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‘HOPE FOR DEVONPORT AND STOKE’ - See page 2 Vouchers on pages 3 and 5 Prince Rock headteacher Simon Spry showing pupils the shortlisting story in the TES, from left Jade Webb, Amber Edwards, Simon Spry, Tommy Knight and Caine Watering
Prince Rock nominated as Primary School of the Year Plymouth’s Prince Rock Primary School is one of only six schools in the whole of the country to have been shortlisted for the ‘Primary School of the Year’ title.
This prestigious national award is sponsored by the country’s leading educational newspaper, the Times Educational Supplement (TES) and it is widely acknowledged as being the major national educational awards body and seen as a sort of teaching ‘Oscars’ for schools! 2013 and it is currently working alongside To have made the top six shortlist when the UK has over 25,000 schools is a really and supporting a number of primary schools in the Plymouth area. remarkable achievement! News of the school’s success was announced by TES in May, along with a list of Prince Rock’s competition in the final. A renowned panel of judges will now pick their overall national winner at a prestigious awards ceremony in London on Friday July 4.
Judith Harwood, assistant director for education, learning and families for Plymouth City Council, said: “Prince Rock Primary is an absolute credit to the city and the school fully deserves to be shortlisted in the Times Education Supplement awards.
Simon Spry, national leader of education and headteacher of Prince Rock Primary School was understandably delighted.
“To receive such national recognition is a real achievement and is testament to the difference the school makes to the lives of its pupils.
“We’re over the moon! Again!! This is a wonderful acknowledgement of our fabulous school and marvellous children. We have enjoyed three ‘outstanding’ grades from Ofsted in the last three years and we thought that was remarkable, but this really is the icing on the cake. “To have made the top six nationally is amazing. It would of course be great to go one step further and win the coveted first place in the final, but at the moment we are just delighted to be in the final mix.” Prince Rock Primary is a National Support School and a National Teaching School and one of the two schools leading Plymouth’s Teaching School Alliance. Prince Rock Primary was graded as outstanding by Ofsted in 2010, 2012 and
“Its innovative and co-operative culture also means best practice is shared with other city schools to help ensure Plymouth as a whole provides top quality education for all our children.” For more information on the school or its achievements please contact Simon Spry on 01752 257698 or simon.spry@ princerock.plymouth.sch.uk In the meantime the school is appealing for support so that representatives from Prince Rock can attend the final in July. Any local business or organisation which would like to associate itself with the school and sponsor its appearance in the final is asked to contact the school’s business manager on 01752 310063.
Mount Street Primary’s Ofsted boost - see page 12
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Churches join forces to launch week-long programme of events Six churches in Stoke and Devonport have joined forces to organise a series of events called ‘Hope for Devonport and Stoke.’ The programme of events runs from May 31 to June 8 and is being staged in partnership with an organisation called Through Faith Missions. For the past few years the local churches in Devonport and Stoke have begun working together more closely. The Anglican churches of St Barnabas, St Michael’s and St Aubyn’s, together with Morice Town Salvation Army, Devonport Community Baptist Church and Stoke Christian Centre, have been meeting regularly for prayer and joint services. However, for some time the churches have felt they want to connect more closely with the local community. Hope for Devonport and Stoke is a chance for local
people to ask questions about the Christian faith, to hear stories about the difference Jesus makes and to suggest ways the churches can serve the area better. There will also be teams visiting people in their homes to conduct a survey on faith today. Highlights of the programme of events include: • Messy Church at Stoke Christian Centre, Devonport Road at 4pm on Sunday June 1. For families and carers with children aged up to 13 years old • Family Fun at St Barnabas Church Garden in Stuart Road, Stoke on Saturday June 7 at 3pm featuring puppets, bouncy castle and barbecue • The Great Escape at Devonport Community Baptist Church, Welcome Hall, Fore Street Devonport on Sunday June 8 at 11am featuring escapologist Simon Thomas.
• Celtic Service at St Aubyn’s Church, Chapel Street, Devonport on Sunday June 8 at 9.30am There are two new programmes where people can find out more about the Christian faith. They provide an honest, informal and positive way to explore the real message of Jesus and discover life to the full. ‘Only Looking’ starts on Tuesday June 11 at the Salvation Army, Morice Town 7pm for coffee, 7.30pm start. ‘Christianity Explored’ starts at St Michael’s Church in Albert Road on Wednesday June 12 at 7.30pm. A full programme of events can be found on the Facebook Page: Churches Together in Devonport and Stoke, or call Revd Tim Buckley on 01752 666544. Revd Buckley said: “It promises to be an exciting and informative week, and everyone is more than welcome to take part – whatever their beliefs.”
Beauty students Simply the Vest New community initiative for Ford and Keyham A new community initiative is being launched in Ford on the last Saturday in June. The Ford Family Group has been set up by parents, grandparents and carers who saw the need for a friendly and fun filled Saturday morning activity club in the Ford and Keyham area. After searching for a suitable venue, Father Richard Silk has been delighted to offer a home for the Group at St Marks Church in Cambridge Road, Ford - very much supporting their plans to provide a much needed meeting place for young families within the area. The aim of the group is to offer parents and carers the chance to bring along children from birth to teens to socialise and play in a safe and friendly environment. In addition to providing play equipment and toys for all ages there are also craft activities on offer for children to take part in with their parents or carers providing a themed activity each week – such as pirates or underwater world aimed to appeal to all ages, including the grown ups! For the youngsters there is also a healthy snack and drink provided whilst hot drinks will be available throughout the morning for the big people – so why not come along, make new friends and have some fun. Each session runs from 10.30am to 12pm and costs £1 per child to include all snacks, drinks and craft resources – adults may wish to donate towards the cost of their drinks and biscuits. Ford Family Group assures families a warm welcome and a chance to make new friends - they hope to see you there!
A team of beauty students from City College Plymouth is representing the College in the national Pantrepreneur competition 2014, run as part of the Gazelle Colleges group which focuses on providing students with commercial, entrepreneurial learning opportunities. The competition is a social enterprise challenge designed to encourage valuable collaborative marketing and business skills and to develop an awareness of social and global issues around fair trade and sustainability. The group will be selling fair trade pants and undergarments, ranging from £7 to £15, in order to raise money and awareness for the Pants to Poverty campaign before they go to the final of the Pantrepreneur competition in Berkshire in midJune. Charlotte Dickinson, beauty student and chief executive for Simply the Vest said: “We are really enjoying running Simply the Vest and raising
The beauty students who have set up an enterprise called ‘Simply the Vest’ to help raise awareness of the campaign Pants to Poverty
awareness for Pants to Poverty. It has been great to do something different from our course and we have learned a lot of new skills as a result of taking part in the competition.” The College’s employability and enterprise manager, Mike Jones, added: “It’s great that the students are involved in a real-life enterprise situation. They have designed a
business plan, are making a website and are taking various roles in the competition to simulate a real business situation.” Further information on the students’ business can be found on their Facebook www.facebook.com/ simplythevest. For more information about courses on offer at the College, please call 01752 305300, visit www.cityplym.ac.uk.
Family fun day at Argyle Cots urgently needed A charity family fun day is being staged at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park in July to raise funds for a charity which helps bulldogs at risk.
The event is being organised by The Edward Foundation on Saturday July 12 between 10am and 4pm. It will include a fun dog show, stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, beer tent, barbecue, curry corner, raffles and more. For more information contact 07592 592295
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The Children’s Storehouse is a registered charity aimed at recycling anything that can be used for babies and young children and giving it to anyone in need. All those families helped by the Children’s Storehouse have been referred by a professional agency within the city and so the charity is making sure that they help those who are most needy. The charity is part of the Plymouth Vineyard Church and run from their centre in Kinterbury Street. Everything given is unconditional and free of charge. They currently run a drop-in on a Monday afternoon
Large hall for hire various days and times - St between 1pm and 3pm and on a Wednesday morning between 10am and 1pm. Peters Lutheran Church, Plympton. Free car Children’s Storehouse are in desperate need of cots, park. Call 0780 5427610 for more details.
Health advice for young people in Devonport St Aubyn Library in Devonport is hosting a drop-in health and fitness event for young people this half term. ‘The Only Way is Fit’ is a chance for 12 to 18-year-olds to get advice on living well, staying healthy and feeling ready for the summer. It will run from 12pm to 4pm on Friday May 30. Tom Woods, 2013/14 player for Plymouth Raiders, will be dropping in at 1pm to show teens how to shoot a hoop and provide coaching on other basketball skills and techniques. Young people can get tips on keeping their smile looking great with the Peninsula Dental School, see badge making demonstrations from Plymouth Art College and find out how to download the latest e-magazines to smartphones or tablets from library staff, who will also have info on volunteering opportunities over the summer. Free smoothies will be on offer from the St Aubyn HeadSpace group and there’ll be a chance to sample healthy snacks from Routes café. Entry is free, there’s no need to book and you can stay for as little or long as you like. For more information call 01752 305203 or email library@plymouth.gov.uk.
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Hannah’s community engagement executive, Imogen Middleton said “At Hannahs, our mission is to advocate, empower and enrich the lives of children and adults with a range of disabilities. This
The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, which is based in Ivybridge, is looking for plucky volunteers to sign up for Hannahs Tandem Skydive on Saturday August 9 at Dunkeswell Airfield, near Honiton. There is a choice of an 8am or 10am time slot.
