FROM THE REVD STEVE PAYNE Dear Friends, A nursery school teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

We will all have an image of God in our minds fashioned from our varied experience. Some may see God as a remote figure who may have set the world in motion but has little interest in its primitive inhabitants. Others see God like some heavenly policeman organizing rules and regulations for us to follow, which can deny life. Finally some like a Father Christmas, a benevolent figure to be brought out on occasion, can view God but who is powerless to affect our lives.

Whatever your view of God the place to start any real investigation of his character is with his biography, the bible.

It reveals a peoples’ growing understanding of his character, which finds its climax in the coming of Jesus. The one who claimed to be God who in his life and teaching we find the definitive picture of what God is like. A God who we discover is not remote or disinterested in us but who knows us and loves us and wants us to find life in all its fullness. The drawing is complete.

On Sunday, October 26th, the Bible will be the theme of our next Joint Parish Service at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 9.15am. I do hope you can be there. But don’t leave it to then to begin to read the bible regularly! Open the book today it can change your life.

The psalmist wrote:

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119 v 105 God Bless Steve

PARISH OF PLYMSTOCK AND HOOE

8am Parish Service of Holy Communion

Takes place at St Mary’s, Plymstock, on the following weeks:

Sunday 5th October Sunday 2nd November

Sunday 19th October Sunday 16th November

Sunday 30th November

Takes place at St John’s, Hooe, on the following weeks:

Sunday 12th October Sunday 9th November

Sunday 26th October Sunday 23rd November

R E M E M B E R:

SUMMER TIME ENDS ON

OCTOBER 26th 2014

CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR.

HARVEST FESTIVALS

Friday, 3rd October

6.30pm ~ HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE at Church of the Good Shepherd, Oreston, followed by Harvest Supper in the Hall.

Sunday, 5th October

9.30am ~ HARVEST FAMILY EUCHARIST at church of the Good Shepherd

10.45am ~ HARVEST FAMILY EUCHARIST at St John’s

Sunday, 12th October

10.45am ~ HARVEST THANKSGIVING at St Mary’s

Thursday, 16th October

2.00pm ~ HARVEST THANKSGIVING at Selkirk House

Ways2Worship

A 4-week course

for all those involved in helping to lead worship.

When? Thursdays in October: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 7.00-9.00pm

Where? Church of the Good Shepherd, Oreston

Who is it for? Written with Worship Assistants in mind, it is nonetheless open

to those who lead intercessions and readings, and for everyone who has an

interest in worship.

What will it involve?

How we can gain a greater understanding of liturgy and be more creative in

worship.

How we can enable the congregation to connect with God more fully in worship.

How we can enthuse the congregation to take what we learn from worship and

apply it to their daily lives.

All of this & more……

For more information & to confirm your attendance contact:

Rev’s Dave or Jennie Appleby Tel. 01752 941844

Email: daveappleby2@gmail.com or applebyj5@gmail.com

ST JOHN’S THURSDAY COMMUNION

On the 4th September the mid-week Communion Service at St John’s moved to a new time of 11.00am.

This new time gives opportunity for those who attend to go on to Hooe’s Place in the Church Hall following the Service where they can enjoy a coffee before a cooked lunch.

SEPTEMBER SALE

Our thanks to all who supported, gave and attended this sale which raised £235.00 for church funds. Our next sale will be on 1st November.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOXES

Could the holders of the Children’s Society collection boxes please return them to me at Church or to 46 Furzehatt Way or give me a ring on Tel: 402949.

Many thanks. -Angela Woodward ST JOHN’S DEDICATION DAY

September 25th is St John’s Dedication Day. In 1855 the church was dedicated for the worship of God. In 1955 the idea of a penny a week in a church box was started and 100 boxes were issued.

Times have changed but the church boxes are still in the homes of the parishioners accepting loose change from your pockets.

Please give your birthday present to St John’s by returning the boxes to church or Hooe’s Place or arrange for collection by ringing Tel: 407447.

