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Why a Runaway Greenhouse is Great News for Plymouth
The news this morning that police have been chasing a 'runaway greenhouse' in Plymouth made me laugh, but it also made me grateful. Here's why...
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Fame Is Waiting in the Wings for Plymouth
Plymouth is a city that is waiting to be rediscovered, full of talent but waiting in the wings for
decades.
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How a Planned Anti-Mosque Protest Represents the Extremist Agenda of the English Defence League
In this guest-written opinion piece, we take a look at what may be a worrying extremist activity in Plymouth.
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Where Is the Market Research Behind the Plymouth City of Culture 2017 Bid?
There is an increasing level of interest within the virtual spaces of social media sites about the Plymouth City of Culture bid. This guest post from Dr Rob Burton examines some of the key issues involved in creating a successful bid.
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City of Culture Bid Needs to Use Plymouth's Greatest Asset
Plymouth has some incredible resources, but which is the greatest? Is it the unique waterfront that has been praised by seafarers and visitors for centuries? Or is it the vast green spaces of Dartmoor that embrace the city? Or the towns, villages and sites that are close by, full of history, heritage and stories?
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Social Media Could Help Plymouth Win the City of Culture Bid
No-one wins a race by being mediocre. Adequate isn't enough to win a prize. Make no mistake, winning City of Culture status for Plymouth would be a prize worth having. Millions of pounds in tourism, investment in creating new, larger venues, and raising Plymouth's profile nationally and internationally would be just a few of the benefits.
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Why Scrapping the Positively Plymouth Brand is the Positive Thing to Do
The Positively Plymouth brand has been scrapped. Did you even know it existed?
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Plymouth Airport - Do You Want It Or Not?
Today, Maddi Bridgeman addressed Plymouth City Council over the vexed topic of Plymouth Airport. Here is the transcript of her speech. Please read it and afterwards, tell us what you think. Do you want it or not?
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#Plymchat 26 March 2012
Here is the edited transcript of the 4th #plymchat discussion. Plymchat is an ongoing interview with the city of Plymouth about it's future and it became immediately popular. It's held every Monday at 7pm GMT for an hour but usually runs over time because of all the active contributors to this lively discussion. All welcome, we need to hear your opinions.
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#Plymchat 19 March 2012
Here is the edited transcript of the third #plymchat discussion. Plymchat is an ongoing interview with the city of Plymouth about it's future. It's held every Monday at 7pm GMT for an hour but usually runs over time because of all the active contributors to this lively discussion. All welcome.
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#Plymchat 12 March 2012
Here is the edited transcript of the second #plymchat discussion. Plymchat is held every Monday at 7pm GMT for an hour but has run over time because we all have so many interesting perspectives. Another lively chat with loads of people and a ton of passion. Thank you for joining in & spectating.
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#Plymchat 5 March 2012
Here is an edited transcript of the first #plymchat discussion. It was extremely popular (as you'll see from all the contributors). We had tech issues as it was the night before USA's "Super Tuesday" so twitter failed for many people after about 10 minutes in. Trolls & side-issues edited out.
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A Dartmoor Fairytale
The premier of 'We Bought A Zoo' in Plymouth ended with a roar, as spontaneous clapping broke out among the specially invited audience at the Vue Cinema. It was a fairytale moment for Dartmoor Zoo and it's owners, the Mee family.
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What is #Plymchat?
We need to talk about Plymouth. We need straight talk, without hype but full of hope. Now we have it and the good news is, anyone interested in Plymouth's future can join in.
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Is Plymouth Worth Saving?
One way or another Plymouth has had a lot of bad news recently and the financial difficulties of it's football club has not been helping morale.
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Does Plymouth Need to Just Get Over Itself?
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The great scenery, wonderful heritage and temperate climate make it a pleasure to live here. The trouble is, the rest of the country doesn't value these things enough to invest here.
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From Hero to Villain: is it social media or people that incite rebellion?
A guest post from Luke Pollard about the recent riots in London, Bristol, Birmingham etc. Luke is an active Plymothian working in the heart of Westminster. In this fascinating post, he discusses the role of social media in the rioting in response to the Prime Minister's statement.
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My Plymouth Orient Express Adventure
When I found out recently that the Orient Express comes to Plymouth I was very excited. I've always wanted to travel on the Orient Express, ever since reading Agatha Christie's famous book 'Murder on the Orient Express'.
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How You Know You're in Plymouth
Everyone who lives in Plymouth loves it (unless they are seriously deluded!) But what sets Plymouth apart from lesser places?
