B&Q will be spreading festive cheer across Devon and Cornwall this Christmas, by donating 14 Christmas trees to local good causes, including Queensway Primary School, Brent Ward’s pancreatic cancer unit at Derriford Hospital, and Street YMCA.
The donations form part of B&Q’s ongoing commitment to supporting its local community and this year the UK’s leading home improvement...
Staff at Stagecoach South West’s Plymouth depot are getting into the Christmas spirit by supporting St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth ‘Festive Friday’ fun day on 16 December.
Drivers will be making donations to don their best Christmas jumpers for the day - with some even dressing up as Santa and snowmen. Drivers will also be asking customers to donate any spare change they may have to...
]Plymouth is preparing for a busy December as residents are set to spend a total of more than 3.5 million hours preparing for Christmas Day.
In a survey of more than 2,000 shoppers, almost 1 in 5 Plymouth residents said they will need more than the equivalent of a working week to prepare for Christmas Day, taking into account shopping, cooking, getting the house in order, and wrapping...
The Christmas tree sparkles with fairy lights, the presents are all wrapped, candles lights flicker and a cosy fire is lit – Christmas has arrived! Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service want you to have a joyful and fire safe Christmas this year.
Fire safety is important at any time of the year, but with the extra distractions of Christmas it’s especially important to be vigilant...
Derriford Hospital's beautiful Christmas tree is now aglow thanks to a returning Gold Dust superhero, Jasmine Bayly!
On Thursday night, in front of a gathered crowd, 17-year-old, Jasmine, a former patient on the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital, pushed the plunger and officially switched on the tree lights.
Jasmine, who raised money for the appeal in September, when she...
A trip to Devon and Cornwall offers Christmas with a distinctive West County twist this year, with Santa arriving by RNLI lifeboat, festive markets, beautiful lantern parades and the chance to dine with food expert Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Santa by lifeboat and delicious gifts at the Royal William Yard Wonderland Market, Plymouth
The popular Rame Peninsular Male Voice Choir presents details of their Grand Christmas Concert. Tickets only £5 for a great evening of entertainment, to include;
Special Guest Star Bianca Phillips Charity Auction of Traditional Work by The Last Fisherman Community Carols, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
In addition, a four track CD of 'Minnadhu Breaks' will be on sale.
Proceeds to the South West Mesothelioma Support Group. Please support this event if you can. This asbestos related cancer which affects the lungs has claimed the lives of many of the choir...
The centre has been selected to trial the technology by British Land, owner of Drake Circus, as it prepares to gear up for the busy festive period.
By downloading a simple app to a smartphone or tablet, shoppers will be transported to a magical winter wonderland and asked to help friendly snowman, Freezy, and his friends overcome obstacles and find presents hidden around Drake Circus...
Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth has revealed its plans for Christmas - with tons of magical fun for all the family - including a special Christmas light switch on.
Christmas officially kicks off on Nov 17 at the South West's leading shopping centre, when Santa opens his Smeaton Tower style grotto and put his elves to work. As if by magic it will start snowing on Old Town Street...
Royal William Yard’s historic Grade 1* Listed naval victualling buildings are to provide a magical backdrop to a range of exciting Christmas events and activities this year - including a unique appearance from Christmas’s most popular visitor - Santa!
Christmas Wonderland Market - starring Santa - Sunday, Dec 4, 10am til 6pm
Santa has revealed he will make an extra special...
