren singing- 11am to 12.45pm at the King’s Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth. Members free for all events, everyone welcome. For more details please contact Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498. Coffee Morning Nov 15 Devon & Cornwall Food Association is holding a fund-raising coffee morning at The Oasis Coffee Bar at Ridgeway Methodist Church between 10am to 12 noon. The event provides an opportunity to show support and assist DCFA Plymouth Hub with some fund raising. Organisers would love to welcome you there and to thank you for all your support!
War Child concert A prestigious World War One concert in aid of the charity War Child is taking place in November. Organised by Plymouth-based Jeanie Moore the concert is entitled ‘We Will Remember’ and takes place on Sunday November 23 at 4pm in the Great Hall at Dartington, near Totnes. The charity event will feature the Chamber Ensemble of London, who have given dozens of classical concerts and include some of the country’s finest string players. Tickets for the event cost £15 and are available from the Dartington Box Office on 01803 847070 or from www. wegottickets.com/event/282303. For more information contact Jeanie Moore on 01752 770345 6
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7pm. Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm. Tel 347227. Wednesdays: Over 60’s Club 1pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Latin Line dancing 7.30pmto 9.30pm Thursdays: Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm. Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults. Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7:30pm week days and from 12pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome. Coffee Morning Thursdays Revelstoke Nursing Lodge, Colebrook, Plympton. 11am. All welcome. £1.50 to include drink and snacks. Plympton Fuchsia & Geranium Group Second Tuesday of month Meet at Harewood House 7.30pm. Each meeting has guest speaker, refreshments, raffle and cultural advice. Annual membership £8. Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association Meet every Saturday all year round and Tuesday evenings between April and October at Mount Batten. Saturdays are recreational paddles. Tuesday evenings are training sessions, on the water at 6pm. We also paddle white water rivers during the winter months. We always welcome new members aged 10 years and above.For more details please call Joy on 344425 or visit our web site www.ppca-canoeclub.org.uk Duke of Edinburgh’s Open Award Centre Plymstock and Plympton Mondays For 14-24 year olds to complete their Award. You can lean about opportunities to achieve through activities on or off the water. Monday nights 6.30pm at Mount Batten Watersports Centre Efford Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Efford Youth Centre Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187. Make a Difference Support Group Mondays During term time 10am to 12 noon at the Virginia House Centre, Palace St, Peacock Lane, Bretonside. Open to any parent/carer of child/children with additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process who can get to us.We can be found at make a difference Plymouth parent support group on Facebook or anyone interested can contact me on 07599 996389. Pensioners and 50 Plus Action Group Every second Friday We are a growing group of people (over the age of fifty) who meet every second Friday of the month. We usually have speakers, from local Members of Parliament, to companies like South West Water and local councillors etc. Meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building in Wolseley Road, Plymouth (next door to Sylvia’s Café), behind the Co-operative and Lidl Superstores, just down from Milehouse traffic lights. We welcome anyone over the age of 50 to attend these meetings, and the social events, so come and meet us and see what we do. For further details please contact Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498. Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193. Circle Dance 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month. Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. The Regency Room, Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music.Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed. Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056. Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry
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Busy programme at Ford Park Cemetery There is a busy programme of events at Ford Park Cemetery in September. The current exhibition People of Plymouth 1914 continues until September 21 and is open to view on Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am to 3.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Admission is free (donations welcome). The annual ‘Moth and Bat Walk’ takes place on September 5. Meet at the visitor centre for 7-30pm. The weekend of September 13 and 14 heralds the Heritage Open weekend, when the people of Plymouth have the chance to have a guided walk of Ford Park’s 34 acre grounds. The walks will take in the the monuments and stories of important local people buried at Ford Park Cemetery, its military graves,the history of the cemetery and the symbolism carved into the headstones by Victorian craftsmen. There will also be the opportunity to visit the restored Gothic revival Victorian chapel,and see the memorial wall dedicated to Plymouth’s civilian Blitz victims. There will also be an opportunity to join the Children’s puzzle trial,taking families around the grounds looking for clues. These can be obtained from the cafe in the visitor centre which will be open from 12.30pm to 4pm on both days. The exhibition will also be open to view. Tours of the grounds will start at 2pm on each day with a maximum of 40 people per tour. Continuing the commemoration of the Great War, there will be a ‘World War 1 Singalong’ on September 27 presented by Rod Pickles. The evening will include poetry readings, musical interludes and a singalong to favourite songs of the period. Tickets for the event cost £7 (to include refreshments) and are available from the Cemetery office by calling in or phoning 01752 665442 (weekdays only 10am to 3.30pm.
Family Fun Day for military community Charity fundraisers have been supporting the military community by raising vital funds for the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) with a family fun day on Sunday September 7. The event is to be held at the China Fleet Country Club from 11am until 3pm. Entertainment includes a bouncy castle, face painting, penalty shoot out, arts and crafts, raffle, a special appearance from Mr Wishy Washy and much more. Cheryl Muir and Katie O’Brien who are organising the event said: “Supporting organisations such as the DMWS is crucial in maintaining the wellbeing and moral of our armed forces and their families.” DMWS provides practical and emotional support to on average 10,000 armed forces personnel and their families every year. Visiting patients in hospitals, rehabilitation and recovery centres, they help by providing a listening ear, sorting out clothes and toiletries, arranging accommodation for visiting families and providing support to the bereaved and the terminally ill. DMWS is also unique in that they are the only military charity and civilian welfare organisation to deploy to areas of conflict and currently have staff based in the field hospital in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Money raised will ensure this vital service continues. For more information on Cheryl and Katie’s event in Plymouth, email : cherylmuir09@yahoo.co.uk or visit the Facebook event page ‘Family Fun Day DMWS’ If you would like to raise funds for DMWS it couldn’t be easier – to register for a fundraising pack full of ideas, tips and advice call 01264 774000. 8
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The City’s premier youth brass band meets at Woodford Methodist Church (next to the school) on Thursdays from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Open to all youngsters from age eight upwards. Contact Tony Hollick on 01752 216784 for details. Toddlers Group 9.30am every Tuesday at St Michael’s Church in Albert Road, Stoke and 9.15am every Wednesday at St Barnabas Church in St Barnabas Terrace. Term time. All welcome just turn up! Plymouth Skywatch Meet at St Budeaux Parish Church Hall every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. The meeting usually consists of highlights of the night sky for the following month followed by a talk on an astronomy-related subject. There is a break in between with tea and coffee available. Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666810. Plymouth Unitarians Sundays Do you long for a church which accepts that there is value in all the great religions but allows its members to decide what to believe? Do come along and decide if it is right for you. Sunday at 11am at the Unitarian Church, Notte Street.
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Plymouth’s very own sculpture trail, Making Waves will bid farewell to the city in September, but members of the public have the chance to own a piece of it as the sunfish statues will be sold at auction.
Taking place at the National Marine Aquarium on September 18, the auction will be compered by BBC Radio Devon presenter David Fitzgerald, and aims to raise £25,000, which will be used to support marine conservation programmes. Fourteen of the sunfish statues that have been placed at key sites around the city since March will go under the hammer, while the 15th statue sponsored by the National Marine Aquarium ‘Beneath the Surface’ will be included in a raffle. Tickets to attend the Making Waves auction are available now for £25, which includes entry into the Sunfish statues raffle. Enquiries to attend should be sent to makingwaves@nationalaquarium.co.uk. All funds raised from the Making Waves auction will be used to support marine conservation programmes, including the Ocean Sunfish project being led by the National Marine Aquarium. Sunfish are susceptible to commercial fishing, plastic pollution and global warming; however it is currently unknown to what extent. The funds will allow the Aquarium to investigate changes to the world’s oceans and the consequential Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks. Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of February to the end of April we will practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. No previous dancing experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676. Plymouth Intervarsity Club Last Tuesday of the month Plymouth Intervarsity Club is a club dedicated to meeting people, making friends and having fun in the form of social, cultural and sporting events. Look at our website www. plymouthivc.org.uk or come along to our club night, the last Tuesday of each month. Phone Patrick 01752 338292 or 07964565338 for details. Second-hand book stall Every second Saturday in the month 2pm-3.30 pm, at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street. In aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk. We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503. Plymouth Forum This friendly retirement group welcomes new members. We offer a range of leisure activities to keep you active in body and mind and make new friends. Activities include coach outings, coffee mornings, longer and shorter walks, illustrated talks, music for enjoyment, book & poetry reading, table games (words or numbers), talks on landscape, lunches. All this for £25 a year membership. Come along to a coffee morning held every Thursday at Sherwell Church Hall, North Hill, 10.15-11.45am. Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info.
effects this will have on marine life.
The Making Waves trail features a series of sunfish statues, designed by Plymouth City Council Apprentices and tells the story of the city through a network of trails. Each statue features individual artwork created by the Making Waves Artists, who were selected by the statue sponsors, which include Brittany Ferries, Plymouth University, National Apprenticeship Service and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Dr David Gibson, Managing Director at the National Marine Aquarium who spearheaded the Making Waves project, commented: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Making Waves auction at the National Marine Aquarium and offer the public the chance to come along and own a piece of the trail. “The sunfish statues have been a welcome addition to the city over the last few months – although we’ll be sad to see them go, we’re thrilled the funds raised will be used to support marine conservation projects, including the Aquarium’s very own Ocean Sunfish project. “We are very grateful to the businesses, designers and teams of apprentices who have helped make this project such a success – and the local residents and visitors to Plymouth who have enjoyed the trail over the last few months. We hope the people of Plymouth will get involved in the auction and help us to achieve our continued ambition of driving marine conservation through engagement.” Plymouth Proprietary Library Writers Group First Saturday of the month Located in the oldest library in Plymouth the group covers a wide range of genres in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Encouragement is given in creative writing at all levels in the ambience of the oldest historic institution in the city (Est 1810). Full benefit of literary events and facilities is given to library members. Group meets 10am to 12 noon. For details call 01752 660515. Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981. The Boys Brigade Various dates For more information visit www.plymouth.boys-brigade.org. uk. 1st Plymouth - Salisbury Road Baptist Church (Fridays); 2nd Plymouth - Ridgeway Methodist Church (Mondays); 4th Plymouth - St Jude’s Church Halls (Wednesdays); 5th Plymouth - Mount Gould Methodist Church (Fridays); 7th Plymouth - Pennycross Methodist Church (Fridays); 8th Plymouth - Ford Baptist Church (Wednesdays). New members welcome. Age groups: Anchor Boys (5 to 7); Juniors (8-11) and Company Section (12-18). The Boys Brigade can help your church in its mission to children and young people. Contact the development team at plymouth. battalion@tiscali.co.uk or call 01579 346218. 5th Plymouth Company We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church and are looking for boys aged 5-15 years and meet on Fridays 6pm-9pm. Our programme is full of fun and variety. Boys take part in games and competitions, excursions, sponsored and fund raising events and much more. They can learn various skills to take them through their childhood and hopefully assist in their adult life. Some activities we offer are: sports, cooking, craftwork, music, computer work, interactive challenges and the year’s highlight - indoor or outdoor camping (8+). Contact Hugh Porter on 01752 667513 or email porterbb@blueyonder.co.uk 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery,
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Bright new look for zoo’s education space - thanks to Dulux Dartmoor Zoo has created a bright and vibrant new education space for budding zoologists, thanks to paint donated by Dulux Decorator Centre. The zoo, which attracts more than 80,000 visitors a year, will soon be opening its newly-constructed education centre at the heart of the site in Sparkwell.
Volunteers pictured at Dartmoor Zoo
The education centre will play an important role for visiting schools, colleges and clubs in the local area, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to study animals from around the world. Work was carried out in partnership with Plymouth City College’s painting and decorating students, who added the final touches to the building with a choice of attention-grabbing colours from the range of paint at their local Dulux Decorator Centre –
all provided free of charge. Students on the zoo’s primary, secondary and post-16 education programmes will be able to enjoy an eye-catching and multi-functional space with two classrooms and a wide range of exotic species to aid teaching and learning. Beverley Whitehead, marketing manager at Dulux Decorator Centre, commented: “Dulux Decorator Centre has been donating paint to local schools, community groups and charities for many years now, as we are committed to helping local causes and initiatives that brighten up communities. It’s always great to see the completed project and the difference it makes to those involved, especially in such a popular attraction as Dartmoor Zoo.” Coral Higham, head of education at the zoo, added: “We pride ourselves on the quality of our education offered here at Dartmoor Zoo, and this purpose-built centre has been designed to accompany our updated learning programmes, tailored specifically to the new primary and secondary curriculum. We chose bright and vibrant colours to make the building as eye-catching and inspirational as possible, and we’d just like to thank the Dulux Decorator Centre in Plymouth for helping us out.”
