8th December 2020

NATIONAL LOTTERY PLAYERS TO GET FREE TICKETS TO THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH PANTO THIS CHRISTMAS

HUNDREDS OF TICKETS UP FOR GRABS TO THANK PLAYERS FOR RAISING £30 MILLION EACH WEEK Hundreds of National Lottery players will have the chance to go […]
2nd December 2020

Winter on the waterfront: polar bears, light displays and great shopping

Plymouth’s waterfront is still set to enjoy a sprinkling of magic this Christmas, with light displays, family friendly activities and safe shopping to enjoy. The Christmas […]
30th November 2020

Plymouth charity supports disadvantaged young people through lockdown and beyond

Young people in Ernesettle and Whitleigh say youth workers with the charity Barefoot cared about their mental health when all other areas of support disappeared.  Plymouth […]
30th November 2020

The Show Must Go Online

With the whole country back in lockdown this month and theatres and music venues amongst the hardest hit from the current pandemic, the UK’s number one […]
30th November 2020

British Firework Championships back with a bang in 2021

The British Firework Championships, held annually in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, will return on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August 2021. The spectacular pyrotechnics competition, hosted […]
30th November 2020

Theatre Royal Plymouth Announce Funky Llama Club Night At Home!

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Funky Llama is back and like you have never seen before! This January they are bringing their funky, futuristic Club Night event straight […]
25th November 2020

Halford & Homes X Peirson House

A breath of fresh air has landed in the city centre as the new apartment complex, Peirson House opens its doors. With open plan living, modern […]
25th November 2020

Burger and Bones BBQ

The team at Burger and Bones can promise four things; it will be messy, it will be stacked, it will be fresh, and it will be […]
25th November 2020

Mr Wok Thai Noodle Bar

In the centre of Plymouth lies a secret passage that takes you straight to the culinary heart of Thailand. The authentic flavours, vibrant colours and mouth-watering […]
25th November 2020

The Erme Skin Clinic

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL…..PART 2! How thankful we all will be to out of the second lockdown; definitely many reasons to be cheerful! We are so […]
25th November 2020

How to spread Christmas cheer when they’re not here

With the pandemic interfering with daily life, we begin to worry if we will be able to spend Christmas with our loved ones this year. Therefore, […]
25th November 2020

What’s On In Plymouth This Holiday Season

The restrictions of Covid-19 have meant a lot of events have been cancelled this year, therefore, we have compiled some ideas to keep everyone entertained this […]
25th November 2020

Shop Local This Christmas

Have a little think about who may need a little extra hand this Christmas. One of those is probably your local shop. Independent businesses have their […]
25th November 2020

Christmas Advent Giveaway with Plymouth Businesses

We all need a little something to get excited about this Christmas time, with everything that is happening around us, a little pick-me-up is required, and […]
25th November 2020

Ruth Harrell’s Covid-19 Message

As you read this, we should be coming out of our second lockdown; many of you will have questions and be wondering about the future. Here, […]
25th November 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 140, December 2020

19th November 2020

‘PLUCKY’ TURKEYS SAVED FROM CHRISTMAS DINNER TABLE BY PLYMPTON ANIMAL SANCTUARY

While Christmas plans are gobbled up for many of us this year, two ‘plucky’ turkeys know exactly where they’ll be spending the festive season, after being […]
18th November 2020

Enjoy the sparkling streets of Plymouth city centre this Christmas

This Thursday, the Christmas lights in Plymouth city centre and Drake Circus will be switched on, illuminating the streets and bringing some much-needed festive cheer to […]
17th November 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 139, November 2020

17th November 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 138, October 2020

17th November 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 137, September 2020

11th November 2020

WonderZoo

Once again, WonderZoo have lots of exciting plans for this month, with two online events to keep you going in Lockdown 2! On November 12th, we […]
11th November 2020

THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH PANTOMIME TO STAGE AN ALL-NEW, SOCIALLY DISTANCED PRODUCTION OF ROBINSON CRUSOE

FROM THE COBBLES OF CORRIE TO THE ROYAL PARADE, LES DENNIS AND CONNOR McINTYRE LEAD THE CAST OF THIS YEAR’S NEWLY ANNOUNCED SWASHBUCKLING PANTOMIME Theatre Royal […]
6th November 2020

Plan to boost Plymouth’s ethical businesses as part of Covid recovery

Plymouth Social Enterprise Network (PSEN) is launching its Social Enterprise Strategy – a five-year plan to boost Plymouth’s economy through the greater use and support of […]
3rd November 2020

