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Neonatal Unit marks World Prematurity Day

On Monday (17 November) mums, dads, babies and children joined staff from our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to mark World Prematurity Day.

The day is aimed at raising awareness of babies who are born too soon. To mark the day, staff from the unit held a special cake sale and invited parents, who have previously been on the unit, and their babies, to join them for the celebrations...

Get Your Jingle On and sign up for the CHICKS Santa Sprint!

Registration is now open for the CHICKS Santa Sprint in Callington.

Hundreds of runners are due to take part in the festive 1.5 mile fun run on December 6 in aid of children’s charity CHICKS which provides free respite breaks for disadvantaged children.

Event organiser Jo Smith-Scott said: ‘‘We’re delighted to be holding the Santa Sprint again in Callington in aid of CHICKS. It...

Plymouth Hospitals Cancer Services embrace ‘Hello My Name is…’

The ‘Hello My Name is…’ campaign has arrived at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, as part of a Trust-wide initiative to remind staff of the importance of clear communication in the delivery of quality care.

Widely publicised on social media under the #hellomynameis hashtag, the campaign was founded by Dr Kate Granger, an Elderly Medicine Registrar at St James University Hospital in Leeds...

Radiant Gallery’s second show listed as amongst the best by art magazine

‘I’m Beautiful Now’ was last week listed, by a-n The Artists Information Company, as one of the top 5 exhibitions currently showing in the UK, alongside Tate Liverpool and Tate Britain.

Following two months of intensive training as art curators with Effervescent’s team, nine talented girls aged 10 – 14 came up with the idea for the show and selected art works by five artists based in...

Autism drop-in at Central Library

Have you, a friend or family member recently been diagnosed with autism? Would you like to know more about the information and support available to you?

Plymouth City Council’s library service is running drop-in sessions for anyone on the autistic spectrum, their family and carers.

Staff will help you find books and resources and access online information, give you useful...

Erme Primary pupils learn about their local history

Over 65 children from Erme Primary School enjoyed a unique educational visit to Stowford Mill, which is located just a short stroll away at the historic Stowford Mill in Ivybridge. The iconic paper mill, which was purchased last October by Devon-based property developer Burrington Estates, is set to be transformed into a mixed-use development following an extensive public consultation and...

New financial schemes to educate school pupils on dangers of debt

Pupils in Plymouth are to learn about the importance of saving money and how to avoid getting into financial difficulty, as part of a new scheme aimed at stemming the spiral of debt.

The project is a joint initiative between Plymouth City Council, Hope and City of Plymouth Credit Unions, Barclays, and local schools to educate young people on managing their finances. It is hoped the...

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month happens in November every year and aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer by educating the public of the risk factors, signs and symptoms and the importance of early detection.

Over the last three days, Derriford Hospital has had a stand set up in the main concourse and has been manned from 10am-3pm every day.

Vera Mitchell, volunteer at Derriford...

Discover fresh property ideas at the SW Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show

The South-West Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is increasing its appeal to customers by bringing together for the first time in Somerset at the Bath & West Showground (22-23 November 2014) home improvement features alongside professional guidance, innovative products and insightful tips on building a house from scratch....

Bears united for BBC Children in Need!

Children’s author and bear maker Dee H Dodgson from Sherford has made one of her Dinker Bears specially for BBC Children in Need – and his lucky new owner will get to see him become a star in one of her forthcoming books.

Jethro is to be raffled at the Plympton branch of Shoe Zone, which will announce the winner on 29 November. The prize also includes signed copies of Dee’s four-book...

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