North Prospect Regeneration News - Plymouth Community Homes

North Prospect 

Regeneration 

News 

November 

2012 

Jobs creation boosts local employment 

(l to r) Workers Paul Carthy, Leon Walker, 

Luke Blackstone and Nathan Summerfield 

with Cllr Tina Tuohy, Cllr Tudor Evans, 

James Smith and Nick Hodgson (Barratts) 

and Mike Knowles, Director of 

Regeneration and Development 

The regeneration is doing more than just providing homes for the residents of Plymouth – jobs, apprenticeships and training 

schemes have also been created through the project, many going to the people of North Prospect. 

At the last count there were 389 jobs supported by the 

Neighbourhood Regeneration and generated by Mi-Space 

and Barratts who are working with Plymouth Community 

Homes (PCH). Part of the agreement is that employment is available 

for local people wherever possible. 

Jobs range from work for electricians, plasterers, carpenters and other 

trades to work in tenant liaison or general labouring. Seventy two jobs 

have gone to people living in North Prospect, 235 to people in 

Plymouth and 82 to those living outside the city. Of the 389, 12 are for 

apprentices or trainees. 

When Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, visited the site he 

was impressed by the number of local people working there. He said: 

“When you talk about local employment, you can’t get more local 

than people who live in North Prospect, working in North Prospect. 

“It is great to know how committed PCH, Barratts and Mi-space are in 

recruiting and training local people, allowing them to take pride and 

regain self-respect through doing work they can be proud of.” 

Local councillor Tina Tuohy said she was delighted to see so many of 

the people of North Prospect involved, not only because it was helping 

their employment prospects but also because they had an investment 

in the project. 

She said: “It is fantastic that PCH, Barratts and Mi-space are able to use 

local tradesmen for such a long and prodigious project. It is so rewarding 

to know that apprentices who are all local are receiving valuable training 

on site and in the classroom. 

“Not only that, but they will be able to take pride in the knowledge that 

they were a part of this fantastic regeneration.” 

James Savage, Programme Manager North Prospect, said: “It is 

important to us that our work is improving employment opportunities 

in the neighbourhood first, then the city before going further afield and 

Mi-space and Barratts are helping us do this.” 

Nick Hodgson of Barratts said the firm was keen to develop the skills 

within the industry so it could continue with other building work in 

Plymouth, utilising the skills of local people. 

He said: “Having local apprentices adds more value to our work and 

enables us to continue to contribute to Plymouth and to integrate with 

the local community.” 

Michelle Cole, Mi-space Community Engagement Manager said: “Our 

commitment to providing jobs, apprenticeships, and increasing 

employability for people in the local area will be a measure of our 

success on this scheme. We are pleased with our achievements to date, 

as approximately 70% of the workforce lives within the North Prospect 

and Plymouth area, and we currently have seven apprentices based on 

site.” 

Inside...Mi-space help to bring down fuel bills, North Prospect Dream Scheme and much more!

Film of world famous sculptor who created art for local woods 

Residents who 

use the green 

space right on 

their doorstep 

will have noticed 

a new addition 

to Ham Woods 

where deep in 

the woodland, 

what was merely 

a fallen tree has 

been transformed 

into a beautiful 

place to rest for 

walkers. 

This piece of public art was created by internationally-renowned 

sculptor Peter Randall-Page whose work is held in collections from Japan 

and Australia to Germany and South Korea. In the South West, he 

is best known for Seed at the Eden Project. Randall-Page, 

commissioned to create the work by Take-A-Part and Stepping 

Stones to Nature project at Plymouth City Council, is also the 

subject of a film to be shown at the Plymouth Arts Centre as part 

of Take-a-Part’s exhibition from 23 November - 6 January. 

Local community group Friends of Ham Woods were heavily 

involved in the selection of the artist. The sculpture, made from 

Dartmoor granite and encompassing an oak seat, was unveiled 

with a day of bush craft, bug trails and food foraging in the woods 

organised by Stepping Stones to Nature. 

