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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...

Charities to benefit from Bantham Swoosh swim

A charity which gives free swimming lessons to children with disabilities could benefit to the tune of around £20,000 from the Bantham Swoosh outdoor swim in the South Hams on June 24th.

The Swoosh takes its name from the tidal surge towards the end, which can carry swimmers along at up to four times their usual speed.The event, organised by the Outdoor Swimming Society, is gaining...

Burts Chips and Rockfish partner for SW launch of new limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour

Award-winning artisan crisp brand Burts Chips has partnered with its Plymouth-based neighbour – premium seafood restaurant Rockfish owned by celebrated chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks – for the launch of a brand new, limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour.

Available from select retailers across the South West (RRP 79p for 40g), the new flavour is hitting shelves in June with an on-...

Burts Chips is shaking up the savoury cocktail scene

Crisps and a pint is a tried and tested snacking occasion in the UK, but Burts Chips is encouraging Brits to think outside the crisp packet and enhance their snacking with the latest trend: savoury crisp cocktails.

Fancy a bacon Manhattan? How about a vintage cheddar and spring onion Martini?

The artisan hand-cooked crisp company which is based in Plymouth has created six ‘...

Colleagues cycle to raise funds for local school

St. Mellion School in Saltash are celebrating after receiving funds for new gym equipment.

The funds were raised by electricity company Western Power Distribution (WPD) colleagues Darran Witton and Mike Keay after completing Mouth To Mouth, an 80-mile cycle ride from Exmouth to Plymouth.

Darran, whose daughter is a pupil at the school, said: “It was hard work, but we are so...

Open Air Cinema is back!

Plymouth Arts Centre has announced its annual programme of Open Air Cinema, at some of the UKs most spectacular outdoor cinema locations.

This much-loved feature on Plymouth’s summer calendar visits three waterside venues: Mount Edgcumbe, Tinside Lido, and the Royal William Yard for eight events in August and September. With a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and good old sing-alongs...

The Jolly Sign Making Sailor

On Saturday 17th June, the 2017 Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit took place in Plymouth.

Amongst its participants was our very own Chris Reilly, owner of Signs Express (Plymouth) in his boat Sound Venture.

Raising much needed funds for St. Luke’s Hospice – an organisation providing specialist end of life care at home, in Derriford Hospital or at their dedicated unit in...

This summer’s best holiday beach reads

Don’t hit the beach without packing one of these top 12 reads

Whether you fancy romance or thriller, Author and Book Reviews Editor Isabelle Broom talks you through the top 12 beach reads compiled from research by Travel Republic and voted for by the public. Your beach reading list sorted this summer!

Last on the top 12 beach reads selected by the public is the beautiful,...

Freemasons to hold public vote on £3m charity grants

The Freemasons are holding an unprecedented public vote to decide how to spend a special three million pounds of charity funding as part of their 300th anniversary celebrations this year.

Freemasons throughout the country have selected 300 local charities to receive a special Community Award, but the decision on the size of grant – ranging from £4,000 to £25,000 – is being decided by...

Lucky students to cook or VIPs as City College turns up the heat for MTV crashes

Delighted catering students will be frying, boiling and basting for some very important people this Summer when MTV crashes Plymouth Hoe.

City College Plymouth is the new Corporate Hospitality Partner for the event on July 27 and 28 – which will be broadcast across the country on MTV’s flagship music channels.

The budding Masterchefs will be cooking up a storm in the VIP area...

Plympton Academy hosts Sir Patrick Moore astronomy competition

Young people from across Plymouth have been awarded prizes in the city’s annual Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy competition. Lord Mayor Cllr Wendy Foster and her Consort Cllr Ken Foster attended the event which was hosted at Plympton Academy. Each year, Plymouth students can submit their drawings, paintings or photographs of the moon in an annual event in memory of the astronomer Sir Patrick Moore...

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