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The award will be presented at this year’s Radiographer of the Year ceremony, to be held in the House of Commons in November.

The team were nominated in recognition of how well they worked together during the scanner conversion project.

During the conversion project, the team were reduced to having one scanner inside Derriford Hospital and were reliant on using mobile scanners during the wettest winter on record.

Christine Heales, lead MRI radiographer at Derriford Hospital said: “At times, the

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“During the replacement process, the pressure on the team was exceptional, but they all, without fail, worked together to minimise the disruption to the patients.

“Throughout that time they kept a professional, caring and cheerful attitude.”

The Radiography Team of the Year annual awards are organised by the Society of Radiographers and are an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of radiography teams across the country.

Members of the team will attend the award ceremony on November 11.

Derriford Hospital now has three scanners inside the hospital and one on a mobile unit.

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£4.2m investment in home insulation announced

British Gas, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Energy Community have joined forces to provide solid wall insulation to homes across Plymouth A new energy makeover to offer private home owners in Plymouth solid wall insulation, via a £4.2million investment has been announced.

The new private scheme is part funded

by British Gas’ Energy Companies Obligation and the Government’s Green Deal Community Fund awarded to the city council.

This follows the ongoing 4,000 property social housing insulation project already being delivered by British Gas and Plymouth Community Homes in the city.

The project will target several neighbourhoods in the city beginning at Whitleigh, where the energy company is targeting entire neighbourhoods for insulation makeovers. The work will be

rolled out in other areas of Plymouth including St Judes, St Budeaux, Plympton, Southway, Woodford and Keyham.

The average solid wall three-bed house in the area can now receive up to £5400 off the cost of solid wall insulation, which can help residents benefit from energy bill savings of up to £270 per year.

At present, Plymouth is the only place in the UK to receive this huge discount on solid wall insulation from British Gas. The energy giant is urging private home owners in Plymouth to get

South Yard plan for 1,000 jobs People in Plymouth and beyond are being asked to give their comments towards shaping the anchor project for the City Deal, which could create over 1,000 new and skilled jobs.

Outline plans to transform parts of the South Yard in Devonport into a marine industries production campus are being developed, ahead of an application being submitted to planners.

A masterplan, which shows possible future uses and layouts of the site, has

been compiled by consultants acting on behalf of the South Yard Project Board chaired by Plymouth City Council.

Now they want to know if their plans to turn the historic dockyard into a thriving centre for marine-related industry is on the right lines.

An outline planning application is being prepared for submission in late November, but the project team is seeking comments from the public on ideas for the South Yard. This will involve developing nearly eight hectares of land across two areas, known as Area 1 and Area 5. Existing listed buildings,

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“As well as the obvious benefit of making the house much more energy efficient, the work has already improved the look of my home dramatically, and is going to add to its value – so it’s been well worth getting the work done on every level.”

Throughout Plymouth, British Gas has already committed to investing over £50m to improve the look, warmth and energy efficiency of both private properties as well as social housing.

For more information visit www. britishgas.co.uk

An artist’s impression of the proposed South Yard development

options is an important part of the process.”

the museum and fire station, would be refurbished for future use as well as the historic docks.

Option One: Development of a Marine Industries Production Campus – a purely commercial development, designed for industrial and maritime use only, with associated office space across the site Option Two: Development of a Marine Industries Production Campus with a mixed use slant – this broadens the commercial options and includes a small element of housing next to Albany Street/Granby Way instead of some of commercial development.

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “This is the flagship proposal of the City Deal and is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to create the right conditions, the right environment for our thriving marine industry in the heart of Plymouth.

“It is critical that the people who live in this area, who have a vested interest in what goes on along this incredible waterfront, help us make the right decision so that the city can continue to build its maritime credentials and create skilled, sustainable employment.”

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Research by British Gas has uncovered that 60 per cent of Plymouth people believe their home doesn’t qualify for free insulation, despite it being available to every home that needs it.

Michael Blakeborough, 74, has lived at his privately-owned home in Whitleigh since 1978. He was considering Councillor Chris Penberthy with resident Michael Blakeborough, Steve Gapik (British options regarding the re-rendering Gas), and Paul Elliott (Plymouth Energy of his property’s Community).

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Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile (right) pictured with Patrick Hartop, head of City Deal at Plymouth City Council, at the recent consultation event at the Welcome Hall in Devonport

Naval Base Commander, Commodore Graeme Little said: “I am delighted with the recent progress that we have made collectively with the feasibility studies for the South Yard element of the SW Peninsula City Deal, the public consultation of the current planning

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Since the signing of the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal, the Council and the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise have been involved in detailed discussions with the Ministry of Defence over potentially releasing some areas of land at South Yard.

The yard is one of the few sites that may be able to provide deep water access in the South West and could provide the marine sector with facilities to develop technology, manufacture and commercialise products and services. It could also be home to small and mediumsize businesses that support marine businesses.

Public consultation events took place at Devonport’s Welcome Hall in October when local residents were able to view the proposals and complete questionnaires.

People can also fill in an online survey or submit comments on the City Deal website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/ southyard If all goes according to plan, land will be formally transferred from the MOD to the Council next March with redevelopment work on the site getting underway from April 2015 onwards and for several years after to provide new infrastructure, services and development opportunities.

Congratulations to the winners of the Dr Who competition which appeared in our September edition. Sonia Lamble from Ford won the first prize of a family ticket to the Dr Who experience in Cardiff along with a family hotel room at the Future Inns. Second prize of a Dr Who DVD box set went to Mrs Fran Norris from Trent Close and third prize of a Dr Who 50th anniversary collector’s set went to Luke Phillips from Lipson.

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Southway Playcare After School and Holiday Club Southway Community Centre, Southway PL6 6TB. After school club from 3pm £5 per hour; holiday sessions 8am to 6pm £18 per day; 10am to 6pm £12; 8am to 3pm £12; 10am to 3pm £8. Ofsted Reg No EY398796. Daily sessions throughout the summer holidays. For details contact Hayley or Wendy on 01752 703581.

The Imaginators Various dates Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery Fun, free sessions for pre-school children and their parents/carers. 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesdays during term time. Advance booking is essential on 304665.

Victorian Symbolism Until Nov 16 The latest exhibition at Ford Park Cemetery gives an insight into the messages that lie behind the beautiful and intricate designs and images of Victorian grave markers.The exhibition is open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 12.30pm to 3.30 pm. On Sunday October 12 there will be a walk given by the exhibition team in conjunction with the exhibition entitled Interpreting Victorian Grave Markers. If you’ve ever wandered into a graveyard, looked at the grave images and wondered what they meant, this is the walk for you. Meet at the visitor centre by 2pm: walks can take up to one and a half hours. Refreshments will be available.

Cards for Good Causes Nov 1 to Dec 16 Multi charity Christmas card shop, Plymouth Guildhall Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm Commemorative Exhibition Throughout November South Brent Community Library in their Corridor Galley.Free entry for all of November to commemorate those fallen in all conflicts with displays of various Poppy pictures by Shirley Arnold and Dave Crawford. A donation from the sales will go to the Royal British Legion Devon.Times of opening are 10am to 4.30 pm weekdays and 10 am to noon Saturdays.

Pensioners and 50 Plus Action Group Forthcoming events Nov 7, Plymouth Clarion Choir, 2pm to 4pm Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth. Community Centre, Plymouth.

Non members £2 including buffet. Dec 12. Schoolchildren singing - 11am to 12.45pm at the King’s Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth. Members free for all events, everyone over 50 welcome. For more details please contact Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498.

Food & Craft Market Nov 8 Devonport Guildhall - These food and craft fairs will be held on the second Saturday of every month Column Bakehouse will also be open for that much needed pick-me-up, selling refreshments and of course their famous signature loaves of bread. Stalls are available for exhibitors in Devonport Guildhall’s Main Hall, Mayor’s Parlour and outside on the front steps. 10am – 4pm.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association Nov 12 The corps association will hold meetings these dates with the AGM on Jan 14 2015 at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford at 7.30pm. New members welcome. The Corps Annual Dinner will be held on Friday Jan 30 2015 at Boringdon Golf Course, Plympton. For details call 01752 769169. If there are any welfare questions, contact 01752 343492 or write to the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, c/o RASC/RCT/RLC Assoc.

A Walk in Ham Woods Nov 15 Join Stepping Stones to Nature and the Friends of Ham Woods for some outdoor fun inspired by the ‘Walk On’ exhibition. Explore Ham Woods through a storytelling trail and see what and who you discover! 11am to 1pm. Meet at Ham House, off Tewkesbury Close.

Autumn Fair Nov 15 Organised by Plymouth Sutton & Devonport Conservative Association at Compton Methodist Church Hall, Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth 10.30am to 12.30pm. Various Stalls including groceries, jewellery, cakes, bottle stall, books and bric-a-brac and grand raffle. Tea, coffee and pasties will be available. All welcome.

Scratch Messiah Nov 22 Under the baton of Trefor Farrow at Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke (opposite DHS for boys-parking to be applied for in grounds) £10 per person participation.

Meet together for rehearsal in the church at 2pm. Mid

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Rhyme Times Central Library Monday from 11am; Thursday from 2pm Crownhill Library Tuesday: 2.15pm to 2.45pm Efford Library Tuesday: 10.30am to 11am Ernesettle Library Saturday: 11am to 11.30am Estover Library Tuesday: 3.30 to 4pm Laira Library Wednesday: 10.30am Peverell Library Monday from 2pm; Friday from 11am Plympton Library Thursday from 2pm;Saturday from 10.30am (Under 5s club) Plymstock Library Thursday from 2.15pm St Aubyn (Devonport) Library Saturday from 11am St Budeaux Library Thursday from 10am Southway Library Wednesday from 10am Stoke Library Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am (term time only) West Park Library Monday: 10am to 10.30am Story Times Central Library: every Wednesday from 11am (storytime and crafts) Crownhill Library: first Saturday of the month from 11am Plymstock Library: every Saturday from 10.30am (age 4+) Tothill Library: first Tuesday of the month from 3.45pm to 4.15pm Pray Plymouth Every Wednesday morning Organised by Churches Together in Plymouth from 7am to 8am at Open Doors Language School, 14-15 ,Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth. Breakfast from 8am to 9am. Details 01752 249187.

Make a Difference Support Group Mondays During term time 10am to 12 noon at the Virginia House Centre, Palace St, Peacock Lane, Bretonside. Open to any parent/carer of child/children with additional needs either diagnosed or still going through the process who can get to us.We can be found at make a difference Plymouth parent support group on Facebook or anyone interested can contact me on 07599 996389.

Regular Events at Mainstone Community Centre Craft fair every third Sunday of the month from 11am to 3pm. Free admission.

Bingo every Wednesday night from 7.30pm Coffee afternoon every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. are holding a Craft fair on every 3rd Sunday of every month, 11am to 3pm,free admission.

Mainstone Community Centre also hold a Wednesday night Bingo session eyes down at 7.30.

All funds raised are currently going toward getting a new floor for the centre.

Pensioners and 50 Plus Action Group Every second Friday We are a growing group of people (over the age of fifty) who meet every second Friday of the month. We usually have speakers, from local Members of Parliament, to companies like South West Water and local councillors etc.

Meetings are held in the Wolseley Trust Community Building in Wolseley Road, Plymouth (next door to Sylvia’s Café), behind the Co-operative and Lidl Superstores, just down from Milehouse traffic lights. We welcome anyone over the age of 50 to attend these meetings, and the social events, so come and meet us and see what we do. For further details please contact Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498.

Tothill Sequence Dance Club Saturdays Up to date dances at Tothill Community Centre every Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Leaders Peter and Dorothy Wheatley. Admission £3. Contact Bill 01752 667484, Sue 01752 651004 or Dorothy 01752 260193.

