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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

In many British gardens, fencing is simply part of the background. It marks a boundary, keeps pets in, offers a bit of privacy from next door. Yet anyone who has replaced a fence more than once knows it’s rarely a small job. Panels loosen, posts lean, and before long the whole structure begins...

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Royal William Yard Good Food Market returns

The award-winning Good Food Market held in Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, is back for 2018 starting on Sunday February 4 - just in time for Valentine’s Day!

The much loved market, which is now a regular destination for South West ‘foodies’, will offer a host of local food and drink suppliers and producers running along the centre of the Yard through Main Street. Local produce...

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Richard Bloss: About a Dog

An Author from Devon Has Written a Wonderful and Humorous Book About Life With his Dog.

Plymouth author Richard Bloss has released his novel; About a Dog is a fantastic book about the author’s adventures with Barney, the Westie crossed Cairn terrier, a “dishevelled scrap with his own distinct personality and character”.

About a Dog is full of real-life anecdotes from the...

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Food Drink Devon 2018 Awards Launched

Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries are now open for the prestigious Food & Drink Devon Awards 2018. These gold standard awards celebrate the very best Devon has to offer by recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments.

The awards, currently in their eighth year, continue to grow with 2017...

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Life gets better when you stop smoking

No Smoking Day is nearing, and so it’s time to consider stepping away from the cigarettes – the benefits, as highlighted by Direct Line, are huge.

This infographic, commissioned by Direct Line Life Cover , explains the many health benefits quitting smoking could bring you, as well as extra perks such as saving money and not having to take smoking breaks in the rain.

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Plympton Academy students raise money for Help for Heroes

Students from Plympton Academy handed over a cheque recently to the Help for Heroes charity.

The pupils organised cake and plant sales to raise the £93.

Sam Kellond from the charity visited the school to explain to the pupils what Help for Heroes does and accept the cheque.

"I would like to say a big thank you to all the students and staff at Plympton Academy for...

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2018 - The year of Warrens Bakery and the Cornish pasty renaissance

With Warrens Bakery's arrival in London comes the news that Cornish pasties are having a renaissance. According to Olive magazine's 2018 trend report, which has just appeared in print, this long-time favourite is one to watch this year.

Officially recognised as the World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, and one of the UK’s top three British craft bakeries, Warrens Bakery is...

National Marine Aquarium partners with Nuffield Health

The National Marine Aquarium is pleased to announce it has partnered with Nuffield Health to deliver a series of wellbeing events throughout 2018.

Featuring Yoga, Pilates and Body Balance classes, the series will kick-off with a Body Balance class on 22 January, designed to help visitors workout and centre themselves.

Body Balance builds strength and flexibility through a...

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Help is on hand for a New Year and a brand new you

Drake Circus is holding its popular Wellness Week from January 22, with health experts and fitness gurus on hand with the latest tips on getting in shape.

There will be free interactive events in the main atrium including eye tests and healthy living advice, beauty demonstrations and detox suggestions to help everyone feel great in 2018.

The week of wellness also includes free...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Gwen Taylor stars as Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, alongside Susan Penhaligon as Miss Prism at Theatre Royal Plymouth from Tuesday 13 February to Saturday 17 February.

Oscar Wilde’s greatly admired and much loved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest follows Jack Worthing’s endeavours to marry Algernon’s cousin, the beautiful Gwendolen. But first he...

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Grow, Share, Prepare to kick-start food careers in Plymouth

Tamar Grow Local are looking for volunteers in Plymouth interested in a future career in the food industry.

Grow, Share, Prepare is a project where jobseekers will gain a wide-range of skills working with different businesses, restaurants and chefs in Plymouth and play a key role in helping to develop a market-ready prepared meal made from seasonal local produce. The ‘ready-meal’ will...

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