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Fa adm mily is Bod sion to min Jail KAYA GALLERY We spoke with the owner of Kaya Gallery, Chris Warne, to find out more about #thepeoplesgallery

READY PLAYER PLYMOUTH We delved into the world of virtual reality and found out more about the local VR store located here in Plymouth

RECRUITMENT IN PARTNERSHIP We hear from Debbie and Peter Clayton, joint founders of the local recruitment agency who go above and beyond for their clients & candidates

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Editor’s Note...

Spooky season is fast approaching and the early sunsets are starting to creep in which can only mean one thing, it’s the October edition! We have an exciting issue packed full of interesting business profiles, spooky Plymouth Gin cocktails and a chilling local tale from the Royal William Yard.

We speak with Chris Warne to uncover the story of how he became the owner of the Kaya Gallery and why it has been recently awarded the hashtag #thepeoplesgallery.

Delve into the world of Virtual Reality with our new business profile from Player Ready Plymouth. We caught up with Kieran, the area manager of all three stores to find out more about the exciting venue and what they have to offer.

We hear from Debbie and Peter Clayton, founders of Recruitment in Partnership to find out more about the company who truely care about their employees, clients and candidates.

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Chris Warne, a once young entrepreneur, fascinated by the renowned artist Robert Lenkiewicz painting on the cobbled streets of Plymouth is now the owner of the Kaya Gallery and has recently been awarded the hashtag #thepeoplesgallery.

Through years of discovery, Chris has found his calling in life and realises that he wants nothing more than to cherish every moment with his family, surround himself with what he loves and be a helping hand to others within the community he grew up in.

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aya Gallery has been selling artwork on the historic Southside Street for almost 14 years, but it wasn’t until 2017 when the Warne family decided to take it over from its previous owner.

Prior to the ownership of Kaya Gallery, Chris had an interesting few years leading up to this which taught him a thing or two about the importance of life.

After leaving school with a total of one qualification, Chris went to work at the dockyard when he was just 15 years old. At the time, Robert Lenkiewicz was at the height of his career and would always leave his studio door open for aspiring artists to pop in, watch him paint and speak to him. Chris enjoyed spending time in Lenkiewicz’s studio, sharing conversations about other painters and beliefs they both shared an alikeness with. Lenkiewicz was a larger-than-life individual who liked to keep life interesting. When the artist was short of some change to pay off the bills, he would be seen painting quick portraits for £3-£5 on the street where his memorial currently stands.

Chris Warne holding artwork by local artist Brian Pollard

At the enthusiastic age of 23, Chris set up his own copier and fax company supplying photo copiers, fax machines and office equipment which he named ‘The Copier and Fax Co.’ He was able to help supply Lenkiewicz with printers and equipment that he needed for his artwork. The company grew considerably through acquisitions between 1994-’96 where they retained 6 offices across the SouthWest.

Wanting to grow the business, Chris became a serious businessman and a workaholic.

A pivotal point in his life was the birth of their daughter Beth. The precious new life meant more to Chris than anything in the world and within that moment, he realised that being a father was all he wanted to focus on. He took 13 weeks out of his business to help raise Beth and try to provide his family with all they could wish for. So, he entrusted his business to the other directors.

Chris decided that for the 13 weeks, that he was happier being ‘The Family Man’ than a businessman, so offered The Copier and Fax Co. to the other directors who then took up the challenge of running and owning the successful company. So that was it, Chris was now a full-time Dad.

Chris Warne holding a Robert Lenkiewicz piece in front of the Lenkiewicz mural

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When Beth was 6 years old, Chris decided that he needed to be more secure and became a director of the West Alarms business which Chris and Steve built to another successful business, servicing alarms all over the country. After some time, Steve wanted to go it alone and bought Chris’ shares.

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With the successful blueprint of parenting Beth, Chris decided to take another three years off work to nurture their youngest son, Aiden when he was born.

With his diminishing finances on his mind whilst Chris was full-time parenting, after the three years had passed, he decided that it was time to buy The Copier and Fax Co. back. However, it was not to be and he finally had to move onto something else, a new challenge.

Chris has always offered a helping hand, especially with the young people in the community. He volunteered at Nor Pro Training Trust to help young people get into apprenticeships and eventually became the managing director. He believes very strongly that apprenticeships are becoming too difficult to get into and are constantly moving away from their primary objective which was to help young people get into a career who may not have been smart enough for alternative higher education.

Exhausted with the system, Chris took his case to parliament whereby he tried to persuade his thoughts on apprenticeships however, as much as they would have liked to, the board couldn’t help him change the system.

