27th September, 2022
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund is now open for applications. The Fund supports teachers and school leaders to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver effective arts-based teaching and learning in the primary classroom.
Read more23rd September, 2022
Enterprise Support |
Life is full of choices and there are not all straightforward. How do you make good decisions when the outcome will negatively someone?
Read more23rd September, 2022
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Print In Action |
Anita Reynolds is a British landscape printmaker & painter living and working in Devon. She works across many printing practices including Collograph, Dry Point, Monoprint, Intaglio and Linocut/ Relief. Anita will be hosting a talk at Print in Action Festival, sharing how she combines printmaking with working and walking in the landscape.
Read more21st September, 2022
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Print In Action |
Luke Sebastian Wade will be joining the Print in Action Festival line up as part of Bristol Print Collective, alongside Jemma Gunning, Sonja Burniston and Victoria Willmott. They will be inviting the public to help them carve and print a giant linoleum sheet that will be based on their explorations around Plymouth and the research into marine biology, conservation and seaweed. We caught up with Luke to find out more about his practice.
Read more16th September, 2022
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Print In Action |
As part of Bristol Print Collective, printmaker Jemma Gunning will be delivering a very exciting, interactive workshop during Print in Action Festival. We caught up with Jemma to find out more about her practice and Bristol Print Collective.
Read more15th September, 2022
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Print In Action |
Sarah Gillespie RWA is one of the wonderful printmakers joining our Print in Action line up. Sarah has worked with Real Ideas throughout our Print in Action campaign, hosting workshops, live demonstrations and exhibitions at Ocean Studios with her playful, nomadic printing press Colossal.
Read more12th September, 2022
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Print In Action |
Peter Ursem is a printmaker, working with linocut/relief, woodcut and mono-printing practices. During Print in Action Festival he will be delivering a presentation about his lino printing practice, including inspirations, process and challenges. We caught up with Peter to find out more about his art and what inspires him.
Read more12th September, 2022
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Print In Action |
Alan Qualtrough is one of our Print in Action residents, specialising in linocut, letterpress and digital printing processes. We caught up with him to find out more about his practice and his plans for Print in Action Festival!
Read more12th September, 2022
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Following the very successful Messages from the HeART exhibition at Ocean Studios earlier this year, Hope in the Heart, in collaboration with The Intersection and Real Ideas, brings you Messages from the HeARTlands
Read more8th September, 2022
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Read more8th September, 2022
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Carolyn Cresswell is co-founder of the Hustle House and one of my favourite professional friends.
Read more5th September, 2022
Press releases |
Tickets are now available for the Print in Action arts festival which takes place 21-23 October. Co-ordinated by Real Ideas, it will be a culmination of six months of Print in Action activities designed to showcase a variety of print techniques and celebrate print in all its inspiring forms.
Read more2nd September, 2022
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So how do we turn our routine into something that brings us joy? How do we get excited about our routine so that we embrace it, and hurtle into each day, each week, each month knowing that it is going to enable us to be our best selves in the workplace? How can our routine be our ally, rather than our enemy?
Read more2nd September, 2022
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What a fantastic experience that was! For those who were able to join the Progressing the People conversation at Jabulani yesterday, we were treated not only to amazing food in a wonderful space. It was also a demonstration of one of the key themes of the day – we were made to feel completely welcome.
Read more1st September, 2022
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If you've visited the Market Hall, you may have come across the multi-award-winning, family food business, Hedgerow Hound. This talented foodie family from Dartmoor often supply our Real Ideas cafes with their delicious vegan food, and now, thanks to their weekly pop ups, it's even easier to get your hands on their indulgent snacks!
Read more30th August, 2022
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Print In Action |
Alan Qualtrough is one of our Print in Action residents, specialising in linocut, letterpress and digital printing processes. We caught up with him to find out more about his practice and his plans for Print in Action Festival!
Read more26th August, 2022
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Print In Action |
Print maker, Simon Ripley, will be hosting a masterclass at Print in Action Festival this October! We caught up with him to find out more about his practice.
