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HISTORY, ARTS, CRAFTS AND PERFORMANCE at PLYMOUTH CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY A packed programme of family fun!

Natural History Curators

Wednesday 1 June Memory Boxes Thursday 2 June

The Imagination Museum

Free Film Screening: Gnomeo and Juliet

Saturday 28 May Saturday 2 July

Self-Directed Fun: Imagination Station for Under 5s Wednesdays during term time

Pick Up and Go Saturday 28 May Tuesday 31 May Friday 3 June Saturday 4 June

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food and drink

The Festival Season kick-starts a summer of fantastic shows and big names coming to the city.

This issues Food and Drink section takes a look at the history of Father's Day and a look at some of our local restaurants to see what hey have to tempt us this season.

We highlight everything from comedy to music, exhibitions to festivals within our what's on section. Plus, there is our regular look at the art scene with Kaya Gallery's Norman Holmes.

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We also speak to renowned restaurant critic and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner about food and his 'A Night Of Food and Agony' and 'My Dining Hell' shows.

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Plymouth offers a vibrant calendar of theatrical, musical, artistic and sporting events, but in May and throughout the following three months the city comes alive with its 'Festival Season'.

With the exam period just around the corner and with parents looking at what path their children will take on the road to learning, we take a look at what some of Plymouth's schools have to offer.

This issues property feature talks to some of Plymouth's most respected names as we take a look at the local property market, how the latest budget may affect things.

Our extensive guide to the festival season will make sure you don't miss a beat. As summer approaches we also take a look at what some of our local museums, galleries and attractions have to offer.

We highlight some outstanding results, recent additions as well as advice to help you with one of the most important decisions of your childs life.

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We also touch on property 'hot spots' for those looking to buy or rent, plus highlight some new build properties that have recently come on the market.

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5 May UB40 Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com UB40’s three founding members will be making a triumphant return to UK shores proving they are still a worldwide tour de force, Britain’s biggest reggae band of all time will be satisfying demand for more UK shows – performing classic hits and gems from their seminal albums’ Labour Of Love Parts I & II’.

Time: 7pm Price: £ 38.50 includes booking fee 6 May Ed Byrne Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

Time: 8pm Price: £ 20.90 includes booking fee 7 May - 5 June Plymouth History Festival www.plymhistoryfest.wordpress.com Plymouth History Festival aims to celebrate and highlight as many different aspects of the city’s unique history and heritage as possible.

See more information on the festival on pages 38 - 40.

8 May Jason Donovan Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com By popular demand, star of stage and screen, Jason Donovan is returning to his roots for a solo tour of his debut 5 X Platinum, 1989 album ‘Ten Good Reasons’ and ‘Greatest Hits’ Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, please see website for details

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9 - 14 May Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical returns in 2016 starring Darren Day as Tick!

Times and Prices vary 13 - 15 May Riverdance Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com 21st Anniversary Tour With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences to reconnect a show that the Irish Times rightly described as ‘the original... the best’.

Times and Prices vary 14 - 15 May Plymouth Pirate Weekend For more details, go to our 'Festivals' focus on pages 38 - 49 16 - 21 May Twelfth Night Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Two worlds collide in Filter’s explosive new take on Shakespeare’s lyrical Twelfth Night.

Olivia’s melancholic, puritanical household clashes head on with Sir Toby’s insatiable appetite for drunken debauchery. Orsino’s relentless pursuit of Olivia and Malvolio’s extraordinary transformation typify the madness of love in Illyria: land of make-believe and illusion.

Times and Prices vary 18 May Royal Ballet: Frankenstein The Piazza The world premiere of Liam Scarlett’s new full-

Elton John length ballet, inspired by Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece.

Time: 7.30pm 23 May Mad About The Musicals Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg and many more, the talented cast of Mad About The Musicals will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town!

Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, please see website for details 24 - 25 May The Gruffalo's Child Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Times and Prices vary 27 May Cinema on the Lawn Boringdon Hall Hotel www.boringdonhall.co.uk See the classic 80’s film Dirty Dancing on the Boringdon Lawn. Have ‘the time of your life’ and enjoy cinema style Food and Drinks available to purchase on the night.

Time: 7.30pm.

Prices:£10 per person.

27 May Plymouth Live Music Night The Piazza Fantastic live music with Jacob Hunt, Rockafella and Joker Time: 7pm to 10.30pm 28 May Lord Mayor's Festival The annual Lord Mayor’s Day is changing to Lord Mayor’s Festival event this year.It will welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role

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30 May - 4 June Plymouth Fringe Festival www.plymouthfringe.com See our focus on the fringe on pages 46 - 47, as part of our 'Festivals' feature 31 May - 4 June Guys and Dolls Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘walking on air’ (Daily Telegraph) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. Times and Prices vary 3 - 5 June Flavour Fest The South West’s largest food and drink festival returns to the City Centre’s Piazza.

See our Festivals focus on pages 38 - 49 for details.

4 June Plymouth Gin Festival Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised by the best gin's from around the world! Expect: - Free goodie bag - Gin Sampling - Gin talks from some of the finest gin craftsmen from the uk! - Live Dj and Saxophonist and so much more!!!

Times: 2 - 11pm Prices: £ 7 in advance Over 18's only 5 June Tell Me On A Sunday Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill Theatre’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me On A Sunday. This iconic show, with a wonderful original score, features the charttopping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on A Sunday.

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Pixie Lott Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, please see website for details 6 - 11 June Shadowlands Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com This touching story hailed as one of the most extraordinary love stories of our time is based on facts and follows C.S. Lewis, the famous author of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, living as a distinguished, academic bachelor in Oxford.

Times and Prices vary 7 June Rod Stewart at Home Park: HITS 2016 www.plymouthpavilions.com Fresh from his Hyde Park Radio 2 show where he played to more than 50,000 people, and following the release of the brand new studio album ’Another Country’, Rod Stewart announces an eight date UK stadium tour for June 2016.

Time: 5pm 11 June Funky Llama Festival Funky Llama Festival burst on to the Hoe for the first time last summer and it’s back again this June for even more extraordinary bands, DJ’s and dance artists from all across the Uk. Time: 12.30pm Prices Vary 15 - 19 June Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Watch out! The most fantasmagorical musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands in Plymouth in 2016. One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.

Times and Prices vary 19 June Elton John Westpoint He is one of the most recognisable, most decorated and bestselling British artists of all time, and once again Elton John will perform on British shores, having

announced a string of huge dates in June next year – including a very special show at Westpoint Exeter on June 19th.

Time: 4pm 20 - 25 June Breakfast at Tiffany’s Theatre Royal Plymouth www.theatreroyal.com Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life in 2016 as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly.

Times and Prices vary 24 June The Dreamboys Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new Show and UK Tour for 2016.

Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, please see website for details 25 - 36 June Armed Forces Day Plymouth Armed Forces Week is an annual event held in support of the national Armed Forces Day initiative.

See our Festivals focus on pages 38 - 49 for details.

1 July A Night of Dirty Dancing Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com It's the summer of 2016 and everybody, but everybody's in love! For one night only, Plymouth Pavilions will host an evening of summer romancing and Dirty Dancing, as the ultimate Dirty Dancing party night merengues into town.

We'll be sure to put the pickle on everybody's plates and pump up the Pachanga as we serve up a superb 3 course meal and breath-taking live show. And if that wasn't enough, why not stay a little bit longer and have the time of your life strutting your stuff on the dance floor with our after show disco!

See website for more details

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by Norman Holmes, Kaya Gallery

John Lydon by Jo Beer As I’ve mentioned a number of times through this column I love portrait art and have a number of examples in my home including Plymouth’s own celebrated Robert Lenkiewicz, for whom the foundation put on a terrific exhibition at Ocean Studios last month.

In fact over the last few weeks I’ve seen some excellent work by local portrait artists including Simon Bennett, Dave Crocker and Jo Beer plus others who are more than keeping Lenkiewicz’s legacy very much alive. Simon was working on a stunning commission piece in the style of a Caravaggio mural whilst Dave was completing a life size canvas of local boxing champion Beth Warne. It was interesting too to see that Jo had decided to paint the punk icon Johnny Rotten,a.k.a. John Lydon at a time when 2 historic houses in London are to be preserved for future generations with a grade 2 listing simply because in the mid Seventies it was where the Sex Pistols lived and apparently covered the walls in anti-establishment graffiti. In a typically pompous manner academics from the University of London were claiming this graffiti to be more important than the tomb of Tutankhamen with Historic England and the Culture Secretary weighing in pronouncing that the ‘deconstruction of their art presents a layering of time and changing relations, this very archaeological record offers something visceral and immediate’.

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What!, I remain constantly staggered by the pretentiousness of the London cultural elite who seek to convince me that Sid Vicious’s poisonous four letter words and badly drawn caricatures are now part of some major artistic movement.

Famously it was Rotten who said ‘all we’re trying to do is destroy everything’ which to me sounds like the opposite of culture and heritage. Either way his iconic status ensured Jo sold her original and prints are now available at Kaya Gallery.

On the local scene I must return again to Robert Lenkiewicz whose studios on Southside Street on the Barbican have been occupied by an enterprising group of artists under the banner of Comma 5, who are looking to set up working artists studios there, so do get along and support their funding raising initiatives.

Staying on the Barbican this June the Victoria Sewart contemporary jewellery gallery celebrates 10 years of trading with a series of featured exhibitions, including work from jewellers who showcased their work 10 years ago. Given in that time that Vicky was diagnosed and overcame breast cancer it’s a real celebration of her tenacity to create a successful business during some tough times.

Also on the Barbican for the month of May internationally renowned potter John Pollex is exhibiting at 45 Southside Gallery. John’s work is

Over the last few weeks I’ve seen some excellent work by local portrait artists including Simon Bennett, Dave Crocker and Jo Beer plus others who are more than keeping Lenkiewicz’s legacy very much alive. often viewed as a visual reference to his interest in Zen Buddhism, in particular the immediacy of brush strokes in Zen calligraphy. Whatever the inspiration his pieces are simply beautiful and well worth a look. Also in Plymouth there are 2 fascinating art shows at Devonport Guildhall showcasing Liane Hocking in May and raising young star Sophie Johnson in June.

Finally if you fancy a day out, up until 11th June there is a wonderful exhibition which I went to last week at the Penlee House Gallery in Penzance showing the work of Fred Hall one of the central figures of the Newlyn school art colony, another group who knew how to paint a portrait.

Images © Pari Naderi

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The Imagination Museum

The Imagination Museum

An early summer of imagination at City Museum and Art Gallery You can let your imaginations run free at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery over the next few weeks as well as see an exciting new artwork.

Here Is Where We Came From

From Saturday 7 May the first part of a new Plymouth Arts Centre commission will go on display on the Museum‘s balcony.

on offer. ‘Pick Up and Go’ activities run during opening hours on Saturday 28 May, Tuesday 31 May, Friday 3 June and Saturday 4 June. These self-directed butterfly-themed activities are inspired by the natural history collections.

Saturday 28 May is also the date for Wild About Plymouth’s ‘Natural History Curators’ event. Look at pickled creatures, peer at hundreds of pinned insects, see some live taxidermy and create your own mini-beast!

Why not come and meet eccentric tour guides Mildred, Henry and Harriet? Watch as they bring objects to life through words and movement in a series of unique 30-minute promenade performances.

‘Here is Where We Came From’ is delivered in partnership with the Arts and Heritage Service and sees artist Holly Davey commemorate Plymouth’s wartime experiences whilst taking inspiration from Lee Miller‘s photograph of a bombed out London chapel.

Working with objects, collection and memory, Davey will remove the items from a large glass case and fill it with rubble - turning part of a building that survived the Blitz into a bombsite that never was.

Step back in time

Visitors can ‘Meet Nurse Phyllis’, a WWI voluntary nurse on Saturday 14 and 28 May. This free interactive event is delivered in partnership with the Scratch It Theatre Company and will take people back in time with stories and historical objects.

Half term fun

During half term there are lots of fun things

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Creative activities

On Wednesday 1 June visitors can make paper ‘Ruffs and Cuffs’ inspired by the days of Drake and Shakespeare.

On Thursday 2 June, they can work with guest artist Rachel Griffin to make ‘Memory Boxes’.

These sessions are bookable with a small charge of £2.50 per child.

Half term finishes with family-friendly animation ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’. This free screening is part of a series of films the Museum is running to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

Lunchtime Talks

As the nation prepares to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday, Alan Read looks at some of the most remarkable and resonant images from her reign (3 May).

Other talks topics during May include Dame

Agnes Weston, the amazing woman who cofounded The Sailors' Rests (10 May), the various proposals that have existed over the years for an alternative airport for Plymouth (17 May), forgotten soldiers of the Boer War (24 May) and the Battle of Jutland (31 May).

In June and early July presentations will look at the short, yet memorable life of Pocahontas (7 June), the story behind the American flag (14 June), the ’Here Is Where We Came From’ installation (21 June), Plymouth’s post-war art collecting (28 June) and the Beatles (5 July).

