The Plympton Shopper October 2015

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10,800 copies delivered in Plympton, Colebrook and Chaddlewood New plan for bigger store in Plympton

Lidl: Tell us what you think Lidl has submitted new plans for a bigger and better neighbourhood foodstore on the site of the old Megabowl in Plymouth Road.

Now the discount retailer wants to hear the views of local residents on the plan.

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Age of Chivalry in Plympton

Plympton Priory was a picture of medieval colour in September as the Age of Chivalry, dressed in period costume, paid a visit to there.

It was all part of part of the English Heritage Open Weekend which saw numerous historic sites all around the county open up to the public.

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Ambitious Plymouth Plan approved: p20

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Sleeping with the sharks - win family tickets at the Aquarium See page 25

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

• DIAL THE EXPERTS • What’s On in the area • Community Job Shop

• Advice Plymouth • Charity news • Cross Rhythms

LIGHTING UP MOUNT BATTEN TOWER - P2 Vouchers on pages 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13

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Discount retailer Lidl has announced revised plans for the development of the former Megabowl site in Plymouth Road, Plympton.

The German company received planning permission in January for a new neighbourhood foodstore and a Home Bargains variety discount store on the old bowling alley site.

The new proposal also allows for 170 parking spaces, including 10 disabled and 10 parent and child spaces.

If given the go-ahead by city planners the new store will create up to 40 new full and part-time jobs.

The company is asking local residents to comment on the proposals and has set up an online petition where views on the plan can be made.

Artist’s impression of the proposed Lidl store in Plympton

At the time of going to press nearly 150 people had responded with the majority in favour of the plan.

Lidl has also created a special website at www. lidlplymouthroadplympton.co.uk where it provides details of the proposals along with drawings, plans and technical reports.

The plan will provide new vehicular access from Plymouth Road, along with existing access from Cot Hill.

The two-storey building will consist of a sales area and warehouse at ground floor, with offices and welfare facilities on the first floor.

Lidl states on the website that the new store will stock a limited range of products which will encourage residents to do ‘top up’ shopping with other local grocery retailers.

access for all types of transport.

“In addition to the existing customer vehicle access on Cot Hill, a new left in/left out access from Plymouth Road is proposed.

“A dedicated pedestrian route into the site, together with customer cycle parking will encourage shoppers to visit the store on foot and by bike.

The fact that so much of Plympton is within easy walking and cycling distance of the site means there are excellent opportunities for both employees and customers to access the proposed development by sustainable modes of travel.

It adds: “Careful thought has been given to the store

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Future of Plymstock Festival ‘threatened’ by proposed housing development on former Downham School site Plans to build 31 homes on the former Downham School site in Plymstock have met with strong opposition from local residents and organisations.

Green light for lighting up Mount Batten Tower Plymstock’s Mount Batten Tower is the next landmark to have its moment in the permanent spotlight as part of a Council project to light up the city’s monuments.

The proposal by Aster Homes is being opposed by many residents living in Horn Lane and the surrounding area, particularly because the plan includes a three storey block of flats and is seen by objectors as an ‘overdevelopment of the site.’

It has been pointed out that Plymouth City Council’s site planning statement published in November 2013 stated: “The development is suitable for two storey residential development and is likely to deliver in the region of 17 units, at least 30% of which should be affordable housing.

The footpath leading to Downhorn Park at the centre of the controversy

A set of 16 lights will be lighting up the walls of the 17th Century tower which stands on a knoll at Mount Batten looking across to the Citadel. The historic tower is a scheduled monument and takes its name from Captain William Batten, a commander in Cromwell’s Parliamentarian navy.

The site provides a good opportunity to improve pedestrian access in the locality to Broadway Shopping Centre and Plymstock Library given the site’s relatively flat terrain.”

But the biggest concern is over a footpath which currently provides access to Downhorn Park. Aster Homes want to absorb this into the development and provide an alternative pedestrian access through the new estate.

This has led to a storm of protest, particularly from the organisers of the Plymstock Festival, who maintain that the loss of the current footpath could threaten the Festival’s future.

Elaine O’Flaherty, writing on behalf of the Plymstock Community Forum stated that the Forum’s committee objected to the loss of the existing access path to Downhorn Park, pointing out that the path is currently beyond the fenced area previously occupied by the school.

The committee pointed out that the footpath provides a Right of Way into Downhorn Park and has been in daily use for many decades.

Their letter of objection continued: “This path affords access to one of the few

Historic England has recently given the go-ahead for listed building consent to have LED lights installed around the tower of one the city’s oldest fortifications. They described the proposal as ‘beneficial for the presentation and public enjoyment of the monument’.

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of the Council said: “We have some amazing historical structures here in Plymouth and are determined to make the most of them.

Artist’s impression of the three-storey block of flats which forms part of the plans for the redevelopment of the former Downham School site

public open spaces in Plymstock, and is used daily by many people for recreation and dog walking.

“It is also the point of access for the large council vehicles that frequently enter the site to empty the dog bins and cut the grass.

“Additionally, the popular and established annual Plymstock Festival organised by the Forum takes place in the park, and without vehicular and safe pedestrian access the Festival could not take place.

“This path is in the order of ten feet wide and adjacent to the edge of the site, therefore its’ retention for public and

vehicular use will have no significant impact on the proposed development; its loss however will force the demise of the Festival and more importantly, will deprive the community of access to one its valued facilities.

“Our waterfront is attracting more visitors in the evening and at night and the whole area is becoming more active, with more cafes and restaurants opening later. As people look out to sea, or indeed as people visit the city from the sea, it will be lovely to see these stunning landmarks lit at night.”

“Access to the field through a building site, and subsequently through the housing development, is neither practical nor fair to the ultimate residents of the development.

Work will begin on the installation in October. The system is being designed so that the lights will be linked to Smeaton’s Tower and can operate in sequence.

“We therefore urge the planning department to reinstate the current boundary of the school site on the plans, and retain this path for public use.”

It is hoped that the installations will be complete by November and details of switch-on events will be published in due course.

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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.

Model Railway Show Oct 3 Yealmpton Community Centre from 10am to 4.30pm.

Admission adults £2.50, senior citizens £2, children 5-16 years £1 family (two adults and two children) £6. Full disabled access and facilities. Free parking. Light refreshments.

Organised by Plym Valley Railway Association. Details www. plymrail.co.uk enquiries 01752 880668.

Crafty Church Oct 4 St Gabriel’s Church, Hyde Park Road, Peverell 11.30am. All age worship, come and give thanks, celebrate with us, for the good things in life.

Food Market Oct 4 The Green, Royal William Yard The Good Food Markets have been a huge success, with over 30 stall holders from Devon and Cornwall in attendance, including River Cottage, Thom Hunt from Channel 4’s Three Hungry Boys, the Red Earth Kitchen, and Cornish Orchards, with many stalls regularly selling out of produce. If visitors want to explore more great food, in lovely surroundings, they can also retire to the Royal William Yard’s many eateries.

Lipstick & Lashes Oct 8 Due to unforeseen circumstances the concert by local girls Lipstick and Lashes, due to be held at the Visitor Centre, Ford Park Cemetery on Wednesday October 7 has had to be rearranged for Thursday October 8 at 7.30pm.Tickets are still available at a cost of £8 from the Cemetery Office on 665442 weekdays only (10am to 3.30pm).

Barn Dance Oct 10 Mainstone Community Centre. Bar and food available. The last barn dance at the Centre was very popular and fun can be guaranteed. Tickets from Carol on 01752 708370.

Mission Fair Oct 10 St Gabriel’s Church Hyde Park Road, Peverell 10am to 1pm stalls etc Table Top Sale Oct 10 Women’s Rendezvous@Hope are organising a table top sale at Hope Baptist Church Hall 10 am till 12 noon Peverell Corner, Peverell. Admission 20p. Tables £5 each payable in advance please contact Ray and Cindy Hedges telephone 01752 364292.

Five Centuries of Great European Organ Music Oct 17 The first recital for many years played on the historic organ at St Simon’s Church, Mount Gould at 2.15pm. Richard Line performs organ music from Renaissance Old Castile to Messiaen at La Trinité. Organised by the Plymouth and District Organists’ Association. Tickets £7.50 including refreshments.

Food and Crafts Market Oct 17 Visit the pedestrianised Plymstock Broadway shopping area, with free parking and a host of independent and retails shops surrounding the monthly food and craft market.

Out of the Box Wedding Extravaganza Oct 18 Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade. Fed up of traditional wedding fairs, like to think outside the box? Then this is the wedding fair for you! Over 50 wedding exhibitors showcasing alternative services and products, catwalk with a twist, workshops, live music and a tearoom.

Halloween Music, Food & Fun Day Oct 18 Central Park from 10am to 4pm. October’s fun day will be taking on a distinctly ‘spooky’ feel. There will be Halloween activities for children with face painters, pumpkin creations, bouncy castles and pony rides allowing mum and dad to wander around the varied market stalls with gifts, crafts, arts & local produce. When you feel peckish, choose from any of the delicious take away options available such as hog roasts, gourmet burgers, falafel and much more. Take your chairs or rugs and enjoy this gorgeous, pet friendly park for a fantastic family day out. Toilets, Park & Ride and free parking nearby.

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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 3.45pm to 4.15pm Sparkwell WI First Wednesday of month Sparkwell Parish Hall. Guest speaker this month Mark Rendell on the topic Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Come and see what we are about. No obligation but you are most welcome.

Contact Heather Harvey 01752 893 249 Plympton U3A Fourth Tuesday of the month A new group which meets at 2 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Harewood House, Plympton. There is a guest speaker at each meeting. Members have the opportunity to join a wide range of Interest Groups.

Hooe’s Place Community Cafe Thursdays St John’s Church Hall, Church Hill Road, Hooe, Plymstock.

Freshly cooked lunches at reasonable prices and good companionship 11.45am-1.30pm every Thursday. No 2 and 4 /4a stops outside the church every 10 minutes.

Colebrook Community Centre Regular Events Monday 10am -11.30am Yoga; 12 noon to 3pm; Training Hearing Dogs; Tuesday 10am -11am Children Music; 2pm - 4pm C Friends Over 60s Club; 5pm - 8pm Devon Dogs Training; Wednesday 9.30am -10.30am Pilates; Thursday 11am -1pm Multiple Sclerosis (third week of month); 1.45pm - 2.45pm Pilates; 5pm - 7pm Dog Training; Friday 9.30am -10.30am Pilates; 11am - 1pm U3A (2nd and 4th week of month)1.45pm - 3.45pm Country Dancing 1st and 3rd week of month; Sunday 7.30am -12pm Car Boot Sale at Peacock Meadow. Also sales throughout the winter months inside and outside the community centre. For further details please call Kay on 01752 200046. Colebrook Community Centre is a totally self-funding charity.

Regular Events at Woodford Methodist Community Church CHURCH AND WORSHIP: Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club 10.30am 2nd-5th Sunday of every month. A guaranteed relaxed service, with friendly ministers and congregation. A team of wonderful Ministers keep each week fresh and rewarding.

Experienced volunteers in the Sunday Club and Creche, teach and care for children from babies to young teenagers, so you have time to be you. Prayer Team available to talk over your worries at the close of the Service. Drinks, biscuits and opportunity for friendly conversation in the hall after every service. We have grown to expect the unexpected in this modern, happy, friendly church.

Monthly Early Traditional Service (followed by Messy Church) 1st Sunday of every month. 9:15am Traditional Service with hymn books, prayer and a sermon. This is a wonderful time of worship with the traditional contents of a Methodist Service with a modern joyful twist. Members of the Prayer Team are available for you to speak with at the close of the service. You are then invited to go into the Hall for hot drinks and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the members of this Church and stay for the Messy Activities or just relax and have a chat over a hot drink.

10.30am - Messy Church begins with a session of arts, crafts, fun and mess in the Hall for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Hot drinks and biscuits are available and the opportunity to stay for lunch at the Church for a minimal cost. The items made are then taken into the Chapel for a very informal short Service. The children are asked about

Former Corrie star appears at the Barbican Theatre Coronation Street star Krissi Bohn is returning to the theatre in a striking one-woman play.

Krissi, who played Lloyd Mullaney’s long lost daughter Jenna Kamara in the world-famous soap, will tour the country from September to November to give more than 40 performances of Kay Adshead’s The Bogus Woman.

She portrays 51 different characters to bring to life the powerful story of asylum in modern Britain.

The Bogus Woman is showing at Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre on Saturday October 24 at 7.30pm. To book tickets, visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call the theatre’s Box Office on 01752 267131.

The play tells of an unnamed young woman who flees from a country where she has been abused and seen her child, parents, husband and sister murdered. She arrives in Britain to seek asylum and a new life, but is detained then interrogated, humiliated and racially abused. Her dreams of safety are finally shattered on the cruel streets of London.

In the space of 80 minutes, Krissi transforms herself into soldiers, immigration officials, detention centre staff, fellow asylum seekers, do-gooders, lawyers and many others whom the young woman meets as her life spirals down into tragedy.

The Bogus Woman begins in 1997, not long after Tony Blair’s New Labour government had come to power.

Kay Adshead researched many ‘sad, sickening and horrifying’ stories of refugees seeking asylum in Britain and also investigated the history of the controversial Campsfield House detention centre, which opened near Oxford in 1993 and in which the young woman of the play is held. the things they have made, before heading back into the Hall for lunch, or more coffee etc. This is a great opportunity to get to know the church and the people involved in it.

Communion Service 6pm (4th Sunday of every month) Prayer Group Tuesdays 9.15am-10.15am (In the Lounge)In all the hustle and bustle of life these days, people struggle to cope, but look to fill that gap in their lives where something is missing. That gap can be filled with the loving family of God in a local church. Giving up a bit of time for regular prayer, together with others, can help you cope with the stresses and worry that life throws at you. We provide a non-judgemental circle of friendship and welcome everyone, regardless of background, luggage and history, to come and seek our friendship. We open our doors every week, for anybody and everybody to walk in freely and pray with us.

Every word spoken is treated with the upmost confidence and privacy, along with unconditional friendship. Come along and pray with us - life is easier to cope with, amongst friends. You can come in and out as you need and should you need to stay longer or talk to anyone at the end, you will not be turned away. If the doors are locked, knock on the window (room on right-hand end of the church). You do not need to attend any church to come and pray with us.

For further information on Woodford’s church and worship events contact Paul on 01752 403270 or Sheila on 338517.

COMMUNITY GROUPS Woodford Wives (1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm) This group of friendly women meet twice a month to listen to various speakers and meet socially. They also raise funds by holding a Coffee Bar at Harewood House and stalls throughout the year. There’s always time for a chat!

Day trips away as a group of friends. In recent years they have raised much needed funds for Help for Heroes, Bowel Cancer West (Derriford Hospital) and Shekinah Mission. To find out more Telephone Anne Eames on Tel. 216643.

The Linda Mortimore School of Dance Mondays 4.15pm8pm and Wednesdays 4.15pm-7pm Linda trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and teaches RAD ballet and the ISTD tap, modern and jazz. The school holds a very popular adult tap class and produces stage performances, with regular productions. Dance is a great platform for socialising, learning posture and gaining confidence. Learning to dance can lead to a career or for just having fun. Call 01752 343791 for more information.

Women’s Fellowship (Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm - In The Main Hall) Come and join this lovely group, with a vast programme of speakers, covering many subjects. They enjoy watching various films and slide shows, have annual outings and visits by choirs. The group also hold a regular Bring and Buy table to support designated charities. It is a really friendly, welcoming group with lots of stories to tell about living through different situations and stages, as Christians.

Some of the members may well be in their latter years, but

Ten years after writing The Bogus Woman, Kay Adshead wrote: “It is still being performed because tragically the asylum debate remains at the centre of not just British politics, but international policy making.

“Innocent people who have committed absolutely no crime, often fleeing the most terrible circumstances, bloody slaughter, destruction of their homes, traumatised after seeing loved ones killed, are still being locked up in the equivalent of high security prisons, without charge, without a release date, without access to adequate legal representation, in the vain hope that this will deter others from exercising their rights under the Geneva Convention to claim asylum in Britain.”

“The Bogus Woman is an amazing play and after the run in Keswick in 2008, I always wanted to do it again and take the show out to a wider audience,” said Krissi.

“Playing in The Bogus Woman was the most challenging and most rewarding piece of work I have done. Now is the right time for the team to stage the play again and for it to be seen again. The story the play tells is just as pertinent as it was when it was written.” have fabulous personalities and lots to share. They enjoy each other’s company and are most definitely young at heart! To find out more about this wonderful group of ladies Telephone Muriel on 345284 or Pat on 348672.

Rainbows (Wednesdays 5.30pm)Woodford’s 2nd Plympton Rainbows Group is a Girl Guiding section for girls aged five to seven and is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, trying out cooking and playing games, as well as many other activities. Rainbows is all about learning by doing. The group work towards a different badge every term, through which they can take part in lots of different activities with girls their own age. To find out more, contact Monica Methven or Rachel Moran Tel. 07854 286945.

Woodford Men’s Meeting 10am (2nd and 4th Wednesday month) The Men’s Meeting, welcome any men who wish to join this convivial group. Session start with a cuppa before a speaker gives an interesting and entertaining talk, sometimes accompanied by a slide show or film, for about one hour. The meeting ends at 11.30am. A small charge of £2 is levied to cover refreshments and fees. Guest speakers, specialising in a variety of subjects have enthralled those attending. Members and friends are always welcome to give a talk on a subject of their own choice! The group share a huge range of experience, knowledge and stories - why not come and share with them? We always welcome new friends and our group currently range from middle-age upwards. Come along - you will be very welcome and have instant friendship in this cordial atmosphere. To find out more, ring Harold on 01752 337085.

Pins & Needles Knitting Club 2.30pm (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month). This traditional hobby has bounced right back up in the popularity charts. People of varying ages are now picking up knitting needles and are all most welcome to come and join this group, which handproduce and send knitted goods such as jumpers, blankets and hats for poor children in two areas of Romania and are sometimes asked to produce adult hats for Shekinah Mission, asylum seekers and refugees. One of the members makes cardigans, hats and small blankets for the Neo-natal Unit at Derriford Hospital. It doesn’t matter if you have been knitting for years, or have never seen a ball of wool before - the group will openly welcome you and share their knowledge and skills! To join them, please contact Jean Milroy on Tel. 337578.

