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The latest news, views and blogs from Real Ideas

18th January, 2022
Press releases | News |

Plymouth College students become first in UK to benefit from state-of-the-art co-working spaces

A new collaboration between community interest company Real Ideas and City College Plymouth, Devon, will benefit hundreds of students on creative courses, who will be able to take up the chance to work within some of the city’s most inspirational spaces.

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11th January, 2022
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Real Ideas x CAMP Membership Bursary

Real Ideas are stepping into the New Year with a new opportunity to support an individual looking to develop in/ or is curious to develop their practice with a focus on digital and immersive technologies

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16th December, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

Our Last Drop-in Session in Liskeard

We want to talk! At Real Ideas we are a chatty bunch, and we’d love for you to pop into our Liskeard office on number 2 Pike Street next Monday, 20th December, for our last festive drop-in session

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15th December, 2021
Blog | News |

We talk Real Ideas for a Thoughtful Christmas

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9th December, 2021
News |

Our updated Covid-19 guidance

Following the COVID update from the Government on Wednesday 8th December 2021, we have updated our COVID-19 guidance.

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26th November, 2021
Uncategorised | Blog | News |

Bringing you Real Ideas for a thoughtful Christmas...

The festive season is fast approaching and at Real Ideas we’ve been working hard to create a programme of festive events and experiences for all ages.

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18th November, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Bootcamp in Victoria Park!

Be unique, a social enterprise based in Victoria Park, are currently running a bootcamp every Saturday!

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16th November, 2021
Blog | News |

Art Installations at Illuminate Festival 2021

Once the sun sets, Ocean Studios and Market Hall are lit up by some incredible light art installations and here is some more information on what pieces are on display. Seek out your favourite and book a ticket to see in the flesh!

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15th November, 2021
Blog | News |

Christmas at Market Hall

The festive season is upon us, and after a challenging couple of years for everyone, we are extremely excited to be sharing our Christmas plans. This year, we are sharing a selection of 'Real Ideas for a Thoughtful Christmas’. In order to support the businesses and communities around us, we as an organisation, have set ourselves the mission to encourage more people to shop in a thoughtful and mindful way. However, we don’t just want to celebrate the businesses and products, but also to really celebrate the individuals themselves and their stories.

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15th November, 2021
Blog | News |

BIOLUMINESCENT ALGAE, PROJECTED REALITIES, AND IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS LIKE NO OTHER SET TO ILLUMINATE PLYMOUTH!

Explore the re-imagined Illuminate

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11th November, 2021
News | Blog |

What happened at Fab City's second Quarterly Forum

Plymouth Culture and Real Ideas hosted an open conversation around the city’s sustainability agenda and about what community action is needed in order to meet the Fab City agenda: producing nearly everything we consume by 2053.

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10th November, 2021
News | Blog |

Join us in supporting the Cornwall Christmas Box appeal 2021

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5th November, 2021
State of Us | News |

The State of Us Event Report is Now Live!

The State Of Us, based out of Plymouth (UK), drew inspiration from new municipalist movements across the world.

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5th November, 2021
News | Press releases |

Market Hall wins Heritage Project of the year

Market Hall, a world-class space for digital innovation and learning situated in the heart of Devonport has been awarded Heritage Project of the year at the Michelmores Property Awards 2021.

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11th October, 2021
Blog | News |

Joe Allen and his experience at PADA Studios in Portugal

Joe was recently selected for an incredible artist residency to work at PADA Studios in Barreiro, just south of Lisbon.

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30th September, 2021
Blog | News |

Meet the SEN Schools Sharing their Arts Achievements!

This week is inclusion week and what better way to celebrate than sharing some of the fantastic work SEN and Alternative Provision (AP) schools in the South West have been doing.

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24th September, 2021
Blog | News |

Picking Futures

Our Eden Apple Academy is now in full swing, but what is it all about? 

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24th September, 2021
News | Press releases |

Illuminate festival 2021 to shine a light on climate crisis

Illuminate returns for 2021 bringing magical light art and immersive digital installations from 15 to 28 November.

