Ladies who are set to take part in St Luke’s Neon Midnight Walk on Saturday 1 July will be given a party experience like no other, as a local party boat comes to the rescue, saving the walkers from an additional mile detour to the planned route.
With the recent news that the pedestrian footbridge, linking the Fishing Quarter to the historic Barbican Quarter of Sutton Harbour, requires additional repairs and so wouldn’t be open on the night, St Luke’s faced the challenge of how to get 2000 ladies over the small stretch of water, avoiding the additional mile detour that it may have resulted in.
Luckily Plymouth Boat Trips came to the rescue and have offered St Luke’s the use of their exclusive cruise boat ‘The Plymouth Sound’, a comfortable and spacious boat, with sound system and DJ decks. Not only providing a solution to the problem, but giving the ladies a real party experience as part of the Neon Midnight Walk route.
From 11.30pm until 4am in the morning, The Plymouth Sound will be ferrying the ladies across the water in true party style! They will be embarking at Queen Ann’s Battery then enjoying some party tunes for the short trip across the water, disembarking at Plymouth Boat Trips, outside the Boathouse cafe before continuing their sponsored walk towards the Hoe, heading to the finish line back at the Piazza on Armada Way.
Head of Fundraising at St Luke’s, Penny Hannah said, “At St Luke’s we get all kinds of problems and concerns that come up before our major events that we try to resolve. When we heard that the bridge was unavoidably closed at the Barbican we switched this into a fabulous advantage for our ladies! We have been in constant contact with Sutton Harbour Holdings to come up with a solution and luckily Plymouth Boat Trips have come to the rescue and saved the day and the additional mile for our 2000 ladies that will be taking part. Thank you to Plymouth Boat Trips for all their help in arranging a solution and thank you to the Queen Ann’s Battery for kindly letting us use their private moorings and pontoon to allow easy embarking on to the boat.”
Ben Squire from Plymouth Boat Trips said, “We’re delighted to offer the St Luke’s Neon Midnight Walkers a lift across the water and hopefully a spring in their step for such a fantastic cause. Plymouth Boat Trips wishes all the ladies the very best of luck.”
Sponsored by Nash & Co Solicitors, the city’s favourite ladies’ night out will be starting and finishing at The Piazza, Royal Parade this year and is set to be a colourful night to remember. The theme is neon, so prepare for an array of fluorescent outfits, glow sticks and face paint to guide you through the night.
There is a 3, 6 or 13.1 mile route to choose from, with party tunes and entertainment to kick start your night. Registration is just £18 and includes an exclusive neon t-shirt to wear on the night as well as a unique medal and goody bag for all finishers.
The flagship fundraising event raises in the region of £200,000 each year to ensure St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth can continue to deliver end of life care to patients at home, at Derriford Hospital or in their specialist unit at Turnchapel. Sign up now at www.stlukesmidnightwalk.co.uk.
Do something different this year for Father’s Day, by treating dad to a boat fishing experience with Plymouth Boat Trips. A great way to spend some quality time together, you’ll fish the local waters of Plymouth Sound, looking for species such as mackerel, herring, cod, pollock and sea bass.
On return from the high seas, why not make a stop at The Boathouse Café, where you can have your catch prepared and cooked, to order, by the café’s expert chefs. Don’t worry if your catch is small, the Boathouse will provide some extras to make sure no one goes hungry!
Skipper, Colin Helson says: “Fishing is a great family activity, there’s always a bit of fun competition and a chance to spot some fabulous wildlife too. And what can be better than enjoying your catch, this fresh, at The Boathouse Café after your hard work”
Fishing trips combined with Cook Your Catch are available to book through Plymouth Boat Trips Tel: 01752 253 153 w: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk. The Boathouse Café is open all week from 9 until 5 and 9 until late at weekends T: 01752 600 560.
For press enquiries please contact Sally at Plymouth Boat Trips: sally@plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call: 01752 253 153
Pirate Weekend is coming and Plymouth Boat Trips is calling all scallywags and preparing to man the decks for its kids Pirate Party Cruise, in pursuit of treasure!
The Spirit of Plymouth will be setting sail from the Barbican Landing Stage on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2017 at 12.30pm and 14.30pm. Adults £10, Child £6.00 Family £28.00.
Captain Black Bearded Brian and his fearless crew will steer the ship across the waves of Plymouth Sound, past exotic Drakes Island, while we play pirate games and hunt for golden chocolate coins.
The best dressed pirate on every cruise will win a prize and there’ll be a sweetie swag bag for other young buccaneers to pick a treat.
Shiver Me Timbers, we’ll see you on board!!
Please book online at: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call: 01752 253 153 for more information.
Passengers with local boat fishing company, Plymouth Boat Trips, have been delighted to be hauling in some mammoth catches. These 7lb pollocks were caught at the weekend on the fishing grounds just outside of Plymouth Sound.
Skipper Colin Helson says it’s all down to sea temperature, expertise and a bit of luck! He commented, ‘As the sea temperature is a little colder than usual for this time of year, we’re heading away from our usual drop off point to find plentiful fish around the reefs’.
One of the lucky fisherwomen had her prize, pollock catch cooked in The Boathouse Café, straight from the boat and even had enough to share with another happy customer.
Owner and local fisherman Ben Squire said, ‘Our guests have been really excited to get a larger than usual tug on the line and now we’re coming into a fantastic time of year for fishing trips in Plymouth, the sea temperature will gradually increase and everything comes to life. We soon hope to see some of our more unusual visitors, such as the bonito and the Spanish mackerel’.
For more information on how to book a trip visit: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call 01752 253 153
Plymouth Boat Trips is on the hunt for the best Easter puns and one-liners for our Eggs-citing, Easter competition, to win a family ticket on board our fabulous 2-hour Breakwater Cruise.
Simply visit our Facebook page, leave your best Easter pun or short joke, like, share and you’re entered!
We’ll be picking the winner on Good Friday, 14th April 2017.
About the cruise
Set sail across Plymouth Sound, past the historic smuggling villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, returningalongside the iconic Plymouth Breakwater, past The Garrison Fort Bovisand, Jennycliff Bay and Mount Batten. A stunning cruise, with licensed bar and café on board.
Terms and conditions apply.
For further information and hi-res images please contact:info@plymouthboattrips.co.uk
