Plymouth

Tree-mendous opportunity for city expert

Forget city of culture, horticulture is where it’s at for one Council staff member who has been asked to advise at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.

Council’s tree officer Chris Knapman is normally responsible for administering tree preservation orders and related duties but has been invited to advise on tree issues at the Royal Chelsea Hospital, during the construction of the...

Are you considering fostering?

Devon County Council is hosting a mixture of information events and stalls in a bid to encourage more people to consider becoming foster families and give those interested the chance to find out whether fostering would be suitable for them.

Devon has over 700 children in care, and just over 300 fostering households. However many current foster carers are approaching retirement age so...

Support Help for Heroes by signing up for the Colossal Cake Sale

Calling all cake fans, Help for Heroes’ annual Colossal Cake Sale is upon us again.

This year the Colossal Cake sale is supported by celebrity chef James Tanner and talk show host Lorraine Kelly. This wonderful collaboration between Eggs for Soldiers and Help for Heroes is now in its second year and will be setting alight our taste buds.

The cake sale which runs until 5 May...

Great Escape Classic Car Hire opens new Devon branch

Great Escape Classic Car Hire has extended its network of sites with a new branch in Devon.

The new location gives enthusiasts and tourists a choice of six mainly British classic cars to drive around the region’s beautiful coastline and countryside.

The new Devon site represents a £150,000 investment in the region across staff, cars and office set up. It is conveniently located...

Machine Embroidery with Jan Tillet

Get creative with machine embroidery and develop a variety of techniques to take away your own masterpiece.

Book your place by calling 01752 333500 or by emailing saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk

10am-4pm, £38.

Normal admission charges apply.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram

Art Bites: Stories from the Stores

Venue: 
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
Event Date: 
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 14:00
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Fancy spending half an hour taking a bite-sized look at our decorative art collections and art exhibitions? If so, why not join us for a 30-minute tour?

Admission is free but places are limited. Collect a ticket from our Welcome Desk or call us and we will post or put one aside for you. Unreserved tickets may also be available on the day so it's worth getting in touch with us to check.

Unless stated, no two tours are the same so there's always a reason to come back and discover more! Everyone who attends our 'Art Bites' tours can use their ticket to get a 20 per cent...

Art Bites: The 18th Century, Tea Drinking and China Mania

Venue: 
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 14:00
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Fancy spending half an hour taking a bite-sized look at our decorative art collections and art exhibitions? If so, why not join us for a 30-minute tour?

Admission is free but places are limited. Collect a ticket from our Welcome Desk or call us and we will post or put one aside for you. Unreserved tickets may also be available on the day so it's worth getting in touch with us to check.

Unless stated, no two tours are the same so there's always a reason to come back and discover more! Everyone who attends our 'Art Bites' tours can use their ticket to get a 20 per cent...

Lunchtime Talk: Drake: Politics, Personality and Plymouth's First Citizen

Venue: 
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 14:00
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Historian, Sue Jackson gives a fascinating talk about our very own Sir Francis Drake, based on the two years of research she has undertaken discovering his Plymouth and seeing what’s left of it.

Admission is free but tickets must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774 or collecting in person from the Museum's Welcome Desk. Any unreserved tickets will be available on the day. For the enjoyment of all attendees we will not admit latecomers if the gallery is full or very busy.

For more information and enquiries please call us on 01752 304774.

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Lunchtime Talk: Bony St Helena with a bit of Ascension

Join Robin Blythe-Lord for a talk that traces Napoleon's final journal as he travelled from Plymouth to the island of his exile. Robin will look at his last days on St Helena and will also take a current look at some of the islands that featured en route including Madeira and Ascension.

Admission is free but tickets must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774 or collecting in person from the Museum's Welcome Desk. Any unreserved tickets will be available on the day. For the enjoyment of all attendees we will not admit latecomers if the gallery is full or very busy.

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Smeaton's Tower and the Hoe Walk and Talk

Join Nigel Overton, City and Maritime Heritage Curator, for a guided walk and talk where you’ll find out more about Plymouth's landmark lighthouse and the unique landscape that surrounds it. Please note: this walk and talk does not include entrance to Smeaton's Tower which is closed on Sundays.

2.30pm-4pm, meet at the entrance to Tinside Lido, The Hoe, Plymouth.

Admission is free but advance booking is essential on 01752 304774.

This is a Plymouth History Festival 2013 event.

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