The Plymouth Chronicle gets a lot of requests to publish upcoming local Plymouth events. We endeavour to get them in our ‘Out & About’ Section of the newspaper as much as we can, see below the listings for May to August.
Send details of your plymouth events to info@cornerstonevision.com and we will do our best to include them in Out and About. Unfortunately because of space limitations we are unable to publish details of regular meetings of groups and societies or similar organisations.
Car Boot Sale
Sundays
Coypool Park and Ride, Plymouth. Open for sellers from 7am and buyers from 8am. Cars £8, vans £10. Free parking for buyers. Toilets on site and dogs welcome on leads. All entry fees collected go to Colebrook Community Centre, a small local charity.
Summer Fayre
May 18
Eggbuckland Hall, St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland from 2pm to 4pm. Plant sale, children’s activities, refreshments, baked goods, jams, toiletries, chocolate, raffle, crafts, Dartmoor meats, eggs and veg. In aid of church funds.
One for the ladies! Bowls Morning
May 18
Ladies bowls morning between 10am and 12 noon at Plymstock Bowling Club, Furzehatt Road, Plymstock. All ladies (and partners if they would like) to come along and try both outdoor lawn bowling and indoor short mat bowling at this friendly club. No experience necessary, just take along a pair of flat soled shoes or trainers. Refreshments supplied. For more information contact Chris on 07956877688 or email info@plymstockbowlingclub.co.uk
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Spring Fayre
May 18
St Francis Church Hall, Honicknowle from 12 noon to 2pm. Various stalls, including tombola, gifts and grannie’s attic. Tea/coffee and light refreshments.
Pasty and Quiz Night
May 25
Ford Park Cemetery at 7pm. Tickets £10. To book call 01752 665442.
Sleeping with the Sharks
May 25
Join the National Marine Aquarium in an unforgettable sleepover, where guests will get to experience what happens after dark in the underwater world! Explore the aquarium after hours and see whales, stingrays, fishes, jellyfish and more all while getting involved with games, crafts and even some exhibition tours! The night will also include a number of educational opportunities. Then enjoy a movie on the big screen before tucking in and settling down for bed in front of the Eddystone Reef tank which contains fantastic local species such as sharks, crabs, lobsters and eels! Details at www.national-aquarium.co.uk/events/sleeping-with-sharks-at-the-aquarium
RELATED NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM PLYMOUTH NEWS
Return of ‘Sleeping with Sharks’ at the National Marine Aquarium.
Green Man Weekend
May 25 and 26
Fantastic mix of entertainment provided by local bands circus acts, Morris Dancers, re-enactment groups and much more ay Mount Edgcumbe. Traditional family activities will be running throughout the event along with food and craft stalls, bouncy castles, beer tent and much more. Details at www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk
Freedom Community Festival Day
May 26
This year’s one-day event from 11am to 6pm will feature a folk/acoustic line up of local music including the Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band, Andy Quick, Dr Thuds Remedy, Matthew North, Modern life, The Spectacles, The Ukeabillies and Mad Rush. This year will also feature a dedicated local history tent hosted by Old Plymouth society. This will be focused on events linked to Freedom Fields Park and the siege of Plymouth during the English Civil War. Plus all the other usual family friendly attractions, craft stalls, catering, inflatables and community information stalls. For details call 07722308462.
Popular Freedom Community Festival is back after two year absence because of pandemic
Flavour Fest
May 31 to Jun 2
The south west’s largest food and drink festival returns to Plymouth city centre for its 20th anniversary. This year’s event will be even bigger and better, featuring an exciting new entertainment zone where visitors can kick back and relax, soak up the atmosphere of live music and enjoy amazing food. Over 80 stalls of fantastic local produce, tasting sessions and, new for this year, bookable masterclasses, workshops, themed demonstrations and children’s activities, to mark the anniversary. Details at www.flavourfestsw.co.uk/
Charity Murder Mystery Evening
May 31
Candlelight Murder Mystery present the event in aid of the Samaritans Plymouth at Plympton Conservative Club at 7pm. Tickets £35 including a two course meal. Call Vanessa or Suzanne on 07942 740759 or email shooper2021@gmail.com for details and tickets.
Monsters and Magic Concert
Jun 1
A free themed music concert presented by the University of Plymouth Orchestra at the Davy Hall on the Plymouth University campus. Children’s concert from 3pm, all welcome. Evening concert at 7.30pm. Concerts to include music from Harry Potter, Night on a Bare Mountain and Concerto for Two Clarinets. Admission and refreshments free but donations welcome. Tickets can be booked www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on
Coffee Morning
Jun 1
Crownhill Methodist Church Hall from 10.30am to 12noon. Various stalls in aid of Shelter – the housing and homelessness charity. All welcome.
