Plymouth is sometimes overlooked in lists of interesting places in the UK, but there are many things to celebrate about our fine city. There is so much history, things to see and do and so many reasons to be thankful for this city. Yes, it has suffered heavy WWII bomb damage, but it has been revived in recent years to where locals and tourists alike can enjoy all there is to offer. We have the...
The city centre will be transformed for the Wimbledon fortnight – from July 3 to 16 - with the Big Screen showing every grunt and backspin as the world’s tennis elite battle it out for supremacy.
The tension will be palpable as the likes of Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams fight for every ace and advantage.
And hundreds are expected to gather to watch the world’s...
To celebrate Wimbledon Royal William Yard will have a tennis twist for the next two weeks.
The award-winning Good Food Market will feature Wimbledon cookies from Karen’s Cakes as well as great local produce from local traders this Sunday, July 2nd around the Factory Cooperage or on the Lawn.
The monthly market, which hosts over 60 regular stallholders, is now the biggest food...
Luke Pollard the newly elected MP for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport will be holding an Open Meeting for Constituents at Keyham Green Spaces Community Centre, 163 Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2DT between 2:30 and 4:30 on Saturday 1st July 2017.
Luke said: “When I was speaking to people during the election campaign they told me that they find Politicians remote and that they...
An exhibition of contemporary art by the renowned sculptor Andrew Logan will open on Saturday 1 July at the National Trust’s Buckland Abbey in Devon.
The Art of Reflection, Andrew Logan at Buckland Abbey interprets the history and spirit of the abbey in 18 Logan sculptures, placed in 13 selected locations throughout the house and gardens, including the Great Barn, Kitchen Garden and...
The producers of award-winning West End and Broadway smash-hit musical Jersey Boys are delighted to announce the show is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 April 2018.
Jersey Boys first opened in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March 2008 and moved to the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014. The Olivier Award-winning West End production closed on Sunday 26...
Plymouth city centre has seen a lot of dramatic changes over the past few years causing numerous fledgling businesses to rise and fall. David & David Hair Salon in Plymouth’s city centre has ridden the wave of economic uncertainty for a decade and this year is proud to be celebrating its ten-year anniversary, making it one of the longest-standing and most successful hair salons in the city...
Going into hospital can be very daunting, especially for children. Thanks to the Charitable Funds Committee, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) play scanner is now available on Derriford Hospital's children’s wards, to prepare children for their MRI scans in a far less daunting environment.
Located on the children’s wards on level 12, the play scanner is used by our Play Specialist...
Plymouth’s vision of powering the regeneration of the city through culture is paying off with £16 million worth of Arts Council funding coming to the city.
The amount of ‘National Portfolio Organisation’ investment from the Arts Council England coming to Plymouth is set to almost double with 10 thriving arts organisations to receive regular funding from 2018 to 2022.
National charity, Look Good Feel Better, is in urgent need of Beauty trained volunteers to help run their Workshops for women with cancer in Plymouth
Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a charity that provides practical advice for women and teenagers struggling with the visible side effects of cancer treatment. Their confidence boosting skincare and make-up Workshops and Masterclasses are...