Read more17th August, 2022
Bridge |
To celebrate 10 years of The Multi-Sensory Art Project, the Roche Court Educational Trust took a group of students from Silverwood School for a sensory story and workshop in Clanger Woods, Wiltshire!
Read more16th August, 2022
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Print In Action |
Tricia Stubberfield is one of a collective of artists chosen for a print residency at Ocean Studios as part of our Print in Action campaign
Read more16th August, 2022
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Whether you are learning about digital badges for the first time, a new or existing Badge Nation Issuer, or just looking for information on engaging with earners, here are Badge Nation’s top 5 tips for increasing acceptance rates for the digital badges you issue
Read more10th August, 2022
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Immersive Dome |
Jobs and opportunities |
Read our tender to co-produce 4 new sensory experiences for individuals with SEND.
Read more9th August, 2022
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Print In Action |
Eleanor Keith is a print maker and artist who is currently an artist in residence at Ocean Studios, as part of Print in Action. We caught up with Eleanor to find out more about her practice and what she's working on at the moment.
Read more2nd August, 2022
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Print In Action |
Sue Lewry is a printmaker-artist whose interdisciplinary practice explores materiality, testing and experimenting, crossing digital and traditional thresholds to exploit the agile art form of printmaking in both social engagement and a solo practice. She is currently a print residency holder at Ocean Studios and has some exciting workshops coming up for you to get involved in!
Read more28th July, 2022
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Apply to have a stall at Print in Action Festival! We are on the hunt for Printmakers and suppliers supporting printmaking to join us at our original print fair as part of Print in Action Festival 2022.
Read more28th July, 2022
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Join the Real Ideas Pop-up Print Shop, open for all local, national and international artists and makers to submit and sell work during the Print in Action Festival!
Read more28th July, 2022
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Hands On is an open submission exhibition at Ocean Studios, a busy vibrant hub for Plymouths artists and makers. The Exhibition will run from the 21st-23rd October 2022 during Print in Action Festival and will showcase handmade original prints from South West print makers.
Read more26th July, 2022
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Fifteen primary schools across England will be piloting the second rollout of an innovative programme of inclusive music work with vulnerable young people this Autumn
Read more22nd July, 2022
Bridge |
Pathways Into Children's Publishing is a unique, creative and professional development course for talented, aspiring illustrators from backgrounds that are under-represented in children’s publishing.
Read more15th July, 2022
Press releases |
Plymouth’s £7.6million Grade II listed Market Hall and 360 degree immersive dome celebrates its first birthday today, announcing an impressive set of success statistics within a short 12 months.
Read more15th July, 2022
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This month’s working lunch was blessed by a sizable turnout with a few very welcome surprises! The theme was supposed to be belonging and ED&I but positive disruption may have been more appropriate! After a quick decision to change rooms and many tables and chairs being fetched, a roundtable was set up ready for discussion. Introductions started and with that came lots of stated commitment to disruption! Breaking the system, turning traditional recruitment processes on their heads, lots that people wanted to see change around. Totally our happy space but clear it wasn’t going to be a linear conversation that played by the rules!
Read more11th July, 2022
Bridge |
Plymouth Cultural Education Partnership (PCEP) recently hosted the third in a series of quarterly forum events, this time exploring the provision of Creative and Cultural opportunities for early years in Plymouth.
Read more27th June, 2022
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Real Ideas has been a deliverer and advocate for Arts Award since its launch in 2005. We are proud to be an Arts Award Supporter, offering opportunities for young people to access high quality arts and cultural experiences that can help them to work towards their Arts Award journey
Read more27th June, 2022
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Jobs and opportunities |
Real Ideas are seeking expressions of interest from local schools to engage with its latest Print in Action campaign at Ocean Studios, from September – December 2022.
Read more17th June, 2022
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As many of us take a day to recognise the fathers in our worlds, we take a second to look at what employers can do for fathers that will help the whole family, and perhaps the wider economy to thrive.
