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Positive People Plymouth Christmas Event
The Christmas season with Positive People got off to a jolly start this year with its first event in Plymouth Moment's Cafe on Saturday 8th December. The event saw a gathering of over 30 guests from across South Devon who came to join in the festivities. The event was...
“I’ve got my spark back” – Lawrence’s Story
As a qualied Chef, Lawrence had worked in the catering industry for many years, including 9-10 seasons as a Chalet Chef for ski resorts across Europe. With a combination of health-related conditions, Lawrence found himself unable to work. Being out of work had a...
Chris’s Story
I feel that I must highlight the great work that Cornwall Neighbourhoods For Change have done in not only helping me but also supporting me back in to work. I can’t recommend them enough, and I would certainly recommend them to anyone who has drive and desire to...
Celebrating the language of togetherness at Plymouth graduation party.
As we walk into the community centre, there is an overwhelming sense of warmth and togetherness but that isn’t all. We are also greeted by the incredible scents of all the international food being prepared. This is because we’ve been personally invited to a graduation...
Beatrice’s Story
“Life is short, so go for things you enjoy…I’ve always danced and despite a double hip replacement I wasn’t going to let that stop me from getting back to doing what I love the most” Beatrice’s journey of dance has seen her living in Paris and London, as a...
Nothing short of magic – Bruce’s Story
“I had nothing to lose, learning magic came naturally to me and I started practicing close-up magic when I was sectioned with bipolar disorder.” Bruce is 35 years old and has been developing his skills as a magician for the past six years professionally, after...
Michael’s Story
Michael set about creating a new life for himself and his four terriers, Jack, Sam, Mia and Holly when he moved from Kent to Cornwall, with visions of living by the sea and embracing the Cornish way of life. Michael has an impressive work history, with diverse...
Beverley’s Story
Beverley is approaching 60 years of age and believes that age should be no barrier when it comes to learning something new and following your dreams! Beverley has always worked in office or retail positions, but this wasn’t where her passions lay with qualifications...
Hardeep’s Story
Hardeep is 44 years old and grew up in a large religious family setting, where life could be hard. “My father was a firm believer in his religion and wanted everything his way. Orders had to be followed and if you did not do this you would get a beating and go to bed...
A business start-up course with a difference
Forget business plans and funding… make money doing what you love from your sofa! Huddersfield’s Hopeful Families launched the 2018 PopUp Business School last month, opening its doors to a host of budding entrepreneurs who want to make money doing what they love,...
Simon’s Story
Creativity and a discerning eye for detail are just two of Simon’s talents when it comes to all elements of design. Graduating from Plymouth College of Art & Design in 2007 with a degree in Graphic Design, Simon has ambitions of creating a design brand that...
A New Generation of Micro-Entrepreneurs!
Positive People champion participants that take their hobby, craft, trade or business idea to market as a self-employed start-up venture. Throughout the summer and autumn of 2018, we have been running completely new and unique courses and clubs in Cornwall to support...
