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02/11/2024

Where's a great place for a coffee in Plymouth? Where do you recommend? ☕️🍰

01/11/2024

👀 Spotted... Continue Arcades is expanding into next door due to growing demand for the independent "Free Play” gaming lounge. 🕹️ Pay once for unlimited play, step into a world full of contagious nostalgia fun for all ages!

31/10/2024

Spotted! 👀🎅 Plymouth's Winter Wonderland Central Park 2024 build has begun at Central Park! Home to Plymouth's only large scale ice skating rink, live music within the big top, festive food and drink, full grotto and huge amounts planned to get you all into the Christmas spirit! 🎄

Opening from 15th November...

31/10/2024

🎶 Live Music in Plymouth on 1/2/3 November Comment with your recommendations below 🎶

30/10/2024

Bumper number of events coming up in November ! Here's a selection of top events coming up in Plymouth🍁🍂

🗝 All Month - The Box Plymouth have a wide array of events and exhibitions on offer and events including Planet Ocean, Silent Disco & Family Fun events.
🎃 26th Oct to 2nd Nov - Barbican Halloween Trail The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre
🎶 1st/8th/15th/22nd/29th - The Treasury Plymouth Friday Night Live Music
🎶 2nd Nov - University of Plymouth Musical Theatre Group Show
🎃 2nd Nov - Halloween Monster B***y Ball by The Primrose Foundation
🔥 5th Nov - Bonfire Night
🇬🇧 10th Nov - Remembrance Sunday
💡 13th/27th Nov - Treasury BIG Fornightly Quiz
🎅🏻 14th Nov - Christmas Lights Switch On by Plymouth City Centre
⛸ 15th Nov to 1st Jan - Plymouth's Winter Wonderland Central Park 2024
🎅🏻 16th Nov - Christmas Lights Switch On - Barbican by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership
🎄 29th/24th Nov - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
🎁 28th Nov to 15th Dec - Plymouth Christmas Market
🎶 29th Nov - Best of Grohl - Walkabout Plymouth

🎸 LIVE MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH - Each week, every Thursday 12pm, we post a shoutout asking what live music is coming up over the weekend. Check this listing to uncover some great bands and solo artists to see!

Also followWhat's On Plymouth for more events in and around the city!

For more event details above, see our What's On In Plymouth Calendar: https://oneplymouth.co.uk/whats-on-in-plymouth/

30/10/2024

If you could recommend one restaurant or eatery to a visitor to Plymouth, what would it be and why?

30/10/2024

🎉 We're thrilled to announce Down to Earth (DTE) Electrical Brothers as the headline sponsor for Reindeer Run 2024! 🦌🏅

Based in Plymouth, DTE Electrical Brothers is a trusted provider of electrical services and innovative solutions for homes and businesses across Devon. With a commitment to supporting the local community, they are excited to be the headline sponsor for Reindeer Run 2024.

Join us on Sunday 15th December, for this festive family-friendly race through the scenic Central Park, where all participants get exclusive early access to Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland! 🎄 All participants will also receive an extra special medal that doubles as a unique Christmas tree ornament!

Thank you, DTE Electrical Brothers, for lighting up Reindeer Run 2024! Read our full announcement at https://runplymouth.co.uk/2024/10/30/down-to-earth-electrical-brothers-announced-as-headline-sponsor-for-reindeer-run-2024

Enter online ➡ https://runplymouth.co.uk/reindeer-run/

Read more about our headline sponsor at ➡https://dteelectricalbrothers.co.uk/

Plymouth's Winter Wonderland Central Park 2024, One Plymouth

30/10/2024

What do you love about the Plymouth Barbican?

29/10/2024

🛒 New Convenience store opens at Sherford.

A new convenience shop has opened at Sherford; run by the same resident that is behind the town’s award-winning coffee shop. A welcome addition to the growing town, it provides an essential service for residents, as well those living, working or visiting Sherford.

Sherford Convenience Store is a temporary facility to give the community easy access to day-to-day essentials and fresh produce. Created from a modular unit, it has been fully fitted out with shop facilities, including fridges and a till point. Plans are also in progress for the permanent ‘local centre’ that surrounds it, with plans expected to be submitted in the coming months.

The building has been provided by the Sherford Consortium – a partnership between Taylor Wimpey and Vistry Group, which includes Linden Homes, Bovis Homes* and Countryside Partnerships, responsible for the creation of Sherford. The new shop can be found right at the heart of the community; next door to Sherford Vale school, Sherford Community Hub, and House of Brews.

