Peoples Republic of South Devon

Something kinda eh?

We at PRSD are hearing all sortsa rumours about Girls Aloud playing in Plymouth on June 9.

According to the Plymouth Sound website (we only looked at it for ‘research purposes’ - honest!) ‘Girls Aloud are going to finish off their national tour with a gig at Newnham Park, near Plympton. Details to follow’.

The rather fab Girls Aloud website seems to confirm that date on their tour diary and thisisplymouth (’research purposes’ again) is apparently convinced.

It says: ‘Event organisers Edge Promotions gained a licence for the event from South Hams District on Tuesday.

‘The company says it hopes Newnham Park will become one of the premier locations for outdoor live entertainment.

‘The event will include support from local bands such as Joey The Lips.’

Joey The chuffing Lips?! This is Girls Aloud we’re talking about, people, not
James Blunt.

The only other reference to the gig we’ve managed to find is this rather strange holding page which says tickets will be available early next week.

It all sounds a bit half-assed to us - not something you would normally associate with Ver Aloud. Who the heck are Edge Promotions? Why is there virtually no advance publicity? And, perhaps more importantly, who would want to see Girls Aloud, playing in a field, supported by Joey The Lips?!

Posted by Thin White Duke

March 18th, 2007

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Acts of congress

Workers being ripped off by their bosses? In this day and age? Surely not! Like duh. Next week the South West TUC will discuss how to prevent such behaviour at its yearly conference.
Nigel Costley, regional secretary of the South West TUC, said: “Workers in the south west are ripe for exploitation, whether they’re working for gangmasters in the fields, or behind the scenes in hotels, restaurants and guest houses. Workers at risk from rip-off employers include young workers and those in disadvantaged groups.

Nigel added: “Trade unions are all about standing up for the vulnerable, giving them a voice. This conference is about the nuts and bolts issues of how we do that.”

The conference will also discuss the future of public services, transport in the region, climate change and other issues.

When else could other people’s acts of congress be so interesting?

Posted by Cptn

March 18th, 2007

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