Plymouth

Plymouth photographer wins national competition

Sam Hussey from Plymouth has been selected as the eighth winner of the Jessops Share Your Summer competition; winning an exhibition in 52 store high streets across the UK!

Share Your Summer is a campaign by camera and photography experts, Jessops, searching for the very best summer snaps to showcase in the windows of its 52 nationwide stores.

Sam Hussey from Plymouth has been...

Recruitment drive for milkmen and women in Plymouth

Due to an increase in demand for home delivery, milk&more is looking for milkmen and women to join the team based at Plymouth. An essential part of British life for generations, the milkman provides a valuable and convenient service to the local community. The milkman was the nation’s original doorstep delivery service, with milk first being delivered to homes 150 years ago. Today the...

The Glenn Miller Story

Venue: 
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 20:00 to Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 20:00
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Following two triumphant tours, spectacular show The Glenn Miller Story comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 6 September – Saturday 10 September. This extraordinary tale of America’s most famous big band leader stars music legend Tommy Steele.

It’s been 70 years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved?

Featuring a 16 piece orchestra, a full supporting company of performers and dazzling choreography, the story of one of...

The Sound of Music

Venue: 
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 20:00 to Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 20:00
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Bill Kenwright’s production of one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Sound of Music comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 September.

BBC1’s The Voice runner-up and award-nominated Lucy O’Byrne continues in the role of Maria in this spectacular five-star production. Star of stage and screen Andrew Lancel joins the company as Captain Von Trapp and Rebecca Caine as Mother Abbess.

This wonderfully lavish staging of the classic musical is produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Martin Connor, choreographed by Olivier Award winner Bill Deamer...

Tea Dance with a Twist!

The final in the current run of Tea Dance with a Twist! events takes place this Saturday 13 August at Plymouth Guildhall. Whether you prefer to waltz, jive, cha cha cha or lindy hop, or even if you’re a complete novice, Tea Dance with a Twist! is a chance to don your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic down memory lane.

‘Awesome! Fantastic! One of the best tea parties I’ve been...

Wally’s Dance Party Plymouth raises money for local mesothelioma charity

An evening of dancing held in Plymouth at The Life Centre on Saturday 6 August 2016 raised a grand total of £750 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group, whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer. The event was organised by mesothelioma patient Wally Wright.

Thanks go to asbestos specialist solicitors Novum Law for their sponsorship, plus all those who...

Whitleigh residents urged to report anti-social behaviour

Neighbourhood policing teams are urging residents and businesses in the Whitleigh area of north Plymouth to contact them about local anti-social behaviour and drug and theft crimes after the recent arrest of five people.

After an increase in reports of anti social behaviour and acquisitive crimes in the area, officers including local Neighbourhood teams, drug dogs, detectives and...

Video CCTV appeal after attempted robbery

Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place at CJ Brown’s Newsagent in Thurlestone Walk, Leigham, Plymouth.

Two men walked into the store at around 9.45am on Sunday 7th August demanding to be given money. One of the suspects threatened a female shop worker with a kitchen knife but when the alarm was activated both suspects ran off. The member of staff was not harmed...

Flying Shop of Imagination set to land at Buckland Abbey

An interactive workshop for all the family at Buckland Abbey is set to unravel the tales of Sir Francis Drake who once owned the estate near Yelverton.

Children aged six to eleven, and their families, are invited to join the Flying Shop of Imagination on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August from 11am until 1pm or from 2pm until 5pm.

Rich Burrow, Visitor Experience Officer at...

Touch rugby – give it a try!

Young people are getting a chance to play rugby with one of Plymouth Albion’s first team players this summer.

Plymouth City council are teaming up with the club, England Rugby and national sports charity StreetGames to run free coaching sessions, led by lock Dan Collier.

The touch rugby sessions are for young people aged 11 to 25 and are being held at local Doorstep Sports Club...

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