Circle Dance 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month. Yealmpton Circle Dance Group. The Regency Room, Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. A variety of dance styles from gentle and expressive to lively and joyful. Traditional and contemporary world music.Good for mind, body and spirit. Clearly taught and easy to learn. No partner needed.

Friendly and fun. 01752 880196 for details.

Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Plymouth in the Great War is Chris Robinson’s latest work November sees the 100th Anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Three Towns Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse.

It was a pivotal moment in the history of the area and the successful passage of the Bill through Parliament on November 1 1914 marks the virtual birth of the modern City of Plymouth (City status was conferred in 1928).

Local historian Chris Robinson’s fifth book looking at the City in the Twentieth Century ‘Plymouth’s Great War: The Three Towns United in Conflict’ is therefore a very timely release.

Coinciding with and expanding upon the exhibition that has been running in the City Museum and Art Gallery throughout this anniversary year, the book examines the position of the Three

Chris Robinson with his latest publication Plymouth’s Great War

Towns immediately prior to the Amalgamation and takes an in depth look at the role that the area subsequently played in what, at the time, was dubbed the War to End All Wars.

Plymouth was perhaps unique during the Great War in having a base for all four of the Armed Services – the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, Army and Royal Naval Air Service (later RAF). It is a period of Plymouth’s history

that has hitherto been paid scant attention by historians and comes as a very welcome addition to our understanding and appreciation of the City.

Packed with over 500 images, many of them in colour and many never previously published, it is a wonderful visual record of the life and times of the people who lived here 100 years ago. As such it is an absolute must for anyone interested in local history and more specifically their own family history, if their

parents, grandparents or great-grandparents lived through that momentous period of change.

Plymouth’s Great War: The Three Towns United in Conflict is published

by Pen & Ink Publishing Price £16.95. It will be available from a variety of outlets in the City including; Waterstones, WH Smiths, University Bookseller, as well as Chris Robinson’s shop at 34 New Street, Barbican and the Christmas Market, in Armada Way.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Every Monday Compton Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group for young people aged 14 to 23 years. Meet 7.30pm at Compton Methodist Church. Details 01752 706056.

Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday Lipson Vale Primary School between 9.15am and 10.30am.

New families welcome. Please call Kate Timonthy or Elaine Bromhead on 01752 224801.

Breathe Easy Plymouth First Tuesday of the month Breathe Easy Plymouth, a local support group for anyone with a lung condition, their carers or anyone interested in supporting the group, meets regularly at Tothill Community Centre at 1.30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Entry is free and there is tea and coffee with biscuits, then usually a speaker. All are welcome. For more details phone Anne on 01752 402310 or Christine on 01752 220919

Plymouth Dog Training Club meets at St Edward’s Church Hall, Eggbuckland on Wednesday evenings. For details call 01752 350788.

Arrows Kids Club Thursdays Held at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-8pm for all children aged 7-11 years.

(Please note the Drake Circus Mall opposite the church is open till 8pm on Thursdays.) Games, Craft, tuck shop, Bible stories .. lots of fun. Only 50p per week.

Twins, Triplets or more Support group held on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm at Surestart Children’s Centre, 25 Manor Street, Stonehouse, (Tel 208650) or a Friday morning 10am -12pm at Sir John Hunt School, Whitleigh. An informal group open to all mums and expectant mums. A great chance to meet other mums and dads in the same situation.

Aden Veterans Calling all Aden Veterans. Did you know that the Aden Veterans Plymouth Branch meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the RAOB Club in North Hill at 7.30pm. Why not go along and meet like-minded people.

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.

Lipson Lions Junior Hockey Club Training every Wednesday 6pm until 7pm at Lipson Community College. Currently need players of all age groups and ability particularly girls. Age groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. First two visits are free. Go along and try it.

Details from Samantha on 0790 555 2318.

Plymouth Numismatic Society Third Tuesday each month 7:30pm Coin collection and study can be an absorbing and rewarding pastime. New members are welcomed to informal meetings to share interest and knowledge of coins, providing the opportunity to give talks and presentations on any aspect of numismatics. This can range from studies of coins in historical, cultural or artistic context, to acquisitions, valuations and investment. Or members can just listen, learn and enjoy the company. Contact Bryan on 01752 480394 for more details and current location of meetings.

Pennycross Sequence Dance Club Meets at the Holy Family Church Hall, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth. Mondays 6.30pm beginners class with step by step instruction. 7.45pm sequence dance. Fridays at 7.30pm for sequence dance.

Plymouth Shakespeare Society Meets twice a month from September to May at the Burgess Hall (behind the Unitarian Church) Notte Street, Plymouth from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further details call 257764.

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

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The presentation gets under way at 7.30 pm, with tickets costing £2 available from the cemetery office on Plymouth 665442 (weekdays only) 10am to 3pm.

On Saturday November 22 the chairman and wildlife expert John Boon will head the annual autumn/winter Bird Walk. November is a great time for birds at Ford Park, with the prospect of seeing wintering species such as Redwings and Fieldfare that love to feed on the abundance of hawthorn and yew berries found around the grounds.

Also Ford park is one of the most reliable places at this time of year to find Black Redstarts, as well as more common species such as Buzzards, Greater Spotted Woodpeckers and Meadow pipits.

Visitors should wear suitable winter wear and wellington boots. Meet at the visitor centre at 10am.

The walk is free of charge (donations welcome).

Christmas celebrations start at Ford Park on Saturday November 29 with the annual Christmas Fayre from 11am to 3pm. Join in the fun with stalls including Christmas craft, tombola, homemade cakes, bric a brac, games and for the first time there will be the opportunity to purchase (or place an order for) Ford Park’s handmade Christmas wreaths.

Christmas raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the day, with a first prize of £100. The draw will take place before the close of the Fayre.

Refreshments will be available including pasties, mulled wine and mince pies with cream Not to forget a very important person in the shape of Father Christmas who has kindly consented to go along and spend some time at the Fayre.

Winter fete is a first for Mutley A first for the Mutley and Greenbank community will see a Winter Fete being staged at Moor View Park off Mutley Plain on Saturday November 22 from 12 noon to 3pm.

There will be stalls selling a variety of Christmas goods, a Santa Claus, live music and performances by students, scouts and other community groups.

Other activities will include a tombola, face painting and learning how to take apart and put together again an antique car. There will be mince pies and hot punch available.

It will be a family friendly fun event and is being organised by the Mutley Greenbank Trust in partnership with UPSU (Plymouth University’s Student Union).

It may be a bit cold outdoors in November but visitors will be warm in the marquees that will be erected, together with one or two gazebos – a winter transformation of Moor View Park .

Entry is free. Come along, whatever the weather !

Healthwatch Plymouth have issued an invitation to local people to have their say about health and social care issues affecting the community. There is an open public Advisory Forum Meeting on November 13 from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Devonport Guildhall. Healthwatch Plymouth are an independent consumer champion for health and social care services and firmly believe every voice counts when it comes to shaping the future of health and social care services across Plymouth.

Individuals and representatives from community groups are invited to attend this forum meeting.

For further information go to www.healthwatchplymouth.co.uk or call FREE on 0800 923 0039.

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Beverages provided. Performance at 7pm, omitting pieces according to Trefor. Tickets on the door £5 per head.

Refreshments on sale following the performance. Please contact Marilyn Goldsbrough 01752 564847/07890165524. marilyngoldsbrough@hotmail.com Table Top Sale Nov 22 In aid of PDSA at Tothill Community Centre, St Judes from 2pm to 4pm. Stalls, tombola,raffle and refreshments.

Christmas Fayre Nov 22 Organised by Pennycross Methodist Church Friendship Group at at Penny Cross Methodist Church, Pridham Lane, off Beachamp Road Peverell 11am to 1pm. There will be various stalls and refreshments. All proceeds to Devon Freewheelers charity and church funds.

Who’s Got Talent Nov 22 Grand final at the Devonport Playhouse at 7pm. Tickets adults £8,children £6. In aid of ‘Call South West.’ Details 07845 269825 Winter Fete Nov 22 Moor View Park (off Mutley Plain) from 12 noon to 3pm.

Stalls, live music, face painting, tombola and much more.

Christmas Fayre Nov 22 St Budeaux Community Hall, The Green, Crownhill Road from 12 noon to 3pm. There will be several tables selling goods, including cakes, gifts, jewellery and beads, bric a brac and hopefully chocolate. Refreshments will be available.

There are a limited number of tables to hire at £5 to book call 362161 Christmas Coffee Morning Nov 22 St Gabriel’s Church, Peverell Park 10am to 12.30pm. Stalls and a raffle. Soup & roll, mince pies and cream. Free entry, all welcome.

Autumn Fayre Nov 22 Crownhill Methodist Church from 2pm to 4pm. There will be lots of stalls and refreshments. Admission is free, and there is plenty of free parking adjacent to the church.

Stoke Damerel Christmas Fair Nov 28 and Nov 29 Stoke Damerel Church and Parish centre in Paradise Road will be hosting their annual Christmas Fair with over 40 stalls over two days in late November The Fair is open from 11 am to 4pm on both days, free entry and refreshments. This is a very popular and well established event, and provides a great choice of Christmas shopping. For further details and availability of tables please contact Rhona 01752 563365 or Marilyn on 01752 564847.

Christmas Craft Fayre Nov 29 Onward House, Community Centre 55,Greenbank Road Greenbank from 2pm to 4pm. 20p entrance fee refreshments, raffle, live music.

Christmas Fayre Nov 29 Ford Park Cemetery from 11am to 3pm. Join in the fun with stalls including Christmas craft, tombola, homemade cakes, bric a brac, games and for the first time there will be the opportunity to purchase (or place an order for) Ford Park’s handmade Christmas wreaths. Refreshments will be available including pasties, mulled wine and mince pies with cream. Not to forget a very important person in the shape of Father Christmas who has kindly consented to go along and spend some time at the Fayre.

Christmas Craft Fayre Nov 29 Onward House Community Centre, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. From 2pm to 4pm. To book a table phone Alison on 07884 191870 £5 a table. Raffle, live music and refreshments.

Sleeping Beauty Dec 3 to Dec 6 Annual pantomime by the Touchwood Theatre Company at Devonport Playhouse.

Directed by Sam Pomeroy and featuring the classic story of Princess Beauty, the evil Carabosse, filled with well known songs and a script written by local Plymothian Nick Anderson, nightly at 7.30pm, plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

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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.

‘Beautiful’ show opens in gallery run by children Monstrous art works including an enormous typhoon and a giant eyeball are currently on show at Radiant Art Gallery at Derry’s Cross in Plymouth City Centre.

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.

Following two months of intensive training as art curators with Effervescent’s team, nine talented girls aged 10 to 14 came up with the idea for the show and selected art works by five artists based in Plymouth, in the UK, and in Europe.

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.

The show is called I’m Beautiful Now, and it’s a powerful evocation of what it’s like to be a young carer.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Young carers are children who have caring responsibilities for their parents or brothers and sisters – perhaps because their parents have long-term medical problems, or have been through severe trauma.

Often, young carers have to manage household budgets and bills, take on shopping and cleaning chores, provide physical or emotional support or medical aid for their parents and siblings, and keep their families safe.

Effervescent, which recently converted the abandoned Halifax Bank on Derrys Cross into an art gallery, tea room, studio and creative hub, has been working with the group of girls and Barnardos since August.

Sasha Richardson, 13, said: “We practiced curating teddy bears and shoes - before we started working with art works - in the studio, corridors, and toilets at Radiant: it was really weird but lots of fun! We also went to two museums in London. We got inspiration from there: it was really useful.”

Toddlers Group 9.30am every Tuesday at St Michael’s Church in Albert Road, Stoke and 9.15am every Wednesday at St Barnabas Church in St Barnabas Terrace. Term time. All welcome just turn up!

