Plymouth

Lunchtime Talk: Bony St Helena with a bit of Ascension

Join Robin Blythe-Lord for a talk that traces Napoleon's final journal as he travelled from Plymouth to the island of his exile. Robin will look at his last days on St Helena and will also take a current look at some of the islands that featured en route including Madeira and Ascension.

Admission is free but tickets must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774 or collecting in person from the Museum's Welcome Desk. Any unreserved tickets will be available on the day. For the enjoyment of all attendees we will not admit latecomers if the gallery is full or very busy.

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Smeaton's Tower and the Hoe Walk and Talk

Join Nigel Overton, City and Maritime Heritage Curator, for a guided walk and talk where you’ll find out more about Plymouth's landmark lighthouse and the unique landscape that surrounds it. Please note: this walk and talk does not include entrance to Smeaton's Tower which is closed on Sundays.

2.30pm-4pm, meet at the entrance to Tinside Lido, The Hoe, Plymouth.

Admission is free but advance booking is essential on 01752 304774.

This is a Plymouth History Festival 2013 event.

City centre set for St George's Day celebrations

Plymouth marks St George's Day with a celebration in the city centre throughout Saturday (20 April).

The Piazza plays host to a day of free family events starting from 10am and running until 5.30pm.

England's patron saint will be celebrated with a full entertainment programme throughout the day, ranging from live music to fun competitions and much more besides

The...

Sky Ride Plymouth

Sky Ride is a free event that encourages people to get on a bike and have fun cycling on traffic free paths.

Last year Plymouth City Council, in partnership with British Cycling, hosted the cycling event which saw over 7,000 people taking part.

This year will see Sky Ride Plymouth taking place in the city’s largest park, Central Park on Sunday 12 May. The Park was originally created in 1928 as a park devoted to the improvement of the health of city residents. Wide boulevards go through the park's open meadows and woodlands, with fantastic views over the city towards...

Melanesian Brothers and Sisters bring music and dance to Plymouth

Melanesian missionaries will be playing their panpipes and dancing in a Plymouth shopping centre tomorrow (Saturday 13 April).

A group of ten Brothers and Sisters from the four Anglican religious communities in Melanesia have been in Plymouth this week leading the 'Simply Living Mission.'

Tomorrow (Saturday) the Simply Living team will be at Christ Church, Estover, at 10.30am...

The Ataris + Mike Herrera (MXP) + Versus The World + Last One Out

The Ataris are four friends creating words and music in the basements and dive bars of the world, while young souls pile into the microphone and spill beer into our effects pedals.

Honest stories and organic sounds, chock full of heart, sincerity and beautiful mistakes. Played loud and recorded to analog tape.

Tickets £14 in advance, doors 7.30pm.

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Argyle invite fans to vote for their player of the season

As the end to a tough but recently encouraging League Two season for Plymouth Argyle draws near, the club are inviting fans to vote for the player of the season.

Fans can go to the Green Taverners website to make their choice or alternatively visit the Argyle website for details of how to email or post their selections for Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season.

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Adeventures In Music: Indian Inspiration with Arun Ghosh

The series continues with an interactive concert led by British-Asian clarinettist Arun Ghosh, joined by Nilesh Gulhane on tabla, a type of Indian drum. This one-off performance makes connections between West Country folk music, Indian music and jazz, and will even feature a new piece of music composed especially for the event.

Expect meditative peaceful songs through to exciting rushing free-wheeling improvisations, plus well known sing-along classics and some unexpected covers. As with all events in the series, there will be audience participation including singing, clapping, and...

Mbira Magic with Chartwell Dutiro

Please arrive by 10.45am for a prompt start.

Join Chartwell Dutiro for an interactive live music event where you will find out more about the amazing mbira and hear songs of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. This ancient traditional instrument from South East Africa is made of hand forged iron keys that are mounted on a piece of hard wood and often decorated with shells, bottle tops and other materials. Sing-along and discover the sounds you can create on an instrument that was originally used in night time ceremonies to connect with and honour the spirits!

Tickets are £4.50...

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