Art Bites and Films

The Museum’s regular programme of informal ‘Art Bites’ also continues throughout the coming weeks. Presentations will look at selected portraits from the ‘In the Frame’ exhibition (11 May and 8 June), the ‘Secret Weapons’ section of the ‘War Games’ exhibition, which explores the use of toys for propaganda (25 May), and the latest treasure and contemporary craft acquisitions (22 June).

The Shakespeare 400 anniversary will also be marked again on Saturday 21 May with a free screening of Ralph Fiennes‘ powerful adaptation of ‘Coriolanus‘.

The Imagination Museum

Finally, on Saturday 2 July visitors why not come and meet eccentric tour guides Mildred, Henry and Harriet? Watch as they bring objects to life through words and movement in a series of unique 30-minute promenade performances.

‘The Imagination Museum’ has been created

by Katie Green in collaboration with writer Anna Selby. It features original music by Max Perryment and is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

For full details about all the Museum’s events and exhibitions call 01752 304774 or visit: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk

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05/06/16

£50 per person

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£30

06/06/16

£38

National Trust Members

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Wicked & Lion King

£155

£169

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18-19/06/16

15-16/06/16

£235

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Dartmouth & Agatha Christie’s Greenway

Longleat 09-12/06/16

07-08/06/16

Tower of London & Windsor Castle

Ladies day at Ascot

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Buckfast Abbey & Brixham

Chatsworth House Florabundance Festival & York

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Alton Towers 08-10/07/16

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West Somerset Railway

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£155

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Farnborough Air Show

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at Boringdon Hall Hotel Opens Spring 2016

Independently owned French restaurant group, Bistrot Pierre, will open its 13th bistrot in Bath this June.

Luxury themed Afternoon Teas at Boringdon

The origins of Father's Day There is a school of thought that believes Father's Day is a relatively recent concept, conceived to compliment the already popular Mother's Day and celebrate the paternal side of parenting.

It may, therefore, surprise you to know that scholars believe the earliest Father's Day message came from a young boy called Elmesu, who lived 4000 years ago in Babylon (modern day Iraq), and carved a message on a cardSpa , outisofa clay, wishing Babylonian father Gaia luxury spa sethis within the grounds health Hall, and aDevon. long life. ofgood Boringdon A Grade I listed 16th century country manor house hotel, on the edge Dayinremained annual appreciation ofFather's Dartmoor, Plymouth.anThe largest spa in in several countries over the world but only the South West, Gaiaall Spa promotes natural became popular Western culture duringtothe wellbeing taking a in personalised approach early twentieth century. Although there are wellness. numerous potential 'founders' of Father's Day in Western society,goddess one persons efforts stand Gaia is the ancient of nature “Mother out above all others.

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Mother Gaia is a healing Goddess and it is believed that true wellness requires us to Born to in Arkansas, raised Nature just outside of return the cradle but of Mother and live Washinton, Sonna Smart Dood had inSpokane, accordance with natural laws.

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The first Father's Day celebration was in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910 and although it didn't have much success initially it was on her return from College in the early 1930's that Dodd started to raise awareness of the day on a national level.

Having gained the necessary support from trade groups that may benefit from the celebration (tie manufacturers, tobacconists etc..) and from 1938, the Father's Day Council, founded by the New York Associated Men's Wear Retailers to consolidate and systematize the commercial promotion, Father's Day celebrations became more widespread.

The environment at Gaia Spa is designed to transcend Despite her best efforts, Fathers Day still hadn't theembraced stresses thepublic. modern been by the of American Many took a cynical view that, like Mother's Day, it was a routine, synthetic celebration solely for spaces the day creating purposes of commercial industries to make more money. where guests will feel Despite presidential backing, it wasn't until naturally relaxed.

1966 that President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the presidential proclamation Alsofirst available are Gaia Signaturehonouring Treatments fathers, designating the third Sunday including the Gaia Total Holistic Ritualin- June a as Father's Day. ritual to release tension and deeply therapeutic stress bringing mind and body into harmonious balance using advanced Balinese and Lomi Lomi techniques originating from Hawaii. There’s also Gaia Hot Stone Massages using aromatherapy oils and warm volcanic stones to relieve deep muscle tension. The warmth of the stones penetrates muscles to soothe aches and pains; helping to unwind and rejuvenate the body.

Guests can choose from the Gaia oils; Naturally Awakening, Naturally Balancing and Naturally Six years later, the day was made permanent Calm.

Other treatments in the Gaiaa treatment national holiday when President Richard Nixon menu include Body Treatments, Scrubs and Antisigned it into law in 1972.

Cellulite Treatments, Gaia Four Hands Massage and many more.

It was soon after that Father's Day was adopted the offers UK, although a national Gaia Spabyalso a rangenot of Espa treatments holiday, many of us take Skin the opportunity to treat including the Advanced Radiance Facial, our in theAdvanced form of gifts, mealsFacials, or just a Eye'Dad's' Treatment, Enzyme relaxing day.

Maternity Pre and Post Natal treatments, Salt & Oil Scrub, Personalised Massages and more.

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Although there are numerous potential 'founders' of Father's Day in Western society, one persons efforts stand out above all others.

The environment at Gaia Spa is designed to transcend the stresses of the modern day routine, creating spaces where guests will feel naturally relaxed. The Gaia Spa facilities and therapies provide the opportunity to nourish mind, body and spirit, resulting in a balance between the individual and the wider world we live in.

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The bistrot will be the group’s first in Somerset and will be located on George Street on the site of the old Jika Jika Coffee House and canteen. It will offer a 2 course lunch menu for £10.95 (3 courses £12.95) as well as A La Carte and specific gluten free menus.

Afternoon Tea is something of a ritual at Plymouth’s 16th Century Boringdon Hall ‘The Bistrot Pierre approach to dining in Plympton. Enjoy a different themed is relaxed and welcoming,’ says Head Afternoon Tea each month and indulge in Chef Frederick, ‘we use authentic French what takes your fancy… ingredients and are firmly focused on delivering great value French dining and good May food.’

Chelsea Flower Show themed Afternoon Tea in association with Laurent Perrier

May's Special Edition Afternoon Tea at Boringdon Hall on the edge of Dartmoor, is a floral affair inspired by Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by Laurent Perrier.Featuring a decadent tier of sandwiches including Gammon, Cucumber and Prawn and Marie Rose, miniature desserts of Elderflower Trifle, English Rose Cake, Dark Chocolate and Lavender Tartlet, and Pistachio and Orange Cake, finished with Plain and Fruit Scones with Devonshire Jam and Cream, all All dishes restaurant are freshly served withinathe range of speciality loose leaf madecoffee by its chefs day,Laurent in the style of teas, and ofeach course, Perrier continental bistrots.

Thethroughout menu changes Champagne.

Available May, priced regularly the opening menu to include at £27 perwith person with a glass ofset Champagne, mouth-watering dishes from Porc au Calvados minimum 2 people per booking.

Available (slow-cooked pork), Poulet printanier (panthroughout May and to served from 12-5pm. friend chicken breast), Epaule d’agneau (slowBooking is essential. roasted shoulder of lamb) to Sole meuniére.

June Wimbledon Themed Afternoon Tea

June’s Special Edition Afternoon Tea at Boringdon Hall on the edge of Dartmoor, is and is a tranquil place toEnglish relax, unwind and to inspired by the classic Wimbledon feel takenofcare of and dayand packages including tradition strawberries cream From a£21 2 Course Lunchindulge are available addition per person, in threeintiers of to overnight at Boringdon afternoonpackages tea delights including aHall. selection of Finger Sandwiches on white and brown The floor spa features twelveand treatment withthree Cucumber, Smoked Salmon Cream rooms including two double treatment rooms, Cheese, and Roast Beef and Horseradish, a acollection relaxationofand meditation space, swimming sweet treats featuring Strawberry pool, hydrotherapy and heat experiences, and Vanilla Tartlets,pool Chocolate and Cherry aCups, state Pimms of the art fitness beauty suite, an Jelly and suite, a Salted Caramel intimate spatisserie dining overlooking Éclair, all served with Plainspace and Fruit Scones Dartmoor outdoor with Jam and and beautifully Cream andlandscaped a range of speciality “We’ll also will be having regular specialist spa environments.

Teas and Coffees. dining evenings “ adds General Manager Hinde, ‘”Soiree Gastronomique’ –for takes place Gaia Spa is now taking exclusive Priced from £21.00 perbookings person (minimum on the second and treatments, fourth Tuesday month Spa memberships, day each passes 2 people).

Add a glass of Prosecco for £4 and (£22.95 forstays. six-courses) and ‘Dine with Wine’, luxury spa or make it a Champagne Special Edition where each course is paired with a wine that Afternoon Tea for £27.00 per person. Available complements the dish (£22.95 for 2 courses To book treatments, experiences, day throughout June andspa served from 12-5pm. or £27.95 for 3 courses) on the first and third passes orisexclusive Booking essential.spa memberships please Wednesday.

As well as a ‘Pre-Theatre’ dinner telephone Boringdon Hall Hotel 01752 344455 menu (£14.95 for two courses) available from or email: info@gaiaboringdon.co.uk Please call 01752 344455 to book or visit 5.30pm to 6.45pm. www.boringdonhall.co.uk for further For further information @GaiaBoringdon information.

Boringdonvisi Hall, Boringdon Hill, www.lebistrotpierre.co.uk or go online:Plymouth www.gaiaboringdon.co.uk Colebrook, PL7 4DP.

Jay Rayner: The Pen is mightier than the chord

Renowned restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and sometime jazz pianist, Jay Rayner, has put down his pen and is currently on tour performing his 'A Night Of Food and Agony' and 'My Dining Hell' shows. The former Restaurant Critic of the Year, entertainingly combines storytelling and acerbic wit with a hitherto hidden talent as a musician.

Craig Maplesden caught up with Jay to chat about his passion for food, jazz and floral shirts.

Many of our readers will know you as The Observer restaurant critic and one of the judges on MasterChef, but will not be aware of your musical talents. When did your love of music and especially Jazz begin?

I’ve been playing the piano for nearly 40 years, just not very well. I think I started falling in love with jazz as a kid. As a family we would watch the great Hollywood musicals which were screened on BBC2 on Saturday afternoons, and many of the great jazz tunes started their life in those musicals.

coming off stage and shrugging at each other as if it were just another day at the office. I never want it to feel like that so by professional standard we don’t gig that much. This year we’ll probably perform no more than a couple of dozen times.

There is a general perception that restaurant critics only focus on the negative and give less than glowing reviews. However, your critiques seem to be more positive than not. Do you think this is a reflection of the standard of eateries around?

During the Dining Hell half of the show I will ask the audience to tweet their reviews of me and then I read those out at the beginning of the second half. It’s an interesting exercise because they suddenly realise that what they say will be presented to the whole audience – as my reviews are on a bigger scale – and they have to think about it.

So when did you start playing the piano?

I think I had my first lesson when I was 10 and my last classical one when I was 12. It would take a good few years until I was in my twenties before I started getting some tuition in jazz and blues.

Your band is full of really talented musicians, including your wife who has the most amazing voice. Is there a danger that your 'hobby' could soon become a 'big thing'?

Absolutely not, because we’re determined it won’t. It’s a very special part of our life, and we want it to stay that way. We both live in fear of

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It’s a show of two halves. My Dining Hell is essentially stand up comedy about awful restaurants. The negative reviews are the smallest part of what I do – amounting to fewer than a fifth of my output in any one year – but they are the ones people remember. So it’s a journey through the landscape of awfulness using a whole bunch of audio visual tools as a kind of second performer on stage. And just to balance things up I read from a few terrible reviews of my own work. There’s time for a quick Q&A session before the interval.

Then afterwards it’s an hour of cracking jazz, with songs both about food and drink and which play on my life growing up with a mother, Claire Rayner, who was an agony aunt, because a lot of good jazz songs sound like letters to agony aunts. In between the songs I tell some cracking stories, a few of them filthy, about my life with Claire because I never really spoken about that before What is it like touring as a group and when you go out for a post show meal, what are the reactions of the restaurants you visit like?

I think it’s down to the fact that I don’t want to sit through a bad meal. I really don’t go searching for the bad ones. They’re like colds and car crashes. They’re something that happen to me.

Generally over half my reviews – 25 out of 50 – will be completely positive. Another 15 or so will be middling. Leaving just nine or 10 that are negative. But are there more and better places in Britain? Yes, absolutely. But there’s always space for improvement.

With the group there’s very little time for that.

For an evening show we’ll be sound checking at 5.30pm and we won’t be done with the show until 10pm at which time we’re heading home.

Recently though, I realised that the backstage catering – usually sandwiches and crisps – wasn’t what you would expect of the Jay Rayner Quartet. So I’m making more of an effort to get good stuff sent in from local restaurants wherever we happen to be.

You are currently touring with your A Night Of Food and Agony and My Dining Hell shows.

Can you tell us a little about what we can expect from the shows themselves.

