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Wednesday's talk on T.E. Lawrence is now fully booked. Please only come if you have reserved a seat. Thank you.
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Wednesday's talk on T.E. Lawrence is now fully booked. Please only come if you have reserved a seat. Thank you.
Always good to be included in the acknowledgements (middle of page). Thanks Judy Leigh (Elena Collins).
#judyleigh #elenacollins #ladyoftheloch
#judyleigh #elenacollins #ladyoftheloch
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Always good to be included in the acknowledgements (middle of page). Thanks Judy Leigh (Elena Collins).
#judyleigh #elenacollins #ladyoftheloch
#judyleigh #elenacollins #ladyoftheloch
Good to see so many people at the PPL for our monthly coffee morning. For those of you who missed the craft and book stall, we will be at Stoke Damerel church for their Christmas fair on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November (11am-3pm) selling Christmas gifts.
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Good to see so many people at the PPL for our monthly coffee morning. For those of you who missed the craft and book stall, we will be at Stoke Damerel church for their Christmas fair on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November (11am-3pm) selling Christmas gifts.
Talk - A History of Plympton
Wed 26th Nov at 2pm
£4/£8 members / non-members.
Chris Robinson MBE returns to talk about his new book, the first attempt at a 'comprehensive' history of Plympton St Maurice, St Mary, Colebrook and Underwood, plus the many more recent developments.
Wed 26th Nov at 2pm
£4/£8 members / non-members.
Chris Robinson MBE returns to talk about his new book, the first attempt at a 'comprehensive' history of Plympton St Maurice, St Mary, Colebrook and Underwood, plus the many more recent developments.
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Talk - A History of Plympton
Wed 26th Nov at 2pm
£4/£8 members / non-members.
Chris Robinson MBE returns to talk about his new book, the first attempt at a 'comprehensive' history of Plympton St Maurice, St Mary, Colebrook and Underwood, plus the many more recent developments.
Wed 26th Nov at 2pm
£4/£8 members / non-members.
Chris Robinson MBE returns to talk about his new book, the first attempt at a 'comprehensive' history of Plympton St Maurice, St Mary, Colebrook and Underwood, plus the many more recent developments.
Here are just some of the gift items that will be available to purchase at the coffee morning on Saturday (10.30am-12.30pm). Many thanks to Deirdre and Lawrie for all their hard work.
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here are just some of the gift items that will be available to purchase at the coffee morning on Saturday (10.30am-12.30pm). Many thanks to Deirdre and Lawrie for all their hard work.
Talk - Lawrence of Arabia's Life at RAF Mount Batten
Wed 12th Nov at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
Ursula Myers returns for this illustrated talk.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
#TELawrence #lawrenceofarabia
Wed 12th Nov at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
Ursula Myers returns for this illustrated talk.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
#TELawrence #lawrenceofarabia
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Talk - Lawrence of Arabia's Life at RAF Mount Batten
Wed 12th Nov at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
Ursula Myers returns for this illustrated talk.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
#TELawrence #lawrenceofarabia
Wed 12th Nov at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
Ursula Myers returns for this illustrated talk.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
#TELawrence #lawrenceofarabia
Hot drinks and homemade cakes at the PPL this Saturday (8th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm): £4 per person. All welcome!
November 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Hot drinks and homemade cakes at the PPL this Saturday (8th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm): £4 per person. All welcome!
The PPL will have a stall at Stoke Damerel church selling gifts on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November (11am-3pm). See you there.
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The PPL will have a stall at Stoke Damerel church selling gifts on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November (11am-3pm). See you there.
A Swiss binding workshop run by Louise Kingdom took place this morning at the PPL with attendees making their own contast spine notebook.
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A Swiss binding workshop run by Louise Kingdom took place this morning at the PPL with attendees making their own contast spine notebook.
Talk - Lawrence of Arabia's Life at RAF Mount Batten
Wednesday 12th November at 2pm.
£4 for members. £8 for non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Wednesday 12th November at 2pm.