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

Plymouth Croquet Club Hartley Park Reservoir, Mannamead Road. New members welcome. Equipment and tuition available. For further information contact Plymouth 666801.

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.

Plymouth Radio Club

Second Tuesday of every month.

The Plymouth Radio Club meets second Tuesday of every month at the Weston Mill Oak Villa social Club, Situated in Ferndale Road, Weston Mill, Plymouth. Commencing 7.30 pm. For all licenced Radio Amateurs and anyone interested in amateur radio. For those wishing to obtain a licence, email pippa117@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07815542477.

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

The project has been supported by Arts Council England, Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council.

Ray White, Effervescent’s curator, said: “It’s been a genuine privilege to work with such talented girls.

What we’re doing at Radiant is finding new ways to ensure culture and arts are enjoyed and owned by everyone in Plymouth.

“We want to see what young children curate, and what they think is important to talk about through art. What we’ve found out, is that even very young people can put together sophisticated and exciting shows, given help and space.”

Describing the show, young curator Crystal Lynes, 10, said: “One moment you’re scared, next minute you’re laughing, and then you’re sad.”

Chyanne Parker, 14, added: “I’m Beautiful Now is dark; I hope it gives you a feeling of fear. As a young carer you have a lot of emotions, and one of the big ones is fear.”

Barnardo’s children’s services manager Jeanie Lynch said: “It has been a great experience to work with Effervescent, which is such a creative organisation.

“Young carers often face enormous challenges but they shouldn’t have to do this on their own. This is a prime example of how they can be encouraged to enjoy new experiences and learn new skills, encouraging them to achieve their potential.”

I’m Beautiful Now is open every day until Wednesday November 26. Children and families are welcome and entry is free. 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).

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 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 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.

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Plymouth is cementing its status as a social enterprise city through a £500,000 innovative investment fund that will create jobs.

Plymouth City Council is believed to be the first in the country to have a Social Enterprise investment fund and it has recently awarded £300,000 to six social enterprises.

City provides big boost for jobs with £500,000 investment fund

The funds have the potential to lead to 30 new jobs across a number of organisations.

Bikespace, a community interest company, is a notfor-profit vocational training centre based in Devonport which plans to use its fund to open a shop to sell refurbished and electric bikes.

The organisation already employs those who have had a rough start in life, teaching them how to fix and recondition bikes.

• A dementia hub – Memory Matters South West Community Interest Company want to turn an empty shop into an advice and activity centre.

As well as clubs and training, there will also be a nostalgia café and treatment/therapy rooms for visiting therapists. The project will create jobs, apprenticeships, work placements and could help increase diagnosis rates, improve quality of life for families, carers and those living with dementia.

They will receive £9,995.

• Radiant – A former empty shop, converted into an exhibition space has opened as a tearoom, Rumpuscosy. Funding will enable the venue to have more staff, more food production and an improved venue. It aims to create further job opportunities and involve vulnerable children and young people. They will receive £19,000.

Spokesman Gareth Thomas said: “It’s brilliant news and we will be able to carry on expanding. We already run a fleet of electric bikes and think that is a growing area.

We want to expand our sales and servicing, providing jobs for people from disadvantaged backgrounds.”

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “These organisations exist to put something into our community and help Plymouth residents who need that little bit of extra support. As one of the country’s first social enterprise

Other schemes include:

• Four Greens Community Trust want to convert an empty care home in Whitleigh into a HQ hub and incubator businesses. They received £90,000.

Bikespace wants to go into parcel delivery using ‘Cargo bikes’ which have big boxes on the front of the bike and the organisation has been given £100,000 through a mixture of business support, capital and a loan to get their idea off the ground.

The Social Enterprise Investment Fund comes from the council’s ‘Building for Jobs’ Investment Fund – one of the council’s 19 ‘Plan for Jobs’ projects aimed at unlocking stalled developments, creating new jobs and levering additional public and private sector finance.

“This is fantastic news and if everything goes to plan, it will create 30 jobs – that will make a difference not just to the person with the job, but the wider community of Plymouth.”

• Column Bakehouse want to create a baking school that offers skills, training and vocational opportunities in a working environment. £80,000 loan will be spent on equipment and changing the layout.

Coun Chris Penberthy with two of the team from Bikespace

cities, we need to show we are backing their efforts all the way – for the good of the people who live here.

These schemes are really exciting and have the potential

to change lives.”

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet member for Co-operatives, Housing and Community Safety added:

• Social Enterprise City Making a Splash – a mobile app and paper guide to raise the profile of social enterprise in Plymouth, encourage people and businesses to buy social’ and support the city’s social enterprises. They will receive £8450.

The funding is a combination of business support, grant funding and loans.

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`• continued from page 6 Tickets: £9.50 & £8.50 plus other reduced prices. Box Office: 606507 or 07999 639888 Early Choral Music Concert Dec 6 Featuring the Resonet Chamber Choir at The Church of Christ the King, Notte Street, Plymouth at 6.30pm. Treat yourself and unwind in the run-up to Christmas, with this concert ofsublime music from centuries gone by.

A modest donation to charity would be most welcome.

Christmas Disco Dec 12 For adults with learning disabilities, friends and family welcome. Stonehouse Creek Community Centre, King’s Road, Plymouth. 6.30pm-11pm Tickets £7 per person, disco and buffet included, raffle with great prices to be won. Details Cheryl Wotton 01752 704670 email: cheryl.wotton@yahoo.com Winter Wonderland Dec 13 and Dec 14 A 25th anniversary presentation by the Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir directed by Jenny George at St Bartholomew’s Church, Yealmpton 7.30pm. Tickets £7 to inc. a glass of wine or other refreshment from Graham Searle 01752 881638. The Annual sell-out Christmas concert by the choir takes place on December 14 at Harewood House, Plympton. Tickets £7.50 to include seasonal refreshment from Edward Gigg on 01752 405429 or Jenny George on 01752 880730. Advance booking is essential.

Christmas Concert Dec 14 Tamar Concert Choir present a concert of popular Christmas music at the Pilgrim United Reform Church, St Levan Road,Ford at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 available at the door.

Proceedswill be donated to ‘Sing for Your Heart’ (Heart Research UK).

Clog dancing Thursdays A fun way to exercise! The Plymouth Maids clog dancers are a small, friendly group of women who welcome new members. From the beginning of October to the end of April we practice at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, opposite the Life Centre, on Thursdays 8 - 9.45pm. During the summer we dance out on Thursday evenings at various pubs and other venues in and around Plymouth. We also dance at occasional folk festivals and days of dance. No previous dance experience is needed, just a sense of rhythm. Come along and give it a try. For details contact Shirley on 01752 407676.

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

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

Second-hand book stall Every second Saturday in the month 2pm-3.30 pm, at Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street.

In aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Celtic Music with a Twist Every First Thursday Kitty O’Hanlon’s, 9pm. Three Strand Minstrels play lively Celtic acoustic music at Kitty O’Hanlon’s.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh Your local sanctuary for most types of unwanted domestic pets. Good homes always needed - have a look at lovely animals, and what we do on www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk.

We don’t destroy any animal unless it’s beyond veterinary help or dangerous and we have special units for elderly residents. Please don’t allow your pet to breed, ask us for friendly advice, or about our spay and neuter scheme for owners on benefit instead. Tel 01752 347503.

Plymouth Proprietary Library Writers Group First Saturday of the month Located in the oldest library in Plymouth the group covers a wide range of genres in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Encouragement is given in creative writing at all levels in the ambience of the oldest historic institution in the city (Est 1810). Full benefit of literary events and facilities is given to library members. Group meets 10am to 12 noon.

For details call 01752 660515.

Plymouth Philatelic Society First Wednesday of every month St. Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell from 7pm to 9pm. For details contact Derek on 01752 360551 or David on 01752 402981.

Family friendly event An ethical family-friendly Christmas event is being held at Hope Baptist Church in Peverell in November.

The third annual ‘Just Christmas’ event is on Saturday November 29 between 10am and 4pm.

Just Christmas will feature local craftspeople selling their wares, recycled and Fairtrade items for sale, charities will be represented selling their own craft items and merchandise, and as well as all of that there will be free activities for children and Fairtrade and local refreshments for sale including locally made pasties.

One of the event organisers said: “The aim is to show the general public that Christmas is about more than a spending spree on the High Street and that ethics are important too.

“We need to consider how our purchases affect those who made them, what they are made of and how far they have had to travel, which affects their environmental impact. And of course one hand-made item has to be so much more special than something mass-produced in a factory on the other side of the world, doesn’t it?”

All the proceeds this year will go towards Chicks Christmas Breaks. Chicks take underprivileged children on breaks - ‘making memories, giving hope’.

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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 Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association We meet at Mount Gould Methodist Church, term time, and are looking to recruit both boys and girls aged 5-8yrs (6pm-7pm), 8-11yrs (6.30-8pm) and 11-18yrs (6.30-9pm).

Our programme is very varied and includes craftwork, cookery, games, computer work, interactive challenges, sports competitions, sponsored fundraising and much more plus the year ending event - summer camp(8yrs+). Many of the skills learnt here can help prepare them for adult life.

Peverell’s soprano performs for Plymouth Philharmonic Choir all aspects of music in the area, including her role as vocal adviser for Cornwall.

Most of the largescale classical choral pieces performed by Plymouth Philharmonic Choir also feature soloists, and when they are joined by soprano Catherine Hamilton it is a double delight.

Catherine has performed with the Choir many times now and with each appearance builds on her success and popularity – her voice and performances just seem to get better and better.

The Choir generally has the pick of the nation’s soloists to choose from but best of all is when they can feature a local talent.

Catherine, who lives in Peverell, last performed with the Choir this summer for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Local musical director and conductor Brian Gerry reviewed the concert and had this to say about Catherine’s contribution: “The choir was joined by three soloists: Catherine Hamilton, Leslie

The Choir’s next concert is Haydn’s The Seasons. Appearing with Catherine Hamilton on this occasion are two other favourites, tenor Richard Rowntree and bassbaritone Andrew Mahon.

Accompanied by a full orchestra the concert takes place in Plymouth Guildhall on Sunday November 30 at 7pm.

Catherine Hamilton

Baker and Michael Dewis. All three of them sang, performed and portrayed the music in what was truly a theatrical experience.

“Mention must be made of Catherine Hamilton, who sang with her usual bright and expressive tone. How many sopranos can sing a top D as beautifully! It was also evident that the choir as a whole appreciated all three soloists and were equally captivated by them.”

Since moving to Devon, Catherine has been actively involved in

Interested - then come along to the church on Friday or contact Hugh Porter, 01752 667513, or email porterbb@ blueyonder.co.uk for further information 7th Plymouth Company Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association Fridays We meet at Pennycross Methodist Church in term time, Anchors (5-8 years) between 6.15pm and 7.15pm; Juniors (8-11 years) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Seniors (12-18 years) between 7pm and 9.45pm. There is a full programme of activities including crafts, games, drama, music, cookery, interactive challenges, national sport competitions and much more. The year culminates in a week-long summer camp. Our programme enables youngsters to learn many various skills and prepares them for adult life. Simply go along on Fridays to find out more or visit 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.

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.

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

The Choir’s 2015 concerts are: Verdi’s Requiem on Sunday March 22 at 7.30pm in Plymouth Guildhall and Handel’s Israel in Egypt on Sunday June 5 at 7.30pm also at the Guildhall.

New singers are always welcome at rehearsals which take place in Mead King Hall at Plymouth College every Thursday at 7.15pm Information as to where you can buy tickets can be found at www. plymouthphilchoir.org, or call the booking office on 01364 72429, or visit their Facebook page or via www.wegottickets.com.

Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages.

Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

Mums and Babies Tuesdays Mums and Babies is a support group for mums with babies from birth to eight months old. Come and meet other new mums and enjoy being spoilt by our sympathetic leaders with tea, coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. £2 a session.

We meet at Hope Baptist Church Hall, Peverell Corner, Plymouth at 10 am till 11.30 am. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

Harbour Centre Recovery Café Fridays Female-focused social group for those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Tea, coffee, regular activities promoting independence, empowerment and positive social/support networks in recovery. Child-friendly.11am-2pm at Unit 2, 1st Floor, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain. For more information and support to attend please contact Lynn McKenzie (Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services) on 01752 434299 or email lynn.mckenzie1@nhs.net Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening.

Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk The Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists Group Monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford.

The meeting begins at 7.30p.m. with doors opening at seven. Guest speaker each month. Details 01752 405926 The Rainbow Experience First Tuesday of each month Social/Support group for older lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people (50ish and over) living in and around Plymouth. Meet at Plymouth Arts Centre, Looe 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.

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.

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Support your local businesses Mutley and Peverell - an area to return to time and again

Whilst most Plymothians will recommend Peverell and neighbouring Mutley and Greenbank as a good area to buy property, either a good investment or a great place to bring up a family, the hard working traders in the area tend to receive much less attention.

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In case you weren’t aware, we’d like to introduce some of these local tradespeople and encourage you to look hard at their adverts and see if your day wouldn’t be a little brighter by popping out to say hello and take advantage of the fantastic services they provide.

Mutley is currently the second largest retail area in the city and yet it is often overlooked despite its many shops, pubs and cafes.

This has got to be classic short term thinking! Shops and businesses are what stops an area like ours just becoming an urban sprawl – row and row of houses with no neigbourhood or community feel.

Real people desperately need places to walk to, and meet other real people during the day – whether you are at home entertaining young children, or looking after a poorly loved one; suffer from ill health yourself, or are one of a growing army of professional people who choose

daytime TV or browsing the web.

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The recently reformed Traders Group, championed by the dynamic Sam Remmer of the Art of Dance, located just behind the Plain, aims to increase the number of visitors to Mutley and make it a brighter area with better support from the local council.

Sam said: “We are really hoping that local traders and residents join our group so we can encompass the needs of all. If we have more members we have more of a voice.”

At present their members are almost exclusively local independent businesses who take time out of their very busy personal schedules to meet together, having had their first meeting back in May at the local pub.

Membership, however, is open to anyone in the area and it would be great to see support by representatives of the large chains who also recognise Mutley Plain as a good place to locate to.

There are some great signs that big retailers are finally cottoning on to the fact that community matters – just look at the new campaign in your local Co-op for inspiration.

Libby Carswell of Yvonne’s Florists is a big supporter of the Traders Association.

The florist has been open for over 50 years and has learnt to think big and little to survive.

Libby explained: “We do offer an Interflora service which links us with other ‘local’

Peverell area has so much to offer prospective homeowners Peverell and the surrounding communities of Hyde Park, Compton and Mannamead remain particularly popular with prospective homeowners, according to Darren Lawson, managing director of leading independent estate agents Mansbridge & Balment.

“Whether its posters for the local coffee morning, new kit for the local sports team or supporting and participating in large sporting events such as the Plymouth 10k, Plymouth Half Marathon or Tavy 7 and 13, we love to do our bit to support the communities that ultimately support us.”

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“Another advantage the Peverell area is that - unlike other parts of the city - there are very few licensed premises because of the historic covenants which prohibit the development of pubs and clubs.

Mansbridge & Balment’s city centre office is situated in the heart of the community in Mannamead Road, but its involvement with the community goes deeper than its location. The company is principal sponsor of the Plymouth 10k road race and has been extensively involved in supporting local charities, groups and individuals.

Gary Tapp, the owner, moved from Kent to Plymouth 23 years ago with a vision of setting up a barbers that was traditional with a modern twist. His idea was not to have a run of the mill barber shop, which back then tended to be upstairs, but to give his business more kerb appeal and open a barber “shop” on the high street.

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Darren said: “There is no question that the Peverell area is one of the most popular in the city for prospective buyers. There are excellent primary and secondary school serving the area, plenty of local shopping facilities and fantastic leisure facilities, such as the Life Centre and Central Park.

“They make fine family homes and a sound investment for the future,” he added.

Another business that has stayed the course of time is Barbers of Mutley Plain, the original barbers shop on Mutley Plain.

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This combined with the easy access to parks and other green spaces contribute to the appeal of the area. Proximity to the city centre and waterfront with excellent public transport services also ensure its popularity.

“Many of the properties in the area were constructed well over 100 years ago which means their architectural features are particularly impressive,” said Darren.

“We can also cater for the micro market, even sourcing a particular flower requested by a customer, if the season is on our side.”

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A combination of the location, local amenities and good schools has ensured that properties in the area are always in demand.

“Some of these legacies have helped to shape the nature of the area and make it sought-after for families and professionals.

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Local grandmother Linda Thompson of Moment in Time Photography has lived and worked in Abbots Road, Peverell for 21 years.

She loves the fact that her studio is accessible to all and there is free on street parking – just a couple of factors that help her remain competitive in a very competitive market.

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With her ability to emphasise regarding the joyous complexities of young children, she genuinely enjoys and specialises in photographing newborns, babies, children, families and, as a dog lover, has a particular affection for the family pet.

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Another proud grandma working hard to establish her business for future generations is Helen Mason of Frances Hair and Beauty.

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Having gone to school in Peverell, Helen returned 12 years ago through a decision that had fate written all over it.

www.franceshairandbeautysalon.com Linda Thompson of Moment in Time Photography based in Peverell for 21 years

“We bought the salon from a lady who’s middle name was Frances. Frances was my mother’s first name and is also my middle name and my daughters and my granddaughters!

“My daughter, Victoria and I played hairdressers since she could walk, indeed no one could enter our house at one point without having to sit down and have a pretend haircut by the young Victoria!

“As time moved on it seemed natural to combine my experience as a beauty therapist with Victoria’s life long ambition to qualify as a hair dresser and so we opened our salon together, over 10 years ago now, with a desire to create a really friendly comfortable place for our customers to enjoy being pampered.

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“This ethos has meant we have been able to grow the business and now have three other members of staff: - Natalie who brings a creative flair from having worked in London for 15 years, and who is training in Hair Extensions, Nicole – a fully qualified beauty therapist – who does some amazing individual lashes, and Emma who offers special OAP rates on a Wednesday.

“I’ve been keeping busy too,” added Helen, “discovering amazing anti wrinkle products using hydropeptides in my own quest for beautiful skin and just love to share my secrets with my customers.”

Helen and Victoria have a special connection to local charity Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and aim to do a number of fund raising events in 2015, as well as giving a donation in lieu of Christmas cards this year.

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Barbers was the first barber shop of its kind on Mutley Plain and Gary can remember when The Plain was not the place that it is today. He recalls lots of empty shops and business premises and over the years has watched traders come and go. However in recent years, he says, Mutley Plain has been remodelled to become a more vibrant, modern and busy place to Gary Tapp of Barbers shop and he would love to see this built on.

Gary’s philosophy is treat people how he would like to be treated and with that in mind he and his staff put customers first and pride themselves on providing good old fashioned personal service.

This commitment to customer care has been proven with 23 years of loyal service and in turn 23 years of loyal customers!

More good news Jeanne Hinton about bigger businesses working alongside the community can be found in the devlopment of the Mutley Winter Festival, a joint event between Mutley Greenbank Trust and UPSU (University of Plymouth’s Students Union) with support from Sainsbury’s who are providing free refreshments. The festival is open to all and is being held in Moor View Park on November 22 from 12 to 3pm.

Jeanne Hinton of the Fesitval committee assures everyone to turn up whatever the weather as they have just splashed out on two marquees which will be a venue for a host of stalls including: Handmade cards, Christmas gifts, Tombola, Bric a brac, face painting and the all important Santa’s Grotto.

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Various societies from the university will also have stalls including the African Caribbean Society, The Baking Society, Hindu Society, Knitting Society and the Marrow Society.

Music is also being provided by the Students Union and a track car by the Scouts.

So keep shopping locally. And keep reading your local community newspaper as well. Next month we will be featuring more great news about local shops in the Hyde Park area as part of our desire to see our local communities blossom and grow.

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MONEY MA££ERS with Tony Jopson

Six things you should teach children about money* As stated previously our current upcoming generation appears to be very short on good money management skills, so I plan to use this column to set out some principles, which if acted on, could reverse this trend. This month I am covering lessons 3 and 4 in the series.

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“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness.

Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds nought and six, result misery”.

How true is the principle! The trick to saving money though is no trick at all, it is simply to spend less than you earn.

This can be made easier if you automatically transfer a proportion of your income received each week / month into a separate savings account or even purchase blue chip shares or invest in a pension fund.

If you thus treat income as never having been received then you automatically have to manage on the residual.

In the meantime a fund is building up in the background for your retirement, child’s education, mortgage repayment etc.

It is a lot harder emotionally for you to convince yourself to spend shares in IBM or cash in a bond than to spend £2,000 from a bank account.

Negotiate for a better deal Many people these days are too timid to negotiate and this ends up costing them a lot of money. Always negotiate for major purchases. Shop around, get competitive quotes, and then ask for an even better deal.

All businesses have profit margins and getting half of their profit margin to close a sale is usually better for them than losing the deal altogether.

Negotiate with your landlord when renting or when renewing your lease. It is expensive and time consuming for landlords to find new tenants, so most landlords will give you a price break for staying.

Many television and Internet providers will offer you a better price if you simply call and ask for it — or if you threaten to switch to a new provider.

In most cases too, insurance companies will offer you a better deal to keep you as a customer. Good customers are extremely valuable — why not make vendors earn your business.

There is massive pressure in our society to borrow of course and indeed the government needs people to borrow so that they will consume and enable the national debt to be serviced (!).

If you do have debt problems please don’t despair or do anything rash – take the brave step of admitting the problem to yourself and anyone close to you who needs to know.

Then seek independent, professional and confidential help.

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organisations that you can contact: Christians Against Poverty (Plymouth) 0800 328 0006 (freephone) CAP Money website: www.capmoney.org.uk Citizens advice (Plymouth) 01752 520052 Tony Jopson, FCA Insolvency Consultant, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG Telephone: 01752 775068 *Some of these ideas have been developed from www.bankableinsight.com

Group of mums launch Saturday French School in Plymouth With France being just a few hours away on the ferry, there’s no wonder so many French nationals have moved to Plymouth and the surrounding areas, where they have found love, work or both, and are now raising bilingual children.

Now a group of French mums have decided to open up a Saturday French School to help these children increase their knowledge of French culture and language.

Starting in January 2015, and running every Saturday morning from 10am to 12noon, this non-profitable parental association will welcome children aged 6 to 16, with a group for under-fives running at the same time. The cost will be kept to a minimum and parents’ help to keep it running is very welcome.

Marriig Quentel-Watson is the founder of the association – named ‘Les Petits Mousses de Plymouth’ (which translates as ‘The Little Ship’s Apprentices of Plymouth’) – and said the mums believe these children would benefit enormously from meeting with other EnglishFrench kids and getting a formal teaching in written French.

She said: “The association was created a few years ago when our children were all toddlers. Now that they have grown, we need to ensure that they get the support they need to become fully bilingual, so they speak both languages as well as when they read and write.”

Marriig and her friends are now trying to identify all interested families in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. She added: “If you speak French at home and would like your kids to get this extra support two hours a week, please contact us quickly! It is also a great opportunity to meet with other French families from the area.”

