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The Countdown Is On For Plymouth’s Christmas Light Switch On

The start of Plymouth’s exciting festive calendar will be launched this Thursday with the Christmas Lights Switch on in the city centre.

The hotly anticipated annual event will launch the Christmas countdown and mark the start of Thursday late night shopping for all those hunting for their perfect gifts. Visitors will be able to enjoy the entertainment before exploring the great shops...

Plympton Academy students create remembrance wall

History students from Plympton Academy have created their own remembrance wall inspired by local fallen soldiers or family members who were involved in World War 1.

The Year 7 and 8 pupils then made a poppy for them and put it on the display in the school’s Learning Resource Centre. Each poppy had its own personal message attached. “I think making the poppies showed a lot of respect,”...

International Reel Rock Film Tour comes to Plymouth

The International Reel Rock Film Tour is returning to the UK and Ireland this November, bringing a night of thrilling climbing and adventure films to venues up and down the UK.

The Tour will premier four new films, starring top adventurers as they take on mind-blowing challenges in spectacular locations all around the world.

Join 19-year-old Margo Hayes as she pushes mind and...

New ‘relaxed’ story-time sessions with Father Christmas at Saltram

Father Christmas will be telling stories and singing songs during four half-hour performances in the stables at Saltram, which have been decorated as a magical grotto. For the first time, these ‘relaxed’ sessions have been designed to welcome audience members who might benefit from a more informal experience, such as those with autism and sensory or communication needs.

Christmas just...

A Reason to Talk comes to Plymouth

Following sell-out and award-winning seasons A Reason To Talk comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Thursday 16 – Saturday 25 November.

Is A Reason to Talk a story of extremes, of bi-cultural upbringing, or is it simply the story of all mothers and daughters?

Sachli Gholamalizad, a young Belgian actress of Iranian descent, questions her troubled relationship with her mother. Through...

Handmade gifts at MAKE - Devon Guild's New Exhibition

It's getting just a little bit close to the C-word, and as the Guild's annual Christmas crafts show opens next Friday, staff are already delighting in the handmade exhibits flooding in for display in their gallery.

MAKE is the popular annual selling exhibition which heralds winter and the festive season. Bovey's gallery will showcase the best contemporary craftwork from...

Will Aid 2017 is officially open for business!

A charitable initiative which sees local legal firms write wills for people in exchange for a donation has officially launched for 2017.

Will Aid Month, which takes place across the country from 01-30 November 2017, relies on generous solicitors up and down the UK to pledge their time and support for the cause which sees them provide the will writing service for local people for free...

Redrow celebrates the topping out of its £70m Plymouth development, Vision

Professionals from across the South West’s housing and construction industry gathered at a ceremony in Plymouth to mark the topping out of Redrow West Country’s £70 million development, Vision.

The award-winning housebuilder is celebrating the completion of its popular Plymouth site which has been under construction since 2007.

Based in Devonport, the development was a major...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces spring 2018 season

This spring Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomes the best of musicals, drama, dance and opera to the South West.

New musical The Band featuring the songs of Take That and the West End hit Jersey Boys both grace the stage. Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Theatre Royal Plymouth with Cinderella, one of their most loved productions.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically...

Don’t leaf it to the last minute – prepare your garden for winter

New homeowners in Plymouth are being encouraged to give wildlife a helping hand through the harsh winter months by preparing their gardens for the cold weather.

Barratt Homes has teamed up with the RSPB to give its customers five top tips this season on how they can give nature a home ahead of the cold weather kicking in.

The tips and tricks on what to do as the seasons change...

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