The shop opened its doors on Monday 28th October, following a short ‘soft launch’ period for local residents. It will open six days a week (excluding Sunday). Its opening hours will be Monday 2pm to 6pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am to 11am - 2:30pm to 6pm; Thursday 8:30am to 10am - 3pm to 6pm; and Saturday 9am to 2:30pm.

Sherford Convenience Store will be run by Sherford resident, Joanne Hilton, who also operates the award-winning Sherford coffee shop, House of Brews that opened in 2021. It quickly earned a reputation for quality local produce, use of local suppliers, and outstanding customer service. Having already built a thriving business within the community, and eager to expand the offering, Joanne and her team hope to continue their success with the new shop.

Richard Harrison from Taylor Wimpey, part of the Sherford Consortium said: “A shop has always been one of the most requested amenities at Sherford, and it fantastic to provide a solution ahead of the local centre being developed. We have no doubt that this is a welcome and useful addition to the community. Joanne has already built a successful business at Sherford and we look forward to seeing the same ethos carrying over into the new shop.”

Joanne Hilton, Sherford Convenience Store’s operator, added: “Sherford is our home and we are thrilled to be opening another much-needed business here. Running the coffee shop for the last three years has put in us at the heart of this growing community and we know how keen everyone has been to have a shop. The ability to pop to a local shop and grab essentials is helpful for so many people. Sherford is growing - we now have a convenience store, coffee shop, community centre and school all right next door to one another - and we are glad to be a part of it.”

28/10/2024

The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre is staffed by an award-winning friendly team who are more than happy to help answer questions or to suggest ideas of places to stay and visit here in Plymouth. Visitors and locals alike always receive a warm welcome! 😀

Also inside, you'll find The Mayflower Museum spread across several floors upstairs and a ground floor gift shop packed full of temptations!

Services include:

> Free local accommodation booking service
> Comprehensive information on attractions, accommodation, events, public transport and facilities in Plymouth
> Free maps and guides to the area
> Regional information on attractions, accommodation, events and transport
> Public transport information and timetables
> RADAR keys and access information for disabled visitors
> Manual wheelchair hire available £4 a day
> Left luggage option available

28/10/2024

Match Report: Plymouth Albion RFC 16-21 Rams – 26th Oct 2024 🏉

Plymouth Albion were handed their second defeat in two games at the hands of unbeaten Rams leaving them with four wins and four losses from their opening eight matches in the league.

Despite the scoreboard, Albion can hold their heads high after they pushed Rams right to the end and almost squeezed out a victory in the dying embers of the match, in what was a great game to watch for the neutrals. Head coach Ryan Lamb was full of praise for how his side attacked the game.

“The boys put in a massive shift, we spoke about it during the week, keeping in the fight and we did that really well today but didn’t get the reward. I felt a few big decisions went against us in key areas of the field, but I’m not going to get into the boys because they put in a massive shift and deserved more from it.

“Three penalties from five yards away and then you get held up over the line on the last play of the game so it’s frustrating, but fair play to Rams, they did what they do, they stick to it and it works for them, but I’m gutted for my boys because I think they deserved a lot more from that”

“We’ve got a week off next week, the boys have had a tough block of eight games to start the season in what is a very tough league, so we’ll rest up and come back refreshed in a couple of weeks”.

Albion got off to a bright start to the game, taking the lead after ten minutes, after a moment of magic from Tom Putt, who marked his 100th appearance for the club with an incredible cross field kick which found the hands of the ever reliable Craig Duncan, who was able to run over the try line unopposed to give the home side the early lead.

However, the lead didn’t last long, as ten minutes later the away side were level, as a penalty in the middle of the park led to Rams having a lineout deep in Albion’s 22, which Max Hayman took and then collected at the back of the maul, which drove towards Albion’s try line, before Hayman then broke away from the maul and powered through a tackle to draw the away side level once more.

Albion, however, would take a lead going into the half time interval, with Tom Putt converting two penalties to give Albion a 13-7 lead, and narrowly missing one from the halfway line with the last kick of the half, which saw the home side ahead by six at the break.

Rams only needed four minutes to take the lead at the start of the second half, after some incredible defensive work by the home side on their own try line, it looked as if they had done enough to stop the Rams onslaught but Dan Swain was able to stretch his arm just far enough to edge the ball over the try line amidst two or three tackles on him to give his side a one point lead.

Albion were back ahead not long after as Tom Putt was able to slot home another penalty to retain his side a two point lead with half an hour to go. Unfortunately for Albion, just ten minutes later the away side were back in the lead after Dan Hayman picked up his second try of the afternoon, bulldozing his way through the Albion defense to put his side 5 points ahead with 20 minutes to go.