Community Monthly Coffee Morning 10am-11.30am (1st Thursday of every month). This is a really friendly coffee morning that started as something for the local community in 2014. Since it’s inception, it has developed regular friendly groups of attendees. The ladies who host this regular gettogether welcome everybody to come and have a hot drink

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Known as the Chaddy Drop In it takes place at the Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre between 7pm and 8.30pm each week.

Streetwise youth worker, Ali Fleet, is involved with the project. She told the Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill: “We’ve got some money secured from the Lottery and we’ve been talking to young people on outreach to find out what it is they wanted to do and what they’d like. They wanted to come into the Centre especially with the winter months coming.”

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As part of the wider Chaddy Youth Project the group has arranged to use the hard court at Rees for football sessions and on Wednesday nights music based activities will be laid on at Rees.

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• continued from page 4 A Night in the Day of Emily Hayes Oct 20, 23 and 24 At the Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard presented by Pilots Thumb at 8pm. ‘Emily is having a bad night, awash with memories, thoughts, feelings. Time creeps; she wanders, envies a prowling urban fox, waits for the skinny pale boy....’

Tickets £5/£8 www.pilotsthumb.com West Country Mini Scene Rally Oct 25 Quay Square in Sutton Harbour, next to Cap’n Jaspers. The West Country Mini Scene will be gathering for a special rally.

A chance for families to get down to the Harbour and chat with the drivers and take photographs of both classic and BMW minis. For more information visit the Westcountry Mini Scene page on Facebook Open/Wellbeing Day Oct 30 Onward House Community Centre 55, Greenbank Road, Greenbank 11am to 2pm Cards for Good Causes Nov 3 to Dec 16 Multi charity Christmas card shop at the Guildhall, Plymouth.

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Cards for Good Causes keeps its operating costs to a minimum, ensuring that at least 70p in every £ from card sales goes to the respective charities.

The shop is staffed by local volunteers.

Annual Band Concert Nov 4 Fund raiser for the Royal British Legion Plympton and District at St Mary’s Church, Market Road, Plympton at 7.30pm.

Featuring Soundhouse Brass Band. Guests will include Lord Lieutenant of Devon and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Tickets £6 can be purchased from the Royal British Legion Club in Market Road, Plympton. Tickets also available on the door on the night.

Scratch Faure’s Requiem Nov 7 Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise road, Stoke. Rehearsal 2pm. Concert 7pm. All choirs welcome. Call 01752 564847 for details.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association Nov 11 Branch meeting at the Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Derriford at 7.30pm. The Association annual meeting will be on January 16 at 7.30pm with the annual dinner on January 29 at Bronigdon Golf Club, 7pm for 7.30pm. Details 01752 769169.

For any welfare problems please call 01752 343492.

Christmas Fair Nov 20 and 21 Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise road 11am to 3.30pm Christmas Bazaar Nov 21 Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Hartley, Plymouth.

11am - 2.30pm Stalls, refreshments and ‘new to you’ boutique.

50% of proceeds go to the Mercy Ships (International Hospitals) Coffee Morning Nov 28 St Gabriel’s Church Hyde Park Road, Peverell 10am to 12 noon.

Ladies Night Dec 4 Christmas shopping and pampering event organised by NCT Plymouth & West Devon Branch at Crownhill Family Centre from 7pm to 9.30pm. Pampering treatments, special guests, stalls, Christmas raffle with great prizes. Entrance £3 in advance or £5 on the door.

Christmas Carol Service Dec 20 Hyde Park Road, Peverell 3pm to 4pm mince pie and teas.

Christmas Concert Dec 5 Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth.

University of Plymouth Choral Society & Sinfonia. Simon Ible, conductor, Laura Mitchell, soprano; Angela Simkin, mezzosoprano; Ross Scanlon, tenor; Christopher Cull, baritone.

Featuring Pergolesi: Magnificat in B flat major; Mozart: Missa Brevis No.2 in D minor. Plus carols for audience participation.

Tickets: £15, £13 Call 01752 58 50 58 www.peninsula-arts. co.uk Carols by Candlelight Dec 15 St Matthias Church, North Hill, Plymouth. Plymouth University Carols by Candlelight at 7.30pm. University of Plymouth Choral Society Simon Ible, musical director. Members of the public are invited to join students and staff of Plymouth University in this traditional service of carols and readings.

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and a delicious cake for only £1, whilst enjoying relaxed company in our spacious comfortable lounge. Why not come along and enjoy a stress-free ‘coffee break’ in the company of friends you’ve yet to know! We look forward to seeing you.

Games 4 U 2.30pm-4pm (2nd and 4th Thursday of every month) A group of friendly men and women who meet during the autumn and spring school terms. The group play various board games from the easy to the quite demanding. No matter how much you need to concentrate, the club never lose sight that you are playing games and so there is always opportunity for light conversation during the tea and biscuit break! To find out more about this wonderful group telephone Joyce on Tel. 216343.

‘Woodys’ Youth Group 6pm-8pm. A new group set up for the community by the church. There is a good mix of children from 8-16 where they can test their scooter and skateboard skills on the ramps and jumps. Air-hockey also available. Youth workers work alongside members of the church and other volunteers to support this wonderful project. Primary-age children session 6-7pm and Secondaryage children session 7-8pm.

BAND & CHOIR: Laira Youth Band (Thursdays 7.15pm)The Laira Youth Brass Band started in 1972 from the members of the Sunday school at Laira Congregational Church, it has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, in every corner of the City and beyond. Scores of children have passed through its ranks. Most were taught to read music and to play their instrument whilst in the Band, and many have continued their musical hobby into adult life, some choosing a professional career in music. As well as part of the band performing (amongst others) in the weekly church service here at Woodford, the Band also put on regular concerts to raise money for local charities and take part in parades and perform at special church events. To find out more call Tony Hollick on 01752 216784.

DAILY SESSIONAL CHILD CARE: Woodford Methodist Pre-School (from 8am-3pm) every weekday @ Woodford. The Pre-School established in 1963 hold an Ofsted registration and charity status.They run a breakfast club in addition to the normal sessional day care during term-time.The experienced, qualified team can look after children aged from two to starting school, from 8am3pm, Mondays through to Fridays, in addition to offering a summer play scheme. Mother’s and Toddler’s sessions run Thursdays 1pm-3pm. They have links with neighbouring primary schools and can provide funded sessions for 2-4 year olds and welcome children with additional needs. The Pre-school is quality assured and has a fabulous team of mature and experienced staff. The friendly, fun and safe play environment includes a large outdoor garden, with border gates and fencing, to ensure your child is kept out of danger. They look forward to meeting you and your little one! To find out more, visit the website at www.woodfordpreschool.co.uk or call 337335.

For more information about any of Woodford Methodist events, visit www.woodford-methodist.org or www.facebook.com/Woodford.Methodist.Church Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Activities Sundays: Church service 10am to 12 noon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Square dancing 5.30pm -9pm Mondays: Salsa classes 10am to 11am. Chatterbox 1pm to 3pm. Table Tennis 6pm to 9pm 1st Monday of the month Federation of Pensioners 1pm to 4pm (Phoenix Club) Tuesdays: Baby sensory classes 10am to 12 noon.

Valannes’s Dance School Children’s Ballet & Tap 4pm to 7pm. Line dancing 7.30pm to 10pm. Tel 347227.

Wednesdays: Over 60’s Club 1pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Latin Line dancing 7.30pmto 9.30pm Thursdays: Watercolour Art Sessions for Adults. Beginner and experienced artists welcome. Thursdays 10am to 12 noon. For more information call Janet: Mobile: 07742 983311 Line dancing 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Fridays: Evergreen Club 2pm to 4pm. Dance Aerobics 6pm to 7pm. Hall and lounge meeting room for hire telephone Lesley on 07952 465836. Licenced Bar - Open from 7:30pm week days and from 12pm weekends. Soft drinks and hot drinks also sold. All welcome.

Energie Fitness for Women Classes at Lister Close, Plympton Tuesday 9.30am Ladies only Legs, bums, tums Tuesday 10.15am Ladies Only Pilates Wednesday 9.15am Ladies only BodyPump Wednesday 11am Ladies Only Pilates Friday 6pm Ladies only FatBlast Saturday 11am Gentle motorised exercise Sunday 9.15am Mixed Class BodyPump For more information call 01752 340044 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

Plympton Rotary’s golf day for local charity

Plympton Rotary Club President Mike Uglow

Plympton Rotary Club is holding its first annual golf competition in October to raise funds for the President’s Charity – Jeremiah’s Journey.

The event, organised by Plympton Rotarian Jill Owen will be held at Staddon Heights Golf Club on October 23 where Jill will shortly become Ladies Captain for the next year.

The competition will take the format of a ‘Foursomes’ competition and costs £140 per team. This price includes a bacon bap, the round of golf and a meal afterwards.

As well as the main competition there will be various other competitions such as the nearest tee shot to the an activity the next. Contacts Tony Stoneman 07834276371; Steve Sargent 07944691482 and Gloria Ward 01752 776978 Sandy’s Plymtones Mondays Fun choir for men and women. Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (near the Co-op), Glen Road, Plympton.

2-4pm No auditions, no need to read music - just good humour and enthusiasm needed. Contact Sandy on 336953 or 07737 461431.

Family Events at Elburton Methodist Church Messy Church is held on the first Saturday morning of every month (excluding August), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome to join fun morning of arts, crafts, drama, music and refreshments for the whole family. Toddler Group meets every Friday during term time from 1.30pm to 3pm. A small friendly group with lots of activities for the children, it’s a chance to chat and make new friends. For more details of both events contact Debbie on 215632 Plympton Probus Club Second Monday of month Plympton Probus Club was formed in 1985, and enables retired and semi- retired men to meet a convivial group aged, 55 or over who meet on a regular basis. Would you consider joining us at the Plympton Library venue? We meet on the second Monday of each month at 10am, and provide opportunity to hear a variety of interesting speakers.

Additionally, social lunches with wives and guests are held at various venues throughout the year. Currently, vacancies exist for new members and anyone interested, should contact the secretary, Gerald Hendrick, on 01752 514942.

Community Cafe Every Thursday in term time Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road between 10.30am and 2pm Community cafe run by learning support students of City College Plymouth, serving tea, coffee and cakes baked and prepared by the students Snack ‘N’ Chat Tuesdays Friendship group for the bereaved and those who live alone.

From 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Coffee Corner in the Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre. A community project run by two trained Counsellors and two trained listeners. Come and enjoy coffee, tea and home made cake and talk through how things are for you. Only 50p per session.

RASC/RCT/RLC Association The remaining meeting for 2015 will be 11 Nov all at the army reserve centre Derriford at 7.30 pm. The association’s general meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 January 2016 at 7.30pm. The corps annual dinner will be on Friday January 29 2016 at the Boringdon Golf Club Woodford Plympton (7.00pm for 7.30pm) full details later For any welfare problems please call 01752 343 492 or write to the army reserve centre derriford plymouth (c/o RASC/RCT/ RLCAssoc) The Pensioners & Fifty Plus Action Group Second Friday of the month A growing group of people (over the age of fifty) who meet at the Wolseley Trust Community Building in Wolseley

pin and other such events throughout the day.

Entry forms can be found on the Plympton Rotary Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/RotaryClub-of-Plympton/138181906251796 or on the club website at www.plymptonrotaryclub.org.uk.

Interested parties can also contact Jill either by phone 01752 342504 or email: jill_owen@Hotmail. co.uk Jeremiah’s Journey is a local, self-funded charity that offers support and information to children and their families who have experienced or are anticipating the death of someone special and has been selected by Plympton Rotary Club President Mike Uglow as his preferred charity for the year.

Road next door to Sylvia’s Café, behind the Co-op and Lidl superstores and just down the road from Milehouse traffic lights, from 10.30am to 1pm. We have guest speakers ranging from local members of Parliament to companies like South West Water. We would also welcome anyone over 50 to our social events on most Fridays at the Kings Tamerton Community Centre, Plymouth when we have singers, choirs and musicians entertaining us, from 2pm to 4pm.For more information please contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Williams on 01752 350498 Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport.

We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800.

Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 at St. Budeaux Community Centre.If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class.for details contact Jackie 01752 950306 Plympton Fuschia and Pelargonium Group Second Tuesday of the month The group meets at Harewood House, Plympton at 7.30pm please free to come along. New members always welcome.

Full speaker programme to be found on pfgg.co.uk. Contact Marie 343386 for more information Community Dance Classes Exim have weekly Toddle Together dance classes on Mondays at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on Mondays from 9am to 9.45am. Parent/carer toddler sessions open to all ages crawling to four years. £3.50. Children’s contemporary dance (6-10 years) Thursdays in term time at Plymouth School of Creative Arts 4.30pm to 5.30pm. £4.50 per class. Adult just for fun contemporary dance at the same venue 6pm to 7pm Thursdays. £4.50 per class. Also Spaceshot dance classes every Wednesday at St Aidan’s Church, Ernesettle every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. A mixture of street dance, fitness and contemporary. Free.

Details e-mail Kerrie at kerrie@eximdance.org.uk RAF Association The association would like to remind all members, that branch meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (22 July, 26 August, 23 September, 28 October and 25 November) at Raffles, Ermington Terrace, Mutley Plymouth at 6.30pm Current members are welcome to attend the meetings and any who wish to join the RAF association also. It is also hoped to arrange some form of social gathering in the near future. Watch this space. Tel: 07588 830230 for further information.

Community Clubs at William Sutton Memorial Hall, Shelley Way St Budeaux Gardening group Mondays 10.30am to 1pm open to all to come and enjoy some gardening on the grounds of the hall. Free coached football sessions for young people aged 7 to 18 years old on Wednesdays 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

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Solaris Yoga Enjoy vital relaxation, strengthening and toning muscles.

Pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga and adult yoga held at Plymouth Swallows, St Andrew’s Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit Southway, Crownhill Fort and Jump. Please call Shilpa on 0771 1899 530 for times of classes.

Colebrook, Newnham & Ridgeway Monday October 19 7pm Colebrook Community Centre, Peacock Meadow, Plympton St Budeaux and Kings Tamerton Friday October 30 12pm to 3pm. Have Your Say and Halloween Fun Day at William Sutton Memorial Hall.

Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston & Mt Batten Tuesday, October 13 7pm Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe Road Whitleigh Wednesday October 14 6pm. Venue to be advised.

Memorable musical Broadway moments to be performed at Devonport Playhouse Sounds Musical Theatre Company are presenting a feast of memorable musical moments at the Devonport Playhouse in October.

‘The Best of Broadway, A Musical Revue’ spans six decades of Broadway’s award winning shows and features favourites from Oklahoma, West Side Story, Cage aux Folles, Brigadoon, My Fair Lady and the King and I, to name just a few.

Under the direction of Debbie Jarman and musical director Jenny George, piano accompanist Claire Anderson and percussionist Rex King and supported by Carol Dae’s School of Dance, Sounds Musical promises of nostalgia, excitement and glamour. Something for everyone !

The show is on Saturday October 17 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are £11 for adults, concessions £10.00, children £6.00. Box Office 01752 510934 or contact a company member. For more information visit www. soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk

Faure’s Requiem at Stoke Damerel

Trefor Farrow will once again be taking up his baton to rehearse a Scratch Faure’s Requiem at Stoke Damerel Church in Paradise Road on November 7.

All choirs and singers are welcome to rehearse from 2pm onwards, followed by a refreshment break and the concert at 7pm, with Sidnee Ponsford in her debut solo, singing Pie Jesu.

Participation is £10 and the concert is £5, tickets at the door. Further details can be obtained from Marilyn Goldsbrough on 01752 564847 or marilyngoldsbrough@ hotmail.com. All proceeds to Stoke Damerel Church restoration fund.

Poet launches his new book Plymouth based writer and poet Richard Thomas is launching his new book Zygote Poems on October 22 at Plymouth Social Club.

The launch of the new book of poems about the journey, charms and anxieties of new fatherhood will include an extended reading.

There will also be poetry, prose and performance open mic, plus support from musical guests Booby Trap.

Doors open at 7.30pm and entry is just £1. Plymouth Social Club is in Tavistock Place.

Plymouth & District Koi Keepers Society First Wednesday of the month If you are interested in koi keeping, or thinking of building a pond and want to learn more, then why not come along to one of our meetings. We have guest speakers, presentations, visits to club member’s ponds before finishing the evening back at the clubhouse. At the weekends trips are arranged to visit other koi club’s ponds and koi shows and these are excellent days out. Meet at 7.30 pm in the lounge of the Tamar View Community Centre, Miers Close, Barne Barton, Plymouth. New members always welcome.

For more details of club activities please visit www. plymouthanddistrictkoikeeperssociety.org or ring Sandra Crocker on 01752 210118.

Regular events at St Budeaux Baptist Church Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Senior Friendly Club 5pm to 6.15pm Noughts & Crosses primary age children’s club; Wednesday 7pm to 9pm craft group; Thursday 11am to 1pm lunch club once a month afterwards fellowship time; Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am Jelly Tots toddler and parent group. Sundays 10.30am Service & Explorers for children monthly family service.

Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays , Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child ( 8-11 ) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www. ppca-canoe-club.org.uk Special Olympics Plymouth and District Saturday and Thursday swimming club: Saturdays are free times 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm at Plymouth Life Centre.

Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm £4 at the Life Centre.

Plymouth Pisces swimming club from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Life Centre subs £2 each week £4 membership.

Tamar View disco 7pm to 9.30pm once a month Monday evenings. Highbury Disco Tuesdays and Fridays subs £1.75 each week. St Budeaux disco £2 each week on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St Budeaux Community Centre. The Special Olympics Plymouth and District at YMCA Kitto centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm £15 membership £2 each week. Plymouth Boccia Mondays from 11am to 12 noon at the Life Centre £2 each week. Wednesdays from 10.30am to 11.45am at the Life Centre £2 each week. Saturdays from 10am to 11am at the Jan Cutting centre £3 each week National Trust Plymouth Centre Make the most of your Trust membership by joining the Plymouth Centre for even more activities. During the winter there are talks. This summer there are coach visits to: July to Berkeley Castle in Gloucester, August to Dartmouth for their Regatta, September to Chedworth Roman Villa.