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21st September, 2021
Jobs and opportunities | Blog | News |

Stories of Powerful Women in Plymouth Call Out

Plymouth's Laureate of Words, Laura Horton, wants to hear your stories about Plymouth's powerful women!

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21st September, 2021
News | Bridge |

ARTiculation Discovery Day in Plymouth

Do you work in Further Education? Would you like to develop your students confidence in speaking? Join an ARTiculation Discovery Day (fully funded for state schools)!

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20th September, 2021
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Real Ideas and One Planet Living

During Great Big Green Week 2021, Real Ideas is proud to announce we are committed to living as though we only have one planet – because we do only have one planet!

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6th September, 2021
Blog | News |

The Resurgam Charter: building back better…

Real Ideas is proud to announce our commitment to the Resurgam Charter: Plymouth’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan.

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25th August, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Calling all bold, innovative Printmakers!

Real Ideas are here to help with your next steps in your print making journey. This Autumn, we are looking to support six print focused residencies for graduates, students and emerging artists/makers in Ocean Studios. 

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13th August, 2021
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Chief Executive Lindsey Hall shares her condolences to everyone affected by last nights devastating events in Plymouth

Following last nights truly devastating events in Plymouth, Lindsey Hall, CEO of Real Ideas said:

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17th July, 2021
Blog | News |

Hedgerow Hound fuelling an immersive future with sustainable food at the Market Hall.

Find out more about the plant-based foodie family from Dartmoor who fuelled a week of discovery at Market Hall.

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15th July, 2021
News | Press releases |

EUROPE’S ‘FIRST OF ITS KIND’ 360 DOME LAUNCHES £7.6 MILLION IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY HUB IN PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND

Sir Nicholas Serota: “This places Plymouth and the south west even more firmly on the cultural and technological map.”

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15th July, 2021
News | Immersive Dome |

Sea Monsters now live for booking!

Join us for Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, suitable for all ages.

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2nd July, 2021
News | Press releases |

A VIP open invitation for all Plymouth locals to explore Europe's first-of-a-kind Immersive Dome – all in the heart of historic Devonport

A free to attend public open weekend at the Market Hall has been announced for 17/18 July.

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15th June, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

LQBTQ+ Artist & Food Producer Call-Out

We are looking for bold, innovative creatives from the LGBTQ+ community to take part in our programme this August!  

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15th June, 2021
Blog | News |

7 Steps to Change The World #G7Fringe

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9th June, 2021
News |

Real Ideas Organisation Wins Place on Scale Accelerator 

Real Ideas is one of just twelve organisations from across the UK to be selected for the prestigious Scale Accelerator programme.

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4th June, 2021
Blog | News |

CIVIC /// An Interview with Dom Moore

We caught up with Dom Moore in the Ocean Studios courtyard to discuss his latest exhibition, find out more about the project here.

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25th May, 2021
Blog | News |

A taster and introduction to letterpress, where the imperfections are the icing on the cake

I like the message, no two ‘things’ are the same and if we can celebrate differences and ‘imperfections’ in art, we can do this in people too.

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21st May, 2021
Blog | News |

PHASE SHIFTER - A new immersive artwork by Squidsoup at Ocean Studios

We’re celebrating the lifting of restrictions on indoor entertainment the only way we know how – with amazing art and local talent!

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13th May, 2021
News | Press releases |

First look at Immersive Dome promises a world of experiences and opportunities at the soon to open Market Hall

The first footage and images have been released today giving a sneak peek into the world-class Immersive Dome at the Grade II listed Market Hall in Devonport, Plymouth. 

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7th May, 2021
News |

Mindful Art Club is back!

Mindful Art Club is back, connect, relax and create with this welcoming club.

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6th May, 2021
State of Us | News |

State of Us -Plenary Speaker Announcement

The State of Us 2021 concludes on Tuesday 18th May with its fourth and final event in the series, and we are delighted to share our panel of speakers!

