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LtoR Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards and Ben Collins, the ex-Stig

Sandford Orchards launches Ben's Cider

Sandford Orchards is launching a new Vintage Straw Pressed Fine Cider (ABV 6.8%) created in collaboration with Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. The cider will be launched on 30th July at the first ever Bristol Cider Week.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards,...

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Roman-inspired craft sessions for kids at City Museum

Children can make a range of Roman-inspired arts and crafts at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 27 July, when it marks the 2013 Festival of British Archaeology.

The ‘Roman Army’ sessions will run from 11am to midday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4pm and youngsters will be able to use a variety of craft materials to make a Roman shield, helmet and flag.

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Awards for dedicated city school governors

Plymouth’s longest serving school governors have been recognised for their work at an awards ceremony in the Council House.

The Lord Mayor presented 25 of the city’s most dedicated governors with awards for completing between 10 to 25 years service at schools and academies across Plymouth.

Awards were also given out in categories including ‘Chair of the Year’, ‘Outstanding...

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The Ultimate Rhythm & Blues 50th Anniversary Tour

THE ZOMBIES, THE ANIMALS, THE YARDBIRDS, SPENCER DAVIS, MAGGIE BELL

The Ultimate Rhythm and Blues 50th Anniversary Tour brings together a one time line up of British Invasion rock royalty! The Zombies, The Animals, The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis and Maggie Bell clock up an amazing 37 hit records between them and can boast over 300 weeks in the charts! Heading to Plymouth Pavilions in...

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Wildlife charity warns of increased risk of wild fires

A leading wildlife charity has joined forces with emergency services to warn of the rising risks that fire is posing to some of the region’s most treasured landscapes.

More than a month of hot weather has left parts of the countryside dry and vulnerable to wild fires. Devon Wildlife Trust has become concerned enough about the risk of wild fires affecting its nature reserves that it’s...

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Beach Schools South West launches

Lessons may never be the same for children in the South West following the recent launch of Beach Schools South West.

The team will be offering schools the chance to take classes out of the schoolroom and onto the shoreline for a new type of outdoor learning.

Beach Schools South West offers lessons on the beach which tie in with the national curriculum and OFSTED outdoor...

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Plymouth's free summer holiday courses filling up fast

Spaces on hundreds of free, fun and exciting courses for young people as part of this year’s Summer Mix programme are filling up fast.

Over 1,200 young people aged 11 to 19 – or 11 to 25 for those with a disability or special learning needs - have already signed up to try something new during August. 120 of the 198 courses on offer are now fully booked.

Plymouth’s fantastic...

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Research argues that social media is vital for health organisations

Health Organisations should be doing more on social media according to new research from Plymouth University.

The research, conducted by Maged N. Kamel Boulos as part of a World Health Organisation report into global health literacy, suggests that health organisations do more to make health advice available online.

The research finds that the use of engaging social media could...

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Derriford Hospital to twin with hospital project in Sierra Leone

The twinning of two hospitals, thousands of miles apart is to bring mutual benefit to the staff and patients of both organisations.

Derriford Hospital and the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) have been helping to support the rehabilitation of Masanga Hospital in the Tonkolili district of Sierra Leone since 2008.

Students are able to get a real insight into...

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Summer holidays are picnic time in Plymouth's open spaces

Take your pick of picnics and parks as the city gets ready for ‘Love Parks week.’

An exciting programme of events will kick off on July 27 – just in time for the start of the summer holidays, so families and young people will have plenty to do outside.

The week is about getting people outside and into our parks and open spaces as well as exploring beautiful locations on the...

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