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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Leading blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan is saying thank you to students from 40 UK university ‘Marrow’ societies, who have recruited over 1,000 students to its stem cell donor register, and raised £26,293 this academic year, despite the cancellation of almost all events due to the pandemic.
‘Marrow’ is the name given to Anthony Nolan’s network of student volunteer groups. Over the...
Volunteer litter pickers from Drake Circus recently joined the Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean in a bid to help tidy up Plymouth.
A team of four volunteers joined forces on 28th May for the first of two community litter picks, where they conquered the stretch from Civic Square to Plymouth Hoe.
In a team effort, Sylvia Hamilton, James Farley, Joe Meakin-Scott and...
Plymouth’s Elizabethan House will reopen on Tuesday 20th July following a major restoration as part of Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 commemorations. The historic property, which dates from the late 1500s, has survived the slum clearances of the early 1900s and the Blitz of World War II. After undergoing vital structural and strengthening works, it’s been reinterpreted as an immersive visitor...
Plymouth school gets pupils back on track after lockdown with game-based maths programme
A recent national competition has seen pupils from Marine Academy Primary (a member of the Ted Wragg multi-academy trust) show off their maths skills and fly the flag for the South West, competing with students from across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to win prizes for their school...