£4 for members. £8 for non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Talk - Lawrence of Arabia's Life at RAF Mount Batten
Wednesday 12th November at 2pm.
£4 for members. £8 for non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Wednesday 12th November at 2pm.
£4 for members. £8 for non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs beforehand. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
PPL trustee Tim Buckley came into the library yesterday to talk about his latest novel: 'The Hearts of the Fathers'. You can discover more at: revtim.uk
October 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
PPL trustee Tim Buckley came into the library yesterday to talk about his latest novel: 'The Hearts of the Fathers'. You can discover more at: revtim.uk
Many thanks to Barry Brooking for his talk on the C19th rower Ann Glanville. The event began and ended with sea shanties from the 'Saltash Six'!
#annglanville #saltash
#annglanville #saltash
October 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Many thanks to Barry Brooking for his talk on the C19th rower Ann Glanville. The event began and ended with sea shanties from the 'Saltash Six'!
#annglanville #saltash
#annglanville #saltash
Book Launch - 'The Hearts of the Fathers' by Rev. Tim Buckley
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Book Launch - 'The Hearts of the Fathers' by Rev. Tim Buckley
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
The PPL has received a couple of significant book donations recently. Look out for new acquisitions on the trolley.
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The PPL has received a couple of significant book donations recently. Look out for new acquisitions on the trolley.
Writing Workshop with Babs Horton
Sat 24th Jan: 2pm-4pm
£10/£15 members/non-members.
Join prizewinning novelist & playwright Babs Horton for a 2 hr writing workshop to explore your creativity and hone your writing skills. Refreshments provided.
Contact the library to book a place. Max: 15 places.
Sat 24th Jan: 2pm-4pm
£10/£15 members/non-members.
Join prizewinning novelist & playwright Babs Horton for a 2 hr writing workshop to explore your creativity and hone your writing skills. Refreshments provided.
Contact the library to book a place. Max: 15 places.
October 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Writing Workshop with Babs Horton
Sat 24th Jan: 2pm-4pm
£10/£15 members/non-members.
Join prizewinning novelist & playwright Babs Horton for a 2 hr writing workshop to explore your creativity and hone your writing skills. Refreshments provided.
Contact the library to book a place. Max: 15 places.
Sat 24th Jan: 2pm-4pm
£10/£15 members/non-members.
Join prizewinning novelist & playwright Babs Horton for a 2 hr writing workshop to explore your creativity and hone your writing skills. Refreshments provided.
Contact the library to book a place. Max: 15 places.
A reminder about our next talk at 2pm on Wed (22nd Oct):
Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend and Icon: 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th.
£4 members / £8 non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend and Icon: 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th.
£4 members / £8 non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
October 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A reminder about our next talk at 2pm on Wed (22nd Oct):
Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend and Icon: 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th.
£4 members / £8 non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend and Icon: 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th.
£4 members / £8 non-members.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
If you missed the talk by Stephanie Austin (left) on her crime fiction, it can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0sy...
Meanwhile Judy Leigh (whose video will be available soon) has a blog about her PPL trip at:
judyleigh.com/2025/10/03/i...
Meanwhile Judy Leigh (whose video will be available soon) has a blog about her PPL trip at:
judyleigh.com/2025/10/03/i...
October 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
If you missed the talk by Stephanie Austin (left) on her crime fiction, it can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0sy...
Meanwhile Judy Leigh (whose video will be available soon) has a blog about her PPL trip at:
judyleigh.com/2025/10/03/i...
Meanwhile Judy Leigh (whose video will be available soon) has a blog about her PPL trip at:
judyleigh.com/2025/10/03/i...
Workshop - Craft Faux-Watercolour Gifts
Tue 4th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Tickets: £20
Tickets are £20 available through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chicanery-...
There are a maximum of 7 places.
Tue 4th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Tickets: £20
Tickets are £20 available through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chicanery-...
There are a maximum of 7 places.
October 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Workshop - Craft Faux-Watercolour Gifts
Tue 4th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Tickets: £20
Tickets are £20 available through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chicanery-...
There are a maximum of 7 places.
