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 posted by Cptn There is much to celebrate with innovation, not least how us here at The People’s Republic of South Devon and D+CFilm are right at the nose of what’s happening in the south west without even knowing it. The two films which were shortlisted for the top indy film at the Plymouth posted by Cptn International contemporary painter, and stalwart citizen of the republic, Anne Radu, who is a practising Buddhist, has offered the public the chance to bid for her painting Paradise. All proceeds from the painting will go to the Free Tibet Campaign. The painting itself is an original and measures 16†x 20†posted by Jess Sains Last week my local paper, The North Devon Journal, had an article about our village. It centred on an application to build 14 ‘affordable’ houses and a half sized football pitch for the kiddies. Today, certain broad sheets have articles about a street in Pontefract, South Yorkshire, where one can posted by Cptn This just-in from Equality South West The first ever network for transgender people is to be set up in the South West. Established by Equality South West, the network aims to raise awareness around transgender equality issues in the region. The launch event in Taunton on Wednesday (March 19) is targeted at posted by Cptn For all those out there who missed the housing experts get-together on Tuesday at Devon County Hall, here’s a couple of quotes to keep you up to speed. The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), for that is who they were, looked at eco-towns, sustainable communities and ‘the affordable housing crisis posted by Cptn It’s Plymouth Media Partnership time again people, and even though we aren’t up for an award this year (don’t all boo and hiss at once), we are still kinda connected with a sure fire winner. And those glamour-pusses are only following where we and D+CFilm led. The two films which are posted by Jeremy Thres – Hot Air, Med Theatre. Tonight, (March 12) – Roborough Studios, University of Exeter March 14-15 – Moretonhampstead Parish Hall It has been a while since I’ve had a chance to see any of Med Theatre’s shows, but I so enjoyed the opening night of Hot Air, I felt moved posted by Neil – Rhubarb, Cornwall Street, Plymouth, March 7, 2008 Images of Peter Duncan (or someone of that era) learning to parachute, Blue Peter imparting its particular mantra: “One, Two, Three, Check Parachute.†It’s a phrase that repeated itself around my child mind, associated with key actions that involve holding arms crossed and posted by Cptn This should be a doddle for a Devon firm – Barclays Commercial Bank is on the lookout for green business leaders for their aptly named Green Leaders in Business Awards. The scope is pretty wide, taking in the UK and Ireland, but surely that’s all the more reason for green business posted by Cptn We love social enterprises – we are one, of course – that’s why it’s great to hear that two social enterprises from the within the republic’s environs have been chosen to compete for a share of £500,000. Plymouth Access to Housing (Path) plans to establish a social enterprise letting agency in posted by Ems – Women’s Day exhibition at Birdhwood House, Totnes until, Sunday March 16 As I entered the kitchen at Birdwood House, Totnes, where the preperation for the Women’s Day exhibition was taking place, it was as if i had stepped back in time as the women (and one boy child who did posted by Cptn There’s more art at the Exeter Phoenix after the weekend. This is on one of the formerly blank back walls of the outside terrace. When the possé from the republic were there it was still a work in progress, but we’re sure the ladders will have been removed by now. PRSD citizen and snapper Beachcomber was in Exeter and witnessed the Free Palestine demonstration, click here for more on the Palestine Campaign, which aims to build a mass anti-apartheid movement for Palestine. Here’s one of the shots. As always, comments welcome. Fill in the form below, or email them to i…@peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk 1 comment - ()posted by Jess Sains The words of former University of Exeter student Tindyebwa Agaba would probably have been met by apathy this week, if it was not for the fact that he has had that University education paid for by the actors Emma Thompson and Greg Wise. However, because of these circumstances a paper |
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