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
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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
The Merchant Shipping Registers of the Port of Plymouth 1814 to 1876
Plymouth's Other Fleet The Merchant Shipping Registers of the Port of Plymouth 1814 to 1876. Available on CD. £18.00 + £2 p&p UK or £3 p&p International. Email the author: Gary Hicks Website: www.plymouthmerchantships.info Over 1,800 vessels, registered in the Port of Plymouth prior to 1876 – transcripts of the registers giving details of construction or capture, launches … [Read more...] about The Merchant Shipping Registers of the Port of Plymouth 1814 to 1876
Vue Plymouth opens the largest cinema screen in the South West
Vue Plymouth, one of the highest grossing cinemas in the South West opened its doors to a supersized ‘Vue Xtreme’ screen on Thursday February 9th. With a total screen size bigger than 11 transit vans, the super-sized Xtreme screen is 30% bigger than standard cinema theatres and delivers a new unrivalled level of entertainment for cinema goers in the South West. The opening … [Read more...] about Vue Plymouth opens the largest cinema screen in the South West
Top Royal Navy Photographers Scoop Prestigious Awards
The cream of Royal Naval photographers in the South West have excelled in the national awards for Service cameraman. The annual Peregrine Trophy competition recognises the Royal Navy's most creative and skilled cameraman and eight accolades were awarded to sailors serving in the region either on shore or on board ships. Acclaimed photographer Petty Officer Sean Clee, of … [Read more...] about Top Royal Navy Photographers Scoop Prestigious Awards
