Craig Fisher at the Viewpoint Gallery, Plymouth (art review)

Craig Fisher’s current exhibition of drawings at Viewpoint Gallery, Plymouth, depict images of destruction both suggested and actual, and the forms of attempted control that the state imposes, forms of control that have become symbolic of a lack of individual freedom.

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Fair Trade fashion strutts its stuff for all at Plymouth Student Union

Fair Trade fashion will shake its fair trade tush on the catwalk at Plymouth Student Unions’ Fairtrade Fashion Show on Tuesday, February 24, from 7pm.

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Half term events at Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust

The cash-strapped Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, which has manages to combine heritage, environmental awareness, education, creativity and fun, has got a heap loads on offer for half term, which started today with a Creative Family Workshop with SPARC. Tomorrow, there’s nest box making. There are events throughout the week, here’s the rundown

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Musical youth officer jobs on offer

Youth Music is looking for home-based regional executive officers, with a salary of up to £27,324 (pro rata).

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Good week/Bad week: the winners and losers in the Devon news week

Eco gardens from airport funds, pink pride in Torbay and flashing blades are all part of the things to be cheerful in the Devon news in our good week/ bad week round up. Find out about the losers.

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Berlin adventure for Devon filmmaker Max Sobol

Devon filmmaker Max Sobol has been at the Berlin film festival, picking up ideas, contacts and advice on raising £400,000 for his next feature. Now that the festival is over, how successful has he been?

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Exeter City FC to join Muga in community sports sessions

Using a Muga to promote social inclusion may not be such a new idea, but the aim is to reduce entry into youth crime as much as Goya does.

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New Torbay festivals fall in favour of good, old-fashioned marketing

Photographers, head to Torbay! Instead of spending money on festivals, the English Riviera Tourist board will be investing in a new portfolio of photographs of the resort, which could mean a nice little earner for a creative snapper.

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New shows from Soundart Radio, the new broadcaster on South Devon airwaves (102.5fm)

Soundart Radio is broadcasting from its new signal (that’s 102.5fm) across the whole of South Devon and it’s got some new shows to tempt you onto the airwaves. Here’s a rundown.

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Talk of her pride from Plymouth lesbian as archive opens as part of LGBT history month

A personal view of persecution will be presented at the launch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans archive at Plymouth records office, when one of the city’s oldest lesbian looks back at the equal rights struggle.

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Valentine’s Day burlesque bash in Exeter, for lovers…

What better way of making your romantic intentions clear than bustling your loved one off for a special Valentine’s day burlesque evening? Mosey on over to the Kinky and Quirky Valentine’s Day Spectacular Burlesque show on February 14, at Havana, Exeter, to find out what extra brownie points you can win in the lovin’

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Fancy a job in the arts? We’ve found two today

There are two jobs in the arts we’ve found today. The Exeter Phoenix is looking for an education manager and the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, is after a freelance project manager to co-ordinate Refugee Week.

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Not Bad For A Girl: strokes of genius

Colour Her Bad! This week Katie Marie is playing in the snow, painting her studio, and starting her own record label. All in a week’s work for the singer/songwriter who’s Not Bad For A Girl

What did you make of all that lovely snow? Driving was slightly scary at times but for the most-part

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Call for free prescriptions

Martin Rathfelder, director of the Socialist Health Association got in touch about their campaign for free prescriptions.

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