Albion weren’t going to sit back and let Rams walk away with the points, and kept fighting until the final minute, when it looked like Gabe Mead had gone over from a rolling maul to give Albion an incredible late winner. However, to the disbelief of the over 1000 fans inside the Brickfields, the try was chalked off for being held up on the line, and Plymouth Albion sunk to a heartbreaking 21-16 loss.

Albion now have a week’s break before their next game on the ninth of November, when they travel to Rotherham to try and return to winning ways.

Report by By Jack Sanderson. Photos by ALMC Photography

28/10/2024

Halloween Half Term - The Plymouth City Centre & Plymouth Barbican Waterfront have FREE Halloween trails for you to enjoy!

Both Trails are running - Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November.

🦇 BARBICAN HALLOWEEN TRAIL 🦇

Hang out with our batty friends on the Barbican this Halloween.

You don’t need echolocation to find these bats! Just pop into the The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre and pick up a trail sheet for some free Halloween fun this Half Term!

Complete your trail sheet, return with your answers to the Tourist Information Centre to receive a treat!

🎃 CITY CENTRE HALLOWEEN TRAIL 🎃

Join the Halloween Trail and hunt for the 15 creepy characters hiding in the shop windows of the city centre! You’ll have a frightfully fun time exploring the streets and discovering the secrets of the Halloween Trail. There's also three £50 Smyths vouchers up for grabs! See Plymouth City Centre for more details.

27/10/2024

Less than 20 days to go before the gates swing open at 🎅 Plymouth's Winter Wonderland Central Park 2024 😀⛸ Book your ice skating 🎫 quick to grab your favourite dates!

⭐Ice skating for less! Family bundles are starting to run very low on some of the sessions. Grab yours while you still can and save money on ice skating: https://www.fatsoma.com/p/plymouth-winter-wonderland-

27/10/2024

OllieEats teamed up with Gaz packer (Curly Gaz Eats) to sample some of the amazing wide and varied cuisine from across the City 😋

26/10/2024

Give a shout out to your favourite independent businesses in Plymouth

25/10/2024

A beautiful 60 metre Motor Yacht is currently moored up on the Barbican landing stage.

Named the '21.12' she is brand new, built in the Netherlands by Amels and delivered to her new owner on October 14th 2024 for her maiden voyage at Dartmouth.

Top speed of 15.5 knots, maximum range of 4500.0 N Miles, powered by two diesel electric engines. Onboard she can accommodate 12 guests in 6 staterooms. There's 13 crew members.

The 60-metre Amels Limited Edition yachts have five decks, each with their own customised luxurious features. The sun deck at the top has its own six-person whirlpool bath and a raised section for sun loungers, which can double as a helipad.

Thank you to Cattewater Harbour Plymouth for the heads up!

25/10/2024

University of Plymouth 's Musical Theatre Group is excited to be performing a showcase inspired by movie musicals that have been brought to the stage, open to anyone to attend.

They will be performing 4 musical numbers as well as providing you with solos, duets, and small group numbers, showing off the amazing talent they have in this society.

Location: University of Plymouth, Levinsky Hall Plymouth PL4 8AA

🎫 (2pm showing) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-screen-to-stage-showcase-2pm-tickets-1043835679617
🎫 (7pm showing) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-screen-to-stage-showcase-7pm-tickets-1044390368707

24/10/2024

🏅 BRITAIN'S OCEAN CITY RUNNING FESTIVAL INSPIRATIONAL STORY AWARD 🏅

A huge congratulations to Lücy Gibbins, the winner of the 2024 Inspirational Story Award, proudly sponsored by Brittany Ferries! Lücy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Lücy has faced significant health challenges, having been treated at Bristol Children's Hospital, a facility supported by the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). Her firsthand experience with the life-saving work of CCLG fuelled her desire to give something back.

Organising a team of more than ten runners and documenting the process throughout, Lücy led the way in fundraising. Participating in her first 13.1 mile challenge, the Plymouth Half Marathon, Lücy managed to go the distance alongside her team from the popular Plymouth-based Early Bird Cafe and successfully raised over £3,000 for both Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group - CCLG and Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) charities.

To read more about Lücy’s incredible story and her team from the Early Bird Café, click below! 🌟
https://runplymouth.co.uk/2024/10/24/lucy-gibbins-wins-brittany-ferries-inspirational-story-award-at-devons-biggest-day-of-running-in-plymouth/

Thank you to everyone who shared their incredible and inspirational stories with us, you helped shape the event to be truly special and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year on Sunday 11th May 2025!