On December 8 from 12-3pm, there will be a site visit at 

Ham Woods to see the sculpture and talk with those 

involved in the commission. For more details: 

steppingstones@plymouth.gov.uk Tel 01752 307849 

Mi-space help to bring down fuel bills 

As the Mi-space programme of refurbishment continues with 20 homes 

completed and work underway on around 80 more, residents are 

beginning to notice a difference in their cost of living. 

Mi-space is contracted to replace kitchens and bathrooms, bringing them 

up to a high standard. As part of this, work is also being carried out to 

make homes more energy efficient which includes replacement doors 

and windows, heating systems, roofs, loft insulation and external wall 

insulation. 

One resident who had her refurb carried out at the end of the summer 

holidays has already noticed a difference in her home and in her bills 

She said: “I always felt a draught in the house and had to have the 

heating on in the kitchen in the winter but not any more as heat from the 

appliances is being held in by the insulation. 

“Normally I would be putting £5 in the meter every day but now I 

amlooking at every three days so I can say my bills look to be going down 

by a third. Now we have a nice shower, we are making use of that and 

not having quite so many baths, saving both water and power.” 

“I have to say that the 

workmen were brilliant, 

very thoughtful and 

accommodating while 

the work was going on 

and checked I was happy 

with what they had 

done before they left.” 

Tenant Liaison Officers 

(TLOs) work very closely 

with residents to keep 

them informed of what 

is happening at all stages of the work to lessen any disruption 

caused by such a large scale project. 

Contact: Kat Fox 07753 738770, Daniel Hiscock 

07984 428800 or Lisa Saunders 07816 648785 

Our homes: Secured by Design 

Pictured left to right, Chief Superintendent Andy Bickley, 

Malcolm Tilley, Barratts Site Manager, Nick Hodgson, 

Barratts Project Director and Mike Knowles 

North Prospect homes have been awarded the prestigious 

Secured by Design award by Devon and Cornwall Police. 

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) and Barratt Homes were 

honoured in the national police initiative that encourages the 

building industry to adopt crime prevention measures in the 

design of developments to reduce crimininality and anti social 

behaviour. Initiatives include strict security testing for doors and 

windows, restricting access to the rear of the homes and 

designing pathways which are direct and open. 

Mike Knowles, Director of Regeneration and Development, said: 

“Our priority for the regeneration of North Prospect is to make it a 

place where people want to live and work, now and in the future. 

This accreditation from the police shows that we have been 

working with Barratts not only to improve the homes, but also to 

ensure that we are providing safe homes and a safe community for 

our tenants.” 

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Regeneration update and timetable 

We have come a long way since the regeneration of North 

Prospect was announced in 2009. Plymouth Community Homes 

has its first new homes in Phase 1 and construction in Phase 2 will 

start early next year. Last year we announced two more phases of 

building work and we have included our best estimate of when 

things will happen in the table below. If we have to change our 

plans at any stage, we will let you know what is happening as 

soon as we can. 

Phase 1 - Demolish 140 homes and build 237 new homes 

Finish building new homes in Phase 1a March 2013 

Finish building the Community Hub, The Beacon August 2013 

Finish building the flats above The Beacon March 2014 

We are building 28 NewBuild HomeBuy homes which are shared 

ownership part rent/part buy homes and sales are going well, 

showing people are keen to live in North Prospect. Only ten of 

the 28 remain available (six are sold and 12 are reserved). Our 

Neighbourhood Housing Manager, Tracey Wheaton, said: 

“Sales for the shared ownership properties are selling well. We 

would like to wish the families all the best in their new homes.” 

In the summer of 2013, community groups and organisations 

are expected to start moving into The Beacon although work will 

continue on the flats into the following year. 

