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Sport Relief Mile - 21 Mar Sun
Plymouth Hoe
Sport Relief Mile is back. This is your chance to rise to the challenge, raise cash and change lives.
The charity fun run will start and finish on the Hoe Promenade with the option to run one, three or six miles. The first runners will set out at 9am with the last wave scheduled at 11am.
The route is accessible to all ages, physical abilities and is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Entertainment and refreshments will be available throughout the event.
http://www.sportrelief.com
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Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival - 1-9 May
Plymouth Barbican
The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival 2010 brings music, fun and entertainment to the historic quayside quarter of Plymouth, UK.
We have a Grand Festival Jazz Parade and Swing Sunday (see right), where thousands take to the streets, we have excellent free gigs, we have astounding ticketed performances and some magical music is made live in front of everyone's eyes.
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Plymouth Half Marathon - 30 May Sun
Plymouth Hoe
The ever popular Plymouth half marathon will again start and finish on Plymouth Hoe.
Please note that the start time for the half marathon is scheduled for 9am.
http://www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk
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Race For Life - 20 Jun Sun
Plymouth Hoe
You're invited to do something amazing and take part in the Race for Life in Plymouth.
Be one of 4,750 women who will walk, jog or run 5K to help with Cancer Research UK's life-saving work.
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Armed Forces Day - 26-27 Jun
City Centre and Plymouth Hoe
Plymouth will again host one of the flagship events in the National Armed Forces Week.
Saturday will see a range of activities in Plymouth Guildhall, on the Guildhall forecourt and the city centre Piazza.
Sunday will see a large scale event on Plymouth Hoe, including military bands and flyovers.
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The Blue Mile 2010 - 3-4 Jul
Plymouth Sound and West Hoe Park, Plymouth
The BLUE Mile is a fun, mass-participation, multi-sport, open water event designed to engage people actively with our blue environment. The event aims to encourage people to take part by completing a BLUE Mile either 'In' (Swim), 'On' (Paddle/Sail), or 'next to' (Walk/Run) the water.
An experiential learning village and retail park, themed around three key zones (Sport, Healthy Living and the Environment) will showcase relevant products, services and activities that enhance the event.
http://www.thebluemile.org
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Port of Plymouth Regatta - 24 Jul - 1 Aug
Plymouth
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Western National Bus Rally - 25 Jul Sun
Plymouth
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Plymouth Classic Boat Rally - 1-3 Aug
Sutton Harbour, The Barbican
This event has been described as the friendliest and most enjoyable Classic Boat Rally in the south west of England and 2010 will be no exception.
Spend a day at the stunning waterside location of Sutton Harbour and embark upon a journey of discovery into the world of classic boats.
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British Fireworks Championships - 10-11 August
Plymouth Hoe
The most anticipated event in the city's annual events calendar will see thousands of spectators heading up to the Hoe for two evenings of entertainment culminating in spectacular fireworks displays from six companies seeking the coveted title of British Firework Champions.
The event can be viewed from Plymouth Hoe with entertainment starting from 6pm courtesy of Heart FM, Plymouth's local radio station, as well as fairground rides and refreshment stalls.
The first firework displays will start at around 9.30pm each evening as dusk arrives.
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Bonfire and Firework Night - 5 Nov Fri
Plymouth Hoe
Join us for a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display.
The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and fireworks being launched at 8pm.
There will also be fairground rides and food stalls available all evening
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