Read more9th June, 2022
Press releases |
The impressive rejuvenation of Plymouth’s Grade II-listed Market Hall - now home to a world-class space for digital innovation and learning, and Europe’s only 15m flat-floored immersive dome - has been selected as a regional finalist for ‘Best Project’ in the Planning Excellence 2022 awards, by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI.)
Read more30th May, 2022
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Read more19th May, 2022
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mber of primary and SEN schools across Cornwall, that nourishes children with well-being activity and creativity rooted in our connections to the outdoors and our seasonal heritage.
Read more19th May, 2022
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Real Ideas member Jane Norris runs sewing courses for home educated children at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard. She has just begun offering Arts Award as part of her courses and she's here to tell us all about the impact it is having.
Read more12th May, 2022
Bridge |
This event is ideal for anyone who works in, or is interested in working in, an early years context, or who wants to learn more about early years in Plymouth, network, share ideas and look at ways to collaborate together to develop some creative approaches, projects and ideas.
Read more6th May, 2022
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Fusing science with arts, the themes of Dreamachine offer compelling classroom investigation: the power of the human mind, our amazing brains and the big questions of perception and consciousness - our sense of self, how we see the world and how we connect with others.
Read more3rd May, 2022
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Argyle Community Trust, the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club, has taken up residence in a new kind of ‘office environment’, becoming a full Real Ideas member, to take advantage of its flexible workspace, networking, and opportunities to nurture and grow new partnerships and projects.
Read more3rd May, 2022
Press releases |
urther tender submissions from a range of local builders and construction services companies are now invited by South West-based community interest company, Real Ideas for the renovation of Liskeard Library.
Read more29th April, 2022
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Plymouth, England, is set to play host to a unique multi-media immersive dance performance that mixes the metaphysical 13th century Islamic tradition of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey with the vibrant dance of traditional Spanish flamenco, all set against the reactive backdrop of Europe’s only awe-inspiring 15 metre immersive dome. Entitled Digital Dervish + Flamenco Sonic, the performances will take place in Plymouth’s Market Hall dome on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May.
Read more22nd April, 2022
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Real Ideas are delighted to be delivering a new schools pilot; Schools for All Seasons is a short- term residency in 12 schools that nourishes children with well-being activity and creativity rooted in our connections to the outdoors and our seasonal heritage.
Read more20th April, 2022
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Read more10th April, 2022
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Environmental organisation Pollenize and community interest organisation Real Ideas came together on World Earth Day, (22nd April), to celebrate biodiversity through a 36,000 children-strong mass wild seeding, and a one-of-its-kind interactive, 360 degree, immersive, cinematic, experience at The Dome, Market Hall, Plymouth, England.
Read moreExhibitions, talks and events giving a voice to people with lived experience. Hope in the Heart and their partners are delighted to announce the launch of Messages from the HeART, an exciting, unique exhibition and series of events funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and taking place at Ocean Studios from 5th to 22nd May.
Read more1st April, 2022
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When primary school children from Plymouth and Cornwall attended a workshop at the Market Hall during Illuminate festival, their messaging was clear- stop polluting our planet!
Read more31st March, 2022
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After years of being told we must stay indoors and socialise at a distance, adjusting back to the 'norm' and feeling confident in social situations can be challenging; to reignite a feeling of connection between young people, Game Changer Navigators Helen, Billy and Leanne arranged a ‘Wellbeing in the Woods’ Day at 7th Rise on The Roseland Peninsula for Game Changer participants.
Read more29th March, 2022
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I find hope in that many people on the Earth share the same view, there is a burning desire to make the world a better place. For equity and inclusion to be the norm, for there to be more love and compassion in society and for the state of the environment to be the utmost priority.
Read more28th March, 2022
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What started as a group of students coming together on a Friday afternoon to talk about ways to improve the college, became an activist college cooperative called College Roots Cooperative (CRC) where the mission is to support the growth of plants and people.