Darren Hands, president of the Rotary Club of Plympton pictured with youngsters from Chaddlewood Minors under 12s
Plympton Rotary Club have come to the aid of a local youth football team making a donation of £500 to help replace equipment destroyed in a fire. Following the cheque presentation made at their last meeting to Chaddlewood Miners AFC, Plympton Rotary Club President Darren Hands paid a visit to their home at Hoskins Park where he was greeted by the Under 12s team. The football club lost vital equipment when its storage unit was recently destroyed in an arson attack. Rotary Club president Darren said: “The Rotary Club members immediately agreed to do something to help and agreed to donate £250. Thanks to a matching grant from the Rotary Foundation – Rotary’s own charity – we were then able to double the amount we were able to give. Hopefully this will go some way to
Plympton Rotary Club’s help for youth soccer team hit by arson attack helping them replace the lost equipment.” Teresa Hill, Chaddlewood Miners club welfare officer said: “We would like to thank all involved with the Plympton Rotary Club for helping us fund our U12 goal posts that were destroyed in the fire at Hoskins Park. It is enabling this team to fulfil their fixtures for the beginning of the season”.
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‘Ladies Do Latte’ celebrates its fifth anniversary with launch of Plymouth group
When Jo Smallbones invited friends to coffee at Sampson’s Farm near Newton Abbot back in May 2009, she never imagined that she was creating a ladies network brand in the South West.
Celia Delaney of Speaking Success, a Ladies Do Latte member said: “Best £50 I ever spent! Jo has been a fantastic support to my business and I had three ladies come along to my public speaking course after meeting everyone in January. I’ve made my money back ten times over and made incredible friends in the process!”
Five years later ‘Ladies Do Latte’ holds three network groups a month in Plymouth, Exeter and East Devon and South Devon, has over 75 members and has hosted over 100 network events.
Jo Smallbones launched ‘Ladies Do Plymouth’ in February this year. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at Boringdon Park Golf Course in Plympton from 10am to 12pm.
Dubbed as ‘fun, effective networking and business events for women in and around Devon,’ Jo Smallbones founded Ladies Do Latte with the ethos of building friendships first and the rest will follow.
Jo is excited to bring the network group to the Plymouth area and said: “As the name suggests the ladies meet for coffee once a month to discuss and promote their businesses. Members of Ladies Do Latte come from many different sector backgrounds with one aim - to network and expand their businesses in a productive way.
Due to its initial popularity and reputation for producing good business connections more groups were established based on Jo’s core principles of business growth through contacts and endorsements as people work with people.
“Success stories include ladies making contacts and joining forces by attending events to make their
businesses even bigger and better than before”.
the groups with lots of new people to meet”.
Looking ahead Jo said: “We aim to grow even more and provide yet more opportunities for our ladies so we’re not just stopping at Ladies Do Latte, we will be looking at Ladies Do Lunch, Ladies Do Networking, larger events, supported by media campaigns and bringing together all
Who knows where Ladies Do Latte might take you and your business? For more information about joining Ladies Do Latte contact – info@ladiesdolatte.co.uk; to book onto a Ladies Do Latte Plymouth event - http:// ladiesdo.blogspot.co.uk/p/book-onto-event.html
If you go down to the woods today... Friends of Radford Woods hosted an open day as part of Love Parks Week, to the delight of local children and adults alike, writes Eliza Stevens.
houses going up all the time”. Joan has been involved in a project to increase the numbers of Deptford Pinks in the area – a rare species
The site includes an area of ancient woodland where wild garlic, bluebells and primroses blossom. Tawny owls, woodpeckers and buzzards are amongst the birds found in the trees.
There was face-painting, pond-dipping, poetry writing, a foraging walk and wild cooking. The highlight was the performance of Radford Riches, a radio play by Alan Ramage.
Visitors are welcome at any time to help with the community orchard, follow the fairy trail around the pond or just walk in the woods.
Esme Barratt, aged four, enjoyed searching for creatures in the pond: ‘Daddy used to play here. The best thing is catching stuff’. Rosanna Peacock aged seven spent her time at the craft table: ‘I have made a bird house and got some seeds to take home’.
Kim Armon is a volunteer. She said ‘It is lovely giving something back, this is a beautiful nature reserve. We have to use it and share it’.
Visiting the site (recently designated a nature reserve) brought back memories for some. Joan Hutton said: “I played here and I want my grandchildren to play here too. There are
found in this corner of wilderness tucked away across the road from the Beckly Centre at Radford Dip.
Esme Barratt aged 4
Friends of Radford Woods is a voluntary organisation dedicated to promoting natural beauty and bio-diversity. New members are always welcome. The next meeting is at the Bird Hide on September 17 from 7pm to 8pm. To find out more visit www.radfordwoods.co.uk
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Situated some eight miles from Plymouth, Yealmpton is a thriving and popular village, of which Yealmpton Stores, the village shop and newsagent, is an integral part. Now, after 10 years of building the business, the current tenants have decided to place Yealmpton Stores up for sale with specialist retail property adviser Christie + Co. The leasehold is being offered at £200,000. Set in the heart of the village, the store is a cornerstone of local life and is well supported by the local inhabitants – the number of which is set to grow with a number of residential building schemes taking place.
With a 450 square foot trading area, Yealmpton Stores offers a variety of different lines, including fresh local food produce. It also operates well-supported newspaper deliveries and has the potential to extend the delivery services to include groceries.
The business also comes with excellent and spacious 2-3 bedroom owners’ accommodation. Jonathan Southgate, of Christie + Co in Exeter, who is handling the sale, said: “Opportunities to acquire successful, profitable businesses like Yealmpton Stores, particularly in a growing location like this, are a rare thing indeed. “A new owner will benefit from an established set-up, with the potential for further growth. As such, we expect strong interest both from existing operators and those seeking a lifestyle business acquisition in the south west of England.” Interested parties should call Jonathan Southgate of Christie + Co on 01392 285600.
Big shake-up for city’s rubbish collections A major re-organisation of the city’s household rubbish and recycling collection rounds is being introduced as part of Plymouth City Council’s plan to make its services better and more efficient.
transformation programme, which is designed to take a comprehensive look at the services it provides to see if there are measures that can be taken to save money, be more efficient and help protect essential services from the impact of Government cuts.
financial pressures due to Government cuts to its budget. “We remain committed to weekly bin collections and have looked at everything we do to see whether we can do them more efficiently, while making things easier for residents.
The council is facing a £64.5m shortfall over three years due to cuts to funding and rising The new scheme means that many “By changing the routes we can cut down demand for services. households will have a new collection day. journey times, reduce the risk of missed There will also be clear, simple policies collections and reduce costs. While this will The plan means the service could save over consistently applied across the city, so mean a change in bin day for many that people are clear about what they households, we’ll make sure everyone “We remain committed to weekly bin can and can’t put out and where they is told of the change in plenty of time collections and have looked at everything can put their bins or bags. and will be able to check their new day we do to see whether we can do them more online. Other changes being introduced efficiently, while making things easier for include a charge for delivering residents.” “One area where our costs are currently replacement bins in line with many very high is the number of new bins we Cllr Brian Vincent other councils. Residents whose bins deliver around the city, when compared are lost or damaged will be able to to other areas. At the moment we £900,000 in three years, but more importantly, pick up a bin from the depot without incurring deliver bins to households that ask for them would lead to a better service for residents the delivery charge. Bags will also be available and often the missing bin turns up later. and cleaner streets, as a result of clearer rules free of charge from other locations, such as “Introducing a delivery charge will provide a about bins. libraries and the council’s new ‘First Stop greater incentive for people to do their bit and Shop.’ The savings that are being made through the look after their bins, but still give people the re-organisation will mean that more front-line This will make it more convenient for residents opportunity to get a bin without the delivery services can be protected. It also means and reduce waiting times on delivery. charge, if they can collect it. that the city can retain weekly household As part of this re-organisation, a review of the “We will make sure that once these changes collections; unlike many places that have council’s assisted collections will be carried are agreed we will work with residents to moved to fortnightly. out to make sure that only those who need implement them, listen to feedback and make The new routes will lead to savings on fuel, to the service get it. Around 9,000 households sure everyone is aware of what the need to do reduce journey times, running costs as well as – about eight per cent of homes – receive an and when. gear up the service for the opening of the new assisted collection, where refuse collectors The changes are scheduled for mid-January waste disposal plant. come onto the property rather than taking bins 2015 after the Christmas and New Year catchfrom the kerb. Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet member for up and will be preceded by a comprehensive Environment, said: “The council is facing huge The re-organisation is part of the council’s campaign to let everyone know of the changes.
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Not many teenagers would separate themselves from any sort of internet for three days. Rhiannon Percy, on the other hand, an inspiring 16 year old patient suffering with cancer did just that and raised over £1000 for the Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer Trust Fund in Derriford Hospital. TYAC (Teenagers and Young Adults) Cancer Service bridges the gap between paediatric and adult oncology, with a wide spectrum of cancers being diagnosed in this age group. Louise Percy, Rhiannon’s mum, said: “When Rhiannon came to hospital she was 16 years old. It was extremely difficult to know where to place her, as she wasn’t an adult nor was she a child. She found having a focus point to
go to, Hannah Heayn, a Teenagers & Young Adults Specialist Nurse, made her life much easier and has helped her whilst being unwell. We really appreciate everything that Hannah has done for her.” Hannah Heayn said: “The Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer Service is extremely grateful to Rhiannon and her family for their commitment and generosity in raising such a large amount of money to help improve the environment and services for the 16-24 year olds at Derriford Hospital. Thank you very much!” The Trust Fund has been set up to provide age appropriate facilities and support for patients aged 16-24 and support the staff caring for them. This will primarily and firstly be used for the TYAC space but the fund will cover other things in the future such as support groups.
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It’s show time in Plympton and Cornwood Plympton Gardeners’ Association held a highly successful summer show at Harewood House in August. The President of the Association, Dr Keith Clapton presented this year’s cups and trophies to the successful winners and Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast caught up with him at the event to talk gardening.
“I try to get at least three hours in the garden most days when I’m not being ordered around by my wife! I recommend retirement to anyone. Especially those in the national health service!’ Dr Clapton has been a regular organiser at the Plympton Show for many years, and has also been exhibiting for many years.
Keith said: “This has been an excellent show – one of the best yet. We’re very lucky, we’ve had some excellent people like Arthur Hex who comes year after year to Plympton and Cliff Chapel who never disappoint with their exhibitions of exquisite dahlias.
His success with flowers and vegetables continues with his prized dahlias and perfect pears. The avid gardener however encourages anyone to get their green fingers on the go, stating ‘anything you can eat is well worth growing!’
“These are first rate growers and they raise the standards of the flowers and vegetables. Another outstanding vegetable man, Mr Pook, comes every year and that’s what makes the Plympton show so very good!”
Dr Clapton said: “You’ll always be assured of a warm welcome to not only the Plympton Summer and Spring Shows, but also to the meetings of the Plympton Gardeners’ Association.
Dr Clapton retired from the NHS 14 years ago, but admits he can’t keep himself out of the garden.
“We have meetings every first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at Harewood House in Plympton. It’s always an interesting evening and we hope it will stimulate your appetite for hard work, fresh air and a most enjoyable hobby!”
“Now I’m retired, I’ve much more spare time, which is surely the joy of the whole thing, to be able to potter around and take one’s time.
Plympton Stannator Sally enjoys successful debut as an exhibitor Meeting up with the Plympton Stannator, Sally Luscombe at the Plympton Show, Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast grabbed the chance to have a chat with the first time exhibitor! Sally said: “I was persuaded to enter this year, so I decided to creatively copy my Stannator’s oath for the foliage exhibit. That’s it, it was just for fun, and what happens? They give me first prize! I did enter a few other classes, and didn’t take much notice for a few hours, came back and beside it is a little certificate saying that I’ve won the Joan Stopperton Trophy. My face has entered a new shade of red now!’ “With the Joan Stopperton award, who was previously a Lord Mayor of Plymouth, being given to the current Stannator of Plympton, it felt like a little bit of Plympton history was in the making!
Plympton! There’s cross-stitch here, with stitches that are so intricate and small, they could almost fit through the eye of a needle!” Sally has held the post of Stannator since earlier this year and already been involved with many events and fundraisers. She has supported the Poppy Appeal, having been a case worker for the Royal British Legion, Sally has lived in the area for more than 30 years, and is constantly finding herself surprised at the variety of things that happen in the area. “I was really blown away at the Plympton Fuchsia Show, I could barely believe that people had actually grown such perfect plants,” she said. She added that if she looked at her own garden all she could see was the damage that pests have caused. “I’ve got pigeons that eat my plants and hidden earwigs and woodlice!,” said Sally.
