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Missing Cornish woman found in Plymouth

A woman from Callington in Cornwall who was last seen on 11 June has been found in Plymouth.

Police had been concerned for Michaela Goodwin's well being after the 44-year-old woman went missing having last been seen at her friends' address in Plymouth.

The police have thanked the public and media for their assistance.

Plymouth in 'safe hands' after future planners receive awards

Plymouth's future appears to be in safe hands as the next generation of planners have proved.

The Council's planning services ran a competition for school pupils to come up with an imaginative design proposal for North Cross near the railway station.

Currently a roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists between the city centre and the station, the competition was aimed to get...

Fire crews called to large vehicle blaze

Fire crews were called to a report of a large vehicle on fire at Chelston, Plymstock, Plymouth shortly after 8am this morning (Thursday 4 July).

Three appliances and a water bowser were mobilised to the scene.

On arrival crews discovered one vehicle well alight. Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, one main jet, one compressed air foam jet and three dry powder...

Free Wi-Fi introduced in Plymouth libraries

Plymouth City Council is introducing free Wi-Fi in four city libraries.

From Thursday 4 July, customers visiting the Central Library and Plymstock, Plympton and St Aubyn libraries will enjoy free internet access on their own laptops, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.

This is the first phase in a roll-out of free Wi-Fi across Plymouth’s library network.

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Fairtrade family picnic on the Hoe

Everyone is invited to bring their sandwiches, blankets and deckchairs to the Plymouth Hoe this weekend for a big picnic.

To help celebrate the end of Co-operatives Fortnight Plymouth City Council has partnered up with lots of local businesses to host a Fairtrade family picnic on Saturday 6 July.

Taking place between 11am and 2pm on the grassed area of the Hoe by Elliott Street...

A Gallery Bar Jazz Diva Special

Friday 9 August: A Gallery Bar Jazz Diva Special

Eight jazz singers of varying experience will be spending five days on Helen Porter’s residential course at Gresham House Studios. They will then show off their new found jazz singing and scatting skills at our final Gallery Bar Special of the season.

They come from as far away as Norway, so come and hear these versatile and talented singers perform well loved jazz standards. Also featuring special guests Pete Rosser on keyboard and Ralf Dorrell on double bass.

Doors and bar open at 7.30pm, music from 8.30pm.

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Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

There’s no need to go to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this year – it’s coming to Calstock! In the first collaboration between Calstock Arts and Sidmouth’s annual celebration of the best of international folk, headliners Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will preview their festival set at The Old Chapel.

Alasdair is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. His name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish music scene.

Now regularly touring with Alasdair and creating a buzz at...

A Gallery Bar Special with Gareth Hedges

Fresh from his US tour, Gareth brings his own brand of Delta Blues, American and Celtic Folk, Jazz classics and original songs, performed on 6, 12 string & Dobro resonator guitar.

Gareth’s influences are American roots musicians including Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, old time banjo player Clarence Ashley, ragtime blues guitarist Rev. Gary Davis and slide guitarist Mississippi Fred McDowell.

Free entry, chatty atmosphere, donations to Gareth would be much appreciated.

Doors and bar 7.30pm, music from 8.30pm.

Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle

Described by The Times as “the country’s leading musical satirist” and a favourite for more than a decade on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Now Show’, Mitch will preview his brand new Edinburgh show. Plus there’ll be a selection of the greatest hits – and near misses – from his extensive back catalogue.

An intimate evening of comedy, song and fabness.

‘Well crafted, well sung, his songs are just plain funny’ THE GUARDIAN

‘Very funny … plenty of musical satire here too.’ SCOTSGAY *****

Over 18s. Doors and bar 7pm, start time 8pm

£12 advance, £13 on the door, £1...

Dante Quartet

The Old Chapel is a magical and intimate setting for chamber music. Opening with Haydn at his most mischevious, leading on to the high drama of Kodaly’s first quartet, an epic piece which combines the romantic influence of Brahms and Strauss, the sensual textures of Debussy and the earthiness of Hungarian folksong. As darkness falls, Debussy’s quartet explores a unique sound-world, perfect for the wonderful acoustics of The Old Chapel.

Haydn – Quartet op 50 no. 5 in F, ‘the Dream’

Kodaly – Quartet no. 1 in C minor.

Debussy – Quartet in G minor.

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