Plymouth

The Lone Pine Club

The Lone Pine Club is a new play for children aged 7-12 and their families. The play follows a group of children having riotous adventures in the countryside. The production takes place inside a large tent (rain-proof!) pitched in the grounds of National Trust venues across the country.

The production is directed by Elizabeth Freestone. Elizabeth has been working as a director for 14 years. During her freelance theatre directing career she has worked the National Theatre and the RSC. She became Artistic Director of Pentabus in 2012.

The play is based on The Lone Pine Club...

Steve Harris: British Lion

Legendary bassist, Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) brings British Lion to Plymouth this month with special guests The Raven Age.

Steve said: "We’re playing clubs again, same as we did last year, as we all really love the vibe and intimacy of getting up close and personal with the crowd!"

Band: Steve Harris British Lion Friday 21st August The Hub, Plymouth

Ticktets £17

http://www.steveharrisbritishlion.com

http://www.seetickets.com/event/steve-harris-british-lion/the-hub/886670

Free summer music sessions

Free summer music sessions in Plymouth Free Summer Music Sessions at Residence ONE, Royal William Yard

Every Friday night during the summer, starting today (Friday 7th August), Residence ONE at Royal William Yard is hosting free summer music sessions on the terrace.

From 6-8pm Residence ONE will offer a gourmet BBQ and summer drinks in the garden with free music from a different artist each Friday night until Friday 25th September.

The scheduled line-up is:

Friday 7th August: Andy Quick

Friday 14th August: Calvin Thomas

Friday 21st August:...

Harbourside Fish & Chips up for top award

Andrew Hillier and Lisa Lishman of Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth have been named as two of the UK’s top 10 fish friers after they were both shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Andrew and Lisa will now have to compete at the highest level as they go up against the nine other...

Nursing director made Associate Professor

Congratulations to Greg Dix, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Director of Nursing, who has been made Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences at Plymouth University.

Professor Dix, who commenced his role as Director of Nursing for the Trust in February 2013, said: “I am delighted to be appointed as an Associate professor and look forward to continuing my work within...

First phase of major new Sherford project gets go ahead

The first phase of the major new Sherford community has been given the go ahead, which will bring much needed new homes and jobs to the area.

South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council have given reserved matters planning consent to the first phase of the Sherford community – which will eventually include 5,500 homes and 83,000 square metres of schools, shops, community...

CCTV appeal after attack in Plymouth bar

Police in Plymouth have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an unprovoked attack on a man in a nightclub.

A 27-year-old local man was punched and knocked unconscious by a man at around 2am on Monday 20 July at the Reflex Bar in Union Street, Plymouth.

The suspect then left the premises alone, although he is believed to have been with a...

CATERed Big Summer Food Tour

Staff from CATERed - Plymouth’s new school meal provider - are not letting the school holidays stand in the way of being able to dish out healthy grub to children.

They are taking part in their first ever Big Summer Food Tour to help make sure that some children, who would normally receive free school meals are not missing out during the long summer holiday.

Providing extra...

Have your say on Plymouth’s gambling policy

The spotlight is being turned on Plymouth’s casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, and adult gaming centres as part of a review of the Council’s gambling policy.

The Council has to consult every three years on the way it licenses the gaming trade and if it is consistent with its objectives to:

• Prevent gambling being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime and...

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