Still keen to help out the young people in the community, Chris had recently spoken to a young man who helped fix his car in the past and he was struggling to get onto an apprenticeship due to his dyslexia. With Chris’ respectable position as managing director of Nor Pro Training Trust, he convinced the exam board to help the young man get the grades he needed by hiring a writer to transcribe for him.

He was working for Nor Pro Training Trust for 6 years until he swapped his job to help look after the Kaya Gallery with the previous owner.

Kaya Gallery is currently manned by Diane and Beth who love the gallery. You will always notice Chris either in the gallery chatting about Robert Lenkiewicz or any of the artists’ work on display, speaking to the customers with a warm welcome, or finding out what the local bakeries and cafes have to offer.

The amazing work that Chris and the Kaya Gallery team do for the community doesn’t stop there. They sponsor 22 small, local football teams for Drake Football Club, one of which, Aiden plays for. This makes us the official sponsor for Drake Youth Football Club They also sponsor the local boxing scene, Devonport Amateur Boxing Club who Beth fights for and has the kaya gallery logo printed on her boxing dressing gown. They also sponsor a local darts player, and help out with local schools, often getting Brian Pollard, a well-known local artist, to come in and talk about his art to the children.

After spending so much quality time with his children, Chris has built a tight bond with Beth and Aiden that he is so proud of. He has been able to watch Beth win two British Championships in boxing and cheer on Aiden as he won the Plymouth Grand Prix in gokarting, after only going three times before.

The galleries moto is ‘Family first, business a very close second so after his family, comes his love for art. Chris has always enjoyed collecting art and enjoys looking at paintings from L S Lowry, Brian Pollard, Rembrandt and of course, Lenkiewicz. He doesn’t have a particular style that he likes the most which is why he has grown his gallery into ‘The People’s Gallery’. A gallery for everyone. There really is something for everyone with a range of different artists styles, prices and sizes. They exhibit all types of art from oil paintings and surrealist photography to glasswork and illustrations of Plymouth.

They have recently been awarded the hashtag #thepeoplesgallery due to their vast range of artwork available for everyone to purchase.

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It was an amazing exhibition with Brian Pollard also coming in to pick out the lucky winner of his original painting!

You are able to order artwork from their Facebook shop which can be found in the details below. On the Facebook shop, you can browse the artwork and then give them a message or a call to reserve or order the piece. The artwork can either be delivered to your address or you can pick it up in the gallery for no extra cost.

Chris and his daughter, Beth next to Elmer in support of St. Lukes Hospice Often when you enter art galleries, they can feel very exclusive and unfriendly, but with Chris and his families cheerful and warm welcome and the affordable range of artwork on the walls, the stigma is soon left at the door.

Kaya has a great range of budget friendly artwork from a Brian Pollard key ring for £3.50 up to the most expensive piece selling for £54,000 painted by Robert Lenkiewicz himself. The single most popular piece they sell is The Beatles poster which can be framed and glazed for just £65. The two most popular artists work sold at the gallery is Brian Pollard and Robert Lenkiewicz, all with varying prices. They exhibit a lot of local artists currently and will accept more depending on if Diane and Chris like the artwork and if they think it will sell. They would love to exhibit all local artists, but they just don’t have the space available at this time but it is always worth asking!

The gallery is popular with tourists seeking out artwork of the local area as well as locals popping in for a chat with the friendly Warne family and spotting a deal to be done. They are also dog friendly and have made the gallery floor wheelchair and walking frame friendly.

Everyone is welcome.

Back in July 2021, they had a Brian Pollard solo exhibition where they kitted out the gallery with the famous work of Brian Pollard for visitors to purchase.

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Although Chris thoroughly enjoys looking at the art and watching artwork being sold to happy customers, his favourite part about being in the Kaya Gallery is the people. He is able to connect with hundreds of people every day and listen to their stories which makes him feel a part of something special. Situated on the bustling Southside Street on the Barbican, they are never short of that uplifting energy brought by the people.

In these interviews, we always ask where they’d like to see themselves and the business in 5 years’ time to which Chris replied, ‘I’ll still be here, I love it here!’

They are looking to possibly expand the building behind the gallery and making it a dedicated space for photography however, the building is grade 1 listed and it requires some TLC to restore it into a functional gallery space. Other than that, they are so happy with how it is now, and all they ask of their amazing customers is to keep coming in and supporting our business, even if just for a chat. Chris also says that he is always available should you want to go for some coffee, cake and a chat! (Chris’ favourite hobby.)

