Plympton Community Magazine, November 2019

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CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES Give the gift of experience and enjoy making special memories together with your family and friends this Christmas

REMEMBRANCE DAY Over 100 years since the end of WWI, Plymouth goes silent at the annual Remembrance service

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Editor’s Note...

November is here and it certainly crept up quickly! It’s getting colder as the days go on, and let’s face it, with the horrendous weather we’ve had, we’ve all cranked up the heating a little (or a lot!)

We have some interesting editorials for you this month. We explore Remembrance Day over 100 years on from the end of WWI and how important remembering is to Plymouth. Don’t miss out on our Christmas Experience editorial which focuses on giving the gift of experience this Christmas by making memories with your family.

Check out Paradise Island Adventure Golf’s Business Profile in this months issue where Marketing Manager, Craig Nichol, tells all about the UK’s leading indoor adventure golf company located in Drake Circus, The Barcode. Enjoy a fun-filled day out at PIAG with all the family for a golfing adventure!

Enjoy this issue and have a great month!

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Plymouth is full of exciting and entertaining leisure outlets for all the family to enjoy, but adventure golf has yet to be one of them until now. On Thursday 24th October, Paradise Island Adventure Golf opened its doors to the public in Plymouth’s brand new leisure and entertainment destination - Drake Circus, The Barcode. This new leisure outlet is providing a new host of entertainment facilities and eateries to the city for the people of Plymouth to get stuck into and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. Swing into a world of adventure this November with Paradise Island Adventure Golf, bringing you an adventure like no other right on your doorstep.

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xperience a tropical paradise filled with fun for all of the family with Plymouth’s brand new adventure golf facility - Paradise Island Adventure Golf, the UK’s leading indoor adventure golf facility. You’ll find two 18 hole indoor adventure golf courses spanning across 16,000 sq/ft of tropical utopia where you and your family can explore the deadly jungle together! OM had to the chance to catch up with the Marketing Manager for Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Craig Nichol who spills all about this brand new golfing adventure for Plymouth.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf was founded in 2005 by father-son team Eddie and Joshua Dantzic who successfully grew the business from its first site set within Soar at intu Braehead to 6 sites across the UK. In December 2017, the business was sold to The Brighton Pier Group who have continued to develop and expand the business, opening more sites throughout the UK. The Plymouth site, set in Drake Circus - The Barcode is PIAG’s 8th site. Other sites across the UK include Glasgow, Livingston, Manchester, Sheffield, Derby, Rushden Lakes and Cheshire Oaks. Each site has a new adventure in store with their own unique mix of holes and tropical paradise theming and two 18 hole courses of a similar size.

Craig is responsible for creating, developing and implementing their annual marketing campaign as well as building brand awareness, designing and developing the website and app, and focusing on the digital and social media marketing presence of PIAG. Craig’s varied role across the business sees him travel the country to oversee the opening of new sites. Since starting at the company in 2007, Craig has had the pleasure of overseeing the launch of new 7 new sites including their newest site in Plymouth.

The opportunity for PIAG to set up in Drake Circus - The Barcode came about in early 2018 when they became aware of the leisure development.

“We are always on the lookout for new sites at suitable locations across the UK. The Barcode development ticked all the boxes; it’s a fantastic new leisure development right in the heart of Plymouth.”

The Plymouth site which opened on Thursday 24th October and has faced its own challenges like any large development, but with an experienced team of contractors on board, Craig tells us the process has all gone to plan and they’re very excited about launching the new site in The Barcode.

Adventure golf will bring a whole new level of fun for the people of Plymouth with much-anticipated amusement for all of the family.

Anyone is welcome to join the fun and adventure from under 5’s to grandparents - no matter your age or ability anyone can play and enjoy adventure golf.

“We cater to everyone; our courses are also wheelchair friendly and accessible for disabled users.”

This is crazy golf as you’ve never seen it before and offers an exciting and affordable day or night out for families, Marketing Manager of Paradise Island Adventure Golf, friends, couples and groups. It’s also a great place to host Craig Nichol has worked for the business since 2007 birthday parties for all ages and original corporate events.