Tue 4th Nov: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Tickets: £20
Tickets are £20 available through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chicanery-...
There are a maximum of 7 places.
Book Launch - 'The Hearts of the Fathers' by Rev. Tim Buckley
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Book Launch - 'The Hearts of the Fathers' by Rev. Tim Buckley
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday 25th October at 2pm.
Free for members. £4 for non-members.
Join Tim as he discusses his new novel and read excerpts before taking questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Workshop - Swiss Binding: make your own contrast spine notebook
Tue 28th Oct : 10.30am-12.45pm.
The class is suitable for all levels, and you will take home your unique notebook.
E-mail: admin@theppl.org.uk to reserve a place, or ring 01752 659907 and leave a message.
THERE ARE 3 PLACES LEFT!
Tue 28th Oct : 10.30am-12.45pm.
The class is suitable for all levels, and you will take home your unique notebook.
E-mail: admin@theppl.org.uk to reserve a place, or ring 01752 659907 and leave a message.
THERE ARE 3 PLACES LEFT!
October 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Workshop - Swiss Binding: make your own contrast spine notebook
Tue 28th Oct : 10.30am-12.45pm.
The class is suitable for all levels, and you will take home your unique notebook.
E-mail: admin@theppl.org.uk to reserve a place, or ring 01752 659907 and leave a message.
THERE ARE 3 PLACES LEFT!
Tue 28th Oct : 10.30am-12.45pm.
The class is suitable for all levels, and you will take home your unique notebook.
E-mail: admin@theppl.org.uk to reserve a place, or ring 01752 659907 and leave a message.
THERE ARE 3 PLACES LEFT!
Next talk - Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend & Icon
Wed 22nd Oct at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
This talk on 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th, is by local historian Barry Brooking.
To guarantee a seat, contact us at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Wed 22nd Oct at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
This talk on 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th, is by local historian Barry Brooking.
To guarantee a seat, contact us at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Next talk - Ann Glanville: Saltash Legend & Icon
Wed 22nd Oct at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
This talk on 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th, is by local historian Barry Brooking.
To guarantee a seat, contact us at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Wed 22nd Oct at 2pm.
£4/£8 members/non-members.
This talk on 'the world's female champion rower' in the C19th, is by local historian Barry Brooking.
To guarantee a seat, contact us at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
Pear cake and lemon squares are now ready for the coffee morning on Saturday (other homemade cakes will also be available): 10.30am - 12.30pm. £4 for hot drinks and cakes (all welcome!)
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pear cake and lemon squares are now ready for the coffee morning on Saturday (other homemade cakes will also be available): 10.30am - 12.30pm. £4 for hot drinks and cakes (all welcome!)
Many thanks to Janet Sellick for her highly entertaining talk yesterday on the life of Agatha Christie (and her use of poisons!)
#agathachristie #agathachristiebooks #agathachristiepoisons
#agathachristie #agathachristiebooks #agathachristiepoisons
October 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Many thanks to Janet Sellick for her highly entertaining talk yesterday on the life of Agatha Christie (and her use of poisons!)
#agathachristie #agathachristiebooks #agathachristiepoisons
#agathachristie #agathachristiebooks #agathachristiepoisons
Fancy trying some watercolouring? Our informal sessions take place on the first and third Wednesday of the month: 10.30am - 12.00pm. £2 for PPL members, £4 for non-members. Support available if required!
The next session is Wednesday 15th October.
The next session is Wednesday 15th October.
October 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Fancy trying some watercolouring? Our informal sessions take place on the first and third Wednesday of the month: 10.30am - 12.00pm. £2 for PPL members, £4 for non-members. Support available if required!
The next session is Wednesday 15th October.
The next session is Wednesday 15th October.
Don't forget it's our coffee morning this Saturday (11th) from 10.30am to 12.30pm. £4 for hot drinks and homemade cakes. All welcome.
October 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Don't forget it's our coffee morning this Saturday (11th) from 10.30am to 12.30pm. £4 for hot drinks and homemade cakes. All welcome.