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GB baseball stars coming to Exeter

Women’s baseball players from across the region will descend on Exeter next month for a special tournament celebrating the growth of the sport and encouraging more women and girls to get involved.

The event, organised by Exeter Baseball Club, takes place at Winslade Park on Saturday,...

Antony Woodland Garden reopens for 2017

One of Cornwall’s most beautiful gardens, Antony Woodland Garden, reopens to the public on 1st March. Renowned as a haven of peace and tranquillity, the gardens are just a short ferry ride away from the hustle and bustle of Plymouth.

This year the Carew Pole Garden Trust, which runs the gardens, is hoping more people than ever before will visit the unique location, an International...

Increase in police officers announced

Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer welcomes the £24m funding made available by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, which will enable the Force to increase the number of police officers on the streets over the next four years.

The Chief Constable supports the Police and Crime Plan (2017 to 2020) which is being published by the Police and Crime Commissioner on Friday 27 January....

Sharp-eyed winners of Waterfront’s first Snowflake Trail announced

The winners of the Waterfront’s first ever festive Snowflake Trail have been announced this week, with 11 winners selected from the hundreds of entries received. Winners were presented with their prizes, ranging from a high speed rib ride round Plymouth Sound to an Apple iPad mini2 by Chris Arscott, Chair of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership at a prize-giving ceremony at the Duke of Cornwall...

Sustrans welcomes new funding for cycling and walking in Plymouth

More people will be able to cycle and walk to work thanks to new funding awarded to Plymouth City Council, which was announced yesterday day.

The £1.5m funding for Plymouth is awarded as part of £64 million of Government investment shared across 28 projects in England over three years from 2017 to 2020.

James Cleeton, Director for Sustrans in the South of England, said: “This...

Ivybridge dancers head to Swindon for regional U.Dance festival

Eight dancers from Ivybridge Dance Academy, based at Ivybridge Community College, have been selected to perform at the regional U.Dance Festival in Swindon on 26 February, with the opportunity to make it through to the national festival in July.

The talented eight will be performing their well-practiced contemporary YAHA piece to an audience of 635, plus a panel of expert U.Dance...

Plymouth marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Millions of victims of the Holocaust as well as subsequent genocides will be remembered at the Holocaust Memorial Tree, as Plymouth City Council considers a cross-party motion to remember the Holocaust, educate young people, and take a stand against hate crime.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Friday 27 January, Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Pauline Murphy will attend a gathering at the...

Fill up your feeders: It’s time for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2017 in Plymouth!

More than half a million people are expected to watch and count their garden birds for this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch, organised by the RSPB.

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey (now in its 38th year!) takes place on the 28th, 29th and 30th January 2017. In response to popular demand, this will be the first time ever that the Birdwatch will take place over three days. This...

Plymouth foster carers celebrated at special award ceremony

Foster carers from across Plymouth have been praised for their invaluable service to children and young people during a celebration for Foster Carers awards ceremony.

Hosted at Devonport Guildhall, the event, celebrated the outstanding continued commitment and dedication of carers and the profound difference they make to young people’s lives.

Most of the carers commended at the...

‘Dream’ show is perfect combination of theatre, gymnastics and dance

IVYBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS SHOW TAKES 3,000+ AUDIENCE ON BROADWAY JOURNEY

The scene was set – four ambitious Ivybridge Community College students embark on their journey to become Broadway stars – armed with just enough confidence, a huge amount of ambition, and their friendship to help them through.

This was the backdrop for DREAM – Ivybridge Community College’s most ambitious...

February fundraisers for local Mesothelioma Support Group

The South West Mesothelioma Support Group will be holding two events in February to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by asbestos related cancer.

On Thursday 2nd February, 'Wally's Dance Party' will be holding an evening of Ballroom and Sequence Dancing at The Plymouth Guildhall. Doors open at 7.15pm with dancing from 8.00pm to 11.00pm.

Wally...

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