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Adventure golf is for absolutely everyone.

“‘Forget CRAZY golf . . . this is ADVENTURE GOLF’ is one of our main tag lines.”

Everyone can relate to “crazy” or “mini” golf and although there are similarities adventure golf is not just about putting a ball into a hole, it is the whole customer experience including the sites and sounds you are taken on as you play around. Each site has two unique indoor adventure courses designed to take your ball on a rollercoaster adventure full with twists, turns, humps and bumps for everyone to enjoy. All whilst being surrounded by state of the art theming throughout the golf courses.

With so many leisure facilities available throughout Plymouth it can be hard to understand why we need another. But with a growing population of students, the expansion of homes throughout the city and the ever-increasing levels of tourism each year PIAG situated in The Barcode will provide a leisure outlet right in the heart of the city providing an experience unlike no other Plymouth has had before.

Adventure golf is fast becoming one of the most popular attractions on the UK leisure scene and there is currently nothing like this available in the area, so this unique concept is sure to add more adventure to Plymouth.

teenagers, students, adults, couples, groups, corporates/ team building and birthday parties. Craig has been pushing online marketing and the use of social media to create interest and tell the story of the brand in the lead up to the launch.

Future plans and new sites are always on Craig’s mind as he explains “We will look to grow more adventure golf sites throughout the UK. 2019 has been a fantastic year for Paradise Island Adventure Golf, with two new sites in Rushden Lakes, April 2019 and Plymouth, October 2019.

This exciting new attraction is going to be a huge hit with the people of Plymouth as it’s something the city hasn’t seen before. Set in the heart of Plymouth within Drake Circus -The Barcode, this new experience will see thousands of locals flock to the city centre in search of a thrilling adventure with their family, friends and work colleagues. Here at OM, we cannot wait to see the success brought to Paradise Island Adventure Golf.

Swing by and delve into a golfing adventure.

For more information about Paradise Island Adventure Golf Plymouth, opening times and prices head to www.paradiseislandgolf.com/Plymouth

Every detail has been thoroughly considered by Craig and his team when creating PIAG Plymouth, from the design of the courses, the sound effects throughout, to the animated adventure golf experience in the app where you can keep track of scores, interact with the courses and view your loyalty card.

As part of their marketing strategy, PIAG has a loyalty card scheme “the Maggie McCaw” card which can be collected in store and stamped on each visit, it’s simple and the more you play the more you save. The loyalty card feature is also available on their amazing Augmented App, available to download free on both apple and android.

Plymouth Paradise Island Adventure Golf has 10 new team members including General Manager, Tom Sutherland who comes to the team with over 10 years experience in the leisure and family entertainment industry.

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CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL THE FAMILY Written by Charlotte Cooper

Chistmas is the most wonderful holiday of the year to spend much needed time with your family and friends. So why not give the gift of experience and enjoy making special memories together with our top picks for adventure days out and much more this Christmas!

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s Christmas creeps closer we are all starting to think (and perhaps panic a little) about the same thing – what presents should I get everyone this year?! Well, this year we think the best gift is the gift of time, and more specifically, time with your family. So, to make life that little bit easier for you, we have hand-picked the best experiences in Devon and Cornwall for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

Devon and Cornwall are packed with exciting experiences that your family will love this Christmas.

We have relaxing and pampering days for those that deserve a break, adventure days that will be sure to give you an adrenaline rush, and fun-filled family days that the kids are sure to remember.

Meet the man himself, Santa is coming to the Eden Project!

The best magical moments and unmissable experiences are waiting for you and your family this Christmas at the Eden Project. Meet Father Christmas’ Eden camp and sing along with his little band of elves.

Take a spin (and perhaps a slip) on the ice rink, do a little festive shopping at the gift shop, and finish the day by enjoying an unmissable after-dark experience across the beautiful Eden gardens.

Bounce your way into the new year this holiday period!

We all have that one family member who is so excited on Christmas morning they can’t help but bounce about, well this year why not help them bounce higher at Super Tramp, Plymouth’s number 1 Trampoline Park!