The 'My Dining Hell' element of the show serves up some fantastic anecdotes from your many reviews. What are the biggest 'No No's' when Jay Rayner comes into your restaurant?

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food and drink It’s not about me. It’s about anybody. The big ones are making sure I’m offered a drink and have a menu in my hand immediately, and not performing service like it’s something you learnt from a book. Oh and for god sake please serve the food on plates, not on shovels, or slates or in mini chip pan fryers.

As a renowned critic, how do you react to critique of your own reviews/shows?

Parker for the one liners, Dita Von Teese for the glamour, Fats Waller for the music and appetite, and Ella Fitzgerald to join Fats when he hits the piano.

Favourite tipple?

Pub or Restaurant?

If it’s one spirit it has to be vodka. My favourite cocktail has to be the very butch-sounding Twinkle: champagne, vodka, elderflower cordial, a spritz of lemon oil. As Dorothy Parker said of the Martini, they’re like breasts. One is not enough, three is too many.

Here are some quick-fire questions:

Restaurant

Pen or Piano?

Not only is it fine, I invite it. During the Dining Hell half of the show I will ask the audience to tweet their reviews of me and then I read those out at the beginning of the second half. It’s an interesting exercise because they suddenly realise that what they say will be presented to the whole audience – as my reviews are on a bigger scale – and they have to think about it. If they’re just bitchy it doesn’t go down well.

Which Master Chef winner impressed you the most?

Always the pen. I am a writer first, second, third and ninth.

Tim Anderson, now a panellist on the Kitchen Cabinet, the show I chair for BBC Radio 4. He has doggedly followed one path - Japanese soul food – and does it exceptionally well. His restaurant Nanban, in Brixton, is terrific. It also happens to be close to my house.

What do you do for downtime?

As to general reviews of my work, I have absolutely no problem with it. I’ve been writing books for 25 years and I welcome all and any critical comment. How much attention I pay to it is then up to me.

Hidden 'food' gem?

I have no such thing. If I find somewhere brilliant I always tell everyone all about it in my column Recent discovery (ingredient/dish)?

Do you think there are too many Head Chefs try too hard to deliver a plate of food for the 'art' of cooking, rather than to deliver taste and value for the customer?

No, I really don’t. It’s very rare that I come across a chef who seems to be cooking for stars and hero worship rather than customers. It does happen, but for the most part they realise they’re running a business and if they don’t take care of the punters they’re screwed.

If you were to host a dinner party, which 5 people (dead or alive) would you invite?

I’m constantly mucking about but I’m rather taken with smoked paprika right now. I’ve used it to come up with a seasoning mix that makes almost anything taste like smokey bacon crisps. What could be better?

Food heaven?

A plate of charcoal grilled spare ribs from a Portuguese piri prir house on Brixton Hill near where I live called The Luanda Grill.

Food hell?

Peter Ustinov for the wit and anecdotes, Dorothy

Heinz Baked Beans. Hate them. Always have.

Apart from going to the piano which is both my friend and adversary, I’m in the gym four to five times a week. It’s necessary to stop myself becoming the size of a house, but it’s also very relaxing.

What music do you listen to?

An awful lot of jazz: Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz and so on. I can’t write while listening to anything with a lyric so this does the job for me.

Finally, how many floral shirts do you have?

It’s about ten I think, though I wear them less than I used to. We all go in phases. Maybe I’m finally growing up.

Many thanks for taking the time out to speak to us and best of luck with the shows.

You can keep up-to-date with Jay's Jazz and one man shows by visting his website: www.jayrayner.co.uk, here you can read more details about his forthcoming shows as well as buy tickets.

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Captivating Catalonia Food and Wine Tour of Catalonia: part one The autumn afternoon sun shone as I arrived in Barcelona and headed for my downtown hotel. Easily finding my bearings I headed for the first event of many planned for a Wine and Food orientated experience in this Spanish Mediterranean outpost known as Catalonia.

I navigated the trams with ease and headed downtown to the annual Wine Fair showing over 200 wines in the middle of the square to the head of the magnificent Arc del Triomf in the late afternoon.

But it was the next few days that were to open my eyes to what Catalonia really had to offer.

For those of you with an interest in food, wine, historic monuments plus a myriad of stunning and varied vistas this might just be the new place in your gastronomic itinerary?

region) of Emporda perhaps little known in the UK but full of promise and quirky quality.

Our first of many treats was to experience the architectural genius of Celler Brugarol at the Mas Bell-lloc (beautiful place) cut into the red soiled landscape with huge staves of linked rusting steel inviting you down its mysterious pathway into a modern winery situated mainly underground. It was a cross between middle earth mystery and a giant Richard Serra sculpture (Guggenheim, Bilbao) extolling form and texture amongst indigenous flowers, shrubs and trees. I couldn’t help thinking how it might melt into the landscape in future years. As we marvelled at this innovative winery the wine was being opened and offered to our tasters.

The grapes were grown in selected soils and climes as the undulation of the estate enabled an eclectic mix to be planted. Malvasia, Xarel-o and Muscatel grapes were for the whites plus Cabernets, Monastrell, Grenache and Carinena for the reds. The wines offered for tasting were made with minimal handling allowing the plots of soil to express the terrior of the estate. Needles to say the wines had real character, depth of flavour and quality abound! Do search out this estate for an ethereal glimpse of a winery very close to nature.

Our journey started with a walking tour of Barcelona taking in sites that stun and the corners of the city that surprise and delight as the daring and colourful modern architecture nestles alongside classical baroque styles with a sprinkling of Roman thrown in for good measure. It’s all here within close proximity of the blue Mediterranean Sea.

On to our hotel (Hotel Terraza) about 70k east to the town of Roses was a beach Spa hotel situated on a curve of a huge bay allowing us to trace our coastal journey with the twinkle of village lights along the way. Regional dishes were wheeled out including Mussels, lovely salads and delicate desserts. Our long day was fading and we retired.

The atmosphere was everywhere as we joined in the wonderful bustle of this major city; streets small and mysterious to fast-paced boulevards and the ubiquitous trams zig zaging to the outskirts of the city.

Museums and restaurants were our quarry as we were expertly guided to places that were a feast for the eyes. Suddenly it was 2pm and lunch called! We were directed to the Hotel Cotton House that had just undergone a complete restoration turning it into a major gastronomic venue of sumptuous proportion.

It was certainly reminiscent of great and grand dining but with a casualness that indicated sheer professionalism.

Up early with our colleagues and eager to get on the road to sample wines at La Vinyeta winery app. 22k to the North East of the coast. This is the base of the Pyrenees showing different soils and climate pointing to different styles of wine.

On arrival we were invited to venture into the vineyards to see how the poor soils were tamed by the vines, olive groves and fruit trees enabling seasonal bounty to be harvested. La Vinyeta was a comparatively new winery producing wines of exceptional quality ranging from rich whites to full-on reds with the addition of brilliant dessert wines all offered with individually crafted bottles, colour and stylistic presentations throughout.

Impressive and confident, we were all impressed with this modern winery in the hills.

After lunch it was onward to the eastern coastal region known as Costa Brava our journey showing us just what to expect as we hugged the coast for 100k to taste wines at Palamos.

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All aboard at The Ship this Summer We are so looking forward the next few months here at The Ship on the Barbican with the highlight of being proud sponsor of Melody the Mermaid at the Plymouth Pirate Weekend that returns on 14 and 15 May 2016 and what promised to be a family fun packed weekend here at the Barbican.

If you are not into swashbuckling, don’t worry as we have also planned many special offers during May and June for everyone – Fishy Fryday with two for £15 on our award winning fish and chips and Two 8oz Rump Steaks & Bottle of Wine for £30 every Wednesday Our Brunch Club is available now every day from 10am to 12pm and every Thursday you can join us for our Cocktail & Dreams Evening 'The Cruise Feel’ serving two cocktails for £7 The St Austell Brewery-owned pub can cater for large and small group bookings in its upstairs restaurant, taking parties of up to 50 people in the main restaurant and up to 25 in the adjacent Quay room.

With an impressive and good value menu of fresh dishes, many inspired by and sourced from the local sea and countryside, The Ship provides an ideal destination at any time of the year. All dishes are prepared to order and the menu is supplemented by an ever-changing specials board.

Depending on your mood and the occasion, you can choose to eat in the bar, peaking out at the breath-taking harbour outside, ‘al fresco’ under giant jumbrellas or alternatively try the informal comfort of the restaurant area. Whichever you choose, you can expect a warm welcome and satisfying, honest pub food.

The Ship menus are available from midday until 9pm daily, serving good quality meals and our own special blend of coffee we call Brewer & Bean. Look out for your Free voucher in the magazine!

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Plymouth History Festival 2016

The 2016 Plymouth History Festival will run from Saturday 7 May to Sunday 5 June and has over 100 different events on its programme. This is the fourth year in a row that the month long celebration of Plymouth’s history has taken place.

The festival, which is coordinated by the City Council’s Arts and Heritage Service, includes exhibitions and displays, special events, family activities, talks, walks, tours, music, performance and film.

Exhibitions and Displays

Exhibitions will explore subjects such as the Blitz, Charles Darwin, the Battle of Jutland and the history of Plymouth’s sports and sporting personalities. Others include Rembrandt, Reynolds, shipwrecks, portraits, the use of plants in medicine and the chance to explore places such as Saltram, Plympton and North Prospect in more detail.

A new work of art will also be revealed at the City Museum and Art Gallery at the start of the festival. ‘Here Is Where We Came From’ by artist Holly Davey has been commissioned

by Plymouth Arts Centre and delivered in partnership with the Arts and Heritage Service.

The work commemorates the Plymouth Blitz and has been inspired by a photograph of a bombed out chapel in London by Lee Miller.

People can rediscover some of the better-known aspects of Plymouth’s history such as the Blitz and the Victorian period. They will also be able to explore some of the lesser-known aspects of the city‘s heritage including its LGBT history and Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s proposed Eldad railway station.

Locations will take people from Stonehouse Creek to Swilly, the Laira to the Tamar Valley, Devonport to Drake‘s Place and more.

Edwardian Plymouth, Spiritualism in Victorian times, Devonport Dockyard’s Women Workers, the Marine Biological Association, the wreck of the Dutton and the centenary of the Battle of Jutland also feature.

Talks are set to take place in venues as varied as the Museum and Art Gallery, St Andrew‘s Church, Ford Park Cemetery, the Athenaeum, Plymouth University and the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre.

Talks

The talks on this year’s festival programme cover topics as diverse as Dame Agnes Weston who co-founded the Sailor‘s Rests, Lawrence of Arabia, forgotten soldiers of the Boer War, historical mining landscapes, the 1970s and the history of roller skating from the mid 1800s to the present day!

People can rediscover some of the better-known aspects of Plymouth’s history such as the Blitz and the Victorian period.

Walks

A wide variety of walks will take place all over the city and beyond, enabling attendees to follow in the footsteps of famous figures such as the Parkers of Saltram and the Beatles.

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A series of presentations at the Synagogue will give people an insight into different aspects of the Jewish faith including burial rites, kosher food and Passover.

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Tours

Getting to see behind the scenes or explore places in more detail is always a great way to discover more about the history of a place, and the festival includes a series of tours that will enable people to do just that.

From Saltram to the Synagogue and from Buckland Abbey to the archives at the College of St Mark and St John, there are some really interesting places to visit.

The Royal Citadel, the old Jewish Cemetery, the old Plympton Grammar School and the Prysten House also feature in the many tours that are available, as do a variety of churches in locations such as Devonport, Plympton St Maurice, the city centre and Stoke Damerel.

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Special Events

The special events on this year’s programme start with Local Studies Day at the Robbins Conference Centre on Saturday 7 May. This popular day of presentations will cover evidence of Vikings in the South West, Plymouth‘s Tudor Cattewater wreck and much, much more.

‘The Defence of Plymouth’ will give people a unique insight into the historic and contemporary operations of the Citadel. A two-day Medieval Tournament in Plympton will take people back in time by 600 years with Knights, Ladies of the Court, herbs, weapons and courtly dance.

Other special events include Open Days at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre, Plympton St Maurice Church and Crownhill Fort.

Families are well catered for in this year’s festival and children and their adults will be able to enjoy some fun arts and crafts activities, including making paper versions of Elizabethan ruffs and cuffs at the City Museum and Art Gallery, a children’s quiz and a treasure trail.

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You can discover the words and music of the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries at St Andrew’s Minster Church on selected dates throughout this year’s History Festival.

The popular ‘Coffee with Vera’ performance returns to Plymouth Synagogue while there’s a performance of ‘The Village of Woodford in Words and Music’ at Plympton’s Lutheran Church.

Visitors to the Museum can meet World War I Voluntary Detachment Nurse Phyllis Martin on Saturday 14 and 28 May courtesy of a costumed re-enactor from the Scratch It theatre company, while some of the South West’s best writers and poets will be at the China House for a Blackbooks event on Wednesday 25 May.

