Jourdan Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 My mum has just moved to Plymouth from Derby recently. I noticed there are a few Rams fans based in the area. She’s a bit apprehensive as this is her first time living alone and her first time living out of Derby. Does anyone have any tips on what to see, what to do, and how to meet people and network, once the lockdown is over for example? I am useless myself - I know more about Spain, Portugal and France than I do about anywhere south of Bristol. So, yes, if anyone can, please help. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Get out of dodge. Quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 My head office used to be in Plymouth so went down there quite a bit on business and got the locals to show me around. The Barbican is the main area of Plymouth where most of the bars and restaurants are next to where Sir Francis Drake played bowls allegedly. There's the harbour right next to it as well. The hotel I stayed in normally was North Plymouth so right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park so there's all the associated activities there. A word of warning they all speak funny down there if you've not already noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have a good friend in Calstock which is a little village the other side of the Tamar. There is a train that runs from Plymouth to Gunnislake and back which is very scenic and 2 of the stops are in beautiful but hilly riverside villages Bere Ferrers and Calstock. The latter is particularly nice and there are flat walks along the river especially to Cotehele? Hall. You can also get the Cremlyn Ferry over to Edgecombe which has a nice pub, Manor House and parkland. In terms of Plymouth itself as has been said The Barbican area is full of pubs and restaurants and a good Aquarium. If you PM what part of Plymouth she is going to be living in and what her interests are my mate (who is 70 but very active in the community) will have some good info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 If your mum enjoys gardening she must go the local Ironmongers and ask for a Plymouth Hoe. Will save a lot of backache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 14 hours ago, i-Ram said: a Plymouth Hoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Plymouth itself is a better than average city, the surrounding areas are fantastic if you want sea, beaches, surf( how old is she?) moors. Locals are friendly, by and large, tend to call everyone " me luvver". Pretty rubbish football team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 19 hours ago, sage said: I have a good friend in Calstock which is a little village the other side of the Tamar. There is a train that runs from Plymouth to Gunnislake and back which is very scenic and 2 of the stops are in beautiful but hilly riverside villages Bere Ferrers and Calstock. The latter is particularly nice and there are flat walks along the river especially to Cotehele? Hall. You can also get the Cremlyn Ferry over to Edgecombe which has a nice pub, Manor House and parkland. In terms of Plymouth itself as has been said The Barbican area is full of pubs and restaurants and a good Aquarium. If you PM what part of Plymouth she is going to be living in and what her interests are my mate (who is 70 but very active in the community) will have some good info for you. Thank you, sage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 23 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: My head office used to be in Plymouth so went down there quite a bit on business and got the locals to show me around. The Barbican is the main area of Plymouth where most of the bars and restaurants are next to where Sir Francis Drake played bowls allegedly. There's the harbour right next to it as well. The hotel I stayed in normally was North Plymouth so right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park so there's all the associated activities there. A word of warning they all speak funny down there if you've not already noticed. Thank you, TD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I worked in Plymouth until I wrote my car off last month(long story) + am Exeter based Lovely walks on dartmoor, short distance of you travel outside of city centre, rural national park Tavistock not far which has a smaller town feel Barbican and hoe are the entertainment areas really. Roborough + Plymstock are nicer areas with local amenities. Plympton is undergoing vast redevelopment as well Avoid Union Street and Stonehouse areas, it's where the drug dealers and hookers are based predominantly, and there's a halfway house there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, bimmerman said: I worked in Plymouth until I wrote my car off last month(long story) + am Exeter based Lovely walks on dartmoor, short distance of you travel outside of city centre, rural national park Tavistock not far which has a smaller town feel Barbican and hoe are the entertainment areas really. Roborough + Plymstock are nicer areas with local amenities. Plympton is undergoing vast redevelopment as well Avoid Union Street and Stonehouse areas, it's where the drug dealers and hookers are based predominantly, and there's a halfway house there as well Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Union Street ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 12/01/2021 at 20:13, Philmycock said: Union Street ? Yeah, it's a minging place. In the top 20 deprived areas in the country when I last checked. Rough is underselling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, bimmerman said: Yeah, it's a minging place. In the top 20 deprived areas in the country when I last checked. Rough is underselling it. Worse than Somercotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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