With over 50 trampolines they offer a great day out for the whole family to enjoy together. Check out their website and book you place for hours of family fun and hop, skip, and jump your way into the new year!

Keeping it chill with snow sports this year.

Perhaps you want to keep with the theme of Christmas and spend time on the (fake) snow, in which case how about treating your family to a day at Plymouth Snowsport Centre. They offer skiers and snowboarders of all levels the facilities to learn and develop their ski and snowboard skills with qualified instructors. If skiing and snowboarding aren’t your thing then you can spend a day out with the family getting stuck into snow-tubing, tobogganing and viper dropping. Winter really is ‘snow’ much fun!

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Maybe you want to forget the cold weather and want to experience a tropical paradise for the day.

In which case don’t forget Plymouth’s brand new Adventure Golf. Why not ‘swing’ by the UK’s leading indoor adventure golf company for a day of family fun at Paradise Island Adventure Golf. You’ll find two 18 hole indoor adventure golf courses spanning across 16,000 sq/ft of tropical utopia where you and your family can explore the deadly jungle together!

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For a lot of people Christmas is the highlight of the year, so this year, why not send them even higher with Aerosaurus Balloons! Aerosaurus Balloons are the largest hot air balloon company in the West Country. Available for all ages, everyone can enjoy the experience of a lifetime offering some of the most spectacular views in the UK. You can travel with a loved one or as a group, so why not join Santa in the sky this year and see the festive season from up high!

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Sing and dance and create a magical experience for the whole family!

How about some extra Christmas magic this year?

You and your loved ones could enjoy a magical experience at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal. Start the day off right by relaxing in a stylish and contemporary setting and enjoy lunch or dinner in The Apron, and enjoy the view of Royal Parade. Once you are finished dining it’s time to see this year’s must-see production of Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes! You and your family shall go to the ball with this spectacular family panto that will be the experience your Christmas needs!

Cinderella will feature star casting, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning special effects, and to top it of give you and your family the chance to join in and sing and dance to your hearts content. Cinderella will be in theatre from the 20th December to the 18th January, so head to theatreroyal.com to get booking for a new fabulous family experience this year!

It’s the most wine-derful time of the year!

Maybe you know someone who needs a break from the everyday cooking chaos that takes place every evening after a busy workday. What could be a better gift than spoiling them to a tasty meal out!

Devon and Cornwall offer a scrumptious selection of restaurants, including Kuku, a Japanese Cusine restaurant in Plymouth. Kuku are celebrating Christmas this year with exclusive Christmas menus, designed to make everyone feel festive, with a Japanese twist!

Whether the gift is intended for a romantic date, or as part of a family and friends group, their signature tasting menus are a great alternative to the usual giftgiving experience. Check out their Christmas menu online and reserve your table this year for a totally new Christmas experience to remember.

What better way to spend time with your loved ones – a holiday of course!

Perhaps you can’t afford to give your loved ones a pre-paid holiday package, but what you can do is start a savings pot. Why not wash-up one of those old jam jars and get creative with it – stickers, glitters, ribbons, anything to make it truly personal. Once you are done getting sticky, pop some money inside and attach a note about the holiday you want to save up for and share with them. It may not seem like much now, but just wait until you are away on a beach in the Carribean or hitting it up in Vegas, spending each and every day with your loved ones – it will be so worth it!

Instead of pushing your way through the crowds of people in the shopping malls all scrambling to find the ‘perfect’ gift this Christmas, why not spend that time being around the ones you love and enjoy a new experience together that you can remember in years to come. We hope you have some fabulous festive fun and have your elf a merry little Christmas.

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Plympton What’s On Guide Friday 29th November

Friday 15th - 17th November

Murder Mystery A wicked night of murder and misbehaving at Boringdon.

The rules are simple: You’ll be involved in a Murder Mystery from the very start, you will be given clues and information about special traits of the guests amongst you.

Releasing your inner super sleuth, you will piece together the clues, interrogate potential suspects and solve the crimes. The night begins at 7pm, leading into a succulent three-course à la carte dinner with coffee, you will also recieve a welcome drink.