Membership is only £4 per person or £6 for two people at the same address. For more information and an application form call Russell on 01752 266608 Age UK Plymouth Bridge Fridays Friday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate Street, Plymouth. Do you play bridge and would like to join a friendly, social group. £2 per session which includes tea and biscuits. Details phone 776881.

Tots Time - St. Jude’s Mondays during term-time From 9.30 to 11.30 in the Upper Hall at St Jude’s Church on Beaumont Road, babies and toddlers are welcome with their carers at £1.50 per session. Tots Time provides toys, craft, snacks, drinks, singing, etc. For more details phone 078604573727 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 1.30pm 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.

Plymouth Children’s Theatre Workshop Saturdays A theatre company for children and young people aged 6 to18. Try your hand at performing, set design and construction, costumes and props, stage make up and much more. Ford Baptist Church Saturdays 1 till 4. Tots 3 - 5 years 1 till 2. www.plymouthchildrenstheatreworkshop.co.uk or 07760467857 or see our Facebook page.

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A new exhibition of paintings by Martin Bush is taking place at the Art Source Contemporary Gallery at Residence One in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard.

The exhibition of abstract art is called ‘Positive Path’ and it runs until October 11.

Martin is a renowned abstract artist and is also Royal William Yard’s resident artist. The exhibition is part of the bigger Plymouth Art Weekender event and Martin will be giving talks during the show.

Admission is free and the exhibition is open from 10am to 5pm.

Various dates Based in Faraday Mill Cattedown the club is managed by Sensei Stuart Hick (4thDan), Sensei Jon Eaton (3rdDan) and Senpai Luke Irving (2ndDan). With more than 45 years combined experience all of the instructors are CRB checked, and teach Shotokan karate. With many advantages to learning karate, instructors teach traditional skills and Self-Defence with genuine applications to modern day situations. Students often say that they feel self-confident; have increased discipline, improved fitness levels and co-ordination. But above all, they all agree its great value for money, fun and a fantastic way to meet new friends no matter what age you are. Tuesday /Thursday Kids only Karate class 6.15- 7pm; Tuesday/Thursday Adult Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced from 7pm onwards ; Saturday Morning class Kids Karate class 10am onwards. For more info: Stuart Hick 07970379268 or stuart.hick@plymouthkarateacademy.co.uk Plymouth Community Choir Monday Evenings Meet at Salvation Army Congress Hall, Armada Way, Plymouth from 7pm to 9pm. New members are welcome, just come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the term, or contact the choir leader. Terms are 12 weeks long and we start back after the summer break on Monday 14th September 2015. We sing a variety of music such as gospel, contemporary, sacred, world folk, pop, funky bass lines etc. No previous experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music as we learn ‘by ear’ and repetition. Come and give us a try and see what you think! Our choir leader is Sarah Pennington and she can be contacted on 01392 437792 or by email plymouthcommunitychoir@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you!

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.

Coffee Morning and Book Stall Thursdays Crownhill Methodist Church hall from 10am to 11.30am. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, biscuit and a chat. All welcome.

For details ring Carroll on Plymouth 960746.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mini Dance Machine Thursdays At Rees Youth Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton. Modern fun disco dance group for children. 4.15pm - 5pm for ages 4 to 6; 5pm - 6pm ages 6 to 10. £2 per session. Call Lisa 07896 105 479.

Waterfront Writers Fridays Meet every Friday during term time at The Swarthmore Education Centre, Mutley Plain 1pm to 3pm. Anyone who wishes to share or listen to poetry and prose is welcome. Visit www.waterfrontwriters.org.uk for details.

Friendly Luncheon Club Tuesdays & Fridays Tuesday 12.30pm & Fridays 1pm each week. For details and bookings call 01752 606317.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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Hele’s Claudia Greiner is winner of religious studies award Claudia Greiner, a Year 9 student at Hele’s School, has received this year’s Sylvia Sutcliffe Award for Religious Studies.

Sylvia Sutcliffe was a Deputy Principal and Religious Studies (RS) teacher at Hele’s for a number of years before falling ill and losing her life to cancer at the age of 47.

She was regarded as an inspirational teacher who had a thirst for getting to know people and how to get the best out of them. Sylvia was passionate about supporting young people and enabling them to be the best they could be.

Spurred on by her love of teaching RS and her love for humanity, she encouraged young people to spend time looking at the world from someone else’s point of view, in a bid to nurture tolerance and understanding. She was fascinated by different ways of life and what made people tick, whilst underneath knowing we are all the same.

When her illness got worse, Sylvia donated a shield to the RS department at Hele’s to be awarded annually in recognition of the student who best demonstrated tolerance, understanding and empathy through their studies.

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Claudia Greiner in Year 9 has been chosen as this year’s recipient and she was presented with the award in school assembly last month.

She was chosen for showing superb commitment and application to her RS work throughout the whole of last term as well as for her ability to articulate and develop her thinking and to incorporate that into extended pieces of writing.

Claudia became inspired by studying the life of Anne Frank. She showed a special insight into the strength that can be achieved through religious belief, particularly in extremely challenging circumstances and reflected on the impact of this in her own beliefs and values.

Hele’s new Principal, Justine Mason, said: “Sylvia hated using labels because she really felt that limited people.

She was a strong believer in equal opportunities and seeing people as individuals, rather than as a stereotype, an ethos that our students are familiar with at Hele’s School.

“It fills me with great pride to present the Sylvia Sutcliffe Award for Religious Studies to Claudia, who has embodied the values and attitudes that Sylvia held so dear to her heart. I know that Sylvia would share my pride”.

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Festive attractions at Plymstock Flower Club Plymstock Flower Club holds a regular meeting on the last Wednesday of the month (excluding August and December), at Plymstock Community Centre, The Broadway at 7.15pm. This is usually a demonstration of flowers by local demonstrators. All are welcome.

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Pamela is travelling down from Devizes and this will be an evening not to be missed. All are welcome and the charge on the door will be £8 for non members.

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Details from Carl on 07837 920150.

Trinity Art Group Thursdays We are a small group of experienced artists who enjoy meeting and sharing our talents. We meet every week (ring for dates) at Trinity URC, Tor Lane, Hartley from 7pm to 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. Details Dave Crawford 01752 407047 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.

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 Last 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 10

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Pub landlady raises £1400 for Primrose Breast Care Centre Pub landlady Bridget Horrell has raised almost £1400 which she has donated to Derriford’s Primrose Breast Care Centre after a member of her family died from breast cancer and two friends were diagnosed with it.

Bridget, landlady of the Two Bridges, in Saltash, decided to raise the money in memory of her late cousin Pam Wills and in support of two friends and locals from the pub who had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

She was helped in her efforts by husband Keith, Jade Anning – who organised a sponsored male waxing – Nicky’s Glow Beads and Carla Easton.

Bridget said that she chose the Primrose

Breast Care Centre to donate the money to because Carla, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct 2014 and has just finished her treatment, had commented on what an amazing unit the Primrose Centre was.

Carla said: “I received so much support from the unit. I had felt looked after, reassured and cared for, which is exactly what I needed.”

Lucille Richmond, lead radiographer – breast imaging at the Primrose Breast Care Centre, said: “A big thank you to Bridget for raising and donating the money to Primrose Breast Care and to all the people who supported her. Donations such as this help provide very welcome extras for the department which contribute to the overall experience for our patients during difficult times.”

for a chat and make new friends. Plymstock United Church, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm 3.30pm. Refreshments £1. Contact Lin: 07818 254527.

Plymouth Electronic Organ and Keyboard Society Meets 3rd Monday of the month Parkway Sports and Social Club, Ernesettle Lane, Ernesettle, Plymouth at 7.30pm. Players and listeners more than welcome to join our friendly club for an evening of music.

Eddystone Model Flying Club Provide help and free instruction for flying radio control fixed wing. Members fly 24/7 weather permitting. New members are welcome as well as experienced fliers. For details visit www.eddystonemfc.net or phone Dave on 07941 040633 or Mike on 01752 403124.

The Plymouth Laryngectomy Club (PLC) The club aims to offer support and understanding to Laryngectomees, and their families and carers. We also extend this invitation to all Head & Neck Cancer sufferers.

Please get in touch and come and join us. Club Members usually meet up at 10.30 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. One month we meet at the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital and the following month we take a trip somewhere – anywhere! Please contact Geoff READ on (01752) 563 800 or email him on geoffnread@ gmail.com.

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 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.

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.

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

Pictured (from left) Keith Horrell, Carla Easton, Bridget Horrell, Lucille Richmond and Jade Anning

The presentation of £ 1375 was held at the pub in September.

The events organised were a sponsored silence, the male waxing, karaoke, a

beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks.

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.

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.

Weekly Bingo Thursdays Tothill Community Centre, Knighton Road, St Jude’s 7pm.

Entrance £1. Tea and biscuits 20p. Draw tickets on sale.

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.

buffet with donations, a BBQ with lots of stalls where a percentage of the takings went to fund raising, a raffle and a quiz.

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.

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 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.

Drake Probus Club Third Tuesday each month Are you a retired professional or businessman? If so we have a number of vacancies for membership. We invite you to come along to a meeting of the club at the Royal British Legion Club Tailyour Road, Crownhill. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9.30am for 10am.Our programme includes guest speakers at each of our monthly meetings. Other club activities, where wives and partners are very welcome, happen regularly, include monthly pub lunches and outings to places of interest during the summer months. Just come along. For further details please contact Jim Gettings on 661450 or Richard Hill on 318704.

Plymouth West Country Embroiderers Various dates Started in 1972. A friendly group of enthusiastic needleworkers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Trainees (age 8-15) meet first Saturday each month from 11am to 3pm. Adults meet on second Thursday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am. We welcome experts and beginners of all ages.

Contact Mary 01752 200047 for details.

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.

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Plymstock family get the taste of success for pub restaurant chain

Bluebell blooming at 106!

A lady who is believed to be the oldest person in Plymouth celebrated her 106th birthday last month.

Bluebell Woolland who lives at Ashleigh Manor Care Centre in Plympton now has seven birthday cards to her name from Her Majesty the Queen.

Tambourines and rattles were handed out to add to the atmosphere. The sing-along hour was followed by an animal petting visit from Catherine’s Creature Comforts. The animals brought along for the afternoon included a number of guinea pigs, a small dragon and a lurcher cross called Mabel.

Residents and guests enjoyed a buffettype meal followed by a rendition of Happy Birthday and the traditional cutting of the birthday cake. A steady stream of visitors came and went during the day which kicked off for Belle with a surprise 8am phone call from a friend in South Africa, where she was stationed with her late husband, Percy, during the war.

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Chosen from over 12,000 entries, the Bamfords, together with their children Molly, Jack and Poppy, were able to view first-hand how the highly skilled Whitbread chefs produce the highest quality of dishes for their menus, as well as giving feedback on current dishes and insight into what else they would like to see on the menu.

The Bamfords experienced a day in the Whitbread kitchens as one of Table Table’s newly appointed family tasting teams.

The Bamfords were invited to spend the day at the Whitbread Skills Academy in Swindon where they were able to learn from top Whitbread chefs and got the chance to try their hand at making some of their favourite dishes, as did TV star and Table Table brand ambassador Claire Sweeney.

Jo Watling, marketing manager for Table Table, said: “Our Family Tasting Teams give families across the UK the chance to see how Table Table restaurants pride themselves on creating menus that bring the whole family back to the dinner table.

It was great to see all members of the family getting involved and learning some key skills to take home with them.”

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Historic building being brought back to life for special festive event

Proceedings got underway with an hour of sing-along music performed on an electric keyboard. Residents sang along to a medley of songs such as Daisy, I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles, When Irish Eyes are Smiling and Knees up Mother Brown.

There is a longer audio interview with Belle online in this month’s edition of the Plympton Podcast.

Scott and Joanne Bamford and their three children have been officially appointed as One of Table Table’s family tasting teams.

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Fellow residents and staff joined Bluebell, affectionately known at Ashleigh Manor as Belle, for a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment to mark the occasion.

“I love exercise,” Belle said. Belle comes from a family which has a history of long living. “My granny lived to 99 and her mother lived to 98,” she added.

designed to highlight the importance of families dining together and gave twelve families the chance to sample and review the restaurants’ menus as well as win a year’s worth of meals at Table Table restaurants.

Table Table is part of the Whitbread group and was launched in 2008. It specialises in family dining and operates the Lockyers Quay pub in Plymouth.

Scott and Joanne Bamford with their children Jack, Molly and Poppy

Among the guests at her party was the Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill. Belle told him: “I’ve had a wonderful day.” When Andrew asked her about the secret of her long life Belle replied: “I always think positive and I never argue.” She also put her longevity down to her membership of the Women’s League of Health and Beauty, an organisation formed in 1930 by Mary BagotStack to champion the development and spread of female physical recreation in Britain and around the world.

A Plymstock family are tasting success after being chosen by a leading pub restaurant chain to champion the cause of family dining.

A historic building between Bittaford and Ivybridge which may become a hub for all communities within the South Hams and Plymouth area is being brought back to life.

A further large area is set to be turned into an art gallery where people can browse works from artists and make their purchases on the day, or perhaps sit and take a coffee while they wonder what else they can buy as that last minute extra Christmas present for someone special.

The former clay building, with its distinctive chimney stack will be dressed for Christmas by the custodians of the building, The Eddystone Trust charity.

It is hoped to have children’s participation from a local school, a sensory participation area, and much more. The building is run by the Eddystone Trust and throughout the year will be hosting many different types of events both for the community and wider afield - both public and corporate.

Artists, crafters, bakers, wood turners, gift wrappers, hobbyists, food producers and more from all over Devon, are being sought for the launch event of Redlake in the South Hams. The Christmas extravaganza takes place between 10am and 4pm on Sunday December 13 and promises to have something for everyone.

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A rolling presentation slideshow detailing the history of the building and site, with images showing current and future uses - just like a Christmas Carol - ‘Redlake’s Past, Present and the Future’ will take place in another area, and organisers are looking to attract local choirs and school productions to keep everyone entertained throughout the day.

In addition, a maximum of five hot food to go retailers offering something different, something festive, something veggie and local, are also required. Part of the area will be turned into a food arena.

There will be a separate children’s section with Father Christmas and a Sleigh, reindeer (or maybe ponies in disguise!), inflatables and other children’s workshop and craft making activities.

Redlake Estate is on the main road between Ivybridge and Bittaford and will form a hub for those two areas as well as Totnes, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Ashburton, Tavistock, South Brent, Exeter and the Riviera.

Organiser Annette Laurie of LEAP (Laurie Events & Projects) said: “I am absolutely delighted to have this opportunity to work with the Eddystone Trust.

“I have a passion for history and architecture and putting those together with my events company is a little like Christmas coming early for me!

“This is a fantastic building with so much potential and I am so excited about liaising with Eddystone Trust and aiming to do whatever it takes to turn this fantastic, historic, building and large site into a destination - think Royal William Yard, but not quite so old. It has been wonderfully done and they and LEAP would like to let everyone know about it.”

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New Plymouth Studio School opens doors to first students The new Plymouth Studio School has opened its doors to its first intake of Year 10 and Year 12 students.

It will be offering students an inspiring way to learn and a unique mix of academic and professional qualifications combined with on-going industry experience designed to help them forge future careers in the sport, tourism and event management sectors.

Based at the University of St Mark and St John, the new government funded school boasts access to world-class sporting facilities, specialist pathways for young athletes and the support and mentoring of Olympic level coaches. Currently based in a dedicated building on campus for the first intake of students, a new £4 million facility is due for completion by September 2016.

But it’s the experience of the teaching team, together with small class sizes and an individual approach for each pupil

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which really defines the school. The total in-take of students will be just 300, with an additional 100 students enrolling next year and in 2017.

Principal Matt Lennon explained: “Our philosophy is built around giving our students the mix of GCSEs, A levels and professional qualifications which are right for them combined with valuable industry based experience and a foundation in business skills.

“Our learning coaches have a wealth of experience at the cutting edge of education, business, and sports, helping them to pass on skills like communication, problem solving, entrepreneurship, motivation, focus and performance.

“It’s these skills which are in demand from today’s employers and which will really give our students the ‘extra’ factor when it comes to their future careers.”

Paul White, director of business, enterprise and employability for the school has over 32 years’ experience at the elite end of sport and event

New Central Library takes step forward

Plans for a new central library in the heart of Plymouth city centre have taken a step forward following approval of a contract to refurbish former shops in Armada Way.

Students celebrate their first day at Plymouth Studio School

management for corporations, sports teams and individuals.

He explained: “I’m looking forward to helping our students to expand their employability skills. Whether our students want to be professional athletes, sports coaches and therapists, event organisers, hotel managers, fitness instructors, set up their own catering business or do something completely different – I’ll be working alongside employers locally, nationally and internationally to give them the best industry-based experiences possible.”

Olympic sports performance coach and associate lecturer in psychology at Plymouth University, Jon Rhodes, also

joins the Plymouth Studio School teaching team with Commonwealth medal winner, Katherine Endacott.

Plymouth Studio School is one of just 48 in the UK designed to give young people the skills they need for life, the workplace and their future careers and to meet the needs of expanding industry sectors within their local economy. In Plymouth the life-style sector, including sport, tourism and events has been identified as a major growth area for the City demanding a skilled workforce.

To find out more about the school, sign up for its open event on October 22 from 6pm to 8 pm at www. plymouthstudioschool.co.uk

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As well as public access PCs, the new library will have comfortable seating areas, meeting rooms for hire and a kiosk-style café.

The new library, which is due to open in Spring 2016, will be also easier for many users to get to and will be fully accessible for people with disabilities. It will also help regenerate part of the city centre which is also benefitting from the creation of the adjacent Mayflower Coach Station.

