Plympton Community Magazine - April 2015

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PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS Amazing events coming soon to Plymouth

THE MAKEUP OF NATURE A collection of natural recipes that are kind to your skin and hair

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HELPING YOU ATTRACT THE BRIGHTEST TALENT Are you are looking to raise your brand’s profile or looking to grow your business?

Whether you are a local SME or an International Blue Chip, Plymouth University Employability Service can support you.

Working with Plymouth University Student Jobs Service allows you to: • Access to over 30,000 students and to recent alumni • Raise your profile amongst our students to promote your organisation • Meet your potential future employees on campus • Promote your vacancies/opportunities • Develop your relationship with academic staff and access consultancy support • Help you complete projects you haven’t had time for

Student Recruitment: We offer a professional recruitment service that is free of charge to employers looking to recruit our students. We can: • Advertise your part-time and summer opportunities on our online jobs board • Help and advise you on your recruitment plans, including the best times to recruit our students • Help you create job adverts • Search our database of available candidates • Identify those with the skills that you require and organise interviews • Provide interview facilities on campus

WHY NOT GET IN TOUCH TO SEE HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Call us on 01752 587722 or email us studentjobs@plymouth.ac.uk www.plymouth.ac.uk/studentjobs

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INTERIM EDITOR Nimra Imran nimra@oracle.uk.net ACCOUNTS Emma-Jane Corry emma@oracle.uk.net SALES Myles Lockwood myles@oracle.uk.net Beth Clarke beth@oracle.uk.net GRAPHIC DESIGN Adam Cartwright info@oracle.uk.net Tom Coles tom@oracle.uk.net Nimra Imran nimra@oracle.uk.net EDITORIAL Nimra Imran EMAIL info@plymptonmagazine.co.uk FRONT COVER PHOTO Adam Cartwright

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All rights reserved. Nothing in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of the publisher. We have done our utmost to ensure that all the content is correct and accurate at the time of print, but we emphasise that Oracle Publications accepts no responsibility for any mistakes or omissions in this publication. All opinions expressed in The Plympton Magazine are that of the individual contributor and are not always shared by the publication.

Editor’s Note ...

With the consumer price of cosmetics on the increase, it’s no wonder that we have now turned to the comfort of our homes and the supplies in our pantries to conjure up natural, homemade alternatives to lipsticks and shampoos. So to save your bank accounts and to give your pamper evening an infusion of natural products, we’ve gathered a few simple recipes that are kind to your skin and hair. So flip to page 24, roll up your sleeves and get started.

If you’re looking for interesting events taking place across Plympton this coming month, then turn to page 14 to look at our What’s On Guide for a whole host of brilliant ideas.

We are holding a Photography Competition, a chance for you to show off your Photography skills. The winner’s photograph will appear on the front cover! All you need to do to is take a photograph of an area in Plympton that you think would make a great front cover image and email it to nimra@oracle.uk.net by 18.04.2015.

I hope you enjoy this issue and I will Nimra Imran - Interim Editor catch up with you next month!

Nimra

Contents APRIL 2015 4

Ben Bennett Flooring

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Family Law Company

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UK Blinds

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Distribution Map

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Halo Hairdressing

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The Makeup of Nature

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The Powder Room

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A1 Carpets

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Right Price Windows

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Plymouth Pavilions

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White House Dental Care

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Russells Flooring

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Su Rowe Ceramics

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Mortgages 4 Plymouth

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What’s On Guide

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Beacon Electrical

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£10 Afterschool Party!

Is your child celebrating a birthday or just wanting to enjoy some fun with their friends?

Enjoy our Afterschool Party Monday - Friday term time for £10 per child!

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To book or for more information call our party advisors on

01752 782 415 Terms and Conditions: Applies to new bookings only and cannot be added retrospectively. Minimum Number of 8 paying children.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Applies to Afterschool Parties only and does not include weekend/Holiday Activity, Laser, Toddler, Teenage or Adult party events.

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RIGHT PRICE Hundreds of satisfied customers praise local, independent business Right Price Windows. Based in Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, for its friendliness and quality of service.

Company directors Travis Chiddle and Sarah Haseler are delighted to see the business continue to grow since purchasing it in 2013.

Over the past two years, their mindset has been solidly focused on hard work and commitment to the firm’s loyal customers – which has even seen the team work on Christmas Day. “We are passionate about Plymouth,” says former Royal Marine, Travis. “We employ 15 people and our goal is to aid the city’s economy, manufacture items on site, and maintain a low carbon footprint.”

“We also make sure that there is little waste by recycling as much as we can.”

Making products and frames on site means the company can provide a wide bespoke range for the home. These are certain to provide sparkle and added value – from energy efficient PVCu windows (in a wide range of designs and colours) through to a multiple story extension.

