Lifestyle

Have your car washed by a firefighter

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this March 14, raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Firmly established on the fire and rescue service calendar, the National Car Wash is the charity's largest national fundraising event of the year.

Motorists are invited to take their car along and...

All aboard for a charity mini cruise

It’s all aboard as Brittany Ferries invite you on a mini charity cruise on board Pont-Aven to Roscoff in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

Departing Plymouth on Thursday 26 March your two day trip will start with an evening welcome drink, followed by a four course meal in the Le Flora restaurant and entertainment from a local choir called ‘Girls Night Out’.

Retiring to a comfy...

Family fun for British Science Week

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be celebrating British Science Week with two events designed especially for families.

On Saturday 14 March there’s a chance to work with guest illustrator Jo Larson-Burnett to create a huge collage in the shape of the giant wave breakers that are used to reinforce Plymouth's Breakwater each year.

The breakwater is an amazing feat of...

Treat Mum with flowers and cake at Saltram

On Sunday 15 March, between 10am and 3pm, the team at Saltram will be offering families the chance to make a fresh flower posy made with flowers picked fresh from the garden.

“Wrap a ribbon around your posy and you have a gorgeous gift for Mum,” says Fiona Macmillan, Visitor Experience and Marketing Manager. “Then, for an extra special treat, book Mum in for afternoon tea at the Chapel...

Self–Referral to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Outpatient Physiotherapy Services are now offering a self-referral option to enable access to their Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service, without the patient having to visit their GP.

After a successful pilot with three local GP practices, this option is now being rolled out across the whole Plymouth health community, with the intention of all GP...

Pop into 1st Stop on No Smoking Day for help to quit

Plymouth residents wanting support to quit smoking can pop into Plymouth City Council’s 1st Stop in New George Street on No Smoking Day, Wednesday 11 March.

As part of Spring into March Week, run in partnership between Plymouth Community Healthcare’s Livewell team and Plymouth City Council, stop smoking advisors will be on hand on No Smoking Day and throughout the week to provide...

Focus on mental health for No Smoking Day

On Wednesday11 March, The British Heart Foundation’s No Smoking Day returns for its 32nd year.

The annual campaign inspires and helps smokers who want to quit. This year, over one million smokers are expected to use No Smoking Day to quit.

As well as supporting as many smokers as possible to take part and begin their smoke-free lives, our Public Health team has been working...

Backbeat Soundsystem kick off new tour in Plymouth

Eight-piece funky reggae outfit Backbeat Soundsystem are proud to announce their upcoming UK tour, in support of their debut album ‘Together Not Apart’, released last year on Easy Star Records.

The tour celebrates an album dedicated to their fans, who pulled together to provide funds and triple the initial target for the project on Kickstarter. It is this level of support from their...

Academic helps develop evidence-based education manifesto

Researchers from Plymouth University are among a group of leading academics who have drawn up an evidence-based manifesto detailing how governments should use previous research as the basis for future education policies.

The four-point plan has been developed by six special interest groups within the British Educational Research Association (BERA) and seeks to promote fair and equal...

Postgraduate and Professional open evening

Experts at Plymouth University will be giving advice on how best to prepare for employment or advance your career at a Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening in March.

From chemistry to construction and marketing to management, visitors will be able to put their questions about courses direct to the academics.

With representation from Arts and Humanities, Business, Science...

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