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The Party of the Summer

A small group of staff members at Santander and Plymouth University are organising ‘The Party of the Summer’, a huge, amazing event on Friday the 25th September 2015 for the people of Plymouth.

The summer party venue is a stunning marquee on Plymouth Hoe, boasting superb views of The Sound. Tickets are for over 18's only and can be purchased for just £15, with all profit going to Brain Tumour Research. Each ticket will include canapés, glass of bubbly on arrival and an evening of entertainment.

Grab your £15 ticket from Crowdfunder web page http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/...

An evening with author Susmita Bhattacharya

Book lovers will have a chance to get up close and personal with one of Plymouth’s most successful authors on Tuesday 30 June.

Susmita Bhatthacharya will be giving a free talk on her writing and her journey to becoming a published writer at Plymouth’s Central Library.

Susmita’s novel The Normal State of Mind was published in March this year. Described as “a deliciously bold...

Zoo’s chocolate ostrich egg prize

A hand-crafted chocolate ostrich egg is the prize on offer at Paignton Zoo this Easter.

Everyone who completes the Easter egg trail around the Zoo over the weekend of Good Friday 3rd April to Easter Monday 6th April will be entered into a draw to win a cuddly toy bunny and a chocolate egg the size of an ostrich egg!

The egg has been made by chocolatier Tony Fagan of the...

Event to encourage adults with learning disabilities to vote

An event is being held by Plymouth City Council to encourage local adults with learning disabilities to vote in the upcoming local and general elections.

It is being held at the Council House in Armada Way on Tuesday 24 March from 11am to 1.30pm and is open to all adults with learning disabilities in the city.

Those who attend will get the chance to view the Council Chamber,...

Tasty feedback from hospital food event

Patients, visitors, staff and members of the public had the opportunity to taste test a variety of samples dishes from our proposed new patient menu and the verdict was extremely positive!

On Tuesday 17 March, hospital staff ran an event, as part of its Making Mealtimes Matter campaign, to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition to aid our patients’ recovery, as well to showcase...

Dine in Style at Glazebrook’s Epicurean Evenings

Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel is never short of imagination and innovation, and this spring this luxurious boutique hotel presents a series of Epicurean Evenings to delight even the most discerning foodies.

Owner Pieter Hamman is excited to announce the stylish destination’s 2015 calendar of compelling and quirky events which showcases what Glazebrook does best, delicious food in a magical environment, always with an element of surprise.

On Thursday 26th March 2015, the Glazebrook will host a special Austrian/Bavarian night and will be joined by the owners of Loimer Winery...

Bird fun at Living Coasts

At Living Coasts, the theme for 2015 is Dive & Flight. Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium is celebrating everything that flies in the air or dives in the water. Staff will use the theme in talks, quizzes, craft workshops and trails.

At Easter there will be an Easter Egg trail, live chicks and a crazy Easter Bunny Dive Show. The cute chicks will be in Front of House between Good...

Rebecca Garrett to speak at Leading Women UK event

Multi award-winning city businesswoman Rebecca Garrett will be guest speaker at this month’s Leading Women UK networking meeting in Plymouth.

Rebecca, who founded and runs Rebecca Garrett Media, is due to to be the inspirational speaker at the relaunched lunchtime network at the city’s Rockfish restaurant on Monday.

Rebecca, who won the 2014 Natwest Venus Devon Award for New...

Plymouth carers invited to awareness event

Carers in Plymouth are being invited to an event to raise awareness of their rights.

Every year, more than 2 million people in the UK become carers. It is estimated that up to 29,000 of these support someone in Plymouth. Many struggle to navigate the maze of services and entitlements, and miss out on financial and practical support. This includes people who may have been caring for...

Know your rights event for carers

Carers in Plymouth are being invited to an event to raise awareness of their rights.

Every year, more than 2 million people in the UK become carers. It is estimated that up to 29,000 of these support someone in Plymouth. Many struggle to navigate the maze of services and entitlements, and miss out on financial and practical support. This includes people who may have been caring for...

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