For those aged 5 and under, there is already an ongoing creative and fun workshop taking

place every Saturday morning. This group is named “Les Choco’mousses” (‘The chocolate ship’s apprentices’) and can be contacted immediately on leschocomousses@gmail.com The email address of the French Saturday School is lespetitsmoussesdeplymouth@gmail. com, you can also find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Les-PetitsMousses-de-Plymouth/276010619258047?Notif_ t=fbpage_fan_invite

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Motown is back at No1. The Nation’s Favourite Motown Songs album recently topped the BBC’s UK Top 40 Compilations Chart, the release coinciding with an ITV show dedicated to Motown Records and the Magic of Motown concert show’s UK tour.

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It’s your chance to see many of the incredible hits featured in the TV programme and on the album performed live in the amazing Magic of Motown concert show.

The majority of the classic songs on the 40-track CD are featured in the production’s set list including: I’ll Be There, Baby Love, My Guy, Easy, Get Ready, What’s Going On, This Old Heart of Mine, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, All Night Long, My Cherie Amour, It Takes Two, Dancing in the Street and many, many more including – of course – I Heard it Through the Grapevine which was voted the No1 song in the TV programme.

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REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call `• continued from page 8 Singing for the Brain Thursdays A singing programme to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music. Carers are welcome, with refreshments provided. The sessions are also supported by volunteers. Meet every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at Catherine Street Baptist Church PL1 2AD. Call Tracey Rousell at Plymouth Alzheimers Society on 01752 608900 or Paul King 01752 608909 Plymouth Clarion Choir (Male Voice) Tuesdays Rehearsals between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at Crownhill Methodist Church Hall. Seeking to fill vacancies in all sections and accompanist needed. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

Club Focus Camera Club Mondays Meets at the Future Inn, William Prance Road, Plymouth.

Meets every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Membership Secretary 01752 231139 Website www.clubfocusplymouth.co.uk Snack N Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and lonely from 11am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner at St Andrew’s Church.

Community project run by trained counsellors and a student in training. Go and have coffee, tea, chat and a slice of home-made cake. All for 50p per session.

Al-Anon Family Groups Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

A fellowship to help families and friends of alcoholics. Local meetings. Confidential Helpline 020 7403 088 www.al-anonuk.org.uk 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) .

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Popular sci-fi convention taking place at Future Inn A science fiction and fantasy convention that has been running in Plymouth for 26 years is returning to the city in November.

ArmadaCon is taking place at The Future Inn at Derriford Business Park on November 14 to 16 starting at 6pm on Friday evening until the small hours of Monday morning, but day tickets are available which allow people to experience the convention for a fraction of the cost.

Chris Nicholls, co-chair of ArmadaCon’s committee said: “We have always tried to keep the weekend as fresh and interesting as possible, last year we achieved that and we were rewarded with a lot of new faces. This year we are going for an even bigger event and the list of activities on offer is huge.

shopping centre with everything from original art to American sweets.

Their two main guests this year are Andrew Cartmel, who was script editor on Doctor Who in the 80s and still works in TV and Philip Reeve, a prolific author and illustrator.

ArmadaCon has, over the years, raised significant funds for charity. Their most recent charity was the RNIB’s Talking Books for the Blind. Last year, however, the attendees were given the chance to vote on the charity ArmadaCon would be raising money for next and they were pleased to announce at their closing ceremony that they will be supporting local charity St Luke’s Hospice.

“Some of my personal favourites include Lego Speed Building, Scrapheap Costuming, Guest Panels and our Steampunk Tea Duelling sponsored by Plymouth Tea. But we’ve also left space for relaxing with other fans and playing games.”

Gary Loveridge, one of the organisers of ArmadaCon said: “In a very tight vote, attendees chose St Luke’s Hospice. This touched me enormously, as my family has benefited from the care, skills and dedication of St Luke’s. It fills me with great pride, that our attendees and friends will be just as generous as they have been in the past.”

They also have a professional photographer on hand to capture images of costumes and a packed pop-up

For more information ArmadaCon can be found online at www.ArmadaCon.org or on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Countrymans Choice Farm Shop, nr Endlseigh Garden Centre the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

Widewell Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk Exercise for Over 60s Tuesdays and Thursdays Life Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3pm in the Dance Studio.

Plymstock Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45 Gentle exercises to music aimed at improving your core muscles and balance. Followed by a cuppa and time to chat and make new friends. For details call Bridget on 01752 408951.

Watercolour Group Every Friday 10am to 12 noon at Onward House, 55 Greenbank Road, Plymouth. To join this friendly group just come along or ring the group leader Ray on 01 752 300633 for more information.

Korean War Veterans (BKVA) Second Tuesday of the month For the benefit of men and women of all ranks who served in the Korean War 1950-53, or for the benefit of their widows and dependants. Branch meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 11.45am at Raffles, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, followed by an excellent ‘pub lunch’ at 12.30 There is a large car-park opposite. New and old faces will be made most welcome, especially the wives of present and past Korean Veterans.

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

For details call Ian Marley on 07979 655018.

Prince Rock Dog Training Club Puppies to adult classes, obedience training, socialisation.

St Matthias Church Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411.

Traditional English Dance (Morris) Wednesdays The Plymouth Morris Men meet at the City Bus Social Club Milehouse every Wednesday from 8pm till 10pm from Now until May the 1st when their dancing out season starts.

They are looking for some men to help take forward the Sherborne dance tradition. It is great fun and a good way to keep fit and have a great social life. To find out more contact us via the website www.plymouthmorrismen.org.uk, phone

Dan on 07794 848 425 or just turn up and give it a try. No previous experience necessary.

Line Dancing Tuesday Evenings.

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.

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.

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 Whist Drive Wednesdays Plymstock Parish Hall, Church Road, Plymstock at 2pm 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 For people who love to sing in the shower! Mondays 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Derriford Health & Leisure Centre, function

07770 683 314 for more info.

Market Stalls First Saturday of the month College Road Primary School, Keyham 1.30pm to 3.45pm.

Clothes, jewellery, cards, cakes, knitted goods, toys, and more. Details 07948 315198.

Jelly Tots Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 9.30am to 11 am at St Budeaux Baptist Church (during Term Time). £1.50 per Family www.stbudeauxbaptist.org.uk Dartmoor Rambling Club Exercise by walking and talking, with our club. Wednesday walks 8 to 10 miles by public transport. Weekend walks 8 to10 or 10 to 12 miles by car share or public transport.

Dartmoor, countryside, coast. eg. Fox Tor, Crow Tor, Bore Hill, Dewers Tor, Teignmouth, Cadover, Three Barrows.

Call Russell on 01752 266608 for more info.

National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your NT membership and join the NTPC for even more activities. During the winter there are talks given at Saltram and lunches and other activities. In the summer there are coach outings to NT properties, houses and gardens. The walk group has walks on the first Saturday of the month (4 miles), ending with a pub lunch.

For an application and information, call Rusell on 01752 266608.

Plymouth Writers Circle Tuesdays Do you have a problem with plotting or characterisation. The Plymouth Writers Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Plymstock Community Centre (except in the summer holidays).

Table top sale and coffee morning Every second Saturday every other month St Budeaux Methodist Church, Victoria Rd 10-2pm, £5 per table. Free entry with a small donation for epilepsy and Autism charities. April/June/August/October.

South West Chamber Choir Wednesdays Marjon Chapel 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We are a friendly auditioned choir of 25 to 30 singers specialising in unaccompanied singing, with a programme of madrigals, partsongs and sacred works. We give four concerts annually as well as a weekend of sung services at a cathedral each July. A reasonable standard of sight-reading is needed to join. We welcome enquiries. www.swcchoir.org.uk Tots Time - St Judes Mondays Looking for somewhere to take your toddler? Tots Time provides crafts, toys, bikes, snacks and singing for all 3 year olds and under, and a friendly welcome for their carers.

Monday mornings during term time from 9.00 to 11.30, St Judes Church on Beaumont Road at a cost of £1.50. Just turn up! Call 01752 224178 for more details.

Plymouth Life Centre Community Table Tennis Club Thursdays Adult only table tennis every Thursday from 8pm to 9pm and 9pm to 10pm, must be over 16 unless by invitation. Run by ETTA Plymouth Development Coach Mike Naylor, the club offers friendly, fun and affordable table tennis sessions that cater for all abilities. There are 15 tournament tables with two robot feeders that are fun but challenging coaching aids where you can take the 20 ball robot challenge. All equipment is provided, there is no need to book so just turn up on the night and see Diana. Prices are £3 per hour or £5 for 2 hours. For further details contact Mike on 07792 849945.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Fitness and fun touch rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm-7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com.

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

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As a military town it is fascinating to recognise the part our city played in representing the war effort at the time. Within the interview we have some audio interviews of those who were there at the time in the trenches at Christmas, both Germans and British soldiers, joining together to sing ‘Silent night.’

says: ‘Communities all over the country are commemorating the start of the First World War. In villages, towns and cities we will remember the fallen.

HOPE is supporting local churches by equipping and encouraging them to give practical and prayerful support to their communities.’

This is part of Hope14 - a year when churches are working together investing in local communities, putting faith into words and action in a rhythm of mission through the church calendar – at Easter, Pentecost, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.

The ‘Greater Love’ resources, as they are called, are endorsed

by HRH Prince Charles, and both the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

Roy Crowne, HOPE’s Executive Director, says: ‘Remembrance is a key moment in the calendar when communities expect the church to play a part. It is a natural season to serve and connect with your neighbourhood. Let’s bring the church to the heart of these Remembrance moments.

‘My prayer is that we come together, find out what is going on in our village, town or city, and join in so there is a church presence at every

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This initiative is part of our past collective experience, both personally and nationally. It is helpful for us all to remember, lest we forget and end up not learning from history.

Many of our schools have been working in their localities and Kerry and I were at Truro Cathedral recently, looking at all the local school displays where students were remembering great grandparents who had gone through World War One. Love is the ultimate and powerful resource witnessed in all its strength through adversity.

Christian churches, the Ministry of The most powerful example of love is Defence Chaplaincy and the Royal Christ’s death for our sin on the cross Family have all endorsed at Calvary. a four year project of Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity.

He is also a Fellow As we come into the honouring those who had Christmas season let us all of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

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Conference on provision of services for disabled youngsters Parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities will be able to hear first-hand how Plymouth is responding to the new Children and Families Act at a special event being held next month.

On November 4 Plymouth Parent Partnership and Your Child Your Voice are cohosting a conference for families, giving them a chance to talk to managers and commissioners from across the council and ask the questions that really matter to them. Alongside the conference, a ‘market place’ of support services will be available in the Guildhall where families can see what support is available for them.

Plymouth’s Local Offer is a source of information for parents, young people and professionals, which helps them to understand what services they and their family can expect from a range of local agencies – including their statutory entitlements. The

local offer covers provision for children and young people from birth to 25 and includes information on education, health and social care services.

Invitations have already gone out through schools and via the council’s Children’s Integrated Disabilities Service, but the organisers are keen that every parent who may be affected by the changes is aware of the event. To make the conference accessible to as many parents as possible, there are sessions taking place in the morning and evening. Full details of the timings are available in Plymouth Parent Partnership’s website www.plymouthparentpartnership.org.uk , where you can also book your place.

If you have a child with Special Educational Needs or Disability and have not yet booked your space, contact Claire at Plymouth Parent Partnership on 01752 258933 or go to the Parent Partnership website. For more information about support services for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities www.plymouth.gov.uk/chids

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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.

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 Garry 0744618977 (Youth Band) for further details.

Exercise Classes Thursdays and Tuesdays For over 60’s and less abled people. St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12 noon. Thursdays Life Centre 1.30pm-3pm. Run

by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951.