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Securely harnessed to an instructor fund-raisers will reach 15,000ft, offering breathtaking views of the south and north Devon coastlines. (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation. Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479. Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details. Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317. Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers Wednesdays Tothill Daytime Sequence Dancers meet at the Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Judes, Plymouth Sequence Tea Dance 2pm to 4pm. Everyone welcome. Stoke Luncheon Club Thursdays At Stoke Youth and Community Centre in Blockhouse Park between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm. Two course lunch is served at 12 noon and costs £4.50. Meals cooked to order, so advance booking is essential. Call 01752 563338, if answer phone kicks in please leave contact number. Portal Writers Tuesdays The Portal writers are a helpful group of writers who are dedicated to helping first time and have a go writer. Meet Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon at Southway Community Centre, Hendwell Close, Southway. Tea or coffee. Contact Gloria Lane on 01752772686. Lunch Club Tuesdays and Fridays An invitation to lunch at Welcome Hall Centre, Fore Street, Devonport. 12.30pm Tuesdays, 1pm Fridays. Friendly company. For details or to make a lunch appointment call 606317. Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150. Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to
To book online visit: www.skydiveukltd.com/skydive/ charity/profile/?profile=84 or call 01404 890222. For further information about sponsorship and your fundraising options, contact Imogen on 01626 325838 or imogen.middleton@discoverhannahs.org.uk
9pm. If you are a beginner and would like to explore the enjoyable pastime of painting in watercolour or acrylics we could offer some assistance. We also welcome all levels of proficiency as our aim is to enjoy our time painting with time to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, all for £2.50 each night. Contact Dave Crawford 01752 407047 for details. Whist Drive Tuesdays and Wendesdays Kings Tamerton Community Centre want adults of all ages to come and join us in a game of whist. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 1.45pm start, also The first Sunday in every month at 2pm start. Entrance is £1.50,which includes tea, coffee,and biscuits. We are a friendly crowd and would like to see some new faces. City Bus No 16 stops right out side the community centre. Call Brenda on 206204 for more details Country Music Venue First Friday every other month At the Aggie ‘Opry’. Agaton Club, St Budeaux. Top country acts being booked. Details 01752 362240. Plymouth Play Association For hire of resources for play, recycling scrapstore and arts and crafts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-7pm. Details 01752 256633. Modern Sequence Dancing Club Saturdays Tothill Community Centre. All welcome. 7.30pm to 10pm. Details 01752 338110. St John Ambulance Mondays: Cadets – For children aged 10-18 years at St Gabriel’s. New members are always welcome to all the groups. For details about Cadets and Adults contact Neil on 07880 723248. Karate Club Mondays For those aged 11 years and over at Trinity United Reform Church, Tor Lane, Hartley between 6pm and 7.15pm. Details 07967 313285. Family Time First Saturday of the month All welcome at the free family cinema club from 10 am with tuck shop & coffee bar at St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. The films, all suitable for 5 to 11year olds, finish at 12 midday and are followed by family time in the games hall & cafe until 2 p.m. For further information please contact Lyn on 01752 706728 Monthly Soup lunch for all the community Lst Wednesday of the month Lovely homemade soup, cake, tea & coffee all for £3 at the St Budeaux Church Community Hall, The Green, off
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`• continued from page 4 and of course a spectacular walking parade which will leave Plymouth University at 1pm and walk through the streets of the City Centre before arriving on the Plymouth Piazza. Table Top Sale June 14 Compton Methodist Church, Higher Compton 10am to 12 noon. Anyone wishing to book a table at £5 a table please contact Nigel Norris Tel. 706056 or email at norris477@ btinternet.com. In aid of church funds. Dragon Boat Racing June 15 Dragon Boat Racing is a battle on the water at the Mount Batten Centre and is one of the UK’s fastest growing adrenaline water sporting activities. All spectators are welcome for a day filled with lots of fun, a BBQ and entertainment. Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival June 15 and June 16 The Waterside Festival offers great entertainment for all the family. Cornish Pilot Gig Racing, fun rowing events, craft stalls, vibrant street market, live music at two venues, sailing taster sessions, children entertainers and lots of food and drink stalls. Free entry. Summer Art Exhibition June 21 and 22 Plympton Painting Group are holding their summer art exhibition in the St Maurice Guild Hall, in conjunction with the St Maurice mid-summer Lamb Feast, and Hidden Gardens event. Race for Life June 22 Thousands of ladies are expected to take part in Cancer Research UK’s big annual event. Those Who Served June 29 A walk entitled ‘Those who served’ led by Rod Pickles. This reflective walk and talk looked at graves of servicemen who sacrificed their lives so that others could live in a free world. This event is also free of charge (donations welcome). Dogs are welcome on the walk but must be kept on leads. Please wear sensible footwear,keep to paths and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments available. All Things Vintage & Artisan July 6, Aug 3 and 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 RASC/RCT/RLC Association Jul 9, Sep 10 and Nov 12 The Association will hold meetings on the above dates with the AGM on January 15 2015 at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth at 7.30pm. New members welcome. The date of the Corps annual dinner will be advised at a later date. For details call 01752 769169.
Big picnic in Plympton As part of ‘Hope 2014’, the Churches of Plympton are getting together to oragnise a Pentecost Picnic in June. They are inviting local residents to go along and join the Big Picnic Event between 1pm and 5pm in Castle Green field, behind Plympton Pathfields on Sunday June 8. Visitors can spend the afternoon enjoying the entertainment and activities in the grounds of Plympton Castle. An organiser said: “All you need to bring is yourself, your friends and family and enough picnic food for your own group. Please do bring something to sit on, to keep yourself from getting too grassy!” There will be games, art and craft activities for the under 5’s and the 5-11’s, face painting, nail and henna art, a prayer tent and all kinds of fun, plus free refreshments The day will be wrapped up with live music on a staged area, at about 5pm with some contemporary music, with singing and instrument playing by our extremely talented local Christian musicians. For more information, ask at your local Church in Plympton or look out for the banners around town! 6
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Crownhill Road, Higher St Budeaux. from 12.15 - 2 p.m. A warm welcome awaits all those who come. Have a go at the quiz if you want, browse the jigsaw library or just enjoy the company. Saturday Dances Various dates City College Plymouth with Dancing Duo Henry & Jeannie 8pm-11.15pm. Entry £7 on the door. April 5 - Spring Flowers are blooming; April 19 - Easter Dance; May 3 - Oklahoma Hoedown; May 17 - Lilactime Dance; May 31 - Disneyland Magic; June 14 - The swinging sixties; June 28 - Flaming June - If we’re lucky; July 12 - Summer Ball and Birthday Bash; July 26 - Summer Holiday Coffee mornings Last Wednesday of the month Run by the Highbury Trust Community Support Service, Outland Road between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All members of the public welcome to attend. For details 01752 753711 Laira Youth Brass Band Thursdays 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. Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/ intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649. 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 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. 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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Second Tuesday of every month. The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477. Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652. Time Out Second and fourth Wednesday A group for individuals who are lonely and isolated. Come for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527. Plymouth Electronic Organ and Keyboard Society Meets 3rd Monday of the month Parkway Sports and Social Club, Ernesettle Lane, Ernesettle, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Players and listeners more than welcome to join our friendly club for an evening of music.
Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124. The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers, in the Plymouth area. Are you a Laryngectomee, or do you know someone who is? We also invite any other Head & Neck Cancer patients to become members of PLC. Why not get in touch and come and join us? Club Members usually meet at 10.30 am on the second Tuesday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford and the next month we take a trip somewhere… anywhere! For further information, please contact Geoff Read on (01752) 563800 07745 819 828 (text only). Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) Last Thursday of each month. DCRS is a charitable organisation in need of volunteers, as well as any second-hand clothing, linens and small kitchen tools. Please call 01752 265952 or pop into 7 Whimple Street for more information. Buddhist meditation classes Weekday lunchtime meditations 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Wednesday evenings - Introduction to meditation class 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday evenings - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Meditation - The Art Of Positive Thinking, Sunday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm Find Inner Peace, Sunday mornings - Children’s classes - 10.30am - 11.15am. Held at Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 33 Sutherland Road, Plymouth. Tel 01752 224137 www.meditationinplymouth.org Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm. Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale. Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month
and also hold interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 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. Sequenced Dance Saturdays St Gabriels Church Hall, Hyde Park 7.30pm to 10pm Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sequence dancing for all. Further details 01752 493311. 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. Ford Parents and Toddlers Group Meets at Ford Baptist Church on Alfred Rd, Ford (corner of Alfred & Cambridge Rd) every Saturday from 10.30 to 12 noon and every Monday from 1.30pm till 3pm. £1 per child. Details 01752 245733 or 563920. 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
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Neighbourhood meetings Chance to have your say Dates of neighbourhood ‘Have Your Say’ meetings are as follows: Barne Barton June 1 12 noon Big Lunch, Tamar View Community Centre, Meirs Close Drop-in June 4 6pm Tamar View Community Centre, Meirs Close Colebrook, Newnham and Ridgeway Monday July 21 7pm Colebrook Community Centre, Peacock Meadow, Plympton Derriford West & Crownhill June 9 6pm Plymouth City Council’s Windsor House Devonport Thursday May 1 5.30pm, Welcome Hall, Fore Street East End Wednesday June 11 6.30pm, East End Community Resource Centre, Cattedown Road Eggbuckland Thursday June 19 7pm St Edwards Church Hall Elburton and Dunstone June 3 7pm Woodford Methodist Community Church, Springfield Road Ford Tuesday June 3 6pm Engage Church, St Levan Road Goosewell Tuesday June 10 9.30am Goosewell Primary School, Drama Hall, Goosewell Road Greenbank and University Wednesday 30 April 6pm 2nd Floor Roland Levinsky Building Higher Compton, Mannamead and Mutley Tuesday June 24 6.30pm Quaker House, Mutley Honicknowle and West Park June 19 6.30pm Tesco Transit Way Cafe Mount Gould June 26 6.50pm Cafe, Freedom Fields Park North Prospect and Weston Mill June 10 6pm Community Room, Weston Mill Drive Sheltered Housing Complex Plympton St Maurice, Underwood and Yealmpstone July 12 10am Plympton Library, Harewood, Ridgeway Southway July 8 6.30pm Southway Library, Southway Drive Plymstock and Radford July 16 7pm Plymstock Library, Horn Cross Road Stoke June 10 6pm Stoke St Michael’s Church, Albert Road Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston and Mt Batten Tuesday 27 May, Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Road Whitleigh Wednesday June 4 6pm Woodfield Primary School, Taunton Avenue
Free concert tickets on offer for schoolchildren With help from the Ballard and Clemas Trusts, Plymouth Music Accord is once again offering free tickets for schoolchildren to experience live classical music. PMA can offer a few free tickets to teachers or parents to bring the children but, obviously, PMA want the money spent principally on the young. There are two concerts to choose from: The Spanish Connection performed by Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Ann Kimber, on Wednesday June 18 at 7.30 pm at The Guildhall, Plymouth includes Ravel’s Bolero,De Falla’s The Three Cornered Hat and Rimsky-Korsakoff’s Capriccio Espagnol. Plymouth Philharmonic Choir on Sunday June 29 at 7.30 pm at The Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth. Works include Orff’s Carmina Burana, with two pianos, timps and percussion featuring a children’s choir from Ridgeway School. Soloists are Catherine Hamilton (soprano), Leslie Baker (tenor) and Michael Dewis (baritone). Schools interested in obtaining tickets should call 01752 863348 or e-mail clivejenkinsmusic@ btinternet.com 8
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS `• continued from page 6 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 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 West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages. Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details. Plymouth 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. Pennycross Friendship Group Thursdays The group meet every Thursday at 2pm in the Pennycross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane off Beauchamp Road, Peverell. Interesting speakers and outings. New members always welcome. For details 01752 362099. 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 5.30pm-8pm. 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, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit http//:7plymouth. boys-brigade.org.uk 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. 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
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Plymouth will be celebrating Armed Forces Day on June 28 showing its gratitude for the work of the Armed Forces.