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Celebrating Heritage

None of this would be possible without a great deal of hard work by the Arts and Heritage Service and the range of partner venues, local history societies and enthusiastic individuals who contribute events to the festival each year.

“Once again a large number of organisations and people have come together to create a really impressive programme for the 2016 History Festival,” says Nicola Moyle, Head of Arts and Heritage for Plymouth. “Just like the last three years, I’m sure this year will provide people of all ages with lots of opportunities to celebrate and learn more about our heritage - as well as highlight just how fascinating Plymouth’s history is.”

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Finally, back by popular demand for the second year is the Plymouth History FestivALE! Summerskills Brewery will once again produce a limited beer which will be available at a number of historic local pubs while the festival is running.

Special collectible beer mats and photographic displays will also be available for people to enjoy at participating venues.

A series of Family History Helpdesks will also be on offer to help people kick start their genealogy research, as well learn as how to make the best use of the archives at the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office.

Family Activities

Families are well catered for in this year’s festival and children and their adults will be able to enjoy some fun arts and crafts activities, including making paper versions of Elizabethan ruffs and cuffs at the City Museum and Art Gallery, a children’s quiz and a treasure trail.

A ‘Green Man’ event will take place at Mount Edgcumbe and large-scale city events such as Pirate Weekend, the Lord Mayor’s Festival and Flavour Fest will also provide lots of family fun.

More Information

To plan your History Festival experience and find out even more about what’s on offer, visit the website at www.plymhistoryfest.wordpress.com Alternatively, pick up a brochure from the City Museum and Art Gallery, the Barbican Tourist Information Centre or your local library.

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Armed Forces Weekend 2016 Saturday 25 10am - 10.30pm and Sunday 26 June 10am - 4pm A spectacular and exciting weekend of entertainment, with air displays, parades, demonstrations, competitions and activities for the whole family.

Bigger and better this year

Following on from the huge success of last years Armed Forces Day which saw 50,000 people visiting throughout the day, we have extended our activities into a spectacular two-day event which will be the Plymouth’s Armed Forces Weekend.

What’s On over the weekend

Over the two days the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, Royal Marines and veteran’s organisations, charities and the emergency services will showcase their services in a variety of ‘Villages’ set out across the Hoe. It is expected that over 120 exhibitors including a static Merlin helicopter will be on display with static and interactive activities.

Highlights for Saturday

11am Parade of Standards, Cadets and Veterans, this is our annual parade of standards including veterans and cadets across the Hoe Promenade and all veterans are invited to join the parade. The Royal Marines Band Plymouth will support both the RAF service and the veteran’s parade.

2pm Rifles Freedom of the City Parade The marching contingent will be composed of two guards units, together with old comrades of the Light Infantry Association and the Devon and Dorset Regimental Association who will form up in the Royal Citadel.

The parade will be stepping out of the Citadel led

by The Rifles Band and Bugles; the parade route will be as follows:

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Hoe Road leading onto Citadel Road, turning left up Elliot Street and onto the Hoe. The parade will proceed across the promenade. The parade will then return to the Citadel via Hoe Road. The old comrades will follow marching directly up onto the Hoe promenade via Hoe Road.

Mid-afternoon the annual naval field gun competition in the main arena; this is always an exciting and hi-energy competition to watch and cheer the participants on.

5.30pm our free evening music concert sponsored by C&G Catering The concert will be kicked off by the Military Wives Choir singing some of their biggest hits.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers; the internationally renowned bagpipers with attitude, will put on a show so hot it carries its own health warning!

The Birmingham Blues Brothers also promise to put on a foot stomping show as darkness falls, and with more acts to be announced, this is one night not to be missed.

Other activities include the RAF and Allied Air Forces Monument Service, arena displays, a flying display and the Plymouth youth music stage programme

Highlights for Sunday

11.30am 29 Cmdo Royal Artillery’s Feu de Joie – a military spectacle from the residents of the Royal Citadel who will be bringing their battery guns onto the Hoe and firing out to sea

a Strikemaster jet, the ever popular Brietling Wing Walkers and a Muscle Pitts ultimate high energy aerobatics biplane plus more displays to be announced The Devonport Field Gun’s Association will be running a junior field gun competition for local school children who will be competing throughout the day.

This weekend is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along and show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their families For regular updates and more information visit www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk

1-2pm and 3-4pm Air Displays sponsored by UTC Aerospace Systems Breath-taking air displays will been seen across Plymouth Sound and will feature an RAF Dakota, RN Blackcats Display Team, the Red Devils parachute display team, the Blades display team,

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Lord Mayors Festival

The city centre and waterfront will be filled with action packed activities for children of all ages and with this year’s theme of Superheroes, it promises to be a great day out.

Take part in the Pirate Trail and see if you can uncover Cap ‘n’ Jacks hidden clues to earn your very own pirate medallion but beware of Jonty Depp who will be lurking the cobbled streets!

On the Sunday, come and see a shipwrecked pirate that has washed ashore with a giant whale! This isn’t any old whale … you can go inside and listen to tales of treasure, mermaids and pirates. Don’t worry the National Marine Aquarium will be there to make sure the whale gets back to the ocean!

For the full programme please go to www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Lord Mayor's Festival (previously called Lord Mayor’s Day)

Plymouth City Centre Saturday 28 May

The annual Lord Mayor event gives the people of Plymouth the opportunity to welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role and celebrate the occasion. This year’s event is sponsored by Rowes Honda & Rowes Suzuki.

Plymouth Pirate Weekend

Plymouth Pirate Weekend The Barbican & Sutton Harbour, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May

Roll up me ‘arties for the award winning Plymouth Pirate Weekend and enjoy a family fun weekend packed with piratical activities from 10am to 4pm. Go aboard a real Pirate Ship with its scurvy crew with live canon and musket firing, scrub up your pirate and swashbuckling skills at Pirate School or if you prefer, you can enrol in the Mermaid School where you can meet a real life Mermaid, brought to you by The Ship.

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The city centre and waterfront will be filled with action packed activities for children of all ages and with this year’s theme of Superheroes, it promises to be a great day out. The day includes community stalls (on New George Street and Cornwall Street), a food and craft area (on Armada Way), Plymouth’s very own Covent Garden street entertainment area in the Place de Brest and a full stage programme of singing and dancing, including the highlight of the day, the amazing Titan the Robot.

On the Piazza families can get active with Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club, Plymouth

Argyle Football Club or try a bit of table tennis through the Ping programme. Be entertained by Billy Wiz or take part in some circus skills, have your photo taken with your favourite superhero or get your face painted as Spiderman.

All Super Heroes are invited to take part in the fancy dress competition, which is sponsored by independent toy shop Whoopee. They can also join in the Super Hero Trail, which is sponsored

by The Entertainer toy shop. Super Heroes will need to solve a puzzle; collecting clues from local retail outlets to discover a code, which will open a secret box.

The day starts at 10am and will finish at 4pm with the film, The Incredibles being shown on the Big screen.

For further details of acts and timings please visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Flavour Fest

Plymouth City Centre Friday 3 to Sunday 5 June

The South West’s largest outdoor foodielovers festival, is set to return to Plymouth for it’s thirteenth year. The event has a brand new sponsor, The Column Bakehouse who is Plymouth’s only social enterprise artisan bakery.

As well as gathering over 100 traders showcasing the best produce the South West has to offer, Flavour Fest visitors can attend cookery demonstrations presented by celebrity and local chefs; and improve your cooking skills at the Fun Kitchen workshops and visit the new Continental Market area.

Flavour Fest now has its own Cook Book with the Seafood Festival, featuring culinary dishes from Michelin Star and celebrity chefs, local restaurants and some of our local traders. This will be available to purchase at the event.

Street entertainment and social enterprise events makes Flavour Fest more than just an event for food lovers, its fun for all the family.

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On The Fringe Tickets are now available for the second Plymouth Fringe Festival, a celebration of theatre and live performance taking place across the city from Monday 30th May – Saturday 4th June.

Plymouth Fringe Festival sees venues across the city joining forces to offer an incredible programme of work at Theatre Royal Plymouth, Barbican Theatre and The House, as well as some unexpected venues such as The Nowhere Inn and the historic Elizabethan Gardens.

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programme of work to share with Plymouth audiences.

“There’s once again a wide variety of shows on offer from brand new plays in intimate studio theatres to exciting revivals in historic spaces, and from awe-inspiring dance to laugh-out-loud comedy – such variety on offer across the city means we’re sure there’s something for everyone.

And with our incredible multi-buy deals there’s the chance to see four shows for just £20.

The success of the first festival in 2015 blew us away. The wonderful enthusiasm both artists and audiences in the city had towards the festival meant that what we initially envisioned as a modest showcase of some exciting local talent grew into a week of over 50 performances.

This year’s programme includes theatre, dance, comedy and interactive performance by artists drawn from across the globe, combining some of the best local talent with internationally acclaimed performers. Returning favourites, and Toast of Plymouth Fringe 2015 Award Winners, Bring Your Own Theatre Collective and Documental Theatre will return with brand new productions, while new faces to the festival include award-winning comedian Rob Gee and NOVA, whose show Invisible City amassed a number of five star reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Plymouth Fringe Festival is produced by Toast, a theatre development organisation led by independent theatre-makers Dan Baker, Matt Hall and Tom Nicholas. Tom said: “The success of the first festival in 2015 blew us away. The wonderful enthusiasm both artists and audiences in the city had towards the festival meant that what we initially envisioned as a modest showcase of some exciting local talent grew into a week of over 50 performances. We’re very excited to be back with another fantastic

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The festival is presented in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Barbican Theatre and The House with Plymouth University and supported by Arts Council England, TRAC and Plymouth Culture.

Tom is clearly excited about the future of theatre and culture in Plymouth. “The past two years have seen many exciting developments for culture in Plymouth with the successes of the Plymouth Art Weekender and the much anticipated History Centre. The whole Toast team are passionate about doing our bit to make Plymouth the thriving cultural capital of the South West and are looking forward to sharing the incredible work in this year’s Plymouth Fringe Festival with local audiences and visitors alike!”

Tickets for all shows at Plymouth Fringe Festival are priced at £8 with multi-buy deals available when booking for more than one show. For more information, including how to book, visit www.plymouthfringe.com.

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Scratchworks Theatre Great Train Robbery

by Scratchworks Theatre 8pm, Mon 30th May & 8pm, Sat 4th June Barbican Theatre A hilarious criminal caper featuring the untold story of five forgotten females and their role in the heist of the century.

Alaska by Cheryl Martin 6pm, Thurs 2nd June & 4pm, Fri 3rd June The Lab @ Theatre Royal Plymouth A funny, magical trip to the moon: one woman’s story of how she survived growing up with severe depression.

Everything Must Go by Giggling Flamingo 6pm, Mon 30th May & 8pm, Tues 31st May The Lab @ Theatre Royal Plymouth An intimate look at Plymouth’s high street, made from real life interviews with business owners and shop workers.

Stuff by Sean Kempton 1pm, Fri 3rd June & 3pm, Sat 4th June The House @ Plymouth University Former lead clown for Cirque Du Soliel presents a highly energetic show about the fragility, hilarity and awkwardness of love.

Szgrabble! By Nick Hall 9.30pm, Fri 3rd June The Lab @ Theatre Royal Plymouth A one-man Cold War thriller bringing to life a vivid world of spying, suspense, seduction and, most importantly, Scrabble!

Moments, Days and Shoe Sizes

by SpinDrift Dance Collective 8pm, Thurs 2nd June & 6pm, Sat 4th June Barbican Theatre Over 20 of the South West’s best contemporary dancers present playful stories, wild surging energy and hypnotic grace.

Mon 30 M Sat 4 Jun ay e 2016 A WEEK CELEBRALONG OF THEATION TR AND LIVE E PERFOR MANCE

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Devon County Show 19 - 21 May www.devoncountyshow.co.uk

There is only one place in Devon where on just three days of the year the county is revealed in all its glory. It’s the County Show held on May 19-21 at Westpoint, Exeter, where visitors will be treated to the best of food, farming and entertainment all in one day.

Freedom Community Festival 28 May - 3 June

www.freedomcommunityfestival.org.uk Following the huge success of previous years, The Plymouth Community Freedom Festival is set to be bigger and better as it has just recieved a boost from lottery funding, adding an aditional day and a larger acoustic tent.

There will be a dazzling array of entertainment in six rings and arenas around the site.

Farm animals are concentrated around the Westpoint Hall, which is transformed into luxury accommodation for livestock during the Show.

With confirmed acts from The Scribes, Dub Class, Joanne Cook and Jacob Riddle, the family friendly festival aims to provide a safe location with music, entertainment and activities for all ages.

Titan the Robot will be back amusing crowds in the avenues while North Devon farmer David Kennard, who starred in Channel Five’s ‘MistSheepdog Tales', will be entertaining visitors with his ‘Farmyard Tales’ whilst Meirion Owen will be demonstrating the art of duck herding in the Phil Greed Arena with his famous sheep dogs.