Stannator Sally Luscombe “I’ve always known that a lot’s been “The show this year has been marvellous. going on because I’ve visited and been The variety of produce on offer, you could part of many different events and activities, but there’s easily survive for a week! I think I’ve fallen in love with a a whole lot more than people realise. And I’m certain gladiola here, a beautiful purple flower, but it’s just such there’s a lot more to come!” a great example of the skill and talent and it’s all about
BEARONIMO! RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITY It was ‘Ready, Teddy, Go!’ on Plymouth Hoe as precious teddy bears were launched from the scary heights of a fireman’s ladder. Lucky for the teddies – they had parachutes. Organised by Plympton Rotary Club the annual event ‘Bearonimo!’ awards a prize to the owner of a teddy that lands closest to a target. This year the proud winner was Sam Remmer, whose cuddly monkey ‘Brian Ververt’ landed just six inches from the bullseye.
parachuting event on Plymouth Hoe. Members teamed up with the charity Scoot-a-Long which helps disabled people get out and about in the countryside. The event formed part of Roborough Rotary Club’s ‘Disabled Activity Day’ on The Hoe. This year Action for Children helped with organising the event. The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service kindly provided the aerial platform. Over £200 was raised for charity. Proceeds will be going to Action for Children; Rotary’s worldwide project End Polio Now, The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund as well as donations towards the Disabled Activity Day and the Fire Service Benevolent Fund.
Event organisers were delighted that the weather was on their side, with favourable winds giving perfect conditions for the teddy bears’ descent. Last year they were worried that the bears might end up in Plymouth Sound! Even the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Cllr Mike Fox, bravely ascended the aerial platform to launch one of the teddies. Bearonimo 2014 was Plympton Rotary Club’s second teddy bear 12
Lord Mayor Cllr Michael Fox launches one of the bears from the aerial platform
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Plympton Rotary Club President Darren Hands said “This was such a great day for us. Rotary is all about working with the community. Not only did we have lots of children and teddies take part, but we also raised money for local charities too.”
Fun for all at Cornwood Cornwood’s annual Horticultural and Agricultural Show held at the Blachford Estate proved to be another big success. With a dog show, sheep show, pets, poultry, trade stands and horticultural displays including art and photography, there was something for everyone at a traditional celebration of the small village. Andrew Hill, of the Plympton Podcast was in attendance and caught up with President Mary Abbot. Mary said: “Today has gone extremely well, and the committee is ecstatic with the number of people who have come to the show. There’s so much enthusiasm and a great variety of exhibits that they’ve participated in. It’s always lovely to see so many people care about this small village and who come out to celebrate it. “It’s been a wonderful show, I particularly like the ducks, chickens and dogs. With vintage cars, the hounds and children sports, it’s got universal appeal. It takes a lot of work to bring this show to fruition, and we’re so lucky to have the committee that we do, they’re very hard working people. “I’ve been involved with the event for the last 33 years and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. People from as far afield as Taunton, Honiton and beyond have been taking part in the competitions so it’s an excellent event. It’s not a very big show, due to the size of the village, so it’s great to see so many involved.” The Cornwood Show also featured a horse show alongside a gymkhana which was held at Cadleigh Farm in Lee Mill a week after the main show. Mary described the horse show as a great success. “We’ve been lucky with the weather this year, and the tradition of walking around the day before with an onion on a stick for a nice sunny day. We stopped
for a while and ended up with terrible weather so we thought we better bring it back!” she said. Among the huge variety of exhibits and displays, was the Cornwood Green Wood Furniture Project, run by Peter Lanyon. Based in his workshop at Battisborough Cross, near Holbeton, Peter also works within other community projects, and also offers woodworking courses. He said: “The community project, which is funded by the Dartmoor Sustainable Development fund, is there to encourage people in sustainable ways of working. “Our current project is using traditional green woodworking techniques to make some furniture for the Cornwood Primary School. The aim is to make a patio table for the garden at the school, and a set of five benches, one for each year group with corresponding sizes for the kids! “The wood has been donated by Gavin Dollard of the Delaware State, after an oak tree fell down in his garden during the storms last winter. It’s been transported to the Sparkwell Parish Hall and has initially been worked on at the site. After being cut down into lengths and split down into manageable parts, it’ll be transported to the primary school where the rest of the work will happen.” Peter emphasised the fact that no experience is necessary, and that children have no problem working with the tools quite safely and happily. “You can pick up a piece of wood and make something very quickly with it,” he said. “I’ve been doing this for many years and it’s astonishing really how I’ve never had a child start something, and then say it’s boring and stop. It has great universal appeal, adults and children alike love it. Anybody can achieve with green woodwork, it’s not as meticulous as other methods, however it’s much more immediate.”
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Age UK ‘Fit for Life’ event taking place in October
Demolition work is started to make way for 100 new homes Demolition work has started in Devonport to make way for a new housing development.
has successfully sought to re-establish confidence and pride in the area by placing the community at the centre of the change to plan for the future.”
Age UK Plymouth are holding a ‘Fit For Life’ event in October at Elspeth Sitters House Centre, Hoegate St on the Barbican, as part of Plymouth City Council’s ‘Welcoming City’ programme of events.
Councillors and representatives from Linden Homes and DCH came together for a photo at the demolition event which marks the start of work on ‘Emerge’, a new housing development being created by Linden Homes and DCH.
The work forms part of Plymouth City Council’s Plan for Homes, which includes plans for 1,000 new homes every year in Plymouth over the next five years.
The aim of the day is to offer people the opportunity to sample different activities and to access information to improve their health and well being. There will be advisors from our Information and AdVice department offering support and guidance on such things as health and well-being, energy advice, winter warmth, money matters and benefit entitlements.
The redevelopment marks the last significant phase of Linden Homes and DCH’s work in the Devonport Development Framework following on from Evolve, which when complete this year, will have delivered 219 new homes overall, including 90 affordable homes.
There will be entertainment, free refreshments and a rolling programme of events and activities throughout the day which will include such things as Tai Chi, exercise, pamper sessions and holistic therapies plus IT tuition and a healthy cooking demonstration.
Emerge will redevelop the Granby Green and Granby Street area in Devonport and will include the demolition of post war buildings and the creation of new homes within a refreshed street scene.
People between the ages of 40 and 74 will also be offered the chance to have a free NHS health check which will assess the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. These health checks take about 30 minutes and must be booked in advance by telephoning Age UK Plymouth on 256020, all appointments will be allocated on a first come first served basis and people who have already received a diagnosis of blood pressure, kidney problems or diabetes will not be eligible for the check.
The scheme, together with other important initiatives in the area, will play an important role in establishing a new balanced and sustainable community within Devonport. Local people and representatives from Linden Homes, DCH, Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Community Homes and LHC, masterplanners and architects for the scheme were present to watch the start of the demolition taking place. These partners have been working together on the regeneration of
The event takes place on Tuesday October 7 between 10am and 3pm at Age UK Plymouth`s Elspeth Sitters House on the Barbican. Everyone welcome.
Devonport ward Councillor Bill Stevens, who is also chair of Plymouth City Council’s Planning Committee, said: “We are delighted that work is able to start on redeveloping this brownfield site and getting rid of outdated buildings providing modern, fit-for purpose homes for people in Plymouth.” Pictured at the start of the demolition work (top) Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Pauline Murphy, (bottom) Andy Joss, DCH Board Member; Angela Dupont, Group Chair of DCH; Tony Franklin, Business Development Commercial Director for DCH; Councillor Brian Vincent, Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort; Councillor Kate Taylor; Councillor Mark Coker; Councillor Bill Stevens; Clint Jones from DCLT and Brian Deacon, Sales and Marketing Director of Linden Homes.
Devonport since 2006 and have already created award winning developments, including Evolve in the area. Nigel Palmer, managing director for Linden Homes, said: “It is a landmark day in terms of regeneration in Devonport. Emerge will breathe new life into the Granby Street area; providing 101 quality new one, two, three and four bedroom homes for the Devonport community, 36% of which will be affordable housing.
“We have received a lot of positive feedback; so many people are delighted the derelict buildings are going for good – the transformation is going to be fantastic.” Tony Franklin, business development commercial director from DCH, said: “The new development will introduce a more balanced mix of accommodation to meet a wider range of housing needs. “The Devonport regeneration project
Details of the proposed new development for Granby Green were on display at the demolition event as well as an archive collection of photos demonstrating how the Devonport area has changed over the years. All of the people previously living at Granby Green have now been moved out of the buildings and rehoused in suitable accommodation in preparation for the demolition program. All the new rented homes will be advertised through Devon Home Choice and let in accordance with the Devonport Local Letting plan. For further details on the regeneration of Devonport and to register your interest in Emerge visit www.lindenhomes.co.uk For more information on DCH visit www. dchgroup.com
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An open prayer meeting for Christians from all denominations is taking place
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at Catherine Street Baptist Church from 6pm – 10pm on the evening of Friday September 12th
Sun 28th Sept 2014
The meeting is part of the week-long UK visit of a 1,000-strong South Korean prayer mission team who are basing one of their smaller teams in Plymouth to pray for our city and our nation. For more information please contact Marius Mazuru on 01752 245733, pastor@fordbaptist.co.uk
10.30am at The King’s
Pixon Lane, Tavistock PL19 9AZ Paul will also be speaking in Exeter
Sat, 27th Sept 2014 St. Michael’s Academy, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter EX1 2SN 0845 – 0915 registration Meeting closes 1.30pm
“We thank God for the many British Christians who dedicated their lives to mission in Korea. We are greatly indebted to them and we long to see a rekindling of the passion for Christ and the Gospel, as well as a new generation of UK Christians flourishing in relationship with God.” Quote from the visiting South Korean prayer mission team
An interview with Pastor Namjin will be aired at the following times The Art of Living Show
24th August - 12 noon 26th August - 10am 30th August - 5pm
with Chirs Cole
1st September - 10am 4th September - 10am 9th September - 10am 12th September - 10am
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Paul Szkiler is the Chairman of the Truestone Group, a 25-year old asset management business in London in the UK, currently managing over £400 million on behalf of clients. Truestone is becoming widely known for its social impact investment management skills, which include attempting to produce a risk-rated return on investments together with a measurable social dividend. Following a powerful conference for business people held in the City of London in November 2000, Paul founded A Call to Business as a tool to challenge and resource believers to live out their faith in the workplace. Amongst its themes A Call to Business advocates for transparency and good governance in business. Paul is also Chairman of A Call to Business Trading Ltd Sierra Leone, which for many years has been investing in this frontier nation, with a view to creating wealth and social change. Paul is the co-founder of the international NGO Children in Crisis, and also sits on the boards of a number of companies in the finance and motor sectors.
For more details please call: 01822 612100 or 01822 610570 or visit www.fathershouse.org.uk /FathersHouseSW
Education Training Potential students invited to Big Open Days The University of St Mark & St John are looking forward to welcoming prospective students to their Big Open Days on Saturday October 18 and Saturday November 22.
12th in England and 18th in the UK for employability (Source: HESA 2014). It is also the top performing university in the country for social mobility with the strongest record for securing graduate level jobs for lower participation backgrounds.
The University’s Big Open Days offer prospective students the chance to experience a taste of university life, enjoy an action-packed, fun-filled day out and meet potential course mates.
With an impressive range of courses to choose from, the University of St Mark & St John specialises in leadership and business management; journalism and media; teacher training; language and linguistics; children, young people and communities, as well as creative writing, acting and music.
Students and their guests can find out about everything from courses to fees and finance, tour the halls of residence and talk to programme leaders, admission advisors and student ambassadors.
There are also over 30 sport-related degrees to choose from, including sports and exercise sciences; physical activity and health; sport therapy and rehabilitation; physical and coach education; sport development and outdoor adventure.
Students can tour the campus including the University’s world-class sporting facilities, the library, theatre and meet Students’ Union officers. Visitors can relax and enjoy live music, fun activities and a delicious meal. There are also some great prizes up for grabs at Big Open Day competitions. For those visiting Plymouth for the first time, the University’s Big Bus Tour will take them on a sight-seeing trip along the city’s famous waterfront. The University of St Mark & St John is a small university with a big reputation
for providing an outstanding student experience, leading to high levels of employment. With a supportive learning environment, small class sizes and excellent student support, the University has grown to become one of the most successful education providers in the South West.
Despite being the third smallest university in the UK, the University of St Mark & St John offers its students a big experience and even bigger results. The University is the top in Devon and Cornwall for student employability, with 95% of graduates finding work within six months of completing their studies. It is ranked
If you are interested in attending one of the Big Open Days at the University of St Mark & St John, register at www. marjon.ac.uk where you can also find out more and download the Big Open Day
programme. Students can also follow the University of St Mark & St John on Twitter @marjonuni and by using the #BIGopenday hashtag.
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Education Training A world-class education for your child
Stoke Damerel Community College
It is common for children to start the new school term with fresh notebooks and a crisp new uniform, but it is also important to ensure they have a solid foundation in the core subjects of maths and English and the learning skills required for a successful academic year.
At our school students and teachers are united in the drive for academic excellence, the focus is on the development of the whole child growing confident, independent young women and men and forging strong partnerships between home and school.