Phase 2 – Demolish 240 homes and build 344 new homes 

Phase 2 planning decision December 2012 

Rehousing Phase 2 residents completes March 2013 

Demolition November 2012 to September 2013 

Building new houses in Phase 2 January 2013 to March 2019 

Letting first new PCH homes in Phase 2 July 2013 

First new private homes for sale in Phase 2 July 2013 


Face to face interviews to discuss your future housing January 2014 

Rehousing you April 2014 to July 2016 

Design and planning April 2015 to April 2016 

Demolition November 2016 to January 2017 

Building new houses January 2017 to July 2018 



Rehousing you April 2016 to June 2017 


Demolition November 2017 to January 2018 




Rehousing you April 2017 to September 2018 


Demolition October 2018 to January 2019 


Refurbishment 

As well as building new houses in North Prospect Plymouth Community 

Homes is refurbishing 300 homes that it owns in the neighbourhood. 

This work, improving homes with new kitchens, bathrooms, insulation 

windows and structural repairs to give homes a 30-year-life, is already 

underway. We have engaged a company called Mi-space to undertake 

the refurbishment works. This year we are working on 180 homes in 

North Prospect. We will be in touch with you to let you know when 

Mi-Space need to work in and around your home. 

James Savage, Programme Manager 

If there is anything you need to know call the 

Regeneration Team on 08000 327100. 

The Neighbourhood Housing Team is already working with 

tenants and owners. They have successfully moved 121 PCH 

tenants and 32 owners and continue to work with residents to 

help them find new homes. Some of the tenants in Phase 2 chose 

to move to the new housing in Phase 1. Before demolition could 

start, environmental surveys were carried out and as a result PCH 

has been clearing the slow worms that were nesting on the site. 

So far, more than 1,000 slow worms have been moved out of the 

area. The new homes in Phase 2 will be energy efficient, warm, 

dry and weatherproof. We will also be improving the open space 

in the area. All this is yet another move towards making North 

Prospect a desirable place to live. 

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Dogs have 

their day 

This summer the canines 

were catered for too, as 

Plymouth Community 

Homes and the PDSA 

held a pet care 

roadshow at 

Cookworthy Green. 

Residents were invited 

to bring their canine companions along 

to the PDSA vehicle where a veterinary nurse examined 

weight, body shape, teeth, eyes, coat and general fitness of the 

pooches, and also offered free advice about the health and welfare of 

other popular pets. 

In addition, subsidised dog micro-chipping and dog nail clipping 

services were offered by the charity, which offers veterinary 

treatment for the pets of those in receipt of Housing 

Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. 

The number of health checks carried out was 29 (higher than average 

for a day visit) and five dogs were microchipped. There were 235 

non-canine visitors and they were able to find out more about the 

PDSA services for their pets, including neutering clipping and 

vaccinations. 

The visit to North Prospect was one of five roadshows carried out 

across Plymouth. In total, the number of health checks carried out in 

across the city was 153. The average that the PDSA normally carry 

out nationally over the same five-day period is 115. Thirty dogs were 

microchipped and 15 had their nails clipped. Ryan Huws, of PCH’s 

Communities Team, said: “We’re really pleased with how successful 

these events were and we’re looking to hold them again next year.” 

To find out more about the PDSA and eligibility for free or 

subsidised pet care www.pdsa.org.uk or 01752 389786 

Youth Strategy for North Prospect 

Calling the young people of North Prospect! Plymouth City Council 

Youth Service is currently developing its plans for how it works in the 

area – and it wants YOUR input. 

The multi-agency Youth Strategy Group is developing future projects 

and currently includes the Halcyon Centre, the Wolseley Trust, the 

North Prospect Group, the North Prospect Internet Café, My Space and 

Stepping Stones To Nature on the team. But youth workers in the area 

want young people to also put forward their own views and opinions 

to add to the mix and help create what will be provided for them and 

for their younger brothers and sisters in the future. 

Fran Beattie, Senior Youth Worker at Plymouth City Council, said: 

“Young people are a crucial part of the community and we would 

really like them to get involved and come forward with their own 

ideas so that they can have a hand in what happens in their area. 

We are also keen to hear from young people who would be keen to 

become young volunteers, helping with projects or supporting 

younger children’s activities”. 

Keep your eyes on North Prospect Regeneration News for more 

details or call the Youth Service on 01752 667579 

North Prospect gets out and 

about despite the weather 

Despite the atrocious weather over the 

summer months, the young people of North 

Prospect defied the rain to get out and about and involved with 

a number of sporting and fun activities. 

