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Race to it! Beginners invited to join running groups

Don’t get left behind – race to it!

Plymouth City Council’s sports development unit is looking for beginner runners to join its new 5K and 10K training groups – and the first session is free!

Running five kilometres (3.1 miles) is an excellent goal for first timers and a great way to train for the Race for Life or one of the many club races being organised in the city this...

Plymouth lends support to 'Show us you care' campaign

Plymouth City Council has joined the national campaign demanding urgent action from the government over the funding crisis facing adult social care.

The Local Government Association has launched the 'Show us you care' campaign, drawing together councils from across the country to call for action with a united voice.

Plymouth is facing huge pressures on its adult social care...

Celebrate World Book Day at Plympton Library

Plympton Library will be celebrating World Book Day on Saturday 9 March with a special event showcasing the very best of library services.

The library will be inviting readers of all ages to sing along to nursery rhymes, enjoy live music performances, hunt for treasure, meet an author, watch a film and find out more about what Plymouth City Council’s library service has to offer.

Activities throughout the day include a treasure hunt for the under-10s, website demos, talks and displays from the library’s readers’ group, friendship group and craft group.

Plympton...

Developers debate Plymouth's future blueprint

Date: Tuesday 5 March

Venue: The Council House, Plymouth Time: 5pm

Builders, developers, architects and businessmen from across Plymouth and the South West will be working on a different kind of blueprint at an event to plan the future of the city and change it for the better.

The event at the Council House on Tuesday 5 March has been organised by the Plymouth Branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Plymouth City Council, and is designed to spark debate and discussion that will contribute towards the...

Citywide celebrations for Fairtrade Fortnight

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...

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