display team of the Royal Navy. Founded in 1983, the team’s members are drawn from volunteers from across the Naval Service – from ships, submarines, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm.
The aim of the event is to raise awareness of and support our Armed Forces community and celebrate the outstanding contribution the Forces make to our country.
All have a full-time job aside from parachuting and all have to have a minimum of 200 jumps before display qualifying (or re-qualifying) each April. Typically leaving the aircraft at 5,000 feet, the team will fly a ‘loose stack’ landing on The Hoe, using smoke and flying underslung flags.
The event, organised by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the Tri-Services and key partners including Destination Plymouth, will take place on Plymouth Hoe from 10am to 5pm and is sponsored by Babcock International Group, the UK’s leading engineering support services company. Babcock managing director Naval Bases, Phil Jones said: “We are very proud to sponsor the 2014 Armed Forces Day event in Plymouth. Babcock has a long established working relationship with all three armed forces and we are delighted to be associated with this great celebration of the work and commitment of our serving men and women.” The programme for the day will feature land, sea and air displays from current personnel, veterans, cadet forces, support agencies, the emergency services and charities. There will also be military villages hosted by the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, Cadets and Veterans as well as a children’s play area, a Plymouth Youth Music service stage and a main stage entertainment programme running until 10.30pm featuring a range of acts including the Military Wives Choir and Company B. The Air Show sponsored by UTC (United Technologies Corporation), will feature a diverse range of aircraft and will feature the Royal Navy Raiders Parachute Display team. The Raiders are the only, and official, parachute 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. 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. Jujitsu – Tamerton Club Mondays and Wednesdays. For anyone aged 6 and above. The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.45pm – 9.30pm, at Saint Mary’s Church Hall in Tamerton Foliot (Church Row Lane, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth PL5 4NZ) Anyone interested in joining can contact 07866 720361 or come to one of the classes. Beginners are always welcome. The first week is free. More information and exact time of classes can be obtained by visiting the website www.jujitsu.uk.com Surgery Third Saturday of the month Councillor Nicky Williams holds surgeries for the residents of West Park, Honicknowle and Ernesettle on the third Saturday of every month from 10am at West Park Library. Call 07500 122 719 if you wish to make an appointment to see her. 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.
The Veterans Village sponsored by DDRC Healthcare is made up of over 45 charities and organisations that support service personnel and their families. DDRC Healthcare is a UK registered charity, specialising in diving and hyperbaric medicine, based at the Hyperbaric Medical Centre, Plymouth and regular work with injured service personnel. C and G Catering are sponsoring the evening main music stage. Currently a diverse evening of music is being planned featuring a range of acts from The Vibes to Joey & The Lips amongst others. In the week leading up to Armed Forces Day there will be a flag raising ceremony to launch the week which will take place in front of the Guildhall on Monday 23 June at 10am. The ceremony will be followed by a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor where veteran’s badges will be presented to nominated candidates. Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “Plymouth is immensely proud of its long naval and military history and we look forward to once again honouring our service men and women by coming together to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The event is a fantastic showcase for the city and we are pleased to be working with such great sponsors.” 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. 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 Stoke Councillor’s Surgery Last Friday of month Stoke councillor Jill Dolan runs a regular monthly surgery on the last Friday of every month at Stoke Library, Albert Road, starting at 2.30pm. No appointment necessary - just walk in and ask which room Jill has been allocated. 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 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. Parent and Toddler Playgroup Thursdays (during term time) At the Reading and Recreational Hall, Butt Park Road, Honicknowle, from birth to school age. £1.50 per child per session - to include a snack. From 10am until 11.30am. For more details please contact Judith on 01752 789190 or Jane on 01752 774205. Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. We have a programme of varied indoor activities. For more details call Mike on 669408. 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
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Partnership is key reason for national award We’ve won an award! Advice Plymouth has won the title of Best Partnership from the Institute of Money Advisors. The national recognition is for the work we do in Plymouth to bring together agencies for the good of the public.
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Our partnership of four members – Citizens Advice, Plymouth Guild, Routeways and Age UK Plymouth – is steadily growing, with the introduction of Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support and Students and Refugees Together and we are all delighted with the result.
mation on anything from debts and benefits to family, housing or consumer problems - get in touch with us, Why did we win? We’ve been reflecting on this question safe in the knowledge that you will be accessing a since the ceremony and have decided that it is because nationally recognised partnership of agencies. we genuinely believe that partnership working matters, or Advice Plymouth, funded by Plymouth City Council, rather, that public services working together for the good provides a free, confidential and independent advice service to the residents of Plymouth. of the public matters. Working together makes sure that we don’t miss anyone The service, based at Ernest English House, brings out of the services we provide due to their circumstances together four organisations with unique specialities: Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK, Routeways and or demographic. Plymouth Guild. Partnerships also represent value for money. We are part funded by Plymouth City Council to ensure that Plymouth citizens are able to access the advice and information they need, when they need it and the most cost effective way for us to do this, is to club together.
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It’s not just money that is saved either, but time spent in accessing the information that a person needs, it’s all Advice Plymouth is now on Twitter @Advice_ now in one place- a one stop shop. Plymouth We are of course, not the only partnership working in The public can access Advice Plymouth in a number this way across the country. of ways. There are an ever-increasing number of similar advice Drop-in at: Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, agencies springing up. Plymouth .Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and But, Plymouth can be proud that the advice service here Saturday 9am – 1pm is one of the sector leaders and has now been recogTelephone on: 01752 520052 or 08444 111 444 nised as being the current best at working together for Lines open: 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 12 the people it serves. noon So, if you or someone you know need advice and inforOnline at: www.adviceplymouth.org.uk
All aboard now for the bus to the beach! Plymouth beach lovers will once again be able take a bus straight to the seaside this summer.
Guests from across the business sector were invited to experience the corporate entertainment facilities at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal and A Comedy of Errors by The Propeller Theatre Company. The event was jointly hosted by Cornish energy broker, Total Energy Solutions, and Plymouth chartered accountants, Bishop Fleming. The evening included a private reception, VIP seats
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Giving back so much Plymouth – Britain’s ‘Ocean City – attributes much of its rich heritage to countries discovered by famous explorers in the nation’s history. Many from those same nations now enjoy contributing back into Plymouth society while seeking sanctuary from life threatening events across the world. Victims of persecution incur a vulnerability that leads to desperate measures to escape harm. In their search for safety they are often forced to take a route that results in painful separation from loved ones and necessary abandonment of material possessions and emotional security. At the mercy of international law, human traffickers or geographical location, each refugee faces conditions that stretch limits of endurance either physically or psychologically.
Refugee Week is celebrated in Plymouth between June 14 and June 22 this year. Here Trish Baxter reflects on the contribution of refugees to the life of the Britain’s ‘Ocean City’ News reports have told of men and women committing themselves to see positive change in the society by becoming Community Champions in Health and Sports, and there are now innumerable individuals, in the refugee community, giving dedicated voluntary hours to charitable agencies across the city with a view to give back into the society where they have found a friendly welcome. One initiative by a dedicated and longstanding volunteer with the British Red Cross is called the ‘Give Back Project’. Managed by Waleed Abdallah, he encourages
Plymouth has become a city of refuge to many honest and resilient individuals whose evidence of such harm gives them legal status to reside in the UK.
practical support to those who need it. Through their contribution Plymouth has witnessed many individuals serving in various ways to do just that, whether decorating, gardening or odd jobs. To celebrate these achievements during National Refugee Week, the people of Plymouth are invited to take an opportunity by participating at events starting on June 14 at Brickfields, where the annual Hope FC Football Tournament and Family Fun Day (10am – 4pm) will be filled with a variety of activities, including live bands & music, dramatic storytelling, Play Association activities, hair braiding, bouncy castle and crafts, etc. Entry, activities, and refreshments are free to all. Free film screenings at the University and other events are also open to the public during the week. A programme of events is available on request.