TESCO DONATE PUMPKINS TO DAME HANNAHS

Staff at Tesco Lee Mill near Ivybridge generously donated a large trolley full of pumpkins to the young adults at Dame Hannahs.   The young people […]
30th October 2020

A TALE OF TWO HALVES: SHERFORD’S NEW PARK CELEBRATES WHERE PLYMOUTH AND THE SOUTH HAMS MEET

Work is soon to be completed on a special park in the midst of the new community of Sherford, loaded with symbolism and fascinating new features. […]
28th October 2020

Spend Local In Plymouth This Christmas

Whilst you are writing your Christmas list this year, have a little think about how you could help out your local business, to give them the […]
28th October 2020

Countdown to Christmas

It’s the 1st December, the nights are getting longer, the woolly hats and scarfs are in full swing and it’s the moment we’ve been waiting all […]
28th October 2020

Have yourself a sustainable Christmas

With Christmas in close proximity, it is all too easy to forget the positive eco-friendly advances we have made and switch to panic buying mode. It […]
28th October 2020

Movember

It’s about to get hairy this month! Grow a moustache this November and raise money for men’s health. Men are dying too young and it is […]
28th October 2020

Remembrance Day

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of […]
28th October 2020

Halford & Homes

This is a story of how three great friends who once worked at different branches of an Estate Agent came together to grow their own business […]
28th October 2020

B!#@*in’ Beauty

Two strong businesswomen whose friendship jelled over the past few years, have come together to make their dream a reality. By combining 2 business passions into […]
28th October 2020

The Imperial

Craig and Anna, the new landlords of The Imperial, Ivybridge, are delighted to welcome customers old & new. Their passion is to offer great beer, locally […]
27th October 2020

Plymouth Will Writing

With 28 years of experience in wills, trusts and powers of attorney, John is confident he can provide a great service at a fraction of the […]
9th October 2020

NEW CHOCOLATE SHOP HITS THE SWEET SPOT AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

Visitors are in for a treat at Royal William Yard, as an independent chocolatier has moved to the historic waterfront destination. Domea Favour – pronounced “do-me-a […]
8th October 2020

Cricket Club raises £1065 for Charity of the Year after Covid leaves funds short

 Plympton Cricket Club hand over a cheque for £1065 to Hoofbeats Sanctuary after a fundraising event was launched to help the charity recover from the devastating […]
8th October 2020

Fiver Fest in Plymouth

7 October 2021 Plymouth’s independent shops and businesses are joining in with the Totally Locally national Fiver Fest – a high street shopping campaign Thousands of […]
2nd October 2020

The Box- Press Viewing

  The team at OM Plymouth were fortunate to be invited to the press viewing of The Box, Plymouth on Tuesday 22nd September. Having postponed its […]
28th September 2020

BEREAVED PET CRISIS AT PLYMPTON SANCTUARY WHERE KITTY IS RUNNING DRY

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust A Plympton pet charity has warned of a homeless animal crisis as it struggles to cope with an unprecedented number of cats […]
25th September 2020

Business Profile: blame LILY

The little shop with a big impact on the local community: We interviewed Carole and Graham Stock, founders of blame LILY to find out more about […]
25th September 2020

Business Profile: Woollcombe Yonge

Plymouth’s ‘well-kept secret’. Established over 250 years ago, Woollcombe Yonge is one of the oldest law firms in the West Country. With fully qualified, specialist staff, […]
25th September 2020

Business Profile: Nimrif RC

Passed down through three generations of the Firmin family, Jonathan Firmin has been the owner of Nimrif RC for over 13 years. His father, Paul passed […]
25th September 2020

Business Profile: Mortgages 4 Plymouth

It started with a broken foot and a job advert for toy sales, and now 40 years later, Tricia Kennedy is leading one of the best […]
25th September 2020

Business Profile: Complete

With a focus towards building healthy relationships with landlords and ensuring them of a trustworthy ‘all-inclusive’ service is what makes Complete Property unique to other competitors […]
25th September 2020

Day of the Dead

Learn all about the two-day celebration that is often overlooked as the ‘Mexican’s version of Halloween’ Usually mistaken for Halloween, Day of the Dead is a […]
25th September 2020

Stoptober

REDUCE THE RISK OF COVID-19 AND QUIT SMOKING THIS OCTOBER! It is scientifically proven that if you stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times […]
25th September 2020