Run by volunteers with the support of local companies, the festival aims to showcase the local talent that Plymouth and surrounding areas have to offer whilst providing a fabulous week of fun for in the sun for all the family.

There will be activities especially for youngsters and families including a Children's Farm supported by Farm Wise Devon, the ‘Wheelie Wild’ family trail and candle rolling in the bees and honey feature.

Green Man Event 28 - 29 May

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10am to 4pm The giant figure of the Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe as a centre piece looming over the event sitting on his throne of leaves and bark. He will be presiding over the Kernow Levy of long bow archers, a heavy horse team, 18th century woodsmen, willow weavers, a falconer and a charcoal maker alongside traditional English fair activities, children’s activities, beer tents, hog roasts, traders and music.

On both days the Green Man will be joined by the Pirates of St Piran singing sea shanties, mock fighting and creating merry chaos - and music by Black Friday Cornwalls very own high energy Folk/Celtic punk rock band.

Entry to the event is free of charge - all day parking costs £5 per vehicle.

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Plymouth Gin Festival 4 June

Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised by the best gin's from around the world! Expect: - Free gooddie bag - Gin Sampling - Gin talks from some of the finest gin craftsmen from the uk! Live Dj and Saxophonist and so much more!!!

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in Christian music, children's events and family attractions.

You'll find fun for all ages, with everything from live music, children's entertainment including face-painting, storytelling & bouncy castles to businesses large and small, charity & community stalls & various takeaway food vendors to keep you going all day long!

Funky Llama Festival 11 June

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Funky Llama Festival burst on to the Hoe for the first time last summer and it’s back again this June with even more extraordinary bands, DJs and dance artists from all across the UK. The day features some fantastic acts including Lizzie Emeh, a London-based soul artist working with Heart n Soul. Lizzie launched her debut album in 2009 and made history as the first solo artist with a learning disability to release an album of her own songs to the general public. We are so pleased to have Lizzie joining the line-up for this year’s festival. The festival caters for all tastes with music from the welsh pop punk band Straight Jacket Legends and the house and hip hop inspired electronica artist The Femebot, to The Majestic, a rock reggae band from London.

Plymouth Uinty Festival 4 - 5 June

Other acts include: KYLE COLEMAN • SPIKE • SAMBA ROC AND MARDI DA! THEATRE COMPANY • SABIEN GATOR • LUKE LUNDIN • DJ DOLPHIN • DJ FACTORY • DUDE THE OBSCURE • SOUNDSCAPE • DJ JOSHIE B •TRIPLE A • EXIM ADAPT • KAULDRON • TRADEMARK BLUD • DANCE FORWARD • WHEELFEVER PROJECTS • FAR FLUNG DANCE THEATRE • WITH COMPANY • BLAZING TAIKO • ABUNDANCE

People of all ages, backgrounds and communities unite for a giant music and culture extravaganza on the city's waterfront. uFest transforms Plymouth Hoe every year as live bands take to the stage throughout the weekend.

The Funky Llama Festival is a totally inclusive event programmed by our differently abled* steering group, Driving Force. We have a fully licensed bar, cabaret tent, delicious festival food stalls, Llama loud stage, a chill out tent and inclusive yoga, storytelling and massage. There are also lots of fun family crafts and a brand new Drama Llama tent offering theatre and dance workshops. * Our steering group use the phrase differently abled as a more inclusive alternative to the term learning disabled.

www.sites.google.com/a/jduo.co.uk/ufest/home Plymouth Unity Festival - "uFest" is a family, cross community event supported by businesses, community groups and musicians that makes it a great day out for guys and dolls, lads and dads, mums and sons, daughters and divas alike!

uFest has taken place on Plymouth Hoe in the summer since 2009 involving local churches, schools, cross community groups and Christian ministries in Plymouth and continues to attract both local visitors and tourists with a mix of styles

Funky Llama challenges stereotypes and celebrates the creative talents of adults

Rudimental at MTV Crashes Plymouth with different abilities. It involves large scale performing arts and social events as well as increasing the amount of arts opportunities available throughout the region.

can expect Literary & Cabaret stages, Outdoor Cinema, Fashion, Poetry, and much else are all in the eclectic mix.

Tickets £10, Under 18s £5, Under 5s go free Enablers go free when accompanying a paid ticket holder. Fully accessible event – hoist facilities available. Sponsored by The Arts Council and Plymouth CC.

MTV 'Crashes' Plymouth 28 - 29 July

Plymouth Regatta 16 - 17 July

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Plymouth Regatta will take place over the weekend of the 16th & 17th July. During the event we will be hosting the national championships for the Devon Yawls and we expect to have a big and very competitive fleet participating. Additionally the J24 fleet will be using the regatta as a ‘tune-up’ prior to their Europeans that are to be held in Plymouth during August.

This year the Plym Yacht Club will host racing for the port’s Cruiser fleet and White Sail fleets starting and finishing their races from the Plym YC club line off the end of Mountbatten breakwater. Their racing will be ‘round the cans’ with 6 races planned for the Cruisers and 2 races planned for the White Sail fleets.

The Plym YC will host early evening socials for their Cruiser and White Sail fleets directly after racing at their recently refurbished club in Oreston.

Port Eliot Festival 28 - 31 July

The Port Eliot Festival returns to Cornwall in July.

The festival is an annual celebration of words, music, imagination, ideas, nature, food, fashion, flowers, laughter, exploration and fun.

Settling itself into the spectacular grounds of the ancient Port Eliot estate in southeast Cornwall (the oldest continually inhabited dwelling in the UK) the festival provides inspiration and surprises for all ages at every turn. Jumping up and down a lot and lazing by the river are equally valid and encouraged.

Music is just one of a vast array of themes running through this multi-medium festival. You

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The spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July 2016.

MTV Crashes Plymouth has grown year-on-year and has seen thousands of people enjoy charttopping headline acts for a fraction of the cost of other UK festivals. The 2016 two-day event will be even bigger and better, bringing a number of top artists and huge hits to the South West.

The Council is partnering with Plymouth Pavilions for the sale of tickets, which can be purchased for either night or as a bundle package.

The first acts announced for day one include chart toppers Rudimental and pop music heavyweight Jess Glynne with day two seeing in Example and Tough Love for a roof-raising Club MTV finale.

Jazz and Ale Festival 28 August

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2pm - 8pm We are delighted to announce that our summer returns on 28th August 2016. It promises to be a day-long stomping hot celebration of all that’s great about jazz.

Be Spoilt for Choice with...

Music from TWO’S UP, DAVE HANKIN BIG BAND & FRANKI CAPRI Local ales from ST AUSTELL BREWERY. Champagne, Pimm’s and cider tents. Hog roast and a delectable selection of food stalls.

Activities for juniors including face painting.

Tickets: The popular event is FREE to attend and only £ 3.00 per car, to park.

For more details on this and other events at Boringdon Hall, please visit the website: www.boringdonhall.co.uk

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British Firework Championships 16 - 17 August

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The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return the Plymouth for its 20th showdown in August 2016.

Plymouth Seafood Festival 24 - 25 September www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Plymouth Seafood Festival will bring The Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic caught seafood. Plymouth is the first city in the world to be awarded the Fish2Fork Blue City status for its commitment to sourcing sustainable fish.

Bonfire Night 5 November

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will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 5 November on The Hoe for Bonfire Night.

Fairground rides and catering stands will be open from 4pm and entertainment, courtesy of Heart FM will be provided from 6pm.

As the night draws in and the temperature drops, this event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit at 7.30pm. The fireworks display will be set off from the Citadel at 8pm.

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days out Discover Buckland Abbey inside and out

Explore the wonders of Saltram This spring Saltram is filled with adventures.

You can spend the whole day exploring the park, playing in the garden and relaxing in the café. Whether you join us for one of our family events or you have your own self led adventure planned, there's always fun to be had.

Did you know our collection is probably better travelled than you or me? Our brand new exhibition ‘Destination: Saltram’ in the house explores the world through some of our best and most cosmopolitan items. If you’re a family why not pick up an ‘Explorer trail’ and use the special magnifying glass to crack the clues and solve the puzzle.

Saltram has Victorian botanists and plant hunters to thank for some of the remarkable specimens found in our garden. So during one of the garden's most colourful times of year, our gardeners invite you to join them on a ‘Meet the Gardener Tour’ exploring highlighting some of our fascinating and worldly plants. Tours run Fridays in June, 2-3pm (garden admission applies, members free).

In the May half term there’s nothing better than getting out with the kids, packing a picnic

and ticking off some 50 things. Our Rangers and Gardeners will be on hand in May- June half term Bug Hunting on Tuesday 31st May, building your dream ‘den’ with Den Building on Wednesday 1st June and Pond Dipping on Thursday 2nd June all 1-4pm (garden admission applies, members and under 5s free). Get your free ‘50 things to do before you are 11 ¾’ scrapbook at the Welcome Centre.

Our very own Monty, the 5th Earl of Morley was somewhat of an archaeological explorer.

As part of our family event ‘Raiders of the Lost Garden’ pick up a trowel and have a go at some archaeological based family activities under canvas in the garden during the May- June half term week.

The Chapel Tea-room and Park Café are both open daily serving delicious cakes, lunches and a wide range of drinks with outside seating in beautiful surroundings.

For all event bookings or to find out more please get in touch on 01752 333500 or email us Saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk. You can also go online www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ saltram or follow us on twitter: @ NTSaltram Entertaining guided tours inside the 600 year old Castle take you through secret doors and even across a haunted landing. Outside there are acres to explore and discoveries to be made… animals, trails and more!

Visit the Walled Garden Play Area & Pets Corner and get close to the deer on a deer park safari (available daily in the school holidays and Wednesdays & Thursdays all season) or simply take time to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

There is so much to see and do at Powderham Castle you will be pushed to fit it all in to one day, but don’t worry as you can come back within 7 days for FREE*.

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A gentle stroll around Buckland Abbey reveals many treasures inside and out. Seas of colour are starting to appear in the woodlands as Buckland’s much anticipated bluebells burst into flower. Doug our ranger recommends heading out on the red estate walk to see the bluebells at their best, along with views of the Tavy valley and the smells of wild garlic along Cot Lane. Buckland’s bluebells are traditionally quite late, so we anticipate them looking their best towards the middle of May – but do keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. Another great way to see the highlights of spring around the Buckland estate is by joining our rangers for a guided walk off the beaten track.

Walks set off on Wednesday 11, Sunday 15 and Wednesday 25 May at 1pm (admission charges apply, members free).

Half-term is packed full of outdoor fun this May. Learn about the art of making charcoal and whittle yourself a spoon with the rangers at Cot Lane from 28-29 May. There’s also an opportunity to create some wild pieces of art out of natural objects with the Naturemake team from 3-5 June. More details of our jam-packed May half-term activities are available on our website. Admission and activity charges apply for some events.

On rainy days, the Abbey is full of tale awaiting to be discovered. A newly identified early portrait of Francis Drake has recently gone on display and will be hanged at Drake’s former home for the next few months; alongside existing treasures such as Drake’s legendary drum and our Rembrandt self-portrait.

If you love Buckland as much as we do – have you ever considered volunteering? If you’re interested in joining the Buckland Abbey family, please do pop along to our volunteering open day on Monday 6 June from 11am-2pm. There’s lots of ways you can help, be it as a guide within the Abbey at the weekends or as driver of one of the visitor buggies, the ways to get involved are endless.

Buckland’s open every day from 10.30am-5.30pm – look forward to seeing you soon.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Sunday 15 May BBC RADIO 1'S BIG WEEKEND 28 to 29 May WONDERLAND Mon 30 May – Sun 5 June MUSIC IN THE CASTLE 10 June

Powderham have a fantastic calendar of events from plant fairs & food festivals to concerts and theatre and of course our famous themed weeks – meet our very own Willy Wonka, Captain Jack Sparrow and even the Mad Hatter! *Please note small charge applies to take part in themed activity on return visit.

For details on these and future events please visit www.powderham.co.uk or call 01626 890243

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Open daily, 10.30am-5.30pm

Buckland Abbey

Explore Buckland again and again by taking a gentle stroll through the woodland, discovering the sights of spring, the views of the Tavy Valley and a rewarding slice of cake at the end.

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BIRTHDAY PARTY OFFER 12 CHILDREN FOR THE PRICE OF 10 Only with this Voucher

W e A l s o C a t e r f o r A d u l t H e n & B i r t h d a y P a r t i e s.

Ladies Evenings for Pottery Painting & Glass Fusing.

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Spring adventures

There's nothing better than getting out with the kids, packing a picnic and ticking off some 50 things. Pick up a scrapbook and have a Spring adventure inside and out at Saltram.

Members and under 5s go free.

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days out offers an alternative way to relax, & be Creative in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Parties are suitable for children and adults helping to provide an activity the whole family, from the youngest to the most senior, can enjoy together. ClayArt holds children's parties for any age giving parents a stress free environment to relax while the birthday boy/girl enjoys time with their friends – plus ClayArt do all the cleaning up!