‘YOUNG @ HEART’

We were pleased to welcome Lorna Granger to our meeting in September. She gave us a very interesting talk about how the city of Plymouth has evolved. In by-gone days, Celts and Romans lived in these parts at different times. A Roman road was constructed from the site of the present Plymouth University leading all the way up to Dartmoor. It is virtually a straight road and is a legacy from the Romans. In the Domesday Book a place is mentioned eventually becoming Sutton and Sutton Harbour. Ships were taken upwards, mining took place on the Moors, there was a narrow entrance named Lambhay and fortification around the Barbican, a lot of history is apparent in this area. In the 14th century, monks dwelt on the Barbican. At that time Plymouth was the fourth largest town in the country. It was also a base for about 300 ships. New skills were developed and Sutton Harbour was dredged in 1882. As far back as 400A.D. a lot of springs provided water and some had wells in their gardens. A four towered castle was part of a line of defence in the 15th Century, the Citadel took their place at a later date. Ships brought supplies to the area for many years. High prices were apparent in local markets. Captain Cook bought a lot of supplies (including rum) for his ship ‘The Endeavour’. In 1880 the unemployed built a road on Plymouth Hoe, now named Madeira Road. The Hoe was an open place with a few dwellings. The famous game of bowls with Sir Francis Drake took place where the Citadel now stands. Smeaton’s Tower was built after the other lighthouses had served their purpose and a popular bandstand on the Hoe was bombed during World War II. The tennis court area at West Hoe is sadly to be replaced by luxury flats. St Catherine’s Church was consecrated in 1927 by the Bishop of Exeter. Some prisoners of war helped to construct the Royal William Yard at Stonehouse. A museum was built in that area. Now it has been redeveloped and about 15 restaurants have been built there. Catherine of Aragon is said to have landed at Plymouth in the 16th century. In 1581 Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth 1 and later became Mayor of Plymouth. In the early 19th century cholera took the lives of over 1000 people. Transport ships took the first British settlers to Sydney, Australia. Some famous names associated with Plymouth were Nancy, Lady Astor, an American who became the first Lady M.P. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built a broad guage railway followed by the Royal Albert Bridge. Charles Darwin sailed from Plymouth and Alexander Selkirk, to whom the book ‘Robinson Crusoe’ is sometimes attributed, lived for a time at Oreston, near Plymouth. In 1928, the first double decker bus (No.95) ran between Saltash and Hooe for very many years. Before that time people travelled to Plymouth by train (Turnchapel to Friary Station) or by Ferry from Turnchapel to Phoenix Wharf on the Barbican. In the 13th century, Cattedown and Cattewater were recorded, the word ‘Catte’ being an early form of ship. One of the oldest streets in Plymouth is called New Street and one of the much later streets was named Old Town Street. Jean Medway gave a vote of thanks to Lorna for her interesting and informative talk and tea and cakes were enjoyed before leaving for home. -Sylvia Cooke Next Meeting ~

Tuesday, 7th October 2014, at 2.00pm in St John’s Hall. New members welcome.

ST JOHN’S KIDS

St John's Kids (SJKs) is the St John's Sunday morning Sunday school/kids' club. We have games, crafts and other fun activities based around stories from the Bible. Open to all children between 3 and 12 years old whose parent or guardian is attending the 10.45am Service; new members are always welcome.

-Tim Provost (SJKs Co-ordinator)

ORGAN RECITAL

SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER, 2014

by David Stevens

a talented young organist of Plymouth Guild of Organists

in St John's Church, 7pm for 7.30pm

Light supper in hall during the interval

ANNUAL PARISH QUIZ

this has had to be moved to

SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, 2014

St John's Church Hall

7pm for 7.30pm. Still only £2.50 including pasty supper

Ring Mary Skilton, Tel:407447 to reserve your table.

FROM ST JOHN’S PARISH REGISTERS

BAPTISM: We welcomed into God’s family by Baptism:

Sunday 31st August MAXWELL STEPHEN CARROLL, son of Jason Carroll and Lynsey Nelson.

HOLY MATRIMONY: We offer our congratulations and pray for God’s blessing upon:- 6th September JOHN WARREN and JULIE HANLEY FUNERAL OFFICE:

We remember those who have lost loved ones and commend to God the soul of:-

ADA MORRISON SAUNDERS who died on 29th August 2014 aged 89 years. The wife of Ron (dec’d), mother of Pamela, a grandmother and great grandmother. Ada was an only child born and bred in Bolton. On leaving school she worked at the cotton mills by day and helped at the family Fish & Chip shop in the evenings. In 1947 she married Ron, they sadly lost their first daughter, Christine, later having another daughter, Pamela. They moved to Plymouth in 1967 first living in Ladysmith Road. Ada enjoyed working in Goodbody’s and Warrens. Ron died in 1992 after a short illness and Ada busied herself looking after her grandchildren. She was very particular about her appearance, having her hair done regularly. A poem was read by a good neighbour, Robert, who had known Ada for quite some time and helped her on many occasions. Cremation followed the Service at St John’s on 16th September, the Revd Steve Payne officiated. Donations were for the Walter C. Parsons Charity Account to purchase an item for the Friday Afternoon Memory Club.