Chris’ noticeable family bond and his passion for the community has meant he has become a friendly and familiar face in Plymouth. The family owned gallery is renowned to be one of the best and most varied stockists of art in Plymouth which is how the Warne family would like for it to continue years down the line.

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Recruitment in Partnership Ltd was established by husband and wife team Debbie & Peter Clayton with the help of a family friend Laura Usher who helped them develop the website, creating the logo, company slogan and all other documentation ready for when they started trading in August 2017 and Laura who had previously worked in recruitment went on to become the first member of their team.

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Debbie worked as a Manager for some of the top Hotel groups in the World before starting work in a London recruitment agency back in 1988 as a Recruitment Consultant learning every aspect of the business before moving back to her home town of Plymouth to join a local recruitment agency as their Manager where she stayed for many years until the sale of the agency, moving into a Directors Designate position with another local recruitment business.

Peter had a very successful career as a Commando Engineer in the British Army for over twenty years and on leaving decided to add a few more strings to his bow by taking his HGV Class 1 Licence, CPC

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and ADR Licence to enable him additional options for his future career on moving back to Plymouth and joined a local recruitment business running their large transport and industrial division, moving into regional management for a large on-site recruitment agency.

The couple met again and married in 2002 continuing to work together over the years until making the life-changing decision to start their own recruitment agency, the aptly named Recruitment in Partnership.

The couple realised over the years of working for various recruitment agencies that the quality of customer and staff care was severely lacking, so in the Spring of 2016, the couple started forming ideas on how they would do it better and if they could do it by themselves. The respected and amicable pair chose the adventurous route and by August 2017, Recruitment in Partnership was formed. By going through their careers in the way they have, has shaped the way they run their own business today by showing consideration to everybody within the company and ensuring they are treated in the same way Debbie and Peter wish to be treated, and they have grown from strength to strength building strong, long-term and honest relationships between their clients and candidates something that sets them apart from many other agencies.

Recruitment in Partnership is located in the unique premises of Crownhill Fort, a former Army Base where Peter once lived in when he was serving in the military.

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and new. The team all work to provide a full 24 hour service to both candidates and clients alike and believe Peter and Debbie’s ethos that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and are now an integral part of the business.

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The business took off with a flying start within three months of starting and after as a token of goodwill, the couple sent out Christmas cards to all of their former clients and to their surprise, Parcelforce got back in touch to help them recruit all of their temporary staff just before the office officially opened and are now the ‘preferred agency supplier of all staff for all of their Depots in the South West, and as a continued mark of their success and the high quality of service they provide are now the ‘Preferred agency supplier to many other prestigious companies throughout the South West and even the UK. Their pool of clients is ever expanding, and they work with all types of companies, no matter how small or large they are to assist them in fulfilling vacancies be it Temporary, Permanent or Contract as they tailor the service to meet all requirements and have payment terms to suit all. They provide staff on all levels from Cleaners to Senior Managers across the following sectors: Driving & Industrial, Construction & Plant, Engineering, Horticulture, Forestry & Agriculture, Commercial & Accounts and Catering & Hospitality.

Within 6 months of opening and as the client base increased, they needed to recruit additional internal staff to keep it running effectively and efficiently.

The new additions to the team started with their daughter Ria who runs their payroll, then came their granddaughter Adele (the computer whizz) who works with the larger long term clients, and they recently added two more consultants Matt and Luke who are dealing with clients and candidates old

The recruitment team are always happy to help both clients and candidates, assisting them every step of the way in securing jobs with reputable companies doing the role they want to work in, enjoying good rates of pay which ensures they are all happy with the end result. Recruitment to them means more than just getting somebody a job, they understand how life-changing it can be to follow a career that you enjoy and how it can enrich your life in every way. The pandemic hasn’t made it easy to find employment, but Recruitment in Partnership are always available to help you gain back your confidence and hop on the job ladder with ease.

‘We will help the candidates with their interview skills, what questions to ask in an interview, what to wear and any requirements and qualifications they may need to get before the interview process.

We are also here for you to talk to if you ever feel anxious before an interview.’ – Said Peter Peter added that he has had candidates phone up regarding personal issues and mental health worries and they feel so blessed to have built up a strong relationship with them that they feel they can speak to the team about anything.

If you are unsure about the career you want to progress in, they ask that you come into the office and speak to them about your passions, skills and what job you are looking to do, the types of company you want to work for and any particular companies that you do not want to work for. The main thing they ask of you is that you choose a career that you really want to do instead of focusing on the money aspect of the job.

