Plymouth

Our Beryl: Beryl Cook at Home

Venue: 
The Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 14:45 to Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 14:45
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An exhibition featuring some of the earliest and quirkiest works by much-loved artist Beryl Cook (1926-2008) will go on display at the Council House from 24 June.

‘Our Beryl: Beryl Cook at Home’ will run until 9 September and is part of the ‘On Tour’ programme that the City Museum and Art Gallery is running while its building is closed for the development of the History Centre. The exhibition has been co-curated with Beryl’s family.

Cook’s work is instantly recognisable and is represented in private and public collections across the world - but this exhibition will be a...

Ivybridge gymnasts clinch eight national titles

Ivybridge Community College gymnasts confirmed their status as the most successful school team in the country, taking a record eight titles at last weekend’s British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA) finals in Stoke-on-Trent.

In addition, the Ivybridge Gymnastics Academy gymnasts’ – who made up the majority of the South West team – brought home three silvers and four bronzes,...

Hells Bells

Venue: 
The Hub, Bath Street, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Friday, September 8, 2017 - 21:00
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"The UK's Best AC/DC Tribute Act"

Tickets £12 in advance can be purchased here.

Doors 7.30pm / 14+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Further details here .

Magic of Motown show steams into town

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into Plymouth next month.

Seen by over one million people throughout the world & recently performed at the Royal Variety Performance 2016 party.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding...

Beans on Toast 'Down The Pub' Tour

Venue: 
The Junction, Mutley Plain, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 20:30
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This May, Essex born folk songwriter Beans on Toast takes to the road on a tour of some of the UK's finest boozers and local pubs an dwill be stopping off in Plymouth next week.

The Down The Pub Tour is a 19-day adventure from Preston to Bridgwater via Plymouth, Hastings and beyond. Paying homage to the classic British mainstay that is the public house and inspired by the song "Down the Pub" from his latest album "A Spanner in The Works" (Dec 2016 Xtra Mile Recordings).

Those who head out for a night down the pub are in for a real treat as the Beans on Toast live show is an...

Beans on Toast 'Down The Pub' in Plymouth

This May, Essex born folk songwriter Beans on Toast takes to the road on a tour of some of the UK's finest boozers and local pubs an dwill be stopping off in Plymouth next week.

The Down The Pub Tour is a 19-day adventure from Preston to Bridgwater via Plymouth, Hastings and beyond. Paying homage to the classic British mainstay that is the public house and inspired by the song "Down...

Children’s Touring Partnership presents Running Wild

The first UK tour adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s award-winning novel based on a true story, Running Wild is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 May.

Running Wild is the story is of a girl named Lilly, who, whilst on holiday with her mother in Indonesia, takes an elephant ride. During the ride, Oona, the elephant, suddenly becomes anxious and runs from the beach...

Child Online Safety or a Safeguarding Dystopia?

The dangers posed to children using the Internet are a constant source of stores in the media and concern for parents. But is our rush to keep children safe online is resulting in an erosion of their fundamental rights?

Professor Andy Phippen of Plymouth University is coming to talk to Plymouth Humanists to explore recent policy and practice around child online safety. He will be...

Plymotion grants up for grabs

Employers across the city are being invited to bid for Government grants to provide either facilities or initiatives to enable their staff to travel to work either by bike, on foot or by bus.

Match funded grants of up to £5,000 are being made available through Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion at Your Workplace programme to provide facilities or initiatives to encourage employees to...

Four charities to kayak from Plymouth to Roscoff - without leaving land

On Thursday 18th May, four charities will be attempting to virtually kayak from Plymouth to Roscoff (196 kilometres) in the Atrium at Drake Circus to raise money for each worthy cause.

Renowned polar explorer Antony Jinman will be visiting the kayakers at 1pm on the day to support the event, and students from Woodlands Special School will also be getting involved with the challenge...

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