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Stephens Scown advises Plymouth Community Solar Farm funding and construction

South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has acted for Ernesettle Community Solar Limited, part of the Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) group, advising on the funding and construction of a 4.1MW solar farm in Ernesettle, Plymouth.

PEC, an award-winning Community Benefit Society, was formed to help Plymouth residents change how they buy, use and generate energy. The dynamic community-led...

Plymouth City Lacrosse Club win SW Championship

PLYMOUTH CITY LACROSSE CLUB have been crowned South West Champions after defeating Bath in the final round of the Plate competition.

On Saturday the Plymouth City Men's Lacrosse team travelled to Sherborne to defeat Bath in a historic 8-4 victory in the Cup Final. The boys in green have been made the South West Champions, and in only their first season!

As part of a South...

Remember your pet at community orchards

People now have the opportunity to celebrate the life of a family pet by purchasing a 5-year memorial plaque at one of the new community orchards. For £210 people can have a memorial plaque on a granite plinth set within one of the newly planted orchards and meadows.

The new orchards at Central Park, Plympton Pathfields and Honicknowle Green will offer open green spaces for people to...

On #GivingTuesday #GiveMoreLocally

We should give more locally, is the overwhelming response to #GivingTuesday from supporters of local charity Devon Community Foundation.

On December 1st people are taking a break from the Christmas consumer frenzy to donate their time, money or voice to support a good cause. Devon CF is among 1,300 charities and businesses across the UK backing #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving...

New community fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research

A former emergency services worker who lost his father to a brain tumour has started a new career to help others affected by the disease.

Peter Jordan, 47, of Dartmouth Road, Paignton, has taken on the role of community fundraiser with the national charity Brain Tumour Research. His career change was prompted by the death of his father Jim Jordan at the age of 76 to a glioblastoma...

Crimebeat grants available for Devon groups

Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.

Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.

Funding...

Plymouth International Book Festival 2015

The Plymouth International Book Festival is back once again, bringing words and books to life across Plymouth. Organised through a partnership of Plymouth University, Peninsula Arts, Literature Works (the literature development agency for the South West) and Plymouth City Council, it will unite local and global authors in a celebration of writing and reading for everyone to enjoy.

This 2015 programme includes exciting, new novels from bestselling authors Simon Scarrow and Judy Finnigan, stimulating non-fiction from Bidisha, spoken word from the always entertaining John Hegley, and...

Quiz Night in aid of Cancer Research

Charity Quiz Fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Categories include Keirans Music, Sport, Entertainment, Audio, Strange but True, Multiple Choice and more.

Quiz Entry Fee £2, there will also be a raffle £1 per strip join your quiz master David from 8pm. This event is run by DGB Events. Contact 07790333508

Family Disco

A night of fun to be had for all be they Members or not. Enjoy a drink, dance the night away and bring all the kids with you (no babysitter/taxi fees).

Members FREE, Non-Members £1 per adult all proceeds go to Doctors Surgery Fund. Accompanied children only.

Tell your Friends / Relatives or Colleagues as this is an open evening when membership is not required and all are welcome. Share it on your timeline for your friends.

Crimebeat grants available for Devon groups

Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.

Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.

Funding...

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