Their contribution in terms of values, skills, cultural expression and positive lifestyle has created opportunities for them to integrate within our society and for us all to learn respect from one another. Ocean City Plymouth now benefits from the professional expertise of medical, educational and agricultural personnel, as well as the enterprising efforts of businesses that have already added to the economic wellbeing of the city.
Mount Street Primary...rapidly improving
Good for everyone at Mount Street Staff, parents and children at Mount Street Primary School are thrilled at the good results from their recent Ofsted inspection and how they are ‘rapidly improving’ pupil’s achievement following their previous satisfactory judgement two years ago. The school was acknowledged in the report for its ‘consistently good teaching ‘with some being ‘outstanding’, ensuring that ‘all pupils make good progress and achieve well.’ Ofsted were full of praise for the inner city school and recognised that all staff were part of the effective team which works well to ‘drive improvement, raise standards and lead the school through a period of rapid improvement.’ Headteacher, Mrs Roberts acclaims their success to the powerful learning ethos, high expectations for learning and behaviour and a strong set of cooperative values which underpin practice and policy.
Outdoor learning is one of the ways Mount Street Primary helps youngsters to achieve.
Parents are equally pleased with the result as Justyna Fanous salutes the school for their diligence. “As a parent I am very happy with the Ofsted report.
Waleed Abdallah who manages the ‘Give Back’ Project in Plymouth
Children are very proud of their school, valuing the opportunities and being enthusiastic about their learning.
“Based on everyday observation of the teachers, other staff and general life of the school, seeing how much effort and energy everyone puts in to make the school a better place I wouldn’t hesitate to mark it outstanding and I would definitely recommend it to other parents.”
others to offer their time and skills back into the community by providing some measure of
Estelle, from Year 5 said: “Ofsted is good because it shows other people how great we are!” Louis, Year 5, also thought the experience was worthwhile and that Ofsted helped the school to improve further.
Chair of Governors James Redfearn said he was ‘absolutely thrilled’ with the outcome and wanted to thank staff, pupils, parents and governors for their dedication and hard work in raising standards in pupil progress.
For full information of other events look on Facebook for refugeeweek. plymouth or phone the British Red Cross office on 01752 766987.
Learn to sing - for free - with the Pilgrimaires everyone will be starting from first base.
The Pilgrimaires is Plymouth’s very own Barbershop Chorus. Founded in 1978 with just seven members it went on twice to win Gold Medals at the National Barbershop Convention, toured the USA and was made welcome at the White House by the Vice President. It has performed in many prestigious locations in the UK including the Royal Albert Hall, and York Minster, as well as on national and local radio and TV.
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As a further part of its commitment to the community the chorus runs an annual singing course which is open to all men within the greater Plymouth area and is completely free. This year’s course runs for six weeks and begins on June 12 at 7.30 pm. The course is called simply ‘Learn to Sing’, although the group hope to attract potential singers at all skill levels. John Bush of the Pilgrimaires said: “Even if you are an absolute novice you will be welcome to join, and gain from the course. “Neither previous experience nor the ability to read music is a pre-requisite. Above all, do not say to yourself ‘I can’t sing’; there are
very few people for whom this is literally true. If you have the basic ability to hold a note we will do the rest.” Individual and small group tuition will be in the hands of former chorus director (and National Barbershop Judge) Barry Hine. Particpants will learn the fundamentals of a good singing technique, from stance, posture and breath-control through to the essentials of unaccompanied (‘a cappella’) close harmony singing which is the essence of Barbershop, how to blend your voice with others, and how to help create a unit sound. For work with the chorus, for which there will be plenty of opportunity, the Pilgrimaires’ inspirational chorus director, Elaine Ford, will be in charge. Throughout the course participants will be concentrating on learning two songs which will be new to the chorus as well, so
John said: “You will quickly gain confidence standing among your section, whose voice part will match yours, and who will be there to help if you are struggling. At the conclusion of the course there will be an informal concert at which you can show off your new found skills in front of your friends and families.” The course and the concert will take place at the Pilgrimaires usual rehearsal venue, St. Budeaux Foundation School, Priestley Avenue, Upper St.Budeaux, Plymouth. John added: “The health benefits of choral singing are very well documented, and you will quickly appreciate that singing in chorus is also an immensely sociable and rewarding activity.” If at the end of the course you feel that you would like to be considered for membership of The Pilgrimaires you will be given every encouragement. For further details and to reserve your free place, telephone Bob on 01752 336837, or visit the website www.pilgrimaires.org.uk.
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Pippa: caring for the carers But after Pippa arrived one weekend to discover her Mum had fallen in the night, it was clear there was no way they could continue to live in their home. Pippa did not want her parents separated, so asked them to agree to come and live with her in Plymouth.
Pippa, 55, cared for her mother Doris, who was 91 when she died in late 2013, and her father, Ronald, who was 89 when he died last summer.
Though caring for her parents was something she wanted and chose to do for them, it wasn’t easy.
Pippa cared for both her parents at home through to end of life. Her caring experience feels very raw and both she and her youngest son, Jamie, 14, who was very close to his grandparents, have found there is also much to come to terms with once caring has ended.
“Being a carer is not a job, it’s a way of life. There are carers who are employed by agencies where it is a job and they go home at the end of the day. It’s a huge difference when you are living and caring 24/ 7.
“Aftercare for the carer, when the person they have cared for is gone, is very important as all the agencies, phone calls doorbell ringing stops and you are plummeted into a tunnel of loneliness,” she says.
Pippa said: “Although I am no longer in a caring role, I cared for my parents who came to live with my son and I looked after them for two and a half years. “In the beginning, I nursed my mother back to health from five stone to seven stone, adding another few years with my dad together. They had never been separated in 62 years of marriage apart from hospital admissions.” Pippa’s parents had enjoyed an active retirement in Surrey. When Ronald suffered a series of heart attacks, Doris initially cared for him. But as time went on, it became clear to Pippa and her brother, however, that their Mum was becoming increasingly frail and less able to cope.
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Pippa Clewer is a Carers UK Local Ambassador for the South West. In this voluntary role she helps carers in the Plymouth area to access services and advice.
As maintaining independence was hugely important to her parents, Pippa began making more and more frequent weekend visits doing all that she could to support her parents.
“Physically, mentally and emotionally it began to take its toll on my health - if the carer is not strong in all of this they cannot look after the person they are caring for properly.
“Would I do it again? Yes - but now I know what help there is and where to get it which is why I want to help others.”
“Caring is a very insular life, which becomes over time a problem in itself. Life consists of revolving around the person you are caring for and everyday normality goes out the window for the carer.
Earlier this year Pippa was successfully appointed as a Carers UK volunteer Local Ambassador, helping reach out to carers in the local area and make sure they know about help available.
“Taking a bath becomes a luxury, time out, sitting in the garden or taking a short walk alone
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Extra Help – A helping hand
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Supporting families is an important part of our role at Extra Help.
At Caremark, we know that all of our customers, are individuals, with their own specific needs and preferences.
This includes enabling our elderly clients to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, by offering help with day-to-day tasks.
We understand that some of your daily routine can become difficult of restrictive. Whatever your requirements, there is no real limit to the type of support Caremark can offer you.
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Many of our clients are first referred to us by their families, as they are struggled with looking after an elderly relative, as well as managing their own commitments. They are concerned about their loved one, and are looking for a company which they can trust, to help assist them. This is where Extra Help services step in. Very often the elderly will need support with tasks such as shopping, ironing or meal preparation; and may also require transport to GP or outpatient appointment. Which we can assist with. How the process works…. When we receive a phone call from a concerned family member we always book a free initial appointment, so that we can go and meet with the family and discuss their requirements. If they decide to go ahead with the service, we match them with a home helper and then arrange a second visit so that they can meet their new home helper We would then agree on a date for the service to begin. We aim to keep our clients with the same home helper each visit, as this provides consistency, which we believe to be important. All of our home helpers are friendly, reliable, fully referenced and police/DBS checked – for that extra piece of mind. “The once a week visit by Extra Help has provided invaluable assistance in the care of my father for the last 18 months. Not only was the helper of great help she became a good friend to my father and he always looked forward to her visit.”
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We have a highly skilled team of professional carers that can help with all of your personal care needs as well as everyday chores such as cleaning and shopping. We can also offer companionship and help with social activities. Caremark (Plymouth) is part of a national and international domiciliary care business with over 80 offices across the UK. It has a proud record of looking after elderly residents’, people with disabilities and mental health conditions.
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Husband and wife team, Graham and Ali Livingston, own the Plymouth and surrounding area Caremark franchise. “We are a local, family run business. Our ethos is to give you the freedom, as much as possible, to carry on living an independent life in your own home.” said Ali. Mrs Livingston is a qualified occupational therapist and worked in the mental health field for Plymouth City Council for a number of years, and believes passionately in a home care service that is personal, client caring, and extremely professional.
