August 2009 » People's Republic of South Devon

More deaths than births in Torbay, plus more people leave for abroad

By PRSD, on Saturday, August 29, 2009

Not only has Nick Bye been rejected by the voters of Totnes, but he seems to be rejected by the living in Torbay, too.

But Tory MEP Giles Chichester is controlling his anger over the light-bulb ban

By PRSD, on Friday, August 28, 2009

South West Tory MEP Giles Chichester isn’t keen on the light bulb ban. This is what he said.

Light bulbs to go out on September 1, saving the environment and money, says South West MEP

By PRSD, on Friday, August 28, 2009

It’s lights out for incandescent light bulbs greater than 85 watts on Tuesday, September 1, and South West Lib Dem is glowing about out the prospective cut of nearly 5 million tonnes of CO2 and household savings of £55 per year that this will herald.

South Devon filmmakers feature in the latest D+CFilm Show

By PRSD, on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Alex White talks to South Devon filmmakers Dave Reynolds of Realm Pictures and Ashley Wing and Clayton Fussell of Cottage Industry Films about their latest projects, Zomblies and Robbing Peter, in the latest D+CFilm Show.

Arts manager job at Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton

By PRSD, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Fancy working in an art a gallery? The Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton is looking for a part time gallery development manager for the pro rata sum of £20k-£25k.

Dig, dig, dig for Newton Abbot!

By PRSD, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Help get the Newton Abbot community garden in tip-top shape with the construction of a wildlife pond, the creation of a tree nursery and riverbank maintenance during Dig For Newton on Saturday, September 26 between 10am and 5pm. You can also fill your belly from the free barbecue.

Exeter band Anderson talk to Radio Free South West and the PRSD

By PRSD, on Sunday, August 23, 2009

When Exeter-based band Anderson released their album Take a Bow, Radio Free South West was there to talk to them about what it takes to be a successful band in the age of the internet.

Devon Welfare Rights Unit to help those struggling in the recession

By PRSD, on Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Devon Welfare Rights Unit has been allocated £35,000 to help people and businesses to get help if they are struggling with bills, debts or tax credits.

Just 5,000 carers in Devon get the support they are entitled to. The rest of the 73,000 people could get be entitled to more

By PRSD, on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

There’s £800,000 extra funding to support the 73,000 carers in Devon, and just how that the support will be given is being investigated by county-wide health and well-bing checks.