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One of Plymouth’s famous landmarks is getting a makeover by a group of offenders.

As part of Plymouth’s community payback scheme, the offenders will be helping to restore one of the city’s Colonnaded Belvedere - or wedding cake as it is affectionately known - back to its former glory.

As part of this project, the three shelters on the Hoe will also undergo the same treatment.

The landmark will look exactly as it did when first painted as the council has worked with several local paint suppliers to make sure the paint used in the revamp is as close to the original colour of the Belvedere as possible.

Because of its prominent position, the Belvedere gets the full force of the South West weather and this means that maintenance work needs to take place to ensure its hardwearing external faces are ready for whatever is thrown at it.

Councillor Brian Vincent said: “This is a great project – not only does it see a landmark get a fresh lick of paint, the people tasked with doing it are contributing their time and efforts in a way that will benefit the community as a whole.”

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The work being carried out includes; rubbing down old paint work, filling in any holes, priming the stone work with antifungal paint, before giving it a fresh new coat of oil based paint to ensure it stays looking it’s best for longer.

The Belvedere, was built in 1891, towards the end of a decade that saw massive changes on the Hoe, as it was transformed from farmland with grazing for cows and sheep, to an attractive landscaped garden area.

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They will all now open until 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, until 8pm on Thursday evenings and from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, following feedback that customers want this.

The changes will make it easier for everyone to access a wide range of services, including renewing bus passes and parking permits, making housing benefit claims, paying Council Tax and reporting missed bin collections and potholes.

The extended opening at Central, Plymstock, Plympton and St Budeaux libraries will make it more convenient for many people to borrow books and DVDs and use the free public access PCs and Wi-Fi. They will also be able to book and use meeting rooms.

The changes are part of the services to modernise working practices and put the needs of customers at the heart of how it operates.

The council’s ambition is to convert the vacant retail and bank outlets on the corner of Armada Way and Mayflower Street into a modern, flexible and welcoming library that will attract more users.

The £1.4 million refurbishment will include demolishing internal walls and create a new space and features that have been designed in partnership with library service users, customers and community and voluntary sector groups.

Opening times are being extended in the council’s four biggest libraries, its customer contact centre, the 1st Stop Shop in New George Street and the Register Office.

Residents will also be able to report births and deaths and give notice of marriages at the Register Office.

The new Central Library will replace the current library in North Hill, making way for the £25 million History Centre which is due to open in 2020.

As well as making way for the new History Centre the new library will deliver a key ambition in the council’s plan for modernising its library service, which follows an extensive review that listened to customer views and looked at best practice around the country.

Plympton and Plymstock Libraries are now open for longer hours as part of an initiative which means residents can speak to Plymouth City Council and make bookings, requests and payments at more convenient times.

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Councillor Jon Taylor, Cabinet member for Transformation and Customer Services, said: “The new extended opening times will make it much easier for many of our customers to talk to us, particularly those who work during the day.

“It will also help make our services more efficient as we will be able contact people at times when they are most likely to be available.

“These changes are part of the ongoing modernisation of our services so they better reflect what our customers need and increase our efficiency.

“We’ve had a lot of positive feedback about the new 1st Stop shop in New George Street since it opened at the end of last year and people have been telling us they find it easier to use and more welcoming.

“We have been trialling Saturday opening in the shop and many people say it has made it much easier to come in and see us. Now they’ll also be able to contact us on Saturdays or on three weekday evenings if they prefer.”

Staff in the Contact Centre and 1st Stop shop will not only be taking calls or seeing customers during the extended opening hours but also be contacting people about outstanding payments, booking appointments and processing claims.

The full opening hours for the Contact Centre, 1st Stop Shop, Register Office and Central, St Budeaux, Plympton and Plymstock Libraries, are: Monday 8.30am to 5pm; Tuesday 8.30am to 7pm; Wednesday 8.30am to 7pm; Thursday 8.30am to 8pm; Friday 8.30am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm

Plymouth College of Art returning to Palace Court Plymouth College of Art has acquired the historic Palace Court, on Buckwell Street, to create a specialist Pre-Degree campus building in Plymouth’s city centre for creative extended diploma students, aged 16 and upwards.

This marks a return to Palace Court for the college, which first began using the site in 1949.

An artist’s impression of the new Pre-Degree campus at Palace Court

alongside exhibition and communal spaces.

Palace Court will include access to integrated digital facilities throughout the campus, including specialist curriculum-based resources for each course and wi-fi access. As well as a cafe area and open-plan collaborative studio spaces, Palace Court will also include a specialist print room – kitted out with facilities for specialist printmaking.

Creation of the new Pre-Degree campus will fit alongside existing Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth School of Creative Arts’ facilities to support a progressive continuum of creative learning and practice in the region that lasts from the age of 4 up to Masters level study.

Students studying at Palace Court will continue to have timetabled access to the industry-standard specialist studios, workshops and learning resources at the Tavistock Place campus – where students on the Foundation Diploma will continue to be based alongside Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree students.

Plymouth College of Art is now finalising plans for remodelling the existing buildings to create a dynamic set of workshop and studio spaces. Extended Diploma students starting courses at the college’s Tavistock Place campus in September 2015 will be among the first to study in the refurbished Palace Court campus next year, which is scheduled to open with the 2016 Summer Show.

A rich history Plymouth College of Art has occupied a variety of sites since it was founded almost 160 years ago, in 1856. As part of the evolution of the college, it first began using Palace Court in 1949 and continued to use the building as late as 1973, when our Tavistock Place campus opened, unifying many college functions under one roof.

who was Mayor of Plymouth in 1487. Palace Court even gained national interest in 1501, when the future Queen of England and Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, stayed there after arriving at port from Spain.

medieval wall and archway, which is the only surviving remnant of the original monastery.

The original medieval court was demolished at the end of the nineteenth century to clear way for construction of the Palace Court school, though today Palace Court still contains a private garden with a beautiful protected white mulberry tree and historic Grade II listed section of

Anybody wanting to contribute memories about the college in past years can contact Donna Gundry, head of Library Services at the college - dgundry@pca.ac.uk or 01752 203413.

The creative extended diploma campus will be just around Originally, Palace Court was a medieval monastery. It the corner from the inspiring historical surroundings of the later became home to noted Plymothian, John Paynter, Barbican waterfront, Plymouth Arts Centre and only five minutes walk from theTavistock Place campus and the planned £40m Bretonside IMAX cinema and restaurant support to businesses considering Over 50s looking for work complex. expanding their workforce with people will be able to get support Modern studio space of all ages, in particular highlighting the from the city’s 1000 Club Palace Court’s three floors will be refurbished to create benefits of employing older people. as part of a new drive over 600m2 of specialist classrooms and collaborative to help older people find The 1000 Club acts as a broker and open-plan studio spaces, designed to meet the needs of employment. helps businesses and organisations modern art, design and media students. Once complete, offering work experience, apprenticeships Palace Court will be the first dedicated Extended Diploma The nationally-acclaimed club is widening or full and part-time work. its remit to better link up Plymouth campus at an art school in the South West. companies and organisations with more Council leader Tudor Evans said : The modernised Palace Court campus will offer a mature employees.

“Now that youth unemployment levels custom-made location for Extended Diploma students to in Plymouth have dropped, we want to make and innovate, where each specialist area will have The club has already helped over widen the 1000 Club’s focus and support 3,000 keen young people on the path dedicated teaching spaces, people into careers - regardless of age.” to employment, but now plans to offer

Plymouth College of Art is creating a book about its history to tie in with the opening of Palace Court.

1000 Club fortifies the over 50s The 1000 Club is expanding its website to include a wider array of information that will help companies and individuals get support.

It includes a link to nodesiretoretire.com - a free service connecting over 50s who are seeking work, with businesses and households looking to hire mature staff.There are also links to Plymouth’s Building Plymouth campaign which encourages people to consider the construction industry as it is facing a skills shortage.

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The 1000 Club will continue to be a broker to help people find the right organisation or information that they need and its focus will be on young people with a particular emphasis on employability and careers.

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Local charity donates life-saving equipment to Fort Stamford Fort Stamford Health and Fitness Club is the latest business in Plymouth to receive a defibrillator, donated by Heartswell South West.

Heartswell is a local heart charity, based in Plymouth, supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry. Located near Derriford Hospital, the charity raises funding to enable them to provide lifesaving equipment such as Defibrillators to local businesses as well as fund specialist counselling services at Derriford and across the region.

David Wells from the charity, which is based at Derriford, met with Royston Sumner and Carolyn Everson from the fitness club to present them with the equipment, which is worth £1,000.

A defibrillator can be used by staff, who have had the appropriate training, when a visitor to the club experiences life-threatening cardiac problems.

Carolyn Everson from Fort Stamford Health and Fitness, said: “Fort Stamford are delighted that Heartswell have donated a defibrillator to use in our facilities. It is such an amazing piece of equipment that can help save many lives.

“We have been raising money for Heartswell by holding a raffle within the health and fitness club and so far have collected over £200. We are going to work together to raise money and awareness for events that Heartswell hold.”

Fort Stamford has chosen Heartswell as is chosen charity for the year and more fundraising events are planned, including a curry night and quiz.

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David Wells, Trustee of Heartswell South West, said: “We are very pleased to be able to donate Fort Stamford with this piece of equipment. Having a defibrillator located in the fitness club is essential and with the right training it can be the saving grace in an emergency situation.”

Another business that has received, and used, a defibrillator donated by the charity is Yelverton Golf Club.

David Wells added: “We would like to provide more and more local businesses and sports clubs with this piece of equipment, but at a cost of £1,000 each we rely heavily on fundraising activities and donations from the public.

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Plympton youth event is hailed a success The Plympton Youth Event held on September 26 has been hailed a big success by one of the area’s local councillors who played a key part in bringing it about.

Hundreds attended the event held at Ridgeway School and were treated to an afternoon of live music, dance and Taekwondo displays, as well as being able to take part in scooter ramping, skateboarding and table tennis games.

One of the bands to perform at the Plympton Youth Event was City Scriptures. Their drummer is Harry Keane who lives in Plympton and the group have just released their first CD EP which is called ‘A Night Full Of Mishaps’.

Babcock also led a session where students worked in groups and had the task of building a nuclear crane to extract fuel rods from a submarine within a time limit, and whilst wearing protective clothing and hard hats.

Alex from Devon Education Business Partnership, led a session looking at critical skills for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The session looked at investigation and communication and how important they are in so many STEM roles.

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Chaddlewood Councillor and Shadow Cabinet Member for Culture, Glenn Jordan, was very pleased with how the event went.

Interviewed on the Plympton Podcast he said those who didn’t come along ‘missed a really good day.’

He added: “I think today has been absolutely amazing and I just can’t believe how well this has gone in such a short span of time.”

The event mushroomed from a conversation Councillor Jordan had a few months earlier with Rev’d Paul Rees of the Woodford Methodist Church.

The aim of the day was to show students different aspects of the ‘world of work’ and to learn and develop a variety of employability skills.

The day went well with all students showing great enthusiasm, especially in the ‘hands on’ activities.

Babcock delivered a session on employability skills, which involved short, practical activities connected with some of the essential skills that are necessary in the workplace.

Local group City Scriptures, left to right Harry Keane, Charlie Smith and Connor Green

Another artist to impress the crowds at the event was a local rapper who performs under the name Cynnacle.

He started out as a metal musician but told the Plympton Podcast that he was inspired to get involved with rap after hearing other artists who pushed the boundaries, had really intelligent lyrics and brilliant rhyme schemes.

Scores of Year 9 students at Hele’s School in Plympton had a real treat with everyone participating in the annual Careers Day.

Volunteers from a variety of working backgrounds came into the school to deliver workshops, which included team building, problem solving, skills needed for employment, as well as giving information about the banking world and money matters.

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banks and how bank accounts work.

They also spoke about budgeting and involved the students in various money related activities. Staff from Sainsbury’s also attended and ran a session called Ready for Retail, where students explored the skills needed for retail, the range of jobs available and how they can progress within the field of retail.

One of the highlights of the day involved the students designing and constructing fan powered cars, which tested their ability to communicate and think clearly under time pressure.

The day was a huge success and Jenny Moffit, careers support manager at Hele’s School said: “The students really enjoyed the wide variety of workshops, that were well planned and expertly presented. A huge thank you to the representatives from Natwest Bank, Babcock, Sainsbury’s, Wonderstruck and Education Business Partnership South West for helping to make this day so meaningful for our young people.”

Big things are planned for local young people in Plympton as Cllr Jordan explained: “We’ve got a number of projects that we’re working on and we’re trying to get up and running, one being a music project that’s going to be based up at Rees.

“We’re also trying to become a loose federation of all the youth projects within Plympton working together so we can try to bring more funding in and more support for each other.”

The full audio interview with Cllr Jordan and some of the artists and groups who performed at the Plympton Youth Event can be heard online in this month’s Plympton Podcast.

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Former Hele’s School student Kade Martin performing at the Plymstock Festival

Groovement Project Dance Company performing at the Plymstock Festival

Family and friends say farewell to Plympton’s ‘The Dogfather’ Friends and relatives of popular Plympton pensioner, Ken Deacon, turned out at Weston Mill Crematorium on September 29 for his final journey.

Mr Deacon who was in his seventies was a well-known figure in Plympton and would frequently stop and chat to people when out and about on his Harley Davidsonlike mobility scooter.

He was often seen in St Mary’s park and became known locally as ‘the Dogfather’ as he would feed treats to other people’s dogs while exercising his own.

Mr Deacon was discovered dead next to his upturned mobility scooter in St Mary’s Park on September 7. Prior to this he had been ill in hospital for a number of weeks.

Around 70 people turned out for his funeral and they entered the service to a playing of the Rod Stewart song, Sailing, which was particularly apt given Mr Deacon’s naval background.

Mourners heard how Mr Deacon moved to Plymouth from Westonsuper-Mare at the age of 16 and subsequently joined the Navy.

He progressed through the ranks to Chief Petty Officer and among the ships he served on was HMS Ark Royal.

The minister conducting the service referred to Mr Deacon’s love of dogs and indicated ‘the canine population of Plympton will now be a lot slimmer.’

Reference was also made to Mr Deacon’s distinctive appearance given his like for colourful clothing and his Harley Davidson-like scooter.

The song Eternal Father, which has lyrics about ‘those in peril on the sea’, was then sung.

As the commital of Mr Deacon’s body took place the standard of the Plympton and District Royal British Legion was lowered and the congregation was led out by the standard-bearer as the song ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ was played.

A retiring collection was held for the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust and the RBL Poppy Appeal following which a reception was held at the Plympton Branch of the Royal British Legion of which Mr Deacon was a member.

Former Stannator of Plympton and Poppy Appeal Organiser, Pat Ridgway, described Mr Deacon as ‘a lovely man with a kind word for everyone’ and added: “He was always a big help at Poppy Appeal time.”

Talented young dancers are off to Los Angeles A talented group of local young dancers from the Groovement Project Dance Company are off to Los Angeles this month to further improve their skills.

The group was formed in 2013 and currently consists of 70 young people between the ages of 4 and 25.

The Plymouth-based group performed at the recent Plymstock Community Festival. The Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill was in attendance and caught up with former Hele’s School student, Kade Martin, who is a member of the Groovement Project.

When asked about how difficult the routines performed at the Plymstock Festival were to pull off Kade told

Andrew: “It’s quite hard but when it all comes together it all looks brilliant hopefully and it all pays off.”

Members of the group had to audition to go on the trip to LA and 25 were chosen to take part.

The visit will last seven days. Kade said: “We’re training with some of the top choreographers in the game and performing at Universal Studios.”

Those attending hope to share their acquired knowledge with other group members when they return.

“That’s the plan, to bring the knowledge from LA back to Plymouth,” Kade added.

There is a longer interview with Kade online in this month’s Plympton Podcast.

Return to the Age of Chivalry in Plympton Medieval scenes at Plympton Priory

Plympton Priory was a picture of medieval colour in September as the Age of Chivalry, dressed in period costume, paid a visit.

It was all part of part of the English Heritage Open Weekend which saw numerous historic sites all around the county open up to the public.

Andrew Hill of the Plympton Podcast went along to learn more and spoke with Richard Babbage of the medieval re-enactment group, Age of Chivalry.

Richard explained the importance of the site in medieval history: “Plympton Priory is rich in medieval history to the point where great characters like the Black Prince, Edward Plantagenet, stayed here and that’s what I’m dressed as today as the Prince of Wales.

“There’s other people who came here; the Prince brought back the French King after capturing him at the Battle of Piotiers, he actually came here with

his wife, Joan of Kent, and their future King, Richard III, he stayed here for a few weeks before they went on to Restormel.

“The Prince’s brother, John of Gaunt, stayed here as well. This place is so rich in medieval history.”

Big things are planned at the Priory as part of local history month next year and the Age of Chivalry group plan to come back to take part.

Richard said: “On 14th to 15th of May we’re actually going to be camping here with some more tents, we’ll have a camp fire, there’ll be a lady talking about herbs, what ladies of court would have done, what they would have worn.”

There will also be a battle reenactment involving swords, axes and maces.

A longer interview with Richard Babbage from the Age of Chivalry can be heard online in this month’s edition of the Plympton Podcast.

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Community park boost for Compton Disused tennis courts at Collings Park in Higher Compton are to be turned into a community garden, thanks to a community asset transfer by Plymouth City Council.

At present the area is covered with shrubs and blackberries.

Councillor Chris Penberthy visited the site to meet with Andrew Leigh the chair of the trustees of the Collings Park Trust, a local community group, and committee members Dy Taylor and Lois Conrad.

The land lies beside a footpath that connects parts of Hartley with Eggbuckland Road and is often used by locals as a short cut, now it will provide a place for the community to meet.

The land had been declared surplus to requirements and earmarked as a possible location for housing development under the city’s Plans for Homes agenda.

Councillor Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Housing, whose portfolio includes community asset transfers said: “We had originally looked at this as somewhere to build homes, but after meeting the association and ward councillors felt they had valid concerns about the loss of green space as well as parking and access.

