Plymouth

NSPCC's Festival of Trees takes centre stage to help city's children

The NSPCC’s annual Festival of Trees event is set to return to the city this week, as local businesses do their bit to help keep local children safe.

Every year the Theatre Royal Plymouth is adorned in Christmas trees and garlands that are thoughtfully decorated, and kindly sponsored, by local businesses, schools and individuals.

Now in its 23rd year, the children’s charity’s...

Kitley House Hotel is 2x finalist in 2019 Devon Tourism Awards

2019 has been an award-winning year for Kitley House at Yealmpton and the hotel is now in the running for Gold in this year’s Devon Tourism Awards – in not one but two categories.

Following a meeting of the judging panel last week, Kitley is through to the finals in Wedding Venue of the Year and Business Events Venue of the Year. The Devon Tourism Awards are now in their 10th year and...

Kitley's Wedding Showcase

Kitley House Hotel, a finalist in the 2019 Devon Tourism Awards as Best Wedding Venue, is opening its doors to wedding couples for a special winter wedding event showcasing the hotel in all its splendour.

The hotel will be dressed for you to experience its full potential as a magical wedding venue, and some of Kitley's preferred suppliers will be on hand to inspire the look for your perfect day.

Ask our experienced team questions about the hotel, your special requirements and our exclusive-use options. You can also discuss our new intimate weddings offering and...

Virgin Holidays and Next bring retail expansion to Plymouth

The travel company has launched its latest concession store with retailer Next where customers can enjoy a holiday booking experience with a difference

This week, Virgin Holidays will open a new v-room store in Plymouth, thanks to its partnership with retail giant Next, which will open to the public on 18 October.

Ahead of the store opening, Virgin Holidays promises that...

Charity concert raises money for RNIB Ivybridge Transcription Centre

Last month, a concert was held at Ivybridge Methodist Church to raise funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Transcription Centre in Ivybridge.

Headlining the evening were the The Kingsmen Close Harmony Chorus who have chosen RNIB as their charity of the year. The group consists of over fifty men from South West Devon from anywhere from Torquay to Plymouth, who...

Learn how to Restart a Heart with St John Ambulance in Devon

St John Ambulance volunteers in Devon will teach the public how to save lives this month, as part of the 2019 Restart A Heart campaign.

At a series of free sessions, people can learn how to help someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, via practical information on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and deliver shocks to the heart with a defibrillator.

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Countdown is on for Cosy Club Plymouth opening

Cosy Club has announced it will be opening its doors on Tuesday 22nd October in The Barcode at Drake Circus, becoming the latest addition to the food and drink scene in Plymouth and creating 40 jobs for local people.

Cosy Club will celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting: think aristocratic abundance with a dash of local village...

Kitley House Hotel named Hidden Gem 2019 in international LUX awards

Kitley House Hotel & Restaurant, near Plymouth, has been awarded the accolade of 'Hidden Gem of the Year' by LUX Life Magazine in this year’s prestigious Hotel & Spa Awards, which recognise the best of the best in the luxury hospitality industry worldwide.

LUX Life Magazine features those who work tirelessly to provide the best guest services and create peaceful and...

Mother and daughter team patient liaison at popular hospital

Mother and daughter team Paula Thompson and Kirsty Heiss have been appointed by popular hospital Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, to manage its growing number of patients who are choosing to pay for their care.

Paula has a background in the health care sector, with many years’ experience in communicating with patients. She trained as a dental nurse and combined her skills with the role...

Riding a bike after knee replacement surgery – 7 top tips

Ride Your Bike to Work Day takes place this month, designed to raise awareness of the health benefits of cycling. Riding a bike is a great way to exercise, but if you’ve had knee replacement surgery how should you get back in to the saddle?

According to Paul Soley, physiotherapy manager at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, provided you follow advice there is no reason why you can’t ride...

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