June 2011 » People's Republic of South Devon

Adventure, endurance, freedom; Jeep sponsor Alex Bellini in the LA-NY Footrace

By PRSD, on Monday, June 27, 2011 |

Jeep are sponsoring the Alex Bellini to take on the epice LA – NY Footrace. As part of Jeep’s 70th anniversary they’ve created the Jeep People site, and asks if you too have what it takes

The Simmertones don't do too many gigs, but that doesn't mean they're not busy

By Rich Mills, on Monday, June 27, 2011 |

The next instalment of Simmer-stuff explains why the band doesn’t gig as much as you might expectou might not see the Simmertones gigging as much as you would expect for one of the top bands in Devon, but that doesn’t mean they’re not busy

Occombe Farm's new veggie box scheme – a few spaces left

By PRSD, on Monday, June 27, 2011 |

Occombe Farm, Torbay’s organic and educational farm, is offering a new veggie box scheme, and there are still a few places left

Torquay’s Other History: George Bernard Shaw in Torquay

By Kevin Dixon, on Sunday, June 26, 2011 |

Literary wunderkind George Bernard Shaw was a fan of Torquay, he set a play there and he appreciated the Hydropathic Hotel above Meadfoot Beach. He was also a visitor to Vane Tower

Misinformation and dodgy stats – the basis of the government's assault on councils

By PRSD, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 |

Claiming you can get councils cheaper mobile phone deals does not equate to 20% off a £50bn spend

Hardee tipped as next music sensation

By PRSD, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 |

Hardee, from Holcombe, are being tipped as the next music sensation. Their single open road is released through Universal in September, but you can listen to an acoustic version on the PRSD

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