A Royal Navy Leading Photographer has won an award in a prestigious photographic competition for a photograph of HMS Illustrious entering Grand Harbour in Malta. Leading Photographer Dean Nixon has been awarded the Royal Navy “Navy News” Award which celebrates the image that has had the greatest impact on readers of the monthly newspaper. Working from the Photographic Unit at … [Read more...] about Plymouth Sailor, Dean Nixon, Wins Prestigious Royal Navy Photographic Award
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Leading Airwoman Emma Nolan Wins Royal Navy Photographic Award
A Royal Navy sailor from Exmouth who took a series of stunning images of Royal Marines on Commando training exercise has won a prestigious photographic award Leading Airwoman Emma (Emz) Nolan, took the photographs of Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone where she is currently based. Her portfolio included two black-and-white portrait shots of Marines and … [Read more...] about Leading Airwoman Emma Nolan Wins Royal Navy Photographic Award
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013. Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth
Rolex Fastnet Race: The race starts from one of yachting’s most famous locations: the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th August 2013. The start sequence begins with the first warning signal at 11.50 BST for the 45th edition. The sequence last for two hours from 1200 to 1400. One of sailing’s greatest contests reconvenes in August in the shape … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race 2013. Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth
Rán 2 Aiming for Third Win
Fastnet Challenge Cup winner aims for three in a row. Niklas Zennström’s 72’ mini maxi Rán 2 is hoping to win the Rolex Fastnet Race for an unprecedented third time in a row. Against mounting odds in 2011, Niklas Zennström's 72-foot Rán 2 became the fourth yacht to claim successive overall race wins. Securing a third victory this year would elevate Rán 2 to the most successful … [Read more...] about Rán 2 Aiming for Third Win
Rolex Fastnet Race. The Course
The Course 608 nautical mile non-stop race. The race entails a gripping and punishing 608-nautical mile journey from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland. Beginning at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, the Isle of Wight, it passes noted landmarks in the English Channel including The Needles, Portland Bill, Start Point, The … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race. The Course
Plymouth Chamber delegation visit to Massachusetts
A Chamber delegation has recently returned from a 4 day visit to Plymouth Massachusetts, focussed on strengthening links between the two cities in the lead up to the Mayflower 400 celebrations. During the visit from 21 – 25 May, jointly arranged by the two Plymouth Chambers of Commerce, the group of 12 delegates, representing many aspects of Plymouth UK’s core functions … [Read more...] about Plymouth Chamber delegation visit to Massachusetts
Plymouth students tour Naval Base
Media students from Plymouth have been touring the city’s naval base ahead of a month-long study project on the site. The group of teenagers, studying the National Extended Diploma in Media were treated to a rare view behind the Devonport Naval Base wall to give them an insight into the workings of the vast site before they embark on producing course work relevant to the base … [Read more...] about Plymouth students tour Naval Base
Plymouth Chamber Christmas Ball
Over 150 business people from Plymouth and the South West came together to celebrate the end of the year at a glitzy Christmas Ball, organised by Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The ball was held on 6 December at the picturesque Moorland Garden Hotel on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. 155 people attended, including representatives from National Marine Aquarium, … [Read more...] about Plymouth Chamber Christmas Ball
GB Olympians open Plymouth Life Centre
The brand new Plymouth Life Centre sports complex officially opened to the public today, Saturday March 24. GB Olympic athletes and coaches were there to mark the opening event running demonstrations and taster sessions in the Olympic-sized 50m, 10 lane swimming pool. Jo Jackson (400m freestyle), David Davies (2008 Olympic Silver Medallist 10K open water), Fran Leighton (GB … [Read more...] about GB Olympians open Plymouth Life Centre
FREE Family Day out Saturday 24th March
Plymouth Life Centre, the best sports and leisure facility in the South West of England, opens its doors on Saturday 24th March to the general public. This £46.5 million world-class sports complex situated in the centre of the city, has been designed for local residents, visitors, schools, clubs and local community groups from across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and nationwide … [Read more...] about FREE Family Day out Saturday 24th March
