Mums-to-be who have previously had a caesarean section and are planning a vaginal birth this time are being invited to a midwife-led workshop to help them prepare for labour and birth.
The ‘Preparation for Birth Following Caesarean Section’ workshops are one-off group sessions, facilitated by midwives experienced in caring for women who choose to have a vaginal birth following a...
Paines Plough and Live Theatre’s production Broken Biscuits, a new coming-of-age play, comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 October.
“The point is: we’re losers. Nobodies. Carry on like this, we’re losers forever. And we don’t have to be. Fresh start, two months to completely one hundred per cent reinvent ourselves. And I know exactly how we can do that.”...
Plymouth City Council is working to ensure that sexual and reproductive health services meet the needs of the local population. An online survey has been launched to get people’s opinions, and will be open for three weeks, so local people are urged to have their say.
Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, said: “We are...
Local people and businesses around Devonport are being invited to hear about latest plans for Oceansgate.
A community briefing session will take place on Tuesday 25 October at Devonport Library on Chapel Street which aims to give people who live or work near the site a progress report.
The first phase of the development has recently been given planning permission with the work...
THE iconic installation commemorating soldiers who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which captivated millions when it was displayed in Exeter, is to be shown again.
After hundreds of requests to extend the exhibition, organisers are bringing the breathtaking display to the grounds of Bristol Cathedral where it will be on show from 11 to the 18 November this year,...
People in Plymouth say their best friend is the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa, slice of cake and a natter.
Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes says that despite the popularity of text, social media and instant messaging we still love to sit down for a chat over a cuppa.
The study reveals that best friends top the cuppa and a cake poll with 46 per cent of people saying...
A ‘999 Day’ has been organised by a young mother, in aid of the Gold Dust Appeal, on Sunday 23 October from 10:30-4:30.
Charlotte Tonks, who is currently representing Devon at the Mrs United Kingdom Galaxy Pageant, chose to support the Gold Dust Appeal after her son had to stay on level 12 for two weeks with para-influenza.
She said: “The Gold Dust Appeal is really close to...
There are less than 100 days until Christmas and the reality of how much money is going to be spent on loved ones has been revealed in a new survey. A staggering 70 per cent of people admit they haven’t started saving for Christmas, meaning millions of others will have to play catch up with their finances in the short run up to Christmas.