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30th April, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

New Arts Foundation set up by WeTransfer to Support Arts Education

WeTransfer, the B Corp company with a set of tools for the creative process, has announced the creation of WeTransfer’s Supporting Act Foundation to support emerging creative talent through arts education, grants, and an annual prize.

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29th April, 2021
Blog | News |

Introducing Park Pioneers

Introducing Community Business Pioneer Parks…

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27th April, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Funding Opportunity from Plymouth City Council!

Plymouth City Council have announced some additional grants for funding, but the deadline is soon!

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27th April, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Photo Day at Real Ideas!

Our spaces are ready for their close ups, and we'd love to photograph our members enjoying our buildings too!

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26th April, 2021
News | State of Us |

The State of Resilience – Speakers Announcement

The State of Us 2021 continues on Tuesday 4th May with its third event in the series, and we have yet another group of fantastic speakers to share with you!

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22nd April, 2021
Blog | News |

Real Ideas for Earth Day

Whatever you do, enjoy taking some time on Earth Day to connect with the part of you that is in awe and wonder at the natural world and wants not just to connect with it, but to work with others to care for and enhance it.

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16th April, 2021
Blog | News |

Co-work and the post-covid workplace at Real Ideas

As our co-work facilities reopen, we're looking forward to welcoming our members back and discovering what the future of work looks like.

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13th April, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

We're recruiting three exciting new roles!

We’re ready to shake things up and create some positive change... are you?

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9th April, 2021
News | Press releases |

Chief Executive Lindsey Hall on the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

We join with people across the UK and around the world to pay our respects to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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9th April, 2021
News | State of Us |

What is the ‘State of Us’? - Powerful Communities and Economic Democracy

The State of Us will explore work, resilience, places and spaces and more. It is for anyone working on social, environmental, racial and economic justice and democracy and power across the UK.

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7th April, 2021
State of Us | News |

The State of Work – Speakers Announcement

The State of Us 2021 kicks off on Tuesday 20th of April with its first event in the series, and we are delighted to share our speakers with you!

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7th April, 2021
Case Study | News |

Bookbag: Helping people to rediscover a passion for reading

Bookbag was born out of a love of reading and a desire to boost positivity.  

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30th March, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

Think Big Shop Small this summer with Real Ideas.

We want the voice of local makers and artists to be heard, and our spaces are excellent platforms to do so!

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29th March, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

Art is open

We are looking for bold, innovative creatives to join us on our mural journey, developing an ever-changing series of murals for the community to enjoy.

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23rd March, 2021
Blog | News |

Badge Nation at the Cities of Learning Summit

Digital badges are a visual and credible nugget of digital data that allows organisations to vouch for you. Find out more at the upcoming Cities of Learning Summit

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19th March, 2021
Blog | News | Youth Voice |

Selling Your Soul

Jojo tells us of her experience joining a recent webinar!

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19th March, 2021
Blog | News | Youth Voice |

How Real Ideas Helped Re-start My Career

Read Rhianna's blog about her experience of working with Real Ideas

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15th March, 2021
Blog | News |

Meet the team behind our Game Changer programme

Game Changer looks to offer support for young people aged 15 - 24 in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. As lead delivery partner, we are lucky to have a team of experienced navigators that all share the same passion – helping young people to realise their potential.

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9th March, 2021
News |

Liskeard Library to undergo major refurbishment

Liskeard Library is due to undergo a major refurbishment after Cornwall Council allocated additional funding to get the project under way. 

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5th March, 2021
Blog | News |

Our Youth Hub MP Visit

Recently at Real Ideas, we have had some very exciting things happening on our programmes with local young people. Our Youth Hub programme, which is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions started in September. It has been doing extremely well and the hard work has not gone unnoticed!

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25th February, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities | Blog |

Open Call for Speakers on Diversity in Creative Sector Businesses

Real Ideas are excited to be offering the opportunity to help us by inspiring a wave of activity designed to diversify the creative landscape in Cornwall.

