Piazza

Get your skates on for 19 fun-filled weeks

Plymouth’s Piazza is being transformed into a winter wonderland, with the return of the outdoor ice rink.

Back for 19 fun-filled weeks, construction of the ice rink has this week started in preparation for its grand opening on Saturday 18 October. From 9am, families, first-time skaters, novice and professional skaters can enjoy the delights of this open-air ice rink – voted as one of...

Youngsters invited to try their hand at new careers

Youngsters looking to lay the foundations for a new career are invited to try their hand at a range of skilled trades as part of an apprenticeship afternoon.

From bricklaying to carpentry and hairdressing to child care, school leavers can have a go for themselves at the event run by Skills Group.

The event will be staged in a large marquee at the Piazza, by the Big Screen, on...

Flavour Fest 2013: South West's largest food and drink festival celebrates its 10th anniversary

Starting today until Sunday over 100 traders will line the Piazza in Plymouth City Centre as the city gets ready to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ever popular Flavour Fest.

This year two new high profile celebrity chefs Michael Caines and Anton Piotrowski, winner of Masterchef Professional 2012, will be holding master cookery demonstrations.

The event is the South West’...

Plymouth Flavour Fest

Two new high profile celebrity chefs Mitch Tonks and Anton Piotrowski, winner of Masterchef Professional 2012, will be holding master cookery demonstrations during the 10th anniversary celebrations at Plymouth’s Flavour Fest. The event is the South West’s largest food and drink festival and returns to the City Centre’s Piazza from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August 2013.

Flavour Fest has continually grown in popularity with footfall figures regularly exceeding 150,000 for the three-day event, offering visitors a lively and exciting way to experience the true taste of the South West...

City centre set for St George's Day celebrations

Plymouth marks St George's Day with a celebration in the city centre throughout Saturday (20 April).

The Piazza plays host to a day of free family events starting from 10am and running until 5.30pm.

England's patron saint will be celebrated with a full entertainment programme throughout the day, ranging from live music to fun competitions and much more besides

The...