On the 5th of October the streets of Truro came alive with the sound of drums as children and adults alike performed in the Samba Festival. I spent the day with Launceston Community Primary School who put on two wonderful performances despite reduced numbers. This group of 8-11 year olds are well known in Launceston itself and they had decided to share their Samba with a wider audience....
Two new high profile celebrity chefs Michael Caines and Anton Piotrowski, winner of Masterchef Professional 2012, will be holding master cookery demonstrations during the 10th anniversary celebrations at Plymouth’s Flavour Fest.
The event is the South West’s largest food and drink festival and returns to the City Centre’s Piazza from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August 2013.
Flavour Fest has continually grown in popularity with footfall figures regularly exceeding 150,000 for the three-day event, offering visitors a lively and exciting way to experience the...
One of the Westcountry's best-loved festivals, Chagstock, is set in 45 acres of farmland on the edge of Dartmoor.
The Saturday night headliners are The Boomtown Rats, Billy Bragg and Dizraeli and the Small Gods and on Friday headliners are Mystery Jets and Yes Sir Boss.
This year's fancy dress theme will be Circus.
Chagstock showcases the very best music, food and entertainment that the Westcountry has to offer. The capacity is capped at just 5,000 tickets to ensure that its intimate, family-friendly atmosphere is maintained.
The 6th Plymouth Volksfest will take place at Newnham Park, Plympton, Plymouth from Friday May 24 to Sunday May 26th 2013.
There will be lots of new stages and different areas this year, including a huge outdoor stage, as well as four other stages, including a ‘Live & Local’ stage, showcasing some of the finest talent that the southwest has to offer, a cabaret tent, with everything from comedy to poetry, through to burlesque.
They will also make it easy for you to play to an audience during the weekend with a brand new Jam Stand, where you will be welcome to come...
Join the Wild About Plymouth team to see and hold fossil bones of hyenas, rhinos, bison and hippos which lived around Buckfastleigh Hill 120,000 years ago when the climate was very warm. The caves are part of a conservation area and home to over 1,000 bats.
Learn the secret lives of our bats, walk ancient pathways, see where earthquakes happened, volcanoes erupted and enjoy some family friendly activities.
Refreshments will be provided, but bring a packed lunch. Please wear long trousers and sensible shoes.
P arking is available at the Caves site. Meet at the...
Residents and businesses in Plymouth are showing their support for farmers and communities in the developing world to mark Fairtrade Fortnight.
Plymouth was one of the first to be given the status of Fairtrade City 9 years ago, for showing commitment to raising awareness and promoting the use of Fairtrade goods. Its status was reconfirmed in 2012 and the city will celebrate 10 years as...