ClayArt also holds private functions from Hen parties to team building sessions, and provides a wide range of items to choose from that caters for all budgets - anyone can get involved in painting their own designs.

It also runs Glass Fusing evenings, as well as sessions for imprinting foot and hand prints onto silver, pottery and clay – which incidentally make great keepsakes that stand the test of time.

Make time for you at Gaia Spa Gaia Spa - the South West’s destination spa at Boringdon Hall – offers luxury spa breaks including day spa packages. Make time for you or celebrate a special occasion with these luxury wellbeing spa days…

The Royal Experience 1 day £295 Combine any Gaia ritual with an ESPA facial.

Includes: welcome drinks; unlimited use of the pool, hydrotherapy pool, fitness and spa facilities; use of our heat experiences; use of robe and flip flops during your day; use of our deep relaxation room; a two-course lunch from our spa menu and complimentary glass of champagne or mineral water, served in the spatisserie. Arrive from 10am, departing by 6pm.

Have a brush with art at Clay Art ClayArt on the Barbican is proud of its commitment to bringing a sense of traditional “Ceramic Painting” Heritage to Plymouth by bringing it into the 21st century. ClayArt

Come and try it, you’ll be amazed at the creativity within! There is no such thing as a bad piece of art, here at ClayArt every piece of pottery comes out looking amazing, whatever your artistic ability. Come and give it a go.

For more details, call: 01752 665565 or go online: www.clayart.co.uk

WIN ONE OF 10 x family tickets to the National Marine Aquarium Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children)

Naturally… Gaia 1 day £275 Gaia Total Holistic Ritual with luxury manicure or pedicure. Includes: welcome drinks; unlimited use of the pool, hydrotherapy pool, fitness and spa facilities; use of our heat experiences; use of robe and flip flops during your day; use of our deep relaxation room; a two-course lunch from our spa menu and complimentary glass of champagne or mineral water, served in the spatisserie.

ESPA Day Package 1 day £175 An ESPA solutions facial with a full body ESPA massage. Includes: welcome drinks; unlimited use of the pool, hydrotherapy pool, fitness and spa facilities; use of our heat experiences; use of robe and flip flops during your day; use of our deep relaxation room; a two-course lunch from our spa menu and complimentary glass of champagne or mineral water, served in the spatisserie.

Indulgence Day 1 day £150 A combination of back exfoliation and a back neck and shoulder massage followed by a full body wrap. Includes: welcome drinks; unlimited use of the pool, hydrotherapy pool, fitness and spa facilities; use of our heat experiences; use of robe and flip flops during your day; use of our deep relaxation room; afternoon tea.

Ladies Pampering 1 day £95 2 express treatments (combine any two).

Includes salt and oil scrub, back, neck and shoulder massage, invigorating foot treatment, express facial, lift and firm eye treatment.

Includes: welcome drinks; unlimited use of the pool, hydrotherapy pool, fitness and spa facilities; use of our heat experiences; use of robe and flip flops during your day; use of our deep relaxation room; a two-course lunch from our spa menu and complimentary glass of champagne or mineral water, served in the spatisserie.

For all Gaia Spa Days arrive from 10am, depart by 6pm. For further information and to book visit www.gaiaboringdon.co.uk or telephone 01752 344455.

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Discover an underwater world – starting with the largest native exhibition in the UK – that explores the fish you’ve heard of and the many more mysterious animals that live on our doorstep. As you dive deeper into the Aquarium, our Eddystone Reef tank will blow your mind with the UK’s largest single-tank viewing panel (it’s like a fishy cinema screen).

If British beauties aren’t enough, our Atlantic Ocean tank – home to large nurse sharks, sand tiger sharks and our new lemon sharks – is the deepest in the UK, with 2.5million litres of water. The Atlantic Ocean tank is home to three species of ray – if you see them, don’t forget to take a selfie! We’ve also got fantastic smaller displays, from lionfish to family favourites such as clownfish and some very, very smiley pufferfish.

To finish your marine adventure off, our Great Barrier Reef tank is home to Snorkel the loggerhead turtle, our most famous character,

who washed up at Sennen Cove and suffers from epilepsy. Snorkel is also joined by two new zebra sharks that have a really interesting story as they have no father.

We have teamed up with the National Marine Aquarium to offer readers on of 10 family tickets to experience all that the aquarium has to offer.

win

One of 10 family tickets to the National Marine Aquarium For a chance to win, simplysend your name and contact details on e-mail to: competitions@woinplymouth.co.uk subject: NMA Closing date: 1st July Usual T's & c's apply

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National Marine Aquarium and Vospers Nissan: Driving marine conservation to the next generation

At the National Marine Aquarium they’re all about the environment. As a standalone conservation charity their mission ‘Driving Marine Conservation through Engagement’ isn’t just about protecting and helping our oceans, it’s about driving towards a more environmentally friendly future for our blue planet.

Aquarium every year, the Vospers Nissan Leaf will make it easy for many more to get involved in our interactive and curriculum linked outreach sessions. From Maths to Literacy, art and obviously sharks the Aquarium has a range of sessions and lessons that will inspire students to love the marine world.

The car will predominantly be used to transport the Aquarium’s Discovery and Learning team to schools and colleges all over the South West to deliver a new outreach programme.

After months investigating the electric vehicle market the aquarium have partnered with Vospers Nissan. The sponsorship deal sees the Aquarium team driving away in an Electric Nissan Leaf which has been covered in images of sharks and rays –who said water and electric don’t mix?

The Aquarium will also being using the vehicle for events, trade shows and getting the team out to meet the public during the holidays. So if you see some big sharks at the traffic lights don’t be scared and say hello!

The car can do up to 155* miles after just 5.5 hours of charging and at 2p per mile, it’s a lot more economically friendly than a petrol or diesel car for the Aquarium.

The car will predominantly be used to transport the Aquarium’s Discovery and Learning team to schools and colleges all over the South West to deliver a new outreach programme. With 30,000 school children coming to the National Marine

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For more details on Outreach and how to book tickets, go to: www.national-aquarium.co.uk

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X-Men: Apocalypse Released: Genre: Est box office: Director: Film cast: Certificate: Distributor:

20th May Action, Adventure £28,000,000 Bryan Singer Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Olivia Munn TBC Twentieth Century Fox

Synopsis: The X-men stand united as the past is changed for a future benefiting the Mutant-kind. But out of the darkness returns the first mutant; Apocalypse. Who sees today's mutants as weak. Drawn inspiration from the comic series titled "Age of Apocalypse".

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6th May Comedy £12,000,000 Nicholas Stoller Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen 15 Universal Pictures

Synopsis: A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac & Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.

Florence Foster Jenkins

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3th May Adventure, Family £13,000,000 Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly Josh Gad, Bill Hader, U Sony Pictures Intl.

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Synopsis: Find out why the birds are so angry. When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green piggies, it's up to three unlikely outcasts - Red, Chuck and Bomb - to figure out what the pigs are up to.

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6th May Comedy, Drama £6,000,000 Stephen Frears Meryl Streap, Hugh Grant TBC Twentieth Century Fox

Synopsis: The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

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27th May Fantasy, Adventure, Family £20,000,000 James Bobin Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, PG Walt Disney Studios

Synopsis: Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Alice Kingsleigh has spent the past few years following in her father’s footsteps and sailing the high seas. Upon her return to London, she comes across a magical looking glass.

27th May Drama, Thriller £4,000,000 Jodie Foster George Clooney, Julia Roberts TBC Sony Pictures Intl.

Synopsis: A TV personality's insider trading tips have made him the money guru of Wall Street. When a viewer, who lost all of his family's money on a bad tip from Lee, decides to hold Lee hostage on air, ratings soar as the entire country tunes in to this media frenzy to find out just how much a man's life is worth.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Released: Genre: Est box office: Director: Film cast: Certificate: Distributor:

3rd June Action, Comedy, Adventure £11,000,000 Dave Green Megan Fox, Brian Tee TBC Paramount

Synopsis: The Turtles return to save the city from a dangerous threat.

Robinson Crusoe

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6th May Comedy, Animation, £2,000,000 Vincent Kesteloot Yuri Lowenthal TBC TBC

Synopsis: The venerable Robinson Crusoe story is brought to life in 3-D as seen through the eyes of the hero’s quirky companions, including his larger-than-life parrot Tuesday, who dreams of exploring the world.

Warcraft: The Beginning Released: Genre: Est box office: Director: Film cast: Certificate: Distributor:

3rd June Fantasy, Adventure £8,000,000 Duncan Jones Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper TBC Universal Pictures

Synopsis: The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family,

The Conjuring 2 Released: 17th June Genre: Horror, Suspense Est box office: £8,000,000 Director: James Wan Film cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson Certificate: TBC Distributor: Warner Brothers Synopsis: Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children.

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education With the exam period just around the corner and with parents looking at what path their children will take on the road to learning, we take a look at what some of Plymouth's schools have to offer.

We highlight some outstanding results, recent additions as well as advice to help you with one of the most important decisions of your childs life.

For Life, Not School, We Learn Founded in 1874, Plymouth High School for Girls is a State selective Grammar school that builds on a long tradition of excellence.

Our motto “For Life Not School We Learn” is still relevant today and is at the heart of what drives us forward. It is reflected in the diversity of achievement across the school, which we proudly celebrate. In years 7 to 11 we have 600 girls on roll. Our Sixth Form is open to both girls and boys and has grown in numbers to over 200.

One hundred and fifty years of proving quality education at Notre Dame This year, Notre Dame secondary school in Derriford, celebrates one hundred and fifty years of providing quality education for Plymouth girls.

The school was founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1865 and is part of a worldwide network of schools that welcomes all those who want to learn in a supportive, caring and aspirational environment.

Today the school has a strong record of academic success. It has gained some of the best GCSE and A Level results in the city by offering a broad and enriching curriculum that stretches the gifted and supports those who need extra time. The school expects the best effort and the best standards from all community members because everyone is totally committed to achievement. Notre Dame is a learning community – and a successful comprehensive school that values all achievements.

2015 were equally strong, with GCSEs again seeing impressive performances. Notre Dame was judged by Ofsted in its latest inspection as being a ‘good’ school and a Diocesan Inspection rated us as ‘outstanding’.

Girls from across Plymouth and beyond enjoy what the inspectors recognised as a ‘very strong family and faith atmosphere’ and are supported in their progress because ‘relationships between teachers and students are excellent’.

This, together with ‘excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development’ means Notre Dame students are ready to make the most of their futures.

In the past year, the school has seen students leave to take up a whole host of opportunities, including Oxford University, starting employment, or beginning apprenticeships.

Plymouth High offers a strong, supportive community, providing a sense of warmth and welcome within a safe, stimulating environment. We aim for our students to be confident, creative and caring young adults who are knowledgeable, inquiring thinkers and innovators.

We believe in the 3 Rs of respect, resilience and responsibility and all our students, from the time they enter the school in year 7, are given opportunities to develop as leaders. We support every one of our students whatever their unique gifts, talents or needs so that they can achieve the highest standards academically whilst developing excellence in areas of their choice; our outcomes at both GCSE and A Level are indicative of this.

Students move on from Plymouth High ready to take their place as active citizens in a global society with a lifelong love of learning.

Prospective year 7 students (entry September 2017) and their families are invited to join us at an Open Day event, Thursday 23rd June, 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Year 4 and 5 students are welcome to attend. A welcome address will be given by Headteacher Mary Utton at 2.00pm and 6.00pm, each followed by a tour of the school offering visitors the opportunity to meet our students and staff.

The school expects the best effort and the best standards from all community members because everyone is totally committed to achievement.

In 2014 Notre Dame was the best performing comprehensive school in the city for GCSE results. It also gained official recognition from the Department for Education for being one of the top 90 in England showing the greatest improvement in the percentage of students achieving five or more A*-C grade GCSEs, including English and Maths. Results from

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Whatever their plans, Notre Dame girls are prepared because of the school’s focus on education of the whole child: ‘head, heart and hands’.

For further information visit our website at www.ndonline.org, call 01752 775101 or follow us on social media.

For further information please visit our website: www.phsg.org

“Educating girls: head, heart, hands”

Notre Dame Plymouth

Year 5 & 6 Open Afternoon Thursday 16 June 2pm - 5pm Guided School Tours Subject Talks Meet our staff and students t: 01752 775101

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Eggbuckland Community College

The Perfect Environment At Eggbuckland Community College Academy Trust we understand that the move to secondary school is a huge step in a young person’s life.

Creating a happy, supportive, exciting and inspirational place to learn and develop is fundamental to future success and we put all our efforts into doing just that.

“The lessons are enjoyable and my teachers are awesome,” Lewis, Year 7 “I’ve made so many friends,” Mia, Year 8

We offer a huge variety of extra-curricular opportunities, from annual productions in Drama and Music to College teams in twelve different sports. The views of students at Eggbuckland are listened to and there are genuine opportunities for them to shape the future of the College.