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For your Diary: ST JOHN'S AUTUMN FAYRE

SATURDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2014

11.00am-12.30pm

Stalls ~ Bric-a-brac ~ Mystery parcels ~ Cakes Grand Raffle ~ Light lunches

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SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2014

ALL SOULS DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 4.00pm

This is a quiet Service to remember loved ones who have died recently or many years ago and to light a candle in their memory. All are welcome. Our new Memorial to the fallen by the south porch will be the ideal place to put your little wooden cross in their memory.

TIME TRAVELLERS HOLIDAY CLUB

Thursdays 21st & 28

th August saw the arrival in Oreston Church Hall of that celebrated time traveller,

Doctor Who. The Doctor took a full house of children along with several parents and grandparents back some 2,000 years to the time of Jesus.

We experienced stories of Jesus by the media of DVD. The children created and decorated the ‘Tardis’ in which Doctor Who travelled. They also made space rockets, astronaut’s masks, ‘All about me ‘discs, space sun catchers and other items related to space travel. We also enjoyed time travel related games, a quiz and heard, learnt and sang some songs. A great time was had by all. Time Travellers Holiday Club was led by Steve, Dave and Jennie supported by Josie, Rosemary, Sue and Allan. The Holiday Club ended with a lunch which was enjoyed by the children and the adults.

COGS Kids Club restarts on Wednesday 17th September 3.30pm.-.4.45pm at Church of the Good

Shepherd Hall, Oreston. For further information please contact Allan & Sue Jones on 480568. - Allan & Sue Jones

SHARING WORSHIP

On Sunday 31st August we welcomed members of the congregation of Oreston Methodist Church to

celebrate the Eucharist at our Morning Service. Although small in numbers, like many other churches, they none-the-less enter enthusiastically into sharing our worship.

As is customary on these occasions the visiting clergy are invited to preach and although the Revd Simon Leigh was unable to be with us we were pleased to receive Mrs Gillian Mills from Pennycross who gave us some ‘food for thought’.

In the last couple of years we have re-established our Ecumenical link with our Methodist friends and so we share our Service whenever there is a 5

th Sunday in the month on an alternating basis. We

sincerely hope that this link will continue and as time passes we shall derive Christian Nourishment from one another. -Robin Osborn

FROM CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S REGISTERS

HOLY MATRIMONY: We offer our congratulations & pray for God’s blessing upon:-

MICHAEL GEORGE PETER OWEN and ROSALYND TAMSIN PERKS married at Church of the Good Shepherd on 19

th July 2014.

BEN MANNING and JULIE GOERING married at Church of the Good Shepherd on 23rd

August 2014.

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PLYMSTOCK GARDENING SOCIETY

Gardener Anthony Cockell will give a talk and presentation to Plymstock Gardening Society: ‘Saltram Gardens through the the seasons’ on Monday 27

th October at 7.30pm at Plymstock United Church

Hall, Plymstock Road, Oreston. The original gardener Martin Stott will be away so Anthony has agreed to step in.

(Non-members welcome ~ £1 per meeting)

Contact No: 01752 403652.

We are a group of Handbell Ringers connected to St Mary's Church, Plympton.

We have been running for over 30 years going around to Residential Homes in Pympton, Plymstock, Ivybridge and Plymouth on a regular basis. We do not charge for our performances or charge subs to our members. We run solely on donations to keep the bells repaired and to supply T-shirts with our logo on them to wear.

We have recently had a fall in numbers and are in danger of folding which would be shame as we give so much pleasure to residents in the Homes playing a variety of music.

If you are interested in joining us please contact Colin, 01752 3312509. You will be warmly welcomed.

