Plymouth-based Mountbatten Boathouse first opened whilst working out of half a workshop in 1998 and now occupies two floors over 3 buildings, offering something more than the ubiquitous chandlery chain.
The company motto says Supply Install Service Repair because that is what they do! Mountbatten Boathouse is a complete chandlery service, centred within Plymouth Yacht Haven marina...
A pink planter has been unveiled outside Derriford Hospital to help raise awareness for the importance of breast screening. The planter, which was unveiled on Monday 9 October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was made possible thanks to help and support from The Primrose Foundation, Denholm Industrial Services and Nevada Construction.
A major new campaign to raise awareness about the experiences and impacts of online pornography on young people will be launched in Plymouth this week.
The NSPCC is leading the project which is part of the children’s charity’s Together for Childhood programme. The Online Harm Campaign is supported by Plymouth City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police and local schools to address the...
Devon is leading the country on the percentage of care home residents already vaccinated against COVID-19 this autumn. Over 76% of care home residents in Devon have received their COVID-19 jab, this is the highest percentage in England.
The winter vaccine roll-out began on the 11 September 2023 and 155,236 COVID-19 vaccinations and 185,492 flu vaccinations have been given in Devon to...
SSG Training and Consultancy are proud to announce that they have sponsored a local netball team. The SSG netball team, which is part of the Madballs NRC, are a dedicated group of athletes who are on a mission to make a grand return to their division, after being relegated last year. This new sponsorship comes as part of SSG’s commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting health...
Guide Dogs and Saltram House collaborated recently to improve the visitor experience for visitors to the property who have a vision impairment.
Last month, 13 members of staff and volunteers from the National Trust property situated on the outskirts of Plymouth received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.
The RSPCA and local firefighters have rescued a trapped squirrel from inside the panel of a bus shelter in Plymouth.
The charity was called on Tuesday (3 October), to Paradise Road in Plymouth, where a grey squirrel’s tail could be seen poking out of the bottom of the metal panel of the bus shelter.
RSPCA inspector Ellie Burt attended the bus stop near Stoke Damerel Church...
The Box has made a significant addition to its Senior Management Team with the appointment of Rebecca Bridgman as its new Head of Collections and Programme.
Rebecca will join Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive in mid-November after more than a decade with Birmingham Museums Trust, most recently as the Curatorial and Exhibitions Manager, where she has led a...
Stay cosy and shop with a clear conscious this October at Worth The Weight.
We’ll be returning to The Guildhall on Saturday 14th October, with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through, including a great range of Autumn coats and jackets to keep you cosy this Season.
We’ll also be capping heavier items at £20. Even if it weighs over a...
Plymouth’s newest venue, Spinners, has announced it will open its doors on Thursday 12th October, following a £1.2 million investment. The interactive games bar will offer fun, food and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere and will be located at Drake Circus The Barcode, a leisure and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.
Spinners Plymouth will play host to a brand-new,...