It has become obvious to us that they really do care and want the best for their clients and candidates. Debbie confirmed this by saying, ‘The candidates don’t work for us, they work with us as without good candidates working for our clients, we don’t have a business’

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Recruitment in Partnership is very different to the other agencies you may see on the high street. The team will actively search for jobs and go out of their way to connect with clients new and old and any other businesses they feel their candidates would benefit from. By working together with the clients and candidates this enables them to provide cover for temporary short and long term vacancies and in turn can fill permanent vacancies saving the clients time and effort advertising, interviewing etc.

One of the busiest times of year for business is Christmas which for Recruitment in Partnership starts at the beginning of October and they are expected to see a sharp rise in employment within the coming months. This year has been especially peculiar in the job market as they have noticed more jobs are becoming readily available but fewer candidates are taking them. They predict this is down to the pandemic and Brexit with people becoming comfortable working on a lower salary and working fewer hours a week and finding themselves still living fairly well. As the world begins to return to the new norm and life becomes easier, they are expecting this to change.

Debbie and Peter have enjoyed many years building up their business and shaping it to become a caring and happy environment for all. After a busy week in the office, the couple like to retreat to their stables in Dartmoor and spend the weekend relaxing with their horses and three dogs. Debbie has always loved and worked with horses from a very young age, specifically ex- racehorses, something she has passed onto Peter and so their dream became a reality having their own stables and fields close to the moors where they can escape to the wilderness of Dartmoor and forget about the hustle and bustle of city life.

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In 5 years’ time, Peter is hoping he will have retired from the company and plans to spend lots of his time renovating the stables and enjoying the peace and quiet. Debbie also plans to spend more time at the yard whilst ensuring the company is well looked after for when she wishes to retire with Peter.

It was clear from speaking to Debbie and Peter and being in their office environment that the quality of care and thoughtfulness is like no other recruitment firm we’ve seen before. We wish them the best of luck with the future of the business and hope they continue to grow with success.

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closure. Luck was soon on Kieran’s side as shortly after, he was made area manager for Player Ready and hasn’t looked back since.

Immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality and find yourself in an escape room on the night of Chernobyl or fighting off zombies in the latest zombie apocalypse game. With an 8 player VR setup with over 60 games, four VR motion Racing Simulators plus a 6 player Xbox console zone and a VR free roam area, Player Ready Plymouth is here to welcome you into the terrifying, funny and exhilarating world of make-believe. We spoke to Kieran, area manager of all three Player Ready stores, to find out more about this futuristic experience.

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Player Ready have three stores across the South, the original in Truro which opened in 2019, one in Plymouth, another in Portsmouth opened in 2020 and a planned store is opening in Taunton in October.

Player Ready originally began in Redruth, Cornwall by Stephen Parkinson in July 2018. Since then, they have grown in success and have been able to move to a larger store in Truro and set up two others along the coast in Portsmouth and Plymouth. They are currently searching for franchise partners to be able to open more stores across the UK and expand the Player Ready community.

Opening the Plymouth store in February 2020 came with a few problems, the main problem being the covid-19 pandemic which meant they had to shut as soon as they were open. Fortunately, Kieran and the staff were able to receive furlough payment, and the time off meant they could update their software, regiment the business and get everything running smoothly before they were able to re-open again. It was reassuring to hear that the company really care about their staff as they were offered counselling during the lockdown to help them with their mental health.

Now that the lockdowns and restrictions have been lifted for the time being, Player Ready Plymouth has been growing from strength to strength with exciting new expansion plans including opening Player Ready Pathfinders, an academy of sorts, teaching young people coding, game creation and fun activities after school.

Most people have access to gaming abilities and VR from the comfort of their own home, so why should you come to Player Ready Plymouth? You can enjoy a nice meal at home so why go to a restaurant? It’s all about the social experience involved in gaming that makes this place so unique. Often, you game by yourself on a multiplayer game with your friends but it is unlikely you are playing together in the same room and interacting at the same level. As well as the social

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element, they also have access to 60+ games with advanced content only accessible through authorised locations and not at home. Player Ready Plymouth has 8 VR stations, 4 VR racing simulators, a 6 person Xbox console room and all of the equipment is state of the art and the VR areas are designed for safe use with marked tape boundaries so that you don’t walk anywhere dangerous.

VR offers another level of gaming that is 10x more immersive than a standard console. Gaming often receives a negative review as it can be considered anti-social and requires minimal physical movement.