Read more25th March, 2022
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Read more24th March, 2022
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A new series of TEDx talks has been published on the international TED platform to show the tangible steps that Plymouth is taking to tackle climate change.
Read more15th March, 2022
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Immersive Dome |
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Real Ideas are excited to be working with Pollenize on their new Seeds for Schools project.
Read more11th March, 2022
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Jobs and opportunities |
Are you a film maker based in the South West? Exeter Phoenix has a number of opportunities available for film commissions.
Read more22nd February, 2022
Press releases |
South West-based community interest company, Real Ideas Organisation, has issued a callout for local Cornwall or Devon building contractors as well as opening a job role for a Site Manager for the ambitious Grade II listed renovation project of Liskeard Library.
Read more22nd February, 2022
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The National Film & Television School along with Channel 4’s 4Skills have devised a series of free taster days aimed at those under-represented in the film and television industry to give an overview and suggested pathway to a broad range of careers.
Read more21st February, 2022
Bridge |
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is looking for people with the potential to be a great communicator, connect with people from all walks of life, and take their musical and creative skills to the next level.
Read more27th January, 2022
Bridge |
Schools for All Seasons is a very special short term residency that nourishes children with well-being activity and creativity rooted in our connections to the outdoors and our seasonal heritage.
Read more26th January, 2022
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From the inception of Real Ideas, we have always been committed to the places that we love, where we live and where we work. And we are always excited to support other communities who share an equal passion for their neighbourhoods, towns, villages and places.
Read more25th January, 2022
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From the outset, Real Ideas has been supporting and enabling a wide range of people to demonstrate their talents, skills and discover how to use those with and for others, in work, communities, projects and schools. Those who know us, know we value talent, new ideas and new ways of thinking. So over the last 15 years we have focused and enabled a range of development opportunities particularly for young people, enabling them to come and work for us whilst being supported. This has given them the opportunity to grow and develop their skills sets in a real work environment whilst also keeping us forward facing and challenged- in a good way!
Read more25th January, 2022
Case Study |
Chloe Joined Real Ideas in October 2021 as part of a Kickstarter scheme, a 6-month placement programme which helps young people to gain experience and start their journey of employment.
Read more25th January, 2022
Case Study |
Cat joined Real Ideas in January 2017 as a Marketing Intern delivering support to Talent Match, a project supporting young people in Cornwall to gain meaningful and lasting employment. "Working as an intern was a great way to get my foot in the door and start my career, I had previously worked in a marketing role but with little progression there so I was glad to find an organisation that could support me to learn new skills and develop" explained Cat.
Read more25th January, 2022
Case Study |
Avani graduated from university in 2020 with a passion to combat the climate crisis, to be a voice for people who don’t feel heard and with bundles of enthusiasm waiting to be directed towards a goal. Yet Avani soon found herself on Universal Credit as she was unable to find work in the field she desired, despite having a few years of voluntary experience ranging in education, politics and science and conservation.
Read more25th January, 2022
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Read more18th January, 2022
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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.
Read more11th January, 2022
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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
Read more16th December, 2021
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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
Read more1st December, 2021
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The Youth Music Recharge Fund offers grants of up to £90,000 (max £30,000/year) for up to 3 years. It’s open to established not-for-profits who support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn or earn in music.
Read more26th November, 2021
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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.
Read more24th November, 2021
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to undertake a Management Building Contract for the refurbishment and development of the Grade II listed Liskeard Library building on Barras Street, Liskeard.
Read more18th November, 2021
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Be unique, a social enterprise based in Victoria Park, are currently running a bootcamp every Saturday!
Read more16th November, 2021
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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!
Read more15th November, 2021
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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.
Read more11th November, 2021
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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.
Read more8th November, 2021
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Teachers Claire and Carrie have been on an epic journey to inspire an arts revolution in their schools - they spoke with Real Ideas Organisation Programme Coordinator Holly Power-Brown to explain how they did it during COVID and what it’s meant for pupils and staff as they build back after three lockdowns.
Read more5th November, 2021
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State of Us |
The State Of Us, based out of Plymouth (UK), drew inspiration from new municipalist movements across the world.