OUT & ABOUT

October 10th

– 25th

Plymouth International Book Festival

October 18th

Monthly Food and Craft Market, Plymstock Broadway (3

rd Saturday of each month 10am-4pm).

October 24th

– Autumn Half Term at Saltram House has outdoor November 2nd

fun everyday in the park and garden, including cycle rides, walks, crafts and trails. (Tel: 333500, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram).

Cherishing Churchyards

A-Z of Churchyard Conservation

Reprinted with permission from Caring for God's Acre, the conservation charity for churchyards and burial grounds, 01588 673041, http://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/

"G" is for Grassland and Grave Symbols

G is for Grassland

There are more than 20,000 churchyards of various denominations across England and Wales. They vary in size but on average they work out about an acre per churchyard. With every passing year this 20,000 acres of refuge for plants and animals is becoming increasingly important.

So why are churchyard grasslands so different to other grasslands?

There are 2 main reasons – churchyards are not artificially fertilised or re-seeded and therefore many of the grassland species that have been there for centuries are still able to flourish with the right management.

So when we view old paintings or read poems describing wildflower meadows swaying in the breeze, remember all is not lost. Although much has disappeared from the wider countryside, many of our churchyards are there, waiting to be rediscovered and managed in a way that allows them to truly flower once more.

G is for Grave symbols

What we would recognise today as churchyards didn’t appear until the eighth century. It was from the 1700’s onwards that inscriptions on stones became more detailed and many used pictorial shorthand to convey their messages:

Anchor – hope

Angel – guides to heaven

Bee/beehive – a long life well spent in useful activities, and the hope of the sweetness of heaven as a fitting reward

Clasped Hands – clasped hands signify both the sadness of parting and the prospect of joyful reunion

Ivy – sincerity and faithfulness

I.H.S. – the first three letters (iota, eta and sigma) from the start of the Greek spelling of Jesus. Sometimes interpreted as Jesus Christ, Saviour, or In His Service.

Labyrinth – a maze signifies life’s difficult pathways, beyond which Heaven can be reached

Snake – health and healing, or sometimes used to remind against temptation!

Rope – emblem of helpfulness

Sundial – passage of time

Sword – justice and honesty

Wreath – eternal life

Contact CfGA on 01588 673041, info@cfga.org.uk for a whole list of symbols and their meaning. Recommended reading: Talking Stones by Lionel Fanthorpe and Richard Pawelko ISBN 1-84323-200.

AS IT WAS . . .

Photo: Picture postcard taken at Mount Batten beach C1910 (Fort Stamford at top of picture).

Below, roughly the same view taken in 2014. Fort Stamford is still there but obscured by trees, houses and parts of St. Lukes Hospice.

HEAVEN’S GROCERY STORE

I was walking down life’s highway according to the law

one day, I saw a sign that read “Heaven’s Grocery Store”.

As I get a little closer, the door came open wide

And suddenly I realised I was standing there inside.

I saw a host of ANGELS, they were standing everywhere,

One handed me a basket and said, “My child, just shop with care”.

Everything a Christian needed was in the Grocery Store

And all you couldn’t carry, you came back next day for more.

First I got some PATIENCE – LOVE was also in that row,

Further down was UNDERSTANDING, you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of WISDOM, a bag or two of FAITH,

I couldn’t miss the HOLY SPIRIT it was spread right through this place,

I stopped to get some STRENGTH and COURAGE to help me run this race.

By then, my basket was getting full, but I remembered GRACE,

I didn’t forget SALVATION here is free

So I tried to get enough of that to save both you and me.

Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill

For I thought I had everything to do my MASTER’S will.

As I went up the aisle I saw PRAYER and I just had to stop to put that in,

For I knew that when I stepped outside

I would run right into sin.

PEACE and JOY were plentiful, they were on the very last shelf,

SONGS and PRAISES were hanging near,

So I just helped myself.

Then I said to the ANGEL, “Now how much do I owe?”

He just smiled and said, “Just take them everywhere you go”.

Again I asked, “How much do I owe?”

He smiled again and said,

“MY CHILD, JESUS PAID YOUR BILL A LONG, LONG TIME AGO”.

(Submitted by Doreen Pennyfather)

ST LUKE’S HOSPICE ~ MIDNIGHT WALK

A very big Thank you to everyone who sponsored me this year to do the Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

With the help of your generosity I hope to have raised in excess of £400 for the Hospice, so I am delighted by this. To date I have collected the majority of this money but have outstanding sponsorships to collect which I hope to do by mid October which is when St Luke’s likes to receive the sponsor monies by. I will let you know the final figure I raise.

