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Plymouth Chief Royal Navy Engineer’s Hidden Garden Tavern Makes Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2021 Shortlist

A Chief Engineer in The Royal Navy who built a hidden pub in his garden has been shortlisted for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2021 competition.

Plymouth-based John ‘Bungy’ Williams, who’s also a foster carer, is one of three sheddies to be shortlisted in the ‘Unexpected/Unique’ category, with his shed Bungy's Backyard Bar.

Having already built a bar when living in Cyprus a...

Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga arrives at Vue Plymouth – and tickets are on sale now

FASTEN your seatbelts, as the hottest blockbuster of the year so far arrives at the home of Big Screen Entertainment – and tickets are on sale now.

From Thursday 24 June, film lovers, thrill seekers and diehard fans alike can catch the 9th instalment of one of cinema’s most iconic film franchises, in Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga .

Despite calling time on his driving...

Schools in Plymouth could win a playground makeover worth £5,000

The UK’s leading brand of sustainable composite decking and cladding, Composite Prime is calling on schools in Plymouth to take part in its new, cross-curricular recycling programme to encourage children aged 5 to 11 years to recycle plastic waste.

Working alongside We are Futures, who run The National Schools Partnership (NSP), Composite Prime’s Message in a Bottle Top campaign...

The Box launches Family & Friends: Reynolds at Port Eliot

Family & Friends: Reynolds at Port Eliot is a new, free exhibition that draws on The Box’s extensive collection of Sir Joshua Reynolds paintings – the UK’s single largest public collection of his work outside of London – to explore the enduring connection between the Plymouth-born master painter and the Eliot family of Port Eliot in St Germans, Cornwall.

On view from 24 July - 5...

Grant for Covid-safe toys helps toddler group relaunch

Grant for Covid-safe toys helps toddler group relaunch

A grant to pay for Covid-safe toys for children has been secured to allow a toddler group in Plymouth to restart.

Tamar View Community Centre in Barne Barton applied to leading housing association LiveWest for the funds to help them to reopen in a safe way.

The £500 grant has paid for toys that can be easily wiped down and sterilised to guard against the potential spread of...

Little Troopers at School: Devon military children take part in charity workshop

200 military children from nine primary schools across Devon took part in a free virtual workshop run by the charity Little Troopers this week.

As part of a nationwide virtual roadshow being delivered by the charity throughout June, children from Devon who have parents currently serving in the British Armed Forces logged in together to explore some the unique challenges they might...

Cast announced for world premiere stage production of Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Cast announced for world premiere stage production of Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Michael Harrison is thrilled to announce the cast for Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks , which will make its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical this Summer on a major UK & Ireland Tour.

Performances begin at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 August 2021, with the UK...

New pharmacy vaccination sites added in Devon

Two new vaccination sites have opened at pharmacies in Devon and can be booked through the National Booking Service .

Well Plympton and Well Kingsbridge pharmacies are each able to vaccinate up to 270 people a week. This means there are now seven pharmacies offering vaccinations across Devon. Pharmacy vaccination sites are also running in Exmouth, Brixham, Plymouth, Lynton and...

Plymouth is the city least likely to break restrictions on Father’s Day

Father’s Day 2021 is falling on the 20th of June and, for those with a keen eye on the COVID restriction roadmap, you’ll realise that happens to be the day before all restrictions ease.

While restrictions have eased considerably already, with families being allowed to meet indoors and even hug, the 21st is the date when rules ease completely and people can mix freely. It’s difficult...

Plymouth grandmother celebrates 107th birthday

Theresa Ryan, from Plymouth has celebrated an incredible milestone in their 107th birthday on 2nd June 2021 at Anchor’s Care Manor Court Home on Blandford Road.

Mrs Ryan blew out her candles at the party held for her at Manor Court where she has lived for 7 years. In celebration of her incredible achievement, Theresa was treated to a High Tea by the care team at Manor Court, who also...

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