This International Women’s Day (8th March), join Plymouth Women’s Network and allies, from 12.30 - 2pm at The Sundial, to stand in solidarity with our sisters around the world and support the International Women’s Strike, aka 8M.Last year on 8th March, Plymouth Women’s Network joined millions of women and their allies worldwide in supporting the International Women’s Strike. We … [Read more...] about Plymouth Women’s Network: Here, Our Voice!
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Babcock and Plymouth Science Park launch advanced manufacturing lab in new innovation partnership
Babcock International, the aerospace, defence and security company, has opened a new state of-the-art Additive Manufacturing centre today as part of a new partnership with Plymouth Science Park (PSP). The facility will allow Babcock to ramp up its advanced technology capabilities to address critical needs across the engineering and defence support industry and will include … [Read more...] about Babcock and Plymouth Science Park launch advanced manufacturing lab in new innovation partnership
How a caretaker discovered Plymouth’s secret Jewish cemetery
by Lucy Daltroff. A forgotten graveyard was hidden behind a locked door, now Plymouth’s Jewish heritage is its top visitor attraction. It’s a sunny day on Plymouth Hoe and all seems normal, but those with sharp eyes might be able to see a man with a very determined expression, hacking down the undergrowth. Watch him as he works and see his delight when he finds what … [Read more...] about How a caretaker discovered Plymouth’s secret Jewish cemetery
2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – A Race Like No Other
Start: Cowes - Sunday 7 August 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race LONDON: 2 November 2021 - First organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in 1976, the 1,805nm Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race is a true marathon of epic proportions. Held every four years, the next edition will start on Sunday 7th August 2022. Roughly three times longer than the … [Read more...] about 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – A Race Like No Other
More than 200 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport Site
Babcock International, the aerospace, defence and security company, has welcomed more than 200 new apprentices and graduates to its Devonport operations. The 138 apprentices and 78 graduates will support a variety of projects and business areas, from life extension programmes on frigates and submarines, to advanced manufacturing happening on site. The apprentice roles are … [Read more...] about More than 200 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport Site
Babcock International secures contract to support the Irish Naval Service
Babcock International, the aerospace, defence and security company, has been awarded a contract to deliver the installation of a variable speed drive system for the central cooling system on board the Irish Navy’s P60 Samuel Beckett Class. The variable speed drive system was first installed on the central cooling system of the fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel, LÉ George Bernard … [Read more...] about Babcock International secures contract to support the Irish Naval Service
Apivia – stand-out IMOCA performance in the Rolex Fastnet Race
An exceptional example of an extraordinary boat paired up with a hugely talented crew has been the combination of Apivia with doublehanders Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat competing in this 49th Rolex Fastnet Race. They arrived in Cherbourg early this morning scoring a resounding win in the 13-strong IMOCA fleet. This came as some small vindication after Dalin suffered victory … [Read more...] about Apivia – stand-out IMOCA performance in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Skorpios takes line honours in Cherbourg
Dmitry Rybolovlev’s ClubSwan 125 Skorpios took line honours in the Rolex Fastnet Race this evening, after crossing the finish line in Cherbourg at 2015 BST. Their total elapsed time for completing the 695 nautical mile course from Cowes to Cherbourg was 2 days, 8 hours, 35 minutes and 5 seconds. Competing in her first offshore race, the recently launched Skorpios came … [Read more...] about Skorpios takes line honours in Cherbourg
First MOCRA multihull screams into Cherbourg on Rolex Fastnet Race
While it is hard to draw attention in the Rolex Fastnet Race away from the fast and the glamorous at the front end of the fleet, we must spare a thought for the smaller boats among Sunday’s 337 starters. As the mighty Ultime trimaran Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was arriving in Cherbourg having devoured the 695 mile course in just over one day, Alaistair Cooke’s Sigma 36 Sundance … [Read more...] about First MOCRA multihull screams into Cherbourg on Rolex Fastnet Race
Slow boats past the Scillies in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Ironic after Sunday’s brutal start, less than 48 hours in and across the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet competitors have been struggling in light winds, especially around the Traffic Separation Scheme between Land’s End and the Scilly Isles and, for those right at the front of the fleet, off Cherbourg. Since last night’s arrival of Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, to a tumultuous … [Read more...] about Slow boats past the Scillies in the Rolex Fastnet Race