Stay & Play Toddler Group Wednesday mornings during term time St Mary’s Church Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Parish Centre, Market Road, Plympton. 9.15am to 11.15am. Group is run by friendly and experienced early years practitioners from St Mary’s Church pre-school that was given an overall Outstanding outcome by Ofsted (July 2011). New and expectant parents welcome. A one-off donation per week to cover costs of £1.50 per adults (children under 12 months) £2 per adult (children over 12 months). Includes refreshments. Telephone 01752 348525 Mobile No: 07527 734990.

Devonport Park Community Choir Tuesdays In the Napier Room of the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park from 6pm to 7pm. New members always welcome. For more details telephone 318087.

Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome. For details ring Pat on Plymouth 700404.

Monthly lunches Last Wednesday of Month (except December) St Budeaux Church Community Hall from 12.15pm to 2pm.

Lovely homemade soup, roll & cakes, a cup of tea, good company and all for £3. What more could you want to brighten your day? Plenty to do as you browse the Jigsaw Library and have a go at the quiz while you eat. For more details of our events or to hire the Hall, contact Lyn Crews on 01752 706728 or email lyn.crews@talktalk.net Guitar Classes Guitar lessons for children aged from 6 - 12 years. Taught in small groups of 2 or 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45 or 4.30pm Fridays at 4pm Saturdays between 9.30 - 4pm For more details Tel: 01752 216456. Classes held in the Woodford area.

Carers Support Group Last Tuesday of the month Are you a carer? Would you like somewhere to go for advice & info, to relax & unwind with other Carers? Come to our drop in session at St Budeaux Library 10am- 1pm on the last Tuesday of the month.

Badminton Club Fridays Non league club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth. Players wanted, of any age over 18. For 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 well-respected community based Martial Arts 18

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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

club founded over 35 years ago. Classes at Woodview Learning Campus (off Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh) on Mondays and Coombe Dean School, Elburton, Plymstock on Fridays. Times: 7- 8pm Juniors, 7-9pm Adults. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art suitable for both Men and Women learning and working together. Enjoyable interesting, useful, physical, family-friendly activity with Child Safeguarded/ DBS Nationally qualified Instructors leading to recognised gradings appropriate for students of all ages 7yrs to 70yrs.

Fees with concessions; excellent value. Quality equipment including clothing available for purchase at non-profit prices.

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Contact Tre or David Worsley 403325, or Phil Smith 219355 for more information.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Barne Barton Thursday December 4 8.30am - 7pm Drop-in to discuss new doctor’s surgery provision, Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close Derriford West & Crownhill Monday December 8 6pm Windsor House, Conference room 2, Sendalls Way Eggbuckland Thursday December 11 7pm St Edward’s Church Hall, Church Hill Higher Compton, Mannamead & Mutley Joint Meeting Tuesday November 18 6.30pm Quaker House, Mutley Honicknowle & West Park Thursday December 11 6.30pm Tesco Café, Transit Way Lipson & Laira Thursday December 11 6.30pm Lipson Community College, Bernice Terrace Manadon & Widey Tuesday December 9 6pm Crownhill Library, Crownhill Village Plympton St Maurice, Underwood & Yealmpstone Thursday January 8 2015 6pm Plympton Library, Harewood, Ridgeway Southway Tuesday January 20 2015 6.30pm Southway Library, Southway Drive Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston & Mt Batten Tuesday January 6 2015 7pm Hooe Baptish Church, Hooe Road 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

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.

Plymouth Musical Activities Club Thursdays A music group for young people aged 9-18 supported by volunteer staff members. At Pmac we teach flute, clarinet, drums, keyboards, singing and guitar. Meet every Thursday at Courtlands School in Eggbuckland from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The charge is just £1 a week and people of all abilities are welcome. The group plays at lots of different venues and events throughout the year such as Devonport Playhouse, Lord Mayor’s day, Eden Project and many more.

If you are interested in joining please call our treasurer Angela fuller on 01752 773482 or check out the Pmac website www.plymouthmac.co.uk The Plymouth & District Egyptology Society First Saturday of the month We are a society of some 50 members whose passion is all things related to Ancient Egypt. Between the months of September of one year to May of the next, we meet on the first Saturday of each of those months, including Day Schools, and long weekend visits to UK and European cities to view Museum Egyptology Exhibitions, enjoying the local sights etc. The Society meets at the Swarthmore Centre on Mutley Plain. Timings 2 pm until 4.30 pm for a normal lecture. Contact Details: janis.naylor@aol.co.uk Memory Cafe, Devonport Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month A new memory cafe has opened in Devonport. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth, the cafe is for people with memory problems and their carers. The cafe, which is located at the Salvation Army Hall in Haddington Road is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. The cafe is open for social, music, film, discussion and company.

Rainbow Group Tuesdays The group meets at Mount Gould Church from 4.45pm to 5.45pm for girls aged from five to six and a half. For more information contact 07913697767 Plympton Gardener’s Association First Thursday of the month Harewood House, Plympton. at 7.30pm. Talks, competitions, plant sales, discounted seeds and other gardening sundries.

New members are always welcome.

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Stoke Damerel students raise £11,500 to fund trip to Italy A group of Plymouth students have turned more than two tons of unwanted clothes into cash as part of their efforts to raise a colossal £11,500 towards the cost of their trip to Italy next month.

car-washing, card and chocolate-making and even dogsitting.

The group of 38 Humanities students at Stoke Damerel Community College have been fundraising for two years to help pay for the trip as well as equipment like personalised hoodies and polo shirts to wear when they are away.

Year 9 student Grace Chadwick said she was “counting the days” until the trip began. “I’ve been fundraising since Year 7 for this trip so I can’t believe it’s actually here,” she said. “I think working so hard towards raising the money makes a real difference and now it all seems worthwhile.

Leaving on November 5 the students - from year groups 8-12 - will be visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum, studying the tectonics of Mount Vesuvius and Solfatara volcanoes and the coastal features of the Isle of Capri as well as fitting in a visit to Naples Archaeological Museum.

“Students have worked so hard and given up many weekends to pack bags at the Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Asda,” said Karen Hill from the Humanities department, who has coordinated the fundraising effort.

“We are also extremely grateful for sponsorship and donations from Unison Community Funding, the Christine Woodmancy Trust, Community Funding from Councillor Sam Davey and Pupil Premium Funding,” said Miss Hill.

“I’m looking forward to going to Mount Vesuvius most of all - it’s not every day you get to climb a volcano.”

Miss Hill said she was “very proud” of the students’ commitment.

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“We recycled over two tons of clothes for cash as well as selling some of it on eBay – we also held regular bake sales.

“We’ve also been very lucky to have so much support from parents and staff.”

Students have come up with countless other innovative ways to raise further funds towards the cost of the sixKaren Hill (left) and Grace Chadwick (right) pose with the school’s statue of day trip including sponsored swims, explorer Robert Falcon Scott ahead of their own adventure

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Plymouth City Council’s arts and heritage service has successfully secured over £36,000 of funding from Arts Council England (ACE) for a special lighting project, which will see iconic buildings in each of the original ‘Three Town’ areas transformed into illuminated beacons. ‚ On Friday November 28, Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the Palace Theatre in Stonehouse and Devonport Guildhall will be brought to life with video projections featuring photographs, images and memories inspired by the local communities.

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The 100th anniversary of the amalgamation of the three towns of Plymouth, East Stonehouse and Devonport will be celebrated in lights in November.

inspire the projections.

Phil Gibby, area director, South West, Arts Council England said: “This project is an outstanding example of how public art can celebrate and – in this case literally – illuminate the history of a city and its people. We are delighted to have been able to support it through our National Lottery-funded Grants for the Arts scheme.”

Councillor Peter Smith, deputy leader of Plymouth City Council said: “The amalgamation of the Three Towns in 1914 is a key milestone in the journey that made Plymouth what it is today. Light Fantastic is a brilliant opportunity for us to mark an historic occasion in an innovative and inclusive way that will engage with communities and create a real spectacle. I’m really looking forward to seeing the end result.”

On Saturday November 29, the Civic Centre will be the venue for a combined finale projection. The ‘Light Fantastic’ illuminations will run between 6.30pm and 9pm on both evenings and people may even be able to spot themselves on the buildings.

Light Fantastic is one of a number of light-themed events taking place across Plymouth this November.

These include Bonfire Night on the Hoe, the Christmas lights switch-ons in the city centre and on the Barbican and ‘Illuminate’ at the Mayflower Steps and Smeaton’s Tower.

Illuminos, the artists behind the project, ran community workshops in each of the Three Town areas collecting the memories, ideas, thoughts and images that will

For more information about all these events visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk and www.plymouth.gov.uk/ lightfantastic.

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Plympton Moving On Stroke Club Alternate Wednesdays Meet at Pocklington Rise, George Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JL 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small charge to cover the rent of the room, and for refreshments £2 per person. We tend to have a speaker one week, and an activity the next. We have a full programme of events booked for the remainder of 2014, and we are soon to decide on a venue for our Christmas lunch. At the first meeting in 2015 we will celebrate our 2nd anniversary will a buffet and a cake. Next meetings Oct 1 and 15. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482 and Gloria Ward 01752 776978.

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Siblings likely to be separated if adoptive families can’t be found soon Local adoption charity, Families for Children, are appealing for potential adopters to come forward who will consider adopting a sibling group. If adoptive families cannot be found soon then it is likely that these brothers and sisters will be separated.

This plea comes after national figures suggest that just under half of all children waiting for adoptive families are sibling groups; brothers and/or sisters who need to be placed together.

Caroline Davies, the charity’s chief executive officer said: “Most of the sibling groups waiting for adoption are two

children who want to stay together. Research indicates that it is often in the best interests of the children that they do stay together as separation could result in further traumatic experiences and anxiety for them.

“Adopting a sibling group may be a daunting prospect, and while there will be challenges the benefits and rewards for both parents and children are huge.”

Ahead of National Adoption Week which runs from November 3 to 9 the charity are launching their campaign ‘Children who play together should stay together’ and have set up a unique project, Family for Me, specifically to find families for sibling groups. The project currently has seven sets of sibling groups of varying ages and gender to find families from across the county.

Kate and Simon have recently adopted a sibling group of two brothers through the project and they said: “The boys were here with us in our hearts and minds long before they arrived here in person. Being assessed through the Family For Me project allowed us to really consider what our lives would be like with them here with us.”

“When the moment we were waiting for arrived and we could finally meet them we already felt we knew them – we were meeting our boys. Despite all the boys had been through we were told about their brotherly bond and it is clear to see. Now they are here our house is busy, lively and full of love and laughter.

“If the right family hadn’t been found for the boys together they may have been placed in separate families

Looking at them here, watching them play together that breaks our hearts. We are so glad we found them – we are all together; a family at last.”

Families for Children are keen to let potential adopters know that they offer a lifetime of support for their families should they need it. This support ranges from practical advice on everyday parenting to therapeutic counselling and birth family tracing.

Families for Children will be holding an information event on Monday November 3 at the Place de Brest in Plymouth from 10am to 3pm.

To find out more about the sibling groups waiting for adoption through Family for Me contact Cat on 01364 645480 or visit www.familyforme.co.uk

Bereaved teenagers create a musical masterpiece with city music charity Not all teenagers get the chance to write their own song and have it recorded in a professional music studio, but for young people supported by Jeremiah’s Journey, this is exactly what happened.

A local music charity gave them an opportunity to express their feelings of grief and to talk about hope after sadness using creative music-making.

The two Plymouth charities came together because Jeremiah’s Journey offers support to children and their families when facing grief, listening to the individual needs of each family.

They wanted to provide a bespoke group for teenagers and Plymouth Music Zone’s ‘Music for a Change’ project proved to be a perfect fit. The resulting piece of music that the young people composed and recorded, “Catching a Cloud to the Future” is an uplifting story about hope and looking to the future.