The company’s conservatories are also manufactured in house and are designed to have a long life and also be energy efficient.

The team is happy to aid with any planning issues to ensure you have minimal fuss when it is being installed.

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Or, if you are looking for something with a real sense of “historic grandeur,” then why not invest in an Orangery? “An Orangery incorporates not only the best of the modern world with its technology, that ensures a warm and energy efficient finish, but it also encompasses the elegance of the Victorian era,” says Travis.

Or, if you don’t have quite the space for an Orangery, then the company can also fit a “skypod” into a roof area, so adding height, light and volume to your living space.

The high spec quality and finish on the porches, doors, windows and rooflines make Right Price Windows the natural choice for many homeowners looking for home improvements.

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Additionally, the company’s wide range also makes a tempting array for clients – from Sarah’s favourites, the vertical sliding window, to by-folding doors where the door will literally fold back on itself in a concertina style.

By-folding doors can have a maximum span of six metres which allow for a huge area to be opened up for those all important spring rays of sunshine!

“We employ 15 people and our goal is to aid the city’s economy, manufacture items on site, and maintain a low carbon footprint.”

Sarah, who has just had her first baby, says people are also attracted to the business because of its sense of fairness for the customer – they provide discounts for OAPs, military personnel and emergency workers.

Her grandfather was a former Royal Marine and Travis’ connection with the Forces, together with the city’s strong ties to the Royal Navy, means that both Sarah and Travis felt it important to be able to provide a discount for the military.

Sarah also enjoys success as a singer whose large repertoire of music is enjoyed at various social events across the city. Her passion for singing extends into work where, during the recent cold snap, she started singing a song from the hit film, Frozen.

She soon found that other members of the team also knew the song and joined in! “It really made for a warm, happy atmosphere and it is that friendly atmosphere that is what our business is all about,” says Sarah.

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Walk-in Dental Hygiene Service

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• Adults & Children • Sparkling Clean, 20 Minutes • Scale & Polish • Oral Health Advice • Gum Assessment

Spread the cost of your treatment.

Ask about our Hygiene Payment Scheme No need to register

Unsure about a dental treatment?

Why not pop in to see Lisa, out Treatment Coordinator, who can explain the treatment and payment options available to you.

She’ll explain what’s possible and answer any of your questions.

Call us on 01752 335551 www.idhdentistplymptontheridgeway.co.uk

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Plympton What’s On Guide 1st & 8th April

9.30am - 11.30am Colebrook Methodist Church

Raiders of the lost Garden

Hearing Dogs Training 12pm-3pm, Colebrook Community Centre

Relics from Saltram's lost garden are waiting for you to piece the past together.

This Easter break we invite you to discover the secrets of Saltram's lost garden using archaeology fragments and historic photographs. Children can dig in designated excavation pits to reveal things from around the garden and solve the puzzle.

10am-4.30pm, Saltram House

1st & 8th April Family Felt Join Claire Packer from The Wet Felting Company for a drop-in family friendly felting workshop. 11am - 4pm,

Tickets £3 Per Person, Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate

Wild in the Wood This spring sees the return of our woodland discovery days at Snowdrop Woods with forest school activities and games.

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Cadbury’s Eater Egg Trails- Saltram House

Our Forest School leader will inspire you with fun activities and outdoor play.

10am-2pm, Child tickets £8.50

Saltram House 12th April

Dartmoor Border Morris

2nd Spring Show 7.30pm, Harewood House

Grab your sticks and get ready to jingle your bells as the local Dartmoor Border Morris join us for dances and Mummer's Play performances in our Great Barn.

1pm - 3pm

3rd - 6th April

Plymbridge Woods and Plym Valley

Cadbury Easter Egg Trails

Regular Events

Saltram House

2nd April Plymouth Gardeners Association

Cadbury Easter Eggsplorer trails return this year for more fun in the garden.

Hunt for Cadbury treasure in the garden.

Trails are available for £2 over the Easter weekend. Garden admission fee applies, 11am-3pm.

Monday Salsa 10am - 11am Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Yoga 10am - 11.30am Colebrook Community Centre Little Cherubs Toddler Group

Ballet & Tap 4pm - 9pm Susan Jane School of Dancing Ballet & Tap Class for Children Plympton St Maurice Community Hall Under 8 Freestyle /Street 5pm - 5.30pm Dance Studio at Heles School Under 15 Freestyle/ Street 5.30pm - 6.15pm Dance Studio at Heles School Zumba Toning 6.30pm, Heles School Advanced Adult Tap 6.15pm - 7pm Dance Studio at Heles School Plympton St. Maurice Judo Club 7 to 11 yrs 6pm - 7.30pm, Plympton Guildhall Adult Freestyle/ Street 7pm - 8pm Dance Studio at Heles School

