community

Tony Hogg backs 'Dreamscheme' project for young people

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg is backing the 'Dreamscheme' project which encourages youngsters to play a major part in transforming their local community.

One of the most successful examples is in the Eggbuckland area of Plymouth which had experienced significant problems with anti-social behaviour leading to the imposition of a dispersal order....

Health and Happy Lives

West Park Library is teaming up with local health and social care agencies to host a special wellbeing event on Friday 31 May.

‘Healthy and Happy Lives’ will run from 2pm to 4pm and will provide a wide range of information and advice on keeping fit and well.

Plymouth Community Healthcare will be offering advice on cancer awareness and risk reduction and weight management, as well as health checks and screening.

The WRVS will be promoting its Plymouth Good Neighbours Scheme and a range of opportunities to volunteer in the community and Plymouth Carers Forum will be...

West Park Library promotes healthy, happy living

West Park Library is teaming up with local health and social care agencies to host a special wellbeing event on Friday 31 May.

‘Healthy and Happy Lives’ will run from 2pm to 4pm and will provide a wide range of information and advice on keeping fit and well.

Plymouth Community Healthcare will be offering advice on cancer awareness and risk reduction and weight management, as...

Plymouth Argyle launch talent search for new cheerleading squad

The world renowned Dallas Cowgirls...Crystal Palace’s internet sensations the Crystals...and now...

Plymouth Argyle are on the lookout for talented dancers and athletic performers to be part of their brand new official Plymouth Argyle Cheerleading Squad.

A spokesperson for the club says: "We are not only looking for a team to cheer on John Sheridan and the lads, and...

What Are We Giving Back?

Here at The Plum Consultancy we were recently discussing the Giving Pledge initiative founded by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, in which the world’s wealthiest individuals pledge to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. This elite set has recently been joined by the first person from India - Azim Preji, the chairman of the Technology company Wipro whose net worth is estimated...

Police's Lotus Evora drive for safer roads

Devon and Cornwall Police have a new addition in their drive for safer roads in the shape of a Lotus sports car.

The Lotus Evora has been emblazoned with the official Force livery and has been doing the rounds at public events across Devon and Cornwall.

The £50,000 vehicle is being used by officers at public events to increase community engagement and to raise road safety...

Community buildings and land acquisition plans drawn up

Guidelines which will help the Council put control of buildings and land into the hands of local communities have been drawn up.

Plymouth is setting out how its co-operative values can be spread throughout the community by encouraging groups or organisations to acquire Council-owned buildings under a community asset transfer. Enabling local people and community groups to have greater...

Maritime heritage at University's Community Open House event

Plymouth’s maritime heritage is to be the main focus of this year’s Community Open House at Plymouth University.

The event will feature a range of marine related interactive activities, alongside historical maritime artefacts, to provide fun and interest for the whole family.

Being held on Saturday 18 May, it will showcase work carried out by the University’s COAST research...

Community garden apprentices dig deep for award

A team of nine apprentices at Plymouth City Council are gearing up to become ‘Apprenticeship Team of the Year’ by revamping a community garden.

The award is part of the Brathay Apprenticeship Challenge, organised by the Brathay Trust and the National Apprenticeship Service, which sees teams of apprentices across the UK competing to gain the title.

The teams will develop,...

Pages