The young people who created the track said: “We enjoyed being a part of Plymouth Music Zone project because it was fun and interactive and we got to use different equipment we had never used before. The adults helped but didn’t do it for us and we

always felt good afterwards, even if we started off feeling a bit sad or had had a bad day. We feel you can be sad but still have a good time.”

‘Music for a Change’, funded by the National Foundation for Youth Music, is a special strand of Plymouth Music Zone’s delivery that involves providing ‘musical respite’ sessions to support some of the most emotionally vulnerable children and their families, who may be dealing with particularly difficult or traumatic changes in their lives.

Joanne Anning, chief executive of Jeremiah’s Journey said: “I think for me it was an amazing process to be alongside from the beginning when people nervously came through the door not knowing what to expect, to the last session where the group were keen to perfect their song!

The teenagers wanted to share their experiences through music to help others who are facing a similar situation. I wholeheartedly thank them for their courage and openness.”

Anna Batson, music leader at PMZ added: “The aim was to create a piece of music that would encourage and inspire others to feel hopeful and supported at difficult points in their lives when losing a close loved one. We were in awe of the boys’ ability to leave their inhibitions and fears behind in order to share

some of their amazing strength and love with others facing similarly difficult times.”

To listen to their track please visit www. jeremiahsjourney.org.uk/catchingacloud In addition to the musical project Jeremiah’s Journey asked Russell Soper of Soperfect Images and creator of the Camera Kids Club if his team would like to be involved in photographing an image that would act as an album cover. The brief was to reflect the song title ‘Catching a Cloud to the Future’.

Russell Soper added: “Kira and Roma both enjoyed the challenge of putting a photo to the song title. First they discussed ideas and designed story boards, before going off to try a number of options.

“Their confidence and creativity grew as they experimented with the camera settings and their photographic ideas. They realised it was more difficult to compose the image and worked brilliantly as a team. It is a great achievement for them and they were able to explore some of the city at the same time.

They are thrilled with the response to their image.”

The final image taken by Kira and Roma is shown opposite It felt fitting that two 13 year olds captured what the teenagers were trying to express in their song.

Barack Obama invited to join Mayflower 2020 celebrations US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron have been urged to back big celebrations planned for Mayflower 2020.

Council leader Tudor Evans has written a joint letter with Therese Murray, the Senate President of Massachusetts, to the two leaders urging them to support the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth and the subsequent landing of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Both cities want the important event to establish cultural, economic, military, educational and community links between the two Plymouths, culminating in a Presidential visit to the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth and a Royal visit to Plymouth Rock.

It reads: No other event so embodies the centuries of the

shared cultural values and traditions that underpin the special friendship that has seen our two nations and their people stand shoulder to shoulder through history. The Mayflower voyage clearly symbolises our shared history and our ties of common language and culture. Beyond that, however, it represents a set of fundamental values and beliefs which we share in common. At the heart of those beliefs lie the concepts of individual freedom and liberty, which bind us together and set us apart from so many other states across the world today.

In a quite literal sense the Mayflower Voyage in 1620 carried on board the flame of those precious concepts. As Winston Churchill said, the “…Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, Habeas Corpus, trial by jury, and English common law find their most famous expression in the American Declaration of Independence.”

Beyond our Plymouth to Plymouth celebrations we believe that the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower has enormous potential benefits for both of our nations and we would respectfully request your joint support in helping to realise those benefits.

With your shared blessing we would ask that our respective

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Honour the achievements and sacrifice of our armed forces over more than a century as they stood shoulder to shoulder through two World Wars and the current war on terror.

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Memories of Frankfort Gate in the 70s The area of Frankfort Gate, together with the nearby premises, was once a bustling shopping area for all the family.

Today, it has been ‘re-branded’ as the West End (probably by the same committee that re-branded Plymouth as ‘the Ocean City’) but was previously just called the ‘bottom end of town’ by many people. It’s still reasonably busy but not so much as it once was.

Derek Tait recalls the time when what was known as ‘the bottom end of town’ was a bustling centre for shoppers. Derek has had many other books published including Plymouth at War; Images of England: Plymouth; Saltash Passage; Memories of St Budeaux; Plymouth Hoe; Mount Edgcumbe; Plymouth Tales From the Past; Plymouth Through Time; Saltash Through Time and Rame Peninsula Through Time. Derek’s website can be found at www.derektait.co.uk for many years. Many shops sold posters at the time and Pace Posters, now long forgotten, were very popular. These could be found in newsagents everywhere and adorned all kids’ bedroom walls.

In the late 1970s, the area, where Toys R Us stands today, was just cleared land which was used as an open car park for most of the time and on certain days, as an open air market.

It sold a variety of items such as household wares, shoes, clothes, prints and mirrors featuring the images of Elvis, the Fonz or Starsky and Hutch or, if you were more classy, Southern Comfort. I’m sure that Chris Dawson had a stall there selling items from a large lorry.

Walking across the stretch of land led you to the Odeon Cinema in Union Street which, at the time, had a huge mural of Marilyn Monroe on its side (I wish I had a photo of it). The cinema was hugely popular together with the Drake and the ABC by Derry’s Cross.

A zebra crossing took you across the road from the car park to Jack Cohen’s Joke Shop. Every boy loved the shop which sold itching powder, stink bombs, inky soap and a variety of other practical jokes and pranks which were played on teachers and parents daily by naughty schoolboys. Jack served in the shop

A 1960s view of Frankfort Gate

Jack Cohen’s Joke Shop

and was lovely to everyone. At the bottom of Frankfort Gate, was a shop selling collectable stamps which stood there for many years. Boys were very keen to collect stamps, as were adults, and apart from stamps the shop also sold albums and other related items. Shops selling collectable coins also traded in the area. Many of the common hobbies of the 1960s and 1970s have now long since died off.

Nearby was Bonus Books. They sold second-hand books but also took your old ones in part exchange for others. The great draw for kids was that they had many annuals as well as comics, including endless American ones, which featured superheroes such as Spiderman and Superman.

Then there was the Poster Shop which always seemed to have a poster of Debbie Harry in the window. As well as posters, they sold badges featuring the names of all the latest bands as well as various other stuff, some relating to the cartoon dog, Snoopy. The shop was open

On the corner, nearest the market, was the only charity shop I can remember in town at the time.

Oxfam wasn’t quite like it is today. It sold clothes as they were donated, none were washed, and the shop had its own peculiar pong. For people who enjoyed visiting, it was easy to find items or clothing dating, sometimes, back to wartime. The whiff of someone’s old clothes was always a giveaway on the bus back home which mixed with the smell of endless cigarette smoke (sometimes from the driver).

On the other side of the street, as in Union Street, there were various second-hand shops selling things like old televisions, reel-to-reel tape recorders, cine projectors and records and record players. All redundant now due to the digital age.

Across the way, was the indoor market which was always incredibly busy and sold fruit and veg, clothes, pets, jewellery, collectables and knic-knacs. Many kids had a rabbit, hamster or budgie as a pet in the 1970s and the market was the place to get them. The second-hand record stall was very popular and records could be bought or traded in. The stall was there for at least thirty years and had a huge ‘wanted’ poster, featuring a cowboy and gun, requesting your old records.

Leaving the back door into Cornwall Street, a short walk took you to

Woolworth’s. Many items seemed to cost 6/6d and they sold everything you needed as well as paintings, one of the most popular being seagulls flying over a Cornish coast (only seen in doctor’s waiting rooms nowadays!) I was reminded recently that Woolworth’s also had its own photo booth and for 20p you could get a strip of four photos. There was always a queue for the machine but people weren’t getting their photos taken for driving licences or passports, it was John Mildon and Derek Tait in just the novelty of the Wooldworth’s photo booth in having your photo the 1970s taken and seeing it instantly. The photo booth at Bretonside was equally as popular.

Of course, the area has changed greatly over the years and many of the shops that were once there in the 1970s have gone forever. Today, there’s more tattoo shops, takeaways, phone and computer shops and all the things needed for a modern life. Times change but many of the old shops are still fondly remembered.

The City Market in the 1960s

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For more details please call Anne on 01752 783 694 CARE WORKERS - Allied Healthcare are eager to speak to care workers who can work in Plymouth, Torpoint, Saltash and surrounding areas. Staff benefits include Guaranteed hours contracts & Full training; Full time working hours on a 4 day on/off rota; Part time and weekend work available; Up to 28 days paid holiday (including back holidays); Amazing discounts in well known high street stores; Free AA cover for 12mths. Hourly rates from £8 per hr plus enhancements for 30/45min calls and weekend working. Contact Stacey on 07866 599039 stacey.beggs@ alliedhealthcare.com OCCASIONAL COMPANION AND DOG WALKER – For a 10 month old Shih Tzu. Quiet, friendly, good natured little chap would love some company and short, slow walks when owner is working occasionally.

Someone in St. Judes/Lipson area would be ideal. Fee to be discussed. Please ring 01752 603620 or 07792188509.

VOLUNTEERS - Volunteering at Plymouth Mind.

Come and get involved with Plymouth Mind to celebrate its 30th year. We have opportunities for fundraisers, artists, musicians, gardeners, and those who are looking for work experience. Contact Lesley@plymouthmind.com VOLUNTEERS - Needed by Ford Park Cemetery with strimming experience, as well as gardeners, help in the Visitor Centre cafe and at our many events,to help us build on the ongoing vision of this Historic cemetery. Phone 665442 weekdays only 10am to 3.30pm Ask for John Boon GENERAL - How committed are you to making your dreams a reality? I’m looking for hard-working, dedicated people with a real drive to succeed. Part-time work around your current commitments working alongside a global leader in the health and well-being industry. Quality, ethical products, full training and support. Anne 07815 778656 CLEANERS - For pre-vetted private homes. You choose how many hours a week you want to work between 10 and 20 and who you’re happy to work for. If you are mature, have good references and preferably a car and CRB, we have lovely clients who will appreciate you. To earn £8 an hour please call Lynda on 01752 227828.

HOST FAMILY - Needed for students for three months. Good rate of pay. Please contact Glynis on 07808 894927 (evenings).

VOLUNTEERS - Green spaces are essential in a big city. Moor View Park, just off Mutley Plain, is one such

green space, recently awarded the Green Flag for upkeep and community events. Volunteers needed to help build on the ongoing vision for this park . Email jeannehinton@ talktalk.net or ring 674885.

SUPPORT WORKER - Exciting opportunities have arisen to join Lifeways Plymouth as a Support Worker.

You will be required to work some unsociable hours on a shift basis within the Plymouth and surrounding areas. In return we offer a competitive salary, training and much more. To apply please co ntact Sue on 01752 777222.

GENERAL – Children’s Hospice South West are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work in their shops in Plymouth (City), Plymouth (Mutley Plain), Totnes and Tavistock. If you would like to gain experience in different areas of retail and could spare a few hours email plymouthshop@chsw.org.uk or pop into your local shop MUTLEY – Retail Volunteers needed for Plymouth cats protection charity shop 91 Mutley Plain, Plymouth. Come and join our fun team of cat lovers, telephone Claire 255 193 VOLUNTEERS - Needed by local charity which administers Ford Park Cemetery to help in the Visitor Centre Café. For details please contact John Boon on 665442 VOLUNTEER - Could you be a volunteer for a carer who cares for someone with Dementia? Do you have patience, empathy and time to spare? If so you could be just who we are looking for. Training and on going support for you. If so Please contact Ellie Cannon for further details on 01752 256020

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Legally Speaking By Greg Yates of Howard & Over Solicitors

Need advice: just pick Occasionally I write an article about how people create problems for themselves by not taking legal advice early.