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Under 14 Modern-Jazz 6pm - 6.45pm St Maurice Primary School Clubbercise 6.30pm - 7.30pm Woodford Methodist Church Zumba Party 6.30pm, Heles School Under 14 Ballet 6.45pm - 7pm St Maurice Primary School Martial Arts 7pm - 8.15pm Colebrook Community Centre Metafit 7.30pm, Heles School Mon, Tues & Weds

Line Dancing 7.30pm - 10pm Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre

Adult Ju-Jitsu 6.50pm - 8pm Plymouth Ju-Jitsu, Plympton

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9 to 16 yrs 5.30pm -6.30pm Plymouth Ju-Jutsu, Plympton Thursday Dog Training 5pm - 7pm Colebrook Community Centre Adult Ballet

6.30pm- 7.15pm Dance Studio at Heles School

for under 10s-4pm Plympton Library

Dog Training 6pm-7pm ClubFit 6.30pm, Heles School Colebrook Community Centre Aerobics Kettlebells 6.45pm - 7.35pm 6.30pm, Heles Colebrook School Community Centre Dance Aerobics Friday 6pm - 7pm Chaddlewood Farm Ladies Only Low Community Centre Impact Aerobics 9am, Energie Fitness Salsacise 6pm - 6.45pm - Lister Close Plympton St Free Running Group Maurice Community 9.30am, Meet in Hall Saltram Car Park Absolute Abs Ladies Only 7pm - 7.30pm Ju-Jitsu...

Plympton St 9.30am to 10.30am Maurice Community Plymouth Ju-Jutsu, Hall Plympton Saturday Pilates Fitness Bootcamp 9.30am - 10.30am 8am, Lister Close Colebrook car park Community Centre Toddler Group 10am - 11.30am Ridgeway Methodist Church Evergreen Club 2pm - 4pm Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Country Dancing 2pm-4pm, Colebrook Community Centre After School Story Time

List your local Plympton events If you are holding an event in Plympton that you would like to have listed please email details to nimra@oracle.uk.net by the 12th of each preceding month.

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Q & A Arrangements for children after a relationship breakdown.

By Derek Jordan Derek Jordan is a specialist solicitor with The Family Law Company. His specialism is settling child arrangements for parents, grandparents, or others who have an important relationship with a child. He also handles domestic abuse cases where there is a need to protect victims and children from further harm.

Q - How important are the needs of children when families experience difficulties?

A - When adult relationships break down there is often also an immediate, negative effect on their relationship with their children, which can be distressing for all parties. It is vital that a child’s connection with all of the important people in their life is protected, encouraged and kept free from unnecessary restrictions.

Q - Will children always spend equal time with both parents?

A - There is no automatic fifty-fifty sharing. The starting point is for a child to continue to have a relationship with both parents and their wider family - as long as it is safe for them to do so. It is always best if the adults can agree the arrangements, but sometimes they find it too difficult or painful to do so. I always keep the best interests of the child at the heart of all the advice I give, whilst being supportive of the client and sensitive to their own needs.

Q - Do I have to have a lawyer?

A - You do not have to have legal advice. However, it is more likely that getting expert help as soon as possible when children are involved will mean a positive solution is reached much more quickly and with far less emotional distress. Lawyers can work as a bridge between the parties, encouraging aconstructive dialogue in reaching a solution for you and your family whilst protecting you from unnecessary pressure and distress.

Q – Is it always necessary to go to court?

A - No. Wherever possible, I try to reach an amicable solution without making any application to court, as this is best for all concerned, especially the children.

This includes giving initial advice to help you pursue your own discussions, advising you on other ways of resolving your problem, such as mediation and seeking to negotiate an agreed way forward for you.

Derek Jordan Specialist Solicitor

Q – I have heard that even if there is an agreement about children, it is not legally binding?

A - We all hope that people will stick to any agreement they make in relation to arrangements regarding children, but sometimes people do not act as you would hope or anticipate, or circumstances change. As long as there is an agreement, we can help you make an application to the court to have that agreement recognised and approved in the form of an agreed consent order which must then be kept to by everyone.

Q – Can court cases be very expensive?

A - The cost of legal advice can be a concern. The Family Law Company has a policy to work with clients to ensure that costs are clearly structured and explained.

We make clear what work we advise is necessary and what we are actually being asked to do. It is important to us, and to me personally, to proactively work with clients to carefully manage the costs of any case.

The Family Law Company offers a free initial appointment to discuss your case and the options available to you.

For more information please visit: www.thefamilylawco.co.uk email:enquiries@thefamilylawco.com Tel: 01752 674999 The Family Law Company, Princess Court, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2EX

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The Makeup of Nature

By Nimra Imran

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ith the consumer price of cosmetics on the increase, it’s no wonder that we have now turned to the comfort of our homes and the supplies in our pantries to conjure up natural, homemade alternatives to lipsticks and shampoos. So to save your bank accounts and to give your pamper evening an infusion of natural products, we’ve gathered a few simple recipes that are kind to your skin and hair.

