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18th January, 2022
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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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5th November, 2021
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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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24th September, 2021
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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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15th July, 2021
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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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2nd July, 2021
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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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13th May, 2021
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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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9th April, 2021
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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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11th December, 2020
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£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
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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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15th September, 2020
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Illuminate Light Festival is returning in 2021

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20th August, 2020
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New £42,000 fund launched for cultural innovators who can change Plymouth for the better

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21st July, 2020
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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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13th August, 2019
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Plymouth Set to Become One of the UK’s First Cities of Learning

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18th January, 2019
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iMayflower Gets £3.5million From Cultural Development Fund To Improve Plymouth’s Arts And Cultural Industries

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11th April, 2018
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Plymouth: A city that grows good businesses

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21st July, 2017
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Planning permission granted for Market Hall development

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13th June, 2017
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European Funding is a Game Changer

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29th November, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation wins national social enterprise award

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23rd November, 2016
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Treasury’s Autumn Statement delivers major investment for Market Hall

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14th October, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards

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