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Graham Livingston said: “Caremark (Plymouth) is a sevenday-a-week, 24 hour a day care provider. Our care packages range from half an hour through to night shifts and live-in care packages. We even care for carers who are caring for someone else. So if you’re a carer who sometimes wants a short break to recharge your batteries, or from time-to-time need an extra pair of caring hands to catch up with home chores, talk to Caremark (Plymouth), and we’ll work out the best way to help you.Caremark’s offices are based in Plympton, and their care teams work all across the city. Give them a call now to see how they can support your home care needs. Tel 01752 349784 email: plymouth@caremark.co.uk or visit our website: www.caremark.co.uk/locations/plymouth
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Carers Hub celebrating carers in Plymouth Carers Week is a UK-wide annual awareness campaign which is taking place from Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15. Its aim is to improve the lives of carers and the people they care for.
people who are missing out on services that can help them with their caring role. The very nature of caring - of being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability - means too often people don’t at first, or sometimes ever, identify themselves as carers and, therefore, miss out on support.
This year, Carers Week sees the launch of the Carers Week Quest – an exciting new initiative to encourage organisations and individuals in local communities to work together to reach out to Carers. The Carers Hub that is run in partnership by Plymouth Guild, Age UK Plymouth and Crossroads Care, has been selected to carry this out in Plymouth.
The Carers Hub will be working with Plymouth City Council, Derriford Hospital, Colebrook South West, Time bank, Plymouth Involvement and Participation Services (PIPS) the Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK Plymouth, SEAP Advocacy services, The Carers Forum, Oak house foods, Plymouth Options, Mount Gould Local Care Centre, Plymouth Parent Partnership, Focus Oral Health CIC, Local GP Practices, Plymouth Libraries, Sainsbury’s and Wolferstans Solicitors to provide activities and events.
Helen Clarke, Carers Week manager said: “It is fantastic that the Carers Hub will lead the Carers Week Quest in Plymouth. “By working together during Carers Week with charities, businesses, community groups and public services, we have a huge opportunity to raise the profile of what caring is, who carers are, the impact it has on their lives and to help thousands of people who are missing out on help and support which could make a real difference to their lives. Its aim is to reach out to the thousands of
All activities will be provided free of charge and include: a sea fishing trip, salon experience at V& V hair and beauty salon, Devonport, an evening trip to Otterton Mill for food and live folk music, a trip to the Eden Project, a craft event, a reminiscence 50’s indoor street party, all you can eat buffet at City College, Stress Relief Course and an Indoor picnic and get together.
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There will also be pop up information stands informing as many carers as possible of services available to them to make their lives a little easier. These will be held at Windsor House, Mount Gould Local Care Centre, Derriford Hospital and Sainsbury (Marsh Mills). On Lord Mayors Day on Saturday June 14 the Carers Ukulele group, Uke2Care, will be playing on stage to showcase the hard work and commitment they have put into learning to play the Ukulele and to celebrate the new friendships they have formed. If you are a carer who looks after someone? It may be a friend, relative or neighbour who, through illness, disability, frailty or old age, could not manage without your help the Carers Hub wants to support you. For further information or to register yourself as a carer and to attend some of the free activities in Carers Week Contact the Carers Hub on 01752 201890, email chp@plymouthguild.org.uk or visit the website www. plymouthguild.org.uk/carershub/
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If you are a Carer and would like further information about the services available to you or would like to attend any of the Carers Week activities please call the Carers Hub on 01752 201890 to register.
Monday 9th June 12.45pm - Summer Lunch at the George Inn, Plympton. 3 course meal, free for carers. Call John McKenna call 01752 256020 or email: John.McKenna@ ageukplymouth.org.uk 10am-3pm - Information stand at Windsor House, Tavistock Road, PL6 5UF. 1pm-4pm - Colebrook Southwest are hosting a get together with Indoor picnic at Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road PL3 5QL contact Helen on 211243 or email hfellows@ colebrooksw.org 10am -1pm - Focus Oral Health CIC are having an awareness morning at Unit 132, City Business Park, Stoke, PL3 4BB. To advise and share top tips on how to achieve better oral health. Free refreshments. Contact Frances directly on 07969 709144 or email frances@focusoralhealth. co.uk
Tuesday 10th June 9.45am-1pm - Sea fishing trip. All
equipment provided, bar on board with hot and cold drinks. Toilets on deck level. Assistance will be given landing your fish so no experience required. For further details contact the Carers Hub. 9am-1pm - Wolferstans Solicitors will be holding a Free Legal Advice Clinic at their North Hill Office at 6066, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EP. The free legal advice clinic is open to all people who require care and to those who provide care. Contact Rebecca Bawler on 292213 or email rbawler@wolferstans.com if you have any questions. 20% discount voucher available. 1.00pm-4.00pm - Carers Cosy Afternoon Tea Join the library team at Central Library for a free cream tea provided by the Plymouth Carers Forum. The Project Manager for Carers Health and Wellbeing checks will also be providing information on a new scheme to offer health checks for carers. For more information contact the library on 01752 305900.
Wednesday 11th June 10am-3pm - Salon experience at V and V Hair and Beauty, Devonport. Choose from a cut and blow dry, eyebrow waxing or manicure. To book the time you wish to attend please call V and V Hair and Beauty on 01752 500129. 10am-1pm - Information stand at Mount Gould Local Care Centre, 200 Mount Gould RoadPL4 7PY. Carers Support Workers, Alzheimer’s Society advice worker and Wolferstans Solicitors will be available to help with any questions or queries. 10am-2pm - SEAP meet & greet & eat cake. Drop in at Highbury Trust .To raise awareness of the benefits of Advocacy and to introduce the SEAP team, in their new location, to older carers. Call Anne-Marie Polley 07540 127685.
Thursday 12th June 10am-4.30pm - Trip to the Eden Project. Transport is being provided. For further information contact Carers Hub.
10am-1pm - ‘Be Crafty’ at Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road, PL3 5QL. The Carers Forum will be running a 12 week course to make items to raise money for future activities for carers. To book a place on the first session contact Carers Hub.
hour sessions. Designed for carers it will give you resources, tools and techniques to manage stress. Contact Carers Hub. 2pm-10.45pm - Trip to Otterton Mill - Catch a Coach outside the Theatre Royal at 2pm. The journey is about 1 1/2 hours. There will be a 2 course 10am-3.00pm - Information stand meal between 6pm - 7.30pm. Live at Derriford Hospital. Carers Support Folk Music with Ken Nicol and Worker will be available to help with Becky Mills. Leaving at 10.45pm to any questions or queries and a DIAC arrive back at the Theatre Royal worker will be there to offer advice around Midnight. The coach, meal and Information. and music are free of charge. Call the Carers Forum on 07774327548 to book a place.
Friday 13th June
12pm-4pm - Reminiscence 50s indoor street party for Carers of people with Dementia at Age UK Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymstock, PL9 9GH. There will be a prize draw, buffet, karaoke and reminiscence boxes from the museum. Contact Carers Hub. 12pm - All you can eat buffet at City College. Contact Carers Hub for further information.
Saturday 14th June 10am-4pm– Lord Mayors Day in the City Centre. There will be an information stand with Carers Support Workers available to answer questions or queries & a prize draw. ‘Care 2 Uke’ will be playing on the stage and showing what they have learnt at the Carers Hub Ukulele Workshop.
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The business of football... Bill Shankly once said, “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” I’m not sure I agree with that, but football does attract a huge amount of press coverage and comment these days. Much of the recent coverage has focussed on the money aspects. We’ve seen fines for clubs who broke FIFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, a massive increase in the premier league (EPL) prize money, and now we are just a few days away from the World Cup, with its attendant coverage on the costs of new stadia, television rights etc. The current EPL TV deal alone is worth £5.5bn (yes that’s billion!) over three years. In broad terms the EPL gets £3bn for domestic TV rights, £2bn for overseas rights, and £0.5bn for highlights (on Match of the Day for example). 50% of the UK TV rights money is shared equally among the 20 clubs. (That’s £25m each every year!)
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A highly-successful campaign to recruit healthcare assistants to Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a national award.
The Recruitment and Resourcing Team, who are based in the Norwich Union building at Derriford, have been shortlisted down to the final three in the the Health Services Journal award for strategic approach to recruitment of the national Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Excellence in HRM (Human Resource Management Awards 2014. The HPMA Excellence Awards have been recognising and rewarding outstanding work in healthcare human resource management for over 20 years. Winning projects, large and small, have made a real difference to patient care and influenced HR practice in healthcare and beyond. The shortlisting reflects the hard work of the Recruitment and Resourcing Team to redesign their approach to recruiting healthcare sssistants, which resulted in the appointment of more than 120 new members of staff; many of these staff have achieved a qualification and full clinical competence sign-off, a reduction in the recruitment time and also a reduction in the amount spent on agency staffing. Karen Launder, recruitment and resourcing Manager at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We recognised we needed to develop a new recruitment strategy to address a gap we had in our establishment of healthcare assistants within the Trust. “The new strategy enabled the Trust to identify suitable applicants based on their attitude and behaviours in line with the Trust’s values and their ability to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude with evident passion for delivering healthcare in the local community.
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“We set ourselves a target of recruiting 100 whole time equivalent healthcare assistants with a three month target date from advert to appointment. Those healthcare sssistants who were able to demonstrate, through interview, that they possessed the Trust’s values and behaviours, but were unable to demonstrate the clinical skills were put through a comprehensive in-house training package to ensure compliance with national educational and training standards.” The team arranged for an external advert to be promoted via NHS Jobs, supported by a news release to all local media, promoting two Open Days, which all potential applicants were invited to attend. The Open Days consisted of a series of presentations about the role and the Trust, including ‘A day in the life of a healthcare assistant’ and a welcome from the director of nursing. Following these presentations, the candidates had the opportunity to ask questions. Those that remained were then
interviewed by senior nursing staff, with all questions designed to ascertain the candidates’ values. These interviews were supported by the skills for health numeracy and literacy tests, in order to recognise areas of support, if required. Karen continued: “Our new approach to the recruitment of healthcare assistants was successfully implemented without budget or advertising costs. “The semi-annual campaigns reduce the recruitment time spent by clinical nurse managers by two thirds and the vacancy to appointment time has been reduced by six weeks, thus reducing agency spend. Karen travelled to London, along with Sam Rafferty, head of nursing, to present their case and explain why they should win. They now have to wait until later this month to find out whether they have won. The winners will be announced on Thursday June 26 at a ceremony at The Brewery, Chiswell St, London.