This murder mystery event is called ‘The Speakeasy Muder’. Tickets cost £57 per person, spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential.

Boringdon Hall, Plympton

Christmas craft & food fair Soak up the festive atmosphere and stroll amongst local Christmassy craft and food stalls whilst sipping on a warm glass of mulled wine. The three day event will run from 10am-4pm on Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday with National Trust members and under 5s free.

Non-members £3 admission charge applies.

Saltram, Plympton Saturday 23rd November

Monday 25th November

LIGHT UP PLYMPTON 2019!

Get into the Christmas spirit this November with Light Up Plympton 2019. Come and enjoy a night of entertainment, festive stalls and fun, at the Light Up Plympton christmas light switch on!

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22nd November - 11th December

ENCHANTED SALTRAM Step into the magical world of Enchanted Saltram and become spellbound by what you see.

Follow the illuminated trail through the garden after dusk and discover the fairytales through the treasure rooms of the house.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk for more information.

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STUDIO OPEN DAY Community Photographic Studios are hosting a studio open day on 23rd November between 2pm and 6pm. If you are interested in finding out more about the studios, looking to learn more about photography or want to become a member and use the studios and facilities to build your own clients and pratice your photography then head on down to find out more.

Community Photographic Studios, Plympton Saturday 30th November

Christmas fair Gables will be holding a coffee morning with homemade cakes, teas and coffees and you will also receive 10% off anything in their shop. They will also have Father Christmas himself in the Grotto so make sure you stop in for a visit.

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Famed for their modern approach to classic British dining, acclaimed chefs, restauranteurs and brothers, Chris and James Tanner, are celebrating 20 years of serving up a storm in the South West. Here they share simple recipes, perfect for welcoming the autumn season.

Spiced Carrot and Pumpkin Soup 3 x Carrots, peeled & finely chopped, 800g pumpkin, peeled & finely chopped, 1 x Large white onion, chopped, 1 Tsp Fresh Chopped Ginger, 2 Fresh Thyme Sprigs (teared leaves), 1 Ltr Hot Vegetable Stock, 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (sea salt & black pepper to taste) For the spice mix: ¼ Tsp Ground Nutmeg, ½ Tsp Sumac, ¼ Tsp Ground Coriander, ½ Paprika One Heat the olive oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the onions carrots & pumpkin, followed by the thyme & spice mix. Cook for approx. 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften & season to taste.

Two Pour on the hot stock & simmer for 10- 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.

Turn off the heat. Allow the soup to cool slightly.

Remove a cup full of the stock from the pot. Now liquidize/blend in a food processor until smooth, adding the set aside stock if necessary, until reaching the desired consistency.

Three Serve with a little chopped coriander & a swirl of olive oil.

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Autumnal Sausage and Butternut Squash Traybake 8 thick butchers’ pork and herb sausages, 500g potatoes, 1 butternut squash, 2 tbsp. clear honey, 1 large red onion, cut into petals, 3 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, cut into thick lardons, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 2 sprigs of picked thyme, 6 shredded sage leaves, 80g Stilton cheese, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 4 tbsp. olive oil One Preheat the oven to 220 °C/gas mark 7.

Two Take the garlic, lemon zest, juice and the thyme, and mix in a bowl with two tbsps. of olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the sausages, season with salt and pepper and leave out at room temperature to marinate whilst you prepare the vegetables.

Three Take a large roasting tin and pop it into the oven to heat up while you prepare the vegetables. Cut the potatoes and the squash into two-inch chunks, then cut the onion into petals. Toss them in a bowl with the bacon lardons and remaining oil and seasoning, ensuring that all are well coated. four Next, put the mixed ingredients into the preheated roasting tin and shake gently to make sure your ingredients are evenly spread. Lay over the pork sausages and add any remaining marinade. five Roast in the hot oven for 20 minutes, shaking the tray and turning the ingredients half way through cooking. With five minutes of cooking time left, remove your tray from the oven and drizzle the honey, scatter the shredded sage, and crumble the stilton cheese on top. Return to the oven and cook for the remaining 5 minutes.

six Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve piping hot with some serve with seasonal curly kale.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY Written by Ash Saunders

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

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n the 11th of November 1918, at the 11th hour, The Great War came to an end. This day then became known as Armistice Day. Each year across the nation, Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day is commemorated with a 2-minute silence at 11 o’clock on the 11th of November and Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday of November.

