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We’ve been saying it for years and now The Times and a popular national magazine have come to the same conclusion - Plymouth is one of the coolest places in Britain. In one of its recent City Guides GQ Magazine encouraged readers to ‘discover Britain’s coolest little city by the sea.’ And this recommendation was echoed by The Times last month. GQ, recognised as an important voice on fashion and lifestyle commented: ‘With the dramatic scenery of Dartmoor on one side, and the cool sweep of the sea on the other, Plymouth has always had to fight hard to be noticed; its precarious position on Devon and Cornwall’s borders also meaning that, for some years, it somewhat fell between the county cracks. But, to overlook this marine city would be to miss out on its rare charm and bubbling cultural scene, which, given upcoming multimillion pound investments, is only set to increase.’ We couldn’t agree more. Plymouth certainly has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike and the huge developments coming up over the next five years will only add to its appeal. Not to mention the Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020 However, like any other city, Plymouth faces its challenges. Austerity has led to massive cuts over the last three years which has put pressure on services. The move to fortnightly refuse collections, proposed closure of libraries and other measures will definitely impact on Plymouth’s residents. And the lack of career opportunities for some of the city’s brightest and most talented young people often forces them to move away to find the right jobs. And it’s difficult for young people to afford to buy their first home. It’s to be hoped that the City Council and bodies such as the Plymouth Growth Board will continue to address these issues. Any way enough of my drum banging. We’ve put together another cracking issue for you including news of the Theatre Royal’s new summer programme and the opening of Plymouth’s newest restaurant at the Holiday Inn. Hope you enjoy the latest read! Publishers: Chris Girdler and Ian Pilkington Editor: Debbie Girdler Designers: Sven Lauch, Diana Mazuru and Naomi Girdler Photography: Roy Perring and Laura Joint Contributors: Karen Pilkington; Derek Anderson and Laura Joint Advertising sales: Karen Pilkington, Dave Simpson, Nathanael Logan, Jessica Bennett , Ali Alexander and Esther Cole Distribution: Tony Hodges Artwork: Sarah Simpson Finance: Karen Pilkington and Kim Strachan Front cover: World class dancers will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in June for the exciting new work from the Hofesh Shechter company. Contacts: Editorial Tel: 01752 225623 e-mail: chris@cornerstonevision.com Advertising Tel: 01752 225623 e-mail: karen@cornerstonevision.com The views expressed in the plymouth magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this magazine. However, the publishers do not accept any liability for any advice or information included in the magazine. The Plymouth Magazine is distributed free to 45,000 homes across Plymouth each month, with a further 2,000 copies strategically placed in leisure and retail outlets in Plymouth, Saltash and other locations.
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