When lucy met the Bluetits
https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2022/04/Bluetits-AUDIO-CLIP-NO.-2-MP3.mp3 On Tuesday 12th April I went down to the white steps of Tinside on Plymouth Hoe, where I had arranged to meet Claire Cassidy of the Plymouth Ladies Bluetits group. Tinside is where...
A walk in the woods…
Jon Foster (63) is the one-man-army, responsible for the transformation of Coombe Woods, hidden away in the centre of Saltash. He began working there almost 15 years ago, as an ‘outlet’ when he started to suffer mental health problems, as a result of caring for his...
Student Accommodation – Here’s the problem.
Picture this; it’s September first, and you’re moving into your new flat – fresh into your second year at university and experiencing letting for the first time after a year of complete uncertainty. This was me.I got the train down the night before,...
The fight goes on to save five Cornish leisure centres from closure
Saltash Leisure Centre is one of five Cornish leisure centres, currently under the threat of imminent closure. Centres at Saltash, Wadebridge, Falmouth, Launceston, and the hydrotherapy pool at St Austell, could all face closure as early as March 2022. In Saltash, the...
How safe are women in Plymouth?
With the recent surge of spiking cases, sexual assault and even murder in Plymouth, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to feel safe on a night out or even venturing out in the dark for a walk or to see your friends. Since the body of a young woman was found...
Dolly Parton’s Hit Musical ‘9 To 5’ brings girl power and attitude to Plymouth
Inspired by the 1980 movie of the same title, ‘9 to 5’ is a pure girl power musical that thrilled audiences during its West End run before the pain in the neck that is covid came along and cut the London run and the previous UK Tour short. But now its back and hitting...
Shop Local at Royal William Yard
The shops are full of festive goodies, the lights are going up around the streets and radio stations are in the full swing of things, there’s no denying it any longer, Christmas is just around the corner. With one month to go until the big day arrives, have you...
Pets to the rescue: The positive impact pets had on their owners during a year of lockdown restrictions
Now, after over a year of lockdowns here in the UK, people across the country have been reflecting on the help they have received from their loyal furry house mates. Sarah, 26, found being stuck at home during the first lockdown “very overwhelming”. After a medical...
HMS/mD1: Dartmouth’s sunken sub granted protection
The WW1 era ship HMS D1, that was purposely sunk off the coast of Dartmouth in 1918, has been given protection, protecting its contents from being moved but still enabling diving. After it was purposely sunk towards the end of the First World War, it is now used as a...
The Demise of Debenhams: Helping highlight the worker strike
The last Debenhams stores will close as of this Friday and Saturday, after it was announced the brand was moving online on April 9th, 2020. Since then, stores around the country have been slowly shutting down, and this weekend marks the end of a high street era....
Test and Trace staff beginning to feel the pressure of finding new employment as country begins to return to normal
Test and Trace workers across the country have been left with a sense of worry following signs of pandemic ending. After being lucky enough to find employment during the past hellish year, will they be back to square one after the pandemic ends? After over a year of...
Tips for freshers by freshers
With freshers week just a few months away and with many hopeful students ready to join university in Britain’s ocean city, we’ve compiled a list of the most crucial tips for making sure you have the best time, with advice from current first year students....