“We listened and were prepared to see what ideas they could come up with to give this land back to the people living around it. Encouraging people to own assets – whether it’s a building or land helps strengthen the local community and bring people from different backgrounds together.

“Helping this to happen is what being a cooperative council is about.The proposed land transfer also fits the city’s goal of being more pioneering as it delivers a

community service, ie a garden at no cost to the council tax payer and also helps instils a sense of environmental and social responsibility in that neighbourhood, he said.

Collings Park Trust, a newly-registered charity, used to be known as the Collings Park Association, which was set up in the 1990s. The trust plan to buy the site for £17,450 and create a garden that is open to all local residents.

Andrew Leigh said that the Trust had already raised the purchase price and had a good pool of volunteers to help with the clearance of the land but that anyone interested in helping was welcome. As a charity the Trust can also accept gifts of funds or kind.

Andrew said: “This is great news. This part of the park has been looking pretty forlorn for several years. We want to create something special for everyone including a forest school for children, a sensory garden, an orchard, places for growing as well as a wildlife corridor. it has been good working with the council. They have been co-operative and have listened to the residents.”

Andrew is realistic about the timescale and realises that there is a lot of work to be done and that the project could take several years to reach completion.

Councillor Penberthy added: “Part of our Plan for Homes is to have a discussion with the people living near suggested sites and to look at the pros and cons of providing homes there.

“In this case someone came forward with an idea for the site which enables all to enjoy it.

“Our housing shortage will not go away and we still need around 1,000 new homes every year, we will carry on looking at possible sites and speaking to residents.”

To contact the Trust call Plymouth 267309 or 260056.

Council Leader Tudor Evans and the American Ambassador Matthew Barzun pictured at the opening of the newly refurbished Mayflower Museum in September

US Ambassador to the UK, Matthew Barzun, formally opened the newly refurbished Mayflower Museum on the Barbican on September 24 with Council Leader Tudor Evans, just one of many engagements in Plymouth during a busy two day stay, strengthening the special relationship between the city and our American counterparts.

He is looking forward to 2020, when the United States of America, the United Kingdom and The Netherlands will jointly commemorate and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620.

Demonstrating his passion for Mayflower 400, Ambassador Barzun proudly showed off his latest lapel badge – a Mayflower badge – which he said was ‘underpinning’ the joint US and UK badge which he wore right above it.

Ambassador Barzun kindly gave the Plymouth Shopper five minutes of his time, and with press, radio and TV all doing a great job covering many of the other major stories, we asked: “How important would you say that the Pilgrim Fathers were in influencing the foundations of liberal democracy in America, particularly around the issues of freedom of religious conscience and freedom of speech,

Ambassador’s views on Mayflower 400 - and pasties! which motivated their journey?”

In reply, Ambassador Barzun traced those foundations right back to Magna Carta: “We were gathered together at Runnymede in June for 800 years of Magna Carta, and as you think about how those ideas made it across the Atlantic, that journey starts with the Mayflower, and the Mayflower Compact.

“It’s also the founding of Boston Massachusetts during the colonial period, and it was distilled down and somewhat awkwardly but importantly reflected in the Declaration of Independence, in the language and format of those values and principles enshrined in Magna Carta.

“Then bringing it full circle, here in Plymouth I got to go to one of the American WWII veterans’ plaques and commemorations, and we think of all these American young people who came back across the Atlantic to stand shoulder to shoulder with British armed services to go fight for those same values.

“And to bring it right up to today and think ahead to 2020, I’m pretty sure that those values are still things that

we need our generation to keep fighting for.”

Ambassador Barzun was somewhat reticent when quizzed on the topic of food (he is on record as having made what he himself termed an ‘unthinking and distinctly undiplomatic remark’ about a certain English dish).

He did enthuse about pasties though, but would not be drawn on his favourite.

“I love pasties, but I’m not going to comment on which kind of pasty because lots of places including right here in Plymouth, make delicious pasties. I had one yesterday, which was a real treat because I think they are delicious and convenient, and they’re making inroads in America – you can go to Massachusetts, not far from Plymouth, and get a pasty there.” And he added with a smile, “So yet another link of inspiration.”

The Plymouth Shopper found Matthew Barzun to be a warm, friendly and genuine chap – that he took time out of a busy day to talk to us, (and that he loves pasties), just tops it off, really.

Livewell hosts first Arts Festival to promote mental health and wellbeing in and around Plymouth Livewell, the health promotion service provided by Plymouth Community Healthcare, is hosting a local Arts Festival throughout October 2015 to promote and celebrate mental health and wellbeing through arts and creativity.

The Livewell Arts Festival will engage local artists and communities across over fifty events in and around Plymouth this October, encouraging local people to tap into their creativity and find out how being creative can boost mental wellbeing.

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The festival will offer a full and varied programme of activities including dance, jewellery making, storytelling, baking, print making, painting, photography and other creative workshops, exhibitions and lectures.

A full programme of events can be found at

www.livewellartsfestival.co.uk.

Sarah Wyatt, head of the Livewell team at Plymouth Community Healthcare said: “Good mental health underpins everything we do. With one in six* of us experiencing mental ill health at any one time, activities that support mental wellbeing can offer great benefit to our communities.

“Creative and artistic activities are well known to support a mentally healthy outlook, reducing stress and anxiety levels and helping people to regain confidence.”

The Livewell Arts Festival came about through the ideas and ambitions of the Plymouth Mental Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Creativity Forum, a local working group set up to promote mental health, wellbeing and recovery and to challenge perceptions of mental health via cultural and creative arts. * Source: Office for National Statistics Psychiatric Morbidity Report 2001

Bus trips down memory lane...

Residents from Plympton and Plymstock were among those who travelled to the nearby town of Kinsgbridge for the town’s 8th Vintage 7’6” Bus Running Day.

The event was put on by the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust (TV&GWOT) with support from local bus operator, Tally Ho. A multitude of historic predominately small single decker vehicles took the public on free trips to locations such as Bigbury, Thurlestone, Modbury, Inner Hope, Salcombe, Slapton and Totnes.

The Colebrook based Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group took two of their double decker Atlanteans to the event. These displayed route number 93, much to the joy of Kingsbridge locals who have been disappointed at the recent loss of this historic route number which has been renumbered to Service 3 following the takeover of the route by Stagecoach after First Devon and Cornwall pulled out of the area.

Andrew Hill from the Plympton Podcast went along to the running day to find out more about TV&GWOT and their buses from their chairman, Colin Billington.

Colin said: “We formed a Trust in order to exploit the vehicles and use them for educational purposes. It’s an educational Trust and the object is to educate the public to travel by bus in country areas like this.”

One distinctive fact about the Trust is that they have custody of the only preserved bus of the old Great Western Railway.

Another distinctive bus at the event was a 1934 Southern National Dennis forward control half cab with a 26 seat passenger carrying capacity.

The day was well supported by the public who turned out in sizeable number for bus trips down memory lane.

TV&GWOT covers the area from Penzance to Paddington and they put on other events during the year, such as the Penzance Bus Running Day each April and a long distance vintage coach run each June.

The date for next year’s Kingsbridge event has already been set; it will be on Saturday September 17 2016.

There is a longer interview with Colin Billington online in this month’s Plympton Podcast

The 1934 Southern National Dennis..and other vintage single decker buses which took part in the running day

Blooming good news on the Ridgeway

delighted we are able to play our part in bringing some colour to the Ridgeway. Before last year’s move to bring these plant tubs under local control they had become rather an eyesore and were being treated basically as glorified litter bins.

The six plant tubs in the pedestrianised part of the Ridgeway are set to continue in bloom for another year after sponsorship has been secured from a number of local organisations.

“Over the past year they have been restored to their former glory and have brought some visual refreshment to the lower end of the Ridgeway. I am pleased that we are able to assist in continuing this initiative for a further year.”

Responsibility for the planters was taken back under local control towards the end of last year in an initiative involving the Plympton Community Council and Plympton Gardeners’ Association. Previously their upkeep had been the responsibility of Plymouth City Council.

Bob Shaw, chairman of the Plympton Gardeners’ Association, said there had been quite a bit of interest in sponsoring the plant tubs: “I’ve had people queuing up to offer sponsorship this year and have had to start a waiting list.”

The PGA now organises the planting and horticultural maintenance of the planters with the flowers and plants being funded by sponsorship from various community organisations.

The six sponsors for the coming year are the Plympton Podcast, Plympton Gardeners’ Association, Plympton Community Council, Sir Joshua Reynolds Lodge Freemasons, the local Civic Society and a Plympton couple who have put up sponsorship in memory of a family member who loved gardening.

Andrew Hill from the Plympton Podcast said: “I am

They’ve done it again!

Husband and wife team Paul and Kim Eynon are celebrating after being listed in the prestigious Good Food Guide for the seventh year running.

Plant tubs in the Ridgeway are being sponsored for another year

Mother and daughter swap old homes for new property in Wembury Having lived in Wembury for more than 50 years, Wendy Geach and her mother Christine Geach were in no hurry to move away from the village.

Guide leaders taking part in their sponsored cycle ride

Cycling all the way to Disneyland in Paris...without moving!

Leaders at Plympton Guides spent several hours during their Apple Fayre at Betts Guiding Centre on September 26 cycling a notional trip to Disneyland Paris.

It was, however, no ride in the park as nine leaders took it in half hour sessions throughout the day on four cycle machines to notch up the 327 mile equivalent of the journey between Plympton and Disneyland in Paris.

It was all part of a fundraising effort to send 45 Guides on a cultural visit to Austria after which they plan to visit Disneyland on their way back home.

The Plympton Podcast’s Andrew Hill went along to Betts to see the sponsored cycle ride in action. Catching her breath in a break between cycling sessions guide

leader Becky told him: “It’s been pretty tiring. Some of us have practiced a little but perhaps not as much as we should have done.”

The trip to Austria will take place next August and will involve a variety of activities including mountain biking, geocashing and white water rafting as well as matters of a cultural nature.

Becky added: “It should be really good.

We promote adventure in that girls can do anything they want to do. We are just as adventurous as Scouts so it really is an experience.”

A fundraising page has been set up for donations at https://crowdfunding. justgiving.com/plympton-disneyland-cycle There is a video of of the cycle ride on the Plympton Podcast’s Facebook page and a longer interview with Becky can be heard online in this month’s podcast.

However at the start of the year, Wendy (58) and Christine (85) came to the decision that they wanted to sell their separate homes and buy a property together.

Wendy explained: “Mum and I knew that she might eventually have to move into a retirement home and we both knew it would be much more financially beneficial to run one property instead of two – so we decided that the time had come for us to live together again.

Their Lemon Tree Cafe and Bistro in Elburton is a firm favourite in the community with regular customers who return week after week. “”We’re absolutely thrilled to be listed once again in this prestigious national guide,” said Kim. “It is all the more pleasing because the votes have to come from customers.”

January this year we went ahead and reserved one of the luxurious new homes there!”

Wendy and her mum were the first purchasers to complete on a new home at Barton Brake and since they reserved offplan, they were able to personalise their property using Taylor Wimpey’s extensive range of interior options.

Having worked at various restaurants in Plymouth Paul and Kim decided they wanted to run a business for themselves - and acquired the Lemon Tree in 2006.

They also took advantage of the leading housebuilder’s Part Exchange initiative, which allowed them to trade Wendy’s old bungalow for a brand new detached fourbedroom ‘Wembury’ house.

Speaking about her new home and homebuying process, Wendy added: “We like the pure luxury of living in a modern house when compared with the need of continuous maintenance on an older property.

New bridge installed over The Ride A new bridge has been installed over the Ride in Plymstock.

“We are both Plymouth born and have lived in Wembury for over 51 years, so we “We knew knew we didn’t want we wanted a to move away.” new-build house Luckily, the mother/ because it’s more daughter duo didn’t Wendy and Christine Geach being welcomed economic and to their new home at Taylor Wimpey’s Barton have to look too far Brake development by sales executive Julie Doe environmentally at all before they friendly for all. discovered their dream home.

“We are absolutely delighted with “We both owned two-bedroom bungalows everything that has been offered and on Leyford Close, which is directly cannot praise the teams at Taylor Wimpey opposite Taylor Wimpey’s Barton Brake enough for all their excellent personal development,” said Wendy. “As soon attention, kindness and help in all aspects as the development was announced in of our choice.”

The bridge, which is the second phase of the Laira Rail Bridge scheme, extends the popular new pedestrian and cycle link even further towards Saltram Meadow and Plymstock.

The work was carried out by South West Highways and took around a month, with the complete scheme opening in September.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning, said: “It’s been great to see so many people using the new walking and cycling link over the Laira Rail Bridge and this extension will take them safely over to the other side of the Ride.

“We’d like to thank everyone for their patience while the final phase of the scheme was completed.”

Subject to funding, the council hopes to eventually extend the walking and cycling link down to Broxton Drive.

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Pioneering Plymouth Plan sets out vision for city over next 15 years An ambitious and pioneering plan setting out a 15 year vision for a dynamic and growing Plymouth has been given the go-ahead by councillors.

Thousands of people who live and work in Plymouth have been involved in the creation of part one of the Plymouth Plan, which provides a single strategic plan that will guide the city’s direction up to 2031.

The plan takes a radical approach by replacing more than 100 existing strategies covering everything from health, opportunities for children and young people, transport and the economy to leisure and culture with a single plan.

The Plymouth Plan, which has now been approved by the full council, has already won a top national award from the Royal Town Planning Institute for the radical way in which residents and partner organisations have been involved in its creation

since work started in the summer 2013.

Three major consultation stages have involved more than over 3,000 comments, from over 60 public events and involving over 30 different key strategic partners.

The journey to creating the plan has involved debates, discussions, topic papers, interactive online discussions, a pop up shop in the city centre and a Plymouth Plan sofa tour moving around the city to encourage people to have relaxed conversations about their aspirations for the future.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning said: “This plan is the result of thousands of conversations with people, communities and businesses and has rightly received national recognition for turning traditional planning on its head and putting people at the heart of the plan.

“The Plan now has unprecedented buy-in and commitment that has broken down the barriers between departments, organisations and communities.

Former student Pauline returns to City College in top marketing role Former student Pauline Hands has been appointed as director of marketing, corporate relations and enterprise at City College Plymouth.

Although Lancashire born, Pauline has made Plymouth her home. She attended Tamar High School before undertaking personal assistant and secretarial training at City College.

Pauline was later employed by the college in the 1990s, where her career progression saw her rise from the PA to the director of marketing to business development and marketing manager.

Recalling her time at the college, Pauline said: “I have always remembered what a supportive environment the college was for both study and work.

My managers saw my interests lay in marketing and building relationships with businesses in the city and helped me to develop my career in these areas.

and I’ve always been active in their education and the life of local schools.

“I think it is a very interesting time for further education.

It’s a time when colleges have to innovate and refresh how they approach things. The links between our students, staff and local industry have never been more important, as well as the college’s link to the city’s strategic priorities.

“So I think this job is quite an aspirational post for people, like me, who work in marketing and who also have a keen interest in business and education. We like to be challenged, and I enjoy acting as that important conduit between education and the local business sector.”

As the newest member of City College’s senior leadership team, Pauline will be bringing her marketing and business expertise to the development, management and delivery of the college’s external partnerships, employer engagement and marketing activities.

“They enabled me to gain my Chartered Pauline Hands..’interesting time for further education’ Institute of Marketing qualifications right up to postgraduate diploma level while working at the college in different roles.

“My team have been so welcoming, and I’m looking forward to continuing the good work they’ve been “As a mature student, I really appreciated this opportunity in a way I hadn’t when attending the college doing with the new college branding and building on their excellent relations with employers and straight from school. That’s the great thing about City businesses in Plymouth.

College - they offer opportunities to people of all ages and the provision is there to help you succeed.”

“The college has changed over the years, but Leaving the college in 2001, Pauline undertook a series their ethos of putting students first and promoting opportunity, enterprise and employability is stronger of managerial roles in the commercial business and than ever. I experienced that as a student, and now I’ve marketing sector. Most recently, she was managing come full circle - it does feel a little like coming home.” director and client services director at Mind Sports International and Living It Loving It Ltd and supported Phil Davies, principal and chief executive of City local businesses as operations Manager of the Devon College, said: “I am delighted to welcome Pauline - she and Cornwall Business Council. Education, however, is joining a very strong and ambitious management has remained her true passion. team at the college who share the ethos of always putting our students first and driving enterprise, Pauline, who acts as Vice-Chair of Governors for innovation and the spirit of entrepreneurship. I am the Mary of the Cross Federation in her spare time, confident she will do well in her new role and build explained: “Through it all, I never lost my interest in on the positive relationships the college shares with education. My children both attend Plymouth schools, employers.”

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“If you live in Plymouth, shop in Plymouth, work, learn or play in Plymouth, this plan will affect you – it sets out where we want to be by 2031 and what we believe is important as a city.

to open space, a fair spread of community facilities, supporting people in living healthier lives and tackling the issues which affect health, such as access to jobs, decent homes, good food and lifestyle opportunities.

“We will be continuing with this inclusive approach as work moves onto the next important stage of the plan”

“A lot of hard work has gone into this so far and it is gratifying that we’ve had so much interest from other towns and cities in hearing about how we’ve done it.”

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “This plan is a route map to making Plymouth great – a dynamic and growing city where everyone wants to live.

“Planning has never been done like this before, which is why it has been attracting national attention. The Plan provides Plymouth with one purpose and one voice and it is a result of a passion to work with the community and across organisational boundaries.

“We have tried to make sure it provides a blueprint to ensure everyone – no matter where they live – enjoys a good quality of life and the best health possible.

“This is about providing better environment, access

Following the Plymouth Plan’s approval, the next phase of the Plymouth Plan can now get underway.

Part One of the Plymouth Plan sets out what the city should be like by 2031. Now Part Two will ask the question where and how this should take place.

Residents across the city will be asked to take a good look at their own neighbourhood, as well as the city as a whole, to look at what land could be set aside for homes, for offices and work units and where play areas and open space could be. To find out about more about the Plymouth Plan visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/ plymouthplan

...and a chance for residents to have their say on the next steps People across Plymouth are being asked where new homes could be built as the next phase of the Plymouth Plan gets underway.