A warm welcome is extended to all Year 6 pupils and their parents
OPEN EVENING • Doors open at 6pm.
To maximise the new term ahead, students will need to utilise key study skills, such as concentration, perseverance, pace and rhythm, and develop a productive and consistent study habit.
• Welcome presentation given by the Principal and students at 6.30pm in the Hall
• Free car parking in the City Business Park
Children can require additional support to get back into the swing of daily study, and many parents look to supplementary education to get their child off to a flying start and ensure they maximise their potential throughout the year.
Wednesday 10th September at 6.30pm www.sdcc.net
At your local Plymouth, Crownhill Study Centre, Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes which are tailored to all ages and abilities. Established for over 50 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their study skills and confidently tackle advanced work. The centre welcomes all children, whether they require further support to succeed academically or are seeking an additional challenge so they can fulfil their potential. A Kumon student is progressed based on their current ability and not their age, though we believe that every child has unlimited potential and can ultimately tackle advanced work through well-paced and individualised instruction. The sooner children begin the Kumon programme, the earlier they can start developing skills to gain the greatest cumulative benefit; as soon as you feel your family is ready to make the commitment to long-term study, Kumon will be
ready to help you achieve your goal. At Kumon, learning is always for the long run: the individualised programmes enable students to progress to an advanced level, at their own pace, ensuring they maximise their ability and begin to realise their unlimited potential. Through the maths and English programmes, Kumon will nurture your child’s independent study skills, so they can apply this approach to all subjects and outside of school too. Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills, rather than teaching in the conventional sense. Your child will therefore be equipped with the ability to learn for themselves so they do not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others. Your child will initially start at a comfortable level, with a focus on building a strong foundation in the way they study; they will develop invaluable study skills such as concentration, pace and rhythm, before confidently tackling topics they will not have previously studied. Through daily study of the Kumon programmes, your child will develop
independent learning skills and increased self-confidence as they work out how to overcome challenges by themselves. Kumon aims for our maths and English students to reach an international approximation of their school grade (the Kumon International Standard), within their first year of study. By supporting students to reach and surpass this international standard, Kumon is equipping students with the independent learning skills and ability in maths and English to successfully compete in an increasingly global community. Kumon Educational is the largest supplementary education provider in the UK and Ireland, with over 70,000 students studying at 680 study centres. The Plymouth, Crownhill Study Centre is located at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Crownhill Fort Road with classes running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 9am to 11am. For more information, contact Instructor Jill Selwood on 01752 297336 or email plymouthcrownhill@kumoncentre. co.uk.
City College students celebrate A Level results
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All we expect from you is enthusiasm and an open mind... why not give it a go? Be someone who can say ‘I’m glad I did’ rather than, ‘I wish I had’ Come along to one of our ‘taster’ sessions on any Thursday afternoon from 1pm till 2pm at Working Links, Cobourg House, Mayflower Street.
YOU NAME IT - WE’VE HELPED THEM For over 10 years, Working Links has talked to hundreds of people about becoming self employed. We have provided them with the confidence, support and encouragement they needed to become their own boss.
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• Devonport Job Centre • Old Tree Court Job Centre • Efford Library • St Aubyn Library • St Budeaux Library • Ernesettle Library • Working Links Offices, Mayflower Street • Central Library
Students and staff at City College Plymouth have been celebrating after A Level students collected their exam results.
Overall the College has seen a 3 per cent increase in the pass rates for all the students who took AS and A2 Level exams this summer. This year 94 per cent of students passed their A2 Level exams, with 100 per cent of adults passing. This is better than the College had anticipated based on the AS Level results from last summer. Impressively, there are seven subjects that have 100 per cent pass rates, including Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Law and Further Mathematics. Principal at City College Plymouth, Phil Davies, said: “Huge congratulations must go to our A Level students for achieving such great results. This is the result of a lot of hard work over the last year to ensure that our students have got the results they needed.”
Education Training Marine Academy Plymouth: a place of learning at the heart of the community Marine Academy Plymouth is the UK’s first Marine Academy: it’s a statefunded specialist secondary school with three sponsors who are the Plymouth University, Cornwall College and Plymouth City Council. It’s now an all-through school incorporating a nursery, primary school, secondary school and Sixth Form. Marine Academy Plymouth’s principal, Nick Ward explains about the Academy: “MAP’s ethos is based on four core values: aspiration, achievement, respect and community. “Our commitment is to offer a broad and exciting curriculum with an emphasis on education outside the classroom, enabling each individual to become an effective learner with high aspirations and who can go on to achieve their ambitions. “Our students are offered an exciting range of subjects, and benefit from additional courses and activities before and after school, at weekends and during the holidays. “MAP offers an inclusive learning culture that
values and respects all people equally, where diversity is seen as a rich source of learning and all demonstrate tolerance and mutual respect”. The Academy is more than a school: it’s the hub on the hill – a valuable and integral part of the community. MAP has a flourishing community programme including the highly successful Sports offer, adult learning, community theatre and a number of further partnerships offering activities on site to students, their families and members of the public. £14m has been injected into the Academy’s buildings and facilities, which are now simply breathtaking. The buildings were created on the absolute belief that our children matter and deserve a wonderful environment in which to learn, grow and develop.
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“We are immensely proud of the achievements of our young people and the community we are building here. We hope to have the opportunity to share that with you and your children at one of our open evenings,” added principal Nick Ward.
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Education Training Enterprise support from the Outset Anyone considering starting a business in Plymouth is being urged to benefit from a package of fully-funded enterprise support before it ends in March 2015.
from disadvantaged backgrounds, Outset’s successes include clients who have started businesses after successful careers in other fields.
Outset Plymouth forms part of Plymouth City Council’s Urban Enterprise programme and, since launching in 2010, has helped over 2,400 local people to explore enterprise.
Ex-Royal Marine David McLean approached Outset after identifying hypnotherapy as his new vocation. Despite 14 years working in some of the world’s most volatile regions, running a business presented an entirely different challenge.
Outset’s clients have started over 225 new businesses in Plymouth, creating over 275 full-time-equivalent jobs. Meanwhile, Outset Finance, which is also based in Plymouth, has helped clients draw down £1.3m in funding, often from nontraditional lending sources.
David said, “Qualifying as a hypnotherapist was just the start; Outset showed me that I could make a good living and helped me plan the best way forward. “The enterprise workshops were excellent, giving me practical advice on how to market effectively to my target audience.”
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Outset’s support doesn’t end there.
Businesses less than a year old can apply for a start-up loan through Outset Finance, while local businesses less than three years old can join Outset’s new growth workshop, aimed at helping them survive – and thrive. Alison Pine, Team Leader at Outset Plymouth, said, “Self-employment is just the start – we’re committed to helping young businesses become sustainable for the long-term, which is why our growth workshop focuses on areas such as goal setting, financial management and robust marketing strategies. “At Outset, we’re proud of our contribution to Plymouth’s SME economy and we remain committed to helping new clients achieve their dreams of starting a business.”
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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” said Walt Disney, who as a young man clung to his cartoon Mickey whilst traipsing around Holywood trying to get backing and belief from the establishment. We, at the Plymouth Shopper, believe that the well being and good fortune of the city is tied up in the lives of ordinary people, and we have particular affection for those hard working entrepreneurs that risk setting up on their own to build a business on their dreams. Steve Short is a great example of this pioneering spirit. Having just celebrated his 30th birthday, he has jumped into the deep end more than once by setting up not one, but two new businesses in the city. Steve, like many youngsters in the city began in the Dockyard as an Apprentice, studying in marine engineering. However, the uncertainties that are faced by so many young people, made planning very difficult for the young Steve. “On contracted work, we were often told on a Thursday that we would not be needed the following Monday,” Steve explained, resulting in him feeling that maybe being more in control of his work load was the way to go. It was whilst renovating his own house that Steve first considered re-training to further his ambitions. The gas safety engineer he contracted to help him fit a new central heating system explained that there was plenty of work for his type of trade, and Steve considered that his Dockyard background was a good foundation for the expertise needed for such a job. So after 2 ½ years of further training, Steve, fully qualified, started Short Flow Plumbing. Steve has worked incredibly hard building his fledging business, in
Steve Short what has become a competitive market. He has grasped many issues that new businesses need to deal with – the need to get known, to provide an excellent service so others will recommend your work, to manage cashflow – particularily those scary times when outgoings are still needing to go out, but incomings are not coming in as quickly as you would like. In the last six years, he has met and built good relationships with tradesmen who share his belief in the need for quality workmanship; out of these relationships with chippies, and specialist tilers, he has formed Dream Bathrooms Ltd (visit www.dreambathroomsltd. co.uk to browse his website.) Steve explained that after meeting so many local people who require work done – from landlords to homeowners to those looking to sell – he deeply understands the need for a joined up service that can provide a complete
bathroom renovation at a price to suit the occasion. Dream Bathrooms listen very carefully to the needs of the customer before the design and planning stage, so are able to maximise customer requirements. One recent happy customer wished to sell up after living in her property since 1995. Steve's new bathroom helped her add an extra £20,000 to the value of her home, without her having to spend anything like that much to get there. Dream Bathrooms customers will benefit from the enthusiasm of a young man, determined to do a great job, with over 10 years experience and ability to source supplies at competitive trade prices, but without having to cover the larger overheads of a bigger business. We at the Plymouth Shopper, wish Steve and his colleagues all the very best in developing his dream to enable homeowners to develop theirs.
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For fans of the show there is also a special opportunity to come face to face with the TARDIS and a life sized Dalek. They will be travelling through time and space and landing at selected Toys R Us stores across the country. Come along to Plymouth Toys R Us on 14th September 2014 and have your picture taken inside a special TARDIS photo booth and get a free print out to take away. We will also be running a daily competition for the fan in the best Doctor Who costume, winning a cool Doctor Who prize!
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Mini Matts Parents & Toddler Group Mondays St Matthias Church Hall on the corner of Clifton Street & Bedford Park. 1.30pm to 3pm £1 per family per session. (during term time). Plymouth Healing Rooms Mondays Christian based prayer for healing, open to everyone. Every Monday from 7.30pm – 9pm. The Chiropractic Centre, 152 Mannamead Road, Plymouth. Details 07941 670794.
Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017. Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704. Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session. We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth at 10 am till 11.30 am. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090. Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford. The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 The Rainbow Experience First Tuesday of each month Social/Support group for older lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people (50ish and over) living in and around Plymouth. Meet at Plymouth Arts Centre, Looe 20
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Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 12 noon at Manadon Astro, off St Peter’s Road. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682. Whist Drive Wednesdays Plymstock Parish Hall, Church Road, Plymstock at 2pm
Plympton Natural Healing Drop In Centre Fridays Healing and relaxation at Harewood House, Plympton from 7pm to 9pm. A non-invasive process promoting balance and equilibrium. No appointment necessary. All welcome. For details call 01 752 343539. Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Meet Sundays for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more information.
music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Kathy 07780 931456.
Community Herb Clinic Tuesdays 1-3pm Onward House, Greenbank Road. Walk-in for free general health advice or phone for appointments. Herbal medicine can be used in the treatment of any medical condition in an effective, integrated (and affordable) way to suit you. Details Sara Hills 01752 872960 www.herbs-work.co.uk
A major expansion at Cap’n Jaspers in Sutton Harbour has been officially opened. Photo shows the ribbon being cut by Jason Schofield of Sutton Harbour Holdings, with owners of Cap’n Jaspers Georgie and Adrian Curtin Street, Plymouth, (near Bretonside bus station) at 2.30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month. It provides a safe, non judgemental and encouraging atmosphere for LGBT people to meet and share experiences. For more information contact David on 07722 019423. Singing for the Brain Thursdays A singing programme to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music. Carers are welcome, with refreshments provided. The sessions are also supported by volunteers. Meet every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at Catherine Street Baptist Church PL1 2AD. Call Tracey Rousell at Plymouth Alzheimers Society on 01752 608900 or Paul King 01752 608909 Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections and accompanist needed. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434. Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth. Meets every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Snack N Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and lonely from 11am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner at St Andrew’s Church. Community project run by trained counsellors and a student in training. Go and have coffee, tea, chat and a slice of home-made cake. All for 50p per session. Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Toddler Group Thursdays Plymouth Christian Centre 9.30am to 11 am, term time only £1.50 per family. Contact Liz Crudgington on 661019 for details or see the www.plymouthchristiancentre.org Plymouth Local Exchange Trading Scheme (LETS) Every second Saturday of the month (except August ) New members are always welcome. Meet in the Unitarian church hall in Princess Street from 2pm till 3.30pm. We exchange goods and services using our own currency ‘the plum’. For further details phone 706582 or visit the website www.plymouthlets.org.uk Ballroom & Social Sequence Dancing Various dates Plymstock Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon 2pm until 4pm and every third Monday of the month from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Details 01752 251313 or 01752 668017. Plymouth Community Choir Mondays Choir meets from 7pm to 8.45pm at Salvation Army, Armada Way, Plymouth. New members welcome. Details
from Alison on 01363 774324 (www.alising.co.uk) . Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Countrymans Choice Farm Shop, nr Endlseigh Garden Centre the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night. Widewell Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio. Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951. Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information. Korean War Veterans (BKVA) Second Tuesday of the month For the benefit of men and women of all ranks who served in the Korean War 1950-53, or for the benefit of their widows and dependants. Branch meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 11.45am at Raffles, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, followed by an excellent ‘pub lunch’ at 12.30 There is a large car-park opposite. New and old faces will be made most welcome, especially the wives of present and past Korean Veterans. Plymouth Magic Circle Every second Thursday We are a small friendly Magic Club who meets every second Thursday at The Walrus, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. All budding magicians are welcome to join us. For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018. Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation. St Matthias Church Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411. Traditional English Dance (Morris) Wednesdays The Plymouth Morris Men meet at the City Bus Social Club Milehouse every Wednesday from 8pm till 10pm from Now until May the 1st when their dancing out season starts. They are looking for some men to help take forward the Sherborne dance tradition. It is great fun and a good way to keep fit and have a great social life. To find out more contact us via the website www.plymouthmorrismen.org.uk, phone Dan on 07794 848 425 or just turn up and give it a try. No previous experience necessary. Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings.