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24/10/2024

🎶 This Weekend Live Music in Plymouth 25/26/27 October Comment with your recommendations below 🎶🎸

24/10/2024

Plymouth Life Centre to undergo a significant gym refurbishment 🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

Plymouth Active enhances fitness experience with cutting-edge equipment and technology at the Plymouth Life Centre

Plymouth Active Leisure is to launch its brand-new refurbished gym in December 2024. The new facility will offer a modern, user-friendly workout environment that caters to all fitness levels. This significant investment is part of Plymouth Active’s ongoing commitment to providing the community with the best fitness experience possible.

This investment in fitness equipment reflects Plymouth Active Leisure’s mission to improve the health and well-being of local residents by making fitness more accessible, enjoyable, and effective. Along with the gym refurbishment; Plymouth Active have successfully developed a comprehensive active health programme that is supported and recognised by local health improvement services including social prescribing teams. The programme is designed to help in-active people suffering with long-term health conditions or those recovering from an operation or who would benefit from being more active.

All current members of Plymouth Active Leisure will be contacted this week on details of the temporary arrangements for the gym whilst the refurbishment and change of equipment takes place between 21st and 29th November, we encourage all members and guests of the gym to download the Plymouth Active App for the latest news. During this period, all other activities at the Plymouth Life Centre will continue as normal. This includes access to the Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Climbing, Bowls, and Fitness Classes.

Rhys Jones, Chief Operating Officer for Plymouth Active Leisure said:

"Plymouth Active provides quality facilities for all residents to access to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing. The equipment suppliers we have selected share our passion to help people and time has been taken to really think about inclusion. accessibility and quality. These brands are known for their innovation and user-focused designs, and we are excited to offer a world class, modern, gym experience that meets the evolving needs of our members.”

The Plymouth Life Centre and Plymouth Active Leisure are owned by Plymouth City Council. Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet member with responsibility for customer service, sport and leisure, said:

“The refurbishment of the Plymouth Life Centre gym will make it one of the best in the South West and make a big difference to customers.

“It will see ageing equipment replaced by new kit that uses the latest technology to provide a personalised training experience for each user and help them meet their goals, along with new flooring and redecoration.

“These exciting improvements will help to improve the active health and wellbeing of all our residents. When the new gym opens we really want to encourage people who may not be that active or have never used a gym before to have a look around, chat to staff and give it a go.”

Simon Overing, UK Sales Leader for supplier Precor, says:

“Precor are delighted to be the fitness equipment supplier for the brand-new gym at Plymouth Life Centre, where exercisers can enjoy the full range of Cardio, Strength, and Functional Training equipment. We are also proud to work with the Plymouth Active team on community and in-centre initiatives that promote positive well-being. This theme runs through Precor equipment, which is designed to prioritise ease of use, inclusivity and accessibility.”

Plymouth Life Centre members will also benefit from EGYM's connected strength solution, offering a fully personalised workout experience, where members can easily track their progress and achieve their goals using the EGYM ecosystem.

Tanya Hall, UK Strategic Partnership & Tender Manager, states: "With Plymouth Active's ambitious focus on preventative healthcare, we're thrilled to partner with their team.

EGYM's intelligent solutions will help them realise their goals and make a significant impact on the community."

24/10/2024

Caerus Skills Routemap: Revolutionary New Career Guidance Tool Launched in Plymouth

Today marks the official launch of Caerus, an innovative new skills planning platform designed to transform the way individuals approach careers guidance. Unveiled at an exclusive event at Market Hall, Devonport, Caerus has been developed in collaboration with leading employers, education institutions, and community members. The platform incorporates interactive future thinking, enabling users to explore evolving career landscapes and anticipate industry trends, ensuring they are equipped for the jobs of tomorrow.

Caerus embraces an holistic approach, helping users explore their strengths, interests, and potential career opportunities through interactive workshops, engaging animated roadmaps, and comprehensive workbooks. It aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, offering personalised guidance to identify ideal career pathways. Whether for students, educators, or employers, Caerus is positioned to benefit all by shaping the skilled workforce of tomorrow.

The groundbreaking platform has been meticulously designed to support individuals at every stage of their educational and career journey, from primary school through to higher education and beyond. Through a series of interactive features, including industry-specific roadmaps for sectors like healthcare and engineering, Caerus promotes social mobility, equity, and inclusion, while addressing key skills gaps in critical industries.