Read more5th November, 2021
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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.
Read more12th October, 2021
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Jobs and opportunities |
This invitation is an opportunity for training providers to deliver a meaningful programme of activity or project that enables NEET young people to achieve functional skills (Maths and English) whilst preparing them for employment or further training.
Read more7th October, 2021
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Jobs and opportunities |
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Read more1st October, 2021
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Looking ahead to bringing the library back to Liskeard.
Read more29th September, 2021
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Jobs and opportunities |
The Porthmeor Art Collective are back online for five FREE sessions of creative fun! They're introducing their Autumn programme with an exciting project you cannot miss.
Read more29th September, 2021
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Join Rebecca Goozee from the Crafts Council to discuss delivering Artsmark through craft and a practical exploration of how to deliver craft based 'make first' activities in your classroom.
Read more24th September, 2021
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Illuminate returns for 2021 bringing magical light art and immersive digital installations from 15 to 28 November.
Read more21st September, 2021
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Plymouth's Laureate of Words, Laura Horton, wants to hear your stories about Plymouth's powerful women!
Read more23rd July, 2021
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Are you a senior arts and culture professional? Are you looking to grow your cultural organisation? Then this Strategic Evaluation Skills for Cultural Leaders course could be for you!
Read more19th July, 2021
Jobs and opportunities |
There are many ways to get involved with Somerset Art Works Open Studios and Festival events.
Read more15th July, 2021
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Sir Nicholas Serota: “This places Plymouth and the south west even more firmly on the cultural and technological map.”
Read more2nd July, 2021
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A free to attend public open weekend at the Market Hall has been announced for 17/18 July.
Read more15th June, 2021
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Jobs and opportunities |
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We are looking for bold, innovative creatives from the LGBTQ+ community to take part in our programme this August!
Read more6th May, 2021
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State of Us |
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!
Read more6th May, 2021
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Jobs and opportunities |
This invitation is an opportunity for training providers to deliver a meaningful programme of activity or project that enables NEET young people to achieve functional skills (Maths and English) whilst preparing them for employment or further training.
Read more30th April, 2021
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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.
Read more29th April, 2021
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Digital badges are the future of innovative recruitment and are being used in some really creative ways, supporting individuals to find employment by showcasing their skills and achievements, not the paper they’ve collected.
Read more27th April, 2021
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Plymouth City Council have announced some additional grants for funding, but the deadline is soon!
Read more27th April, 2021
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Our spaces are ready for their close ups, and we'd love to photograph our members enjoying our buildings too!
Read more26th April, 2021
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State of Us |
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!
Read more24th April, 2021
Jobs and opportunities |
Mayes Creative are delighted to announce that, following on from their sold-out virtual residency in November 2020, they are once again partnering with the Royal Astronomical Society to deliver a fascinating new virtual residency: Starlight.
Read more19th April, 2021
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State of Us |
The State of Us 2021 continues on Tuesday 27th of April with its second event in the series, and we have another round of brilliant speakers to share with you!
Read more13th April, 2021
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We’re ready to shake things up and create some positive change... are you?
Read more12th April, 2021
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Youth Voice |
The fantastic JoJo is back with her second blog post about her life before joining the Youth Hub programme...
Read more9th April, 2021
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We join with people across the UK and around the world to pay our respects to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Read more9th April, 2021
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State of Us |
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.
Read more7th April, 2021
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State of Us |
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!
Read more7th April, 2021
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Bookbag was born out of a love of reading and a desire to boost positivity.
Read more30th March, 2021
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We want the voice of local makers and artists to be heard, and our spaces are excellent platforms to do so!
Read more29th March, 2021
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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.
Read more19th March, 2021
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Youth Voice |
Jojo tells us of her experience joining a recent webinar!
Read more19th March, 2021
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Youth Voice |
Read Rhianna's blog about her experience of working with Real Ideas
Read more16th March, 2021
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We are looking for animators to work with a team of our young people!