Off Key Singing Group Mondays and Fridays For people who love to sing in the shower!Mondays 6-7pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function room. Fridays 11-12noon at Colebrook Community Centre, Plympton (Peacock Meadow) only £2.50 per week Call 07770 683 314 for more info. Market Stalls First Saturday of the month College Road Primary School, Keyham 1.30pm to 3.45pm. Clothes, jewellery, cards, cakes, knitted goods, toys, and more. Details 07948 315198. Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Dartmoor Rambling Club Exercise by walking and talking, with our club. Wednesday walks 8 to 10 miles by public transport. Weekend walks 8 to10 or 10 to 12 miles by car share or public transport. Dartmoor, countryside, coast. eg. Fox Tor, Crow Tor, Bore Hill, Dewers Tor, Teignmouth, Cadover, Three Barrows. Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info. National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your NT membership and join the NTPC for even more activities. During the winter there are talks given at Saltram and lunches and other activities. In the summer there are coach outings to NT properties, houses and gardens. The walk group has walks on the first Saturday of the month (4 miles), ending with a pub lunch. For an application and information, call Rusell on 01752 266608. Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with your plotting or characterisation? The Plymouth Writers Circle meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer school holiday). Table top sale and coffee morning Every second Saturday every other month St Budeaux Methodist Church, Victoria Rd 10-2pm, £5 per table. Free entry with a small donation for epilepsy and Autism charities. April/June/August/October. South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Tots Time - St Judes Mondays Looking for somewhere to take your toddler? Tots Time provides crafts, toys, bikes, snacks and singing for all 3 year olds and under, and a friendly welcome for their carers. Monday mornings during term time from 9.00 to 11.30, St Judes Church on Beaumont Road at a cost of £1.50. Just turn up! Call 01752 224178 for more details. Plymouth Life Centre Community Table Tennis Club Thursdays Adult only table tennis every Thursday from 8pm to 9pm and 9pm to 10pm, must be over 16 unless by invitation. Run by ETTA Plymouth Development Coach Mike Naylor, the club
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South Korean group here to pray for Plymouth On September 11, twenty South Korean Christians will arrive in Plymouth to pray night and day for the spiritual prosperity of our city. They are part of a contingency of a thousand South Koreans travelling at their own expense, from their land to ours, to pray day and night. Over 40 groups will travel to various cities and towns across the country to eat, sleep and pray in church halls. They are not coming for a holiday. So why would these Christians spend such an enormous amount of their own money to travel half way round the world to simply intercede in prayer for us in the UK? Their press release says this: “We thank God for the many British Christians who dedicated their lives to mission in Korea. We are greatly indebted to them because of their fearless courage and because of the precious blood that they shed in our land in order to share the Gospel with our ancestors. “We therefore regard the UK church as our mother church, which gives us a deep sense of thankfulness and responsibility to pray and support UK Christians. We are greatly concerned about the present state of spiritual
decline in the UK and we long to see a rekindling of the passion for Christ and the Gospel, as well as a new generation of UK Christians being discipled and flourishing in relationship with God.” The South Korean Church has a global reputation concerning prayer and church services of half a million Christians who meet every Sunday and praying around the clock in rotas for their nation and the world. All this is Inspired by the fact that many of their family members are severely persecuted in North Korea. The background story to this is that the Korean Church was birthed in the early 1600s and the growth of the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions in the last two hundred years was ‘seeded through the death of the Christian martyrs of all traditions’. The recent visit of Pope Francis a few weeks back attracted an audience of over a million Roman Catholics. The Japanese had endeavoured to annex the Korean peninsula to Japan in 1910 and with the start of a spiritual revival in 1907 there was a sense of a church destined, like the Chinese Church, to face difficult times
of persecution. The invasion of Korea by the Japanese during World War 2 persecuted the Christian communities almost into extinction. However the well documented spiritual revival had taken place in 1907 when
a group of Korean Christians and Western missionaries met in Pyongyang (now the capital of North Korea) for a Bible study in a church on the outskirts of the city. Halfway through, God began to move. “They knew that the only way to survive was to depend on God,” Rev. Ji Il Bang of North Korean Church said. One by one, the men confessed their sins to each other-- sins of racial prejudice, hate, anger, and jealousy.
Bang said: “They knew that nothing was impossible with God, and so they called on Him for forgiveness.” God answered and revival broke out. In the ensuing months, thousands repented publicly, including elders of churches and foreign missionaries serving in Korea. “And all of that, they say, came from the work of the Spirit that finally broke out as at Pentecost,” Prof. Samuel H. Moffett, son of a missionary to Korea, said. Thus began the Great Pyongyang Revival of 1907. “In 1907, Pyongyang became known as the ‘Jerusalem of the East,’” Bang said. Churches sprouted up everywhere, and they grew fast. The prayers of repentance swept across the Korean Peninsula. People walked hundreds of miles to attend revival meetings. “In other words, the spiritual change was a repentance movement. Believers confessed their sins and were born again,” Pastor Han Hum Oak, from Korean National Association of Christian Pastors, said. “They even apologised to non-believers who they were at odds with.” The revival lasted some 40 years touching all levels of society including those in political power. It was then that
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the Korean church suffered greatly under the dominance of the Japanese. As we currently see through our media outlets the persecution of Christian Communities worldwide now make the Christian faith the most persecuted community on the planet. I recently had the privilege of meeting and interviewing Pastor Namjin Kim who is the UK coordinator for this event and you can listen to the interview on Cross Rhythms on August 30th (5pm) and at 10am on September 1, 4, 9 and 12. A prayer meeting is open to all at Catherine Street Baptist Church on Friday Sept 12 between 6 pm and midnight. Also the South Koreans will be based at Ford Baptist Church between September 11 to 14. All the teams will then meet up again at the Emmanuel Church in Marchion Street in London the following week to pray for the nation as a whole. Christian communities all over the world are praying night and day for the following spiritual truth. The return of Jesus Christ, in person, to Jerusalem as a doctrine of the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant denominations. Matthew 26 verse 64 states in His words. “You have said so,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 20 offers friendly, fun and affordable table tennis sessions that cater for all abilities. There are 15 tournament tables with two robot feeders that are fun but challenging coaching aids where you can take the 20 ball robot challenge. All equipment is provided, there is no need to book so just turn up on the night and see Diana. Prices are £3 per hour or £5 for 2 hours. For further details contact Mike on 07792 849945. Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Fitness and fun touch rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com. Plymouth Squirrels Squirrels collect nuts. Sometimes these get out of control. We collect things and have the same problem. Do you? Perhaps we can help. We meet at 7pm at Pilgrim Church, St Levans Road. Easy Parking. Details 07752 351234 Soundhouse Brass and Soundhouse Youth Brass Academy Thursdays Want to play with one of the finest Brass Bands in Devon then why not come along and give us a try. We also have a thriving Youth Band for younger players which is supported by Plymouth Youth Music Service. Both groups practice at The Soundhouse, Torbridge High School, Estover on Thursday evenings (Juniors 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and Seniors 7.30-9.45p.m) Come along any evening, visit our website www.soundhousebrass.co.uk or ring Alan 01752844108 (Senior Band) or Emma 07596193009 (Youth Band) for further details. Exercise Classes Thursdays and Tuesdays For over 60’s and less abled people. St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12 noon. Thursdays Life Centre 1.30pm-3pm. Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951. Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990. Devonport Park Community Choir Tuesdays In the Napier Room of the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park from 6pm to 7pm. New members always welcome. For more details telephone 318087. Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Pat on Plymouth 700404. Monthly lunches Last Wednesday of Month (except December) St Budeaux Church Community Hall from 12.15pm to 2pm. Lovely homemade soup, roll & cakes, a cup of tea, good company and all for £3. What more could you want to brighten your day? Plenty to do as you browse the Jigsaw Library and have a go at the quiz while you eat. For more details of our events or to hire the Hall, contact Lyn Crews on 01752 706728 or email lyn.crews@talktalk.net Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area. Carers Support Group Last Tuesday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Library 10am- 1pm on the last Tuesday of the month. Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth. Players wanted, of any age over 18. For 22
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Country comes to city at Freedom Fields Park event A country fayre theme event is taking place in Freedom Fields Park Plymouth on Sunday September 21 between 12 noon and 5pm. This event includes a fun dog show, craft display’s and stalls, various catering and a cooking demo by well known local chef Jacques Marchal. There will also be morris dance and local folk music during the day, plus a variety of rides and inflatables. The day will also feature some fun sports including an egg and spoon race and other traditional games. This event is in aid of Ponderosa pony rescue (pictured) who will be on site with some of their ponies and information about the work they do. For more information contact on 07722 308462. further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com
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Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults Thursdays Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. The Burrator Inn, Dousland, nr Yelverton Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. Easy car parking at both venues. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311
Penlee Local Art and Craft Group Wednesdays Meet at the Diggin It Meeting Room at Penlle from 12 noon until 2pm. All welcome. This is a group for all levels of artistic or craftworkers to make friends and socialise, exchange ideas and perhaps even organise local exhibitions. Small contribution to room hire needed depending on numbers. Please telephone Teresa if you are interested on 07955 476727.
