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Babcock welcomes over 260 new starters to Devonport

More than 260 apprentices and graduates are beginning their new careers at the expansive Babcock facility in Devonport, Plymouth. The 2024 cohort of joiners will be some of the first to benefit from the recently opened Engineering & Nuclear Skills building at City College Plymouth, part of the Babcock Skills Academy. This hybrid teaching model combines cutting-edge … [Read more...] about Babcock welcomes over 260 new starters to Devonport

Babcock awarded contract to refit UK nuclear submarine

Babcock International Group PLC (“Babcock” or “the Group”) and the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have agreed a full cost recovery contract worth an estimated £560 million to undertake the planned deep maintenance and life extension programme for HMS Victorious, one of the UK’s Vanguard Class nuclear submarines. The multi-year life extension programme will deliver HMS … [Read more...] about Babcock awarded contract to refit UK nuclear submarine

Space for Everyone rocket tour. Plymouth 28th September to 2nd October

The tour lands in Plymouth, at the Piazza, 28th September - 2nd October. The event is a STEAM Outreach Programme with a mission to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the UK space industry, particularly  those from under-represented groups. The event is free entry and open to anyone and everyone. No tickets required, just turn up! Event features include: A … [Read more...] about Space for Everyone rocket tour. Plymouth 28th September to 2nd October

Babcock celebrate excellence at apprentice awards

Babcock Apprentices based at Devonport Royal Dockyard have been formally commended for their efforts and achievements at our annual Apprentice Awards Evenings held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth. The ceremony was attended by more than 500 guests who came together to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed apprenticeships in the past … [Read more...] about Babcock celebrate excellence at apprentice awards

The Old Jewish Cemetery Audio Trail – Wed 7th Sept.

The Old Jewish Cemetery Audio Trail. Open one day only. 10am - 4pm, last entrance 3pm. Located on Plymouth’s historic Hoe, in the shadow of the Citadel, lies a hidden secret - the old Jewish Cemetery, which remains hidden from public view. When: Wednesday 7th September 2022 Where: LAMBHAY HILL PL1 2NP 10am - 4pm last entrance 3pm Uneven footpaths, please wear suitable … [Read more...] about The Old Jewish Cemetery Audio Trail – Wed 7th Sept.

Babcock begins first Type 23 frigate post-life extension upkeep

Babcock International Group, the defence company, has started a post-life extension (LIFEX) on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll at their Devonport facility. It is the first Type 23 to undergo a post-LIFEX upkeep, adopting a new innovative approach to re-certification at the facility’s Frigate Support Centre (FSC). Babcock will overhaul equipment and carry out … [Read more...] about Babcock begins first Type 23 frigate post-life extension upkeep

Gifford Place Cemetery Podcasts

The Gifford Place podcasts are stories collected from families whose ancestors are buried at Gifford Place, from war time memories to Jack’s Joke shop. They can be listened to online or in situ as part of the Jewish Heritage Days in September. Created by Ruth Mitchell & Derek Frood Sound design by Ed Jobling Event: A cemetery audio tourWhen: 4 September 2022 … [Read more...] about Gifford Place Cemetery Podcasts

Coffee with Vera

Coffee with Vera is a solo performance in the form of a coffee morning. It tells stories about identity and heritage of the Plymouth Synagogue – the oldest Ashkenazi Synagogue in the English speaking world. The character of Vera Jockleson was created by researching the female voices in the congregation, she co-hosts a coffee morning with Ruth and recounts how this form of … [Read more...] about Coffee with Vera

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