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS `• continued from page 8 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. Make a Difference Plymouth Support Group Mondays For parents or carers of children with additional needs or disabilities - either diagnosed or going through the process. Runs every Monday morning during term time from 10am at the Barne Barton Resource Centre, but open to anyone who can get there. Group is run by Kerry McManus, a mum of an additional needs child. For further information visit the group’s Make a Difference Plymouth page on Facebook 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 Rainbows Fridays 1st Devonport Rainbows, Salvation Army, Haddington Road, Stoke Every Friday 6- 7pm Call 01752 405027 for details. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club. KFA registered, insured, low fees.Details 01752 672685. Parent & Babies and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Fridays Come and join us, meet new friends during term time at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall, 10am- 11.30am. Booking recommended as places are limited. Call Anne 07791332503. St Budeaux Tennis Club The Club has vacancies for new members, both senior and junior. Come along for free visits and see the facilities. Three all weather courts (two floodlit). All standards of play from beginners to league level. Cost only £60 a year for adults and £15 for juniors. Coaching available. For details call 01752 365526 or e-mail dwilliams66@toucansurf.com Exercise Classes for over 60s Wednesdays Keyham Methodist Community Hall 10.15am-11.15am Exercise classes for the over 60`s and registered disabled. 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 408951. 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. Plympton Natural Healing Centre Fridays Free healing and relaxation service at Harewood House, Plympton from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A non-invasive process promoting balance and equilibrium. No appointment necessary. For details call 01752 837383. 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) . 18 18
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New man at the top of Chamber of Commerce Peter Hartland, a businessman with over 20 years leadership experience, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. This follows the announcement earlier this year that current Chief Executive, David Parlby, is set to retire in July. With a CV comprising senior level executive management and leadership experience, Peter has proven strength in strategic and operational planning and execution. He has spent his working life in business, with experience ranging from large international companies to setting up and running his own local small business. For the last 10 years he has lived in Looe, but has been working in the US and Europe. He is looking forward to the shorter commute! Speaking of his appointment Peter Hartland said: “With
Whist Drive Wednesdays Plymstock Parish Hall, Church Road, Plymstock at 2pm every Wednesday. 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. 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. 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
its long proud history, I am absolutely delighted and feel very privileged to be appointed chief executive of Plymouth Chamber. “I very much look forward to meeting the Chamber membership during our various events and working alongside our key private and public partners, in order to facilitate growth conditions within commerce and industry in the region.” Peter will step into his new role on 8th July. David Parlby, current chief executive of Plymouth Chamber of Commerce said: “I’m delighted that Peter has been appointed as my replacement. With his wealth of private sector knowledge and experience he is well placed to lead the Chamber forward in its new phase of development. I wish him every success in his new role.” Charles Evans, chairman of Plymouth Chamber of Commerce said: “I’m very pleased with Peter’s appointment. I think that he will work well with our members, both large and small. He is a highly Dan on 07794 848 425 or just turn up and give it a try. No previous experience necessary. Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings. All levels, from beginner to advanced. 99 per cent country music. Very friendly club. Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Beauchamp Rd Peverell Tel: Kathy 07780 931456. Table Tennis Club Wednesdays A new table tennis club has been formed and is now in full swing at St Budeaux Methodist Church Hall. Held every Wednesday at 10 am for weekly two hour sessions. No experience is required. The club’s primary intention for those over 40 allows for a measure of healthy exercise coupled with a degree of competition. Annual membership fee of £1 is available with a £1 for each Wednesday session attended. 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. Silent Meditation Fortnightly: Silent Meditation in the Christian Tradition. Compton Methodist Church, Revel Road, Plymouth. An open group for new and experienced meditators. 7pm for 7.30pm (no admittance after 7.30pm). For further information please contact bev@pcfcd.co.uk or tel 07775 602330 Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutanplymouth.co.uk. Tel. 07949 839088 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 Mums and Babies Group Tuesdays From 10 am till 11.30 am at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth. Mums and Babies is an informal group which offers support and friendship to new and old mums with babies up to 8 months old. Our sympathetic group leaders will spoil you with endless tea,coffee and biscuits whilst you relax. There is a charge of £2 per session. For details ring the church on 01752 708090. 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
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successful but down-to-earth businessman, with a practical attitude to solving business problems and recent hands-on experience at the coal face.” 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 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 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. Tamar Canoe Association Thursdays (and various Wednesdays & Sundays) A friendly, fun and local Canoe and Kayak Club based under the Tamar Bridge at Saltash. We offer trained coaching at levels 1 upwards in disciplines such as general skills, surf, open canoe & sea, as well as leisurely paddles up the estuaries. Club nights are Thursday @ 7pm April to the end of September. We also arrange Sunday trips around local
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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • `• continued from page 18 rivers (all year), camping/kayaking tips away, white water (Sundays in winter) and pool sessions (winter) and social activities throughout the year. Beginners courses Wed Evenings for six weeks Session 1 April 2 Session 2 May 28 & Session 3 July 9 or two Sundays July 13 and 20. Canoe England Go Canoeing Free day taster in June Tel: (01503) 264468 or www.tamarcanoeassociation.org.uk 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. Councillor Advice Surgeries Saturdays Meet your local St Budeaux Councillors Bowie, Damarell and Wheeler. Every Saturday 1030 to 12 at the St Budeaux Library St Budeaux Square. If you have a problem with Council Services or wish to discuss a matter in your area please drop in for advice. Regular events at the Crown Centre, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church. Barne Barton Coffee Morning Wednesdays (term time) For parents of children going through the process or already diagnosed with special needs or disabilities. If interested ring 01752 365658. 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. Pensioners & Fifty Plus Pensioners Action Group Second Friday of the month The Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group meet on the second Friday of each month at the Wolseley Trust Community Building, 27, Wolseley Close, Plymouth. starting at 10.30 am until 1 pm, there is easy access, parking is available, and on many bus routes. .We often have guest speakers on topics of interest to our members and are currently arranging social events. Anyone over the age of 50 would be very welcome, bring a friend. Please join our group and help us to fight for the rights of today’s pensioners. For more information please contact Tom Williams on 01752 350498 or email tomag42@hotmail.co.uk 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. 20
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Bang goes the PH-eory! A team of budding Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) scientists struck just the right balance when they won second place in a regional chemistry competition.
The students were up against tough competition from 15 other schools across the south west, including grammar and independent schools, at Plymouth University’s Festival of Chemistry. The four Year 8 students were selected to represent MAP following an in-house competition. This included a test and problemsolving a challenge, where students produced a process to separate household waste. The MAP students then went onto the regional competition where they impressed the judges by solving a pH challenge, coming up with a method that reliably reproduced the colours of the rainbow.
This won them second place. A panel of three Plymouth University scientists scrutinised the two competitions MAP took part in. Their judgements were based on how well each team solved a technical problem, worked together and their methodology. The students, Kyle Evans, Andrei Stroe, Kate Marsh, Agneszka Zmundzinska, enjoyed the spirit of friendly competition as well
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. 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. 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 further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com 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 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.
as coming second in one of two challenges. Kyle said: “The university was like working in a proper laboratory”, whilst fellow student Agneszka announced: “I feel like a scientist”. MAP is sponsored by Plymouth University and its unique specialism as an Academy is the marine environment, encompassing science and engineering.
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 610 936. 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 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 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
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award venues Plymstock and Plympton Duke of Edinburgh’s Open Award Centre - 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 Duke of Edinburgh’s Open Award Centre - for 14-24 to complete their Award. Sessions and activities run by qualified youth workers. Wednesday nights 6.30- 8.30pm at Efford Youth Centre
Exploring the magnificent depths... Plymouth is home to several nationally rare species of coral and sponges, which are an equally rare privilege to see. Every year basking sharks pass on their annual migration. It is quite common to dive with dolphins, sharks, whales and seals.
It’s been likened to being in outer space. You are weightless, surviving on your own resources in an alien environment and seeing sights only a few have been privileged enough to witness.
The club was formed in 1963 in the early days of recreational scuba diving when everything was on a make-your-own basis. Its first boathouse was in the sheds under Madeira Road, close to Mayflower steps.
It is the fantastic underwater world denied to most of us. It is the two thirds of the planet covered in ocean – full of strange creatures and plants with bizarre lifestyles. Incredibly beautiful life forms from the microscopic to the monstrous.
Under threat of redevelopment, the club was one of the founding groups that raised the £4m funds to change the old RAF Mount Batten into a centre designed to make the magnificent Sound more accessible to all.
We can’t all be shot off in a rocket but must of us can go scuba diving. What makes it all the more accessible for the people of Plymouth is having some of the world’s best dives, and the world’s most magnificent sea creatures, right on the doorstep.
These days diving equipment is high tech and boats are packed with modern electronics. The club provides not only compressed air but a range of different gases that help make diving both safer and more adventurous.
Where there is good diving, there is usually a good dive club – and that is Plymouth Sound branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club. It has just celebrated its 50th anniversary and this year has relaunched its training programme for newcomers to the sport. The Mount Batten-based club has booked monthly pool sessions to train people to dive from scratch and has a range of qualified instructors up to national level. Equipment is all provided and the club is applying for grant funding for more gear.