Entrants each pay a non-refundable £12 to register for the Midnight Walk, this covers the cost of a tee shirt and other associated costs of taking part.

This year I was accompanied by my younger daughter, we walked 15 miles on a ‘new route’ around Plymouth starting and finishing at ‘Marjohns’, Derriford, taking us eventually to Roborough Village in the north and as far south as Home Park which had been the venue for this event in previous years.

Before the midnight walk Emily and I had been very concerned because the weather forecast had been for heavy rain and even thunderstorms. Fortunately, the forecast was wrong and we were blessed with a dry night which also remained relatively warm for much of the time.

Again, thank you all very much indeed. -Pam Truss

PRAYER SHAWLS

Here is an extract from Sandra Bentley’s church magazine. Some of you may remember that Sandra and her family were a big part of our church before they moved away when Paul, her husband, became ordained. I thought folk in St Mary’s might be interested to see what Sandra had to say.

“Four years ago, Paul had a heart attack. Not long after, a parcel arrived from our friend in Ohio containing a shawl that she had commissioned from a weaver who was part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry within her church. This was the first time we had come across such a ministry. As soon as Paul put it on, he felt the love and prayers surround him. It made a big impression on him – it still does! Today it resides in pride of place across the back of the sofa ready for use.

Prayer shawls are not new having been around for a very long time: for instance, the Jews have had them since before the time of Jesus, with coloured threads and patterns knotted in them to help the wearer remember the rules of their faith.

A few months after Paul’s illness, his first incumbent became ill. It was decided that I should make him a shawl. Before starting, we prayed for John and his family and every time I picked up the knitting, I was aware that I was doing something special and that prayer was going into each stitch.

As the knitters among you know, knitting is a therapeutic pastime, and allows you to reflect on others rather than yourself. Made for someone specific, or for someone unknown, shawls can bring comfort and peace to those who are ill or in despair. They might also be used to celebrate life and its milestones. An added unintentional bonus is the peace felt by those creating the shawl.

This ministry has spread world-wide and is easy to find on the internet (just Google Prayer Shawls). Groups meet possibly monthly for prayer, create together, collect wool, deliver completed shawls or just to socialise. Each shawl is blessed and commissioned before being given to the recipient. Sandra Bentley”

Anyone fancy doing some knitting or crochet in a group we could hold in my home? Marion Banbury has kindly said she would like to help me to get such a group going.

If you are interested in meeting to have “a knit and natter” with Marion and myself do give me a call on 01752 408006. We could then have a get together to start things off. -Heather Harvey FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS

We welcomed into God’s family through Baptism:

Holy Family:

24th August ALEXANDRA EMILY PETTINGER-BROWN, daughter of

Junaire and Nicola Pettinger-Brown. St. Mary’s:

31st August MAISIE ELEANOR AMANDA and GRACE ELIZABETH

GOLDSWORTHY, daughters of Andrew and Rebecca Goldsworthy.

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THE MOVEMENT FESTIVAL In July, the Movement Festival hit the town of Callington, in

Cornwall.

Organised by some friends of ours, we decided it wouldn't

be right to go without taking some folk from the Mission

Community.

Pictured is Emily Richards, bravely preparing to take on

the climbing wall,

which she conquered!

Next year: your turn ?

Jennie & Dave.

Hooe’s Place Community Café

Thursdays Open to all

Morning Coffee 10.30-11.30am

Freshly cooked lunches 11.45am-1.30pm

St John’s Church, Hooe

Open every Thursday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Entrance through St John’s Hall

Enquires regarding Baptisms, Marriages at

St Johns can be made between

10-11am in the church hall.

Have Your Say Neighbourhood meetings to be held in the Plymstock area in October:

Turnchapel, Hooe, Oreston and Mount Batten Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 7.00pm at Hooe Baptist Church, Hooe.

Goosewell Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 09.30 am at The Staddy, Staddiscombe.

Highway Order The former highway through The Broadway Shopping Mall is to be extinguished and the freehold transferred to Great End Properties Ltd, the owners of the precinct. An extensive programme of enhancement works is planned for the Mall. A 2m strip of land immediately adjoining the existing buildings on the southern side of The Broadway will be retained as a highway ensuring a public route is maintained through the mall from Dean Hill to Horn Cross Road.

