Plymouth

St George's to open as an academy for the new term

St George's Primary School in Plymouth will open as an academy for the new term in September, as part of the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust, set up by the Diocese of Exeter’s Board of Education to support schools becoming academies.

Bishop Nick McKinnel said he was “delighted” to welcome St George’s into the Trust. “St George’s is committed to meeting the needs of all its...

Council plans new social enterprise for Plymouth's senior citizens

Plymouth City Council has unveiled plans to set up a social enterprise run by older people for older people.

A funding bid worth up to £6 million over six years is being submitted to the Big Lottery Fund. The project aims to tackle social isolation by getting older people more involved in their communities and in the design and delivery of services.

A Council spokesperson said...

MPs to play in charity cricket match for The Chestnut Appeal

A number of MPs will be joining Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Oliver Colvile in a cricket match in aid of the Chestnut Appeal.

The match takes place on Saturday 11 August at the Plymouth Cricket Club at Mount Wise, starting at 2pm

Founded in 1999 by a team of consultant and a research nurse at Derriford Hospital, The Chestnut Appeal is a Plymouth-based charity that raises...

Urban Architecture - The Fast Pace of City Life

Following the successful Timmy Mallett exhibition, Art Source UK is excited to announce their next major event that will showcase the work of the fastest rising star in the contemporary art market - Edward Waite.

The show, titled 'Urban Architecture' - The Fast Pace of City Life, depicts iconic buildings from around the world including our very own city of Plymouth.

For the first time ever Art Source UK will be creating a 'live studio' where visitors have the opportunity to meet Edward and talk to him whilst he paints in his fast and fluid style.

"Without doubt...

New art event: Urban Architecture - The Fast Pace of City Life

Following the successful Timmy Mallett exhibition, Art Source UK is excited to announce their next major event that will showcase the work of the fastest rising star in the contemporary art market - Edward Waite.

The show, titled ' Urban Architecture' - The Fast Pace of City Life , depicts iconic buildings from around the world including our very own city of Plymouth.

For the...

Theatre Centre explores the changing role of drama at Lipson Academy

As part of a series of celebrations marking its 60th Birthday, Theatre Centre is presenting a very special performance of a new play by Roy Williams, Advice for the Young at Heart , at a secondary school in Plymouth.

The performance at Plymouth's Lipson Co-opertive Academy is one of five at secondary schools across the country. The others are in Leicester, Burnley, Hove and Sheffield...

Cycling's a Breeze - scheme looking for women bike ride leaders

Women interested in cycling can go one step further as Plymouth City Council are looking for more ride leaders to lead women-only bike rides.

The Breeze cycling scheme, established by British Cycling and supported by Sports England, is the biggest cycling programme in the UK to be aimed at women. It aims to provide social group bike rides to help more women feel confident and...

Plymouth set to host rebranded 'Ocean City Festival'

Following the city’s rebranding to become ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ earlier this year, Plymouth is set to host the now renamed Ocean City Festival from 9 – 22 September 2013 which will take place in a range of venues across the city including The Barbican, Sutton Harbour, The Hoe, Plymouth University and the Royal William Yard.

The festival is designed to offer an exciting programme of...

Police call for witnesses to Plymouth stabbing

Plymouth police are investigating after a man in his twenties suffered stab wounds in an incident in Staddon Terrace Lane in the city.

The incident took place at around 1pm today (Monday 5 August). A number of police vehicles and ambulances attended the scene.

The victim, who has not been named, was taken to hospital by ambulance where it was confirmed that he had received...

The Secret Agent

Secret terror cells, political conspiracy, police bungling, state-sponsored bomb plots… this is London, 1896.

Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s classic novel, The Secret Agent is theatre O’s heartbreaking but hilarious chronicle of passion, betrayal and terrorism.

Set at a time of social upheaval and growing disparity between rich and poor, at the heart of this tale is a woman fighting to protect her young brother from exploitation and violence.

In their trademark highly imaginative style, music hall and early cinema collide in theatre O’s return to the stage...

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