• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS and games and a short walk to•the nearby Mount Pleasant approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap • continued from page 16 Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information. 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. Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391. Contact and Conversation Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 2pm at St Barnabas Church, next to the doctor’s surgery off Stuart Road. Contact, conversation, tea and cakes. Everyone welcome, free to all. Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat
pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information call David on 017523 268777.
Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them. Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at The Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482; President Gloria Ward 01752 776978 and Chair Janine Capstack. Website www.pmosc. btck.co.uk Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894. Sunday Sale Second Saturday of the month Book stall, games, refreshments and bric-a-brac sale, 2pm to 4pm Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth. All in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and CHICKS’. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 07527687804 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail. com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts. Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures. Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2pm for
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other reading experiences. You would receive a very warm welcome to any new members. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.
Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-to-be. A weekly group welcoming all parents, parents-to-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 Community Coffee Morning Fridays 10am-12pm Enjoy delicious English and Romanian home made cakes, a great cup of tea or coffee, and of course, some good company. Everyone welcome. Ford Baptist Church, Alfred Road, Plymouth, PL2 1QB Self defence classes Small but wel-respected martial arts club. Classes most nights of the week at St Mary the Virgin Church, Federation Road, Laira. Classes for children and adults. For details visit www.budosocietymusashi.co.uk or call 07742 834366. Plymstock & District Art Society (PANDAS) Pandas is a small friendly group of amateur painters meeting for two hours (7.30-9.30pm) every Wednesday fortnight at the Radford Family Centre, Plymstock. Members paint and draw in all media and enjoy occasional demonstrations and models. We are not a teaching class but help each other and have programme of themed evenings. Each year our annual exhibition takes place in Plymstock Library. New members are always given a warm welcome so please contact the Secretary Colin (401018). The Gingerbread Man by Neil Trigger and illustrated by Diana Mazuru “The Gingerbread Man started life on a shelf, As a project the farmer’s wife made for herself.” This is no ordinary tale of The Gingerbread Man. With quirky twists and beautiful illustrations, The Gingerbread Man is a new telling of a classic tale. Book available on Amazon.
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St Luke’s staff nurse Danielle Hosking with some of the toiletries which were donated
Huge response to St Luke’s appeal for toiletries A Facebook appeal for toiletries by St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has gone viral overnight reaching over 50,000 people in 24 hours. The local hospice charity asked supporters for donations of shampoo, conditioner, bath bubbles, soaps or toiletries that would otherwise not be used to give to patients admitted without any. The post has now been shared over 600 times, with people offering surplus Christmas gifts or their own donations from as far off as Dorset. Nicola Pereira, St Luke’s Nurse Manager said, “Some patients we look after have family or friends living far away so it’s not so easy for them to get supplies like these. Something as small as a bottle of shampoo or a nice soap can provide a little treat and let them know someone is thinking of them. We’re surprised but thankful for the incredible response, I’m sure our patients will be touched to receive them as gifts.” The local charity would also be very happy to accept new or used nightdresses and men’s pyjamas in particular. Donations can be made at the hospice building in Turnchapel or at the St Luke’s store in Plymouth City Centre next to M&S.
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DRIVER REQUIRED - Early morning weekend Driver required. Sorting and delivering papers and paper rounds drop off. 5 hours per day. Own vehicle required. Would suit fit retired person. For more information contact Elburton News 403871 NATURE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - Required to help plant trees to create native woodland on and around Dartmoor. Moor Trees run a minibus every Sunday from Mutley Plain. Pick up point is opposite 89 Houndiscombe Road 9.45am on Sundays. No experience is needed and we provide tools, training, tea, coffee and cake. Please contact us on 0845 456 9803 or visit our website www.moortrees.org for more information. HOUSEKEEPERS - Part time Housekeepers wanted at Bright & Beautiful Plymouth. Eco-friendly domestic cleaning company looking for cleaners with good references, a love of housekeeping and preferably a car. Fully employed role, holiday pay. Must be available 9 to 5, between two and five days a week (Mon - Fri). Please call Lucy 07927 405428. VOLUNTEERS -YMCA Plymouth requires volunteers for minor repair work, grounds work and coffee bar assistants. If you feel you have the skills relating to these roles and can spare us some time please contact Vic Hibbert, HR Manager on 01752-761004 or e mail vic.h@ymcaplymouth.org.uk
COMPANION - Companion help for young at heart lady to visit and occasionally take out (day or evening). 4 hours per week, £10 per hour. Flexible hours and must be reliable (no ties). Genuine Replies and references. For more information call Anne 01752 783 694. Crownhill area. VOLUNTEERS - Plymouth Environmental Action (PEA) carries out practical conservation throughout Devon and Cornwall during weekdays and weekends. Projects include tree-planting, hedge-laying, coppicing, dry-stone walling, wildlife pond creation, species surveys, and beach cleans to name a few! Get involved, gain skills and experience in countryside management and conservation! www. pea-volunteering.co.uk 07749 818160 VOLUNTEER GROUNDSPERSON Plymouth Cricket Club needs a Groundsperson to undertake four hours a week in summer to help us prepare our pitch. Experience of preparing cricket wickets is not essential, training will be provided. DBS checks will be needed. Please contact: Gareth Hart on 07786863206 or gareth@iridescentideas.com Website: www.plymouthcricketclub.com. VOLUNTEERS - The Landmark Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to assist with ongoing conservation work at historic Crownhill Fort. If you enjoy gardening or DIY, and can commit one day a week we would love to hear from you. Call 01752 793754 or email info@crownhillfort.co.uk
VOLUNTEER - Plymouth Natural health and Healing Centre is looking for a Volunteer Receptionist at the centre. No experience is necessary, training will be given, Travel expenses will be paid. Contact Robert Parkins Chairman on 01752210279 RESTAURANT MANAGER – College Road Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join the school team, to focus on making its lunchtime fantastic for all students. Some tasks will be completed within the school and some within the kitchen environment. £7.85 per hour, 10 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (pro rata). More information on www.collegeroadschool. co.uk to apply please send CV and covering letter to college. rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk CLEANERS FOR PRE-VETTED PRIVATE HOMES – You choose how many hours a week you want to work between 10 and 20 and who you’re happy to work for. If you are mature, have good references and preferably a car and DBS (police check), we have lovely clients who will appreciate you. To earn £8 an hour please call Marc on 01752 395595. VOLUNTEER - Plymouth Natural Health and Healing is looking for a receptionist at the centre. No experience is necessary, training will be given. Travel expenses will be paid. PNH&HC 175 Outland Road, Plymouth PL2 3PY, please contact the Chairman on 01752 210279.
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