Plymouth School of Aikido Non-profit club - Martial Arts based at Whitleigh Schools campus (off Lancaster Gardens). Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art for Men and Women. Sessions Monday and Fridays (Juniors 7+ and Adults) 7-9pm www. plymouthaikido.co.uk or contact David/Tre Worsley Tel: 403325; Phil Smith 07795026939. Blaze Family Fun Morning Second Saturday of the month St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road from 10.30am to 12.30pm Plympton Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild First Monday of the month (except January) Any interested ladies are welcome to join us for meetings with speakers, events, tea and biscuits! 2pm at Harewood House, Plympton. Call Joan on 01752 336167 for details. CoGS Kids Club Wednesdays in term time For primary age children at the Church Hall of The Good Shepherd, Marine Rd, Oreston at 3.30pm. Games, cookery. craft, stories, films. For details contact Steve on 213358 or Sue on 480568. Beit Ezra Saturdays We are an informal group looking at the Jewish roots of Christianity and the place of the Jewish people and Israel today. We meet from 4pm to 5:30pm at Kinterbury House, Kinterbury St, Plymouth. For details see www.beit-ezra.org.il or email david@beit-ezra.org.il Make A Difference, Plymouth Fridays in term time Support group for parents or carers in Plymouth of children with disabilities or special additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process. From 10am at Tamar View Community Resource Centre Barne Barton. Open to any parent or carer who can get to us. For further information please visit Make a Difference Plymouth on Facebook or call Kerry on 07599996389. The Filling Station, Yelverton Every fourth Friday Top up spiritually: we are not a church but an informal way of expressing the Christian faith at monthly meetings. Everybody is welcome. Meet at Yelverton Golf Club Golf Links Rd, Yelverton at 7.30pm. Nov 22 ‘For Such a Time As This’ with John Swanstone. For details visit www. thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877. Classique Dance Studios Based in Stoke we have classes available for all ages starting from three years old in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, cheer leading, and street dance. Classes run from Monday to Saturday. After February half term we are starting ‘A Day Of Dance’ every Saturday for children from 6 to10 years which includes musical theatre group, cheer leading, street dance, ballet and jazz classes from 10.30am-3.30pm. Anyone interested in joining Classique Dance Studios or the new ‘Day Of Dance’ on Saturday’s please email classiquedancestudios2014@gmail.com www.classiquedance-studios.com Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590
Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Hospital Health and
Colebrook, Newnham and Ridgeway October 20 7pm Colebrook Community Centre Derriford West & Crownhill Monday September 1 6pm Windsor House Conference Room, 2 Sendalls Way Eggbuckland Thursday September 18 7pm St Edward’s Church Hall, Church Hill Ernesettle Wednesday October 15 St Aidan’s Church, The Green Elburton and Dunstone Thursday September 11 7pm Methodist Church, Springfield Road, Elburton Ernesettle Wednesday October 15 6.30pm St Aidan’s Church, The Green Ford Tuesday September 9 6pm Engage Church, St Levan Road Goosewell Tuesday October 14 9.30am The Staddy, Staddiscombe Road Higher Compton, Mannamead and Mutley Tuesday September 23 6.30pm The Quaker House, Mutley Plain Honicknowle & West Park Thursday December 11 6.30pm Tesco’s Cafe, Transit Way North Prospect and Weston Mill Wednesday September 10 6pm The Beacon, North Prospect Southway Tuesday October 14 6.30pm Southway Library, Southway Drive Stoke Tuesday September 16 6pm St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Terrace Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston and Mt Batten Wed October 15 7pm Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Woodford Wednesday September 10 7pm Woodford Primary School Leisure Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035 Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830 Plymouth Youth Cycling. Various days Free coaching for 10-16 yr olds. Thursdays (mountain bikes) 5pm-6.30pm Life Centre and various locations across
Plymouth; Wednesdays HMS Raleigh (road racing bikes). We can teach you manuals and jumps and how to ride like the Tour de France winners. No fancy gear needed. Bike, helmet and a sense of adventure! For locations and times find us on Facebook. Rainbow Singers Saturdays Come and join our happy band of rainbow singers sharing singing, fellowship and prayer. We meet at St Gabriel’s Church at 10.15 am most Saturdays. For more information please call 01752 262600 Global Champions Make a difference with the Global Champions youth club at the Plymouth YMCA. Giving young people aged 13-25 the opportunity to explore the values behind global issues and see how it relates to faith. With the chance to connect with other cultures across the globe using video messaging, fundraise and even buy your very own cow for Africa! Meet new people, take part in games, activities, projects and workshops. Global Champions helps you to get your voice heard. For more information call YMCA on 01752 201918. Singing for the Brain Mondays The Alzheimer’s Society hold Singing for the Brain on every Monday, ( not on Bank Holidays ) at the William Venton Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymstock. Do you enjoy singing? Why not go along and increase your well being with our singing for the brain programme specifically designed for those living with dementia. Carers are welcome too. Join them every Monday between 2pm and 3.30pm. Organic Gardening course Thursdays New course started in May based at Keyham Green Project. Thursdays 9-30am-3-30pm. The course will help teach learners about organic gardening and develop design skills in a beautiful green space in the heart of Keyham. Places are limited: please ring Sandie Morrison on 569340 to book your place email kgpcentre@hotmail.com or for more details about Permaculture email Tess Wilmot.eclipse.co.uk Plympton Painting Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, at 7.15pm Painting workshops and demonstrations by professional artists, and meet in the Annex to the RC Church in Vicarage Road at 7.15pm. For further info please call 336461 or email ronscreech@onetel.com Broadway Organ Society Third Wednesday of the month Organ concerts held at Plymstock Community Centre, top of Broadway car park. Concerts start at 7.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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Get knitting to raise funds for Age UK Plymouth Volunteers are being encouraged to raise money for Age UK Plymouth by getting involved with Innocents Big Knit campaign 2014. They can make a difference by knitting some mini hats to help keep older people warm in winter. Knitters of all ages can get involved in the campaign to make lots of little tiny hats for the top of innocent smoothie bottles. For every knitted hat bottle sold, 25p will go straight to Age UK Plymouth and volunteer knitters can be as creative as they like in terms of styles and designs - as long at the hat fits the top of an Innocent bottle: 3cm tall and 5 to 7cm in circumference. Age UK Plymouth have a target of 2500 little hats this year and the charity would be grateful for donations of wool to support the campaign. Wool can be dropped into any Age UK Plymouth centre and patterns and designs are available to download from their website www.ageukplymouth. org.uk. Age UK Plymouth’s William Venton Centre in Plymstock is holding a ‘Big Knit’ event on Monday September 8 from 9.30am to 12.30pm and everyone is welcome. Age UK Plymouth is an independent local charity, which has operated for over 70 years in the city. The charity provides a variety of services to over 1000 people over the age of 50 every week, including those who may be vulnerable or socially isolated. The charity exists to care for and work with older people to improve their quality of life through the promotion of choice, opportunity and independence, also providing services for carers of people over 50.
Smeaton Homes unveils new look Smeaton Homes is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Plymouth sales and lettings arena. The company has been working hard on its image over the past year, redecorating its head office on Mutley Plain and organising a complete rebrand of their logo, website and marketing materials.
Run by Dan Robinson, the company is committed to supporting companies within Plymouth. In fact, the entire rebrand process has been facilitated by companies within the local area. Dan loves to network and his support of local business has had a lot to do with Smeaton Homes’ prosperity. He sponsors a local football team and gets involved with plenty of community events on a regular basis. Dan’s commitment to his values is unwavering: “I’m
passionate about ensuring that people get the best service and that they are paying for quality. I am also passionate about keeping local business going and would rather pay a little more to deal with a local supplier than to buy nationally.” The company places huge importance on customer care. Dan knows how important this is, especially in the sales and lettings industry: “I want people to see Smeaton Homes as the local agency that they know they can trust.” As a result of Dan’s vision, each member of the Smeaton Homes team is approachable, knowledgeable and caring, something that the company’s growing customer base truly appreciates. Their books now boast 110 fully managed
rental properties, an emerging block management arm and in recent months, they have expanded into sales. The first week began with one sales property and by the Friday, five properties were listed with Smeaton Homes. The sales arm of the business continues to thrive. To celebrate their new look, Smeaton Homes is holding a launch event on Saturday September 6. The whole event has been organised and catered for by local companies and Smeaton Homes would love to see new and existing landlords, tenants and househunters on the big day.
Dan Robinson of Smeaton Homes
For more information contact Dan Robinson at Smeaton Homes on 01752 222060
New pothole repair machine takes to the road in Plymouth which is fed to the arm via the on-board hopper.
A new machine that can repair potholes in minutes has taken to the road in Plymouth.
The Roadmaster patcher is the latest weapon in Plymouth’s anti-pothole armoury and one of only 14 currently in the UK. Dubbed ‘the world’s most advanced potholing machine’, the Roadmaster is being hired for a month-long trial at a cost of around £58,000 (including materials), paid for by Plymouth City Council from its recent Department for Transport pothole grant. It repairs individual potholes much more quickly and effectively than traditional methods, which involve cutting
Councillor Evans (centre), watching the Roadmaster in action. He is pictured with Victoria Hutchins from Amey and Matt Walker from Archway Products, who manufacture the Roadmaster
out a square hole around the defect with an angle grinder, filling the hole in with tarmac and gravel and rolling the patch to compress the filling.
The Roadmaster, which is nicknamed ‘the Dalek’ because of the robotic arm in front, automatically fills potholes with an air-blown bitumen compound,
Council Leader Tudor Evans went to see the Roadmaster in action. He said: “This is a pretty impressive bit of kit, which is enabling crews to fix more potholes in a much shorter space of time – meaning roads are made safe quicker and with less disruption to motorists. Introducing technology like this is just one of the ways we’re tackling the problem of potholes on Plymouth’s roads – despite widespread Government cuts.” Victoria Hutchins, Watchman-inChief for the Council’s highways contractor Amey, said: “Other Amey contracts across the UK have had great success with the Roadmaster. We only started
using it on Tuesday but so far we are extremely impressed; it is delivering the equivalent of five gangs’ work.
“Although we will still have a minimum of 10 gangs per day repairing potholes, we will be using this machine over the next four weeks to compliment the range of treatments we are using to reduce the number of potholes, therefore improving safety and the condition of our roads.” The Roadmaster is carrying out individual pothole repairs alongside the Council’s 12-week resurfacing and reconstruction programme, which got under way in June to repair some of the most severely damaged roads in Plymouth.
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Plympton British Legion open day raises £1,250 for the Poppy Appeal
The Off Key Singing Group and Plympton Owls were popular features of the British Legion open day
Plympton Royal British Legion threw open their doors in August - and raised a bumper amount for the Poppy Appeal.
their fundraiser.
Hundreds of people attended the open day in Market Road. With stalls selling bric-abrac, cakes, books and raffles, the event also featured live music and performances from the Off Key Singing Club, local student Jessica Ball and the Starlight School of Dance.
“We were given a great selection of raffle prizes from local and Plymouth businesses. Iceland have the Poppy Appeal as their charity this year and kindly donated all the bread rolls for the BBQ, which we were so grateful for. Local taxi company Plymcabs gave taxi vouchers and Passion in Market Road gave several hair and beauty vouchers,” she added.
Organisers Julie Cruise and Pat Ridgway were more than happy with the outcome of
Pat said: “We raised £1,250 on the day with the promise of more to come. It was a fabulous day with lots of people through the door.
Outside, local chef Tony Ashely, from A Local Secret cooked mouth-watering burgers and the cake stall run by Mo Diffy alone raised £160. Fine cuisine and great entertainment weren’t the only items on the menu at the Open Day however. ‘G’ and ‘O’ gauge model railway exhibitions were on display as well as Plympton Owls having a number of their birds on display. Geoffrey the Giraffe, from Toys R Us was also in attendance, giving something for the children to look forward to. “We had so much fun, so a big thank you to everyone who helped on the day,” said Julie.
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Pictured: Back: Pete and Evie-Mae Bruce, Jo Cross, Janet Pengelly, Louise Howie, Bearemy, Megan Lavis. Front: Ollie Willis, Romeo Honeychurch, Sam Cartwright, Nia Perks, Andrew and William Perks
They came bear-ing gifts! Representatives from local charity, Becca’s Bear, dropped in to Derriford Hospital recently armed with another generous donation of bears for the children. Marking the fourth anniversary of the charity, Louise Howie and Janet Pengelly from Becca’s Bear, along with Megan Lavis from Build-A-Bear, visited level 12 at Derriford Hospital to deliver teddy bears for donation to children on the wards. The Build-A-Bear mascot, Bearemy, was also on hand to help with distributing bears and hugs. Sam Cartwright, play specialist, said: “A huge thank you to Becca’s Bear for another incredible donation and to Build-A-Bear for coming up to visit us. The children absolutely adore the teddy bears we are able to give them and were also delighted to see Bearemy.”
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since 1989 with the most recent ones taking place in Copenhagen and Aalborg. In the UK Cardiff run a successful Photomarathon, this year they had over 400 participants.
the end of the day, the participants will be required to hand in their memory card so that all six of their photographs can be downloaded.
Local charity Jeremiah’s Journey are running Plymouth’s first ever Photomarathon to raise funds for children and their families who have experienced or are anticipating the death of someone special.
Plymouth has never hosted a Photomarathon…until now. Jeremiah’s Journey will be holding its first one on Saturday September 27 at the Plymouth College of Art.
After the event, the entries will be judged by experts from across the city including: Chris Smith and Tobie Loades - joint course leaders for BTEC Extended Diploma Photography at Plymouth College of Art, John Allen – press photographer, Russell Soper from Soperfect Images and Amber Pearl from Liberty Pearl Photography.
A photomarathon is a photography competition in which ‘participants must take a series of photographs on predetermined subjects in a set period of time, typically 12 to 24 hours’. The competitions take place all over the world. The concept is believed to have started in Copenhagen, Denmark, where a competition has been taking place annually
Registration will take place from 9am. Jeremiah and Ana from Frozen (Upon A Wish) will be there to greet participants. The first three topics (that are kept secret until the day) will be handed out at 10.30am. Participants then have three hours to explore the City Centre and beyond to take a picture for each of the given topics. After lunch at 1.30 participants will return to the college for their last three topics. At
There will be first, second and third prizes for each category (Under 14yrs, 14-16yrs, 17+) which have been donated by Tesco, Calumet Photographic, Truprint and PCA Young Arts Club. A prize giving will take place at the Plymouth College of Art followed by an exhibition of all the entries.
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The bears are distributed to children in hospital to bring support and hugs to patients. Each bear wears its own Becca’s Bear t-shirt and is provided by the Build-a-Bear workshop, in Drake Circus. Becca’s Bear was set up in 2010 by Plymouth man, Matt Connell, in memory of his wife Rebecca. During her life, Rebecca spent a lot of time at Derriford Hospital as a patient, initially on the children’s wards and later as a patient on other wards and departments.
Free legal advice clinics Richardson Legal Services are running free legal advice clinics in Saltash and Tavistock in September. David Richardson will be on hand to answer questions about wills, lasting powers of attorney, home protection trusts, care free advice and associated matters. The first clinic will take place at Saltash Town Hall on Tuesday September 2 between 10am and 12.30pm, followed on Tuesday September 9 at Tavistock Library between the same times. All are welcome to drop in - no appointments necessary.