Plymouth City Council Youth Service and its voluntary sector 

partners collectively delivered a wide range of events, which 

included everything from skateboarding and basketball to 

martial arts and sailing. Youngsters also took part in under-cover 

events such as needlework, ceramics and dance, so they could 

keep busy and dry at the same time. 

The North Prospect Community Centre offered a variety of craft 

sessions as well as linking in with Plymouth City Council’s Sports 

Development Unit to access dance, basketball, martial arts and 

the Horizons children’s sailing charity for water-based activities. 

The centre also took groups out on trips to explore to local area 

and held skills sessions for youth work volunteering. The youth 

service supported evening sessions with sexual health and 

forum work. 

Future Prospects based at the Halcyon Centre provided the 

space for young volunteers to develop crafts, sports day, 

swimming and scavenger hunts for younger children. 

With Halcyon, many events were open to families so adults and 

children could have time together on day trips, at BBQs or 

camping, fishing and sailing. 

Young volunteers got the chance to do some support work of 

their own with Dance Steps, showcasing their dance routines to 

younger children and getting valuable experience from working 

with them. 

Ford Gym opened its doors to young people with interests in 

martial arts and fitness activities. There was a good uptake from 

young people who improved their confidence as well as their 

fitness, with the help of expert coaches. 


Other sporting sites joined in with Activ8 offering their 

purpose-built gym. At Wolseley Trust’s open day at Scott 

Business Park, young people were able to access the 

Stonehouse Play Association’s skate park, sponsored by the 

youth service, alongside a range of additional attractions. 

August saw North Prospect’s own special sporting event, the 

‘Titchylympics’, which was aimed at offering sport-themed 

activities to coincide with the Olympics, and timed to start the 

same day as the Paralympics. 

There was a free bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ food and 

drinks, a children’s entertainer that provided low level music. 

There was also some dance displays throughout the day and 

sports coaches in the multi-use games area doing competitions. 

North Prospect Dream Scheme 

Plymouth City Council Youth Service is currently developing a project to 

encourage young people to support their community – and earn points 

that they can then exchange for activities of their choice. 

Working with North Prospect Community Learning, the Halcyon Centre 

and the city council’s Development and Regeneration department, the 

Dream Scheme hopes to offer young people trips out go-carting, for a 

meal or pampering in a nail bar in exchange for helping in North Prospect. 

Fran Beattie, Senior Youth Worker at Plymouth City Council, said: “We want 

young people to get more involved in supporting their community in a 

fun way – by making crafts for festivities, helping with young children’s 

activities or joining in with gardening projects.” 

The scheme is due to start in the run-up to Christmas and launch fully in 

the New Year. 

Chontel Ford and Sally Aspen, both housing officers 

for North Prospect hosted the limbo – complete with an 

adjustable stand, thanks to the skill of Plymouth Community 

Homes’ carpenters who also made the medallists’ podium. 

Even Mi-space, who are working on the extensive refurbishment 

programme of over 300 properties in North Prospect on behalf 

of PCH, joined in and Community Engagement Manager 

Michelle Cole judged a ‘beanbags in a bucket’ competition with 

Mi-space donating a prize for the winner. 

Fun events were designed to include as many people of all ages 

and included a bouncy castle, skate park, BBQ and other 

activities and competitions with participants getting medals 

depending on how much they participated in all the activities. 

Partners for youth events included NPCL, Horizons, Halcyon, 

Future Prospects, Ford Gym, Group Arts in Swilly (GAS) and 

World on the Green, Youth Service Duke of Edinburgh Award, 

Sport Development Unit, KGP, Dance Steps, Activ8 Gym, 

Titchylympics, Wolseley Open Day and Youth Service Wheels 

while many of the activities received additional financial 

support from the Wolseley Trust. 

World on the Green 

More than 3,000 residents of all ages gathered at Cookworthy 

Green for the 7th World on the Green difference and diversity 

festival. 

