27th January, 2022
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Are you looking for ways to bring creativity and wellbeing together?
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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Powerful Places
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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Creating opportunities and developing talent
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
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"I have been able to gain valuable skills I can use in my current role and for future careers" - Chloe's Story
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
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"It's great to work somewhere that really believes in your ability to succeed" - Cat's Story
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
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"I’ve made years’ worth of progress in the space of 8 months!" - Avani's Story
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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How Let’s Create Packs Transformed Families’ Lockdown
No summary available.
Read more18th 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.
Read more11th January, 2022
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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
Read more16th December, 2021
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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
Read more1st December, 2021
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Youth Music Recharge Fund Applications Are Now Open!
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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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.
Read more24th November, 2021
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Building Contractors Wanted For Renovation Project
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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Bootcamp in Victoria Park!
Be unique, a social enterprise based in Victoria Park, are currently running a bootcamp every Saturday!
Read more16th November, 2021
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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!
Read more15th November, 2021
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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.
Read more11th November, 2021
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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.
Read more8th November, 2021
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"Artsmark... It's Not Something You'll Ever Regret."
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 Event Report is Now Live!
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 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.
Read more12th October, 2021
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Are you a training provider?
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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Are you both a Young Person and an Artist?
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Read more1st October, 2021
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Liskeard Library – we’re looking for contractors for an ambitious project for Cornwall.
Looking ahead to bringing the library back to Liskeard.
Read more29th September, 2021
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Calling Young Artists! Porthmeor Art Collective is open for booking
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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Delivering Artsmark through Craft- online workshop with the Crafts Council
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 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.
Read more21st September, 2021
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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!
Read more23rd July, 2021
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Arts Connect Launch New Course!
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
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Somerset Art Works Open Studios and Festival Events
There are many ways to get involved with Somerset Art Works Open Studios and Festival events.
Read more15th 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.”
Read more2nd 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.
Read more15th June, 2021
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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!
Read more6th May, 2021
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State of Us |
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!
Read more6th May, 2021
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Are you a training provider? Read our tender to deliver a meaningful programme of activity to help NEET young people
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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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.
Read more29th April, 2021
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Employability Day - How can digital badges build brighter futures?
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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Funding Opportunity from Plymouth City Council!
Plymouth City Council have announced some additional grants for funding, but the deadline is soon!
Read more27th April, 2021
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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!
Read more26th April, 2021
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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!
Read more24th April, 2021
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Starlight Virtual Art-Science Residency
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 Places & Spaces – Speakers Announcement
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 recruiting three exciting new roles!
We’re ready to shake things up and create some positive change... are you?
Read more12th April, 2021
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Youth Voice |
Life Before Real Ideas
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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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
Read more9th April, 2021
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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.
Read more7th April, 2021
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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!
Read more7th April, 2021
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Bookbag: Helping people to rediscover a passion for reading
Bookbag was born out of a love of reading and a desire to boost positivity.
Read more30th March, 2021
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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!
Read more29th March, 2021
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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.
Read more19th March, 2021
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Youth Voice |
Selling Your Soul
Jojo tells us of her experience joining a recent webinar!
Read more19th March, 2021
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How Real Ideas Helped Re-start My Career
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
We are looking for animators to work with a team of our young people!
Read more15th March, 2021
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Game Changer works and here’s the proof – Check out our case studies
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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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.
Read more15th March, 2021
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Partnerships and Game Changer - Working together to providing support for young people in Cornwall
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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We are experts in young people – Discover what Game Changer can do for you
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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George: Painting Creative Job Opportunities during Covid
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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Women leading by example - embracing winter waters
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 moreOur 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!
Read more2nd March, 2021
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The Wildings – A School with a Mission
This is social enterprise in action. This is the work that we support.
Read more25th February, 2021
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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.
Read more18th February, 2021
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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.
Read more15th February, 2021
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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.
Read more10th February, 2021
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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?
Read more29th January, 2021
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C-Space case study: Say hello to Emma Gunn and her business, Trillium
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Read more28th January, 2021
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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!
Read more20th January, 2021
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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.
Read more20th January, 2021
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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.
Read more12th January, 2021
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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.
Read more31st December, 2020
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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.
Read more22nd December, 2020
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Our work with young people
Real Ideas makes work and careers opportunities happen for 18-25 year olds
Read more18th December, 2020
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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!
Read more15th December, 2020
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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.
Read more14th December, 2020
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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.
Read more11th 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.
Read more7th 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.
Read more17th November, 2020
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A Real Ideas commission: Launching Cities of Learning Badge School
No summary available.
Read more4th November, 2020
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Game Changer Participant Takes Over to Cook Up A Storm
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.
Read more23rd October, 2020
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Support for your Kickstart Placement
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Read more16th October, 2020
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Guinevere: planting and growing her own future
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: Builder of his own destiny
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: Designer of her future success
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.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Marcus: coaching brilliance in others
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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Kickstart for Schools
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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Illuminate Light Festival is returning in 2021
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Read more8th September, 2020
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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.
Read more20th 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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Read more21st 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.
Read more20th May, 2020
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We want to make your Ideas Real
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Read more18th May, 2020
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We are seeking a Marketing Professional to deliver online content to participants on the Ambitions programme
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Read more27th February, 2020
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Kitchen Designer required for Market Hall
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Read more22nd January, 2020
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We’re after a new website – can you help?
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Read more22nd January, 2020
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Design team for Liskeard Library required
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Read more24th December, 2019
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Illuminating Plymouth for Mayflower 400
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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Commissioning Creativity – Real Ideas on the Durham Commission
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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Introducing the first Future Make competition
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Read more13th August, 2019
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Plymouth Set to Become One of the UK’s First Cities of Learning
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Read more18th 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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Read more11th April, 2018
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Plymouth: A city that grows good businesses
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Read more21st July, 2017
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Planning permission granted for Market Hall development
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Read more13th June, 2017
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European Funding is a Game Changer
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Read more29th November, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation wins national social enterprise award
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Read more23rd November, 2016
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Treasury’s Autumn Statement delivers major investment for Market Hall
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Read more14th October, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards
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