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News - Jul 2020
The benefits of reminiscence
For well over a decade, we've been delivering reminiscence sessions in a variety of care and residential homes, sheltered housing complexes and rehabilitation units. The aim of the sessions is to spark memories and generate conversation. The golden rules are to have fun, take an active interest in what people choose to talk about and ensure there’s plenty of tea and cake!
News - Jun 2020
A New Normal: Life Through a Lens Photography Competition
We’re running a photography competition to capture what life has been like during lockdown and in the phases that have followed as restrictions have started to ease. You can get involved (and maybe win a great prize too!) by submitting an image that best captures your experience.
Press Release - Jun 2020
Line up and dates revealed for British Art Show
The curators of the UK’s biggest touring contemporary art exhibition, ‘British Art Show 9’ (BAS 9), have revealed its artist selection and dates today. The exhibition will travel to Plymouth in late 2022. Prior to this it will be displayed in Wolverhampton, Aberdeen and Manchester.
News - Jun 2020
National Writing Day: A page from Captain Cook's Log Book
Between the late 1760s and late 1770s, Captain James Cook set sail from Plymouth on three separate voyages of world exploration, mapping and scientific discovery. A unique log book page in his handwriting will be on display in our '100 Journeys' gallery when we open.
News - Jun 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 23 June 2020: The Mayflower Postal Knitting Challenge
Our Women’s Craft Collective is one of our regular adult learning groups and it usually meets weekly to craft and create items for local charities. It's comprised of women from all across the city who come together to share their skills and a cuppa.
News - Jun 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 22 June 2020: Ice Age Animals Live
Our Curator of Natural History will be taking part in a special live stream all about the Ice Age on Tuesday 23 June.
Press Release - Jun 2020
'The Box on The Box': digital reminiscence service for city’s care homes now live
We've launched a free live streaming service for care homes in and around Plymouth.
News - Jun 2020
Working in Partnership: Coxside Cartographies
We're currently supporting a project in Plymouth's East End called 'Coxside Cartographies'.
Press Release - Jun 2020
19 projects from across the region selected for contemporary art commissions
27 artists from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall have been selected for our ‘State of Emergency’ contemporary art micro-commissions.
News - Jun 2020
Statement on racism
We stand in solidarity against racism towards black communities.
News - Jun 2020
World Environment Day 2020: Our planet's diversity
Today is World Environment Day 2020 and the theme is ‘Time for Nature', with a focus on its role in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development.
News - May 2020
History Festival Roundup - Week Three
We can't believe this year's extraordinary History Festival is nearly over. Thank you to everyone who has joined in by reading articles, watching videos, scrolling through online exhibitions or commenting and sharing posts.