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New Head of Prep announced at Mount Kelly

The Head Master and Governors of Mount Kelly are delighted to announce the appointment of Dominic Floyd to succeed Matthew Foale as the Head of Prep from September 2016.

Following a rigorous selection process, Dominic was appointed from an exceptionally strong field of candidates and was the unanimous choice of the selection panel.

Dominic was educated at Worth School and the...

Plymouth University launches degree apprenticeships in management and IT

Employees across the South West will be able to earn while they learn after Plymouth University joined a Government initiative.

Degree apprenticeships, launched in March 2015, offer people the chance to complete a degree that is closely tailored to national standards, their current job and future career aspirations.

Now the University, and four of its partner colleges, have...

Ridgeway School launches Crowdfunding campaign

Crowdfunding may not be a new concept but it’s the first time a Plymouth school has used it to raise funds.

Ridgeway School in Plympton is hoping local people will show their support for a community 3G football pitch by pledging money towards the cost of new equipment.

Currently submitted for planning permission, the state-of- the-art pitch, will be a joint venture between...

AA recognises the Two Bridges Hotel with Two Rosettes

Dartmoor’s popular Two Bridges Hotel has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its fine dining experience.

The accolade, awarded by AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspectors, recognises the Hotel’s Tors Restaurant for its consistently high standards and focus on top quality and seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.

The Tors Restaurant joins an elite selection of restaurants across the...

Celebrate National Apprenticeship week with DCET Training!

DCET Training, part of The Focus Group, are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by holding two Electrical open days from their centre located in Plympton, Plymouth.

DCET Training has become the leading specialist in electrical training and prides itself on delivering high quality training and Apprenticeships for the electrical industry, as well as offering bespoke courses tailored...

DEV CON returns to Plymouth

DEV CON 2016 comes to Plymouth Guild Hall on 13 March

10am – 5pm

Create your very own Gotham City memory of a life time, with this amazing 15ft by 9ft Steampunk Replica of the Bat Man Movie TUMBLER. It’s an Absolute ‘Must See’!!

The Steamer is due to arrive at the Guild Hall around 8.45 am on Sunday. Come & be the first to witness the splendour & true to life '...

Free elearning to support cancer care in the community

A free elearning programme is being launched to help health and social care workers broaden their knowledge of cancer care in the community.

The Royal Marsden School, which has a national and international reputation for excellence in cancer education, commissioned Plymouth-based elearning provider Sponge UK to create the new healthcare training.

The elearning course is made up...

Children's author visits Ridgeway School on World Book Day

Children’s author, Anna Perera, made a special visit to Ridgeway School on World Book Day. She shared her experiences of being a writer as well as explaining the process of being published to budding writers in the school book club. Shortlisted for the Branford Boase and Costa Children’s Book Award, ‘Guantanamo Boy’ author, Anna Perera, also delivered an inspiring workshop to year 9 students....

Blood salvage technique a success at Derriford

A blood conservation project for people undergoing operations is being rolled out across Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust because of benefits to patients as well as cost savings.

The cell salvage project has been running since 2008 with proven health benefits to patients and cost benefits for our Trust. It involves collecting and reusing blood that a patient loses during a procedure....

Ridgeway School hosts multi skills day

Ridgeway School hosted its annual Key Stage 1 Multi Skills Festival for primary schools across Plympton recently.

The event was hosted by 22 young leaders from The Leadership Academy at Ridgeway School. Teams from Boringdon, Chaddlewood, Glen Park, Plympton St Maurice, St Marys and Yealmpstone Farm all came along to take part in a number of different events and activities.

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