It was organised by Group Arts in Swilly in conjunction with Fata He, 

an organisation which aims to redress social and economic 

inequalities relating to black and minority ethnic individuals, families 

and groups. 

Cross-cultural music was provided courtesy of live bands, including 

reggae outfit Simmer Down, blues musicians the Die Hards and skaband 

Too Hot while teenager Curtis Milne, whose mother Donna is a 

neighbourhood warden in the area, got up on stage to give a vocal 

set. 

Youngsters were able to try their hands at juggling, unicycle riding 

and other circus skills, courtesy of Big Top Mania – although 

fire-eating was left to expert limbo dancer Rama. 

The Stonehouse Play Association provided a climbing wall and skate 

ramps and local dancers from the Halcyon Centre put on a belly 

dancing display. 

There were also craft workshops and a fancy dress competition. 

Young people from the youth service volunteered, working 

alongside older members of the community to make the day a 

success and the Urbie mobile drop-in vehicles were on hand where 

young people could meet youth workers. 

Joint organiser and local councillor Tina Tuohy said: “As we know, 

North Prospect is undergoing regeneration so I was really pleased 

that so many residents came back for the event, from all over 

Plymouth, who feel that it really is their community festival.” 


Burying the past - 

for future generations 

The history of North Prospect will remain forever, thanks to residents 

who buried a time capsule full of memories of the area before the 

regeneration. 

It was buried on the site of the old school, which has now been 

demolished to make way for the new homes as second parts of phase 

one. It was organised by the North Prospect History Project (NPHP) with 

developers Barratts providing the digger to create the hole. The 

ceremonial burial was carried out in front of councillor Tina Tuohy (chair 

of the NPHP) and representatives from Plymouth Community Homes, 

Barratts and of the local community. 

Contents were collected at the 2012 Jubilee Party in the Halcyon Centre 

and include memories of the Jubilee events, memories of the school and 

personal items bagged separately, along with photographs of the donor. 

Tina Tuohy said: “The community really came together and got involved 

in creating this time capsule. All of the items were put into a heavy duty 

plastic box to protect it from corrosion and local acid soils. 

“Among the items included was a poem for the queen, a CD memorial of 

the school, a crystal Trophy of Smeaton’s Tower (the school emblem) and 

a cross made of palm leaves from last Palm Sunday. Plans of Phase 1 of 

the regeneration and a poster from the North Prospect Partnership for a 

residents meeting were also included – it was a fantastic variety of items. 

“Barratts have also provided us with a map of the co-ordinates 

of the capsule so that it can be relocated, hopefully hundreds 

of years into the future.” 

Phil Burgoyne, Regeneration Officer for Plymouth Community 

Homes, said: “This was a great idea from the NPHP and one that 

really gets the community involved. 

“We are really keen to preserve the history of North Prospect 

and the memories of its residents.” 

NorPro opens up to ‘the oldies’ 

It’s business as usual despite the building works at NorPro Training Ltd – 

and they are even offering new courses so those who have left their teens 

long behind needn’t miss out. 

Norpro Training Ltd, a registered charity, offers a core curriculum of 

qualifications related to carpentry, marine engineering, fabrication and 

welding aimed at teenagers. As well the North Prospect Garage Project 

they also use Blagdons Boatyard for their marine and carpentry courses. 

Now they are expanding to offer FREE evening courses in car 

maintenance and carpentry for over 19s, if there is enough uptake. To 

register your interest, please contact Ruth on 01752 559426 stating adult 

motor vehicle course or adult carpentry course. 

Details of young people’s courses: For mechanical courses call 

01752 559426 or email ruth.winsor42@btconnect.com, for marine 

and carpentry courses contact Joanne Shaw on 07435754211 or 

email joanneshaw48@btconnect.com www.norprotraining.co.uk 

Find the best energy deal 

Are you struggling to pay your gas or electricity bills? 

With different energy deals around you may be able to 

cut costs just by changing your supplier or by making 

a few small changes around the home. 