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Congratulations to the winners of the Adventure Surf School competition featured in our July issue. Barrie Elliot from Mannamead won first prize of a family surf lesson for four people while runner-up Miss Buckle from Stoke won a two hour surfing lesson for three people.
Pictured are Professor Cara Aitchison of Marjon’s, David Greenwood, Andy Banks, GB diver Tonia Couch, Sarah Dunn and Councillor Peter Smith at the Plymouth Life Centre
World-class diving coach Andy Banks will be staying in Plymouth, thanks to a funding package put together by the City Council in partnership with University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth College and Everyone Active. Andy, who is the only British diving coach to have coached an Olympic medal-winning diver at London 2012, announced earlier this summer that he was considering a funding offer from Canadian Diving. This would have meant leaving Plymouth in February 2015, when his current contract with British Diving comes to an end. The shock news prompted hundreds to sign
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a petition to keep him in the city and Council Leader Tudor Evans pledged that the Council would exert its influence “to ensure that Andy stays where he belongs”.
juniors. Coaches of Andy’s calibre are very rare. We are also thankful to our partners in the city who have responded so quickly to support Andy.”
In recognition of his unique talents and significant contribution to the sport – and to Plymouth – the Council stepped in to coordinate a funding package in partnership with the University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth College and Everyone Active (who operate the Plymouth Life Centre on behalf of the Council) to retain Andy’s services in the city.
Under the partnership agreement Andy will continue to lead high performance coaching at the Plymouth Life Centre until March 2017. He will also provide master classes for students on sports coaching and sport and exercise science programmes at Marjon’s, where he will help to provide support for athletes and inform research. His role will also include identifying talent and supporting other diving coaches, as well as continuing to act as an ambassador for Plymouth by promoting sport and the city on the international stage.
Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We are absolutely delighted that Andy has decided to stay in the city. This is excellent news for our current elite divers and our crop of elite
Plymstock Festival has the Broadway buzzing with folk Plymstock Broadway and the surrounding area was buzzing with activity on the last Saturday in August as Plymstock Festival combined with a special producer’s arts, crafts, food and drink fair. Now in its eighth year the Plymstock Festival has grown bigger and bigger and Saturday saw hundreds of families join together in the summer sunshine for an array of activities, music and dancing.
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With zumba, planes, trains and boat displays, a dog show and Samba Kernow Drummers - the day was full of energy and saw smiles all round. The producer market in the Broadway was organised by Annette Laurie and proved extremely popular with young and old alike. There were lots of market stalls, children’s entertainment, bouncy castle and inflatables. The purpose of the Plymstock Festival is to encourage local groups and organisations to perform, put on displays and let everyone know what they provide in the community.
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The popular event is organised by the Plymstock Community Forum, which was established more than 10 years ago to provide a programme of public meetings – as well as the annual festival, which takes place in Downhorne Park and the Plymstock Community Centre, behind The Broadway. The festival provided an opportunity to draw the whole Plymstock community together and involves the participation of many local charities, voluntary groups and other organisations. It provides a valuable showcase for groups to let the public know about their activities. The Plymstock Community Forum is an umbrella organisation representing the Plymstock community and local voluntary groups. It was originally established to give local residents the opportunity to meet with local councillors and the police. It now provides a regular programme of public meetings which encourages debates on topics such as planning, policing issues, safety, youth issues and support for the elderly. The Forum encourages participation by all members of the community to look at ways of improving the lives of residents. During the year meetings are held on the first Monday of every other month at Plymstock Library starting at 7.30pm. The meeting in August featured a presentation by the Plymstock Camera Club on their work.
Dozens of families took part in a sporty summer Sunday at Saltram in August. Adults and children alike took part in a whole range of sports in the Saltram Games event, which was held in the park and garden on Sunday August 24. It was a chance for everyone to try new sports, improve their skills and have fun competing with family and friends. Sports available included golf, football, rugby, volleyball, tennis, bowls and badminton. There were games organised by local clubs, as well as canoeing, orienteering and cycling. Youngsters also had the chance to enjoy medal making, wild art activities and face painting.
The October event will include the history of Langdon Court. Forum chair Elaine O’Flaherty said: “Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. They tend to be well supported and we regularly see 60 or more people at the events. • The next producer market in Plymstock Broadway will be on September 20 between 10am and 4pm. The Plymouth Shopper
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Legally Speaking By Greg Yates of Howard & Over Solicitors
A global media company that has made its home in Plymouth has joined the 1000 Club. GOD TV, an evangelical channel which broadcasts across the globe is transforming the former Millennium building in Union Street into a new base has now signed up to the scheme which aims to give young people a foot in the door.
Domestic abuse:
important changes Although, as I write this article it is the summer break for politicians it does not stop them outlining policies and suggested changes to the law. The current Home Secretary has proposed creating a new crime relating to domestic abuse. I do not know if anything will come of it before the next election but it shows that it is still an issue. ‘Domestic abuse’ does not just include physical violence. It can include actions such as stopping your partner using a telephone or isolating them from their families. I have been involved in very complicated cases where, although the violence was minimal, the control was such that the person was effectively a slave in their own home. People usually think of women being the victims in these situations and that is indeed the majority of the cases that I have dealt with. However, I have been involved in cases where the domestic abuse was directed at men. There is a debate about whether further legislation is necessary, particularly where it involves the criminal legal system being involved. There are a number of remedies already available. You can obtain a non-molestation injunction which means that the perpetrator cannot get in touch with you. These can be obtained urgently. I think my record is obtaining an order three hours after the client came into the office. These first orders are usually done without notice to ensure that the victim gets maximum protection. Breach of these orders is a criminal offence. You can also seek an occupation order requiring somebody to leave a property. In relation to these matters legal aid is still available. Furthermore, even if somebody is not financially eligible for legal aid they are helped in that, for this kind of application, there are no court fees. Often these applications are linked with child matters. For example it may be appropriate to limit the contact children have with an abusive parent. At our offices the highest priority is given to these applications. There is no need for an appointment. We appreciate that it is sometimes very difficult to break away from an abusive partner. We will do all that we can to assist. We also have contacts with a number of support services in the area. These provide valuable support for people rebuilding their lives following the ending of such a relationship. Often the injunction application is the start of my work with the client. I have enormous job satisfaction seeing the improvements in people’s attitudes, clothing and confidence as they set out on a new life, away from an abusive past. If you are in an abusive relationship, please do not suffer in silence. Get in touch.
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As well as creating up to 100 jobs and helping spread the name of Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City across the globe, it is also planning to offer apprenticeships with the help of the 1000 Club. Head of Ministry Development, Dean Seddon said: “GOD TV is pleased to be a part of The 1000 Club and we are committed to working with other international organisations and local businesses in Plymouth to empower the city’s young people. “With a widespread reach to 18 to 25-year olds, we aim to provide programming that is relevant to this generation including the UK’s top youth rallies and latest
Contemporary Christian Music releases.
“We have been able to accommodate several interns in the past who have been trained in broadcast media and related skills. “We now hope to make new positions available to young people in Plymouth when our Revival Prayer Centre officially opens to the public in 2015.” Councillor Leader Tudor Evans said: “We are delighted that GOD TV has endorsed the 1000 Club. Plymouth’s creative industries sector is rapidly expanding and has an estimated turnover of more than £250 million a year. “Investment and confidence from global companies like GOD TV is really important – but equally important is their commitment to our young people, to make sure they get a chance to try work in an exciting and inspiring environment.” GOD TV recently presented a documentary on location in Plymouth, England and Plymouth, Massachusetts, looking at the voyage of the Pilgrim Fathers and forward to fostering stronger links between the UK and USA.
Plymouth manufacturer to create 40 city jobs following grant success Francis Clark’s grants team is celebrating another success after helping to secure a £2.5 million Government grant for a medical manufacturing company, which is anticipated to create up to 40 new jobs and safeguard 138 others in Plymouth.
move forward with the two to three year project, helping to create a sustainable future in Plymouth.
Becton, Dickinson (BD), which employs more than 550 people in the city, plans to produce a new and innovative blood collection tube thanks to the grant from the latest round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
Francis Clark’s grants team is now seeing a steady stream of interest from businesses thinking of applying for Round 6 of the RGF, which has £200 million available to private sector bidders seeking £1 million or more for projects that will generate significant private sector investment and sustainable jobs. Businesses will be able to submit their bids until the end of September.
BD is a leading global medical technology company with annual revenues exceeding $8 billion and more than 30,000 associates across the globe. BD Plymouth primarily produces BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes. The grant process, which has now been finalised, means the company can now
In total, the Government is investing £210 million from the first five rounds of the RGF in the South West, supporting 39 projects and programmes across the region, which will help to create and safeguard thousands of jobs and stimulate £700 million of private sector investment.
“It has been said, with heavy irony, that justice in the UK is open to all, like the Ritz Hotel.” Lord Bingham said this in his 2010 book ‘Rule of Law’. Since then there have been a number of legislative changes that have meant that access to justice is becoming an even more exclusive affair. These changes include: • Increases in the length of time a person must be employed for before many of their employment rights become enforceable • Introduction of fees for employment tribunals • Changes to legal aid scope and eligibility affecting several advice areas including family and housing law • Changes to fee structures and administrative processes across Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) including e.g. bankruptcy fees. • Welfare reforms The Rule of Law and hence the right to access to justice, is a cornerstone of the British Constitution. The problem with the British Constitution however is that it is so piecemeal spread over so many different documents and conventions implemented in different periods of our history that it is often hard to spot when our constitutional rights as British subjects are being eroded. Plymouth CAB, part of the Advice Plymouth
Access to justice:
important legislative changes that affect everyone... By Alanna Cohen of Advice Plymouth Consortium, have a particular remit not just to provide people with the advice they need, but also to influence the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. We are seeing many people across the Advice Plymouth partnership for whom access to justice is becoming an increasing problem. In September, Plymouth CAB will be launching a research focussed campaign to improve access to justice in line with Bingham’s principles of the Rule of Law that the law should apply equally to all and that there must be means without prohibitive costs or unreasonable delay for citizens to resolve their legal disputes.
Our research will look at the barriers our clients face to accessing justice in the areas of debt, employment, relationships and welfare benefits and we aim to publish a report in early 2015 with recommendations for HMCTS and the Government. If you are experiencing an issue for which you need help but are unable to access legal help, visit Advice Plymouth or call 01752 520052. We will give whatever advice we can to help you with the problem but we will also listen to your difficulties with accessing justice and include your valuable evidence in our report and use this to call for change.
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Sports, food and money matters all on the summer school timetable
Children in Plymouth tried out some sporting activities and tucked into free lunches as part of a pilot to open school kitchens during the summer holidays to help reduce the impact of Government cuts on hard-pressed families. For three weeks of the summer holidays two sporting sessions and lunch sittings took place every day at Drake Primary School in Keyham. A maximum of 60 children have enjoyed free activities each day including martial arts, circus skills and basketball and have also received a hot, nutritious, freshly prepared meal either after or before their activity sessions.
Advice Plymouth have also been on hand to provide information to parents and carers about everything from benefits and Tax Credits, to consumer and employment rights, housing options and money and debt advice. By the end of the pilot 900 free spaces on sporting and craft activities, plus lunches will have been offered to eight to 12 year olds in the city. The summer sports and kitchen project, known as ‘School’s Out’, is part of a package of work aimed at lessening the impact of the Government’s welfare reform, which has resulted in a reduction to the income of many households, leaving families struggling. Grant funding of £405,000 has been earmarked for projects that aim to help tackle financial issues, fuel poverty and unemployment in the city.
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MONEY MA££ERS with Tony Jopson
Six things to teach children about money... Generally, the generation born in the early 1900s knew a lot about money management. Many of them lived through a great depression and financed two world wars. Each generation since then has learned less about money than the generation before it. Our current generation appears to be very short on good money management skills, so I plan to use this column over the next few months to set out some principles, which if acted on, could reverse this trend.
Chris is a top achiever
Serco porter Chris Oliver has been named Achiever of the Year by a multi-award-winning project based at Derriford Hospital. Chris won the award after an internship with Project Search, a partnership between Derriford Hospital, Serco, City College Plymouth and Pluss. The organisations work closely together to find work experience placements for young adults with learning disabilities, to help them develop job skills, lead fuller lives and become more independent.
It was Chris’s third award – he was previously named Serco Employee of the Month and Outstanding Newcomer. Julie Hawke, Serco communication and
engagement manager, said: “Chris’s internships included making deliveries in Logistics, working as a general porter and as a porter in X-ray. When a vacancy arose in the front of house department, he applied and has become a valued member of the team. “We have had many interns from Project Search and they, including Christopher, are among the best and most reliable people we have. It’s an excellent programme and we are proud to be part of it.” Chris said he was proud of his achievements and just wanted to help people in the hospital: “I am grateful for the help that Project SEARCH gave to me, without them I would not have got the job and be an independent working man.”
