Latest Events in Plymouth(June Updated)

Join us for our 2026 Annual Golf Outing! Sponsored by: Information Source: ABC Massachusetts | eventbrite

Dr Todd Gray examines the contested and sensitive topic of the black fictional toy character and how it became part of the debate on racism. Lessons to be learned from the history of the golly, 1895-2026 Dr Todd Gray, historian & Research Fellow at University of Exeter Todd Gray discusses the sensitive topic of the black fictional toy character which has became a symbol of racism. Todd claims that race was not considered the defining feature of the original golliwog dolls which were created in 1895. His research shows the golliwog’s roles were not only as a childhood doll but as a mascot, corporate trademark, charity fundraiser, entertainment figure and Great War amulet. In his new book Waterwogs and the Contested History of the Golliwog , he reveals the reasons behind how, as Britain’s most prevalent image of a Black man, it developed simultaneously as a cherished childhood toy and racist icon. Information Source: Plymouth Historical Association | eventbrite

Celebrating New Hampshire’s Outdoor Economy: Connection, Leadership, and Momentum at Outdoor Industry Day 2026! Outdoor Industry Day 2026: The Barn Raiser Get ready for an epic evening at Granite Outdoor Allliance's Outdoor Industry Day 2026: The Barn Raiser! Join us for our an annual gathering that brings together the people, businesses, and partners shaping New Hampshire’s outdoor economy. Now in its second year following the Governor’s official proclamation, Outdoor Industry Day serves as a moment to recognize the outdoor sector as a core driver of the state’s economy, workforce, and quality of life. This year’s event will feature the release of GOA’s Grounded Growth Report , industry awards, a featured keynote, and the long-awaited return of the Rock Walk Fashion Show . The evening is designed to highlight where the industry is today and where it’s heading next. Attendees will connect with a diverse cross-section of New Hampshire’s outdoor community, from business owners and entrepreneurs to policymakers, funders, and nonprofit leaders. Don’t miss out on the good vibes and great company. See you at the barn! What to Expect Networking with leaders across New Hampshire’s outdoor economy Brief remarks & findings from the Grounded Growth Report , developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy Industry recognition awards Featured keynote speaker The return of the Rock Walk Fashion Show Light food and beverages Who Should Attend Outdoor industry businesses and manufacturers Recreation and tourism operators Conservation and environmental organizations Workforce, education, and training partners Public sector leaders and policymakers Funders and economic development organizations Why It Matters New Hampshire’s outdoor industry is more than recreation, it is a growing economic sector that supports jobs, attracts and retains talent, and strengthens communities across the state. Outdoor Industry Day creates space to build relationships, align priorities, and elevate the role of the outdoor economy in New Hampshire’s future. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of New Hampshire’s outdoor economy. Information Source: Granite Outdoor Alliance | eventbrite

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Created by artist and sculptor Carole Vincent the artwork features a large sundial design and fountain. The artwork was commissioned by Plymouth City Council as part of the pedestrianisation of the City Centre in 1987. The work was officially launched on 22 July 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II and commemorates the ‘Armada 400’ celebrations in the city. (Image courtesy of Plymouth Herald image archive) Cast in concrete with Terrazzo and stainless steel, the sundial also features 12 plinths around the outside. Information panels on top of the stone plinths offer in detail ways to ‘read’ the sundial in a range of different languages. The information plinths were made a particular feature of in 2010 when they were covered with decorative textiles as part of ‘Mrs Smith’s hit on Plymouth sundial’ – a secret commission by Plymouth College of Art. Guerrilla textiles installed overnight to the surprise of the public! The sundial is set to G.M.T which differs in the summer (B.S.T) by one hour in advance. The sun is also due south in Plymouth 17 minutes later than it is at Greenwich; therefore at some points of the year the dial runs 1 hour 17 minutes behind G.M.T. About the Artist Carole Vincent (1939-2019) was an artist working in concrete. She lived and worked in Boscastle, Cornwall. Painter as well as sculptor, she explored the use of natural colour and texture in concrete for sculpture. Her work with pigments achieved remarkable success, opening new doors to architects, engineers and planners. Her passion was to work on commissions for specific environments, ranging from public spaces to individual buildings and gardens.

The pub was demolished in the 1990s but the sign remained as a symbol for the community. The artist worked with the local residents and school to refurbish the sign with a new design inspired by memories of the pub and its landlord.

Centre stage in the exhibition is Portrait of Mai by Plympton-born Sir Joshua Reynolds – widely considered to be his finest work and a portrait of the first Polynesian person to visit Britain. Formerly known as 'Omai' in England, Mai (c.1753-1779) was a native of Ra‘iātea (now French Polynesia). He travelled to and from England as part of Captain James Cook's second and third voyages, both of which departed from Plymouth. Mai spent the years 1774-76 in Britain, and it was during this time that Reynolds painted his portrait. The painting was jointly acquired by The Getty and National Portrait Gallery in 2023, and this will be the last chance to view it before it heads across the Atlantic for American audiences to enjoy for a while. Journeys with Mai examines ideas of power and perception and includes a range of historic paintings, prints and objects from The Box’s collections and on loan from national partners to build a picture of early encounters between Europeans and South Pacific Island peoples.

An opportunity to bring your crafting project and sit and chat with like-minded souls. There's always plenty of laughing and crafting fun! Bring along your own project to sit and work on whilst chatting and drinking tea and eating homemade cake! Lots of laughing guaranteed! Whether it’s company or motivation you’re after this is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Information Source: Stitch & Splodge | eventbrite

Touched is about people who should have stayed strangers but didn’t—and the cost of feeling in a world that tells you not to. ‘Pilots Thumb Theatre’ presents: Britain didn’t collapse overnight… It slowly came apart. Jobs disappeared, trust eroded, and people stopped looking each other in the eye. Then the Urban Regeneration Programme arrived. Not a government. Not a revolution. Just a system that slipped quietly into people’s lives and called itself order.Some welcome it. Some fear it. Most are simply trying to survive it. K.C. has a past no one cares to understand, so they label her unstable. Dangerous. “Touched.” Yet she still sees things worth holding onto - things others gave up on long ago. Thomas stopped feeling years back. Grief hollowed him out, leaving him to move through life unnoticed; until K.C. notices him. Jessica, his daughter, is sharp and ambitious. To her, emotions are a luxury she can’t afford. Mason believes in the Programme. Rules are safe. Rules keep the dark away. Marly says she wants a new life, but what she really wants is to feel something real before she goes numb for good. In a world designed to keep everyone apart, they find something rare; connection. Not quite love. Not quite friendship. More like the quiet ache of being altered by another person. The Programme claims it can fix society. But to fix something, you often have to strip it down; remove the messy, human parts first: fear, pain, hope, longing. The need for one another. And if we lose those things, what’s left of us? Touched is about people who should have stayed strangers but didn’t, and the cost of feeling in a world that tells you not too‘ Information Source: Barbican Theatre | eventbrite