Residents are being asked to take a good look at their own neighbourhood, as well as the city as a whole, to look at what land could be set aside for homes, for offices and work units and which green spaces they feel need to be improved or protected.

Part One of the Plymouth Plan – which has now been adopted – sets out what the city should be like by 2031.

Now Part Two is asking the question where and how this should be.

To help make it easier for people to comment, the city has been divided into eight areas and the Council has put together a toolkit that gives people a breakdown of what people need to think about.

The council is hoping community groups will help start conversations across the city and use the toolkit for lively discussions about what is important to residents.

The toolkit provides a snapshot for each of the eight areas, so that people can get a feel for what may be needed in the future. It includes statistics and facts so that they can see: • How their neighbourhood health care facilities compare to others?

• If their neighbourhood has its fair share of open space?

• If people who live in that area are healthy?

• If there is a crime problem?

• Whether the area has good public transport links?

• Whether there are enough affordable homes in the area?

Cabinet member for Strategic Transport and Infrastructure, Councillor Mark Coker said: “This is where we get to the nitty-gritty. This is about applying the goals of how we want this city to reach its potential and where we need to build homes, create jobs and improve people’s health and opportunities.

“We all recognise that new homes are needed, we all know that roads have to be planned and built and that there is so much more to do before we have a city where we all enjoy the same outstanding quality of life.”

The toolkit that looks at the north of Plymouth for instance, highlights it as a place where the Council hopes to see more homes, more businesses and with the right roads and facilities to make it a great place to live.

Classified as a growth area, it already plays a key role in the city’s economy. Home to the Tamar Science Park and the Plymouth International Medical and Technology Park, the University College of St Mark and St John and Derriford Hospital, it has the best public transport links in the city after the city centre, great access to job opportunities and has seen new schools built there.

The Plymouth Plan believes this area could provide 4,300 new homes, while also providing a new district centre to serve the north of the city with shops, community and leisure facilities. All of these would need the right infrastructure. It also includes plans to create a country park based around the Forder Valley.

The toolkit contains statistics on the people who live here: • • • • • •

2 in 10 children in this area live in poverty 12.2 per cent of its residents are carers 10.6 per cent take the bus to work 72 per cent of homes have play space within 600 metres nearly 3 in 10 pupils here are classed as obese 9.7 per cent of adults smoke

It also includes comments from local people made during the first phase of the Plymouth Plan. Residents highlighted a number of local issues including: • traffic and car parking • poor public transport links in some parts of the north of the city • lack of affordable housing • the safeguarding of land at Plymouth airport There is also an interactive Plymouth Plan website, which is now live. Visit www.theplymouthplan.co.uk

Team setting out the Plymouth Plan stall The team behind the Plymouth Plan is setting out its stall – at the City Market.

The team will be renting a space at the market every Friday, starting October 9, to start talking shop and homes and roads.

The event is part of a series taking place from now until the end of the year and is designed to get as many people involving in deciding how the city should be in the future. The others include: • Thursday October 15 in the Reception Room at the Council House • Saturday October 24 at the Central Library between 10.30am and 1pm As well as these events, the Plymouth Plan team wants to hear from community groups willing to run an event or workshops.

Groups can apply to the Plymouth Octopus Project for an information pack including larger printed versions of the toolkit as well as pens and flip charts to put down all the lively conversation and comments. POP will provide free training and support to organise events.

Cabinet member for Planning and Infrastructure, Councillor Mark Coker said: “We would really like people to get together with their neighbours and friends and start talking about important issues such as what sort of housing they would like to see in their area and where those homes should go.

“It’s not just about homes, it’s about what we need to see happen in neighbourhoods across the city to improve life for residents who live there. There’s a lot to think about and we are trying to make it easy for people have their say.”

The consultation runs until January 8.

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Culturefest raises funds to help Nepalese quake victims Phase Worldwide, a charity assisting in the aftermath of the Nepalese earthquakes, has been the recipient of funds raised at Plymouth’s first Culturefest.

A cheque for £150 was presented recently by Annette Laurie of LEAP (Laurie Events and Projects) at the Ganges and Gurkha Restaurant at Bretonside, along with participants at Culturefest, held at Central Park on Bank Holiday Monday.

Pictured: Annette Laurie (LEAP) and Giri Laxman, Giri Usha, Krishna Sapkota (Ganges & Gurkha Restaurant) James Church (Plymouth Citybus), Tim Franc, Michelle Gurney (K9 Meals on Wheels), Naomi Summers and Mina Allen Culturefest was due to be held on August 23 but was (Sumiyaki) postponed due to a severe weather warning – which never appeared. the support of Plymouth Citybus, to whom we are very efforts, at the Ganges and Gurkha Restaurant and Annette said: “I was so disappointed that we had to postpone as we had so many other nations represented with many more taking part in Culturefest. However, I was delighted after all that several of our original participants were still able to be with us.”

“I knew that I wanted to raise money to help others less fortunate than ourselves or in some difficulty, and it seemed right and fitting whilst we were enjoying a lovely summer, to reach out to others, quite some distance away in Nepal, who were struggling without basics such as water, shelter, schooling and more.

“We attended a fundraiser in aid of the rescue and aid

raising funds from Culturefest followed naturally on from there.”

“We were delighted to talk with Tim Franc who has assisted Giri Laxman at the Ganges and Gurkha and has been to Nepal to assist with aid work, and his awareness video at Culturefest really showed people what their money would go towards.

“The crowds were really great in making donations and Tim was able to sell some CD’s of cultural music to add to the collection funds. In addition, bringing the event together with the logistics of traders travelling from as far as Herefordshire would not have been possible without

grateful for their assistance”

The monthly family fun day takes place at Central Park on the third Sunday of each month and at Culturefest the countries represented ranged from Spain, Poland, Italy, Africa, Japan, Morocco, Egypt, Persia, Latin America, Singapore and Nepal either represented by performances or by food and crafts.

The monthly events run from 10am to 4pm and is free to visitors. There are a wide variety of stalls and children’s entertainment, including pony rides and facepainting.

For more information please go to: www.leapsw.com or www.facebook.com/pages/LEAP

New flag raised in Hoe Garden public art project Devon & Cornwall Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is spearheading the Fair Funding campaign

Plymouth City Council is supporting the campaign for fairer police funding for Devon and Cornwall.

Tony Hogg, Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner, handed in a petition with 8,500 signatures to Downing Street in September, along with MPs across the region. This was the culmination of a three month campaign against further cuts, which could see the local force losing millions of pounds of funding and hundreds of officers.

In September the City Council submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on the future of police funding.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “The current police funding formula is outdated and needs to be reformed. Worse still, proposals for change are fundamentally flawed and unfair and would mean that Devon and Cornwall’s funding allocation could be reduced by as much as £24 million.

“This would make our Police force the fifth lowest funded per head in the country, with half the level of funding of the highest grant recipient forces in the north of England.

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The second in a series of flags celebrating Edward Stanley Gibbons, the Plymouth-born founder of the renowned Stanley Gibbons stamp business, has been raised in the Hoe Garden.

Joanna is involving the local community in the project and recently held a workshop with the Hoe Conservation and Residents Association to create a colourful design for the second flag. ‘To the Wheel’ celebrates everyone pulling together to make something special and symbolises the observation wheel that was located on the Hoe for a number of years.

The flags are the brainchild of artist Joanna Brinton, who won a public art commission from Plymouth City Council (supported by Plymouth Culture) to showcase local artists and the city’s unique history.

One more community designed flag will be raised in the Hoe Garden in January and will fly until spring 2016.

Born in 1840, Edward Stanley Gibbons started his stamp collecting business in his father’s pharmacy shop at 15 Treville Street in Plymouth. His enterprise took flight and today Stanley Gibbons Ltd is highly regarded as the home and market leader of stamp collecting.

the South West were invited to create a new piece of public art celebrating his achievements.

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of the company’s famous stamp catalogues and artists based in

Joanna, an associate artist at Plymouth University, proposed a series of flags based on the triangular ‘Cape of Good

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“This threat to funding comes on top of other huge underfunding of Plymouth services – the ‘missing millions’ that the Council has been campaigning on for some time now.

“The Police and Crime Commissioner has warned us that this could mean a further reduction of 480 officers and staff across the force, and Plymouth, as the largest urban area, would face significant risks if further cut to this extent.

“There is no doubt that Plymouth, as the largest urban area in the Force, would face significant risks if policing was further cut to this extent.

“The Government’s proposals are biased towards other areas and fail to recognise the impact that tourism places on the police. We are joining forces with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall and oppose the changes proposed, putting forward an alternative proposal which is fairer and gives due recognition to the circumstances in Devon and Cornwall.

“The Force needs more money not less, and Plymouth must get its fair share of this.”

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Hope’ stamps that helped establish Stanley Gibbons in 1863. Her idea was chosen by a panel of representatives from the Council, Plymouth Culture, Arts Council England, Plymouth Arts Centre and the Hoe Conservation and

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “The Hoe Garden is a great location to showcase South West artists, provide an interesting focal point for visitors and celebrate different aspects of Plymouth’s history.

“It’s great that Jo has involved the Hoe Conservation and Residents Association in her project and that they can now see their design on display.”

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New chaplain at All Saints Academy providing students with counselling as well as opportunities to explore their spiritual beliefs and identity, Rev’d Andrew has plans to ‘throw himself into all aspects of school life’.

All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP), the only Church of England secondary school in Plymouth, has celebrated the licensing of the Reverend Andrew Bowden as its Chaplain at a ceremony conducted by the Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd Nick McKinnel in front of an audience of students, governors, staff and community leaders.

Rev’d Andrew is part of a new generation of chaplains who add another layer of trust, neutrality and confidentiality to the pastoral care of pupils.

On hand to listen and provide practical help, advice and support, they create vital links between individuals, staff, school, community and society.

Their caring and affirming presence also has a positive educational impact, providing effective learning support and improving academic achievement by helping students understand the modern world, build coping mechanisms and explore their spiritual beliefs.

“I am looking forward to getting to know the students and staff, to encourage those of faith, to introduce others to the claims of Jesus Christ and to be available

With an enthusiasm for sport, he is unlikely to be confined to its chapel. He is set to become a familiar face on track and field, participating in sports activities and the extra curriculum to become a familiar face and approachable figure around campus.

to those of other or of no faith,” said Rev’d Andrew who before his training in Oxford and curacy in London, spent nine years as a youth worker at St Andrew’s Church in Plymouth.

With his unique insight into the pressures and challenges young people face, he stresses he is not there to ‘assess’ or ‘judge’ but to help encourage a sense of belonging, connectedness and maintain a positive school climate where students are optimistic, have high values and moral beliefs.

“I’m here for staff and students alike, to minister God’s love to them, look out for their needs, foster their spiritual, social and ethical growth and oversee the Christian ethos of the school.” he adds.

Born and bred in Plymouth, Rev’d Andrew grew up in Peverell and was educated at Devonport High School for Boys.

Three of his sisters were taught on the ASAP site and as a teenager he himself attended basketball training in its sports hall, led by former Plymouth Raiders head coach Guy Stronach as part of a regional development programme to promote the game. A former player in what was the Port of Plymouth men’s water polo team, he remains an able sportsman ‘keen to watch and take part in any and every sport’.

As well as conducting services and assemblies at ASAP, supporting its religious studies department and

Pete Grainger, principal at All Saints Academy said: “Andy is very likeable and approachable, cares passionately about the welfare of young people and is committed to helping us create a nurturing and supportive school environment for students and staff, where all views of religion are respected and understood.

“With an enormous amount of energy he will play a vital role in steering the school forwards and ensuring our students thrive in and beyond the school gates” he adds.

As ‘Youth Enabler’ for the Diocese of Exeter, Rev’d Andrew will also collaborate with other church and youth leaders across Plymouth in order to encourage networking and dialogue, improve training and offer a listening ear and advice to all those who work with young people in a church context.

Mayflower Academy gets new solar roof A school in Plymouth is one of the latest community buildings in the city to be getting a new solar roof.

Mayflower Academy in Ham Drive is having the solar panels installed following a recent ‘community share offer’ which enabled local people to buy shares in green energy projects in the city.

The community share offer was launched earlier in the year by PEC Renewables.

PEC Renewables was set up by Plymouth Energy Community (PEC), an award winning Community Benefit Society, to fund and install locally-owned renewable energy installations.

Community share offers involve the public purchasing withdrawable shares which earn interest. As well as providing host buildings with a low-cost energy supply and valuable educational resource, the schemes are set to generate a community benefit fund for PEC’s projects helping residents reduce fuel bills and energy use. The project has also been supported

by Plymouth City Council.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “We are delighted that work is able to start on this fantastic project and the Council has been pleased to be able to work with PEC Renewables to make it happen.

“As a council we are committed to

David Sammels, Headteacher of Mayflower Academy, said: “The new solar panels will not only save the school money but we will also incorporate it into the children’s learning about the environment and renewable energy.

“As the most rapidly improving primary school in the country, we look forward to enabling our pupils to study the data generated by our solar panels. The solar panels will be used to enhance pupil’s real life curriculum experiences.

We are also excited by the prospect of our community developing a better understanding of how to both

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Alistair MacPherson, Chief Executive of PEC, said: “The community share offer scheme has been a great success and provided renewable energy sources for local community buildings which will help a lot of people as well as the local environment. Last year’s project enabled 21 schools and community sites to generate energy from the sun.”

In addition to Mayflower Academy, the latest batch of community buildings to

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NEW PARTNER AND NEW NAME FOR PLYMOUTH 10K RUN

Plymouth City Council has announced a new event partner for the popular Plymouth 10k run.

The council stepped in to save the event earlier this year after previous operator GO2 Events told Plymouth it was no longer in a position to deliver it. Organisations interested in hosting the run were invited to come forward and a new provider has now been chosen.

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We are pleased to be able to make this announcement and for NR Event Management Services to deliver this popular running event in partnership with us this year.” Nigel Rowe, managing director of NR Event Management

Services confirmed that due to the time restraints the event, which will now be called Britain’s Ocean City 10k, will follow the same route as last year and will be held on Sunday November 15.

“My company is delighted to have been chosen to deliver this year’s event and I would like to thank the many runners and the business community for their support, especially Mansbridge and Balment who are this year’s main sponsor.

“Our aim is to deliver a great running experience on November 15 and then develop Britain’s Ocean City 10k event even further.” Keen runner and branch manager of Mansbridge and Balment, Chris Mervyn, stepped in as

sponsor of the event to make sure it’s a success.

Chris said: “We’ve not got the ideal timescales in which to raise awareness and achieve full capacity but the outpouring of disappointment when it looked like the race wasn’t going to take place earlier this year is testament to the need for it to be held.

“The 10k is an achievable running goal for so many and with the support of the people of Plymouth the event will be something to be really proud of.” Registration for the Britain’s Ocean City 10k is now open at www. runplymouth.co.uk. The entry fee is £22 for athletes who are registered with a running club and £24 for nonregistered runners.

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Not getting on the bandwagon Citizens Advice’s Big Energy Saving Week starts on the October 26.

Citizens Advice Plymouth, Local Gen in Somerset and Cornwall community Council will be leading the campaign for the South West.

There will be opportunities throughout the region to get advice on energy issues and help with bills. To find out about events near you, follow @Plymouth CAB on Twitter or like Plymouth Citizens Advice on Facebook.

The key message of Big Energy Saving Week is to Check, Switch and Save.

Check that you are not paying too much for your fuel. Simple changes like paying by direct debit and switching to online bills rather than paper copies can save up to £100 each year altogether. Also make sure if you are on a low income that you receive the appropriate money to cover your bills. Cold Weather Payments in winter and the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners can go a long way towards making fuel more affordable. If you are having difficulties paying your bill you may be eligible for a grant to help.

Check your meter regularly to make sure you are paying the right amount.

If estimates are being used, you could be due a significant refund, or you may be building up arrears on your account without realising it.

Check your prepayment meter regularly throughout the year.

16% of households have a prepayment meter and this is set to rise significantly.

15% of prepayment meter customers have self-disconnected at some point.

Fiona Monk, Advice Service Manager at Citizens Advice Plymouth said: “Too often we see people on low incomes with no

BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK: CHECK SWITCH AND SAVE gas at the beginning of the winter. People don’t always keep their meters topped up during the summer and don’t notice when the standing charge builds up. Come winter when they go to top it up again, the meter swallows the top up to cover the arrears, leaving families without heating in the cold weather.”

Switching providers could save you money. Energy suppliers are legally required to inform you if they have a tariff that would be cheaper for you, but other companies could be cheaper. If you have never switched before then this could save up to £200 each year. If you heat your home with oil, consider joining an oil-club to save money by purchasing in bulk with others.

Saving energy is the easiest way to cut down on costs and emissions. Turning things off when you are not using them and only heating your house when you are there can save up to £130 each year and 500kg of CO2. A lot of heat escapes through the walls and the roof, so better insulation could save £320 every year, and reduce carbon emissions by 1.3 tonnes.

If you need advice and are not able to attend any of the Big Energy Saving Weeks, call Advice Line on 03444 111 444 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk

CHICKS is City College charity Local charity CHICKS has been announced as City College Plymouth’s chosen charity for the forthcoming academic year.

Every year, students and staff at City College Plymouth raise thousands of pounds for good causes, including a nominated charity which is the focus for their fundraising efforts. This year, the College have chosen to work with CHICKS - a charity working with young people in the region.

CHICKS provides free respite breaks for young people from a variety of backgrounds, including: those living in poverty; children that are being neglected or abused, either emotionally, physically or sexually; children who have lost parents; and children who are full-time young carers. The charity, who count actress Kate Winslet, comedienne Jennifer Saunders and explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes amongst their patrons, work nationwide and are inundated with requests for support from across the South West every year.

Sarah Roberts, Devon community fundraiser at CHICKS, said: “We want to say thank you to everyone at City College for selecting to support CHICKS as their chosen charity this year. The support of the College will help us provide week-long, 24

free, respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK, including many from the local Plymouth area.

