Ken Martin, Plymouth based father, has been inspired to take on Plymouth’s Half Marathon by his daughter Maisy, aged seven, who will be running a half marathon of her own as part of the Schools’ Challenge on Sunday 19th April 2015.
Maisy signed up to the Schools’ Challenge alongside her friends from Stuart Road Primary School, and will complete the equivalent of a mile a week in the...
A group of young people are getting sorted at Weston Mill and Chelson Meadow Recycling Centres as apprentices.
Nine apprentices are now learning the ropes at both sites as part of an apprenticeship run by the charity, Groundwork, in conjunction with City College Plymouth. And a further eight will be starting at Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre in a few weeks time.
A number of wards and clinical teams at Derriford Hospital are celebrating having been presented with the Trust’s Dementia Friendly Award earlier this week.
A team comprised of Karen Grimshaw, the Trust’s Nurse Consultant for Older People, Dr Ian Sherriff – University of Plymouth and Alzheimers’ Society, June Wildman – Carer and member of the Trust Dementia Champions group and Claire...
A slice of the countryside will soon be springing up at North Cross roundabout in Plymouth city centre as work starts on creating a wildflower haven.
Grassy banks and verges within the roundabout area are to be tilled to plant an mix of seed including cornflower, corn marigold, poppies, ox-eye daisy, red campion and white campion which will bring colour, nectar and visual appeal to the...
Members of Plymouth’s Out Youth group will be showing their support for next month’s LGBT History month.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history month (LGBT HM) celebrates the history, lives and achievements of the LGBT community. LGBT HM is celebrated in February throughout the UK and aims to challenge biphobia and transphobia.
Out Youth is a youth group for young people aged...
Plymouth City Council's Youth Service has just started recruiting Young Ambassadors for Summer Mix 2015.
Anyone from 16-25 years old can become an Ambassador and in return for all the hard work volunteers receive OCN qualifications, a programme of free training and get to attend a residential, as well as other exciting trips!
This is an excellent volunteering opportunity for...
Magners reveals that nearly half of those in Plymouth think their partner is overweight
45 per cent of people surveyed in Plymouth in a relationship have admitted to thinking their partner needs to lose weight, but one third (33%) are too scared to say anything to their other half, it emerged yesterday.
The study of 2,000 Brits, commissioned by Magners Orchard Berries Light,...
Saltram is opening its doors to a new exciting activity, the benefits of which include improved fitness levels, weight loss and, most importantly, having fun.
Nordic walking has become extremely popular in the UK in recent years, getting people outdoors to enjoy the open space and scenery while helping them keep active.
Saltram are offering a FREE taster session on Monday 23...
A study which has for the first time investigated in ‘real time’ how GPs approach the negotiation of sick notes, has found doctors taking a differing stance with patients who have mental health problems compared with those who present with physical illness.
The study was carried out by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of...
Plymouth is gearing up for Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February to 5 March) and it looks set to be our biggest and best yet.
A range of events are taking place throughout the fortnight, from a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, to a special Fairtrade church service and a Fairtrade dinner with themed food from different countries around the world. Local businesses will also be taking part with...