World Mental Health Day

On the 10th of October every year, we recognise World Mental Health Day. Find out more about mental health and how to make a difference on […]
25th September 2020

National Cholesterol Month

Help raise awareness about high cholesterol levels this October and learn more about cholesterol with HEART UK. Every year in October, efforts are made to raise […]
15th September 2020

SUPER SUMMER OF STAYCATIONS AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

This was the summer of staycations, with Devon and Cornwall proving a national hotspot and prompting plenty of visits to historic waterfront destination, Royal William Yard. Resident restaurants and […]
26th August 2020

Business Profile: Fort Stamford Health & Fitness

Dedication, a few helpful connections and a strong passion for squash is the reason why Fort Stamford and it’s four squash courts are still here today. […]
26th August 2020

Chestnut Appeal: Vegetables Are Super!

Raising awareness of Men’s Cancers is at the heart of everything we do, and for 20 years we’ve aimed to make a marked difference to men’s […]
26th August 2020

Short Breaks & Getaways

Schools are back in September so now is the perfect time to plan a little getaway with you and you loved ones. What better place to […]
26th August 2020

Health After Lockdown

Finding a new normal can be challenging, so we are sharing some of our ideas on how to stay healthy after lockdown. Earlier in the year, […]
26th August 2020

Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation Sanctuary

Charity set to resume fundraising efforts with a bumper dog show   A Plymouth animal charity is excited to begin their fundraising efforts once again in […]
26th August 2020

The Autumn Equinox

  The Autumn Equinox is an important event that everyone can celebrate. Read on to find out more about what it is, the harvest moon, celebrations […]
29th July 2020

Back in Business

Being back in business can be a daunting time for many for employees and customers but getting out there and supporting your local businesses is needed […]
29th July 2020

Staycation: Devon & Cornwall

Now is the perfect time to be planning your very own staycation. Read on to find out what it is, why we should be ‘staycating’, the […]
29th July 2020

Cycle to Work Day

Cycle to work day is an important event that everyone can get involved in. Read on to find out more about what it is, the health […]
29th July 2020

Plympton Charity’s Urgent Appeal to Help Elderly and In-firmed Animals

HELP PLYMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER FUND TLC FOR ITS OAPS A Plympton animal sanctuary is urgently appealing for help to care for an increasing number of elderly […]
29th July 2020

Business Profile: Plymouth Property Maintenance

They say the strongest business is a business created out of passion. In today’s economy, every successful small-business owner and entrepreneur must have a passion that […]
29th July 2020

VJ Day 75th Anniversary – The True End of WW2

Commencing on Saturday 15th August 2020 Thank you to the Treasury Café and Restaurant for allowing us to sell our security wrist bands. Please come along […]
28th July 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 136, August 2020

26th March 2020

Stay Connected to your Community and Fight Coronavirus

We are currently facing what has become our greatest public health emergency in living memory. The Government have pleaded for 250,000 people to help the NHS […]
25th March 2020

National Pet Month

April is National Pet Month, so lets get together with our furry friends and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership for our much loved pets! Being […]
25th March 2020

Stress Awareness Month

This April welcomes stress awareness month! Presenting a conversation about one of the most common mental illness which affects almost half (39%) of the British population […]
25th March 2020

Dealing with Cabin Fever

One in five workers – around six million people – could be forced to stay home during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. As cases of […]
25th March 2020

Coronavirus – How to Stay Safe

The Governments guidelines are changing daily, we need to abide by the latest requirements and ensure we are staying home (Governments guidelines updated 23 March 2020). […]
24th March 2020

Business Profile: Stagecoach South West

Each year millions of us around the nation decide to travel up and down the country with the desire to visit friends and family, commute to […]
24th March 2020

Business Profile: Marjon

Finding the perfect balance between work, socialising and fitness can be difficult with the hectic lives we live, and most of us dread to head to […]
24th March 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 135, April 2020

5th March 2020

URBAN SPLASH CELEBRATES A DECADE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD WELCOMING TWO NEW OCCUPIERS TO THE LISTED WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

Marking ten years since the first workspaces were launched there, award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash has announced two new occupiers to the listed waterfront development. Unleashing […]
24th February 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 134, March 2020

24th February 2020

Business Profile: Evans Harvey Solicitors

When making any kind of legal claim, choosing your legal representatives is a very important decision, and can make a huge difference; it could mean the […]
24th February 2020

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 22nd of March and it’s time to show your mum that you really do care about her. Go and pick up […]
24th February 2020

