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.
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 more25th August, 2021
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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.
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 more15th July, 2021
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Sea Monsters now live for booking!
Join us for Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, suitable for all ages.
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 more13th 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.
Read more6th May, 2021
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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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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 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 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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