Read more15th March, 2021
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Having supported over 1,500 young people on our Game Changer programme and helped them to get into the world of employment, training or employed, we love shouting about our participants' successes.
Read more15th March, 2021
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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.
Read more15th March, 2021
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Partnership offer support and opportunities. This is the case regarding Game Changer– a programme that looks to help young people aged between 15 – 24 who are not in employment, education or training in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Read more15th March, 2021
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As a young person, the road to getting your dream job, or any job for that matter, is tough enough. Throw in a pandemic and it may suddenly seem impossible. But, it isn’t. This is when we step up to help. We are Game Changer and we see the world differently.
Read more12th March, 2021
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A 22 year old from St Austell in Cornwall has kept himself both inspired and motivated throughout the recent COVID crisis, thanks to Game Changer and Real Ideas.
Read more8th March, 2021
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For many, they were simply brave enough to ask the question so often asked of Pauline at the edge of the water in Bigbury, Crownhill Bay or Tinside East, “Can I join?”. Thanks to women like Pauline and Katie, the answer is a resounding, “Jump on in”!
Read moreRecently 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!
Read more2nd March, 2021
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This is social enterprise in action. This is the work that we support.
Read more25th February, 2021
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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.
Read more18th February, 2021
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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.
Read more15th February, 2021
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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.
Read more10th February, 2021
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Are you an indie maker, creator or food producer looking for a retail platform to showcase what you do?
Read more29th January, 2021
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Read more28th January, 2021
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Many hospitality businesses are starting to recruit NOW- making sure that their teams are ready for the start of a very busy season!
Read more20th January, 2021
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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.
Read more20th January, 2021
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Self Employed Researcher required for 6 month part-time project intern work with the Real Ideas Organisation in Plymouth.
Read more12th January, 2021
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Mindful Art Club has been set up in Plymouth to encourage more people to look after their mental wellbeing.
Read more31st December, 2020
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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.
Read more22nd December, 2020
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Real Ideas makes work and careers opportunities happen for 18-25 year olds
Read more18th December, 2020
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Kieran's achieved the nigh-on impossible: searching for, and finding, a job right in the middle of the COVID pandemic in Cornwall!
Read more15th December, 2020
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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.
Read more14th December, 2020
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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.
Read more11th December, 2020
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Press releases |
Real Ideas Organisation will receive £394,135 of funding towards the Market Hall.
Read more7th December, 2020
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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.
Read more17th November, 2020
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Read more4th November, 2020
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Kieran kindly volunteered to take part in the Game Changer food skills share session. These sessions have been designed to allow young people to share a food-based skill, story, insight, experience or a recipe with fellow Game Changer peers.
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Meet Guinevere Horroks. Guinevere is currently loving her voluntary role at Cornwall’s Eden Project. And she is on a mission to learn as much as she possibly can about plants and all aspects of gardening with the aim of finding a future job in the gardening world.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Cameron Waller is reflecting on his first month ever in a full-time job working with the team at M&S in Truro.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Elle Heard is all set to sell her beautiful artwork including cards, prints and other items on Etsy, under her working name: Eleanor Louise Ashton. Elle’s talent lies in her taking inspiration from her travels and her home in Cornwall.
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Marcus spends four/five months of the year taking others on hikes, climbs, bike-rides, surfing and canoeing, amongst a raft of other activities. And he loves it!
Read more12th October, 2020
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We have developed an offer that will support schools to take on Kickstart placements in a way that ensures the process works as easily and simply as possible. We will ensure schools understand what is involved, place their Kickstart employee in an appropriate role in their setting and set up the right support around the placement.
Read more15th September, 2020
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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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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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For four cold evenings at the end of November each year, the Illuminate light festival transforms locations across Plymouth with beautiful projection mapping, light art installations and playful interactive content, created by local, national and international artists.
Read more18th December, 2019
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Teaching for creativity in schools must be prioritised to equip young people with the skills they need in later life, according to the recently published report from the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education report.
Read more27th November, 2019
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