However, Player Ready is there to connect like-minded individuals, enhance conversational skills, spend time with family and friends and ultimately have fun. Player Ready is open to everyone from ages 7+ looking for a new activity to try together which can involve competition or team work. An experience which young and old can find pleasure in and especially good for a family with a mix of ages.

Some VR games can be very physically demanding, one game, in particular, can burn 450 calories! They are also very inclusive to people with mobility issues who may not be able to take part in physical activities; as soon as they put the headset on, it can be a very freeing experience.

A Player Ready VR escape room can take you up the International Space Station or to the story of Alice in Wonderland and 10 more exclusive escape rooms, something that cannot be done in a traditional escape room. They can also push the boundaries of technology and take more risks resulting in a more tense, terrifying or magical experience. As opposed to a standard escape room, you can only have one or two different set ups depending on the size of the building however, their VR areas are multi-functional and can be changed with just the touch of a button.

An hour of gameplay on a VR headset will cost you £25pp with an added discount for groups of 4. If you’d like to try an escape room, that will cost you £20pp per hour.

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VR Motion Racing Simulator

6 player Xbox console zone

Parties and corporate events are welcome here for groups of up to 25 people or groups of 18 for everybody to be playing something at the same time.

You can hire out the entire venue for £250 for 2 ½ hours with soft drinks, snacks and photos included.

Kieran’s favourite part of his job is selling people fun and watching his customers laugh, scream and jump their way through an experience on a VR headset.

Two of those customers were myself and Myles as we got to play Richie’s Plank experience at the interview.

You can never quite prepare yourself for the feeling of walking out onto a plank at the top of a skyscraper on a windy day with giant tarantulas crawling up the building and the fear of falling off the edge (which in reality was two inches off the floor). I kid you not, I was shaking! And we both agreed we would love to come back and experience the bazaar concept again with the whole office.

To book your VR adventure, head to their website www.player-ready.co.uk/plymouth and fill out the booking form. Alternatively, you can send them a Facebook message, give them a call or email them using the details below.

Ready (Plymouth) Ltd

2 Lockyers Quay Plymouth Devon

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BRITISH CURRY & BRITISH TAKEAWAY AWARD FINALISTS

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RESTAURANT OPEN AS USUAL Thank you to all of our customers for their continued support & custom. We are keeping to all Government guidelines.

We will look forward to serving you all soon in the restaurant!

FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES Please speak to our staff about the ingredients in your meal before placing your order - THANK YOU

By word of mouth we are the BEST BALTI HOUSE in the area!

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NATIONAL CURRY WEEK 4th - 10th OCTOBER The nations love for curry is something that will never slow down or become unpopular which is why we have made a whole week dedicated to the delicious Indian dish that has snuck into our everyday cuisine.

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t has commonly been said that curry is the new national dish of Britain, which comes as no surprise considering the number of curry houses are on our high streets today. As a nation, we really do love curry, so much so that the curry dish contributes to 5billion of the British economy!

Traces of curry recipes from India date back to the early 1500s and the dish eventually made its way to English cuisine in 1733 as it was served by Norris Street Coffee House in Haymarket, London.

‘Curry was yet to establish itself firmly in British cuisine.

In the 1940s and 1950s, most major Indian restaurants in London employed ex-seamen from Bangladesh, particularly from Sylhet. Many of these seamen aspired to open a restaurant of their own. After the Second World War, they bought bombed-out chippies and cafes selling curry and rice alongside fish, pies, and chips. They stayed open after 11 pm to catch the after-pub trade. Eating hot curry after a night out in

the pub became a tradition. As customers became increasingly fond of curry, these restaurants discarded British dishes and turned into inexpensive Indian takeaways and eateries.’ – www.historic-uk.com As a nation, we love to absorb different influences and cultures, so much so that there are more Indian restaurants in Greater London than in Delhi and Mumbai combined.

Fun Fact 1 :

The word curry originates from the Tamil word ‘Kori’ meaning a soup-like spiced sauce.

Fun Fact 2 : The world’s hottest curry is named The Chicken Naga, made from a lot of Naga pepper seeds which are 100 times hotter than jalapeno peppers.

Fun Fact 3 : Britain’s favourite curry is a Chicken Tikka Masala, however; the Tikka Masala is not an original Indian curry.

On the 29th of November 2021, the 17th annual British curry awards will take place. This event is taken very seriously with curry houses competing against each other to win the awards on offer. Much like the Oscars, there is a stage, special presenters, performances, trophies and speeches, all to be streamed online.