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Why We #LovePlymouth Enough to Start a Movement!
Most of the people who live in Plymouth love it to bits and are only too happy to talk at length about why they love Plymouth. But some of us local social media users #LovePlymouth so much that we have started a movement!
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Is Plymouth Still in the Dark Ages?
Plymouth's transport links are so awful that you could be forgiven for thinking that Plymouth is trapped in the Dark Ages.
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Ten Things Plymouth Gets Wrong
I'm a big fan of Plymouth, as most people are aware. But even I will admit that our city isn't perfect, as even beautiful gems can have a flaw. There are some things that Plymouth gets wrong and which prevent it from being the great place that it has the potential to be.
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Ten Things Plymouth Gets Right
Plymouth is a great city and I love living here. InPlymouth has recently launched a Love Plymouth Twitter campaign to find out what makes Plymouth loveable. I've manage to whittle it down to just ten things that I think Plymouth gets right.
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Why Does Plymouth Allow Itself to be a Doormat?
The news broke in yesterday's Evening Herald that Plymouth is to have a waste incinerator built in the centre of it. I was horrified at this news, but was there an outcry? Is everyone in Plymouth tweeting about it? Not that I can see!
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Who Can Afford to be Educated Now?
Is education only for the rich now? Students in Plymouth could end up paying tuition fees of more than 7,000 pounds under government plans to raise charges.
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Exeter vs Plymouth: Does Football Worsen the Divide?
The recent violence between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City fans at Tuesday evening's match, shocked many. But has it worsened the rivalry that exists between Plymouth and Exeter?
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Is Plymouth To Be Excluded From The LEPs?
12/10/10 - Plymouth is likely to be rejected by the government in it's bid for a Local Enterprise Partnership, whilst Cornwall's LEP bid is believed to be accepted.
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Plymouth Life Centre - Update on Progress
11/08/10 - Work on the Life Centre is progressing well. We'll all seen the enormous mountain of earth by Home Park, as the contractors have been digging out the foundations.
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Plymouth's Astor Hotel stars in 'The Hotel Inspector'
23/07/10 - Everyone in Plymouth (in the know) became very excited about the visit of Channel Five's 'Hotel Inspector' to the Astor Hotel.
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Battle Royale - Faraday Mill vs Gdynia Way Roadworks
21/06/10 - A battle is going on in Plymouth at the moment. Faraday Mill versus the Gdynia Way roadworks. Widespread advertising about the roadworks is backfiring by driving customers away, but Faraday Mill is well and truly open for business.
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Obnoxious Teenagers and Junior Apprentice
11/06/10 - Lord Sugar stated that one of his aims in making the Junior Apprentice for the BBC was to show teenagers in a good light. So did he succeed?
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Positively Plymouth - the New Brand is Revealed
27/05/10 - This morning, I attended the launch/preview of the new brand for Plymouth: "Positively Plymouth". As I listened to the speeches, I pondered the question: what does this mean for us? In this blog post I will give you my initial thoughts and ask you for yours...
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A Garden To Bloom Next to Drake Circus?
20/05/10 - I read in the Herald today that the area of waste land next to Drake Circus is to be transformed into a temporary garden.
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Don't Blame the Credit Crunch, Raise Your Game
17/05/10 - I was saddened to hear that Derrys was in trouble, but not altogether surprised.
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How Excessive Parking Fines Can Drive Away Customers
15/04/10 - An unfair and disproportionate parking fine will cause bad feeling and drive away customers from businesses that need them.
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Plymouth Twestival is Unleashed!
30/03/10 - On Thursday night I attended the Plymouth Twestival, the first of it's kind. A charity fundraiser, arranged on Twitter, held in Plymouth.
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Rebranding Plymouth's Hidden Treasures
04/02/10 - Plymouth's rebranding is in progress, and I was interested to read in the 'Herald' some of the initial thoughts of the London company charged with the job.
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Plymouth's Being Re-branded Again!
A report in the 'Western Morning News' caught my eye yesterday (I'm always on the lookout for interesting news about Plymouth!).
A company had been commissioned to give Plymouth a new public image.
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Plymouth Needs More Towers
A report in the 'Evening Herald' yesterday described a plan to turn the old Woolworths building into a 20-storey tower block, next to a 13 storey tower. Helping to turn Plymouth into a 'mini-Manhattan'.
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Does Plymouth Have a Drink Problem?