National Bed Month

Throughout March it’s National Bed Month – a whole month dedicated to learning about the importance of a good night’s sleep and how to improve your […]
24th February 2020

Debt Awareness Week

Debt Awareness Week, starting on the 23rd of March is a chance to share the message that nobody needs to deal with debt on their own […]
24th February 2020

International Day of Forests

The importance of forests cannot be underestimated, and they are a part of our lives more than we realise. The 21st March brings us International Day […]
24th February 2020

Business Profile: Howard & Over Solicitors

Most of us will require legal services at some point during our lifetime, and when the time comes, you want to be sure that the services […]
24th February 2020

Business Profile: Plymouth Cricket Club

Finding a good, attractive venue in Plymouth to host your event or function can be a challenge especially if you are looking for tranquil surroundings while […]
24th February 2020

Business Profile: Halo Hairdressing

Growth is important to the survival of any business, particularly small local businesses such as Halo Hairdressing based at the heart of Crownhill Village. We last […]
24th February 2020

Business Profile: Man for all Seasons

We have all certainly seen some of the worst weather in a while hit the UK and indeed the Southwest since the start of this year […]
12th February 2020

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

This February, Royal William Yard has everything you need to step up your Valentine’s Day celebrations. From delicious dining experiences courtesy of the Yard’s resident eateries […]
29th January 2020

Beacon Glass & Glazing – Your Local Glass and Glazing Specialists

Beacon Glass & Glazing based in Beacon Park, Plymouth deal with all aspects of Glass & Glazing, from supply only glass, window repairs & upgrades, shopfronts […]
28th January 2020

National Pizza Day

The best day of the year has arrived… yes that’s right, the 9th of February is National Pizza Day! Sunday 9th February brings us National Pizza […]
28th January 2020

Buying a Home in 2020

Is buying a home on your mind in 2020? New build or second-hand home? Are you a first-time buyer or just looking into resizing? We’ve done […]
28th January 2020

How to Avoid the Winter Flu

Winter is the season of sneezes and stuffy noses. To avoid this year’s infuriating flu read our top 10 tips and tricks to keep clear of […]
28th January 2020

National Heart Month

We all know that making healthy choices can help us feel better and live longer. By creating new healthy habits now, like eating good food and […]
28th January 2020

Business Profile: Skymind Studios – Flick Fest 2020

After four years of hard work, preparation and planning, something new and exciting is about to hit Plymouth for the very first time. Flick Fest is […]
28th January 2020

Business Profile: ColourFence Plymouth

UK homeowners are renowned for taking pride in their homes and gardens, from interior refurbishments, right through to elaborate exteriors. The summer months see us celebrate […]
28th January 2020

Business Profile: Bright Solicitors

Having a well-established brand with legal experts on hand to give honest and reliable advice is key to any solicitor’s firm these days. As a client, […]
28th January 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 133, February 2020

24th January 2020

A LASTING LEGACY FOR LOCAL PEOPLE: SHERFORD SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE BOOSTS REGION’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, CREATING OVER 280 JOBS AND SUPPORTING OVER 100 APPRENTICES

Sherford, the new community currently under development in the South Hams, is supporting the growth of the local economy and employment landscape, with the town’s construction […]
14th January 2020

Jump into January with Wellness Season at Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard is inviting visitors to rid themselves of the January blues and embrace a season of health and wellness. From energetic coastal walks and […]
6th January 2020

Dining Experience Set To Raise Funds For Worthy Cause

Dine & Donate returns to Barbican Kitchen for its fifth year in aid of helping-hand charity, that supports Plymouth’s elderly Popular Plymouth brasserie, Barbican Kitchen, is […]
2nd January 2020

OM Magazine, Issue 132, January 2020

2nd January 2020

New Year’s Resolutions

Many of us will make a New Year’s resolution in the hope of sparking change, but according to research, only very few people will accomplish their […]
2nd January 2020

Samaritans Brew Monday

The third Monday of January is supposedly the most depressing day of the year and has become known as ‘Blue Monday’. Samaritans have transformed Blue Monday […]
2nd January 2020

Walk Your Dog Month

It’s a new year, so why not start 2020 with healthy habits not only for yourself but for your furry friend? It can be tempting to […]
2nd January 2020

Business Profile: Skymind Studios

The creative arts scene is one of the most competitive industries in the country, let alone the South West. It can be hard to find your […]
2nd January 2020

Business Profile: The Treasury Bar

Plymouth has a whole host of cafe’s, pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants to choose from. From the Barbican, the city centre, right through to Royal William […]