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18th February, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Calling all gaming companies - we want to hear from you!

Real Ideas want to work with Innovative games studios to create exciting remote work experience opportunities for re young people in Cornwall as part of UK Games Careers Week.

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15th February, 2021
Blog | News | Jobs and opportunities |

Kickstart success for Real Ideas with 189 placements secured

Real Ideas was approved as a Government gateway for the scheme in 2020 and to date has secured 189 placements for more than 55 employers.

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10th February, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

We're looking for creators, food producers and makers!

Are you an indie maker, creator or food producer looking for a retail platform to showcase what you do? 

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28th January, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Real Food: Getting a Job in Hospitality

Many hospitality businesses are starting to recruit NOW- making sure that their teams are ready for the start of a very busy season!

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20th January, 2021
Case Study | News |

Chameleon Gin - The tasty gin that changes colour right before your eyes.

Chameleon Gin is a unique pine and orange flavoured small batch Cornish craft gin. It comes with bio-degradable ‘pockets’ of infusion crammed with the finest dried orange botanicals.

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20th January, 2021
News | Jobs and opportunities |

We're looking for a Self Employed Researcher to join our team

Self Employed Researcher required for 6 month part-time project intern work with the Real Ideas Organisation in Plymouth.

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12th January, 2021
Case Study | News |

A little creativity goes a long way - Meet Mindful Art Club

Mindful Art Club has been set up in Plymouth to encourage more people to look after their mental wellbeing.   

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5th January, 2021
Blog | News |

Real Ideas are seeking local bespoke carpenters and/or furniture makers

We are looking for South West based carpenter(s) or furniture makers to work with us on creating bespoke joinery for the Market Hall, due to open in March 2021.

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4th January, 2021
News |

Accessing our Spaces and keeping our community safe

We have taken the very difficult decision to close our co-working spaces for the next few weeks, until the end of January

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31st December, 2020
News |

Tier 3 Update

In line with new Tier 3 restrictions coming into effect in Devon and Cornwall from today, we must now close our Spaces to the public and move all of delivery online for the foreseeable future.

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31st December, 2020
Blog | News |

It's goodbye from us... for now - Update on our spaces

In line with the new Tier 3 restrictions coming into effect in Devon and Cornwall from today (Thursday 31 December 2020) we must now close our Spaces to the public and move all of delivery online for the foreseeable future.

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22nd December, 2020
Case Study | News |

Our work with young people

Real Ideas makes work and careers opportunities happen for 18-25 year olds

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18th December, 2020
Blog | News |

A little bit of music - Enjoy tunes from Grace Lightman and Elani Evangelou

Offering a little music and normality in 2020.

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18th December, 2020
Case Study | News |

Kieran: On the front foot and future facing after tricky times

Kieran's achieved the nigh-on impossible: searching for, and finding, a job right in the middle of the COVID pandemic in Cornwall!

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15th December, 2020
Case Study | News |

Heyl Bakery: a bakery with a difference

Heyl Bakery – Heyl is Cornish for estuary - will be the first 100% plant-based bakery in Plymouth combining both sourdough bread and vegan sweet bakes.

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14th December, 2020
News | Jobs and opportunities |

We're looking for a forward thinking audio visual company

The Real Ideas Organisation is looking for an Audio Visual company based in the South West to provide AV and digital solutions to our campus of buildings.

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11th December, 2020
News | Press releases |

£1.3 million lifeline for cultural organisations in Plymouth

Real Ideas Organisation will receive £394,135 of funding towards the Market Hall.

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7th December, 2020
News | Press releases |

Say hello to the businesses determined to Start Something great

Life-changing technology, seaweed farming, transforming old plastic waste and a twist on artisan gin are just some of the brilliant new business ideas which are getting much needed expert help to flourish during the Covid-19 pandemic in Devon and Cornwall.