Essential Oils Shampoo:

Your hair will thank you after this nourishing treatment of gentle shampoo with essential oils. For this you will need half a cup of liquid castile soap, a qaurter cup canned coconut milk and a quarter cup of honey. Add in to the mix two tablespoons of coconut oil and forty to fifty drops of essential oils to make your shampoo smell yummy. Lavendar and peppermint oils are extremely popular and give your showers an infusion of freshness. Then proceed to mix all of the ingredients together in a container with a lid (or a clear plastic bottle as shown in the image).

Put on the lid and shake well to combine. Shake before using and enjoy heavenly smells and equally noursihed hair.

Nourishing Lip Balm:

The key for this lip balm is the amount of beeswax you include. The more you put in, the less glossy and the more firm and balmy it gets.

The great thing about beeswax is that it has natural sun protection qualities. Even a little bit helps when you’re in the sun all day in the summer time!

To create this delight you simply need two table spoons of grated beeswax, two table spoons of coconut oil, two teaspoons of sweet almond oil, a chunk of red lipstick and half a teaspoon of shimmery eye shadow powder.

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could also add ten drops of essential oils; peppermint is again a popular choice to use in balms. Melt all but essentail oil in a doubleboiler until completely melted and there are no more beewax flakes. Do not boil or overheat. Stir with a throw away tool like a bamboo skewer. Remove from heat and add essential oil.

Using a syringe or medicne dropper, fill your lip balm containers. Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge until hardened or opaque. And now you have a soothing, smooth lip balm with just a hint of color and a hint of sun protection, ready to be used.

Honey and Oatmeal Facemask:

And last but not least, this Honey and Oatmeal Facemask is perfect for a pamper evening, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed. You will need two tablespoons of ground oats, half a table spoon of fresh lemon juice and two table spoons of raw honey.

Then grind the oats and in a small bowl mix them together with lemon juice and the honey.

Apply to your face to create a mask, making sure its spread evenly. Leave on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Then remove the mask with cold water and a washcloth. This recipe makes enough for two to three treatments. Its best to store extra in the fridge in an airtight container.

With these amazing recipes, you can now create your own cosmetics which are kinder to your skin and cost just as good as they look.

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2015 is certainly off to a great start for Smeaton Homes. The new sales arm of the company has seen plenty of action since the beginning of the year, leading the director, Daniel Robinson, to employ the talents of Teresa Hathaway to manage this growing area.

Teresa possesses more than 20 years’ experience in the field of corporate estate agency and brings a wealth of fresh ideas to Smeaton Homes.

When asked why she applied for the role, Teresa commented: “The attraction of Smeaton Homes was purely down to the enthusiasm of director, Daniel Robinson. I am a strong believer in thinking outside of the box in order to grow your business and Smeaton Homes is definitely doing that.

Smeaton Homes is an innovative, creative and committed business and I’m relishing the opportunity to get involved.

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impressively, and I know Teresa is the right person to keep things on track. Her vibrant, positive attitude is infectious and her commitment to helping me grow the business is greatly appreciated”.

With the company’s hugely successful rebrand last year and their continued success in the field of property sales, Smeaton Homes is definitely one to watch over the coming months. Teresa’s plans include more community involvement and sponsorship to further boost Smeaton Homes’ local profile.

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�me to put your back into Healthcare When it comes to reasons for visiting the doctor, back pain is one of the most common. It's estimated that four out of every five adults (a whopping 80%) will experience back pain at some point in their lives.

It's a problem that is affecting industry, with studies suggesting absenteeism through back pain is costing UK companies £673 per employee per year.

So what are the causes and what can we do about it?

Some of the reasons are quite obvious: bad posture, lengthy use of computers or tablets, and carrying heavy loads. Other contributory factors are less obvious, such as not drinking enough water and not eating the right foods.

The good news is that there are some simple things we can all do to help ourselves.

• If you work at a computer, take regular stretch breaks; ensure you sit correctly and that your workstation is ergonomically right for you.

• Take care when lifting - whether you're at work, doing DIY, gardening or lifting a young child or baby.

• Gardeners and physical workers - always use the

right tools, take frequent breaks and do regular stretches.

• Children - carry your schoolbags over both shoulders to prevent uneven weight distribution and take to school only what you need for that day.

• And ladies, it's time you looked at the contents of your handbag - do you really need all those things you're lugging around with you all day?

• Finally, get walking! Walking strengthens the body and helps position the spine in the natural shape it was designed for. It also helps to build up core strength, which is important in maintaining good posture.

For further advice or to book an appointment with a Chiropractor, contact the team at Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic on 01752 770131, or www. plymouthchiropractic.com.

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