“We don’t just train in PE we also play loads of matches and go to tournaments,” Jake, Year 7 “The concerts and productions really bring everyone involved together as one big family,” Taymar, Year 11

‘Learning Caring Achieving’ is very much at the heart of our ethos; we want our students to really enjoy their time with us, make the most of the wealth of opportunities available to them, and achieve to the very best of their ability.

Set in a stunning, 44 acre site, students at Eggbuckland experience the perfect learning environment as a result of high quality teaching, excellent pastoral care and support throughout the College. Visitors to us frequently comment on the welcoming, calm and purposeful atmosphere.

‘Learning Caring Achieving’ is very much at the heart of our ethos; we want our students to really enjoy their time with us, make the most of the wealth of opportunities available to them, and achieve to the very best of their ability.

“You can really rely on the teachers to help when you need it,” Leigha, Year 11 Eggbuckland provides choice and inspiration for students of all abilities and aptitudes. Each year we are delighted with the very high proportion of our students who gain places at the universities of their choice or secure employment and apprenticeships with top employers.

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We understand that nothing replaces a visit, so do come along to one of our open evenings or contact us if you would like to see us in action.

Our website, www.eggbuckland.com, will allow you to book a tour of the College with our students and a senior member of staff, at a time convenient to you, or give us call on 01752 779061.

We really look forward to meeting you.

EGGBUCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Open Evening

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Year 5 and 6 - 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Thursday 23rd June

Monday 19th September

L E A R N I N G | C A R I N G | AC H I E V I N G For further information, or to arrange a tour during a College day, please contact us: Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5YB : 01752 779061 mailbox@eggbuckland.com : www.eggbuckland.com

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Advice on Open Days For parents, it doesn't matter if your child is making their first tentative steps into education or choosing a final University place; the decision of where your child will be educated is very important, not just to you, but more so to your child.

Open Days give any parent (and child) the opportunity to witness at first hand the running of a school, its teachers, its pupils and its facilities.

Many parents will look at league tables, Ofsted reports and make their judgements based solely on results rather than what is most most important: will your child be happy?

Depending on the school, Open Days can be either very relaxed affairs, some can be almost military in their agenda and precision, many can be very staged as if the actors are putting on a performance to potential sponsors. Regardless of which Schools you choose to view, like finding a home you want your child to grow up in, it is always good to look at a few to give you an idea of similarities, differences and generally how staff and pupils behave.

Coombe Dean: Success built around positive relationships Coombe Dean is a school with a friendly, family feel, where everyone is treated as an individual. Our vision is simple; to ensure that every young person makes the best possible academic progress they can, whilst developing the personal skills and qualities that will help them to confidently take their place in society.

At Coombe Dean we believe that success is built around positive relationships. As such, Coombe Dean is a happy and successful school.

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Coombe Dean is a great school. It has such a welcoming atmosphere, good facilities and so many opportunities (Year 10 student) Communication is good - from the weekly newsletter to telephone calls home, and the rewards postcards are popular with children (parent)

Our vision is simple; to ensure that every young person makes the best possible academic progress they can, whilst developing the personal skills and qualities that will help them to confidently take their place in society.

Visitors to Coombe Dean comment upon the warm welcome they receive from all school members and the calm and purposeful atmosphere they experience when moving through the school. Also noted are the fabulous facilities which the school is constantly seeking to upgrade.

Two consecutive Ofsted inspections designated Coombe Dean as 'Outstanding'.

A recent survey of parents and students unanimously supported this opinion. Some quotes are included below: I am happy at Coombe Dean because the teachers trust you, they listen and they help you when you are in trouble (Year 8)

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The good teaching makes me happy at this school. Lessons are fun and the teachers are friendly (Year 9 student)

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To get a flavour of our school visit our website www.coombedean.co.uk watch the videos made with students and parents, and sign up for our weekly newsletter, INSIGHT, which is provided for all parents. Or see our Facebook page.

To find out more about our school, come and visit us at one of our Open Evenings: Year 4/5 Information Evening Thursday 16th June - an opportunity to find the answer to key questions on Coombe Dean School, secondary school life, application procedures, and to view Coombe Dean facilities.

Year 5/6 Open Evening Thursday 8th September - after an opening presentation the whole school will be open for you to visit, with staff and students in all areas to answer your questions.

If you are on a 'warts and all' tour, look around the classrooms, look at the work, not just the ones at eye level and in the centre of the wall but those that are on the periphery.

This may sound obvious, but make sure you take your child. Remember it will be them who will be working and learning in this environment so they need to feel comfortable.

Whilst you are at the Open Day, try and speak to as many people as you can. Parents who have children already at the school, they may have a few home truths about the school or its teachers.

Talk to current pupils as they tend to use words that aren't false or scripted. If you are on a 'warts and all' tour, look around the classrooms, look at the work, not just the ones at eye level and in the centre of the wall but those that are on the periphery. This will give you an idea of the different levels of ability.

During your Open Day you may well be given a talk by the Head or one of the senior staff. They may well tell you that they are a school that has many after school clubs and is a real part of the community but look for signs that back them up. Look at noticeboards, they will tell you how involved the school is.

It is always a good idea to try and speak to a senior member of staff (or ideally the head) on a one-to-one basis. You can then get an idea of the schools vision and where it may or may not fit in with your child's future.

Open Days are a fantastic way to see first hand the running of a school and meet those who will lead and inspire your child.Most importantly of all, when it comes to deciding your child's future.

Trust your instincts.

To find out more about Coombe Dean and what it can offer your son or daughter, join us for our

To find out more about Coombe Dean and what it can offer your son or daughter, join us for our

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7pm start On Charnhill Wednesday 9th September 2015 Way - Elburton - PL9 8ES

Tel: 01752 482924 www.coombedean.co.uk Charnhill Way - Elburton - PL9 8ES

Tel: 01752 482924 www.coombedean.co.uk

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The demand for work ready students is higher than ever!

Throughout the country there is an everincreasing demand for highly skilled, workready employees. A report conducted by EngineeringUK highlights the need to double the number of annual recruits into engineering by 2020 to meet expected demand. This is why we feel the work we’re doing at UTC Plymouth and many other UTC’s across the country is so vital to the sector.

University, we are able to put you onto the next path in your career, whether its work or further education. Our pathways incorporate a unique UTC package that equips students with the employability skills including 5 outcomes:

UTC Plymouth is a science and engineering specialist college for 14-19 years olds, which has the aim to educate and train the most technically minded students in the region so they can progress into higher education or head straight into employment.

3. Digital Literacy

1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

2. Communication and Collaboration.

4. Creativity and Innovation 5. Leadership and Personal Development.

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The relationship that has developed between UTC Plymouth and The Wrigley Company has been valuable for both ourselves and the students that we have met. The fantastic facilities and culture at the college have given these young adults an opportunity to learn and grow and this has resulted in us being able to start to recruit the next generation of talented associates Dominic Jenkins, Engineering Manager, Wrigleys into our business.

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Just like other schools, we teach traditional core subjects, however what makes us different is we place a greater emphasis on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), offering a practical education alongside a classroom one. This is why we feel our students are better equipped to handle the world of work and thrive in their chosen field.

UTC Plymouth provides a unique learning experience, allowing students to choose from a number of pathways including GCSE’s, A Levels, and BTEC’s, in addition to a wide range of extracurricular activities. With our links to some of the region’s biggest employers, our Royal Navy affiliation and our partnership with Plymouth

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With our first set of students leaving us last summer after opening our doors in 2013, we celebrated an overall progression rate of 96%.

That means only 4% of the year group didn’t either enter higher education, employment or secure an apprenticeship. Providing our students with relevant and excellent work experience with the help of our employer partners, we will continue to grow our adult culture within the college and prepare students for the working world.

With two Open Evenings left this academic year why not pop along to one and see if UTC Plymouth could be the best place for you to continue your education. It’s a great opportunity

for you to have a guided tour of our facilities, visit our state-of-the-art workshops and to talk with current students and teachers about life at UTC. You can visit us on the 19th May at 5:30pm or alternatively on the 16th June at 5:30pm, which you can register for on our website.

However if you can’t make those dates and are still interested in the college, call us on 01752 284250 and we will try to arrange a 1:1 tour with one of our team.

If you want more information before then, our website is a great place to start www.utcplymouth.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

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What are Free Schools

Be Your Best at Lipson

We all want the best education possible for our children. Above all else, we want them to fulfil their potential and be happy.

When you are considering which schools to look at for your children, of course you are going to hear lots about how each school puts its pupils first and how dedicated to academic success they are. It will be tricky to assess what these statements really mean for you and your family.

feel the minute you walk through our doors.

At Lipson, our learners become part of a family not just a school. This is a family environment in which everyone has a voice and where everyone is valued as an individual on the one hand, but expected to make a worthwhile contribution to that family on the other. On a daily basis, we are sharing with our young people our commitment to saying, “we instead of me.”

At Lipson, our learners become part of a family not just a school. This is a family environment in which everyone has a voice and where everyone is valued as an individual on the one hand, but expected to make a worthwhile contribution to that family on the other.

You will need to delve a bit deeper and get under the skin of the headlines. When you start to explore Lipson Co-operative Academy, we think that you will find that this really is a school which holds each and every child centre stage.

Not only that, you will find that the underlying ethos is one of shared co-operative values producing happy, confident learners who are enjoying the fruits of their success, with smiles on their faces.

What are these co-operative values? We would be delighted if you would come and visit us and experience for yourself what we mean when we say we hold mutual respect, equality, responsibility, honesty, openness, democracy and care at our heart, each and every day.

We know you will be impressed when you see the results we are achieving by working in this way. The School’s Commissioner recently highlighted the value added performance as being in the top 4 in the country and praised Principal Steve Baker and his energetic staff.

This is an Academy pulsating with excitement, energy and self-belief where learners, teachers and parents not only believe in value driven education but actually live it. These values are teaching our young people to respect one another, be socially responsible, caring individuals in a democratic, tolerant atmosphere – something we are confident you will see and

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Another aspect of our family environment is the use of innovative Guilds, which pupils join after consultation whilst they are still at primary school. Every pupil is part of a Guild; each one has a specialist focus. Children nervous at starting a new school are supported by a pastoral system right from day one.

At Lipson, the embodiment of co-operation and working together really is encouraging our young people to aspire to great things and to be the very best they can, but most of all they are happy and as a consequence, successful.

Whether our learners are studying for academic or vocational qualifications, Lipson’s passion for its values encourages teachers to give children dedicated and timely feedback at all stages of their work, with personalised plans and support to make improvements.

These same energetic teachers handle modest class sizes, with good levels of pastoral and support staff. Our continued investment in the school’s facilities is paying off in improving success rates and recognition of our good practice.

We believe that there is nothing in this world as fulfilling as seeing your child reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you to Lipson and to one of our Open Events in the near future.

Free Schools allow new schools to be set up in the style of academies with 24 such schools opening their doors in September 2011.

Free Schools will have the same freedom as Academies,with funding coming directly from Westminster, semi-independent and outside of local authority control, with the freedom to vary the school day, terms, the curriculum and teachers' pay and conditions.

Anyone can propose to set up a Free School including the likes of charities, universities, businesses, educational groups, teachers and groups of parents. These schools will attract the same 'per pupil' funding from the government as a local school and have been created to improve choice and raise standards as well as offer healthy competition to already established schools.

Anyone can propose to set up a Free School including the likes of charities, universities, businesses, educational groups, teachers and groups of parents.

There has been concern that the weird and the wonderful can now be educating your child in whichever way they feel. Fortunately this is not the case. Each proposer will have to adhere to, and pass, a 'fit and proper' persons test scrutinised over by Ofsted.

So stringent are the criteria for setting up a Free School, that 90% of applications are turned down. Although Free Schools offer an opportunity for teachers, parents and sponsors to set up their own educational centre, the massive set up costs, time and effort that atr incurred are causing many ideas to remain on the drawing board.

The opinion on Free Schools is divisive with those working in the education sector, split between those who believe the policy brief that they will 'promote higher standards, better integration and fairer chances especially for children from the most deprived backgrounds' and those who believe it to be the absolute antithesis.

to the vision of the school is its partnership with a number of local healthcare educators and practitioners who have been key in formulating the unique and innovative curriculum.

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Partners include the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), the University’s Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth NHS Hospitals Trust and Public Health Plymouth.

CRE ATIV E

The name Scott College was chosen after wide consultation with students, staff and our studio school partners. A bust of the famous Plymouth explorer Robert Falcon Scott has been the centrepiece of the entrance to Stoke Damerel Community College for many years. “Scott College was the clear winner,” said Stoke Damerel principal Carol Hannaford.“Many people remember the name of Scott Hospital with that clear link to medicine and health. “Choosing the name of such a renowned adventurer also resonates with the studio school’s spirit of discovery while marking its links to its sponsor school.”

RESPONSIBLE YOUR BE ST Find out more about Plymouth's newest studio school Scott Medical and Health College - sponsored by Stoke Damerel Community College - is a small school which will train the healthcare and medical professionals of the future.