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4th December, 2020
Blog | News |

Providing food for families during the festive season

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27th November, 2020
Blog | News |

Changing spaces and looking forward to welcoming back audiences… 

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27th November, 2020
Blog | News |

Think Big Shop Small

Small businesses have supported us this year by closing their doors to keep us safe, now it’s time to return the favour. 

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17th November, 2020
News | Jobs and opportunities |

A Real Ideas commission: Launching Cities of Learning Badge School

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5th October, 2020
News |

Our Liskeard office is moving (a few steps away) to Pike Street, Liskeard

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2nd October, 2020
News |

This week brought us a very exciting milestone for Liskeard Library!

Our Chief Executive Lindsey Hall met with Cllr Edwina Hannaford for a socially distanced key hand over!

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15th September, 2020
Blog | News |

What can be done to help young people in 2020

The headline news today that youth unemployment has risen to 4.1% is sadly not unexpected and likely doesn't show the full picture.

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15th September, 2020
News | Press releases |

Illuminate Light Festival is returning in 2021

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8th September, 2020
News |

Liskeard Library – Deal agreed which gives the green light for refurbishment to begin in 2021

Positivity, but just a little more patience. These are the key words as the refurbishing of Liskeard’s well-loved Passmore Edwards Library is becoming a long-awaited reality.

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24th August, 2020
News |

Game Changer Participants Secure Work During the Pandemic

Game Changer participants have been working hard to pursue their career goals...

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20th August, 2020
News |

Start Something

Start Something offers the chance for those with a pet project or start up idea to do just that – start!

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20th August, 2020
Press releases | News |

New £42,000 fund launched for cultural innovators who can change Plymouth for the better

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7th August, 2020
Blog | News |

Young People and their Digital Badges

Find out the benefits of digital badges.

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6th August, 2020
Blog | News |

Start Something - support for brilliant new enterprises

Offering 10 FREE membership packages worth over £3,000 each to entrepreneurial people with ideas that we think could become brilliant businesses.

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6th August, 2020
Blog | News |

How has Covid affected jobs in Devon and Cornwall and how Real Ideas can help

For the majority of us who live in Cornwall and Devon, the biggest impact of Covid is likely to be economic, rather than health related.

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21st July, 2020
News | Press releases |

Festival for Change – Finding new ways to build back better post pandemic

Real Ideas is delighted to announce we’re partners for the Festival for Change – an amazing series of online events to create real change.

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18th May, 2020
News | Jobs and opportunities |

We are seeking a Marketing Professional to deliver online content to participants on the Ambitions programme

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15th May, 2020
Blog | News |

Introducing Bluff Its – Giving parents the edge in the home-schooling stakes

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13th May, 2020
Blog | News |

Let’s Create Packs’ for families in need

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27th April, 2020
News |

Call for proposals – Plymouth Art Weekender 2020

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27th February, 2020
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Kitchen Designer required for Market Hall

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22nd January, 2020
News | Jobs and opportunities |

We’re after a new website – can you help?

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27th November, 2019
News | Jobs and opportunities |

Introducing the first Future Make competition

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13th August, 2019
Press releases | News |

Plymouth Set to Become One of the UK’s First Cities of Learning

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18th January, 2019
News | Press releases |

iMayflower Gets £3.5million From Cultural Development Fund To Improve Plymouth’s Arts And Cultural Industries

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5th May, 2018
Blog | News |

Congratulations Lindsey Hall!

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11th April, 2018
News | Press releases |

Plymouth: A city that grows good businesses

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8th December, 2017
Blog | News |

Social Enterprise UK’s Honorary Fellows

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21st July, 2017
News | Press releases |

Planning permission granted for Market Hall development

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13th June, 2017
Press releases | News |

European Funding is a Game Changer

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29th November, 2016
News | Press releases |

Real Ideas Organisation wins national social enterprise award

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23rd November, 2016
News | Press releases |

Treasury’s Autumn Statement delivers major investment for Market Hall

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14th October, 2016
News | Press releases |

Real Ideas Organisation finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards

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