As part of its preparations for Bike Week 2015 (running 13 – 21 June), the national cycling charity, CTC has found that almost half of Britain’s commuters live within an ‘easily cycle-able’ distance from their place of work (0-5 miles away). If they aren’t already enjoying a ride to work, CTC’s survey responses suggest that millions of more commuters would feel much better for making the...
A new pilot service being trialled by the Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital will provide anaesthetist-led antenatal classes to mums-to-be.
Consultant Anaesthetist Juliet Barker said: “The class will inform mums-to-be about the more advanced techniques of pain relief and anaesthetics that might be used in labour and delivery. It is aimed at any pregnant lady, and her partner, who...
It’s full speed ahead for plans to turn an empty building in Whitleigh into a head-quarters and business centre for the Four Greens Community Trust.
Planning permission has now been granted to transform the Whitleigh Care Home into a thriving centre for small businesses and a community space, creating around 60 new jobs in an area that has traditionally suffered high levels of...
Christie + Co is pleased to report the sale of Merafield View Nursing Home in Plympton, Plymouth.
The 40 bedroom purpose built home has been acquired by David Smallridge, owner of St Francis and Meadowside care homes in Plympton. This new acquisition brings his combined registration to 109.
Commenting on the sale, David said: "When this home was offered to me by John Crocker of...
The Learn2Live road safety partnership is offering an opportunity for parents of 16-19 year olds to attend an event to learn about how they can help young drivers and passengers of young drivers to stay safe when travelling in vehicles.
Learn2Live Parents Event 17th June 2015 Watermark Centre Ivybridge
Learn2Live are proud to announce that we will be hosting a special Parent’s...
Join us on Friday 26th June for our first Murder Mystery evening, canapés on arrival (7pm) and 4 Course Gourmet Menu (7:30pm) - £37.50!
Which Rhode leads to the most Mysterious Murder Plymouth has seen in years?! Help solve the Mystery!! Book now to avoid disappointment! Simply call us on 01752 266600 to secure your table (£10 deposit required per person).
Please request if you wish to be seated separately, as everyone will be seated around large tables to add mystery to the evening.
Menu and further information can be found at www.rhodesatthedome.co.uk
A jam-packed programme of activities has been launched with only a fortnight to go until one of the UK’s biggest Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Organised by Plymouth City Council, and sponsored by Babcock, thousands of people will visit Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 27 June for one of the highlights of the 2015 events calendar.
Working in partnership with The Royal Navy, The Army...
A new group to support local people with tinnitus is being formed in Plymouth this month. The Plymouth Tinnitus Support group has been set-up to provide current, up to date information about tinnitus treatments and management for people in the South West. The group will strive to create a friendly, informal forum for patients and family members to ask questions about tinnitus.
A model of the Mayflower built by Devonport Dockyard apprentices in 1969-70 will take centre stage at the newly revamped Mayflower Museum on Plymouth’s Barbican.
The model, which has been on display in the Council House for the last 45 years, was originally built to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower and was presented to the Lord Mayor in 1970.
Plymouth City Council, Plymouth College of Art and Mount Edgcumbe are joining forces to bring a national festival of contemporary craft to Plymouth this autumn.
‘Acts of Making’ is a two-week festival produced by the Crafts Council that celebrates contemporary craft through performances, live installations and workshops.
Supported by Arts Council England and Plymouth Culture,...