Club member Christine Ingram with a John Dory
So now almost anyone can sample the delights of breathing easily underwater. You can sign up for a beginners’ course or
SHINING EXAMPLE: Diver Pete Messenger off Fort Bovisand. Photos by Keith Hiscock
come along for a have-a-go session before making up your mind. A try-dive only costs £15 with everything provided for you, a certificate at the end, and a refund if you decide on a further course. Plymouth Sound dive club’s home is Mount Batten Watersports Centre, where it has its own premises close to a launching slipway. It runs two state-of-the-art rigid hulled inflatable boats. The club dives 12 months of the year due to its unique waterfront setting and can accommodate up to 20 divers at a time. It organises a range of away trips and holidays as well as regular dives to local world class dives sites like the Scylla artificial reef, the Eddystone, as well as many famous wartime wrecks.
Treasurer Mark Prior, who has been a member for more than 20 years, said: “The club has real strength in depth in terms of training and diving, a reflection of our closeness to the water. We have trained divers who have not only proved passionate about the sport but have forged careers in many marine industries on the back of their experiences with us. “We pride ourselves on the quality of diving we run and the quality of divers who make up our membership. We have rules to ensure we accommodate every sort of diving and diver, from the shallowest reef, to underwater photography, to full blown deep technical diving using mixed gases. One of the best things I ever did was join Plymouth Sound.” The club meets every Monday at Mount Batten Centre in Plymstock, where anyone interested in diving is welcome to come and talk to some of its 70 members. Pool sessions are at Plympton on Monday evenings. Information and bookings can be made through training officer Pete Flaxman on 07753911620, or Steve Pittaway, on 07811301519. Alternatively go to www. plymouthdivers.org.uk and click on the contact tab.
New advocacy service for older carers is launched in Plymouth A charity providing advocacy support has been commissioned in Plymouth to provide the Older Carers Advocacy Service (OCAS). The support is free, independent and confidential. A ‘Meet and Greetand Eat Cake’ event is being held on June 11 from 10am to 2pm to highlight the services offered by the charity, which is called SEAP. The event is being held at Plymouth Highbury Trust, 207 Outland Road, Plymouth and is aimed at carers over 60 who care for an adult with a learning disability and/or autism. They will be able to meet the OCAS team and find out how advocacy can help them. The event is being held as part of Carers Week and for more information contact 03003435719
Fund raiser at Stoke Damerel Parish Centre A fund raising event is being held at Stoke Damerel Parish Centre on Saturday June 7 between 10.30am and 1.30pm. The Raise the Roof event with coffee, 50/50 clothes, bric-a-brac, new and newly new and more! Light refreshments available. Table/rail space £10. Visitors 50/50 donation. Please contact Marilyn on 01752 564847/marilyngoldsbrough@ hotmail.com if you would like a table.
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Remembering the heroism of Sir Ernest Shackleton One of the most heroic polar expeditions will be celebrated in Plymouth in August. It was in August 1914 that Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail from Millbay Docks in his ship The Endurance to head to the South Pole. He planned a new ambitious expedition to cross the Antarctic from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea, via the South Pole. Unfortunately the Endurance became trapped in the Weddell Sea ice, was then crushed and sank. Shackleton inspired his men to survive by first leading them over the ice and then in small boats to Elephant Island. Most of them stayed there for four winter months sheltering under two upturned boats in the harshest of conditions with the bare minimum to survive. Shackleton then miraculously sailed a 22 foot whaler across 800 nautical miles of the roughest ocean in the world to South Georgia to raise the alarm. By then the expedition had lasted two years and Shackleton showed remarkable leadership qualities by accompanying a rescue boat to retrieve the 22 stranded men on Elephant Island. The following year he accompanied the rescue ship which reached the Ross Sea Party which was awaiting his overland arrival across the continent. The centenary of the remarkable expedition will be marked with the Shackleton 100 event between August 6 and 8 at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, which is where Shackleton spent his last night before setting sail on The Endurance on August 8 1914. The celebration has been organised by the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society in partnership with Plymouth University and is expected to attract hundreds of polar enthusiasts, scientists, direct descendants of Shackleton and his crew, members of the James Caird Society - which was established to honour the leadership and achievements of Shackleton – and VIPs. The guest of honour will be the Hon Alexandra Shackleton, grand-daughter of Sir Ernest. At midday on August 8 2014 there will be a reenactment of the departure by the historic sailing ship Phoenix from Clyde Quay in Millbay Docks with a display by the Plymouth Pipe Band and the Antarctic Adventurers.
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Demonstrating the real love of Jesus Christ
“Jesus is ideal and wonderful, but you Christians - you are not like him. I like your Christ, I do not like you Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” So said Mahatma Ghandi, the father of the then new independent India. Dr Martin Luther King respected Ghandi for his commitment to peaceful resistance and saw from Ghandi’s life how to mobilise and encourage the civil rights movement in the USA with courageous, yet peaceful, demonstration, often at great cost physically to the demonstrators. In a way, Ghandi’s life modelled the principles of Jesus Christ, and when he went on hunger strike in order to stop the bloodletting of Hindus and Muslims in India, Ghandi demonstrated an example of Christ through his personal sacrifice. Today, globally, Christians are suffering very real persecution. At a meeting in the House of Lords a few years back, a persecuted pastor from Sudan said to the assembled meeting of national Christian leaders: “Please do not devalue the cost of our faith, truly lived out within our persecuted communities, by the compromise of your faith in the West not lived out correctly according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.” The Christian faith is a faith that encourages its adherents to become like its founder, Jesus Christ. The foundation of this faith is the mystery of the ‘cross’ which illustrates a life moving from spiritual death to spiritual life, by encouraging us all to pick up our own cross daily and understand that we all have a destiny and purpose in God. Real love does have the ability to absorb people’s brokenness and abuse, often at a real cost to the person manifesting the grace and love. This isn’t a soft option as some people would believe.
In other words we should not be surprised, as Christians, when life becomes difficult and challenging because it is often through these conflicts that the Kingdom of God is revealed through our lives, both individually and corporately. At this same meeting in the House of Lords it was agreed that the Christian Church in the West isn’t being persecuted, but it is being marginalised. This is in comparison with those fellow believers, estimated to be 160,000 a year, who surrender their earthly lives around the world for their eternal hope through real martyrdom. In other words ‘faith in Jesus Christ is more important than life itself.’ Christians are often the first ‘bible’ people will read. People need to see how we live as Christians in the good and the bad times. To live life well, we must understand that the eternal perspective of life is more important than the years we live down here. So why is this world view so important to us as Christians? Because without understanding the gift of life from God’s perspective, we won’t understand the ‘spiritual revelation’ that without free will and free choice there is no ability to really understand real love, which is the currency of the eternal Kingdom. Verses in 1 Corinthians 13 state:
“If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship/martyrdom that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.”
The only real competition that stops us truly loving each other as Christ commanded in life is the darkness in our own personal hearts and minds.
Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth
Prior to the re-enactment a plaque marking the centenary will be unveiled at Millbay by the Hon Alexandra Shackleton.
Lottery funding boost for history festival
She will perform a similar unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the hotel on the first night of the event.
Plymouth’s History Festival, now in its second year, has received an extra funding boost thanks to a grant of £44,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
range of events taking place throughout the month have also now been made possible.
The festival ran until the end of May and there are more than 120 events on the programme.
“Events this year took place in many different locations – from the city centre, Hoe and Barbican to the Royal William Yard, the Millfields and many of the suburbs. Venues range from church halls and guildhalls to civic buildings and historic houses.
Other activities will include a formal centenary dinner on August 7, along with a programme of talks and discussions. Jon Morcom, director of the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting such a prestigious programme of activities. The Devon and Cornwall Polar Society meet regularly at the hotel and last year staged a special event as part of the Duke’s 150th anniversary.” Tickets are available for the centenary dinner and also the various talks which will be taking place. For more information call The Duke of Cornwall Hotel on 01752 275850 or visit www.thedukeofcornwall. co.uk or www.devonandcornwallpolarsociety.org.uk
Set up in 2013, the festival brings a number of historical events taking place in the city together under one banner. The events aim to provide residents and visitors with a focal point for celebrating and discovering Plymouth’s unique heritage. The HLF grant will see the appointment of a project co-ordinator who will evaluate this year’s festival and help organise and manage next year’s programme too. The funding will also be used to support a three-day film and photography festival at the Guildhall, Armada Way. ‘Three Towns in Focus’ will be a celebration of archive and contemporary film and photography in Plymouth over the past 100 years. Restoring two memorial plaques, creating a war memorial trail and website and commissioning a photographic archive project that will record the wide
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“Last year’s History Festival was a big success and it’s a real achievement to have been able to bring it back again,” said Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith.
“The festival was already brilliant but the support we are now receiving from the HLF means that we will be able to do even more – as well as look forward to our plans for 2015.”