To get involved in National Curry Week, you could visit your local curry house and enjoy a delicious meal in Plymouth. We have a whole host of curry houses to choose from, our favourite is Shapla Balti Cuisine!

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PLYMOUTH GIN’S

10% OFF ON ALL TOURS AND PRODUCTS IN STORE *Terms & conditions apply. One voucher per customer.

Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash. Subject to availability.

Valid from 1st October to 31st December.

Plymouth Gin reserves the right to discontinue at any time.

COCKTAILS Plymouth Gin have designed three gruesome (but delicious) cocktails, perfect for making at home and sharing with family and friends for a boozy Halloween.

‘SEA MONSTRESS’ • • • •

25ml Original Plymouth Gin 10ml Lemon juice 1 Sugar cube soaked in blue spirulina Top with G.H.Mumm Champagne

• Build and Mix • Garnished with one green olive on the stick

‘SLOE STORMS’ ‘DARK WATERS’ (punch to share for two) • 50ml Plymouth Navy Strength Gin • 40ml Creme de Mure (blackberry Liq.) • 40ml Lime juice • 20ml Sugar Syrup 2:1 • 4 dashes of Angostura • (Pinch of charcoal powder) • Top Up with Fever Tree Ginger Beer

• 10ml Strawberry puree • 20ml Plymouth Sloe Gin • Top with G.H.Mumm Champagne • Build and Mix • Garnished with edible flower

• Shake & Strain and Top • Served on the rocks • Garnished with Lime zest& blackberries

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THE HAUNTING STORY

FROM THE ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

Halloween is fast approaching and it’s around this time where the ghost stories, myths and legends come out of hiding.

Royal William Yard Royal William Yard is now known as a much-loved waterfront destination, but it has a long and fascinating history.

One of the most important groups of historic military buildings in Britain and the largest collection of Grade I Listed military buildings in Europe, there are echoes of the past around every corner.

windows, of men in Naval and Police uniforms. And there are reports of heavy doors opening and closing by themselves, and the distant noise of footsteps and clothes rustling as if the people who originally made this a busy and bustling place, continue to play their part.

Hailey Cattle, Regional Marketing Manager for Urban Splash, said: “From feats of engineering and a proud Naval heritage to years of neglect and eventual rescue, a great deal has happened over two centuries.

This is a place unlike any other, where the past and present are woven together and there is plenty to capture the imagination. Take a tour of your own and soak up the Yard’s unique atmosphere, and who knows what you might discover?”

Find out more at www.royalwilliamyard.com

Constructed in 1825, the Yard provided provisions for the Navy and was a hive of activity for many years before it fell into disrepair and became derelict. Slowly and sensitively regenerated since 2004, every effort has been made to respect and restore the original features that are so integral the Yard’s atmosphere. So, even while you enjoy a very modern setting, you are surrounded by history and can’t help but be aware of it.

Over the years, many spooky stories have been told about Royal William Yard. As a former victualling yard with a slaughterhouse, rumour has it that you can hear cattle hooves echoing along the cobbled floor.

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Make a difference to people living with cancer by going sober for 31 days this October.

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very year, Macmillan Cancer Support set the challenge to go sober for the month of October to raise money for people living with cancer. If the whole month sounds a little too tricky, you can take on the Sober October challenge for 21 or 14 days instead. Ultimately, do whatever it takes to help people living with cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides support to cancer patients from the moment they’re diagnosed, through their treatment and beyond, they are right there with you, offering emotional, physical and financial support.

Going sober for October will help change the lives of many people suffering from cancer and their families, all while benefitting your own health too.

Not only are you helping others, you’re also helping yourself!

31 days may seem like a long time to go without a drink, especially if you have events in the calendar or plan to go out with friends however, it doesn’t mean you have to turn them down or not look forward to them. You’re just giving up drinking alcohol, not throwing away your whole social life!

• You’ll be saving money • You’ll have more energy and a clearer head • You’ll be sleeping better • You could potentially lose weight • You will have a great sense of achievement.

Often at bars and restaurants, they will have mocktails or 0% alcohol drinks available which will make it feel like you’re not missing out and they still taste great, just without the added hangover in the morning! Just think how amazing it’ll feel to go 31 days without a dreaded hangover.

To find out more about Go Sober For October head to www.gosober.org.uk where you can register and help raise the funds to support cancer patients. If you want to find out other ways to help fundraise then go to www.macmillan.org.uk.

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