Plymouth

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...

Creative fun at Museum this summer

There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.

Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).

The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...

Warning to landlords over immigration checks

Landlords in Devon will need to carry out thorough immigration status checks on their prospective tenants before granting tenancies in the future – or face stiff penalties including the possibility of imprisonment, warns leading law firm Stephens Scown LLP.

The government is expected to include a new penalty of up to five years in prison for landlords who fail to carry out the...

Experts to look at case for cruise terminal in Plymouth

Leading marine consultants have been appointed to look at the economic case for a cruise terminal for Plymouth.

Specialists GP Wild International are compiling a report which will examine in detail the current cruise market, its future trends and the city’s possible place in this growing market.

The company is a leading authority on passenger shipping and cruise markets. Major...

Trampoline club are jumping for joy

Trampoliners at a Plymouth club are jumping for joy after receiving a cash injection from a leading house builder.

The City of Plymouth Trampoline Club has received a £1,000 windfall from Persimmon Homes South West as part of its Community Champions project, which will see a pot of £24,000 being given to support local groups and charities over 12 months.

The club intends to use...

Tea dances raise £744 for SW Mesothelioma Support Group

Tea Dances held in Plymouth at the Guildhall on 31 July and City College on 1 August raised a grand total of £744 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group (a registered charity based at The Macmillan Mustard Tree Centre, Derriford Hospital), whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer.

A total of 140 people attended both events which were organised by...

Family Disco

A night of fun to be had for all be they Members or not. Enjoy a drink, dance the night away and bring all the kids with you (no babysitter/taxi fees).

Members FREE, Non-Members £1 per adult all proceeds go to Doctors Surgery Fund. Accompanied children only.

Tell your Friends / Relatives or Colleagues as this is an open evening when membership is not required and all are welcome. Share it on your timeline for your friends.

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