Legally Speaking By Greg Yates of Howard & Over Solicitors
Collaborative way has real strengths In my article last month I spoke about the substantial changes that were happening to family law and how the courts deal with family disputes. It is interesting to see how solicitors and the court are working out how to work the new systems. Old and familiar phrases have been replaced with new words and a new approach. Under the new system, as I explained, people are strongly encouraged to try mediation before going to court. I still think the emphasis is on too much compulsion for this route but we will see what happens. What is strange is that, although mediation is being promoted, another way of avoiding court proceedings is not being publicised. That is working collaboratively. This is a system whereby, instead of going to court, the separating couple resolve matters by a series of meetings with their solicitors who are especially trained collaborative lawyers. I am both a mediator and a collaborator and of the two methods of resolving conflict I do prefer collaborative. In the collaborative process everybody (including the solicitors) agree that they will only go to court to implement an agreement. The agenda is chosen by the couple with input from the lawyers. During the meetings the lawyers provide comprehensive information about the law to enable the couple to reach their own solution. The couple work out what financial information they require discussing options to resolve issues. If an expert is required they agree on the choice of expert and his or her role. The couple have complete control of the agenda and so can discuss a variety of matters within a meeting. They can completely depart from the agenda if they wish (for example a children matter becomes relevant). This is far more flexible than the court system. My experience is that in these meetings the discussions are wide ranging, with options being explored in a way that does not happen in the court system. If the collaborative process does break down then the parties have to change law firms and start again. I am happy to say that, so far, I have not had one fail and speaking with my collaborative colleagues it is clear the success rate is very high. The speed of the process is directed by the couple. My experience to date is that the cases have concluded far quicker and much cheaper than any court process. Clearly this system may not be for everybody. The couple have to understand the process and commit to it. Legal Aid is not available for collaborative work unlike mediation. However, many people are not financially eligible for legal aid. If anybody did want to explore this further please contact me and I will happily discuss it with you further at the free initial interview that we offer all our clients. Howard & Over LLP Offices at 114/116 Albert Road, Devonport, Plymouth and 254 Dean Cross Road, Plymstock Tel: 01752 556606 Also at 61 Fore St, Ivybridge Tel: 01752 690123
Boost for seagrass growth initiative One of the National Marine Aquarium’s key research projects has received a boost following a donation from Devon & Cornwall Police. Confiscated equipment previously used for growing cannabis illegally will now be put to use for growing seagrass, as part of the Community Seagrass Initiative. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), this three-year project aims to help conserve native seagrass and seahorses, getting the human communities that live around seagrass beds involved with the communities of marine life that thrive on the beds themselves. The range of lighting solutions, growing trays and growing mediums donated by Devon & Cornwall Police will be used to grow and
study seagrass at close range, enabling project staff to gain a better understanding of its importance to the range of marine wildlife, including native seahorse species for which it is an important habitat. Mark Parry, project development officer for the Community Seagrass Initiative, said: “Seagrass beds, and the animals that rely on them for food and shelter, face a number of threats from pollution, coastal development and disturbance by vessels, as well as natural factors including disease and storms. “This generous donation from Devon & Cornwall Police will enable us to grow our own seagrass for further study, all contributing to our ultimate aim of protecting these threatened species.” Mike Clayton, property store supervisor for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We’re very pleased to be able to assist the National
Marine Aquarium with its research through donating confiscated equipment previously used for drugs manufacture. “We always aim to work closely with our local community, and this project will see the equipment put to very good use to help with marine conservation, rather than having to be disposed of by ourselves.” Josh McCarty, marketing manager at the National Marine Aquarium, added: “We are very grateful to Devon & Cornwall Police for their kind donation to the Community Seagrass Initiative. “Seagrass habitats are of vital importance to the wildlife living in and around them, so it is great to be receiving support from other members of our regional community and be working together to connect with and protect our marine environment through this new project.”
Residents asked to comment on plans to curb street drinking in Devonport and Stoke area Residents in the Devonport and Stoke area being asked what they think about a police request for new powers to tackle anti-social drinking in public.
waterfront up to Blockhouse Park in Stoke.
The Council’s Licensing Committee has given the goahead for a public consultation on a Designated Public Places Order (DPPO) covering Marlborough Street, Devonport and the surrounding area. The area would extend from Mount Wise
Anyone refusing to comply would be committing an offence and could face arrest and a fine of up to £500.
If granted, the order would not lead to a complete ban on drinking in the parks, but would enable the police to ask people to stop drinking where alcoholrelated nuisance is likely.
Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “This is not about spoiling the enjoyment of people would may
be having a glass or two of wine in the park who are clearly not going to be a nuisance to those around them. “The police are asking for these powers to prevent problems caused by street drinkers who openly drink large quantities of alcohol, cause a noise nuisance and intimidate other people. The order would enable officers to intervene and prevent problems escalating into criminal offences.”
and at First Stop reception at the Civic Centre. The consultation will continue until the end of June. The Council will also leaflet every household and business in the area. The information pack will also be available at St Aubyn Library in Chapel Street, Welcome Hall, Fore Street and Devonport Guildhall in Ker Street.
The public consultation started in May when full details were made available on the council’s website
Mike Clayton of Devon & Cornwall Police handing over some of the confiscated equipment at the National Marine Aquarium
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Memories of Marshall Ware and D-Day June 6 2014 will mark 70 years since American soldiers left Saltash Passage to take part in the D Day landings. Recently, the council contacted me because they wanted to erect an information board in the area celebrating the event. The board will also feature photos of the troops. Many people will know that I’ve put quite a few photos of the American soldiers leaving the passage on my Flickr site which can be found at www.flickr.com/ derektaitoldphotos so I was happy to help.
Writer Derek Tait reflects on the 70th anniversary of American troops leaving St Budeaux for the D-Day landings. Derek has had many 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 several garages so I rented one from him. From that moment on, Marshall told me a lot about the area, lent me his books and showed me photos and cuttings that he had collected over the years. He remembered well the American troops being stationed in Saltash Passage and said that they’d used his field at the Kloof to store their vehicles.
While searching through photos, I came across the picture, shown here, of St Budeaux historian, Marshall Ware, complete with the route signs used by the US troops in 1944. I first met Marshall by chance in the late 1990s. A half-witted neighbour took pleasure in scratching cars and puncturing tyres (you know who you are) and I heard that Marshall had
When they left, the route signs were left in his shed where they lay for another 50 years. I believe that after Marshall was interviewed by the Herald and had his photo taken, the signs were donated to the Royal Albert Inn but it’s a mystery where they are today. Marshall’s father, James Ware, on the quay at Saltash Passage
Marshall also told me that the troops had used the patch of land on the corner of Saltash Passage,
Troops leaving for D Day from Saltash Passage
at the bottom of Normandy Hill. The area has now since been built on. There was also a huge oil tank in the old orchard which was adjacent to the horse field at the Kloof. This has long since disappeared and several houses are being built on the spot at the moment. People who read my columns regularly will know that I’ve already written about the American troops leaving Saltash Passage so I won’t go into the story too much this time. I’ve also written before how Marshall had the first car in Saltash Passage and while walking through the Kloof recently, I found an old number plate, ‘ARM 963’, which appears to have lain there for well over 50 years. Could this be from Marshall’s car? I learned a lot from Marshall over the years and when he died, his wife, Sally, kindly gave me his books, cuttings and photos, some of which appear in these columns and in my own books. In a way, the person who vandalised my car did me a great favour although I’m sure that wasn’t the intention. Anyway, on the 70th anniversary, I’ll not only be thinking of the American soldiers, many who fought and lost their lives, but also of Marshall Ware who meant so much to the area.
Local resident Marshall Ware with one of the route signs left by the Americans
American troops marching down Vicarage Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth in 1944
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Kaiser Chiefs head for Plymouth ‘MTV Crash’ Chart-topping British band Kaiser Chiefs are the first act to be announced for this summer’s eagerly awaited MTV Crashes Plymouth event.
The spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday July 15. After 10,000 tickets were snapped
up by Plymouth residents in minutes, 5,000 more tickets went on national release on Friday 9 May, giving music fans another opportunity to see massive names play the one-off gig.
The Brit Award-winning Kaiser Chiefs, who are riding high on the success of their number one album ‘Education, Education, Education & War’, are looking forward to
performing on Plymouth’s stunning waterfront. Ricky Wilson said: “We’re looking forward to this gig. Plymouth Hoe looks a pretty great spot to play.” Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We’re delighted that Kaiser Chiefs are coming – they are a great act. More announcements are on the way.”
Local musicians to take part in event on MTV stage Local artists, bands and community groups are being given a chance to perform on the massive MTV Crashes Plymouth stage, the day after the main event. Plymouth City Council has secured use of the main stage to hold a community music evening on Wednesday July 16. The free event will run from 5pm to 10.30pm and will be open to the public, so anyone who was unable to secure tickets for the MTV Crashes Plymouth show will get the opportunity to experience another great music event. Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We’re really excited to be holding the MTV Crashes Plymouth event this
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MTV Crashes Plymouth is one of the highlights in the city’s Three Towns centenary celebrations. It will be broadcast on MTV’s flagship UK music TV channels MTV Music and MTV Live HD and subsequently across its other music channels, showcasing Britain’s Ocean City in over 35 countries. As well as live coverage of the performances, MTV will be screening interviews with the acts, filmed in various Plymouth locations. Further acts will be added to the line-up. For the latest news follow @ MTVPlymouth on Twitter or visit the What’sOnPlymouth Facebook page.
A group of 25 Year 9 students from St Boniface’s took part in an interactive field trip at Plymouth’s Apple Store in Drake Circus.
Students from St Boniface’s clearly enjoyed their visit to the Apple Store in Drake Circus which included plenty of ‘hands-on’ experiences
Working with GarageBand and iMovie projects using iPads the St Boniface’s Catholic College boys made their own piece of music followed by a short movie in teams. Each student was presented with an Apple Field Trip T-shirt, USB wristband with their work and a certificate. The students used GarageBand to play simulated instruments, adding loops and sound effects to produce their own music track that was saved then used in their iMovie project, which involved them acting, dancing and singing to the device’s camera. 14-year-old Alusché Latuka said the day was “so fun and we made an amazing film using the iPads - it’s inspired me to want to make my own films over the summer holiday!”, whilst Oscar Lingham said “I really enjoyed using the GarageBand app - I made some great music in just a few taps... it’s a great way to show off my creativity.” The 25 students have all opted for GCSE Computer Science when they begin Year 10 in September.
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