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We Stand Together: Good Vibes Rollercoaster Launches Debut Single with Star Line-Up

Join the Good Vibes Rollercoaster in a celebration of freedom, play and endless summers, as the new rock ‘n’ roll collective launches today with its infectious debut single, “We Stand Together!”, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

The collective draws together a stellar roll call of...

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New approach to writing changes policy and practice

A decade of research into the development of writing in school-aged children at the University of Exeter has shaped classroom practice in the teaching of writing and informed national and international policy.

This has resulted in measurable improvements to children’s writing abilities and has changed ways of thinking about writing.

The research is being celebrated by the...

Live Music Night is set to rock Plymouth

The Sound, Ashes to Ashes and Joker are set to rock the town at this year’s third Plymouth Live Music Night on Friday 13 June.

Crowds are expected to gather as the three local bands perform their sets from 7pm.

The Sound is first up and will be taking to the stage at 7pm. The four-piece indie-rock band from Plymouth covers tracks from bands including Oasis, the Kings of Leon,...

Museum event to celebrate ‘Fantastic Fathers’

Children will get the chance to make some special treats for their dads at the City Museum and Art Gallery this weekend.

Staff are running two 'Fantastic Fathers' craft sessions from 11am to midday and from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Saturday 7 June.

Children will be able to make handmade gifts and keepsakes to give to their dads on Father's Day on Sunday 15 June. Activities will...

Example joins line up for MTV Crashes Plymouth

Chart topping singer and rapper Example is the latest act to be added to the line-up for this summer’s eagerly awaited MTV Crashes Plymouth event on Tuesday 15 July.

He joins the BRIT Award winning Kaiser Chiefs for the unique show on Plymouth Hoe, with more acts yet to be announced.

Example first found success with the release of his second studio album 'Won't Go Quietly',...

Going, going… Ebay auction for CHSW

Exclusive Online Auction to raise funds for the Children’s Hospice South West is now on!

Fancy a new Mulberry handbag, or tickets to the X Factor final? Bid for these items on the exclusive Precious Lives Atlantic Challenge Ebay auction, which starts on Friday 6 June, and you will be helping children across the South West.

The exclusive auction is in support of the Precious...

Children’s rainbow concert promises to be a colourful event

The voices of almost 500 local schoolchildren will fill Plymouth Pavilions at a grand finale concert on 12 June to mark the end of a project which has seen them work together to compose and perform a collection of new songs.

Sing Plymouth is led by Okehampton-based music charity, Wren Music, supported by Plymouth Music Education Hub and managed by Notre Dame Roman Catholic School....

Event aims to encourage shared family reading

Plymouth City Council is teaming up with children’s author Kathryn White and national shared reading initiative ‘Reading Force’ to promote books to youngsters from service families.

A special event is being held at Plymstock Library on Saturday 7 June to celebrate National Bookstart Week and encourage forces parents and carers to share books with their little ones.

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Summer fair and fun dog show

The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s popular Summer Fair and Fun Dog Show is back on Saturday 7 June from 10am to 4pm with free admission and parking and plenty of fun for the whole family.

The fair is packed with demonstrations, games and attractions. Visitors can enjoy a dog agility demonstration and enter their own pooch in the exciting “have a go” dog agility show.

There will...

What food is in season in June

Eating seasonal food is something we should all try to do. You will get the freshest produce and with a superior taste. We here at Live Love Eat understand that it's not always easy to know what to buy and when so we have created this article... What's in season in June to help you on your way.

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Sailors: St Luke's needs you!

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is on the search for amateur sailors to represent the charity in the forthcoming Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit on Saturday 21 June.

Now in its 13th year and regarded as the South West’s premier charity sailing event, fundraisers will tackle the 26 mile sailing marathon from Plymouth Sound to the Hands Deeps buoy, three miles west of the Eddystone and...

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