“Whilst on our free five-day breaks, the children enjoy many new and fun activities, such as horse riding, swimming and climbing. They also take part in lots of outdoor fun such as making dens, playing on the beach and toasting marshmallows - it is often these simple activities which are ‘firsts’ for the children we support.

By working together with City College Plymouth we will be able to put many more smiles on children’s faces.”

Last year, the college raised over £6,700 and volunteered 22,925 hours to good causes, and the last of the summer term’s activities are still being counted. The breadth of good causes means that City College students and staff can contribute to important charities that touch the lives of many and make a significant contribution to the local community.

The college’s previous nominated charity was Jeremiah’s Journey, who work with children, young people and their families in and around the city to support them in times of bereavement. College students and staff donated nearly £5,000 and 730 volunteer hours to the organisation in 2014/15 and will be hoping to have similar success with their new charity, CHICKS.

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I am an optimist. I can usually see that things are getting better, but I read something recently that filled me with alarm. I’ll explain in a second, and set out some ways in which the warning can be heeded.

Why I am worried I read recently that the level of consumer/ household debt is increasing at an alarming rate. The average household debt is now £13,000, and will take 17 years, on average, to pay off. The Government owes an eye-watering sum, and one way it can bring down the ratio of debt to income is to generate an increase in national income.

One way to do that is to allow people to borrow easily to fund consumer expenditure.

It feels like 2007 all over again. The stock market has been boosted to historic highs by borrowed money, consumers are being relied on to create growth, and a major economy (China) has gone into meltdown as people realise that growth has been funded, largely, by debt.

My anxiety is fed daily by articles and surveys showing that asset prices (stock, shares, property, etc.) are reaching records highs when measured as a multiple of average wages, company profits etc.

So how do we avoid another credit crunch induced recession?

The simple answer is to stop relying on credit. However, it took me well over five years, and some pretty serious cutting back, to get to this stage.

Here’s a few tips on how to generate the spare cash so you don’t need to rely on credit.

Choose one or two and try….

• Work out whether you really need an item, or whether you just want it. It’s easy to criticise young people who ‘must have’ the latest game console, but we all kid ourselves that a ‘want’ is a ‘need’.

Leave the purchase for seven days, and if you really struggle without it, it may be a necessary spend, rather than simply an optional extra. As a family, we are likely to have to replace the TV in the near future, but while it’s still working, and we can switch HMDI cables to the one working input on the back, it isn’t a necessity.

• Check your mortgage, life insurance, critical illness, fuel bills and other regular outgoings. You can usually save a significant amount by reviewing these items at least annually. You can easily set up diary reminders to prompt you to look into these things. As you find savings, put the equivalent amount into a regular savings pot, even if you think you cannot afford it.

• Make a shopping list for the regular stuff, and stick to it. If impulse buying is a problem for you, take a limited amount of cash, or use internet shopping to help avoid temptation. There is a particularly good website that allows you to shop at four major online supermarkets at once, so you can choose the one that delivers best value for money at the end.

(Remember though, best value doesn’t

always mean cheapest).

• Sell your unwanted stuff on E-bay. The proceeds should be tax free (unless you’re a trader), and putting the money into a savings account provides some headroom for expenditure without borrowing. My daughter generated over £100 during the summer by selling unwanted items (and cleared part of my garage and her room of junk!)

Conclusion Yes, I am worried, but putting just a few of these ideas into practice should help to keep the economy growing, without creating an unsustainable debt mountain before we’ve cleared the last one we built.

Steve Carey, Numbers UK Ltd 01752 226084 www.numbersukltd.com

Search for arts leaders of the future Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre is looking for aspiring arts leaders to join FORCE, their free practical training and accreditation programme for 15-25s.

FORCE is a free training programme for dancers, actors, technicians, performance makers and young promoters/art managers, providing access to professional practitioners and artists with years of industry experience.

the their hugely successful productions, leads and mentors Theatre FORCE. Both Dance FORCE and Theatre FORCE combine a balance of technique and artistic content, whilst preparing the young leaders to work in a variety of community settings. The training also covers topics such as leadership skills, safeguarding, marketing, legal requirements and health and safety. All of which are vital to be able to lead high quality dance or theatre workshops.

Tech FORCE is led by the theatre’s highly experienced production manager, Jamie Smith, who offers training in technical production and stage management. Tech FORCE members learn technical skills in lighting and sound, and gain hands on experience as technical assistants with professional companies, getting the opportunity to design, rig, plot and operate a performance or event.

The programme is ideal for young people who aspire to run community workshops in dance or theatre, develop practical leadership skills or create their own arts activity or project.

The programme is a unique opportunity for 15-25 year olds to gain hands on experience, which is vital for future employability. FORCE participants can assist in the theatre’s Performance Training sessions, or on a professional production, festival or event.

Lewis McIntyre who recently graduated from Tech Force said: “I joined Tech Force because I wanted to set up my own company. I learnt basic technical skills in the sessions and got to practice on a diverse range of performances as an assistant at festivals like From Devon with Love.

“I stage managed the Performance Training platform in July and have just finished assisting on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ I operated three of the outdoor performances at Residence ONE in Royal William Yard and one of the performances at Barbican Theatre.

“Thanks to FORCE, I feel confident about communicating with technicians and understand the technical processes behind what you see as an audience member. Barbican Theatre helped me achieve First Class Honours in my degree and they have given me a bridge from student to working life.”

There are four FORCE groups: Dance FORCE, Theatre FORCE, Arts FORCE and Tech FORCE. Dance FORCE is led and mentored by dance director and practitioner Jules Laville, who has over 20 years of experience working in the dance industry.

Mark Laville, Barbican Theatre’s artistic director who has directed many of

FORCE is for you.

If you have amazing ideas and feel inspired to produce your own art projects, but just don’t know how to make them happen, then Arts

Here, members get to share their artistic ideas and go onto produce them. They develop leadership skills through arts and event management and run events such as scratch nights, festivals, street theatre/dance tours and debating platforms for young people.

Arts FORCE participants learn how to create marketing campaign for these sorts of events, using the latest social media channels and working alongside the Barbican Theatre’s marketing team.

All FORCE trainees can earn accreditation via Arts Award and Dance Leaders 2 Award from Sports Leaders UK. In 2014-2015, Barbican Theatre’s team helped 11 young people to successfully receive arts leadership accreditation through Arts Award and Dance Leaders 2.

The theatre opens its doors and welcomes young people to find out more about FORCE at their Open Evening on Thursday October 1 from 6pm-8pm at the Barbican Theatre.

Visit www.barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131 to register for the FORCE Open Evening and find out more about this high quality, valuable and free training experience.

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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • • continued from page 10 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 from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information ring the church office on 01752 708090.

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.

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 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.

‘Beardy’ good show raises £1000 for air ambulances The first Devon & Cornwall Beard & Moustache Championships raised nearly £1000 to be split between the Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trusts.

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

Over 130 people attended the event, held at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth in August, helping to raise over £987.

Across the eight categories there were seasoned competitors and first-time winners, including Ash Quirk-Goode from Jacobstowe and John Hesketh from Liskeard, who only bought their tickets the day before the event.

Peter Moisan from Exeter swept the board in Full Beard, winning both the Natural and Styled competitions, and it was a full house for the Handlebar Club, with all of the Moustache Natural and Styled trophies going to club members.

A list of all of the winners and photos of the day can be seen on the website at www.dcbmc.co.uk.

“It was a fantastic day and everyone really enjoyed themselves, we’re so pleased with how it went and how much we raised,” said organiser

Organisers Clair and Mike Wellsbury-Nye presenting cheques to Devon Air Ambulance Trust volunteer and competition judge Paul Ford, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust volunteer and competition judge Tony Cannon, with Duke of Cornwall Hotel operations manager Peter Adams

Clair Wellsbury-Nye. “We’d like to thank all our sponsors, particularly Daniel Lewis hair salon and The Bluebeard’s Revenge, the Duke of Cornwall Hotel team, our host Fantastic Ms Fanny and her assistant Betty Boom Boom, the portrait photographer Marcus Hodges, Hunter’s Brewery for the charity real ale bar, everyone who donated raffle prizes and helped out, and – most importantly - everyone who came along and made it so much fun.”

“We’re really pleased to have raised so much money for two very

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

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. For details call Darell Jago on 01752 266434.

This year is the choir’s centenary.

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.

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

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) .

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.

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) 26

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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 Woodturners Third Friday of the month Meet at Pilgrim Church, St Levan Road at 7.30pm. Also demonstrate and sell at Otter Nurseries, Brixton, the first weekend of every month. New members always welcome, just turn up on the night.

Plymouth 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.

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.

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important local charities, and we’re going to continue to support them in future” said Clair’s husband Mike.

“People kept telling us ‘that was brilliant, we can’t wait to come again next year’, and now we’ve had a little while to recover, we’ve agreed that we’ll definitely do it again next summer.”

The 2016 Devon & Cornwall Beard & Moustache Championships will be held at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel on Saturday August 6.

Further details will be given on the website at www.dcbmc.co.uk as arrangements are confirmed.

from 7.15pm. More details phone 01752 772411.

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.wutan-plymouth.co.uk.

Tel. 07949 839088 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.

Coffee Afternoon Thursdays Mainstone Community Centre hold a weekly coffee afternoon every Thursday at 2pm Regular events at the Crown Centre, Stonehouse Monday and Tuesday Basic Computer course 9.30am to 11.30am free; Tuesday Art for all: try out a new skill 10am to 12 noon Tuesday Coffee morning; Thursday morning Spreadsheets and other computer skills; Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Brush up on English; Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Job Club; First Friday of the month 4.30pm to 6pm Messy Church.

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 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.

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

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.

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 room. Girl Guide Hut in Plympton 10.30am to 11.30am. Call 07770 683 314 for more info.

Devonport Park Community Choir Mondays A friendly mixed group of singers meet in the Pavilion Cafe in Devonport Park every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm.

Cost is £3 per session. No previous experience necessary.

For more details telephone 318087.

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

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

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.

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).

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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.

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Experience Eugene Bruins

National Marine Aquarium appoints new Curator

Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium has appointed Eugene Bruins to the role of Curator.

Eugene will be responsible for managing exhibitions at the Aquarium as well as the overall wellbeing of the marine life and their support systems. In his role, Eugene will be tasked with creating compelling new displays that fascinate as well as educate the aquarium’s visitors, and support with its mission to drive marine conservation through engagement.

Eugene brings with him a wealth of experience gained in the marine and zoological industry and joins the National Marine Aquarium from Sea Life’s display development department, where he worked as the regional curator in Germany.

In his time at Sea Life, he developed a number of stunning propositions, including notably a ‘Jurassic Waters’ display, as well as establishing Sea Life Munich as the shark centre of Germany.

Prior to that, Eugene worked for 11 years at Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam where he introduced many improvements to the aquarium, as well as successfully breeding two shark species for the first time in captivity in the world.

Eugene also set up and ran his own zoological consulting company, providing advice on animal related projects to organisations including Zodiac Zoos, Castle Gardens in Arcen, the Netherlands and a new public aquarium in New Delhi.

Commenting on his new role, Eugene said: “I am very excited to be joining the National Marine Aquarium, the biggest aquarium in the UK. I’m impressed by the fantastic facilities at the Aquarium, as well as the incredible amount of work the organisation does for marine conservation.

“I’m thrilled to join this dedicated and professional team and I’m very much looking forward to working with them to develop exciting new exhibitions that will wow the aquarium’s visitors and keep them coming back time and time again.”

David Pridden, chairman of trustees of the National Marine Aquarium, added: “The National Marine Aquarium is a popular tourist attraction and a centre for excellence in marine education, research and conservation.

“We’ve appointed Eugene, a curator of international reputation’ to help take our exhibits to the next level.

Eugene has an exciting vision of how our exhibits could look that will engage and educate our visitors. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

The National Marine Aquarium is a charity dedicated to conservation, research and education. Its mission is to drive marine conservation through engagement.

For more information about the National Marine Aquarium visit www.national-aquarium.co.uk.

Miracle of people’s lives changed by grace, faith and courage

Kerry and I have a couple of lovely friends who came into our lives a few years ago and ended up at Gilead Foundations Charity and then with our church fellowship in Plymouth.

In fact their story is on Cross Rhythms radio on Saturday October 17 at 5pm, Thursday October 22 at 10am and Tuesday October 27 at 10am.

Please tune in and be encouraged by a story of grace, faith and courage.

I often say that if I wasn’t doing what I do now, I’d be working full time at Gilead Rehabilitation Charity.

The clue to what they do is in the name, but essentially Gilead helps people with life threatening addictions. The reason I’d be working there full time is that in the twenty five years I’ve been a Trustee, I’ve seen the ‘miracle’ of so many changed lives.

I am always amazed at the Amazing Grace and Love of God impacting upon the lives of people who need real support in life.

Some people accept this spiritual experience and some don’t. It doesn’t matter because Gilead value people for just being people and recognise that people are on their own journey

believe, by the saying that the truth will set you free. God works with honesty, no matter how messy it is.

of life, responsible for their own choices and decisions.

It is also a very messy process at Gilead because the drugs, alcohol and other issues are often symptoms of a much deeper and more toxic problem. I want to convey a massive dose of respect within this article to those who really fight through on these issues, because it does take courage.

Often society judges people by the symptoms they manifest without understanding some of the underlying issues of life experience that people endure.

At Gilead there are listening ears and open hearts to help folk find a solution for their life issues.

To work through these challenges people have to face the truth of who they really are. This is what is meant, I

Free will and free choice are an important part of God’s relationship with us and it is a very important principle at Gilead. People may, or may not, engage spiritually because God doesn’t force us to accept and love Him. He provides an environment of Grace, which is His favour upon our lives, but we then have a responsibility to appropriate that grace through our action of faith which means we trust in, cling to and rely upon His Grace to heal us.

Whether we accept Him or not is a ‘free will choice’ and is a process of a mutual relationship.

Often people come and go and come

back again at Gilead, because trust is the main issue for many people’s problems. Trust has been eroded by broken choices and relationships.

Trust is one of the key components in building a relationship. Most people know trust is built over a period of time. You can’t just start a new relationship without some degree of trust. A good definition of trust is ‘a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something’.

The object of our trust is ideally therefore reliable, trustworthy, honourable, true, faithful, loyal, constant, unswerving, unwavering, unfailing, sure, steadfast, steady, stable, sensible, responsible, conscientious and competent. Since this is about people, and it is fair to say that people aren’t perfect, trust is a precious quality to be valued by all.

It takes real courage to face up to yourself and not become a victim of your circumstances. The bitter-sweet process of our ‘lives lived in good and bad times’, can often mean building up life experiences as we walk through life.

Chris Cole, is the founder of Cross Rhythms charity. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Listen to his Cross Rhythms Experience programmes on 96.3FM or online at www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ plymouth. Also download Cross Rhythms Plymouth app from Google Play and the Apple app store.

A relationship with God builds up ‘spiritual life experiences’ which sustain those who live a genuine Christian life in alignment to Christianity’s Founder, Jesus Christ, who is fully divine and fully human.

Mayflower 400 website is launched as countdown to 2020 begins...

An exciting, informative and educational website has been launched this week by the Mayflower 400 leadership group to coincide with the visit by the US Ambassador for the UK, Matthew Barzun.

The website, which is sponsored by South West Water, follows the story of the Pilgrim Fathers before, during and after the epic journey they took on their quest to find the New World in 1620.

demonstrates their commitment in working together towards the commemoration in 2020. Things have come a long way since then what with the US Ambassador’s visit, the launch of the website and ‘Illuminate’ is just around the corner.

“All of the destinations that are linked together by the story of the Mayflower have had a part to play in creating the website and it’s down to this partnership that we have been able to launch such an in-depth online tool.”

Leadership Group, said: “All eleven destinations in the Mayflower Compact are passionate to convey the world-wide importance of the Pilgrims and the voyage of the Mayflower to our younger generations. They are at the heart of our plans for 2020 so finding an easy way to share that understanding now is really important.

“The Mayflower 400 website enables us to do that in a fun, exciting and creative way and we are talking to schools to ensure that it’s included in their learning curriculum.”

With links to many UK cities, Leiden in Holland and the US the website explains the way in which the Pilgrims travelled and what links these destinations have in a special relationship through history.

Educational and school packs are also available to download from the website which explains the story in easy to digest, bit-sized chunks for younger generations to understand. This includes a factual and fictional story of the Mayflower Voyage along with a story telling challenge and guidance for teachers.

A main feature of the website is the countdown clock to the year 2020 – the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower – when the UK, Holland and the US will commemorate and celebrate with a series of events.

Children can become Mayflower detectives and delve into activity sheets to explore pictures, places and artefacts that lead them on a trail of investigation and discovery.

“As the supplier of high quality drinking water to the people of Plymouth, we are proud to commemorate and celebrate the historic ties between Plymouth and the United States.

Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, Cllr Peter Smith, said: “As we’ve reached the five year countdown to 2020 it’s great to see the launch of the official Mayflower 400 website. Last year representatives came together to sign the Mayflower Compact, which

They can also take part in Mayflower challenges which will see schools using resources to engage children in creating their own stories, publications and tours in a fun and creative way.

“After all, the origins of a reliable water supply for Plymouth date back to Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century, before the Founding Fathers set sail for the New World.”

Adrian Vinken OBE, Chair of the Mayflower 400

The website can be found at www.mayflower400uk.com.

Dr Stephen Bird, chief operating officer (Wholesale) at South West Water, sponsors of the website said: “We are delighted to support Mayflower 400 and, more specifically, its website, which will provide an excellent online gateway and resource to this fantastic initiative.

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• REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • REGULAR EVENTS • • continued from page 18 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 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.

Checkout www.plymouthaikido.co.uk or Facebook Page.

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

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 6:00pm 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. For details visit www. thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Les and Di Wood 01822 854877.

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.

Classique Dance Studios Based in Stoke we have classes available for all ages starting from three years old in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, cheer leading, and street dance. Classes run from Monday to Saturday. After February half term we are starting ‘A Day Of Dance’ every Saturday for children from 6 to10 years which includes musical theatre group, cheer leading, street dance, ballet and jazz classes from 10.30am-3.30pm.