Remembrance Day honours the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community, the British and Commonwealth veterans, the Allies that fought alongside us and the civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

Every year the nation unites to make sure that no-one is forgotten and to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

The symbol of Remembrance across the world is the poppy which stemmed from the poem ‘In Flanders

Fields’ written by Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The poppy is a well-known and wellestablished symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it. Wearing a poppy is still a very personal choice, reflecting individual experiences and personal memories. It is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those who it is intended to support.

When World War 1 ended, it was considered to be “the war to end all wars”, but 21 years later when World War 2 broke out in Europe it became a reality that this was not the case. Since the end of World War 2 in 1945, Great Britain has been involved in many conflicts and Remembrance Day give us the chance to remember friends and family we may have lost in conflict, the price of war and a chance to honour and respect those who are no longer with us.

Remembrance Day is extremely important in Plymouth as the city has a strong military connection. Most residents of the city are related to or know someone who currently serves or has served in the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines and RAF. Armistice Day allows the people of Plymouth to celebrate those currently serving in conflict across the world as well as remembering those who sadly lost their lives fighting for our country.

Anyone who was born and raised in Plymouth has heard the stories of the damage done to the city during the heavy bombings during the Second World War. HMNB Devonport was the main target for bombings and attacks during the conflict; however other areas of Plymouth were severely affected by the devastation.

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to the city during this time. The church was bombed in the Plymouth Blitz in 1941 along with 40 other churches including St Andrew’s Parish Church and 26 schools.

There are several memorial plaques, statues and monuments in Plymouth, each showing the importance the city puts on remembering and honouring those involved in conflict.

On the Hoe, under the Belvedere Wedding Cake, memorial plaques lie as a reminder of the conflict brought to Plymouth during World War 2. The plaques that lie at The Belvedere Garden of Remembrance commemorate conflicts from the Second World War through to the Falklands War. On Sunday 10th November at 11 am, Plymouth and the rest of the nation will be holding the annual two-minute silence to commemorate the end of World War 1 and other conflicts Great Britain have been involved in.

The Remembrance Day service will take place on Plymouth Hoe, surrounded by the memorial monuments that stand proudly as a reminder of the horrible conflicts our country has been involved in. With its central position on the Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, the Plymouth Naval Memorial is a well-known local landmark that was unveiled by Prince George in 1924. The iconic memorial stands as the feature of Remembrance Day commemorations in Plymouth. The memorial commemorates more than 7,200 naval personnel of the First World War and nearly 16,000 of the Second World War who were lost or buried at sea.

Plymouth Hoe Promenade is specifically dedicated to military parades, displays and commemorations held annually in Plymouth such as Remembrance Sunday.

The Plymouth Merchant Navy Monument was unveiled in September by Anne, Princess Royal, honouring the Merchant Navy contributions during World War 1 and World War 2. The Merchant Navy played a huge role as Britain depended on civilian cargo ships to import food and raw materials, as well as to transport soldiers overseas, and keep them supplied.

The title ‘Merchant Navy’ was granted by King George V after the First World War to recognise the contribution made by merchant sailors. This monument lies as a reminder that it wasn’t just soldiers that put their lives on the line and died during conflict and that many civilians fought for their country too.

The Remembrance Day service acts as a time for everyone to remember the soldiers, nurses and many civilians that fought and lost their lives during past and present conflict and pay respect to them by honouring the 2-minute silence and wearing a poppy.

The Lord Mayor will also lay wreaths on behalf of current serving servicemen and women and veterans for their fallen comrades.

Remembrance Day is a reminder for us all to be grateful for our Military personnel and civilians who have bravely put their lives on the line to fight for our freedom. To find out more about the history of Remembrance Day and how you can get involved visit your local Royal British Legion branch or head to www.britishlegion.org.uk.

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