Plymstock Library Films The film, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ will be screened in the library on Monday 20 October at 2:00pm. A Certificate 15 film running for 100 minutes.

Classic films to be shown in October: Tuesday 14 October at 2:00pm ‘The African Queen’ Cert PG 105mins.

Tuesday 28 October at 2 00pm ‘North by North West’ Cert 12, 136 mins.

Plymouth Plan The Plymouth Plan will be a single strategic plan for the city, looking ahead to 2031 and beyond and will bring together all the city’s long term strategic plans into one place and will deliver a full review of

the current Local Development Framework Core Strategy. It is now open for consultation until 25 October 2014. Full details of the Plan, Topic papers and Area Assessments are available online and at libraries. Comments can be made on the Consultation Portal of Plymouth City Council’s website.

Garden Waste Collection Ends Collection of garden waste will end this year on the 30

October 2014. Experience has shown that collections are not worthwhile during the winter months. Recycling centres at Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill continue to accept garden waste during the winter months.

Turnchapel Boatyard Planning Application 14/01537/FUL, for the restoration and extension of the existing boatshed, replacement of a boundary wall with a new flood protection wall, restoration works to the sea wall, pontoons and a proposed new single dwelling on land at the Turnchapel site has been submitted to the local planning authority. Turnchapel Boatyard is currently putting the Devon Yawl back into production and is looking forward to building a strong local fleet to complement the existing 24 boat fleet, based in the River Yealm.

Flu Jabs The best time to have a flu vaccine is in the autumn, from the beginning of October to early November. The 2014/15 vaccine protects against three types of flu virus; H1N1 (Swine flu), H3 H3N2 (Bird and mammals flu) and the B/Massachusetts/2 strain flu. Check with individual surgeries for dates the vaccine injections will be available.

Facts about Plymouth Plymouth’s Royal William Yard is home to the largest collection of Grade 1 Listed Naval Buildings in Europe – now a cultural hotspot for bars, restaurants and art galleries.

RE in Schools The inspection report earlier this year on religious education in schools highlighted:

Six out of ten schools were considered to be inadequate at RE;

low levels of religious literacy was evident in schools;

young people needed to develop their skills to enable them to analyse and discuss religion.

Members of Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) in Plymouth Commented on the report:

some teachers had very little formal training in RE, and it was important that this was rectified

parents and head teachers did not value the subject

some pupils did enjoy RE lessons but were too embarrassed to tell others.

SACRE is a committee of Plymouth City Council which meets about three times a year.

Oreston Quay Application The legal notice, PL/NG/16116 to register The Quay, Oreston as a village green can be viewed at First Stop in the Civic Centre between 8.30 and 5.00 each weekday until 20 October 2014. To qualify as a village green it must be shown that local residents and others have had unrestricted use of the land over the last twenty years for leisure pursuits.

Community Grant Scheme Projects allocated funding by Plymstock Radford ward councillors in 2013/14:

Cllr Michael Leaves allocated £3,500 to:

Friends of Radford Woods £200; Plym Yacht Club £200; St John’s Church Hall £100; Turnchapel seats £500; Jennycliff Car Park £1500 & Dean Cross Car Park £1000.

Cllrs Wendy & Ken Foster allocated: Caribbean Carnival £300; Oreston Bowling Club £240; Old Wharf Residents £300; Plymstock Community Centre over 60’s Club £350; Plymstock Community Festival £300; Good Shepherd Church Hall children’s equipment £300; Hooe Baptist Hall holiday club £364. Individual Councillor Allocations:

Cllr Wendy Foster: Defibrillators £1716; Age UK £300; Hooe Primary Academy £400; Union of Catholic Mothers £300.

Cllr Ken Foster: Plymstock United Club £300: 2nd Plymstock Scouts £350; Plymstock Tennis Court £80; Hooe Baptist Hall refreshments for meetings £250; Plymstock Dynamic youth club £300; Plymstock & District Arts Society £350: Provision of facilities £350. Full details on Plymouth City Council website or phone Jacqui Bath on 306110.

Note: The deadline date for items for November 2014 Magazine is Oct 15

th 2014

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