Anyone interested in joining Classique Dance Studios or the new ‘Day Of Dance’ on Saturday’s please email classiquedancestudios2014@gmail.com www.classiquedance-studios.com Adult Children of Alcoholics Meetings Tuesdays 6pm – 7.15pm. St Barnabas Church, The Lounge (enter by separate entrance to left of surgery), St Barnabas Terrace, 28

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Legends event helps Gold Dust appeal GT Motorcycles has generously donated more than £300 to Derriford’s Gold Dust Appeal with the money raising continuing via a collecting tin in their Legends Café.

The Plymstock-based company made the decision to support Gold Dust thanks to café manageress Margaret Gregory. Margaret, whose eight-year-old granddaughter Charleigh-Mae was treated for leukaemia at Derriford, said she wanted to support the appeal as it benefits children with all conditions who need to spend time in hospital.

“Charleigh-Mae spent a lot of time on oncology when she was poorly, everyone was extremely caring and kind towards her and the whole family,” she added.

The Gold Dust Appeal is aimed at raising £100,000 to transform

the children’s wards, creating a bright, welcoming environment on level 12 at Derriford Hospital. This will include tactile, colourful and interactive displays for patients and their families. £314 was raised at a GT Motorcycles Open Day in August which was attended by racing legend Paul Smart and Isle of Man

Pennycomequick, Plymouth PL1 5NN. Visit the website at www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk. National Phone 01590 610 936.

Penlee Local Art and Craft Group Wednesdays Meet at the Diggin It Meeting Room at Penlle from 12 noon until 2pm. All welcome. This is a group for all levels of artistic or craftworkers to make friends and socialise, exchange ideas and perhaps even organise local exhibitions. Small contribution to room hire needed depending on numbers. Please telephone Teresa if you are interested on 07955 476727.

Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the month The Plymouth Lymphoma Support Group aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is affected by Lymphoma (Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins Disease), whether patient (past or present), carer, family member or friend, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Derriford Hospital Health and Leisure Centre from 3pm to 4.30 pm. For more information, please call Pam on 01752 785094 or Scott on 01752 661035

TT winner James Hillier.

doctor’s surgery off Stuart Road. Contact, conversation, tea and cakes. Everyone welcome, free to all.

Plymouth Meet Up Group First Tuesday of the month A social group for people with disabilities. Meets at Igrow Workspace 25 Phoenix Street from 4pm to 7pm for a chat and games and a short walk to the nearby Mount Pleasant pub for a meal. £2 for members and £3 for non-members.

For more information call David on 017523 268777.

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

Ford Park Cemetery Gardening Club Third Sunday of the month The Club meets outside the Visitor Centre at 11.30am and is always looking for new members. If you have a few hours spare, why not go along and join them.

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.

Exercise Classes Various days 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 1.40pm-2.45pm.

New Extend Movement to Music classes for the less able Mondays at Miles Mitchell Village Hall 11am to 12 noon and Thursdays 2pm to 3pm at St Bartholmew’s Church Hall.

Run by Birgitta Whight. Contact 01752 408951.

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

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

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

Beckly Centre Regular events at the Beckly Centre at Mayers Way, Hooe Road, Plymstock include: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm adult social group with a variety of activities including crafts, life skills, cooking quizzes bingo and outings; Thursdays 7pm to 9pm youth group providing social activities in a small friendship mixed ages and ability groups for young people with additional needs; Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 3.30pm weekend activity groups for mixed age and ability groups of children and young people with special needs offering good range of social and group opportunities; school holidays weekdays 10.30am to 3.30pm holiday playscheme activity sessions for small friendship groups of children and young people with special needs. For details call 01752 484433 or 07780 662391.

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

Singing 4 Fun Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm We welcome new members. St Pauls Church, Torridge Way, Efford from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more details contact Janette 07854 850830

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.

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.

GT Motorcycles Director Mike Grainger, said: “We’re always incredibly happy to support charities where we can. Our open day was a huge success and our new café has proved very popular, especially with families. We hope to continue raising Contact and Conversation Tuesdays money for the Gold Dust Appeal in Every Tuesday at 2pm at St Barnabas Church, next to the the Legends Café.”

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.

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

Special Class:Yoga Sculpt @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill).

Contact Emily on 07478 257080

Sounds Musical Theatre Company Wednesdays Founded in 1911, we are a friendly, diverse group of people who love Musical Theatre and produce two shows a year. In March/April we perform our annual full musical production, with a musical revue in October. Rehearsals are every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Oreston Methodist Church Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Join us from November onwards for rehearsals for the Pyjama Game. Visit the website www.soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk for more information.

Sequence Dancing for All Saturdays St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Peverell, 7.30pm to 10pm. With tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome.

Yankee Yoga Various days All abilities yoga classes set to sweet tunes. Tuesdays 5pm @ The Art of Dance (Mutley Plain) 8pm @ Coombe Dean School; Plymstock/Elburton; Wednesdays 6pm @ Merlin Fitness (Crownhill); Fridays 7.30pm Special Class - Yoga for Athletes @ Taurus Gym (Mutley Plain); Saturdays 10am

Male Carers Drop in Meets twice a month Held at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate St, Plymouth.

10.30am to 12.30pm. Carers can bring along the person they care for and they will be looked after while the carer has a break. December 4 and December 18. 2015 dates to fol low.

Emmanuel Tea Break Fridays New members welcome to join our club for mainly over 60’s, meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, on Fridays at 2pm. A varied programme of indoor activities and occasional trips out. For more details call Richard on 707894.

Sunday Sale Second Saturday of the month Book stall, games, refreshments and bric-a-brac sale, 2pm to 4pm Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth.

All in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and CHICKS’.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Thursdays Tavy Lodge Scout Centre, off LissonGrove, Mutley. Contact 07527687804 or 9th21stplymouthscoutgroup@gmail.com 5-6pm Beavers; 6.15-7.30pm Cubs; 7.45 - 9.15pm Scouts.

Open to young people from the ages of 6 to 14. Come along and join the winter adventures.

Reading Group Third Tuesday of the month Like reading? Like to share your views on books? We are a small friendly group who meet at Tothill Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2pm for approximately 1 hour to discuss chosen books and swap other reading experiences. You would receive a very warm welcome to any new mambers. Please ring 01752 513197 for details.

Bumps & Babes Group Fridays Make new friends with other parents and parents-to-be.

A weekly group welcoming all parents, parents-to-be and carers held in Crownhill. Organised by NCT Plymouth and West Devon branch. Refreshments, chat and toys. £1 donation to the NCT Charity. More information Sally Hall 07702 738757 Community Coffee Morning Fridays 10am-12pm Enjoy delicious English and Romanian home made cakes, a great cup of tea or coffee, and of course, some good company. Everyone welcome.

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CARPENTERS ALLWOOD INSTALLATIONS Trading Standards approved company Bespoke joinery • doors • staicases • bars Box frame windows • counters • PCstations.

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Allotment holders will have to dig deeper to pay for their plots Allotment holders in Plymouth will have to pay more for their plots from next September.

In the wake of the government’s spending cuts, the support the council provides for its allotments is now being looked at and allotment holders are being asked to pay more for their plots as part of a plan to make the service self-sufficient.

Growers across the city’s 1,700 plots will be expected to pay a small increase each year to help reduce the council’s subsidy to zero by 2022.

At the moment the council heavily subsidises every allotment plot to the tune of more than 60 per cent, which means that every £25 a year small plot costs the council another £30. This covers the cost of the handyman service as well as other maintenance requirements including repairs, fencing and security.

cuts by Government to local councils. We are being forced to look at everything as the cuts bite deeper and deeper. We have no option but to reduce the subsidy we give. We are doing all we can to keep costs down, but we need allotment holders to do their bit too.”

The increases will not take effect until next September and all allotment holders are being contacted by letter now to give them plenty of advance notice.

Under the new charges the council intends to increase the fee by £10 in the first year for a small plot and £20 for a large plot. The following years’ increases will be smaller each time.

Cabinet Member for Street Scene, Councillor Brian Vincent said: “This is the reality of ongoing and relentless

Councillor Vincent added: “It still represents very good value for money – even after next year’s proposed rise

it will cost people 67 pence a week to have a small allotment.”

The council provides services across 35 sites with support that includes a dedicated maintenance person who last year dealt with 40 tonnes of flytipped/mixed rubbish.

Fencing and security was also improved at 15 sites.

Councillor Vincent added: “It was important to allotment holders that we kept the handyperson service, which keeps allotments safe, secure and free from rubbish. We could have taken away that service instead of raising fees, but that would not have been popular.”

Plympton gym’s fun-raising boost for Highbury Trust roof appeal

Plympton gym owner Steve Swatton has presented a cheque for £388 to Nick Bennett, development officer of the Highbury Trust.

Steve, who runs the Flex Fitness Gym in Valley Road, is a frequent fundraiser for the Highbury Trust and this latest donation comes from a sponsored bus pull he did at the George Junction Park and Ride at the end of July as part of a vintage bus running day organised by the Colebrook based Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group.

Councillors Mark Coker (left) and Brian Vincent pictured in the new CCTV control room

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Andrew Hill from the Plympton Podcast was at the presentation.

Nick Bennett told him: “Steve’s done a fantastic job. He’s raised £388 now which is going towards our community campaign to re-roof Highbury Trust.”

The Trust is based in Highbury House on the corner of Outland Road with Ham Drive and the building is over 100 years old.

There are significant costs associated with the upkeep of Highbury House as Nick explained: “It needs a lot of TLC. We had an exterior refurbishment two years ago which cost about £80,000 but this particular project for a new roof is going to cost something

A new CCTV control room that will help keep a watchful eye on shoppers and visitors is now live beneath the Council House in Plymouth city centre.

A large unused kitchen has now been transformed into new control room, complete with a bank of 12 CCTV monitor screens along one wall. like £250,000 and we’ve been fundraising now for 18 months and so far have raised just over £140,000 towards it.”

Nick added: “Plymouth Highbury Trust supports over 600 people with a learning disability with an ever growing range of services and resources.”

These include support for twelve

people who live on site in Highbury House, two minibuses which bring about 40 people to the house every weekday for a range of activities and there are also a number of advocacy services as well as two evening social clubs per week.

A longer interview about the Highbury Trust can be heard online in this month’s Plympton Podcast.

Operators can call up footage from almost 300 cameras located across the city – from the city centre pedestrian areas, district shopping centres, car parks to paths to parks.

The move from the old control room in the Mayflower West car park provided an opportunity to modernise and upgrade the technology. Fibre optic cables were installed and systems upgraded to make sure camera networks talk to each other.

Cabinet member for Street Scene, Councillor Brian

Vincent said: “This is an important service as it helps keep our shoppers and visitors safe while they are here.

“Over 2,000 incidents were recorded across six months, with incidents such as missing people, lost children, those wanted by the police for offences, street drinkers and anti-social behaviour. ”The work of the team is not just about keeping crime down, but looking after people.

“The team has received dementia friendly training and work closely with the police to keep an eye on vulnerable residents such as those with mental health issues and dementia who become confused and disorientated while out and about.”

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet member for Strategic Transport and Planning said: “This is a real leap in technology, with the system that is far more responsive.

We last updated the system 12 years ago and screen technology has moved on in leaps and bounds since then.”

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Tallulah discovers her true potential Nineteen-year-old Tallulah McNab comes across as a bright, aspirational young person.

Considering that just two years ago, she was in a place of uncertainty, insecurity and with no plans for the future, something has obviously made a difference in her life.

For Tallulah, the difference was YMCA Plymouth’s Discovery College.

Discovery College, based at YMCA Plymouth, delivers education and training for young people aged 16 and over. Courses include (among others) sports, public services, business, and childcare.

A quick glance at their website indicates they are committed to supporting their students’ success ‘enabling them to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute positively to society. So says the blurb, but according to Tallulah it’s a lot more than just words on the website: “As well as helping me to get a Distinction when I graduated (with Level III Public Services qualifications), the staff at Discovery College saw me through some very tough times,” she said.

“They inspired me, encouraged me and gave me realistic goals and confidence to get there, which I did.”

She was born and lived in Plymouth all of her life. She moved with her family to Bath at the age of 14. Then, post GCSEs, turbulent family circumstances brought them back to the city, and amidst the turmoil, Tallulah had to decide what to do next.

After checking out her options, she chose Discovery College. Within two weeks life dealt a cruel blow. “My granny was diagnosed with cancer, and very quickly, within a couple of weeks, she died,” said Tallulah. It was

the tutors at College who helped her most.

“During term time, for three days a week they encouraged me, supported me, helped me relax and calm down when things were out of hand. Any problem, of any size, they were there to help and reassure me.

Not just me either, they were like that for everyone.”

Her first year was understandably ‘a bit rocky’ but Tallulah says that the staff at the college helped her to become relaxed, happy, confident and to develop some long term goals.

“I went in with no plan, and at the end of the first year, I had one.” She says Discovery College opened up lots of options, and she swayed between police, RAF, Army and finally back to the police as her chosen career.

Tony Fuqua, business development lead at YMCA Plymouth, said: “The college aims to deliver experiential learning, not just textbook, with lots of assignments and tasks. It’s very much a partnership between staff and students, and one of the big wins is that Discovery College instils self-respect, which lasts a lifetime.”

It seems to have worked for Tallulah - with her mum now in America for medical treatment, Tallulah is staying with her big sister Karensa, and working at Plymouth Life Centre while she prepares to become a special constable on her way to her chosen career.

“I had to mature quicker due to my family circumstances,” she said. “Even my Mum said I’d changed a lot. As well as my qualifications, it was the day to day support at Discovery College which made it all possible.”

For more information, see www.ymcaplymouth.org.uk/ discovery, or phone 01752 761012, email: enquiries@ discoverycollege.org.uk

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Funding deal now in place for HELE’S CHOSEN TO REPRESENT IRELAND IN MOCK ELECTIONS Market Hall development The refurbishment of Devonport Market Hall is now one step closer thanks to a funding deal between Plymouth City Council and the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) being signed.

Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans and RIO chief executive Lindsey Hall signed the milestone deal which will see £2.9 million released to RIO so that work to transform the derelict Grade II listed market building can now begin.

The plan to transform the Market Hall building into a creative digital hub was first announced in late 2013. The building – which it is estimated will cost around £4.5 million to renovate – was transferred to Plymouth City Council from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in 2004 along with a £2.5 million dowry to pump prime the project.

young people can develop their skills in a creative industry that globally is worth £53 billion.

“The redevelopment of the Market Hall will be another massive step forward in the redevelopment of Devonport.”

Lindsey Hall, chief executive of RIO said: “The digital agenda in Plymouth is really gathering pace, so we are delighted to have signed the Funding Agreement with the Council which means this landmark project can take another important step forward.

“The Market Hall is the next big milestone in the regeneration of Devonport; capturing the community’s heritage of innovation, creating jobs and providing key support for a wide range of people and businesses.

“We look forward to getting the planning application submitted later this year with a view to starting on site in early 2016.”

The development of Devonport Market Hall is being led by pioneering Plymouth City Council has added social enterprise RIO (the Real Ideas £400,000 to the investment from the HCA Tudor Evans and Lindsey Hall Organisation) in partnership with so with the Funding Agreement now in Plymouth City Council, the Institute of place RIO can begin the programme of outside Devonport Market Hall Digital Arts and Technology (i-DAT at building work and set about securing the Plymouth University), City College Plymouth, Devonport additional £1.6 million required from social investment to High School for Boys and seven of the brightest tech complete the development. companies in the region.

Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “We knew that providing a £2.9m investment to help with the cost of this pioneering project was a risk in these difficult economic circumstances, but we always knew it was a risk worth taking.

Devonport Market Hall is currently being maintained and supported by leading house builder Redrow. Andy Addisson from Redrow said: “Redrow Homes is pleased to have played a part in the realization of this initiative.”

“Not only are we working together to bring this landmark building back to life we’re also creating a space where our

Detailed information on the plans for Devonport Market Hall can be viewed at www.devonportmarkethall.org.

Hele’s School in Plympton has been chosen as one of only 30 schools from across the country to send representatives to the European Mock Council in London in November.

The British Council run the mock councils each year.

They replicate, as closely as possible, the workings of the European Parliament and give young people the opportunity to represent a country of the European Union on matters which are debated in Brussels.

The two representatives from Hele’s School will be Sam Harris and Ed Knight, both Post-16 students. They are currently hard at work researching the issues they have been asked to present on (Circular Economy Strategy and the digital market place), whilst representing their designated country – the Republic of Ireland.

As a bonus, they will get to meet the Ambassador for Ireland and discuss with them the issues facing their country. Representatives are encouraged to deliver part of their presentation in the language of their country - can anyone help them out with a bit of Irish Gaelic?!

Principal, Justine Mason, is delighted Hele’s has been chosen to take part in this event. She said: “To be selected to take part in the European Mock Council amidst fierce national competition is a wonderful accolade for Hele’s School, and particularly for Mrs Tetley and the English Department.

“Opportunities like this give young people the chance to engage in the electoral process and learn about mechanisms and issues related to democracy, as well as raising awareness of political, social and ethical issues across Europe. We are all very proud of Ed and Sam, and wish them the very best of luck”.

Meanwhile, other students at the school are getting their

Head Boy Ed Knight (left) and Deputy Head Boy Sam Harris - taking part in the European Mock Council

opinions heard as the Hele’s School Debating Society, #findyourvoice, has got off to a flying start this year.

After having observed the creme de la creme of school debaters battling it out at the annual Eton debating tournament earlier this year, they were determined that students at Hele’s should also be afforded this priceless opportunity to find their voice.

School debating is hugely popular in the UK. It enables students to engage with issues that take them beyond the classroom, giving them the chance to broaden their horizons, really think about the issues facing our world and formulate their own opinions. Through this, they learn skills of argument and rhetoric and improve their confidence and self esteem.

Lisa Tetley, English teacher at Hele’s School, said: “This is not, however, a sedate activity. This is debating with the gloves off! It is passionate, heated and spirited debating. It is a joy to see young people becoming so absorbed in and excited by grappling with contentious issues.” Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast.

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