Aiming it at children is deliberate as good skills gained early in life will serve well for longer – but of course adults applying these ideas for the first time will benefit too. So here are teachings 1 and 2: Debt makes everything more expensive If you buy a car for £10,000 in cash, it will cost you £10,000. If you buy the same car on a 5 year loan at 5% interest, that same car will cost you £11,323. Many people believe that they are using credit because they cannot afford the things they want or need. The reality is that credit makes those things more expensive. Then, because debt has made those people even poorer, they become even more dependent upon credit. This vicious cycle of dependency haunts many people for their entire lives. Not all debt is the same Some ways of borrowing money are better
than others; here are a few in the order of the most expensive to the least: The payday loan. These can have annualized interest rates of over 1,000% and attract aggressive collection tactics from lenders to obtain repayment. Credit cards. This is also the most common method of borrowing as credit cards make it easy to borrow money - but it is never easy to pay back borrowed money, especially with interest rates commonly around 30%. Mortgage. This is probably the cheapest borrowing but the flipside is that it is secured on a property and non-repayment can lead to people losing their homes. However, with a property market that in the long run seems to have appreciated in value this is probably as good a debt as you can have! Become debt free. “The borrower is the servant of the lender” is a frequently quoted and very evidently true proverb. Easy to aspire to but harder to achieve, this ideal is well worth pursuing. It will, however, very likely involve discipline in spending and saving habits over a long period. There is massive pressure in our society to borrow of course and indeed the government needs people to borrow so that people will consume and enable the national debt to be serviced. If you do have debt problems please don’t despair or do anything rash – take the brave step of admitting the problem to yourself and anyone close to you who needs to know.
Then seek independent, professional and confidential help. Apart from ourselves, there are other organisations that you can also contact: Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Plymouth Focus (money advice centre) 01752 669785 Citizens Advice (Plymouth) 01752 520052 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG Telephone: 01752 775068
The Plymouth Student Innovating an Industry After going out on the streets and speaking to hundreds of parents about what they actually want from kid’s footwear, it quickly became apparent that the process of putting shoes on children is mostly regarded as a chore. Squeezing, manipulating, stretching, forcing, untying, retying, disfiguring, bribing and appeasing were just some of the daily efforts made during the shoe-dressing task. The need to reduce the time and energy spent during this daily scenario was considerable. BêJaKs decided to tackle this problem head on. Owned by 21 year old Plymouth University student James Holden, BêJaKs is a range of beautiful designer toddler shoes with unique patent-pending easyfit and width adjustment technology. Each shoe is hand-crafted using high quality supple leather and includes superior arch support, resilient pull tags to aid with easy fitting and non-scratching durable outsoles. James is passionate about running businesses which add real value to people’s lives and believes BêJaKs has a bright future. Alongside the shoe designs, the company also uses a simple online ordering system for its retailers, real-time delivery tracking, allows Bitcoin payments, and constantly updates the website with the latest applications. Innovation truly is at the heart of the company and influences everything it does.
“I want to do for the Children’s Fashion Industry what the young founders of Facebook, Snapchat and Whatsapp have done for technology. Creating unique ways of solving problems and incorporating them with gorgeous style is exactly what BêJaKs is about. Tradition Meets Innovation - a combination of elegance and functionality.” – James Holden, Managing Director Shortlisted for ‘Young Business of the Year’ by the Plymouth Magazine, James is not alone in trying to make BêJaKs a superstar business. He has built an influential team of mentors around him, including the Exeter based founder of Gro – an international baby product company with 2013 revenues of £10.4m! With a growing number of retailers and increasing online sales, James is currently raising £75,000 to meet the demand and rapidly expand his business. The young entrepreneur is using an equity crowdfunding model, meaning the investment will be made up of hundreds of small investors, rather than one large one. Anybody can invest in BêJaKs from as little as £10 and all investors get 50%+ back in tax relief. Read James’ pitch and consider investing at www.seedrs.com/startups/ bejaks The whole range is available to purchase from www.bejaks.com The Plymouth Shopper
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The plot to blow up Smeaton’s Tower Over the years, Smeaton’s Tower on Plymouth Hoe has been the location of a bomb plot, BBC broadcasts and a mysterious death. It has also witnessed the First and Second World Wars, visiting troops and royal occasions, as well as many other important events. When the idea was first suggested to move the lighthouse from the Eddystone Reef to Plymouth Hoe, it wasn’t popular with everyone. Many felt that it would ruin the look of the area and an obelisk already stood on the proposed site. The council turned down the idea three times but finally gave into the wishes of the people and the Trinity Board headed by the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke laid the foundation stone on the Hoe on 20th October 1882 and the lighthouse was opened to the public on Wednesday 24th September 1884. Once on the Hoe, Smeaton’s Tower was painted in the colours we see today, with a red lantern and red banded stripes. This colour scheme lasted until 1937, when it was decided a new paint scheme would be adopted to coincide with the coronation of George VI. The Western Morning News of Tuesday 13th April 1937 reported on a council meeting discussing the matter: ‘Criticism of the plan to paint Smeaton Lighthouse green and stone colour was made by Mr Harry Taylor. Mr Taylor said the present colours of the lighthouse were known to thousands throughout the world and to paint it green and stone colour would alter the entire
In 1913 an attempt was made by Suffragettes. This and other stories surrounding the famous landmark are the subject of Derek Tait’s column. Derek has had many other books published including Plymouth at War; Images of England: Plymouth; Saltash Passage; Memories of St Budeaux; Plymouth Hoe; Mount Edgcumbe; Plymouth Tales From the Past; Plymouth Through Time; Saltash Through Time and Rame Peninsula Through Time. Derek’s website can be found at www.derektait.co.uk appearance of the tower. Mrs J Pook seconded. ‘With all the alterations proposed on the Hoe, we shall hardly know the place presently,’ she said. Mr P Ross defended the proposal and said the new colours would make it look more like a lighthouse. Mr Leatherby said at the moment the lighthouse looked more like a barber’s pole.
Many strange and interesting tales, some long forgotten, are connected with the lighthouse. In 1913, Smeaton’s Tower was nearly blown up by a bomb. At the time, the story was carried in newspapers up and down the land. On Monday 21st April 1913, the Dundee Courier carried the following story under the headline ‘Bomb is Placed in Lighthouse.’ It read: ‘A suffragette bomb was placed
The controversial green colour scheme adopted in 1937
in Smeaton Tower on Plymouth Hoe and a serious explosion would have occurred if the fuse had not burnt out. While passing the tower, a man named William Chubb, found in the porch a circular canister, six inches long, containing half a pound of powder. In the cover was a wick saturated with paraffin oil which had evidently been lighted but had been blown out by the wind. Painted in crude
‘The Smeaton Tower attendant on duty told a Western Morning News reporter yesterday that suddenly he heard a thud and, on looking out of his little window, he saw the huddled form of a woman lying on the south side of the lighthouse.’
In January 1936, Lieutenant-Colonel W P Drury, a well-known novelist and playwright, broadcasted from the top of the lighthouse, via the BBC, to the Empire in India.
Mr Leatherby: ‘I would, willingly, and I would take away a good many other monuments if I had my way.’
The new colour scheme was adopted and lasted into the 1960s when the tower was repainted white with the lantern part painted red. A black band was painted around the base of the lighthouse. This colour scheme lasted until the late 1970s but by 1980 (probably for the Drake 400 celebrations), the original red and white banded colour scheme, which we see today, was once more adopted.
‘The dead woman was later identified as Ivy May Simms, aged about 25, who lodged at 36 Ker Street, Devonport but whose home address is believed to be at Riley Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
The story mentioned that she was a married woman with two children who had worked at the nearby cafe. The full story can be read on my blog at : http:// plymouthlocalhistory.blogspot.co.uk/
A voice: ‘Take it away, then.’
Mr Leatherby said the colours recommended would be more artistic.’
picked up, was found to be dead.
The red and white colour scheme which was adopted in the 1960s and lasted throughout the 1970s letters in black paint on the tin were the words ‘Votes for Women!’ ‘Death in Ten Minutes!’’
The Western Times reported that the canister was handed over to the police who were ‘endeavouring to trace the culprits.’ Suffragette bombs had been placed all over the country but the newspapers failed to report if anyone was ever caught for planting the bomb in Smeaton’s Tower.
Incidentally, Smeaton’s Tower became known as just Smeaton Tower (dropping the ‘s’) when it was rebuilt on the Hoe and it wasn’t until well after the Second World War that the name ‘Smeaton’s Tower’ was readopted. There are many other interesting stories connected with the lighthouse which are too long to be featured here but further tales can be read on my online blog.
A tragedy later occurred at Smeaton’s Tower and the story was carried in the Western Morning News of 3rd October 1931. It read: ‘A terrible tragedy occurred yesterday on Plymouth Hoe, resulting in the death of a young woman. ‘Owing to the mist which shrouded most of the Sound and the light rain which was falling, there were few people on the Hoe at the time and the tragedy was witnessed by only one or two people. It was about 3.30pm that a woman was seen to be falling to the ground from the platform which surrounds the top of Smeaton Tower about 70 feet from the ground. She sustained terrible injuries to the head and a broken neck and, when
Lieutenant- Colonel Drury broadcasting to the Empire from the top of Smeaton’s Tower
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St Luke’s garden gets an award-winning treatment The area outside the reception building at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth looks stunning after local gardener Sam Ovens worked his green fingered magic and transformed the bare patches of earth in to a fantastic natural garden. 25 year old Sam, from Pelynt near Looe, recently won the Young Designer of the Year Award at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Flower Show at Tatton Park with his show garden “The Sky’s the Limit”. It was his wish after the show was over to donate the whole garden to St Luke’s and a few weeks ago the hundreds of plants were delivered to the hospice at Turnchapel . Over the duration of a few days a small band of enthusiastic volunteers armed with spades, forks and plenty of energy planted out pink verbenas along with delicate blue agastache and sweet smelling oregano interspersed with beautiful grasses that give the garden wonderful texture and movement framing the building at St Luke’s perfectly.
Gardener Sam Ovens pictured above while (below) there was no shortage of volunteers who were willing to help him transform the garden
The intention of Sam’s award winning design was to reconnect people with plants and wildlife, and remind us how precious our outdoor spaces are. “I wanted to show that sometimes the simplest things are the best things,” he
Award winning gardener Sam Ovens had plenty of volunteers to help with the transformation of the garden at St Luke’s
says. “I think the hospice is a perfect home for the garden and I am really pleased with the way the design has turned out”. Within a few minutes of planting butterflies and bees were already taking advantage of the new garden and visitors to the hospice were
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stopping to congratulate the volunteers on such a wonderful effort and commenting on how beautiful the garden was looking.
can’t thank Sam enough for donating his beautiful garden for our patients, visitors and staff to enjoy. “It really is a masterpiece and you can appreciate why Sam won Designer of the Year Award. I am sure it will bring many years of enjoyment to all.”
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Busy time at Good Food Market September’s Good Food Market at the Royal William Yard on Sunday September 7 between 9.30am and 4pm is going to be busier than ever. Joining the regular food and drink stalls will be a host of arts and crafts stalls, as well as animals from Pennywell Farm, the Devon and Cornwall Fireboat based in the harbour, and there will be fun activities including street entertainers and face painters. The added attractions have been funded by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership working with Urban Splash and Plymouth City Council, and look certain to make it a great day out. “This is the first time we have teamed up with Urban Splash to be able to offer a fantastic event for people visiting the Royal William Yard,” said Sarah O’Leary, Waterfront Manager. “Super Summer Sunday is going to add something extra to the already popular Farmers’ Market which is held on the first Sunday of every month. Supporting businesses in the waterfront is one of the PWP BID plan priorities and this event
will help increase the footfall into the area. The Royal William Yard is one of Plymouth’s primary visitor destinations. There is so much on offer, adding to the variety and diversity of what Plymouth has to see and do. It is a spectacular setting on the River Tamar and we are keen to raise awareness of this hidden gem”. Emily Handslip, associate director of Urban Splash said: “The Yard is now one of Plymouth’s key destinations and it has been exciting to see it brought back to life and how it continues to evolve. Next month we’re welcoming a pop-up theatre company in Melville building and there are exciting plans for 2015 too, so it’s just going to get better and better.” Visits to the award-winning Pennywell Farm roadshow will be free. Based in the gardens of Residence Two, visitors will be able to have a cuddle with one of the world famous miniature Pennywell pigs, or even with a giant bunny! Meanwhile, down at the harbour, the Devon and Cornwall Fireboat crew will base their boat so that visitors can talk to the crew and find out more about the important work they do in Plymouth.
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