Caribbean Family Fun Day
Jun 2
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park from 10.30am to 4pm. Featuring steel band and live music, dancing, Caribbean street food, children’s entertainment, craft stalls, rum and cocktail bar and much more. Tickets at www.missivyevents.co.uk
Miles Jupp on Tour
Jun 4
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Miles Jupp brings his On I Bang tour to the Main Hall at Plymouth University at 7.30pm. Tickets available from www.comicalentertainment.com
Open Day
June 12
At the Royal British Legion Plympton & District Club from 12 noon. Usual stalls, attractions, entertainment, grand draw and barbecue. Free entry all welcome.
Plymouth Hope Festival
Jun 15
Annual family fun day festival in Victoria Park from 10am to 5pm. Now the city largest multicultural festival and one of the largest in the region. Celebrating diversity in the community through sports, music, games, art, children play, and food from around the world.
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Plymouth Motor Show
Jun 15 and 16
Albion Oaks Rugby Club, Staddiscombe from 10am to 6pm each day. Admission £5 per day. Children under 16 free. Discover a wide range of vehicles on display, from classic cars to modern marvels. Enter precious pets into the Paws4Proceeds Fun Dog Show, with a wide range of categories, to suit everyone on both days, so giving four-legged friends, a chance to win that much deserved rosette. Registration from 11am, but will except entrants up to the start of each class
all classes £1.50 per dog per class. A real treat for all car enthusiasts with food and refreshments available.
Sea Themed Concert
Jun 22
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir are offering a sea themed soundscape with a concert at 4pm at the Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth. They will be performing Carter’s Horizons and Stanford’s Songs of the Sea. The choir will be joined by soloists Elinor Chapman (Soprano) and Mark Boocock (Baritone). The choir are also delighted to welcome children from the Fletewood School to sing a selection of Sea Shanties Tickets £18 in advance or £20 on the door, students and U16s £5. Tickets from wegottickets.com/event/596024 †or the choir ticket manager 07949 311030. For more information, please visit plymouthphilchoir.org
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Plymouth Model and Railway Show
Jun 30
The show will be held at the John Kitto YMCA Centre from 10am to 4pm. Features include a D-Day 80 display along with local and south west model clubs displaying a large range of static and radio controlled models. These are supported by model railways and traders selling models and accessories. The Centre is disabled friendly and also has a cafe onsite. Admission adults £5, concessions £3 and families £10. Further details from Ken Cork, 01752 258604 or email: ekcork@btinternet.com
Shark Month
Throughout July
A month-long partnership between Royal William Yard and the Shark Trust will see a host of events and activities on various dates during July. Featuring Oceanic 31 Exhibition, Family Art Activities at Ocean Studios, Shark Quiz Night, Jaws at Everyman Cinema and much more. Full details at www.royalwilliamyard.com/shark-month
The Devil Wears Pre-Loved Fashion Show
Jul 6
Charity show in aid of The Primrose Foundation. An afternoon dedicated to recognising and highlighting the benefits of purchasing pre-loved good-quality clothing at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel from 12 noon. Tickets include welcome drink and two course lunch. Visit www.primrosefoundation.org/event-tickets/the-devil-wears-pre-loved-fashion-show
Summer Fair
Jul 6
St Boniface Church, Percy Street, St Budeaux from 10am to 12 noon. Good choice of stalls including tombolas, homemade jams and chutneys, cakes and plants. Delicious refreshments and a grand draw. Something for everyone.
St Luke’s Midnight Walk
July 12
The iconic Midnight Walk fundraiser returns with three route options – three miles, six miles or 13.1 miles. The whole family is invited, from young children, teenagers and prams through to seasoned long-distance striders of all ages. This year the walk will start from the Plymouth Argyle Fan Zone at Home Park with a pre-walk warm up from Clubbercise. Details and registration at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk/
RNLI Concert
July 19 and 20
The Down Thomas Singers are dedicating their two night Summer Concerts to the RNLI as it is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. The concert ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ held at the Silver Jubilee Hall, Down Thomas, on July 19 and 20 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 each with light refreshments and free parking. The music is light and romantic for a summer evening with maybe a Sea Shanty for the worthwhile cause! There’s always a good raffle and closing bucket donations. Tickets available from Secretary June on 01752 299204.
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RNLI celebrates 200 year anniversary at Royal William Yard Video
Plymouth Gang Show
July 25 to 27
The Plymouth Scout & Guide Gang Show will be performing at The Devonport Playhouse from July 25 to 27 at 7.30pm with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Adults £12 Concessions £10 For more information please contact Andrew on 07810 880536 or go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/plymouth-scout-and-guide-gang-show
Falklands Charity Ride
Aug 4
Raising funds for the SAMA82 charity. £5 per bike. Depart Westwood Inn, Lee Mill at 10am finishing with welcome party on Plymouth Hoe at 12 noon. There will be refreshments and charity stalls along with entertainment for children. To register or for further details contact 07714 561287.