Chief Executive of City College Plymouth Plymouth, Jackie Grubb, said of the innovative new resource: “The launch of Caerus is a pivotal moment in our commitment to providing equal opportunities for everyone, not just in Plymouth but nationally and internationally. Caerus offers more than just a pathway to career success – it’s a tool designed to bridge skills gaps and drive inclusion across key sectors. The potential for Caerus to make an impact is significant, and I’m excited to see how it will shape career aspirations across the UK and beyond.”

The launch event featured keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and a demonstration of the platform within Market Hall’s immersive dome. Industry experts and educators gathered to explore the platform’s ability to shape the future of careers guidance and ensure no one is left behind due to a lack of support or access to resources.

Jemma Flaxton, Assistant Head Teacher (Sixth Form) at Tor Bridge High said: “We’ve already seen how Caerus is transforming career guidance for our students. By integrating education and industry insights, Caerus empowers young people to make informed decisions about their futures. It’s truly an exciting initiative, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

Caerus is set to become a vital resource, not only for local communities in Plymouth but also for individuals globally who seek to navigate their careers with confidence. By promoting equity and inclusion, Caerus will continue to support the next generation of skilled professionals in diverse industries, helping to create a more inclusive and empowered workforce.

For more information about Caerus or to schedule a demonstration, call 01752 305300 or e-mail [email protected].

23/10/2024

Which are the best local bands in Plymouth? Who would you recommend seeing? 🎶🎸🎤🎷

23/10/2024

Misty Autumn views first thing this morning.

Photos thanks to team member Brendan Woolley

22/10/2024

Plymouth’s favourite comedy walking tour is going indoors! Join three multi-award winning comedians for an evening of stand-up and silliness as they explore the lighter side of life in Britain’s Ocean City. It’s daft, funny and not to be missed.

In 2021, three Plymouth comedians were forced out of work by the pandemic. In an attempt to stay sane and put spicy spuds on the table they banded together to create Plymouth Comedy Tours . A walking tour company with the difference where they took groups around the city, telling jokes rather than facts.

Three years on Plymouth Comedy Tours have welcomed over 1000 guests, been given over 150 five-star Tripadvisor reviews and has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row as a cultural highlight in the city.

Now, for 2 nights only, they have decided to bring the PCT magic indoors! Our three comics will take to the stage at the Barbican Theatre to explore a different side of Plymouth. Laughing at the good, bad and ugly of our underrated seaside city.

Discover more about the ‘Real Plymouth’. Find out about life in the city, exploring Plymouth traditions, the way of life and the people who live here. Expect jokes, questionable ‘facts’ and plenty of mentions of the ‘Private Shop’.

The three comics involved are Suzy Bennett, David Arnold and Christian Russell-Pollock. All three comics perform nationwide, have won a host of comedy awards and have supported some of the UK’s biggest comedy names.

Two shows on 29th and 30th November - 🎫 from the Barbican Theatre

22/10/2024

Run Plymouth Launches new Christmas Event : Reindeer Run 2024 🦌

This Christmas will see the launch of the newest addition to the Run Plymouth calendar, Reindeer Run 2024, a festive fun run around the city’s Central Park. Taking place on Sunday 15 December, the event promises a fun, magical event experience for both experienced runners and families alike.

Participants, wearing their own set of reindeer ears provided as part of race entry, will navigate around the stunning green space in the heart of the city, choosing between a full 5k route perfect for the more experienced runner, or a shorter 2k fun run open to participants as young as four. With £1 of every entry fee going directly to charity, the event offers a unique combination of fun and community, reflecting Run Plymouth’s commitment to inclusivity and legacies of positive impact.

Suzi Cumberland, Managing Director of Ta**us Events, said: “Reindeer Run 2024 is all about bringing families and communities together for some festive fun. Offering different distances allows us to appeal to both the seasoned runner and first-time participant, offering the whole family the chance to get into the Christmas spirit and get active at the same time.”

Participants will enjoy festive decorations as they make their way towards the finish line and be rewarded with a specially-designed finisher medal commemorating their achievement. And, as part of a partnership with Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland, all entrants will receive complementary and exclusive early access to the site to take in the stalls and festive atmosphere.

Jack Fry of Plymouth's Winter Wonderland Central Park 2024 said: “Reindeer Run 2024 promises to be an exciting addition to the city’s festive calendar, perfectly complementing our magical winter festival. All participants will enjoy free early entry and exclusive discounts to use across our stalls and rides, offering a true festive delight for all ages.”

Reindeer Run 2024 is the newest addition to the wider Ta**us Events portfolio, known for delivering established events such as Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival under the Run Plymouth brand. Attracting over 15,000 participants annually across the various events, it continues to strengthen its position as one of the South West’s leading mass participation organisers and event agencies.