Does Plymouth have a drink problem? Well according to a Derriford Hospital consultant, it does.
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Tales of a Twitter Newcomer
I decided on Tuesday night to join Twitter so that I could connect with other people who are interested in Plymouth.
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Is Plymouth Becoming Hell For Motorists?
I read in the 'Herald' the other day that roadworks are to start around Drake Circus on Monday, and that 'drivers face three months of disruption'.
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Plymouth's Location Helps Business to Thrive
Whilst the rest of Britain is in the grip of ice and snow which is affecting business and harming the economy, Plymouth is a snow-free zone and is enjoying sunshine.
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What's Ahead for Plymouth in 2010?
Plymouth had a mixed year in 2009. Recession caused redundancies, closures of many businesses and a delay in Plymouth's redevelopment. However, some exciting decisions about Plymouth's future were made in 2009...
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Why Does Plymouth Fall Apart Every Time It Snows?
Many people would say that all it takes is a sprinkling of snow and the whole of Plymouth comes to a standstill. This could also be said for many other parts of the country!
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Is Plymouth the Wettest City in the UK?
No, not all the year round, honestly! But on Saturday 29th November, between the times of noon and 6.00pm, Plymouth was apparantly the wettest city in the UK. This is according to a forecaster with MeteoGroup.
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Biggins and Sampson Kickstart Christmas
The Christmas lights switch on in the Piazza was really buzzing last night.
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How Many People Does it Take to Light a Bonfire?
I attended the Bonfire and Firework Night on the Hoe last night with my family and there was a great atmosphere there!
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The Life Centre: Opportunity or White Elephant?
For those few who may not know, the Life Centre is an outstanding sports and leisure facility to be built in Central Park. It will replace the existing swimming pool and Mayflower Sports Centre and is scheduled to open in autumn 2011.
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Could Plymouth Really Host the World Cup?
A local Consortium is bidding to bring the football World Cup to Plymouth. When I first heard this news I was a bit surprised to be honest, but when I reflected a bit more, I thought 'why not?!'
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Plymouth's Architecture - Interesting or Just Plain Bizarre?
Recent plans for a new railway station and hotel, commissioned by Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to replace the existing complex, sound very interesting. The existing railway station is bland and mundane...
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A Deathly Hush Falls on Plymouth Streets
Plymouth streets, shops and supermarkets will be quieter today, as many children go back to school after the long summer holiday and the tourists have gone home.
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An American Visitor to Plymouth
My teenage daughter announced recently that an American friend she had met on the internet was coming to England this summer, and could she come and stay with us!
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Flavour Fest Has Got Plymouth Buzzing!
I popped into Plymouth Flavour Fest today and found Plymouth absolutely buzzing! There were crowds of people milling about and it was quite difficult to get near some of the stalls because of the press of people!
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Plymouth or Exeter - Which Is Better?
I went to Exeter for the day yesterday and found it interesting to compare it to Plymouth. Exeter is the capital city of Devon, but Plymouth is bigger. Both have good universities and both have a good quality of life, situated as they are in glorious Devon.
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Free Events in Plymouth This Summer
Plymouth has a surprising number of free events happening this summer. Most people assume that events are going to cost them at least a small amount of money, but in the Piazza and around Plymouth generally, there are many performances and gatherings where all you have to do is to turn up and enjoy yourself.
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The Plymouth Summer Festival is Good for Plymouth
The BBC Breakfast News did a news report from Plymouth yesterday morning, so naturally I was interested to see this!
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Which Is Greener? Country Life or City Life?
People who want to live a greener life often move to the country, raise chickens, grow their own vegetables and take part in country life generally.
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Is Plymouth too Remote to be Successful?
Some companies consider Plymouth to be geographically remote and are reluctant to base resources somewhere that is considered to be in a peripheral location. As a result Plymouth is very dependant upon it's University, Derriford Hospital and Devonport Dockyard.
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Summer is Coming at Last
Summer feels like it has finally come this week! Well, we didn't have a summer last year and we've had a long cold winter, so the sunshine feels particularly welcome this year.
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Plymouth is a Great Base for a Day Out
We had a family day out at Tintagel yesterday, and on the journey home it occurred to me what a handy base Plymouth is for a day out.
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Plymouth is in the Top Ten
Fantastic news for Plymouth is that is has been voted among the top ten tourist destinations in Britain by 'Which? Holiday' publican. The magazine stated that Plymouth 'is the perfect destination for anyone wanting to combine a city break with an escape to the country'.
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