We will initially be welcoming students going into Year 9 and Sixth form in September 2017 and you can now sign up to receive updates and admissions information by logging on to www.scottcollege.co.uk.

Studio schools are unique places to learn as they are more like workplaces with a longer school day and classroom teaching combined with a range of work placements. At first students will carry out work experience from half a day to a full day each week.

For further information log on to www.scottcollege.co.uk scan the QR code below or email info@scottcollege.co.uk

You will also be able to register to receive a personal invitation to one of our open days where will you be able to meet staff and find out more about the unique learning environment Scott Bernice College offers.

Terrace Plymouth PL4 7PG T: 01752 671318 E: lca@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk

All our students will follow the national curriculum and we will be offering a range of academic, www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop professional and vocational qualifications. Key

PROUD CRE ATIV E RESPONSIBLE YOUR BE ST

Bernice Terrace Plymouth PL4 7PG T: 01752 671318 E: lca@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop

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Preparing for your future with Plymouth College of Art Plymouth College of Art is an independent art school, run by artists and designers for artists and designers. We’re here to help you tap into your full potential and prepare you for a professional career in the world’s thriving creative and cultural industries.

It’s easy to see examples of the work that our students create. Look out for Gus by Luke Sims, Steine by Michael Stroud and Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie by Tarig Elmakki, Russell Cleave and Paul Chanter at Plymouth Film Festival 2016, from 13 to 15 May.

91% of Plymouth College of Art graduates from 2013 and 2014 are either employed or engaged in further study.

What’s creative education really worth?

Costume design for film and the stage

The creative industries contribute over £80 billion per year to the UK economy and provide employment for over 1.8 million people. That’s nearly £9.6million per hour generated in the UK by the creative industries.

If you wanted something more physical and hands on, you might be interested in our BA (Hons) Costume Production and Associated Crafts programme. 3rd year Costume student Jerry Moore has just returned from an inspirational two week placement at the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, which has played host to the likes of Sir Patrick Stewart, Dame Judi Dench and Alan Rickman.

In fact, according to the latest Government statistics, British films, video games, crafts, publishing and digital media are taking a leading role in driving the UK’s economic recovery.

Are there jobs waiting for creative arts students?

91% of Plymouth College of Art graduates from 2013 and 2014 are either employed or engaged in further study. From fashion designers and freelance photographers to animators, graphic designers and concept artists for cutting edge computer games, there’ll be plenty of career choices available after you graduate.

What kind of creative courses could I study?

If you’re interested in film, you could start with our BA (Hons) Film programme. Famed Kubrick producer, Jan Harlan, visited students this year for the second time, sharing a wealth of experience from a lifetime of working on films such as The Shining and Full Metal Jacket.

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Closer to home, Jerry has also worked on costume production for the filming of Poldark and in the costume department for the Theatre Royal, where he has made costumes for Wicked and the Book of Mormon. Look out for his work in our college-wide Graduate Shows 2016 during June, when you’ll be able to visit the college to see examples of student work from every subject that we teach.

Making and crafting contemporary jewellery Although there’s now a strong focus on digital media and programmes of study that prepare you for modern industry, with cutting-edge facilities such as FabLab Plymouth housed there, Plymouth College of Art still invests heavily in more traditional crafts, such as our BA (Hons) Jewellery programme.

3rd year BA (Hons) Jewellery student Luke Axworthy was recently granted The Goldsmiths’ Company Student Silver Bullion Grant for his exceptional silver artwork, which was inspired by the rocky coastline and crashing waves at Seaton beach.

Graphic design on a global stage It isn’t just the South West that inspires us. We also encourage students to travel internationally and put their work in a global context. Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design students recently visited design studios 44flavours and Pentagram in Berlin to talk about how they find and work with clients, their studio ethos’, work placements and how they approach design problems.

With such rigorous programmes of study, it’s no wonder that graduates like Tom Gordon go on to design best-selling t-shirts and tour posters for the likes of Queens of the Stone Age, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.

Interested in creative study, but haven’t found the right course for you?

There’s still time to apply to Plymouth College of Art courses through UCAS Extra, open until 4 July 2016. See our website for full details: www.plymouthart.ac.uk

DEGREE SHOWS 11–24 JUNE

Discover the best in design-led making at our end of year exhibitions, showcasing creativity across art, design and digital media.

Free entry – for times and locations plymouthart.ac.uk

OPEN DAYS 13 APRIL & 18 JUNE

property market appraisal: 2016

Dan Robinson Smeaton Homes Following an in-depth rebranding exercise 18 months ago, Smeaton Homes has certainly been on the rise in 2016.

"Smeaton Homes prides itself on working with local suppliers and creative professionals."

Daniel Robinson, Director, commented: "The new branding for the business has enabled us to secure a prolific profile in Plymouth’s property market. You may have seen our bold red-andwhite striped sales and lettings boards springing up all over our city over the last year.".

Plymouth’s booming property market The new buy-to-let ISA (which the government released in March) has really helped first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder, With demand from home-hunters reaching an all-time high in the last few months, the pause from investors could give first-time buyers a better opportunity to set foot on that first rung, a recent Rightmove report suggests.

And Smeaton Homes isn’t letting this opportunity pass by: their service is always being shaped in response to the changing market.

What people want Daniel knows that right now is the prime time to be listening to feedback from local vendors and

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Although we would prefer not to think about it, we are almost halfway through the year. With an EU referendum on the horizon and a spring budget already delivered, we’ll take a look at the effect this has had (and may continue to have) on our local property market.

With demand from home-hunters reaching an all-time high in the last few months, the pause from investors could give first-time buyers a better opportunity to set foot on that first rung

buyers and introducing structured, personalised services which tick every box for them. He now knows that two main vendor bugbears are unpredictable fees and underwhelming advertising efforts.

As a result, Smeaton Homes has had their list of completely transparent fixed fees (copies available on request) and all-inclusive advertising clearly displayed on all their marketing packages.

These have all been carefully developed to rival the prices and offerings of other agencies in the local area.

And all this hard work is clearly paying off It’s this honest, straightforward approach which has led to Smeaton Homes rapidly collecting new customers, all of whom are enjoying a personalised service with no nasty fee surprises when their house gets snapped up.

So keep watching out for those bold red and white stripes: you’re going to be seeing a lot more of them over the coming year.

Totally transparent One of Smeaton Homes’ biggest selling points is their completely transparent fee structure.

Nobody likes nasty surprises, especially when it comes to selling their home. That’s why, instead of setting a fee in stone upon initial valuation, Smeaton Homes always sets their fee according to the final sale price.

This is particularly helpful in situations where the market’s a bit slow and a property ends up selling for less than its initial valuation. Daniel commented: “I strongly believe in being as fair as possible to our customers, and there’s nothing fair about paying a fee based on an initial valuation when a house could end up selling for thousands of pounds less.”

Smeaton Homes www.smeatonhomes.co.uk Tel: 01752 222060

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It’s been an interesting start to the year for us at Hindhead Property and in the property market in general with government changes to stamp duty now coming into force for buyto-let and second home owners. There was an incredible rush towards the end of March for buyers wishing to beat the stamp duty increase and save themselves thousands of Cavanna Homes pounds in land tax. Perhaps surprisingly we Boatyard development are still seeing large numbers of buy-to-let investors interested in purchasing properties that are coming to the market who are taking a longer term view on their investment.

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Cavanna Homes 5 Star confirms customer satisfaction

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Ready-to-move-in homes are now now available Ready-to-move-in homes are available The properties at The Boatyard have been and ready ready to be seen, seen,materials starting from from £205,000. and be starting built using to traditional such£205,000. as slate, stone, weatherboard cladding and render to ensure each house complements its natural surroundings. Glazed facades and private balconies allow homeowners to take advantage of the waterside location and wonderful views.

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Cavanna Homes 5 Star rating confirms customer satisfaction Cavanna Homes, which has two developments in Plymouth, is celebrating after being named as one of Britain’s most highly regarded homebuilders.

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The Torquay based family firm, has been awarded the maximum five stars for customer satisfaction in the nationwide Home Builders Federation (HBF) survey for the fourth year in a row.

The prestigious five stars mean that at least 90 per cent of new Cavanna homeowners would recommend the company to a friend. The survey has been carried out annually for the past eleven years, but Cavanna Homes has only been included since 2013 when the customers of smaller firms were first surveyed.

The company has been rated among the bestperforming home builders in the UK every time it has been judged, and is the only firm in the South West to have earned such consistently high ratings.

Managing Director Eugene Rapson said: “For more than 20 years Cavanna Homes has conducted its own customer surveys to ensure that we are continually responding to the expectations of our homebuyers.

“The HBF customer survey is hugely important in supplementing this work and showing that smaller family housebuilders, like ourselves,

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“We have strengthened and grown our own team so we are able to continue to give our customers the after-sales service they deserve,” added Mr Rapson.

Homebuyers in Plymouth currently have the choice of two Cavanna developments; 504K at Derriford, close to the University of St Mark and St John, Derriford Hospital and Tamar Science Park, and the other, The Boatyard, at Oreston, with stunning views of Hooe Lake and with easy access to Plymouth City Centre, the main trunk roads to Cornwall and Exeter and the glorious beaches of the South Hams.

Cavanna Homes Sales Manager Karen Heywood said: “504K is an extremely popular development because of the wide selection of homes available and its excellent location, midway between Dartmoor and the city, with the added benefit of enjoying excellent public transport services.”

There are a range of homes available at 504K, from the Constable, which has two en-suite bedrooms to the Stokesay II, the Linnet and the Allington which all have three bedrooms.

The Condor is a four bedroom townhouse with en-suite master bedroom and integral ground floor garage and The Barnard, a four bedroom detached home has a separate dining room, ensuite master bedroom and integral garage.

Martin Cavanna receives the HBF '5 star home builder' award At The Boatyard, Cavanna Homes is on the last phase with only a few properties remaining.

The “Clipper” waterfront homes which are arranged over four storeys with an open plan kitchen/ family/ dining room offering views over the estuary as wells as two en-suite bedrooms, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, utility, cloakroom and a large integral garage and basement are among the last few properties.

Oreston village offers many local services; including a primary school, florist, supermarket, hairdressers, pub and newsagents. Oreston Quay is home to the Plym Yacht Club, which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year. The quay also has a free public slipway, perfect for boating enthusiasts.

The properties at The Boatyard have been built using traditional materials such as slate, stone, weatherboard cladding and render to ensure each house complements its natural surroundings. Glazed facades and private balconies allow homeowners to take advantage of the waterside location and wonderful views.

The Boatyard “Clippers” are priced from £419,995 (as of 18.04.16) and further information is available on the Cavanna Homes website or from the sales advisor on 01752 408091, Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm.

The 504K sales advisor can be contacted on 01752 773187 and the sales office is open from Thursday to Tuesday 10am to 5pm.

For further information on all Cavanna Homes developments, please visit www.cavannahomes.co.uk

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can achieve a maximum five-star rating by offering a standard of product and service that matches, and often exceeds, that of the largest housebuilders in the land.

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504k consists of a wide range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes within easy reach of Plymouth City Centre.

PLYMOUTH Off Plymbridge Lane, PL6 8BD

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The Condor III Plot 242 - a 4 bedroom townhouse with garage & parking. £260,000

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•Plot Fantastic waterfront views 170 - a 3 bedroom house with 2 •parking Highspaces. specification £239,995 • Four bedrooms with two en-suite • Underfloor heating to ground floor • Large double garage and two parking spaces • Easy access to Plymouth City Centre

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DOWNDERRY Guide Price: Offers In Excess of £1,000,000 A totally private beachside residence within subtropical gardens, commanding a stunning panorama over the coastline of Whitsand & Looe Bay. About 4,300 sq ft, 26' sitting room, 16' kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, conservatory, study/library, music room, 5 bedrooms (2 e/s), 52' games room, total privacy, Mediterranean style gardens, gated private drive, about 2 acres.

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THE HOE Guide Price: £1,450,000 A superlative penthouse within this iconic building on Plymouth’s “world-class” waterfront.

About 2,015 sq ft, 27' open plan living/kitchen, utility room, master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite, 3 further bedrooms ( 2 es), 560 sq ft sea facing terrace, 1,020 sq ft terrace with views to Dartmoor, 2 secure garage parking spaces, 175 sq ft store room. EPC: B.

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WOOLWELL Guide Price: ÂŁ650,000 Detached residence of Historical importance, with landscaped gardens extending to nearly an acre with private driveway & direct access to Plymbridge Woods.

4073 sq ft, 3 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, utility & pantry, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, garage & outbuildings, landscaped gardens. Video tour available. EPC: D.

RICHMOND WALK Guide Price: ÂŁ209,950 A beautifully presented second floor apartment with water views from both the living and bedroom accommodation.

405 sq ft, open plan reception room, 23 ft full width balcony, modern fitted kitchen, one double bedroom, modern bathroom, store cupboard to rear, wet (electric) central heating system, secure parking within a gated area accessed via remote controlled gates. EPC: D.

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