My colleague Katherine Millman wrote an excellent piece in last month’s Shopper about wills and probate. My first story this month is about an executor of an estate who decided to save costs by not using a solicitor. It went horribly wrong!

The Probate Office for some reason is suggesting that you deal with probate yourself. We were recently involved in a case where somebody had done that.

The executor had filed a statement (prepared without legal advice) which showed that the estate was well under the Inheritance Tax threshold of £325,000.

The assets were then sold and money was distributed in accordance with the will. No problem you would think.

Unfortunately, the executor had not included a property in London worth well over £1 million. The basic rate of Inheritance Tax over the threshold is 40 per cent. When this came to light the executor had to pay to the Revenue the tax due, together with additional penalties. In the circumstances of this particular case the beneficiaries had not disposed of the money that they had received so they were able to pay back money to the executor to pay the revenue. Can you imagine the cost to the executor if the beneficiaries had utilised the money and could not pay it back?

The effort of trying to save a few pounds resulted in considerable expense not to mention the stress of owing a large sum of money to the Revenue.

I saw a client recently whose relationship had broken down. They were not married; the house was in her sole name. She informed me that she was going to sell the house and give her former boyfriend half because ‘He’s entitled to 50 per cent as we have been together for 10 years’.

I explained that she was not married, and he had no interest in the house. It could remain a home for her and her child. The look of relief on her face was a delight to see. It clearly had been worrying her for many months.

Compare and contrast that with a client I saw recently. Her happy marriage had imploded without warning, her husband had left her. Her first thought was to take advantage of our free initial interview.

She was given clear simple advice as to the way forward.

We clarified a number of issues about finances and the children. In the space of 20 minutes she was reassured that no urgent actions was required and she could adjust to her new circumstances before coming back to see me again.

So for any legal issue, pick up the phone.

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

Vital vote on future of city centre Ten years of success, 15 national awards and a real voice for retail both in Plymouth and the region – Plymouth City Council should continue to back the BID, the city’s Working Plymouth Overview and Scrutiny Panel has heard.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet member for Finance and city centre champion told the panel the Council should carry on giving financial and in-kind support to the Plymouth City Centre Company which runs the BID. He said: “Our city centre is hugely important to the city – to the economy and the perception of Plymouth. Over five million visitors come here every year and nearly 40 per cent say shopping is one of their main activities.

“We need an organisation that can devote time and energy to making the city centre a success and work with the businesses to keep shoppers coming in.

“We have that. the City Centre Company has proved time and time again that it has risen to the task – listening to traders, shoppers and helping to keep Plymouth on top, despite really challenging circumstances for the high street.”

A ballot is due to take place in March next year among city centre businesses to see if they wish to renew the Business Improvement District and to endorse the direction the BID will take up until the year 2020, if they vote in favour of continuing.

A Business Improvement District for the Plymouth City Centre is an important element of the Council’s Corporate Plan and a crucial element of the city’s visitor plan and Local Economic Strategy. Businesses in the district pay a levy based on the rate-able value of their business representing an investment of £2,150,000 over five years.

Ahead of the vote extensive consultations have been carried out with key city stakeholders through meetings, surveys and workshops.

The winter nights are drawing in as November begins and the activity for Big Energy Saving week in October comes to a close, the next few months bring more energy campaign issues to our door this time in the form of prepayment meters!

Winter is coming and we want fairplay for prepay customers electricity up front as they feel it gives them greater control over their money, but others are forced to pay in this way. Customers who have fallen behind with their energy bills may find their supplier insists they have a prepayment meter installed which stops them racking up debt.

The Citizens Advice Bureau has launched Fair Play for Prepay – a new energy campaign in order to get a fairer deal for the 7.6 million customers with a prepayment meter.

One in six energy customers pay for gas and electricity in advance by topping up their prepayment meter via a card from their local store. Other industries that allow people to pay up front for services, like mobile phones, have come up with more innovative ways to add credit, but energy customers still have to top-up by going to a nearby shop.

Prepayment meter users deserve better than a second class service; Citizens Advice wants energy suppliers to: • Raise the level of customer service for prepayment meter users in line with other payment methods

By Claire Bower of Advice Plymouth

Advice Plymouth is taking part in the national Citizens Advice campaign to get a better deal for prepayment customers. The ‘Fair play for prepay’ campaign is asking energy companies to offer a greater choice of tariffs and more innovative ways to top up.

Evidence from Ofgem has found that prepayment meter customers aren’t just inconvenienced by the system – they are also paying more. The cost of their gas and electricity tends to be around £80 more each year than other payment methods.

Peter Lock Advice Plymouth Manager said: “Energy firms also need to look at boosting choice for prepayment customers. Having one or two options to choose from is not enough to make this part of the market competitive and drive down prices.”

Some customers choose to pay for their gas and

• Make sure prepayment meter users have a choice of tariffs and can switch supplier easily • Agree smarter prepay offers that work for customers Sign our petition at www.citizensadvice.org. uk/fairprepay Advice Plymouth UPDATE please note that our Drop In times at Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, PL1 2DA will change to Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am to 5pm and Thurs 9am to 8pm. Telephone on: 01752 520052 or 08444 111 444 Lines open: 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon.

Online at: www.adviceplymouth.org.uk Advice Plymouth, funded by Plymouth City Council and the Big Lottery, provides a free, confidential and independent advice service to the residents of Plymouth.

The service, based at Ernest English House, brings together four organisations with unique specialities: Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK, Routeways and Plymouth Guild. Advice Plymouth is now on Twitter@ Advice_Plymouth

Alison Seabeck MP in climate change meeting Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, met Christian Aid partners from the Philippines and Bolivia, to hear first-hand what it is like to live with the reality of climate change and how it is affecting the world’s poor most acutely.

Ms Seabeck met Voltaire Alferez, who runs a group of organisations campaigning on climate change in the Philippines, and Elizabeth Peredo, director of Fundación Solón which campaigns on climate change in Bolivia. The meetings were part of Christian Aid’s Hunger for Justice weekend, which

also included Alison meeting activists in Plymouth.

Alison Seabeck MP said: “It was really interesting to meet people like Voltaire and Elizabeth who have come face to face with a changing climate.

Climate change is increasingly affecting new parts of the world but it is the world’s poorest who are affected by it most. The statistics are sobering enough but the problem is really brought to life when you meet someone who is living with it and they tell you their story.

“Christian Aid is an important organisation, which carries out its work across the world, addressing a variety of causes of poverty, including one that we often don’t consider - climate change.”

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All we expect from you is enthusiasm and an open mind... why not give it a go? Be someone who can say ‘I’m glad I did’ rather than, ‘I wish I had’ Come along to one of our ‘taster’ sessions on any Thursday afternoon from 1pm till 2pm at Working Links, Cobourg House, Mayflower Street.

YOU NAME IT - WE’VE HELPED THEM For over 10 years, Working Links has talked to hundreds of people about becoming self employed. We have provided them with the confidence, support and encouragement they needed to become their own boss.

One to One Support • Courses Workshops • Support Finding Finance

Alison Seabeck MP pictured with Voltaire Alferez and Elizabeth Perodo

For more information, telephone 01752 672007 or text ‘BOSS’ to 60060 or email EnterpriseCoaching@workinglinks.co.uk

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Or at a venue near you, Please telephone for details on 01752 672007

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Consultant’s commando fund-raiser A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, has re-run the commando test that he took on nearly 25 years ago.

All smiles...David Birt and his team at the end of the 30 mile run

David Birt, from Tavistock, accompanied by his son, Harry (20) and three friends with whom he has deployed on military operations - Andy Burgess, anaesthetist, Royal Navy, Tony Cramp, ex-Fleet Air Arm helicopter pilot and Martin Allison, Sergeant, Royal Marines, took on the All Arms Commando Course to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

David’s aim was to re-run the final Commando Test – the ‘30-miler’ – in less than 12 hours, which is no mean feat for a 49 year old – but doubly challenging as he has to cope with chemotherapy treatment every fortnight.

However, not only did David and his team complete the challenge, they did so in a very respectable time of eight hours, 20 minutes.

The five-strong team were supported along the route by their wives and friends. David’s wife, Sara, said: “This challenge has raised a tremendous amount - to date over £20,000 with the Gift Aid. What has been so moving has been the outpouring of goodwill, which we have seen.

The donation to Hembury Ward has been used to refurbish their patient day room and Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery have used it to help with the refurbishment of the education room.

In 2009, Sarah was diagnosed with adenoid cyst carcinoma, a rare type of

cancer in her mouth. In appreciation for the care she received following her diagnosis, she decided to take on the challenge of the Plymouth Half Marathon.

LeighAnne Hedges and Andrew Davies at the site of the memorial garden

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“Thank you all for your support. It has been overwhelming.”

Work was due to start at the beginning of November, to transform the overgrown area into a beautiful memorial garden, with the help of the local community coming together, providing somewhere peaceful for parents to go and reflect.

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“But it has been the Cheerfulness which has shone the most brightly throughout - David’s attitude to life which makes the world a better place for everyone who knows him.

A memorial garden is set to be built at Derriford Hospital for those who have experienced the loss of a baby.

Sarah said: “My small contribution has gone towards a new room in ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) which has now been refurbished to provide a pleasant space for teaching, resting and the allimportant sensitive meetings and discussions that ‘us’ patients dread.

“I was honoured to be invited to see the new room and really feel that they have created an excellent space in order to improve their service, the patients’ experience and the very long journey after diagnosis.”

“This was a challenge which took real courage to undertake, determination to see it through, and unselfishness to even think of it.

Memorial garden to be built at Derriford

Sarah’s marathon effort Sarah Corner, a ward manager at Derriford Hospital, raised £564 by doing a sponsored run, which has been split between Hembury Ward and Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Comments on the Just Giving page show the very deep affection and respect which people have for David. This is not from just a few friends, but from literally hundreds of people.

Leading the project is LeighAnne Hedges, who runs the non-profit company ‘Little Things Angel Clothes’, making clothes for tiny babies who have died. She said: “I am so pleased that the space has now been allocated and work can begin. The aim is to provide a calm and tranquil space for families to go when they need quiet time to think and remember their child who died.

“It represents every type of baby loss, including miscarriage, non-viable babies, still birth or toddlers and there will eventually be opportunities to place a simple memorial to a child. I hope this

helps Plymouth parents know someone is thinking about them in their grief and that their precious child is still remembered.”

Andrew Davies, service lead environment and sustainability for Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “The trust is very pleased to be able to support LeighAnne in this very worthwhile project.

“The Trust has identified a very suitable area where people can reflect and enjoy the natural environment.

“We will continue to help and guide LeighAnne in any way possible to ensure this project is a success and encourage other businesses in the community to show their support where possible.”

LeighAnne is keen to get as much help as possible and is looking for anyone who has links to building companies and thinks they may be able to help with the project to get in contact with her.

To contact LeighAnne and find out more, visit ‘Little Things Angel Clothes’ Facebook page www.facebook.com/ LittleThingsangelclothes

Fundraiser of the year Jane Sister Jane Gilliam, who works within Immunology and Allergy Speciality at Derriford Hospital, has been awarded ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ in the inaugural Woolwell Business and Community Awards.

The Fundraiser of the Year Award is given to an individual who has supported others or has been personally involved with raising funds for good causes in the local community.

Jane said: “I was absolutely thrilled to be nominated and overwhelmed to actually

win best Fundraiser of the Year! It was the first year that the Woolwell Centre had held these awards and it was a great success.”

Jane has been fundraising for many years for a wide variety of excellent causes within her local community.

This includes running the Plymouth Half Marathon six times and fundraising on behalf of Derriford Hospital and for the Eden Unit Charity Fund.

In total, she has raised over £5,000 and is keen to keep going, with her next project being the Plymouth Half Marathon 2015, on behalf of Derriford Hospital Radio.

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