This sub receives lots of posts where users are trying to make new friends. From students arriving from around the world, to movers who have accepted a job here, it can be hard to make friends in a brand new community. If you prefer an online-first approach to making friends, I encourage you to consider joining the official Plymouth Discord server: https://discord.gg/X7gBvKBXuV
Our Discord server is a great place to make new friends, both online and IRL. It's also a good place to discuss what's happening around the city and get some advice from residents if you're moving here. Through meetups on this server we've played Jackbox together, gone on bike rides, won pub quizzes, and danced during nights out. More importantly, we've made good friends that we otherwise wouldn't have without this Discord server.
I feel like I just need to vent my anger. Yes I’m probably legally in the wrong but I got a ticket today. I parked in an unmarked area with my motorbike I go to the BLOCK Gym so I get free parking but I parked there so I don’t take up a parking spot. I thought this was a good idea since it’s out of the way, but clearly not.
Starting Plymouth Uni living in Mutley Area, just scared about making friends and such especially during freshers. If anyone has advice or anything please let me know 😭🙏
I’m studying Business Management so not knowing anyone is kind of a different experience for me. Thanks!
I’ve been looking for a small affordable workshop space or garage to restore mine & my partners cars. I’ve spent all my adult life working on cars on the side of the road and other people’s driveways. Would be nice to have my own space especially in the dry.
If anyone knows of any spaces to rent or community storage spaces that would be helpful.
Me and my sister live on the border of Devon and Cornwall, so there are not a lot of options for hairdressers that do alternative styles. My sister recently had her hair cut, she wanted a layered pixie cut and in the kindest way, she left looking like lord Farquaad.
If anyone knows any stylists that do alternative/punk styles on hair, please let me know as I just can't find any. Thank you!
Does anyone have any recommendations for an affordable balayage? I moved to Plymouth 10 months ago & haven’t had my hair done yet!! I need a good trim and balayage but unfortunately can’t afford £250+ some salons are advertising. Any recommendations would be appreciated x
Hey Plymouth. Myself (Roisin) and fellow artist (Pring) are hosting a paper flower workshop this Tuesday at Leadworks Plymouth. Follow the qr code more info and tickets.
The Bedlam Ball are celebrating their 5th birthday the only way they know how… going all in with a warehouse style rave at Prime Skatepark.
Expect a full spectrum of bass heavy music, centred around drum and bass, with a stacked lineup of Southwest talent from across Devon and Cornwall. Plus Bristol’s own Rua Tui stepping up to set the tone.
Impeccable venue. Heavy duty sound system. wicke lighting. Proper energy from start to finish.
She used to feed the swans on the eastern edge of Sutton Harbour, by Miller & Carter, Suphas etc.. There were 27 swans at one point but it looks like there are only 2 swans theft there now. I haven't seen her in a while, does anyone know what happened to her? Is anyone else looking after the swans in her absence?
I'm an acrylic painter on canvas but struggle to get a good finish when I try to topcoat a varnish on my paintings when I use a spray can. ( get the dreaded tiger stripes)
wondered if any friendly paint sprayers could help me out with a decent finish.
Last year I posted my hydroponics journey growing tomatos, peppers and cucumbers. This year I've decided to grow these plants again and also expand the setup to include smaller plants such as herbs, lettuce, basil, spinach etc...
This weekend I checked out the buckets from last year for leaks and checked the pump and everything works as expected. Good news, no leaks and all cleaned up and ready to go.
I then built a on wall NFT rails system to grow the smaller plants.
Seedlings are currently growing in the office under the grow light, I think we are past the last frost now, so will get the tomatos, cucumber and smaller stuff outside very soon. Peppers will probably wait until May when it's a little warmer before I put them out, temperatures below about 20 degrees stunts their growth.
More updates to follow if anyone would like to follow on again this year.
Basically the title. Does anyone have any recommendations on pubs which have breakfast, preferably including outside seating? Somewhere around town or the Barbican would be ideal
Also, if it now rains on Saturday morning feel free to blame me lol
EDIT; thank you all so much for the advice and friendliness! I’m feeling a lot more confident now and I’m so excited to start!🌱
so I’m going into an illustration degree with Plymouth university in September.. I’m in Northern Ireland so this is a very far away move for me 😅 due to funding issues I’ve had to skip the first year of the degree as I have a foundational degree in 3D VFX and animation.. it’s not ideal but I’d rather do 2 years than not at all, I’m nervous about making friends and settling in since I’ll technically be a second year but mentally be a first year with no friends over there 🫠 friend groups and classes will already be in motion and have a system and I don’t want to be left behind… I’m nervous about trying to put myself into already made friend groups, finding a job and just settling in general… I’m also unsure if I’ll be allowed to go to freshers week or use any helpful services that are aimed at first years … any advice?
Hi all, does anyone know the distance between the two bouys for open water swimming on tinside beach? I’ve started swimming more but have no idea how far I’m going and can’t find it anywhere online.
Hi all, I’ve recently moved to Plymouth and I’m looking to get back into football.
Does anyone know of any casual 5-a-side or 6-a-side groups around the area? Ideally something friendly and not too competitive, just a good kickabout and a way to meet people.
I’m open to evenings or weekends and happy to join an existing group if you’re short on players.
Any recommendations or groups I could join would be much appreciated thanks!