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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...

Electrical checks for the elderly this winter

The UK’s leading registration body for electricians is urging people to think electrics when they carry out their checks on the elderly this winter.

Research commissioned by the NICEC found that 24 million of us have elderly relatives living on their own.

Despite half (50%) of us believing the elderly are more at risk of electrical fires, 75% of us haven’t had their homes...

Aster Group to bring new homes to Plymstock

Plymstock is set to get 28 new homes after ethical housing developer, Aster Group secured planning approval for its Horn Lane development from Plymouth City Council.

Located at the former Downham School site, the two-storey scheme will include 14 properties for sale as well as two affordable rented flats for wheelchair users. In addition, 12 shared ownership homes will be built, to...

The cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding

A wedding in Hampshire is always beautiful. Whether you’re planning one for yourself or you will be attending a friend’s wedding in the area, travelling to Hampshire will be a treat on its own. Hampshire is particularly easy to access too, especially from Plymouth. Here are some of the cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding.

A Lovely Drive

Hampshire is only 3 hours...

Free Sea Safety talks for Plymouth Schools

Award-winning outdoor learning company Beach Schools South West have teamed up with South West Water to help promote clean water, conservation and seaside safety to youngsters in Plymouth this winter.

The Exeter-based water company is adding its weight to a new pilot education project which will see children being taught both on the beach and in schools about taking care not only of...

Year 7 Plympton Academy residential trip a great success

Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days in Bude recently on their first secondary school residential trip.

The youngsters had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of adventurous activities including, high ropes, kayaking, dragon boating, caving, surfing and body boarding, during their stay at Adventure International.

The aim of the trip was to allow...

Comedy Avengers Assemble!

A group of Devon based comedians will host an evening of free comedy in Plymouth this month as part of a new regular night.

The new coalition of comics are hosting free shows across the South West under the banner 'The Comedy Avengers' and it will include a monthly show at The Fortescue pub in Plymouth on the fourth Thursday of every month.

The comics, who perform nationwide on...

Know your risks: Alcohol Awareness Week 14-20 November 2016

Plymouth City Council wants you to ‘know your risks’ as we mark Alcohol Awareness Week (14 – 20 November 2016).

For example, did you know that alcohol is linked to over 60 health conditions including cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, and liver disease? Or that a large glass of wine contains as many calories as a doughnut? Or that nationally, 10.8 million adults are drinking at...

Anti Wrinkle Cream Hydroxatone - Safe For Skin?

Every lady wish to stay young. They pay most cash on anti-aging product to erase wrinkles. wrinkles is sign of aging. When it seem on your face, it send to you a proof that you simply would like wrinkle creams to cut back it.

It's completely superb what number anti wrinkle creams are for sale, these days. It's incredibly overwhelming. If you're making an attempt to fight...

Gloria In The Mist

Gloria In The Mist The Drum, Theatre Royal Plymouth Wednesday 30 November – Friday 23 December

This Christmas the UK’s favourite female French/English comedy duo, Spitz & Co, return to The Drum by popular demand following their hilarious and award-winning production of Gloriator in The Drum last year.

Assisted once again by over-enthusiastic tour manager Josephine, French...

Einaudi comes to Plymouth

After his epic performance amid the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, Ludovico Einaudi is releasing his composition ‘Elegy for the Arctic’ as a brand new single on 11th November. It will also be available on a new Deluxe Edition of his album ‘Elements’, out the same day on Decca Records.

In June, Einaudi performed ‘Elegy for the Arctic’ on a grand piano against the backdrop of the...

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