Emerging from vague familiarity into the spotlight as the only route out of the pandemic, vaccines have become an everyday topic of conversation. Most of us now understand the principle of vaccination: our immune system is presented with a part of a pathogen and instructed to create a lasting immuneContinue Reading
One of the country’s best loved heroes Simon Weston is calling on folk in the Plymouth area to nominate people who they believe represent ‘The Best Of British’. Falklands War veteran Simon has again joined forces with global-hearing specialist Amplifon to find truly remarkable men, women, children and pets whoContinue Reading
Lions Club of Plymouth President Lion Jeff Horgan presented a 50 Year Award Chevron to Lion Walter (Wally) Parson to commemorate his 50 Years of loyal service to the local community of Plymouth and surrounds, as a respected and honoured member of the Lions Club of Plymouth. Wally as manyContinue Reading
The South West’s Goldmine Legendary radio presenter, Chris Dinnis joins The South West’s Goldmine to host the DAB radio station’s ‘The Saturday Breakfast Show’. Taking to the air from Saturday 6th March, Chris will be behind the mic from 8am – 10am, bringing music from the 50’s to the 80’s,Continue Reading
Paula Gover-Simpson sadly passed away in February 2020, much loved to her family and friends. She was a vivacious and inspiring character, who now thanks to family, has a legacy for her creative skill and imagination. Known as Paul, both her and her husband moved to Devon in 2015 toContinue Reading
As he approached his 100th birthday in April 2020, Captain Sir Tom Moore inspired many people with his humility and hope, both in this country and throughout the world. Fundraising for the NHS in the midst of the UK’s first national Covid-19 lockdown, Sir Tom raised over £39 million poundsContinue Reading
Wednesday 3rd of February saw the passing of W.H. (Bill) Martin of Newton Abbot, one of the best motorcycle trials riders of his era, he died in hospital following a long struggle with health issues. Bill, aged 84, was born in Bristol, the son of a builder. They relocated toContinue Reading
The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. – Bruce Lee In 2010 I found Salem Assli’s books about Savate and JKD and have been interested in his teachings ever since. While studying Salem and his teachings I have been interested in his biography and how heContinue Reading