A convicted drink driver has joined forces with Devon and Cornwall Police to highlight the devastating consequences of drink driving over the festive period. The 33-year-old Plymouth University student was caught drink driving in November 2012. The first time offence had a ‘catastrophic’ impact on his life, job prospects and his personal relationships. The motorist, who wishes not to be named...
Join us for our final festive event of the year. Write a note to leave out for Father Christmas later, decorate a plate for his mince pie and Rudolph’s carrots and help us use up some of our other yuletide craft materials.
All things Vintage & Festive is back for a 2 day Christmas fair at the Guildhall, Plymouth on the 7 and 8 December from 10.30am-4.30pm.
There will be over 70 Vintage, antique and good quality handcrafted stalls. These have all been picked with Christmas gift buying in mind.
Jo from Miss Ivy Events went on to say “We are trying to support local small businesses this Christmas, and bring you unique Christmas gifts that you won’t find on the High Street”
There will be lots of Festive entertainment which the fair is becoming renowned for. Just Misbehavin’ will be...
From Thursday 14 November to Tuesday 24 December, you can bring your little ones to visit Santa and his elves in Plymouth City Centre. Open for visits until Christmas Eve, you’ll find Santa’s Grotto on the Piazza next to the Ice Rink.
Every child visiting Santa will receive a gift and the chance to have their photo taken to capture the special moment.
For more information, go to www.iceangelevents.co.uk or visit the booking office on the Piazza.
Argyle, in conjunction with the Green Taverners, are hosting the event in the Green Taverners Suite, which will be opening its doors for an evening of festive fun after we play Bury on Saturday, December 21, with tickets available for just £15 per person. Book a party of 10 or more and you will be able to claim a 10% discount off your booking fee.
Entertainment will be provided by one of the South West’s leading saxophonists, Katie Jaye, supported by a Christmas Disco, which will ensure that the night is enjoyed by all.
Doors will open at 7.30pm with carriages being called...
There will be a festive feel to the Good Food Market this December at the Royal William Yard, Plymouth.
The ever-popular Good Food Market, which is held on the first Sunday of each month throughout the year, will be gearing up for Christmas on Sunday 1st December 2013.
Stall holders will be bringing their finest Christmas goodies, selling cakes, chutneys, whole truckles of Westcountry cheeses, fresh geese, ducks, chickens and, of course, turkeys.
Evergreen Farm is, this year, taking orders for their home-reared fresh turkeys, which they will deliver to the Yard on...
Tonight’s Festival of Lights event will turn Plymouth into a dazzling festive heaven to celebrate the start of the countdown to Christmas Day.
The lantern parade will feature 18 spectacular giant lanterns and 200 hand-lanterns made by local primary schools and secondary schools who have been working with Stiltskin Creative Arts and Theatre.
Charity launches emergency appeal after investigation finds children living in ‘shameful’ conditions.
Shelter has launched an emergency appeal after an investigation by the charity uncovered the shocking conditions that many homeless children will be living in this Christmas.
2,038 children in the South West which includes 111 in Plymouth alone, are currently homeless and...
The retail sector will be getting ready for one of their busiest times of year - Christmas. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have highlighted that in order to ensure maximum sales, some retailers will fill every available space with merchandise. The Service says that this can mean that escape routes and fire exits that normally are empty become a fire hazard area full of extra...