The Lark Children’s Centre is hosting a workshop to help you find 

ways to save money or find out whether you are eligible for a grant 

to help with your heating costs. The Energy Best Deal session is on 

Tues 27th November from 9.15-11am at the Sure Start Community 

Room (around the back of Ham Drive Nursery), Ham Drive, PL2 2NL. 

To book a place or for more info contact Julia on 

01752 512600 or email julia.slade@lark.eclipse.co.uk 

Surrounded by cranes, 

diggers and men in hard hats 

NPCL staff are still offering a 

wide range of courses to the 

people of North Prospect. 

Ranging from computer skills, English, maths and craft 

skills to employment courses such as CV writing and 

interview skills, there is something for everyone. 

NPCL is delighted to have retained its Matrix Standard 

accreditation after a two-day visit by the external assessor, 

confirming its commitment to giving high quality careers 

information advice and guidance to clients. 

In his final report, comments from the assessor included 

“NPCL continues to be client centred, impartial and 

objective”; “All NPCL staff and volunteers are focused on 

helping clients achieve their full potential” and “Clients 

described how NPCL staff and volunteers ‘run the extra 

mile’ to meet the needs of clients” - this demonstrates the 

quality of the service that NPCL provides. 

Another aspect of the work NPCL does was summarised in 

a section on liaison “NPCL have established effective links 

with a range of service providers within the community”. 

NPCL has also been very fortunate in working closely with 

the local Jobcentre staff to provide effective support for 

clients seeking work. It has also taken part in local events 

and provided outreach at a number of different locations. 

In spite of the changes, NPCL continue to build on its 

success, developing the courses and outreach that it offers 

to enable more people to take part in learning or get help 

with returning to work. 

NPCL, Foliot Road. Tel: 01752 551862. 


North Prospect Neighbourhood Survey 2012 

The vast majority of North Prospect residents are happy with the area as 

a place to live and more than half think it will be even better than before, 

once the regeneration is complete. 

Fifty five per cent of people feel safe outside their homes after dark and 

the problem of noisy neighbours has reduced over the last three years. 

These findings came from the 2012 North Prospect Neighbourhood 

Survey, conducted by Plymouth City Council’s Neighbourhood 

Regeneration Team. It found: 

• 71% of people surveyed are satisfied with the local area as a place 

to live 

• 55% of people surveyed feel safe in their local area after dark 

• The problem of noisy neighbours and loud parties has reduced as 

a very or fairly big problem for people surveyed in the last three 

years to 18% 

• 33% of people surveyed felt that over the last 12 months, the 

impact of the North Prospect regeneration programme has been 

positive and 48% have felt no impact at all 

• 53% of people surveyed think that after the regeneration 

programme is finished, North Prospect will be a better place to live. 

• Only five per cent definitely disagree with this and 13% think 

there will be no change 

• 70% of those surveyed always or frequently had their requisite 

five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day 

• 72% of those surveyed do at least 30 minutes of exercise once a 

week or more 

Questions were mainly based on your views on living in North 

Prospect and how you rate the quality of local services from 

Plymouth City Council. 

Mike Knowles, Director of the Regeneration and Development at 

Plymouth Community Homes, said: “The survey helps to provide 

a litmus test of how residents are feeling in North Prospect. It is 

good to see from the results that the strength of the community 

continues to be robust and residents like North Prospect as a 

place to live, feeling that it is a safe place to be and that they are 

also actively taking measures to be active and to have a good 

diet. 

“Being part of a huge housing programme has not had a 

detrimental impact. The majority of residents can see the 

benefits of the improvements into the future and feel they have 

been able to influence the changes that are taking place. 

“As we move towards completion of the Beacon, we will provide 

the base to strengthen all the things that are good about North 

Prospect and create a heart at the centre of the community.” 

The council would like to thank everyone who took the 

trouble to compete and send back the questionnaire. 

North Prospect 

and Weston Mill 

Neighbourhood Meetings 

The next meeting is 18 December at 6pm in the Halcyon 

Centre. For details call Karen Renshaw on 01752 306243. 

