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It's the Spanish Art-mada!

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be holding a fun family event on Saturday 27 September inspired by the Spanish Armada.

Two art and craft sessions will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm and children will get to show their creative sides as they work with a guest artist to design their own ship for a giant collage.

‘Here Comes the Armada’ is inspired by...

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Simple Minds bring Big Music to Plymouth

BIG MUSIC released through Caroline International is Simple Minds’ 16th album. It’s a swaggering collection that reiterates the band’s world-class credentials; a culmination of a decade of stealthy rediscovery that has seen the band make two albums, 2005'sBlack & White 050505 and 2009's Graffiti Soul, before reminding us all of their legacy with the acclaimed X5 boxed set and subsequent...

Saltash prepares to host river festival

Hundreds of people have already enjoyed a spectacle of film and culture along the banks of the River Tamar – and this coming weekend, it is Saltash’s turn to experience festival fever.

A sell-out screening of the Rob Reiner classic Stand By Me against the backdrop of the Tamar bridges will be the highlight in the third weekend of It’s All About the River.

The festival,...

Get your claws on many fishy dishes

Families can enjoy a weekend of food, entertainment and fishy delights as the Barbican and Sutton Harbour come alive for Plymouth’s Seafood Festival.

A huge array of stalls with freshly caught seafood, mainly from our own harbour, will be on display at the Quayside Market on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September. Situated on The Parade and Quay Square there will a huge selection...

College welcomes guest from Uganda

On Friday 26 September, City College Plymouth will be celebrating the twinning of the College with the Human Technical Development Training Centre in Lira, a town in the North of Uganda.

The Principal of the Training Centre, Kalisto Agea Ogwang, is visiting City College for the first time, as part of a week-long visit, funded by the British Council. During the week, Kalisto will meet...

Libraries support Blue September campaign

Plymouth City Council’s library service is supporting the nationwide Blue September health campaign, which aims to raise awareness of male cancers.

Men in the UK are 40 per cent more likely to die from any cancer than women. Every year 80,000 men in the UK die from cancer but many cases could be prevented by adopting healthier lifestyles and through early detection.

To help get...

La La Choirs: Mind, Body and Soul Music

A concert to raise awareness and much needed funds for Hamoaze House, Plymouth. The theme has been chosen to support the objectives of Hamoaze House and their work.

Hamoaze House was set up on the 30th June 1998, Co-founded by the late Roma French and Bob Underwood. They acquired registered charity status on the 7th July 1998. They offer day support rehabilitation facilities for people...

Luxurious gifts just a click away from The Shops at Dartington's new website

Are you looking for the ultimate shopping website? A one-stop shop where you can buy an incredible selection of luxurious products, ranging from the latest fashions to the most delicious food hampers? The hugely popular, South Devon based The Shops at Dartington have just gone nationwide with the exciting launch of their stylish new website ( www.shopsatdartington.co.uk ).

On the...

Taste Christmas on the Beach

Enjoy delicious Christmas traditions with a modern twist on Blackpool Sands.

Looking for the ultimate office party location this festive season? The Venus beachside restaurant at Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth is a unique Christmas venue, with stunning views of the ocean, a pristine sandy beach and delicious locally-sourced food on the menu. A great coastal getaway from the daily grind...

Derriford Doctor to re-run his commando test for charity

A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, will take on a challenge in a couple of weeks when he re-runs his commando test to raise important funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Nearly 25 years ago, David Birt from Tavistock completed the All Arms Commando Course as a Royal Navy doctor. It was the start...

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