North Prospect

Plymouth projects win awards

A unique children’s theatre and a housing scheme to help veterans learn construction skills as well as have somewhere to live, were two of the projects to win in this year’s Abercrombie Awards.

Plymouth’s best loved buildings – and the people who helped create them – where in the spotlight for the city’s Abercrombie Awards 2017.

The awards, which are organised by Plymouth City...

Spring Fare will hit musical note

Come along to a Spring Fair with a musical theme being staged in North Prospect on Saturday (April 18) and herald the season with sound.

The event, organised by Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), hopes to encourage new visitors to the neighbourhood, highlight musical opportunities in the city and showcase some of the opportunities now available in North Prospect as it undergoes...

Changes to North Prospect lantern parade

Arrangements for tonight’s festive lantern parade in North Prospect have been changed in light of the wet and windy weather.

Everyone is being asked to meet at the Halcyon Centre in Dingle Road at 5.30pm for games and singing.

At around 6.30pm the parade will set off towards The Beacon in Foliot Road, where everyone will be able to warm up with some delicious soup before card...

Lighting up North Prospect

North Prospect will be aglow with Christmas cheer as three kings, an angel and dozens of stars gather for a festive lantern parade.

On Monday 23 December the parade will set off from the Halcyon Centre at 5.30pm and wind its way through the new PL2 housing estate and the refurbished areas. The route was drawn up at the request of residents so the parade would bring together both old...

Spooky half term fun with Books and Beast in North Prospect

There will be spooky fun for families in North Prospect at the Books and Beast event.

Bug hunting, mask making and spooky stories are being organised by Plymouth City Council Neighbourhood Regeneration Team with the Library Service.

Children can dress up in their scariest costumes and come along from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 29 October at North Prospect library. Recycled materials...

Summer fun in North Prospect

It’s a summer packed full of fun for families in North Prospect.

Fun days and trips for all ages are being organised by Plymouth City Council and its partners working in the community.

Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Community Development, Councillor Chris Penberthy said: “Six weeks of school holidays can be a long time for parents to keep their children and teenagers...