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2-4-1 tickets for Newton Abbot Races

Horseracing fans looking to take advantage of 2-4-1 tickets for Monday fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse are reminded that the booking deadlines for July fixtures are fast approaching.

On Monday 7th and 14th July, horseracing fans can enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one when booked by 5pm one week in advance. These are two of six fixtures in total which fall...

Summer jumps racing

We’ll be back on Monday 7th July for another great afternoon of summer jumps racing. Enjoy a day out in Devon with friends, family or colleagues!

Racing will start at 2:15pm with gates opening at 12:15pm. The last race is at 5:15pm.

Tickets for the day can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com or by calling the racecourse office on 01626 353235. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure.

Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

Prospective students invited UTC Plymouth open day

As the end of the first academic year nears at one of Plymouth’s newest schools, students entering years 10 or 12 in September are invited to attend UTC Plymouth’s open evening this week to find out what the college could offer them next year.

On Wednesday 25th June the college will open its doors to prospective students who are moving into year 10 or 12 in September. Starting at 5:...

Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary

The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre celebrated its 15th anniversary at the weekend.

Opened in 1999, the not-for-profit Mount Batten Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the UK.

The centre has welcomed thousands through its doors over the last 15 years and has trained, educated and provided lots of fun and laughter on both water and on land.

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Family Fun Activity Day at Mount Batten Centre with Active Devon

The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth will be hosting the 3rd Summer Sports festival on Saturday 21st June. All ages and abilities will be welcome at the day which will feature sport, activities and entertainment at this free event.

Active Devon is working in partnership with the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre to bring this free event to everyone interested in trying sports and getting active. Everyone is welcome including families, to come along and get involved in a wide range of activities

The first summer sports festival formed...

Aggie Weston’s memorial given a spruce up

A special memorial at Weston Mill cemetery has been given a spruce up – the city's tribute to Agnes Weston.

One of Plymouth’s favourite adopted daughters, Agnes Weston was buried at the cemetery with full naval honours in 1918 for her work providing a place for a home onshore for sailors.

Agnes (1840 to 1918) was born in London and began hospital visiting and parish work in...

Ukraine crisis under spotlight in Plymouth

The motives, strategy and endgame of Russia’s involvement in the escalating crisis in Ukraine is set to be the focus of a professorial lecture at Plymouth University this month.

Professor Graeme Herd, Head of the School of Government in the University’s Faculty of Business, will analyse the situation in Eastern Europe in his lecture Russia After Ukraine: Systemic Change or Business as...

Luxury penthouse accommodation for city

In May, Burrington Estates began marketing its newly refurbished apartments in Ocean Crescent, Plymouth, putting this landmark building in the city centre, back on the map.

The 122-apartment development also includes four luxury duplex penthouses boasting city and ocean views and Burrington Estates is hosting an Open Weekend on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July to launch its luxury one...

Glamour at the races for Ladies’ Day

Enjoy an evening of glitz and glamour at the races on Tuesday 24th June at the St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The most anticipated fixture of the racing calendar, take in the style and glamour of Ladies’ Day with the excitement of summer jumps racing. It’s the perfect excuse to dress to impress.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. Tickets for both can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com .

Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid student ID / NUS card receive free...

Enjoy an afternoon of exciting horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Monday 16th June

Visit us on Monday 16th June and enjoy a thrilling afternoon of summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The action starts with the first race at 2:30pm. The gates will open at 12:30pm.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com by 5pm the day before the fixture.

Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid student ID / NUS card will receive free entry.

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