” 

Community-spirited 

residents are being 

asked to come forward 

to help improve the city – 

and in a roundabout 

way, North Prospect 

” 

Cultivate the Money Tree 

Community-spirited residents are being asked to come forward to help 

improve the city – and in a roundabout way, North Prospect. 

Plymouth Community Homes operate a scheme called the Money 

Tree Fund whereby £1m a year (£10m over ten years) is available 

to improve neighbourhoods and communal areas and used for 

landscaping, creating play areas or other outdoor projects. 

How the money is spent is tenant-led and decided by a panel 

for each area across the city consisting of two tenants 

(not from that area) and a housing officer and area 

manager from PCH (who are from the area). 

Currently one of the panels has a vacancy for a tenant 

member and is asking residents to come forward. 

Alan Riggs, Project, Performance and Policy Officer at PCH, said: 

“It is the chance to help make positive change in the city and although going on the panel, as 

you cannot represent your own area, may not directly benefit North Prospect, it will help 

improve other neighbourhoods for your friends and family elsewhere in the city. 

“We’re particularly keen to hear from younger members of the community and also from those 

who might be interested in joining any other panel as a ‘reserve’ member.” 

For more details contact Alan on 01752 388356 or email 

alan.riggs@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk 


North Prospect Events Calendar 

When What/Where Main contact organisation 

Once a week, October to December 

missing school holidays 

Coming Soon – phone for more details 

Coming soon – phone for more details 

New for Autumn/Winter - Phone for 

more details 

All through Autumn / Winter - phone 

for more details 

All through Autumn/Winter - phone 

for more details 

Every Thursday 5-7pm. 20p per session 

5pm -5.30pm Youth Forum 

Wednesday 21 November, 10am -12pm 

Saturday 8th December 12noon - 3pm 

Saturday 15th December 11am – 3pm 

Tuesday18th December 6pm – 7pm 

Friday 21st December 5pm – 7pm 

Sunday 23rd December 6pm – 7pm 

Workshops in Communication and Confidence. Eight three hour 

workshops – fun and challenging. We’ll cover things like speaking 

up, listening to others, going to meetings, being a leader and 

making action plans for the future 

Crafts for Christmas - make traditional crafts and unique gifts 

Christmas Trip 

Craft Card making, Christmas Crafts, Jewellery making and more 

Drop in or full course 

Activities and groups for all ages 

Centre Activities; Computing, English, Maths and Employability 

courses at levels to suit. Advice and guidance also available 

Youth Matters A youth club for young people aged 11 and over. 

More sessions starting soon 

Ham Woods Circular. Start and finish at the Life Centre following the 

Co-op Way. Explore the natural environment and visit the sculpture 

in Ham Woods. Option to eat/drink at the Life Centre afterwards 

Ham Woods Talk. Join local people involved with the first ever 

public art commission for Plymouth and see the amazing sculpture 

Christmas Fair - £1.50 to see Father Christmas and visit the 

fantastic grotto 

North Prospect and Weston Mill Neighbourhood meeting. Have 

a mince pie and tell us about your neighbourhood concerns 

Lantern Parade around North Prospect, carol singing and mince pies 

Community carol service with Nativity play 

Jacky at jacky@zebra.coop 

or on 268599 

Halcyon Centre, Dingle Rd Tel 300483 


NPCL, Foliot Road. Tel 551862 




Stepping Stones to Nature 

Tel 307849 

Stepping Stones to Nature Tel 

307849 or Take A Part Tel 01626 87270 

www.effordtakeapart.org.uk 


Halcyon Centre, Dingle Rd. Contact 

Neighbourhood Manager Tel 306243 


Church at the Halcyon Centre, 

Dingle Rd Tel 300483 

*Bookings must be made in advance with main contact organisation. 

Bookings will be taken on first come first served basis. 

Please check details with the contact organisation – 

details subject to change. 

North Prospect Regeneration Team, Plymouth Community Homes, The Vicarage, 

St James the Less, Ham Drive, Plymouth,PL2 2NJ T: 08000 327 100 

E: info@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk Web: www.plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk 

Charitable Industrial and Provident Society Registration No: 30637R

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